{"text": "Bail granted to Republic TV’s assistant vice president Ghanshyam Singh by the session court: TRP scam case.\n6th December, 2020\nRepublic media network’s vice president Ghanshyam Singh was granted bail by the city civil and sessions court, greater Bombay. Who was arrested in connection with the TRP scam.\nThe bail is granted on various conditions by the session’s court and prior to this Shrish Pattanshetty owner of Fakt Marathi has been granted bail by the court in the same matter.\nThe scam was reported in October by the Mumbai police which involved various private TV channels which manipulated TRP.\nHansa group and BARC, which said that former employees of these groups shared the details of the tracked houses, held the investigation or research. However, later those employees were charged under various offences of Indian penal code.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "MILWAUKEE (WKOW) -- Governor Scott Walker may have to testify in the trial of his former aide.\nA court filing obtained by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel shows Walker on the witness list in the trial of Kelly Rindfleisch.\nRindfleisch is charged with four counts of misconduct in office stemming from accusations she did campaign work on county time while working under then-Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker.\nHer trial begins in mid-October.\nAll content © Copyright 2000 - 2013 WorldNow and WKOW. All Rights Reserved.\nPersons with disabilities who need assistance with issues relating to the content of this station's public inspection file should contact Program Manager Jessica Miller at 608-661-2794. Questions or concerns relating to the accessibility of the FCC's online public file system should be directed to the FCC at 888-225-5322, at 888-835-5322 (TTY) or at firstname.lastname@example.org.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "A Brain Injury Lawyer in the Bay Area Helps You Heal and Recover\nWith a brain injury attorney’s help, you get the medical attention you need in Antioch or San Francisco\nOne day you are perfectly healthy – the next you face life-altering injuries. A blow to the head is one of the worst wounds you can sustain. Even a seemingly minor brain injury – like a concussion – can have a lifetime of adverse medical consequences. At Revere Law Group, we understand the severity of these types of injuries. We know you need the best medical care possible, and our attorneys want you and your family to make a full recovery.\nFrom our offices in Antioch, CA and San Francisco, our attorneys represent innocent victims like you who deserve a fighting chance against negligent drivers and the insurance companies. To learn more about retaining our services, call Revere Law Group for your free consultation today.\nGet the compensation you need in the Bay Area and Contra Costa County\nThe cost of diagnosing, treating, and recovering from a serious brain injury is staggering. You may end up with hundreds of thousands of dollars in medical expenses alone, for necessities such as:\n- CT Scans\n- PET Scans\n- Physical Therapy\n- Prescription Medication\n- Doctors’ Visits\n- Hospital Stays\n- Occupational Therapy\n- Psychological or Psychiatric Support\n- Speech Therapy\nA brain injury stemming from a pedestrian or motor vehicle accident often affects a victim’s professional life. You might have missed time from work – or you might not be able to return to your old job at all. An injury attorney at Revere Law Group works to compensate you for past and future lost wages.\nFurther, personal injury law in San Francisco, Antioch, and throughout California reimburses brain injury victims for property damage related to the accident, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and more.\nAllowing brain injury victims to recover throughout the Bay Area\nBy calling Revere Law Group at (800) 935-6919 today, you can schedule a free consultation with a personal injury lawyer to learn more about your rights to recovery. From our Antioch and San Francisco offices, we serve clients throughout Contra Costa County and the greater Bay Area. We help those affected by car, pedestrian, motorcycle, bus, slip and fall, and other types of accidents recover the compensation they so desperately need.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "A bipartisan contingent of senators has reintroduced legislation to provide better protections for federal whistleblowers. The 2011 Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act is virtually identical to the legislation that narrowly missed passage last December, […]\nUS Department of Energy loans billions (rather outsources) to German developer to build solar power plant in California\nChicago schools ban “unhealthy” food brought from home. Father doesn’t know best, principals do.\nObamacare requires states to establish “exchanges” to limit the health-insurance choices of many of their residents. This idea will not work in Alaska.\nAlaska Policy Forum breaks down the campaign funding in this municipal election to make it easy for voters to understand.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Related Practice Areas\nDuring or after the construction of a building or other structure, disputes frequently arise between developers, builders, property owners, general contractors, subcontractors and their respective insurers over the defective construction of the property or its subparts. Examples of such defects include or relate to defective materials, specification and design error, mold, change orders, negligent inspection and leaks caused by improperly installed roofs, fenestrations and flashings. Construction defect law is geared toward determining the parties’ respective responsibilities, if any, for damages resulting from these defects.\nMeissner Tierney has handled numerous lawsuits involving all types of construction defects. Among other types of properties, we have extensive experience in litigating issues arising from defects in multi-family housing, parking decks, exterior stucco walls, performance and payment bonds, membrane roofs and underground natural gas pipelines. This experience has provided our attorneys with the requisite knowledge and skill to successfully analyze and understand the complex technical issues that construction defect litigation typically entails. Given this background, we are able to assist our clients in reaching the most beneficial result in the most cost-effective manner.\n- July 12, 2019\n- December 19, 2018\n- Attorneys Brian Tokarz and Matthew Fisher to Present to the National Business Institute on Construction Defect Insurance Coverage IssuesNovember 29, 2016\n- July 26, 2016\n- Attorneys Brian Tokarz and Matthew Fisher to present at the National Business Institute on Construction Defect Insurance Coverage IssuesJuly 28, 2015\n- April 29, 2015\n- January 8, 2015\nRuvin Bros. Artisans & Trades, Inc., et al. v. Bill Dentinger, Inc., et al., Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Wisconsin (2012)\n(construction defect and insurance coverage claims; case pending)\nRiverbridge Condo. Owners Ass’n v. New Land Enters., LLP, et al., Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Wisconsin (2009)\n(construction defect and insurance coverage claims; case settled prior to trial)\nGronik v. Balthasar, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin (2010)\n(along with colleagues, represented insurer in coverage issues relating to misrepresentations in the sale of a property)", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "The original Crime Stoppers program was created in 1976 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Citizens were encouraged to call in crime tips and promised anonymity and cash rewards. Virginia Beach Crime Solvers was established in 1982 by a group of local business owners responding to the growing crime rate. Our program quickly became a world leader in helping law enforcement solve and prevent felony crime.\nMission of Virginia Beach Crime Solvers\nVirginia Beach Crime Solvers mission is to solve and prevent crime in the Virginia Beach area in partnership with citizens, media and the criminal justice system.\nWhat Virginia Beach Crime Solvers Does\nVirginia Beach Crime Solvers utilizes 1-888-LOCK-U-UP, a telephone tip line. Information about criminal activity is received and transferred to law enforcement for immediate action. Callers are promised anonymity and cash rewards of up to $1,500 in exchange for their accurate crime tips. Our organization provides a safe forum for citizens to report crime in their neighborhoods without the fear of retaliation. We are the eyes and ears of law enforcement in the community.\nCrime Solvers is not a police program or a media program. It is an independent community organization working in partnership with the Virginia Beach Police Department to make Virginia Beach a safer place to live, work, and play.\nHow Virginia Beach Crime Solvers is Funded\nMonies to fund Virginia Beach Crime Solvers comes from people like you, from businesses sponsors, and special fundraising events. We receive zero government funding. Your taxes do not pay for Crime Solvers. This is truly a community based program.\nHistory of Crime Solvers\nThe Crime Stoppers concept started in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1976. A teen was shot and murdered during a robbery, in a well-traveled, well-lit area of town on a busy Friday night. Weeks of investigation turned up no clues, and no one who saw the incident offered information or assistance.\nDetectives decided that there were two reasons why no one offered assistance on this case. Either the public was afraid for their own physical safety from the culprits or they just did not care or want to get involved. To solve the problem of fear for their well being, tipsters were offered anonymity, and to combat apathy they were offered cash rewards.\nPolice could not offer rewards for anonymous information, so they needed a community board that could raise the money and pay the rewards. The community stepped up to the plate in masses.\nIn order to spread a detailed account of the crime to the community as well as the anonymity and rewards, they needed the help of the media. Assistance was offered by the media and the first ever Crime Stoppers reenactment was done. It resulted in a case-solving tip the very next day! Furthermore, it also solved 4-5 other violent crimes.\nWord spread quickly regarding this incident and soon there were other U.S. programs and Crime Stoppers U.S.A. was formed. In 1982, Canada followed thus in 1984 Crime Stoppers International was born. Virginia Crime Stoppers Association formed in 1982 and currently there are 56 active programs throughout the Commonwealth.\nCurrently there are 1,192 recorded programs throughout the world. Countries with programs are: Antigua, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Canada, Cayman Islands, Fiji, Great Britain, Jamaica, Korea, Micronesia, Northern Marianas, Northern Ireland, Palau, Poland, Puerto Rico, South Africa, Netherlands, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks & Caicos Islands, and the Ukraine.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The lawyer for a man convicted in a deadly Indianapolis house explosion says he never expected anyone to die in the blast.\nThe Indiana Supreme Court heard arguments Thursday in 58-year-old Bob Leonard’s appeal of his murder and arson convictions.\nThe November 2012 natural gas explosion occurred at a house owned by his half-brother’s then-girlfriend. Prosecutors allege the trio planned to damage the house as part of an insurance fraud scheme. But the blast killed two neighbors and damaged or destroyed dozens of homes\nDefense attorney Andrew Borland argued the jury should have been told they could convict Leonard of reckless homicide instead of murder.\nMost Read Stories\n- Washington state will resist federal crackdown on legal weed, AG Ferguson says\n- Cheating hubby needs to reset attitude toward ‘affair baby’ | Dear Carolyn\n- ‘Big pool of blood’: Redmond man shoots cougar in research cage\n- 5-year-old Kent girl re-creates iconic photos of notable black women for Black History Month VIEW\n- T-Mobile one-ups Verizon’s new unlimited data plan; 4Q results top forecasts\nWISH-TV reports (http://bit.ly/2kOxwZg ) a prosecutor argued there was nothing reckless about Leonard’s role and he knew there was a high probability someone could die.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Embattled Town of Beloit Police Chief John Wilson has retired, effective immediately. The news couldn’t come soon enough for residents who despite the snow came out Monday night to air complaints about Wilson and the town board. Both parties face multiple lawsuits accusing the former chief of racism.\n“How can we trust people to make good decisions when they have nothing but bad in their hearts,” one woman asked at the town board meeting.\nFormer officer Chris Luzinski filed a complaint in September. According to the complaint, he was demoted after talking to town officials about racist comments made by Wilson.\nLuzinski on Monday night accused the board of “arrogantly” choosing to support the command staff rather than dealing with the problem. He said Wilson should have been fired rather than being allowed to resign.\nThat sentiment was echoed by more than one citizen in attendance.\n“I’m disgusted with the leadership here,” said another resident.\nSeveral noted the irony of discussing the matter on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Frequently Asked Questions About Insurance Companies\nEveryone has questions, especially after being injured in a Maryland accident. That’s when you can turn to the lawyers who can answer your questions. Bob Katz has posted many Frequently Asked Questions on his website. He wants Maryland and Virginia injury victims to have the facts so they can move forward with their cases, make the right decision when hiring an attorney, receive the compensation they deserve, and focus on their recovery.\nThe following are a selected group of questions frequently asked by injured victims seeking answers. Please note that the following materials are NOT Legal Advice or Legal Opinion - All materials provided herein are prepared for a general audience for general informational purposes only. Their sole purpose is to better educate you about a variety of general legal issues so that you become more educated consumers of legal services. Information provided on the Sites should never be a substitute for consulting with a lawyer. Please contact us directly for advice on your specific situation.\n- Page 1\nWhen should I give a recorded statement after an auto accident?\nThis topic was previously discussed in our injury blog in the article entitled: \"Should I Give a Recorded Statement to the Insurance Company Before Talking to a Lawyer?\" You can access the full blog posting by clicking here.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "NAIROBI NOVEMBER 21, 2017 (CISA) – “We are saddened by the news that some Kenyans have lost lives in some areas of Nairobi and Nyanza. We are equally saddened to hear and see rampart destruction of property and disruption of business of Kenyans as witnessed in the recent past,” the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) said today in statement sent to CISA.\n“We condemn all acts of violence and killings witnessed in these areas. We condole with the families that have lost their loved ones in these unclear circumstances, especially in the recent past,” read the statement signed by Bishop Philip Anyolo, Chairman KCCB.\nThe bishops appealed to all the politicians and other people to work toward unifying the country and shun divisive politics and reckless utterances which lead to animosity and violence, and also called upon the Government and its security agencies to protect Kenyans and their properties from criminals, regardless of their political affiliation.\n“The Government security agencies should bring to book all the criminals currently perpetrating violence on poor Kenyans by killing, destroying property and disrupting businesses,” said the bishops.\nThe bishops called upon the National Cohesion and Integration Commission, Kenya National Human Rights Commission, the Directorate of Public Prosecution and other agencies to act with objectivity to ensure that all those involved in criminal acts are judged and prosecuted.\nThey further urged all Kenyans to embrace peace and resist any attempt to persuade them in engaging in criminal activities. “In particular, we urge our young people not to allow themselves to be manipulated by politicians to cause violence and destroy property,” stated the bishops.\nThe prelates sent their condolences to the families and relatives of those who have recently lost their loved ones through road accidents, especially at Salgaa and other areas of Kenya and called on all road users to adhere to road safety rules, especially as we enter into schools’ holiday and Christmas festivities.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Ask an Adviser – Register Here to Connect\nUsing our unique pre-paid Professional Credit and 'Step Up' to engagement service, you can now connect online with an expert adviser, upload a file, receive a professionally considered response and follow up with an online discussion by voice or video.\nAverage Response time is 16 Business Hours\nIf it is agreed by the parties that a formal review of the matter is required, Advisers may download a 'Letter of Engagement' and the matter will progress offline independent of LexisNexis.\nAdvisers and Subjects\nWe convene panels of highly regarded professional advisers who are known as experts in a specific jurisdiction.\nAdvisers are contracted to independently deliver responses and opinion to Members who submit their matters online\nvia this web site.\nAdvisers are acting in their Professional capacity with Professional Indemnity covering information published and delivered.\nview Advisers and Subjects\nOpinion or Advice\nResponses are a qualified professional opinion – a statement of fact in relation to a specific set of circumstances presented by a member. The process does not initially involve a review of documentation, although this may be requested if the matter is escalated to a video conference.\nAdvice – if the Adviser determines that a complete answer needs a review of documents and a formal engagement, the Advisor will download an Engagement Letter so the matter can be dealt with offline. The Adviser is the final arbiter regarding the need for engagement.\nAdviser Responses and Indemnity\nAdvisers are acting in their full professional capacity and all responses are formally considered and recorded. Professional indemnity is invoked under an agreement between Advisers and Information Exchange.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "^ Leichter, Howard M. (1979). A comparative approach to policy analysis: health care policy in four nations. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. p. 121. ISBN 978-0-521-22648-6. The Sickness Insurance Law (1883). Eligibility. The Sickness Insurance Law came into effect in December 1884. It provided for compulsory participation by all industrial wage earners (i.e., manual laborers) in factories, ironworks, mines, shipbuilding yards, and similar workplaces.\nHistorically, health insurance has been regulated by the states, consistent with the McCarran-Ferguson Act. Details for what health insurance could be sold were up to the states, with a variety of laws and regulations. Model acts and regulations promulgated by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) provide some degree of uniformity state to state. These models do not have the force of law and have no effect unless they are adopted by a state. They are, however, used as guides by most states, and some states adopt them with little or no change.\nIn 2009, the main representative body of British Medical physicians, the British Medical Association, adopted a policy statement expressing concerns about developments in the health insurance market in the UK. In its Annual Representative Meeting which had been agreed earlier by the Consultants Policy Group (i.e. Senior physicians) stating that the BMA was \"extremely concerned that the policies of some private healthcare insurance companies are preventing or restricting patients exercising choice about (i) the consultants who treat them; (ii) the hospital at which they are treated; (iii) making top up payments to cover any gap between the funding provided by their insurance company and the cost of their chosen private treatment.\" It went in to \"call on the BMA to publicise these concerns so that patients are fully informed when making choices about private healthcare insurance.\" The practice of insurance companies deciding which consultant a patient may see as opposed to GPs or patients is referred to as Open Referral. The NHS offers patients a choice of hospitals and consultants and does not charge for its services.\nThe proportion of non-elderly individuals with employer-sponsored cover fell from 66% in 2000 to 56% in 2010, then stabilized following the passage of the Affordable Care Act. Employees who worked part-time (less than 30 hours a week) were less likely to be offered coverage by their employer than were employees who worked full-time (21% vs. 72%).\nThe share of Americans without health insurance has been cut in half since 2013. Many of the reforms instituted by the Affordable Care Act of 2010 were designed to extend health care coverage to those without it; however, high cost growth continues unabated. National health expenditures are projected to grow 4.7% per person per year from 2016 to 2025. Public healthcare spending was 29% of federal mandated spending in 1990 and 35% of it in 2000. It is also projected to be roughly half in 2025.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "It’s been quite a while since we’ve seen Kristian Fulton suit up for LSU.\nFulton, a 6-foot-1, 195-pound cornerback, was the top-rated recruit from Louisiana in the class of 2016. He signed with the in-state Tigers and appeared in three games that year as a true freshman. Fulton has not seen the field since, and his absence has been somewhat of a mystery.\nOn Monday, we found out why Fulton did not play in 2017. Fulton’s attorney and father told the Baton Rouge Advocate that Fulton was hit with a two-year suspension by the NCAA. Fulton began serving the suspension last winter, his attorney, Don Jackson, said.\nFulton failed a drug test, but the suspension is a bit more complicated than that:\nFulton’s suspension kept him from playing the 2017 season. If not overturned, the suspension will prevent him from playing in, at least, the regular season of 2018, too. His eligibility would be reinstated for 2019. The 730-day suspension, Jackson said, is tied to a drug examination the NCAA conducted on Fulton late in the fall of 2016, Fulton’s true freshman season.\nFulton is alleged to have attempted to use a fraudulent testing sample, somewhat of a double whammy, according to the NCAA. The governing body of college athletics suspended him one calendar year for submitting a fraudulent sample and docked him another calendar year for allegedly failing the test, Jackson said. The NCAA considers a no-show or, in this case, a fraudulent sample a failed test, Jackson said.\nOrdinarily, the NCAA’s penalty for a failed drug test is a one-year suspension. However, that suspension, as in Fulton’s case, is extended to “two calendar years” for a student-athlete who is “involved in a case of clearly observed tampering with an NCAA drug test as documented per NCAA drug-testing protocol by a drug-testing crew member.”\nFulton’s suspension was already appealed once by LSU, but it was denied by the NCAA. The family plans to try again with the hopes of overturning the second year of the suspension and granting Fulton eligibility for the 2018 season based on what Jackson says were “blatant violations of drug-testing protocol.”\n“The NCAA suspending this young man for two full competitive seasons is unethical, and there are due process issues relative to the collection of the test specimen,” Jackson said. “The decision in this case was ethically and legally incorrect. He’s suffered the most serious sanction I’ve ever seen for a student-athlete who failed a drug test.”\nFulton was present for the beginning of LSU’s spring practices over the weekend but the program, The Advocate is reporting, is “preparing as if it will not have” Fulton for the 2018 campaign.\nMore from Yahoo Sports:\n• Did a Lakers usher really not recognize Jack Nicholson?\n• How the NCAA’s mistake could lead to historic tourney upset\n• Heartbreaking photo shows sad side of March Madness\n• Short deal for QB Cousins could go long way for elite NFL players\n– – – – – – –", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Legal advice and support for teachers\nNelsons has a specialist education team who can offer support and legal advice for teachers on a range of issues, including:\n- Pay and contract disputes\n- Grievance hearings\n- Disciplinary hearings and appeals\n- Advice and representation at employment tribunals\nWe offer a fixed fee advice interview for £200 + VAT and are happy to discuss your situation over the phone or at our offices.\n\"The group advises institutional clients on policy changes, governance strategy and corporate matters surrounding joining multi-academy trusts. Data protection issues are another area of focus, including managing subject data requests.\"Legal 500", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "DPD arrests three in connection with purse snatching\nPublished 3:59 pm Friday, December 13, 2013\nThree suspects have been arrested by the Demopolis Police Department in relation to an attempted purse snatching at Walmart on Wednesday, Dec. 4.\nKamayi Cole, 19, of Meridian, Miss., Shacarol Eutsey, 22, of York, and Darrell Lake, 21, of York were arrested as a result of the investigation. All three suspects are being charged with second-degree robbery and are awaiting bond in the Marengo County Detention Center.\nAccording to a press release, officers spoke to the victim, and she said she was putting bags into the trunk of her car in the parking lot when a tall, skinny black male came up to her and attempted to snatch her purse. The victim screamed, and the man let go of the purse and got into a red Ford Crown Victoria and drove west on Highway 80.\nEmail newsletter signup\nDemopolis Police Chief Tommie Reese wants to thank the public for their assistance is resolving this case.\nAlabama Attorney General Luther Strange recently issued a consumer alert offering tips to Alabamians for safe shopping during the holiday season. The Attorney General’s alert provides advice to protect consumers’ identity, property and safety.\nThe following are tips while shopping online:\n•Shop from reputable online sites that you know\n•Never respond to pop up ads\n•If possible, use a credit card versus a debit card when shopping online. Consumers can dispute charges with their credit card company, but using a debit card can give scammers direct access to the consumer’s bank account.\n•Make sure you are on a secure website before entering your personal information.\n•Make sure you know what shipping and processing fees you are paying.\n•Make sure you know the website’s return policy before placing an order.\nThe following are tips while shopping out and about:\n•Never carry large amounts of cash\n•Only carry the credit cards you intend to use\n•Watch out for shoulder surfers while at the checkout\n•Place packages in the trunk or out of site while shopping\n•Never travel with a purse or wallet lying on your seat. It takes less than 10 seconds at a red light for someone to break your window and take your belongings.\n•Always check the store’s return policy\n•Never talk to strangers that approach you in the parking lot\nIdentity thieves and scammers prey on innocent consumers during the holiday season, so protect yourself. If you feel at any time that you are not safe, call 911 and report any suspicious activity to your local law enforcement.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Trusts for particular purposes: employment-related trusts - educational trusts\nAn employer may set up an educational trust (sometimes known as a scholarship trust). This could provide scholarships for members of the families or households of employees. It is normally a discretionary capital settlement.\nAction on learning of a new educational trust\nUse the tracing function to see if a trust office has a record for the trust.\nIf there is no record issue a 41G (Trust). Do not get a copy of the trust document. Ask the trustees for the following information.\n- Has the trust received income or acquired chargeable assets?\n- If not, is it likely to do so in the future?\nPass the completed form and information to the appropriate trust office (TSEM1420) to take the following action.\nAppropriate trust office: answer to both questions is ‘no’\nIf the answer is ‘no’, to both questions, advise the trustees they do not need to complete annual returns. Also remind them of their obligation to notify any future chargeability to tax (TMA70/ Section 7).\nThe instructions in the SA Manual are at ‘records/ set up taxpayer records/ when to set up a trust SA record/ new trusts with no income bearing assets’.\nAppropriate trust office: answer to a question is ‘yes’\nIf they answer ‘yes’ to either question deal with as a new employee benefit trust (TSEM5050).", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Mental Health/Capacity Law Firms for Hatfield\n[Add a firm to our Solicitor Directory]\nNearby Locations in Travelling Distance:Wheathampstead, Hornsey, Harrow Weald, Luton, Harpenden, Ponders End, Cheshunt, Potters Bar, Mill Hill, East Finchley, Borehamwood, Hemel Hempstead, Welwyn, Redbourn, Hoddesdon, Shenley, Barnet,Welwyn Garden City, +more >>\nRelated Articles:Legal Aid Staff 'Need Pay Seclusion': Personal injury law in the United Kingdom is slowly evolving since the mid-1990s in a way some fear is starting to model the ecosystem in other states. business. company and commercial. banking. litigation. arbitration. real estat ...\nStar NYC Prosecutor Deflects Attorney General Buzz: You need to make sure that your lawyer is not negligent and well versed in this field of law to ensure he/she can get the task finished right for you personally. 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Singh worked in a position of trust and thought it was acceptable to con his clients and steal taxpayers’ money which should be used to fund our vital public services. ) The Hatfield Development Corporation, entrusted with making the New Town, decided to assemble another town community, dismissing Old Hatfield on the grounds that it was on some unacceptable side of the rail route, without space for extension and \"with its cozy town character, out of scale with the town it would need to serve\". Nadia's dad, Alkesh Shah, said toward the start of the investigation: \"I don't completely accept that that she expected to end her own life. Work hold eleven seats, the Liberal Democrats hold three seats and an Independent holds one. The Member of Parliament (MP) for Welwyn Hatfield is Grant Shapps, a Conservative. Nadia was left alone for 19 minutes before she was found inert on the evening of January 12. » Read entire article »\nCourt of Protection Information:\n[snippet ...] This might include, for example, providing the person with information in a format that is easier for them to understand. Otherwise, whether or not you can get legal aid depends on how much money you have coming in and what property you own. It has jurisdiction over the property, financial affairs and personal welfare of people who lack mental capacity to make decisions for themselves. The rules of the Court of Protection were established by order of the President of the Family Division through The Court of Protection Rules 2007. Somebody can need ability to settle on a few choices (for instance, to choose complex monetary issues) yet at the same time have the ability to settle on different choices (for instance, to choose what things to purchase at the nearby shop). Regardless of whether a propel choice or Lasting Power of Attorney is legitimate, or about their importance if there is a difference. These are intended to secure individuals who need ability to settle on specific choices, yet in addition to expand their capacity to decide, or to partake in basic leadership, to the extent they can do as such. 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However, as a general rule, the longer you live in your house before selling, the greater your chances of maximizing your profit and avoiding capital gains taxes.\nWhat happens if I sell my house within a year?\nIf you are selling the home within one year of purchasing it, you will be liable to pay short-term capital gains tax. Capital gains tax is calculated by treating net capital gains tax as taxable income in the year the asset was sold. After 12 months, this gain is discounted by 50% for individual taxpayers.\nIs there a penalty for selling your house?\nNo. Under federal law, you can typically avoid capital gains tax when selling your home if you owned and lived in the house for at least two of the past five years.\nWhen can I sell my house after mortgage?\nThe general rule is six months — because that’s how long many lenders will need a property to be registered before they’ll issue another mortgage on it — but it’s all down to your individual circumstances.\nWill I lose money if I sell my house after 1 year?\nFAQs about selling your house after one year\nYou’ll likely lose money because of closing costs and capital gains taxes if you sell too soon after buying. If you need out fast, a better idea might be to rent the house.\nCan I sell my house in less than 2 years?\nTo get around the capital gains tax, you need to live in your primary residence at least two of the five years before you sell it. Note that this does not mean you have to own the property for a minimum of 5 years, however. Once you’ve lived in the property for at least 2 years, you’d reach capital gains tax exemption.\nCan you have 2 main residences?\nA person can only have one main residence for tax purposes at any one time and a married couple or civil partners can only have one main residence between them. … It is not necessary for the main residence to be the home in which the individual or couple spend the majority of their time.\nAt what age can you sell your home and not pay capital gains?\nThe over-55 home sale exemption was a tax law that provided homeowners over the age of 55 with a one-time capital gains exclusion. Individuals who met the requirements could exclude up to $125,000 of capital gains on the sale of their personal residences.\nWhat happens if you sell your house and don’t buy another?\nProfit from the sale of real estate is considered a capital gain. However, if you used the house as your primary residence and meet certain other requirements, you can exempt up to $250,000 of the gain from tax ($500,000 if you’re married), regardless of whether you reinvest it.\nHow can I avoid paying taxes on the sale of my home?\nHowever, to avoid tax on short-term capital gains, the only way out is to set it off against any short-term loss from the sale of other assets such as stocks, gold or another property. To plug tax leaks, the government has now made it mandatory for buyers to deduct TDS when they buy a house worth over Rs 50 lakh.\nWhat is mortgage exit fee?\nExit fee: An exit fee is charged for closing your mortgage account – for example, if you switch to another lender or remortgage to another deal with the same lender. But it can also be charged when you just finish paying off your mortgage.\nWhat happens when you sell a house before the mortgage is paid off?\nTypically, sellers use their proceeds to pay off their remaining mortgage balance and closing costs, then pocket the remaining funds. This option is possible because real estate generally gains value over time, so a house is usually going to be worth more when you sell it than when you purchased it.\nHow do I pay off my mortgage when I sell my house?\nGet a bridge loan: A bridge loan is a short-term loan that can be used to help you pay off your old mortgage and make your down payment on your new home. Then, when you sell your old home, you can use the funds from the sale to pay off the bridge loan.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Shows & Panels\n- The 2014 Big Picture on Cyber Security\n- AFCEA Answers\n- Ask the CIO\n- Connected Government\n- Consolidating Mission-critical Systems\n- Constituent Servicing\n- Continuous Monitoring: Tools and Techniques for Trustworthy Government IT\n- The Data Privacy Imperative: Safeguarding Sensitive Data\n- Eliminating the Pitfalls: Steps to Virtualization in Government\n- Federal Executive Forum\n- Federal Tech Talk\n- Government Cloud Brokerage: Who, What, When, Where, Why?\n- Government Mobility\n- Mission-critical Apps in the Cloud\n- Mobile Device Management\n- The Modern Federal Threat Landscape\n- The Path from Legacy Systems\n- Understanding the Intersection of Customer Service and Security in the Cloud\nShows & Panels\nSearch Tags: KBR\nThe U.S. government has filed a civil lawsuit accusing a Houston-based global construction company and its Kuwaiti subcontractor of submitting nearly $50 million in inflated claims to install live-in trailers for troops during the Iraq War.\nAs the number of war fighters in Iraq shrinks, the number of contractors will too. On Monday the Commission looked at the plan for the contractor drawdown.\nCommissioner Dov Zakheim told FederalNewsRadio DCAA and DCMA \"just didn't seem to be working in harness, and we got assurances, very, very firm assurances, from a very senior Defense official, Mr. Shay Assad, who said he's going to have it sorted out in 30 days. And frankly, we believe him.\"\nThere is no precise figure for how many contractors are in Iraq and Afghanistan.\nThe independent Commission on Wartime Contracting wants to know whether American contractors in Iraq are adequately reducing the number of employees in the country as U.S. troops are withdrawn. Commission co-chair Michael Thibault explains.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "This topic was written by Sultan Al-Qahtani – the Korean giant recently registered a patent for its foldable tablet, Galaxy Z Fold Tab, with a design that supports triple folding.\nSamsung continues to develop devices and smartphones with a foldable design, and today a new model for tablets with a triple folding design was revealed, which was monitored in the WIPO database.\nThe three-dimensional images of the Galaxy Z Fold Tab illustrate Samsung’s new vision in the design of multiple foldable screens, as the patent was published during the month of May 2021, Samsung also applied to register the patent in the US Intellectual Property Office (USPTO).\nLetsGoDigital also released 3D images of the Galaxy Z Fold Tab, which are based on the drawing in the patent files, as well as the details that appear on the device.\nThe design of the device confirms that it will not need a cover due to the distinctive foldable design of the device, and the distinctive brand of this device has not been officially confirmed, but expectations indicate that the device may come with the title Galaxy Z Flex or Galaxy Z Fold Tab.\nThe foldable tablet design also includes a site dedicated to the S Pen, but the device is in the first stage so far, as the Korean giant has not officially confirmed its plans to implement this design on the ground.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "On February 9th, the United Forces for our Disappeared in Coahuila (FUUNDEC) held a meeting with members of the Independent Working Group on Forced Disappearances, and several state and federal authorities. State authorities included the Governor of the State of Coahuila, Lic. Rubén Ignacio Moreira Valdez, the Secretariat of Legal Affairs and Human Rights of the Secretary of the Interior (SEGOB), Lia Limón Garcia, the Human Rights Department of the Attorney General Office (PGR), Ricardo Garcia Cervantes, the State Coordinator for the Federal Police in Coahuila Commissioner, Eduardo Valiente Hernández, and the Congresswoman Miriam Cárdenas Cantu.\nThe Independent Working Group (IWG) presented its second report, which focused on three main themes: interviews with public officials, examination questions and call for proposal for the comprehensive Forum on the disappearance of persons in Coahuila. The IWG identified that “one of the recurrences (which the Secretary repeated) is that no one was prepared for the phenomenon of forced disappearances, but that in six years of the oldest case recorded by FUUNDEC, it was difficult to maintain the same perspective.”\nIn this meeting, FUUNDEC recognized the importance of the creation of the Forum on the disappearances in Coahuila in order to start a dialogue with experts at the national and international level. The Governor of Coahuila accepted the organization of this forum proposed by the IWG.\nThe Governor promised to arrange a meeting between FUUNDEC, United Forces for Our Disappeared in Mexico (FUNDEM) and the National Conference of Governors (CONAGO) in order to address the problem of disappearances in Mexico and give FUNDEM the opportunity to make some proposals in this regard to the state governors.\nThe coordinator of the Federal Police in Coahuila informed that the Federal Police will provide a research team to the state government to facilitate the search of missing persons, which is one of the federal government commitment’s with FUUNDEC.\nThe Office of Legal Affairs and Human Rights promised to arrange a meeting with the Secretary of the Interior, Miguel Angel Osorio Chong, to be held on Feb. 19 in Mexico City. On February 20, there will be a meeting between FUNDEM and the Attorney General Jesus Murillo Karam. The Congress woman Miriam Cárdenas Cantu informed FUUNDEC of the fulfillment of the commitment made last December between FUNDEM and the Commission of Human Rights of the Chamber of Deputies, which will be held on February 21 in Mexico City.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "In Willis, Texas, probate is a legal procedure that a court must go through before giving effect to a will. Before putting a will into effect, a court has to determine that it is valid.\nAs part of this procedure, the court in Willis, Texas has various important responsibilities. Most importantly, it has to decide if the will is valid, and consider evidence that it is not (if any such evidence exists). The probate court then has to ensure that the property is distributed in an orderly manner, as close to the terms of the will (assuming it is valid) as possible.\nThe executor of the estate is frequently named in the will. If not, the probate court in Willis, Texas will name will appoint a person to serve as executor. This is typically the person who stands to inherit the most under the will.\nThe executor is the person responsible for initiating the probate proceedings. The person who would inherit the most from the will is appointed, because they have the greatest incentive to move the process along as quickly as possible, so they can get their inheritance.\nDuties of the Executor in Willis, Texas\nThe executor has various duties with respect to the will. First, it is his or her job to actually initiate probate proceedings, which often must be completed before the will is given effect.\nAdditionally, the executor has to make sure that the decedent's relatives and other people named in the will have notice of the testator's death, typically through the filing of a copy of the official death certificate.\nIf the decedent was even moderately well-off financially, it's likely that they'll have substantial amounts of both debts and assets. The executor is tasked with drafting an accurate accounting of the debts and assets of the estate, so as much of the decedent's debts can be paid off as possible.\nMoreover, the executor is required to take the lead in establishing the validity of the will, effectively acting as the living embodiment of the decedent's estate. The executor is typically the person who will inherit the most once the will goes through probate, so they have a good reason to put in the work to do this.\nHow Can A Willis, Texas Lawyer Help?\nBecause of the difficulties involved in probate, it would be smart to hire a knowledgeable Willis, Texas probate lawyer, especially if you are the executor of an estate and unsure how to proceed.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "You Are Our Priority\nMy agent suggested Ramsay Law Firm and knew I wanted to have some protection after my professional career was over. Martha and the Ramsay Law Firm were consistent, honest, and...\nThis was my first time using a lawyer. I always thought \"running\" to a lawyer was just a money grab. I could not have been more wrong! You need someone...\nGreat law firm. Handled my son's case as quickly as they could with everything going on. Kept us in the loop. Hopefully, we won't need them again, but if we...\nI cannot be happier with the Ramsey law firm (Martha, Cho, Deja, Stanley) did an outstanding job and I would recommend them to anyone. They all work like a well-oiled...\nI had a wonderful experience with this law firm. Everyone at the firm was extremely nice, friendly, and professional. They always looked out for my best interest. I could not...\nElectrocution Accidents in NC\nIf a worker is shocked or fatally electrocuted while performing their job duties, the worker or their surviving dependents may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits, which can pay for medical expenses, pay for funeral expenses, and partially replace lost wages. Unfortunately, North Carolina’s complex laws can make the process of getting benefits very difficult for workers, especially in situations where an employer or insurance company has already denied the claim. Being represented by an aggressive, experienced workers’ compensation attorney increases the odds of getting the benefits you deserve.\nWe can fight to make sure that your rights are protected while working to increase the value of your claim. We handle workers’ compensation claims, appeals, and hearings on behalf of disabled workers throughout the Charlotte region.\nEffects of Electrical Injuries\nEvery year in the United States, thousands of people are killed or seriously injured by accidental contact with high-voltage lines, industrial equipment, home appliances, and wires or outlets conducting powerful electrical currents. Electricity can kill or maim in fractions of a second and is capable of causing a range of debilitating medical effects that can leave the victim permanently disabled. Examples of injuries that can be caused by contact with electrical wires or other sources of electricity include, but are not limited to:\n- Damage to bones & muscle tissue caused by electrical current traveling through the body\n- Heart attack caused by disruption of normal heart rhythms\n- Hearing loss or impaired hearing\n- Loss of physical sensation\n- Nerve damage\n- Painful muscle spasms and contractions\n- Partial or total paralysis\n- Scarring and disfigurement\n- Second degree burns or third degree burns\n- Tingling and numbness\n- Vision loss or impaired vision\n- Severe tongue injuries caused by involuntary clamping of the jaw\nWhile anyone can be fatally electrocuted or severely shocked, workers in certain professions have an elevated risk due to their job requirements. For example, construction workers, utility workers, electricians and electrical apprentices, and appliance repair specialists all work around electricity on a routine basis, creating numerous opportunities for disaster to strike.\nNC Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Electrocution and Shock Injuries\nThe North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act establishes a requirement for most employers to carry mandatory workers’ compensation insurance. Most workers in North Carolina are covered by the law, with some exceptions for workers employed by companies with fewer than three employees. This extends to part-time workers, full-time workers, and even independent contractors.\nAn employer who does not carry workers’ compensation insurance may be violating the law, depending on the size and nature of the company. If your employer informs you that workers’ compensation is not available, it is in your best interests to review the matter with an experienced work injury lawyer as soon as possible. If your employer is violating the law, an attorney can step in to protect your rights and fight for the benefits you deserve.\nWorkers’ compensation benefits serve several purposes. For example, one purpose of benefits is to compensate the worker for the loss of earnings while he or she is in recovery. The amount of compensation varies from claim to claim, because payments are calculated based on the worker’s pre-injury weekly wage. Specifically, a worker is entitled to up to 66.66% of his or her pre-accident wage.\nTherefore, a worker who was earning $800 per week before becoming injured could receive a maximum award of $533.28 per week. If the worker is later able to return to work, these benefits will be reduced or cut off, depending on how much income the worker earns after resuming employment.\nThe other key purpose of workers’ compensation benefits is to provide financial coverage for medical bills related to the injury. This extends to reasonable medical expenses related to surgery, medication, physical therapy, medical transportation, and other aspects of patient care.\nIn order to receive benefits, the worker must (1) report the injury to his or her employer within 30 days of the injury, and (2) file a claim for workers’ compensation with assistance from an attorney. If the injury is not reported in time, or if no claim is filed, the worker will be unable to secure benefits. For a free consultation, contact our law offices online, or call us right away at (704) 376-1616\n- Hiring a Lawyer for Workers Compensation Claims in Charlotte North Carolina\n- The Workers’ Compensation Mediation Process in North Carolina\n- How to File a Workers’ Compensation claim in North Carolina", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Safety Reporting (Research other than Clinical Trials of Investigational Medical Products (CTIMPs)) for UK Health Departments’ Research Ethics Service (RES)\nSerious adverse event\nIn research other than CTIMPs, a serious adverse event (SAE) is defined as an untoward occurrence that:\na) results in death;\nb) is life-threatening;\nc) requires hospitalisation or prolongation of existing hospitalisation;\nd) results in persistent or significant disability or incapacity; or\ne) consists of a congenital abnormality or birth defect; or\nf) is otherwise considered medically significant by the investigator.\nA SAE occurring to a research participant should be reported to the REC where in the opinion of Chief Investigator (CI) the event was:\n- related – that is, it resulted from administration of any of the research procedures, and\n- unexpected – that is, the type of event is not listed in the protocol as an expected occurrence.\n|SAE||Chief Investigator (CI) or sponsor.||Within 15 days of the CI becoming aware of the event.||SAE report form for non- CTIMPs, available from the HRA website.||The REC which issued the favourable ethical opinion.|\n|Urgent safety measures||Chief Investigator or Sponsor. Or exceptionally by the local Principal Investigator (PI).||Immediately (by telephone) Within 3 days (in writing)||\nNoting in writing setting out the reasons for the urgent safety measures and the plan for further action.\nThe REC which issues the favourable ethical opinion.\nApprovals Officer/REC Manager will acknowledge within 30 days.\n|Progress reports||To be submitted by sponsor, sponsor’s legal representative or Chief Investigator (CI). Must always be signed by CI.||\nAnnually (starting 12 months after the date of the favourable opinion).\nThe REC may exceptionally request more frequent reports.\n|Annual progress report form (non-CTIMPs), available from the HRA website.||The REC which issued the favourable ethical opinion.|\n|Declaration of the conclusion or early termination of the research||Sponsor or CI.||\nWithin 90 days (conclusion).\nWithin 15 days (early termination).\nThe end of the trial should be defined in the protocol.\n|End of study declaration form, available from the HRA website.||The REC which issued the favourable ethical opinion.|\nNote: This is only applicable for project-based research (i.e. not research tissue banks or research databases) that have received a favourable ethical opinion from a REC\n|Sponsor or CI.||\nWithin one year of the conclusion of the research.\n|Final Report, submitted via the HRA website or via IRAS, depending on the type of study.||Submitted centrally to the research ethics service.|\nAll reports will be acknowledged within 30 days. If any issues are raised, the REC may write to the Chief Investigator or sponsor for further information or clarification.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Criminal record cleared for James Robert Matthews\nUpdated On: Oct 29 2013 06:53:34 PM CDT\nA criminal charge against former Montgomery County Commissioner James Robert Matthews has been expunged.\n\"The slate is wiped clean,\" said Atty. Judson Aaron, Matthew's Philadelphia lawyer.\nIn December 2011, said Aaron, Matthews was charged with one misdemeanor count of \"false swearing,\" making a false statement to government officials in connection with an investigation.\nAaron declined to elaborate, except to say Matthews never pleaded guilty to the charge.\nMatthews, a Republican, was chairman of the county commissioners and had served three terms when he decided not to run again in 2011.\nThe issue involved Matthews' relationship with Certified Abstract, a company that did business with the county. Matthews' mortgage company did business with Certified Abstract and its owners. A grand jury determined that isn't illegal, but lying about it under oath is.\nIn December 2011 Matthews was led into court in handcuffs, accused of lying to that grand jury. He was arrested after an 18-month investigation led by the District Attorney's office. The grand jury was offended by the volume of lies Matthews allegedly told them, District Attorney Risa Vetri-Ferman said at the time.\nMatthews denied the allegations.\nIn July 2012, the district attorney said Matthews admitted that he lied during that investigation. He said Matthews would be put on probation, and was ordered to pay more than $10,000 in fines.\nTo clear his record, Matthews did \"a certain number of hours\" of community service in an ARD -- Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition -- program. Such programs are offered for those accused of less serious charges, especially first-time offenders.\nThe order dismissing criminal charges against Matthews and expunging his arrest record was signed Friday by Montgomery County Judge S. Gerald Corso.\nMatthews is the brother of MSNBC anchor Chris Matthews.\nCopyright 2013 WFMZ. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.\n1 dead, several injured after head-on crash on Route 100\nCarjacked SUV hits crowd in Philadelphia; 3 children killed\nWoman thrown from car, dies in crash in Milford\nAt least one dead in Reading after 'argument near window'\nPopular Lehigh Valley band steps in for Musikfest's opening night\nMan thrown from bucket truck in crash\nWhat's the deal with Route 309 construction in South Whitehall?\nYet another child dies in a hot car\nDriver charged with DUI in crash that killed East Penn CEO\nVehicles carrying HS football players involved in rollover accident", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The Wisconsin Senate has passed Gov. Scott Walker's school safety proposal that makes $100 million in grants available.\nThe Senate passed the bill 28-4 on Tuesday. The Assembly was expected to sign off on Thursday.\nThe bill creates a new office of school safety under the state Department of Justice, which would be in charge of the grants.\nWalker and bill supporters say schools can use the grant money to make security enhancements, similar to how airports tightened restrictions following the 9-11 terrorist attacks.\nBut Democrats and other advocates say Walker and Republicans are missing the core issue of tightening gun control. They have been calling for universal background checks and reinstituting a 48-hour waiting period for gun purchases.\n- La Crosse County Health Department warns of potential measles exposure\n- La Crosse County Highway weight restrictions to be lifted\n- La Crosse-based credit union to purchase 10 new branches\n- Four injured in Vernon County crash\n- Local educators recognized for achievements\n- City of La Crosse announces Brush Collection Week\n- Dream job: Harley-Davidson interns get a free motorcycle\n- New research on Alzheimer's disease could lead to earlier diagnosis\n- Students perform traditional Norwegian dances in Holmen\n- UW study to reclassify jobs, set compensation structure", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "A diplomat’s cook who “stole the innocence” of young girls was sentenced on Monday to two years, eight months prison.\nMustapha Barhoumi, 52, admitted to charges of sexual interference, telling police that it was “the way God made me.”\ntap here to see other videos from our team.\nJustice Ann Alder told Barhoumi, a diagnosed pedophile: “You should be ashamed and horrified at your actions. You stole the innocence of (those) young girls. It is something they will never get back. There is no excuse.”\nAlder did, however, give Barhoumi credit for quickly admitting his guilt and saving the children and their parents from the “added trauma” of a trial.\nBarhoumi has been in custody since his arrest in May. With credit for time served, his remaining sentence is 21 months.\nAlder recommended that Barhoumi, a father of five, serve his remaining prison time in a secure treatment centre.\nA publication ban forbids publishing details that might identify the victims.\nIn a victim impact statement, the girls’ father told the court that Barhoumi had “destroyed” his daughters’ futures and left them traumatized and in treatment.\n“My spirit is grieving,” he said. “It would be a lie to say everything is OK.”\nThe preteen girls also produced victim impact statements — mostly in the form of drawings — to illustrate their state of mind.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "On 18 March 2015, Adventure Consulting organised the conference during which Anita Palukiewicz was a speaker twice. Her presentations referred to new regulations of the amended Geological and Mining Law and new rules of preparing and execution of projects in the scope of hydrocarbons prospecting and production.\nOn 17 and 18 March, Legal Fair of Practices and Labour took place in Warsaw. SSW Law Firm was involved in the event and presented itself for the third time running.\nIn the building of Warsaw University Library in Warsaw, prestigious Polish and international law firms and companies related to legal industry presented their offer for students and graduates of legal departments. The fair was attended by nearly 8,000 visitors.\nOn 12 March 2015, Paweł Chyb gave a presentation at the symposium devoted to the aspects of tax consultancy, inter-generation transfer, and corporate finance organised by Trio Conferences. The subject of his presentation was planning succession as an expression of responsibility for the family and company.\nWe are pleased to announce that SSW Law Firm has been recognized as the Most Effective Tax Advisory Firm in this year's Ranking of Tax Advisory Firms, prepared by the Gazeta Prawna newspaper.\nGranting this award, the editorial jury took into consideration inter alia the results that law firms achieved for their clients, their success in tax litigation and court proceedings, and their effectiveness in acquiring client-friendly tax interpretations from the Minister of Finance.\nFurthermore, SSW was recognized as one of the top three Best Advisory Firms of 2014, taking into account the complexity of cases handled and the innovative nature of advice provided.\nThese awards were granted in the category of companies having between 3 to 9 tax advisors.\nOver 70 tax advisory firms participated in this year's ranking.\nSSW Distinguished in the Polish Lawyer website ranking: Leaders of Financing Transaction Handling AD 2014\nOn 23 February 2015, the report-ranking list of the PolskiPrawnik.pl website was published. It described Leaders of financing transaction handling in 2014. The SSW Law Firm was distinguished for the PLN 52 million transaction related to issuing of bonds by Erbud S.A. company. The lawyers in charge of this transaction were Wojciech Szczepaniak and Szymon Okoń - details.\nMaciej Duch as a speaker at the “Construction Contacts – How to Avoid Bankruptcy with the Contractor and Secure Your Contract”\nOn 20 February 2015, Maciej Duch gave a speech at the workshop organised by the Nowoczesna Firma (Modern Company). The subject of his presentation was “Securing Contractual Claims vs. Bankruptcy. Impact of Announcing Bankruptcy on Legal Situation of a Contractor, its Property, and Concluded Contracts”.\nJoanna Tomaszewska, Ph.D., gave a speech at the workshop on amendments in provisions of Personal Data Protection Act organised by SSW Law Firm and Lewiatan Confederation\nOn 05 February 2015, SSW Law Firm in cooperation with Lewiatan Confederation organised workshop on amendments in provisions of Personal Data Protection Act that came into force on 01 January 2015. The presentation on new regulations was conducted by Joanna Tomaszewska, Ph.D.\nOn 13 – 14 January 2015 in Bristol hotel in Warsaw the Mining and Geological Law Act Conference took place. The event gathered over 90 representatives of companies operating in mining industry. Within two days several experts discussed practical aspects of amendments in the Mining and Geological Law. The lecturers included, inter alia, Daniel Kawczyński – a member of the British Parliament and a special advisor to the British Prime Minister, professor Andrzej Kraszewski Ph. D. and engineer – former Minister of Environment, Henryk Jezierski Ph.D. – former Undersecretary of State and Chief National Geologist and Piotr Woźniak – former Minister of Economy and Chief National Geologist, Undersecretary in Ministry of Environment.\nSSW Spaczyński, Szczepaniak i Wspólnicy Law Firm was a co-organiser and partner of the Conference.\nWe invite you to watch the video of this event:\nJakub Jędrzejewski and Agnieszka Pajurek as speakers during the “International Contracts – Practical Aspects of Transborder Trade in Goods” workshop\nOn 15 - 16 January 2015, Jakub Jędrzejewski and Agnieszka Pajurek were present at the workshop organised by TrioConferences. Mr. Jędrzejewski gave a lecture on the most important clauses in international trade while the presentation by Agnieszka Pajurek referred to the aspects of international trade in goods in the light of amended regulations of the VAT Act.\nOn 4 December 2014, the Between Heaven and Earth Foundation staged its annual charity auction during which Wojciech Szczepaniak was distinguished with an award for supporting and aiding incurably ill children cared for by the Foundation.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Religious freedom not violated by compulsory swimming classes\nSwiss authorities did not violate religious freedom when they declared mixed-sex swimming classes should be compulsory for two Muslim girls, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ruled.\nThe deicision, announced on Tuesday, follows a long-standing case concerning a family living in Basel. In 2008, the parents of two girls, aged seven and nine, refused to send them to compulsory mixed swimming lessons on the grounds that \"their beliefs prohibited them from allowing their children to take part.\"\nEducation officials held talks with the parents, who have both Swiss and Turkish citizenship, and explained that exemptions were only available for girls who had reached the age of puberty - which neither girl had reached at the time.\nIn July 2010, the Department of Education fined them 1,400 Swiss francs - 700 francs per daughter - for \"acting in breach of their parental duty\".\nJurisdiction changed in 2008\nThe couple declared the fine \"illegal\" and declared that such treatment represented a voilation of Article 9 of the European Convention on Human Rights concerning the right to freedom of religion.\nA year later, they lost an appeal at the administration court of the canton of Basel-Stadt and took their case to the Federal Court.\nIn March 2012, the Federal Court ruled that although the parents' adherance to their belief was protected by freedom of religion, the obligatory swimming classes did not touch the core issue of this basic human right.\nThe court stated that there was no reason to modify the jurisdiction, which had been changed in October 2008 because of this case. According to this change, the Federal Court had determined that the Swiss multicultural school system should aim to include children from all cultures in the social frameworks applying to the country.\nThe court ruled it was \"a prerequisite to participating in later economic and cultural life, to guarantee equal opportunity, and to secure social peace\".\nIntegration through school\nThe Federal Court furthermore declared in its published verdict that school played a central role in social integration and that, therefore, pupils have to attend all compulsory classes.\nAs a countermeasure, schools must be neutral and secular, the court ruled. Within the frame of the importance of compulsory classes, a school \"should not allow a special rule for all personal wishes\".\nThe couple took their case to the European Court of Human Rights, which on Tuesday declared that the integration of the children into Swiss society was of upmost importance and agreed with the Federal Government ruling.\nThe court ruled that the Basel authorities had not violated the parents right to freedom of religion by insisting their children attend compulsory lessons. However, it accepted that the canton's refusal to exempt the girls had \"constituted an interference with their freedom of religion\".\nThis interference was however justified by the need to protect the children from social exclusion, the ECHR said.\nThe statement added that school \"played a special role in the process of integration, particularly where children of foreign origin were concerned.\"\nAccording to the ECHR, swimming classes are not merely held for children to learn how to swim but it was \"above all\" that they take part in that activity along with other pupils.\"\nFurthermore, the court added that the school had granting permisson for the girls to wear burkinis.\nThe parents believed that their right to freedom of religion, as stated in Article 9, was enough to grant an exemption for their two daughters to attend mixed-sex swimming classes.\nThey therefore did not feel obliged to send their children to these classes. They denied they had violated their obligation as parents, and declared that the fine had been illegal.\nThe parents emphasised that they commit to a strict Muslim belief, which forbids swimming classes involving both boys and girls.\nWhile the Quran demands the covering of the female body from puberty, an Islam-oriented idea of shame forbids any mixed-sex swimming classes.\nBasel-Stadt happy about verdict\nThe canton of Basel-Stadt is \"satisfied\" with the verdict of the ECHR. Following the verdict, Basel’s head of education, Christoph Eymann, said that Basel-Stadt regards school as a “bracket around the entire population” and that the canton had a \"diligent attitude to children from all religious backgrounds\".\nMr Eymann said he was also pleased that the ECHR had mentioned that an alternative option of wearing burkinis had been offered for the two children. He said that such discussions are only made in individual cases. (Procedure number 29086/12).\nBasel’s government wants to report on tenant protection initiatives\nBasel’s government will not present the three popular initiatives launched by the cantonal tenants’ association in September last year directly to the sovereign.\nInstead, the Grand Council is to hand over the details of the initiatives in the form of a report.\nThe parliament should declare two of the three initiatives legally admissible, the government said on Tuesday. However, the Grand Council is expected to compliment the initiative “Ja zu bezahlbaren Mietgerichtsverfahren” (Yes to affordable rental court cases) with two additions, which the government sees as “indispensable”.\nThe government thus aims to put down the popular demand in another law than the initiators declared. Furthermore, it suggests a transitory provision to satisfy legal security.\nThe government also plans to only partially accept the “Wohnschutzinitiative” (Housing protection initiative), which is aimed to change the constitution to include total renovations based on returns. The text of the initiative has to be modified because it suggests that the canton can be legislatively active in the area of dismissal protection – which is not the case.\nFinally, the government wants to accept the “Neumieten-Initiative” (new tenants initiative) without any modifications and in full. This initiative demands the introduction of an obligatory form of initial rent.\nThe tenants’ association (MV) wants to fight massive price increases charged to tenants in this way. The government aims to report on the experience in cantons where the obligatory form already applies.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Healthcare data is some of the most personal and sensitive information about individuals. Protecting this data is crucial not only for the privacy of patients but also for the trustworthiness and reputation of healthcare providers. With the rise of digital health records and telemedicine, ensuring the security and privacy of this data has become even more critical.\nHealth Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA):\n- Definition: HIPAA is a U.S. law enacted in 1996 that provides data privacy and security provisions for safeguarding medical information.\n- Key Components:\n- Privacy Rule: This rule sets national standards for the protection of individually identifiable health information. Covered entities are required to take necessary steps to ensure the privacy of patient data.\n- Security Rule: This rule establishes a national set of security standards for protecting health information held or transferred in electronic form.\n- Breach Notification Rule: Requires covered entities and their business associates to provide notification following a breach of unsecured protected health information.\n- Enforcement Rule: This rule contains provisions related to the compliance and investigations, penalties for non-compliance, and procedures for hearings.\n- Importance: HIPAA compliance ensures that healthcare providers, payers, and their business associates take the necessary steps to securely store, process, and transmit protected health information.\nData Encryption and Cybersecurity Best Practices in Healthcare:\n- Data Encryption:\n- At Rest: Data stored in databases, files, or backups should be encrypted. Encryption converts data into a code to prevent unauthorized access.\n- In Transit: Data being transmitted, especially over the internet, should be encrypted using protocols like TLS (Transport Layer Security) to ensure it can’t be intercepted and read.\n- Regular Security Audits: Periodic assessments should be conducted to identify vulnerabilities in the system.\n- Access Controls: Ensure that only authorized individuals can access patient data. This might include the use of strong passwords, multi-factor authentication, and user access levels.\n- Firewalls and Intrusion Detection Systems: These tools monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic, helping to detect and block potential threats.\n- Patch Management: Regularly update and patch software and systems to protect against known vulnerabilities.\n- Backup Systems: Regular backups ensure data can be restored in case of cyber-attacks like ransomware.\n- Employee Training: Staff should be educated about the importance of data privacy, recognizing potential phishing attacks, and safe online behaviors.\n- Mobile Device Management: With the increase in the use of mobile devices in healthcare, ensure that they are securely managed, encrypted, and can be remotely wiped if lost.\n- Incident Response Plan: Have a clear plan in place to respond to any data breaches or cyber threats, ensuring timely action and notification as required.\n- Secure Disposal: When hardware or storage devices are decommissioned, they should be securely wiped or destroyed to ensure data isn’t recoverable.\nProtecting healthcare data is a shared responsibility among all stakeholders in the healthcare ecosystem. With threats continuously evolving, healthcare institutions must be proactive in adopting robust security measures and staying updated on the latest best practices in data privacy and cybersecurity.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "The Delta State governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has urged the police to arrest internet fraudsters popularly called yahoo boys across the state.\nGovernor Okowa made this call when he sent condolences across to the family of Elozino Ogege, a murdered 300L student of the state owned university Delsu for rituals.\nGovernor Okowa, who was greatly distraught by the sad development, has ordered a serious crackdown on all “Yahoo boys”, ritualists and all those involved in unexplainable and sudden wealth in the state.\nIn a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Charles Aniagwu in Asaba on Monday, the Governor expressed his heartfelt condolences to the family, the Isoko nation and the Delta State University Abraka community.\nThe Governor noted with serious concern and worry, the increasing and disturbing activities of suspected ritual killers and criminally-minded individuals, whose obtrusive and flamboyant escapades are becoming more conspicuous.\n“On behalf of the government and people of Delta State, It is with a heavy heart that I write to express our profound commiserations to the family of Miss Elozino Ogege, the Isoko nation, her friends, both within and outside the University community”.\n“I am glad that the security agencies have made serious progress in the investigation into the murder and I can assure Deltans and Nigerians that justice will be served on the perpetrators of this dastardly act.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Teenager Harry Silcock has pleaded guilty to a late night hit and run in Christchurch last month.\nSilcock, 18, was driving a car which struck pedestrian Sean Hutt, 20, and Kyle Thomson, 17, in Shands Rd, Hornby, about 10.20pm on Saturday, September 15.\nPolice say he was making a dangerous overtaking manoeuvre.\nMr Hutt died at the scene and Mr Thomson suffered a broken leg.\nSilcock today pleaded guilty to driving dangerously causing death, failing to stop and check an accident (injury), and driving dangerously causing injury.\nWearing a suit, he was flanked by his father and mother in court.\nPolice prosecutor Sergeant Anna Lloyd said about 70 people with their cars had gathered beside Shands Rd, near the intersection with Marshs Rd, about 11pm, Saturday, September 15.\nShe said the council had installed lighting to a high standard at the intersection in 2008 and it was well lit for a semi-rural road.\nAbout 100 metres before the intersection, the speed limit changed from 70km/h to 100km/h.\nPolice estimated that 80m from the intersection, Silcock's car was travelling at 92km/h, when he overtook a Suzuki Swift travelling in the same direction.\nHe was still in the incorrect lane when he struck the group of people who were standing up to half a metre onto the road.\nMr Hutt was thrown or carried 30m to 40m by the impact and died instantly.\nAnother man received a broken ankle, Ms Lloyd said.\nPolice found skid marks on the other side of the Marshs Rd intersection, indicating Silcock slowed or came to a sudden stop, before leaving the scene.\nHe handed himself in to the police the next day, but declined to make a statement.\nJudge Jane Farish called for a pre-sentence report that will cover his suitability for home and community detention.\nShe said Silcock had asked for the matter to be allowed to go to a restorative justice conference before sentencing. Silcock had a large group of supporters at the court.\nHe and his defence counsel James Rapley declined to say anything to waiting media as they left the court.\nDetective Senior Sergeant Greg Murton said the cars were not racing.\n\"He (Silcock) was following the car and overtook it on double yellow lines before he hit the victim,'' he said.\nSilcock said nothing when he entered the dock as his lawyer James Rapley, entered the guilty pleas.\nSilcock was bailed and will appear again on December 7 for sentence.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Thibodaux Man Charged with Hacking ICloud, Facebook, and Email Accounts of over 50 Victims\nU.S. Attorney Kenneth A. Polite announced that BRADER YELVERTON, age 24, of Thibodaux, was charged today in a one-count Bill of Information with obtaining unauthorized access to protected computers to acquire information.\nAccording to the Bill of Information, between about 2013 and December 15, 2015, YELVERTON obtained access to the personal Apple iCloud, Facebook, and email accounts of not fewer than fifty victims, many of whom resided within the Eastern District of Louisiana, without their knowledge or authorization. After accessing the accounts, YELVERTON acquired copies of the contents, including personal photographs and other private information. According to the Bill of Information, the collective value of the information YELVERTON obtained without authorization was more than $5,000.\nIf convicted, YELVERTON faces a maximum term of imprisonment of up to five years in prison, followed by up to three years of supervised release, and a $250,000 fine.\nU.S. Attorney Polite reiterated that the Bill of Information is merely a charge and that the guilt of the defendant must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.\nU.S. Attorney Polite praised the work of the Federal Bureau of Investigation in investigating this matter. Assistant United States Attorney Jordan Ginsberg is in charge of the prosecution.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "KUALA LUMPUR: A think tank has urged the Parliamentary Special Select Committee (PSSC) reviewing the tobacco generational endgame (GEG) bill to remove Clause 17 of the legislation.\nThe clause criminalises smoking, vaping as well as the possession of any tobacco products or smoking devices by those born in 2007 and onwards.\nGalen Centre for Health and Social Policy chief executive officer Azrul Mohd Khalib said the law should instead put the burden on retailers, companies and corporations to not sell or supply tobacco and vape products to the GEG generation.\n\"Clause 17 makes the proposed legislation vulnerable to accusations of selective prosecutive, creates stigma and discrimination and marginalises a group of people who will need support and assistance.\n\"Despite our best efforts, in the future there will be people in the GEG group who smoke and vape, and become addicted to nicotine. Should they be punished?\n\"The legislation should ensure that it is an offence to legally sell or supply tobacco or vape products to those born from Jan 1, 2007.\n\"It should not criminalise individual possession or usage. This is the approach taken by New Zealand through its Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products (Smoked Tobacco) Amendment Bill. We should do the same,\" he said in a statement today.\nAzrul stressed that anyone addicted to nicotine has the right to be treated equally under the law, with compassion and dignity.\nTherefore, he said the GEG bill should not be allowed to disproportionately affect young people, people from low income groups and vulnerable populations.\n\"We have learnt from the bitter experience of Malaysia's war on drug abuse that the legal assault is often on the individuals who fall victim to addiction.\n\"Sixty per cent of the over 69,000 prison inmates in Malaysia are minor drug offenders, who have been convicted for consumption, use and possession of various narcotics such as marijuana.\n\"Even without imprisonment, Clause 17 has the potential to create enormous harm by repeating the same mistakes made during our drug war.\n\"By removing Clause 17, the concerns regarding enforcement under Part IX (of the bill) and its implications to individual smokers and vapers such as warrantless searches, seizure of property and access to private information can be properly focused on individual retailers, companies and corporations selling, supplying and manufacturing tobacco products and vape,\" he said.\nAzrul also said that the bill had the best chance to be passed in the upcoming Dewan Rakyat sitting.\n\"If it fails to be passed this time around, it might be another decade before we see the kind of leadership and vision demonstrated in this attempt.\n\"It might be years before vape is finally regulated, and for tobacco consumption to finally be reduced in Malaysia.\n\"By that time, thousands of people would have certainly lost their lives. Billions of ringgit in health expenditure would also have been spent,\"he said.\nThe PSSC, chaired by Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin, will hold its first meeting to review the GEG, otherwise known as the Control of Tobacco Products and Smoking Bill 2022, this week. Khairy had tabled the bill for its first reading in Dewan Rakyat on July 27.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Welcome to the Shroomery Message Board! You are experiencing a small sample of what the site has to offer. Please login or register to post messages and view our exclusive members-only content. You'll gain access to additional forums, file attachments, board customizations, encrypted private messages, and much more!\nWelp, looks like we didn't need to give everyone a gun after all.\nGun crime rise 'has peaked'\nFirearms offences up 3%, Home Office reports, but figures reveal rate is slowing and survey shows violent crime falling\nAlan Travis, home affairs editor Friday October 17, 2003 The Guardian\nThe explosion in gun crime in England and Wales appears to have passed its peak and has been falling since last November, according to Home Office figures published yesterday.\nThe official figures show that there were 10,250 firearms offences in the 12 months to March 2003, a 3% rise over the year compared with a 35% increase the previous year.\nThe detailed Home Office figures suggest that the increase in gun crime peaked in autumn 2001 and has been falling since November 2002.\nThe figures show that shots were fired in 17% of the incidents involving firearms. Last year 80 people were killed in shootings, compared with 95 the year before. Nearly 400 people were seriously injured.\nWhile the increase in gun crime appears to have levelled off, the crime figures recorded by police show a 9% increase in violent crime in the year to June 2003, including a 12% rise in violence against the person, and a 5% increase in sex offences. But there was a 7% fall in robberies.\nBy contrast, the more authoritative British Crime Survey, which is based on interviews with 36,000 people about their experience of crime, shows that violent crime fell by 5% over the same period. The risk of becoming a victim of violent crime is unchanged, at about one in 25.\nA Home Office spokesman said that the overall level of violent crime remained stable and much of the rise in recorded violent crime was due to better reporting and logging of low-level thuggery as well as more willingness by victims to report sexual assault.\nThe two sets of figures show a slightly different picture for the overall crime rate for England and Wales. The police figures show the rate unchanged, while the BCS records a 5% fall. Both show that burglaries and car crime are continuing to fall, with one in four of the adult population at risk of becoming a victim of such crime each year - about the same as in 1981.\n\"The risk of a fatal shooting in England and Wales is still one of the lowest in the world, but every crime involving a firearm is a serious concern and every life lost to gun crime is a terrible tragedy.\"\nIs the personalownership of firearms allowed in the UK? If so, what are the restrictions?\nThuggery, hah thats a funny word. I charge thee with thuggery, guvnah!\n-------------------- In response to an attack killing 15 American Servicemen\nJust give em a little more time, the iraqis are making great progress. And this is unorganized. Wait till they get organized.\nYou cannot start new topics / You cannot reply to topics HTML is disabled / BBCode is enabled\nModerator: Enlil 486 topic views. 3 members, 1 guests and 6 web crawlers are browsing this forum.\n[ Toggle Favorite | Print Topic | Stats ]", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Sorry, we currently have no active vacancies.\nCity of London Police officers play a vital role in keeping the City\nof London diverse community safe. As a Police Officer you will be\nhelping to making the city safer and deliver a valued service for\nthose that live, work and visit the City.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "It’s been a long time, 42 years more of less since law school graduation. Ah, that was a time! For a sweet few months in the spring of 1977, I knew absolutely everything about the law. All anyone had to do was ask me (and sometimes they didn’t even need to ask: I’d just volunteer).\nAlas, by the middle of June, a week after commencement, I was cramming for the bar exam and finding out I did not know so much after all. It’s been all downhill since then. The longer I go, the more I’m shocked to discover what I either no longer know or never knew to begin with. Beyond what lawyers should know, many clients are shocked that learned counsel aren’t as learned as clients imagine lawyers should be, such as being to recite all 50 titles (plus appendices) of the United States Code or recall the dissent in a case decided in Pocatello, Idaho, 42 years ago.\nLawyers get called on all the time to be knowledgeable and thorough in many different areas of the law. That’s why there are law books. And (because we’re two decades into the 21st Century) databases. Today’s case reminds us why it’s a good idea for all lawyers, including the most seasoned practitioners, to look things up and review the basics whenever he or she tackles some task not performed that often.\nRichard Stafursky and his siblings were squabbling over inherited land. They settled it by Richard taking one chunk of land, and his brother and sister together owning an adjacent one. Richard gave his siblings an easement to cut grass and brush on a 3-acre portion of his land, provided the brush they cut was under 2” in diameter. He had a lawyer draft the easement into the deed, and then he conveyed his land — including the easement — to some tree-hugging nonprofit organization of which he was chairman.\nThen the battle began. The tree-hugging group wanted to return the whole tract to nature and told Richard’s siblings they couldn’t cut down any trees when they cut brush. What’s more, the group transplanted native trees in the meadow that was subject to the easement. Finally, the nonprofit sued to get the court to issue a ruling as to what the easement meant.\nHow’d the lawyer screw it up? Easy. He thought he remembered how to write an easement. Easy-peasy, right? Write down the restriction, what the subservient estate holder was allowed to do or had to put up with. Then bill the client. And take a long lunch.\nHad counsel refreshed his recollection of easement law, he would have recalled the nuance. Easements are driven by purpose. That’s black-letter law in Massachusetts. And nothing in the ‘cut no 2″-plus brush’ easement language written into the deed suggested a purpose.\nNo one seemed to be able to agree on why Richard had given the easement to his brother and sister. Richard was hauled into court as a witness, and claimed that the easement was just an artifice to help sell the property. The trial court rejected his explanation as meaningless at best and a fraud at worst. Then Richard took a different tack, claiming there was no purpose to the easement whatsoever. The brother and sister said the purpose was to preserve their view. The lower court had to find some purpose in order to enforce the easement, and thus decided the brother and sister’s explanation was the one that made the most sense.\nThe Massachusetts Court of Appeals upheld the decision, having no problem with the notion that the easement was a “view easement” (despite the apparent fact that Richard, who was trying to stick it to his siblings, denied the easement had a purpose at all). Clearly, the easement’s lack of explanation as to purpose and its unusual provisions about brush under 2” in diameter left the court in a position of having to provide much more guidance and interpretation than should have been necessary. In fact, had the easement been properly drafted, there would probably have been no lawsuit to begin with (assuming, of course, Richard had not wanted to stir things up in some other mischievous manner).\nAs the lower court quite rightly noted, all of the problems could have been avoided if the lawyer drafting the easement had shown as much care in stating the reason for the easement as he did in describing the limitations on what could be done.\nWorld Species List-Natural Features Registry Institute v. Reading, 75 Mass.App.Ct. 302, 913 N.E.2d 925 (Ct.App. Mass. 2009) Richard Stafursky, the previous owner of property that included a 3-acre tract, granted his brother-in-law and sister, Jim and Sandra Reading — the owners of a next-door parcel — an easement permitting them “to enter on to the [three-acre] parcel [subject to the easement] for the sole purpose of cutting grass and brush no larger than two (2) inches in diameter when measured one (1) foot from the ground, excluding any cutting of grass and brush on wooden land as shown on said survey of the three-acre easement.” At the time the easement was granted, the 3-acre parcel consisted of two open meadows with a wooded area that was not to be cut in the middle. Richard deeded his land to the plaintiff Institute, a nature conservancy trust that he founded, which intended the return the whole large tract to its natural conditions.\nShortly thereafter, the Institute demanded that the Readings give advance notice before exercising the easement, that the neighbors not cut any trees (even those within the size limitation) and that the neighbors not remove any trees the Institute had transplanted to the area. The Institute contended that the sole purpose of the easement was to enable Richard to sell his property. The neighbors replied that the purpose of the easement was to enhance their view, and that they had acted within their rights as beneficiaries of the easement by cutting within the cutting area to maintain that view, and that the plaintiff does not have the right to transplant trees or other vegetation into the cutting area.\nHeld: The easement was a “view easement” and the neighbors had the right to exercise it. The Court said that “we do not consider it dispositive that the easement language here does not explicitly state that the purpose of the right to cut vegetation is to permit the benefitted landowner to enjoy the view. The purpose and effect of the view easements are not simply to limit the uses that the plaintiffs can make of their own property. Rather, the view easements here have taken on the defining characteristics of an affirmative easement by conferring on the defendants the right to enter and use land in the possession of another, and we conclude that this fact is dispositive.”\nThe Court noted that the limitation on cutting only grass and brush that was less than two inches in diameter was consistent with the circumstances of the grant of the easement, “representing a compromise between the desired uses of the easement property – as an open meadow for a view on the one hand and the potential restoration to a natural landscape on the other.”\nThe Court put a stop to World Species’ attempts to regulate the easement. First, the Court held that word ” brush” in the easement language included small trees. World Species could not stop the cutting of trees, nor could it defeat the easement by transplanting trees with a trunk larger than 2 inches. The Court said to allow this “conduct is inconsistent with Readings’ view easement. The easement area would become reforested if World Species were permitted to transplant trees of that size onto the easement area as such trees would exceed the dimensions of vegetation that [the Readings were] allowed to cut, thereby creating a condition that would eventually cause the view to disappear.”\nThe Court did agree with the Land Court judge that the easement grant had to be exercised regularly. That is, the Court said, the “Readings must use it or lose it. If [the Readings] do not regularly cut vegetation, small trees existing on the easement area will grow until they exceed two inches in diameter when measured one foot above the ground and he will no longer be permitted to cut such vegetation. Over time, the land will become reforested and the Readings will lose the view benefit… derived from the easement.”\n– Tom Root", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "1. What is the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) to Costa Rica?\nThe Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) to Costa Rica is an online system that allows nationals of visa-exempt countries to apply for authorization to enter the country for tourism, business, or transit purposes. The ETA system was implemented by the Costa Rican government to streamline the entry process and enhance border security.\nTo obtain an ETA for Costa Rica, travelers need to complete an online application by providing personal information, passport details, travel itinerary, and other relevant data. Once the application is submitted, it is processed by the immigration authorities, and if approved, the traveler receives an electronic authorization that allows them to board their flight to Costa Rica.\nThe ETA for Costa Rica is typically valid for multiple entries within a specified period, usually up to 90 days. It is important for travelers to ensure they meet all the requirements for the ETA and have a valid passport before applying to avoid any issues with their entry into Costa Rica.\n2. Who needs to apply for an ETA to enter Costa Rica?\nIndividuals from visa-exempt countries traveling to Costa Rica for tourism, business, or transit purposes are required to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before their trip. This includes travelers from countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and the European Union. It is important to note that the specific list of countries whose citizens require an ETA can vary and it is recommended to check the latest information on the official Costa Rican government website or consult with the nearest Costa Rican embassy or consulate. Additionally, travelers should ensure that their passport is valid for at least six months beyond the intended date of departure from Costa Rica and that they have proof of onward or return travel arrangements.\n3. How can I apply for an ETA for Costa Rica?\nTo apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for Costa Rica, you can follow these steps:\n1. Visit the official website of the Costa Rican Embassy or Consulate to access the online application form for the ETA.\n2. Fill out the application form with accurate and up-to-date personal information, including your full name, passport details, travel itinerary, and contact information.\n3. Upload any required supporting documents, such as a copy of your passport bio page and proof of travel arrangements.\n4. Pay the processing fee for the ETA application. This fee may vary depending on your nationality and the duration of your stay in Costa Rica.\n5. Submit your completed application and wait for the approval of your ETA. The processing time can vary, but it is typically processed within a few days.\nOnce your ETA is approved, you will receive a confirmation email with the authorization document that you need to present upon arrival in Costa Rica. Make sure to carry a printed or electronic copy of your ETA and passport with you during your trip to Costa Rica.\n4. What information do I need to provide when applying for an ETA to Costa Rica?\nWhen applying for an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) to Costa Rica, you will need to provide the following information:\n1. Personal details: This includes your full name, gender, date of birth, nationality, and passport information.\n2. Contact information: Your current address, email address, and phone number.\n3. Travel details: Dates of travel, purpose of visit, and intended length of stay in Costa Rica.\n4. Additional information: You may also need to provide details about your accommodation in Costa Rica, your flight itinerary, and proof of sufficient funds to cover your stay.\nIt is essential to ensure that all the information provided is accurate and matches the details on your passport to avoid any issues with your ETA application.\n5. How long does it take to receive approval for an ETA to Costa Rica?\nThe processing time for an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) to Costa Rica is typically very quick. In most cases, applicants receive approval within minutes of submitting their online application. However, it is recommended to apply for an ETA at least 72 hours before your planned travel date to ensure that you have enough time for any potential delays or issues that may arise during the processing of your application. In rare cases, processing may take up to 48 hours, but the majority of applicants receive their approval much faster. Make sure to double-check all the information you provide in your application to avoid any delays in processing.\n6. How long is an ETA to Costa Rica valid for?\nAn Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) to Costa Rica is typically valid for two years from the date of approval. During this validity period, travelers can enter Costa Rica multiple times for stays of up to 90 days per visit. It is important to note that the ETA’s validity does not mean a traveler can stay continuously in Costa Rica for two years; rather, it allows for multiple entries over that period, with each stay limited to 90 days. After the two-year validity period expires, travelers will need to apply for a new ETA if they plan to visit Costa Rica again.\n7. Can I apply for an ETA on arrival in Costa Rica?\nNo, you cannot apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) on arrival in Costa Rica. The ETA for Costa Rica must be obtained prior to travel, ideally at least 72 hours before departure. It is an electronic document that grants entry to Costa Rica for tourism, business, or transit purposes. To apply for the ETA, you will need to fill out an online application form, provide your personal and travel information, passport details, and proof of departure. Once approved, the ETA is electronically linked to your passport and allows you to enter Costa Rica without the need for a paper visa. It is advisable to complete this process well in advance to ensure a hassle-free entry into the country.\n8. Is the ETA the same as a visa for Costa Rica?\nNo, the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for Costa Rica is not the same as a traditional visa. The ETA is a digital entry requirement implemented by the Costa Rican government for travelers from certain countries who do not require a visa to enter the country. It allows eligible travelers to visit Costa Rica for tourism or business purposes for a limited period, usually up to 90 days. The ETA application process is typically done online and involves providing personal information, passport details, travel itinerary, and other relevant documentation. Upon approval, the traveler receives an electronic authorization that is linked to their passport electronically. It is important to note that while the ETA grants entry to Costa Rica, it is not a substitute for a visa for those travelers who are required to obtain one based on their nationality or the purpose of their visit.\n9. Do children need an ETA to enter Costa Rica?\nNo, children under the age of 12 do not need an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) to enter Costa Rica. They can enter the country with valid travel documents such as a passport, without the need for an ETA. However, it is important to ensure that all children have the necessary travel documents and meet other entry requirements set by Costa Rica immigration authorities to avoid any issues during travel. It is recommended to check the latest entry requirements before traveling to Costa Rica with children to ensure a smooth and hassle-free entry process.\n10. Can I extend my stay in Costa Rica if I have an ETA?\nNo, you cannot extend your stay in Costa Rica if you have an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA). The ETA allows you to enter Costa Rica for tourism or business purposes for a specified period of time, typically up to 90 days. If you wish to extend your stay beyond the allowed period, you will need to leave the country before your authorized stay expires and then apply for a visa or other appropriate extension options at the nearest Costa Rican consulate or embassy. It is important to adhere to the terms of your ETA and comply with the immigration regulations of Costa Rica to avoid any issues during your stay.\n11. Can I apply for an ETA if I have a criminal record?\nYes, individuals with a criminal record can still apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) to Costa Rica; however, the approval is not guaranteed. The Costa Rican authorities will assess each application on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration the nature and severity of the criminal offense. It is important to provide accurate and honest information when applying for an ETA, as any discrepancies may lead to the denial of the application. Additionally, it is recommended to disclose any criminal history upfront and provide any relevant supporting documents that may help demonstrate rehabilitation or good conduct since the offense occurred. Ultimately, the final decision rests with the Costa Rican authorities, and applicants with a criminal record should be prepared for the possibility of their ETA application being denied.\n12. Can I apply for an ETA if I have dual citizenship?\nYes, you can apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) to Costa Rica if you have dual citizenship. When completing the ETA application, you will need to provide the passport information that corresponds to the nationality you intend to use when traveling to Costa Rica. It is important to make sure that the passport you use matches the information provided in your ETA application to avoid any issues with your entry into Costa Rica. Additionally, depending on the countries for which you hold citizenship, there may be specific entry requirements or visa regulations that you need to consider when planning your trip. If you have any concerns or questions regarding your dual citizenship status and the ETA application process, it is advisable to contact the Costa Rican embassy or consulate for clarification.\n13. Do I need a return ticket to apply for an ETA to Costa Rica?\nYes, to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) to Costa Rica, you are required to provide proof of a round-trip or onward ticket. This is a standard requirement for most countries when applying for an ETA or visa, including Costa Rica. The purpose of this requirement is to ensure that visitors have a planned departure from Costa Rica and do not intend to stay in the country beyond the authorized period. When completing your ETA application, you will be asked to provide details of your itinerary, including your flight information. It is important to have a confirmed return ticket before applying for the ETA to avoid any complications or delays in the processing of your application.\n14. Can I travel to Costa Rica for business purposes with an ETA?\nNo, travelers intending to visit Costa Rica for business purposes cannot do so with an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA). The ETA for Costa Rica is primarily designed for tourists and individuals visiting for leisure or short-term purposes. For business travel, you would typically require a different type of visa or permit, depending on the nature and duration of your business activities in Costa Rica. It is advisable to consult with the Costa Rican embassy or consulate in your country to understand the specific visa requirements for business travel to Costa Rica and ensure that you have the necessary documentation in place before your trip.\n15. Do I need to print out my ETA approval to show at the border?\nYes, it is recommended to print out your Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) approval to show at the border when entering Costa Rica. While some immigration officials may accept a digital copy displayed on a smartphone or tablet, it is always best to have a physical copy on hand to avoid any potential connectivity issues or complications. Having a printed copy of your ETA approval can facilitate a smoother entry process and help verify your authorization quickly and efficiently. Additionally, it is advised to carry other relevant travel documents such as your passport and proof of onward travel as required by Costa Rican immigration regulations.\n16. Can I apply for an ETA if I have a connecting flight through Costa Rica?\nYes, you can apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) even if you have a connecting flight through Costa Rica. It is advisable to apply for the ETA before your journey, regardless of your final destination. Here’s what you need to consider:\n1. Transit Through Costa Rica: If you are merely transiting through Costa Rica without leaving the airport, you may not need an ETA. However, if you plan to leave the airport during your layover, it is recommended to have an ETA to ensure a smooth entry and exit process.\n2. ETA Application: The ETA application process is straightforward and can be completed online. Make sure to provide accurate information and submit the required documents as specified by the Costa Rican authorities.\n3. Validity: An ETA for Costa Rica is usually valid for multiple entries within a specific period, so it can cover your connecting flights as well.\n4. Check Requirements: Before applying for an ETA, check the specific requirements for your nationality and travel circumstances to ensure you have the necessary authorization for your journey, including any connecting flights through Costa Rica.\nBy obtaining an ETA, you can ensure a hassle-free transit experience through Costa Rica, even if it is just a layover on your way to your final destination.\n17. Can I use my ETA for multiple entries into Costa Rica?\nYes, the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for Costa Rica allows for multiple entries into the country within its validity period. Once you have been approved for an ETA, you can use it for multiple entries during its validity period, which is typically 90 days from the date of approval. This means that you can travel in and out of Costa Rica multiple times without needing to apply for a new ETA each time, as long as your ETA remains valid. It is important to note that the maximum length of stay allowed per entry is typically determined by the immigration officer at the port of entry, and you must ensure that your ETA remains valid throughout your time in Costa Rica for multiple entries.\n18. Can I apply for an ETA if I am already in Costa Rica and want to leave and re-enter?\nNo, you cannot apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) while already in Costa Rica. The ETA needs to be obtained before your arrival in the country. If you are already in Costa Rica and wish to leave and re-enter, you will need to ensure that you have the necessary visa or entry permit that allows multiple entries into the country, depending on your nationality. It’s crucial to check the specific requirements and regulations based on your citizenship status to avoid any issues or complications during your travel plans. It is recommended to contact the relevant Costa Rican immigration authorities or consulate for accurate and up-to-date information on re-entry procedures for your specific situation.\n19. What should I do if my ETA application is denied?\nIf your ETA application to Costa Rica is denied, there are several steps you can take to address the situation:\n1. Review the reasons for denial: Understand why your application was rejected by carefully reviewing the notification you received. This will help you identify any mistakes or missing information that may have led to the denial.\n2. Contact the Costa Rican Embassy or Consulate: Reach out to the nearest Costa Rican diplomatic mission for guidance on how to proceed. They may be able to provide clarification on the reasons for denial and offer assistance in reapplying.\n3. Correct any errors: If the denial was due to incorrect information provided in your application, make the necessary corrections before submitting a new application. Ensure all details are accurate and up to date.\n4. Seek legal advice: If you believe your application was unjustly denied, consider seeking legal advice from an immigration attorney specializing in Costa Rican visa applications. They can help you navigate the appeals process and advocate on your behalf.\n5. Reapply: Once you have addressed the issues that led to the initial denial, you can submit a new ETA application. Make sure to follow all instructions carefully and provide any additional documentation or clarification requested.\nBy following these steps, you can increase your chances of successfully obtaining an ETA to Costa Rica after a previous denial.\n20. Is the ETA to Costa Rica refundable if my travel plans change?\nThe Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) to Costa Rica is non-refundable once the application has been submitted and processed. This means that even if your travel plans change, and you no longer require the ETA or are unable to travel to Costa Rica, you will not be able to receive a refund for the authorization fee. It’s important to carefully consider your travel dates and plans before applying for the ETA to avoid any inconveniences or financial losses. If your travel plans do change, you will need to reapply for a new ETA if you decide to visit Costa Rica at a later date.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": ". . . plus new mileage allowance, planning for capital losses, late filing, and making loans\nGiving Growth to the Kids\nAs you may know, the Tax Reform Act of 1986 prevents you from freezing the value of your business for estate-tax purposes. Before the law was enacted, a widely used strategy among family businesses was for the owner to hold preferred stock and transfer common stock -- and thus future growth -- to the kids. Now, new strategies are developing.\nOne effective way of removing future growth from your estate is to sell all or a portion of the stock to your children. But there is a price to pay: you must pay tax on the capital gain, and the children will need income to make nondeductible payments to you. If you're not an S corporation, one tax maneuver is to have the children make that election as soon as they purchase the stock. They can then use the business's profits as a cash-flow source to pay for the purchase.\nOften, a gift to your children is the best way to make the transfer (see \"Family Gifts\" below). If you can't make a full transfer that way because of the value of the company or your age, think about selling a portion and gifting a portion. -- Irving L. Blackman\nOne way to reduce the taxes on your estate is to start giving gifts to your family. Here are the rules:\n* The first $10,000 in gifts made to each person in a year is tax free.\n* To qualify for tax-free treatment, gifts must be of \"present interest\" (a direct cash gift, for instance) rather than \"future interest\" (such as a gift of cash that goes into a trust fund for later distribution).\n* A gift by one spouse can be treated as though each spouse gave half, doubling the annual exclusion to $20,000.\nLifetime gifts up to $600,000 (double that if you're married and excluding the annual $10,000 or $20,000) are essentially tax free. Gift and estate taxes are reduced by a special unified tax credit of up to $192,800. Of course, if you use the entire credit for lifetime gifts, none will remain to reduce your estate taxes.\nYou can give away anything you own -- the family business, bonds, real estate, an interest in a partnership, and so on. The amount of the gift is based on the fair market value of the property on the date of the gift. The recipient does not have to treat the gift as income. -- I.L.B.\nIf you are about to sell a capital asset at a loss -- stock in your company, for example -- consider putting the property in joint tenancy with your spouse before the sale.\nThe reason is this: If you can't deduct the full amount of the loss, you can carry it forward. But if anything happens to you, your spouse won't be able to claim the carry-over loss on his or her individual return. That's the case even if you've been filing joint returns for years. If property is held in only one spouse's name, the tax attributes connected with that property terminate with that person's death. -- I.L.B.\nIf you lend money to a relative or a friend, and the debt goes sour, the Internal Revenue Service says you can deduct it. But tax collectors routinely toss out deductions based on handshake deals. The key is to set up the transaction with care:\n* Ask the borrower to sign a note of agreement.\n* Spell out in the note the amount borrowed and the repayment schedule.\n* Charge a realistic rate of interest.\n* In some states, you need to have a witness sign the note.\nYou take the deduction in the year the note becomes worthless, that is, when there is no longer any chance of your being paid. The IRS will want evidence of this, which means you need to show that you took reasonable steps to collect it. At the least, you should send a letter asking for payment. If the money was a business loan, you can deduct it directly from your income. If a personal loan, it's treated as a short-term capital loss. -- Julian Block\nIf you use the optional mileage allowance rather than actual expenses for deducting the business use of your car, the rate has been raised from 22.5¢ to 24¢ a mile for the first 15,000 miles in 1988. Any mileage above that is allowed at 11¢ a mile. You can also deduct tolls and parking. The 24¢-a-mile rate also applies to reimbursements companies make to employees, but they are not limited to 15,000 miles annually.\nSince the allowance is not overly generous, you may do better by keeping track of your expenses -- and holding on to your receipts. -- I.L.B.\nTo get the IRS to waive a late-filing penalty, you have to convince it that the delay was \"due to reasonable cause and not due to willful neglect.\" The list of acceptable excuses is not surprising: a serious illness or death in your immediate family; postal delays; wrong advice from an IRS employee; IRS tardiness in providing tax forms and instructions; and the destruction of your home, place of business, or records due to a fire or other casualty or civil disturbances.\nWhat may be surprising is this: if you rely on your attorneys or accountants to get your returns in on time and they miss the deadline, that's not an acceptable excuse.\nIrving L. Blackman, specializing in closely held businesses at Chicago-based Blackman Kallick Bartelstein, certified public accountants, speaks and writes on tax issues.\nJulian Block covers taxes for Prentice Hall Information Services.\nTOP TAX RATES FOR ESTATE AND GIFT TAXES\n|More than||Not more than||The tentative tax:*|\n|$2,500,000||$3,000,000||$1,025,800 + 53% of amounts over||$2,500,000|\n|3,000,000||10,000,000||1,290,800 + 55% of amounts over||$3,000,000|\n|10,000,000||21,040,000||5,140,800 + 60% of amounts over||$10,000,000|\n|21,040,000||11,764,000 + 55% of amounts over||$21,040,000|\n|$2,500,000||$10,000,000||$1,025,800 + 50% of amounts over||$2,500,000|\n|10,000,000||18,340,000||4,775,800 + 55% of amounts over||$10,000,000|\n|18,340,000||9,362,800 + 50% of amounts over||$18,340,000|\n*The tentative tax should be reduced by the unified credit, up to $192,800 in a lifetime.\nSource: Winning Tax Strategies 1989, Laventhol & Horwath n", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "We provide extremely aggressive representation. Call us and Let us help!\nIf we don't win your case or recover money on your behalf, you pay nothing out-of-pocket.\nContact us immediately to learn how you can receive the compensation.\nThe founder of Abercrombie, P.A., attorney Yulric Abercrombie, provides the skill, experience and legal understanding needed to get results following an accident or injury. A graduate of Florida State University and began practicing in 2000, he worked for several large insurance defense firms, including one of the largest firms in the Southeast region of the United States, prior to opening his own practice.\nWe offer free consultations to any prospective clients, so that we can take the time to discuss an overview of their accident, the injuries they have sustained, and the possible directions we can take the case in order to recover the damages they deserve. During this consultation, you will be able to ask questions about how the personal injury process works, and get a professional opinion on the general facts of your case. This is a great opportunity to understand our work ethic, and be confident that you made the right choice when you hire us to represent you. We look forward to hearing from you today!\nA personal injury accident is any accident that was caused by someone’s negligence. For instance, a negligent driver could be responsible for a car accident. A negligent employer could be responsible for a workplace accident. Had either party been more cautious, the injury might have been prevented. A central Florida personal injury attorney can explain more about the criteria for this type of accident.\nIn order to qualify for a personal injury lawsuit, you must be able to prove a few things at the outset, before you can begin to seek an amount of damages. The basic criteria for a personal injury lawsuit are the following:\nIf you are able to prove these points in a court of law, then you have the basis of a personal injury lawsuit. This could range from circumstances such as a car accident where the other driver was under the influence of drugs or alcohol, a slip and fall at a public mall, or medical malpractice such as an incorrect diagnosis or surgical error.\nAt Abercrombie, P.A., we hold ourselves to a high standard where our main goal is to ensure our clients are receiving the adequate compensation after a auto accident case. We have been working with Bartow clients for many years, always putting their needs first and attempting to get the best results possible.\nIf you are looking for a auto accident lawyer in Bartow, look no further than Abercrombie, P.A.. With many years of experience handling such cases, Abercrombie, P.A. can help you improve your chances of having a successful trial.\nA serious auto accident matter can be a major hurdle to your daily life. After a auto accident you could be facing expensive medical bills, down time from work and a resulting lack of income. If you are stuck facing these problems alone in Bartow, Abercrombie, P.A. can work with you to get you the compensation you deserve.\nFor many cases, the most important aspect of the auto accident legal representation is settlement negotiations. Abercrombie, P.A. makes firm demands to the opposing counsel and only stops negotiating when you feel satisfied with a settlement. When you are looking for a auto accident firm within the Bartow area, you need someone who will devote adequate resources to your case. We are confident in our initial assessment of your legal rights and use our many years of experience to find the best cases. Contact Abercrombie, P.A. using the information below for a free consultation:\n56 4th Street NW\nWinter Haven, FL 33880", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "BOSTON — A 26-year-old Hyannis man associated with the Nauti-Block street gang was sentenced Wednesday in federal court to 66 months in prison.\nOliver Hamilton, who pleaded guilty in May to conspiracy to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute heroin and possession of heroin with the intent to distribute, and accepted responsibility for dealing between 100 and 400 grams of the drug, according to a statement from the Department of Justice.\nThe Nauti-Block street gang, which operated out of Hyannis, was run by Christian Chapman and Denzel Chisholm, of West Yarmouth, and Christopher Wilkins, of Hyannis. It was dismantled in April 2016 when Barnstable police and state and federal officers raided residences across Cape Cod and made more than a dozen arrests. Many gang members grew up in the area of Nautical Road in Hyannis and were childhood friends.\nChisholm, along with his sister, Shanelle Chisholm, of Mashpee, and Tyrone Gomes, of Hyannis, also were charged in the September 2015 killing of Christine Ferreira, who prosecutors say was killed because of her testimony against another gang member in a 2009 Hyannis shooting.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "22 February 2019 - NW85\nSelfe, Mr J to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services\n(1)Whether a certain person,( prison number: 204156644 ), who is currently serving a life sentence, qualifies to be considered for release on parole; if so, on what date did the specified person become eligible for release on parole; (2) whether the specified person has completed all the courses and programmes required to become eligible for release on parole; if not, which courses or programmes must still be completed; (3) what was the National Council for Correctional Services’ recommendation regarding the specified person’s eligibility for release on parole; (4) whether he has given consideration whether to grant the specified person parole; if so, (a) on what date did he consider the application, (b) what was the outcome of his decision and (c) on what date was the decision taken?\n1. Yes, offender (prison number: 204156644) is currently serving a life sentence at Qalakabusha Correctional Centre and was eligible for consideration on 26 September 2016.\n(2) No, offender is still required to undergo individual psychotherapy with a Psychologist.\n(3) The NCCS recommendations were that:\n- The offender should undergo intensive further therapy as recommended by the Psychologist;\n- The offender should be subjected to individual psychotherapy to address anger issues and the harm caused to the victim;\n- A copy of sentencing remarks in the case of CC145/04 to be obtained from the Pietermaritzburg High Court and attached when the profile is resubmitted. In the event the sentencing remarks cannot be obtained, all efforts to obtain same should be documented and a comprehensive report furnished detailing, inter alia, the reasons for failure to obtain such;\n- The offender should attend the Behaviour Modification programme;\n- The offender should be assisted to upskill vocationally/ educationally to assist him with prospects of obtaining employment once he is placed on parole. 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Over 1,600 MPAs are located within the boundaries of the United States across a wide range of habitats. Management strategies for MPAs vary considerably and sometimes result in marine reserves that are “no fishing zones”, which are detrimental to the recreational angling community. Due to the availability of alternative management tools, no-take marine reserves should only be used as a last resort for resource protection when other tools are exhausted.\nSome people interpret MPAs to mean areas closed to all human activities. Others interpret them as special areas set aside for cultural or natural resource purposes. In reality, “marine protected area” is a term that encompasses a variety of conservation and management methods in the United States.\nThe official federal definition of a “marine protected area” or MPA is: “any area of the marine environment that has been reserved by federal, state, tribal, territorial, or local laws or regulations to provide lasting protection for part or all of the natural and cultural resources therein,” as stated in Executive Order 13158 (May 2000).\nIn practice, MPAs are defined areas where natural and/or cultural resources are given greater protection than the surrounding waters. In the U.S., MPAs span a range of habitats including the open ocean, coastal areas, inter-tidal zones, estuaries and the Great Lakes. They also vary widely in purpose, legal authority, management approach, level of protection and restrictions on human uses.\nAn MPA is not necessarily a “no fishing zone,” though the two terms are often erroneously used as though they were interchangeable. For example, in an MPA commercial activities may be restricted, while sportfishing, boating and other forms of recreation are permitted. Some environmental groups have called for highly restrictive MPAs, such as “ocean wilderness areas” and marine reserves, where recreational activities are excluded.\nMPAs should be implemented only where they can be an effective management tool and should allow recreational fishing and boating access unless sound scientific evidence proves it is necessary for resource protection. In cases where recreational angling is restricted or closed, the areas should be reopened once fishery management goals are achieved.\nEconomic Impact of Angling\nThe American System of Conservation Funding funds fisheries (and wildlife) management through fishing license sales and excise taxes on fishing equipment and motorboat fuel. License sales in 2017 amounted to $708 million, while the excise taxes collected on the sale of fishing gear, boats and boat fuel added another $340 million in support of conservation efforts carried out in each state. It’s a model that virtually powers itself.\nThis important System must be protected to ensure the funding for fisheries conservation is maintained. The very success of this sport depends on angler participation, interest and the opportunity to go fishing. Closing areas to angling hurts both the local and national economies and ultimately reduces funds available for fisheries conservation.\nRecreational use of our public waters is compatible with – and in fact is essential to – sound conservation and natural resource stewardship, as is highlighted by contributions made to such successful conservation programs as the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund. Since 1950, recreational anglers and boaters have, through this unique user tax on motorboat fuel, fishing tackle, and other sportfishing equipment, generated nearly $8.8 billion in funding for fishery conservation and enhancement, habitat restoration, clean water programs, and boating safety programs.\nThe billions of dollars generated from the “user-pays, public-benefits” system is used to conserve our aquatic ecosystems. Because angling provides conservation funding, significant social and economic benefits, and is structured to support the sustainable management of resources with regulations already in place to prevent overuse, these activities warrant special consideration as priority uses of our nation’s waters. For this reason, recreational users of our nation’s waters should have the presumption of access unless otherwise restricted based on sound scientific data.\nOn September 25, 2014, President Obama established the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument “for the care and management of the historic and scientific objects therein.” According the proclamation the Secretaries of the Interior and Commerce are responsible for the management of sustainable recreational fishing.\nLeading up to the proclamation CSF and members of the recreational angling community met with White House staff to discuss what ramifications the expanded MPA might have for recreational angling and emphasized that any potential restrictions must be scientifically based. As a follow up to that meeting, the angling community sent a letter to the White House Council on Environmental Quality, the Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and NOAA’s Undersecretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere, restating the importance of maintaining recreational angling access in the expanded MPA in the absence of any science-based justification for doing otherwise.\nOn September 15, 2016, President Obama declared the first fully protected area in the U.S. Atlantic Ocean on, designating 4,913 square miles off the New England coastline as a new marine national monument known as the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument. CSF and members of the recreational fishing and boating community again worked with the White House to ensure that recreational angling was still an allowable use of the new monument.\nShare this page\nYour opinion counts\nWhat do you think is the most important state-level policy issue impacting sportsmen and women in the 2019 legislative sessions?Vote Here\n- Recruiting, Retaining, and Reactivating (R3) hunters and anglers (27.01%)\n- Addressing the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) (16.67%)\n- Increasing public hunting and angling access (22.99%)\n- Combating the anti-sportsmen and animal rights agendas (33.33%)", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "RESPONDENT:Harvey Frank Robbins\nLOCATION:United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit\nDOCKET NO.: 06-219\nDECIDED BY: Roberts Court (2006-2009)\nLOWER COURT: United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit\nCITATION: 551 US 537 (2007)\nGRANTED: Dec 01, 2006\nARGUED: Mar 19, 2007\nDECIDED: Jun 25, 2007\nGregory G. Garre –\nLaurence H. Tribe –\nFacts of the case\nHarvey Robbins owned a private dude ranch which was intermingled with federal lands. The previous owner had granted the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) right-of-way across the private land, but after Robbins bought the ranch he refused to re-grant it. Robbins alleged that BLM officials harassed him with threats and meritless criminal charges, with the aim of forcing him to grant the government right-of-way. Robbins sued the BLM officials for extortion in violation of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO). He also brought aBivens action (an action seeking monetary damages from a federal agent for a constitutional violation). Robbins argued that the Fifth Amendment protects a “right to exclude” government officials from one’s property, and that the BLM agents had retaliated against him for his exercise of this right. The District Court dismissed both claims, but the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit reversed. On appeal to the Supreme Court, the government argued that the BLM officials, while acting on behalf of the government, had qualified immunity and therefore could not be sued for extortion under RICO. The government also claimed that noBivens action could be brought, because review of the BLM’s actions was already available under the Administrative Procedure Act.\n1) Can government officials acting pursuant to their regulatory authority be guilty of extortion under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) for attempting to obtain property for the benefit of the government? 2) Is aBivens claim based on Fifth Amendment rights precluded by the availability of judicial review under the Administrative Procedure Act? 3) Does the Fifth Amendment protect against retaliation for exercising a “right to exclude” the government from one’s property?\nMedia for Wilkie v. Robbins\nAudio Transcription for Opinion Announcement – June 25, 2007 in Wilkie v. Robbins\nJustice Souter has our opinion this morning in case No. 06-219, Wilkie versus Robbins.\nDavid H. Souter:\nThis case comes to us on writ of certiorari to the Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.\nThe petitioner Robbins purchased a ranch in Wyoming that comprises a patchwork of land parcels intermingled with tracts belonging to other private owners, the State of Wyoming and the Federal Government.\nRobbins’s predecessor had granted the Federal Government an easement to use and maintain a road running through the ranch in exchange for a right-of-way across federal lands.\nBut Robbins took title free of the easement because the government never recorded it.\nWhen the Government realized its error, it asked Robbins to regrant the easement that he declined.\nRobbins alleges that the defendants who are current and former officials of the Bureau of Land Management engaged in a campaign of harassment and intimidation to force him to regrant the easement.\nRobbins’s difficulties with the Bureau can be divided into four rough categories.\nTorts and tort-like injuries to him such as trespass on his property, charges brought against him including land-use citations and two criminal charges, which he was ultimately acquitted.\nUnfavorable agency action such as the cancellation of permits to use government land and in the fourth category a few other miscellaneous unfold events.\nRobbins claims is relevant here that the defendants have used their regulatory powers to harass, punish and crust him and giving the government its property without payment.\nRobbins brings in action the damages under the theory of easiness against six unknown Federal Narcotics Agents.\nIn a claim under The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act or RICO.\nThe defendants filed summary judgment motions on qualified immunity grounds, which the District Court ultimately denied.\nOn interlocutory appeal, the Court of Appeals affirmed and then in an opinion filed with the clerk of court today, we reverse.\nWe first hold that Robbins has no cause of action under the Bivens to pursue his Fifth Amendment claim.\nAlthough Robbins had administrative and judicial remedies for virtually all of his injuries, pursuing these individually might not amount to an adequate remedy, because it would subject him to as he put it, death by thousand cuts.\nWhile Robbins makes a good case that his injuries should be addressed collectively.\nOn the other side of the ledger, we consider the difficulty in defining workable cause of action under Bivens.\nUnlike most retaliation claim, Robbins’s claim cannot be resolved simply by determining whether the government officials set an impermissible objective or motive.\nSince, all parties involved here can see that the government had a legitimate interest in pursuing an easement.\nJust like any other landowner the Government is entitled to negotiate and it can be either more or less giving the land-use violations depending on whether a neighbor like Robbins agrees to grant it the easement that it wants.\nRobbins’s case was therefore boiled down to whether the defendants went too far and demanded too much.\nWe think that the too much standard, we would need to devise would be an unreliable guard to conduct and to liability.\nNor does it help Robbins to look at the claim more abstractly as a claim for retaliation against a property owner seeking to enforce its rights.\nSo, this would sweep in a wide variety of claims of overzealous government enforcement, each one of which would be susceptible of the too much problem that we identify.\nOn the whole, we think it would be best to allow Congress to decide whether to create a damages remedy in a conflict like this.\nWe further hold that Robbins has no cause of action under RICO, because defendants have not committed the predicate act of extortion, which the Hobbs Act and in turn RICO defines as the obtaining of property from another with his consent induced by the wrongful use of actual or threatened force, violence or fear or under color of official right.\nThe question is whether extortion in composite situations where a Government employees seeks to obtain property for the exclusive benefit of the national government rather than for a private beneficiary, because the Hobbs Act is silent in this point, we consult common law meaning of the term extortion under color of official right.\nIn common law, extortion by a public official was the rough equivalent of what we would now describe as taking a bribe.\nDavid H. Souter:\nBut the crime of extortion focused on the harm of public corruption, by the sale of public favors for private gain, not on the harm caused by overzealous efforts to obtain property on behalf of the Government.\nRobbins does not cite and we are not aware of any court decision in the 60 years since the Hobbs Act passage that found extortion and efforts of government employees to get property for the exclusive benefit of the government.\nWe have some affirmative indication from Congress we think it is unreasonable to assume that the Hobbs Act was intended to expose all federal employees to extortion charges whenever they stretch and trying to enforce Government property claims.\nThe conduct that Robbins alleges falls outside the traditional definition of extortion and his RICO claim therefore cannot proceed because neither Bivens nor RICO gives Robbins a cause of action.\nWe have no case in to enquire further into the merits of the Fifth Amendment claim where the asserted defensive qualified immunity.\nJustice Thomas has filed a concurring opinion in which Justice Scalia joins.\nJustice Ginsburg has filed an opinion concurring in part and dissenting in part in which Justice Stevens joins.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "The House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday moved a bill banning assault weapons forward, but it’s unclear if the legislation has enough support to pass a floor vote.\nDemocratic Reps. Jared Golden of Maine and Henry Cuellar of Texas have said they won’t support the bill, while Republican Reps. Chris Jacobs of New York and Adam Kinzinger of Illinois have said they are open to voting for a ban, according to The Hill. House Democrats have a four-vote margin.\nThe Assault Weapons Ban of 2021 was advanced in a 25-18 vote, but a date for a vote on the House floor has not been set.\n“As we have learned all too well in recent years, assault weapons — especially when combined with high-capacity magazines — are the weapon of choice for mass shootings,” House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., said during the bill’s markup. “These military-style weapons are designed to kill the most people in the shortest amount of time. Quite simply, there is no place for them on our streets.”\nRead more at Fox News", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Terms of service\nThese terms of service are entered into between you and Cuckold Chat, it’s owners and assigns. 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Apparently they’re under the impression that electors are voting for Trump only to avoid a fine?\nA personal appeal from me to the Republican electors of the Electoral College: Do not put our country in jeopardy: https://t.co/LIFVD4xjD4\n— Michael Moore (@MMFlint) December 18, 2016\nYou can read his full nonsensical post at the link but here’s the relevant part:\n2. But some states have made it “illegal” for you to vote any other way than for Trump. If you don’t vote for him, your state will fine you $1,000. So here’s my offer to you: I obviously can’t and won’t give you money to vote tomorrow, but if you do vote your conscience and you are punished for it, I will personally step up pay your fine which is my legal right to do.\nWhat Moore doesn’t seem to understand is that offering to pay for someone to commit a crime is in and of itself the crime of solicitation…", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Police are investigating an aggravated break-in at a Flinders Park home this afternoon (14 November).\nJust before 4.30pm on Thursday 14 November, three men armed with what appeared to be firearms forced entry into a home on Van Dieman Street and threatened the occupant.\nThe suspects ransacked the home and left with a laptop, mobile phones and personal items. They left in a small black vehicle (pictured) heading east on Grange Road.\nThe victim was not physically injured during the incident.\nOne suspect is described as being of Caucasian appearance, aged 25 to 30-years-old, about 193cm tall and with a slim build. He was wearing a black hooded jumper, black pants and a black mask covering his mouth.\nThe other two suspects are described as being of African appearance, both aged in their mid-20s, with slim builds and between 185cm and 193cm tall.\nPolice are searching for the offending vehicle, which is described as a small black hatchback sedan.\nPolice ask anyone with information that may assist the investigation to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report on line at www.crimestopperssa.com.au\nAnyone who sees the small black sedan, is asked not to approach and to call the Police Assistance line on 131444.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Two Virginia Beach police officers were pelted with cans and bottles Friday by a beachfront crowd, officials said.\nNeither officer was injured and the crowd dispersed as additional officers arrived, police spokesman Lewis Thurston said. There were no arrests.\nThurston said a group of 200 to 250 young people was gathered on the beachfront around 1 p.m. when the people were spotted by an officer answering a public intoxication complaint.\nAccording to Thurston, the officer called for assistance, and when a second officer riding an all terrain vehicle approached the crowd, the officer was hit by a bag of ice.\nThe first officer came to the assistance of the second and both where pelted by cans and bottles thrown from the crowd of black youths in their late teens and early 20s, Thurston said. The crowd overturned the all terrain vehicle.\n\"This could have happened on any beach on any weekend with any group of people,\" Thurston said.\nLast year, a traditional Labor Day end-of-summer party, which drew a number of students from predominantly black colleges and universities along the East Coast, ended in violent confrontations between police and young people. More than $1.4 million in damage was done in looting and rioting.\nThurston said police have started beachfront foot patrols several weeks earlier than normal this year.\nAccording to Capt. Clyde Hathaway, the patrols were started earlier this year because of alleged gang attacks.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "The Tehran prosecutor has announced criminal charges are being filed against the directors of three news outlets and three famous figures for reporting or commenting on the recent wave of gas attacks on girls' schools.\nThe editors of centrist daily Ham-Mihan centrist daily, Shargh newspaper, and moderate news website Rouydad 24 have all been indicted for reporting on the attacks.\nIranian academic and reformist political activist Sadegh Zibakalam, Secretary General of Unity of the Nation Party Azar Mansouri, and cinema star Reza Kianian have also had charges filed against them.\nThe harsh legal action comes amidst growing censorship from the regime and continued internet shutdowns as it battles the wave of revolutionary fervor. It also follows remarks made by Chief Justice Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei who called for \"severe punishment\" of those discussing the gas attacks which have seen hundreds of school girls across the country fall in and need hospital treatment, since November.\nEjei on Monday described the attacks as a “clear example of corruption on Earth,” a Sharia term that can lead to the death penalty, but he also threatened those who would comment on the incidents.\nAlmost four months after the attacks which have taken place in scores of schools, the Islamic Republic has failed to issue a clear report on those responsible, the kind of chemicals used, or make any arrests.\nIt continues to silence critics who fear this large-scale action has been initiated from the government's brutal security forces as they crack down on revolutionary dissent, which women and girls have played a vocal role in since the death of Mahsa Amini in September.\nInterior minister Ahmad Vahidi, wanted by Interpol for his role in the bombing of a Jewish community center in 1994, has been tasked with leading the investigation. The ex IRGC commander has as yet announced no new leads.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Federal prosecutors alleged in a new court filing this week that Rep. Duncan D. Hunter used campaign funds to help facilitate extramarital affairs, and they want to show jurors evidence of the relationships at his upcoming trial.\nIn the new filing, prosecutors allege Hunter’s romantic entanglements blossomed as he used campaign money for large expenses — such as a ski trip near Lake Tahoe — and small ones, such as Uber rides to and from the women’s homes.\nHunter said Tuesday: “This is all going to trial, so you have criminally political prosecutors in this case. . . . This is a personal smear campaign.” He declined to address the allegations of affairs.\n“I’m not going to talk about the allegations,” he said. “We’re going to trial, and I look forward to battling this out in trial.”\nHunter’s defense attorneys did not immediately respond to a request for comment.\nHunter and his wife, Margaret, were charged last year with using more than $250,000 in campaign funds to pay for family vacations, theater tickets and other personal expenses. Prosecutors say he used his campaign account as his “personal piggy bank” to live well beyond his means.\nHunter has previously accused prosecutors of pursuing him for political reasons, and he referred Tuesday to a motion his attorneys made asking for the case to be dismissed — or for the prosecutors office that brought the case be forced to recuse — because two involved in the investigation had attended a political fundraiser for Hillary Clinton.\nHunter was one of the first lawmakers to endorse Donald Trump’s run for office. Prosecutors have sought to preclude the congressman’s defense from alleging political bias at his trial.\nHunter’s wife, meanwhile, pleaded guilty in the case this month and agreed to “tell everything,” according to a copy of her agreement with prosecutors. Prosecutors revealed in another court filing they have texts between Margaret and her husband, who have three children, in which they discussed using campaign funds on personal expenses.\nThe latest filings came as prosecutors and Hunter’s defense attorneys traded motions about what evidence they hoped would and would not be admitted at his trial, which is scheduled to begin in September.\nHunter has continued serving in Congress and won reelection last year despite being charged. Then-House Speaker Paul D. Ryan (R-Wis.) forced Hunter to resign his seats on the Armed Services and Transportation and Infrastructure committees, leaving current House leaders with few options to respond to the latest revelations.\nHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said at the time of Hunter’s indictment that he ought to resign, calling the charges “further evidence of the rampant culture of corruption among Republicans in Washington today.”\nAmmar Campa-Najjar, a Democrat who is challenging Hunter in the next election, tweeted that Hunter was “literally in bed with lobbyists.”\nRep. Susan Brooks (R-Ind.), former chair of the House Ethics Committee, said Tuesday she had just heard about latest Hunter allegations and declined to comment. Asked whether it was concerning he had been accused of intimate relationships with a staffer and lobbyists, she said, “Absolutely that is a concern.”\nHouse Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) said he had not yet seen the new allegations against Hunter, because he had been in meetings. “I know Duncan Hunter is going to have his day in court,” he said.\nHouse Minority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) said that Hunter has a right to have his day in court and that he will not call for his resignation. “Look, there have been rumors going around for a while,” Scalise said. “I mean, we saw even during the campaign, there were charges. But ultimately, it’s going to get resolved in the courts. I don’t know about the latest details of what happened. But I do know it’s going to get resolved in the courts.”\nA Republican lawmaker close to party leaders said that because Hunter had already been removed from committees, there were few other options to take. Asked whether leadership would nudge him to resign, the lawmaker said, “He’s not someone you can nudge.” The lawmaker spoke on the condition of anonymity to candidly describe private conversations.\nProsecutors say evidence of the affairs shows Hunter was using campaign money for purely personal purposes.\n“Precisely because each of the women worked as lobbyists or congressional staffers, Hunter may suggest that he was justified in spending campaign funds on all of his ‘meetings’ with these individuals,” they wrote. “Evidence of the intimate, entirely personal quality of Hunter’s specific encounters with these women is essential to demonstrate that his spending to facilitate those encounters was improper.”\nThe filing does not name the women with whom Hunter was said to be involved, but it spares few other details — tracing chronologically how Hunter met and embarked on a relationship with each.\nThe first alleged affair prosecutors described began in 2009 — the year Hunter took office. Hunter, prosecutors alleged, befriended a lobbyist he met through work, and their relationship “soon blossomed beyond a mere friendship.”\nProsecutors said Hunter began living with the woman in her Washington-area home and used campaign funds to pay for food and drinks. The pair also took trips together, prosecutors alleged, including an early-2010 ski vacation to a resort near Lake Tahoe and a weekend “double date” road trip to Virginia Beach.\nIn both instances, prosecutors alleged, Hunter paid with campaign funds, which amounted to more than $1,000 in each case, including the hotel tabs and transportation costs.\nProsecutors said that relationship ended in April 2012 and that by August of that year, Hunter was involved with a woman who worked in the office of a member of House leadership. As their relationship developed, prosecutors alleged, Hunter began staying at the woman’s house every night — and paying for his Uber rides there with campaign funds.\nIn 2015, prosecutors said, Hunter started another romantic relationship with a woman hired to work in his office — and used campaign funds to pay for their and others’ tab at H Street Country Club and Matchbox Pizza in the District.\nLater that year, prosecutors said, he used campaign funds in what prosecutors described as a more fleeting encounter. At an event at the Hamilton Hotel, prosecutors said, Hunter met up with a lobbyist he knew because she had organized events and fundraisers for him.\n“That night, however, was not about business,” prosecutors wrote. They said Hunter and the woman went to the woman’s home “where they engaged in intimate personal activities unrelated to Hunter’s congressional campaign or duties as a member of Congress,” and Hunter used campaign funds to pay for $42 in Uber fares.\nProsecutors said the congressman similarly used campaign funds to pay for Uber rides back to his office in 2016 after an affair with a different lobbyist.\nHunter’s trial is likely to result in a messy airing of his personal life, especially if prosecutors are allowed to admit all of the evidence they want to. In addition to revealing details of the alleged affairs, prosecutors described in a filing Monday how the Hunters were financially stretched from the moment the congressman took office.\nThey alleged that the couple overdrew their bank account more than 1,100 times in seven years — incurring more than $37,000 in overdraft fees. Yet, because of campaign money, they still were able to travel overseas, eat well and play “seemingly endless rounds of golf,” prosecutors alleged.\n“To finance this lifestyle,” prosecutors wrote, “they treated Hunter’s campaign treasury as their personal piggy bank, regularly embezzling funds to make personal purchases that their own finances could not support.”\nMike DeBonis and Rachael Bade contributed to this report.\nCorrection: An earlier version of this report referred to Brooks as vice chair of the House Ethics Committee. She is a former chair.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "The beginning of a new year is a good time to devote thought to the big trends that are likely to impact industry in 2022 and beyond.\nAfter a year of considerable upheaval, the social and economic impacts of the Covid pandemic, and governments’ responses to it, are beginning to manifest themselves.\nFor the legal profession, 2020 caused a reflection in law firms of how to face down the existential threat of Covid and remain successful. 2021 was a back to basics year, one that demonstrated that traditional law firms are anything but a spent force.\nFor courts of law over the same period an impressive pivot to the digital delivery of justice outcomes proved that when push came to shove, innovation in a traditionally conservative group such as the judiciary was not only possible but was achieved with a degree of success that exceeded expectations.\nWhat then for 2022 and the future of the law? Drawing on what we are seeing play out before us and looking at what is needed to continue to succeed, I see five major trends.\nThe rise and rise of technology\nThe end of three decades of cheap labour courtesy of the former Eastern Bloc countries and Asia, particularly China, combined with record levels of government stimulus and disrupted supply chains have led to an inevitable outcome, the return of inflation. Just how sustained that trend will be remains a live debate amongst economists; however it is reasonable to assume that we will see inflation flow through to wages at some point.\nIn addition to that, the taste of the work from home lifestyle cultivated during the pandemic is causing office bound workers to reassess their priorities.\nWith the millennial generation and likely Gen Z, we are also dealing with people who do not necessarily share all of the work attitudes of the Boomers and X Gen, that work was our life. It is a workforce that will deliver to employers in a different way.\nTaken together these two factors will impact the cost, availability and willingness of labour. To counteract that it is likely we will see a greater and greater emphasis placed on smart technologies to enable better use of lawyers and support staff time, to deliver more for less. Technology is the key to increased productivity.\nAI, once the province of the larger firms only, will gradually come to the fore. For mid-sized firms the focus will remain on automation, process, and outsourcing to cheaper forms of labour.\nHowever future innovation will most likely give way to a fair dose of pragmatism. Traditional law, once supposedly challenged by ‘new law’, turned out to be a nice little earner in 2021. With the terror of Covid abating, law firms will want to hang onto their new found profitability, and rather than shoot for the stars find more basic ways to save on increasingly costly labour by best exploiting the opportunities that tech presents. A dance with death, in a business sense, has had a sobering effect on the over exuberant futurists. Firms will turn to what is known to work.\nCovid has changed the attitudes of everyone, and clients of law firms are no exception. Client driven expectations of how legal services will be delivered to them in the future, fine tuned by virtue of the Covid pandemic, will drive a change in the way lawyers will go about satisfying their clients. The remote way is here to stay, and law firms will need to stay client focused to meet such expectations or they will lose to other more flexible and innovative, and potentially non-lawyer providers.\nIt will result in clients leading the legal profession by setting their expectations rather than the reverse. We should expect the law to become ever more client focused.\nFixed price and predictive pricing\nThis segues into another trend we will see increasing: clarity in price setting. With the rise of in-house lawyers and the increasing cost of delivering legal services (in part due to the ever rising complexity of the law, and exacting requirements of courts and tribunals), work will go to those firms who can promise a greater level of certainty either through fixed priced jobs or very clear and predictive ways in which to measure and control spend.\nThere are few professions in which pricing can be so variable, because litigation is unpredictable, but as there is no lack of competition in the legal industry, satisfying client demands for certainty will mean firms will engender greater client loyalty if their prices are clear, predictable, and where possible fixed. It is entirely possible to run fixed priced and hourly rate models side by side. They are not mutually exclusive.\nIn an increasingly litigious society, and one where regulation is at times overwhelming, lawyers will remain in demand. However, clients get a choice – and they will not choose opaque pricing structures over clarity, simplicity and predictability. Not only will the method of the delivery of the law change, so will our approach to pricing.\nIf 2021 is remembered for a few things, one will be the settling realisation that cyber attack and cyber crime is here to stay. There has been no abatement, indeed the opposite has occurred. Cyber attacks have become an everyday occurrence and not only business but government and government agencies are under constant and increasing threat.\nResponses within the insurance industry are a clear indicator that risk will only worsen in this area. If business can even get an underwriter to write cyber and crime policies, it will come with clear limits on the scope of cover, and be priced according to the risk.\nAll industries are vulnerable to cyber attack, but few more so than the law. We hold our clients money in our trust accounts, we transact daily to and from those accounts, we hold privileged client data, and sensitive and competitive business information. Yet for many practising the law, it remains a relatively unsophisticated cottage industry. Thinking that because they do not operate trust accounts, barristers too remain blissfully unaware of the threat, as do many smaller firms.\nA majority of lawyers have not even taken the basic steps of introducing double factor authentication and the like when interacting with clients and third parties. Counteracting the ever increasing threat to cybersecurity will become an obsession for diligent managing partners, firm owners and senior executives for the foreseeable future, or until governments and industry in Australia combine to achieve more permanent protections. Going on the erratic, confusing and at times incompetent governance responses to the Covid pandemic, one would not hold one’s breath on the latter coming any time soon.\nCybersecurity against the risk of cyber attack will remain at the forefront of law firm management in 2022 and beyond.\nCovid was the ultimate disruptor in an industry that is difficult to disrupt. The law is highly regulated, slow to change and inherently conservative. There are reasons for that. We take oaths and affirmations to uphold the administration of justice as our highest obligation, and we protect the independence of the judiciary. We are slow to change because of the importance of the institutions and conventions that we are sworn to uphold and protect.\nFaced with the extraordinary circumstances of the early iterations of the Covid pandemic, the courts in conjunction with legal associations did what many thought was inconceivable, and that was to pivot to provide online services in an abrupt breakthrough into the digital age. Not that that wasn’t where we would have ended up eventually. The High Court prior to Covid had been conducting leave to appeal hearings in an online digital format for some time, and the Federal Court had an advanced digital approach by comparison to the State Courts. It was the speed with which courts had to react to the crisis of Covid that compressed to nothing a process that otherwise would have taken years.\nHaving arrived so quickly at the current point, it seems unlikely we will see courts and tribunals unwind the dramatic steps that have been made into the digital world, and it is a trend that will continue and continue to be refined, as it is not without problems.\nFirst, the principle of open justice requires that courts be open to the public and public scrutiny. The courts as they are operating now often allow access to parties and witnesses only, not the public, and that is an unacceptable state of affairs and a feature that must not be permitted to become the norm in a system of open justice such as ours.\nSecondly, in reacting so quickly, courts across Australia did not adopt a uniform approach. A lack of uniformity in the long term is problematic. In the short term courts did what they had to do, and with impressive outcomes. Full credit goes to the heads of our jurisdictions, Courts Administration Authorities and the many judges and their staff who adapted in the blink of an eye. It was one of the most stunning changes of direction seen in the law for a long time, and maybe forever.\nThird, whilst online digital fora lends itself to short procedural hearings and shorter arguments, longer complex matters are less suited to the digital format. Bret Walker SC recently made that point when reflecting on his recent period in practise. A witness communicates not only with speech but with a broader set of behaviours. Additionally, litigating when one is not in the same room as fellow barristers and the bench is not ideal.\nThe legal profession must however accept that the digital world is here to stay. The gains achieved by the courts in consultation with lawyers to create the current digital environment that has enabled the justice system to continue to function amidst the depths of global pandemic is not a genie that can be put back in the bottle. What’s more, it goes some way to addressing ever present cost and access to justice challenges. We will now forever practise law with one foot in the digital, and one foot in the in-person world.\nThe collision of a worldwide viral pandemic, generational changes in the workforce, an ever increasing reliance and use of technology, and the biggest government stimulus in history have combined to make 2022 a year to watch. There has been rapid innovation to counter threats, and the law like broader industry has managed admirably.\nThe lessons learnt and advances made are key to understanding where the legal industry will go this year and in the years to come.\nMorry Bailes is Senior Lawyer and Business Advisor to Tindall Gask Bentley Lawyers, past president of the Law Council of Australia and a past president of the Law Society of South Australia.\nLocal News Matters\nMedia diversity is under threat in Australia – nowhere more so than in South Australia. The state needs more than one voice to guide it forward and you can help with a donation of any size to InDaily. Your contribution goes directly to helping our journalists uncover the facts. 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E-checks are also accepted.\nOnline Application for Industrialized Buildings and Mobile Structures\nNote: You must use Internet Explorer for the application to work properly.\n- Indiana Administrative Code, Title 675, Article 15\n- Construction Design Release Application for Industrialized Building Systems and Mobile Structures\n- Manufactured Home Consumer Complaints\n- Manufacturer List\n- Schedule of fines and civil penalties\n- State Certification Seal Application for Industrialized Buildings and Mobile Structures\nPrevious Construction Design Releases for Industrial Buildings and Mobile Structures\nVisit the Construction Design Releases for Industrial Buildings and Mobile Structures page to search all industrial building and mobile structure design releases by date range, specific release number or manufacturer name.\nFrequently Asked Questions\n- What is an industrialized building system?\nAccording to Indiana Code 22-12-1-14, \"industrialized building system\" means any part of a building or other structure that is in whole or in substantial part fabricated in an off-site manufacturing facility for installation or assembly at the building site as part of a Class 1 structure, a Class 2 structure or another building or structure. However, the term does not include a mobile structure or a system that is capable of inspection at the building site.\n- What is a mobile structure?\nAccording to Indiana Code 22-12-1-17, \"mobile structure\" means any part of a fabricated unit that is designed to be: (1) towed on its own chassis; and (2) connected to utilities for year-round occupancy or use as a Class 1 structure, a Class 2 structure or another structure.\n- What is a modular structure?\nAccording to 675 IAC, Article 15, \"modular structure\" means an industrialized building system other than a mobile structure intended to be placed upon a permanent foundation.\n- What is a permanent foundation?\nAccording to 675 IAC, Article 15, \"permanent foundation\" means any structural system capable of transposing loads from a structure to the earth at a depth below the established frost line without exceeding the safe bearing capacity of the supporting soil.\n- What is the fee schedule?\nSee 675 IAC, Article 15, Rule 1.6 for the fee schedule for industrialized building systems and mobile structures.\nEach type of home has its own specific code, and the codes must be applied accordingly. Supervision of the work undertaken to site or install any of these units is the responsibility of the local building official, with the possible exception of manufactured homes sited within a mobile home park (which is controlled by the Department of Health). Any questions or concerns of the local building official in regards to construction of any of these units should be voiced to the Code Enforcement Section.\n- Modular Seal (P)\nModular residential units are reviewed, constructed and inspected to the Indiana One- and Two-Family Dwelling Code. Modular commercial units are reviewed, constructed and inspected to the Indiana Building Code. Units constructed to either code will have Indiana Modular seals (gold). These seals can be found inside the cover of the electrical service panel and typically inside a closet on units not containing an electrical panel. When ordering seals, a \"P\" seal means a Modular seal.\n- Mobile Seal (M)\nThe Indiana Mobile Structures Code is applicable to single mobile commercial and residential add-on structures up to and including 16-foot-wide units. Commercial mobile units that consist of more than one unit are structurally compliant to the Indiana Mobile Structures Code, while use requirements are dictated by the Indiana Building Code. The Indiana Mobile seals (blue) will be located inside the electrical service panel cover, with one for each section of a structure. When ordering seals, an \"M\" seal means a Mobile seal.\n- Manufactured Home Seal\nHUD Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards are applicable to HUD-manufactured homes and are specifically for manufactured homes (mobile homes). The HUD-manufactured home seals (red) are located at the rear of each section of the home, mounted on the siding approximately 12 inches above the chassis and 12 inches inward from the rear of the home.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Beware if you hear from someone claiming to be from the state and offering to help with that timeshare resale scheme you fell for.\nThe Department of Business and Professional Regulation is warning that callers falsely claiming to be from their agency are asking timeshare owners for money, saying they can recover their losses. Never give payments or personal information to solicitors you don't know. To report any telemarketing scam: 800-435-7352 or freshfromflorida.com.\n— Diane C. Lade", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Maryland, Wal-Mart, and Health Care\nAs the New York Times puts it,\nThe Maryland legislature passed a law Thursday that would require Wal-Mart Stores to increase spending on employee health insurance, a measure that is expected to be a model for other states.\nEconomics says that ultimately this will reduce the wage income of low-skilled workers in Maryland. That is, Wal-Mart is not going to suddenly increase compensation for low-skilled workers. It either has to cut wages, cut hiring, or both.\nHow can the state of Maryland justify this interference with how Wal-Mart chooses to compensate workers?\n1. The legislators may believe that they know better than workers what is good for them.\n2. The legislators allege that Wal-Mart workers receive Medicaid benefits, and the legislators resent this fact.\nIt seems to me that the appropriate response to (2) is to tighten the eligibility rules for Medicaid. But then, I’m just an economist.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "She was off duty and wearing a bikini but that didn’t stop Swedish police officer Mikaela Kellner from catching a suspected thief.\n(Yahoo)- A pickpocket got more than he bargained for after targeting a group of friends in Sweden, resulting in his being restrained by a bikini-clad off-duty police officer in a rather unconventional arrest.\nMikaela Kellner was sunbathing with friends in a park in Stockholm before she jumped into action to tackle the brazen man to the ground, according to Stockholm news site The Local.\n“My first intervention while wearing a bikini during my 11 years as a police officer! Pretty fun and pleasant I must say,” she wrote to accompany a picture of the incident she shared on social media (roughly translated).\nKellner has been a police officer for more than a decade.\nShe said the man approached her group of friends, claiming he was trying to sell magazines for the homeless. However, after they declined to buy anything he began behaving strangely.\nActing on instinct, Kellner reportedly told her friends to watch their belongings. It wasn’t until the man had left that one of Kellner’s friends noticed their phone had disappeared.\nShe suspected he had used the magazines to cover a phone and take it without attracting attention. Kellner immediately gave chase.\n“There was no time, so I ran after him, maybe 15 metres [about 50 feet] or so,” she told The Local. The incredibly fit officer was also on Swedish Ninja Warrior, and she does not look like someone you’d want to mess with.\nFortunately, another one of Kellner’s friends is also a police officer, and together, the pair held on to the man and called other officers for help.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Edge Protection Systems, when installed on the manufacturers guidelines offer a secure working environment for people working in height. Mesh barrier systems like APAC SAFEDGE have come to be a default for some builders, but others within the sector are still unaware of the innovative alternatives which are readily available to them and how they could save lives and radically enhance installation and maintenance period.\nAPAC Builders Equipment Ltd are pleased to have been providing innovative border protection alternatives to the Construction and Ground works Industry for more than seven years.\nWhat it is intended to do?\nTemporary Edge Protection Systems are employed in building work primarily to stop people and materials from falling to lower levels from the working platform.\nAn advantage protection system must include a principle guardrail and an intermediate guardrail or intermediate protection. All elements inside the machine ought to be made to prevent accidental removal or displacement of any part during usage.\nCompliance In the UK, the Work at Height Regulations 2005 regulate the needs for the prevention of falls from height. These regulations make clear the requirement for choosing collective steps like border protection in taste for personal fall protection steps.\nAdditional to the lawful requirements set out in the Work at Height Regulations 2005, all border protection systems must comply with the British and European Standard for Temporary Edge Protection Systems called BS EN 13374:2013+A1 2018.\nThis standard specifies the prerequisites for installing border protection on horizontal and inclined functioning surfaces and clearly sets out the prerequisites for fulfilling the 3 types of edge protection:\nClass A: Edge protection for horizontal surfaces and slopes around ten degrees.\nClass B: Edge protection for horizontal surfaces and slopes around 30 levels or with limits around 45 degrees.\nClass C: Edge protection for steeply sloping surfaces around 45 degrees or with limits to 60 degrees.\nStatic load testing, non dynamic loading or large dynamic loading is necessary for each individual category of system.\nEven the Safedge System is strong but flexible and will offer protection for every single phase of the undertaking andnot only meets but surpasses the requirements set out for Class A and Class B systems.\nRead more about our APC Compression Post by Clicking Here.\nOr Find out more about the Edge Protection Federation (EPF) code of Practise by following This Link.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "A 49-year-old mother was Monday, January 31 sentenced by the Pietermaritzburg High Court to 20 years in jail. The judgement was handed Ziningi Jane Nzama for orchestrating the death of her son in order to profit from a life insurance policy taken out in his name.\nNzama, 49, pled guilty to charges of premeditated murder and fraud on January 24, 2022, according to a South African Police Service (SAPS) spokeswoman in KwaZulu-Natal, Lieutenant Colonel Nqobile Gwala.\nIn April 2021, the body of her 20-year-old son, Asanda Kwanda Nzama, was discovered inside a residence in Esikhelekehleni, Ichanga. He was shot in the head and body and was pronounced dead at the scene.\nGwala explained that after an intensive investigation by the investigating officer assigned to investigate the docket, “the accused Ziningi Jane Nzama was arrested on December 11,2021 for the premeditated murder of her son.”\nSimphiwe Silangwe, 29, and Mthokoziseni Majozi, 49, have also been detained in connection with the murder and are facing the same allegations as Nzama.\nPolice investigations indicated that the mother had her son slain because she had taken out insurance policies in his name. The mother was sentenced to 20 years in prison by the Pietermaritzburg High Court.\nThe two co-accused have been remanded in detention until February 24. They will appear in front of the Camperdown Magistrate’s Court.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Over 600 suspects were arrested around Gauteng as Operation “O Kae Molao” continues to close the net on criminals in the Province.\nThe Gauteng MEC for Community Safety Ms Faith Mazibuko and Gauteng Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Elias Mawela led the operation in the West Rand to a chop-shop in Krugersdorp where police recovered six motor vehicle engines that were tampered with, and the engine of a Mercedes Benz that was reported stolen in Pretoria.\nWhile at the operation, a Colt van carrying more engines was intercepted and impounded after it was discovered that the engine was also tampered with. The 45 year old owner of the chop-shop was subsequently arrested for possession and receiving stolen property.\nPolice then pounced on a hostel in Kagiso during the raid and recovered six unlicensed firearms and a stolen vehicle. Another stolen vehicle was recovered and suspects arrested as the MEC and Provincial Commissioner were at a roadblock in Kagiso.\nThe operation started with the raiding of wanted suspects in various places across the Province where police arrested over 530 wanted suspects for crime that includes murder, rape, robbery, theft, house breaking and malicious damage to property, possession of drugs, pointing of firearm and house robbery.\nMore suspects were arrested during the raids and roadblocks for possession of suspected stolen vehicles and undocumented persons were taken in for processing and verification.\nFines amounting to R6500 were issued and in relation to Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) while counterfeit goods to the value of R550 000 were confiscated during the operation.\nThe multi-disciplinary Operation “O Kae Molao” will continue in Gauteng until crime is brought to its lowest level. The arrested suspects will appear in different Magistrates’ Courts within the province.\nSouth Africa Today – South Africa News", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Food Safety Director\nTriple B Corporation Seattle, Wa. dba Real Foods Kent WA. and Charlie’s Produce Anchorage, Alaska is recalling1336 cases of the products listed below because they contain Daniella brand mango that were recalled because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella braenderup.\nSalmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.\nThis product was used in retail stores and Deli in Washington and Alaska.\nShelf life of the product is 5-7 days\nReal Foods Product Use by Date 7/12/2012 to 8/29/2012\n|Item #||Label||Item Description||Size||Container Type||UPC||Use-By Date Range||Location of UB Date|\n|027-01480||Haggen||CUT,TROPICAL MIXED FRUIT(T/H)||8 oz||Rigid Plastic Cup||UPC: 045009014801||7/21/12 – 8/29/12||Center of product label|\n|027-06055||Costco||FRUIT TRAY,MANGO/CUT SPEARS(COSTCO)||5 lbs||Rigid Plastic Tray||UPC: 045009060556||7/21/12 – 8/29/12||Outer case label|\n|028-00165||Metropolitan Market||CUT,MANGO/PAPAYA W/LIME (MET MKT)||10 oz||Rigid Plastic Cup||UPC: 045009001658||7/21/12 – 8/29/12||Bottom of product cup|\n|028-00172||Metropolitan Market||CUT,SEASONAL MIX (MET MKT)||20 oz||Rigid Plastic Cup||UPC: 045009001726||7/21/12 – 8/29/12||Bottom of product cup|\n|028-00173||Metropolitan Market||CUT,SEASONAL MIX (MET MKT)||10 oz||Rigid Plastic Cup||UPC: 045009001733||7/21/12 – 8/29/12||Bottom of product cup|\n|028-06037||Charlie’s||CUT,SEASONAL FRUIT MIX||10 oz||Rigid Plastic Cup||UPC: 045009060372||7/23/12 – 8/31/12||Bottom of product cup|\n|028-06454||Charlie’s||CUT,SEASONAL FRUIT MIX||20 oz||Rigid Plastic Cup||UPC: 045009064547||7/23/12 – 8/31/12||Bottom of product cup|\n|028-07323||Charlie’s||CUT,MIXED FRUIT TROPICAL(NL)||8 oz||Rigid Plastic Cup||UPC: 045009073235||7/23/12 – 8/31/12||Bottom of product cup|\nCharlie’s Alaska Product Anchorage Use By Date 7/21/2012\n|Label||Item Description||Size||Container Type||UPC||Use-By Date Range||Location of UB Date|\n|Alaska Carrot||Seasonal Berries (Walmart)||8 oz||Rigid Plastic Cup||045009020178||7/21/12 – 8/31/12||Bottom of product cup|\n|Alaska Carrot||Seasonal Berries (Walmart)||16oz||Rigid plastic Cup||045009020635||7/21/12 – 8/31/12||Bottom of product cup|\n|Alaska Carrot||Seasonal Fruit Bowl (Walmart)||40oz||Rigid Plastic Bowl||045009064806||7/21/12 – 8/31/12||Bottom of product Bowl|\n|Alaska Carrot||Gourmet Fruit Blow (Costco)||64oz||Rigid Plastic Bowl||697327066934||7/21/12 – 09/05/12||Bottom of Product Bowl|\n|Alaska Carrot||Fruit Cup Mango/Red Grape||4oz||rigid Plastic Tray||045009071408||8/22/12 – 9/01/12||Outside case Box|\nThe recall was initiated after it was discovered by Triple B Corp. that Daniella brand mangos were used in some of the product that is being recalled by the supplier due to the potential contamination with Salmonella. braenderup.\nOut of an abundance of caution, as a service to the general consuming public at large, all products are being recalled in consultation with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)\nConsumers who have purchased any product with Daniella brand mangos in them are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact our company at 206-625-1412", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "March 21, 2012\nBrought to you by Thomson Reuters the free GC Advisor app for the iPad gives you an inside look at corporate legal trends, issues, and news that affect general counsel and helps you advise on changing laws and regulations that affect your company.\nEvery issue includes thought-leadership articles from noted authors, industry intelligence, and fresh angles on topics gathered for corporate lawyers. You’ll also find free CLEs, legal forms, surveys, and other content of value to save you time and money.\nTo download the app please click here.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "The president of the Spokane, Wash. chapter of the NAACP has claimed for years to be part African-American and that she has been targeted in numerous hate crimes. But in fact, 37-year-old Rachel Dolezal is not black at all, her parents say. She’s white, and she was born in Montana, and she’s lied about many other details of her past.\nOne bizarre claim Dolezal has made, according to The Couer d’Alene Press, is that she was born in a teepee and that she has a son who is black. But a young man Dolezal claims is her child is actually her adopted brother. Dolezal’s parents, Larry and Ruthanne, adopted four African orphans between 1993 and 1995.\nThe Dolezals also adamantly deny that their daughter was born in a teepee. The couple lived in one for a short period in the early 1970s, but that was before Dolezal was born.\nAccording to The Press, Dolezal, who besides leading the NAACP chapter is an Africana studies professor at Eastern Washington University, falsely claimed she was African-American on an application for a position as the chair of Spokane’s Office of Police Ombudsman Commission.\nIn addition, Dolezal has falsely claimed that her biological father is black. She even went so far as to post pictures of herself on Facebook standing with a black man she claimed was her dad. But the man, Albert Wilkerson, is from northern Idaho and worked as a volunteer for the Human Rights Education Institute in Coeur d’Alene, according to The Press.\nDolezal, who claims to have earned a master’s degree from Howard University, the historically black college, was in charge of educational programming at the Institute.\nThe Dolezals, who still reside in Montana, provided proof to The Press in the form of a birth certificate to show that Dolezal was born in Montana and listed as white. They also provided pictures from her childhood while disputing many other allegations Dolezal has made about her upbringing. Dolezal claimed in one interview that her parents used to punish her and her adopted brothers based upon their skin complexion. She also said they would use a “baboon whip” as punishment.\n“She is fabricating a very false and malicious lie,” Ruthanne Dolezal told The Press.\nWhen she lived in Couer d’Alene, and later when she moved to Spokane, Dolezal filed numerous police reports claiming she was the victim of hate crimes, burglaries and vandalism, none of which were ever proven to be legitimate.\nIn April 2009, while living in Couer d’Alene, Dolezal claimed that three skinheads walked into the institute where she worked and began asking her personal questions and about the boy she claimed was her son.\nOn Nov. 19, 2009, after moving to Spokane but while still apparently working at the Human Rights Education Institute, Dolezal filed a police report claiming that she found a swastika at her workplace.\nIn December 2009, she called police to report a burglary but never followed up on the call.\nOn June 15, 2010, Dolezal called police to report a noose hanging in her garage. Contacted by police later, Dolezal’s landlord said that he likely left the noose there after he used it to hang up deer.\nIn February of this year, Dolezal appeared on local news in Spokane after she claimed she received 20 pages of threatening hate mail that included pictures of lynchings. During that news segment, it was reported that Dolezal claimed that in 2009 someone broke into her home and left a noose on her front porch.\nIn a street video filmed after the latest hate crime allegation, Dolezal claimed that the hate mail she received was full of “right-wing extremist” messages. She also stated that she was targeted by a hate group that deals meth.\n“The xenophobia and the hate and the racism that connects all of these things in this area is something that gives us pause but also encourages us that the work that we’re doing is necessary and essential,” Dolezal said.\nNEXT PAGE: Dolezal Traveled To Baltimore\nDolezal has ventured beyond Spokane with her activism. Her Facebook page includes references to the death of Eric Garner, who died while being choked by a Staten Island, N.Y. police officer in July.\nShe also traveled to Baltimore during the protests over the death of 25-year-old Freddie Gray. During that trip, Dolezan posed for a picture with Marilyn Mosby, the Baltimore city state’s attorney. Both attended the NAACP’s annual convention.\nIn Baltimore, Dolezan addressed a crowd that had gathered in protest. In a separate interview she made reference to the seemingly fabricated death threats.\n“Not only have we had these incidents with police, I have received these racist threats — death threats,” Dolezal told The Baltimore Brew. “I just came to support Baltimore. We are dealing with a national problem.”\nThis article has been updated.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Under this policy : cancellations will be considered only if the request is made within 24 hours of service activation.\nIn case you feel that the service details provided to you or as per your expectations, you must bring it to the notice of our Technical Team within 24 hours of Service activated. The Technical Team after looking into your complaint will take an appropriate decision.\nCity Online Services, constitutes acceptance of the terms of this agreement in its present form without exception and also includes acceptance of any future revisions to the same. If the subscriber is dissatisfied with the services provided by COL then the sole and exclusive remedy available to the subscriber is to stop using the services and to terminate the COL account, under intimation to COL in writing. 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Only in case of non-feasibility of a new connection, refund is made by COL. The time for a refund to be affected is 4-6 weeks, beyond the allowable time of 15 working days as mentioned above.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "President Donald Trump insists there's \"NO WAY\" an election with increased mail-in voting will be legitimate.\nBut both Democratic and Republican officials overseeing that process say he's dead wrong and in interviews with NBC News they outlined the steps they take — most importantly, signature verification — to ensure the integrity of the system, which is coming into more widespread use because of the coronavirus.\nWashington Secretary of State Kim Wyman, a Republican, oversees the elections in one of the nation's leading vote-by-mail states.\n\"I think it's good when the public questions any form of a voting system, but people should have confidence in it because election administrators are always trying to build in security measures that balance out that access,\" she said.\nLike other states, Washington requires that voters sign their absentee ballot and that the signature matches the one on file with a voter's registration. If the signatures don't match, the voter will be contacted and alerted to the discrepancy.\nElection officials receive annual training from the Washington state police on the best practices for signature verification and how to spot differences. The ballots, Wyman said, go through multiple levels of verification — meaning three or more checks from \"our more experienced signature verifiers.\"\nFraud have been almost nonexistent. She pointed to the 2018 election, where her office detected about 140 instances of fraudulent voting out of roughly 3.2 million ballots cast.\n\"Is it perfect? No,\" Wyman said. \"Is that rampant fraud? No, it's not.\"\nThe subject has garnered increased attention as Trump has repeatedly attacked states for seeking to increase mail-in voting amid the COVID-19 pandemic. His claims of voter fraud are not backed by the historical record, as officials noted, and Twitter attached a fact-check to the president's Twitter commentary for the first time, labeling his Tuesday posts as \"unsubstantiated\" and linking to articles debunking the claims.\n\"There is NO WAY (ZERO!) that Mail-In Ballots will be anything less than substantially fraudulent,\" Trump tweeted. \"Mail boxes will be robbed, ballots will be forged & even illegally printed out & fraudulently signed. The Governor of California is sending Ballots to millions of people, anyone living in the state, no matter who they are or how they got there, will get one. \"\nHe added, \"This will be a Rigged Election. No way!\"\nSpeaking later at the White House on Tuesday, Trump doubled down, saying of mail-in ballots, \"Nobody has any idea whether they're crooked or not.\"\n\"We can't do that,\" the president said of expanded mail-in voting. \"Absentee is okay: You're sick. You're away. As an example, I have to do an absentee because I'm voting in Florida, and I happen to be president. I live in that very beautiful house over there that's painted white. So that's okay. And it's okay for people that are sick and they can't get up.\"\nResponding to Trump's claims, California Secretary of State Alex Padilla, a Democrat, pointed to vote by mail's success across the West Coast and said his state also requires signature verification and enables voters to track their mail-in ballots.\n\"Voting by mail is secure,\" Padilla said. \"And unfortunately, not only is the accusation that it isn't baseless, but frankly, hypocritical. You look at Trump himself. He is a absentee voter. He's the first one to try to undermine people's confidence in vote by mail and elections in general. I mean, I think what's really going on here is they're setting the stage to call into question results from the November election that they may not like.\"\nCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, said Wednesday on MSNBC's \"Morning Joe\": \"The reality is mail-in ballots, absentee ballots, are well utilized all across the spectrum, all across this country and have been done so thoughtfully and safely for a generation...We want to prepare to keep people safe and allow them to have their constitutional rights protected, constitutional right to vote, without putting their health at risk.\"\nDocumented voter fraud cases in the U.S. are few — and nothing close to the level that would constitute a \"rampant\" fraud, officials said. The Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank, has tracked documented cases of fraud for the past 20 years and found more than 1,200 instances, about 200 of which involve misuse of absentee ballots. In that time, about 250 million mail-in votes have been cast.\nTom Ridge, the former Republican governor of Pennsylvania and Homeland Security secretary under former President George W. Bush, told NBC News the legitimacy of mail-in voting has \"been pretty well validated by history.\"\n\"My disappointment with the president is that he creates doubts about the legitimacy of the forthcoming election,\" said Ridge, who co-chairs VoteSafe, a group of bipartisan election officials and organizations calling for safe voting during the coronavirus pandemic. \"The reality is that (Trump is) sowing seeds of doubt in distaste of recorded history. And that's sad.\"\nResearchers at UCLA and the University of New Mexico, in conjunction with the Union of Concerned Scientists, concluded that voter fraud is \"not widespread\" and that mail-in ballot fraud is \"very rare.\"\nIn Washington, Wyman said each county election office has a \"myriad of electronic and physical security controls,\" adding there is never a time when someone is alone with ballots. Officials also check registrations against the national death index. Penalties for fraud is a felony that could lead to time behind bars.\nVoters are also able to track their ballot through the mail — and Wyman said election officials are currently building out a more detailed system for voters to improve that experience. In Nevada, election officials also use barcode tracking on the ballots. Voters can even drop off the ballots at a polling location if they are concerned about using the mail.\nMany states have taken steps to try and boost mail in voting amid the coronavirus outbreak as Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines \"encourage mail-in methods of voting if allowed in the jurisdiction.\" Congressional Democrats have pushed for additional funding for mail-in voting and have called for the practice to be put into use nationally.\nIn Ohio, Secretary of State Frank LaRose, a Republican, has pushed to make mail-in voting easier and said his state's security measures ensure the integrity of such voting.\nRepublicans have sued over increased mail-in efforts elsewhere, including in California and Texas. Conservatives have pointed to past commentary from Democrats such as Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., who questioned the legitimacy of paper ballots in 2004, though that was in regard to in-person voting, and they have cited a 2005 report authored by a commission chaired by former President Jimmy Carter and former Secretary of State James Baker saying that absentee ballots \"remain the largest source of\" possible fraud. This month, Carter embraced vote-by-mail, calling for its expanded use amid the pandemic.\nDownload the NBC News app for breaking news and politics\nOn Tuesday, West Virginia officials announced criminal charges against a mail carrier who they alleged \"fraudulently altered eight absentee ballot requests\" and \"fraudulently changed the party affiliation on five from Democrat to Republican.\"\nPointing to his state's safeguards, which also include signature verification, Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford, a Democrat, told NBC News his state \"has a very sparse history of voter fraud.\"\n\"To the extent we've had any experience with that, it's been maybe a half a dozen cases,\" he said. \"Interestingly, it's been from the Republican side of the aisle, not the Democratic side of the aisle. And some of those cases involved individuals who were literally intently trying to test the system to see if they could get away with it. They were caught. And so it shows that there's an efficacy in our system that protects against voter fraud.\"\nAs to what's behind Trump's tweets, several of those who spoke with NBC News said it seems as if the president is concerned about how he will fare in November.\n\"What's to worry?\" Ridge said. \"He's got five months to win.\"", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Also Read: FULANI/TIV ATTACK CLAIMS 12 IN BENUE\nOne person was reportedly killed while three girls were raped over the weekend when suspected Fulani herdsmen attacked Mbalaagh community in Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State.\nAlso, several other residents were missing after the attack. It was gathered that the three girls were in their farm when the suspected Fulani herdsmen, armed with AK 47 rifles and machetes, attacked, raped and dispossessed them of their valuables, including handsets.\nThe state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Daniel Ezeala, who confirmed the incident, said one girl died as a result of the attack while another one was hospitalised. Ezeala added that the police search team and the Civilian Task Force set up by the state government during the Fulani/Farmers crisis, had already commenced investigation into the matter. The PPRO, who said the girls were attacked by only one Fulani boy, said that relative calm had returned to the troubled area.\nHe commended residents of Mbalaagh community for not taking the law into their hands to heat up the polity. The residents of Mbalaagh community had recently complained of the excesses of the Fulani herdsmen, even after the peace deal to end over three years of conflict between the two warring sides was brokered.\nThe residents had complained several times that the herdsmen were beating their wives in the farms, stopping people from farming in particular areas they claimed were close to their settlements, and freely grazing on farms, destroying crops as well as threatening to attack them.\nSource: New Telegraph", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Susan Duncan (Louisville) has posted to SSRN her working paper, \"A Legal Response is Necessary for Self Produced Child Pornography: A Legislator’s Checklist for Drafting the Bill.\" Here is the abstract:\nThis Article explores self produced child pornography, known in the media as “sexting,” and offers a balanced, multi-faceted approach including both a legal response and education. Currently, states are modifying their laws because applying existing child pornography statutes to self produced child pornography results in a punishment which does not fit the crime. The author analyzes and critiques these proposed statutes finding none adequately address the multiple facets of the self produced child pornography problem. The Article concludes by offering a checklist of important provisions legislators should consider and proposed language legislators can incorporate into their bills. Policymakers and scholars will gain an excellent summary of both the problem and the arguments advanced by scholars studying the issue, as well as a template for solving the problem after reading this Article.\nThe full working paper is available here.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Attorneys hoping to overturn California’s same-sex marriage ban made their case before the California Supreme Court this morning, The San Francisco Chronicle reports.\nLegalizing gay marriage was \"a resounding and eloquent affirmation of our Constitution's foundational guarantee of equal citizenship,” Shannon Minter, an attorney representing gay couples, told the Supreme Court justices during the hearing. “It is today's case that will determine whether future generations of Californians can continue to count on that guarantee.”\nIn 2008, the Court ruled 4-3 to extend marriage rights to same-sex couples in California, however that ruling was overturned by voters who passed Proposition 8 by a narrow margin in November. Prop. 8 amended the state constitution to define marriage as a union between one man and one woman, making all same-sex unions null and void.\nMinter argued this morning that Prop. 8 illegally \"took away a fundamental right to marry in same-sex couples.\" In addition, San Francisco City Attorney Dennis Herrera argued that “this is a battle for equality. It is a fight for the equality of all Californians.\"\nProtect Marriage, the organization that fought to get Prop. 8 on the ballot, has argued that voters have the right to amend the constitution and the Court has an obligation to accept the decision of the majority.\nArguing on behalf of Prop. 8 is Kenneth Starr, the attorney who made headlines in the late 1990s due to his involvement in the Bill Clinton impeachment trial.\nShould marriage for same-sex couples be legal? Click here to see the Opposing Views debate.\nPOST YOUR COMMENTS BELOW", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "CHARLESTON, ILL. — Anthony Mertz, convicted in the 2001 murder and rape of an Eastern Illinois University student, testified at his sentencing hearing Monday that he was sexually and physically abused as a child.\nMertz did not take the stand during his trial for the slaying of former Rolling Meadows High School and Harper College track star Shannon McNamara, who was found dead in her apartment near the EIU campus on June 12, 2001. But at his death-penalty hearing, Mertz was teary-eyed through most of his 40 minutes of direct questioning. His testimony is expected to continue Tuesday.\nMertz, 26, told the jury he never knew his mother, who left him to his grandmother's care before he was 2. He said he was sexually abused by a stepsister and physically abused by his stepmother and father.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Wife beater’s probation revoked after blowing many chances\nPago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A 24-year old man who received a lot chances from the court was ordered to serve all of his suspended sentences, which total up to 27 years.\nTimothy Noa appeared before the High Court last Friday for a Deposition Hearing, after he failed to comply with some of the conditions of his probation.\nThe defendant did not wish to make any statement to the court when he was given the opportunity to address the court prior to the judges’ decision.\nHis attorney, public defender Douglas Fiaui addressed the court on his client’s behalf, where the tried his best to persuade the court to give his client another chance.\nAccording to Fiaui, his client is a young man who has an anger problem in his domestic relationship and his anger had brought him before the court many times. He was sentence by the Family, Drug & Alcohol (FDA) court in 2016 and ordered to serve 12 months at the Territorial Correction Facility (TCF).\nImmediately after his release, he was brought back to court again on allegations of violating conditions of his probation set by FDA.\nFiaui told the court that the government’s recommendation is to revoke his client’s probation and order him to serve a total of the 27 years that had been suspended by the court when he was sentenced.\n“If my client’s probation is revoked he will lose many years of his life. For the time he already served in prison, he has already lost many years of his life. I humbly ask the court to please not accept the recommendation by the probation officer, but sentence my client to a probated sentence,” Fiaui asked the court.\n“Your client does not wish to be heard?” Chief Justice Michael Kruse asked. Fiaui responded, “Yes, he doesn’t want to address the court.”\nKruse explained that when probated sentences are imposed there are rules with which the defendant must comply and when they don’t, there is no recourse except to revoke the probation.\nProsecutor Christy Dunn then asked the court to accept the recommendation by the probation officer to revoke probation and order the defendant to serve the suspended period of his detention.\n“After I reviewed all of his criminal records and the circumstances surrounding all of his cases, the government feels that revoking probation is the best option,” Dunn said.\nAfter a brief meeting by the Judges in chambers, Kruse said that the only option available to the court is to accept the Probation Office’s recommendation to revoke the defendant’s probation and order him to serve the suspended terms of imprisonment which totals 27 years.\nPolice arrested Noa on December 23, 2012 for assaulting his wife. Police received a call from a woman claiming the defendant assaulted her that morning. The victim told police that Noa had threatened to kill her if he was arrested.\nThe woman also told police that Noa was making unreasonable noises and was yelling profanities on the road and in front of their neighbor’s house. The victim requested that police officers take her to the hospital, because the defendant struck her several times on the facial area.\nCourt filings indicate the defendant was not intoxicated at the time of the incident.\nPolice also noted in the court filings the defendant was acting disorderly while he was being interviewed and hitting his head on the wall repeatedly and saying he wanted to kill himself.\nNoa was initially charged with several counts but under a plea agreement with the prosecutors, he pled guilty to four felony counts — burglary second degree, false imprisonment, resisting arrest and domestic assault in the third degree.\nIn June 2014, Noa was sentences to 28 months imprisonment, one of the conditions of his seven-year probation.\nIn 2016, Noa was arrested again for assaulting his wife, where he was convicted of domestic assault in the second degree and was sentenced by the FDA court to serve a term of 12 months, one of the conditions of this five-year probation sentence.\nAfter serving his 12 months detention, while out, Noa was re-arrested for not complying with conditions of his 2014 probation; and is now ordered by the court to serve all suspended periods of his detention, which total 27 years.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Domestic violence laws in Florida are in place to help protect victims. As a Charlotte domestic violence attorney, we understand that not all domestic violence victims are spouses or partners. Domestic violence can be directed at children, the elderly and even other family members. Unfortunately, statistically, there are more than 100,000 domestic violence incidents annually across the state.\nWhen to contact a Sarasota Domestic Violence Attorney\nThe term domestic violence is used to describe abuse where violence is threatened, where physical violence has occurred and may also be used in instances where sexual abuse has occurred. In general, domestic violence laws cover victims who are known to their abusers through relationships such as:\n- Domestic partners – including heterosexual and homosexual couples whether married or living together as well as people who have dated an abuser.\n- Divorced or separated spouses – whether you are currently divorced or separated, you may still be a victim of domestic violence either through direct physical abuse or threats of violence.\n- Children and parents of abusers – children and the elderly are often victimized by family members or caretakers. They have the right to be represented by a Manatee domestic violence lawyer in much the same manner as any other victim of domestic violence.\nWhen to contact the Law Office of Eric A. Reyes\nIt is never easy to admit to being a victim of domestic violence and unfortunately, thousands of victims feel that abuse is a one-time incident. This is seldom the case, in fact all too often, abusers behavior accelerates and can lead to even more dangerous situations. If you have been struck or threatened by someone whom you’ve been involved in a relationship with, you should call our offices immediately. We can help in a number of ways including:\n- Filing criminal charges – when necessary, we can help you file criminal charges against your abuser\n- Obtaining restraining orders – restraining orders are available to allow law enforcement to intervene if your abuser approaches you\n- Sue abuser for damages – when you have to move, suffer bodily injury or need ongoing psychological care, your abuser should be held financially responsible\nNo one should have to suffer abuse at the hands of another person and if you are one of the thousands of Florida domestic violence victims, Attorney Eric Reyes, P.A. is here to help protect your rights under the law.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "As John McMurtry said, “[9/11] allowed an illegitimate administration to transmute into America’s patriotic champion at war - above accountability and the rule of law. ‘Defending America from another terrorist attack’ became a political blank check for corporate corruption of government expenditures with impunity, war criminal acts and threats across the Islamic and alternative third world, and attacks on civil rights and commons at home.” All this persists as 9/11 lies persist.\nDespite record-low levels of public trust in Congress and the president, too many Americans still believe that elections are the path to major political reforms. Despite a solid history of campaign lies from politicians, and overwhelming belief that the nation is on the wrong track, Americans keep hoping that they can vote their way into a better future. Most Americans do not have a Boston Tea Party mentality. They are unready to revolt despite revolting conditions. Our truth movement must help Americans accept painful truth and its political fallout. We must put all the technical truth discovered by reputable scientists and engineers to work for systemic reforms.\nWe must do more than oust the official story and obtain a new 9/11 investigation that now has wide support by hundreds of respected Americans (www.patriotsquestion911.com). We must guide Americans into a more patriotic and courageous mental state. We must help Americans become outraged and rebellious, yet also optimistic about major political reforms.\nSuccess against the power elites running and ruining our nation requires building an army of Americans openly revolting against the two-party corporatist state now in control. The 9/11 truth movement must use political strategies to defeat the status quo political establishment. Here are three actions.\nFirst, with detailed technical analyses unequivocally proving that the official story is false, the movement can draft a bill that might be titled The 9/11 Truth Act of 2008. This proposed federal legislation should be delivered to every member of the House and Senate early next year. It would clarify the investigation: What its scope and objectives must be. What reliable entity, public or private or a combination, must be used. How the public must be given opportunities to present information. What resources must be provided and what time frame must be adhered to.\nWe must take the initiative and specify exactly what kind of new official 9/11 investigation is necessary, recognizing that professionals in the truth movement have limited resources and cannot address all questions. The 9/11 truth movement itself must define exactly what the first real credible and comprehensive government sponsored investigation must consist of. We can have no confidence in anything that the political establishment might devise to silence our movement. We must tell the public, the media and the political world what is required to reveal the total truth as to what caused, for example, the collapse of three World Trade Center buildings, especially building 7 not even hit by a plane.\nDeveloping and submitting this legislation must then be followed up by all 9/11 groups urging their supporters to bombard Congress with demands for hearings and passage of the bill. This is the way to engage more Americans politically to obtain full 9/11 truth.\nHowever, few politicians’ comments support the truth movement. A rare statement came from presidential candidate Ron Paul. In a radio interview in January, 2007 he said that the 9/11 investigations to date are “more or less cover-up and no real explanation of what went on.” However, later in the year when he became more visible he was asked about the possibility of the official story being orchestrated by the government. He said emphatically “absolutely not.” In another interview, when asked whether he thought 9/11 was an inside job that our government made happen, he responded forcefully “No.” So apparently Paul sees a cover-up but not about the involvement of our government. Would he support legislation for a new investigation?\nThus the second critical political action is this: Proclaim that only politicians that actively support passage of our legislation will earn support in the 2008 elections from the millions of Americans doubting the official 9/11 story. This threat is an absolute necessity. If the legislation is not passed by Congress and signed into law by President Bush, then we must aggressively support a boycott on voting for all Democrats and Republicans in the 2008 federal elections.\nThird, all those committed to 9/11 truth should honor what the Founders gave us in our Constitution in case some day Americans lost confidence in the federal government, especially in Congress. That day has arrived. 9/11 was that day. They gave us the option in Article V for a convention of state delegates to propose constitutional amendments. We must see SYSTEM reforms as only achievable through constitutional amendments that Congress will never propose nor achieve through normal legislation.\nCongress and the entire elitist political establishment have intentionally denied us a convention for over 200 years. The one and only requirement in Article V has more than been satisfied by over 500 state applications from all 50 states. Enough is enough. Our truth movement should join the effort of Friends of the Article V Convention at www.foavc.org by urging truth group members to join FOAVC. The political establishment fears both 9/11 truth and an Article V convention. We must grasp that 9/11 truth can bring us to the brink of political reforms and the convention is the process to obtain them.\nThe 9/11 truth movement must also be a political movement – but not in any partisan sense. 9/11 truth can help Americans take back their country. 9/11 truth can end the criminal, corrupt and conniving plutocracy that stole our government and mutilated our democracy.\nWe must transform 9/11 from a catalyzing event for imperialistic war-mongering to one for democracy renewal. We must convert terrorist-transfixed fear into political reform enthusiasm.\nThe pursuit of truth is not always the pursuit of happiness – not when the truth hurts. The 9/11 truth movement is not about finding immediate happiness. It is about rebooting American democracy and, after accomplishing that, earning happiness.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Labour Law / Employment Law\nHEINZE LANGE v. SENDEN advises employers and employees in all areas of labour law, civil service law and church labour law.\nOur work begins with the drafting of contracts. The drafting of employment contracts is just as much a part of our field of activity as the drafting of service contracts for executives (e.g. contracts of employment for managing directors and board members). We advise you on the termination of employment and service contracts and negotiate settlements in the event of a dispute.\nWe represent both employers and employees in dismissal proceedings and in all other conceivable labour court proceedings at all instances. In the case of transfers of undertakings, mergers, transactions and restructurings, we solve problems under both labour and employment law. If necessary, we will negotiate a reconciliation of interests and a social plan for you.\nWe advise both employers and works councils on works constitution issues and conduct negotiations in front of the arbitration board. We are also your competent advisor in collective bargaining law.\nWe offer personnel managers and works councils tailor-made training courses to strengthen your in-house competence.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "House Democrats and the Trump administration are close to striking a deal on enforcing labor standards in the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, the principal remaining issue that is yet to be resolved before a House vote, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday.\nHouse Democrats are about to attempt something that Washington hasn’t been done in over three decades: Enact immigration reforms that would give farmers better access to foreign workers while offering legal status to their existing employees.\nThe U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in a Clean Water Act case with major implications for agriculture, while farm groups who back a bipartisan ag labor bill will be lobbying lawmakers ahead of an expected House committee debate.\nA bipartisan farm labor reform bill released Wednesday would expand the H-2A program to year-round workers and provide farms relief on wage rates, while offering legal status to existing agricultural workers who are undocumented.\nFraud, regulatory hurdles and the transition period from conventional to organic farming all present unique challenges for the growing organic industry, but one of its biggest problems is one also faced by conventional agriculture: a lack of enough workers.\nThe Environmental Protection Agency is proposing changes to the Application Exclusion Zone language in federal pesticide law that would expand exemptions and lessen regulatory requirements for ag operations.\nCorporations and organizations looking to serve the nation's farmers and ranchers are exploring a new pool of candidates to fill their open positions: students with backgrounds outside of traditional production agriculture.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "AFPTer illustration: drag queens at a performance in Blackpool, UK\nNOS Nieuws•vandaag, 16:14\nA federal judge in the United States yesterday blocked a law banning drag shows in the state of Tennessee at the last minute. The law was supposed to come into force today, but according to the judge it is contrary to the constitution.\nThe law is a first for the US and prohibits drag queens from performing in public places, in front of children or near schools. Earlier last month, Republican Governor Bill Lee signed the controversial bill.\nThe word drag does not appear in the new law. The text says that “cabaret intended for adults” is not allowed in public places or anywhere a child can see it. The ban applies to topless dancers and strippers, as well as male and female impersonators who perform performances that are “harmful to children”.\nA theater group from the city of Memphis, which regularly performs drag shows, filed a lawsuit against the state of Tennessee last week. According to that group, the law violates the First Amendment in the Constitution, which protects freedom of speech and expression.\nIn this video, a clergyman and a drag queen in Tennessee share their thoughts on the law:\nControversial law for drag queens fuels tensions in Tennessee\nA few hours before the law was to take effect, the judge ruled in favor of the theater group – at least temporarily. According to the judge, the state has not been able to substantiate sufficiently that the law is necessary, and the description of the regulation is too vague and too broad.\nFor example, the law would not make a clear distinction between – for example – a performance by a drag queen in a skirt and top and a similar performance in the same outfit by a sports team cheerleader.\nMoreover, there is confusion about the locations where the performances are prohibited by law. “Does a private home also fall under this? And a camping site in a nature park?”, said the judge in the ruling. “Ultimately, the text of the law violates the First Amendment of the Constitution.”\nThe court’s ruling has postponed the entry into force of the law by at least fourteen days. “If the state of Tennessee wants to ban speech it considers obscene, it must do so within the limits of the US Constitution,” the judge said. The next step is now a new hearing, in which the state tries to refute the objections of the judge and the theater group.\nLeave a Reply", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "The white supremacist who shot and killed nine unsuspecting church goers in South Carolina said it’s “not fair” he has to hear so much extensive testimony about the impact of the crime.\nJurors will consider whether to sentence Dylann Roof to death or life in prison following the racially motivated slaying of the nine African Americans at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church, a historic black church in downtown Charleston known as “Mother Emanuel.”\nThe 22-year-old was convicted last month over the June 17, 2015 killings.\nRepresenting himself and offering no remorse for his actions, Roof argued that the condemning victim impact statements all but guaranteed his death sentence.\n“If I don’t present any mitigation evidence, the victim-impact evidence will take over the whole sentencing trial and guarantee that I get the death penalty,” Roof wrote.\nThe filing was Roof’s first substantial contribution to his defence, an argument that was partially echoed by US District Judge Richard Gergel.\n“I’m concerned both about the number of witnesses and the length of their testimony and the length collectively of their testimony, and I want you to revisit your strategy here, because at some point I’m going to cut you off if it gets too long,” he said.\nHowever Assistant US Attorney Jay Richardson rushed to the defence of the grieving families, insisting it was “important that the government and these individuals are allowed to tell the stories of their loved ones”.\nParishioners attending a Bible study group had just begun their closing prayer when Roof opened fire, unleashing a horrific bloodbath that shocked the nation.\nThe victims, who had welcomed Roof into the church, ranged from 26 to 87 years old.\n“My opening statement is going to seem a little bit out of place,” Roof said calmly as he delivered the brief remarks at a podium, occasionally glancing at notes.\n“I am not going to lie to you. … Other than the fact that I trust people that I shouldn’t and the fact that I’m probably better at constantly embarrassing myself than anyone who’s ever existed, there’s nothing wrong with me psychologically.\n“I am not sorry, I have not shed a tear for the innocent people I killed,” he wrote.\nShortly before Roof’s statement, prosecutors presented a jailhouse journal in which he wrote that he did not regret the massacre or “shed a tear” for the dead.\n“I would ask you to forget it,” Roof told jurors, referring to what his lawyers said then.\nDuring the trial, Roof made no attempt to explain his crimes and exhibited no signs of remorse as survivors recounted the rampage in heart-rending detail.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Auto Theft in Madera, Merced, or Tulare County | MercedCriminal Defense Attorney\nNeed a Fresno Criminal defense attorney for a violation of vehicle code 10851(a)?\nAuto theft can be a serious matter and in Fresno County they have dedicated police investigators to help \"crack down\" on auto thefts. The Fresno Police Department along with other police agencies have dedicated their top officers to investigate and arrest auto thieves. I have experienced attorneys that have handled thousands of auto theft related offenses. If you are ever facing charges of theft you will want to represented by someone with experience. Call today for a free consultation - ask for Adam Rodriguez\nWhat are the consequences of a vehicle code violation 10851(a)?\nIf you are convicted of a 10851(a) then you may receive 16 months, two years or up to three years in jail, depending on the nature of the offense and your criminal history. In addition, if you have prior vehicle thefts then your sentencing could be enhanced for a longer period of custody time. Vehicle Code violation 10851(a) is also a \"wobbler\" meaning that the charge could be reduced to a misdemeanor therefore reducing your potential custody time to only one year.\nHow do they prove that I committed a V.C. 10851(a)?\nIn order to find a person guilty of grand theft auto (GTA) the district attorney must prove:\n1. Defendant took or drove a vehicle belonging to another person;\n2. The other person had not consented to the taking or driving of his or her vehicle;\n3. When defendant took or drove the vehicle, he or she had the specific intent to deprive the owner either permanently or temporarily of his or her title to or possession of the vehicle.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "- Special Sections\n- Public Notices\nKentucky State Police Post 4 troopers arrested more than 50 for driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs and logged nearly 9,700 hours of service in March.\nAccording to a news release, troopers and detectives assigned to the Elizabethtown post, which serves eight counties including Hardin and LaRue, issued 1,550 citations and opened 66 criminal cases in March.\nIf you currently subscribe or have subscribed in the past to the The News Enterprise, then simply find your account number on your mailing label and enter it below.\nClick the question mark below to see where your account ID appears on your mailing label.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Pictured l-r, Sheriff Mike Couvillon, Abbeville Councilman Francis Plaisance, Gueydan Mayor Pro Tem Claudette Price, Abbeville Chief of Police Bill Spearman, and Narcotics Task Force Commander Captain Drew David.\nTask Force makes arrests in Vermilion Parish\nAccording to Sheriff Mike Couvillon, the Vermilion Municipal and Sheriff’s Narcotics Task Force made the following arrests for narcotics related offenses within the parish.\n• Dion Green (Date of birth12-27-81) of Abbeville, arrested for two counts of possession of a legend drug, possession of Cloazepam, two counts of possession of Alprazolam, possession of Dextroamphetimine, possession of Amphetamine, removal of labeling, possession with the intent to distribute synthetic marijuana.\n• Chase Callahan (Date of birth 3-21-85) of Abbeville, arrested for possession of heroin, possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, firearm in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance, and drug paraphernalia.\n• On 4-10-19 agents conducted a search warrant at 1632 Daniel Street in Abbeville.\nWhile conducting the search over four pounds of synthetic marijuana “legal weed” was seized.\n• Carleen Grogan (Date of birth 8-22-91) who resides at said residence was arrested and charged with manufacturing of Synthetic Marijuana, possession with the intent to distribute synthetic marijuana, two counts of possession of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of a juvenile, and two counts of possession of a controlled dangerous substance in a drug free zone.\nSheriff Couvillon would like to thank the Mayors, and their council, of Abbeville, Gueydan, and Erath, along with their Chiefs of Police, for their support of the Vermilion Municipal and Sheriff’s Narcotics Task Force. Sheriff Couvillon also applauds the concerned citizens of Vermilion Parish for their awareness and assistance in helping the Task Force in fighting the war on illegal drugs.\nHe encourages all citizens with information in regards to illegal drug activities to contact the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office or the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit at 337-740-4501 or E-mail the Task Force anonymously at firstname.lastname@example.org and your e-mail will be held in the “strictest of confidence” and replied to in a very timely manner.\nMore information on reporting drug activities can be seen on our Web Site at www.vpso.net. Click on Narcotics and fill out the TURN IN A PUSHER information.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Real estate can be separated into several distinctive classifications. The short article below will certainly clarify the terms Land, Improvements to a tract, Interests in the parcel, and Legal relationships in between landowners. Depending on the building type, a person might possess all of these groups. The terms Land, Improvements, and also Rate of interests should all recognize to you. You can likewise use the terms “real estate” as well as “real estate” reciprocally.\nWhat is land? Land is real estate. In addition to buildings, it includes subsurface legal rights, plants, as well as various other natural aspects. Anything that grows or is attached to land is real estate, therefore are any kind of civil liberties obtained from the land. Even if we do not very own land, we still own a right to it. If we have an interest in getting real estate, we ought to learn concerning the legal definition of land. Here are some of the definitions of real residential property:\nImprovements to a parcel\nA property that has actually been improved is called a boosted tract These improvements might include structures and utilities. This kind of residential property will always appreciate in worth, as there is a restricted supply of land As cities grow, much more land is zoned as well as developed. Because of this, the price of land boosts. Right here are some ideas to assess the requirement for enhancements on a tract Before you begin building on a parcel, consider its condition.\nRate of interests in a parcel.\nThere are numerous means to split possession interests in a parcel of land. Some individuals separate their ownership passions right into fee rate of interests as well as others hold a lease or various other type of lease. The former is a common technique as well as may be valuable for the lessee and also owner. Relying on the kind of lease, the lessee may own mineral legal rights or surface civil liberties, and the latter might possess air space. If you’re looking for a better means to split possession interests, you must seek advice from a lawyer or a real estate professional.\nLegal partnerships in between proprietors of a tract.\nThere are a variety of legal partnerships between the owners of a parcel. These relationships differ according to the type of residential or commercial property. For instance, an acquisition arrangement between a vendor and also possible buyer will have a various legal status than an agreement in between two owners of personal residential property. The purchaser needs to satisfy numerous needs prior to he or she is able to buy the land from the vendor. These demands include marketability of title as well as the vendor’s capacity to impose the contract.\nIntangible properties connected to a tract.\nAn abstract asset is any kind of property that has some sort of worth to a company. These possessions have particular residential property civil liberties and also features that enhance the worth of business. There are two various types of intangible possessions. The first kind of abstract possession is real estate, which is connected with a tract, consisting of ownership as well as use civil liberties. The second kind is personal business residential or commercial property, which is extra familiar to business individuals, yet is not necessarily affixed to a tract. If you have any concerns with regards to wherever and how to use https://www.botany-at-dairy-farm.sg, you can call us at our own web site.\nRelated content suggested by subscribers on the web-site:", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Design for a penholder\nUS D48227 S\nDescription (OCR text may contain errors)\nJ. H. KULOW.\nAPPLICATION FILED AUG.28.1915.\n48,227. Patented Nov. 30, 1915 THE NoRR/ s PETERS ca, FHOTO-LITHCL. WASHINGTON, 1.7V 6.\nUNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.\nJOHN H. KULOW, OF BUFFALO, NEW YORK.\nDESIGN FOR A PENHOLDER.\n48,227. Specification for Design- Patented Nov. 30, 1915. D Application filed August 28, 1915. Serial No. 47,870. Term of patent 35 years.\nTo all whom it may concern: The figure is a perspective view of a pen- Be it known that I, JOHN H. KULOW, acitiholder showing my new design. zen of the United States, residing at Buf- WVhat I claim is: falo, in the county of Erie and State of New The ornamental design of a penholder York, have invented a new, original, and substantially as shown. ornamental Design for a Penholder, of which the following is a specification, refer- JOHN H. KULOW. ence being had to the accompanying drawing, forming a part thereof.\ncopies of this patent may be obtained for five cents each, by addressing the Commissioner of Patents, Washington, D. C.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "A 34-year-old man who used a foil lined bag to steal drink from Tescos was given suspended prison sentences last Wednesday at Craigavon Magistrates Court.\nHe was Renaldas Medusauskas, Clonavon Avenue, Portadown.\nFor the theft of alcohol valued at £60 from Tescos in Craigavon on December 13 last year, going equipped to steal with a foil lined bag on the same date and a similar going equipped charge on December 11 he was jailed for four months.\nTwo month terms were imposed for the theft of alcohol valued £51.60 from Tescos on October 6 and the theft of a set of earphones and a wash bag, valued at £4.37, from Poundstretcher on November 21.\nThe two month terms and the four month sentence are to run consecutively, making a total of six months in jail, and all were suspended for two years.\nThe case had been adjourned for a short sentence report and a barrister for the defendant said he had very honestly admitted he had spent two periods of custody in Lithuania for theft offences.\nHe added that it was clear from the report that he had a problem with alcohol consumption and he had been stealing alcohol at the request of others for money.\nDistrict Judge, Mr Mervyn Bates, said that committing the offences at the instigation of others was concerning.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Bill of Rights\nThe White House recently unveiled the AI Bill of Rights. What is this, why is it needed, and what does it do? In this post, I provide some perspective – from a technology and business standpoint, about this document and what it can or should mean for businesses.\nContext – why is this needed\nFirst, some context. As many people know, AI is now deployed or being deployed in virtually all business contexts, from finance (think credit card approvals) to healthcare (think disease diagnosis/risk assessments) and beyond. While many advanced technologies stay far away from consumers – when was the last time you thought about how the latest database research was used by your hospital to treat you? – AI is not like that. AI advances touch humans directly – whether it is in using human information, making decisions that affect humans, or both. Plus, AI is pervasive – now anyone from a large bank to a high school student can leverage the most advanced AIs known to humanity, and then put the resulting application in front of anyone. How do we make sure this ferocious pace of technological advancement is safe?\nEnter AI Ethics\nAI Ethics is the field of AI that focuses on the ethical application of AI – particularly as it relates to humans and society. AI Ethics covers areas such as AI bias – ensuring that AIs treat all humans fairly, AI and Privacy – ensuring that people can understand and control how their information is used etc. AI Ethics is a critical field as explained here. Now we can get to the AI Bill of Rights – which is a prototype design for AI Ethics in practice. The AI Bill of Rights outlines the government’s view on what human rights should be protected by organizations building and deploying AI.\nWhat is in the AI Bill of Rights?\nA detailed document on the AI Bill of Rights can be found here. The document outlines five basic rights. I have listed them below:\n- Safety. The key element here is that automated systems can (and do!) make mistakes. In AI – these mistakes can occur in many ways – see the article here about how COVID-19 broke many AIs around the globe. While not all mistakes can be foreseen, operational ML techniques (MLOps) can be used to detect and mitigate AI mistakes before they …….", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "In the fall of 2009, Denver City Council rep Charlie Brown realized that the city had to get a handle on the booming medical marijuana dispensary industry -- and even as the Colorado Legislature was just starting to discuss MMJ, Denver was signing off on its ordinance. But now the city needs to revise its Denver Medical Marijuana Code to deal with certain provisions of the state law and the growing controversy over grow houses.\nOne of the major provisions of the new state laws was the requirement that dispensaries -- now known as \"centers\" -- grow at least 70 percent of their own product. That led to a boom in the grow-house business, with many operations getting their business licenses in Denver before new city zoning rules took affect that would outlaw grows from certain areas.\nAnd so Charlie Brown is back in the saddle again. Last Monday, the Special Issues Committee, which Brown chairs, spent hours discussing a proposed ordinance that would license the city's grow operations, and while the council members reached no consensus, they grappled with a growing list of possible amendments, including one proposal to close any grow facility within 1,000 feet of a residential or mixed use area.\nUnder new zoning rules, city officials estimate that 167 of the 179 facilities that have gotten permits as grow houses would have to move. And new amendments have been proposed that would further limit locations for the facilities.\nSo many amendments were proposed that the Denver City Attorney's office spent the weekend redrafting the ordinance that will be discussed at 2 p.m. today in Room 391 of the City & County Building; we'll post the draft as soon as it's available.\nBut even without seeing that version, Brown promises that today's discussion could be a bumpy ride. And hold on tight: If the proposal makes it out of the committee, there will be a public hearing before Denver City Council two weeks from today.\nHappy Valentine's Day.\nMore from our Calhoun: Wake-Up Call archive: \"Gourmet food trucks collide with confusing Denver regulations.\"\nKeep Westword Free... Since we started Westword, it has been defined as the free, independent voice of Denver, and we would like to keep it that way. Offering our readers free access to incisive coverage of local news, food and culture. Producing stories on everything from political scandals to the hottest new bands, with gutsy reporting, stylish writing, and staffers who've won everything from the Society of Professional Journalists' Sigma Delta Chi feature-writing award to the Casey Medal for Meritorious Journalism. But with local journalism's existence under siege and advertising revenue setbacks having a larger impact, it is important now more than ever for us to rally support behind funding our local journalism. You can help by participating in our \"I Support\" membership program, allowing us to keep covering Denver with no paywalls.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATIVE TO CORPORATIONS\nAppointment of receivers; powers; term\nSection 52. If the charter of the corporation expires or is annulled, or if the corporation is dissolved as provided in section fifty, or if its corporate existence for other purposes is terminated in any other manner, the supreme judicial or superior court, upon application of a creditor, stockholder or member, shall have jurisdiction in equity to appoint one or more receivers to take charge of its estate and effects and to collect the debts and property due and belonging to it, with power to prosecute and defend suits in its name or otherwise, to appoint agents under them and to do all other acts which might be done by such corporation, if in being, which may be necessary for the final settlement of its unfinished business. The powers of such receivers and the existence of the corporation may be continued as long as the court finds necessary for said purposes.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "NEW DELHI: Farmers protesting against the three central agriculture laws are planning to intensify the seven-month-long agitation during the monsoon session of Parliament\nThe Samyukt Kisan Morcha — an umbrella body of farmer unions — announced on Sunday that a group of 200 farmers will protest outside Parliament every day during the upcoming monsoon session. The session will be held from July 19 to August 13.\nThe farmers said that on July 17, two days before the parliamentary session commences, they will hand over a \"chetavani patra\" (warning letter) to opposition members asking them to protest against the laws in the House\n\"We will also ask the opposition MPs on July 17 to raise the issue every day inside the House while we will sit outside in protest. We will tell them to not to benefit the Centre by walking out of a session. Don't let the session run till the government addresses the issue,\" farmer leader Balbir Singh Rajewal said.\nThe opposition MPs have been vocal against the three laws introduced by the government last year. They even staged a walkout when the laws were cleared in Parliament.\nElaborating about the protest, Rajewal said that five protesters from each farm union will be taken to join the agitation.\nThe protests outside Parliament will continue till our demands are met, he added.\nThe SKM also called for a nationwide protest on July 8 against the rising prices of petrol, diesel and LPG\nIt asked people to come out and park their vehicles at state and national highways from 10 am till 12 pm.\nThousands of farmers protesting against the farm laws marched to the national capital in November last year to intensify their agitation. The farmers have been stationed at some border points of Delhi since then, refusing to leave until the government withdraws the laws.\nThe farmers fear the laws will pave way for the end of the Minimum Support Price system - the central procurement regime which assures guaranteed prices for certain crops.\nThe government has repeatedly tried to assuage the farmers' concerns, saying that MSP-based procurement will continue. (With inputs from PTI)", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Estate Planning Lawyer\nWhat Is an Estate Planning Lawyer?\nAn estate planning lawyer is a type of law professional that can help you create specific plans for your estate. Also known as estate planning attorneys, these individuals are aware of the correct documents to use when putting your wishes for incapacity and death into writing.\nMost importantly, they understand the state and federal laws that impact your estate and can ensure that your goals are properly executed.\nEstate planning attorneys can help you every step of the way during the estate planning process. After your demise, they can continue to guide your beneficiaries through the probate process.\nThings an Estate Planning Lawyer Can Help You With\nEstate planning lawyers can help you with a wide range of things. Here are some of the most common services that they provide:\nCreating a Will and Identifying Beneficiaries\nOne of the most important things that an estate planning lawyer can help you with is creating a will. This document will outline your wishes for how your assets should be distributed after you die.\nWhen it comes to making your will, you want to make sure that it fits your specific needs. A standard template from the internet will rarely be a good fit, and a handwritten will can often lead to probate litigation.\nAn estate planning lawyer can assist in creating a Will that reduces the likelihood of going to court.\nThese attorneys can provide impartial advice and help you identify who will benefit from your estate. These people or organizations who will inherit specific assets after your death are your beneficiaries.\nCreating a Living Will\nAn estate planning lawyer can answer any questions about health care directives and help you create a living will. A living will clearly state your preferences regarding treatment, pain management and other medical decisions.\nThe purpose of a living will is to ensure that your wishes are honored should you become mentally incapacitated. In this document, you can express all medical decisions, especially end-of-life situations.\nBy creating a living will, you are providing family members or close friends with advance notice of your intentions, so there is no uncertainty later on.\nCreating a Trust\nAside from wills, trusts are another excellent way to ensure that your assets are passed on to your loved ones in the way you desire.\nEstablishing a trust involves a third person, a trustee, who will manage the trust assets for your beneficiaries. Unlike wills which focus primarily on the distribution of assets after death, trusts concentrate on protecting and growing the assets until beneficiaries are eligible to receive their inheritance.\nWorking with an estate planning lawyer can help create a trust that meets your unique goals and needs.\nCreating an Overall Estate Plan\nAn estate planning attorney often helps clients in a more comprehensive way. Their services include assessing an individual’s estate, asking about preferences or goals, and giving advice on the best options.\nIf you do not have an estate plan, your assets will be distributed according to state law. This situation may not be what you want, and it could result in unnecessary taxes and expenses for your loved ones.\nWhen Should You Hire an Estate Planning Lawyer?\nYou should consider hiring an estate planning lawyer if any of the statements below apply to you:\n- You have a complex financial situation – You may need to set up a trust or take other measures to ensure that your assets are distributed as you wish.\n- You own a business – You will need to make sure that your business is secure even in the event of your death.\n- You have young children or disabled family members– Estate planning can help ensure that your loved ones are taken care of if something happens to you.\n- You have a disability – Estate planning can help you ensure that your assets are used to support you if you cannot do so yourself.\n- You have a large estate – You will want to minimize taxes and expenses so that your loved ones can inherit as much as possible.\n- You have foreign property or assets – If you pass on an asset to someone in another state or country, it is important to understand the legal requirements for doing so.\n- You want to leave a legacy – An estate planning lawyer can help you create a plan that meets your philanthropic goals.\nHow to Choose an Estate Planning Lawyer\nYou can take steps to ensure that you choose the best estate planning lawyer for your needs. Here are a few things to consider:\nCreate a List of Prospects\nStart by creating a list of potential estate planning lawyers. You can get referrals from friends, family, or financial advisors. You can also find an attorney by checking the websites of your local, county, and state bar associations.\nThere are many different types of attorneys, so it is important to find one who specializes in estate law if you want the best possible estate plan.\nEven if another attorney works with estates, they may not have the same level of expertise as an estate law specialist.\nTalk to Each Prospect and Ask the Right Questions\nAfter you have a list of potential prospects, the next step is to call each one and ask questions. These calls will help you get more information about their practice and what they can do for you.\nHere are some important questions to ask:\n- How long have you been practicing estate law?\n- Do you specialize in estate law, or do you also work with other areas of law?\n- What is your experience with estate planning? Do you have experience with trusts, wills, probate, or tax law?\n- Can you provide examples of estate plans you have created?\n- How do you charge for your services?\n- Can you provide a list of references from clients who have used your services?\n- Do you actually execute the estate plan?\n- Do you review the estate plan periodically to ensure it is still up-to-date?\n- How long does it take you to complete an estate plan?\n- What is included in your estate planning services?\nAside from the questions listed above, it is also important to know if you will be working with only one specific person when dealing with an estate lawyer from a large law firm.\nThis information can help you build a good working relationship with your chosen person.\nCheck Their Fees and Certifications\nTo find a good estate lawyer, you will want to make sure you understand all of the fees associated with their services.\nThis way, you can be sure you are getting the best possible deal. Most estate lawyers typically charge by the hour. Others charge a flat fee for specific services, depending upon where they are located and the complexity of the work involved.\nIt is also important to make sure that the estate lawyer you are working with is properly certified.\nCheck whether he is an Accredited Estate Planner (AEP), Chartered Trust and Estate Planner (CTEP), or Certified Trust and Financial Advisor (CTFA). These are the three primary professional designations for estate planning lawyers.\nYou should also ask if the lawyer is a member of any estate planning councils or associations, such as the National Association of Estate Planners & Councils (NAEPC).\nThese memberships indicate that the lawyer is serious about estate planning and stays up-to-date on the latest news and developments.\nMake Your Choice\nAfter you have interviewed all of the prospects on your list, it is time to decide.\nYou will want to choose an attorney you feel comfortable with and with the experience and qualifications you are looking for.\nEstate planning is a complex process, so you want to be sure you have someone who knows what they are doing and can help you create the best possible plan for your unique situation.\nYou should also make sure that the attorney you choose is someone you can work with on a long-term basis.\nEstate planning is not a one-time process. Instead, it is something that needs to be revisited and updated as your life circumstances change.\nEstate Planning Lawyer vs Probate Lawyer\nYou may be wondering if you need an estate lawyer or a probate lawyer. The answer to this question depends on your needs.\nEstate planning lawyers help people make a plan for dividing up their estate and assets before they die. Probate lawyers oversee the validation and administration of a will in probate court after a person has passed away.\nEstate Planning Lawyer\nAn estate planning lawyer can help you plan for your assets and estate in the event of your death. This plan may involve creating a Will and identifying your beneficiaries.\nWith their understanding of state and federal laws, estate planning lawyers can decrease the chances that your estate plan will be contested or invalidated in probate court.\nOther things that estate planning attorneys can help you with include creating trusts, setting up guardianships for minors, and helping you plan for long-term care.\nEstate planning lawyers can also help you create a living will that informs your loved ones of your preferences during life and death situations. For instance, you can state your wishes or opinions about being placed on life support when seriously ill.\nIf you have an estate plan in place, your assets might be distributed without going through the probate court.\nHowever, if you do not have a will or if your will needs to be validated by the court, your estate will be handled by a probate lawyer.\nProbate is the process of validating a will before a judge. The probate lawyer will guide the estate administrator through this process or represent a party in probate litigation when there is a challenge to the will.\nThese attorneys may also be hired to find, inventory, and secure the estate of the decedent, including savings and checking accounts, personal possessions, real estate, and vehicles.\nOther services could include identifying and collecting life insurance policies, determining the validity of debts, and advising on the repayment of these debts.\nEstate planning is an important process that everyone should go through. An estate planning lawyer can help you to create a plan for your estate so that your family knows what to do in the event of your death.\nAn estate planning lawyer offers various services, such as drafting wills, creating trusts, setting up guardianships for minors, and preparing for long-term care.\nEstate planning lawyers work in the same field as probate lawyers.\nHowever, there are several key differences. For instance, if you do not have a will or if your will needs to be validated by the court, a probate lawyer can help you to navigate this process.\nChoosing the right estate planning lawyer is an important decision. You should interview several lawyers and ask about their experience, fees, and whether they have any specialties.\nOnce you have chosen the right lawyer for you, be sure to keep in communication with them so that your estate plan can be updated as needed.\nEstate planning is critical to ensuring that your wishes are fulfilled after death.\nAbout the Author\nTrue Tamplin, BSc, CEPF®\nTrue Tamplin is a published author, public speaker, CEO of UpDigital, and founder of Finance Strategists.\nTrue is a Certified Educator in Personal Finance (CEPF®), author of The Handy Financial Ratios Guide, a member of the Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing, contributes to his financial education site, Finance Strategists, and has spoken to various financial communities such as the CFA Institute, as well as university students like his Alma mater, Biola University, where he received a bachelor of science in business and data analytics.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Why Syracuse Law\nAt Syracuse Law, a legal education extends far beyond the classroom.\nFrom our nationally recognized innovative centers and trial advocacy program to prestigious externship placements and practical clinical opportunities, experiential learning is key to our student’s success. Learn from renowned faculty who are experts in their fields, leading the way in disability, innovation, and national security law.\nAs an Orange lawyer, you will become a part of a powerful network of over 11,000 extraordinary alumni. Join us today for a dynamic legal education that will prepare you to impact justice and empower change.\nLearning While Doing\nOur centers and institutes: where diverse and interdisciplinary perspectives meet to solve the most complex challenges of our time. Explore the places where innovation meets expertise, as the brilliant minds of students, faculty, and practitioners collaborate for focused learning in critically important areas of the law.\nInnovation Law Center (ILC)\nEducating students on the technical, legal, and business aspects involved in bringing new technologies to market.Discover More\nInstitute of Security Policy and Law (SPL)\nPreparing the next generation of practitioners and policymakers to enter the fields of national security, homeland security, intelligence, military law, and more.Discover More\nDisability Law and Policy Program (DLPP)\nTeaching international and comparative disability law, the nation’s most extensive program in this field.Discover More\nDeveloping and honing student advocacy skills through in-class, intra- and inter-collegiate competitions.Discover More\nEnhance your law degree by pursuing advanced training in a complementary discipline. Explore the many ways that the law intersects with other fields, including business, disability studies, communications, international affairs, public administration, forensic science, and more.\nGrow Your Network\nFaculty Thought Leadership\nSyracuse Law faculty are experts in their fields, providing insights and expertise in the most cutting-edge and influential topics of our time. Their research, publishing, and media commentary enhance the student learning experience as they serve as educators and mentors for future Orange lawyers.\nSupport for You\nAs a part of our Orange law community, you’ll have an opportunity to participate in 30+ student organizations and student-edited journals.\nFrom your first year through the bar exam, the Office of Academic and Bar Success is here as a resource for you to achieve your goals.\nServing Those Who’ve Served Us\nFrom servicemember to lawyer, your journey starts here. Transfer your military skills like solving problems, leading, and being disciplined to help you succeed in law school and beyond.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "OKLAHOMA CITY (OBV) – Metro Technology Centers and the Oklahoma Department of Labor are working together to create a Youth Employment Safety (YES) program that will educate young workers, their employers and community sectors on youth employment laws and other work-related concerns.\nYES, an online program, will teach young workers, employers and community advocates about youth employment laws and related workplace standards, according to Metro Tech officials.\nMetro Tech and the Department of Labor signed an official alliance in June during a ceremony at Metro Tech District Center, 1900 Springlake Drive, in Oklahoma City.\n“The Oklahoma Department of Labor is excited to collaborate with Metro Tech on our duel project to promote safety in the workplace for our young workers across the state,” Oklahoma Department of Labor Commissioner Leslie Osborn said during the signing ceremony. “The educational outreach capabilities of Metro Tech will help our agency in the mission of safe workplace conditions for all of our citizens. The YES Youth Employment Safety program will help educate and train youth across the state with free online training programs and is a great step to a more educated and trained workforce.”\nThe YES training program will consist of three distinct training modules, one for young workers, one for employers of young workers and one for parents, educators and community members.\nYoung worker training will focus on youth employment laws, youth worker safety, workplace hiring and employment discrimination, mental health, emergency management, personal protective equipment and taxes.\nEmployer training spans youth employment laws, wage and hour protections, federal and state OSHA consultation programs and workplace hiring and employment discrimination.\nThe third training module will educate parents, educators and community members on youth employment laws, workplace hiring, employment discrimination, federal OSHA, and wage and hour protections.\nParticipants will be provided with an ODOL-recognized certificate of completion after finishing the program.\n“The YES Alliance symbolizes our unwavering commitment to the safety, well-being and education of our youth,” Superintendent Collins said. “By forming this alliance with the Oklahoma Department of Labor, we are able to combine our resources and expertise to provide a free and critical educational tool for everyone. It is an exemplification of what we can achieve when we come together to address vital issues in our community.”\nThe program is scheduled to launch on the week of Labor Day.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Republic of the Union of Myanmar\nNational Unity Government\nResponse to the briefing by Mr. Andrew Kirkwood,\nUnited Nations Resident Coordinator a.i and Humanitarian Coordinator a.i\nThe National Unity Government of Myanmar (NUG) recognises the critical roles performed by United Nations (UN) agencies, funds and programmes in Myanmar, and restates its commitment to working in partnership with the UN Country Team (UNCT) and the Resident Coordinator’s Office.\nThe NUG also notes the 3 October 2021 media briefing by Mr. Andrew Kirkwood, UN Resident Coordinator a.i and Humanitarian Coordinator a.i. It is however concerned by some inaccurate and misleading representations and significant omissions. They are addressed in this statement.\n2. Military takeover\nThe Resident Coordinator a.i. referred to a “military takeover” and claimed that the military had “seized control”. This is a dangerous misrepresentation. The NUG, Ethnic Armed Organisations (EAOs), and pro-NUG districts and local communities control significant swathes of territory and are delivering essential services, including healthcare, education and humanitarian assistance. The NUG is constituted of and was established by democratically-elected parliamentarians and enjoys the popular support of the people. Critically, the UN Security Council and the General Assembly have recognised the continuing authority of President U Win Myint and State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi.\nThe Myanmar military staged an illegal, unsuccessful coup d’état on 1 February 2021 and has since been unable to wrest control of the country’s territory, infrastructure or institutions. It has collapsed service provision. It has acted unlawfully and unconstitutionally. It is opposed by the Myanmar people on a mass, country-wide scale, including by civil servants. On no grounds has the military junta “taken over” or “seized control”.\n3. Multi-dimensional crisis\nThe Resident Coordinator a.i. rightfully spoke of “a crisis on top of a crisis with yet another crisis on top of that”. What he failed to add during his discussion of the “devastating third wave” of COVID-19 is that these are military-induced crises. The military junta has weaponised COVID-19 through targeted attacks on medical personnel and by withholding access to medical treatment, medicines, oxygen and vaccines. An unknown number of people have died and millions have been plunged into poverty – the same millions that the UNCT is now struggling to reach.\nThe Resident Coordinator a.i. reported that over 200,000 people have been “newly displaced” since 1 February 2021 “due to the conflict between the Myanmar armed forces, many of the ethnic armed organizations, and these newly formed People’s Defence Forces”. This statement stopped short of linking displacement to the large scale and widespread military operations that have seen civilians executed and tortured, villages raided and torched, and property destroyed and looted. These military actions comprise grave violations of human rights and international humanitarian law, and in some cases crimes against humanity. It is disingenuous and dangerous to generically attribute displacement to “conflict”.\n5. Humanitarian access\nThe NUG stands ready to work in partnership with the UNCT and humanitarian agencies to facilitate the delivery of emergency assistance and supplies. The Resident Coordinator a.i. has called on “all parties to use their influence to facilitate… safe and unhindered access”. As the legitimate Government of Myanmar, the NUG will meet this call. However, it is critical that the international community and the UNCT acknowledge that the military junta’s actions are plunging the country into a deeper humanitarian crisis.\n6. Human rights and accountability\nThe Resident Coordinator a.i. did not make a single reference to human rights or to military atrocities in his statement. Only ten days earlier, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights briefed the UN Human Rights Council on the military’s crimes, reporting:\nserious violations of human rights and international humanitarian law, including violations of the rights to life, liberty, and security of person; the prohibition against torture; fair trial guarantees; freedom of expression, and freedom of peaceful assembly. Several of these violations may amount to crimes against humanity committed as part of a widespread or systematic attack against the civilian population – or, to the extent arising in armed conflict, war crimes.\nThe High Commissioner added that ‘[t]he human rights violations… being committed by the Tatmadaw today are built upon the impunity with which they perpetrated the shocking campaigns of violence against the Rohingya just four years ago – and also against many other ethnic minorities over decades.’\nThe Resident Coordinator a.i. must present a more comprehensive picture of the UN’s work in country, including by addressing human rights concerns. The Rosenthal Report on the UN’s involvement in Myanmar found a collective failure on behalf of the UN system to convey ‘more forcefully the United Nations’ principled concerns regarding grave human rights violations.’ These failures must not be repeated.\nThe Resident Coordinator a.i. has called for a “depoliticised” humanitarian response. The military junta continues to apply its well-worn tactic of holding human lives to ransom. The UNCT must not take the bait by engaging with the junta based on justifications such as “staying and delivering” or “securing a license to operate”. The UNCT must strictly abide by its Engagement Principles, which demand that all programmes accrue benefits directly to the people and in no way grant legitimacy to the military junta. To act otherwise would see the UNCT enable the very “politicisation” that the Resident Coordinator a.i. has warned against. The UNCT is at grave risk of being instrumentalised by the military junta.\n8. Socio-Economic Response Framework (SERF) for Myanmar\nThe NUG supports the Resident Coordinator a.i. in calling for increased contributions to alleviate the dire suffering in Myanmar. We stand ready to support SERF implementation. All humanitarian and development projects must be implemented through the NUG and its partners, EAOs, INGOs, NGOs, local and civil society organisations, and community-based organisations. Not a single dollar should be directed to the military junta. Calls have been made for the Security Council to list the military junta as a terrorist organisation. The UNCT and donor agencies should treat it as such.\n9. Conclusions and recommendations\nThe NUG requests clarifications from the Resident Coordinator a.i in the form of a corrective statement. Particular caution must be exercised to avoid phrases that misrepresent the situation in Myanmar. The NUG also calls on the Resident Coordinator a.i. and the UNCT to:\n• Engage directly with the NUG as the legitimate Government of Myanmar. The NUG and its partners control significant territory, deliver essential services, and enjoy the support of the people. The Security Council and the General Assembly continue to recognise the authority of President U Win Myint and State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, and the NUG’s Permanent Representative to the UN continues to represent Myanmar in UN fora.\n• Ensure that all humanitarian and development projects are implemented through the NUG and its partners, EAOs, INGOs, NGOs, local and civil society organisations, and community-based organisations. Not a single dollar should be directed to the military junta\n• Avoid taking any actions that legitimise the military junta, in line with the UNCT’s Engagement Principles\n• More comprehensively present the views of UNCT members, including with regard to the human rights situation in Myanmar and military atrocities\n• Update the UNCT’s Human Rights Strategy. New programmes must be informed by human rights due diligence, conflict-sensitivity and risk assessments, and the do no harm principle. The Strategy should also identify the NUG as the primary implementing partner.\nFinally, the NUG calls on the UN Secretary-General to formally appoint the new Resident Coordinator as a matter of urgency, in consultation with the NUG.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Lorman is pleased to offer a 20% discount off the fee of this seminar. Mention discount code B3298658.\nWoodbridge, NJ (PRWEB) August 29, 2014\nWilentz, Goldman & Spitzer is pleased to announce that Eric Marcy of the firm’s Criminal/Civil Rights/Class Action Law Teams will be speaking at a seminar entitled “Police Liability in New Jersey” on Wednesday, October 8th from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. The seminar will be held at the Best Western Fairfield Executive Inn at 216-234 Route 46 East, Fairfield, NJ 07004.\nThe seminar is designed for attorneys, law enforcement officials, city and county administrators, risk managers and government officials involved in setting policy. Seminar attendees will learn the skills needed to handle every police liability challenge one could face. In addition, attendees will:\n- Learn about Civil Right liability under 42 U.S.C. § 1983\n- Understand the subtleties and differences of federal and state constitutional claims\n- Review immunities and defenses under federal and state law\n- Gain a better understanding of ministerial responsibilities for conducting internal investigations under the recently amended New Jersey Attorney General Guidelines\n- Learn how internal affairs investigations impact allegations of pattern and practice cases\nThis program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 7.2 hours of total CLE credit (1.0 qualify as hours of credit for ethics/professional responsibility); New York Continuing Legal Education Board for up to a maximum of 7.0 credit hours (6.00 credit hours may be applied toward the Areas of Professional Practice requirement and 1.00 credit hour may be applied toward the Ethics and Professionalism requirement); Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board for 6.0 hours including 5.50 hours of substantive law, practice and procedure CLE credit and 0.50 hour of ethics, professionalism or substance abuse CLE credit.\nTo attend, register online at http://www.lorman.com/ID394068 or call Lorman Education Services’ Registration Department Toll Free at 1-866-352-9539. Lorman is pleased to offer a 20% discount off the fee of this seminar. Mention the discount code when registering. The Discount Code is B3298658 and the Priority Code is 15999.\nEric Marcy is a shareholder with the law firm of Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A. and practices in class action litigation, criminal and civil litigation, federal and state civil rights litigation and administrative law. Mr. Marcy is an authorized attorney under the New Jersey State PBA Legal Protection Plan, representing law enforcement officers in administrative, civil, and criminal matters. Mr. Marcy can be contacted at 732-855-6004 or emarcy(at)wilentz(dot)com.\nAbout Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer P.A.\nFounded in 1919 by David T. Wilentz, the New Jersey-based law firm is committed to its clients and the legal profession, and has been at the forefront of numerous landmark cases and precedent-setting decisions. Wilentz has a diverse practice, serving both individuals and businesses with their legal needs. The firm offers legal services throughout the New York Metropolitan area and Pennsylvania with offices in Woodbridge and Eatontown, New Jersey, New York City, and Philadelphia. For more information about Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, please visit http://www.wilentz.com.\nWilentz, Goldman & Spitzer is celebrating its 95th anniversary in 2014. The firm is privileged to serve clients for more than nine decades and looks forward to continued success in the years ahead.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "This is because of the policing freeze and hardly any officers being replaced since 2010.\nWhich will cause a huge headache for forces and a big gap within policing experience?\nAn analysis which has been revealed by The Times means that despite plans to increase officers numbers by more than 145,000 in England and Wales over the next three years.\n32 per cent of these will be inexperienced creating a huge headache for police forces.\nSince 2010 thousands of police officers have left the force including the most experinced senior officers who bring a wealth of common sense and grounded policing experience.\nNatural attrition and budget cuts meant that experienced officers could not be replaced. Austerity hit in and the police faced further budget cuts and no new officers.\nNow there are huge concerns over the level of experience that those joining the forces will bring despite Boris Johnson pledging 20k officers in the next three years\nBut experts are warning those new recruits will require a number of years to build up the experience of the departed cops they are replacing.\nMeaning there will be a skills gap within policing.\nWithin the report, they say that we do not need 20,000 officers we need a total of 53,000 officers who need to be recruited due to the high attrition rates within policing meaning 9,000 officers leave every year.\nThere are already concerns within police forces across the UK that they do not simply have the manpower to consistently achieve the results they want.\nCrime results are low because there is not enough feet on the ground and more serious cases such as complex fraud lays unresolved.\nThe news comes at a time when the confidence within policing is at an all-time low because people know simply when they call the police they simply are not coming for low-level crimes so they’ve simply stopped reporting issues.\nWhen the cops are called and they do attend they are losing faith in the ability of the police to deal with the crime and stop it from happening again.\nIn February, Matt Parr, Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary, revealed that the public is not reporting certain crime types, such as car crime, due to a lack of faith that the offence will be resolved.\n‘I think particularly in the volume crime area the public has rumbled that the police capacity to deal with this is extremely limited,’ he said.\n‘There are some strikingly low figures about car crime resolution meaning most of the public simply give up reporting it because the chances of anything positive happening are so slim.’\nThe Home Office remains optimistic that it will reach its recruiting targets. Last week, they announced that they were on track to enlist 6,000 new officers by March, although coronavirus constraints may derail those plans.\nMartin Hewitt, the National Police Chief’s Council’s chairman, told The Times: ‘The addition of 20,000 new police officers is welcomed. Policing has not proactively recruited at scale for a number of years.’", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "DETROIT, Dec. 15 (UPI) -- The A&E Network and \"The First 48\" reality show are being sued by the family of a 7-year-old Detroit girl killed in a police raid they filmed.\nThe lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in Detroit Tuesday, accuses the network, the show, production company Kirkstall Road Enterprises and Detroit police of executing an illegal raid, The Detroit News reported.\n\"The First 48\" camera crew was on hand May 16 when Detroit police threw a flash grenade into the home and burst through the door. Moments later, a police gun discharged and a bullet struck and killed Aiyana Stanley-Jones, 7.\nThe lawsuit seeks more than $75,000 for the girl's parents, Charles Jones and Dominika Stanley, and grandmother, Mertilla Jones.\nIn May, lawyer Geoffrey Fieger filed suits against Detroit police in federal and state courts on behalf of the family. The lawsuits allege negligence and a coverup by police, who Fieger says first blamed the grandmother for grabbing at the officer's gun.\nThe outcome of the police investigation has been forwarded to prosecutors to determine whether to press charges.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Parchman inmates moved to Wilkinson County prison\nTUPELO (AP) — The transfer of convicted murderer Steven Farris from the Parchman state penitentiary to a private prison in Wilkinson County has prompted protests from the victim’s family.\nFarris was convicted of killing Casey Harmon, a Lee County juvenile detention center officer, in 1998. He was convicted of capital murder and sentenced to life in prison. Farris was being held at the detention center on a shoplifting charge.\nJohn Harmon told The Clarion-Ledger that he considers the private prison a less secure facility. He said he just recently learned of the transfer.\n“The question is whether this guy should be sent to Wilkinson, given his crimes,” Harmon said. “He should stay in Parchman, not go to one of these modern facilities.”\nMississippi Department of Corrections spokeswoman Tara Booth said such a transfer is not unusual.\n“Farris is serving life plus 55 years. He wouldn’t be at Wilkinson CCF if it wasn’t an appropriate facility,” Booth said.\nCorrections Commissioner Chris Epps said the Wilkinson County Correctional Facility has the same maximum security level as Parchman.\nEpps said Farris and about 70 other inmates were moved last fall from a building that was being shut down at Parchman.\nInformation from: The Clarion-Ledger, http://www.clarionledger.com", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Asbury Park bust.jpg\nPolice recovered several stolen items, including a metal cutout depicting Bruce Springsteen, from an apartment on Prospect Avenue.\n(Asbury Park Police Department)\nThe green and white metal cutout of Springsteen, whose musical career began at the Upstage club on Cookman Avenue in Asbury Park in 1969, was one of many stolen items police found Feb. 17 when they searched an apartment on Prospect Avenue in the Frederick Douglas Apartment complex, police said in a press release.\nAmong the stolen items were: usb thumb drives, external computer hard drives, cell phones, a Chronoswiss watch, a LED smart projector, a projection screen, an Apple computer and $380 in cash.\nOfficers also found in the apartment a .357 Magnum revolver, a .357 Ruger revolver, ammunition, crack cocaine, Oxycodone pills, marijuana and materials used to package and sell drugs, police said.\nPolice arrested Quaddeer Omar Fitzpatrick, 45, of Asbury Park, and charged him with several drug possession and drug dealing charges, weapons offenses and receiving stolen property.\nFitzpatrick was taken to police headquarters where he was processed and released. He was given a summons to appear at a later court date.\nOfficer Michael Casey, a spokesman for the Asbury Park Police Department, said the owner of the Springsteen artwork did not put a price value on it when the initial police report was taken but said it had a lot of sentimental value.\nThe artwork, which was approximately 30 inches by 24 inches, was taken from a home on the 1300 block of Washington Avenue.\n\"This is a one of a kind piece of art,\" police said.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Bartending Contract for Events: A Guide to Ensuring a Successful Experience\nHiring a professional bartender for your event can elevate the mood and make your guests feel well taken care of. However, it’s important to have a clear understanding of the bartending contract to ensure a successful and enjoyable experience for everyone involved.\nHere are some key points to consider when creating a bartending contract:\n1. Scope of Services\nBe specific about what services you expect from the bartender. Will they be responsible for serving alcohol only or will they also be responsible for setting up the bar, providing glassware, and cleaning up the bar area? Make sure both parties are clear on the scope of services to avoid any confusion on the day of the event.\n2. Fees and Payment Terms\nThe contract should include the agreed-upon fee and the payment terms. Will the bartender be paid a flat fee or an hourly rate? Will payment be made before or after the event? Make sure to clarify all payment terms before signing the contract.\n3. Liability Insurance\nIt’s important to ensure that the bartender has liability insurance to cover any accidents or injuries that may occur during the event. Make sure to ask for proof of insurance and include this information in the contract.\n4. Beverages and Supplies\nSpecify which beverages and supplies will be provided by the client and which will be provided by the bartender. Will the bartender be responsible for purchasing and providing all beverage ingredients or will the client provide them? Will the bartender supply their own bar tools or will the client need to provide them? Make sure to include all necessary details in the contract.\n5. Cancellation Policy\nWhat happens if the event is cancelled or postponed? The contract should include a cancellation policy that outlines what fees, if any, will be charged in the event of cancellation or postponement.\n6. Additional Services\nDoes the client require any additional services such as custom cocktails or specialty drinks? If so, make sure to include these details in the contract and agree on any additional fees.\nIn summary, a well-written bartending contract can help ensure a successful event by outlining the specific scope of services, fees, liability insurance, beverage and supplies, cancellation policy, and any additional services required. By clarifying these details before the event, both parties can enjoy a stress-free and enjoyable experience.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "We enjoy dancing,live music,outdoors,comedy clubs,a strip club every now and then,sporting events,festivals,the beach What if the employer cannot provide an accommodation? They have received an emergency use authorization, which is temporary permission to commercialize the vaccines because of the public health crisis the U.\nCan employers require employees to get a vaccine? Although members of both parties have long denounced the practice, efforts to ban it had been thwarted by lobbying from insurers and healthcare providers. 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The problem, however, is that you sometimes run into sticky situations—literally.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "legal resources necessary to hold negligent facilities accountable.\nInformation & Ratings on Valley View Health & Rehabilitation (Violations)\nThe importance of sound nursing home care cannot be understated. These facilities receive the elderly and infirm who can no longer care for themselves. As a result, they are completely dependent on the staff of these facilities for every aspect of their daily lives. In some cases, the nursing home does not live up to the responsibility that it has been given. In the worst case, they neglect or abuse the residents. If that happens to your loved one, or even if there is neglect, you have a legal cause of action against the nursing home that did this.\nValley View Health & Rehabilitation is a small-sized facility with 96 certified beds. It participates in both the Medicare and Medicaid programs. The facility provides long-stay services to residents of Moberly, MO and the Central Missouri area. It has for-profit ownership and it is located at:\n1600 E Rollins St\nMoberly, MO 65270\nBoth the state and federal governments have similar regulatory structures and requirements that address nursing homes. The state and federal government work together to ensure that nursing homes are in compliance with regulations. The state will send inspectors to the nursing homes and will forward the results to the federal regional office with recommendations for any action that needs to be taken. Based on these recommendations, CMS will determine whether or not the facility can continue to participate in the Medicare and Medicaid programs.\nThe facility, which has undergone a change in ownership in the past year, received a Notice of Noncompliance from the State of Missouri in June 2018. This violation deemed to be a Class II incident. Specifically, the nursing home failed to follow physician's orders to treat a new surgical wound. As a result, the resident developed an infection and a drainage tube had to be removed. Additionally, the facility failed to document the treatment and the fact that a physician was notified when a resident experienced low blood sugar levels.\nThis nursing home received a payment denial from Medicare in April 2018. This generally occurs when there are prior issues that Medicare discovers have not been adequately addressed. The payment denial came in conjunction with the April 2018 inspection report. There was one incident in which the nursing home did not investigate or report an allegation of physical abuse against one of the staff. One resident alleged that a CNA rammed their fist up the resident's rectum when providing incontinence care. The resident repeatedly complained of soreness in the area and made the allegation to an LPN. However, there was no investigation of the allegation. The CNA was simply moved to another unit. The facility is obligated to report an abuse allegation to the state within two hours after the time that it was made, but there was no report.\nIn addition, the facility did not help several residents maintain their hygiene and to prevent body odor. There were several residents who received only one shower over a long period of time. One resident, who suffered from incontinence, received only two showers in a month. Regular hygiene is important to help residents maintain the dignity that they deserve. In addition, showers and hygiene are necessary to help prevent the spread of germs and infections.\nThe 2017 inspection contained many health citations. One of these citations found that the medication error rate for the facility was well above five percent. Nursing homes must not make any significant medication errors, but the regulations accept the facts that occasional minor mistakes happen, so long as they are only occasional. Here, the facility had an error rate over 20 percent. While these mistakes usually relate to the manner in which the medication is administered as opposed to giving residents the wrong medications, repeated errors can impact the resident's health.\nIn addition to the one-star rating that this facility received in the area of health inspection, it also received a one-star rating in the area of staffing. A nursing home will report its staffing figures to Medicare, and the federal government will assign a rating based on the adequacy of the staff. Here, the facility had 49 minutes of licensed nurse time per resident each day. This is slightly more than half the national average. The facility only had 16 minutes of RN time for each resident per day, which is markedly lower than the average. A nursing home needs sufficient staff in order to provide both medical care and help with the activities of daily life. Staff that is overworked and unsupported is more likely to make a mistake.Have More Questions Regarding Valley View Health & Rehabilitation? Let Our Team Help\nThe attorneys at the Nursing Home Law Center can help you and your family get to the bottom of a situation in which your loved one has been mistreated or neglected. Call us today at (800) 726-9565 to schedule your free no-risk consultation. You pay us nothing unless we are able to help you and family to some kind of financial recovery, whether it be a jury award or a financial settlement. Call us today to see how we can help!", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "PA House passes Benham bill to increase public safety in nighttime economies\nBill would create grant program, streamline reporting of underage drinking\nHARRISBURG, Nov. 14 – State Rep. Jessica Benham’s bill that would create a grant program to help municipalities oversaturated with liquor licenses deter related crime, as well as simplify the state’s reporting process for underage drinking, passed the Pennsylvania House today.\n“This bill would have a powerful, positive impact on public safety and local economies,” Benham said. “Nightlife is an economic driver for communities across Pennsylvania, including in south Pittsburgh, but our local municipalities, chambers of commerce, hospitality organizations and organized community groups are left dealing with public safety issues that can arise when a significant number of people are concentrated together in one spot and drinking alcohol.\n“Municipalities don’t have all the tools and resources they need to keep areas with nightlife safe, and I know that these problems are not unique to south Pittsburgh. Providing resources to local municipalities is essential to creating safe communities that allow these businesses to thrive. I strongly believe that a greater investment from the state is needed to support additional safety measures and technology like ID scanners, cameras and public panic buttons.”\nBenham said that, in addition to creating a grant program funded by state liquor revenue, H.B. 1768 would also simplify the issuance of the Liquor Control Board’s Report on Underage and High Risk Drinking, allowing it to be incorporated into their annual report rather than it being a separate report.\n“It may seem like a small change, but streamlining the Liquor Control Board’s report on underage drinking would unequivocally save tax dollars, allow us to get accurate information more quickly, and implement solutions more efficiently. Essentially, this provision cuts unnecessary red tape.”\nPassing the House by a bipartisan vote of 110-93, the legislation is now headed to the state Senate for consideration.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Salus Populi Suprema Lex Esto\nPlease E-mail suggested additions, comments and/or corrections to Kent@MoreLaw.Com.\nHelp support the publication of case reports on MoreLaw\nCase Style: Tamie Kay Ware, Personal Representative of Branndon Ray Ware, deceased, v. Muskogee, Oklahoma, a Municipal Corporation, Michael Pickering, Lance Whitman, and Rex Eskridge\nCase Number: 99-cv-644\nJudge: Frank Seay\nCourt: United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma\nPlaintiff's Attorney: Albert R. Matthews of Bond, Matthews, Bond & Hayes, Muskogee, Oklahoma\nDefendant's Attorney: Scott B. Wood of Whitten, McGuire, Wood, Terry, Roselius & Dittrich, Tulsa, Oklahoma\nDescription: In December 1999, the District Court in and for Muskogee County, Oklahoma issued a temporary emergency custody order for Sammy Ware, Tammy Ware and Brandon Ware. The order had been issued based on information received by the Oklahoma Department of Human Services that the home in which the Ware children were living did not have adequate food, water or utilities and that illegal drugs were being utilized in the home.\nEmployees of the Oklahoma Department of Human Services had tried to serve the order several times unsuccessfully. On January 5, 1999, LaDonna Prichard, an employee of the Oklahoma Department of Human Services drove by the Ware's home at 1122 Augusta in Muskogee, Oklahoma and observed the Ware children in the backyard. Ms. Prichard decided to serve the order. She contacted the Muskogee Police Department to request assistance in executing the TECO.\nOffice Michael Pickering of the Muskogee Police Department was dispatched to assist Ms. Prichard. This was Officer Pickering's first time to assist with a TECO. After assessing the situation, Officer Pickering requested backup in issuing the TECO. Office Lance Whitman was dispatched.\nThe Officers and Ms. Prichard tried to obtain access into the home by knocking on the door and requesting someone to answer. However, their efforts were unsuccessful. Ms. Prichard decided to speak with the Judge who issued the TECO about gaining access into the home. While she was gone, Officers Whitman and Pickering stayed at the home. While waiting, a women (sic), identifying herself as the landlord, arrived at the home. She provided the officers access into the Ware home. Upon entering the officers Whitman and Pickering found Greg, Tamie, Brandon, Tammy and Sammy Ware was well as two unrelated individuals.\nMs. Prichard explained to Greg and Tamie Ware an order had been entered which gave the State of Oklahoma custody of Brandon, Tammy and Sammy Ware. Greg Ware refused to cooperate and relinquish the children to the Department of Human Services. Officers Pickering and Whitman announced they were going to arrest Greg Ware for interfering with an officer. Officer Whitman attempted to take Mr. Ware into custody.\nA struggle between Mr. Ware and Officer Whitman ensued. The fight moved from room to room throughout the home. Suddenly Brandon Ware came at Officer Whitman with a knife and grazed Officer Whitman's neck. Brandon Ware then drew back the knife as if to stab Officer Whitman again. Officer Pickering fired one shot at Brandon Ware. He died from the injuries he received.\nOn December 3, 1999, plaintiff Tamie Ware as the personal representative of the estate of Brandon Ware filed a complaint against defendants alleging her constitutional rights were violated when Officers Pickering and Whitman shot and killed her son.\nDefendants moved for summary judgment.\nOutcome: Motions granted.\nPlaintiff's Experts: Unknown\nDefendant's Experts: Unknown", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Sri Chaitanya Educational Institutions -\nComplaints and Grievances\nComplaints and Grievances form\nSection 1: Personal Information\nSection 2: Information about your complaint\nName(s) of the person(s) involved\nPlease describe your complaint in detail. Include the names of persons, locations, and dates involved. If this complaint is against specific person(s), please list their names and titles.\nWhat resolution would you consider fair? What resolution do you seek?\nAny other information you want to provide?\nIs there any person who you do NOT want to be told of your complaint? (Keep in mind that it may be difficult to resolve if those involved cannot be asked to explain or respond).\nI hereby certify that the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I grant permission for this complaint to be forwarded to higher officials for purposes of investigation and response.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Machakos governor has banned alcohol distribution throughout his county in an attempt to curb the spread of the Covid-19 virus.\nGovernor Alfred Mutua stated that the ban would take effect from Wednesday, April 22, and would last until the end of May.\nHe, however, disclosed that the ban was subject to review depending on the conduct of bar owners in the county.\n“There will no distribution of alcohol and alcohol products allowed in Machakos County from tomorrow, Wednesday, April 22, 2020 until the end of May, 2020.\n“This order will be reviewed depending on the compliance by bar owners and Wananchi to current laws and regulations,” stated Mutua.\nThe county boss also laid out steeper measures for truck drivers demanding them to refuel their vehicles in only 30 minutes.\n“Transit trucks can only stop to refuel and do it within 30 minutes. This is to reduce chances of infection to our people due to contravening of the curfew by drivers and other acts of misbehavior.\n“This order takes effect from 5 a.m., Wednesday, April 22, 2020,” stated the governor in a statement.\nThe order was given to trucks making a stopover in the county en route to other destinations\nHe explained that the county government had noticed that some people were taking alcohol and locking themselves in apartments to party hence putting themselves and many others at risk.\nHe also noted that truck drivers and turn boys were stopping over in Machakos and engaging in carnal activities which he pointed out was a risky affair especially at the time Covid-19 virus was ravaging the nation.\nThis came as the governor received praise for his sustained efforts in ensuring regulations were in praise to curb the spread of the virus in his county.\nHe had previously increased allowances for health workers noting that they were putting their lives on the line and deserved to be properly cushioned from the threat. Measures that saw him clash with the Salaries and Remunerations Commission (SRC).\n“Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures and extraordinary leadership. These are not normal times we are living in,\n“They [SRC] are talking about rules and regulations. Some of these people are so out of touch that they don’t know that the rules and regulations should not control us, we are supposed to control them. But their mindset is just so myopic,” he stated.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "After watching the 7.30 Report’s story on duty https://www.abc.net.au/7.30/calls-to-reform-stamp-duty/10748288 and the reliance of all State Governments on duty for revenue, I got to thinking………..is WA the most expensive State for duty……..I’ve heard so many people claim it is so let’s do some research.\nIn order from cheapest to dearest……..WA falls in at No 4 with Queensland the cheapest by far if you are buying the property for your home. Spare a thought for the poor Victorians who are paying a whopping $10329.50 more in duty than we pay in the West.\nQueensland’s concession for duty on your own home is very generous saving home owners $7,175.00 and wouldn’t it be great to see a scheme like this in WA which would no doubt provide a great boost to our market.\nOnly $805.50 separates Tasmania, NSW and WA, with the bottom three States paying between $6000 and $10,000 more duty than we do in WA. I’m starting to think this could be a great selling point for real estate agents in WA trying to sell WA property to the men and women from the East.\nSo the actual numbers…………… with median prices sourced from Domain’s September 2018 ¼ report is https://www.domain.com.au/product/house-price-report-september-2018/ )\n- In Queensland where the median price in Brisbane is $567,376.00 – duty on a house at $750k, will incur duty of $19600.00 if it is your home and $26775.00 for an investment property and like WA, Queensland also has an additional 7% duty for foreigners.\n- In Tasmania where the median price in Hobart is $478,491.00 – duty on a house at $750k will incur duty of $28935.00\n- In New South Wales where the median price in Sydney is $1,101,532.00 –duty on a house at $750k, if you can find one, will incur duty of $29240.00\n- In Western Australia where the median price in Perth is currently $544,609.00, buying a home for $750,000 will incur duty of $29740.50\n- In South Australia where the median price in Adelaide is $535,527.00 – duty on a house at $750k, will incur duty of $35080.00 and like WA, South Australia also has an additional 7% duty for foreigners.\n- In Northern Territory where the median price in Darwin is $519,260. – duty on a house at $750k, will incur duty of $37125.00\n- In Victoria where the median price in Melbourne is $852,980.00 – duty on a house at $750k if you can find one, will incur duty of $40,070.00 and like WA, Victoria also has an additional 7% duty for foreigners.\nDo you really need any more reasons to invest or buy in WA? Not only is our housing more affordable so too is our duty and you’ll get no argument from me, it’s obscene that our State Governments take so much money out of the real estate market via duty. Too much reliance on duty as we have seen costs the Governments dearly when markets cool and sales slowdown…………..", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "October 12, 2022\nContact: Jessica Dacey, Director of Communications\nEmail: [email protected]\nMojave Desert Land Trust responds to California Fish and Game Commission postponement vote on western Joshua tree listing\nCalifornia Fish and Game Commission has postponed a decision as to whether the western Joshua tree is listed under the California Endangered Species Act (CESA). Members voted on October 12 to continue their vote on the western Joshua tree listing at their February 2023 meeting. The tree’s candidacy status remains in place in the interim.\nThe Mojave Desert Land Trust fully supports listing the western Joshua tree under CESA.\n“The science clearly states that the western Joshua tree is imperiled in accordance with California Endangered Species Act policy. Although the fate of the western Joshua tree remains in limbo, the species will continue to benefit from interim protections during its candidacy period. But the clock is ticking. Climate change is the greatest environmental threat facing the Mojave Desert. We urge the Commission members to take bold, decisive action in applying CESA as a tool to protect our state’s most vulnerable species, particularly the western Joshua tree, against this extraordinary threat. We welcome the opportunity for stakeholders to work together on all fronts, including prospective legislation, to develop an ambitious conservation plan that addresses the plight of this iconic species.”- Kelly Herbinson and Cody Hanford, Joint Executive Directors, Mojave Desert Land Trust\nThe Mojave Desert Land Trust (MDLT) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with the mission to protect and care for lands with natural, scenic, and cultural value within the Mojave Desert. Since its founding in 2006 the land trust has conserved over 100,000 acres, conveying more tracts of land to the National Park Service in the last decade than any other organization. In addition to acquiring land, the land trust established a seed bank to ensure the preservation of native species. MDLT operates an onsite nursery at its Joshua Tree headquarters which propagates native species for ecosystem restoration. MDLT educates and advocates for the conservation of the desert, involving hundreds of volunteers in our work. For more information, visit mdlt.org.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Tax Breaks or Tax Deductions refer to the claims made to reduce taxable income.\nIndividuals can claim income tax deductions on certain investments and expenses taken during the financial year.\nQuicko's Maximize Deductions feature allows you to claim as many deductions as possible. This feature enables you to enter all the deductions, showing the eligible & qualified amount.\nTo add tax breaks on Quicko\n- Navigate to Filing > TAX BREAKS from the side nav\n- Scroll down and enter the amount of the following deductions applicable to you\n- Popular Deductions\n- Other Deductions (Chapter VI-A)\n- Click on Save\nThe preview of the tax breaks shows:\n1. The deduction amount entered, and,\n2. The eligible amount of deduction a taxpayer gets as per Income Tax rules.\nNote: Ensure you have sufficient proofs of the deductions to claim them.\nList of Deductions under Tax Breaks\n1. Popular Deductions\n2. Other Deductions", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "20 November 2017 – Expressing horror at news reports and videos showing African migrants in Libya allegedly being sold as slaves, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday called on the authorities to urgently investigate the situation and bring the perpetrators to justice.\n“Slavery has no place in our world and these actions are among the most egregious abuses of human rights and may amount to crimes against humanity,” Mr. Guterres told reporters at a press stakeout at the UN Headquarters, in New York, Monday.\nHe added that he has asked the relevant UN actors to actively pursue the matter.\nMr. Guterres also called on all countries to adopt and apply the UN Convention against Transnational Organized Crime and its protocol on trafficking in persons and I urge the international community to unite in fighting this scourge.\nThe Protocol against the Smuggling of Migrants by Land, Sea and Air, supplementing the Convention, was adopted by the UN General Assembly in November 2000. It entered into force in January 2004.\nIt is an important legal instrument that seeks to prevent and combat the smuggling of migrants, as well as to promote cooperation among States Parties, while protecting the rights of smuggled migrants.\nFurther in his remarks, the UN chief urge the international community to unite in fighting the scourge.\nHe also called for addressing migration flows in a comprehensive and humane manner, including through the development cooperation among States to address its root causes, meaningful increase of all the opportunities for legal migration, and enhanced international cooperation in cracking down on smugglers and traffickers and protecting the rights of their victim.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "County loses $4.9 million lawsuit challenge over lying social workers\nThe County of Orange lost its battle in the U.S. Supreme Court Monday to overturn a record-setting $4.9 million judgment awarded to a Seal Beach woman, after two county social workers lied to a juvenile court commissioner in order to take away the woman’s two daughters.\nIt took Deanna Fogarty-Hardwick 6 ½ years to regain custody of her children.\nThe jury award given to Fogarty-Hardwick included damages against the two social workers. The Supreme Court also upheld $1.6 million in attorneys fees for Fogarty-Hardwick’s attorneys, but that could end being as much as $3 million, Fogarty-Hardwick’s attorney Shawn McMillan said.\nThe county and the two social workers will also be responsible for paying interest which has accrued on the $4.9 million jury award over the last four years, bringing the grand total close to $9.3 million, McMillan said.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "IP Rights and Economic Development: A Historical Perspective\nBy Professor Zorina Khan\nZorina Khan, Associate Professor of Economics at Bowdoin College, U.S., is a member of the National Bureau of Economic Research and was a contributor to the U.K. Commission on Intellectual Property Rights. She won the 2006 Economic History Association biennial prize for an Outstanding Book on North American Economic History. Her book, “The Democratization of Invention: Patents and Copyrights in American Economic Development, 1790-1920,” contrasts the structures of the intellectual property (IP) systems in Europe and the United States during the 19th century, and analyzes the effect on industrialization and economic development in these regions.\nIn the following extracts from a recent interview with WIPO Magazine, Professor Khan shares some of her conclusions and draws analogies with the situation in developing countries today.\nWhy the design of patent systems matters\n“The framers of early American patent policy were convinced that individuals responded to incentives, and so carefully calibrated the system to promote inventive activity. This was evident at the highest levels (e.g. the inclusion of an IP clause in the U.S. Constitution) and the most detailed provisions (e.g. to enable patent applicants in rural areas to mail in their applications without having to pay postage).\nInventive activity flourished under the U.S. policy of facilitating access to patent rights for the common man.\nEuropean countries, on the other hand, tended to regard patent rights as monopolistic. Patent rights were restricted – by the courts and the state – to protect vested interests and existing jobs. Fees were kept high to create revenue for employees and the government. Internationally, the U.S. took the lead in encouraging other countries to strengthen their patent laws in order to benefit globally-competitive American patent holders.\nThese observations are consistent with the patterns of productivity and economic growth. U.S. productivity gains were evident in all sectors, even labor-intensive industries, and growth paths were balanced. In Britain, by contrast, patented inventions tended to be capital-intensive, and clustered in a few industries such as steel and textiles; it is likely not coincidental that British productivity was lower, limited to these few industries, and growth was unbalanced.\nThe historical evidence therefore strongly suggests that the design of patent systems matters. However, patent systems are also embedded in a set of related institutions, such as the legal system, markets for technology, and educational organizations. When this network is flexible and mutually reinforcing, the prospects for technological innovation are heightened. But if other institutions are not responsive and enabling, even a well-designed patent system can be ineffective. Thus, in today’s developing countries, IP policies should not be considered independently of this network of related institutions.”\nChampioned by writers such as Victor Hugo, France took the lead in promoting international copyright harmonization. (By Comte Stanisław Julian Ostroróg dit Walery (1830-1890))\nHow copyright went the other way\nHappy children and easy laundry. Sarah Sewell’s combined washing machine and see-saw addressed the daily preoccupations of busy housewives.\nHow women inventors responded to incentives in IP systems\n“Women in many rural and still-developing regions face attitudes that are probably very similar to those that American women confronted in the 19th century. And, just like their historical counterparts, women in today’s developing countries quietly continue to make creative adjustments to their circumstances that benefit everyone in the household.\nWomen inventors responded to incentives that allowed them to benefit from their efforts. While a few women did construct extremely complex inventions, such as Maria Beasley’s barrel-making machine, the majority drew on the expertise they had acquired in the course of completing their household tasks. The typical woman inventor patented improvements to clothing, household appliances, cooking, or other more domestic activities. Some patents offer amusing insights into the motivations of their inventors, such as the “noiseless desk” invented by a teacher in a school for delinquent boys; or the “combination see-saw and washing-machine” which a mother invented to take advantage of the exertions of her children.\nIf the technical value of such inventions was quite low, that is not to say that their economic value was also low. Many of these ingenious devices were very profitable in the marketplace. As Thomas Jefferson once put it, “a smaller [invention], applicable to our daily concerns, is infinitely more valuable than the greatest which can be used only for great objects.” Similarly, we should not underestimate the potential value of IP rights in encouraging women in developing countries today to make “small” improvements.\nBalancing the benefits for big business and for individuals\n“It is undoubtedly true that IP is produced primarily by the employees of large firms, with the rights owned by the corporations themselves. However, that is different from the claim some critics today make that ordinary people do not benefit from IP rights. Although the specific rules and standards might differ from their historical precursors, the principle of allowing ordinary people access to IP rights is still vital to achieving advances in global welfare.\nA great deal of research on appropriate technologies and microfinancing refutes the notion that “ordinary people” do not have the capability to improve their circumstances through their own efforts. Offering accessible property rights can be part of a decentralized strategy extending to the informal economy and to rural communities, which tend to be untouched by the large-scale urban projects that incorporate foreign technologies. Moreover, secure IP rights in patented inventions help to create tradeable assets, and this securitization disproportionately benefits ordinary individuals who do not have access to financing.\nAgain, I make a distinction between patents and copyrights. Knowledge, information, literacy and learning are all key determinants of prospects for growth, so I believe it is crucial for copyright doctrines to facilitate this process through liberal use of fair use exceptions and expansion of the public domain. Yet international harmonization and corporate lobbying are continuing to expand copyrights and reduce the public domain.”\nImproving the IP system\n“As in the 19th century, there is no shortage today of proposals regarding policies that might best promote social and economic development. A number of economists have been persuaded by such alternative policy instruments as state-sponsored awards, buy-outs and prizes. But abundant historical evidence from France and England illustrates the inefficiencies, corruption, and lack of incentives for reforms that are likely to be associated with a non-market orientation. IP systems do have disadvantages, but markets offer net benefits that cannot be replicated. So, rather than abolishing the existing IP framework, we should try to modify and improve it.\nAppropriate IP institutions should enhance the incentives for residents in developing countries to create and market incremental inventions (broadly defined to include cultural goods) that have the potential to dramatically improve their standards of living. However, such incentives should be sensitive to the broader social context. Criticisms have been leveled against some developing countries for not offering universal patent protection, such as India (which did not offer patent protection for drugs, chemicals and alloys, optical glass, or semiconductors) and Brazil (where chemicals, drugs and foodstuffs were not protected before the 1990s). Yet historically, most developed countries other than the U.S. exempted particular industries from protection. The French statute of 1791 exempted medicines from patent grants. England countered continental supremacy in chemicals by excluding patent protection for chemical products, and until recently issued compulsory licences for pharmaceuticals and food products. Germany, emulated by Japan, did not issue patents for food, pharmaceutical, or chemical products. Consequently, there is ample historical precedent for a policy of discretionary grants across sectors or products in order to serve the public interest.\nAs for copyright laws in developing countries, I should like to see a much stronger fair use doctrine implemented, to allow free unauthorized access to certain categories of copyrighted materials. For instance, schools and universities should not have to fear copyright enforcement that has a chilling effect on learning and education. In the long run everyone benefits from such access, since the enhancement of literacy and learning can dramatically expand the future market for copyrighted goods.\nHistory indicates that the menu of choices is much more limited for today’s developing countries. The IP regimes of the 21st century are not wholly self-determined, but are constrained by the political economic parameters set largely by the advanced nations. I hope that international organizations such as WIPO can provide a more effective forum where the voices and interests of the disenfranchised populations in the global economy will be heard.\"\n1. U.S. Supreme Court, ex Parte Wood & Brundage, 22 U.S. 603, 1824\nThe WIPO Magazine is intended to help broaden public understanding of intellectual property and of WIPO’s work, and is not an official document of WIPO. The designations employed and the presentation of material throughout this publication do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of WIPO concerning the legal status of any country, territory or area or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries. This publication is not intended to reflect the views of the Member States or the WIPO Secretariat. The mention of specific companies or products of manufacturers does not imply that they are endorsed or recommended by WIPO in preference to others of a similar nature that are not mentioned.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Mathers is still on probation until May 2020. Mathers lost modeling jobs and work as a radio host, her lawyers said. By entering this site you swear that you are of legal age in your area to view adult material and that you wish to view such material. Based on past conversations, Kim thought the victim would be pleased with the outcome. The 2015 Playmate of the Year contended she intended to send the photo privately to a friend and accidentally posted it publicly. Playboy playmate Dani Mathers pleaded no contest on Wednesday in a body shaming case brought against her by the city of Los Angeles.\nThis rating is compatible with microsoft internet explorer's content filtering function and facilitates website blocking software. Salvo diversamente stabilito da un accordo scritto fra te e Getty Images, i download Easy-access sono pensati solo per bozze e non hanno la licenza per il progetto finale. The bill passed the state Senate this week. Mathers had contended that the law she was charged with violating is too ambiguous to pass constitutional muster, the New York Daily News reported. The pair reunited and married for real in 2012.\nThe gym reported the incident to police and now the blonde beauty could face charges. After scoring Playmate of the Month honors in December 2009, Crystal Hefner nee Harris became engaged to Playboy boss in 2010. Getty Images Previous Slide Next Slide. Days after the now infamous photo, she is still nowhere to be found, on social media at least. Apparently those wedding bells began to hit some bum notes, and she broke off the engagement in 2011, just days before they were to be wed.\nShot on location in Joshua Tree, California, this video has Dani at her absolute hottest. By entering this site you swear that you are of legal age in your area to view adult material and that you wish to view such material. Shot on location in Joshua Tree, California, this video has Dani at her absolute hottest. The 29-year-old shared the image of the naked lady on her Story along with a photo of her face with her hand over her mouth. Apparently those wedding bells began to hit some bum notes, and she broke off the engagement in 2011, just days before they were to be wed.\nWe advise she plays low for a while. She must also curtail her photo-taking. We broke the story -- Dani appeared in front of a judge in November having only done 56 of the 240 required hours and was told. As the Mathers case has demonstrated, this legislation is an important step to protecting the privacy of Californians. Under terms of the plea, Mathers will be on probation for three years. By submitting my email address, I agree to the and I acknowledge that I have read and understand the. This type of behavior is destructive and Senate Bill 784 will make sure our laws keep pace with the ever changing social media environment.\nTuttavia, salvo che non si acquisti una licenza, i contenuti non possono essere utilizzati in alcun materiale definitivo o in materiali disponibili pubblicamente. Mathers' legal team was in court Wednesday and provided proof that Dani completed the 240 hours of community service she was ordered to do as part of her. Also Read: Mathers is accused of secretly photographing a 71-year-old nude woman in the shower area of her L. Playmate Who Body Shamed 70 Year Old Lady Gym Goer Charged Former model dani mathers wants fiveness for mocking 70 dani mathers hires michael jackson s lawyer to defend her in playmate dani mathers breaks down on gma over body shaming former model gets probation for body shaming photo at playa model dani mathers suspended from radio show job and banned. Getty Images invita a utilizzare i contenuti disponibili gratuitamente sul sito di Getty Images esclusivamente a scopo di prova o test formati compositi o a bassa risoluzione , per un periodo massimo di 30 giorni dalla data in cui vengono scaricati.\nSince allegedly posting the photo in July, Mathers has been banned from L. A naked girl, a classic car and a little ammunition — what more could you want in a video, or from a Playmate, for that matter? Il tuo Sales Executive Getty Images ti proporrà quindi un rinnovo. The shamer quickly became the shamed. Never intended to hurt anyone. She complained of being bullied online. The message today is clear: body shaming is not tolerated in the City of Los Angeles. Ogni tipo di uso commerciale di stampabili, digitale e web per 1 anno.\n. This rating is compatible with microsoft internet explorer's content filtering function and facilitates website blocking software. Call it cowardice, call it what you want. A naked girl, a classic car and a little ammunition — what more could you want in a video, or from a Playmate, for that matter? I am optimistic this bill will soon be enacted and further protect Californians from body shaming. The Playboy model is accused of secretly photographing a 71-year-old nude woman in the shower area of her L.\nI download Easy-access ti consentono di scaricare rapidamente immagini senza watermark ad alta risoluzione. Looks like she heeded the warning. The crime was amplified by the attention the photo got online and the backlash that erupted in the world of social media, which is often quicker to punish than reward. Mathers, 30, pleaded no contest to misdemeanor invasion of privacy in Los Angeles County Superior Court for the so-called body shaming case. The pair reunited and married for real in 2012. Rivedi le limitazioni che accompagnano il materiale concesso in licenza sul sito Web di Getty Images e contatta il tuo Sales Executive Getty Images per eventuali chiarimenti. Tim Kenneally contributed to this report.\nMathers, 29, was charged with one count of invasion of privacy and was facing trial for allegedly photographing an elderly woman in the shower area of her gym and posting it with a mocking caption on Snapchat. Unloading a round or five takes the pressure off. She was relieved to put the case behind her and was grateful to be spared a jail term, defense attorney Thomas Mesereau said outside court. She will serve 30 days of community labor, according to Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer. Dani Mathers and Busty Playmate Dani Mathers is so, so dangerous in this video from Playboy. She gained notoriety on the other side of the camera when she snapped a photo of an unwitting and unwilling subject — a naked 71-year-old woman in a gym locker room.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "The Premier of the North West Province Prof Tebogo Job Mokgoro has welcomed the arrest of five suspects in connection with the alleged murder of two Police Officers who were stationed at Mareetsane police station. As reported by the SAPS, the five were arrested yesterday, Wednesday, in Logageng village near Tshidilamolomo, Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality, by a multi-disciplinary team consisting of the Hawks' Serious Organised Crime Investigation, Detective service, Tactical Response Team and members of the Local Criminal Records.\nPremier Mokgoro who was shocked by news on the brutal killing of the two officers, applauded the multi-disciplinary team's swift response to this case and said the arrest of these suspects should send a strong message to perpetrators of criminal acts that do not have regard for the law.\n\"As we strongly condemn this despicable incident, we call on the members of the public to always work closely with the law enforcement officers in the fight against crime, and appreciate the work they do in keeping our areas free of criminal acts\".\nPremier Mokgoro who expressed his confidence in the work of the law enforcement agencies and the country's justice system, also conveyed the provincial government's message of condolences to the family and colleagues of the late Constable Ngakaemang Ntsekeletsa (50) and Sergeant Mojalefa Horatious Molete (42).", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "In December 2019, the SECURE Act was signed into law, with one of the primary intents to improve the delivery of retirement income solutions through 401(k) plans. One provision provides fiduciary liability protection to employers who include annuity options in their plans. Another provision requires all defined contribution plans to disclose annually the value of each participant’s account balance as an annuity in retirement.\nFast-forward to 2021, when bipartisan legislation called SECURE 2.0 is likely to become law. Though SECURE 2.0 aims to improve retirement outcomes through expanded coverage and increased contribution levels, it lacks two provisions that I believe would improve it:\nNon-insured retirement income options. The Department of Labor (DOL) should be required to provide fiduciary liability protection to employers who offer non-insured retirement income options under their 401k plans. Surveys indicate that, while many participants welcome plan-based retirement income options, many prefer to not purchase annuities.\nFearing potential fiduciary liability, few plan sponsors currently offer non-insured income options. The more options a plan offers (beyond those required by law) the greater the risk of lawsuits should the participant dislike the consequences of having elected that option. With protection from this liability, more employers might be amenable to adding non-insured options to their plans.\nThose options might include distributions based on the 4% rule, on the required minimum distribution tables, or actuarially based on investment returns and life expectancy. The first two might incorporate minimum or maximum annual withdrawals. The latter option could include distribution patterns based on expected spending needs at various retirement stages. Employees could of course opt out or change at any time without penalty. The DOL might suggest additional options.\nVariable QLACs. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) should be required to allow the use of variable Qualifying Longevity Annuity Contracts (QLAC). Currently, QLACs must provide a fixed guaranteed income. As a result, insurers hold the premiums in their general accounts in low risk securities. In today’s low interest rate environment, this practice makes QLAC payouts unattractive on a price-to-benefit basis.\nThe lengthy accumulation period of these contracts (between premium payment and the first benefit payment) can be 15 or 20 years. Few retirees wish to lock in their future retirement funds for such a long period with an unattractive internal rate of return.\nAllowing variable QLACs could potentially provide larger and more attractive future income. As an example, over a 15-year period the difference in the accumulation of funds between a 3% and a 5% rate of return would result in a 33% larger benefit. One approach might be to invest the premium at purchase date in a target date fund that converts to a fixed income annuity at payout date.\nAs Congress addresses the retirement income challenge faced by tens of millions of retirees who will rely on withdrawals from their defined contribution plan accounts for essential income, an increased focus on retiree preferences is critical.\nReader comments can be directed to [email protected]\n© 2020 RIJ Publishing LLC. All rights reserved.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx is telling us how she really feels – even though she initially only told her top deputy Joseph Magats. Texts released Tuesday reveal that Foxx called Empire star Jussie Smollett “a washed up celeb who lied to cops” and embattled singer R. Kelly a “pedophile,” reported ABC News.\nFoxx sent the texts after Smollett was indicted on 16 counts of disorderly conduct for allegedly committing fraud by staging a hate crime and lying to the police. Although she recused herself from Smollett’s case, Foxx still communicated with Magats, who she delegated the case to, according to the Today Show.\nDespite her statements about Smollett’s character, the texts revealed Foxx felt her office may have been too hard on Smollett, reported the New York Times.\nListen to GHOGH with Jamarlin Martin | Episode 04: Detavio Samuels\nJamarlin talks to Detavio Samuels, president of Interactive One, the largest independent digital media platform focused on urban culture. Samuels leads a $30M digital media business that in 2017 acquired Bossip, Madamenoire, and HiphopWired. They discuss Richelieu Dennis’ acquisition of Essence, Facebook’s recent fumbles, and whether Complex Media is a culture vulture.\n“Sooo……I’m recused, but when people accuse us of overcharging cases…16 counts on a class 4 becomes exhibit A,” Foxx texted. “Just because we can charge something doesn’t mean we should,” she added.\nAll of the charges were dropped against Smollett, much to the dismay of Chicago’s mayor, police chief and other officials. As a condition, Smollett was asked to forfeit his $10,000 bond and perform community service. The City of Chicago also asked Smollett to reimburse it for the money it spent investigating his claim.\nThe City recently sued Smollett for non-compliance to their demands. While the suit against Smollett awaits due process, Foxx isn’t faring well in the court of public opinion.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Father’s Rights Lawyer in Washington, D.C.\nAttorney provides skillful representation for men in the Beltway area\nIn the past, much of society failed to acknowledge the importance of fathers in the lives of their children. Many decisions on custody and visitation reflected this bias, and some statutes even favored mothers in these matters. Fortunately, times have changed and laws related to child custody in Washington, D.C. and Maryland no longer favor one parent over the other. Still, if you’re a father looking to maintain a strong presence in your child’s life, you may need to overcome outdated attitudes. At the Law Offices of Jesse A. Gadson, PLLC, I have more than 35 years of experience helping men in the Washington, D.C. area establish and enforce their parental rights. Whether you’re going through a divorce or never were married to your child’s other parent, my firm offers the advice and advocacy you need to get the legal result you deserve.\nDedicated advocate handles custody arrangements in divorce cases\nDecisions on child custody and visitation are supposed to be made based on what is in the best interests of the child. In almost every case, this means that a youth gets to spend ample, meaningful time with both parents. Traditionally, courts tended to put children in the homes of their mothers, with fathers having visitation on weekends and perhaps during school vacations. There are many other options however, and I am ready to find what works best for you, whether that involves a joint custody arrangement, extended visitation or obtaining primary physical custody if your home is the best environment for your son or daughter.\nEffective litigator represents unmarried fathers in paternity matters\nRegardless of how long the relationship has lasted, if you and the mother of your child were never married, you need to take legal action to be legally recognized as your child’s father. When there is no dispute about parentage, the simplest way to do so is through a Voluntary Acknowledgment of Paternity. This document can be executed in the days following the birth of a son or daughter, allowing the man’s name to be listed on the infant’s birth certificate. No court proceeding is necessary if the document is completed correctly and notarized.\nGenetic testing is often the key to establishing a father’s legal rights\nMost disagreements over paternity can be resolved through genetic testing. While in some cases unmarried mothers seek a paternity test as part of their petition for child support, men can also request a test in order to establish custody and visitation rights. If it is necessary, a court can order that the parties submit to testing, which is usually conducted by taking DNA samples from cheek swabs or blood. Results are highly reliable and are usually available within a few days, so if you’ve been denied the right to spend time with your child, my family law firm can act quickly on your behalf to remedy the situation.\nContact an experienced DC Metro father’s rights attorney for an appointment\nThe Law Offices of Jesse A. Gadson, PLLC advocates for Washington, D.C. and Maryland fathers in divorces, child support and custody proceedings. My office is on Columbia Road NW in the District. To make an appointment, please call 202-972-1343 or contact me online.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "After 46 new cases of Covid-19 were recorded in Geneva on Thursday, State Councillor Mauro Poggia announced masks would be compulsory in retailers in the canton from 28 July 2020, according to RTS.\nThe canton of Geneva follows Vaud and Jura, two cantons that introduced a similar requirement from 6 July 2020.\nWashing hands with an alcohol-based hand sanitiser will also be required before entering shops in Geneva.\nIn addition, hairdressers and staff working in beauty salons will need to wear masks from next Tuesday.\nFrom 8pm on Friday all bars and nightclubs in the canton must ensure they have a reliable process for identifying and recording the contact details of patrons. All staff in bars, clubs and restaurants must also wear masks.\nThe measures will remain in place until 1 October 2020, with a possibility of extension. Businesses failing to comply with the new rules could be fined as much as CHF 10,000.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Clients throughout Northern California have placed their trust in The Law Offices of Larry S. Buckley. Our legal team takes all cases seriously, and we understand that major auto accidents can have a serious impact on you life and the lives of your loved ones. This is especially true when the auto accident was caused by a drunk driver. Our attorneys are prepared to fight for you in these kinds of cases.\nThe Legal Limit in the State of California\nThe legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) in the state of California is 0.08%. This is the usual BAC legal limit in most states.\nFor drivers under the age of 21, the legal limit is 0.01%, which is essentially a zero tolerance policy for minors and alcohol. The very trace amount of alcohol permitted is to account for a medical or dental procedure or for a religious ceremony that involves alcohol.\nEven if a person is within the legal limit for BAC, his or her ability to drive may be severely impaired regardless and can still be arrested for drunk driving.\nWhy Drunk Driving Is Never Acceptable\nWhen you drink, your motor skills and decision making are both adversely affected. You may experience poor reaction time and a general lack of coordination, and your vision may be affected as well. These issues only get worse the more that you drink, so it's important that you never get behind the wheel of a vehicle when you have been drinking.\nSobering Statistics: Drunk Driving and Auto Accidents\nNumbers from the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration do not lie: drinking and driving is deadly.\nThere were 9,878 fatalities related to drunk driving in the year 2011. Of those who were killed, 6,507 were drivers with a BAC of 0.08 or greater. 1,612 victims were passengers in the drunk drivers' vehicles. Occupants of other vehicles as well as bicyclists and pedestrians made up the remaining 1,759 alcohol-related fatalities when drivers were at or above the legal limit.\nDrivers Need to Be Responsible When They Drink\nIf you have had a few drinks, be sure to wait until you are sober before driving again. Instead, stay with a friend, have a designated driver with you, use mass transit, or call a taxi. Do not put yourself or others at risk because of poor judgment.\nDrunk Drivers Need to Be Held Accountable\nWhen drunk drivers do cause auto accidents, it's imperative that they are held accountable for their actions. In addition to having them pay fines and serve time for breaking the law, they should be made to pay for medical bills, vehicle damage, and other hardships they have caused if their drunk driving resulted in harm to others.\nOur attorneys will fight for you to ensure that you receive just compensation from the drunk driver. If the drunk driver's actions led to the loss of a loved one, we will make sure to seek compensation that will help aid in the grieving and coping process.\nLearn More About Your Legal Options\nFor more information about your legal rights after a drunk driver has caused an auto accident, it's important that you contact our personal injury law firm today. We at the Law Offices of Larry S. Buckley will fight diligently for our clients to ensure they receive just compensation following any sort of serious accident.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Same sex marriage campaigners have insisted any deal to restore Stormont powersharing must include reform of a controversial voting mechanism that has blocked a law change in Northern Ireland.\nThousands of activists marched through Belfast to demand an end to the ban on gay marriage.\nDemonstrators made it clear they would not support a revived powersharing executive if it was not accompanied by a radical overhaul of the petition of concern.\nAs many as 20,000 people, including former Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams, lined the sunny city centre on Saturday, according to Amnesty International.\nChants of “Change is on the way” and “You can’t stop change” rang through the air outside Belfast City Hall.\nA majority of MLAs backed the introduction of same sex marriage the last time it was debated on the floor of the Assembly before the institutions collapsed almost 18 months ago, but the use of the petition of concern (PoC) by the Democratic Unionists rendered that irrelevant.\nThe petition, which is a peace process construct designed to protect minority views in a post-conflict society, means a proposal can only be passed in the Assembly if a majority of unionists and a majority of nationalist MLAs support it, rather than a straightforward majority head count.\nThe DUP is far from the only Stormont party accused of abusing the mechanism, with rivals also criticised for deploying it on other issues many claim have little to do with protecting minority rights.\nThe party has also said it is willing to scrap the petition entirely if others, including Sinn Fein, agree.\nJohn O’Doherty, a prominent activist with the Love Equality coalition campaigning for a law change, told the rally any future deal between the DUP and Sinn Fein needed to encompass reform of the PoC.\n“It has been almost 18 months since the Northern Ireland Assembly last sat,” he said.\n“I know many of our MLAs are here today. We thank them for their support.\n“We know that at least 55 out of 90 MLAs now back equal marriage. Yet still they cannot deliver.\n“No party or group of MLAs should hold a veto over people lives, over people’s rights – and this campaign will not be held to ransom by those who seek to hold Northern Ireland back, who refuse to recognise the rights of LGBT people and our families.\n“Our message is clear – any return of the Executive and the Assembly must include real reform of the petition of concern.\n“Up front reform, not an afterthought or a postscript to any deal, or a can to be kicked down the road.\n“And to the DUP and those who seek to use this veto to deny us our rights – history will judge your actions.\n“Over 75% of people across Northern Ireland now support the introduction of marriage equality – and we will not be silenced.\n“We will not be deterred.”\nIn a blunt message to Prime Minister Theresa May and Northern Ireland Secretary Karen Bradley, Mr O’Doherty said human rights “could not be based on postcodes”.\nThe UK Government has come under pressure to legislate on the issue amid the ongoing absence of powersharing.\nArmagh-born Labour MP Conor McGinn, who failed in a recent bid to change the law through a private member’s bill at Westminster, warned Mrs May the issue was “not going away”.\n“The message from the thousands here today in Belfast is loud and clear,” he said.\n“It is a message for the Prime Minister and the Government, and it is: we love equality, we stand with LGBT couples, we demand the same rights as everyone else in the UK and the island of Ireland, and we want equal marriage now.\n“We are on the right side of history. We will not give up. This is not going away. And we are going to win.”\nPaula Keenan and her partner Pauline Dempsey, who got married in Dublin as they were unable to in Belfast, were among those at the colourful parade.\n“I’m a Belfast woman, this is my home, all my major life events have happened here, except one,” said Ms Keenan.\n“I had to leave my home and go to Dublin to get married.\n“So Pauline and I got married in Dublin – when we go to England, Wales or Scotland, we’re married.\n“I fell seriously ill in Spain a couple of years ago, Pauline sat by my bed for five weeks, the Spanish nurses and doctors addressed Pauline as my wife.\n“When we visit our son in Trump’s callous America, even there we are a married couple.\n“We spend a lot of time in Dublin with Pauline’s family – again, we’re a married couple.\n“We spend Sundays in Ikea the same as all the other boring married couples.\n“As we head home from Dublin, about 56 miles up the road, we are suddenly no longer married.\n“Doesn’t matter if it’s a hard border or a soft border, we’re stripped of our rights as soon as we cross it.\n“What kind of logic is that? It makes as much sense as Northern Ireland’s abortion laws – and they don’t make any sense at all.”\nActor Bronagh Waugh, who is heavily involved in the campaign, called on Mrs May to “deliver on the promise of equality”.\n“There can be no second class citizens in the UK or Ireland,” she said.\n“Theresa May, we have a message for you. Prime Minister, it is unacceptable that your Government is now colluding in the denial of human rights to people in Northern Ireland.\n“We are not second class citizens. We refuse to be treated as second class citizens.”", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Annex 1: How to attribute data\nIn this section we provide some guidance on how to properly attribute the original source of data under the Open Government Licence, Open Database Licence, Ordnance Survey Data Exploration and the Ordnance Survey Public Sector Mapping Agreement licences, as well as some general guidance on attribution.\nWe recommend you still check the relevant documentation for the data you are using to ensure compliance.\nYou should attribute the source of any data you use, even if the licence does not require it. Giving attribution is a way of recognising both the efforts that the publisher has made to put together the content or data you are reusing, and their generosity in making it available for reuse.\nWhen content or data is licensed using a licence that requires attribution, the publisher might specify:\n- what wording the attribution should include\n- where and how the attribution should be presented\nYou should follow what the publisher asks you to do. If it is not practical, for example if you are providing a service that does not have room for the attribution statement that they request, then get in touch with them to ask how to proceed.\nPublic sector/ Ordnance Survey open data – Open Government Licence:\nThe OGL encourages you to use and reuse public sector information freely and flexibly. It includes one mandatory requirement – to acknowledge the source of the information in your product or application. To properly attribute when using data under the OGL, you must follow this guidance:\n- Include or link to any attribution statement outlined by the original data provider(s). Where possible, you should also provide a link to the Open Government Licence guidance page.\n- If the original data provider(s) does not include a specific attribution statement, then the OGL suggests wording to use in the ‘you must’ section of the licence. At the time of writing this guide, the suggested wording was ‘Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0’.\n- If you are using Ordnance Survey open data: OS has developed a style guide which includes specific instructions on acknowledging use of OS open data, part of which asks you to include this statement: ‘Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database rights (YEAR)’\n- If you are using data drawn from multiple data providers and including multiple attribution statements is not practical within your product, service or application, then you can include a URL or hyperlink to a resource that contains the attribution statements.\nOpenStreetMap – Open Database Licence:\nThe ODbL (ODbL) is an Open Data Commons licence for reuse of databases specifically. It intends to allow users to freely share, modify, and use a database while passing on the same freedom for others. It is the licence used for reuse of the OpenStreetMap database.\nRequirements for attribution under ODbL are;\n- In all cases you must acknowledge any public use of the data, or products, services or applications produced using the data.\n- If you use or redistribute the database, or works produced from it, you need to make it clear to others that the database remains licensed under ODbL and include any notices on the original database.\n- There is some example text in section 4.3a of the licence which states ‘Contains information from DATABASE NAME, which is made available here under the Open Database License (ODbL)’.\nIf using OpenStreetMap data, the OpenStreetMap Foundation request attribution wording of; “© OpenStreetMap contributors” and set out guidance on where to place an attribution statement based on the output you are producing from the data (eg printed map, electronic map, electronic database). This is important to recognise the contribution of the volunteers that maintain the OpenStreetMap database and to raise awareness about the OpenStreetMap project and encourage use or contribution of data from others.\nOrdnance Survey – Data Exploration Licence\nThe Data Exploration Licence enables short-term access to data that is otherwise only available under a chargeable commercial licence, for the purpose of developing ideas, prototypes and performing trials.\nYou need to acknowledge your use of Ordnance Survey data under the Data Exploration licence clearly and in a prominent location. You need to do this for any reproductions of Ordnance Survey data or any products, services or applications produced using Ordnance Survey data as part of the data exploration activity.\nOrdnance Survey has produced a detailed style guide which sets out how to acknowledge the source of the data, including:\n- font size and style\n- where to position text\n- suggested text for different Ordnance Survey data sources eg ‘© Crown copyright and database rights (insert year) OS (LICENCE NUMBER)’\n- how to acknowledge third party data (eg Addressbase suite and other OS products)\n- guidance on use of OS trademarks and branding.\nOrdnance Survey – Public Sector Mapping Agreement\nThe Public Sector Mapping Agreement enables public sector organisations to access and use Ordnance Survey data that would otherwise only be available under a chargeable commercial licence, for the purposes of performing their public task.\nYou need to include an attribution (copyright) statement on any reproductions of Ordnance Survey data or any products, services or applications produced using Ordnance Survey data eg printed or online maps that you publish or distribute. The statement should clearly acknowledge your use of Ordnance Survey Crown Copyright materials. The specific requirements of the copyright statement vary depending on:\n- The format in which you provide the data or information products (online or printed)\n- Whether the user is accessing a static image or viewing a web map service\n- Whether the data is provided via download or on media\nThe Ordnance Survey copyright statement web page should help you decide which details to include.\nWhen you are sharing data under the PSMA with third parties you need to pass on the same licensing terms. This can be done as part of attribution by sending the terms (or a link to the terms) in a document along with the data you are providing.\nOrdnance Survey has produced a detailed style guide which sets out how to acknowledge the source of the data, including;\n- Font size and style\n- Where to position text\n- How to acknowledge third party data (eg Addressbase suite and other Ordnance Survey products)\n- Guidance on use of Ordnance Survey trademarks and branding", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Russia may reduce presence on EU energy markets in next 20 yearsBusiness & Economy June 29, 8:48\nTop military brass baffled by UK defense chief’s remarks about Russian warshipRussian Politics & Diplomacy June 29, 8:20\nFIFA president lauds Confederations Cup semi-final match as incredibleSport June 29, 7:38\nChile edges Portugal with 3-0 penalty shootout win for 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup finalSport June 29, 1:38\nTelegram included in register of Internet information distributorsBusiness & Economy June 28, 20:56\nPutin points to growing activities of foreign secret services against RussiaRussian Politics & Diplomacy June 28, 20:36\nFIFA chief Infantino to attend Chile-Portugal 2017 Confederations Cup semis match in KazanSport June 28, 20:27\nLavrov expects US to refrain from creating pretexts for new attacks on SyriaRussian Politics & Diplomacy June 28, 20:09\nTop diplomat says Germany willing to open new chapter in relations with RussiaWorld June 28, 19:28\n“Having studied the presented materials and heard the arguments of the sides the court arrived at the conclusion that the investigator’s request for remanding Savchenko in custody till February 13, 2015 shall be sustained,” Judge Valentina Levashova’s verdict runs.\nThe term of investigation has been prolonged accordingly till February 13.Savchenko, a citizen of Ukraine, is accused of complicity in the murder of two Russian journalists near Luhansk last July. She was detained in Russian territory and remanded in custody in Voronezh. Lately, she was brought to Moscow for psychiatric examination.\nAccording to the investigation, during hostilities near Luhansk last July Savchenko, the navigator-operator of a Mi-24 helicopter, joined the Aidar battalion. She spotted the location of a group of Russian journalists from the VGTRK television channel and other civilians near Luhansk and transmitted the coordinates to a mortar battery. The mortar shell fired at the target killed two members of the Russian camera crew - Igor Kornelyuk and Anton Voloshin.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "West Nipissing going with OPP\nThe Ontario Provincial Police will take over policing of West Nipissing\nWest Nipissing council voted 6-3 Tuesday night to accept the OPP proposal that will see the West Nipissing Police Service disbanded.\nThree members of council had sought a referendum on the issue, but were overruled by the majority.\nMayor Joanne Savage, at Tuesday night’s meeting, pushed for more time to discuss and research the matter, saying the three-week timeline from the presentation of the proposal to the final vote was too quick.\n“What’s the fear of getting information?” she asked. “What is the fear of making sure we have a comfort level and get a better understanding? What’s the fear?”\nAt a public forum on the issue Nov. 22, former council Lise Senecal urged that taxpayers in the community should have a direct voice on the question.\nThis was the third time since 1999 council has wrestled with the decision, Senecal said at the time.\n“In 1999 when we discussed it, we had all the facts, we had the budget, and we worked on it for two years” before deciding to stick with the municipal police service.\nAccording to figures provided to West Nipissing council by the OPP, the municipality would pay between $4.112 million and $4.426 million annually for the first three years starting in 2018.\nAfter that, a new billing model would be implemented with a portion based on a per household charge and the other portion based on the number of calls handled in the municipality.\nThere would also be transition costs associated with any change to the OPP, totalling about $2.5 million to disband the municipal police service and $8 million to build a new facility.\nThe current police station in the municipality does not meet OPP standards.\nThe OPP proposal would have been guaranteed for six months after it was presented, and Savage said it was “up to us to share information with the public.”\nHowever, Coun. Guilles Tessier pointed out that when Sturgeon Falls Hydro was sold in the early 2000s and when the municipality agreed to contract out its ambulance service, “there was no referendum.\nBoth those cases, he said, affected a number of jobs in the municipality.\n“Where was the referendum then?” he asked.\nThis story will be updated", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "By Emma Arubi\nWARRI—THE Olu of Warri, His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse 11 (CON), weekend appointed Chief Rita Lori-Ogbebor as the new administrative head of the Yowunren and Agbeje Ruling Council of Ugbuwangue town in Warri South local government area of Delta State.\nThe royal father, who terminated the almost 12 years uninterrupted dominion of the community affairs by one Mr. Agindotan Yowuren, also ordered the immediate revocation of all Ugbuwangue community land sold out by Mr. Agindotan to individuals and corporate organizations without his consent and approval of the community head (Olara-aja), Ambassador Preston Egbe.\nAnnouncing the removal of the former head of the Yowunren and Agbeje Ruling Council chairman before a mammoth crowd that included palace chiefs and notable Itsekiri sons and daughters in his palace weekend, Ogiame Atuwatse 11 expressed regret and disappointment over the manner the said Agindotan had been running the affairs of the community like a privately owned company.\nMr. Agindotan, who denied knowledge of land sales before the monarch publicly, only conceded when Mr. Nesiama tendered documents to show that he knew more than he was telling the Warri monarch.\nMr. Agindotan then argued with the Olu of Warri on the appointment of Chief Rita Lori-Ogbebor as his replacement, adding that the astute woman leader was not from Ugbuwangue community.\nContrary to Agindotan’s claim, prominent natives of the community told Vanguard that Chief Rita Lori-Ogbebor is from the Okuku family of Ugbuwangue and that appointment would put the community and people in good stead, as all community heritage hitherto seized, including lands and the market would now revert to the community.\nMeanwhile, jubilation has continued to greet the decision of the Warri monarch in removing Mr. Agindotan, as the head of administration of the community, just as all his key supporters have deserted him as evident in his coming to the palace alone to receive the news of his removal.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Watch this webinar at your convenience.\nWhen you register, you will receive access to the recording of the webinar.\nWith the spectacular announcement of the biggest bankruptcy in law firm history, Dewey & LeBoeuf stunned the legal community. Now comes the work of dissecting what went wrong and how their competitors can avoid a similar fate.\nIn this highly interactive webinar, you will hear nationally recognized law firm marketing expert Stephen Fairley interview Donald Scarinci, Managing Partner of Scarinci Hollenbeck, one of the fastest growing mid-sized law firms on the east coast and a nationally recognized thought leader on law firm management.\nJoin the discussion and discover:\n- The 5 biggest reasons why law firms fail and how you can avoid a similar fate\n- How fast growing firms can avoid the pitfalls that brought Dewey & LeBoeuf to its knees\n- How Scarinci Hollenbeck went from relying almost entirely on “word of mouth” marketing to being featured by the Wall Street Journal for their cutting edge approach to social media in less than 6 months\n- What Managing Partners and law firm administrators need to know now to compete\n- Marketing and managing your firm in today’s roller coaster economy\n- A “behind the scenes” case study of how Scarinci Hollenbeck has adapted to the new realities\n- Effective tools multi-attorney firms can use to market a variety of partners and practice areas\nMeet Your Presenter\nStephen Fairley is the CEO of The Rainmaker Institute, the nation’s largest law firm marketing company specializing in lead conversion for small to medium size law firms. Over 9,000 attorneys nationwide have benefited from learning and implementing the proven marketing and lead conversion strategies taught by The Rainmaker Institute. A nationally recognized law firm marketing expert, Stephen is also an international best-selling author.\nThe Rainmaker Institute is the nation’s largest law firm marketing provider specializing in lead conversion for small to medium size law firms.\nOur team understands the marketing challenges law firms face on a daily basis. We have helped over 9,000 attorneys’ nationwide improve the quality and quantity of their leads and referrals by implementing the proven marketing and lead conversion strategies taught by The Rainmaker Institute.\nThe Rainmaker Institute offers an array of marketing solutions including: books and CDs, live seminars, webinars, 2 day marketing boot camps, custom in house seminars, and long term marketing solutions.\nFor more information visit: www.TheRainmakerInstitute.com", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "The Non-existence of Law and Journalism\nin New Zealand\nPeter Zohrab 2019\n(Open Letter to the President of the Law Society and to the President of\nthe National Press Club)\nDear Kathryn Beck and Peter Isaac,\nThere is no functioning legal system or profession\nof journalism in New Zealand!\nThe Parliamentary Undersecretary to the Minister of Justice, Jan Logie,\nin a TV3 interview that Human Rights meant \"the\nsafety of victims and children – particularly women and children,\"-- but no Law Society official, no National Press Club official, no individual\nlawyer and no individual journalist publicly commented on or criticised this\ngrotesque perversion of Human Rights -- despite the fact that she is a Junior\nMinister in the Government of New Zealand, with specific responsibility for\nthe Law! In other words, men have no Human Rights and they are typecast as,\nand predetermined to be, the perpetrators of Domestic Violence. Bear in mind\nthat Jan Logie used to work for Women's Refuge, which works closely with the\npolice and teaches judges and lawyers what to think about Domestic Violence,\nthrough Law Schools, the Institute\nof Judicial Studies and the Law Society.\nNew Zealand was the first country in the World to give women the vote. Obviously,\nthat was because Kiwis are that much more stupid than people in other countries,\nand now now women in this country are proceeding to take over all professions\nand strip all these stupid men of all their remaining rights -- allowing them\nto stay alive purely because they might need them to die in wars to protect\nto Hansard, the Prime Minister referred in Parliament on 12 February 2019\nto \"... domestic violence for the effect it has on\nchildren and their families.\" The Co-Leader of the Green Party,\nwhich supports the Government, followed this up\non the same day by stating that \"Our Government—and the Green\nParty that Marama Davidson and I are proud to lead as part of it—was\ngiven a mandate to bring about equality for women, finally,\nand to stem the tide of domestic and sexual violence against them.\"\nIn other words, the Government will legislate to make women and children the\nvictims and men the perpetrators in all Domestic Violence situations.\nIn an \"An\nopen letter to the men and government of New Zealand\" the vicious\nman-haters, Helen Clark, Dame Jenny Shipley and Silvia Cartwright, attacked\nmen for \"violence against women,\" in\nthe wake of one particular murder. That letter was a hate-crime against men,\nbecause it was aimed at helping the Government to legislate to make women\nand children the victims and men the perpetrators in all Domestic Violence\nsituations. I have never heard any Feminist mention Lesbian violence or violence\nagainst men. See Professor\nFiebert's annotated domestic violence bibliography, which \"examines\n286 scholarly investigations: 221 empirical studies and 65 reviews and/or\nanalyses, which demonstrate that women are as physically aggressive, or more\naggressive, than men in their relationships with their spouses or male partners\"\nand also this page on Abstracts relating to Lesbian\nDomestic Violence. What is wrong with being against ALL violence -- including\nviolence against unborn children? Why stir up hysteria about one particular\nIt is obvious -- and it is my personal experience -- that the police and\njudges are reluctant to believe that a man is ever the victim of female violence,\nunless the evidence is impossible to ignore, which means that men can not\nusually get justice against a woman in New Zealand. Since men know that, it\nis not suprising that sometimes they end up killing their female partners.\nThen the Feminists call this \"violence against women,\" whereas what\nit actually is is violence against men committed by women and the State, working\nin an anti-male alliance.\nI have often been assaulted by women. On the two occasions that I reported\nit to the police, they refused to believe me. In addition, I have been sexually\nassaulted by women and, in the instances which I reported to the police, they\nrefused to take any action. Universities are particularly dangerous places\nfor men, since they are female-dominated. Recently I had a lot of apparently\nfecal material thrown down on me as I entered a building at Massey University.\nAt Victoria University of Wellington and Massey University, I experienced\na total of three instances of women assaulting me by swinging their shoulders\nat me as we passed each other. In the first of those instances, the woman\nshouted out \"I hate...\" and she did it in plain sight of a mass\nof other students (mainly female). Since women are testosterone-deficient\nand therefore congenital liars (see research\non testosterone and truthfulness), they often dress these assaults up\nNow we have had a massacre of Muslims in Christchurch. A New Zealand journalist\ncriticised the shooter for also shooting into the women's room in the mosque.\nApparently, shooting men is less blameworthy.\nPerhaps the Government will reduce the penalties for killing men or increase\nthem for killing women. Also, the Mayor of London, who happens to be a Muslim\nhimself, referred to the victims are being \"men, women and children.\"\nThis is also highly discriminatory, because the only point of spelling that\nout is -- again -- to indicate that killing women is more repugnant that killing", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Logan County State Attorney, a District Attorney Office, in Lincoln, IL 62656, address and phone number. District attorneys provide information on criminal court cases, public safety, legal cases, and law documents.\n|District Attorney Offices||Location|\n|DeWitt County State Attorney||Clinton, IL|\n|Menard County State Attorney||Petersburg, IL|\n|Sangamon County State Attorney||Springfield, IL|\n|Mclean County State Attorney||Bloomington, IL|\n|Macon County State Attorney||Decatur, IL|\n|Tazewell County State Attorney||Pekin, IL|", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "In order to comply with the European Data Protection Regulation (EU Regulation 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council), it is clearly and directly stated how the personal data belonging to the users of this page and others are managed. data of interest.\n- Who is the person in charge of processing your data?\nThe data is managed by the company MORGON STUDIO, domiciled in Stockholm Sweden. You can contact us by calling 46768353016 or sending an email to email@example.com.\n- Why and for what do we process your personal data?\nWe process your personal data for the following purposes:\nBeing able to comply with the contracts or services that the client entrusts us.\nTo develop commercial actions in general and to be able to offer you content, products and services that may be of interest to you.\nTo be able to send you, where appropriate, communications and recommendations through bulletins or Newsletters.\n- How can we obtain your data?\nWe obtain personal information directly, either through inquiries made by users to our mailboxes or contact emails, or when contracting a service or purchasing a product.\n- Recipients: Who will receive and process your data?\nOnly we, MORGON STUDIO, will receive and process your personal data. Your data will not be transferred to any third party without your express and unequivocal consent.\n- What are the rights of users?\nInterested parties, in accordance with the provisions of the applicable regulations, may exercise their rights of access, rectification, cancellation and opposition, as well as that of limitation and portability by sending an email to MORGON STUDIO, to the email firstname.lastname@example.org . In both cases, it will be necessary to attach a photocopy of the National Identity Document or similar documentation that proves your identity.\nLikewise, the user may submit their claims to the Swedish Data Protection Agency (more info at www.imy.se/).\n- External links\nThe user is warned that this web page may show links to different portals outside MORGON STUDIO. In these cases, the company is not responsible for the possible processing of data that may be carried out on these web pages.\n- Sending commercial communications\nIn case of acceptance in the appropriate form or when purchasing a product or service, the user will be sent a newsletter or newsletter from the website.\nThe user may oppose the sending of commercial communications at any time by sending an email to email@example.com or by following the instructions that will be indicated in each communication sent to the user.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Value-added tax or VAT is a consumption tax on a product that has been set @ 5 % on a host of products, but certain goods do not fall under its purview and enjoy the holiday viz., basic consumer goods, healthcare, and education, etc.\nThe VAT regulations declared by the local regulatory authorities gave clarity for investors and companies in the UAE and across the Gulf countries. The new regulation allocates responsibilities to eligible resident taxable persons including non-residents, investors and their agents, including nominated representatives with a mandate to register and ensure compliance indicated by the authorities.\nImportant points to be considered on VAT law\n- All taxable persons need to register under the respective country’s law i.e., VAT and excise. Apply for a Tax Registration Number (TRN) within a specified time once the new, soon to be enforced, laws in UAE.\n- The registration and appointment of tax agents and/or a legal representative, is mandatory, who will be responsible for all compliances of tax payments on behalf of their principals.\n- Non-adherence to tax provision by defaulters for non-compliance; willful or otherwise, will invite strict penal action, including prison terms and also fines up to five times of the tax due for key management personnel/proprietors, responsible for compliance and payable by each taxable person and/ or entity.\nStep 1: VAT advisory services comprise of:\n- Identification and analysis of the VAT impact on your business\n- Outlines the VAT registration obligations and steps for applying for the VAT registration number.\n- Review and amendment of contractual arrangements with customers and suppliers with a detailed transaction plan.\n- Analysis of IT system and accounting requirements.\n- Ensure the business is organized to avoid excessive cash outflow or absolute VAT costs arising, particularly on intercompany transactions.\nStep 2: VAT Implementation:\nSQI Accounting’s finance and taxation team would guide implement changes, based on the outcome of the 1st step, in the IT systems of your organization.\n- We will ensure relevant books and records are maintained appropriately\n- We guarantee the accounts payable function evidence that input VAT paid is recovered without delay.\n- Our team safeguards the accounts receivable function by understanding when to charge output VAT and accounted accurately at correct rates.\n- Updates invoice templates to ensure that all relevant information for VAT invoices is included.\n- Assists with the VAT registration with the competent authority at all levels of the process.\nFor small SMEs, SQI Accounting is competent to provide through outsourced accounting services, a framework of simple accounting systems and implementation of VAT rules.\nFor larger SMEs, in order to strengthen your finance team and organization, we can assist with the implementation and offer outsourced CFO or Finance Manager Services on a monthly basis.\nStep 3: VAT training and post-implementation support\nTransition or shift to other systems is difficult. A bespoke VAT training system from SQI Accounting will help your team with the transition to VAT. Our specialist VAT advisory team will provide post-implementation support and guidance during the project for proper implementation.\nStep 4: VAT compliance\n- Advise on the application of the rules, particular on available exemptions, VAT treatment of intra-GCC transactions, imports and exports\n- Preparation and filing of VAT returns\n- Assistance in claiming VAT refunds\n- Update of the invoice templates for submission of relevant information for VAT Invoices\n- Assessment of the VAT implication related to: new business models, elaborated supply chains, asset purchases and transfers, M&A, etc.\nConsultation & guidelines\nVAT is a general consumption tax and barring basic food items, health care and education, it applies to almost all goods and services. As part of diversifying the economy and revenue generation, the GCC governments have decided to adopt Value Added Tax (VAT) from Jan 2018.\nThough the burden normally lies on the end consumer, the business organizations need to change the system processes to comply with the new legal requirement of the government\nNormal requirements under VAT system – companies to comply:\n- At the time of purchase of goods or availing any services – Ensure, whether tax has been properly charged (input tax in case of taxable items) by the supplier and details given in the invoices.\n- At the time of sale or provision of services – Apply the rate on the sale value and reduce the amount of input tax to arrive at the payable amount.\n- Make the computed tax payment with due (if any) within stipulated date to Govt.\n- Filing the VAT returns by providing the relevant information requested by the GOVT, within the stipulated period.\n- Maintain proper stock, invoices, accounts, VAT returns and other relevant records to justify the tax paid at the time of purchase.\nThe above requirements demand more control and safety on invoices, records, stock, proper filing system, modification/ upgradation of software, compliance within due dates for collection, payment, remittance of tax and filing of VAT returns. The role of the accounts department becomes significant for the compliance of VAT since maintenance of accounts and records is vital as per new company law.\nConsequently, auditing and accounting firms in UAE is on the rise as the companies need to keep accurate and extensive records of their business transactions. We at SQI Accounting will help to maintain the data while the company can focus on other important matters.\nAvailing the VAT-related services provided by SQI Accounting is a perfect option as they are competent and reputed auditing firm to handle perfectly. Our services are second to none in mainland and free zones. For more details, Contact Us. We will be glad to be of service to you.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "MANILA, Philippines – Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales has ordered the dismissal and perpetual disqualification from the service of 9 Cebu officials in connection with irregularities in the Cebu International Convention Center (CICC) project in 2006.\nAmong those ordered dismissed for grave misconduct and gross neglect of duty is Eduardo Habin, former Cebu provincial administrator and bids and awards committee (BAC) chairman, the Ombudsman said in a press statement on Thursday, December 17.\nThe others are former BAC members Bernard Calderon, Marino Martinquilla, Cristina Giango, Adolfo Quiroga, Necias Vicoy Jr, Roy Salubre, Emme Gingoyon, and Eulogio Pelayre.\nMorales directed the Office of the Cebu Governor to immediately implement the decision.\nShe said the respondents “flagrantly transgressed and disregarded well-established rules on bidding and definite rules of action” under the Government Procurement Reform Act or Republic Act No. 9184, in connection with the CICC project, built for the Philippine hosting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Leaders’ Summit held in January 2007.\nAside from perpetual disqualification from public service, the respondents were meted out the accessory penalties of forfeiture of retirement benefits, cancellation of eligibility, and bar from taking the civil service examination.\nIn case of separation from the service, the penalty is convertible to a fine equivalent to respondent’s one year salary, the Ombudsman said.\nThe case stemmed from a complaint filed by the Public Assistance and Corruption Prevention Office in the Visayas.\nIn 2005, then President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo designated Cebu as the venue for the 12th ASEAN Summit in January 2007.\nIn February 2006, the local government tapped WT Construction Incorporated (WTCI) as the contractor for the construction of the CICC.\nAn audit of the Commission on Audit showed that the respondents allowed WTCI to proceed with the site development, structural, architectural, plumbing, and electrical works without any public bidding, written contracts, and approved appropriations.\nThe procurement for phase II of the project amounting to P59.6 million, structural steel works priced at P307 million, and other works, were awarded through negotiated procurement or limited source bidding (LSB).\nThe Ombudsman said that under the RA 9184, LSB is used for the procurement of “highly specialized goods” such as “sophisticated defense equipment or complex air navigation systems.”\nThe Ombudsman held that the former Cebu officials are liable for the procurement of items not justified for negotiated procurement.\nThe investigators also found that the BAC recommendation of resorting to LSB for the supply of air conditioning units worth P26.5 million was made two months after the respondents issued a notice of award. – Rappler.com\nThere are no comments yet. Add your comment to start the conversation.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "How does a media-savvy employer ensure a season of festive cheer but without mishap, damage to their reputation or harassment and bullying claims?\nCan we prevent tenants taking out the Green Deal or can we place conditions on consent?\nFrom a landlord perspective, you will often want to prevent your stock from having non-standard fixtures. Green Deal measures are likely to be classed as improvements under tenancy agreements, for which landlords usually cannot unreasonably withhold consent. We haven’t had any cases yet about what ‘reasonable’ and ‘unreasonable’ means in a Green Deal context. It will be interesting to see how this aspect of landlord and tenant law interplays with the landlord consent which is required to the Green Deal plan (ie. the charge on the electricity meter).\nUltimately, it appears that landlords can refuse the Green Deal plan under the Green Deal regulations but will not usually have the right to unreasonably refuse an improvement. If you are minded to consent to improvements and the associated Green Deal plan, that consent may need to be on condition that a warranty is received for the installation. The warranty should be reviewed from a legal perspective and the expenses for this and your administration can be charged as part of giving consent.\nAre we allowed to recommend one or two trusted Green Deal providers in our areas to our tenants?\nYou would need to consider how you arrive at a position where you can endorse one particular provider over any other. How much control would you want or need over the endorsed provider? If the landlord is receiving some benefit and also has extensive control over the works being carried out, it begins to look like a public works contract and other contractors that haven’t been ‘endorsed’ might challenge on the basis that you have not gone through the proper procurement process. An even more pressing point relates to your reputational issues if the endorsed provider does not perform. The landlord will have only limited control over the quality of the advice provided to its tenants or the quality of the works being implemented. Your tenants will be looking for you to sort out problems if things go wrong with a provider endorsed by you, whether it is your legal liability or not.\nHow can we most actively participate in the Green Deal?\nIf you provide works or services in-house and you have spare capacity, you might think about becoming a registered installer or assessor and working as a sub-contractor for your local Green Deal providers.\nIf you have more ambitious plans for creating economic activity in your area (covering owner occupiers or private landlords' stock as well), then how about creating a Green Deal business? This may involve partnering with a contractor or utility service and this might also attract additional government funding. Be aware of the procurement challenges (you might need to run an OJEU competition for any work or services delivered by the partner) and any trading implications for your charitable status. You are also likely to need your funders’ consent. However, these hurdles will be well worth it if you can help your community flourish by maximising the opportunities for creating training and jobs, and reducing the instances of people living in under-heated homes.\nProviders need to be alive to the risk of contractors becoming insolvent and how to limit the resulting inevitable disruption.\nHousing associations must continue to deliver core functions effectively and compliantly notwithstanding the uncertainty over the standards to which you will be held in the future.\nOver the last few years the meaning of “asset management” has changed from being all about repairs to understanding that assets might not stay in an organisation forever.\nThe Grenfell Tower tragedy has understandably prompted a fundamental reconsideration of how building safety is approached for High-Rise Residential Buildings.\nResults from the latest three-yearly valuation of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) are starting to trickle through.\nThe potential for Brexit with or without a deal causes uncertainty, and credit rating agencies do not like uncertainty.\nLet’s face it, Wills are underappreciated and often overlooked. In fact, around 54% of the British public do not have one!\nA recent case throws light on the scope of the exemption for “land transactions” from the need for an OJEU tender process.\nA leaked report into maternity services at the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals NHS Trust revealed by The Independent has been described as the “largest maternity scandal in NHS history”.\nTo receive invitations to our events, as well as information and articles on legal issues and sector developments that are of interest to you, please sign up to Newsroom.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Search result for PRISON\n- Prison facilities in South Korea to follow level 3 social distancing measures.\n- South Korea imposed the highest-tier social distancing measures.\n- Meetings with lawyers will be restricted and all staff will work on a reduced...\n- A Chinese court on Wednesday imprisoned 10 Hong Kong vote-based system activists for three years over the escape plan execution from the city by speedboat to look for safe-haven in Taiwan\nThe gathering was captured by the Chinese coa...\n- Dongbu Detention Center in Seoul reports a high number of COVID-19 outbreaks.\n- The number of new COVID-19 cases rose to over 700 in total from the detention center.\n- On Monday 233 inmates alone were infected with the COVID-...\n• Actress Lori Loughlin has been released after she spent two months in prison for paying half nearly half a million dollars in bribes to get her two daughters into college\n• The federal Bureau of Prisons said the ‘Full House' actor was released ...\n- Iranian specialists kept British-Australian, Kylie Moore-Gilbert after finding she was involved with an Israeli, which fuelled unmerited doubts that she was a covert agent, the Sydney Morning Herald provided details, referring to different conciliator...\n- Thailand conceded the freeing of three Iranians it imprisoned over a 2012 bomb plot in Bangkok, in a declaration that came after Teheran liberated an Australian-British teacher detained for supposed spying\nThe realm's amendments ...\nAUSTRALIAN KYLIE MOORE-GILBERT, PRISONER OF IRAN SINCE 2018 RELEASED IN EXCHANGE OF 3 IRAN NATIONALS\n- Kylie Moore-Gilbert, the Australian-British scholarly confined by Iran on surveillance charges, has been delivered in a detainee trade for three Iranians\nIn what will be viewed as a triumph for Iranian state prisoner taking by a few ...\nHK ACTIVIST JOSHUA WONG ALONG WITH 2 OTHERS TO BE SENTENCED NEXT WEEK FOR THEIR ROLE IN LAST YEAR’S PROTESTS\n- Hong Kong supportive of majority rules system activists Joshua Wong, Ivan Lam, and Agnes Chow have been remanded in guardianship on unapproved get-together charges connected to the attack of the police base camp in Wan Chai last June\n- A Hong Kong court denied bail to lobbyist Tony Chung, an ex-convenor of favorable to democracy group called Studentlocalism, who turned into the subsequent individual to be accused of secession under the Beijing-forced public security law on Thursday&...\n- Kurdish forces released several ISIL (ISIS) fighters detained in northern Syria as a major pardon in the locale constrained by a United States-sponsored volunteer army\nAmina Omar, the top of the Syrian Democratic Council, told c...\n- Two Singaporean Civil Defense Force (SCDF) officers received a jail term for their negligence in the drowning episode that suffocated a public serviceman in a siphon well.\nTuas View Fire Station rota leader Kenneth Chong Chee Boon an...\n- Lezmond Mitchell was the only Native American who was awarded the capital punishment\n- There were repeated appeal to nullify his death sentence\nA horrible crime was committed by Lezmond Mitchell in 2011. 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Britain could do it better|David Lammy\nJuly 29, 2019 by erfa5t8\nPhoto 2 19-year-old guys living in the exact same country, however in different worlds. One remains in his 2nd year at Oxford University, smoking cigarettes cannabis in the garden of a house he shows good friends. The other is smoking cigarettes in a side-street, far from the sixth-floor flat in Tottenham’s Broadwater Farm Estate, north London, he shows his mum.\nThe student’s night will end with a film and bag of Doritos, his dreams of becoming a Tory leadership prospect in 20 years intact. The second boy deals with the very real possibility of a formal care that might affect future work and travel. In the worst case, he might get approximately 5 years in jail for possession of\na class B drug. This is a social oppression that is repeated across the nation. Of the 200,000 individuals subject to stop and search by the Metropolitan police for drugs in 2015, 93% were from lower socio-economic groups. Black people are nine times more likely to be stopped and searched for drugs. In the capital, the possibilities of a BAME person being detained for the ownership of cannabis is 3.4 times that of a white person. The law says everyone who smokes marijuana is a criminal, however political leaders say it is one rule for us and another for them. Numerous nations have actually selected decriminalisation. This reduces pressure on cops but sustains an illegal market In our present system, cannabis is a golden goose for organised criminal gangs. The National Criminal Activity Company has\napproximated the UK’s illegal cannabis market to be worth ₤ 1bn annually. The real figure might be even greater. The Institute of Economic Affairs thinktank puts it at a shocking ₤ 2.5 bn. The black market is moneying more organised crime and contributes to surging levels of violent criminal activity on our streets. It does not have to be by doing this.\nLast year, Canada became the second nation, after Uruguay, to legalise marijuana for leisure functions. In the US, 11 states and Washington DC have actually done the very same. A lot more nations have chosen decriminalisation. This reduces pressure on police and the criminal justice system, however eventually sustains an illegal market.\nDiageo watches on marijuana as gin and tequila sales skyrocket\nFind out more\nOn a journey to Toronto, recorded by the BBC for< a href=\" https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p07hlnh7\" class=\" u-underline “> a short documentary being revealed on Monday, I had the ability to see the world’s largest regulated market up close. Production takes place in sterile grow-houses filled to the ceiling with the green plants. Accredited shops, protected by security personnel, sell a large range of cannabis stress in air-conditioned surroundings that appear somewhere in between a vape store and a pharmacy. The THC and CBD levels are marked on labels like the alcohol content on a bottle of beer. Touchscreens allow users to pick in between oils, leaf, pre-rolls and pills as easily as selecting between a Quarter Pounder or chicken nuggets in McDonald’s.\nThe prospective benefits of legal policy go beyond hurting the bank balances of criminal gangs and reducing the out of proportion criminalisation of particular groups. In the UK, kids discover it simpler to access cannabis than alcohol. Taking cannabis out of the hands of street dealerships and putting it behind the counter in stores with security personnel and ID requirements would help safeguard those under 18. For adult users, there would be more mellow alternatives to the super-strength skunk linked most carefully to psychosis, which presently comprises around 94% of the black market. Policy means we can control and lower the average THC levels considerably, minimizing psychological health concerns.\nEnslaved on a British cannabis farm: ‘The plants were more valuable than my life’\nThe most significant obstacle is to make the regulated market appealing enough to beat the black market, but not to glamorise it in a way that will increase intake. If carried out properly, legal regulation ought to minimize social and health damages to a minimum. Bill Blair, the previous Toronto authorities chief turned Liberal minister in Canada, has actually had the task of searching for this Goldilocks point in Canada. At present, he has not achieved it. The price of legal marijuana is around $ 10 (₤ 6) a gram, compared to $ 6.37 in the illicit market. There are too few dispensaries for numerous users to have access. As an outcome, the majority of weed in Canada is < a href=\" https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/apr/17/canada-cannabis-stores-sales-black-market-dealers\" class\n= “u-underline” > still sold illegally. A deeper problem in the Canadian design is that the marketplace is dominated by big corporations. Legalisation uses a chance not only to decriminalise the communities that have actually suffered the most from the war on drugs, however to empower them. People from communities that have been disproportionately criminalised should be actively recruited to the supply side of any brand-new market in the UK. Old rap sheets relating to marijuana offenses should be scrapped.\nThe Canadian design is not perfect, but it is about time for the legal guideline of cannabis in the UK.\n- David Lammy is the < a href =\" https://www.theguardian.com/politics/labour\n” class=” u-underline”\n” href =” http://www.pinterest.com/pin/find/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theguardian.com%2Fsociety%2Fcommentisfree%2F2019%2Fjul%2F29%2Five-seen-how-cannabis-legalisation-works-in-canada-britain-could-do-it-better “target=” _\nComments are closed.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Divorce and inheritance\nAppropriate for individuals or how long is a divorce index number good for divorce assist groups, helps start the therapeutic course of by way of research, reflection, and discussion. 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DM", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Grams v. MELROSE-MINDORO JT. SD NO. 1.Annotate this Case\n78 Wis. 2d 569 (1977)\n254 N.W.2d 730\nGRAMS, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. MELROSE-MINDORO JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1, and another, Defendants-Respondents.\nSupreme Court of Wisconsin.\nArgued January 3, 1977.\nDecided June 14, 1977.\n*571 For the appellant there were briefs by Bruce F. Ehlke, Robert J. Arnot and Lawton & Cates, and oral argument by Mr. Ehlke, all of Madison.\nFor the respondents there was a brief by John Bosshard and Bosshard, Sundet & Associates, and oral argument by John Bosshard, all of La Crosse.\nThe question is whether a teacher's lack of legal authority to teach courses she had been teaching and was assigned to teach was a valid ground for discharge, notwithstanding that the employing school board was aware of her credentials before and after hiring her.\nPhyllis Grams, the plaintiff-appellant, taught school for the defendant-respondent school district and a predecessor district for eight years beginning in the Fall of 1964. In June, 1972 the school board discharged her on the ground she was not legally authorized to teach the courses which she had been teaching and to which she was assigned. In August of 1972, Ms. Grams commenced *572 this action seeking reinstatement or other appropriate relief. She alleged the discharge was arbitrary, capricious and unlawful, without good cause and in breach of contract.\nA trial to the court began November 4, 1974. On November 6, at the close of Ms. Grams' case-in-chief, the court granted the district's motion to dismiss on the ground Ms. Grams failed to prove a prima facie case. Appeal is from the order of dismissal.\nThe proof was intended to establish that the school board regularly and knowingly contracted with Ms. Grams to teach courses in which she was not certified and that the board continually reassured her the non-certification was not a problem.\nMs. Grams has a lifetime certification in four areas: biology, general science, history and French. Her actual teaching assignments for the defendant district, however, only infrequently matched these areas of primary preparation. Her record of teaching assignments was as follows:\nIn the 1964-65 year she taught world history, typing and shorthand and had obtained a special one-year permit to teach commercial subjects. Correspondence in the record indicates H. N. Newman, on behalf of Mindoro Schools, requested the permit from the Department of Public Instruction (D.P.I).\nIn 1965-66 Ms. Grams' individual contract specified she would teach business education. She taught typing I, world history, bookkeeping, and office practice.\nThe 1966-67 contract did not specify her teaching assignments. She taught bookkeeping, office practice, world history, two sections of French and three sections of typing.\nIn 1967-68 Ms. Grams taught French, world history and two sections of typing. The contract was unspecific.\nIn 1968-69 Ms. Grams contracted to teach commercial and foreign language courses and in fact taught typing, *573 world history, general business work study and a general science class.\nThe 1969-1970 contract specified commercial education and commercial work study experience. Ms. Grams taught clerical and secretarial office work courses.\nThe 1970-71 contract again specified commercial courses but also said, \"Assisting teacher to French students, in accordance with the Teacher-Board Agreement.\" She taught office courses.\nThe 1971-72 school year was similar to the 1970-71 year in contract specifications and actual assignments.\nIn July, 1964 the D.P.I. granted Ms. Grams a permit to teach commercial subjects for the 1964-65 year. But in an accompanying letter, the D.P.I. wrote that if she was to continue teaching commercial subjects after that year, she had to have her credits evaluated by an accredited teacher training institution.\nIn the Spring of 1965 School Superintendent Louis A. Grzadzielewski told her she was deficient in preparation for office practice and needed additional training in business machines.\nMs. Grams testified she took a business machines course that Summer on the understanding that after the Mindoro and Melrose Schools were consolidated she would be able to teach French and possibly history. She did not obtain certification in this area. She stated:\n\"Mr. Grzadzielewski expressed gratitude. He said he had headaches enough (as) it waswithout having to look for a commercial teacher for a one year period.\"\nIn November, 1969 an evaluating team at the school questioned Ms. Grams on why she was not certified in commercial courses. She testified this \"disturbed and embarrassed\" her but Superintendent Grzadzielewski told her it was not her responsibility but rather, an administrative omission.\n*574 In August 1971 at a regular pre-school year in-service session, teachers were warned of their responsibility to keep their certifications up to date. Ms. Grams again went to see Mr. Grzadzielewski. Ms. Grams testified his response was not to worry, he would take care of it.\nBy October of 1971 Ms. Grams was told by Mr. Grzadzielewski there would be difficulty getting her certified for the next year. He stated this information came from the D.P.I. He advised her she should embark on a program for at least a minor in commercial subjects. Ms. Grams testified that the only time she could pursue this course was the following Summer of 1972.\nIn June, 1971 and again in February 1972, Ms. Grams wrote Mr. Grzadzielewski stating she desired to be reassigned as soon as possible to teach in one of the areas of her major preparation. In her letter of February 7, 1972, she said:\n\"When I assumed the responsibility of the commercial department in 1969, it was with the assurance from the administration that I could without difficulty be properly certified in that area. But since this condition seems to have changed and there is considerable doubt that I can be certified, I sincerely believe that I should now be placed in an area where I have regular certification and can enjoy some degree of security.\"\nOn February 8, 1972 Mr. Grzadzielewski purportedly wrote Ms. Grams that the Board of Education insisted she obtain certification in commercial education for the 1972-73 year. Ms. Grams acknowledged at trial receipt of the letter but later in her testimony said she had never received it.\nOn March 14, 1972 Mr. Grzadzielewski hand-delivered to Ms. Grams a letter stating it was his understanding after talking with the D.P.I. she would not be certified for the 1972-73 year in the courses she was then teaching formally. For this reason, she was formally notified *575 her contract would not be renewed for the 1972-73 year. She was told, however, she would be granted a contract if she could obtain certification in commercial courses before a replacement teacher was hired.\nMs. Grams protested. First, she told Mr. Grzadzielewski the notice was untimely. Ms. Grams said Grzadzielewski responded, \" (T) hen I guess we will have to pay you for the following year whether you teach or not. ...\"\nShe then asked Grzadzielewski about an apparent teaching vacancy in history, an area in which Ms. Grams was certified. He stated the board preferred a younger person, she said. At the time of trial she was sixty years old.\nIn April, 1972 Ms. Grams by letter requested reemployment pursuant to sec. 118.22, Wis. Stats. Subsequently, in June, 1972, the Board held a hearing at which time she was formally discharged from her 1972-73 contract.\nMs. Grams seeks the equitable relief of reinstatement. No claim for money damages was filed pursuant to sec. 118.26, Stats. That section provides that an action upon any claim against a school district must be preceded by making the claim directly to the school board. The equitable action for reinstatement is not subject *576 to this statute. Flood v. Board of Education, 69 Wis. 2d 184, 188, 189, 230 N.W.2d 711 (1975), limiting Veith v. Joint Sch. Dist. No. 6, 54 Wis. 2d 501, 506, 196 N.W.2d 714 (1972).\nMs. Grams' teaching contract was void because she contracted to teach subjects she was not legally authorized to teach. The school board cannot be estopped from asserting the public policy of this state, as it is expressed by the Legislature. That policy is that teachers must be qualified in the areas in which they teach. The remaining question is whether on an equitable basis, the school board led Ms. Grams to believe it would obtain for her a special license, or alternatively, led her to believe she would be assigned courses in which she was certified as they came available. These questions of fact were resolved against Ms. Grams by the fact finder. The findings must be affirmed.\nTrial was to the court with an advisory jury. For purposes of review this is the same as a trial to the court alone. Dismissal was granted after plaintiff had put forward her case-in-chief. This was a disposition on the merits. The findings of the lower court will not be set aside unless they are contrary to the great weight and clear preponderance of the evidence. In Household Utilities, Inc. v. Andrews Co., 71 Wis. 2d 17, 24, 25, 236 N.W.2d 663 (1975), this court said:\n\"Whether the case is tried to the court alone or to a jury, the defendant may challenge the sufficiency of the evidence at the close of plaintiff's case... In a case tried to a jury, the court sits as arbiter of the law and the jury as trier of fact. Where there is no jury, however, the court performs both functions... Where there is no right to a jury trial, or where that right has been waived, however, the court itself is the ultimate finder of fact.... a ruling granting the motion to dismiss should constitute a disposition of the case on *577 its merits. The findings of a trial court sitting without a jury will not be set aside on appeal unless they are contrary to the great weight and clear preponderance of the evidence. This court need not, on such an appeal, view the evidence in the light most favorable to plaintiff or draw inferences therefrom which might, under some view, support his claim.\"\nThe court found no basis on which to sustain the contract and order reinstatement.\nThe defendant district cannot be estopped from asserting the invalidity of Ms. Grams credentials to fulfill her contractual work assignment. The most recent contract in the record, 1971-1972, indicates she was hired to teach courses in commercial education and commercial work study experiences, areas in which she held no teaching certificate.\nSec. 118.21, Stats. 1971 states:\n\"118.21 Teacher Contracts. (1) The school board shall contract in writing with qualified teachers. The contract, with a copy of the teacher's authority to teach attached, shall be filed with the school district clerk. Such contract, in addition to fixing the teacher's wage, may provide for compensating the teacher for necessary travel expense in going to and from the schoolhouse at a rate not to exceed 6 cents per mile. A teaching contract with any person not legally authorized to teach the named subject or at the named school shall be void. All teaching contracts shall terminate if, and when, the authority to teach terminates. (2) Any person who contracts to teach in any public school shall file in the office of the school district administrator, within 10 days after entering into such contract, a statement showing the date of expiration and the grade and character of certificate or license held. In any school district not having a school district administrator, the statement shall be filed with the school district clerk. Teachers employed by a co-operative educational service agency shall file the statement in the office of the agency coordinator. No order or warrant may be issued by the school district clerk in payment of the salary of any *578 teacher, unless the teacher has complied with this subsection.\" (Emphasis supplied.)\nThe Legislature has spoken clearly. When the legislative will is expressed in peremptory terms of a statute it is paramount and absolute and cannot be varied or waived by the private conventions of the parties. Welch v. Land Development Co., 246 Wis. 124, 132, 16 N.W.2d 402 (1944); 31 C.J.S., Estoppel sec. 110 (2) p. 568. It follows that the legal effects and consequences of the statutory limitation cannot be avoided by estoppel. Welch, supra. See, also, Blum v. Hillsboro, 49 Wis. 2d 667, 676, 183 N.W.2d 47 (1971). Ms. Grams cannot, in light of sec. 118.21 (1), claim her contract to teach commercial subjects was not void. It was void.\nThis case is unlike Nyre v. Joint School District, 258 Wis. 248, 45 N.W.2d 614 (1951) cited by Ms. Grams. In Nyre there was no dispute a permit to teach would have been granted if it were requested. This is not the case here.\nThe trial court found the plaintiff failed to show any member of the board of education made any representation to her whatsoever concerning her teaching subjects; furthermore, there was no evidence by which to infer that the board obligated itself to obtain a special license to qualify Ms. Grams to teach outside her area of certification or to place her in her area of certification. These findings are supported by the evidence.\nThe elements of promissory estoppel are established in Wisconsin.\n1) Was the promise one which the promisor should reasonably expect to induce action or forbearance of a definite and substantial character on the part of promisee?\n*579 2) Did the promise induce such action or forbearance?\n3) Can injustice be avoided only by enforcement of the promise?\nRossow Oil v. Heiman, 72 Wis. 2d 696, 709, 242 N.W.2d 176 (1976); Hoffman v. Red Owl Stores, Inc., 26 Wis. 2d 683, 133 N.W.2d 267 (1965). The first two questions are for the fact finder, the third involves a policy decision necessarily embracing discretion. Silberman v. Roethe, 64 Wis. 2d 131, 143, 218 N.W.2d 723 (1974). A municipal body is not immune from the doctrine of equitable estoppel. City of Milwaukee v. Milwaukee County, 27 Wis. 2d 53, 66, 133 N.W.2d 393 (1965).\nAs early as July 1964, when Ms. Grams did obtain a special license to teach commercial subjects, she was warned that certification was necessary if she desired to continue teaching commercial subjects and that further work would be required before she could be certified. She thus had notice of the law which, then as now, precluded a reasonable expectation on her part that she could continue to teach in areas in which she was not qualified.\nA special license to teach outside the area of legal qualification is intended to be temporary in nature; it is contemplated by the D.P.I., as was reflected in the 1964 letter, that a teacher who remains in the non-certified area will take steps toward becoming certified. Wis. Adm. Code section P I 3.02 states in relevant part:\n\"PI 3.02 Special Licenses. (1) A special license is an instrument, limited in time to one year or fraction thereof and to one specific job, to permit the employment of a legally qualified teacher who does not meet the legal qualifications for the teaching position he is asked to handle. Such license shall expire as of June 30 of the school year of issue or earlier.\n*580 \"(2) No special license will be renewed, unless at least 6 semester hours of college work are taken between the date of issuance and the date of renewal. Such work must be directed toward the deficiency or deficiencies.\n\"(3) The administrative officer of the school must request such special license in writing and must explain the situation.\"\nThe evidence is that with the exception of one summer course, Ms. Grams did not work to correct the deficiencies in her credentials.\nMs. Grams testified that in 1969 Superintendent Grzadzielewski told her that the certification problems raised by a visiting evaluating team were not her responsibility, but rather, an administrative omission.\nIn Harris v. Jt. Sch. District, 202 Wis. 519, 521, 233 N.W. 97 (1930), this court stated:\n\"It is well established that the powers of school district officers are limited, and can only be exercised as the statute provides, and persons contracting with a district are legally charged with notice of the extent of such powers and the manner in which they must be exercised.\"\nIt is unfortunate if Ms. Grams relied on an alleged 1969 misstatement of law by her superintendent. But the responsibility to keep her credentials in order was her own. Her superintendent could not \"waive\" the law of this state. Where a plaintiff seeks equitable relief based on reliance principles, such reliance must be reasonable. Chicago & N.W. Transportation Co. v. Thoreson Food Prod., 71 Wis. 2d 143, 238 N.W.2d 69, 75 (1976). Reliance alleged in this case is not reasonable.\nThere is little evidence the school board induced Ms. Grams to believe she would be assigned to an area in which she was certified. Ms. Grams had taught commercial courses for three years prior to her discharge. The only specific evidence of inducement was a statement *581 by Ms. Grams she was promised an assignment in French and possibly history in 1965. The trial court did not find this sufficient to create an equitable obligation on the part of the board in 1972. This finding is not against the great weight and clear preponderance of the evidence.\nAt the end of plaintiff's case-in-chief and after some oral argument, plaintiff's counsel moved to reopen the case.\nHe stated in part:\n\"... I would like to make a motion at this time. My motion is that if at this point in the file, the Court believes the application of 118.21, as raised by the defendants, and the precise terms of the 1971-1973 contract to be controlling in this matter, we would ask the Court for leave to reopen our case to present further evidence of the conduct of the defendants which would go to reformation and to equitable estoppel by waiver regarding the operation of 118.21 and the precise terms of the 1971-1972 contract.\"\nThe implications of sec. 118.21, Stats. were disputed throughout the trial. A party cannot be estopped from asserting public policy as expressed in the statutes. Denying the motion was not an abuse of discretion.\nBy the Court.Order affirmed.\nBEILFUSS, C.J. took no part.\nABRAHAMSON, J. (dissenting).\nSec. 118.21 (1), Stats., is designed to protect the pupils of the state from incompetent teachers. The record of this case raises, for me, the question of whether this statute has been improperly invoked by the school board to discharge this teacher without the board openly facing the issue of the reasons for the discharge and whether the discharge was lawful. The school board assigned the teacher to *582 teach a subject it knew she was not certified to teach; it insisted on that assignment; it did not permit her to fill a vacancy in an assignment for which she was licensed; and it then relied on a strict application of sec. 118.21, Stats., to discharge the teacher. It seems as if this practice can be a perverted use of the law. Under the circumstances of this case I do not think sec. 118.21, Stats., is an absolute defense to the charge that the teacher was discharged without just cause. For these reasons, I think justice may not have been done and I dissent.NOTES\n She taught for the Mindoro school system in 1964; the Mindoro and Melrose school systems were consolidated in January, 1965.\n Both sides agree the notice was untimely and this appears to be correct. Notice of non-renewal must be given by March 15 but a preliminary notice must precede it by 15 days. Sec. 118.22 (2) (3), Stats.\n \"118.26 Claim Against School District. An action upon any claim shall not be maintained against a school district until the claim has been presented to the school board of the district and disallowed in whole or in part. Failure of the school board to allow the claim within 60 days after it is filed with the school district clerk is a disallowance.... No action on a claim may be brought after 6 months from the date of service of the notice of disallowance.\"", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Clive Palmer's assets frozen by Supreme Court over Queensland Nickel collapse\nQueensland Nickel's liquidator has won a Supreme Court bid to freeze Clive Palmer's personal assets in an effort to recover millions of dollars from the 2016 collapse of the north Queensland refinery.\nFederal Government-appointed liquidator PPB Advisory sought an injunction in August to restrain the former federal MP from selling or spending more than $200 million in assets.\nThe freeze also affects more than $340 million in company assets related to Mr Palmer's business activities.\nPPB Advisory is trying to claw back $70 million in taxpayer funds paid to sacked Townsville refinery workers.\nMore than 800 workers lost their jobs when the refinery collapsed.\nJustice John Bond granted the order to freeze the assets of Mr Palmer and several of his companies.\nMr Palmer's lawyers applied for a stay on the freeze order for 21 days, but Justice Bond dismissed the application.\nMr Palmer was not in court for the ruling.\nHis barrister Dominic O'Sullivan applied to submit a copy of the Australian Financial Review's rich list as evidence that Mr Palmer could pay what was required of him.\nThe list named Mr Palmer as the wealthiest man in Queensland, with an estimated fortune of $2.84 billion.\nJustice Bond said: \"You're not going to hand me up the rich list are you?\"\nMr O'Sullivan replied: \"Yes I am.\"\nJustice Bond asked: \"How is that evidence?\"\nHe rejected the rich list application.\nIn his written decision, Justice Bond said the orders \"apply until final judgment or further order in the proceeding\".\n\"In Mr Palmer's case the value specified was $204,943,664.39 but other amounts were specified for the companies concerned,\" Justice Bond said.\nLawyers for PPB Advisory had previously argued there was a \"real risk\" Mr Palmer's assets were being sold, pointing to the sale of his Brisbane headquarters Mineralogy House, worth $23 million.\nHis assets include planes, vintage cars, golf courses and a string of multi-million-dollar properties.\n'It's a witch hunt'\nIn a statement, Mr Palmer's spokesman Andrew Crook said the court ruling was \"further evidence of the political witch hunt against him\".\n\"Despite the fact that Clive Palmer has been the fastest riser on the AFR rich list, coming in at the 20th most wealthy person in Australia with $2.84 billion, Justice John Bond has granted an order to freeze just over $200 million of his assets,'' Mr Crook said.\n\"This extraordinary outcome in the Queensland Supreme Court seems out of step with what the AFR has highlighted and is further evidence of an ongoing witch hunt.\n\"If a freezing order can be made against Mr Palmer, then a freezing order can be made against any Australian.\"\nThe liquidator's injunction was filed as part of a wider lawsuit against 21 defendants, in which liquidators allege Mr Palmer and his nephew Clive Mensink breached their duties while running Queensland Nickel and traded while insolvent.\nMr Palmer recently lodged a counter-claim in the Supreme Court in Brisbane, suing liquidators for $1.8 billion for damages, and he has always denied any wrongdoing.\nA date for a lengthy trial of the case is still being determined by the courts.\nJustice Bond said the asset freeze would be subject to numerous exceptions, \"including that it does not prohibit dealing with or disposing of assets in the ordinary and proper course of business, including by paying business expenses bona fide and properly incurred\".\n\"There are particular aspects of Mr Palmer's previous conduct and decision making which would lead a prudent, sensible commercial person to infer that there is a real risk that he would take, or cause to be taken, steps outside court processes to attempt to frustrate or inhibit the prospects of enforcement or execution of any significant judgment against him or any of his companies,\" Justice Bond said.\n\"There is no certainty that that is what would occur.\n\"Indeed, I am not in a position to conclude that it is more probable than not that that is what Mr Palmer would do.\n\"But, endeavouring to take account of all the evidence before me, and conscious of the degree of care that I am obliged to take in applications of this nature, I nevertheless conclude that there is a real risk that he would.\"\n'Getting his just deserts'\nTownsville resident Lorraine said she had friends and family members who lost their jobs when the refinery collapsed.\n\"I'm glad Clive Palmer is now getting his just deserts — it's a long time coming but I'm glad it's come,\" she said.\nAnother resident, Stevie, said she was glad to see Mr Palmer's assets frozen.\n\"He's still carrying on like nothing's happened, going on cruises … it's not fair. He's just sticking it in everyone's face that he's wronged.\"", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Recently Added Videos\nVideo Share Information\nNotorious criminal gang member Eron Ranasinghe alias \"SF Lokka\" has been shot dead by unidentified gunmen, the Police said. MORE..\n5 Aug 2020 (2:18 PM)\nA close associate of the notorious organized criminal gang member \"Keselwatte Raina\" has been arrested near the Peliyagoda Expressway Bridge. MORE..\n5 Aug 2020 (9:16 AM)\nSix new cases of novel coronavirus have been identified increasing the tally of confirmed cases reported in the country so far to 2,834. MORE..\n4 Aug 2020 (8:29 PM)\nResource : Ada Derana", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Cooley v. Prison Health Services, Inc. et al\nORDER that all claims brought by Emmett Cooley in above referenced case are DISMISSED as further set out in this order. A separate final judgment will enter. Signed by Hon. Chief Judge Mark E. Fuller on 4/28/2011. (jg, )\nIN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR\nTHE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF ALABAMA\nPRISON HEALTH SERVICES, INC., et al.,\nCase No. 2:08-cv-313\n(WO- DO NOT PUBLISH)\nOn January 26, 2011 the defendants in this case filed a Suggestion of Death,\nnotifying the Court that the Plaintiff Emmett Cooley was deceased. (Doc. # 70). Federal\nRule of Civil Procedure 25(a) provides that “a motion for substitution may be made by\nany party or by the decedent’s successor or representative. If the motion is not made\nwithin 90 days after service of a statement noting the death, the action by or against the\ndecedent must be dismissed.”\nNo substitution of parties was made in this case, and the 90 day period for seeking\nsubstitution has passed. Accordingly, it is hereby ORDERED that all claims brought by\nEmmett Cooley in above referenced case are DISMISSED. A separate final judgment\nDone this the 28 th day of April, 2011.\n/s/ Mark E. Fuller\nCHIEF UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE\nDisclaimer: Justia Dockets & Filings provides public litigation records from the federal appellate and district courts. These filings and docket sheets should not be considered findings of fact or liability, nor do they necessarily reflect the view of Justia.\nWhy Is My Information Online?", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Facebook Inc. clearly isn't waiting for its initial public offering next month to spend some of its cash, with a $550 million purchase of AOL patents from Microsoft Corp. announced Monday.\nMicrosoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) said Facebook will get about 650 AOL patents and patent applications, plus a license to the AOL patents and applications that Microsoft will purchase and own in a deal announced recently.\nMicrosoft said it will keep about 275 AOL patents and applications, a license to the AOL patents and applications that will now be owned by Facebook, and a license to about 300 patents that AOL did not sell in its auction.\nFacebook is targeting its IPO for May 17, although there is the possibility that it could happen a week later. The valuation Facebook is likely to launch at is $100 billion.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "During the first week of April, a California Senate committee will consider a proposal that would require pet food labels to include the product’s country of origin.\nOften at the forefront of legislation that other states follow, the California Senate Bill 1773 is the first of its kind, according to Marshall Meyers, executive vice president of the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC).\n“That’s the only one right now,” he said.\nPIJAC, however, deferred to the Pet Food Institute for further information. The Pet Food Institute was not immediately available for comment.\nThe legislation was introduced in February by Senator Ellen Corbett from the East Bay’s San Leandro, but a hearing date was only set this week. The Committee on Health will hold a hearing on the proposal April 2 at 1:30 p.m. in room 4203 at the State Capitol in Sacramento\nThe bill was also referred to the Senate Judiciary, which Corbett chairs. It has not set a hearing.\nThe proposal also requires manufacturers to post the brand owner’s telephone number on the label.\nCalifornia’s Legislature will reconvene Monday, March 24, after a weeklong spring recess.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Anyone who has seen an episode of Law and Order knows if you are arrested, a good lawyer will get you off on a technicality if the police did not read you your rights, right? Well, the truth is not so clear. If you are arrested, the police are required to read you your rights. However, if they fail to do so, any testimony you give will be inadmissible as evidence. If there is enough evidence to convict you of the crime regardless of your testimony, then you still may be convicted of the crime.\nThe History Of Miranda Rights\nMiranda rights were established in the landmark 1966 Supreme Court case Miranda v. Arizona. Ernesto Miranda was arrested in 1963 in Arizona on suspicion of being involved in the kidnapping and rape of an eighteen year old girl. After two hours of interrogation, Miranda confessed to the crime. Miranda was never told of his right to counsel, his right to remain silent, or informed his statements would be used against him. Miranda’s attorney claimed that his confession was not truly voluntary and should be inadmissible as evidence. The Supreme Court upheld this opinion and overturned Miranda’s conviction. Unfortunately, additional evidence was gathered against him and he was ultimately found guilty of the crime.\nAfter the Supreme Court overturned Ernesto Miranda’s conviction, police departments nationwide were required to inform anyone who was arrested of their rights. Today the decision seems sensible. Everyone deserves a fair trial, and a trial cannot be fair if the defendant does not know the rules. However, at the time, the decision was controversial as it was seen as a boon to suspected criminals. Many people felt it gave a poor perception of police.\nDo Police Have To Read Me My Rights?\nThere are a few places where the reality of Miranda warnings differs from what is commonly portrayed on television. You can be arrested without having your rights read to you. The rights are focused on interrogation and questioning. If you are not being questioned, law enforcement may not read you your rights. If they decide to question you later, they will read you your rights at that time. Miranda rights are also sometimes waived in the interest of public safety.\nBefore law enforcement interrogates a suspect, they must inform them of the following rights:\nYou have the right to remain silent;\n- If you do say anything, it can be used against you in a court of law;\n- You have the right to have a lawyer present during any questioning; and\n- If you cannot afford a lawyer, one will be appointed for you if you so desire.\nIf you have been arrested, be sure to know and exercise your Miranda Rights. If you are being questioned by the police, remain respectful and silent. If you need an attorney, our criminal defense team at De Bruin Law Firm is willing to help. If you have been suspected of a crime, you need professional and competent legal representation. Contact us today and let us offer our support in this difficult time.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "The EU MDR was passed on 5 April 2017, replacing the EU Medical Devices Directive (MDD). The legislation, which will apply from 26 May 2021, was introduced to diminish the adverse health impacts associated with hazardous substances in medical devices.\nMedical devices are vital for the health and well-being of patients all over the globe. From smartwatches to pacemakers, the ongoing use of medical devices is integral to the diagnosis, prevention, monitoring, and treatment of a wide range of medical conditions.\nThe timeline for bringing a medical device to market can average anywhere between three and seven years. To get there, manufacturers must navigate through a complex regulatory framework that has been implemented to safeguard patient safety.\nHowever, the regulations and standards that support this framework are historically outdated, fragmented, and in urgent need of modernization. In a bid to help global manufacturers overcome these issues and improve compliance, European regulators are updating three decades of regulatory legislation.\nThe updates will see regulators replace a series of existing medical device directives with a more robust, comprehensive set of regulatory guidelines — captured under the EU Medical Device Regulations (EU MDR).\nMitigating risk and prioritizing patient safety\nBy introducing the EU MDR, industry regulators hope to ensure all medical devices placed on the EU market are beneficial to society while being as risk-free as possible. In other words, it’s about striking a balance between safety and efficacy — helping to roll out medical devices to the right patients as swiftly and safely as possible.\nThis risk management does not just apply to the medical device itself but to the entire value chain — from raw material extraction to product marketing. In reducing the potential biological risk that medical devices pose, manufacturers will need to consider factors such as placement of the device on the patient (e.g. on the surface of the skin or implanted in tissue) and the duration of contact (e.g. hours/days/weeks).\nIn section 10.4, the legislation outlines manufacturers’ obligation to report on the chemical composition of their products. This includes verifying the presence of any of 1,200 substances (classified as CMR 1A and 1B) that are limited to a threshold by the EU MDR. If a device contains one of these hazardous substances, manufacturers must limit its content to a safe threshold.\nKeeping a finger on the pulse\nAnother key feature of the EU MDR is that it anticipates further changes to regulations in the future that will likely result from continued advancements in technology and materials innovation. As a result of this iterative nature, EU MDR (unlike prior directives) therefore compels organizations to better understand up-to-date safety regulations — including gleaning a better insight into the chemical properties of materials used in medical device development.\nWhile EU MDR will change how the medical device industry responds to regulation, medical device manufacturers will still be faced with the same concerns — namely, how to accelerate product commercialization, protect brand value, and remain competitive in an increasingly crowded marketplace.\nWith the introduction of this new legislation, manufacturers need to adopt a more thorough approach to chemical and material characterization. By doing so, they’ll enable the innovation, safety, and compliance necessary to secure market advantage in the sector. That said, certain markets outside the EU may face short-term disruption upon the application of the legislation.\nWhat does EU MDR mean for U.S. firms operating in the EU medical device market?\nThe EU medical device market is the second-largest in the world after the United States, and the U.S. is its top supplier. U.S.-based medtech organizations therefore need to remain vigilant with the latest developments related to EU MDR. According to United States International Trade Commission (USITC):\n\"U.S. medical device manufacturers are the biggest suppliers of the EU’s medical device market, accounting for close to two-thirds of their imports in recent years and 41 percent of medical device patent filings with the European Patent Office. The new regulatory structure created by the MDR will likely create a number of challenges for U.S. medical device manufacturers, including additional compliance costs, regulatory uncertainty, and the classification of new products as medical devices.\"\nPreviously, the EU boasted the world's shortest approval times among leading markets for high-risk devices. This has made it the primary destination for U.S. medical device exports, with U.S. companies typically amassing one-third of their revenue from the EU. However, this stringent new legislation may produce new delays in approving medical devices for sale in the EU market.\nWhile the EU MDR will provide extra safety for EU patients, the USITC warn that \"extensive delays in the EU could require U.S. firms to pursue other market opportunities or incur additional operational costs.\" In any instance, it is vital that U.S.-based manufacturers keep a finger firmly on the pulse of developments across the Atlantic.\nWhy EU MDR matters\nIn 2021 and beyond, we can expect to see major advances in materials analysis and testing technologies. Together, these developments will accelerate the discovery of new polymers that can be integrated into the design of next-generation medical devices.\nSupplier management will also be key. By first cultivating strong, mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers and then collecting relevant chemical testing information, manufacturers will be able to choose more safe, suitable, and cost-effective materials during product development.\nThe medical device landscape is in a constant state of flux thanks to ongoing technological innovation and evolving regulation. The EU’s first major update to medical device directives in three decades will see a heightened emphasis on safety. By modernizing and harmonizing regulatory requirements across different regions, these emerging regulations will encourage an industry-wide risk-management approach towards defining testing plans for specific devices.\nManufacturers that sell to or within the EU market will be compelled to:\n- Gain a thorough understanding of chemical and materials testing requirements\n- Generate robust and appropriate biological testing plans\n- Identify unknown extractable and leachable components\n- Improve chemical and material characterization to establish product equivalence\n- Ensure medical devices are durable and ready to deliver benefits for patients\nOnce implemented, compliance of the new regulations will be enforced through prosecution and penalties (including fines and, in severe circumstances, imprisonment). Poor adherence to regulatory requirements will also lead to poor brand reputation, as well as potential loss of access to materials, loss of investment, and/or loss of market share.\nThough short-term disruption may follow the rollout of EU MDR — particularly for U.S. manufacturers — ensuring that products are certified and fully compliant will prove critical for manufacturers’ credibility and profitability in the long term.\nThe EU MDR will apply from 26 May 2021; one year after initially planned (the delay owing to COVID-19 disruption). Until 25 May 2021, the EU Medical Device Directive (MDD) and national laws will apply. If you have any questions about EU MDR, please get in touch here >", "label": "Yes"} {"text": ".... Liberia is a nation of laws & governed by the rule of law as opposed to the rule of men! Yet another illustration tantamount to bias, in the electoral process, is President Weah’s promise that he will give first-time voters scholarships. Come on! Come on! Is this a level playing field? Where are the President's Advisors? Do they not see or can they not read the lessons from what is happening in Sierra Leone where the entire electoral process is under review by the internationals??\nA recent editorial of the Women Voices of 9 August on the status of the Farmington River Declaration (F.R.D) pointed out, that Count six of the Declaration “urged political parties to desist from engaging into actions or using languages whether online or offline that could provoke any type of violence, intimidation and human rights abuses from before, during and after elections.”\nThis notwithstanding, the editorial pointed out that the said Count was, in fact, violated on the first day of the October 10, election campaign.\nOn the contrary, that Count was, in fact, violated earlier, when the party of Cllr. Gongloe's march for sweeping corruption out of the country was met by “stone” throwing youths, allegedly of the CDC Governing Party, whose leadership, was amongst the foremost signatories of the said Declaration earlier this year on April 4, at Farmington Hotel in Margibi.\nIt was alleged that the Police stood by and did nothing; that (MOJ) had, in fact, been informed of the planned march. Investigation is called for on this. Indeed, it is reminiscent of last year July 26 near the US Embassy and Diplomatic enclave of the nation, of the fracas there, between university students and yet to be confirmed of private militia groups of CDC Political auxiliaries for which we are still awaiting reports.\nYet again, a short while ago, on July 26 , we had another violation evident in the national oration by Chief Zanzan Karwor - an oration which was both arrogant, and extremely divisive at a time and place that called for a message of non-violence and advocacy of peaceful elections. The oration was provocative and nothing short of what can only be seen as the very kind of speech that incites violence; hate messages similar to the “lead up” to the Rwanda genocide and about which the Farmington River Declaration cautions against.\nBut, even more alarming was to read in President Weah’s July 26 address, how he complimented Chief Zanzan Karwor on his oration, and I quote:\n“Let me now take this moment to congratulate Chief Zanzan Karwor, Chairman of the Council of Chiefs and Elders, for the beautiful oration he delivered today. His selection to serve as National Orator on this day was in honor and respect to the Traditional Chiefs and Zoe’s of our land.\nNow, my people, one must ask, how could President Weah’s advisors and team for his re-election, let him endorse so eloquently such a provocative and divisive speech which, in essence, flies in the face of his and other stakeholders' commitment to non-violent elections as per their signatories of the Farmington Declaration, by penning their names and commitment to free and fair and non-violence elections.\nIn short, the national oration was inconsistent with the ethos governing national orations – namely “to elevate the tempo of the patriotic spirit of all Liberians towards accelerated national action in forgoing reconciliation and solidarity of purpose, national reconstruction, and renewal, as well as making tangible recommendations for the resolution of intractable national challenges, as per any true patriot”, as stated by an eminent Liberian Ambassador.\nThe venom contained in that oration needs to be condemned if we are serious about the commitment to the Farmington Declaration. It was the late Irene Mensah who averred that “when one is wrong; you are wrong!”\nMoreover, it is not true that the selection of Chief Zanzan Karwor made history. Far from it. In July 2009, under President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf's administration, and during my tenure as Minister of Foreign Affairs, Paramount Chief Flomo Barworor from Bong County made history as the July 26 National Orator. Is there no institutional memory in Government? Where are the President’s Advisors? They must guide the Presidency correctly.\nYet another violation of the commitment to the Farmington River Declaration is evident in the recent “Casket burial parade” of the youths of the Governing CDC. The potential for violence of that event was unacceptable and even more provocative. While both President Weah and his officials as well as opposition and others worldwide have condemned the event, we write here to say that that is not good enough.\nAction in the sense of independent investigation is needed from both the National Elections Commission; the Minister of Justice & the Steering Committee for monitoring the implementation of the Farmington Declaration. We cannot just settle for verbal condemnation. These are “early warnings” – “writings on the wall” of what is to come in the lead-up to the elections on 10 October. Doing nothing means condoning the action which in turn encourages more of such.\nAccordingly, the editorial of Front-page Africa of Tuesday, August 15, titled There must be Full Investigation and Accountability for all Electoral Violence is on target and very much in order. The editorial demanded immediate attention and resolute action. How we advocated for a similar investigation in our comments on the altercation by CDC’s youths at the Senator Prince Johnson church a while back. Of course, nothing was done, encouraging what is taking place today.\nHere we wish to commend the very thoughtful article by Dr. Moses Blonkanjay Jackson in the Inquirer of Tuesday, 8 August, entitled Casket Politics Bane or Blessing: O Death where is thy sting? O Farmington Accord, why so soon? In that article, Dr. Blonkanjay raises a series of critical issues and questions – with which I wholeheartedly identify; extracts from which are highlighted below: “The casket signified the pre-matured death of the new-born Farmington Accord which all parties signed and vowed to eschew activities that generate violence.”\nHe continued as follows: “But no sooner had the Farmington been signed than CDC and UP took to the streets at the same time creating a volatile situation. As if to pour gasoline on the fire, no sooner had Farmington been born than CDC placed a photo of the presidential candidate of another party on a casket and paraded the streets, an act that would have surely birthed violence had UP reacted.”\nHe then proceeded to pose a series of questions: “Where is General Prince Charles Johnson and Defense Minister Daniel Ziankahn who threaten to take action on people who carried out acts inimical to peace during these elections? Suppose UP partisans had attacked the casket to peel of the photo of their Presidential candidate? Suppose the UP goes to court for some breach of the law? Suppose Hon. Yekeh Yarkpawolo Korlubah in retaliation, prepares a casket for President Weah and VP Jewel Howard Taylor and parades the streets?\nSupposed CDCians chose to act against Yekeh? Where is the Secretary General of the CDC, Jefferson Koijee? Where is Chairman Morlue? Where is the CDC Campaign Chair, Eugene Nagbe? Do they support this act? When will they openly condemn it if they do not support it?” He ends with challenges to the NEC, and the LNB Association as follows:\n“To NEC, is such an act a violation? What is the penalty? Where is the Liberia National Bar Association (LNBA)? Why are we silent? God forbid Liberia!!”\nHere we call on the International Community/ our Partners, for a robust reaction to these clear breaches of the Declaration! In that regard, we appreciate much their consultative meetings with all the Presidential candidates wherein they emphasized their respective obligations to the Farmington Declaration. This is clearly consistent with the UN Peacebuilding support office along with the Liberian Configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission to support our nation’s peacebuilding priorities and in particular the legislative and Presidential 2023 elections.\nAt the same time the recent missions of the ECOWAS and AU Delegations as well as that of the Special Representative of the UNSG Leonardo Simoe office for West Africa and the Sahel in Dakar, Senegal all attest to the serious concerns for our upcoming elections, at the international level for which we are grateful. The recent call by ECOWAS and the United Nations Resident Coordinator for investigation is in order and appreciated.\nHaving said that, however, there is a need for more effective and enhanced electoral violence prevention action in a timely manner in response to the “writings on the wall.” Conflict Prevention and robust action are required. At Farmington, we witnessed lovely speeches and signatures. But the “writings on the wall” are essentially early warnings!” Attention to violence against women during elections which has tended to be the order of the day in Liberia is equally critical. As such, the Women’s Manifesto spearheaded by Liberia’s Nobel laureates Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and Leymah Gbowee that was recently released has addressed this very issue, and should be taken seriously, and acted upon.\nIndeed the treatment recently from President Weah’s security (at a meeting of the presidential candidates) of the Female Presidential candidate Sarah Beyslow Nyanti speaks to this very issue. We thank Presidential candidate Gongoloe for taking a stand that what ensued was unacceptable and his call for an apology from the President. Here we commend His Excellency President Weah for his apology made upon hearing about that assault. At the same time, we were taken aback by VP Taylor’s alleged reaction that the President did not need to apologize to which we said – no Madam VP! He needed to apologize. We understand that eventually Madam VP also apologised!\nIn this connection, the New Dawn Newspaper on August 14 reported that Madam Esther Davis Yango, Executive Director of WONGOSOL, the Women's non-Governmental organization secretariat of Liberia has, in turn, frowned on the recent wave of campaign violence across the country. WONGOSOL similarly urges respect for the Declaration.\nWe call for a conflict prevention strategy as opposed to conflict management (i.e. waiting for the disaster to happen and then action). In order to avoid a charge of insufficient and untimely reaction to these early warnings as was the charge by the independent assessment of the International community to the then “lead-up” to the Rwanda genocide. One is foreseeing serious potential for violence in our upcoming elections – an election where the need for an enhanced and Strengthened security presence throughout the country is clearly paramount and necessary.\nThis position of mine derives from my experience at UNDP-Africa headquarters as Division Chief for East & Central Africa including the crisis countries of Burundi; Central African Republic; Chad; Congo Brazzaville; DR Congo and Rwanda in the aftermath of the Genocide. As such one must take the “early warnings” seriously and not knock it. Concrete and robust preventive initiatives with consequences are clearly in order. While we may brag about this being the first time we are handling the elections on our own we must be real – are we able to do it? It is already evident that we have not been able to handle the violence of the first 10 days of the opening of the campaign process as well as other incidences since.\nThe action by the CDC on the opening day of the electoral campaign period was more than provocative. It essentially undermined everything that the Declaration pledged itself to uphold. We add our voice to others for an investigation of what happened, why it happened, and how it came about. And accountability thereafter.\nEven more recently on 10 August, the violence that erupted between the CDC and Unity Party Partisans around the Vamoma House has driven home yet again the looming trouble and more violence ahead. Then there are reports of the more recent altercation in Nimba between UP and CDC leading to one CDC death that must also be investigated.\nInvestigations of none of these events have been forthcoming to date, While one is left with little doubt that the security capacity of the Government needs to be strengthened if we, the citizens, are to be protected during the upcoming elections. The Citizenry needs reassurance, notwithstanding the Government’s and opposition's verbal commitments to peaceful elections. In this regard, we commend the Ministry of Justice and the Joint Security Forces for the dialogue/consultations on 8 August with the political parties and their candidates. Also, the NEC consultative processes with the various political parties are to be commended. But we need more than words!\nAs I close, I want to recall President’s Weah special statement on Wednesday 2 August at a session on promoting peaceful 2023 elections with the theme “Building the confidence of the Presidential candidates in the workings of the NEC organized by National Election Commission, ECOWAS and the UN Liberia.\nHe said that the Farmington Declaration that they all signed was not just a piece of paper, but rather a solemn pledge to uphold the values of Democracy; Peace, and inclusivity through which they have promised the people of Liberia to create an environment that is free from violence and commit to free and fair elections. This being the case we want to hold the President and his party foremost to abide by his words, as well as the other Presidential candidates and their political parties.\nGrave concerns in every quarter and in the media about the security situation facing our nation during the election period In view of the above-mentioned, I am appealing to Mr. President, as President of the Republic of Liberia (and not as candidate) that you prevail upon the international community to assist and strengthen our security with at least a Battalion or Company of trained officers (to be deployed throughout the Counties) to serve as a deterrent alongside our gallant officers during the electoral process, thereby enhancing our security capacity; the objective being to avoid the growing electoral violence which is a violation of the Farmington Declaration to which you are a signatory.\nThis would show the seriousness of your commitment both to the Farmington Declaration and that made in your meeting with the UNSG Representative from Senegal, as well as recently at the UN General Assembly. In this regard, we recall that when UNMIL was leaving, the Government was advised that they could be called upon if needed from Cote d’Ivoire. Surely our current reality, (brewing tensions and growing violence) is indicative of our need and therefore timely for such a call?\nIt is evident that we could benefit from the strengthened capability to provide the citizen's confidence for free, fair & non-violent elections called for if the Farmington Declaration is to be Alive! While we are aware that our ECOWAS Brothers are quite occupied with the ongoing Niger crisis, might the AU and development Partners respond? Indeed, might we, amongst others, call on the Indian Women Peace Keepers (thru the new Indian Ambassador here) who served us quite well under UNMIL? In addition, the kind of assistance that the Kenyan Police forces are currently providing to Haiti is an example of what we may wish to consider for enhancement of our security, from elsewhere.\nWe have urged, the President’s Advisors and the campaign management team of the Governing party, to provide factually based advice and also not put words in the President’s mouth that are wrong and provocative – the latest being President Weah’s promise to the Squatters community on Peace Island that Government will give them ownership to where they are, as the property is Governments.\nThis is not only biased and unfair electoral campaigning but it is provocative and completely wrong as Peace Island or Worell Island (its proper name) is not Government Property. The CDC Government is not empowered to make such a promise. Both the Land Authority as well as Lands & Mines and Public Works Ministries have the full History of that Island.\nThe past Government could not take it over; nor can the present Government do so by Executive Order without going through proper legal procedures – It is owned by private citizens. Liberia is a nation of laws & governed by the rule of law as opposed to the rule of men! Yet another illustration tantamount to bias, in the electoral process, is President Weah’s promise that he will give first-time voters scholarships. Come on! Come on! Is this a level playing field? Where are the President's Advisors? Do they not see or can they not read the lessons from what is happening in Sierra Leone where the entire electoral process is under review by the internationals??\nHence the basis for the question posed in the title of this article – is the Farmington River Declaration Dead or Alive? The various actions reported upon here are nothing short of undermining the Declaration and the commitment of the president and another candidate to free; fair and non-violent elections by signatories to the Declaration. In the President’s own words, the Declaration is “not just being a piece of paper, as reported above.\nLet us not embarrass Mr. President further. As such it is proposed that the NEC, in concert with the Steering Committee for monitoring of the implementation of the Farmington Declaration design a strategy for response to violations of the Declaration as highlighted earlier.\nIn short, the NEC, other relevant Government ministers such as the Minister of Justice must pay attention to the antecedents of the electoral processes; to complaints of unfair and compromising electoral practices and processes such as promises of scholarships to first time voters to influence them as well as in the case of the squatter’s community on Peace Island mentioned above, amongst others, as indicated by relevant civil society organisations.\nThe “writings are on the wall”; they are, I repeat “early warning”, Finally, we must be mindful of the recent US Government reaction to the outcome of the Sierra Leone elections. There are clear lessons for us. Close to home is the recent statement by the American Embassy here on their concerns about our ongoing electoral processes while we are pleased that our international Partners are also calling for investigations and accountability of the electoral violence that is ongoing.\nIn this regard in ending we recall the words of the national orator of year 2000, Dr. Romeo Horton (reference the 100 Anniversary of his birth, celebrated a few Sundays ago).\nYet others have come to our aid in recent times - foremost ECOMOG and Subsequently the late UNSG Kofi Annan who sent the largest UN peacekeeping forces under UNMIL. Yet, we are once again on the verge of taking the nation backward, notwithstanding all the sacrifices made on our behalf by our fellow ECOWAS citizens; UN peacekeepers, and Liberians ourselves.\nAy mehn! Ay mehn! Where is our dignity and pride as a people? For God’s sake!\nFinally, we recall the words of the late Episcopalian Archbishop of Liberia and Province of West Africa, Bishop Edward Neufville II on 13th Jan. 1998 upon the departure of the ECOMOG Peace Keepers\nHe said, and I quote: “The entire citizenry of this country must now become a national peace keeping force. In order to keep the peace every citizen must act and behave responsibly and respect the rule of law; where there is no respect for law and order there is bound to be tension and lawlessness in the land. As a national peacekeeping force, we Liberians must respect human and civil liberty of others”\nAbout the Author: Olubanke King-Akerele is a Liberian Patriot and Elder as well as Former Minister of Foreign Affairs; Former Minister of Commerce & Industry; and Retired UNDP/UN Resident Coordinator and Chair of Board, Angie Brooks International Centre for Women’s Empowerment, Leadership Development, International Peace & Security as well as Executive Director, Liberia Institute for “Growing” Patriotism.\nEditor's note: The views expressed in this article are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect Daily Observer's editorial stance.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "IN THE AUCKLAND UNIVERSITY COURT\nI TE KŌTI MATUA O WAIPAPA TAUMATA RAU\n CRHC 1927\nUNDER the Law School on Trial Series 2023\nIN THE MATTER of the STUDENTS\nAND the SYSTEM\nHearing: 17 July 2023\nAppearances: Craccum Magazine, Torts 2021\nJUDGMENT OF NEWS J\nINTRODUCTION AND MATTERS OF GENERAL APPLICATION\n “The Law School is a structural disappointment… obsessed with elitism,” comment the appellants. The respondents differ, publicly boasting a Law School of “unparalleled excellence”, proven by its current QS University World Rankings as the 62nd Law School in the world, “committed to improving access to justice through excellence in teaching, research, service and engagement.” What then, really, is the reality of Auckland Law School?\n Over the coming weeks, the Craccum Court will consider three cases of interest in the overarching series termed “The Law School on Trial 2023”—Torts (LAW 231) 2021, Torts (LAW 231) 2023, and Legal Ethics (LAW 458) 2023.\n Given allegations of poor culture and equity in the Law School, this judgment will no doubt be of broader public interest. In particular, the Court draws the jury’s attention to:\n- Allegations in 2016 that the culture of the Law School was discriminatory and intimidating towards women, prompting Dr Anna Hood and Professor Julia Tolmie of the Faculty to undertake an investigation into the matter. The 47-page report proved the validity of the claims.\n- Allegations to The Herald in 2018 purported that the annual law camp, supported by the Law School, was rife with “rampant binge-drinking and sex”. An informal allegation from one student said a staff member propositioned her to go to his bach alone with him while on the same camp, but due to its anonymity, this was never investigated.\n- Allegations in 2022 that even following Part I competitive entrance schemes, it is “notoriously and irrationally” difficult to obtain high grades. Data from an Official Information Act (OIA) request reveals that in 2022, a student was almost eight times more likely to obtain an A+ grade in Part II Law at the University of Waikato than at the University of Auckland and three times as likely at the University of Canterbury or Victoria University of Wellington. The University of Otago gave A+ grades at a nearly identical rate to the University of Auckland.\n As such, this series of cases has opened significant opportunities for evidence by the applicants (students of the Law School) and the respondents (staff of the Law School and wider University members). Many who provide evidence in this trial have chosen to do so anonymously. The Court has nonetheless gone to great lengths to ensure the validity of all evidence in this series. We encourage the jury and wider public members to remain open to all arguments the applicants and respondents raised in this trial.\nCASE STUDY 1 – TORTS (LAW 231) 2021\n LAW 231 is a full-year course at the Law School, totalling 30 points of a 480-point undergraduate degree. The course is one of four major courses required to complete part II of the LLB and is predicated on passing or failing the course at the end of the year. For clarification to the jury, unlike traditional 15-point papers, this course must be completed in its entirety across two semesters. Such a course format undoubtedly lends itself to higher academic stakes—those who are unsuccessful in passing the course must retake it the following academic year and cannot enrol in compulsory Part III courses before completion.\n The Moana-Oceania Academic Initiative (MAI) group was established “to nurture and promote the desire for academic excellence” by supplementing compulsory academic courses. It runs to allow a smoother transition and assists in the lead-up to assignments and exams. It primarily comprises Pasifika students, including those who entered the law school under the Undergraduate Targeted Admissions Scheme (UTAS) programme and those under the standard admission process.\n In 2021, The MAI Torts group was given an official UoA slide to study for an assignment, and having used content from this slide, they were flagged for plagiarism and academic misconduct. Four women were immediately called into a meeting, and more would follow.\n The slides were judged too similar to the assignment, and faculty told students to resubmit due to New Zealand Law Society Council of Legal Education (CLE) requirements. Claims of plagiarism were eventually retracted, but the faculty continued to insist students resubmit the essay—in the middle of the 2021 lockdown. The faculty claimed they had no choice; however, when contacted, the council denied this was true, claiming that UoA faculty made the decision instead. By the time this was discovered, months had passed, too late to resubmit.\nThe Case for the Applicant\n The applicants claim that the ordeal led to a greater failure in this class. An OIA request reveals that in the 2021 academic year, there was a pass rate of 88.8% in LAW231, as opposed to 95.4% the year before and 88.1% the following year. In a course of almost 500 students annually, one student represents around 0.2% of the final pass rate. The Law School grading operates on a “grading curve”, meaning a certain number of students should receive a certain grade each year. The Court is satisfied that the numbers do not speak to greater fail rates and suggest the course has stuck primarily to the grading curve.\n However, the Court notes that the request to reveal the ethnicity of each student who did not complete the course was not granted, so it is equally possible that a larger proportion of non-completion was Māori and Pasifika in 2021 than in other academic years.\n The applicants submit that it is unfair to be punished for what is an innocent act. The mistake was the faculty’s, but the remedy is demanded of the students. As such, the students feel the process has not progressed in line with natural justice or a sense of fairness. The applicants assert that wider cultural sensitivities were also not apparent in the dispute process.\n The applicants claim that the ordeal shook their confidence and deeply affected them as a vulnerable group. Many students gave evidence that they did not feel they could share this accusation with family and stopped coming to class. Teresa Brown, a concerned student and Aotearoa Legal Union representative, led much of the negotiation witnessing first-hand the “physical and psychological impact.” Many were forced to resit the paper the following year, and the “heavy-handed manner” in which the dispute was dealt with left the overall programme, designed to enhance the abilities and outcomes of Māori and Pasifika Students, tainted.\n Students submit they were continually moved between different decision-makers, obstructed from the free transfer of information. For each meeting, a new request for information and transcripts was required. Sometimes these transcripts did not exist.\n Although the Deans acknowledged the problem should not have escalated, they made few accommodations. The applicants assert this resulted in their psychological exhaustion. The students involved became tired—they did not want to stand up to an academic head, and without dedicated leaders, they were worn down. Further, they could not have an advocate or present evidence during the process.\nThe Case for the Respondents\n The respondents submit evidence that a tutor in the MAI programme had discussed the assessment task with students. They assert that this had a twofold effect: first, the desire to have a separate assessment solely the work of students, and second, specific conversations in the misconduct proceedings were left untranscribed when the process was abandoned. Leading to difficulties in obtaining information.\n On wishing to keep the nature of the assessment, the faculty acknowledged the difficulties in creating a new submission for a legal essay. Still, it was believed it would be unfair to compare quiz marks to written work. These courses do not, for example, allow students an aegrotat or compassionate consideration for exams and instead mandate a resit.\n An allegation was levelled that, in the past, students had misrepresented lecturers’ information as their own and had not been punished. This allegation is contrary to the academic misconduct guidelines of the Law School, and was denied by the faculty.\n Finally, in the matter of process, the faculty would like to direct attention to the availability of the Academic Pacific Staff Team through every step of the process. Although individual students were responsible for representing themselves and carrying out the steps, they were available for assistance. Additionally, it is asserted that the process was conducted impartially and independently.\n Based on the evidence provided, the jury is directed to give a verdict as to whether the process was procedurally and substantively unjust.\nNext Hearing Set: Monday, 31 July, in Issue #15.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Simmons & Hanbury is a specialist executive search firm that sources and secures the best human capital and future leaders for our clients. We provide an integrated international service to support our clients across Europe, from our group headquarters based in the heart of the City of London.\nOur services include executive search and market intelligence within the Legal, Compliance and Corporate Governance practice areas. Our Legal Services division, Hanbury Partners provides flexible consultancy arrangements. We facilitate secondments for senior lawyers into in-house legal departments and law firms and source specialist lawyers for bespoke projects.\nWe strive to provide long-term value for our clients and repeat business is at the heart of what we do. We have a longstanding and successful track record of supporting the same clients on multiple occasions and across geographies.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Commonly Asked Questions about 1031 Exchanges\nThis article provides a list of frequently asked questions about 1031 exchanges. Use these questions and answers as a starting point for understanding this tax law.\nYour Residence – the Ultimate Tax Shelter?\nThe rules of the game have been dramatically changed relating to the sale of a principal residence.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "MEDINA, Minn. (AP) – A Minnesota man who has successfully challenged charges of riding his Segway while intoxicated is suing Medina police.\nMark Greenman says his repeat arrests amounted to harassment by police because officers knew he wasn’t breaking the law by operating the stand-up scooter after drinking at a bar near his Medina home.\nThe 48-year-old attorney has been cited three times from 2010 to 2012 for driving his Segway while drunk. All charges were dismissed. One was challenged and the Minnesota Court of Appeals sided with Greenman. The appeals court said that because the Segway operates below 12 mph, it falls under regulations pertaining to pedestrians, not motor vehicles.\nCity attorney Steven Tallen tells the Star Tribune the lawsuit is baseless. Police Chief Ed Belland said officers were acting in the interest of public safety.\nInformation from: Star Tribune, http://www.startribune.com", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Appeal from the Superior Court of the District of Columbia; (Hon. Herbert B. Dixon, Jr., Trial Judge)\nBefore Ferren and Farrell, Associate Judges, and Kern, Senior Judge.\nThe opinion of the court was delivered by: Per Curiam\nPER CURIAM: In this suit for negligence against the District of Columbia arising from an accident in which appellant allegedly stepped into an uncovered manhole, the trial court dismissed the complaint because appellant had failed to give proper written notice of the place of the alleged injury, in accordance with D.C. Code § 12-309 (1989). We affirm.\nThe written notice given by appellant consisted of the following letter sent to the Mayor approximately one month after the accident:\nThe Honorable Marion S. Barry, Jr.\nMayor of the District of Columbia\n1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.\nPlease be advised that this office has been retained by Mr. Earnest Worthy of 4040 East Capital Street, Washington, D.C. 20019.\nOn or about June 27, 1987, at approximately 10:30 p.m., Mr. Worthy was severely injured when he stepped into an open manhole, the cover of which had been removed. Mr. Worthy contends that the cover was broken so that it could be easily removed by individuals not authorized to do so, and that this condition existed for some time but had not been corrected. Mr. Worthy further contends that but for the lack of maintenance and negligence on the part of the maintenance personnel his injuries would not have occurred.\nThis letter is being sent pursuant to requirements of Section 12-309 of the District of Columbia Code, 1981 edition, as amended, and hereby gives notice that we intend to make a claim to ...", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "U.S. and Canadian military aircraft on Saturday delivered tactical and armored vehicles and other supplies to the Haitian National Police (HNP) to help combat criminal gangs that have worsened a humanitarian crisis in Haiti.\n“This equipment will assist the HNP in their fight against criminal actors who are fomenting violence and disrupting the flow of critically needed humanitarian assistance, hindering efforts to halt the spread of cholera,” the U.S. and Canadian governments said in a joint statement.\nIn a statement posted online, Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the equipment will be used to fight against violent criminal gangs and help improve security.\n“Our two countries remain committed to supporting the Haitian National Police’s work of protecting and serving the people of Haiti. And together, we’ll continue to support the restoration of security in Haiti,” his statement said.\nThe equipment arrived more than a month after one of Haiti’s most powerful gangs surrounded a fuel terminal and demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry.\nHaitians are experiencing catastrophic hunger because of gangsters blockading a major fuel terminal, U.N. officials said on Friday, with more than 4 million facing acute food insecurity.\nA coalition of gangs has prevented the distribution of diesel and gasoline for over a month to protest a plan to cut fuel subsidies. Most transport is halted, with looting and gang shootouts becoming increasingly common.\nThe U.N. Security Council is considering creating a sanctions regime to impose an asset freeze, travel ban and arms embargo on anyone who threatens the peace, security or stability of Haiti, according to a draft resolution seen by Reuters on Thursday.\nU.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has proposed that one or several countries send “a rapid action force” to help Haiti’s police remove a threat posed by the gangs, according to a letter to the Security Council, seen by Reuters.\nThe U.S. and Mexico-drafted resolution would take note of Guterres’ letter and encourage “the immediate deployment of a multinational rapid action force to support the HNP, as recommended in the Secretary-General’s letter.”\nThe 15-member Security Council could vote as early as Monday on the draft resolution, diplomats said. To be adopted a resolution needs nine votes in favor and no vetoes by permanent members Russia, China, the United States, France or Britain.\n(Reporting By Matt Spetalnick and Michelle Nichols; With files from The Canadian Press)", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "SPOKANE, Wash. — The Spokane County Medical Examiner identified the woman killed in a drive by shooting on Wandermere Road Wednesday afternoon.\nMisty Hirsch, 38, died from a gunshot wound to the head, according to the medical examiner. Her death has been ruled a homicide.\nThe suspect, Jonathan Anderson, was charged with first degree murder, attempted murder and attempting to elude police. A judge set his bond at $1 million Monday afternoon.\nDeputies said they have not recovered a murder weapon and additional charges are possible as the investigation continues.\nThis comes two days after Hirsch was shot in her vehicle.\nHirsch was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries and later died.\nSpokane Co. Sheriff’s Corporal Mark Gregory said Andersen was arrested Monday near the intersection of West Rowan Avenue and North Monroe Street after a short pursuit.\nDeputies say they saw Andersen leaving his apartment carrying duffel bags on Monday. He then got into his Ford Expedition SUV and left the parking lot.\nDeputies tried to pull the vehicle over but Andersen fled.\nDeputies chased the suspect through Franklin Park and then a sheriff's deputy's vehicle crashed into the suspect's vehicle.\nThe crash knocked the suspect's vehicle into a fence and then a tree. At that point, Andersen was arrested.\nDeputies said on Tuesday that a check of Andersen's name revealed that he had a felony warrant for his arrest on an original charge of second-degree assault.\nVideo posted on social media shows an officer holding the suspect to the ground while other officers looked inside a red SUV.\nDeputies say a fence, shrubbery, a parked vehicle and two Sheriff's Office vehicles were damaged, but no one was injured.\nCory Phipps lives nearby and witnessed the arrest. He described a pit maneuver that pinned the suspect's car, forcing him to surrender by crawling out of the window.\n\"They spun him real good, so if his mind was thinking about anything it was get my hands out the window,\" Phipps said. \"It looked like it was going to get a little hairy. But I think the cops did a good job and the guy was quick to get out and get on the ground once he found out he wasn't going anywhere else.\"\nWitnesses provide more info about events leading up to shooting\nDeputies said witness statements provided more information about the events that may have led up to the shooting.\nThrough witness statements, detectives learned that Hirsch was with a friend and her boyfriend at Lowe's in North Spokane on the day of the shooting.\nWitnesses told deputies that the group drove to the Wandermere area because Hirsch said she wanted to show them something. She then turned around at Glencrest and began traveling south on Wandermere when the red Expedition sped up behind her vehicle.\nHirsch slowed down and waved the vehicle by as the suspect fired gunshots, striking her in the head, deputies said. The male passenger walked away before deputies arrived on scene.\nInformation obtained during interviews indicates that Hirsch approached Andersen in the parking lot of a car wash near Lowe's before the shooting on July 7, deputies said. She gave him a purse and said something to the effect of it being a mistake to take it.\nDeputies said Hirsch then returned to her vehicle and drove away.\nAndersen then began following Hirsch, who tried to lose him but was unsuccessful.\nPolice said Andersen admitted to using methamphetamine and said he had not slept for a prolonged period of time, deputies said. He denied heroin use but admitted that he carried it around after detectives found several baggies of a substance believed to be the drug at the time of his arrest.\nDeputies said Andersen denied involvement or knowledge of the shooting but said he did know about the stolen purse, which investigators believe belongs to his fiancée.\nPossible suspect in deadly Wandermere shooting arrested\nAnyone who witnessed this incident and has not been contacted by law enforcement, or can provide any information, is urged to call Detective Keyser at 509-477-6611.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "A disturbing, although long existing trick, tactic, or whatever title you may wish to call it, is the use of the phrase ‘stop resisting’ by police, to, on the one hand ensure that they at least ‘warned’ the suspect that he/she should not resist the officer(s) who are in the process of making an arrest, or detaining them, or on the other, to ensure that if the suspect turns out to be innocent, then at least the police can extort money and give the person a criminal record, which will subsequently make it easier for the person to be arrested in the future(anyone who has a previous conviction will be on their database, regardless of the nature of the offence).\nThis ‘trick’ has long given law enforcement the power to carry out what is their ultimate aim, which is to register all ‘undesirables’ on the system. (There of course, will be several groups you will never see on the ‘system’). When I was younger and used to watch people being arrested on American TV,(They do not currently do this in The UK, but I am sure they will follow suit, as always) I could not understand why they did this, but it slowly became crystal clear.1. Cover your arse. 2. Add another charge to the list. 3. Document more people. The Police have long used their powers to detain people as a part of their ‘whims’, and all arrests have to be written up and justified. Justification, if all else fails is the ‘resistance’ clause ( I call it a clause, as it exists, but is written in ‘invisible ink’ which appears and disappears at random). Another in this list is the ‘disobeying a\npolice officer’ (how can you disobey an illegal command if you haven’t done anything illegal?). Another of the ‘invisible ink’ clauses. This is often encapsulated in the ‘response time’ clause, which identifies the time to respond to the instructions. Anything less than 0.0001 milliseconds( slight exaggeration, but not too off the mark) is deemed as non-compliance, even though in this type of situation (surrounded by police, with possibly guns drawn) citizens must act 100% rationally and do nothing deemed even slightly unusual. Citizens are not ‘trained’to do this, as these things either: do not happen to us, or happen once in a lifetime, but that is irrelevant. It is just another way for the authorities to exert their authority. Therefore in the report ‘the suspect failed to follow my commands’ can be used as a justification for action. Despite the fact that the suspect ‘did’ follow commands, but not in ‘the twinkling of an eye’ The next tool is the resisting arrest. This can be added to the list, if the other charges fail. This is a slam dunk for most officers, as they know many people will fight charges, but this ‘safe bet’ is just slipped in there to; make the person arrested appear to be of violent character, as ‘resisting’ is a physical action. Along with ensuring that they collect more citizens toll money ( charges for existing), and as judges seem to ignore most circumstances, this is virtually guaranteed revenue.The recent events in America to change laws, make police officers more accountable, along with calls to defund them( which is one aspect I am not fully in agreement with. We do need them, but in a different form), will have the necessary affects people, especially minorities, are seeking. Removing a president who ‘appears’ to be racist, should be the 1st step.\nAnother step would also to be to change the recruitment policy to ‘non-psychopathic’ applicants, as this seems to have been overlooked in the majority of cases.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Mumbai Police's Crime Branch on Friday informed that it is now looking for underworld don Dawood Ibrahim's aide Riyaz Bhati who has been named in the FIR against former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh in an extortion case. \"Riyaz Bhati's name is also mentioned in the same FIR which has been registered against Param Bir Singh in an extortion case. But Bhati has disappeared since the crime branch called him for interrogation,\" the police said.\nThe police further informed that Bhati filed an anticipatory bail application in September this year which was rejected by the sessions court. \"While dismissing the plea, the court said that custodial interrogation is necessary in this case,\" the police added.\nPolice alleged that Bhati used to collect money from bar and restaurant owners and send it to suspended Mumbai Police officer Sachin Waze.\nEarlier on October 9, the Crime Branch of Mumbai police sent an inquiry notice to former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh, in connection with an extortion case.\n\"An inquiry notice has been sent to Parambir Singh asking him to appear before the police on October 12, \" Mumbai police said.\nThe Crime Branch of Mumbai police passed a notice at Parambir Singh's Mumbai residence and a team has also gone to Haryana to give him notice at Haryana residence.\nA case of extortion was registered on July 23 against Parambir Singh, Sachin Waje and others at Goregaon Police Station, whose investigation was handed over to the Mumbai Crime Branch.\nIt was the second case of extortion in which Param Bir Singh has been named.\nThe Enforcement Directorate had earlier summoned the former Mumbai Police Commissioner to record a statement in connection with the Rs 100 crore money laundering case against ex-Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "World Oakland pharmacy hit by mob of thieves in brazen robbery caught on camera\nDozens of San Francisco area stores, pharmacies hit by smash-and-grab looters: 'Hurts us all'\nThieves ransacked at least two dozen San Francisco area businesses over the weekend , as smash and grab incidents rage in the Bay Area. \"At least two dozen businesses were impacted,\" Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong told CBS SF. \"Roving caravans of vehicles, targeting cannabis operations, retail shops, pharmacies, throughout the city of Oakland.\" The mobs of thieves hit a handful of pharmacies and marijuana dispensaries in Oakland, including the Wellspring pharmacy that released surveillance video of the scene to the media.\nAnpharmacy on Saturday became the latest business in the Bay Area to get hit by an organized .\nThe brazen attack on the Wellspring Pharmacy was caught on video footage obtained by Fox News. It happened just before 7:40 p.m. Saturday according to the time stamp.\nA large group of robbers can be seen tightly packed into a crowded space, rummaging through shelves, and grabbing handfuls of items before fleeing the scene.\nMany are wearing black hoodies and masks, while others stand on counters.\nThe Oakland Police Department told Fox News that investigators are still collecting information about the robbery.\nRampant smash-and-grab theft part of failure to prosecute criminals, tolerated by officials, experts say\nA rash of brazen nighttime organized retail thefts in several U.S. cities in which thieves have been seen ransacking stores and making off with handfuls of cheap and luxury merchandise is the culmination of a failure to prosecute criminals and the normalization of such behavior, according to experts. The most recent incident occurred Monday when a mob of at least 20 people smashed windows with a sledgehammer at a Nordstrom department store at The Grove, a popular shopping and entertainment complex in Los Angeles, and stole thousands of dollars worth of goods, police said. At least three suspects have been arrested.\nThe Wellspring Pharmacy was not available for comment.\nPolice told Fox News that the pharmacy robbery was one of \"nearly two dozen robberies and critical incidents that occurred Saturday.\"\nOver the weekend the Bay Area sawransack a Nordstrom and a Louis Vuitton over a 24-hour period.\nMultiple people broke the windows of the Louis Vuitton Friday night and \"emptied out\" the store of its high-end merchandise. Eight people were arrested in connection to that looting.\nThe next night, about 80 people dressed in ski masks armed with crowbars stormed a Nordstrom location in Walnut Creek, about 20 miles east of Oakland.\nFox News’ Emma Colton contributed to this report.\nWashington state seeks public's help in identifying a pair of brazen bank robbers .\nWashington state police are asking for the public's help in identifying two serial bank robbers who have become increasingly violent and are believed to be behind more than half a dozen heists authorities said.One of the suspects struck the Sound Credit Union Nov. 9 in Bellevue, Washington – an upscale city that is part of the Seattle metropolitan area.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Q: How should a borrower account for federal taxes when determining its payroll costs for purposes of the maximum loan amount, allowable uses of a PPP loan, and the amount of a loan that may be forgiven?\nA: Payroll costs are calculated on a gross basis without regard to (i.e., not including subtractions or additions based on) federal taxes imposed or withheld, such as the employee’s and employer’s share of Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) and income taxes required to be withheld from employees. As a result, payroll costs are not reduced by taxes imposed on an employee and required to be withheld by the employer, but payroll costs do not include the employer’s share of payroll tax. For example, an employee who earned $4,000 per month in gross wages, from which $500 in federal taxes was withheld, would count as $4,000 in payroll costs. The employee would receive $3,500, and $500 would be paid to the federal government. However, the employer-side federal payroll taxes imposed on the $4,000 in wages are excluded from payroll costs under the statute.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "After weeks of discussion on a bill that would restrict students from talking about their sexuality in Missouri public schools, Republican state lawmaker Zach Wyatt decided he'd had enough. While it's virtually impossible for the bill to pass through the General Assembly at this point, Wyatt nonetheless called a press conference. He lambasted the bill—and then came out as gay.\nIt's only a week until Wisconsin Democrats decide who will be the challenger in the gubernatorial recall that's grabbed the national spotlight. But while the polling shows a tight race between Governor Scott Walker and the two leading Democratic candidates, the numbers are out and the war for dollars is already won. Walker's a national favorite for conservative donors.\nThe fight over voter identification laws generally gets debated over two major questions. 1) How important is it to stop in-person fraudulent voting (despite virtually no evidence that this is a problem)? And 2) How important is it to protect access to the ballot, particularly for those who have faced discrimination in the past? Poor and minority citizens are less likely to have photo IDs, meaning the laws may suppress voting among vulnerable communities. Though there are obvious partisan implications, voter ID debates are generally moral debates about the nature of voting and citizenship.\nBut in Ohio, where lawmakers are considering a strict photo-ID requirement, one think-tank took a different approach: Just how much will this whole thing cost?", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Definition of Personal Data\nPersonal data means any information that enables the identification of such user, whether directly or indirectly.\nCollection of Personal Data\nWe collect your personal data for the purpose of optimizing the Website’s service, such as name, surname, telephone number, company name, e-mail address, includes a storing of information such as IP address, type of browser session time, type of device, language used on the device, country of use, cookies, etc.\nStorage of Personal Data\nWe will keep your personal data in document and electronic form. We store your personal data on the Company’s server in Thailand and outside of Thailand.\nProcessing of Personal Data.\nWe collect, uses and discloses customer information obtained from you in order to create and manage user accounts, to contact, offer, sell our services/products, to enter into a contract, to send information, develop and improve our services as well as enhance your experience on use of our services/products, to manage our business operation within our company, to provide marketing communications and promotional offer, to provide after-sales service, to handle customer service-related feedback, to carry out transaction related to the payments and to comply with law or government’s regulatory.\nDisclosure of Personal Data\nWe may disclose your personal data with that you consent or as permitted by law to the following parties in certain circumstances.\nIn relation with our business partners, we may disclose certain personal data to them in order to coordinate and provide our products or services to you and provide necessary information about the availability of our products or services.\nCross-border Data Transfer\nWe may disclose or transfer your personal data to individuals, organizations, or servers located overseas. We will implement security measures to ensure that your personal data is transferred to the destination country that provide adequate security measure or as required by law to protect and maintain your personal data.\nData Subject Rights\nSubject to the Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2562 thereof, you may exercise any of these rights in the following:\n- Right to withdraw consent: If you have given consent to us to collect, use or disclose your personal data whether before or after the effective date of the Personal Data Protection Laws, you have the right to withdraw such consent at any time throughout the period your personal data available to us,\n- Right to access: You have the right to access your personal data that is under our responsibility; to request us to make a copy of such data for you; and to request us to reveal how we obtain your personal data.\n- Right to data portability: You have the right to obtain your personal data if we organize such personal data in automatic machine-readable or usable format and can be processed or disclosed by automatic means; to request us to send or transfer the personal data in such format directly to other data controllers if doable by automatic means; and to request to obtain the personal data in such format sent or transferred by us directly to other data controllers unless not technically feasible.\n- Right to objection: You have the right to object to collection, use or disclosure of your personal data at any time if such doing is conducted for legitimate interests of us, corporation or individual which is within your reasonable expectation; or for carrying out public tasks.\n- Right to restriction of processing: You have the right to request us to suspend processing your personal data during the period where we examine your rectification or objection request; or when it is no longer necessary, and we must erase or destroy your personal data pursuant to relevant laws, but you request us to suspend the processing instead.\n- Right to rectification: You have the right to rectify your personal data to be updated, complete and not misleading.\n- Right to lodge a complaint: You have the right to complain to competent authorities pursuant to relevant laws if you believe that the collection, use or disclosure of your personal data is violating or not in compliance with relevant laws.\nYou may exercise these rights as the Data Subject by contacting us using the “Contact Information” set out below. 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These third parties may have access to your personal data only for these purposes and has an obligation not to disclose or use the personal data collected from our website for any other purposes.\nWe do not use automated decision-making without human intervention, including profiling, in a way that may cause a significantly affects you.\nWe may send certain information or newsletter for the purpose of offering a interested offer to you via your email. If you no longer wish to receive the communications from us, you can click the “unsubscribe” link in the email or contact us via our email.\nWe endeavor to protect your personal data by establishing security measures in accordance with the principles of confidentiality, integrity, and availability to prevent loss, unauthorized or unlawful access, destruction, use, alteration, modification, or disclosure. In addition, we will provide a security measure for personal data that cover the administrative safeguard, technical safeguard, physical safeguard and access controls.\nData Breach Notification\nIn case of data breach incident, we will notify the Office of the Personal Data Protection Committee without delay and, where feasible, within 72 hours after having become aware of it. If the personal data breach is likely to result in a high risk to the rights and freedoms of you, we will also notify the personal data breach and the remedial measures to you without delay via the provided channels, such as our website, SMS, email address, telephone or registered mail.\nLinks to Other Sites\nE-STAGE (THAILAND) COMPANY LIMITED\nAddress:10/181 The Trendy Building, 23th Fl., Room 2304A, Sukhumvit Soi 13, Sukhumvit Rd., Klongtoey-Nua, Watana, Bangkok 10110", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Since last March 1st, in 2016, a new law has come into effect. This law tries to facilitate the obtaining of a crimes of a sexual nature certificate for citizens that work close to minors. This certificate gives credit to the lack of criminal records of this type. The main objective is to protect children from sexual aggressors convicted by a final judgement, in Spain as well as in other countries, and, in turn, to favour the international police cooperation against these crimes. Only at a national level, more than 43.700 people have criminal records related to these types of crimes.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "LAW Intellectual Property: Scientific Evidence in Patent Litigation\nIntellectual Property: Patent Law\nLaw School Courses\nRelated Law Courses by Topic\nCourses Outside SLS by Topic\n270 items in this track\nItem is good for 14 routes, rollover orange dots above to see which ones!\nIntellectual Property: Scientific Evidence in Patent Litigation\nRecommended for route(s):\n[ Litigation ] Intellectual Property: Patent Law\nWhy it is relevant for ...\n[ Litigation ] as a Foundational Course : The ability to use evidence at trial, whether witnesses, documents or illustrative evidence is key for any litigator. Scientific Evidence and Expert Testimony explores the use of scientific evidence in cases where the science is complicated but not itself in dispute. This can frequently be the case in IP litigation.\nGeneral course Description:\n(Same as GENE 243). This seminar will explore the role of scientific experts in patent infringement litigation. The class will have a mix of law students and doctoral candidates from the sciences and engineering. The law students must have some familiarity with United States patent law from classes or work experience. The graduate students must have completed their required coursework and have TGR status. In other areas of the law where scientific experts are used -- medical malpractice, environmental law, criminal law -- the science itself is often in dispute. In patent cases, however, the parties generally agree on the science. This affects the relationship between the lawyer and the expert and the substantive content of their interactions. Patent experts need to be able to explain science to the judge and jury, of course. But they also must help the litigators to choose which legal issues to press and which to concede, and to be aware of how the complications of the science might help, hurt, obscure or reveal how the law should be applied to the facts. Thus, both the lawyer and the scientist must educate the other about their specialties. For the first several weeks, the class will examine judicial decisions and trial documents involving scientific evidence in patent litigation. The rest of the quarter is largely devoted to work on the final projects: simulations of expert testimony in a patent case. Students will work together in teams an will meet regularly with the instructor in order to: select suitable patents; identify a balanced issue on either validity or infringement; prepare claim charts and materials for testimony; and give short, illustrated talks to inform their classmates about their projects. Finally, they will choose sides (patent owner or accused infringer) and finetune their presentations. The simulations will be performed at the end of the quarter before panels of practicing patent lawyers.\nCourse Style: An Experiential course is one in which students undertake tasks derived from or akin to those done by practicing lawyers.\nCourse Frequency: Offered once a year", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "....\"The last thing in the world I want to do is show the world what he did to me... But if I don't, he and others like him will continue... It was a tremendous feat for a member of the Rhode Island law enforcement team to be convicted... It is commonly thought that police are corrupt, and that cops are immune from the law, so this was a big step forward\"...\nVictim of Abuse Speaks at Domestic Violence Vigil\nStudent weekly of Providence College\nBy: Kylie Lacey '11\nIssue: November 6, 2008\n[Excerpts] The Department of Sociology and Women's Will brought a special guest, Officer Tori Heaton of the Cranston Police Department, to share her story of domestic violence on Monday, Oct. 27 in Feinstein 400. Whitney Henderson '09, president of Women's Will, explained the reason for bringing Heaton to Providence College... \"Everyone has the idea that domestic violence happens to other people, and that's not true. It's everywhere. Tori [Heaton] shows that the person who seems the least vulnerable, a police officer, can be abused.\" Another member of Women's Will, Kelly Sheehan '11, thought the perspective from a police officer was interesting. \"I think it's terrible, yet fascinating, that this could happen to someone who is supposed to be able to protect herself,\" she said. \"It shows domestic violence really can happen to anyone\"... Besides her work as a domestic violence detective for the past 10 years, Heaton has volunteered at the Sojourner Truth House, working with groups of survivors of violence. \"The great thing about Sojourner Truth is that it's a task force, which means it's not bound by political funding,\" said Heaton. \"It's just a group of the effected affecting change.\" Heaton grew up in a single-parent home on welfare. Her mother was an alcoholic who fell victim to abuse from her second husband... \"She got into more and more abusive relationships,\" said Heaton. \"I knew that I was smarter than that\"... Heaton met her husband, fellow officer Joe Fillion, on the force... The two married in 1998, but Heaton insisted that she should have seen the trouble coming. \"Three months before we married, he attacked me,\" she said. \"It's amazing how you want to believe it will never happen again.\" The day after they got back from their honeymoon, he beat her on a flight of stairs in their home and put a gun to the back of her head. \"Tori [Heaton] the police officer knew the warning signs, knew what was wrong,\" she said. \"But I just couldn't face it.\" After the two had been married for eight months, he injured her arm and Heaton was able to obtain a restraining order. He was arrested and charged with domestic assault, but Heaton still wanted to make their situation work. One night, while they were officially separated, Heaton invited a high school friend over to her home for a drink. Fillion came over unannounced and assaulted both Heaton and her friend. He grabbed Heaton by the hair, pushed her to the ground, and then proceeded to knock her friend unconscious and break his jaw. It was at this point that Heaton knew she had to take serious measures. \"The last thing in the world I want to do is show the world what he did to me,\" said Heaton. \"But if I don't, [he] and others like him will continue.\" Heaton brought Fillion to trial, filing 13 charges against him, including a felony that meant, if convicted, he could spend 20 years in jail... According to Heaton, Fillion's lawyer tried to paint her as a drunk, promiscuous woman who was asking to be abused. \"They portrayed me as a liar,\" she said. \"As a person with a control issue.\" Fillion was eventually convicted of six of the charges and acquitted of the rest. He was sentenced to three years in jail but was released after 18 months. \"How do you think that made me feel?\" asked Heaton. She did point out, however, one aspect of the trial that made her feel hopeful. \"It was a tremendous feat for a member of the Rhode Island law enforcement team to be convicted,\" she said. \"It is commonly thought that police are corrupt, and that cops are immune from the law, so this was a big step forward.\" [Full article here]\nPolice Officer Involved Domestic Violence. Lighting a candle of remembrance for those who've lost their lives to domestic violence behind the blue wall, for strength and wisdom to those still there, and a non-ending prayer for those who thought they had escaped but can't stop being afraid.\nPINNED POST. CLICK HERE: Keeping these 3 videos of officer-involved domestic violence fatalities on top from now on...\nOfficer-Involved Domestic Fatalities - 1 Officer-Involved Domestic Fatalities - 2 [WA] Tragedy Will Occur If They Don't Have ...\nSunday, November 9, 2008\n[RI] Detective Tori Lynn Heaton shares her officer-involved dv past with others\nSubscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)\nPost a Comment\nPlease post updates or email them to email@example.com. No cop-hating or victim-hating comments allowed. Word verification had to be added due to spam attacks on this blog.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Q1: (500 words)\nThe right to privacy is a commonly discussed theme in the United States. The word privacy, however, does not appear in the United States Constitution even though it is explicitly listed as a right in the constitution of several states. Is this one of the “rights” guaranteed by implication in the constitution? In addition to the existence of a right to privacy, we need to consider its scope. Does the right to privacy imply a right to ______ (for example, abortion or to contraception, or for assisted suicide, etc.)\nFor this discussion choose one topic ( the one I choose is right to use contraception) found in Chapter 3 starting on page 48. Do we have a “right” to privacy and what does this mean? Is there a legal right to privacy? A moral right to privacy? Support your stance with theories and terminology from the assigned reading.\nQ2: (500 words)\nThe Harm Principle states: “The only purpose for which power can be rightfully exercised over any member of a civilized community, against his will, is to prevent harm to others. His own good, either physical or moral, is not a sufficient warrant” (Ethics 1st Edition, p. 81).\nGiven this definition consider legalized gambling and a person that has an addiction to gambling. You next door neighbor, Sarah Jones, has been going to Bingo 7 nights a week and stays about even with money spent versus money won. She has done this for over 3 years. Recently, she has started going to the casino after Bingo to play the slots. Over the past six months she has lost over $85,000. She has taken a second mortgage on her house, she has a note on her vehicle which was paid in full, and she has started selling items out of her home. She has three minor children and besides not being at home in the afternoons or evenings she does not always have enough nutritious food in the house. There are lots of cereals, microwave meals, and \"junk\" food. Her children do not always have clean clothes and often get to school late in the mornings, something that had not occurred in the past.\nDoes the Harm Principle apply to Sarah and her behavior?\nEthically do you feel should do something, take action? What and why? Or if not why not?\nMorally do you think a next door neighbor that observes minor children at risk should take some action? Why or why not?\nOther samples, services and questions:\nWhen you use PaperHelp, you save one valuable — TIME\nYou can spend it for more important things than paper writing.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Property legal rights for selection range makes more sense always\nHas the National Communications Fee finally figured out its tutorial on range management?Typically the FCC began procedures yesterday that would OK Pan Network's want to use latest spectrum to construct a terrestrial 4G LTE special broadband network. The actual rulemaking follows typically the agency's earlier sexual rejection of Dish's request a waiver for license problems, which restrict using the selection range for anything at all other than satellite-based plans.The decision to advance with the more relaxed but alot more formal system was certainly motivated just by the brand-new fiasco connected with LightSquared. In Jan personal income 2011, the particular FCC granted LightSquared a new waiver similar to the you requested by simply Dish, and also to build a ground-based cell network utilizing spectrum right now limited to satellite television applications. Which usually decision was cursed. After the waiver was granted, both government and personal parties lamented to the FCC that will LightSquared's spectrum sits too all around bands useful for some Gps device devices and would likely produce interference. Found in February of this year, the particular FCC reversed on its own, suspending LightSquared's waiver indefinitely. The firm, which has witout a doubt spent $4 zillion building its network, comes with since forfeited its Top dog and key partners, and additionally faces some sort of uncertain upcoming.Meanwhile, congressional Republicans lifted concerns the fact that initially first rate treatment of LightSquared seemed to be motivated by means of undue and also potentially unlawful political tension from the Vibrant House. Up to date, the agency has rejected to release records related to all of the waiver demanded by way of Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), who has got placed supports on couple of pending nominees in to the FCC. The FCC is operating along with a bare minimum of only two commissioners, and the stalemate is free of end in experience.Both the LightSquared and additionally Dish proceedings highlight all of the growing chasm between your needs connected with mobile consumers and the FCC's plodding and often politicized processes for assortment management. Whenever the mobile movement is to maintain without being interrupted, Congress needs to make sweeping changes in order to how the office operates.Micromanaging assortment doesn't work Yesterday's rulemaking reflects typically the FCC's admirable work to satisfy exploding demand for mobile broadband. Since the intro of theiPhone throughout 2007, mobile use has exploded at a good unprecedented pace. According to the FCC's The year of 2010 National High speed internet Plan, your agency have got to allocate yet another 300MHz of understandable spectrum by just 2015 to head away from serious community congestion along with the possibility of downturn for the fast-growing phone services enterprise. Reallocating satellite selection for a innovative 4G LTE network would have been a significant measure toward preventing an certain \"spectrum crunch.\"But although a formal rulemaking lessens the kinds of procedural and political issues tormenting the LightSquared package, it also implies Dish need to wait a few months or greater before beginning build-out of network. The actual rulemaking may not be determined until the end of these year or later, dependant upon responses the particular agency is provided with for its asks for for public comment on quite a few technical issues. The delay services neither customers' appetite to get more bandwidth as well as the FCC's goal involved with expanding cell phone competition.Corresponding storiesFCC paves the way to have a Dish 4G LTE networkLightSquared will continue to fight just for survivalUpcoming FCC decisions that will shape selection policyAverting a pole disaster: At this point for the complicated partLightSquared blew it, and even here's whyThe legitimate problem is a FCC's licensing structure. Under decades-old insurance plan, the company assigns spectrum to various applications together with geographies through permit that significantly restrict the correct way and by with who different frequencies can be used. (Right now, the office manages over 50,000 the necessary licenses, and doesn't actually have a complete supply.) The boundaries, however, are formulated more to help you shape unique industries for the FCC's idiosyncratic vision from what's best for ones \"public interest\" rather than to attenuate technical issues such as disturbance. This command-and-control system can't stay abreast of technology and consumer must have that improve faster regularly. As a result, all the FCC has become a bottleneck for effective system design and even management. Just as FCC Commissioner Robert McDowell has written in Wednesday's proceeding, \"The Commission includes a checkered history of micromanaging array use only to search out years in the future that practical innovation and then market expectations have advanced past the united state's myopic enjoy.\"Regardless of the results of the proceeding, collisions regarding innovation and then outdated FCC insurance plan are certain to accelerate. New functions and instruments for mobile services will continue to develop within an snapping pace. However FCC's capacity to change existing the required licenses and proportion is limited and slow. A LightSquared fiasco as well as the delay involved with Dish's efforts to develop a competitive special broadband network with the help of existing selection underscore McDowell's queries. Assigning assets rights to be able to spectrumWe need a long-term alternative that creates a chance for rather than impedes rapidly changing interest in our important and restrained spectrum methods. Fortunately, a better approach is actually. And remarkably, it was first projected over 50 rice, in a seminal article by economist Ronald Coase. This article, titled basically \"The Federal Speaking Commission,Inch was publicized in 1959. The findings were definitely key to Coase's currently being awarded that Nobel Prize found in 1991. (Coase recently popular his 101st birthday.)Coase argued which often instead of granting inflexible the necessary licenses based on soft \"public interest\" priorities--often warped simply by political influence--the govt should simply auction variety to the strongest bidder. Under Coase's plan, all the auction victorious would be allowed full components rights to make sure you specific frequencies. The owner can then use the spectrum however they saw suit, and could later resell this without united states government oversight or approval. The us government would mainly step in when serious concerns of antitrust came about. We need a fabulous long-term solution which will facilitates and not just impedes rapidly changing demand for the valuable in addition to limited assortment resources. However, a better tactic exists. Along with oddly enough, it was first proposed 50 years ago.(To ensure government agencies failed to hoard range better made use of by consumers, Coase put forward the proposition that fed agencies should also be required to cover their array allocations, although payment would definitely effectively end up to another element of the government. That proposal hasn't ever been placed into effect; right now, federal firms hold considerable swaths of abandoned or underutilized variety, bearing out Coase's concerns.)Spectrum auctions in addition to property defenses represented an important radical different than the system which were in place before the FCC ended up being founded when it comes to 1934. Before and also since, licensees paid smaller or nothing with the exclusive legal to wavelengths. Allocations use transient and they sometimes unarticulated views by way of the agency regarding what is perfect for the public attention. Licenses, in spite of this, come with intense limits. And once allocated, frequency allocations usually are locked into specific software programs that often evolved into obsolete. As the FCC rarely won't renew the required licenses, spectrum grew to become splintered and significantly inefficient. Without property rights to selection range, secondary industry for transferring licenses have fun a limited part in speeding up the change provided by old for you to new technologies. To begin with, the FCC should approve most transfers. Even if they do, this new licensee is still always going by the whole set of old regulations.Under Coase's approach, spectrum holders wouldn't have to have a waiver or a formal rulemaking to trade their share or utilize it for new software. Consumer request would ascertain the best entry to limited information, just as it in unregulated industries. Whenever Dish or even LightSquared had your unrestricted ability to use his or her's allocation from spectrum to help best offer their customers, for example, none of the costly delays and then expensive machinations at present gumming up the runs would be appropriate. Despite these types of limits, Our lawmakers and the FCC unnoticed Coase's proposals until such time as 1994, in case the FCC finally began the process of auctioning range instead of merely giving it away. But the auctions winner continue to only gets a limited-use license. The agency can also have a hard time trembling old routine. It often restricts auction qualification to appearance the competitive landscape for emerging sectors, and connects unrelated factors to entitlements. Both practitioners limit the ability of winning bidders to relocate the permit to a future user exactly who might say it to better usage. A market-based means to fix possible interferenceOne case for the FCC's command-and-control product that it ensures the service has the ability to criminal potential disturbance issues, shielding investments through network affiliates and purchaser device providers. But Coase's building rights idea also needed into account the possible problem in conflicting applications and possibility interference together with proposed an effective and elegant method. Reviewing the initial history of car radio, Coase acknowledged who without real estate property rights and also regulation of any kind, it had not been long before damage reigned. Still he additionally demonstrated that licensing tiny slivers regarding spectrum not to mention severely restraining its use or shift was a high-priced and unproductive solution to prospective interference. Rather, Coase argued that once property legal rights were identified and original allocations established by promote, interference matters would be managed just as other concerns of disagreeing property the law had always been resolved. A parties might start by working to negotiate the very best that reduced damage really being caused by often or the two of you to the house of the various other. If discussions failed, the particular legal system continued to wait in the wings, having a established laws of risk developed by way of precedent. The backstop in the courts might encourage the get-togethers to settle.Seeing that Coase argued right here and in afterward articles, enforceable real estate rights ensure that the special event that most morals its ongoing activity is going to win in dispute around interference. From the classic model, Coase showed which the law acquired default protocols to determine once railroads were liable to neighboring farmers for foliage damage caused by sparks. If ever the railroad was first liable, it can either purchase the damage or maybe take steps in avoiding it, regardless which was cheaper. If the railway was given the right to pollute, Coase contended, the result is the same, with the exception that the grower would have to fork out to stop it--but as long as that was more affordable than the price the damage. In any event ., property legal rights and a clean rule associated with liability be certain that the net expenditure to the current economic climate is decreased, and not having incurring the further cost of a pricey and possibly corruptible regulator.Indeed, your LightSquared problem is a great example of Coase's basic principle. LightSquared argues that it is network would definitely only hinder GPS products that weren't carefully manufactured to ignore signal outside their allocated collection. Regardless, irrespective of whether LightSquared needs to minimize its system wildstar power leveling\nto accommodate these devices as well as whether Device manufacturers must redesign upcoming devices to get more selective would be managed through negotiations on terms between the celebrations. Coase argues by using clear residence rights, the best solution could ultimately triumph. Under a home rights brand, in other words, a possibility necessary for all the FCC to determine however, if LightSquared or the Device manufacturers produces the problem. (A long way, the company has sided first along with LightSquared and now aided by the GPS producers, leaving most people worse away.) If the celebrations failed to access a discussed solution, basic liability procedures would allot the costs influenced by relative carelessness, approximating what the negotiate well had couldn't establish. The house approach is without a doubt neither ideal nor costless, but Coase confirmed its efficiency over the FCC's longstanding system of regulation based primarily largely at the undefined \"public interest.In . Instead, Coase thought interference defenses should be delimited partly by rules and in piece by typical liability requirements. The role played simply by each, Coase suggested, \"can be cleared only according to practical experience.Inches But, he continued, \"There is useful reason to believe that the present system, that will relies entirely on control and in which private assets and the savings system play the game no element, is not the solution.\"The FCC's expensive bungling from LightSquared represents typically the \"present system\" at their worst. Perhaps even at the country's best, a method that controls uses, limits bidders, plus resolves combats entirely throughout regulation together with adjudication by a one-time federal institution has successful an disfunctional and anachronistic way for you to manage array. The last Half a century have only underscored typically the wisdom about Coase's proposal to take the FCC out of the day-to-day error of ever-expanding purposes for spectrum and also potential conflicts between individuals.Treating array more while property and much less as the wish of a grumpy FCC is key to assist you to ensuring possible innovations have chance to take their rightful place in the amalgamation of instant services. Gradually, the FCC together with Congress have got accepted quite a lot of Ronald Coase's recommendations. Whenever new wireless technologies have any hope with succeeding in the following 10 years--let by itself the next 50--we'll will need to speed up particles adopting most of them. And very quickly.\nProperty protection under the law for selection makes more sense regularly\n- 2014/06/04(水) 16:50:29|", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Important Deadlines in Oregon Personal Injury Claims\nIf you think you have a personal injury claim, call one of the attorneys at Clark Law and Associates, LLC at (503) 238-1010.\nStatute of Limitations\nThe statute of limitations is the deadline to file a lawsuit. If you do not file a lawsuit by the deadline you will likely be barred from recovering any compensation for your injuries. There are limited exceptions. For instance, if there is a written tolling agreement then the statute of limitations can be tolled per the agreement.\nOregon Statute of Limitations\nUnder O.R.S. 12.110(1), the Oregon statute of limitations for personal injury cases is generally two years. However, there are some exceptions under ORS 12.110(4)(5). Unfortunately, if you miss your statute of limitations no lawyer can help you win or settle your personal injury case.\nOregon Tort Claim Notice\nIf your injury is due to a governmental agent or employee, tort claim notice under ORS 30.275(2)(b) must be submitted to the proper agency(s) within 180 days to bring any Oregon state law claims.\nOregon Dram Shop Notice\nIf your injury is due to a drunk driver because a bartender served too much alcohol, you must give the bar proper dram shop notice within 180 days for cases not involving death and within one year after a death due to a drunk driver under ORS 471.565(3)(b). There are some exceptions allowing for reasonable discovery.\nProduct Liability Claims Deadlines\nUnder ORS 30.905 there are additional deadlines in product liability claims, which is generally 10 years after the date the product was first purchased. In wrongful deaths due to a product defect, it is the earlier of 3 years from death or 10 years after the product was purchased. However, the latest version of the statute should be reviewed for details in relation to any particular case.\nORS 12.110 provides even more deadline guidance on cases, such as malpractice claims, which is generally 2 years from the date when the injury is first discovered or, in the exercise of reasonable care, should have been discovered.\nWhat is the statute of limitations in Washington State? Under RCW 4.16.080 the statute of limitations is generally three years in a case for personal injury. However, there are some exceptions.\nNote: This information is generalized information only. The Oregon legislature changes the law from time to time, so it is best to call (503) 238-1010 so an attorney can determine your deadlines after hearing the facts of your particular case. When our office declines a case due to a statute of limitations issue, it is our general policy to refer cases to the Oregon State Bar referral or an applicable Washington State referral for a second opinion about issues involving deadlines or to find counsel who is available to meet last minute deadlines.\nWrongful Death Deadlines\nStatute of limitations for a wrongful death claim in the state of Oregon: For most claims, a wrongful death lawsuit must be filed within three years of the deceased. However, exceptions apply: See ORS 30.020(1)(a) and ORS 12.110. Wrongful death are also limited by statutes such as ORS 12.110, 12.115, 12.135, 12.137, meaning there is less than three years to bring a wrongful death claim. Under ORS 30.275(9) if a wrongful death is caused by a State of Oregon employee, there is a two-year statute of limitations. Other Oregon personal injury claims not involving a death generally have a two-year statute of limitations. It is best to file a wrongful death case earlier, rather than later.\nWhen is tort claim notice within one year required for a wrongful death? When the wrongful death is because of a government agent, tort claim notice under ORS 30.275(2)(a) must be given within one year after death. Additionally, if the death is because a drunk driver killed the deceased because a bartender served the deceased too much alcohol, one must give proper dram shop notice within one year under ORS 471.565(3)(a). Under ORS 30.905 there are more deadlines that apply to product liability claims. ORS 12.110 provides even more deadlines on cases, such as malpractice claims. The Oregon legislature changes the law from time to time, so it is best to call (503) 238-1010 so an attorney can determine your deadlines after hearing the facts of your case.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Immigrants who are granted permanent residency status are issued green cards, which documents legal residency in the United States on a permanent basis. With permanent residency, immigrants are accorded the right to live and work in America.\nPermanent residency– technically referred to as lawful permanent residency (LPR)– refers to an immigrant’s visa status. Immigrants applying for permanent residency status can do so either through consular processing while outside the United States or through an application for an adjustment of status while inside the United States.\nPermanent resident visas can be issued by the Department of State (DoS.) In these cases, applicants work with U.S. Consulate offices in various countries around the world. With consular processing, individuals who are granted approval of an immigration petition and who have an immigrant visa number immediately available can apply for admittance into the United States as a permanent resident.\nFor those who are inside the United States and who hold nonimmigrant visas, U.S Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) allows requests for adjustment of status. With approval of this adjustment of status request, USCIS can grant permanent residency status.\nRegardless of whether an applicant requests permanent residency from outside or inside the United States, the same requirements apply. In all cases, an immigrant is required to have:\n- Eligibility in one of the immigrant categories established in the Immigration and Nationality Act\n- Qualifying immigration petition filed and approved– though some exceptions are allowed\n- An immediately-available immigrant visa\n- Admissibility into the United States\nThe majority of permanent residency requests are sponsored by U.S. citizen family members s or by U.S. employers. However, other categories as well as a number of other special provisions– including an immigrant’s status as an asylee or refugee– also allow for immigrants to apply for permanent residency.\nThose who are considering permanent residency in the United States most effectively expedite the process with a comprehensive understanding of eligibility requirements and the various permanent residency– green card– categories. Other factors– including visa availability– also play a role in the U.S. Permanent Resident process. USCIS offers further guidance on this topic on the “Visa Availability & Priority Dates” page.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Don’t worry, totally non-biased.\nJERUSALEM — The appointment by the United Nations of an outspoken critic of Israel to head a commission investigating alleged Israeli war crimes in Gaza has been termed “a complete travesty of justice” by Israel’s ambassador to the UN.\nAmbassador Ron Prosor was protesting the appointment of William Schabas, a Canadian jurist and lecturer on international law, to the post.\nIn a letter to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, Prosor said: “In light of his hate-fueled rants, one doesn’t need to be a fortune teller to predict the outcome of any inquiry led by Mr. Schabas.”\nIn a tape shown on Israel’s Channel Two last night, Schabas is heard telling colleagues last year that the person he would most like to see tried by the International Court of Justice in the Hague was Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He also suggested that then Israeli President Shimon Peres be tried.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "de facto merger\n- It refers to a combination of companies that looks very much like a merger, in which one company issues shares to the company it's absorbing rather than buying its assets with money. The shareholders, directors, and employees from both companies continue to participate and the acquiring company assumes the liabilities of the company it's taking over\n- In a de facto merger, the absorbing company usually takes over all liabilities and obligations of the absorbed entity.\n- Despite not being a traditional merger, the company took over another in a de facto merger by issuing shares to the other corporation.\n- The stockholders, directors, and employees of the absorbed company continue to hold their positions in the acquiring corporation after a de facto merger.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Services of a Worker’s Compensation Attorney – Secure Your RightsVaughan Law Group\nOrlando, FL – A worker’s compensation attorney is a lawyer with specialization and expertise in handling different cases related to ensuring the provision of legal rights and claims of an individual injured at the workplace.\nWorkers compensation attorneys offer their expert legal services to ascertain that the workers and employees injured during work are compensated for their injuries and the damages they sustain while engaged in work at the office premises. Some employers tend to ignore the legal rights of their injured employees and deny them the benefits that they become entitled to in the event of sustaining a serious injury at the workplace.\nThe workers compensation attorneys serve as an effective source to get guidance and legal services for employees in filing their rightful claim to get their required benefits and medical assistance.\nOrlando Workers Compensation Attorneys- Key to Secure a Claim\nWorkers Compensation attorneys in Orlando, Florida and other cities and states have extensive experience and legal knowledge to provide expert services to the affected individuals for successfully filing their claim. The injured employees are entitled to medical benefits and assistance by their employers, and compensation attorneys present their cases along with legal justifications and claims, ensuring the securing of the rightful liberties of the affected individual.\nThe compensation lawyers not only provide expert legal assistance and services, but they also ensure a great ease of mind for the injured employee, as they handle the entire stressful, complicated and long procedure of filing and winning a claim for compensating an affected individual. Through the tiring and painful ordeal of recovering from the shock and damage caused by the injury, an affected individual is usually in no condition to confront and handle all the legal technicalities and methods involved in successfully securing a claim against his employers.\nCompensation attorneys are best suited to handle such situations and predicaments, ensuring suitable time to the injured individual to successfully recover from the shock and pain of the injury.\nAcquire the Best Legal Services in Orlando, Florida\nIt is best for an individual, injured during work on the office premises, to seek professional legal help for securing his rightful claim of medical assistance and benefits. The failure to acquire the services of expert workers compensation lawyers can result in complications and might result in robbing the affected individual of his entitled benefits.\nMost of the time, employers protect themselves by acquiring the services of attorneys who will challenge your claim. You need the assistance of a legal professional who has the skill and experience to present your claim and ensure the payment of your rightful claims.\nWhile choosing a suitable workers compensation lawyer to study, analyze and present your case, it is important to consider some important factors. Establish the credentials of the attorney and his expertise in the field of your required assistance. Professional legal assistance might just serve to be the difference in your being successful in securing your claim for medical assistance and various other benefits which one becomes legally entitled to in case of an injury sustained at work.\nOrlando Workers Compensation Contact Information\nContact Vaughan Law Group’s Orlando Workers Compensation Attorneys today for your free initial consultation. You can contact Vaughan Law Group at (407) 434-0074.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "A spokesman for Gov. Rick Scott said the governor hadn't previously received a state investigative report that detailed a year-long lapse in federal background checks on concealed weapons permits.\nThe Tampa Bay Times reported Friday that an inspector general investigation found that from February 2016 through March 2017, the state Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services didn't run concealed weapons permit applications through a FBI database that flags drug addicts and people with mental illness.\nThe employee in charge of the background checks had problems logging into the system and for more than a year neglected to find a solution, investigators reported. The employee told the Times the department was overwhelmed for requests for permits and she was not qualified to be in charge of the background checks.\n\"Our office was not provided this report from the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Inspector General.\" spokesman McKinley Lewis said. He declined to answer follow up questions.\nScott, a Republican, is running for U.S. Senate. The statement appears to place the blame for the lax oversight squarely on Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam, a fellow cabinet member and Republican who is running for governor to replace Scott.\nThe gap in federal background checks came during an historic increase in applications for permits. Putnam's office said it revoked 291 permits in the aftermath of the investigations.\nRead the full Tampa Bay Times story here.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "DONALDSONVILLE, La. (BRPROUD) – The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly shooting on Friday morning.\nThe call came in around 6:30 a.m. about a shooting incident on Woodland Drive in Donaldsonville.\nA man, now identified as David Washington Jr., 31, was found dead inside a vehicle. APSO said Washington had sustained multiple gunshot wounds. Detectives are still searching for suspects and or a motive in this deadly shooting.\nThe investigation remains ongoing.\nIf you have any information that could help investigators, please call the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office anonymously at 225-621-4636 or by texting 847411 to their anonymous tip line from any cellular device or Crime Stoppers at 225-344-STOP (7867).", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "November 07, 2016\nPennsylvania residents should be on the lookout for unsolicited inquiries for personal information, according to state Attorney General Bruce R. Beemer.\nBeemer issued a warning Monday that his office has received a number of complaints regarding a phishing scam. State residents have been targeted via email and text messages.\nDuring one attempt, a woman claimed she was sent a text message from a scammer posing as a representative of a legitimate financial institution. The message directed her to fill out personal bank account information on a website.\n“Your bank will never ask you to provide personal information in an unsolicited email, text message or phone call,\" Beemer said. “These scams aim to cause confusion and force consumers into a quick decision. It is extremely important to take the time to assess the situation. When in doubt, contact your bank.\"\nPayPal users should also be on alert for another scam. A man reported that he received a message about an erroneous purchase. To cancel the transaction, he was asked to enter his account information on a spoof website.\nThe Bureau of Consumer Protection advises those who believe they are being targeted by scammers to do the following:\n• Never reply to unsolicited emails, pop-up messages or texts asking for personal or financial information.\n• Do not call any phone numbers contained in messages. Also, do not open any links or documents contained in these messages — they may route you to a bogus website or download a virus onto your computer or mobile phone.\n• Providing sensitive information to strangers by phone is as dangerous as sending it in an email.\n• If you are not sure whether your bank or another company is trying to reach you, call the company directly at the telephone number on your card or monthly statement to speak with a representative.\n• Carefully review your account statements to look for unauthorized transactions.\nAnyone who wishes to file a complaint is urged to contact the Bureau of Consumer Protection at 1-(800)-441-2555 or submit here electronically.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "James L. Potts, who left prison after spending almost half his life behind bars and built a publishing business dedicated to prison reform, was given a six-year sentence yesterday for distributing cocaine.\nArlington Circuit Court Judge William Winston imposed a 12-year prison sentence, then suspended half of it. Potts, who was also fined $250, could be eligible for parole in eight months.\nSince Potts was released from prison in 1976 at the age of 29 after being incarcerated a total of 12 years for offenses including heroin possession, burglary, forgery and theft, he achieved national recognition in prison reform circles as author of a prisoners' self-help legal manual and as editor of the Prison Law Monitor, a monthly law magazine for inmates.\nBusiness associates and friends, including Alvin Bronstein, executive director of the American Civil Liberty Union's National Prison Project, took turns at yesterday's court hearing describing Potts as a man who made extraordinary contributions to prison reform causes but crumbled under the business pressures of the outside world after living in prison.\nSince Potts' departure, the magazine's board of directors has discovered thousand of dollars in foundation grants missing and the publication on the verge of bankruptcy. Potts has denied any wrongdoing in the publishing venture.\nPotts himself spent 15 minutes appealing to the judge, attributing his return to drug use to \"the vulnerability created through stress and sheer mental and physical exhaustion.\"\nIn a soft-spoken voice, he told the judge: \"I'm guilty of making a grave error, but I'm not a drug dealer.\" He argued he obtained cocaine for a friend in return for enough of the drug to support his personal habit.\nFollowing a two-hour hearing, Judge Winston said, \"I am impressed by his Potts' abilities and contributions to the manual and his business.\" But he added: \"We can't forget why he is here. We are dealing with a drug dealer.\"\nPotts was charged with distribution of cocaine more than a year ago after law enforcement officials accused him of selling about an ounce of cocaine to an undercover Virginia state trooper. Potts then left the magazine and publishing business and became a fugitive from the law, jumping a $20,000 bail bond. He was apprehended four months ago and pleaded guilty to the drug charges.\nPotts said in an interview from the Arlington Jail two weeks ago that if he were returned to prison, he would continue working on his second prisoners' legal manual, a post-conviction guide. The U. S. Postal Service has been investigating him for possible mail fraud in connection with orders solicited for that unfinished book.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "What are the results If a -mail Order Star of the event Becomes a Victim?\nThe phrase mail order bride typically suggests that you can actually look up an on-line internet dating website, identify your dream young lady and take her to you home through a marriage proposal! However , in case you really want to improve your chances for over just real love, you will have to take some time and effort to truly understand a girl and form many even more informed decisions about this most important step. Just like any marriage Mail Purchase Brides presents certain positive aspects, as well as cons that you should thoroughly evaluate prior to deciding to get Mail Purchase Brides. A few take a better look at a number of the advantages and disadvantages of Mail Purchase Brides, after that we’ll look at some possible outcomes that can result.\nOne of many attractions of mail purchase brides is a opportunity to select your future wife. You have a chance to meet a couple of mail order brides to be, to ask inquiries, to professionally request a trial marital relationship, and to even request the right to live and work alongside one another. While this kind of all sounds like fun, there are several drawbacks into a mail buy bride marriage, including the risk of fraud, the danger of lying, and of beginning your new lifestyle on the wrong track. Fake brides often pretend being interested in marital relationship, but of course they may have ulterior causes. They may also pose when interested women, or they may have completely made up their profiles to draw you.\nAn additional downside to marriage through snail mail order new bride is that you often have no idea of a woman until you will be legally married. As an example, many women that are registered because Mail Buy Brides don’t have any real knowledge in marriage. They may imagine to be enthusiastic about marriage, but many ladies that postal mail order star of the event are actually simply in that for the money. They could take your hard earned money and operate, leaving you with an unhappy marital relationship.\nAnother thing to consider is that Mail Purchase Brides typically has a difficult experience getting their marriage paperwork approved. The reason is that many countries require that mail order brides have reached least 18 years old just before they can legitimately marry. Furthermore, each nation has their unique set of relationship regulations, which can make issues complicated. In case the Mail Purchase Bride’s marital life agency simply cannot provide you with the correct documentation, your chances for getting committed in the country will probably be severely affected. This is due to the reality most countries require matrimony agencies to apply for a copy for the marriage certificate, which requires that the ship order bride must have a duplicate of her passport too.\nMany mail-order brides from the United States select to stay in the country in order to avoid the statutory requirements of their home country. Many experience family in america and may feel the need to keep them in the United States lawfully. Some think that it is safer to remain in the usa under these kinds of circumstances. However , this is dangerous because as soon as the Mail Order Bride’s visa expires, your lover becomes a great illegal give up. Therefore , virtually any penalties or fines that are assessed from your immigration authorities will come out of your own compartment, even if the All mail Order Brides’ main intent was going to leave the country for a great unpermitted matrimony.\nThere are many explanations why Mail Order Brides has turned into a victim of crime, and the most common explanation is sex-offenders. There are a number of cases where mail-order brides would be the victims of trafficking male order brides sweden and human-smuggling criminals. In some instances, mail-order brides to be have been compelled into partnerships with guys who have offered in the navy, the police, or perhaps law enforcement. Now there have also been studies in the past of Mail Buy Brides traveling to south Korean language manors to have their wedding events. The men may force the mail-order star of the event to live with them in the usa, where they’d use her as a prostitute.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Was there a \"particular disadvantage\" to women under a parental leave policy despite the fact that it applied to all men and women who took parental leave equally?\nCumming v British Airways PLC 1 WLUK 243\nMrs Cumming (the Claimant) was a female member of British Airways' (BA's) Eurofleet aircrew. In a normal working month, full-time air crew were rostered with ten paid rest days and 20 or 21 work days depending on the month.\nBA had a policy that members of crew who took parental leave under the Maternity and Parental Leave etc Regulations 1999 would have one paid rest day removed for each three days’ parental leave taken in any monthly roster. The policy was designed to avoid a possible perceived unfairness which could result, for example, from an employee being able to take three weeks’ parental leave in a month and having the remaining ten days in the month rostered as paid rest days.\nThe Claimant claimed that this policy constituted a provision, criterion or practice (PCP) that indirectly discriminated against women. This was because a higher proportion of women took parental leave than men. In a certain period, those who took parental leave were 417 women compared to 92 men (a ratio of 82:18). As such, the Claimant claimed that women were placed at a \"particular disadvantage\".\nIndirect discrimination is concerned with a PCP which is not intended to treat anyone less favourably but which, in practice, has the effect of disadvantaging a group of people with a particular protected characteristic such as sex. Where such a policy disadvantages an individual with that characteristic, it will amount to indirect discrimination unless it can be shown to be a proportionate means of achieving a legitimate aim.\nIn establishing whether a PCP places a group of persons with a protected characteristic at a particular disadvantage, the starting point is to look at the impact on people within a defined \"pool for comparison\". The Equality and Human Rights Commission Code states that “In general, the pool should consist of the group which the provision, criterion or practice affects (or would affect) either positively and negatively, while excluding workers who are not affected by it, either positively or negatively.”\nWhat did the Employment Tribunal (ET) decide?\nIt was common ground that the appropriate pool in this case was one containing the female members of the Eurofleet air crew with childcare responsibilities and the male members with such responsibilities.\nThe ET considered that, since both 100% of the women and 100% of the men who actually took parental leave suffered the disadvantage of having rostered rest day(s) removed, there was no “particular disadvantage” to those within the pool who were women. Therefore, the ET dismissed the claim without needing to consider whether the policy was a proportionate means of achieving a legitimate aim.\nThe Claimant appealed against this finding. BA also cross-appealed on the basis that the ET was wrong to find that the policy involved any \"disadvantage\" as alleged or at all.\nWhat did the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) decide?\nThe EAT held that the ET had made an error of law. It held that there was \"an obvious problem with the Tribunal’s reasoning here in that not all those with childcare responsibilities necessarily apply for and take parental leave, so the proportion of men and women respectively in the identified pool who are put to a disadvantage arising from the PCP are not necessarily, as the Tribunal would have it, 100% all round.\"\nThe Claimant's case was that more women with childcare responsibilities would take parental leave and thus be put to a disadvantage by the PCP.\nAs a result, the case has been remitted to an ET for consideration based upon this pool for comparison, and also to consider the Respondent's cross appeal that the policy does not involve any disadvantage.\nWhat can employers take from this?\nThis case offers a useful reminder of what will be considered when allegations of indirect discrimination arise. The ET also clarified that the reason why more women took parental leave than men was immaterial. It therefore did not matter if this was because of childcare responsibilities or not. All that mattered was that more women did take the leave in question.\nWhilst BA may still be successful in providing an objective justification for the policy, employers can take this judgment as a reminder to ensure that they consider ways in which their policies or practices may affect people differently. It is always helpful to involve employees or unions in the introduction of new policies to avoid this type of allegation arising later down the line.\nThis article is for information purposes only and is not a substitute for legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. Please contact Siobhan Murphy to discuss any issues you are facing.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "WOODBURN, Ore. - A bomb exploded inside a bank late Friday afternoon, killing a police officer who arrived to check on the suspicious object and a bomb technician.\nA spokesman for the Oregon State Police, Lt. Gregg Hastings, said a Woodburn police officer died. He did not identify him.\nHe also said the blast seriously injured the Woodburn police chief.\nAuthorities set up near West Coast Bank in Woodburn, Ore., where Oregon State Police said a bomb detonated after police arrived to inspect a suspicious device Friday.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "County changes location of new jail\nPublished 3:44 pm Tuesday, April 19, 2022\nThe Lawrence County Commission announced on Tuesday a change in the site for construction of the new county jail.\n“We are officially removing the Lombard property as the jail site,” commission president DeAnna Holliday said of the former school site on Lorain Street.\nThe news of the announcement was greeted with applause from those present.\nEmail newsletter signup\nThe last few commission meetings had been attended by neighbors in that section of Ironton, represented by Mary Williams, who had voiced their opposition to the jail being constructed on the site of the former Lombard Elementary/Open Door School.\n“Ongoing negotiations for an alternative jail site have progressed to the point that the Lombard property can be comfortably removed as a potential site for the construction of a new county jail,” Holliday read from a prepared statement.\nShe said there are still final details being worked through with the current property owner and City of Ironton to solidify the viability of the new site, which she said was the “old cement plant” off Adams Street and County Road 24.\nThe county says that, contingent upon passage of a half percent sales tax issue on the upcoming May 3 primary ballot, the it will carry forward with the acquisition of property, which is located just outside city limits.\nLast year, the county received $16.8 million from the state for the purpose of building the jail. Commissioners say the sales tax will cover the remainder of the cost of construction and operation, a $32 million project.\n“It does not border any neighborhoods,” Holliday said of the new site. “We are very excited about it. It is going to make a great location for the new jail site and future developments.”\nHolliday thanked the residents of the Lombard neighborhood for “your professionalism and the way you have addressed the commission.”\n“You have stood strong,” she said, stating that the commissioners “worked diligently” to find an alternative.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "A man accused of kicking a hole in an expensive 17th Century painting of David and Goliath told police he was bothered by the depiction of a man carrying a severed head, authorities said Friday.\nTimothy Kubena, 21, continued to kick at the painting at the Milwaukee Art Museum even after a museum designer tried to pull him away, prosecutors said. Kubena was charged with felony damage to property.\nOttavio Vannini's 1620 painting \"The Triumph of David\" depicts David carrying the severed head of the giant Goliath.\nItems compiled from Tribune news services", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Asset protection planning can be an element of your estate plan designed to minimize economic exposure. Individuals generally interested in this planning are professionals (such as doctors, accountants and lawyers) or business owners, as their services are open to risk from unsatisfied or harmed customers and creditors. Asset protection planning involves restricting your own access to property so it is important to fully understand its implications. Asset protection is not \"hiding\" assets, defrauding creditors, money laundering or tax evasion.\nAsset protection planning entails balancing several factors:\n- Asset protection techniques generally involve shifting ownership of assets to others, which results in loss of control over and access to the assets.\n- Determining which risks are present is important as the appropriate techniques will vary.\n- Tax consequences of the particular technique(s) must be analyzed.\n- There cannot be actual or constructive intent to hinder, delay or defraud any creditor.\nA common strategy is to create a business entity to shield some or all the risk in connection with an asset. Each entity type affords varying levels of protection. For example, a C corporation protects the business from a shareholder's personal liabilities and the shareholder is only responsible for business liabilities up to the amount of the shareholder's investment. Conversely, a sole proprietorship provides no protection. Not only is the sole proprietor personally liable to business creditors, but the business is also vulnerable to personal creditors. A limited liability company shields the business from each member's personal liability and the members from the business' liabilities. The facts and circumstances surrounding your assets and potential risk will determine which entity type makes sense.\nAnother common strategy is to transfer assets to an irrevocable trust, generally for the benefit of your family, and not you. Correctly drafted trusts provide several protections. However, once an asset is distributed out of the trust, such protections no longer apply and the beneficiary's creditors (as opposed to your creditors) may have access to the distributed asset.\nSome states permit domestic asset protection trusts (DAPTs). DAPTs provide creditor protection for self-settled trusts, meaning you may be a beneficiary of the trust. Typically, an individual or trust company located in the DAPT state must act as trustee. The protections to you, as the trust creator, are similar to those provided to other beneficiaries. States vary on the requirements and protections available of DAPTs so you should consult with an experienced planner to ensure the DAPT is properly drafted. Wisconsin does not currently permit DAPTs, and other states may or may not recognize the DAPT protections.\nRegardless of the asset protection technique, the transfer cannot be deemed to have been fraudulently made (a/k/a voidable conveyance). Both state and federal laws provide that if a transfer is fraudulent, it can be disregarded, thereby providing no protection. There may be additional liability for making the fraudulent transfer. Generally, a transfer is fraudulent if there is actual or constructive intent to hinder, delay or defraud any creditor.\nAfter considering the options available, you may decide that the benefits of an asset protection plan do not outweigh the sacrifices. In such situations, you can explore insurance coverage to offset the risk. While not an asset protection technique, insurance may be advisable for those unwilling to shift ownership of assets or who do not have appropriate beneficiaries to accept the assets. Common types of policies include professional liability (E&O), personal liability, property coverage, commercial general liability and umbrella (open-peril) coverage.\nThe content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "has promised to raise up to $200,000 to renovate historic McDonogh 15 elementary school in the French Quarter — and to donate more in products to be used at the school. The company also gave McDonogh 15 all of the proceeds from an auction held during the company's recent conference in New Orleans. In addition, Konica Minolta instituted a program to provide annual high school scholarships for the students. McDonogh 15 is part of the national Knowledge is Power Program (KIPP) network of charter schools.\nHundreds of volunteers\nturned out in the wake of last week's tornadoes to help clear streets and recover damaged property for local families affected by the twisters in Carrollton, Gentilly and on the West Bank. One of the volunteer responders, landscaper Jeff Amann, put his heavy equipment and crew to work in parts of Carrollton to help clear debris so utility crews could restore power quickly and tornado victims could escape their damaged homes. Many others from churches and nonprofits showed up to lend needed helping hands.\nConcordia Parish prosecutors,\nworking with the Louisiana SPCA and the Concordia Parish Animal Welfare Society, convicted the operator of Black River Kennels on state dogfighting charges last week. Kennel owner Clinton B. Schneider Jr. has long been considered a major supplier of fighting dogs for the illegal fights and a principal violator of Louisiana's anti-dogfighting laws. Kathryn Destreza, LA/SPCA director of humane law enforcement, testified as an expert witness at Schneider's trial.\nMayor Ray Nagin and Police Chief Warren Riley\nhave been held in contempt of court by U.S. District Judge Carl Barbier for repeatedly failing to respond to pre-trial \"discovery\" questions in a lawsuit brought by the National Rifle Association and the Second Amendment Foundation. Nagin, Riley and the city were sued after NOPD began confiscating guns from private citizens following Hurricane Katrina. Regardless of how one feels about gun control, the mayor and the police chief have an obligation to obey the law and to follow court orders.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "QUEBEC CITY, May 11 /CNW Telbec/ - Fortsum Business Solutions Inc.\n(\"Fortsum Business Solutions\") (TSX Venture: FRT) announces that its\nsecurityholders have approved the statutory plan of arrangement under the\nprovisions of the Canada Business Corporations Act involving Fortsum Business\nSolutions and 4503961 Canada Inc. (the \"Purchaser\"), a direct wholly-owned\nsubsidiary of GFI Solutions Group inc., pursuant to which the Purchaser will\nacquire all of the outstanding shares of Fortsum Business Solutions for $0.82\nper share and all of the options to purchase shares of Fortsum Business\nSolutions for a cash amount equal to $0.82 per option less the exercise price\nin respect of such option.\nThe plan of arrangement was approved by 99,9 % of the votes cast by\nsecurityholders at the special meeting of securityholders of Fortsum Business\nSolutions held earlier today.\nThe plan of arrangement remains subject to the approval of the Superior\nCourt of Québec. The hearing in respect of the final order approving the plan\nof arrangement is scheduled to take place on May 19, 2009.\nSubject to obtaining Court approval, the transactions contemplated by the\nplan of arrangement are scheduled to close on May 21, 2009. Cheques will be\nmailed by the depositary to the holders of options no later than three\nbusiness days following the closing date and to shareholders on the three\nbusiness days following either the closing date or the date when all required\ndocumentation is received by the depositary.\nAbout Fortsum Business Solutions\nFortsum Business Solutions Inc. is mainly involved in the development,\nintegration, marketing and support of accounting, commercial and banking data\nmanagement software. For more information: www.fortsum.com.\nAbout GFI Solutions Group\nBased in Montreal, GFI Solutions Group is a leader in Canadian IT\nconsulting services and products to businesses and public and semi-public\nsectors, including management consulting, application development, system and\napplication integration, outsourcing and technical writing services. GFI\nSolutions Group has also developed three Excellency centers in transactional\nsystems and back-office applications for the banking industry, and ERP\nsolutions. With 750 employees, GFI Solutions Group is part of the top 25 IT\nproducts and services consulting firms in Canada. It is also a member of the\nGFI Informatique group, an international organization with over 9,500\ncollaborators worldwide and revenues exceeding one billion CAD. For more\ninformation about GFI Solutions Group, please visit www.gfisolutionsgroup.com.\nThis press release contains forward-looking statements relating to the\nproposed acquisition of Fortsum Business Solutions. The completion of the\ntransactions contemplated by the plan of arrangement is subject to certain\nconditions, including the approval of the Superior Court of Québec. Failure to\ncomplete such transactions could have a material adverse effect on the trading\nprice of shares of Fortsum Business Solutions.\nNeither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as\nthat term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts\nresponsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.\nFor further information:\nFor further information: André Thompson, Chair of the Board and Chief\nExecutive Officer, firstname.lastname@example.org; Dany Beaudet, Corporate\nCommunications Coordinator, (418) 877-5051, ext. 2272, 1-888-268-0088, F:\n(418) 877-9994, email@example.com", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Entrepreneurs tired of loitering or disruptive behavior in their stores in Downtown Jamaica and surrounding the 103rd Precinct may breathe a sigh of relief.\nQueens District Attorney Melinda Katz has teamed up with the New York Police Department to address unsolicited activity inside and outside small businesses by creating a warning system to both give entrepreneurs respite from the nuisance and to give troublesome individuals a chance to curb their behavior without having to be arrested.\n“This program, conceived in partnership with my office, the police and the business community, aims to ensure that families feel safe patronizing stores and restaurants,” Katz said in a June 8 statement. “Our store owners and shopkeepers have been greatly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. We want to do everything we can to help them make a strong comeback, and that means deterring disruptive, unwanted activity in and around their businesses.”\nIndividuals who are disorderly or conducting unwanted activity inside or outside shops will be given one warning by the police after a merchant calls the 103rd Precinct, according to the DA’s Office. Officers will serve a copy of trespass notice, which will let people know that their continued presence or return to a location can or will result in an arrest.\n“By instituting a clear warning notice prior to any legal enforcement, this program is an equitable way of addressing the problem without necessarily putting more people in the system,” said Katz. “Patrons of Jamaica stores and restaurants should be able to go about their business without fear or harassment.”\nNYPD Assistant Chief Ruben Beltran agrees.\n“We are proud of this program that furthers the NYPD’s commitment to assist the communities and businesses we serve as they continue recovering from the strains of the Covid-19 outbreak,” said Beltran. “As summer arrives, it will take all of us together — the public, in tandem with our hardworking police officers — to ensure we continue meeting the challenges we collectively face.”\nDawn Kelly, the CEO of the Nourish Spot, a juice bar at 107-05 Guy R. Brewer Blvd. in Jamaica, is relieved that the NYPD and the DA’s Office were able to find a happy medium that both addresses the loitering outside of small businesses and doesn’t involve sending someone immediately to jail for minor infractions during a pandemic.\n“I applaud the DA, Melinda Katz, and the NYPD for figuring out how best to support small businesses,” said Kelly. “I also understand that some of these people are down on their luck or suffering from an addiction.”\nKelly believes the new initiative will be a win-win for business owners who feel the loitering is a real problem and for those who don’t want to be entangled in the legal system.\n“You don’t want potential customers to have any trepidation visiting your store when we are forced to do only curbside and pickup service because of the coronavirus,” said Kelly, who also mentors youths at her juice bar, located across the street from York College. “On Guy Brewer we have some sketchy folks. This will alleviate that and I’m sure if those people need services they will get it, but it also takes a community, not just elected officials, to sustain small businesses.”", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Signatories include eminent public figures such as Noam Chomsky, Gayatri Spivak, Sukhadeo Thorat, Cornel West, Angela Davis, Kshama Sawant, Ramachandra Guha, Prakash Ambedkar and Arundhati Roy.\nSign statement here\nStatement for Dr. Anand Teltumbde and Gautam Navlakha:\nWe, the undersigned (organizations and individuals) protest the impending arrest of Professor Anand Teltumbde and Gautam Navlakha and strongly condemn the attempt to malign their status as two of India’s foremost civil rights activists and public intellectuals today.\nOn March 16, 2020, the Supreme Court of India rejected the anticipatory bail application of Dr. Teltumbde and Mr. Navlakha. They now have until April 6, 2020 to ‘surrender’ to the police. We strongly urge the Chief Justice of India and the Supreme Court bench to take cognizance of the dangers posed by the pandemic COVID19 to the health and life of Dr. Teltumbde and Mr. Navlakha. Both are senior citizens with pre-existing medical conditions that puts them at high risk for a deadly infection if imprisoned. Incarceration at such a time will most definitely endanger their lives and health. At the very least, we urge the judicial authorities to amend their arrest order to after the global health crisis is fully subsided and there is no danger to their health and life.\nBoth Teltumbde and Navlakha are only the latest in an ongoing series of attacks on human rights lawyers, civil rights activists, and scholars by the ruling regime in India. They have been charged under a draconian colonial law (UAPA) against ‘terrorists’ and ‘seditionists’ which blatantly disregards fundamental rights enjoyed by all Indian citizens such as free speech, right to hold an opinion, or the right to dissent violent policies of the state, and right to due judicial process (see statements from Indian civil liberties organizations – PUCL, PUDR, WSS, Oxfam India). Their cases are part of what has come to be known as the ‘Bhima Koregaon’ case – a dubious and brazenly fabricated case (see the American Bar Association’s report that documents the irregularities and violations of the freedom of expression and association in this case, and a more recent investigation points to the fabricated nature of the evidence). Since June 2018, nine other prominent intellectuals and civil liberties activists (Sudha Bharadwaj, Sudhir Dhawale, Arun Ferreira, Surendra Gadling, Vernon Gonsalves, Varavara Rao, Mahesh Raut, Shoma Sen, and Rona Wilson) have been imprisoned under this fabricated case. This group of eleven are among India’s most respected activists and intellectuals who have consistently fought for the democratic rights of the socially marginalized and oppressed groups, such as Dalits, Adivasis (indigenous ‘tribal’ communities), workers, and religious minorities.\nProfessor Teltumbde is a distinguished scholar, civil rights activist, and one of India’s leading public intellectuals with a long history of speaking truth to power, exposing the state’s repressive practices against its most vulnerable populations such as Dalits and working classes, and society’s entrenched regressive cultural institutions such as caste. Admired by many as an organic intellectual, Dr. Teltumbde’s writings have contributed immensely to critical debates on democracy, globalization and social justice. A consummate polymath hailing from very humble beginnings as a member of the Dalit community (India’s long-oppressed ‘Untouchable’ castes), Dr. Teltumbde graduated from India’s leading institutions of higher education with high scholarly achievements. He is an alumnus of the premier Indian Institute of Management (IIM – Ahmedabad), has had a long and illustrious career in the corporate sector in top management positions in the state-owned Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, and the petro-infrastructure company Petronet India Ltd (promoted by the Government of India in the private sector). After his corporate stint, he has been Professor of Business Management at the premier Indian Institute of Technology (IIT-Kharagpur) and is currently a senior professor and chair of Big Data Analytics at Goa Institute of Management. His astute analysis on the dynamics of caste and class and on the relevance of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar (the much revered chief architect of the Indian Constitution and Mahatma Gandhi’s most important interlocutor) for contemporary society are essential references for scholars and are required reading at many universities around the world. He is frequently an invited speaker at international conferences, demonstrating the respect his work commands all over the globe.\nDr. Teltumbde has contributed immensely to improving the lives of people and decided to devote time to make an intellectual contribution for making the world a little more just. This instinct naturally led him to actively build civil society organisations such as the Committee for Protection of Democratic Rights (CPDR) of which he is the general secretary, and the All India Forum for Right to Education (AIFRTE) of which he is a presidium member. None of the organizations he is associated with are banned organizations in India.\nGautam Navlakha has been a well-known democratic and human rights activist and a journalist. He has been a longstanding member of the People’s Union for Democratic Rights, Delhi. He has served as an editorial consultant of India’s leading social science journal – the internationally well-known Economic and Political Weekly and has been a convener of the International People’s Tribunal on Human Rights and Justice in Kashmir. His book Days and Nights: In the Heartland of Rebellion (Penguin, 2012) is one of the most serious interventions in understanding the Maoist movement in Chhattisgarh.\nThe intention of the state is quite clear from the vehemence with which the Central government took away the cases of Teltumbde and Navlakha from the Maharashtra government to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) just a few weeks ago. It appears evident that the state wishes to incarcerate them in jails for years just for advocating for the democratic and human rights of oppressed and marginalised sections of Indian society. This, despite the fact that their methods of struggle for justice have always been within the provisions and freedoms provided by the Constitution of India. Neither of them has anything remotely to do with organising or the subsequent events that occurred around the Bhima Koregaon episode.\nAs long-time observers of Indian democracy, we are shocked by the state’s vicious persecution of intellectuals and activists who have devoted their lives to the defense of the powerless and the weak, and are some of India’s strongest defenders of democracy especially at a time when the world is witness to brazen attacks on it in India. Moreover, in targeting Dr. Teltumbde – a person of exceptional antecedents as a corporate leader, high caliber scholar, and a much celebrated public intellectual, but also coming from one of the founding families of Indian democracy – that of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar – the state is sending a message to the entire country that it could go to any extent to repress the voice of people if they dare to challenge and dissent.\nIn solidarity with and with unequivocal support to Dr. Teltumbde and Mr. Navlakha and all the others who are falsely implicated in the Bhima-Koregaon case, we urge:\n1. The President of India, Shri. Ram Nath Kovind to uphold the Indian Constitution and Indian democracy by intervening in this case and seeking the Supreme Court’s opinion on the use of sedition and terrorism charges against human rights activists.\n2. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to elevate the case as its highest priority and constitute an immediate inquiry into the questions of fabrication of evidence reported widely in the media.\n3. The Government of Maharashtra and the Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission to immediately constitute a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to independently investigate the matter.\n4. The United Nations Human Right Commission (UNHRC) and the Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) to attend to the UN Special Rapporteur who has clearly challenged the basis of this case.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "KSP Highway Safety Branch\nSergeant Michael B. Webb\nKentucky State Police\nPublic Affairs Branch\nOffice (502) 782-1780\nKSP Highway Safety Branch News Release\nEighteen Die On Kentucky Roadways Last Week (April 30 through May 6)\nDate of News Release: 05/07/12\n(Frankfort, Ky.) -- Preliminary statistics* indicate that eighteen people died in seventeen separate crashes on Kentucky roadways from Monday, April 30, through Sunday, May 6, 2012.\nAll of the fatalities involved motor vehicles and ten victims were not wearing seat belts. Single-fatality crashes occurred in Barren (2), Boyd, Breckinridge, Calloway, Fayette (2), Grant, Hopkins, McCracken, Pike (2), Russell, Todd, Trigg, and Woodford counties. The crashes in Barren and McCracken counties involved the suspected use of alcohol.\nOne double fatality motor vehicle crash occurred in Taylor County.\nThrough May 6, 2012, preliminary statistics* indicate that 222 people have lost their lives on Kentucky roadways during 2012. This is 7 more fatalities than reported for the same time period in 2011. There have been 191 motor vehicle fatalities and 111 of those victims were not wearing seat belts. Twenty-three of those crashes involved a commercial motor vehicle. Twelve crashes involved a motorcycle and eight victims were not wearing helmets. Two crashes involved an ATV and one victim was not wearing a helmet. Sixteen crashes involved a pedestrian and one involved a bicycle. Thirty-five deaths have resulted from crashes involving the suspected use of alcohol.\nCitizens can contribute to highway safety by reporting erratic drivers to the Kentucky State Police toll-free at 1-800-222-5555 (in the state of Kentucky only, does not work out of state). Callers will remain anonymous and should give a description of the vehicle, location, direction of travel and license number if possible.\n*These statistics are still preliminary as KSP waits for all local law enforcement agencies throughout the state to report any crashes and fatalities that may have occurred in their areas. Crash data for this report is generated from the Kentucky Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS).", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Our goal is simple: Work hard to try to resolve your legal challenges without going to court whenever possible. However, when settling differences cannot be accomplished without litigation, we will represent you in court. If you need help, call today and always work directly with an attorney.\nLocated off the 78 freeway on South Melrose Drive. Conveniently in the Melrose Law Center offices directly across the street from the North County - San Diego Superior Court complex.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "A protracted legal battle over a government cloud computing contract has been won by Amazon, for now.\nSchneider interview June 3, 2013\nRecommendedRecent Facebook Activity\nOnly On 7\nCop Cruiser Crashes happen more often than you think in the Washington area. Are officers being held accountable? And should you be paying the price? The I-Team investigates MONDAY on ABC7 News at 11 after \"Castle.\"", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "State Representative Tom Morrison (R-Palatine) is asking residents in his 54th District community to come together and help show their support for local enforcement officers. He is launching a “Cards for Cops” initiative, where residents are invited to write notes of well wishes and support for police officers starting next week.\nCards can be mailed directly to his district office in Palatine at 117 East Palatine Road, Suite 106, or dropped off in person.\n“Our local law enforcement officers have worked incredibly hard to protect us over what has been a difficult year,” said Rep. Morrison. “I think these cards will be a great gesture to let them know just how much we appreciate their hard work, especially now as it’s been over a year we’ve been living in the COVID-19 global pandemic.”\nRep. Morrison will collect these cards through the month of May, and will be dropped off to the local police departments in the 54th District starting June 1st. With questions, residents can contact Rep. Morrison at (847) 202-6584.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Having only just re-signed with the club a few weeks ago, Liam Knight is in the news for the wrong reasons now, having been stood down for a drink-driving incident.\nManly released a statement on the matter as follows:\nThe Manly Warringah Sea Eagles have stood down 21-year-old front row forward Liam Knight following a driving incident early today.\nKnight was pulled over by Frenchs Forest police at 1.15am and returned a positive alcohol reading of 0.176.\nHe was also charged with driving at 137kph in a 70kph zone.\nKnight has had his licence suspended and will appear in Manly Local Court on April 20.\nThe Sea Eagles reported the incident to the NRL Integrity Unit this morning.\nThe Club will make no further comment until a thorough investigation is completed.\nA police statement was also released:\n“The driver, a 21-year-old man holding a provisional P2 driver’s licence, was subjected to a roadside breath test, which returned a positive result.\n“The man was arrested and taken to Frenchs Forest Police Station, where he returned an alleged positive breath test analysis reading of 0.176.\n“The Narrabeen man was charged with high-range PCA and exceed speed by more than 45km/h.\n“He was issued a Field Court Attendance Notice to appear at Manly Local Court on 20 April 2016. He also had his driver’s licence suspended.”", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "We’ll use Jonathan Adler’s summary from Volokh.com as a dispassionate, accurate account of yesterday’s ruling.\nD.C. Circuit Upholds Lobbying Disclosure Law:\nYesterday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit rejected the National Association of Manufacturers First Amendment challenges to recent revisions to federal lobbying disclosure rules. Among other things, NAM argued the law requires greater disclosure of NAM’s membership, and that this would chill its members’ involvement in public policy issues. The court found such arguments unavailing, and rejected the challenge. The 48-page opinion in National Association of Manufacturers v. Taylor, by Judge Garland (joined by Judges Ginsburg and Henderson) begins:\nMore than fifty years ago, the Supreme Court held that the public disclosure of “who is being hired, who is putting up the money, and how much” they are spending to influence legislation is “a vital national interest.” United States v. Harriss, 347 U.S. 612, 625-26 (1954). Today, we consider a constitutional challenge to Congress’ latest effort to ensure greater transparency, the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007. Because nothing has transpired in the last half century to suggest that the national interest in public disclosure of lobbying information is any less vital than it was when the Supreme Court first considered the issue, we reject that challenge.\nFrom Howard Bashman, links to coverage. CQ quotes the NAM spokesman, Hank Cox, saying the group was disappointed with the decision and hasn’t decided whether to appeal further.\nLatest posts by Carter Wood (see all)\n- Farewell from a Blogger - May 25, 2011\n- Activist Ignore Evidence to Back Shakedown Suit Against Chevron - May 25, 2011\n- More than a Lawsuit: A Circle of Political Pressure Against Chevron - May 25, 2011", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Common law is formed on the basis that courts will\nmake decisions based on past judgments. Cases with similar circumstances will\nbe ruled in the same way. Oftentimes, the common law will combine with statutory\nlaw in order to make decisions.\nThe U.S. Constitution is a broad outline of rules and\nregulations governing how the courts should operate. Common law is an\ninteraction between these two systems that will interpret the laws of the\nConstitution in order to make decisions. Although the Constitution does not\ncourts to declare things unconstitutional, it does allow judges to create new\nlaws to a certain extent. When ruling on a case of first impression,\na judge’s decision will form law and become the new precedent.\nInteraction w/ Statutory Law\nLaw vs. Common Law Precedents/Stare\nThe basis of common law systems is that court\ncases will be ruled primarily based on precedent. This is referred to as stare\ndecisis, which is a Latin phrase meaning “stand by decisions”. Civil\nlaw systems do not rule based on stare decisis, but instead focus mainly on\nlegislatures to make decisions. In common law systems, judges are bound to rule\ncases of similar circumstances in the same way.\nis a vertical and horizontal system to stare decisis. This means that, in the\nvertical system, courts are held in a hierarchy of binding precedent. The\nSupreme Court will hold precedence over appellate courts, and appellate courts\nare binding over trial courts. Precedents that are set in trial court will not\nbe binding over higher courts.\nhorizontal component to stare decisis means that State courts will obey the\nprecedents set within circuit courts. The term super stare decisis refers to\nprecedent that is very difficult to change.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "5. An employer may occasionally receive a Recovery Notice issued under Section 76(1) of the Inland Revenue Ordinance requiring him/her to deduct the employee's salary for tax payments. Should the employer fulfill this obligation under the Recovery Notice before or after making the income deduction required under the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Ordinance?\nThe Inland Revenue Department is prepared to accept, in the absence of legal precedent to the contrary, the priority of the income deduction for making mandatory contributions to a registered MPF scheme over the income deduction for paying default tax. Mandatory contributions refer to those contributions which an employer has a statutory responsibility to make under section 7A(1)(b) and section 7A(2)(b) of the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Ordinance (Cap. 485 of the Laws of Hong Kong). They do not cover other contributions including the employee's voluntary contributions made through the employer under section 11 of that ordinance.\nFor enquiries about a recovery notice issued by the Inland Revenue Department, please call the telephone number printed on the recovery notice.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "World Bulletin / News Desk\nA court has issued an arrest warrant for the ruling party veteran poised to replace Pakistan's ousted prime minister, local television stations reported on Thursday.\nPakistan's president had nominated Makhdoom Shahabuddin as the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) candidate in an apparent bid for continuity ahead of elections due early next year.\nShahabuddin, the textiles minister, filed his nomination papers on Thursday. The ruling coalition has a comfortable majority in parliament, which meets on Friday in an extraordinary session to elect a new prime minister.\nIn an unexpected twist to Pakistan's latest political saga, an anti-narcotics court issued an arrest warrant for Shahabuddin in connection with a case of violated quota limits for the export of ephedrine while he was health minister.\nThat case allegedly involved Gilani's son, Ali Musa Gilani, who is accused by anti-narcotics investigators of violating the quotas. Gilani and Shahabuddin have denied any wrongdoing.\nIt is unclear whether the arrest warrant will undermine Shahabuddin's nomination. The PPP has meanwhile nominated another candidate, former information minister Qamar Zaman Kaira, as a candidate for prime minister as well.\nThe Supreme Court on Tuesday declared Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani ineligible for office for refusing to re-open corruption cases against President Asif Ali Zardari, triggering a new crisis in Pakistan.\nAt the time, a senior aide to Gilani said only parliament could dismiss the prime minister, raising the possibility of a confrontation between the judiciary and government, but by nominating a new man the president has accepted the ruling and backed away from a fight.\nBut the former deputy finance minister will likely face the same pressures as did Gilani from Supreme Court Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry to reopen old corruption cases against Zardari.\nThousands of corruption cases were thrown out in 2007 by an amnesty law passed under former military president Pervez Musharraf, paving the way for a return to civilian rule.\nTwo years later, the Supreme Court ruled that agreement illegal, and ordered the re-opening of money laundering cases against Zardari that involved Swiss bank accounts.\nGilani and his government refused to obey the court's order to write to Swiss authorities asking them to look again at those cases, arguing that Zardari had immunity as the head of state.\nThe situation for some 140,000 Rohingya, many of whom are confined to flimsy tent-like cities, is dire as rescuers are unable to reach them.\nEgypt has continued its war against the Muslim Brotherhood by sentencing 300 Muslim Brotherhood members for three to ten years in prison\nIn a joint operation, the US and New Zealand tested weapons which could emulate a 33 ft tsunami as a possible alternative to a nuclear bomb.\nTurkish president stops over in Islamabad to meet Pakistani prime minister\nIntegrated Community Shelter built in Aceh with $420,000 in funding from various parties inside and outside of country\nFor the first time maritime militia could get its own fishing fleet, a boost for the world’s largest producer and exporter of fish\nMullah Akhtar Mansour's message is aimed at fending off the emerging risk of the group splintering into factions\nThe Afghan Defense Ministry has also claimed that the Nawzad district in southern Helmand province has been reclaimed two days after Taliban overran it\nThe US Intelligence Community has also assessed that the former leader of the Afghan Taliban, Mullah Mohammed Omar, is dead, White House says\nTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that Turkey is ready to boost cooperation with the Asia Pacific region, an increasingly important region in world economy\nValiollah Mohammadi, the Iranian ambassasdor to Indonesia has confirmed that a visit will take place next week with talks focused on banking, technology and oil\nThe spying goes back at least as far as 2006, WikiLeaks said\nBSF troopers at Khora border outpost fired three to four rounds of automatic gunfire\nEarly morning attack in the south has wounded 14 people in Yala province.\nInternational Olympic Committee will make the announcement after a vote held during the IOC session in Kuala Lumpur\nFlags have been hoisted as Bangladesh and India prepared to swap tiny islands in a historic deal", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "What is Public Charge?\nPart of federal immigration law for over a hundred years, the “public charge” test is designed to identify people who may depend on the government as their main source of support. If the government determines that a person is likely to become a “public charge,” it can deny a person admission to the U.S. or lawful permanent residence (or “green card” status).\nThe White House is now proposing to change this long-standing policy by broadly expanding the forms of public assistance counted when making a “public charge” determination. This would force immigrant families to make an impossible choice between meeting basic needs and keeping their families together in this country.\nPublic Charge Rule Would Harm Health, Well-Being of Millions\nIf finalized, Trump’s proposal would fundamentally change who we are as a nation—transforming us from a country that welcomes people who plan to work hard and achieve a better life, to one rigged in favor of the wealthy. It would also put the health and wellbeing of millions of people at great risk and violates our core American values. How you live your life and contribute to your community should define you in this country, not how you look or how much money you have.\nThe proposal would make—and has already made—immigrant families afraid to seek programs that support their basic needs. These programs help them stay strong and productive, and raise children who thrive. With about one in four children having at least one immigrant parent, this issue touches millions and is critical now and for our nation’s future.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Reproduced with permission of 7 Indiana International & Comparative Law Review (1997) 279-310\nHenry D. Gabriel [*]\nThis article compares the major provisions of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) with the sale of goods sections under Article II of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC). The following major areas are discussed: contract formation; warranties; inspection of goods; delivery; payment; seller's right to cure; breach and remedies; damages; and risk of loss.\nThe United Nations Convention for the International Sale of Goods applies to contracts for the sale of goods between parties whose places of business are in different States [countries] and either both of those States are Contracting States or the rules of private international law lead to the law of a Contracting State.\nUnder the CISG, contracts of sale are distinguished from contracts for services. A contract for the supply of manufactured goods is a sale unless the ordering party supplies a substantial amount of the materials necessary for the manufacture of the goods. In that instance, the CISG would not apply.\nThe following types of sales are excluded from the CISG: (1) sales in which goods are bought for personal, family, or household use; (2) sales by auction, on execution, or otherwise by law; (3) sales involving stocks, investment securities, ships, aircraft, or electricity. In most States, these sales are governed by special rules reflecting the esoteric nature of the goods.\nArticle II of the UCC applies to \"transactions in goods.\" As with the CISG, a scope problem in the UCC arises when contracts involve both goods and services.\nArticle II does not apply to several types of transactions, such as [page 279] transactions involving real estate. Also, as with the CISG, Article II does not apply to construction contracts, service contracts, or employment contracts. Furthermore, it does not apply to corporate stocks and bonds, or to leases.\nIII. FORMATION OF THE CONTRACT\nBoth the CISG and the UCC are based on the premise of freedom of contract, and both presume that a party's intent should determine the enforceability of the contract.\nLike the UCC, Article 14(2) of the CISG indicates that an offer need not specifically set forth all the terms, and that the primary determination of an offer's sufficiency and validity will be the offeror's intent. However, Article 14(1) differs from the UCC by proposing a test to determine whether an offer is sufficiently definite enough to be valid. While 2-204(3) of the UCC does not specify which open terms will affect the sufficiency of an offer, Article 14(1) requires that an offer \"indicate the goods and expressly or implicitly fix or make provision for determining the quantity and the price.\" Conversely, the UCC test is not certain as to what the parties were to do .... Nor is the fact that one or more terms are left to be agreed upon enough, of itself, to defeat an otherwise adequate agreement if the parties intend to enter into a binding agreement. UCC 2-204 recognizes that an agreement is valid, despite missing terms, if there is any reasonably certain basis for granting a remedy.\nAlthough the CISG Article 14(1) requires greater specificity than the UCC, the practical effect of this requirement is minimal because of Article 14(2)'s exception to the specificity requirement, which allows a general proposal to constitute a valid offer if the proposal so intends. To meet Article 14(1)'s specificity requirement, the offer must identify the goods and the quantity of the goods to be sold. However, this provision requires little more than a mere indication, by either buyer or seller, of which goods are being offered.\nThe CISG requires greater specificity of an offer than the UCC because the Convention provides greater protection to the offeree once an offeror extends a valid offer. Article 14's specificity requirement serves as evidence of the offeror's intent to be bound, thus enabling the offeree's response to [page 280] conform to the terms of the offer. Definiteness and conformity of terms are essential in contractformation, for under the CISG, an offeree's acceptance must match the original offer to be enforceable. In other words, the CISG follows the \"mirror image\" rule of the pre-UCC common law. If new or different terms are added, the offer is rejected and the power of acceptance is terminated. The new terms constitute a counter-offer, not an enforceable contract, unless the offeror assents to the new bargain. Adopting the common law mirror image rule, the CISG's approach to contract formation, unlike that of the UCC, allows the offeror to be master of the offer.\nA. Statute of Frauds\nThe counterpart to UCC 2-201 is the CISG Article 11. UCC 2-201 requires that all contracts for the sale of goods in excess of $500 be written. Article 11 eliminates the requirement of a writing to evidence the agreement, specifically noting that \"[a] Contract of sale need not be concluded in or evidenced by writing.\" Article 11 also eliminates any mandatory requirement for enforcement based on any domestic form requirement. However, Article 11 does not prevent the parties from imposing their own contractual requirements. Article 29 provides that parties, by a contract in writing, may require any modifications or termination by agreement to be in writing. Thus, Article 11 must be read in conjunction with Article 29.\nArticle 12 allows Contracting States to opt out of Article 11, thereby requiring a writing to evidence the agreement. Article 11 would not apply where any party has his place of business in a state that has decided, under Article 12, to require a writing as a necessary element of a valid contract.\nB. Parol or Extrinsic Evidence\nArticle 8 is the general CISG provision that governs the interpretation of the statements and conduct of the parties. Under the CISG, both the subjective and objective intent of the parties are relevant for questions of interpretation. Subjective intent is given primary consideration, and objective intent governs only if the subjective intent of a party is not [page 281] discernable. In addition, this article allows open-ended reliance on parol evidence, as well as subsequent behavior. For example, one may consider \"all relevant circumstances of the case including the negotiations, any practices which the parties have established between themselves, usages and any subsequent conduct of the parties.\" Article 8 does not relate to questions of whether the terms contradict a written agreement or whether the agreement between the parties is intended to be the final complete statement of the parties. Rather, Article 8 deals with interpreting statements and conduct, not contract formation.\nThe UCC adopts a more structured hierarchy to determine the intent of the parties. The UCC 1-205 provides that express terms of the agreement shall control course of performance and that course of performance shall control both course of dealing and usage of trade. Under the UCC 1-205, as with the CISG, the express words of the contract trump all other interpretations. Furthermore, under the UCC, course of performance, course of dealing, and usage of trade are only relevant for interpretation when the express language of the agreement does not indicate the parties' intent.\nThe UCC limits the use of parol evidence to a greater extent than the CISG. When the parties have a written final agreement, that agreement may not be contradicted by parol evidence. However, the parties may seek to explain or supplement the terms of their agreement by parol evidence concerning course of dealing, usage of trade, or course of performance. In general, the approach of the UCC 2-202 is much less receptive to this type of evidence than is the Convention's \"all relevant circumstances\" approach.\nAs with the UCC, the CISG provides that the parties' behavior may serve as a guide to contract interpretation. The CISG Article 9, which is the counterpart to the UCC 1-205 and 2-208, sets out the role of usages and practices and their effect in interpreting contracts.\nUnder the CISG, parties are bound by the present course of performance and prior course of dealing if they are relevant to interpreting the present contract; the parties are also bound by any practices which they have established between themselves. Additionally, the parties are bound by relevant trade usage. [page 282]\nAs with the Convention, the UCC allows for usage of trade, present course of performance, and past course of dealing to help interpret expectations and the intent of the parties. However, Article 9 and the UCC 2-208 vary in that Article 9 does not set out a hierarchical structure for interpretation as does the UCC. The UCC 2-208(2) provides that \"when ... construction is unreasonable, express terms shall control course of performance and course of performance shall control both course of dealing and usage of trade.\"\nC. Battle of the Forms\nThe CISG adopts the traditional common law rule that an acceptance must be a \"mirror image\" of an offer. The Convention presumes that any material variance in an offeree's acceptance constitutes a rejection of the offer and is a counter-offer. The Convention, however, provides for an exception to this general principle where additions or modifications to the offer do not \"materially alter\" the terms of the offer. Article 19(2) contemplates that a varying response can form a contract if the varying response lacks material alteration. However, this exception to the non-formation counter-offer principle of 19(1) is narrow and is practically useless because Article 19(3)'s list of material alterations includes those elements most typically found in sale of goods contracts. Thus, almost any alteration is material. Conversely, the UCC rejected the common law \"mirror image\" rule and adopted the \"battle of the forms\" provision.\nUnder the UCC 2-207, a varying response will not prevent contract formation where there is otherwise demonstrated an intent to deal. The UCC 2-207(1) provides that an acceptance or confirmation that contains additional or different terms operates as a valid acceptance, unless acceptance is expressly made conditional on assent to the additional or different terms. Once a valid acceptance under 2-207(1) exists, 2-207(2) operates to determine the exact terms of the bargain, given the disparity in the documents involved. The UCC 2-207(2) provides the offeree a limited power to unilaterally alter the terms of an agreement or a proposed bargain when the [page 283] parties are merchants. Where the offeree's proposed alterations are \"material\" (a term not precisely defined in 2-207), yet the responsive document constitutes the requisite \"definite and seasonable expression of acceptance[,]\" a contract is formed on the offeror's terms.\nTheoretically, the CISG and the UCC take opposite stances on what constitutes acceptance. The UCC's theory is that business people rarely read the \"boilerplate\" language on purchase forms and that both parties are relying on the existence of a contract despite their clashing forms. As a result, the UCC allows contract formation unless the responding offeree specifically states that there will be no contract unless the original offeror expressly accepts the second set of terms. If the offeree specifically limits the contract to these new terms, the response is treated as merely a counter-offer. If no such limitation exists, a contract is created by the nonmatching response, even though it contains new or different terms. For merchants, these new or different terms become part of the contract unless the offeror objects within a reasonable time after notice of them is received, or unless the new or different terms materially alter the original terms. When material alterations exist, the alterations are excluded from the contract, and the remaining terms create a valid contract.\nFurthermore, 2-207(3) enforces an agreement where the writings of the parties do not create a contract, but the parties nevertheless act as though one exists. In this case, the UCC looks to the writings and supplements the missing terms.\nThe central difference between the UCC and the CISG emerges when an offeror objects to the variant term or when the variant term constitutes a material alteration. In such cases, the UCC preserves the contract and omits the offensive term. Conversely, the CISG strikes the contract and recognizes the alteration as a counter-offer. Additionally, the CISG appears to allow offerors to prevent contract formation by objecting to even non-material discrepancies. The CISG's theory is that most of the terms and conditions on the backs of the forms are important; therefore, no contract exists unless both parties agree to the same terms. [page 284]\nThe theoretical differences between the CISG and the UCC may have little practical effect because both the UCC and CISG have provisions that make a contract enforceable after delivery and acceptance. Also, the majority of disputes arise after the goods have been delivered and are found to be defective or not what the buyer wanted.\nA. Warranty of Title\nThe CISG Article 41 sets forth the seller's duty to deliver to the buyer goods that are free from any third-party right or claim. The time contemplated by Article 41 is the time of delivery rather than the time of contract formation. Also, Article 41 works in conjunction with Article 43(1), which requires the buyer to notify the seller of such a claim within a reasonable time.\nAs with the UCC 2-312, which requires that goods be delivered free from any security interest or other lien or encumbrance, the purpose of Article 41 is to protect the buyer from a potential third-party lawsuit. The seller is obligated to reimburse the buyer for any expense or loss resulting from the third-party claim. As with the CISG, the UCC also requires the buyer to notify the seller of a breach of title within a reasonable time.\nIn addition, one should look to Article 42 when analyzing the warranty of title. Article 42 sets out the seller's obligations for third-party claims based on industrial or intellectual property, such as infringement of a copyright, a trademark, or a patent. Article 42 limits the seller's responsibilities for third-party claims against the buyer to certain specified places: (1) in the state where the goods will be resold or used if the parties contemplated use or resale in that state or (2) in the state of the buyer's place of business.\nThe second paragraph of Article 42 limits the seller's obligations for third-party claims or rights in two situations: (1) where the buyer had actual or constructive knowledge of the third-party claims at the conclusion of the contract; and (2) where the claim arises because the seller followed the buyer's specifications for design, drawings, or formulae. Article 42, like Article 41, protects the buyer from having to litigate third-party claims. [page 285]\nWhile the UCC has no perfectly analogous provision to Article 42 of the CISG, 2-312 is similar because it embodies the concept of infringement and it relieves the merchant seller of liability for infringement when the seller followed the buyer's specifications. In addition, UCC 2-312(2) is similar to Article 42(2)(a) because it excludes or modifies the warranty if the buyer has reason to know \"that the person selling does not claim title in himself or that he is purporting to sell only such right or title as he or a third person may have.\"\nB. Express and Implied Warranties\nThe warranty provisions found in the UCC 2-313 (express warranties), 2-314 (implied warranties of merchantability), 2-315 (implied warranties of fitness for a particular purpose), and 2-316 (disclaimer and modification of warranties) are combined into two articles in the CISG Articles 35 and 36. The requirements of the warranty provisions under the CISG will be familiar to any American commercial lawyer familiar with the UCC provisions.\nArticle 35 of the CISG covers the seller's obligation to deliver goods that are of a specified quality. Under paragraph (1) of Article 35, goods must conform to the contract with respect to quantity, quality, description, and packaging. Paragraph (2) of Article 35 describes the ways in which goods \"conform\" to the contract, and Article 35(3) relieves the seller of liability under paragraph (2) if the buyer knew of the non-conformity at the time the contract was concluded.\nUnder the UCC, the provisions on the quality of the goods are embodied in the sections on warranties: 2-313 (express warranties), 2-314 (implied warranty of merchantable quality), and 2-315 (implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose).\nParagraph (1) of the CISG Article 35 reinforces the principle that the parties must comply with the terms of the contract. Concomitantly, the UCC 2-313 requires the goods to conform to any contract description.\nParagraph (2)(a) of Article 35 and UCC 2-314(2) both require that goods be fit for the ordinary purposes for which such goods are used. However, the UCC 2-314 (implied warranty of merchantability) also [page 286] imposes the additional requirement that the goods be merchantable.\nParagraph 2(b) of Article 35 deals with the seller's express obligation to deliver goods that are fit for a particular purpose. However, the seller's obligation under this provision is limited to instances where the buyer actually relied on the seller's skill and judgment to provide goods for a particular purpose. Under the UCC 2-315, an implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose arises when the seller has reason to know at the time of contracting that the buyer \"is relying on the seller's skill or judgment to select or furnish suitable goods.\"\nAs with the UCC 2-313(c), the CISG Article 35(2)(c) requires that the goods possess the same qualities as goods in the sample or model that were held out to the buyer. Paragraph (2)(d) of CISG Article 35 requires the goods to be packaged in an appropriate manner. In this regard, it mirrors the UCC 2-314(2)(e), which requires that goods be \"adequately contained, packaged, and labeled as the agreement may require\" to be merchantable.\nAs to knowledge of defects as a basis for excluding warranties, the CISG and the UCC differ. While the UCC 2-316(3)(b) provides that \"there is no implied warranty with regard to defects which an examination ought in the circumstances to have revealed to [the buyer,]\" Article 35 of the CISG only holds the buyer to defects of which the buyer \"could not have been unaware.\" In other words, the CISG does not impose upon the buyer a duty to investigate.\nIn contrast, the UCC imposes a greater duty upon the buyer to examine the goods for defects than does the CISG. The UCC excludes an implied warranty when the buyer refuses to examine the goods before entering into the contract. The UCC also excludes an implied warranty when the buyer did investigate the goods but failed to discover a defect which the buyer ought to have discovered. However, the Official Comment to 2-316 maintains that, for the implied warranty not to apply to the buyer who has refused to examine goods, the goods must have been available for examination, and the seller also must have requested the buyer to examine the goods. [page 287]\nV. RIGHT TO INSPECTION\nThe CISG Article 58 gives the buyer a right to inspect the goods before payment. The buyer need not pay for the goods until he has had an opportunity to inspect them, unless the procedures for payment or delivery are inconsistent with such an opportunity.\nSimilarly, the UCC gives the buyer the same right to inspect. The UCC 2-310 states that in a shipment under reservation, \"the buyer may inspect the goods after their arrival before payment is due unless such inspection is inconsistent with the terms of the contract.\" The comments to this section recognize that the buyer has no obligation to pay prior to inspection unless otherwise agreed. Thus, under both the UCC and the Convention, the parties should contractually indicate the time for payment to avoid the assumption of unintended risks.\nA. Early Delivery\nArticle 52 gives the buyer the option of either taking goods early or refusing delivery if the seller delivers the goods before the date specified in the contract. The buyer's option to refuse only applies if the date of delivery is inconsistent with the contract. If the seller delivers more goods than the contract calls for, the buyer may either accept or reject the excess goods; however, if the buyer accepts the extra goods, then the buyer must pay for them at the contract rate.\nThe UCC has no perfectly comparable provision to Article 52. However, the UCC 2-607(1) requires the buyer to pay at the contract rate for any goods accepted. While it is unclear whether this provision also applies to excess goods that the buyer chooses to accept, a literal reading of the statute would indicate that it does. The concept of early delivery, though not specifically mentioned in the UCC, is embedded within 2-508(1), which allows the seller to remedy any defect in goods already delivered up until the delivery date specified in the contract. [page 288]\nB. Partial Delivery\nArticle 51 of the CISG applies when only a portion of the goods are delivered or only a portion of them conforms to the contract. In this situation, paragraph (1) of Article 51 makes available to the buyer a whole range of remedies. These remedies allow the buyer to: (1) require the seller to deliver substitute goods or repair defective goods; (2) avoid the contract for the defective goods; (3) reduce the price of defective goods; or (4) claim damages. The buyer may also avoid the entire contract if the non-delivery or non-conformity as to part of the goods results in a fundamental breach of the whole contract.\nThe UCC 2-601 allows the buyer to reject any non-conforming commercial unit or units. If the buyer makes a rightful rejection under 2-601, then he may also take advantage of the other remedies available under the UCC, including \"cover,\" recovery of goods and damages, specific performance, and replevin.\nParagraph (2) of Article 51, which allows the buyer to declare the entire contract avoided if the breach amounts to a fundamental breach, is similar to the UCC 2-608, which allows the buyer to revoke acceptance of a commercial unit whose non-conformity substantially impairs its value. The UCC 2-612 on installment contracts also parallels the CISG Article 51(2). This provision allows the buyer to reject any non-conforming installment \"if the non-conformity substantially impairs the value of that installment and cannot be cured.\" If a non-conforming installment substantially impairs the value of the whole contract, then a breach of the entire contract results.\nC. Improper Delivery\nArticle 49 of the CISG addresses the buyer's rights on improper delivery, allowing the buyer to avoid the contract in two situations: (1) when the seller's failure to perform any of his obligations results in a fundamental breach as defined by Article 25 or (2) when the seller fails or refuses to deliver the goods in the additional period of time allowed by the buyer in conjunction with Article 47(1).\nThe buyer must avoid the contract within a reasonable time after late [page 289] delivery or, in the case of non-conforming goods, within a reasonable time after learning of the breachby either actual or constructive knowledge. In other cases, the buyer must also avoid the contract within a reasonable time.\nUnder the Convention, a breach is fundamental if it \"results in such detriment to the other party as substantially to deprive him of what he is entitled to expect under the contract ... .\" The concept of fundamental breach in the Convention is probably most similar to the term \"substantial impairment\" as used in various UCC Article II provisions.\nThe UCC 2-601 sets forth the basic principle that the buyer may reject the goods if they \"fail in any respect to conform to the contract.\" Thus, unlike the CISG requirement of a \"fundamental breach\" as a basis for contract avoidance, under the UCC, the buyer may reject the contract if the goods or tender of the goods fail to conform to the contract in any respect.\nHowever, as with the CISG, under the UCC, if the buyer rejects goods, he must do so within a reasonable time after their delivery or tender, and he must also seaso nably notify the seller of the rejection. The \"reasonable time\" requirement of the UCC is similar to the Convention's requirement of proper avoidance under Article 49.\nFurthermore, the UCC requires the buyer to particularize the defect that is the cause of the rejection. If the buyer fails to particularize, the buyer will be unable to rely on the defect to establish breach or to justify rejection. The CISG differs from the UCC in that the former does not require the particularization of defects.\nUnder domestic law, a buyer is deemed to have accepted goods if the buyer has failed to make an effective rejection under 2-602 or has accepted goods despite their non-conformity. If the buyer accepts the goods, the buyer must notify the seller within a reasonable time after the buyer discovers or should have discovered any breach or he is barred from any remedy. The requirements of UCC 2-602(1) are similar to the notice requirements imposed on the buyer by Article 49(2) of the Convention.\nOnce the buyer accepts goods under the UCC 2-606, the buyer may then revoke acceptance only if the non-conformity substantially impairs the value of the goods to the buyer. The requirement of \"substantial [page 290] impairment\" is also present in 2-612(2) on installment contracts. The \"substantial impairment\" standard of 2-608 and 612 is similar to the requirement of Article 49(1) in that the buyer may only avoid the contract if the breach is \"fundamental.\" Revocation of acceptance in the UCC must also occur within a reasonable time after the buyer discovers or should have discovered any breach. This requirement is similar to the restrictions imposed by Articles 49(2)(a) and 49(2)(b)(i) of the CISG.\nD. Non-Conforming Goods\nArticle 50 applies when the goods delivered do not conform to the contract. Under this Article, the buyer may reduce the price in proportion to the value of the goods actually delivered over the value that conforming goods would have had at that time. However, if the seller has remedied any defective goods that were delivered before the delivery date specified in the contract, the buyer may not reduce the price.\nThe scope of Article 50 is narrow: it usually applies only when the buyer accepts and keeps defective goods and the seller is not liable for damages. If the price of the goods rises, the buyer will probably choose not to reduce the price in accordance with Article 50, but rather will choose to claim damages under Article 74.\nWhile 2-714 of the UCC sets forth the buyer's damages for accepted goods, this section does not use the proportion method of the Convention. Under the UCC 2-714, if the buyer has accepted non-conforming goods and has given notice to the seller of the non-conformity, he may recover damages for breach of warranty. The measure of damages under this section is the difference between the value of the goods accepted and the value the goods would have had if they had been as warranted. [page 291]\nA. Open Price Terms\nArticle 55 is a gap-filling provision for an omitted or indefinite price term. Under Article 55, where a valid contract exists, and the contracting parties have made no provision for determining the price, the parties are presumed to have agreed to the price generally charged at the time the contract is concluded.\nArticle 55 presupposes a validly concluded contract, and therefore the Article only applies after the contracting parties establish the existence of a valid contract. Article 14 defines when a proposal is sufficient to become an offer. Article 55 describes the method for determining price when the price has been omitted from a validly concluded contract. If the lack of a price brings into question the existence of a contract, Article 14 applies, and the contract may be invalidated for indefiniteness or for lack of clear intent to be bound.\nThe UCC has a similar approach to open price terms. Like the Convention, the UCC distinguishes between the validity of an open price contract and the method for determining price if an open price contract is valid. An open price contract is provided for in 2-305(1): \"The parties ... can conclude a contract for sale even though the price is not settled.\"\nSimilar to the Convention, the UCC takes an objective approach to filling missing price terms. The UCC 2-305(1) provides that when the parties intend to have an enforceable contract but omit the price, \"the price is a reasonable price at the time for delivery.\" This is probably indistinguishable from the meaning of the \"price generally charged\" in Article 55.\nB. Location of Payment\nArticle 57 designates the location for payment when the parties fail to do so in the contract. This section only applies when the contract neither explicitly nor implicitly designates a place for delivery. However, when the contract does not designate a place of payment, paragraph (1) selects as the default location for payment either the seller's place of business or the place where the transfer of the documents or goods occurs. [page 292]\nParagraph (2) of Article 57 sets out the seller's obligation to pay incidental expenses caused by a change in his place of business after the conclusion of the contract but before payment.\nSection 2-308 of the UCC is almost identical to CISG Article 57. Section 2-308(a) provides that \"the place for delivery of goods is the seller's place of business.\" Like Article 57, 2-308 applies only in the absence of an agreement between the parties. The UCC 2-310(c) provides that \"if delivery is authorized and made by way of documents of title ... then payment is due at the time and place at which the buyer is to receive the documents regardless of where the goods are to be received.\" Thus, if read together, UCC 2-308(c) and 2-310(c) yield the same result as CISG Article 57(1)(b).\nAlthough the UCC does not have a provision equivalent to Article 57(2), any increases in cost based upon the seller's abrupt change in his place of business would likely be recoverable under 2-715(1).\nC. Time of Payment\nParagraph (1) of Article 58 sets out two principles: (1) that the buyer need not pay until the seller places the goods (or documents representing the goods) in the buyer's control and (2) that the seller need not hand over the goods until the buyer pays the price. The result under the UCC is the same as under the CISG. The UCC 2-310(a) provides that \"payment is due at the time and place at which the buyer is to receive the goods.\" However, the buyer may condition his payment on the seller's tender of delivery of the goods under UCC 2-507. Thus, under the UCC, as well as under the Convention, the responsibility for payment is based on receipt of the goods (or the equivalent).\nParagraph (2) of CISG Article 58 imposes a payment term when the goods are to be shipped by carrier. As with paragraph (1), a concurrent exchange of the goods for the price is required. When the contract authorizes or requires the seller to ship the goods, the seller may require that the goods, or the documents representing the goods, not be handed over to the buyer except against payment of the price.\nUCC 2-310, like Article 58(2) of the Convention, permits shipment by [page 293] the seller under reservation of payment. The UCC 2-310 provides that, unless the parties otherwise agree, \"if the seller is authorized to send the goods he may ship them under reservation.\" The comments to UCC 2-310 state that the seller need not give up possession of the goods until he has received payment. The buyer's responsibility for payment does not arise until the seller has \"tendered\" the goods. Thus, the Convention and the UCC have similar protections for both the seller's and buyer's interests.\nVIII. SELLER'S RIGHT TO CURE\nA. Prior to Date of Delivery\nArticle 37 sets forth the principle that the seller may cure any non-conformities in goods already delivered up to the delivery date provided in the contract. The only caveat is that the exercise of this right by the seller must not cause the buyer any \"unreasonable inconvenience or unreasonable expense.\" This Article applies to various non-conformities such as missing or defective goods or parts and allows the seller to cure by either repair or replacement. Implied in this section is the seller's obligation to bear the cost of replacement.\nThe CISG Article 37 is both different from and similar to the U.C.C. 2-508(1). Like the CISG Article 37, the UCC 2-508(1) allows the seller to cure up to the time for performance; however, 2-508(1) differs from Article 37 in that it requires the seller to notify the buyer of her or his intention to cure. Although Article 37 does not require notice of intention to cure, failure to do so may implicate Article 37 as it may \"cause the buyer unreasonable inconvenience or unreasonable expense.\"\nB. After Time of Delivery\nArticle 48 allows the seller to remedy any defective goods or documents that have already been delivered. The seller may remedy either by repair, replacement, or substitution. Under paragraph (2), the seller may request that the buyer inform him if the buyer will accept his remedy. If the buyer fails to provide an answer, the seller may perform within the time indicated [page 294] in the request, and the buyer may not invoke a remedy which is inconsistent with the seller'sperformance (such as avoidance of the contract) during this time. The risk of loss of giving notice under paragraphs (2) or (3) of Article 48 is on the seller, because the seller is the one who has not performed his obligations.\nThe UCC allows the seller the right to substitute a conforming tender for a non-conforming tender. To do so, the seller must have reasonable grounds to believe that the first delivery would be acceptable to the buyer. Like CISG Article 48, the UCC 2-508(2) requires the seller to give the buyer seasonable notice of his intention to substitute. In addition, this section also refers to tender of documents, as does CISG Article 48. Both the CISG and the UCC protect the seller's right to cure from surprise rejection by the buyer. However, in domestic law, either a prior course of dealing or an express provision in the contract may strictly preclude the seller from replacement.\nIX. CONCEPT OF FUNDAMENTAL BREACH\nUnder the CISG, a breach is fundamental if it \"results in such detriment to the other party as substantially to deprive him of what he is entitled to expect under the contract ... .\" The Article 25 definition of a fundamental breach also includes the principle that parties cannot be deprived of their expectations under the contract. For a breach to be fundamental, the consequences of the breach must be foreseeable to the breaching party. However, Article 25 does not specify whether foreseeability should be measured at the time of contract formation or at the time of the breach. The concept of fundamental breach in the Convention is probably most similar to the term \"substantial impairment\" as used in various UCC Article II provisions.\nArticle 25 defines \"fundamental breach\" in general terms and applies to both buyer and seller. The most significant remedies for a \"fundamental breach\" occur in Articles 49(1)(a) (the buyer's right to avoid the contract) and 64(1)(a) (the seller's right to avoid the contract). If one party to the contract commits a fundamental breach, the other party may \"avoid\" the contract and [page 295] be released from any further contractual obligations.\nX. SELLER'S REMEDIES\nArticle 61 summarizes the remedies available to an aggrieved seller upon the buyer's breach of contract. Under this Article, the seller may select any of the following options: (1) require the buyer to pay the price; (2) fix an additional time for the buyer's performance; (3) avoid the contract; (4) select the measurement or form of the goods (if it is the buyer's duty to so select); or (5) claim damages. The seller's selection of one remedy under this section does not exclude application of any other remedies.\nArticle 61 provides a blueprint of remedies available to a seller upon the buyer's breach of contract. The seller has three main remedies under this section. If the buyer fails to take delivery of the goods, the seller may require him to do so, declare the contract avoided, and claim damages. The seller also has the option of setting a future time for performance by the buyer and selecting a form or measurement of the goods if such a selection is necessary. The remedial scheme of the Convention strikes a balance between avoidance and non-avoidance of the contract. Under Article 64, if the buyer has committed a fundamental breach, a seller may avoid the contract, and may then pursue damages under the CISG Articles 74-77.\nAlternatively, the seller may attempt to enforce the contract under the CISG Article 62. In this case, \"the Convention contemplates that the basic exchange of goods and price will be completed despite a breach, with damages or other remedies to compensate for defects in the exchange.\" Thus, under both alternatives, the seller is made whole by a combination of available remedies.\nThe UCC approaches remedies in a narrower fashion. Like the Convention, the UCC focuses on two distinct situations: (1) when the buyer has accepted the goods but has breached the contract and (2) when the exchange has not yet been completed. In the first case, the UCC normally completes the transaction, despite the breach, based upon the buyer's acceptance. The seller still has available remedies for the incidental damages arising from the buyer's breach. [page 296]\nAlternatively, when the buyer does not accept the goods, or when he has rejected or revoked them, the general remedy is either resale damages or market price differential damages. Thus, monetary damages are the usual compensation when the exchange has not yet been completed. Both the Convention and the UCC have cumulative remedy provisions that allow the aggrieved seller to select the most beneficial result.\nArticle 64 provides the seller with the possibility of avoiding the contract upon the buyer's breach. Paragraph (1) considers the two general methods for avoidance when the buyer breaches the contract: (1) if the buyer's breach is fundamental, then the seller may exercise this remedy or (2) if the seller has provided additional time for the buyer to pay or take delivery under Article 63 and the buyer did not do so within that extra period, or if the buyer otherwise notifies the seller of his intention not to comply, then the seller may avoid the contract.\nThe second paragraph of Article 64 gives the grounds for avoidance after the buyer has paid. First, if the buyer is late in taking delivery or in taking steps necessary to enable delivery, the seller may avoid the contract if the seller does so before he becomes aware that the late performance has been rendered. Second, in all other circumstances other than the buyer's failure to take delivery, the seller may avoid the contract within a reasonable time (a) after the seller knew or should have known of the breach or (b) after the expiration or rejection of any additional period granted to the seller under the CISG Article 63.\nAvoidance of the contract is one of the most powerful remedies available under the Convention. However, because this is a drastic remedy, the Convention has placed limitations on its usage. Paragraph (1) of Article 64 gives the two grounds for the seller's avoidance. First, if a breach is fundamental, then the seller may avoid the transaction even though the buyer may or may not have possession of the goods. Second, if the buyer fails to pay the price or take delivery of the goods within an additional period set by the seller under Article 63, the contract may be avoided. Article 64(1)(b) [page 297] only applies when the notice under Article 63 calls for performance of the buyer's basic obligations to pay the price or to take delivery of the goods. Thus, any buyer's obligations outside of the limited definition will not support avoidance under this paragraph.\nParagraph (1) of Article 64 has no time limitations. This provision allows a seller to delay making a decision to avoid a contract or wait for performance. If a seller is unsure whether the buyer's delay in payment or refusal to take the goods is a \"fundamental breach,\" the situation can be clarified by sending a Nachfrist notice to the buyer. The seller's right to reclaim the goods in such in instance would be determined by the law of the forum.\nParagraph (2) of this article allows the seller to avoid the contract in two circumstances after the buyer has paid the price: (1) late performance by the buyer and (2) any other breach within a reasonable time. First, when the buyer has paid the price, the seller may avoid the contract based on the buyer's delay in taking delivery of the goods. This remedy is limited by the requirement that the seller must avoid the contract before he becomes aware that performance has been rendered by the overdue buyer.\nThe second possibility for avoidance after the seller has received payment involves any of the buyer's duties other than taking delivery of the goods. Under this paragraph, the seller may avoid the contract within a reasonable time after the seller knew or should have known of the breach, or after the applicable time periods for a Nachfrist notice have passed or have been repudiated by the buyer. If the seller is unsure whether the breach is fundamental, the seller may send a Nachfrist notice to the buyer setting a final date for performance of the contractual duty. Under the second section of this paragraph, the seller may avoid the contract after the expiration of this additional period or after the buyer declares that he will not perform within the period. Thus, paragraph (2) provides a focused limitation on the usage of avoidance after the seller has received payment. [page 298]\nXI. Buyer's Remedies\nA. Fundamental Breach\nUnder Article 70, if the seller commits a fundamental breach, the buyer retains all rights to which the buyer is entitled, irrespective of the fact that the risk of loss may have passed to the buyer. The specific rights preserved by the buyer consist of the right to elect to avoid the contract under Article 49(1), or the right to require the seller to deliver substitute goods under Article 46(2). By exercising either of these options, the buyer places the risk of loss on the seller because of the buyer's right to avoid the contract. If shipment of the goods constitutes a fundamental breach of the contract as a whole, the buyer's right to avoid or compel substitute delivery is not lost because the goods were damaged in transit. In addition, the Convention allows avoidance where the goods have perished or deteriorated as a result of the examination and where the goods have been sold or consumed in the normal course of business before discovery of the lack of conformity. Although the Convention gives the buyer the right to avoid the contract even where the goods have been sold or consumed in the normal course of business, the buyer will be required to \"account to the seller for all benefits which he has derived from the goods.\"\nB. Anticipatory Breach\nArticles 71 and 72 provide the general provisions on anticipatory breach. Article 71 permits the aggrieved party to \"suspend the performance of his obligations.\" The aggrieved party is completely relieved of his obligations to perform or to accept performance only by avoiding the contract under Articles 49, 64, or 72. Paragraph (1) of Article 71 applies to non-performance by either party; paragraph (2) applies specifically to the threat of non-payment that becomes apparent to the seller while the goods are in transit to the buyer. Paragraph (3) requires the suspending party to \"continue with performance if the other party provides adequate assurance of his performance.\"\nLike Article 71, Article 72 addresses the situations when breach is threatened prior to the date for performance. Under Article 72, the aggrieved [page 299] party may avoid the contract when \"it is clear\" that the other party \"will commit a fundamental breach.\" Advance notice of avoidance must be given \"[i]f time allows.\"\nThe standards for avoidance under Article 72 are more rigorous than the standards for suspension under Article 71 because of the difference in severity. Article 72 authorizes a party to avoid a contract prior to the date of performance only when \"it is clear\" that the other party \"will commit a fundamental breach.\" Paragraph (3) limits this restriction when the other party has declared that he will not perform his obligations. In that case, the aggrieved party may proceed without regard to the limits of Article 72.\nArticles 71 and 72 parallel the UCC 2-609 (the right to suspend performance if reasonable grounds for insecurity arise with respect to the other party's performance and the right to treat a failure to provide adequate assurances as a repudiation of the contract) and 2-610 (options and remedies upon anticipatory repudiation) respectively. Article 72 combines the functions of UCC 2-609(4), which treats a failure to meet a justified demand for adequate assurances as a repudiation of the contract, and of 2-610, which specifies the aggrieved party's rights where there has been a repudiation of the contract.\nSection 2-609 of the UCC requires that when \"reasonable grounds for insecurity arise with respect to the performance ... [the aggrieved party] may in writing demand adequate assurance of the performance and until he receives such assurance may if commercially reasonable suspend any performance ... .\" The CISG provides that \"[i]f time allows, [the aggrieved party] must give reasonable notice\" in order to provide \"adequate assurance of his performance.\" Although the actual wording of the CISG and the UCC differs slightly, the result is quite similar, as both require the aggrieved party to affirmatively act to initiate the right of avoidance. The UCC 2-610 on anticipatory repudiation is operative if a party repudiates prior to the date for performance and the loss \"will substantially impair the value of the contract to the other [party]\" In that case, the aggrieved party may (1) await performance for a commercially reasonable time or (2) resort to any remedy for breach and suspend his own performance. The effect of this [page 300] provision is similar to the CISG. The phrase of UCC 2-610 repudiation \"which will substantially impair\" encompasses the same principle of a \"fundamental breach\" under the CISG.\nArticle 74 provides the general rule for calculation of damages. The basic premise of the damages provisions of the CISG is to put the injured party in the same position he would have been in if the contract had been performed; that is, to give the injured party the \"benefit of the bargain,\" as measured by expectation interests as well as reliance expenditures. This principle is embedded in Article 74 by the language \"[d]amages ... consist of a sum equal to the loss, including loss of profit, suffered ... as a consequence of the breach.\"\nArticle 74 does not specify the time or place for measuring the loss. This lack of specificity is important in transactions involving goods which fluctuate significantly in price. The 1978 Commentary on Article 70 offers some explanation: \"[T]he place for measurement should be where the seller delivered the goods,\" and suggests that the time chosen should be an appropriate one; for example, when the goods were delivered, or when the buyer learned that the non-conformity would not be remedied by the seller under any other articles of this Convention. A clause that specifies the time and place for measuring damages would resolve this problem.\nDamages are limited by foreseeability. This limitation is similar to the common law requirement of foreseeability derived from the old English case of Hadley v. Baxendale. The \"only significant difference\" between the UCC view of foreseeability and the view of CISG Article 74 is that the Convention includes a subjective as well as an objective test of foreseeability. The language of UCC 2-715(2)(a) is stated only in objective terms referring to a seller who \"at the time of contracting had reason to know\" as is the language of the Restatement, allowing recoveries for injuries that the defendant had \"reason to foresee as a probable result of the breach when the contract was made.\"\nArticle 74, on the other hand, provides an objective and subjective foreseeability test: \"[D]amages may not exceed the loss which the party in breach foresaw or ought to have foreseen.\"\nArticle 5 imposes a limitation of damages which excludes claims [page 301] concerning the \"liability of the seller for death or personal injury caused by the goods to any person.\" Only commercial measures of damages are authorized by Article 74. Unlike the Convention, the UCC authorizes personal injury awards in breach of warranty actions.\nArticles 75 and 76 give two alternative approaches for measuring damages when the contract is avoided due to a fundamental breach of the contract. Both articles represent a specific application of Article 74 and should be read in conjunction with it. Article 74 embodies the general rule for the measurement of damages whenever and to the extent that Articles 75 and 76 do not apply.\nArticle 75 establishes the measure for damages based on a substitute transaction. If the contract is avoided in a reasonable manner and within a reasonable time after avoidance, and the buyer has bought goods in replacement or the seller has resold the goods, the party claiming the damages may recover the difference between the contract price and the price in the substitute transaction, as well as any further damages recoverable under the article. The advantage of Article 75 is that resale by an aggrieved seller and repurchase by an aggrieved buyer establishes damages, and the aggrieved party need not prove the current or market price for the goods. The substitute transaction must be made in a \"reasonable manner and within a reasonable time.\" If it is not, the injured party must resort to Article 76, which provides the rule for measuring damages based on the current or market price.\nArticle 76 sets the measure of damages on the price differential of a substitute transaction which is based on the current or market price for the goods at the time of avoidance. If the aggrieved party does not set the damages under Article 75, then the party is limited under Article 76 to the measure of damages which is based on the current market price. The current market price is determined \"at the time of avoidance,\" and the price prevailing is determined \"at the place where delivery of the goods should have been made.\" [page 302]\nArticle 76 applies when resale or repurchase is not reasonable under Article 75, when no resale or repurchase occurs, or when it is impossible to determine the resale or repurchase contract in replacement. The UCC equivalents to Article 75 are the UCC 2-706 and 2-712. The UCC equivalents to Article 76 are the UCC 2-708(1) and 2-713.\nXIII. RISK OF LOSS\nArticle 66 sets up the basic rule that once the risk passes to the buyer, he is obligated to pay the price. The seller is liable for any lack of conformity caused by a breach of the seller's obligations that occurs before or after risk passes.\nThe most similar provision in the UCC is 2-709(1)(a). This article gives the aggrieved seller the right to recover the price (and incidental costs) of \"conforming goods lost or damaged within a commercially reasonable time after risk of their loss has passed to the buyer ... .\" Thus, under the Code, the risk of loss for wrongfully rejected goods falls initially on the buyer, but only for a reasonable time. After that, the risk of loss reverts to the seller.\nParagraph (1) of Article 67 governs several types of contracts. The first sentence sets out the risk of loss in shipment contracts. The second sentence sets out the risk of loss in contracts that require the seller to hand the goods over to a carrier at a particular place other than the seller's place of business, such as at an intermediary port. Risk passes differently in each case.\nA. Article 67(1) First Sentence\nUnder the Convention, in shipment contracts, risk of loss passes when the goods are handed over to the \"first carrier.\" Like the Convention, the UCC provides that goods transported by the seller travel at the seller's risk. Risk passes in shipment contracts when conforming goods are \"duly delivered\" to the carrier. Three conditions must be satisfied in order for the goods in a shipment contract to be duly delivered: (1) the seller must put the goods in the possession of the carrier and make a reasonable contract for carriage; (2) the seller must deliver any documents necessary for the buyer to obtain possession; and (3) the seller must promptly notify the buyer of the [page 303] shipment.\nUnlike the Convention, the UCC requires the seller to notify the buyer of the shipment in all cases. However, the seller's failure to notify the buyer, or his failure to make a proper contract, are grounds for rejection only if material delay or loss ensues.\nB. Article 67(1) Second Sentence\nThe second sentence of Article 67(1) governs contracts that require the seller to hand the goods over to a carrier at a particular place other than at the seller's place of business. If the sales contract requires the seller to hand the goods over to a subsequent carrier at an intermediary port, the risk passes when and where the goods are handed over to that carrier. This provision relieves the buyer from liability during the initial leg of the voyage.\nThe UCC does not have a special section dealing with the passage of risk at an intermediary port. But, the risk of loss in this situation would pass in accordance with 2-509(b), which also governs risk of loss in destination contracts.\nC. Article 67(1) Third Sentence\nThe third sentence of Article 67(1) recognizes that in sales involving documentary exchange, the buyer may receive the documents before or after he receives the goods. This section makes clear that control of the shipping documents does not affect passage of the risk. In a shipment contract, the risk passes when the seller hands over the goods to the first carrier, even if the seller retains control of the goods by holding a bill of lading naming himself as consignee.\nThis provision effectuates the Convention's underlying rule that the risk should be on the party who controls the goods. It recognizes that documentary exchanges are intended to be a means of payment rather than a means of shifting risk.\nThe UCC effectuates the same policy in 2-509(1). Under subsection (a), risk of loss in shipment contracts is not affected by the seller's decision [page 304] to retain a security interest in the goods. Risk of loss passes as if the seller had not retained a security interest. However, both the CISG and the UCC require the seller to tender any documents of title necessary to enable the buyer to take delivery. Under the Convention, the seller's failure to tender documents of title gives the buyer the right to exercise rights provided in Articles 46 to 52 and to claim damages as provided in Articles 74-77. The buyer can reject the goods only if the improper tender results in a fundamental breach under Article 25. Under the UCC, the seller's failure to tender documents of title entitles the buyer to reject the goods or to pursue remedies under 2-508.\nParagraph (2) of Article 67 ensures that the risk of loss will not pass to the buyer unless the goods are clearly identified to the contract. The goods must be sufficiently linked to the buyer. The identification requirement prevents an unscrupulous seller from falsely claiming that the goods were damaged after they were purchased by the buyer. The rule lists three ways in which the goods can be identified. First, the seller can identify the goods to the buyer by marking them. Second, the seller can identify the goods to the buyer through the shipping documents. In a typical sale involving carriage of goods, a bill of lading naming the buyer as consignee will identify the goods to the buyer. However, if the seller names himself as consignee in order to maintain control over the goods upon arrival, the bill of lading will probably not sufficiently link the goods to the buyer. Nonetheless, in that case, the invoice or other correspondence will probably suffice. Third, the seller can identify the goo ds by notifying the buyer that the goods have been dispatched to the carrier, as provided in Article 32(1).\nUnder the UCC, the identification of goods serves a more limited role. The primary significance is that identification gives the buyer and seller remedies not otherwise available. If goods identified to the contract suffer casualty without the fault of either party, and the casualty occurs before the risk of loss passes, then the contract is avoided. If the loss is partial, the buyer may treat the contract as avoided or accept the goods with due allowance for the non-conformity. Furthermore, if the buyer refuses to pay for goods already identified to the contract, the seller has an action for the [page 305] price of the goods that he is unable to resell. Similarly, both the buyer's right to recover goods on the seller's insolvency, and his right to replevin, depend on the goods being identified to the contract. However, the buyer's right to specific performance is not limited to goods that have been identified to the contract. For example, a buyer can demand specific performance under an output contract even though the goods have not been produced.\nLike the Convention, the UCC provides numerous means by which the goods can be identified to the contract. These are essentially the same means as provided in the Convention. If the contract relates to goods already identified, identification occurs when the contract is made. If the contract relates to future goods, identification occurs \"when goods are shipped, marked or otherwise designated by the seller as goods to which the contract refers.\" In addition, 2-501 provides that identification may occur by explicit agreement of the parties.\nArticle 68 provides for risk of loss for goods sold in transit. This provision applies primarily where a middleman arranges for shipment of the goods and resells the goods while they are in transit.\nThe basic rule for goods sold in transit is that risk passes from the time when the contract is concluded. In cases where the goods are destroyed by a single, identifiable event, such as fire, collision, or explosion, the rule allowing for risk to pass would be relatively simple to administer. However, to allow the risk to pass mid-shipment can lead to practical difficulties if the damage is caused by a less identifiable event. To avoid this difficulty, Article 68 provides that \"if the circumstances so indicate,\" the buyer assumes the risk retroactively, i.e., from the time when the goods were handed over to th e first carrier. The UCC does not provide a separate rule for goods sold in transit.\nArticle 69(1) applies if the contract requires the buyer to pick up the goods at the seller's place of business. The risk passes to the buyer when he takes over the goods or, if he does not do so in due time, from the time when the goods are placed at his disposal.\nUnder the UCC, contracts that require the buyer to pick up the goods are governed by 2-509(3). This subsection also governs the risk of loss where [page 306] the seller transports the goods. In either case, passage of risk depends on whether or notthe seller is a merchant. If the seller is a merchant, the risk of loss passes when the buyer receives the goods. If the seller is a not a merchant, the risk passes on tender of delivery. The seller must put, and hold, conforming goods at the buyer's disposal and give the buyer any notice reasonably necessary to enable him to take delivery.\nUnder Article 70, if the seller commits a fundamental breach, the buyer retains all rights to which the buyer is entitled, irrespective of the fact that the risk of loss may have passed to the buyer under Articles 67, 68, or 69. The specific rights preserved by the buyer are the election to avoid the contract under Article 49(1) or to require the seller to deliver substitute goods under Article 46(2). By exercising either of these options, the buyer places the risk of loss on the seller because of the buyer's right to avoid the contract. If shipment of the goods constitutes a fundamental breach of the contract as a whole, the buyer's right to avoid or compel substitute delivery is not lost because the goods were damaged in transit.\nUnder the UCC, the buyer also retains rights accrued by the seller's breach; however, under the UCC, the breach shifts the risk of loss back to the seller. In this way, the UCC is unlike the CISG, where the shifting back of the risk is a necessary result of the buyer's right to avoid the contract. However, unlike the requirement of a fundamental breach in the CISG, the UCC allows the buyer to shift the risk back to the seller based on any breach, regardless of its extent.\nXIV. IMPOSSIBILITY AND FRUSTRATION OF PURPOSE\nArticle 79 embodies the CISG's provisions for frustration of purpose and impossibility. There are three factors which must be proven by a non-performing party who seeks to establish that he is not \"liable for a failure to perform\": (1) the failure was \"due to an impediment beyond his control\"; (2) at the time of the contract \"he could not reasonably be expected to have taken the impediment into account\"; and (3) following the contract, he could not reasonably be expected \"to have avoided or overcome [the impediment to [page 307] performance] or its consequences.\"\nThe second paragraph of Article 79 narrows the grounds for exemption of a seller by treating the failure by the third person as if it were the failure by the seller. The seller will be exempt only if the third party would be exempt under the general standards of paragraph (1).\nParagraph (3) acknowledges that impediments may only be temporary and that the Convention may not allow a total exemption if the condition is temporary.\nParagraph (4) provides the requirement that notice be given by the non-performing party within a reasonable time. Without this notice, the non-performing party is liable for the damages resulting from the breach and has no right to claim immunity from liability under the provisions of this or other articles.\nParagraph (5) provides that \"[n]othing in this article prevents either party from exercising any right other than to claim damages.\" This section emphasizes the fact that this exemption provision does not negate the adverse party's right to avoid the contract.\nThe UCC differs from the CISG in that the CISG is much closer to the Civilian approach to frustration of purpose, and is more permissive than the common law. For example, the UCC only provides the defense for the seller, and then only with respect to two aspects of performance \"delay in delivery\" and \"non-delivery.\" Article 79 of the Convention follows the approach of most civil law systems in extending the rules on excuse to all aspects of a party's performance. Either party may be excused from liability \"for a failure to perform any of his obligations.\"\nThe differences are not as great as a literal reading of the two codes would suggest. The buyer would probably be able to claim frustration of purpose in most American courts, and both the first and second Restatement of Contracts adopt this broader view.\nXV. PRESERVATION AND RESALE OF REJECTED GOODS\nArticle 86(1) imposes a duty on the buyer to preserve goods when the buyer is in possession of the goods and intends to reject them. The buyer essentially has a lien on the goods against the seller for reimbursement of the [page 308] cost of storage. If goods are dispatched to the buyer and the buyer intends to reject them, Article86(2) imposes a duty on the buyer to take possession of the goods. Thus, the rejecting buyer cannot avoid the obligation to preserve the goods by not taking possession of the goods. The obligation can be avoided if the seller or the seller's agent is able to take possession of the goods at their destination. The buyer need not care for the goods indefinitely. If the delay by the other party becomes unreasonable, then the preserving party may sell the goods under Article 88.\nFor rightfully rejected goods in the possession of the buyer, the UCC imposes a duty on the merchant buyer \"to follow any reasonable instructions received from the seller.\" If the seller does not provide such instructions, then the buyer may sell the goods if they are perishable or if the value of the goods threatens to decline. The UCC provides other options for nonperishable, rightfully rejected goods that may be exercised by merchants and non-merchants. The buyer may store the goods for the seller's account, reship the goods to the seller, or sell the goods for the seller's account and deduct expenses. If the buyer uses the goods after rejecting them, then the buyer will have to account to the seller for such use. The non-merchant buyer has a duty not to convert the goods and to hold them for a reasonable time until the seller may remove them.\nUnder Article 88(1), the buyer in possession of goods for which there is a duty of preservation may sell the goods in two circumstances. First, he may sell the goods if the seller delays unreasonably in taking possession of, or taking back, the goods. Second, if it appears that the buyer would be left with storage costs, the buyer may seek to offset the costs by selling the goods. In either event, the buyer seeking to sell the goods must give the seller notice of the intention to sell. Article 88(2) deals with the sale of perishables or goods for which storage would be financially impractical. In both situations the preserving party must sell the goods and a good faith effort [page 309] at notice would still be required.\nUnder the Convention, resale is allowed \"if there has been an unreasonable delay by the other party in taking possession of the goods or in taking them back or in paying the price or the cost of preservation.\" Article 88(1) states only that a sale may be made by \"appropriate means.\"\nThe Convention does not limit the duty to deal with perishables to merchants, as does the UCC; but since the Convention itself will not apply to sales \"of goods bought for personal, family or household use,\" the parties to a Convention transaction will most likely be of a \"merchant\" character. The parties required to make the \"salvage sale\" will be similar under both the UCC and the Convention. The UCC requires the buyer to follow reasonable instructions before making a salvage sale. Although the Convention does not have a \"reasonable instructions\" provision, it adds the requirement of notice \"[t]o the extent possible\" of the intention to sell. [page 310]\n* Professor of Law Loyola University Law School.\n1. United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods, Final Act, U.N. Doc. A/CONF. 97/18 (1980), reprinted in S. Treaty Doc. No. 9, 98th Cong., 1st Sess., and in 19 Int'l Legal Materials. 668 (1980) [hereinafter C.I.S.G.]\n2. U.C.C. art. II (1996).\n3. C.I.S.G. art. 3.\n4. Id. art. 3(1).\n5. Id. art. 2.\n6. U.C.C. 2-102.\n10. C.I.S.G. art. 14(2).\n11. Id. art. 14(1).\n12. U.C.C. 2-204(3).\n13. C.I.S.G. art. 14(2).\n14. Id. art. 14(1).\n15. Id. art. 14.\n16. U.C.C. 2-201(1).\n17. C.I.S.G. art. 11.\n20. Id. art. 29(2).\n21. Id. art. 12.\n22. Id. art. 11.\n23. Id. art. 8.\n25. Id. art. 8(3).\n27. U.C.C. 1-205(4), 2-208(2).\n29. Id. 2-202.\n30. Id. 2-202(a).\n31. C.I.S.G. art. 8(3).\n32. Id. art. 9.\n35. U.C.C. 2-208.\n36. C.I.S.G. art. 9; U.C.C. 2-208.\n37. U.C.C. 2-208(2).\n38. C.I.S.G. art. 19(1).\n39. Id. art. 19(2).\n41. Id. art. 19(3).\n42. U.C.C. 2-207.\n44. Id. 2-207(1).\n45. Id. 2-207(2).\n48. Id. 2-207(1).\n49. Id. 2-207(2).\n50. Id. 2-207(3).\n51. Id. 2-207(2).\n52. Id. 2-207(1).\n53. Id. 2-207(3).\n55. Id. 2-207(2).\n56. C.I.S.G. art. 19(1).\n57. Id. art. 19(2).\n58. Id. art. 41.\n60. Id. art. 43(1).\n61. Id. art. 41.\n62. U.C.C. 2-312 cmt. 2.\n63. C.I.S.G. art. 42.\n64. Id. art. 42(1)(a)-(b).\n65. Id. art. 42(2)(a)-(b).\n66. U.C.C. 2-312(3).\n67. Id. 2-312(2).\n68. C.I.S.G. art. 35(1).\n69. Id. arts. 35(2), 35(3).\n70. U.C.C. 2-313, 2-314, 2-315.\n71. C.I.S.G. art. 35(1).\n72. U.C.C. 2-313(1)(b).\n73. C.I.S.G. art. 35(2)(a); U.C.C. 2-314(2)(c).\n74. U.C.C. 2-314.\n75. C.I.S.G. art. 35(2).\n77. U.C.C. 2-315.\n78. C.I.S.G. art. 35(2)(c).\n79. Id. art. 35(2)(d).\n80. U.C.C. 2-314(2)(e).\n81. Id. 2-316(3)(b); C.I.S.G. art. 35(3).\n82. U.C.C. 2-316(3)(b).\n84. Id. 2-316 cmt. 8.\n85. C.I.S.G. art. 58(3).\n87. U.C.C. 2-310(b).\n88. See id. 2-310 cmt. 1.\n89. C.I.S.G. art. 52(1).\n91. Id. art. 52(2).\n92. U.C.C. 2-607(1).\n93. Id. 2-508(1).\n94. C.I.S.G. art. 51(1).\n95. Id. art. 51(2).\n96. U.C.C. 2-601.\n97. Id. 2-711.\n98. C.I.S.G. art. 51(2); U.C.C. 2-608(1).\n99. U.C.C. 2-612(2).\n100. Id. 2-612(3).\n101. C.I.S.G. art. 49(1).\n102. Id. art. 49(2)(a).\n103. Id. art. 49(2)(b).\n104. Id. art. 25.\n105. U.C.C. 2-601.\n106. Id. 2-602(1).\n107. Id. 2-605(1).\n109. C.I.S.G. art. 49.\n110. U.C.C. 2-606(1)(a)-(b).\n111. Id. 2-607(3)(a).\n112. Id. 2-608(1).\n113. Id. 2-612(2).\n114. Id. 2-608(2).\n115. C.I.S.G. arts. 49(2)(a), 49(2)(b)(i).\n116. Id. art. 50.\n118. U.C.C. 2-714.\n119. Id. 2-714(1).\n120. Id. 2-714(2).\n121. C.I.S.G. art. 55.\n122. Id. art. 14(1).\n123. Id. art. 55.\n124. Id. art. 14.\n125. U.C.C. 2-305(1).\n127. C.I.S.G. art. 57(1)(a)-(b).\n128. Id. art. 57(2).\n129. U.C.C. 2-308(a).\n130. C.I.S.G. art. 57; U.C.C. 2-308.\n131. U.C.C. 2-310(c).\n132. C.I.S.G. art. 58(1).\n133. U.C.C. 2-310(a).\n134. Id. 2-507.\n135. C.I.S.G. art. 58(2).\n136. U.C.C. 2-310(b).\n137. See id. 2-310 cmt. 2.\n138. C.I.S.G. art. 37.\n140. U.C.C. 2-508(1).\n141. C.I.S.G. art. 37.\n142. Id. art. 48.\n143. Id. art. 48(2).\n145. U.C.C. 2-508(2).\n149. U.C.C. 2-508 cmt. 2.\n150. C.I.S.G. art. 25.\n154. Id. arts. 49(1)(a), 64(1)(a).\n156. Id. art. 61.\n158. Id. art. 63.\n159. Id. art. 64.\n160. Id. art. 62.\n161. Harry M. Flechtner, Remedies Under the New International Sales Convention: The Perspective from Article 2 of the U.C.C., 8 J.L. & Com. 53, 56 (1988).\n162. U.C.C. 2-607(2).\n163. Id. 2-710.\n164. Id. 2-708(1), 2-710.\n165. Id. 2-703; C.I.S.G. art. 61.\n166. C.I.S.G. art. 64.\n167. Id. art. 64(1)(a)-(b).\n168. Id. art. 64(2).\n169. Id. art. 64(2)(a).\n170. Id. art. 64(2)(b)(i)-(ii).\n171. Id. art. 64.\n172. Id. art. 64(1).\n173. Id. art. 64(1)(a).\n174. Id. art. 64(1)(b).\n175. Id. art. 64(1)(b).\n176. Id. art. 64(1).\n177. Id. art. 64(2).\n178. Id. art. 64(2)(a).\n180. Id. art. 64(2)(b)(i)-(ii).\n181. Id. art. 64(2)(b)(ii).\n182. Id. art. 70.\n184. Id. art. 82.\n185. Id. art. 84.\n186. Id. art. 71(1).\n187. Id. art. 71(1)-(2).\n188. Id. art. 71(3).\n189. Id. art. 72(1).\n190. Id. art. 72(2).\n191. Id. art. 72(1).\n192. Id. art. 72(3).\n193. Id. arts. 71-72.\n194. Id. art. 72.\n195. U.C.C. 2-609(1).\n196. C.I.S.G. art. 72(2).\n197. U.C.C. 2-610.\n198. Id. 2-610(a)-(b).\n199. C.I.S.G. art. 74.\n201. Id. art. 70 (official commentary).\n202. 156 Eng. Rep. 145 (1854).\n203. Restatement (Second) of Contracts 351(1) (1981).\n204. C.I.S.G. art. 74.\n205. Id. art. 5.\n206. Id. art. 74.\n207. U.C.C. 2-715(2)(b).\n208. C.I.S.G. arts. 75, 76.\n210. Id. art. 75.\n213. Id. art. 76.\n214. Id. art. 76(1).\n217. Id. art. 76(2).\n218. Id. art. 76.\n219. Id. art. 66.\n220. U.C.C. 2-709(1)(a).\n221. C.I.S.G. art. 67(1).\n224. U.C.C. 2-320(2).\n225. Id. 2-504(a)-(c).\n226. Id. 2-504 cmt. 5.\n228. C.I.S.G. art. 67(1).\n230. U.C.C. 2-509(b).\n231. C.I.S.G. art. 67(1).\n233. U.C.C. 2-509(1)(a).\n234. C.I.S.G. art. 30; U.C.C. 2-503(3).\n235. C.I.S.G. art. 45.\n236. Id. art. 49.\n237. U.C.C. 2-601, 2-508.\n238. C.I.S.G. art. 67(2).\n242. U.C.C. 2-613(a).\n243. Id. 2-613(b).\n244. Id. 2-706.\n245. Id. 2-502(2), 2-716(3).\n246. Id. 2-716.\n247. Id. 2-501(1)(a).\n248. Id. 2-501(1)(b).\n249. Id. 2-501(1).\n250. C.I.S.G. art. 68.\n254. Id. art. 69(1).\n256. U.C.C. 2-509(3).\n260. Id. 2-503(1).\n261. C.I.S.G. art. 70.\n262. Id. arts. 49(1), 46(2).\n263. U.C.C. 2-510(1).\n265. C.I.S.G. art. 79.\n266. Id. art. 79(1).\n267. Id. art. 79(2).\n268. Id. art. 79(3).\n269. Id. art. 79(4).\n270. Id. art. 79(5).\n271. U.C.C. 2-615(a).\n272. C.I.S.G. art. 79(1).\n273. Id. art. 86(1).\n274. Id. art. 86(2).\n277. Id. art. 88.\n278. U.C.C. 2-603(1).\n280. Id. 2-604.\n282. Id. 2-606(1)(c).\n283. Id. 2-604.\n284. C.I.S.G. art. 88(1).\n288. Id. art. 88(2).\n289. Id. art. 88(1).\n291. U.C.C. 2-604.\n292. C.I.S.G. art. 88(2).", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "/ Consultation Terms\nFor the purpose of the initial immigration consultation as selected by the client, this Initial Consultation Agreement is made between Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) Mrs. Min Xie, and the client named in the attached booking.\nThis agreement does not obligate the RCIC to act for the client in any applications or proceedings. The services to be provided are limited to one consultation. Client must sign a separate retainer agreement with RCIC if they require further advice or representation after this initial consultation.\nInitial consultations are provided via Zoom. Consultations last for the duration indicated on the appointment schedule as selected by the client.\nA fee stipulated on the payment link must be paid in advance by the Client. RCIC shall earn fees as soon as professional advice is provided. Any fees earned under this agreement are non-refundable.\nWhen a cancellation is made less than 24 hours before the scheduled appointment time, it is considered late. A no-show is when a client doesn’t show up for an appointment without canceling it. In either case, no refund will be issued.\nThe RCIC will not reveal any information or documents needed by IRCC and other authorities for the application, to anyone without prior consent, except as legally required. Furthermore, Article 8 of the Code of Professional Ethics constricts the RCIC with regards to confidentiality. The Client agrees to the use of electronic communication and storage of confidential info; in addition, the RCIC will strive to maintain maximum security for digital communication and storage.\nIn addition to the laws of the Province of Ontario, this agreement shall be governed by the Federal Laws of Canada.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "PUBLISHED IN THE CLAREMORE DAILY PROGRESS, CLAREMORE, OKLAHOMA, JANUARY 10, 17 & 24 , 2013.\nIN THE DISTRICT COURT\nIN AND FOR\nSTATE OF OKLAHOMA\nDEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS F/K/A BANKERS TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR RASC 2002-KS1 A/K/A DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS F/K/A BANKERS TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE; Plaintiff,\nBRICE G. FERGUSON, JR. A/K/A BRICE GLENN FERGUSON, JR. AND TINA S. FERGUSON AK/A TINA SUZANNE FERGUSON; et al. Defendants,\nCase No. CJ 2012-270\nJudge Sheila Condren\nNOTICE BY PUBLICATION\nTHIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.\nTHE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO:\nTINA S. FERGUSON A/K/A TINA SUZANNE FERGUSON; IF LIVING, AND IF DECEASED THEIR HEIRS, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, DEVISEES, TRUSTEES, SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS AND THE UNKNOWN SUCCESSORS\nYou are hereby notified that you have been sued by Plaintiff in the above cause in the District Court of Rogers County, Oklahoma, entitled Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas f/k/a Bankers Trust Company as Trustee for RASC 2002-KS1 A/K/A Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas f/k/a Bankers Trust Company as Trustee, Plaintiff v. Brice G. Ferguson, Jr. a/k/a Brice Glenn Ferguson, Jr. and Tina S. Ferguson a/k/a Tina Suzanne Ferguson, et al., Defendants, and that you must answer the Petition of said Plaintiff on or before the 3rd day of March, 2013, or the allegations of said Petition will be taken as true and a judgment will be entered for the sums due under the note and Mortgage which are the subject of said suit in the amount of $248,664.94 with interest, attorney fees and all costs and a Decree ordering foreclosure of said Mortgage, barring your interest in the following described real property:", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "60+ Years’ Experience. 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When you come to us, you can be confident knowing we have the expertise to help.\nWe handle a comprehensive range of cases including:\n- Birth Injuries\n- Cerebral Palsy\n- Diagnosis Mistakes\n- Medication Errors & Drug Interactions\n- Treatment Errors\n- Surgical Errors\n- Mismanaged Health Conditions\n- Cancer Treatment Errors\n- Central Pontine Myelinolysis\n- Spinal Cord Abscess\n- Medical Device Failures\n- Stevens Johnson Syndrome\n- Posterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy (PION)\nWith our experience handling medical malpractice cases throughout Texas, we can provide the high level of legal advocacy you need, no matter how complex your case may be. From hospital negligence and mistreatment to failure to diagnose, we are prepared to tackle any type of malpractice claim.\nEquipped to Handle the Most Complex Medical Mistakes\nOur Houston firm is one of the only firms prepared to handle the types of medical issues other lawyers avoid or turn away. 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Having handled such a broad array of medical malpractice cases, we know how to recognize factors that led to medical errors. We have the expertise and resources to see your case through to the end. We also understand that the manner in which we do our job can determine whether or not our clients get the compensation need to cover life-long costs.\nTrust your case to our Houston firm today. Reach out to us at 713.489.0993.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Foot fetish: Man sought for ogling 12 y.o. girl's feet on Nieuwegein street\nThe police are looking for a man who \"showed unusual attention to the feet of a 12-year-old girl\" on Symphonielaan in Nieuwegein on September 17.\nThe girl was approached by a man she does not know on the street at around 5:00 p.m., the police said on Wednesday. \"He asked the girl to show him her bare feet. After the girl had complied with this unusual request, the man cycled away.\"\nAccording to the police, the man is around 18 years old, with tanned skin and brown, curly hair. He was wearing shorts and a white t-shirt, and cycled over Sweelincklaan, possibly in the direction of City Plaza.\nThe police would like to identify this man and call on anyone who may recognize him to come forward.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Ogdensburg police blotter, Feb. 16\nOgdensburg police blotter, Feb. 16, 2018\n• Report of hit-and-run accident on Ford Street around 7 p.m. Rickie D. Lawton was cited for leaving the scene of a property-damage accident.• Larceny reported at 4:21 p.m. on Pearl Street.\n• Motor vehicle accident in SeaComm Federal Credit Union parking lot at 4:21 p.m. Parties handled without police assistance.\n• Caller asked to speak with police about possible drug activity on Paterson Street at 4:10 p.m.\n• Caller reports a scam involving Craigslist. Police advised caller to report scam to Craigslist.\n• Mail carrier contacted police to make them aware of a home on Grant Street that had the front door open with no one answering when she tried to make contact with anyone inside. No one inside and no signs of forced entry. Police will make contact will homeowner to see if anything is missing.\n• Report of a hit-and-run accident at the Department of Public Works at 1:47 p.m. No tickets reported.\n• Two vehicle property-damage accident at intersection of Paterson and Greene streets at 11:24 p.m. Stanley A. Seguin was cited for failure to yield right-of-way at a stop sign. Ogdensburg rescue was requested to the scene.\n• Fern Larue was arrested on an Ogdensburg City Court Warrant at 11:03 a.m. on Park Street. The charge was second-degree harassment. Larue was released with a no contact order of protection issued in favor of the victim.\n• Brandon Joanette was picked up on a warrant related to a third-degree assault charge on Edwards Lane at 10:39 a.m. He was also charged with second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation. A no harass order of protection was issued in favor of the victim.\n• Grace E. Snider was cited for inadequate break light at 8:26 p.m. on Lafayette Street.\n• Peter F. Labella was cited for uninspected motor vehicle on Jay Street at 8:05 a.m.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Days after an intruder showed up at the singer’s Beverly Hills home to pop the question, Rihanna’s driver’s car was reportedly stolen this week.\nAccording to TMZ, her driver left the engine running as he ran back inside the house, which resulted in the theft of the $37,000 2012 Audi Sedan.\nThe LAPD is reportedly looking into the incident, though it is unclear if the Rude Boy singer, 35, who is expecting her second child with rapper A$AP Rocky, was at home at the time.\nAfter a man from South Carolina allegedly traveled to California to propose to the Fenty CEO, the home was surrounded by police last week.\nHer security team called the police to report their worries, and the would-be Romeo was handcuffed and put in the back of a squad car.\nAfter investigators concluded that he had not broken any laws, he was later released and told not to come back.\nRocky, whose real name is Rakim Athelaston Mayers, and Rihanna may not have been home when the alleged man approached.\nThey have not yet made any public remarks about the incident.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Covered by NYDaily News. Las Vegas man accused of threatening a prominent attorney and making vile remarks.\nCovered by New York Times, and other outlets. Fake heiress accused of conning the city’s wealthy, and has an HBO special being made about her.\nAccused of stalking Alec Baldwin. The case garnered nationwide attention, with USAToday, NYPost, and other media outlets following it closely.\nJuror who prompted calls for new Ghislaine Maxwell trial turns to lawyer who defended Anna Sorokin.\nClients can use our portal to track the status of their case, stay in touch with us, upload documents, and more.\nRegardless of the type of situation you're facing, our attorneys are here to help you get quality representation.\nWe can setup consultations in person, over Zoom, or over the phone to help you. Bottom line, we're here to help you win your case.\nThe Spodek Law Group understands how delicate high-profile cases can be, and has a strong track record of getting positive outcomes. Our lawyers service a clientele that is nationwide. With offices in both LA and NYC, and cases all across the country - Spodek Law Group is a top tier law firm.\nTodd Spodek is a second generation attorney with immense experience. He has many years of experience handling 100’s of tough and hard to win trials. He’s been featured on major news outlets, such as New York Post, Newsweek, Fox 5 New York, South China Morning Post, Insider.com, and many others.\nIn 2022, Netflix released a series about one of Todd’s clients: Anna Delvey/Anna Sorokin.\nWhy Clients Choose Spodek Law Group\nThe reason is simple: clients want white glove service, and lawyers who can win. Every single client who works with the Spodek Law Group is aware that the attorney they hire could drastically change the outcome of their case. Hiring the Spodek Law Group means you’re taking your future seriously. Our lawyers handle cases nationwide, ranging from NYC to LA. Our philosophy is fair and simple: our nyc criminal lawyers only take on clients who we know will benefit from our services.\nWe’re selective about the clients we work with, and only take on cases we know align with our experience – and where we can make a difference. This is different from other law firms who are not invested in your success nor care about your outcome.\nIf you have a legal issue, call us for a consultation.\nWe are available 24/7, to help you with any – and all, challenges you face.\nDealing with a criminal charge in New York City can be an incredibly stressful and scary experience. The stakes are high, and the legal system complex. You may feel anxious about what will happen next and desperate to get the charges dropped.The good news is that experienced NYC criminal defense lawyers have numerous strategies they can use to get charges dismissed or reduced, or even avoid charges altogether. This article outlines the most effective ways top attorneys are able to get criminal cases thrown out in New York City courts.\nThe first step is to meet with your criminal defense lawyer right away after being arrested or charged. The days and hours after an arrest are critical, because that’s when your attorney can take actions to protect your rights and start working on getting charges dropped or reduced.Your lawyer may be able to get charges dropped right away if there were any problems with your arrest or with how the case was handled. For example, if your Miranda rights were violated or evidence was obtained illegally, a lawyer can file a motion to suppress and get evidence thrown out. This can sometimes get the entire case dismissed.\nExperienced New York criminal attorneys have working relationships with prosecutors and can negotiate with them to get charges reduced or dropped. Often, a lawyer can make an argument about problems with the prosecutor’s case or present mitigating circumstances that show why the charges are excessive or unwarranted.In many cases, prosecutors will agree to drop or lower charges rather than go to trial over a weak case. An attorney may also be able to get a favorable plea bargain that avoids more serious convictions.\nIf the police violated your rights or did anything improper during your arrest, your lawyer can challenge the legal validity of the officers’ conduct.For example, common illegal police activities that can result in dropped charges include:\nAnything found by the police through illegal means can be suppressed and prevent prosecutors from using it against you. This may result in dropped or reduced charges.\nThere are often extenuating reasons why someone may have broken the law. Your lawyer’s job is to identify and skillfully present any mitigating factors that show why the charges are unjustified or should at least be reduced.For example:\nIf your attorney can show the context behind your alleged criminal behavior and argue why the charges are unwarranted, there is a good chance of getting charges lowered or dismissed.\nProsecutors often have a weak case without enough solid evidence to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. An experienced criminal lawyer knows how to analyze the prosecution’s case and challenge questionable or contradictory testimony and evidence.By exposing flaws and inconsistencies in the prosecutor’s version of events, your attorney can raise enough doubt to either get charges dropped or secure a “not guilty” verdict at trial. Even if the case does go to trial, your lawyer may be able to get certain charges thrown out so you face less serious convictions.\nIn cases involving non-violent crimes or first-time offenders, lawyers can sometimes negotiate alternative agreements that avoid formal convictions. These resolutions – such as participating in counseling programs, doing community service, paying restitution, etc. – allow you to resolve the case without pleading guilty.If you successfully complete the terms of such an agreement, the charges are dismissed. Alternative resolutions avoid the consequences of pleading guilty while still accountability that satisfies prosecutors and judges.\nFor more information on fighting criminal charges in New York City courts, check out the following resources:How to Get Criminal Charges Dismissed in New York (Video overview)What You Should Know to Beat Criminal Charges (Podcast)Getting an NYC Case Dismissed (NYC Bar Association)Motions to Suppress Evidence in New York (NY Criminal Lawyer Blog)\nPlease fill out the form below to receive a free consultation, we will respond to\nyour inquiry within 24-hours guaranteed.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Deputies with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station are looking for two suspects connected to a reportedly armed smash-and-grab on Monday afternoon near the Starbucks on the 23300 block of Lyons Avenue in Newhall.\nNatalie Arriaga, spokeswoman for the SCV Sheriff’s Station, confirmed two men were seen smashing a car window and then reportedly stealing a laptop and a phone from the vehicle.\nThe first suspect was described as a man wearing a white hat and a blue bandana. The second suspect was described as a heavy-set man in his 30’s. They both were last seen by witnesses driving a white newer-model Lexus westbound on Lyons toward Interstate 5.\nArriaga also confirmed that witnesses saw one of the suspects brandish a silver-colored gun of unknown type.\nThere is no additional information available at the time of this publication.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "|Middletown Township Committee||5 voting members|\n|Middletown Board of Education||9 voting members|\n|Monmouth County Freeholders||5 voting members|\n|Middletown Library Board||9 voting members|\n|Middletown Sewerage Authority\n|5 voting members plus 2 alternates|\nProperty taxes are made up of several pieces – municipal (town), school, and county. There are separate lines on your tax bill to fund each of those entities, plus dedicated municipal and county open space taxes.\nWhile there is also a separate line on your tax bill for the municipal library, the library rate is not an additional tax. The appropriation for the library is part of the municipal budget, however the appropriation is required by law to be listed as a separate line item on your tax bill.\nSewer fees are currently billed separately from taxes.\nThe municipal budget is managed by the Township Committee. School and county budgets are managed by the Board of Education and County Board of Chosen Freeholders, respectively. All three bodies operate independently, though commonly enter into shared service or purchasing arrangements to reduce costs.\nThe Library Board of Trustees and the Sewerage Authority (TOMSA) Board are appointed by the Township Committee. However, one member of the Library Board is appointed by the School Superintendent. The Library and TOMSA budgets are separately managed from the Township budget by the respective boards.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "In State v. Mele, 140 Conn. 398, 100 A.2d 570, we stated that where a short form information was used by the state, the so-called \"evidence test\" was to be used to inform an accused whether a lesser crime was included in the crime charged.Summary of this case from State v. Brown\nIf upon the evidence an accused can properly be found guilty of a lesser offense than that charged and the allegations of the information include the elements constituting the lesser offense, he is entitled to have the jury instructed concerning the elements of the lesser offense and that they may find him guilty of it if there is a reasonable doubt as to the existence of the additional elements necessary to conviction of the greater crime. A short-form information not stating the means by which the offense was committed is to be read as though it alleged the means proved by the state on the trial. The information charged the defendant with assault with intent to murder. The court instructed the jury that they might find the defendant guilty as charged, or of assault with intent to kill, or of assault, or not guilty, and it defined the elements of each of those crimes. It later defined aggravated assault but did not charge that this was one of the lesser offenses of which the defendant might be found guilty. Held that, although the short-form information did not allege that the assault was with a dangerous weapon, as proved to be the case, the information must be read as though it did allege this means, and the jury should have been instructed that a verdict of guilty of aggravated assault was possible.\nArgued October 15, 1953\nDecided November 10, 1953\nInformation charging the defendant with the crime of assault with intent to murder, brought to the Superior Court in New Haven County and tried to the jury before Wynne, J.; verdict and judgment of guilty of assault with intent to kill, and appeal by the defendant. Error; new trial.\nAnthony A. E. DeLucia, for the appellant (defendant).\nAbraham S. Ullman, state's attorney, with whom, on the brief, was Arthur T. Gorman, assistant state's attorney, for the appellee (state).\nUpon an information charging an assault with intent to murder, the defendant was convicted of assault with intent to kill. From that conviction he has appealed, assigning several errors in the charge, one of which is that the court failed to instruct the jury that they might bring in a verdict of guilty of aggravated assault.\nThe information charged that \"Andrew Mele did commit an assault upon one Henrietta Amici Mele, with intent to murder her, against the peace, and contrary to the Statute Section 8356 in such case made and provided.\" The state claimed to have proved that on the night of September 29, 1952, the defendant inflicted thirty or forty lacerations and stab wounds upon the complainant, who was his wife; that his motive for doing so was revenge upon her for having made a complaint to the police that he had committed adultery; and that, after his arrest on the present charge, he had made a statement to the effect that he had gone to the home of the complainant that evening for the purpose of killing her.\nThe defendant claimed that when he arrived home on the night in question there were suspicious circumstances which led to his accusing his wife of having had improper relations with another man. Thereupon an argument started in which his wife struck him and he went into the kitchen, took the knife and stabbed her.\nThe court charged the jury, in part, as follows: \"In this particular case there are four possible verdicts which it is possible for you to render. If you find that an assault has been committed upon the wife of this accused and that that assault was with the intent to kill her and that the assault was characterized by malice aforethought, then your verdict must be guilty, which will mean guilty as charged; that is, guilty of assault with intent to murder. Should you find that the accused committed an assault upon his wife, as alleged, with intent to kill her, but find that the State has not sustained the element of malice aforethought, then your verdict would be guilty of assault with intent to kill. Should you find that the accused committed an assault upon his wife, but find that the State has not satisfied you as to any specific intent to kill her, then your verdict is simply assault. Should you find that the State has not satisfied you that the accused committed an assault, then, of course, the verdict would be not guilty.\" The court went on to say that \"if, as between any of these three verdicts of guilt, you entertain a doubt between the higher and the lower, you must give the accused the benefit of that doubt.\" The accused had filed no requests to charge, but at the end of the charge he took exception to the court's failure to mention aggravated assault.\nIn response to an inquiry from the jury as to the difference between assault with intent to murder and assault with intent to kill, the court gave them a supplemental charge. In that it mentioned that there was \"a third grade of assault, which is aggravated assault, with a dangerous weapon. Where an assault is made upon the person of another with a dangerous weapon, that is aggravated assault.\" It did not, however, instruct the jury that it was possible for them to render a verdict of guilty of aggravated assault. After the jury had again retired, the defendant called the court's attention to the omission to so charge. Thus the question is presented whether the defendant was entitled to a charge that the jury might find the defendant guilty of aggravated assault.\nIt is well settled that upon a trial on a charge of a greater offense there may be a conviction of a lesser offense if two conditions are satisfied. The first of these conditions is that the evidence must be such that it warrants a finding that the defendant is guilty of the lesser offense, and the second is that all of the essential elements constituting the lesser offense are alleged in the information. 42 C.J.S. 1294, 271. When these two conditions are met, the defendant is entitled to a charge that the jury may find him guilty of the lesser offense if there is a reasonable doubt as to the additional elements necessary to prove the greater crime. State v. Monte, 131 Conn. 134, 135, 38 A.2d 434; State v. Buonomo, 87 Conn. 285, 289, 87 A. 977.\nSection 8520 of the General Statutes provides: \"Any person who shall make an assault upon another with any deadly or dangerous weapon shall be guilty of an aggravated assault. . . .\" In the present case, so far as the evidence goes, the jury might reasonably have found that the defendant committed an assault upon the complainant with a knife and that the knife was a dangerous weapon, but they might have failed to find that the assault was made with an intent either to kill or to murder. In other words, the evidence might have warranted a finding that the defendant was guilty of aggravated assault. The substantial question, therefore, is whether the second condition referred to above was satisfied, that is, whether the essential elements of the crime of aggravated assault were included in the allegations of the information.\nThe state, to support its claim that the crime of aggravated assault was not alleged, points to the fact that nowhere in the information do the words \"aggravated assault\" or \"deadly or dangerous weapon appear. This, however, does not completely answer the question. The information is in the short form authorized by Practice Book, 344. Section 349 of the Practice Book provides that an information in this form need contain no allegation of \"the means by which [the offense] was committed.\" At common law it was necessary for an information charging assault with intent to murder to set forth in detail the means by which the assault had been accomplished. 2 Swift's Digest 378. Except for the rules permitting short-form informations, the information in the present case, for example, would have had to allege that the wounds had been inflicted with a knife. The result of the rule is, therefore, that a short-form information charging an assault with intent to murder, as in the instant case, in effect charges that the assault was committed by any means which the state may prove on the trial. If it appears in evidence that the assault was committed by means of a dangerous weapon, then the information must be read as though it alleged that the assault was committed by that means. See State v. DiLorenzo, 138 Conn. 281, 284, 83 A.2d 479. There can be no doubt that, under the allegations of the information, evidence that the assault was committed with a dangerous weapon was admissible. People v. Cassler, 332 Ill. 207, 217, 163 N.E. 430. Nor can there be any doubt that a conviction under it of assault with intent to murder would have been a bar to a prosecution for assault with a deadly weapon arising out of the same transaction. State v. Parmelee, 9 Conn. 259. These considerations lead to the conclusion that the essential elements of the crime of aggravated assault were included in the allegations of the information and that the jury should have been charged that a finding of guilty of that crime was possible.\nThe other assignments of error have no merit.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "(EVANSVILLE ) - A federal court in Evansville will hear oral arguments Friday in a same-sex marriage case.\nAttorneys will ask the court to compel Indiana to continue to recognize the marriage of a lesbian couple from Munster, as well as to extend the freedom to marry to all Indiana same-sex couples.\nFriday's arguments are the latest chapter in Baskin v. Bogan, the federal lawsuit Lambda Legal filed in March in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana on behalf of five Indiana same-sex couples seeking to overturn Indiana's discriminatory marriage ban.\nHave a question or comment about a news story? Send it to firstname.lastname@example.org", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Dow Chem offers cash to people with land in floodplain\nMidland — Dow Chemical is offering money to 450 property owners along the Tittabawassee River in exchange for not developing the land and giving the company access to check for contaminated soil.\nThe land is in a floodplain in Midland and Saginaw counties. The company says property owners would get $10,000, plus $1,000 per acre, for a permanent easement.\nSpokesman Nate Kerns says 76 percent of the floodplain already is undeveloped. Property owners would agree to keep the land in its current state and allow Dow to perform any sampling or cleanup. Decades ago, the company released dioxins to the air and water.\nTittabawassee Township Supervisor Rick Hayes says it’s a generous offer because land in a floodplain typically can’t be developed.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Officer arrested Bradley Sean Westbrook, 35, on two felony warrants and on charges of possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.\nAccording to a statement from the police department, officer spotted Westbrook and Shante Marie Davaz, 31, walking near Lincoln and John Adams Parkway. Westbrook allegedly attempted to run from police initially and threw a backpack over a fence. Westbrook stopped running when ordered to and was arrested.\nDavaz allegedly continued to run and was later located in a vacant house in the 600 block of Holbrook. She was arrested for unlawful entry, resisting arrest, obstructing police officers and four warrants.\nThe backpack was located and allegedly contained 12 syringes and approximately 4.34 grams of methamphetamine.\nMike Price, EastIdahoNews.com", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "WASHINGTON -- House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) said Thursday he's confident the House will \"work its will on immigration\" reform and come to a deal -- he's just not sure how.\n\"We're not going to be stampeded by the White House or stampeded by the president,\" Boehner said at a press conference. \"The Senate is working its will, a lot of good work that's going on over there, but the House will work its will. Don't ask me how, because if I knew I'd certainly tell you, but the House is going to work its will.\"\nBoehner has stayed largely out of the immigration debate, stating his support for the members working on a deal but without weighing in on the details. A bipartisan group in the House is currently working on an immigration bill, but although they have said they agreed on major principles, there are still details to be ironed out.\nWhen asked whether he thinks the group is on the brink of collapse, Boehner said, \"Well, I've heard that before, too.\"\n\"We've got a problem with legal immigration, we've got a problems with illegal immigration, and they've been through an awful lot,\" he said of the House group. \"But I've got to say, there are people on both sides of the aisle who have done their best to try to undermine their ability to get to an agreement.\"\n\"Whether they actually finish and agree on everything or not, they've done a lot of really good work,\" he added later.\nDespite his support for the group, Boehner said he is also encouraged by work outside the House's bipartisan team. He commended House Judiciary Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) in particular for holding hearings and offering piecemeal immigration legislation.\n\"There are a lot of efforts that I've encouraged, because if we're going to solve this problem, we've got to educate our members,\" he said. \"We've got to help educate them about the hundreds of issues that are involved if we're truly going to have immigration reform.\"\nBoehner gave a further response on his view for immigration reform -- albeit still a vague one -- in a joint statement later Thursday with other House GOP leaders. Part of the statement, from Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-Va.), Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), Republican Conference Chairman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.), and Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.), is below:\n\"While we applaud the progress made by our Senate colleagues, there are numerous ways in which the House will approach the issue differently. The House remains committed to fixing our broken immigration system, but we will not simply take up and accept the bill that is emerging in the Senate if it passes. Rather, through regular order, the House will work its will and produce its own legislation. ... The House goal is enactment of legislation that actually solves these problems and restores faith in our immigration system, and we are committed to continuing the work we’ve begun toward that goal in the weeks and months ahead.\"", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "NASHUA — Police are seeking the public’s help in locating a local man.\nVictor Varela Colindres was reported missing to the Nashua Police Department on January 19.\nHe was last seen in the late evening hours of January 15.\nColindres is 24 years old, 5’11”, weighs approximately 205 lbs, and has black hair and brown eyes.\nSince he was reported missing, the family has not had contact with Victor.\nHowever, the Nashua Police Department has continued investigating Colindres’ disappearance since it was reported.\nAnyone with information about Colindres or his disappearance is being asked to contact Detective Tim Roach at 603-589-6136.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "SUSQUEHANNA TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT\nHarrisburg, Pennsylvania 17109\n- Attend public meetings of the board.\n- Attend board planning meetings or executive sessions.\n- Prepare or approve contracts, upon request, entered into for the hiring of personnel or the purchase of supplies or services.\n- Prepare or approve all advertising for the purchase of supplies and services.\n- Prepare a resolution adopting taxes to fund the annual budget.\n- Keep the board advised on recent legislation affecting school districts.\n- Conduct all litigation on behalf of the school district.\n- Conduct all tenure hearings and hearings involving expulsions and suspensions of students.\n- Arrange for hearings involving home education programs (24 P.S.-13-1327.1 (k)).\nThe Solicitor should receive copies of board agendas, copies of all correspondence involving contractual obligations of the board or other matters on which may eventually require an opinion to be rendered.\nMembership in the Pennsylvania School Boards Association and a subscription to the School Law Information Exchange published by the Pennsylvania School Boards Association shall be provided for the solicitor by the board of school directors.\nThe school solicitor should regularly be provided with copies of all administrative memorandums issued by the Department of Education or central administration.\nAll matters referred to the school board solicitor by any individual administrator or board member will be subject to review by the official board of school directors. All opinions requested by school officials or school board members shall be made a part of the official files of the school district.\nApproved by the School Board – April 23, 1973\nAmended by the School Board – June 8, 1987\nAmended by the School Board – November 19, 2007", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "At the law firm of Law & Moran, we are committed to making a difference in the lives of our clients. As a personal injury firm, we work diligently to help people who have been injured by the negligence and wrongdoing of others.\nWhat makes our firm unique is our combination of experience, proven results and personal service. We have obtained numerous six, seven and eight figure awards and settlements on behalf of our clients. However, while we are focused on results, we never forget the importance of personal service.\nAs a law firm that has helped many clients that have suffered a catastrophic injury and many family members that have lost a loved one in a fatal accident, we understand that personal service is essential. Our goal is to handle all legal challenges as effectively and comprehensively as possible so our clients can focus.\nContact us today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:\nCall Law & Moran today at 770-727-2851 to arrange your free initial consultation.\n$81,000,000.00 - Premises Liability – 12 person jury verdict for injuries to a Navy veteran who was robbed and shot multiple times at a Kroger. The jury apportioned 86% of the fault to Defendant Kroger and 14% of the fault to the two non-party shooters, resulting in a net verdict of $69,660,000.00 in favor of Plaintiff. (Post-trial motions currently pending).\n$72,960,000.00 – Premises Liability - 12 person jury verdict for burn injuries to a 53 year old man where his apartment exploded after he turned on the light at Defendants’ apartment complex. Jury found gas line was uncapped due to Defendants’ negligence. Jury awarded $17,900,000.00 in compensatory damages, $7,160,000.00 in attorney’s fees, $47,900,000.00 in punitive damages, and the judge added $561,640.96 in pre-judgment interest, for a total award of $73,521,640.96. After the verdict, the trial judge reduced the punitive verdict in accordance with Georgia’s punitive damages cap. The Defendants maintained adequate insurance to cover the entire verdict and the case settled while on appeal.\n$54,420,000.00 - Tractor Trailer Negligence -12 person jury verdict for death of a 50-year-old woman killed by PFG Milton, Inc.'s tractor-trailer. Jury awarded $10,420,000.00 in compensatory damages and $44,000,000.00 in punitive damages. $4,000,000.00 settlement offer from AIG and Great West Insurance was rejected at trial. Settled on appeal after verdict.\n$45,000,000.00 – Premises Liability - 12 person jury verdict for injuries to a 47 year old man who was robbed and shot at a CVS. The jury apportioned 95% of the fault to Defendant CVS and 5% of the fault to Plaintiff, resulting in a net verdict of $42,750,000.00 in favor of Plaintiff. (Post-trial motions currently pending).\n$21,600,000.00 - Tractor Trailer Negligence - 12 person jury verdict involving a tractor trailer failing to yield while turning left and blocking the highway. An oncoming motorist left the roadway, striking Plaintiff and causing serious injuries, including a below the knee amputation of his left leg. The jury apportioned 99.99% of the fault to the trucking company defendants and 0.01% fault to the defendant driver who struck Plaintiff. (Post-trial motions currently pending).", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Often, the most complicated part of estate planning is figuring out who you want to benefit from your estate. For blended families, estate planning can feel especially complicated – after all, you’re now dealing with more family members and more dynamics to keep in mind. Whether you are a longstanding member of a blended family or entering a new relationship (and possibly a new family unit), it’s important to think about the implications when creating your estate plan.\nWith Ontario’s Make-a-Will Month running throughout November, we’re covering the benefits of estate planning for individuals at various stages of their lives. Today, we’ll be talking about some of the unique considerations for estate planning in a blended family and why there’s no better time than the present to begin your estate planning journey.\nThe Inheritance Rights of Individuals in Blended Families\nAs a starting point, we’ll cover the legal rights of former partners, current partners, and stepchildren for estate planning purposes.\nAs covered in some of our previous posts, Ontario’s Succession Law Reform Act provides direction regarding how your estate will be handled if you die without a will. Typically, if your spouse survives you, they are entitled to your assets. If your spouse does not survive you, your children will be entitled to your assets.\nThese considerations become a little more complicated in blended families, as you may also be considering the rights of your former spouse, a common-law spouse, or stepchildren.\nFormer Spouses and the Succession Law Reform Act\nSection 43.1 of the Succession Law Reform Act specifies that separated spouses cannot benefit from the intestacy rules. To be considered “separated” for the Succession Law Reform Act, the former spouse must have been living separate and apart at the time of the testator’s (will-maker) death and meet one of the following scenarios:\n- The testator and former spouse lived separate and apart because of the breakdown of their marriage for three or more years before the will-maker’s death\n- The testator and former spouse entered into a valid separation agreement\n- The testator and former spouse have a court order settling their affairs because of the breakdown of their marriage\n- A family arbitration award was made under the Arbitration Act, settling the parties’ affairs after the breakdown of their marriage\nCommon-Law Spouses and the Succession Law Reform Act\nCommon-law spouses do not have the right to inherit from an intestate estate under the Succession Law Reform Act.\nStepchildren and the Succession Law Reform Act\nThe Succession Law Reform Act defines “child” to mean a child conceived by the testator (either before or after death). However, s. 1(3) of the Succession Law Reform Act notes that, despite the legislative definitions, non-blood relatives (e.g., stepchildren) may be deemed to fit the description of a direct family member even though they are not a blood relative unless a contrary intention is expressed in a will. While the legislation suggests that a stepchild may be considered a “child” for intestacy, this assessment can become complex depending on the unique circumstances of the will-maker and stepchild’s relationship.\nKey Takeaways for Individuals in Blended Families\nComplications can arise when a member of a blended family dies without a will. For example, failing to address a separation or prepare a will can confuse the status of a former spouse or a stepchild. Furthermore, common-law spouses are not automatically entitled to inherit from your estate. The best way to ensure your loved ones are cared for is to prepare a will.\nImportant Estate Planning Considerations for Blended Families\nWe’ve talked about the challenges of dying without a will in a blended family. But what are the benefits of having a will in place? In addition to avoiding some of the issues we’ve flagged above, here are just a few reasons why blended families need a solid estate plan.\nGuardianship for Your Minor Children\nIf you have minor children, you’ll want to ensure they are well-cared for if you and your partner pass away. Additionally, in a blended family scenario, you may have unique considerations regarding who will care for the children after you’re gone (for example, whether they will stay together). It’s important to consider the legal implications of guardianship in these circumstances, especially if any former spouses still have parenting rights.\nProviding for Your Minor Stepchildren\nChildren cannot inherit property until they turn 18 in Ontario, and you will need to think about providing guardianship of property for your children (whether they are stepchildren or otherwise). You can appoint a guardian to care for your minor children’s property until they are old enough to do so themselves. You can also create a trust for your children, which holds the funds for your children for a certain period and can be executed in different manners. For example, you can dictate that the trust be paid out in installments or released to the child in a lump-sum payment at a particular time.\nProviding for Your Current Partner\nAs noted above, common-law partners do not have the right to inherit from an intestate estate. If you are in a common-law relationship and have minor children, it’s critical to have a will in place to ensure your common-law partner is cared for after you’re gone.\nIf you are married to your current partner, you will still want to look carefully at your assets and policies to determine whether any designations need to be updated. For example, if you named your former spouse as a beneficiary on your life insurance policy, they may still be entitled to the proceeds of that policy even if you executed a separation agreement.\nProviding for Your Former Partner\nYou can provide for your former partner in your will if you choose to do so. Depending on your wishes regarding the guardianship of your children, providing for your former partner may be in your best interests.\nAdditional Notes on Estate Planning for Blended Families\nEstate planning for blended families can be a complex and, at times, emotional experience. It’s important for anyone creating an estate plan for blended families to consult an experienced estate lawyer to ensure they understand the respective rights of their family members and other legal issues, such as obligations to a former spouse or guardianship of minor children. Regardless of your situation, the best way to protect your family in the event of the unthinkable is to make your wishes known by creating your estate plan today.\nContact the Toronto Estate Litigation Lawyers at Derfel Estate Law for Guidance with Wills\nIf you need help with an existing will or are considering applying to challenge a will or to dispute a trust, contact the estate litigation lawyers at Derfel Estate Law before you proceed. We can help you determine whether you are eligible to bring such a claim, help you understand your options and rights, and represent you throughout the process. To find out how we can help, call our office at 416-847-3580 or contact us online to schedule a consultation.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "I create the visual art displayed on my website, and the copyright belongs to me; I am the website creator (through a template); and I am the art business owner.\nEmail address: email@example.com\nLeft: 'Green and white'.\nLuminous acrylic paint on chunky canvas.\n£199 plus postage and packing (P&p £5 in UK).\nTo contact me:\nAll rights reserved Copyright Julia Wilkinson 2021.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Judge rules \"anti-gay\" Christian couple can't be foster parents\nA judge in Great Britain has ruled that a Christian couple can no longer serve as foster parents due to their religious views that homosexuality is wrong.\nYes, really. It's come to this.\nThe couple, Owen and Eunice Johns have been foster parents to over twenty children, but were banned from the program by social workers in 2007 as a result of interviews associated with the program where they expressed their opposition to homosexuality because of their faith. Now a British court has upheld that ban.\nThe Associated Press reported that judges at London’s Royal Courts of Justice determined that laws protecting homosexuals from discrimination take precedence over the couple’s religious beliefs.\nBritain, the judges ruled, was a “secular state, not a theocracy.”\nOf course they failed to explain just what that has to do with anything. I don't think it's lost on anyone who knows absolutely anything about history that England is not a theocracy. But (at least until this point it seems), that hasn't stopped anyone from having their own personal religious beliefs.\n“We have been excluded because we have moral opinions based on our faith, and we feel sidelined because we are Christians with normal, mainstream, views on sexual ethics,” Mrs. Johns said.\nThen there was this from the gay rights crowd...\n“In any fostering case, the interests of the 60,00 children in care should override the bias of any prospective parent,” gay rights activist Ben Summerskill told Pink News, Europe’s largest gay news service. “Thankfully, Mr. and Mrs. Johns’ out-dated views aren’t just out of step with the majority of people in modern Britain, but those of many Christians, too.”\nOf course there really wasn't much from the judge or the gay rights folks regarding just what this has to do with being willing to be a foster parent and looking out for the welfare of children who don't have anyone to care for them.\nIn fact, it would seem that the actions of the judges in this case are much more akin to what one would expect from a theocracy than the couple in question, in that they are deeming certain citizens unfit to participate in a public program solely on the basis of their religious views.\nSo now they're saying that Christians who oppose homosexuality can't participate. What's next? Only \"Christians\" who embrace it will have rights? And how long before a court would slide further down this slippery slope and use this logic to step in between parents and their biological children.\nIt just underlines that, despite how they frame the issue, liberalism and political correctness is the new theocracy. And disagreeing with their orthodoxy is heresy. If you \"stray from the path\" you will be punished.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Fire Extinguisher Course\nRoSPA & CPD\nTo be compliant with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, all employers must provide adequate training in fire safety to all members of their staff. The legislation is set out to ensure businesses provide adequate training to help them identify and reduce the risk of fire in the workplace.\nThis online course provides training in the use of different types of fire extinguishers and the protocol of tackling a fire. It is a cost effective way for employers to fulfil their legal obligation to provide their employees with the necessary understanding of fire awareness.\nThis is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off. It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions.\nTo successfully pass the online Fire Extinguisher course you will be required to gain the following results.\n|Module Number||Module Name||Pass Mark|\n|3||Using a Fire Extinguisher||100%|\nOn successful completion of your online Fire Extinguisher course, you can download and print your certificate.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "If you have been in the legal profession for any length of time, you probably want to know how to define advantages of law. While there are many advantages of practicing law, it is often difficult to distinguish between the positives and negatives. For instance, the use of lawyers has made the legal profession much more complicated than it needs to be. Lawyers often make very fine distinctions that are impossible for average people to comprehend. In addition, lawyers have an inherent desire to draw as many legal decisions as possible, which often makes it difficult for non-lawy-related problems to be solved.\nDespite the fact that judges are fallible, the laws and rules of law are more reliable than individual judgment. In addition to this, the wisdom of the legislature serves as the representative of the people. The ideal legal system is one that keeps changing with the needs of society. A rigid law is difficult to keep up with a fast-changing society. This causes the people to suffer in the process. To define advantages of law, you must understand its limitations auto accident lawyers chicago.\nLaw is necessary to maintain evenhanded justice. The rule of law requires that judges provide justice without any favoritism. This is important because justice should be administered fairly and equally in the same manner, and all persons should be equal before the law. Therefore, a law-abiding society is more likely to thrive in the future. The rule of law is a valuable tool that is beneficial to society and the economy. If the government doesn’t protect the rights of its citizens, they won’t be able to meet their goals.\nAnother benefit of law is that citizens are more aware of their rights and liberties. This way, they will be able to know when their rights are being violated. Additionally, Rule of Law is essential for preserving the constitution of the land. It protects it against arbitrary laws and dictatorships. The rule of law also helps ensure that the constitution is the ultimate law of the land. Its importance cannot be overemphasized. If you’re a citizen of a nation, it’s important to understand how to define advantages of law.\nIn addition to ensuring justice, law also protects society from individual mistakes in judgment. Aristotle commented on this, saying that “good laws forbid seeking to be wiser than the law.” Aristotle argued that a law must reflect the will of the body politic. And it should save judges from individual judgment errors. If this is the case, it’s a clear win for law. However, we should not underestimate the limitations of the rule of law.\nRule of law is a powerful concept that encourages citizens to respect authority. It protects citizens’ fundamental rights and prevents the abuse of power by officials. It also promotes equality before the law. For example, people should be equal before the law, so that they can be free to pursue their goals. And officials must follow the law as it is intended. And law is the highest authority in society. This means that law is not in a politician’s bosom.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Robin Phelan has been honored in the annual Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2016 directory in the practice area of Bankruptcy/Restructuring (Nationwide and Texas).\nIndependent and objective, Chambers USA is carefully researched and widely considered to be the most reputable law firm directory in the world. Its rankings are based on thousands of interviews with leading practitioners and clients from coast to coast. Ranking criteria include technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence, commitment and other qualities most valued by legal clients.\nRobin Phelan was ranked individually in the recently released Chambers Global legal directory. In the USA in the Bankruptcy/Restructuring category Robin Phelan maintains a solid banding and is described as a “highly experienced restructuring practitioner.”\nChambers Global, published by London-based Chambers and Partners, is a legal directory that ranks business lawyers from around the world. Chambers publications stand out from others because of the depth of supporting research.\nD MAGAZINE’S BEST LAWYERS\nD Magazine recognizes Robin Phelan in their annual Best Lawyers of Dallas directory in the area of Bankruptcy & Workout.\nTo compile the list, editors first call for peer nominations of lawyers both within and outside of their own firms whom they have witnessed firsthand and “would rank among the current best.” All nominations are then evaluated by a panel of eminent Dallas-area lawyers and D Magazine editors before the final list is generated. The complete list can be found in the May issue of D Magazine.\n- Recognized as Best Lawyers’ 2012 Dallas Litigation – Bankruptcy “Lawyer of the Year,” Woodward/White, Inc., 2012\n- Recognized as Best Lawyers’ 2011 Dallas Bankruptcy and Creditor-Debtor Rights “Lawyer of the Year,” Woodward/White, Inc., 2011\n- Recognized as one of The Best Lawyers in America, Woodward/White, Inc., Bankruptcy and Creditor-Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law, 2010-2016, and Litigation – Bankruptcy, 2012-2016\n- Recognized for Insolvency and Restructuring in Expert Guides, Euromoney Institutional Investor PLC, 2014\n- Recognized by Chambers Global, Chambers & Partners, for Bankruptcy and Business Restructuring, 2012-2016\n- Recognized by Chambers USA, Chambers & Partners, as one of the leading practitioners for Bankruptcy and Restructuring in the United States, 2008-2015, and in Texas, 2015\n- Recognized in Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters – Bankruptcy & Creditor/Debtor Rights, 2009-2015; a Top 100 Texas Super Lawyer, 2011-2012; and a Top 100 Dallas/Fort Worth Region Super Lawyer, 2010-2013, 2015\n- Recognized as a Best Lawyer in Dallas for Bankruptcy and Workout, D Magazine, D Magazine Partners, 2009, 2011, 2013-2016\n- Recognized in The International Who’s Who of Insolvency & Restructuring Lawyers, Law Business Research Ltd., 2000-2008, 2010, 2014\n- Recognized as being among the outstanding attorneys practicing in restructuring, reorganization, insolvency and bankruptcy by The K&A Restructuring Register, America’s Top 100, Eighth Edition, 2007\n- Martindale Hubbell® Law Directory with a Peer Review Rating of AV® Preeminent™", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Lisbon man accused of threatening to blow up DHHS building\nLisbon police have arrested a man for allegedly threatening to blow up a Department of Health and Human Services building.\nAlexander Hanks, 24, of Lisbon, is charged with terrorizing.\nAccording to Lisbon police, Hanks made the threat on Facebook. Hanks was arrested in Lewiston on Wednesday just hours after police were notified of the threat.\nPolice searched his home on Sabattus Creek Drive but did not find any explosives.\nHanks is being held on $2,500 bail and is due in court on June 6.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Rosneft flotation19 Jul 2006\nRosneft's float clears final hurdle\nThe controversial London flotation of Rosneft, the state-owned Russian oil company, will go ahead today after a UK High Court turned down a last-ditch challenge by Yukos to block the share offer.\nYukos's lawyers had attempted to derail the $79.8bn (€63.8bn) initial public offering alleging that Rosneft's flotation would amount to \"laundering\" of illegally-acquired assets.\nBut Justice Charles turned down Yukos' request for a judicial review, which would have allowed it to challenge the Financial Services Authority's decision to approve the flotation.\nThe FSA was so worried about money laundering claims against Rosneft that it asked for Treasury advice before agreeing the shares could be listed in London today.\nThe FSA also discussed whether to inform Gordon Brown of its decision \"due to the diplomatic implications,\" according to documents lodged with the high court.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Prosecutors are wrapping up their case against Dharun Ravi, a former Rutgers University student charged with using his computer's webcam to spy on and cyberbully his dorm roommate. But legal analysts who have been following the trial say the prosecution has struggled to build a solid case on the most serious charge: that Mr. Ravi targeted his roommate because he was gay.\nSome go so far as to say prosecutors didn't present irrefutable evidence as to Ravi's motive for attempting to humiliate his roommate, Tyler Clementi. Clementi killed himself on Sept. 22, 2010, and an investigator testified this week that Clementi, in his final hours, had viewed one last time Ravi's online posts on the social media site Twitter – something his computer records show he had monitored 59 times over the previous nine days. Clementi had saved two screen shots of things Ravi had tweeted about him.\n\"The bias aspect of the case is still weak,\" says John Fahy, a former New Jersey prosecutor. \"Prosecutors have presented a very good invasion-of-privacy case, but [they] also have to show that he [Ravi] tried to intimidate his roommate because of his sexual orientation. I don't think they have shown Ravi hated gays or hated his roommate because he was gay.\"\nRobert Honecker, a New Jersey prosecutor for 25 years now in private practice, has a similar assessment. \"What stands out is that among the witnesses, particularly his friends and those he was with, each and every one of them said Ravi never exhibited to them antigay or homophobic sentiments and was not affronted by that type of sexual orientation,\" he says.\nThe case, being tried in New Jersey before Middlesex County Superior Court Judge Glenn Berman, has already become a national symbol of antigay bullying. That, plus its similarities to other cases of meanness and bullying via high-tech tools and social media, means the trial has attracted heavy media attention.\n\"This is a case where, for the first time, prosecutors are utilizing many different social network mediums – Twitter, text messaging, Internet and computers, webcams – to prove a criminal case,\" Mr. Honecker says. \"Young people use these mediums as if they are in face-to-face conversations, and they need to recognize that anything in these social networking forums can be retrieved and utilized to establish crimes.\"\nProsecutors argue that Ravi set up a webcam on his dorm-room computer to watch Clementi and a guest, known in court as M.B. He witnessed Clementi and M.B. kissing. Ravi subsequently laid plans to watch via webcam a second tryst, according to prosecutors, and urged others to take an online look, with the intent of humiliating Clementi because of his sexual orientation.\nRavi has not been charged in Clementi’s death. He faces 15 counts of invasion of privacy, witness tampering, hindering prosecution, and the most serious charge, bias intimidation, a hate crime that could draw a 10-year sentence. The standard for conviction on bias intimidation is \"beyond a reasonable doubt.\"\nJurors, of course, will be the last word on the intent behind Ravi's tweets and deleted text messages. In one tweet, according to investigators who probed Ravi's digital devices, Ravi invited his friends to tap into his webcam to watch Clementi in private moments with M.B. But Ravi later sent tweets that appear to reverse his invitation – a move prosecutors say was part of Ravi's effort to cover up his actions and tamper with evidence.\nRavi did delete some tweets and phone records, according to testimony. Prosecutors say that shows Ravi was trying to obstruct justice and tamper with evidence.\n\"The problem is: Did he know he was under investigation?\" says Mr. Fahy. \"You have to know that you are being investigated in order to be convicted of tampering with evidence – and in this case he may not have known that.\"\nThe prosecution was most effective at bolstering the invasion-of-privacy charge – building the case that Ravi had arranged for a followup viewing of his roommate's trysts after an aborted initial viewing, analysts say. Still, some cite a few damaging digital comments that indicate Ravi may have targeted Clementi because he was gay.\nFor instance, Ravi tweeted this message to friends on Sept. 19, 2010, after turning on his dorm-room webcam from a friend's room: \"I saw him making out with a dude. Yay.\" On Sept. 21, he sent another tweet \"daring\" anyone to view his web camera that night. And Michelle Huang, a friend of Ravi's from high school who was then attending Cornell University, has testified that Ravi sent her a text message – possibly as a joke – that said he had a computer program that would warn him if someone approached his own bed. “Keeps the gays away,” he told her in one message.\n\"Digital evidence is a very powerful tool that people need to become aware of,\" concurs Bradley Shear, a Washington, D.C.-based social media lawyer who writes a blog on the topic. \"Just like real DNA, digital DNA follows you forever – and could help put in you in jail.\"", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "By Jo Schaper\nFirst of all, I’m not a lawyer. My background is a degree in geology, with a couple of classes in hydrology and a general familiarity with water law, and paddler’s law in Missouri. This is a personal and not a legal opinion. I’ve been paddling since 1974. I’d be interested in hearing what others think. (If you want a primer on Missouri water law, I recommend take a look at Harry Styron’s blog, Ozark Law and Economy, Missouri water law primer.)\nMissouri House Bill 955, titled “Changes the laws regarding natural resources,” has some people upset as they wonder what effect this bill, if passed, would have on the iconic Missouri pastime of enjoying our rivers in canoes, kayaks, johnboats, jetboats, rafts and all manner of floatation devices.\nRepresentative Robert Ross, (R- Dist. 142) the author of the bill, is a land surveyor by trade. A land surveyor must be familiar with both the craft of surveying, and survey law in order to do his job, which is measuring land parcels to define ownership of tracts of land. Many Missouri tracts have water on it or defining its boundaries.\nWater law is a mix of statutory law (law enacted as statues) and case law (legal guidance issued as a result of court cases.) Statutory law is usually written generally to apply in all cases. Case law may be either specific to a situation to settle a dispute or it may, after going through several levels of courts, be applied generally to all such situations. One may turn into the other. Continue reading House Bill 955: is it a threat to Missouri floating?", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "By JOEY P. NACALABAN\nOPERATIVES of the Cagayan de Oro City Police Office here seized cannabis plants worth almost a million pesos in two separate sting operations Saturday.\nSenior Insp. Maricris Mulat, head, City Drug Enforcement Unit, identified the suspects as Francisco Neri, 39, residing at sitio Biasong, Barangay Macasandig, this city; Don Claudio Absin,33, San Francisco street, Jasaan, Misamis Oriental, and Estephen Nery, 22, also of this city.\nMulat said, their team first arrested (Estephen) Nery while at Paseo del Reo in Nazareth at 3:45 am.\nThe raiding group was able to recover a large sachet containing marijuana from Nery worth P1,000. Another 120 grams of the same drugs worth P36,000, and the P1,000 marked money were also found from his possesion.\nMulat revealed that prior to the arrest of Nery her office has already received reports that the suspect is selling drugs in the area.\n“We then planned for an operation in the area and arrested the suspect. During an investigation Nery revealed to us the source of his illegal drugs,” Mulat said.\nThe group immediately proceeded to the residence of (Francisco) Neri at Biasong, Macasandig and conducted a buy-bust.\nIn an interview with reporters, Neri did not deny owning the marijuana.\nHe said he stocked cannabi for medicinal purposes.\n“In fact, I’m preparing for my license and permit for a cannabis clinic to be opened next year here in the city,” said Neri.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "You have searched for 11th cantaram competition\nLAST UPDATED : Jul 27, 2017, 01.46PM IST\n- 2 arrested for smuggling 11th C idol\nThe idol wing of the CID on Wednesday arrested two more people in connection with the theft of the Ardhanarishvara stone idol stolen from the temple in Vriddhachalam. A senior police officer said they were looking for international idol smuggler Subhash Chandra Kapoor in the case too, based on the confessions of the arrested suspects.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Find out about the penalties you might face if you start building work without an approved building consent.\nPotential penalties for building without a consent\nIf your project needs a resource consent and you start work without one, or you don’t comply with your building consent, you’re committing an illegal offence.\nThe penalties include fines of up to $200,000 and the removal of the work you’ve done.\nThe work you do without a build consent won’t qualify for a Code Compliance Certificate. This will make it difficult to sell the building and get insurance.\nIf we learn that you’re building without a consent, we may issue you with a Notice to Fix, which means you’ll have to either:\n- apply for a building consent or an amendment to an existing building consent\n- apply for a Certificate of Acceptance (a statement from us that says the work you’ve done complies with the New Zealand Building Code, or\n- stop the building work straight away, and not start again without our permission.\nHow to avoid penalties\nGet a pre-application meeting\nYou can book a pre-application meeting with us to talk about your proposal before you submit a building consent application.\nThese meetings can save you time and money in the long run.\nGet professional help\nBuilding consent applications can be very complex. Depending on the project, they might need a lot of technical detail too. We recommend that you use a planning consultancy, surveyor or architect to apply for resource consent for you. We can help you find the right people.\n- Email: firstname.lastname@example.org\n- Telephone: +64 04 570 6666 | 0800 488 824", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Fairly straightforward, Kim Davis was supposed to issue marriage licenses to same-sex marriage couples, as is “the law”, but refused to, due to her personal beliefs being in opposition … now she’s in jail, and refuses to comply …\n(Thanks to Fr. Marcus Halley for photo, and an interesting read )\nSome are pro Kim’s decision to stand up for what she believes in, slogans like “Kim Davis for president”. Others are very anti in that – she, an elected government official, feels she’s “above the law” and refuses to “do her job”. And obviously the bigotry angle – why shouldn’t same-sex couples enjoy the same rights as everyone else ?\nPersonally, I’m in the anti Kim camp – on the basis that the rest of us have to obey the law, regardless of whether we “agree” with it or not. That’s life.\nKim Davis – Bigot Or Hero ?\nResources & Sources\nPhotos courtesy of Pixabay CC0/Public Domain and Fr. Marcus Halley\nUnless otherwise stated everything here is (c) DonCharisma.org, all rights are reserved.\nNotes for commenters:\nComments are invited. BUT you are reminded that this is a public blog and you are also reminded to think before you press the “post comment” button.\nGood manners are a mark of a charismatic person – so please keep comments civil, non-argumentative, constructive and related, or they will be moderated. If you feel you can’t comply, press the “unfollow” button and/or refrain from commenting.\nI read ALL comments but can’t always reply. I will comment if I think there’s something that I can add to what you’ve said. I do delete without notice comments that don’t follow rules above. For persistent offenders I will ignore you permanently and/or report you.\nMost decent people already know how to behave respectfully. Thank you for your co-operation on the above.\nThe Don Charisma Team\n50 thoughts on “Kim Davis – Bigot Or Hero ? – Don Charisma’s Opinion”\nI have to agree with you: I consider Kim to have violated the law. Religion is not above the law so if you can’t uphold the law, quit your job and go sit at home. I am a Christian and I believe that all human beings have the right to be treated equally regardless of their sexual orientation. We must learn to see the human being in people and not judge them by their actions. God loves everyone.\nNicely said … religion and law have tended to get intermingled, which only adds to the confusion here … at the end of the day LGBTQ people EXIST and will continue to do so, and don’t they deserve the same rights (and responsibilities) as everyone else …\nThe trouble with her actions, is obvious. She is a government official. The trouble with the ‘law’ she disobeyed, is that it was a diktat from a cabal in black robes. It was not legislation which passed by way of vote and then a signature by the President. The state laws being passed against same-sex marriage were such, and/or put to the people of the respective states for a vote in order to become law.\nThat’s why her supporters had such a strong belief she was in the right. The only worse ruling to come out of SCOTUS, was illegally re-writing the Obamacare Law to make it legal…lol That’s what Chief Justice Roberts literally did to make it ‘legal’, which he does not have the Constitutional authority to do.\nThe one comical punchline to this saga, is that Davis is of the Democrat Party, which of course is the one in support of gay marriage. Democrats in Washington all thought she was a ‘wascally wepublican’.\nAs for gay marriage, my brother was openly gay and he used to say it was the most ridiculous idea he’d ever heard of. He never explained why. I really don’t care either way. I only wonder why it is that some gays feel the need to participate in a decidedly ‘straight’ ritual and have it on display to everyone when the vast majority are perfectly comfortable being gay, couldn’t care less who accepts it or doesn’t, and feel their intimacy as gays is just as private a matter as that of any straight couple.\nThanks for the comment Kevin, made my day actually amongst a sea of people taking themselves too seriously … ‘wascally wepublican’, love it !\nEveryone has the right to stand up for what they believe in. But once you do, everyone else has the right to stand up and call you out when your beliefs happen to trample the rights (in this case personal and legal rights) of others.\nWell said averagebob !\nShort and sweet. It’s easy for me to agree. Let’s hope that everyone continues to obey the simple red light at intersections without too many exceptions.\n🙂 The law often benefits us …\nShe’s not a bigot. Obama does not follow the law either. Sanctuary cities are thoroughly illegal. He does nothing. One example of hundreds. But who is doing anything about his crimes against his office? No one.\nTo compare her to Nazis (one commenter) is ignorant at best as so many of them were homosexual.\nShe should have had those under her sign. She misunderstands that she holds an office & it does not mean she personally approves of anything. Those under her could have issued the liscences while preserving her conscience.\nAlso just because the culture or a unconstitutional court says some action is right does not make it so. Beware of letting our baser natures rule us. We will not like how it ends up.\nThe real bigotry is the hatred of all things religious. Notice how baser natures are rooting it out completely. Outlawing it. That’s what Nazis did as well as Marxists.\nA bigot is defined as – “a person who is intolerant towards those holding different opinions”. Refusing to issue marriage (civil partnership) licenses to couple who hold different beliefs to one’s own, personally I would regard as “intolerant towards those holding different opinions” … hence bigot …\nI read around on the net, it seems that the marriage licenses which have been issued by her subordinates in her absence (due to jail) may not be legal, so I’m not sure that they could have been issued by her subordinates with her in office …\nAs for constitution, that’s a conversation for another day. From what I understand it’s LEGAL for same sex couples to get a legal union in her state, presumably it’s a civil ceremony not a religious one, the same as we have registry office for civil marriages in UK. So religion actually shouldn’t have anything to do with it. If one doesn’t like the term “marriage” then call it a “civil-partership” or whatever else.\nAs for Nazis and Marxists, a conversation for another day. Same for Obama.\nPersonally, I can’t see a reason why same sex couples should be treated differently from MF couples, that just strikes me as inequality … however everyone’s entitled to their opinion …\nI agree it should be called something else.\nBut in this country there is a 1st Amendment (The Bill of Rights) that gives freedom of religion. No religion has to agree with the culture. A person has the right to believe what they want and should not be called a bigot for it. This country even gives Satanists the same right. The Constitution was not ruled on when they gave this ruling, it was ignored. 2nd, the Supreme Court has NO LEGISLATIVE abilities. It was an activist ruling that had no legal basis and so it will cause great disarray. The courts many years ago ruled Blacks were not full people and had no right. That was reversed because it was so perverse to the Constitution and to humanity. By the way no Democrat voted for the 13th, 14th Amendments and few voted for the 15th Amendment.\nHowever none of the topics you said were for another day are absent the present argument. It’s highly nuanced.\nBigotry was seen writ large when the gay groups went after the photographer and baker issues. The gays were not discriminated against. The Christians were. Gays could shopped next door, no one prevented them. But they insist all must agree with them. The Christians were fined. That’s intolerant & bigoted.\nThis case is different since she ran for elective office, not private business. The best option short of resigning would be those under her to issue the licenses. Since the judge ordered it, it would be legal at least at this time since we have activist judges.\nThere’s plenty of injustice in the world, we all know this. And do people always behave like saints … no of course they don’t !\nI think a person has the right to stand up for what they believe in. I think it’s the way she went about it that causes people problems.\nAnd obviously “gays”/LGBTQ are people same as anyone else, so can be bigots themselves …\nI’m not a lawyer so tend to stay out of matters relating to the mechanics and details of the law, other than to say I generally follow them, laws not lawyers that is, at least in my layman’s understanding …\nBottom line – “gays”/LGBTQ have been getting married, will continue to get married and resisting this fact is largely a waste of effort … and with this in mind, then one does wonder about Kim’s potential hidden agendas, perhaps in financial gain over this “stunt” … or perhaps she’s just a dumb redneck … I couldn’t say, I don’t know … mostly I find it interesting to hear people’s opinions …\nI agree completely with the first half. But I don’t know about the second. We’ll have to wait and see how it all goes. But it is good to talk and sort through all the nuances as we’ve done. There’s probably a zillion things we don’t know about it. Best wishes to you!\nInteresting to get a pro-Kim point of view … all the others were anti …\nActually I’m not. I think she imposed her beliefs on those under her. They could have done it. She did the same thing she’s fighting against. But it’s still an unconstitutional ruling. This really is a mess.\nSo you’re against same-sex “marriage” or a homophobe ?\nMarriage is for a man and a woman. I am not afraid of homosexuality but do believe in Christ our Creator and He did make men and women to be married. By the way, adultery in heterosexuality is also sin and against God’s Word. That is what Christianity teaches. Calling someone a homophobe is a cultural distraction, and it does seek to outlaw Christianity, Judaism, Islam and religion in general. It could never be called tolerance.\nWell what word would you use for someone who “fears or hates” gay/LGBTQ people if homophobe is a “cultural distraction” ?\nAnd perhaps you should also define what term you find acceptable for “gay”/LGBTQ for a legal partnership, with the same societal rights and responsibilities as a married MF couple ?\nOtherwise we’re having a conversation about what you and I believe words mean, rather than discussing the topic … which becomes a very short conversation for me …\nIf someone disagrees with some behavior or “lifestyle” it does not mean they fear them. It does mean it’s part of their faith. We have freedom of religion, or at least used to. Do you wish to brand all that disagree with you with a pejorative name? Wouldn’t that be intolerant?\nI don’t have a term for a gay legal partnership. We’ve entered into new territory. But that should not mean that all of a sudden the Christian faith is to be condemned.\nThe problem with this whole thing is that it was not legislated. In our system of government the Congress writes the laws not the Supreme Court. Regardless that you may like their ruling it was unconstitutional. There is nothing in the Constitution about marriage at all. But there is in the Constitution Freedom of religion.\nWe all want a lot of things. But we are a nation of laws. The Supreme Court acted outside of the law. So this will continue to present problems in the coming days.\nNope, was simply trying to establish where you stand in your opinions towards “gay”/LGBTQ people, pejorative didn’t come into it, it’s the word I understand that is used for people who are “anti-gay/LGBTQ” … if you can provide a better word, then please do so …\n“civil partnership” – “(in some countries) a legally recognized union of a same-sex couple, with rights similar to those of marriage.” (from Google)\nIf there’s nothing in the constitution about marriage/civil partnerships, then how can a same sex marriage/civil partnership be “unconstitutional” ? And presumably the constitution is for every religion, not just Christians ?\nOh yes that’s right, every religion. Gay is not a religion. Marriage is not in the Constitution at all. But it in religion. If the congress legislated civil partnership, or any other name, and it passed, it would be law. But they didn’t because the majority of the people were against it. Much the same thing happened with Roe v Wade. It could not pass the congress. So activists got it through an activist court. That’s why it is still a problem today.\nAs I understand it the UK has had civil partnerships since 2004 :\n“Civil partnerships in the United Kingdom, granted under the Civil Partnership Act 2004, allow same-sex couples to obtain essentially the same rights and responsibilities as civil marriage” (source wikipedia)\nAdd to that :\n“The Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013 legalised full same-sex marriage in England and Wales starting from March 2014, although civil partnership also remains available.” (source wikipedia)\nSo it surprises me that after more than 10 years, a country that’s supposed to be progressive and a “world leader” hasn’t followed suit … bit backwards really …\nIronically, I think Kim may actually be helping those who want same-sex marriage FULLY legal and accepted, insofar as she’s brought the attention right into the public eye. Perhaps there’s a wealthy LGBTQ benefactor behind the scenes ?\nHmmm…now that’s a thought. We’ll see.\nWe will … good to chat !\nIt was great. You wore me out. Now get some sleep. There’s always tomorrow. Best wishes Don!\nLOL, alls well then, get some sleep !\nA similar case in the Netherlands took place. In the end the civil cervant had to work somewhere else or face bad PR due to not doing his or her job.\nI understand people who have strong beliefs. Thing is, as a civil cervant you work for the people first. The state employs you to serve the citizens not your holy book and temple. When you live in a secular state and society is more secular than religious you adapt as a civil servant or you do something else.\nWhen I was a Christian I could not comprehend homosexuality. It was and is sinful from that perspective, full stop. For me though religion made less sense as I started to think about life and well, when two adult people want to be partners for life they are a couple, regardless of holy books and temples.\nSounds like you’ve moved to a more enlightened perspective of live and let live … Homosexuality isn’t right for me personally, but I accept that others feel differently and it’s what they want, so I have no issue\nWhen it comes to your personal beliefs & your job you have to know how to keep the two separate! You can believe anything you want but once you set foot into that office building you have to remember that you are working for the government & that whatever the government says you HAVE to comply! No-one is beneath you, you are not the “perfect Christian”, you are HUMAN just like everyone else.\nSame for most jobs, your paid to do what you’re told by your employer … and yes, we’re all equals at the end of the day …\nWrote something about that on my blog as well. Like her, I am both a Christian and a government worker. Unlike her, I know the differences and roles that I must take on in each of those positions.\nI know that, when I have my government role on, the things I have to do are not my personal actions but the actions of the government with me doing the execution. The government has no religious beliefs or even emotion. It’s just follow the law.\nIn my personal life, then I follow my beliefs. Even then, I don’t treat people as though they are less than me or anything else. My parents went through being treated as less than a person in their youth in America. They marched in the 1960s so that I could be seen and treated as equal today. Why would I seek to treat someone like trash knowing what my parents went through?\nI agree, why would any of us want to deny someone their right to equality ?\nMy only guess is an over inflated opinion of self importance.\nHumility cures many ills …\nShes a government official she cantm push her personal beliefs on others through her job shes blurring the lIneb between church and state which is unconstitutional yet seems to be popular when people want the right to take away other peoples rights\nIt bothers me when people use Jesus as a shield for their own bigotries and prejudices, and to deal with societal issues. Every problem that we have today – abortion, alcoholism, war, prostitution, everything except racism – existed in Jesus’ time. Yet Jesus did not stand in front of the Praetorium and protest in front of Pilot. Jesus spent his time in front of the Temple telling people to love one another, even those with whom they disagreed. That the neighbor you are to love may well be the person with whom you have issues, and not those who agree with your beliefs.\nKim was elected to her position, and took an oath to uphold the duties of her office as presented by the government. If she finds her job no longer suits her tastes then she can resign her position. It’s nice to say that no one is above the law in America, but our current president has shown that such is not the case, even when told so by SCOTUS.\nIt bothers me too … perhaps why I err to not being fixed to a particular religion …\nAnd yes, she didn’t do her job … and yes there are people who are “above the law”, doesn’t make us ordinary folks very happy …\nNo, it does not. Leaders never realize how unhappy people are until it is too late for the leaders. History has proven that time and again, yet we never learn.\nWell the law is what it is…no one is above the law.\nTrue that …\nShe was hired to do a job. If she is incapable or unwilling of doing every aspect of her job, no matter what the task or her reason, she should resign or be fired. End of question. Her conscience is her business, it is not part of her job. If she truly had a moral conscience, she would do every part of her job exceptionally well. What separates her behavior and that of the nazis who refused to recognize the citizenship of German Jews? Of Gypsies? Of those who were mentally ill or physically handicapped? Nothing, nothing at all.\nThank you, Don, for giving a world platform to this issue.\nYou’re welcome Sharon, and you’ve pretty much summed it up there …\nI wonder if any pro-Kim’s will speak up ?\nAlthough we all have a constitutional right to have an opinion or firmly held religious belief, we don’t have a constitutional right to disrupt a business. The dignified thing to do would have been to resign and then speak openly or start a blog on your feelings. Whether we agree or not with the law, it is the law. What if everyone wanted to run a government office (besides the politicians, of course! :-)) according to their individual feelings?\n“The dignified thing to do would have been to resign and then speak openly” – Totally what I was thinking … and yes most of us have to obey laws we don’t always totally wholeheartedly agree with … most learn this as children …\nWithin that you can’t fault her for standing up in what she believes in … provided that’s all she’s up to – there’s some sites suggesting it’s a disguised financial play …\n“Within that you can’t fault her for standing up in what she believes in”\nI’m sure she believes that same sex unions are sinful, but what do the Ten Commandments say about them? What did Jesus say about them? Ummmm? Nothing!\nThe Ten Commandments clearly state “Thou shalt not Kill” (not until number six or seven, though, I grant you), and Jesus clearly said that the poor, the hungry and the dispossessed should be taken care of, and he kept on saying this. the only thing that Jesus said about sexual morality was when he rescued the adulterous woman from the pharisees and told her to go and sin no more. Jesus, and his main man Paul, also spoke out against loud and showy displays of religion, something a lot of the brethren (and sisterhood) conveniently ignore as they loudly show off how Christian they are.\n(For ‘adulterous’, read ‘divorced’ as that was the only grounds a man could divorce a woman – a woman could never divorce a man in Jesus’ world). enough has been said about Ms Davis’ divorces and adultery, so I shan’t go into that here.\nIt would be a wonderful thing if the followers of Jesus who like to get all up in other people’s faces, would get up in our faces about homelessness, child poverty, hunger and executions. But they don’t. I expect it’s more difficult to get your ‘more-righteous-than-you feelgood groove on by actually doing good, rather than condemning people you don’t like.\nWait! What’s that sound? Oh, just the clashing and clanging of empty cymbals.\nNicely put, and yes my god aren’t some people are hypocrites …\nShe was perfectly within her right to stand up for her beliefs but not to include her staff and to disrupt the order of business, that’s for sure. I don’t know if she is in it for the financial but to go down in history as a ‘martyr’. She is going about it the wrong way, however.\nPretty much 🙂", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "This Policy Note was written by Universidade Católica Brasília (UCB) in Brazil. The policy note assesses the impact of different tobacco tax reform scenarios, including the reform proposed in Constitutional Amendment Bill 45/2019 and the Bill PL3887-2020. The findings show that setting the Tobacco Special Tax (TST) to match current total revenue-collection levels would result in a decrease in revenue collection in some Brazilian states, as well as an increase in cigarette consumption. Alternatively, setting the TST to 19.74% would total tax revenue would increase by 3.3% to 12.4 billion BRL per year without decreasing revenues for any states. In this scenario, the tax burden for cheaper and premium cigarettes would be 75.7% and 72.3%, respectively. Consumption of cheaper cigarettes would decrease by 8.7% and consumption of premium cigarettes would decrease by 31.6%. The researchers also considered the effects of this tax increase on illicit trade and found that illicit consumption would not increase. Stronger control of the supply chain, on the other hand, would reduce illicit trade and raise the price of illicit cigarettes, encouraging some smokers to quit, while others return to the legal cigarette market. This would further increase revenue collection and especially benefit the poorest Brazilian states that currently have higher levels of illicit trade. The policy note concludes with recommendations for policy makers to improve the tobacco tax system and effectively reduce cigarette consumption while raising tax revenues.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Have You Been Injured By A Drunk Driver?\nCar accidents are some of the most common, and tragically, most serious kinds of personal injuries. When they are caused in part by a bar or restaurant over-serving a patron, another layer of grief and agony accompanies these tragedies. Businesses that serve and sell alcohol are legally obligated to adhere to state dram shop and liquor liability laws. In Iowa, an establishment is legally forbidden to serve and sell alcohol to an intoxicated person or to a person who will reach the point of intoxication if served.\nIn Iowa, it is important to note that you are entitled to punitive damages for these injuries, and there are no caps (or limitation) on the amount you can be compensated for over-serving liability. Similarly, in these types of cases there can be multiple defendants, adding another layer of complexity to these cases.\nIf you or a loved one has been injured in one of these accidents, you have six months to give the establishment notice that you are pursuing a suit. As such, it is critical to reach out to an attorney as soon as possible.\nWe Can Help You\nSince 1981, lawyer Leanne Tyler has worked on dram shop liability cases, reaching significant success in her tenure. She can advise you about your case and inform you of all rights. From there she will guide you through the legal process, answering your questions and keeping you informed as the case progresses. She will investigate all aspects of the case to determine negligence and liability. From there she will bring her experience to obtain the compensation to which you are entitled in settlement or litigation.\nTo schedule a free initial consultation to discuss social host liability and personal injury with Bettendorf, Iowa drunk driving accident attorney Leanne Tyler, call 563-275-4793 or email Tyler & Associates, PC.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "The NFL story that just won't die is back in the news again.\nNew England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady's four-game suspension for his role in the \"Deflategate\" scandal was reinstated Monday by the U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals in New York.\nAs a result, Brady will not face the Buffalo Bills in Week Four. He'll also miss games against Arizona, Miami and Houston, potentially tipping the balance of power in the AFC East.\nIn a 2-1 decision, the court concluded that Commissioner Roger Goodell \"properly exercised his broad discretion under the collective bargaining agreement and that his procedural rulings were properly grounded in that agreement and did not deprive Brady of fundamental fairness. Accordingly, we reverse the judgement of the district court.\"\nGoodell originally suspended Brady for his alleged involvement in the deflation of footballs before the AFC Championship Game against the Indianapolis Colts in January 2015, an investigation that became known as Deflategate.\nThat suspension was nullified by U.S. District Judge Richard Berman in September, just a week before the regular season started.\nBrady ended up playing in all 16 games in 2015, leading New England to a 12-4 record and an appearance in the AFC Championship Game. The Patriots' dominance of the AFC East with Brady has been remarkable. They've won 12 of the past 13 divisional titles, with the only year they failed to do so, 2008, coming when Brady missed nearly the entire season because of a knee injury.\nThe NFL appealed Berman's ruling, arguing that Goodell has the right to suspend Brady as part of the collective bargaining agreement with players.\n\"This is not an individual player issue. This is about the rights we negotiated in our collective bargaining agreement,\" the commissioner said at the Super Bowl. \"We think they are very clear, we think they are important to the league going forward, and we disagree with the district judge's decision.\"\nIn writing the majority opinion Monday, Judge Barrington D. Parker concluded that the court's \"role is not to determine for ourselves whether Brady participated in a scheme to deflate footballs or whether the suspension imposed by the Commissioner should have been for three games or five games or none at all.\n\"Nor is it our role to second guess the arbitrator’s procedural rulings. Our obligation is limited to determining whether the arbitration proceedings and award met the minimum legal standards established by the Labor Management Relations Act.\"\nGoodell, the appeals court found, \"acted within the bounds of his bargained for authority.\"\nIn a statement Monday, the league said \"we are pleased the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ruled today that the Commissioner properly exercised his authority under the collective bargaining agreement to act in cases involving the integrity of the game. That authority has been recognized by many courts and has been expressly incorporated into every collective bargaining agreement between the NFL and NFLPA for the past 40 years.\"\nThat authority, Parker noted, is \"especially broad.\"\n\"In their collective bargaining agreement, the players and the League mutually decided many years ago that the Commissioner should investigate possible rule violations, should impose appropriate sanctions, and may preside at arbitrations challenging his discipline,\" he wrote. \"Although this tripartite regime may appear somewhat unorthodox, it is the regime bargained for and agreed upon by the parties, which we can only presume they determined was mutually satisfactory.\"\nAs part of the league's findings, New England was fined $1 million and lost a first-round draft pick in the 2016 NFL Draft and fourth-round draft pick in the 2017 draft. New England owner Bob Kraft did not appeal those penalties, meaning there will be just 31 choices made in the first round Thursday.\nThe case might not be over just yet, though.\nThe NFL Players Association released a statement of its own, saying it \"is disappointed in the decision by the Second Circuit. We fought Roger Goodell's suspension of Tom Brady because we know he did not serve as a fair arbitrator and that players' rights were violated under our collective bargaining agreement. Our Union will carefully review the decision, consider all of our options and continue to fight for players' rights and for the integrity of the game.\"\nAccording to legal experts, Brady's next step would be to ask that the full, 22-judge Second Circuit hear an appeal, which is known as an \"en banc\" hearing. He could also petition the U.S. Supreme Court to review the case, according to ESPN business expert Andrew Brandt.\nSo it's possible we haven't heard the last of Deflategate after all.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "The legal sector, considered as a system made of codes and laws that are not always easy to read, often interfaces with people’s lives. Due to the complexity of bureaucracy and legal language, defined by many authors as an intricate labyrinth of notions, paragraphs and articles, people feel inadequate and very often disoriented. In response to these difficulties, the idea has emerged that the legal system should be redefined in order to make it intelligible to everyone by employing a more linear and clear language. This process of legal innovation was developed through two important legal profiles: legal design and legal tech.\nIndeed, the legal discipline has tried to improve the comprehensibility of legal language by abandoning, albeit partially, the so-called “scriptorum” of classical scholars through the use of Legal Design. In fact, the main purpose of this new legal instrument in the hands of new professional figures in the legal field was to limit the use of all technical terms, complex concepts and a particularly articulated syntax in order to facilitate the understandability of rules or contracts, taking into account the difficulty and needs of all relevant parties.\nAccording to the Legal Design Lab of Stanford University, the notion of “design” indicates not only a simple aesthetic design, but also a completely new and innovative methodology that aims at creating intuitive results and legal tools through the employment of icons, graphic signs and argumentative maps in order to make law more transparent and understandable. The legal document is reshaped by resorting to illustrations and schemes, only the essential parts remain, in order to enable people who are not familiar with the legal sector to interact with the latter and understand it in the best way possible.\nIn Italy, the Bruno Kessler Foundation of Trento developed a project named “SIMPATICO” with the aim of simplifying legal language through the employment of artificial intelligence. The process created by the Foundation is structured around the prior analysis of the text and its consequent translation and adaptation to the needs and factual knowledge of the user, in order to achieve a final objective: to make the document comprehensible and decipherable by the reader. It has been recognized that digital development, which has been raging in every sector of the economy for over a decade, has also revolutionized the world of law and legal services, that more and more employ digital, fast, easy to understand and innovative systems.\nNowadays, legal professionals begin to be familiar with artificial intelligence, algorithms and machine learning, as these tools enable them to combine legal skills with innovative and highly technological solutions. In this context, professionals feel the continuous and growing need to respond to and satisfy new needs, including the reduction of time frames and the simplification of procedures that have always been cumbersome.\nAccording to Claudia Sandei, head of the Innovation Technology Law Lab (IITL) of Padova University, the figure of the legal professional is going to change in the next decade, as he will acquire competences and skills that will allow him to perform efficiently in the digital sector.\nThe early forms of legal tech were conceived at the end of 2000s, with the purpose of improving all the activities performed by law firms, including: acquisition of customers; monitoring of workflow; restructuring of information architecture; use of online space and cloud; as well as speeding up the management of relations with clients and institutions.\nThe rise of technology in the legal profession, in the form of legal tech, fintech and insurtech, also represents an industrial trend in technological development. In addition to the birth of tech boutiques and companies with legal in-house, new technological developments have entered the system. In 2019 there were significant decreases in the length of legal processes, originated and favored by the implementation of platforms aimed at resolving online disputes.\nThe United Kingdom and the United States are the prodromal example of the digitalization process of courts and tribunals. In fact, the two countries have encouraged the use of digital platforms to facilitate the performance of legal processes in a virtual way, without the need to be physically present in the courthouse. This, undoubtedly, takes on even more importance in view of the pandemic that is raging on a global level. The estimates regarding investments in the digital revolution of the legal sector show the complexity of the increasing digitalisation of law. In particular, in the two-year period 2018-2019, revenue in the legal sector, notably the one employing legal tech instruments, exceeded 10.7 billion euro.\nMoreover, according to Lawgeex, a contract review platform, there are multiple types of tools relating to the world of legal technology (the platform currently estimates about thirty of them). The impact of new legal tech solutions, such as artificial intelligence, blockchain and intellectual property innovation, is absolutely disruptive and without precedents. These new legal instruments not only guarantee the production of tailor-made documents, shaped according to the needs of clients and professionals, but also ensure the traceability of the various versions of each document, allowing professionals to work simultaneously on the same document.\nNowadays, it should be pointed out that, even though they may seem synonyms, there is a remarkable difference between the notion of “legaltech” and that of “lawtech”. Indeed, when we talk about legaltech, we refer to the software and technologies that legal professionals use to simplify and speed up their work; instead, the notion of “lawtech” identifies a complexity of tools available to clients (legal chatbots, online markets).\nTo sum up, legal technology is being developed in three main fields: 1) management of the law firm through advanced control systems, 2) management and execution of practices aimed at better administration of the same and, finally, 3) legal services to the market, as platforms serving delivery services. As legal technology continues to improve in all these areas, we can begin to imagine a future in which legal tech tools will play an increasingly central role in the lives of both professionals and clients, making the legal sector easier to understand and navigate.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Transport Canada Recall - 2021635 - VOLKSWAGEN\nPlease see corrective actions section below\n2021 | VOLKSWAGEN | ATLAS\nOn a small number of vehicles, the front wheel bearing bolts may not have been tightened properly. Over time, the bolts could loosen and create an unusual noise while driving. This problem could also affect the driver's control of the vehicle.\nA loose wheel bearing could lead to a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.\nVolkswagen will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the front wheel bearing bolts. Any bolts that were not tightened properly will be replaced.\nVisit Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for the original recall.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "- PROSECUTING DR. PARKER: THE SENTENCING HEARING\n- September 14, 2000 firstname.lastname@example.org\n- Today, I attended the four-hour sentencing hearing for\nDr. Joseph Parker. For those unfamiliar with this travesty, please see\nthe previous posting PROSECUTING DR. PARKER. (Use the search engine, you\ncan probably find it faster.)\n- Dr. Parker, now former marine, former ICBM Silo officer,\nand former emergency room physician, was sentenced to 37 months in prison.\nHis \"crime\" was reporting receiving child pornography over the\nInternet to FBI agents who failed to follow procedures to properly document\nhis contact with them and failed to follow procedures to come to his residence\nand collect the evidence. Dr. Parker called FBI agents at least five times\nto report receiving child pornography. Dr. Parker co-operated with the\nFBI in setting up a sting operation to catch a possible child molester.\nThe evidence sat uncollected in Dr. Parker's computer until his e-mail\naddress was found in the computer of a child pornographer by U. S. Customs\n- Customs Agents came to Dr. Parker and asked him if he\nknew how they obtained his name in connection with child pornography.\nHe stated to them that he had called the FBI and Customs had obtained it\nfrom them. Because his numerous reports of receiving child pornography\nand the assistance in setting up an FBI sting operation had not been properly\ndocumented, the FBI did not immediately confirm his statements made to\nthe Customs Agents. Dr. Parker was arrested and charged with possessing\n- Subsequent to Dr. Parker's arrest, the FBI admitted to\npossessing documentation of his reports of receiving the child pornography\nand Dr. Parker helping them to set up a sting operation. At this point\nthe Justice Department had the choice of admitting that a mistake had been\nmade when this man was arrested or prosecuting him to cover-up their incompetence\n- Enter the Clinton appointed US Attorney for the Eastern\nDistrict of Arkansas, Paula Casey, who apparently perceived in Dr. Parker's\nbizarre situation an opportunity to pursue a personal agenda. Despite\nher busy schedule and substantial workload of major cases, Paula Casey\nfound time to sit in the back of the courtroom for the entire four hour\nsentencing hearing. From my aggregate experience working in every level\nof government from city/county to federal, I can tell you that there are\na limited of number of things that will draw a government official at Paula\nCasey's level to watch their underlings at work. Most prominent among\nthem are (1) something they have an emotional investment in and (2) observing\nthe application of methods and procedures established to implement a new\npolicy so the methods and procedures can be fine tuned for future application.\nI did not learn of this case until the trial phase was over. I only can\nattest to what happened at the sentencing hearing which I observed today.\nIt was obvious that Dr. Parker was prosecuted to cover up the incompetence\nand bungling of government employees and to fulfill the personal agendas\nof Paula Casey and her minions who argued the case.\n- The clearest evidence of this bungling-and-incompetence/personal-political-agenda\nwas an argument made by the lead prosecuting attorney. It was argued that\nDr. Parker had, in fact, prevented apprehension of the child pornographers\nby failing to take the evidence to the FBI, which he was improperly instructed\nto do. (If you received a package of cocaine by mistake, would YOU drive\nit to your nearest FBI Field Office and risk arrest along the way if you\nwere pulled over for some reason or involved in an accident? \"But\nOfficer the FBI told me to deliver this cocaine to them.\" \"Yea,\nright, shoot him, Dano.\") Despite having the files in their possession\nfor some time, the Justice Department has apparently not been able to find\nthese pornographers, making a lie of their own argument. Dr. Parker, who\nreported the criminal activity and tried in vain to get somebody to do\nsomething, has apparently been the only person arrested and prosecuted.\nThe FBI sting operation, which would never have occurred if not for Dr.\nParker's help, was also bungled and no one was arrested.\n- Additional proof that this was nothing but a malicious\nprosecution, was the sadistic, transparent argument made attempting to\nobtain quadruple sentencing enhancement. The lead prosecuting attorney\nargued that when Dr. Parker voluntarily turned the child pornography files\nover to the Customs Agents, in the mistaken belief they had appeared as\na result of his previous reports to the FBI, that act constituted trafficking\nin child pornography. I could not believe I had heard this argument and\nasked both US Attorney Paula Casey and one of the attorneys prosecuting\nthe case what specific act was the basis for the trafficking in child pornography\nallegation. After a few minutes of listening to Paula Casey engage in\nevasive babbling and my repeating the question, she finally admitted that\nshe did not know what the basis of the trafficking allegation was. She\nalso refused to answer when I asked if she had made the decision to prosecute\nDr. Parker. The prosecuting attorney's answer was that I should read the\n- The final reason I am certain this was a malicious prosecution,\noccurred when I looked at the prosecuting attorney table and at Paula Casey\nsitting in the back of the courtroom when witnesses broke into tears pleading\nfor mercy for Dr. Parker, including Dr. Parker's daughter who broke down\npleading for her Father to come home with her. There was not a flicker\nof human emotion on any of their faces. Not a sign of sympathy. Not a\nsign of regret. Nothing. This vacuum of emotion occurred in the context\nof grown men among the spectators openly crying. Nothing human could have\nsat unmoved in that courtroom.\n- Perhaps Alexander Solzhenitsyn's insight that for men\nto do evil they must first believe they are doing good combined with a\nfact presented by Defense Attorney Greene can inform about why this case\nhas sobering implications for all of us. Attorney Greene stated that he\nhad reviewed all the federal prosecutions in child pornography cases and\nnever before had a person who reported receiving child pornography to authorities\never been prosecuted. Dr. Parker is the test case for new methods of manipulating\notherwise decent people to believe an innocent person is guilty. A handy\ntool for corrupt government employees who might want the ability to destroy\ncitizens who become perceived threats to their misdeeds and excesses. This\nis new policy created ad hoc out of the destructive opportunities perceived\nand exploited in the particulars of Dr. Parker's unique situation. That\nis why US Attorney Paula Casey was there observing what transpired. This\nis a doubly diabolical policy device designed to further damage social\nstability. This new policy has two easily identifiable destructive consequences.\nFirst, it will instill fear in people who might think about reporting\ncriminal activity, especially child pornography and child molestation.\nThe primary beneficiaries of a policy that intimidates people who might\nreport such crimes are child pornographers and child molesters. An important\nquestion to be answered is why US Attorney Paula Casey would want to implement\na policy that benefits child pornographers and child molesters by discouraging\npeople from reporting them?\n- When word spreads about what happened to Dr. Parker,\nas a result of his attempting to reported a crime, potential crime reporters\nwill legitimately worry about whether or not the law enforcement officer\nwill properly document their report and if reporting and cooperating in\nimproperly documented investigations will result in their being arrested\nand prosecuted for the crime, like Dr. Parker.\n- The second identifiable consequence can be observed in\nany of the historical Holocausts you care to examine, for example Jews\nin Germany or Armenians in Turkey. One of the tools for setting up someone\nfor destruction is to depict them as a moral degenerate. This works, because\nno one wants to risk damaging themselves by coming to the defense of someone\nlabeled a moral degenerate, whether it is true or false. Paula Casey dusted\noff an old tool for a new policy, label people you are seeking to destroy\na child pornographer and no one will dare challenge you.\n- I believe I can safely assert it is generally recognized\nthat using the power and resources of government to maliciously destroy\nlives is evil. US Attorney Paula Casey has no business either developing\nor implementing methods, procedures and polices that exploit public revulsion\nof child molesters and child pornographers to destroy human lives in pursuit\nof some personal agenda of her own or the agenda of organized interests\nwith which she affiliates or identifies.\n- Such behavior was wrong in Nazi Germany. It was wrong\nin Turkey. It is wrong in the United States today. Paula Casey, and any\nother government officials using their position to commit such evil deeds,\nneed to be removed from office and prosecuted for crimes against humanity,\njust as their predecessors in Nazi Germany.\n- The necessity of such action has been stated in word\nmore clearly than any I have been able to put together, \"But if for\nno other reason, Evil must be destroyed so that we can once more guide\nour own destinies.\" (The Darkest Day: cited on Famous and Infamous\n- We may have no chance of bring these people to justice\nunder the current administration, but the day will come when we can. Until\nthen, let everyone watch, remember, and oppose them as best you legally\ncan. Your turn on the docket could very well be next.\n- The Paula Casey's of today, who have undeservedly gained\naccess to government power and resources, are not going to let citizens\nlive their lives in a manner they do not approve of, and that is only if\nthey refrain from using government power and resources to kill independent\nor \"uncooperative\" citizens outright, as has been done numerous\ntimes in history. If you think these observations are foolish or unwarranted,\nremember one of the numerous similar statements made by President Clinton,\nwho appointed Paula Casey, \"the purpose of government is to reign\nin the rights of the people.\" (Bill Clinton, 1993 MTV interview,\n- James Roger Brown\n- You will not believe this judicial atrocity. This case\ncomes about as close to absolute proof the criminal justice system is totally\nout of control as you are likely to find. _____\n- Sometimes, reporting a crime to the FBI might be the\nlast thing you want to do.\n- By Mara Leveritt\nThe Arkansas Times\n- You open your e-mail one day and find pornographic images\nof children. What should you do?\n- Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael Johnson does not hesitate\n- \"You should contact the FBI and arrange for them\nto come and take possession of the material immediately.\"\n- But Johnson, an assistant to U.S. Attorney Paula Casey\nin Little Rock, is not so quick to answer why, after a Little Rock physician\ncalled the FBI - not once but three times - to report having received such\nillegal images, federal agents failed to \"come and take possession\nof the material\" at all, and months later, Casey's office prosecuted\nthe physician for the felony of possessing it.\n- Casey defends the decision and takes exception to the\ndoctor's characterization of his actions. And a federal jury found the\ndoctor guilty. But the story of how this case was handled - by officials\nat the FBI, the U.S. Customs Service, Casey's office, and the federal court\n- emerges as a cautionary tale for every computer owner who receives illegal\nmaterial by e-mail and considers reporting it.\n- For the full story:\nSite Served by TheHostPros", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Title I is a federally funded program under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) as reauthorized by the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA). The purpose of Title I is to provide all children a significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education and to close educational achievement gaps. The restricted grant provides supplementary funding to improve the teaching and learning of students. Funds are to be used only for programs that supplement, and do not supplant, the services that would be provided in the absence of these funds.All Title I schools benefit from centralized program services that include instructional support, professional development, technology support, and parent and family engagement initiatives.\nBasically, Title I is a federal education program that supports low income students throughout the nation. Funds are distributed to high poverty schools, as determined by the number of students who qualify for free or reduced lunch. The funds can be used to hire additional teachers or teaching assistants, to provide computers or software, to fund before, after and summer school programs, and to purchase additional materials or equipment.\nOur school was selected because of the percentage of our students who qualify for free or reduced lunch and breakfast.\nBecause all of our Title I schools are designated as “school-wide” Title I schools, all children in the Title I schools are eligible for services. When data indicate the need for interventions either because of low performance or at-risk behaviors, any student is eligible for Title I services. Your child may qualify for tutoring, before or after school programs, technology support, a classroom with fewer children or summer school. In addition, when Title I schools receive additional programs, they are available to all students for which they are designed regardless of their free or reduced lunch status.\nAll children in Title I schools benefit from the additional teachers and assistants. Because there are more adults to help children, all children receive more individualized and small group instruction. The goal of Title I services is to accelerate academic achievement so that all children meet or exceed state and federal standards of performance.\nA major purpose of Title I is to increase the involvement of parents in a child’s education. Under Title I regulations, all schools receiving Title I funds have developed a compact, an agreement between the school and the parents. The compact is designed to help parents and teachers work together to provide the best possible education for each student. Parents have opportunities each fall to provide input and participate in the School/Parent Compact.\nParent , Family and Community Engagement is very important and affects student achievement. Research shows that when a student’s parent or guardian is involved, the student is more successful in school. G. James Gholson Middle School understands the importance of parent and family engagement at our school. Parent and family partnerships afford an opportunity for strengthening the academic program as well as including parents/guardians as equal partners in educating our children. As a Title I school, we are committed to providing programs, activities, and procedures that will enhance opportunities for engaging parents and families in the learning process that are consistent with Title I, Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). In addition, the school accepts and aligns this plan with the PGCPS Parent and Family Engagement Board Policy. Annually, the Parent & Family Engagement Plan is developed or revised and shared with parents/guardians for input. These documents serve as a means to solidify our partnership with the school community and serve as a calendar for upcoming parents and families events. Parents are welcome to provide input/suggestions related to the continuous school improvement process by submitting information to a school administrator verbally, via email communications, and/or through surveys and evaluations.\nThere are many ways to get involved in your child’s education. To begin, Title I funding is based on the percentage of children who qualify for free or reduced lunch. You can help your child’s school by filling out the Federal Lunch Program application and turning it in at our main office. You can also help by volunteering in your child’s classroom or by serving on the school School Planning and Management Team and Parent Teacher Organization. These groups make decisions about school programs, safety, goals and how funds are used in your child’s school. You can also help by telling other parents and attending the many workshops and meetings offered during the school year. To volunteer, contact the school office or school principal.\nPlease read all of the documents hyperlinked below for helping and supporting schools in their efforts to encourage and promote parent engagement.\n|ESSA Parent & Family Engagement Policy- English||Política de participación de padres y familias de ESSA - Español||Politique d'engagement des parents et des familles de l'ESSA - Français|\n|Parent Right to Know Letter- English||Carta sobre el derecho de los padres a saber: español||Lettre sur le droit de savoir aux parents - Français|\n|Parent Engagement Plan- English||Plan de Compromiso de Padres- Español||Plan d'engagement des parents - Français|\n|Gholson School-Family Compact- English||Pacto Escuela-Familia Gholson - Español||Gholson School-Family Compact - Français|", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Met Police PC David Carrick denies 44 sexual offences - including 21 rapes - and will face trial\nand live on Freeview channel 276\nA Metropolitan Police officer will go on trial next year facing 44 charges, including 21 rapes, over a period of 17 years.\nHe appeared at Snaresbrook Crown Court on Friday, May 27, and remanded in custody.\nA trial is slated to begin at Southwark Crown Court on February 6, 2023.\nCarrick was arrested by Hertfordshire Constabulary in October 2021, and immediately suspended.\nPrior to his suspension, he was attached to the Parliamentary and Diplomatic Protection Command.\nA Met Police spokesperson said: “We recognise the very serious nature of the offences that Carrick is accused of.\n“The Met’s Directorate of Professional Standards (DPS) continues to monitor developments closely and misconduct proceedings will continue following the conclusion of the criminal case.\n“We will continue to provide whatever support we can to Hertfordshire Constabulary and the Crown Prosecution Service as they prepare for the upcoming trial.”", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "The Court of Appeal recently dismissed an appeal brought by the Commissioner of Inland Revenue (CIR) in CIR v Diamond NZCA 613. 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If you require legal advice on any of the topics canvassed on this page, please get in touch with your usual contact at Macalister Mazengarb.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Reductions in force, mostly through attrition, have already reduced the San Mateo County Superior Court workforce by 30 percent, the judge said. Management has consolidated traffic and small claims courts and cut the court clerk's availability to the public, she said.\n\"Trial Courts should not be dismantled, justice should not be rationed and communities should not be denied a rational, accessible and credible means to resolve disputes,\" she said.\nThe judges are going public with these warnings \"well in advance so that the court can work with its justice partners and community leaders to restore funding and minimize these actions, if at all possible,\" the statement said.\nThis story contains 177 words.\nIf you are a paid subscriber, check to make sure you have logged in. Otherwise our system cannot recognize you as having full free access to our site.\nIf you are a paid print subscriber and haven't yet set up an online account, click here to get your online account activated.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "The NSW Attorney General, Mark Speakman SC MP today announced reforms to sexual consent law in NSW six months after the Law Reform Commission finished its detailed review.\nThe NSW Government will introduce an affirmative model of sexual consent which means the accused will have to have done something or said something reasonable in the circumstances to ascertain consent.\n“What this means in practice is that you cannot assume consent. You must check in with the person you’re with to ascertain whether they consent to a particular sexual activity,” explains Hayley Foster, Chief Executive Officer of Women’s Safety NSW.\n“One cannot assume that another is consenting just because they haven’t said or done anything to resist, or because they have consented to the same activity in the past, or because they have consented to a different type of sexual act.”\nWomen’s Safety NSW welcomes this landmark decision which places the onus on the person seeking consent to have taken steps to determine that consent has been given, alongside the other changes which have been recommended by the NSW Law Reform Commission, accepted by the NSW Government in whole or in part.\nHowever, concerns remain that there have been no new moves to specialise courts hearing sexual assault matters, nor to expand and extend sexual consent education.\n“A law change on its own will not address the traumatic nature of the court process, and the fact that so many victim-survivors of sexual assault do not want to be dragged through a long, drawn-out process where they will likely have their credibility torn to shreds on the stand,” continues Ms Foster.\n“It doesn’t change the fact that the justice you access can depend upon the judicial officer your matter is heard by.”\n“Nor does it change the fact that evidence of similar past conduct on the part of the accused will often not be admissible, making it so much more difficult to secure a conviction.”\nNSW Police Commissioner Mick Fuller acknowledged the “harrowing journey” of victims throughout the court process and the Attorney General Mark Speakman acknowledged that “we will continue to have victim-survivors not satisfied” with the process.\nHowever, instead of introducing the much-needed reforms to address the re-traumatisation of victim-survivors going through court as recommended by women’s safety bodies and advocates, the NSW Government has announced another research project to look into these issues.\n“The NSW Government cannot say they are not aware of this experience and what is needed to remedy it,” says Ms Foster. “Women’s safety organisations like ours and those who are part of the NSW Women’s Alliance, alongside victim-survivors of sexual assault themselves, have been briefing the NSW Government on this for many many years.”\nWomen’s Safety NSW reinforces the urgency of this reform.\n“This is urgent,” says Ms Foster. “We cannot just kick the can down the road with another research project.”\nIn terms of consent education, Women’s Safety NSW notes there have not as yet been any new announcements to ramp up sexual consent education in schools. Instead, Minister for Education and Early Childhood Learning, Sarah Mitchell MLC announced the Department would be updating on existing education to include the new definition.\n“We do need to see an expansion of consent education in schools”, says Ms Foster. “It needs to be comprehensive, and it needs to be delivered to students of all ages in an age-appropriate manner.”\n“It also needs to be provided in every school, including those that are private and independent.”\nLast month, women’s safety organisations in NSW wrote to the NSW Premier, Gladys Berejiklian to demand urgent action to tackle unprecedented rates of sexual assault outlining nine reforms needed to achieve this end.\nThe full list of recommendations were as follows:\n- Introduce affirmative consent laws in NSW.\n- Introduce changes to evidence and procedural law to make the court process more accessible, safer, and trauma-informed for adult sexual assault complainants.\n- Better recognise sexual assault in the context of domestic and family violence in our laws, including introducing jury directions on domestic violence.\n- Develop a model for the practical implementation of court specialisation for matters involving domestic, family and sexual violence in NSW, including attached support services for victim-survivors and offenders.\n- Fund sexual assault case management teams to operate out of currently funded domestic and family violence specialist services and supports for young offenders.\n- Fund independent legal representation for sexual assault complainants in criminal trials.\n- Introduce mandatory reporting and systematic audits of sexual assault complaints in aged and disability care settings, and develop a trauma specialist, survivor-led response to disclosures.\n- Fund a comprehensive, whole-of-community primary prevention strategy for NSW, in line with the national framework Change the story: A shared framework for the primary prevention of violence against women and their children in Australia, including a roll out of whole-of-school community education on consent.\n- Examine alternative pathways to supplement the criminal justice system in holding perpetrators to account and delivering justice for victim-survivors, noting that the overwhelming majority of victim-survivors of sexual assault do not want to report to police or engage in current court processes but do want access to justice.\n“Today’s announcement is an important step forward in the state’s response to sexual assault,” says Ms Foster. “These consent laws have been hard won and we want to acknowledge all the advocates and organisations who have worked so hard to get us where we are today.”\n“This is not, however, the end of the line.”\n“We will continue to advocate alongside partner organisations and survivors of sexual assault for a comprehensive reform package which will increase access to justice for victim-survivors, hold offenders to account, and prevent such injustices occurring in the first place.”", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "A Fiancé Visa allows a person to visit the United States and marry an U.S. citizen resident of Gallatin TN.\nApplying for a fiancé visa will require you to show proof of your U.S. citizenship, proof of permission for you both to marry, and evidence of the fiancé relationship such as meeting in person within the last two years.\nFile a Fiancé Visa Petition in Gallatin Tennessee\nA fiancé petition must be filed within the United States; these cannot be filed abroad. Even though you plan to live in Gallatin all of your immigration papers need to be filed at the correct regional USCIS office. The address for this office can be found on your current form, or you can also ask a local immigration lawyer.\nOnce approved by the USCIS, your fiancé will need to file certain forms with the U.S. embassy or consulate in their home country to show they meet certain standard immigrant visa requirements.\nGetting Married After Your Fiancé Petition Documents Are Completed\nOnce completed and when your fiancé has entered the country, the wedding must take place within 90 days. After this is done an applicant can amend their immigration status to reflect their marriage. Qualified Gallatin, TN Fiancé Visa Attorneys can help to reduce the confusion associated with this complicated process.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS\nBY ACCESSING OR USING ANY PART OF THIS SITE, YOU AGREE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTAND AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS. 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The Future Group is having to take on more debt to keep operations running, particularly amid a pandemic-induced slowdown, leaving bankers questioning whether a larger share of the debt will now be unsustainable.\nFor every month of delay in closing the transaction with Reliance Retail Ltd, the Future Group is adding about Rs 200 crore in additional debt due to working capital needs, two people in the know told BloombergQuint. The people spoke on condition of anonymity.\nThe delays are largely due to a legal challenge mounted by Amazon.com Inc. against the deal with Reliance Retail. If the delays continue and the economy remains weak, more of the Future Group's outstanding debt could become unsustainable, the first of the two people said, adding this will also impact enterprise value.\nAs of now, the total debt for Future Group stands at around Rs 30,000 crore, according to the people cited earlier. In April, lenders to Future Group had recast the company's debt under the Reserve Bank of India's one-time restructuring scheme, allowing the group's companies more time to repay.\nEven that may prove to be inadequate if delays with the Reliance Retail deal persist.\nAs per the deal announced in August 2020, Future Group agreed to sell its retail, logistics and warehousing businesses at an enterprise value of around Rs 25,000 crore. Debt worth Rs 12,700 crore would be transferred to the Mukesh Ambani-owned company's balance sheet, the first person said.\nThe deadline to conclude the deal has been extended from March 31 to Sept. 30, to account for the delays caused by the legal challenges from Amazon Inc. The transaction has received approvals from the Competition Commission of India and the Securities and Exchanges Board of India.\nArbitration proceedings in Singapore resumed this week. In India, the matter is pending in the Supreme Court before a three-judge bench of Justice RF Nariman, Justice KM Joseph and Justice BR Gavai.\nFuture Group declined to comment. Future Group's largest lender State Bank of India didn't respond to queries mailed.\nIn Wait & Watch Mode\nAccording to the first person, lenders led by SBI are closely monitoring developments as covenants within the one-time restructuring plan may be breached if debt burden becomes unsustainable again. While the one-time restructuring plan has eased the repayment schedule, Future Group does need to make certain bullet repayments by December 2021, the person said.\nThere are two scenarios the lenders are working with currently, the two people cited earlier said.\nThe first being an early resolution of the legal issues from Amazon, which would allow the Reliance Retail deal to go through. In this case, lenders continue with the restructuring plan for the remaining businesses as currently planned.\nEven if that doesn't happen and cash flows improve with a pick-up in the economy, the current plan can remain in place, the people said.\nThe lenders are also watching asset sales proposed during the restructuring scheme, where Future Group had agreed to sell its two insurance businesses and the small format retail store business. The sale proceeds are expected to reduce the group's debt burden and also infuse cash into its remaining businesses.\nWhile sale processes have been initiated for these sales, a definitive plan is yet to emerge.\nCurrently, SBI General Insurance is in talks with Future Group to fully buyout Future Generali India Insurance, the second of the two people cited earlier said. The discussions have been on since last year, when Future Group had announced its intent to exit the insurance businesses.\nSeparately, Italy's Generali Group has also expressed its intention to raise its stake in Future Group's insurance businesses as 74% foreign direct investment is now permitted. According to the second person cited earlier, discussions with Generali Group are still on.\nIf none of these scenarios play out as expected, lenders will have to review the restructuring plan implemented in April, the people said.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "City govt officials, workers to get one month PMI\nWHEN it rains it pours!\nAside from receiving Christmas bonus, city government workers will have another financial windfall.\nThe City Council headed by Vice Mayor Raineir Joaquin V. Uy on Monday approved Supplemental Budget No. 5 and 2 of the General Fund and Special Account: Local Economic Enterprises, respectively for 2017 for the payment of Personnel Motivation Incentive (PMI) equivalent to one month basic salary rate salary of all officials and employees of the city government.\nThe incentive is pursuant to the provisions of Rule X of the Omnibus Rules implementing Book V of Executive Order 292 and Civil Service Commission (CSC) Memorandum Circular No. 01 S., 2001 as revised under CSC Resolution No. 010112 dated January 10, 2011.\nIt will be implemented by virtue of Executive Order No. 129-15 of Mayor Oscar S. Moreno.\nThe grant of the PMI was highly recommended by the Performance Management Team (PMT) and Program on Awards and Incentive for Service Excellence (PRAISE) Committee in consideration of the overall performance of the city government.\nIt may be recalled that Cagayan de Oro received several commendations and awards these past two years.\nThe city was adjudged as one of the Top 10 Next Wave Cities by the Department of Science and Technology and Technology Information and Technology Office (DOST-ICTO), Information Technology Business Association of the Philippines (BPAP) and Leechiu Property Consultants.\nLast year, the city was also No. 1 in Mindanao in Local Revenue Generations.\nAside from these, the city won the Gawad Kalasag Award and International Network for Urban Agriculture Award.\nThis year, Cagayan de Oro bested other cities landing in the top ten Most Competitive City, and a Gawad Pook awardee. It also acquired the Seal of Good Education Governance by Synergia Foundation and Seal of Good Housekeeping.\nAccording to the PRAISE committee, the grant of PMI is in recognition of the officials and workers for their very satisfactory accomplishments, services in the public interest, which contribute to the efficiency, economy and improvement in government operations, leading to organizational productivity.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "ALBANY >> The state corrections department improperly permitted 64 prison superintendents and 16 other staff to use state cars mainly for commuting to work, New York’s inspector general reported Friday.\nInspector General Catherine Leahy Scott said the investigation, which The Associated Press first reported almost two years ago, has been completed and corrections officials agreed to return cars to the agency vehicle pool instead of assigning them to top staff.\nHer report, made public Friday, cited “scant” evidence superintendents and agency executives used state cars to respond to after-hours prison emergencies, which was a justification for assigning them vehicles.\n“The use of these vehicles for commuting and non-business purposes was a waste of taxpayer dollars that should never have been sanctioned,” Scott said. A review found that between 2009 and 2010, a million miles collectively were driven commuting in those cars, which several officials also used to transport friends and family.\nScott noted a 2009 directive under Gov. David Paterson to all state agencies and authorities eliminating the assignment of vehicles to specific state employees except in extraordinary circumstances. The report said DOCCS had failed to follow that directive. Then-Corrections Commissioner Brian Fischer didn’t change the policy at his agency, which had 1,440 vehicles including 124 assigned to individuals. Instead, he requested exemptions for himself, other top officials and the superintendents, noting superintendents had driven them for 20 years, according to the report.\nFischer, who retired in May, said he assumed that was acceptable since the prison superintendents were considered constantly on call to return to work as needed.\nInvestigators also found that 16 people used state vehicles to attend a June 2011 retirement party in western New York and 14 also charged the state expenses for an overnight stay, citing nearby state business.\nThe corrections department, in response to the report, said it has issued a new directive advising executive staff and superintendents they’ll no longer be assigned cars, that state vehicles shouldn’t be used to attend social events like retirement parties, and that staff with state cars must log all non-business travel.\n“As noted in the report, the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, under new leadership, has taken corrective action,” spokesman Tom Mailey said Friday. “No one has been disciplined, but our review for any further action is ongoing. The cars are now pool vehicles to be used solely for state business.”\nWatch commanders, on-call supervisors, sergeants and others are the first responders who are called to emergencies, and vehicles will continue to be assigned to them to ensure security at prisons, according to the inspector general’s office.\nThe investigation followed complaints about personal use of state cars by the superintendents at Gouverneur prison in northern New York and the Lakeview shock camp in western New York. They respectively used their state cars for roundtrip commutes between home and work of 83 miles and 183 miles, respectively, the report said.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "the Assassination of General Soleimani should be considered by the UN Security Council. This statement was made by the representative of the Iranian foreign Ministry Abbas Mousavi. According to him, Tehran has already initiated proper meeting in the security Council. Meanwhile, Washington has threatened Iran with new strikes in the event of an escalation of the conflict from the Islamic Republic.\nthe Ambassador of Switzerland — a country that represents US interests in Iran since the seizure of hostages at the American Embassy in 1979-m to year, — summoned to the foreign Ministry of the Islamic Republic for the third time in the last few days. Current about threats from Donald trump to strike in case of escalation of conflict with Iran.\n“Iran is very safe to say about the attack on certain assets of the United States, to avenge what we have rid the world of their terrorist leader… Let this serve as a warning: if Iran strikes on Americans or American targets, we chose the 52 Iranian targets, symbolizing the 52 hostages held by Iran many years ago. And we very quickly and very hard hit these targets on Iran. USA don’t want to hear threats.” – said the American President.\nAccording to the tradition of eloquent message trump the Iranian authorities have left unanswered. Commander of the Iranian army Abdolrahim Mousavi doubt that Washington will be able to back up words with deeds. And foreign Minister Javad Zarif reminded that the destruction of cultural heritage is a war crime and a violation of international law. Like the assassination of General Soleimani.\n“grave breach of international law vile murder on Friday, Donald trump threatens to commit a new offense. The attack on cultural heritage objects is a war crime. Anyway, the end of the ill-fated US presence in West Asia has already begun,” wrote the tweet Javad Zarif.\nthe American press writes that Washington has begun to transfer to the middle East of American soldiers. According to various data from three to four thousand soldiers. Interestingly, to date, more than 170 Iraqi parliamentarians have signed a draft law calling to expel U.S. troops from Iraq.\nExperts say that the murder Soleimani and subsequent aggressive statements trump will damage relations with its traditional allies. If London, which Washington has promised a new trade agreement after Brekzita, supports the position of the United States, the Berlin alleges a violation of international law. And Denmark and Sweden all decided to suspend their mission in Iraq under the US-led coalition. Meanwhile, the EU foreign Minister Josel Borrell has invited his Iranian counterpart in Brussels. And the Central theme this time will not save the nuclear deal and prevent a full-scale armed conflict, which will cause damage not only European, but also global security.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "What should be included in a will? Private Wealth\nA will should clearly lay out who you want to benefit from your will, who should look after any children under 18, who will be your executor (the person responsible for sorting out your estate and carrying out your wishes), and what should happen if the people included in your will die before you do.\nThere are certain criteria which must be met to ensure your will is legally valid. You must:\n- Be aged 18 or over\n- Be making a will of your own free will (voluntarily)\n- Be of sound mind\n- Make your will in writing\n- Sign the will in the presence of 2 witnesses who are both over 18 and UK citizens\n- Have the will signed by the same 2 witnesses, in your presence\nIn England and Wales, the signing of a will can be witnessed either in person or by video call and other remote means. In both instances the will maker and witnesses must sign the same document and you must have a clear view of the person and the act of signing.\nIt is important to know that witnesses cannot be beneficiaries within a will, nor can their partners. However, they can be named as executors.\nAt its core, a will is a document which makes it clear what should happen to your property, money, assets, and children if you die. Therefore, there is no specific right or wrong way to write a will. However, it must meet the conditions above to be deemed legally valid.\nWhat makes a will invalid?\nIf a will is found to be invalid following your death, it can be quite costly to resolve. For this reason, many people choose to seek out professional help in writing their will to minimise the opportunity for disputes to arise.\nThere are several things that can make a will invalid. These include:\nLack Of Testamentary Capacity\nAt the time of making a will you must be aged 18 or over and have testamentary capacity. This means that you have the capacity to understand the size and extent of your estate, that your listed beneficiaries will receive your assets, the implications of including/excluding certain people as beneficiaries, and that you are not being influenced in to making any decisions.\nA will is deemed invalid if you are found to have lacked testamentary capacity at the time of making your will. Testamentary capacity can be impeded by certain illnesses and conditions, such as dementia or old age.\nTo avoid your testamentary capacity being called into question, it is possible to ask a GP or doctor to witness your will.\nYou Are Unduly Influenced\nYour will should be made voluntarily. If a person makes a will and it is found that they have been manipulated, it can be deemed invalid. While you can ask for help and advice in creating a will, only you should decide what goes in it, without fear of emotional or physical repercussions.\nThe Will Is Incorrectly Witnessed\nA will must be signed in the presence of 2 people who are both 18 or over and UK citizens. Your witnesses must not be named as beneficiaries in the will or married to someone who is.\nWitnesses must be present, either physically or by remote means, at the time of signing the will. If they are not in the room at the exact moment the will is signed, or something impedes their view of the signing, this leaves the validity of the will open to dispute.\nIf a person has reason to believe that a will is forged, and they can prove this, then it is no longer valid.\nFurthermore, there are certain occasions where a will can be ‘revoked’. In essence, this means that specific will is cancelled and no longer valid.\nFor example, when you create a new will to replace an old one, you would include a clause which makes it clear that the new will overrides any previous wills. Similarly, if you wish to revoke a will altogether, it is possible to invalidate the old will by making a written declaration and physically destroying the will document.\nWills & Estate Planning Help & Advice\nThere are many aspects to consider when drafting a will. For that reason, lots of people find it helpful to work with an expert who can guide them through the best options for their situation.\nIf you would like help and advice with creating a will and putting your affairs in order, our team of specialist private wealth solicitors are here for you. From will drafting to family home protection and beyond, we’ll help you set the wheels in motion for securing and protecting your family’s future and making your wishes clear.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Lawanda Gail Rigsbee, 56, struck and killed by bus that drove onto sidewalk and hit utility pole on West Pettigrew Street in Durham, North Carolina\n\"Worst thing I've seen in my life:\" Durham bus crashes into pole, strikes pedestrian\nThe bus jumped the curb and struck a woman who was standing on the sidewalk, according to investigators.\nAfter a serious or fatal pedestrian accident, take these steps to help the recovery process\nWhen someone is seriously injured in a pedestrian accident, the first days and weeks are spent getting medical treatment and dealing with the new reality of injuries, pain, lost work, and disruption to normal life. When someone dies in a collision with a vehicle, family members are forced to deal with grief, anger, and loss as they struggle to move forward.\nAfter a serious or fatal pedestrian collision, an injured person, or the family left behind, incur damages including the cost of current and future medical expenses, lost work and wages, pain and suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life. Go here to learn how to protect the rights of pedestrian accident victims and their families.\nAdd new comment", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "By Lance Guma\n[twitter-follow username=”lanceguma” scheme=”dark”]\nHARARE – A group of Zanu PF thugs believed to be from the Chipangano gang on Thursday night assaulted a Mbare family for hosting Zimbabwe radio legend Eric Knight who is the aspiring MDC-T candidate for the volatile area.\nNehanda Radio understands Sunny Zvenyika Chibanda and his wife who stay at the Shawasha Flats in Mbare hosted Knight at their home and this did not go down well with the hooligans who have turned Mbare into a warzone.\nOnly the intervention of the Joint Monitoring and Implementation Committee (JOMIC) team prevented matters from getting worse. Despite a police report being made at Matapi Police Station no arrests, as usual, have been made.\nThe disturbances did not end there however.\nWe understand that soon after the JOMIC team left, two more people, Frankie Kanyenze and Lampard Matava, who had accompanied Chibanda were also assaulted while at the Police Station by the Zanu PF thugs.\nChibanda managed to escape from the rowdy thugs.\nIn what has become a familiar feature of partisan policing in Zimbabwe, the police proceeded to arrest one of the victims in Matava. He remained detained at Matapi Police Station at the time of writing.\nKanyenze has since been hospitalised at a Harare Hospital.\nThe perpetrators have since been identified as Gift Riot, Kudakwashe Ngomera, Tatenda Ngomera, Everson Ngomera, Chamu Makova, Martin Muunze, Danmore Njitima, Kekenani Bhasikolo, Talkmore Mafurirano, Hebert Nzira and another hooligan identified only as Mbada.\nSten Zvorwadza, another MDC-T aspiring candidate said “I am disturbed by the levels of impunity here in Mbare. Now one person is in custody for being assaulted yet the goons are walking scot free in the community,” he said.\nMeanwhile Makoni South MP Pishai Muchauraya said police are moving door to door in Gandanzara, Ward 23 in search of shortwave radios. Muchauraya told Nehanda Radio the police are intimidating villagers in search of the radios.\nOn Friday police in Bulawayo raided the Radio Dialogue offices and confiscated 180 solar and kinetic energy propelled radios from the premises. Police from Hillside police station as well as Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) and Criminal Investigations Department (CID) operatives carried out the raid.\nPart of the search warrant they used read “…possession of smuggled radio receivers”. The crackdown is seen as part of a wider plan to restrict access to alternative news provided by external radio stations. Many Zimbabweans have turned off listening to or watching pro Zanu PF broadcasts in the state media.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "ben_tilly at hotmail.com\nMon Jan 29 21:51:41 UTC 2001\nDave J Woolley wrote:\n> > From: Alexander Eichler [SMTP:alexander.eichler at wfm.de]\n> > in US, it needs copyright law to act like it does. Conclusion is, that\n> > is only a possibility to give the right to use to somebody else.\n> > beneath this still exists. So GPL is a license agreement. As any other\n> GPL is founded on copyright. In fact, I've heard that\n> the FSF will insist that copyright ownership is made\n> very clear before accepting something under the Gnu\nIf you are not the copyright owner you have no possibility\nof assigning any copyright statement to software, nor do\nyou have the right to grant the various permissions that\nthe GPL is meant to guarantee.\nThis does not prevent the GPL from simultaneously being a\ncontract between the copyright holder and the would-be\nmodifier or distributer.\nGet your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com\nMore information about the License-discuss", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "President Trump on Monday ordered the declassification of select classified documents relating to the Russia investigation, including the secret court order and supporting interviews that allowed for the surveillance of former campaign adviser Carter Page. The selection of documents, which includes unredacted text messages from former government officials Trump has pegged as mortal enemies—including former FBI director James Comey, deputy director Andrew McCabe, former FBI officials Peter Strzok and Lisa Page, as well as interviews with Justice Department official Bruce Ohr—amount to a one-sided data dump under the auspices of “transparency” that’s designed to provide ammunition to Trump allies in congress to discredit and derail the Mueller investigation.\nTrump allies in the House have for months been sparring with the intelligence community in its efforts to try to obtain what are essentially cherrypicked documents to validate Trump’s claims that he is the subject of some sort of widespread conspiracy, rather than an investigation into wrongdoing by Trump or his associates. It’s a political fight that Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein has faced most publicly, telling congress the DOJ “is not going to be extorted” in select members’ push to gain access to classified records. “When the President issues such an order, it triggers a declassification review process that is conducted by various agencies within the intelligence community, in conjunction with the White House Counsel, to seek to ensure the safety of America’s national security interests,” the Department of Justice said in a statement Monday. “The Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation are already working with the Director of National Intelligence to comply with the President’s order.”\nThe circumstances surrounding the FISA warrant granted to monitor Carter Page have been used by the right as evidence that the agencies were out to get Trump dating back to the campaign and the current investigation is therefore inherently biased. “The Justice Department had turned over thousands of pages of materials to Congress, though its leaders had made clear there was a line they would not cross because making some materials public might put sources at risk or harm an ongoing investigation,” the Washington Post notes. “The Justice Department already has released thousands of texts from Lisa Page and Strzok, and it has also made public a heavily redacted version of its application for a Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court order to monitor Carter Page.”\n“Legal experts and former government officials said the move represented an extraordinary level of presidential involvement in an investigation that has notched guilty pleas from five of Mr. Trump’s associates,” the Wall Street Journal reports. “Former government officials said the documents wouldn’t necessarily immediately become public but would instead likely be transmitted to committees in Congress that have requested the information, particularly the House Intelligence Committee. Lawmakers could then choose to release the information. It also would become subject to freedom of information laws.”", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Senate Bill 2641, which was passed in April, would require p2p car rental groups such as Turo and Getaround to abide by taxes and regulatory burdens included in the Automobile Renting Occupation and Use Tax Act. According to Illinois Policy, this includes a 5% tax from the state on the company and the individual renting.\nAdditionally, it would require p2p groups to pay county and city taxes, and obtain “certificates of registration.”\nThe American Car Rental Association’s Greg Scott told the Alton Daily News that the pending legislation “makes sense” and that p2p rentals should also pay airport fees and be subject to safety regulations.\nHowever, Michelle Fang, general counsel for Turo, told the news source that the bill will suppress innovation and reduce competition.\nThe bill is still waiting on Governor Bruce Rauner’s signature.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "ALBANY, Jan. 5 - A 70-year-old diabetic man with dementia, bedridden in a Rochester nursing home, depended on nurses to turn him over to prevent bedsores.\nBut as a hidden camera showed, those nurses rarely came; instead, they watched videos and socialized, allowing his wounds to fester, according to a lawsuit filed against the nursing home by Attorney General Eliot Spitzer on Thursday.\nMr. Spitzer announced the suit and the arrests of 19 employees from the Rochester nursing home and a second, in Cortland, on criminal charges of neglect and falsifying records. The arrests followed a monthlong investigation using hidden cameras in the bedrooms of two patients.\nThe investigation showed that staff members at the homes routinely moved call bells out of patients' reach so that the employees could watch movies, sleep or socialize rather than check on patients or give them medicine, Mr. Spitzer said.\n\"There are instances when people are sitting in their own urine and feces for hours and just being ignored,\" he said in a telephone interview. \"These are the kind of inadequacies family members fear.\"Continue reading the main story\nFourteen of the arrested employees worked at the Rochester home, the Jennifer Matthew Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Eight of those have pleaded guilty to neglect and falsifying records related to the case, and are cooperating with prosecutors; the others are awaiting trial. The other five arrested employees are from the Northwoods Rehabilitation and Extended Care Facility in Cortland, about 30 miles south of Syracuse. They are charged with falsifying business records.\nThe Jennifer Matthew nursing home has received about $20 million in Medicaid payments since 2000, according to the civil lawsuit, which seeks repayment for care that it says was not provided. It was filed in State Supreme Court in Albany.\nAllegations of abuse in nursing homes are often hard to prove, Mr. Spitzer said, and the Rochester and Cortland cases are among the first to rely on evidence from hidden cameras. The families of both patients who were monitored consented to the use of video cameras.\n\"Ordinarily you are dealing with witnesses who are frail and are at the whim of the individual who may be responsible for hurting him or her,\" Mr. Spitzer said. \"This is the same kind of technique we would see in a drug case, but it had not been brought to bear on a nursing investigation.\"\nDavid Lenefsky, a lawyer representing the Jennifer Matthew home, said it had fired all 14 of its arrested employees as soon as it became aware of the complaints.\n\"We have a staff of 130 people who are giving excellent medical care, in full compliance with Medicare and Medicaid standards,\" he said.\nDorothy Zegarelli, the administrator at Northwoods, said in a statement that the home had \"designed and implemented a comprehensive program for the retraining of its nursing staff.\" She would not comment on whether the five arrested Northwoods employees had been fired.\nMr. Spitzer also released a report analyzing the staff sizes at more than 600 nursing homes across the state. The report found that 98 percent of the homes did not meet federal recommendations for nurse staffing levels. The finding may reignite a debate on health care spending while the state is under pressure to curb the costs of Medicaid.\nIn a 2001 study, the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services found that a patient can suffer with less than 4.1 hours of attention from nurses and nurses' aides each day. Other states, including Florida, California and Vermont, have set their own nurse staffing level requirements, but no such standard has been set in New York.Continue reading the main story", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Our Colorado readers have probably seen previous posts here that noted how it seems to be more common for women in traditionally male-dominated professions to become the victims of harassment. Sexual harassment, in particular, is a concern in some of these professions, and law enforcement jobs may be one of the toughest of all for women.\nAccording to a recent report, this appears to have been the case for one female police officer, and as a result she has filed a lawsuit against her employer. The female officer has alleged that a male officer - who was in a superior rank - on at least two occasions over the course of four years subjected the female officer to unwanted sexual advances while they were both actively on patrol and on the job. The female officer has alleged that these incidents took place after the male officer had requested that she meet him in a \"secluded area.\"\nOn a positive note, it appears that after the female officer complained about this behavior to the police department the situation was addressed. However, the manner in which it was addressed was entirely unsatisfactory, according to the female officer. She has claimed that while the male officer was demoted because of his behavior, the demotion actually led to a situation where the female officer and the male officer who harassed her now have to share the same office. This appears to have been the last straw for the female officer, and it led to her sexual harassment lawsuit.\nPursuing a sexual harassment claim after a situation has already been addressed in the workplace can be tricky. However, if the response was inadequate, as the officer in this case claims, the case could lead to a positive result for the plaintiff.\nSource: Herald-Mail Media, \"Martinsburg police officer files sexual harassment suit,\" Matthew Umstead, April 9, 2014", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "The EU AI Act was proposed by the EU’s executive branch, the European Commission, on 21 April 2021. The proposal will become law once both the Council (representing the 27 EU Member States) and the European Parliament agree on a common version of the text.\n- 6 August 2021 – A study analysing the use of biometric techniques from an ethical and legal perspective commissioned by the European Parliament’s Policy Department for Citizens’ Rights and Constitutional Affairs is published.\n- 6 August 2021 – the public consultation period on the AI Act by the European Commission ends. The Commission received 304 submissions which can be read here.\n- 20 July 2021 – Slovenian Presidency of the Council of the European Union organises a virtual conference on the regulation of artificial intelligence, ethics and fundamental rights.\n- 21 April 2021 – the Commission publishes a proposal to regulate artificial intelligence in the European Union.\nFor more updates, you may consider subscribing to Politico’s AI: Decoded newsletter. This newletter by Melissa Heikkilä provides weekly updates on the legislative process. Information about where the Act is within the European Parliament process can also be found on this useful page, created and maintained by the parliament’s own research service.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister is not being asked to explore possibilities, he is being asked to commit to rebuilding the armoury.\nThird subject: following the tragedy that cost the lives of four fishers from the Magdalen Islands, the bereaved families of the victims want the truth. They want to understand. The government is offering to have the Coast Guard investigate the Coast Guard.\nWill the Prime Minister promise to hold a truly independent investigation or not?", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "“We’re expecting the Supreme Court to take up the constitutionality of affirmative action in higher education and potentially beyond,” Damon Hewitt, president of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under the Law, told theGrio.\nThe Supreme Court’s controversial decision to overturn the constitutional right to an abortion, among other recent rulings, has caused great concern that the high court will continue to strike down longstanding legal precedents. Next up on the high court’s docket is affirmative action in higher education.\nA pro-choice activist holds up a sign during a rally in front of the U.S. Supreme Court in response to the leaked Supreme Court draft decision to overturn Roe v. Wade May 3, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)\nDamon Hewitt, president and executive director at the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under the Law, noted that during its next session the Supreme Court will take up cases concerning the use of affirmative action in college admissions – a policy that has long benefited African Americans in higher education. The court is expected to hear a pair of cases on the matter this fall coming out of Harvard University and the University of North Carolina.\n“We’re expecting the Supreme Court to take up the constitutionality of affirmative action in higher education and potentially beyond,” Hewitt told theGrio.\nHewitt’s Lawyers’ Committee and other organizations represented Black and Latinx students in defense of Harvard’s diversity admissions program. The legal team won the case and successfully defended its appeal in the First Circuit Court of Appeals before it ended up on the Supreme Court’s docket. He called the high court’s maneuvering on affirmative action in college admissions “aggressive.”\nHewitt also skeptically noted that the conservative justices on the court “scooped up the UNC case to hear it alongside the Harvard case before the Court of Appeals would ever have a chance to hear. He added, “it’s not unprecedented, but it is highly unusual.”\nHewitt lamented that there will likely be a similar outcome in the affirmative action cases as the one in the recent Dobbs decision, which is to “not address the question of whether the particular law [or] provisional policy comports with the existing precedent” and “use this as a way to overrule the precedent altogether.”\nA student walks through Harvard Yard on the campus of Harvard University on March 12, 2020 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)\nPublic condemnation of the Supreme Court’s most recent rulings – including expanding gun rights and stripping regulatory authority from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) – have been loud and forceful. On Friday, before signing an executive order to protect access to reproductive health care services in direct response to the Dobbs case, President Biden called the court “out of control” and accused its conservative judges of “working in conjunction with extremist elements of the Republican Party to take away freedoms and our personal autonomy.”\nThe sounding of the alarm about the current state of the Supreme Court is especially so for members of Congress. During an interview with theGrio at last week’s Essence Festival in New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. Rep. Val Demings (D-Fla.), the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate in the Sunshine State, told theGrio that the United States is witnessing “the erosion of constitutional rights.”\nThe three-term congresswoman vowed to “continue to fight for a woman’s right to choose” in the aftermath of Roe v. Wade being overturned. She similarly hinted that the Supreme Court will only continue to roll back once constitutionally-sound rights.\nDemocratic Senate candidate Rep. Val Demings (D-FL) gives a campaign speech in front of her supporters on June 28, 2022 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Octavio Jones/Getty Images)\n“I hope people understand that it doesn’t just end with Roe. If they would come after Roe, I think everything’s on the table. So we have a lot of work to do,” said Demings.\nIn New Orleans, there were calls to bring the community’s focus to the issue of affirmative action, among others, that could also be placed in jeopardy by the conservative majority on the high court. Currently underway are legal efforts to file friend-of-the-court briefs under the required timing before the court’s next session begins on Oct. 1. It will also be the first session of Associate Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, who was just sworn in last week.\nThe lawsuits that are challenging affirmative action in higher education are orchestrated by conservative Edward Blum, who helped facilitate the financial backing behind the Shelby County v. Holder case in 2013 that led to the Supreme Court gutting the Voting Rights Act of 1965.\nDemings warned, “We’re in trouble. Our nation is in trouble,” in anticipation of pending cases before the court. The former chief of the Orlando Police Department called on “every true patriot” who “really believes that every person, regardless of the color of their skin, where they live, who they are, their gender, their sexual orientation or religion, deserves to have an opportunity to succeed.\nShe added, “We’re calling on you to get out and vote for people who think like you think.”\nTheGrio is FREE on your TV via Apple TV, Amazon Fire, Roku and Android TV. Also, please download theGrio mobile apps today!\nThe post Concerns grow over the future of affirmative action after controversial Supreme Court rulings appeared first on TheGrio.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Property Rights Foundation of America, Inc.\nP. O. Box 75, Stony Creek, NY 12878 - www.prfamerica.org\nContact: Carol W. LaGrasse\nMarch 26, 2014\nA Twentieth Anniversary Celebration for the Property Rights Foundation of America®\nThe Property Rights Foundation of America, Inc., will celebrate its twentieth anniversary with a special dinner on Tuesday evening, April 8 at The Century House in Latham. William Perry Pendley, the President and CEO of Mountain State's Legal Foundation will deliver the evening address on \"Defending Freedom in an Anti-Constitutional Era.\"\nThe Mountain States Legal Foundation in suburban Denver, Colorado, recently expanded coast to coast with its victorious defense of shallow conventional oil producers located in the Pennsylvania Oil Field in the Allegheny National Forest from non-jurisdictional federal regulation.\nIn February Mr. Pendley announced a lawsuit by Mountain States Legal Foundation against Governor Andrew Cuomo in conjunction with local counsel Scott R. Kurkoski of Levene, Gouldin & Thompson in Vestal on behalf of a coalition of 70,000 landowners who are waiting nearly six years for the Governor to release the final regulations to permit landowners to use their land for energy production from the deep Marcellus Shale\nEarly in March, the United States Supreme Court handed Mr. Pendley and the Mountain States Legal Foundation a big victory! The court ruled 8 to 1 in favor of Wyoming private property owner Marvin Brandt against the U. S. Forest Service in the \"rails to trails\" dispute litigated by Mr. Pendley.\nCarol LaGrasse, the president of the property rights organization, said, \"We'll be giving guest speaker William Perry Pendley a hero's welcome to the Property Rights Foundation of America's Twentieth Anniversary Dinner.\" The public is invited to join.\nThe Property Rights Foundation of America, Inc., is a non-profit educational foundation based in Stony Creek, New York, which has played a leading role in Adirondack and New York property rights issues, as well as nation-wide. See the free website: prfamerica.org.\nAdvance reservations are $25.00 payable to the Property Rights Foundation of America, Inc., P.O. Box 75, Stony Creek, NY 12878. For more information or last minute reservations, contact Ms. LaGrasse at 518-696-5748 or firstname.lastname@example.org\nThe evening event will be on Tuesday, April\n8, starting informally at 5:00 p.m., with the casual buffet dinner\nat 6:00 p.m., at The Century House, 997 New Loudon Road, Route\n9, Latham (518-785-0931).\nPRFA Home Page", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Interviewer: What have you seen people do once their case is over to get back on their feet and return to normal life as quickly as possible?\nMatthew Murillo: Stay away from alcohol. Most people generally tend to try to stay away from alcohol because they’ve had this experience that they want to forget and they don’t want to be in that position again. If they’re convicted of anything, they’ll complete probation and hope to move on with their life and try to get the cases expunged down the road. If they’re not convicted of anything or if the case is dismissed, then they’re appreciative and move on.\nMany People Resort to Counseling to Alleviate Any Issues that They May be Facing\nHopefully we never have to see that person again because they haven’t gotten in trouble again. Most people will stay away from alcohol and stay away from situations like that, that can lead to further issues down the road. I’ve even had some clients who proactively start going to AA meetings or start going to substance abuse meetings to prevent any underlying alcohol issues that might be laying dormant, from surfacing.\nNotable Case Studies Of Victorious DUI Cases In The State of California\nInterviewer: Are there any particular DUI cases that you can share that you had was victorious or unique?\nMatthew Murillo: The one that always comes to mind is this case where there were four outstanding DUI cases against one person and these were after previous convictions for two DUIs. This one was potentially looking at six in total. This person was going through some family tragedies with both ends and it was just the worst time in this person’s life. Three of those DUIs were filed as felonies; one was filed as a misdemeanor. If you’re looking at a misdemeanor with a maximum of one year in jail and felonies with the minimum of 16 months to a maximum of 3 years, you can imagine that this person was looking at a long time in jail.\nSometimes Getting a Person a Reduced Sentence Can be Considered a Victory\nThis is one of the situations also where whether or not you consider it a win depends on your perspective. This is also one of those cases that being a good person and having a family and those things, they won’t necessarily help on their own but they will contribute to a case. The reason this stands out was because of those personal issues that the person was having. I had a discussion with the judge and the DA, explained what those issues were and explained that this person was a good person and simply need help dealing with the underlying issues because I didn’t feel that there were any underlying substance issues.\nEmotional Issues Can be a Mitigating Factor in a California DUI Case\nBecause of that, the judge agreed and we were able to come to an agreement so that this person would serve essentially no more than six months in jail on all of those cases and then receive the treatment that was needed,\n1) For the way this person was dealing with those emotional issues, and\n2) Getting help dealing with those emotional issues.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "FOIA – “Post-Legislative Scrutiny”\nWhat on earth does this mean – you may ask! In a recent speech, the Justice Minister Lord McNally explained “now that the Act has been in operation for nearly seven years it is right that it is examined to see how well it is operating”.\nThe issue is one of balance – particularly in view of the current economic climate, which has seen public bodies suffer the effects of deep public spending cuts. The cost of compliance with FOIA will need carefully to be measured against the benefits of the transparency which it is intended to ensure and this review procedure, as it attempts to create the right balance, will clearly have an impact on the future development of freedom of information in the UK. Public authorities across the public sector have been consulted as part of the Ministry of Justice review process.\nThe Government has now published its position as part of this review process; this Memorandum (available at http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20140122222456/http://www.official-documents.gov.uk/document/cm82/8236/8236.pdf)considers the objectives of the original FOI Bill, attempts to evaluate whether those objectives have been met, as well as highlighting any specific issues identified since FOIA came into force and measuring the performance of FOIA against its original objectives of openness and transparency, greater accountability, better decision making and greater public involvement in decision making.\nA consistent message from the majority of respondents was a desire to see the appropriate limit reduced, or for other resourcing elements such as redaction, consultation and reading time to be included in some way. Currently the legislation sets the cost limit at £600 for government departments and £450 for all other public authorities, equating to three and a half person days and two and a half person days of work respectively. There was a general view that the current time given to dealing requests is too onerous, with the issue being particularly exaggerated by the recent budget cuts which have taken place.\nWe have previously expressed the view that public authorities might be well advised to consider a radical change in their approach to FOIA; proactively look at routine publication of information which would have to be released in response to a request with a view to long-term cost and time savings.\nIn the meantime, a new plain English guide to Freedom of Information was published by the Information Commissioner on 30 January, 2012. The guide is intended to help public authorities better understand the Act, what is said and how to apply it.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "4 teens charged with hate crime in attacks on Hispanic men in Huntington Station\nFour teenagers are being charged as adults with a hate crime in a robbery spree that police say targeted Hispanic men.\nPolice say Kyree Johnson, 14, Justin Stridiron, 14, Nykwon Harrison, 16, and Eric Mann, 16, brutally beat and robbed Hispanic men in Huntington Station. Prosecutors claim the four called it \"papi slumping,\" which involved hitting the victims in the back of the head, punching and kicking them, and then stealing the victims' wallets, cellphones and shoes.\nProsecutors say the boys attacked four victims on Dec. 1 and Dec. 7 in the streets of Huntington Station and on the bridge at the railroad station.\nThe boys are charged with robbery in the second degree as a hate crime. If convicted, they face a minimum of 5 years in prison and a maximum of 25 years. Prosecutors say there were two other teens also arrested and charged, but that's currently under investigation.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Divorce can be a challenging and sensitive time, especially when it involves high assets.\nProtecting your privacy becomes important in such circumstances.\n1. Digital discretion\nIn the digital age, personal information is often just a click away. Begin by reassessing your online presence. Tighten the security settings on your social media accounts to restrict access. Be mindful of the content you share, avoiding specifics about your financial situation. A recent study found that 81% of lawyers have personal social media accounts they use for professional purposes.\n2. Financial foresight\nTake proactive measures to safeguard your financial information. Consider opening a separate bank account and redirecting sensitive financial correspondence to a secure mailing address. Monitor your credit reports regularly to detect any suspicious activity. Freeze joint credit accounts to prevent unauthorized transactions.\n3. Safeguard physical documents\nWhile digital security is important, physical documents also demand attention. Secure important papers, such as tax returns, property deeds and financial statements, in a safe and confidential location. If possible, store them outside the home to minimize the risk of unauthorized access. Shred unnecessary documents to prevent confidential information from falling into the wrong hands.\n4. Selective socializing\nDuring a high-asset divorce, the people around you can play a pivotal role. Be selective about who you share information with, even among friends and family. Discourage gossip and avoid discussing financial matters openly. A circumspect approach to communication can prevent sensitive details from becoming public knowledge.\nBy implementing these practical steps, you can navigate a high-asset divorce while safeguarding your privacy and maintaining control over your personal information. Taking a proactive stance ensures a more secure and confidential transition during this challenging period.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "GOUDHURST PARISH COUNCIL\nLocal Government for Goudhurst, Kilndown and Curtisden Green\nTo: Cllrs Barry Noakes (Chairman), Chris Ditton, Alan Foster, Antony Harris, Mrs Caroline Richards and Guy Sutton.\nI summon you to a Meeting of the Planning Committee at The Jessel Room in Goudhurst Parish Hall on Tuesday, 28 August 2018 at 6.30 pm when the business detailed on this Agenda will be considered.\nMembers of the Public and the Press are welcome to attend this meeting. At the Chairman’s discretion members of the public may be invited to speak for a maximum of 3 minutes each relating to items on the Agenda.\nAnthony Farnfield ………………………………………………………………..\nClerk 22 August 2018\nThe South Oast at Smugley Farm, Bedgebury Road, Goudhurst TN17 2QU\nA quorum for Planning Committee is 3 Members.\n1. Apologies for Absence as reported at the meeting.\n2. Declarations of Interest\nMembers are reminded to declare any Personal or Prejudicial Interests relating to the business to be discussed in accordance with Council’s Standing Orders.\n3. Planning Applications for consideration\n18/02059 The Vine High Street Goudhurst\nListed Building Consent: Alterations to front garden levels, erection of retaining wall, fencing on north elevation and hop poles and posts on the perimeter linked to festoon times lighting (Retrospective)\n18/02434 Brandfold Cottage North Road Goudhurst\nErection of a two storey rear extension and single storey side extension\n18/02445 Blackberry Cottage Rogers Rough Road Kilndown\nChange of use from agricultural to residential for the erection of an outdoor swimming pool\n18/02490Fahrenhurst Blind Lane Goudhurst\nProposed replacement f existing porch with a new, replace existing paved area and install external staircase to detached garage to allow access to room over\n18/02510 Shernfold Farmhouse Church Road Kilndown\nProposed replacement of timber windows and corner posts to farmhouse\n18/02511 Shernfold Farmhouse Church Road Kilndown\nLBC: Proposed replacement of timber windows and corner posts to farmhouse\n18/02526 Marlingate Granary Bedgebury Road Goudhurst\nProposed single storey rear extension\n18/02528 Brandfold Terrace Cottage North Road Goudhurst\nMinor Material Amendment in relation to planning permission 17/01251/FULL (Replacement of existing dwelling (alternative to 14/504374)). Changes to approved drawings: re-location of front door; rearrangement of internal living/bedroom spaces and lower ground floor storage area; alterations to fenestration; addition of external staircases; increase in height of retaining wall; minor change to position of garage/store. Provision of mitigation and enhancement survey for biodiversity and protected species (condition 9)\nCopyright © 1999-2018 Goudhurst Parish Council", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "The UN General Assembly is holding a special session on HIV/AIDS from May 31st to June 2nd and plans to review progress made in fighting the pandemic. Besides government and health officials, many NGOs have been invited to attend by their governments. But the Mbeki administration did not invite two of the most prominent and outspoken AIDS activist groups in South Africa, thus blocking them from attending.\nThe Treatment Action Campaign and the AIDS Law Project have been at the forefront of the legal battles to bring anti-retroviral drugs to South Africa. Mark Heywood is with the AIDS Law Project. From Johannesburg, he spoke to English to Africa reporter Joe De Capua about not being invited to the UN session in New York.\n“The AIDS Law project and the TAC were both shocked to have been blocked by the South African government from attending the UN special session on AIDS. As we’ve said, we consider it really to be an act of intolerance, but also anti-democratic. Because the reason the government has objected to our participation is because they do not like what we have to say in our criticism of what we believe [are] the South African government’s failures to contain the HIV epidemic and to extend treatment to people with AIDS. We’re very, very unhappy about it and we’ve made our unhappiness known to our government. We have made it known to the United Nations and indeed around the world.”\nHeywood admits that the TAC and ALP have frequently butted heads with the Mbeki administration over AIDS policies. “Yes, it is safe to say. I mean the TAC has been in major conflicts with the government over its policy on treatment of people with HIV, over the issue of preventing mother-to-child transmission of HIV. And the AIDS Law Project has been closely associated with those criticisms.”\nHeywood says it is not the intent of the groups to vilify President Mbeki or the minister of health. The groups have requested that the government reverse its decision and they have the support of hundreds of civil society and faith-based groups.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Common Cause has filed its opposition to the Senate’s motion to dismiss its lawsuit seeking to have the filibuster declared unconstitutional. Its brief clearly demonstrates that there is no persuasive answer, and in some cases no answer at all, to the problems identified in my earlier post on this subject. A few observations should suffice.\nThe nature of the alleged injury. Common Cause claims that the plaintiffs were injured by the use of the filibuster to block specific bills, namely the DISCLOSE and DREAM Acts. Yet it says that it is irrelevant whether these bills would have become law in the absence of the filibuster. Brief at 3 (“the plaintiffs need not show that both bills would have been enacted but for the filibuster to have standing.”). Merely showing that a bill benefiting them might have passed but for the filibuster demonstrates a procedural injury, it argues, and there is no need to show an actual substantive injury.\nBy so lowering the bar, Common Cause would create a class of standing considerably broader than taxpayer standing (which the courts have rejected). Surely every person in the United States, if not the world, can claim that they would have benefitted from a law that might have passed but for the filibuster.\nAt the same time, Common Cause continues to rely on the claim that the two laws in question would have been enacted but for the filibuster. Brief at 42 (DREAM Act “would have been enacted into law, but for the use of Rule XXII”); 43 (“The DREAM and DISCLOSE Acts would have been enacted but for the defendants’ use of Rule XXII.”). It thus seeks to have it both ways—to claim a substantive injury for purposes of distinguishing the plaintiffs from the world at large, while relieving itself of the burden of proving such an injury.\nContinue reading “Common Cause’s Opposition to the Motion to Dismiss”", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Authority under this subchapter to enter into contracts or to make payments shall be effective in any fiscal year only to the extent provided in advance in an appropriations Act, except as provided under section 80r-9(b) of this title.\nTerms Used In 20 USC 80r-7\n- Fiscal year: The fiscal year is the accounting period for the government. For the federal government, this begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. The fiscal year is designated by the calendar year in which it ends; for example, fiscal year 2006 begins on October 1, 2005 and ends on September 30, 2006.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "October 28, 1997\nCAROLYN MENSAH, PETITIONER\nSCOTT HESSON, M.D., HAHNEMAN HOSPITAL, SUNDAY CHOICE, JEANETTE BOYER, 3M CORP., RESPONDENTS\nOriginal Opinion of May 29, 1997,\nPetition for Allowance of Appeal from the Superior Court.\nAND NOW, this 28th day of October, 1997, the Petition for Allowance of Appeal is denied.\n© 1998 VersusLaw Inc.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "The Paraguayan sports betting company Aposta.la has denied in a public statement any relationship with illegal activities following accusations arising from a confidential report from the Secretariat on Prevention of Money Laundering (Seprelad), which was shared by local media.\nSeprelad’s report was sent to the Public Ministry and later shared by local outlet La Nación. It claims that only 6% of Aposta.la’s operations go through the banking system. Additionally, in a one-year period between August 2018 and 2019, 241 prizes worth over $3.7m were awarded to just 80 people.\n“Several people don’t have the justified solvency to place millionaire bets and win repeatedly,” highlights the Seprelad report, which will investigate whether the bookmaker is a front business to launder money for Marco Trovato, owner of Daruma Sam, the parent company of Aposta.la.\n“We strongly deny the claims that both Aposta.la and its partners are linked to any illicit activity,” the company said.\n“We reaffirm the constant and timely compliance with the different regulations around sports betting by Aposta.la and its partners. From their first days in the industry they have faithfully complied with them,” Daruma Sam added.\nFurthermore, the bookmaker said that it is available to the corresponding authorities “in order to cooperate and clarify the situation currently installed in the local media”.\nBack in September 2020, Trovato received a sanction from FIFA, which suspended the executive for life due to match fixing problems and lack of cooperation.\nThe decision to ban Trovato is related to a series of matches that took place between 2018 and 2019, when he was president of the Paraguayan football team Olimpia. At the time, he argued that it was “a political trial where no evidence that was presented or the appeals were taken into account”.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "KALYANI: A PhD scholar of Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Kolkata was found dead in a research, laboratory under mysterious circumstances on Monday afternoon. The body was taken by Haringhata police for autopsy, as the IISER campus is at Haringhata in Nadia. The scholar was a resident of Dum Dum in North 24 Parganas.\nHis mother was informed who rushed to the IISER campus, but she was too shocked to speak. Police have started an unnatural death case. A police officer said only after the autopsy can the cause of death be ascertained. Teachers at IISER said the youth was found dead in the laboratory around 2.30pm.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Shnitzer v. Chief Military Censor\n[This abstract is not part of the Court's opinion and is provided for the reader's convenience. It has been translated from a Hebrew version prepared by Nevo Press Ltd. and is used with its kind permission.]\nThis petition concerns the decision by the First Respondent to prohibit, under its authority according to Regulation 87(1) of the Defense Regulations (State of Emergency) 1945, the publication of a newspaper article criticizing the functioning of the Director of the Institute for Intelligence and Special Operations (the “Mossad”,) while noting the upcoming change in Mossad directors. After submitting to the First Respondent different versions of the article and after the Petitioners withdrew several portions of it, excerpts discussing two matters were prohibited for publication: the first topic was criticism of the Director of the Mossad and questioning his efficiency. In the First Respondent’s opinion, such criticism may compromise the functionality of the entire Mossad, on all levels of its ranks. The other topic concerns the timing of the change of directors while emphasizing the public importance of the Mossad Director’s role. The First Respondent’s position is that such publication may focus attention onto the Director of the Mossad, which creates real danger to his safety. The Petitioners maintain that the excerpts of criticism in regards to the Director of the Mossad and the timing of changing the director are worthy of publication and that their prohibition is unlawful. The Petitioners rely on the importance of freedom of expression and the public’s right to know in a democracy, and in their view the publication does not create a near certainty for harm to state security that justifies limits to free expression.\nThe High Court of Justice ruled:\nA. 1. The Interpretation that must be given to the Defense Regulations (State of Emergency) in the State of Israel is not identical to the interpretation that must be given to them at the time of the British Mandate. The Defense Regulations (State of Emergency) are currently part of the laws of the democratic state, and they must be interpreted in light of the fundamental principles of the Israeli legal system.\n2. The Defense Regulations (State of Emergency) concern state security. This fact impacts the way the system’s fundamental principles are implemented but it does not impact the mere application of these fundamental principles. The state security and the public order do not outweigh or negate the application of fundamental principles. They are weaved into them, influencing their shape and content, and are balanced against them.\n3. The fundamental principles that shape the interpretation of the Defense Regulations (State of Emergency) are, first and foremost, considerations of security, which cover the entire scope of the Regulations. Realizing the interests in state security, public safety and public order are at the basis of the purpose for which the Regulations were enacted and they must be interpreted according to this purpose.\n4. Alongside the security considerations (in their broad sense) stand additional values that any piece of legislation in a democratic society must be interpreted in their light and which are implicated by the Defense Regulations (State of Emergency).\nB. 1. It may so happen that fundamental principles conflict with each other. The principles in terms of state security, public safety and public order may conflict with values such as the freedom of movement, free expression, and human dignity. In each of these cases the Court must balance between the conflicting values.\n2. The “balancing formula” in the conflict between state security and free expression presupposes realizing the values of state security.\n3. Because of the centrality of the fundamental value of free speech the infringement of this fundamental value must be as limited as possible, and only when the infringement of free speech is essential in order to realize the value of state security is this infringement permitted.\n4. The likelihood that justifies limits on free expression is that of a “near certainty.” There must be extreme circumstances that create a real and almost certain danger to the safety of the general public.\n5. This likelihood does not exist where other means – aside from limiting personal liberty and aside from limiting free expression – may be employed in order to reduce the danger. Infringing free expression need not be the first resort; it must be the last resort.\nC. 1. Subjective discretion must be applied within the contours of the authorizing statute. Therefore those who were empowered under the Defense Regulations (State of Emergency) may apply this authority in order to realize the purposes behind the Regulations rather than realizing irrelevant purposes.\n2. Any governmental authority is based on conditions and requirements as to its implementation, and lawful implementation of the authority requires that such conditions be actually realized. Therefore, to the extent that the correct interpretation of Regulation 87 of the Defense Regulations (state of Emergency) is that a publication in a newspaper may be prohibited only if the Censor believes there is near certainty that the publication would cause real harm to security, then the Censor’s must give thought to the existence of such near certainty. Should the Censor prohibit a publication without being persuaded that the publication creates the required near certainty it did not exercise its discretion lawfully.\n3. Discretion assumes freedom to select between lawful options. Subjective discretion assumes that the competent authority makes the choice between the options according to an evaluation of each option’s benefits. This evaluation must be made according to the rules of administrative law: in good faith, without arbitrariness or discrimination, and following consideration of all relevant factors and only relevant factors.\n4. The Censor’s decision must be reasonable, that is that any reasonable Censor would reach such decision under the circumstances. The question in each case is whether a reasonable military Censor may reach the conclusion that, on the basis of a given set of facts, there is near certainty that the publication would cause a severe or real harm to state security.\n5. The determination that were the publication not prohibited there would be near certainty for real harm to state security must be based on clear, unequivocal and convincing evidence.\nD. 1. There is no basis to the approach that the subjectivity of the administrative discretion restricts judicial review to only a limited number of grounds for review. The proper approach is that the theory of discretion establishes the conditions for the lawfulness of the use of discretion and the theory of adjudication establishes that the court is authorized to examine the existence of such conditions.\n2. The principle of separation of powers requires the court to review the lawfulness of the administrative entities’ decisions. Security factors hold no unique status in this sense. Just as the courts are able and obligated to examine the reasonability of professional discretion in each and every area, so they are able and obligated to examine the reasonability of discretion in terms of security. There are no unique restrictions on the scope of judicial review over administrative discretion that concerns state security.\n3. Under the circumstances here, once the First Respondent gave reasons for its decision, these reasons are subject to judicial review, just like any other administrative discretion.\nE. 1. The First Respondent’s distinction between criticism of the Director of the Mossad, which he believes compromises state security rendering prohibiting its publication and criticism of the Mossad itself, which must not be prohibited, is unacceptable. Publishing criticism of the functioning of the Director of the Mossad causes no near certainty of real harm to state security.\n2. In a democratic society, criticism of people who hold public roles should be possible. Free expression includes the freedom to criticize and the freedom to pose difficult questions to those in government. Discomfort regarding criticism or the harm it may cause cannot justify the silencing of criticism in a democracy, which is founded on the exchange of idea and public discourse.\n3. In deciding to prohibit the publication of criticism over the functioning of the Director of the Mossad, the First Respondent did not attribute sufficient weight to the principle of free expression. A free society cannot exist without a free press, therefore the press must be allowed to fulfill its function and only in special and extreme cases, where there is near certainty for real harm to state security, is there place for prohibiting news articles.\n4. Under the circumstances here, the First Respondent did not meet the heavy burden of showing that advance restriction of free expression is lawful.\nF. 1. The First Respondent’s reasoning to prohibit the Petitioners to publish in an article details as to the timing of the change in the directors of the Mossad does not withstand the test of review. The possibility that publishing the timing of the impending change in the directors of the Mossad increase the risk to the outgoing Director’s safety is merely speculative.\n2. There is public importance to the fact that the public is aware of the upcoming appointment. This reflects one of the aspects of the great importance of free expression and the public’s right to know.\n3. Under the circumstances here, there position and the estimations of the First Respondent are unreasonable. In its approach, the Court does not appoint itself super-censor, but it finds that a reasonable censor, operating in a democracy and required to balance security against free expression, would not reach the conclusion reached by the First Respondent.\n|Barak, Aharon||Primary Author||majority opinion|\n|Melitz, Yaakov||majority opinion|\n|Wallenstein, Shulamit||majority opinion|", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "APPEAL FROM THE LAKE SUPERIOR COURT, The Honorable Richard W. Maroc, Judge, Cause Number 1CR-201-1184-834.\nShepard, C.j., DeBRULER, Givan, Pivarnik and Dickson, JJ., Concur.\nFollowing a trial by jury, appellant Rafael Melendez was convicted of murder, Ind. Code § 35-42-1-1 (Burns 1984 Supp.). The court sentenced him to forty years in prison. He raises three issues on direct appeal:\n1) Whether the trial court erred in admitting two photographs of the victim which showed incisions and sutures made in an attempt to save the victim's life;\n2) Whether the trial court erred in instructing the jury on voluntary intoxication, and\n3) Whether the evidence was sufficient to prove that Melendez intended to kill the victim.\nThe evidence showed that Melendez and Jorge Villanueva went to Frank Pilipow's home several times on November 18, 1984. Melendez and Pilipow drank together during these visits. During the last visit, Melendez picked up a stick as he and Villanueva entered Pilipow's apartment. Fearing trouble, Villanueva left. Pilipow's sister, Josephine Minchuk, lived in an apartment two floors above Pilipow. She visited her brother regularly. When she went downstairs on that afternoon, she saw her brother lying on the floor bleeding from wounds to his head and back. A man in a brown coat was standing over the victim. Seeing Minchuk on the stairs, the man ran out another door.\nAfter arriving at the home of Ramon Vera, Melendez told Vera and Villanueva that he had stabbed Pilipow about five or six times and killed him. Police arrived and arrested Melendez at Vera's apartment, where they recovered two knives. One knife belonged to Melendez and was found under a stereo where he had thrown it. The other matched a set of knives found in the victim's apartment; it was discovered in appellant's pocket.\nMelendez gave a statement describing a fight he had had with the victim. He said that Pilipow shoved him, and that he had started to knock Pilipow back. He could remember nothing thereafter, until he saw the victim lying on the floor and Minchuk entering the apartment.\nMelendez alleges error in the admission of two photographs depicting the victim's body after doctors had performed surgery and sutured wounds in an attempt to save the victim's life. He argues that the photographs were improperly admitted because they depicted both those wounds caused by physicians and those wounds caused by the murder weapon. Melendez contends that, without further explanation, the jury could be confused about which wounds were allegedly inflicted by him.\nAdmission of photographs is within the discretion of the trial court; its decision will not be overturned absent a showing of clear error. Fine v. State (1986), Ind., 490 N.E.2d 305, 307. Photographs which show the victim in a natural state following death generally are relevant and admissible. Loy v. State (1982), Ind., 436 N.E.2d 1125, 1128. Photographs which show the victim's body altered by attempts at resuscitation have been held admissible when accompanied by testimony which differentiates wounds caused by physicians from those attributed to the defendant. Romine v. State (1983), Ind., 455 N.E.2d 911, 916 (pathologist identified those wounds caused by physicians and those caused by murder weapon); Simpson v. State (1978), 269 Ind. 495, 503, 381 N.E.2d 1229, 1234 (both operating surgeon and pathologist indicated which marks were surgical and which were caused by shotgun blast).\nIn this case, the victim was not photographed at the scene of the crime. Emergency personnel were involved in an urgent attempt to save his life. The only photographic evidence available to show the nature and extent of the victim's wounds were those taken after medical treatment had been administered. Melendez argues that these photographs ...", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Gunmen have killed an uncle to senator Ishaku Abbo, who recently was criticized for assaulting a woman.\nThe attackers also abducted Mr Abbo’s nursing stepmother during an attack in his home state of Adamawa on Saturday.\nThe attack occurred in Muchalla ward in Mubi North Local Government of Adamawa State police and locals said.\nThe incidence was reported to have occurred at about 1 p.m.\nAccording to a witness cited by Premium Times, the gunmen on arrival, “went straight to senator Ishaku Abbo’s family house and abducted the senator’s nursing stepmother who delivered about 11 days ago.”\nThe witness further added: “As they made their way with the victim, Abbo’s uncle came out of his room and on sighting the gunmen, raised alarm.\n“Immediately, the gunmen opened fire on him leading to his death and they went away with the victim unchallenged. Right now the village is in mourning,” the witness said.\nMeanwhile, Sulaiman Nguroje, police spokesman in the state, confirmed the incident saying that police are currently on trail of the attackers.\n“Our men from the IG rapid response team, in conjunction with men from anti-kidnapping unit, as well as men from homicide unit, have been deployed in order to rescue (the victim) and arrest the suspects,” he said.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Unorganized Crime: Mob Mussel and the Rogue Priest\nBosnia’s fraudulent, multipurpose holy man, Neapolitan gangsters muscling in on the mollusc business, and the drug dealers dressing up as key workers to dodge lockdown restrictions -- oddities from the past few days, from us at OCCRP’s Daily News team.\nBased in and around the city of Naples, the Camorra have many strings to their bow: drug trafficking, racketeering, prostitution, high-profile corruption, counterfeiting, money laundering, and now... shellfish.\nEarlier this year, police in Italy’s Campania region announced the arrest of at least a dozen individuals with ties to the criminal syndicate. Not for your run-of-the-mill mafioso dealings, but for illegally harvesting date mussels along the Amalfi coast and around the island of Capri.\nAccording to a recent report by the Guardian, these small molluscs are considered a local delicacy, even an aphrodisiac. Their sale is outlawed in the EU owing to the destruction wrought by harvesting practices: it can apparently take underwater ecosystems more than 50 years to recover from the damage.\nAs a result, a single kilogram of the prized shellfish can fetch up to 200 euros (US$245) on the thriving local black market. Their rarity and high price has clearly piqued the interest of the region’s most notorious criminal operators, who are allegedly purchasing the molluscs from poachers to serve as a symbol of status at gatherings and celebrations, especially Christmas.\nMeanwhile in the U.K., prosecutors on Monday announced the conviction of several members of an organized crime group who had posed as essential workers in order to deal drugs during the recent lockdown.\nFollowing the successful international takedown of messaging service EncroChat -- an encrypted platform that authorities said had been used “exclusively” by criminals -- officers with the National Crime Agency and Met Police in London used hacked messages from the company’s servers to build their case against the group.\nOne such message read: “Mate, do you have a high vis and stuff for the van? And like builder clothes? We need to look official in times like this.”\nThe culprits have received a combined sentence of 33 and a half years in prison.\nOver in Bosnia, a man has been charged with fraudulently acquiring tens of thousands in convertible marks after variously posing as a Catholic priest, an Orthodox archbishop and a Muslim schoolmaster to perform religious rites for members of the respective religions and denominations.\nThough the man has not yet been named, his photo has been shared numerous times on social media, along with accounts of him consecrating waters, holding funeral services and even baptising children.\nAnd finally, prosecutors in Massachusetts have announced the conviction of one of the state’s youngest-ever mayors on charges of corruption.\nJaisel F. Correia II, who at the age of 24 was elected mayor of Fall River in 2016, was found guilty on Saturday of fraudulently acquiring more than $200,000 from investors in an app he’d set up called SnoOwl, designed to help businesses better connect with their customers.\nHe also extorted bribes from marijuana vendors looking to set up shop in the city, spending the proceeds of his crimes on his political campaign, repaying his student debt, and funding a lavish lifestyle that included the purchase of designer clothing, jewelry, travel and adult entertainment.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "All traditional lion dance red envelope products in this store have been copyright registration, and has been registered in the National Copyright Administration.\nIf there is a release of sale, it is pirated infringement, it will be chased!\n|Whether cross-border export exclusive supply source||no|\n|Applicable gift-giving relationship||child;Couples;elder;younger generation;friend;Teacher;colleague;Classmate;Husband and wife|\n|Applicable holidays||Valentine's Day;Teachers' Day;National Day;Christmas;Mother's Day;Easter;Father's day;Halloween;Women's Day;Spring Festival;New Year's Day;Children's day|\n|Is it a gift||Yes, personal gift|\n|Occasions for gifts||birthday;Housewarming;graduation;Tourism Memorial;Party party;Full moon;Born dress|\n|Use occasion||Spring Festival|\n|specification||6 card / 10 card|\n|Whether to import||no|\n|Whether patent source||no|", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "The Allahabad High Court has stayed the proceedings pending before a Mathura Court in a case filed by the Shri Krishna Janmbhoomi Trust and other parties who sought to remove the Shahi Masjid Idgah which is allegedly built on the land of Shri Krishna Janam Bhoomi. The order was passed by the Bench of Justice\nWelcome! Log into your account\nRecover your password\nA password will be e-mailed to you.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Free Lance-Star reporter Robyn Sidersky covers Caroline County government and schools. You can reach her at 540/374-5413 or email@example.com. You can follow coverage on Facebook or Twitter as well.\nLippa responds to comments about student’s death\nCaroline County Sheriff Tony Lippa posted an update on the Sheriff’s Office Facebook page Tuesday night in response to the death of a 14-year-old girl in Caroline.\nLippa’s original statement said, in part, “There is no evidence that leads to foul play or bullying as the cause of this young lady’s death.”\nHis statement was released to the media and posted on the Facebook page. It generated a strong emotional response, including nearly 80 comments.\nAfter 9 p.m. the following was posted:\nA message from Sheriff Lippa:\nFirst, I would like to thank everyone for their comments. The death of a child should always stir strong emotions within all of us. As both a parent and a grandparent, I share your concerns about bullying. Please understand that the circumstances surrounding Ciera Moore’s death are still under investigation. However, with regards to the claims of bullying, what we need is actual knowledge, times, persons involved etc.. We cannot build a case on hearsay. Therefore, if you have information of bullying of Ciera Moore or any other student, please call the Caroline County Sheriff’s Office tip line at 804-633-1133.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "This appeal involves a challenge to the validity of an ordinance of the City of Clifton establishing minimum floor space requirements for housing units.\nThe ordinance, as amended in February 1970, provides in pertinent part:\nSpace use and location requirements.\nNo person shall occupy or let to another for occupancy any dwelling or dwelling unit for the purpose of living therein, which does not comply with the following requirements:\n(a) Every dwelling unit shall contain at least 150 square feet of floor space for each occupant thereof up to a maximum of two occupants\nand at least 100 additional square feet of floor space for every additional occupant thereof, the floor space to be calculated on the basis of total habitable area.\nPrior to the 1970 amendment the ordinance required 150 square feet for the first occupant and 100 square feet for each additional occupant.\nPlaintiff Sente's action was prompted by Clifton's attempt to enforce the ordinance, the effect of which would have been to require him and his family to move from their 4 1/2-room garden apartment. That apartment had 540 square feet of living space. The amended ordinance requires 800 square feet of living space, since it was occupied by plaintiff, his wife, and five children.\nIn October 1970 the city housing director informed plaintiff that there would be a six-month grace period on enforcement of the ordinance to allow him and others similarly situated to relocate.\nThe matter came before the trial court on motion and cross-motion for summary judgment. Plaintiff's counsel represented to the court that plaintiff, who was superintendent of the garden apartment complex in which his apartment was located, received his quarters rent-free in addition to his monthly wages, and that if he was obliged to move he would undoubtedly lose his job as superintendent. He also represented that plaintiff's wife suffered from an unspecified emotional problem, which, upon a doctor's recommendation, required that he be with her as much as possible. He acknowledged that plaintiff's five children shared the two bedrooms of the apartment and that the parents slept on a sofa-bed in the living room. He also conceded on oral argument that \"Mrs. Sente realizes right now that her apartment is not adequate for her and her five children.\"\nThe court had before it an affidavit of defendants' expert affirming the existence of a correlation between a minimum dwelling space requirement and health, and also affirming the reasonableness of the particular minimum space requirements ...", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Granting of licences, Workforce Training, Expert Advice on Cannabis growing, and much more; The new law in Washington State not only grants licenses to applicants who have prior convictions for crimes related to cannabis, but it will also provide grant funding and give them the training to start a cannabis-growing business.\nAdding $2 Billion to State Economy\nIt is boom time for the marijuana industry in Washington State. It adds two billion dollars to the Washington state economy and generates half a billion dollars for drug-related health, education, and enforcement programs. But the laws regarding growing weed do not seem to be fair to everyone.\n\"We have seen the significant disparity in terms of convictions and sentencing, particularly for people of color, for drug-related crimes,\" White said. \"This [bill] makes sure the people who are most impacted by the failed war on drugs, and the significant disparities we see in our criminal justice system, aren't completely left out of what is now a multibillion-dollar industry in this country.\" \nMajority Marijuana Business Owners Identified as Non-Minorities!\nAs per the data coming from the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board; It shows that less than 20% of marijuana business owners come from minority races. The data indicates that while 7% of owners are Asian, 4% identified themselves as multiracial, and only 5% are black or Hispanic. The majority of the state's licensed marijuana business owners identified themselves as non-minority.\nThe First State in the United States\nWashington State was one of the first in the USA to legalize marijuana for recreational purposes. Its governor, Jay Inslee (D), has become a champion of his state's legal marijuana market. He signed House Bill 1443 into law on Monday, which expands the state's Task Force for Social Equity in the Cannabis industry. The purpose is to help more minorities get into the state's marijuana sales and manufacturing business.\nEncouragement on Licenses & Cannabis Industry Workforce Training Programs\nThis bill alters residential cannabis agriculture regulations and shifts primary regulation of cannabis products from the Liquor and Cannabis Board to the Department of Agriculture. License applicants can get grant funding even if they have prior convictions for marijuana-related crimes or live in areas considered excessively impacted. The law also gives them expert advice by creating cannabis industry workforce training opportunities. With these changes, people, especially from the minority communities who were once disqualified from getting licenses, are finally free to start their business with an advantage over cannabis license applicants without a criminal history.\n\"It's a down payment on what the state of Washington owes its Black residents,\" said Paula Sardinas, co-chair of the task force, \"We're doing things to make those wrongs, right.\" \nRep. Melanie Morgan, D-Pierce County, told House members that if Washington State is considered truly inclusive, the state will have to \"practice equity in the cannabis industry\" Morgan was one of the bill's sponsors and co-chaired the task force with Sardinas.\nPublished by: Book Club\nRelease ID: 18086", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "The Supreme Court on Monday reiterated that citizens have a right to travel abroad, especially for medical reasons [Abhishek Banerjee and anr vs Directorate of Enforcement].\nA bench of Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Sudhanshu Dhulia, therefore, questioned the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on whether there was a need to issue a look-out-circular (LOC) against Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader, Abhishek Banerjee.\nThe Court made the observation while hearing a batch of pleas concerning summons issued by the ED to various political leaders, requiring them to come for interrogation to Delhi.\nThe Court today pointed out that when central probe agencies issue look-out notices or LOCs to restrict travel unnecessarily, it leads to multiplicity of proceedings.\nThe Court proceeded to question why such a look out notice was being issued against Banerjee and his wife.\n“You are examining him (Abhishek Banerjee) for one year? Investigation is pending, you call him as and when required. On what basis do you issue a look-out notice? Travelling abroad is also a right unless a person is going to abscond. Why do you create multiplicity of proceedings unnecessarily? Why was it required, and what has to be done ultimately?” Justice Kaul asked the ED.\nAdditional Solicitor General (ASG) SV Raju, who appeared for the ED, responded by saying that he would require more instructions in the matter. The bench the proceeded to adjourn the case till Friday.\n“We only want to know if the look-out notice is issued qua the petitioners, and why they should not be allowed to travel abroad for medical treatment,” the Court noted in its order.\nSenior Advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for the Banerjees, told the Court that the couple had to travel abroad for medical reasons for a month. He added that the couple had travelled abroad earlier and returned without impeding the probe against them.\nHowever, Sibal submitted that the ED was not responding to their requests for foreign travel. Rather, the ED was relying on a look-out notice reportedly issued against the couple to stall their request for travel, Sibal added.\nThe matter will be heard next on July 28.\nIn May last year, the Supreme Court had allowed Banerjee and his wife to be interrogated at the ED’s Kolkata Office.\nThis was after the couple moved the top Court against a Delhi High Court order dismissing their challenge to an ED summons in connection with its investigation into a high-profile coal mining scam in West Bengal.\nAnother plea before the Supreme Court was filed by K Kavitha, daughter of Telangana Chief Minister, K Chandrashekar Rao. The Supreme Court had, in March, refused to grant any interim relief to the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader in relation to summons issued by the ED in the Delhi excise policy scam case.\nAnother petition pending before the top court is by Nalini Chidambaram, which was filed in relation to the ED’s probe into the Saradha Chit fund scam.\nThese pleas by K Kavitha and Nalini Chidambaram raised questions on the issue of whether a woman can be summoned for questioning to another city on short notice.\nASG Raju today argued that these pleas were now infructuous.\nHe, therefore, asked the Supreme Court to take on record his statement that the accused would only be summoned for questioning as and when needed, and with ten days’ notice.\nThe bench today adjourned this batch of cases till Friday after taking the said statement on record.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Angola’s new Competition Law and the revised Private Investment Law will help Angola to return to higher economic growth rates, said the head of an International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission, which concluded a visit to Luanda on Thursday.\nRicardo Velloso said that the competition legislation intends to break some of the existing monopolies in the economy, thus encouraging more private investment and leading to more job creation. The private investment law will provide more incentives and guarantees for foreign entrepreneurs to invest in Angola.\nThe Brazilian economist noted that Angola’s public debt is now higher than in previous years, “something that is a concern for the IMF,” but acknowledged that the Angolan government took an important step with the approval of the General State Budget for 2018, which outlines a lower deficit than in previous years.\nAt the end of a meeting between the Angolan economic team and the IMF delegation, the Minister of State for Economic and Social Development, Manuel Nunes Júnior, said that economic growth forecasts for this year are positive, as they are an improvement over initial projections.\nThe minister noted the economic growth rate which, from an initial forecast of 1.6%, has now been revised to 2.2%. (macauhub)", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Treaty with Eel River Indiansmessage from the President of the United States, transmitting a copy of a treaty concluded on the 11th of February last, with the Eel River or Thornton Party of Miami Indians.\n- 0.39 MB\n- 9582 Downloads\nGales & Seaton , Washington\nIndians of North America -- Treaties, Miami Indians -- Tre\n|Series||Executive doc -- no. 279., Native American legal materials collection -- title 4195., Ex. doc. (United States. Congress. House) -- 20th congress, 1st session, no. 279.|\n|Contributions||Eel River Band of Miami Indians.|\n|The Physical Object|\nLuxor & its temples\n295 Pages0.37 MB2327 DownloadsFormat: EPUB\nPicture perfect framing\n624 Pages2.48 MB6379 DownloadsFormat: PDF/EPUB\nDeath in the Valley of Shadows (John Rawlings Mysteries)\n227 Pages4.37 MB8663 DownloadsFormat: EPUB\nChinese concepts of privacy\n335 Pages0.42 MB4073 DownloadsFormat: EPUB\nThe avant-garde and the margin\n733 Pages3.73 MB9792 DownloadsFormat: PDF/EPUB\n544 Pages4.27 MB2196 DownloadsFormat: EPUB\nBut the early description of Eel River indicates that the river and the land through which it flowed were very important to the Indians and early white traders. The river itself formed an important highway between the Eel River Post above and the important Indian settlement near the mouth of the river, and on to the Wabash settlements below.\nTreaty with The Eel River, etc August 7, At a council holden at Vincennes on the seventh day of August, one thousand eight hundred and three, under the direction of William Henry Harrison, governor of the Indiana territory, superintendent of Indian affairs, and commissioner plenipotentiary of the United States for concluding any treaty or treaties which may be found necessary with any of.\nThe Treaty of Grouseland () was the second significant treaty to expand the Indiana Territory for additional settlement. Harrison negotiated with the Delaware, Potawatomi, Miami, Wea, and the Eel River band at Grouseland, Harrison's home at its terms the tribes ceded their land in southern Indiana south of the Grouseland Line, which began at the northeast corner of the.\nInnearly 1, Potawatomi, Delaware, Miami, and Eel River Indians and their allies witnessed the Treaty of Fort Wayne, ceding million acres of tribal lands in present-day Michigan Author: Dennis Zotigh.\nTreaty with the Eel River, etc. and commissioner plenipotentiary of the United States for concluding any treaty or treaties which may be found necessary with any of the Indian and the said chiefs and warriors of the before-mentioned nations and tribe of Indians, have hereunto set their hands and affixed their seals, the day and.\nThis book does not even deserve a one-star rating. It is utter rubbish and not useful at all for Miami people, of which the Eel River were a band who later merged with the broader Miami Nation by going to Kansas at the time of removal in Treaty with Eel River Indians book integrating with the Miami there or marrying into the Miami who remained in Indiana through treaty and congressional exemptions on reserve lands/5(3).\nNATIVE AMERICANS OF APPALACHIAN KENTUCKY Contrary to popular myths, American Indians have lived in Kentucky since time immemorial. When Kentucky was declared the fifteenth state on June 1, Treaty with Eel River Indians book, more than twenty tribes, including the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Chippewa, Delaware, Eel River, Haudenosaunee, Kaskaskia, Kickapoo, Miami, Ottawa, Piankeshaw, Potawatomi, Shawnee, Wea.\nBeside some links are an author’s name or book title.\nDescription Treaty with Eel River Indians EPUB\nTo find more information about each author or book please view our main Indian Tribes of the United States page. Eel River Indians. Miami Tribe – Hodge; Eel River Treaties Treaty of August 3, ; Treaty of August 7, ; Treaty of June 7, ; Treaty of Aug ; Treaty of.\nUser Review - Flag as inappropriate Good read. A few mistakes, for example, this book mistakenly states the Eel River Indians to be a subgroup of the Miami. The Eel River Indians were put together with the Miami by the American Government during a couple of treaties. The Eel Rivers, then and now, are most definitely a separate Tribe from the Miami/5(2).\nGet this from a library. Treaty with Eel River Indians: message from the President of the United States, transmitting a copy of a treaty concluded on the 11th of February last, with the Eel River or Thornton Party of Miami Indians.\n[Eel River Band of Miami Indians.; United States. President (. The Eel River (Cahto: Taanchow) is a major river, about miles ( km) long, of northwestern river and its tributaries form the third largest watershed entirely in California, draining a rugged area of 3, square miles (9, km 2) in five river flows generally northward through the Coast Ranges west of the Sacramento Valley, emptying into the Pacific Ocean Length: mi ( km).\nThe Eel River are a Native American tribe who at the time of European settlement lived along the (Northern) Eel River in what is today were sometimes classified as part of the Miami Indians as well as often being confused with the Wea, the Pankishaw and the Pokias.\nA book of sources about the Eel River Tribe of Indiana has been compiled and published by Mike Floyd. The Eel River tribe was given $ a year, and the Potawatomi $ a year. Another article of the treaty awarded $ a year to the Wea tribe, whose consent was.\nTREATY WITH THE DELAWARES, ETC. Septem Proclaimed Janu A treaty between the United States of America, and the tribes of Indians called the Delawares, Putawatimies, Miamies and Eel River Miamies. Groups such as the Humboldt Home Guard, the Eel River Minutemen and the Placer Blades among others terrorized local Indians and caused the premier 19th century historian Hubert Howe Bancroft to describe them as follows.\n“The California valley cannot grace her annals with a single Indian war bordering on respectability. Title: A treaty of peace between the United States of America and the tribes of Indians called the Wyandots, Delawares, Shawnes, Ottawas, Chippewas, Pottawatomies, Miamis, Eel.\nThe Eel River American Indians were a tribe living primarily in northwestern Indiana during the late s and the early s. Following the signing of the Treaty of Greenville inthey joined the Miami tribe. They took their name from the Eel River in northern Indiana.\nThe said Miami, Eel River, and Wea tribes, cede and relinquish to the United States forever, all that tract of country which lies to the south of a line to be drawn from the north east corner of the tract ceded by the treaty of fort Wayne, so as to strike the general boundary line, running from a point opposite to the mouth of the Kentucky.\nThe Eel River is marked on the earliest maps as l’Anguille, the Eel or Snake Fish which the Indians called it –Kenapocomoco. This was beaver country, and the French hunted steadily as well as deer, otter, and mink.\nThe hides were removed by canoe to Detroit, then to Montreal and Quebec. A treaty between the United States of America and the tribes of Indians called the Delawares, Putawatimies, Miamies and Eel River Miamies.\nDetails Treaty with Eel River Indians FB2\nAmerican Indian Treaties From until abouttreaties between individual sovereign American Indian nations and the U.S. were negotiated to establish borders and prescribe conditions of behavior between the parties. The form of these agreements was nearly identical to the Treaty of Paris ending the Revolutionary War between the U.S.\nand Great Britain. Many Wyandot, Delaware, Shawnee, Ottawa, Miami, Eel River, Wea, Chippewa, Potawatomi, Kickapoo, Piankashaw, and Kaskaskia lost large portions of their homeland. Still other native leaders resisted and contested this and subsequent treaties, and would later fight to regain their land under the leadership of Tecumseh and Tenskwatawa.\nThe treaty currently on display is the Treaty with the Potawatomi,also known as the second treaty of Fort Wayne. This treaty between the United States and the Miami, Delaware, Potawatomi and Eel River tribes spurred Shawnee chief Tecumseh’s movement to halt U.S.\nexpansion in Indian Country and join the British against the U.S. in the. TREATY WITH THE EEL RIVER, ETC., Click here to download page one of the original treaty. Click here to download page two of the original treaty. Aug. 7, 7 Stat., Proclamation, Dec. 23, At a council holden at Vincennes on the seventh day of August, one thousand eight hundred and three, under the direction of William Henry Harrison, governor of the Indiana territory.\nA treaty between the United States of America, and the tribes of Indians called the Delawares, Pottawatimies, Miames, Eel River, and Weas. Articles of a treaty made and entered into, at Grouseland, near Vincennes, in the Indiana territory, by and between William Henry Harrison, governor of said territory, superintendent of Indian affairs, and.\nRoyce Area 73 was originally ceded to the United States in Article 9 of the Treaty of Fort Wayne of SeptemWilliam Henry Harrison, commissioner, by the \"Delaware, Putawatame, Miami, and Eel River tribes of Indians\" (7 Stat.\nArticle 9 of this Treaty reads as follows: Art. 9th. The Omnibus Treaty of assigned remnants of Old Northwest tribes to sections in northeast Indian Territory.\nThese were the Confeder-ated Peorias, the Ottawas and the Wyandottes. The Peoria Confederacy consisted of groups from the Peorias, Miamis, Cahokias, Tamaroas, Michigameas, Moingwenas, Piankashaws, Weas, Eel River Indians, and Kaskaskias.\nReturn to Jump Table. Province of Manitoba-- Map and Bands contact info. Manitoba First Nations Treaty Land Entitlement Committee--Representing 22 First Nations in Manitoba, who are covered by Treaties 1,2, 5 and bits of 3 and Barrens Land Band of Indians; Berens River Band of Indians.\nThe Treaty of Greenville, negotiated in Ohio on August 3,ended the war. It was made between Major General Anthony Wayne, commander of the army of the United States, and the Wyandot, Delaware, Shawnee, Ottawa, Chippewa, Potawatomi, Miami.\nThe Eel River Tribe of Indiana Hardcover – Janu by Mike Floyd (Author) See all formats and editions Hide other formats and editions. Price New from Used from Hardcover, Janu \"Please retry\" Author: Mike Floyd. Ratified treaty no. 47, documents relating to the negotiation of the treaty of Augwith the Delaware, Potawatomi, Miami, Eel River, and Wea Indians (Aug ).\nSec. of War to Wm. H. Harrison, Oct.\nDownload Treaty with Eel River Indians PDF\n11,acknowledging receipt of treaty and communicating wish of President that negotiations with Piankashaw be concluded.Benack, Flat Belly Once Walked These Lands. Part 2 by Jo Ann Merkle Vrabel, Feature Writer Inthere was a very wealthy and gruff Pottawatomi chief named Benack.\nHe had two reservations. One as a reserve located southeast of Clunette,at the northwest corner of the intersection of County Roads North and West. Schedule of grants referred to the foregoing Treaty, Article 3d. [To John B. Richardville, one section of land, between the mouth of Pipe Creek and the mouth of Eel River, on the north side of the Wabash, and one section on the north-west side of the St.\nJoseph, adjoining the old boundary line; also, one half section on the east side of the St. Joseph's, below Cha-po-tee's village.\n80 Days at Sea\n475 Pages4.73 MB5397 DownloadsFormat: EPUB\nAnnual accrued expenditure budgeting and appropriating\n178 Pages1.92 MB775 DownloadsFormat: EPUB\nResolutions and Statements of the United Nations Security Council (1946-2000):A Thematic Guide (Nijhoff Law Specials)\n209 Pages0.76 MB8604 DownloadsFormat: EPUB\nThe Christian Philosopher\n795 Pages3.14 MB3923 DownloadsFormat: EPUB\n351 Pages4.61 MB7083 DownloadsFormat: FB2\n684 Pages3.94 MB2292 DownloadsFormat: EPUB\nA Quaker theology of pastoral care\n303 Pages1.48 MB76 DownloadsFormat: FB2\nAdvances in cryptology--CRYPTO 2002\n339 Pages3.59 MB2289 DownloadsFormat: EPUB\nAmerica in decline\n797 Pages1.21 MB5644 DownloadsFormat: EPUB\nNarrowband and wideband ambiguity functions for selected Barker binary pahse codes\n440 Pages0.13 MB1496 DownloadsFormat: EPUB\n303 Pages3.48 MB6156 DownloadsFormat: FB2\nVanaspati - Pamphlet\n612 Pages0.11 MB6733 DownloadsFormat: EPUB\nHow to write your way to success in business\n434 Pages1.75 MB1392 DownloadsFormat: FB2\nThe art of numbring by speaking-rods, vulgarly termed Nepeirs bones\n342 Pages1.50 MB8326 DownloadsFormat: FB2\nProperties of double stars\n694 Pages0.17 MB3226 DownloadsFormat: FB2\nTales of Old Ireland\n558 Pages3.10 MB1018 DownloadsFormat: FB2", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "The Republican Party platform is pro-life. Regardless, Roe v. Wade is the Law of the Land. Unless it is overturned, there will be abortions.\nThere are many forms of birth control for men and women, but killing the unborn baby should not be one of them.\nPlease write your representatives in Washington to support the Life Begins at Conception Act so that Roe v. Wade can be overturned, except in the case of rape, incest or the health of the mother.\nIt would really make an enormous difference if physicians would make their voices heard in regard to aborting a baby. Also, speak out about the epidemic of STD's.\nThe picture of a baby in the womb with the caption \"Thou shalt not kill\" shown on TV everyday and on the internet would bring to the forefront what is at stake when abortion is chosen.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "A termination for convenience provision in a contract allows one party to the contract to terminate the agreement, even in the absence of the other party's fault or breach, and without suffering the usual financial consequences of a breach of contract.\nWhere there is provision for early termination, the customer should consider what payments apply to the early termination. If compensation is appropriate, it should not exceed reasonable costs associated with the termination and would not, for example, extend to additional costs such as to cover lost profits on the part of the provider.\n|“||[Party] may terminate this contract at any time for any reason by giving at least thirty (30) days notice in writing to the [Other Party]. Such termination shall not be deemed a breach of contract. [Party] agrees to pay the [Other Party] for all unpaid invoices and uncompensated staff time and expenses up to the date of termination.||”|", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "MINING & DMF\nSHARING THE WEALTH OF MINERALS\nHow do we remove the resource-curse from the mining districts of India? This report proposed a benefit-sharing mechanism under which the mining-affected communities get a share from the royalties. It took eight years for this idea to get accepted as District Mineral Foundation (DMF).\nLOSING SOLID GROUND\nThis report was published to impress upon the Parliamentary Standing Committee to revise the Mines and Mineral (Development and Regulation) (MMDR) Act, 1957 keeping in view the environmental and social aspects of the mining sector. They took note of the report and instituted the District Mineral Foundation (DMF).\nDISTRICT MINERAL FOUNDATION: STATUS REPORT 2017\nThis report is an evaluation of the progress and performance of District Mineral Foundations (DMFs) in India’s 50 key mining districts across 11 states. The focus of the review is on examining the implementation status of DMF provisions as per the law.\nDISTRICT MINERAL FOUNDATION STATUS REPORT 2018 – CHHATTISGARH (HINDI)\nThis status report evaluated the performance of mining districts of Chhattisgarh on how they are implementing the provisions of the DMF.\nDISTRICT MINERAL FOUNDATION STATUS REPORT 2018 – JHARKHAND (HINDI)\nThis status report evaluated the performance of mining districts of Jharkhand on how they are implementing the provisions of the DMF.\nPEOPLE FIRST: DISTRICT MINERAL FOUNDATION STATUS REPORT 2018\nThis status report evaluated the performance of top 50 districts of India on how they are implementing the provisions of the DMF, especially if the DMF fund is being used effectively to serve the intended beneficiaries.\nNAMIBIA: IMPROVING THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL ASPECTS OF MINING SECTOR\nThis report was prepared on the request of the Ministry of Environment and Tourism, Government of Namibia. The report recommended a sustainable mining framework for Namibia.\nAN INCLUSIVE AND OUTCOME-ORIENTED FRAMEWORK FOR DMF PLANNING\nThis policy brief explains how an output-outcome based participatory planning process can strengthen the effectiveness and efficiency of the District Mineral Foundations (DMFs).\nTRANSPARENCY AND PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY FRAMEWORK FOR DMF\nThis policy brief discusses how the transparency and accountability mechanisms of District Mineral Foundations (DMFs) may be strengthened to ensure that DMFs internalizes the principles of good governance.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "When Escondido residents are facing serious financial challenges, it can be a good idea to take things one step at a time to attempt to get to a solution. For many individuals and families, the first step is to get a full grasp of the entirety of the problems. Is there a lack of income? Are there unexpected expenses that are straining the household budget? Or, as is the case for many people throughout America, including in Escondido, is personal debt becoming an overwhelming hole to dig out of?\nIf debt is the problem, Chapter 7 bankruptcy may be a debt solution. If an Escondido resident, after reviewing all of the pros and cons, does ultimately decide to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, taking things one step at a time in the bankruptcy process is essential. The first step is to know what information is needed in order to file for bankruptcy.\nFirst, the filer will need to compile a list of all of the creditors that are owed debt. The list will need to include specific numbers regarding the amounts owed, and to whom those amounts are owed. Are the debts for credit cards? Personal loans? All of this information is needed.\nNext, the filer will need to provide precise details regarding the household income. How often does the filer get paid? Where does the filer work? After that, the filer will need to have a list of all property that is owned. This will be especially important when determining what property is exempt. Lastly, the filer will need to have a list of all of the monthly household expenses. Things like expenses for utilities, food and transportation.\nSource: uscourts.gov, \"Chapter 7 - Bankruptcy Basics,\" Accessed Sept. 11, 2016", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "International Music Video Underground Official Selection: Wind It On – Moi Cava ft. Andrew Giambertone !!\nA huge honor to be part of the Official Selection of the International Music Video Underground. We shot the whole video for ‘Wind it On’ around San Francisco (in under an hour – which is bananas!). Was super fun and we can’t wait to get back out that way.\nIs It You? Official Music Video is Out!\nCongratulations to the Copyright Alliance 10 Yr Anni!\nSent out a congrats to one of my favorite org’s, the Copyright Alliance – helping to protect the IP rights of artists all over the US! Thanks again for all that you do! x\nThank you for highlighting exactly why we aim to support, protect, and empower #creators! #CA10thAnniversary pic.twitter.com/QrezbF8XSk\n— Copyright Alliance (@copyright4u) May 7, 2017\nRecord Store Day in London 🇬🇧\nMoi Cava Answers 5 Questions with the Copyright Alliance\nHad the pleasure of speaking with the Copyright Alliance about copyright and songwriting. It’s an honor to be featured by an organization who promotes the education and advocacy of creators intellectual property rights.\nFor full article, click the following link:\nMoi Cava Answers 5 Questions with the Copyright Alliance!", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "David v. StellerAnnotate this Case\n269 A.2d 203 (1970)\nLee Woodkeeper DAVID and Anna A. David, his wife; Wilson Armstrong David and Mary F. David, his wife; Miss Nora David; and Hilda David Kemp and Dudley Kemp, her husband, Defendants Below, Appellants, v. John Delbert STELLER and Mary A. Steller, his wife, Plaintiffs Below, Appellees.\nSupreme Court of Delaware.\nJuly 22, 1970.\nPetition for Reargument Denied August 6, 1970.\nThomas G. Hughes, of O'Donnell, Hughes & Lowicki, Wilmington, and William S. Potter, Charles S. Crompton, Jr., and Michael D. Goldman, of Potter, Anderson & Corroon, Wilmington, for defendants below, appellants.\nAlbert W. James, George C. Hering, III, and Eduard F. vonWettberg, III, Wilmington, for plaintiffs below, appellees.\nCAREY and HERRMANN, Justices, and SHORT, Vice Chancellor, sitting.\nSHORT, Vice Chancellor.\nThis is an appeal from a judgment of the Superior Court ordering ejectment of appellants from a tract of marsh land situate in Blackbird Hundred, New Castle County, Delaware.\nThe case below was tried to the court without a jury. Plaintiffs therein, appellees here, proved record title to the marsh land involved. Defendants below, appellants here, claimed title by adverse possession. The trial judge held that defendants had failed to meet their burden of proof. While recognizing that their occupancy of the land was open and notorious he found that defendants' possession was not hostile to the record owners. This finding, which is here challenged, was based upon inferences and deductions *204 drawn from the relationship of the parties as to other lands, and speculations as to the existence or non-existence of certain facts. In such case it is our duty to review findings thus made and if found to be clearly wrong to draw our own inferences and reach our own conclusions. Application of Delaware Racing Association, Del. Supr., 213 A.2d 203; Lank v. Steiner, Del.Supr., 224 A.2d 242.\nThe facts are fully stated in the opinion of the court below. See, Steller v. David, Del.Super., 257 A.2d 391. No useful purpose would be served by repeating them here. On the issue of hostility the significant and undisputed facts are these: Appellants' father, then a tenant of other nearby farm and marsh land owned by the Johnsons, appellees' predecessors, took possession of the land involved in 1902 under a warranty deed purporting to convey the fee simple title; in 1911 and 1925 he had surveys made of the subject land and other adjacent lands owned by him; he marked the boundaries with stakes and poles; he paid the taxes until his death in 1948; together with appellants he trapped, hunted and cut marsh hay from the land over a period of more than sixty years; by his will, probated and recorded in 1948, he devised the land to appellants, his children, and it was listed in the inventory of his estate. In 1947 appellants Lee and Wilson David removed traps as they were set on the land by appellee John Steller and informed Steller of their father's claim of ownership. Following the death of their father appellants continued in possession. They paid the taxes and hunted and trapped the land as their father had before. Except for the attempted setting of traps in 1947 appellees asserted no rights until 1966, more than nineteen years after their deed from the record owner.\nThe trial judge recognized the force of appellants' case when he said: \"All of these facts, and others, would ordinarily indicate a strong case in favor of defendants because of the inactivity of Eleanor Brynberg Johnson and the positive actions of the defendants.\" But he concluded that because a landlord-tenant relationship had existed for some years between the Johnsons and appellants' father and thereafter until 1946 between Eleanor Johnson and appellant Lee David as to other Johnson lands there was \"a strong inference that if the Davids had permission to use No. 1 [the other lands], they also had permission to use No. 2 [the subject lands].\" This and other inferences leading to the conclusion of permissive possession, we think, were clearly wrong. The \"strong case\" made by appellants indicates the contrary, the only reasonable inferences to be drawn therefrom establishing the \"hostile\" nature of their claim, within the meaning of that term as defined by the court below. But the trial judge reasoned, as we read his opinion, that though appellants' proof would ordinarily be sufficient to show all the elements of an adverse holding, because of the particular factual situation involved they also \"had the burden to establish that no landlord-tenant or permissive relationship existed.\" His conclusion resulted from the view that appellants had failed to meet this burden.\nWe are satisfied that irrespective of which party had the burden of proof the showing made by appellants established their claim as hostile and exclusive. But in any event, the trial court was in error in holding that appellants were required to disprove permissive possession. While a party claiming title or rights by adverse possession or use has the burden of proving all the elements of an adverse holding, once that burden is met it is incumbent on the holder of record title to establish that the possession or use was permissive. Itawamba County v. Sheffield, 195 Miss. 359, 13 So. 2d 649; Smith v. Folmsbee, 31 A.D.2d 584, 294 N.Y.S.2d 888; Wampler v. Shenk, 404 Pa. 395, 172 A.2d 313; Schultz v. Shatto, 150 Tex. 130, 237 S.W.2d 609; Thompson v. Griffiths, 9 Utah 2d 348, 344 P.2d 983; Glantz v. Gabel, 66 Mont. 134, 212 P. 858; Abel v. Love, 81 Ind.App. 328, 143 N.E. 515; City of Kirksville v. Young, *205 Mo., 252 S.W.2d 286. Recognition and approval of this rule is implicit, we think, in the court's charge to the jury in Doe ex dem. Barrett v. Jefferson, 5 Houst. 477. The rule is applicable here and since appellees presented no affirmative evidence tending to show a landlord-tenant or other permissive relationship the case made by appellants stood unchallenged. The trial court was clearly in error in drawing inferences and conclusions based on a mistake of law.\nWe hold that appellants have established their ownership of the subject land by convincing proof of each and every element required by law to show title by adverse possession. This determination makes it unnecessary to consider appellants other ground of appeal.\nThe judgment of the trial court is reversed with directions to enter judgment for defendants below.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "A Letter to Our Clients Regarding COVID-19\n03.19.2020 Written by: Henningson & Snoxell, Ltd.\nWe want to share with you that our law firm remains open for business and available to assist you with all of your legal needs. We have been monitoring the spread of COVID-19 and the disease’s potential impact on our clients, our personnel, and the economy. Our ability to help our clients will continue and we will make ourselves available to provide legal services to you.\nWe have also developed ideas to not only help our business and nonprofit organization clients, but our firm as well, address some of the practical and legal risks that might arise during the COVID-19 pandemic. We will continually update our website to reflect these ideas. Our thoughts and best wishes are with our clients, friends, and everyone’s personnel during these difficult circumstances.\nPlease contact us if you have any questions about this firm’s response to COVID-19 or would like to talk with one of our attorneys about any legal aspect of the current challenges we are all dealing with.\nHenningson & Snoxell, LTD.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Part IX-B of the constitution contains the following provisions with respect to the co-operative societies:\nIncorporation of Co-operative Societies: The state legislature may make provisions for the incorporation, regulation and winding-up of co-operative societies based on the principles of voluntary formation, democratic member- control, member-economic participation and autonomous functioning.\nNumber and Term of Members of Board and its Office Bearers: The board shall consist of such number of directors as may be provided by the state legislature.3 But, the maximum number of directors of a co-operative society shall not exceed twenty-one.\nThe state legislature shall provide for the reservation of one seat for the Scheduled Castes or the Scheduled Tribes and two seats for women on the board of every co-operative society having members from such a category of persons.\nThe term of office of elected members of the board and its office bearers shall be five years from the date of election.\nThe state legislature shall make provisions for co-option of persons having experience in the field of banking, management, finance or specialisation in any other related field, as members of the board. But, the number of such coopted members shall not exceed two (in addition to twenty-one directors). Further, the co-opted members shall not have the right to vote in any election of the co-operative society or be eligible to be elected as office bearers of the board.\nThe functional directors of a co-operative society shall also be the members of the board and such members shall be excluded for the purpose of counting the total number of directors (that is, twenty-one).\nElection of Members of Board: The election of a board shall be conducted before the expiry of the term of the board so as to ensure that the newly elected members assume office immediately on the expiry of the term of the office of members of the outgoing board.\nThe superintendence, direction and control of the preparation of electoral rolls and the conduct of elections to a co-operative society shall vest in such body, as may be provided by the state legislature.\nSupersession and Suspension of Board and Interim Management: No board shall be superseded or kept under suspension for a period exceeding six months. The board may be superseded or kept under suspension in case\n(i) Of its persistent default\n(ii) Of negligence in the performance of its duties\n(iii) Of committing any act prejudicial to the interests of the co-operative society or its members\n(iv) Of there being a stalemate in the constitution or functions of the board\n(v) Of the election body having failed to conduct elections in accordance with the provisions of the State Act.\nHowever, the board of any such co-operative society shall not be superseded or kept under suspension where there is no Government shareholding or loan or financial assistance or any guarantee by the Government.\nIn case of supersession of a board, the administrator appointed to manage the affairs of such a co-operative society shall arrange for conduct of elections within the period of six months and hand-over the management to the elected board.\nAudit of Accounts of Co-operative Societies: The state legislature may make provisions for the maintenance of accounts by the co-operative societies and the auditing of such accounts at least once in each financial year. It shall lay down the minimum qualifications and experience of auditors and auditing firms that shall be eligible for auditing the accounts of the co-operative societies.\nEvery co-operative society shall be audited by an auditor or auditing firm, appointed by the general body of the co-operative society. But, such an auditor or auditing firm shall be appointed from a panel approved by the State Government or a body authorised by the State Government on this behalf.\nThe accounts of every co-operative society shall be audited within six months of the close of the financial year.\nThe audit report of the accounts of an apex co-operative society shall be laid before the state legislature.\nConvening of General Body Meetings: The state legislature may provide that the annual general body meeting of every co-operative society shall be convened within a period of six months of the close of the financial year.\nRight of a Member to Get Information: The state legislature may provide for access to every member of a co-operative society to the books, information and accounts of the co-operative society. It may also make provisions to ensure the participation of members in the management of the co-operative society. Further, it may provide for co-operative education and training for its members.\nReturns: Every co-operative society shall file returns, within six months of the close of every financial year, to the authority designated by the State Government. These returns shall include the following matters:\n(a) Annual report of its activities\n(b) Its audited statement of accounts\n(c) Plan for surplus disposal as approved by the general body of the cooperative society\n(d) List of amendments to the by-laws of the co-operative society\n(e) Declaration regarding date of holding of its general body meeting and conduct of elections when due\n(f) Any other information required by the Registrar in pursuance of any of the provisions of the State Act.\nOffences and Penalties: The state legislature may make provisions for the offences relating to the co-operative societies and penalties for such offences. Such a law shall include the commission or omission of the following acts as offences:\n(a) A co-operative society wilfully makes a false return or furnishes false information\n(b) Any person wilfully disobeys any summon, requisition or order issued under the State Act\n(c) Any employer who, without sufficient cause, fails to pay to a co-operative society the amount deducted from its employee within a period of fourteen days\n(d) Any officer who wilfully fails to handover custody of books, accounts, documents, records, cash, security and other property belonging to a cooperative society to an authorised person\n(e) Any person who adopts corrupt practices before, during or after the election of members of the board or office bearers.\nApplication to Multi-state Co-operative Societies: The provisions of this part shall apply to the multi-state co-operative societies subject to the modification that any reference to the “State Legislature”, “State Act” or “State Government” shall be construed as a reference to “Parliament”, “Central Act” or “Central Government” respectively.\nApplication to Union Territories: The provisions of this part shall apply to the Union territories. But, the President may direct that the provisions of this part shall not apply to any Union territory or part thereof as he may specify in the notification.\nContinuance of Existing Laws: Any provision of any law relating to co operative societies in force in a state immediately before the commencement of the Constitution (Ninety-seventh Amendment) Act, 2011, which is inconsistent with the provisions of this part, shall continue to be in force until amended or repealed or until the expiration of one year from such commencement, whichever is less.\nREASONS FOR THE 97TH AMENDMENT\nThe reasons for adding the above provisions in the Constitution by the 97th Constitutional Amendment Act of 2011 are as follows:\n1. The co-operative sector, over the years, has made significant contribution to various sectors of national economy and has achieved voluminous growth. However, it has shown weaknesses in safeguarding the interests of the members and fulfilment of objects for which these institutions were organised. There have been instances where elections have been postponed indefinitely and nominated office bearers or administrators have remained in-charge of these institutions for a long time. This reduces the accountability in the management of co-operative societies to their members. Inadequate professionalism in management in many of the co-operative institutions has led to poor services and low productivity. Co-operatives need to run on well established democratic principles and elections held on time and in a free and fair manner. Therefore, there was a need to initiate fundamental reforms to revitalise these institutions in order to ensure their contribution in the economic development of the country and to serve the interests of members and public at large and also to ensure their autonomy, democratic functioning and professional management.\n2. The “co-operative societies” is a subject enumerated in Entry 32 of the state list of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution and the state legislatures have accordingly enacted legislations on co-operative societies. Within the framework of State Acts, growth of co-operatives on large scale was envisaged as part of the efforts for securing social and economic justice and equitable distribution of the fruits of development. It has, however, been experienced that in spite of considerable expansion of co-operatives, their performance in qualitative terms has not been up to the desired level. Considering the need for reforms in the Co-operative Societies Acts of the States, consultations with the State Governments have been held at several occasions and in the conferences of state cooperative ministers. A strong need has been felt for amending the Constitution so as to keep the co-operatives free from unnecessary outside interferences and also to ensure their autonomous organisational set up and their democratic functioning.\n3. The Central Government was committed to ensure that the co-operative societies in the country function in a democratic, professional, autonomous and economically sound manner. With a view to bring the necessary reforms, it was proposed to incorporate a new part in the Constitution so as to provide for certain provisions covering the vital aspects of working of co-operative societies like democratic, autonomous and professional functioning. It was expected that these provisions will not only ensure the autonomous and democratic functioning of cooperatives, but also ensure the accountability of management to the members and other stakeholders and shall provide for deterrence for violation of the provisions of the law.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Last night Rachel asked Rep. Ed Markey (D-MA) whether he believed that a well-established regulatory program that was dedicated to real regulation would have had actual functional regulations in place that could have prevented the BP Gusher from happening. Markey said sure enough, no doubt, the real problem was a lax regulatory environment at the Mineral Management Service that dates back to it’s establishment and a better regulatory structure would have done the job. I have to call more than half bullshit on that. Prior to the recent Disaster in the Deep, it would have been next to impossible to impose the kind of regulations that would ensure a quick and effective plugging of the leak and clean-up. Washington D.C. is still the place where money talks and bullshit walks, and without a massive public disaster to build your regulations around, you will never get reality to prevail over bullshit. .. if at all.\nThis is nothing new. In the 1950s, Lyndon Johnson, at the behest of the gas barons who owned him, destroyed the regulatory capacity of the Federal Power Commission by accusing the chief regulator of being a commie and having him run out of town. The gas companies got their way in Washington ever after, and made millions while the public paid ever higher gas prices.\nIn the 1970s, a well-funded funeral home industry not only derailed an effort by the Federal Trade Commission to curtail sleazy sales practices in the death industry, it also striped the FTC of most of its regulatory clout.\nBack in the 1980s the lawyers and examiners at the Federal Home Loan Bank Board provided ample warning to their bosses that the duct tape and chewing gum that held the savings and loan system together would come undone. Savings and loan barons, well connected on both sides of Capitol Hill and in the White House, convinced the leadership that the staff was full of crap. Real regulation gave way to conventional wisdom and it cost the taxpayers than $!50 billion (that’s just direct payments to the Resolution Trust Corporation) at a time when a billion was real money.\nIn the 1990s, regulators were fully aware that the dot.com bubble was fueled by outrageous valuations placed on IPOs by underwriters and analysts who knew that most of the stocks being offered could not demonstrate an income stream, let alone a profit-making model. Wall Street’s big money lobbyists pumped millions into the campaign chests of Congress to stave off any serious regulatory scrutiny until after the bubble burst. And still, it should be noted, no lessons learned from the dot.com bubble were ever applied to the far more disastrous housing bubble that followed.\nIn the face of clear and convincing evidence of the health hazards of cigarettes, the tobacco lobby held off efforts to regulate cigarettes in the interests of public health for years.\nTen years ago the regulators of FreddieMac and FannieMae provided fair warning to the Congress that capital was too thin and accounting too creative at the giant secondary market agencies. Fannie and Freddie, awash in cash, bought the most expensive lobbyists in town and a fist full of Congresspersons, on both sides of the isle, and nothing was done until the system collapsed. We might add that it is not yet clear that the financial institutions reform package still being tinkered with in a House-Senate conference committee will address the egregious regulatory short comings that directly contributed to the current financial crisis.\nOil is the richest industry on earth. It can outspend any lobby in Washington if it wishes. It has suppressed environmental efforts to regulate auto emissions and auto mileage standards. It owns many of the most important people in Washington. I will concede that with current oil disaster on our southern coast, it may be possible… as it was after the Santa Barbara oil spill of 40 years ago… to obtain some serious and effective regulatory limits on off-shhore drilling. Absent this event, it would never have happend.\nAt the same time. I think it is a good bet that the oil companies will be drilling again long before they demonstrate that they actually have 21st Century technology that can close off a well and clean up the mess.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Kolkata: The Election Commission of India (ECI) transferred seven IAS and IPS officers in West Bengal ahead of the Assembly polls including Jhargram DM Ayesha Rani, who has been replaced by Joyeshi Dasgupta. Other officers include SP Jhargram and Cooch Behar, Kolkata Police DC South, and ADG of West Bengal Police. The ASP of Diamond Harbour was also transferred.\nADG West zone Sanjay Singh is replaced by Rajesh Kumar, SP Diamond Harbour Avijit Banerjee has been replaced by Arijit Sinha, SP Cooch Behar K Kannan has been replaced by Debashish Dhar and DCP South Kolkata Sudhir Neelkantha has been replaced by Akash Magharia.\nThe ECI has barred these officers from being given any election-related responsibilities.\nEarlier, the commission had removed Surajit Kar Purkayastha from the post of state security advisor of West Bengal. The ECI also abolished the post.\nMeanwhile, special police observer Vivek Dube will visit Cooch Behar to investigate the death of the BJP cadre Amit Sarkar.\nBJP West Bengal observer Kailash Vijaywargiya who visited Cooch Behar to pay last respect to the deceased BJP cadre said that the saffron camp will definitely punish the culprits who are responsible for the deaths of over 130 BJP cadres.\nMeanwhile, soon after the development, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee while addressing a public rally said that the BJP fearing defeat in the upcoming polls is changing the IPS and IAS officers.\n“The BJP knows that they can never win West Bengal. This state will not be ruled by any outsider. Fearing defeat they (BJP) are transferring IPS and IAS officers and replacing them with those who are close to the BJP,” claimed the TMC supremo urging all her polling agents to keep a strict vigil on the EVM machines during the elections.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Middlesbrough’s environmental neighbourhood safety team have seized a vehicle suspected to have been used for fly tipping.\nWitnesses viewed rubble being tipped from a flatbed truck at a location on the opposite side of the A19 from Mandale Meadow.\nThe registration plate was taken and given to Middlesbrough Council’s Environmental Neighbourhood Safety Wardens who launched an investigation.\nAbout one tonne of bricks and rubble was recovered from the tipping site and the Ford Transit was found to the rear of a property on Lambton Road, Grove Hill, Middlesbrough.\nThe van has now been seized and the suspected fly tippers will be interviewed ahead of any possible further action.\nA spokesman for Middlesbrough Council said: “Fly tipping is completely unacceptable and we will always use every power we have to crack down on this type of offending.\n“Members of the public can have full confidence that we will always fully investigate any report of fly tipping and take appropriate action.”\nVehicles can be seized by the council if it’s suspected it has been used, or will be used, to commit crimes such as fly-tipping.\nThe registered keeper of this vehicle must make contact with the Neighbourhood Safety team by calling 01642 773362, quoting reference number 553430, and provide evidence that they are the owner.\nIf the van is not claimed within 15 working days it will be destroyed.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "The old process\nFinancial emigration from South Africa formalises your exit from South Africa for exchange control purposes South African Reserve Bank (SARB) emigration. It doesn’t mean that you are giving up your South African citizenship, and you’ll still hold on to your South African passport.\nFinancial emigration means that your status – for exchange control purposes with SARB – changes from resident to non-resident. Financial emigration does not change your status as a South African.\nFor many people, the drawcard is that they can access and transfer their retirement annuity in South Africa offshore, before the retirement date.\nThe new process\nWith financial(formal) emigration that has fallen away from March 2021. The responsibility has shifted from the Reserve Bank to SARS to change your status to a tax non-resident in SA.\nThere are still ways to ensure your tax status is changed with SARS and you can withdraw your retirement annuity prior to it reaching its maturity date by means of proving your tax residency to the insurers & SARS.\nUnderstanding tax residency\nIf you are a tax resident and live in South Africa, you must pay SARS tax on all worldwide income.\nIf you are a tax resident, but live and work overseas for most of the year, you do not need to pay SARS tax on your worldwide income and the first R1.25 million of employment income is not taxed. Income earned over and above that amount will still be taxed in South Africa.\nIf you are not a tax resident, you only have to pay SARS tax on the income you earn in South Africa (e.g. from renting out a South African property or dividends from a South African company).\nIf you are tax resident in South Africa, Double Taxation Agreements (DTAs) between countries can protect you from having to pay tax on your foreign income in both South Africa and another country or allow you to pay a reduced rate. It’s worthwhile looking into the DTAs in place between South Africa and your new country of residence to ensure you’re not paying too much tax.\nHow SARS determines your tax status\nSARS conducts two “tests” to consider whether you should be deemed tax resident.\nThe Ordinarily Resident test\nThis is a subjective test that seeks to determine where your main home is.\nSARS will look at factors like:\n- Where your family lives\n- Where your permanent home is\n- If you have belongings in storage in South Africa\n- If you regularly return to a place in South Africa\nThe Physical Presence test\nIf SARS decides you are ordinarily resident outside of South Africa, it will conduct a second test. This looks at the number of days you spend out of the country.\nTo prove non-resident status, you need to avoid being in South Africa for a period exceeding:\n- 91 days in total during the tax year under consideration\n- 91 days in total during each of the five tax years preceding the one under consideration\n- 915 days in aggregate during the above five preceding tax years – which amounts to an average of 183 days a year.\nPaying Offshore Beneficiaries of Estate Late\nBeneficiary has formally emigrated\nWhere the beneficiary of a South African estate has formally emigrated, the inheritance may be transferred to the beneficiary through the authorised dealer. The authorised dealer must confirm that the beneficiary has actually formally emigrated. Capital distributions from South African testamentary trusts to emigrants are also allowed.\nBeneficiary has not formally emigrated but resides abroad\nWe often come across situations where a beneficiary has been a resident of a foreign jurisdiction for a significant period without having formally emigrated. In this instance, the executor will not be allowed to transfer the inheritance abroad. It should be noted that this is still the case even if the relevant beneficiary has taken up tax residency in the foreign jurisdiction, but has not formally emigrated from South Africa. In this case the beneficiary is regarded as a “South African Resident Temporarily Abroad” and the executor will have to transfer the inheritance to the beneficiary in South Africa and the beneficiary would have to export it, using the normal channels available to a South African resident. These are the R1 million per annum discretionary allowance and/or the R10 million per annum investment allowance.\nA South African resident over the age of 18 is entitled to a single discretionary allowance of up to R1 million per calendar year. The single discretionary allowance may be used for any legal purpose abroad (including for investment purposes).\nIf you wish to transfer more than R1M per year you will require tax clearance from SARS. The annual limit is R10 million per calender year per person. The utilisation of his allowance requires the individual to be in good standing with the South African Revenue Service and a tax clearance certificate is required.\nYou can apply for more than the R10M per year with special dispensation, this requires tax clearance from SARS plus additional approval from the Reserve Bank (SARB). The most important is your source of funds and offshore investment details for the application to SARS.\nIf you need to transfer more than R10M per calender year, we can assist with the Reserve Bank application. We work closely with our partner banks that speeds up the process so that our clients do not have to wait months for a reply from SARB.\nTax emigration involves informing SARS that your tax status has changed and that indicates how you should, or should not, be taxed in South Africa. Whereas a non-tax resident only pays tax on their South African sourced income and South African sourced asset base.\nRandTangle and a tax practitioner assists with the process to ensure that the client is a tax non-resident with SARS. The emigration can be back-dated to the day that the client left South Africa.\nIf you would like to encash your retirement annuities prior to it reaching its maturity date, the tax migration assists with this as it proves the date you left SA and that you have been a tax resident in your new home for more than 3 consecutive years.\nThe tax migration assists in proving your residency status to SARS and then we also apply for the emigration clearance so that your retirement annuities can be encashed.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "324. Memorandum From the Executive Secretary of the Department of State (Eliot) to the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger)1\n- Executive Privilege—SFRC Request for Internal Communications on Chile\nThe Church Subcommittee on Multinational Corporations of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations is investigating the activities of ITT and its contacts with the USG in relation to the 1970 Presidential election in Chile. One focus of these hearings is the allegation in the ITT memoranda published in the Jack Anderson column in March 1972 that CIA representatives requested ITT to take actions injurious to the Chilean economy as part of a U.S. program to prevent the election of President Allende in 1970. These ITT memoranda include other allegations of U.S. intervention including an alleged instruction to former Ambassador Korry in the name of President Nixon to do “all possible—short of a Dominican Republic-type action—to keep Allende from taking power.”2\nAmbassador Korry is scheduled to appear before the Subcommittee on March 27 and former Assistant Secretary Meyer will testify on March 29. The Subcommittee has requested testimony from Secretary Rogers, and also from Ambassador Vaky concerning his duties while assigned to the NSC Staff. At this time, it does not appear that Secretary Rogers will be available to testify, but we have offered to send Acting Assistant Secretary Crimmins to speak for the Department. We [Page 854] will try to persuade the Committee to accept information concerning Ambassador Vaky’s contacts with ITT without requiring him to appear.\nCIA has worked out damage-limiting arrangements with the Subcommittee that reduce its testimony to classified written responses to specific written questions. Public inquiry into State Department contacts with ITT are not expected to create many problems as those contacts were innocuous.\nThe Subcommittee appears intent on several lines of inquiry which raise serious problems, and the hearings will inevitably produce testimony embarrassing to the administration in Latin America. The most sensitive questions touch upon the privacy of communication between the President (and the Department) and his Ambassador, and the internal deliberations of the USG, including meetings of the 40 Committee. Senator Church has formally requested access to the file of communications between the Department and Embassy Santiago for the period August 1, 1970–January 31, 1971, and it appears highly likely the Subcommittee will ask Ambassador Korry and the Department specific questions based on the ITT memoranda in its possession, e.g.: Did Ambassador Korry receive instructions from the President or the Department to take actions to keep Allende from taking power? Did Ambassador Korry recommend a program of economic pressure on Chile in an effort to block Allende’s election? The Subcommittee may also pursue questions as to the consistency of the alleged CIA activity reported in the ITT memoranda with stated U.S. policy; whether the State Department was informed of the Agency’s discussions with ITT; and by what authority, and at whose specific direction, Agency representatives undertook those talks. In keeping with Presidential directives, the Department will attempt to comply to the fullest extent possible with Congressional requests for information. We will make every effort to satisfy the needs of the Subcommittee without asking the President to invoke Executive privilege. However, consistent with the policy established by the President, we will not disclose information which would be incompatible with the public interest or would impair the operation of the Executive Branch, but in those cases intend to request the invocation of Executive privilege.\nIn this regard, we believe that disclosure of the instructions sent to Ambassador Korry and of his recommendations to the President and the Department during the period in question would seriously prejudice the foreign relations interests of the United States. Moreover, the disclosure of these communications would compromise the privacy of deliberation within the Executive Branch which is essential to the effective conduct of Government. In addition, disclosure of the cable traffic requested by the Subcommittee would embarrass Chilean friends of [Page 855] the United States, and U.S. citizens as well, who provided information and advice to the Government in good faith reliance on the confidentiality of their reports. For all these reasons we believe that Executive privilege should be invoked if necessary to avoid such disclosures. Many of the same considerations apply with even greater force to the records of discussions within the National Security Council system which contributed to the formulation of Presidential policy.\nThese issues are likely to come to a head first when Ambassador Korry testifies on March 27. We have advised him that the President must make the final decision on the question of Executive privilege but that in our opinion the privilege applies with equal force to testimony of former Ambassadors as to present officers of the Government. Ambassador Korry will endeavor to respond to the Committee’s questions as fully as possible without provoking a question of Executive privilege but within the limitations described above. In the event the Committee insists on an answer to a direct question on his instructions or recommendations he will ask to be excused from responding pending determination by the President whether he wishes to invoke Executive privilege in that regard. In view of the special circumstances of this case we believe it appropriate to request guidance from the President on these matters at this time.\nThe Department of State has consulted with the Office of Legal Counsel, Department of Justice; the Office of Legal Counsel has concluded that as a general matter instructions to and recommendations from an Ambassador and other internal Executive Branch communications fall within the scope of Executive privilege and that its exercise in that respect would be consistent with the President’s statement of March 12, 1973, and his memorandum to Cabinet officers of March 24, 1969.3 Therefore, we are requesting authority to invoke Executive privilege, if necessary, to prevent disclosure of these matters.\n- Source: National Archives, Nixon Presidential Materials, NSC Files, Box 777, Country Files, Latin America, Chile, Vol. VIII. Secret; Exdis.↩\n- See U.S. Congress, Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, Multinational Corporations and United States Foreign Policy, Hearings before the Subcommittee on Multinational Corporations on the International Telephone and Telegraph Company and Chile, 1970–1971, 93rd Congress, Part 2, Appendix I, March 21–22; 27–29, and April 2, 1973, p. 608. See also Document 296.↩\n- For President Nixon’s statement on Executive privilege issued on March 12 and the attached memorandum of March 24, 1969, which established a procedure for compliance with congressional demands for information, see Public Papers: Nixon, 1973, pp. 184–187.↩", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Q&A with James Patti discusses his structured finance practice at Mayer Brown.\nFour Mayer Brown partners named 2020 “MVPs” by Law360\nMVP: Mayer Brown's Amanda Baker\nMayer Brown partner Stuart Litwin to lead ABA Securitization and Structured Finance Committee\nThe Legal 500 UK 2021 ranks Mayer Brown in 45 practice categories and recognizes 33 lawyers as \"Leading Individuals\"\nThree Mayer Brown partners named 2020 “Rising Stars” by Law360", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "A woman accused of embezzling from two Pawnee County youth sports organizations is in jail.\nCleveland Police Chief Clint Stout says they took 27-year-old Halee Swafford into custody Sunday night after a lengthy investigation.\nPolice announced on social media Sunday afternoon that they were looking for her. They say Swafford stole about $18,000 from Cleveland youth baseball and football associations.\nThe chief says Swafford was the treasurer and a coach and her children played in the leagues.\nStout says Halee Swafford confessed to stealing the money. He says she first told police she was going to use it to get away from an abusive relationship, but later told investigators that was not true.\nStout says Swafford checked into a mental health facility after being interviewed by police earlier this month.\nThe money Swafford is accused of stealing was to be used for uniforms, trophies and insurance for the players.\nThe chief says she turned herself in at the Cleveland Police Department around 10:45 p.m. Sunday.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "1.Two weeks' notice is normally required for a celebration cake; however, Bad Ass Cakes will work to a shorter timeline if necessary, so contact us to discuss your requirements as soon as you can.\n2. A non-refundable deposit of 50 percent of the total price is required at the time of ordering. This amount will be deducted from the final balance.\nThe balance is due 2 weeks prior to the due date which MUST be paid in full with no exception before delivery or collection.\n3. When an order is accepted with fewer than 14 days' notice of collection/delivery, full payment is due immediately.\n5.Payment may be made by cash, cheque or through the website.\n6.No order is confirmed until a deposit or full payment has been received.\n7.It is the customer's responsibility to ensure sufficient care of the cake during transport collection as Bad Ass Cakes takes no responsibility for damage caused to the cake once it has left our premises.\n8.Occasionally, for certain designs, it is necessary to include inedible items within a sculpted cake such as food-grade plastic supports or wired sugar flowers. Bad Ass Cakes will alert the customer to the presence of these items, but it is the customer's responsibility to ensure that all such items are removed from the cake before it is served or make your guests aware.\nPlease note Bad Ass Cakes and all our dessert are made to order and personalised to the customers' specifications, therefore CANCELLATIONS MUST BE MADE AT LEAST 4 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE EVENT OR CELEBRATION FOR A 70% REFUND.\nCustomer who wish to change or cancel their order at any time, should contact us immediately and we will do our best to meet your needs.\nIf any cake or dessert is cancelled within 4 weeks before the event or celebration and the deposit has been paid (or if a cake is paid in full) this cannot be refunded as ingredients & possibly special equipment will have been purchased and many hours will have been spent in planning.\nWedding cakes should be ordered three to six months in advance to avoid disappointment. At Bad Ass Cakes the Summer months for Wedding cakes & the Christmas period will be very busy times so please book in advance to avoid disappointment.\n1. In the rare event of non-production or non-delivery of a cake due to circumstances truly beyond our control (force majeure), Bad Ass Cakes liability shall be limited to the amount paid to Bad Ass Cakes for the cake.\n2. In the rare event that you are not completely satisfied with a purchase that you made from Bad Ass Cakes you MUST contact us immediately. If you have to return any item the cake should be returned in it's entrtirety [as much as possible] the customer is responsible for the goods until Bad Ass Cakes receives them. If you need to return a cake to Bad Ass Cakes send it by some form of recorded delivery. Bad Ass Cakes will not consider refunds for returned cakes that are lost in transit.\n3. Bad Ass Cakes may decline to accept an order for any reason. We may also cancel any order or part thereof. Other than as set out in these terms, Bad Ass Cakes shall not be held responsible for any loss or damage of any kind, which the customer or a third party may suffer by reason of us declining or cancelling your order.\n4. Bad Ass Cakes will contact the customer by email or telephone within 48 hours if an order or part thereof is cancelled.\n5. Bad Ass Cakes working days are Monday to Saturday, excluding public holidays in the UK.\n6. Bad Ass Cakes or Barbara Brennen shall not be held liable for any consequential loss to the customer, whether this arises from breach of contract or any other way.\n7. Bad Ass Cakes total liability for any claim howsoever arising shall not exceed the price paid by the customer for the goods supplied.\n8. Product images used on our website or other media are for general illustration purposes only; therefore, the delivered product may vary from that shown.\n9. The customer's statutory rights are not affected by any statement contained in this document or on our website.\n10. English law applies to all transactions.\n11. No employee of Bad Ass Cakes is authorised to waive or amend our terms and conditions.\n12. Whilst every effort is made to ensure that any information supplied on this website about Bad Ass Cakes and its products is correct, Bad Ass Cakes or Barbara Brennen will not be held liable for any errors or omissions.\n13. By placing an order with Bad Ass Cakes either through our website, over the telephone, or by any other medium, you are agreeing to these terms.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Friday, February 28, 2014\nAn Andrews man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to attempted murder.\nCircuit Court Judge Michael Nettles handed down the sentence against Keenan Hurell, 23, of Downing Loop.\nOn Aug. 31, 2013, officers from the Andrews Police Department were attempting to question Hurell and two other subjects for drinking alcohol in public and smoking marijuana, according to the Solicitor's Office. \"One officer attempted to pat down Hurell to check for weapons when he ran inside a club to avoid the officers. Hurell continued to run and started shooting at the officers causing them to take cover and return fire. Hurell continued running through a field was able to avoid the officers and get away. Neither Hurell or the officers were injured during this incident but there was damage to nearby buildings and the merchandise inside,\" the Solicitor's Office says. This case was prosecuted by Assistant Solicitor Ricky D. Todd, Jr.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Clients often ask me why federal court actions are limited to judicial reviews. They want to know why it is that they can introduce new evidence and call witnesses at the Immigration Appeal Division, an administrative tribunal, but not in court.\nThere are numerous reasons why federal court actions are limited to judicial review.\nThe first is because immigration decisions take place in the context of administrative law. Because the court is simply reviewing the reasonableness of an administrative tribunal’s decision (be it a visa officer or the Immigration Appeal Division), it is not necessary to hear fresh evidence. The second is to facilitate access to justice and avoid unnecessary cost and delay. The third is that many people who would be called as witnesses in a normal action are not eligible to enter Canada. Finally, applicants are always able to re-apply.\nConverting to an Action\nAlthough federal court actions for immigration decisions generally occur in the context of judicial review, s. 18.4(2) of the Federal Court Act provides that the court may, if it considers it appropriate, direct that an application for judicial review be treated and proceeded with as an action.\nSection 18.4(2) is a response to concerns that judicial review does not always provide appropriate procedural safeguards where declaratory relief is sought. It addresses not only the procedural shortcomings of an application, but also the remedial ones including the inability to claim damages on judicial review.\nThere are no limits on the considerations which may be taken into account in deciding whether to allow a judicial review application to be converted into an action. The test of whether to convert to an action is whether affidavit evidence will be adequate, and not whether trial evidence might be superior.\nExamples of Cases that were Converted\nAs shown below, the facts of a case must be particularly spectacular for an immigration judicial review to be converted into an action.\nSivak v. Canada (2011 FC 402)\n- There were serious concerns of institutional bias. The rules of cross-examination of affidavits had not produced the evidence that was required to determine whether there was such a bias. Judicial review did not contain any procedures to address this issue.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "United States District Court, S.D. Indiana, Indianapolis Division\nROGER N. THOMPSON, Plaintiff,\nDR. JONES, et al., Defendants.\nDEFENDANTS CAMPBELL AND BURDINE'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT FOR FAILURE TO\nEXHAUST ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDIES\nWILLIAM T. LAWRENCE, District Judge.\nPlaintiff Roger N. Thompson (\"Mr. Thompson\") is a former prisoner. In his original complaint, filed on September 30, 2013, Mr. Thompson alleges that psychiatrist Dr. Jones, from January through September 2013, failed to provide him with certain treatment necessary to treat his anxiety condition. In his amended complaint, filed on February 11, 2014, Mr. Thompson alleges that defendants Dr. Walter Campbell and Dr. Burdine, in November and December of 2013, also failed to provide him with a particular medication for his anxiety condition.\nDefendants Dr. Campbell and Dr. Burdine have filed a motion for summary judgment seeking resolution of the claims against them based on the affirmative defense that Mr. Thompson failed to exhaust his available administrative remedies prior to filing the amended complaint. Mr. Thompson has opposed the motion for summary judgment.\nFor the reasons explained in this Entry, defendants Campbell and Burdine's motion for summary judgment [dkt. 50] must be granted.\nA. Legal Standards\nSummary judgment should be granted \"if the movant shows that there is no genuine dispute as to any material fact and the movant is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law.\" Fed. R. Civ. P. 56(a). A \"material fact\" is one that \"might affect the outcome of the suit.\" Anderson v. Liberty Lobby, Inc., 477 U.S. 242, 248 (1986). A dispute is genuine only if a reasonable jury could find for the non-moving party. Id. If no reasonable jury could find for the non-moving party, then there is no \"genuine\" dispute. Scott v. Harris, 550 U.S. 372, 380 (2007). The Court views the facts in the light most favorable to the non-moving party and all reasonable inferences are drawn in the non-movant's favor. Ault v. Speicher, 634 F.3d 942, 945 (7th Cir. 2011).\n\"The applicable substantive law will dictate which facts are material.\" National Soffit & Escutcheons, Inc., v. Superior Systems, Inc., 98 F.3d 262, 265 (7th Cir. 1996) (citing Anderson, 477 U.S. at 248). The substantive law applicable to the motion for summary judgment is the Prison Litigation Reform Act (\"PLRA'\"), which requires that a prisoner exhaust his available administrative remedies before bringing a suit concerning prison conditions. 42 U.S.C. § 1997e(a); see Porter v. Nussle, 534 U.S. 516, 524-25 (2002). \"[T]he PLRA's exhaustion requirement applies to all inmate suits about prison life, whether they involve general circumstances or particular episodes, and whether they allege excessive force or some other wrong.\" Id. at 532 (citation omitted).\n\"Proper exhaustion demands compliance with an agency's deadlines and other critical procedural rules because no adjudicative system can function effectively without imposing some orderly structure on the course of its proceedings.\" Woodford v. Ngo, 548 U.S. 81, 90-91 (2006) (footnote omitted); see also Dale v. Lappin, 376 F.3d 652, 655 (7th Cir. 2004) (\"In order to properly exhaust, a prisoner must submit inmate complaints and appeals in the place, and at the time, the prison's administrative rules require.'\") (quoting Pozo v. McCaughtry, 286 F.3d 1022, 1025 (7th Cir. 2002)). \"In order to exhaust administrative remedies, a prisoner must take all steps prescribed by the prison's grievance system.\" Ford v. Johnson, 362 F.3d 395, 397 (7th Cir. 2004).\nB. Undisputed Facts\nOn the basis of the pleadings and the expanded record, and specifically on the portions of that record which comply with the requirements of Rule 56(c), the following facts, construed in the manner most favorable to Mr. Thompson as the non-movant, are undisputed for purposes of the motion for summary judgment:\nAt all relevant times, Mr. Thompson was incarcerated at Plainfield Correctional Facility (\"Plainfield\"). Mr. Thompson alleges that defendants Dr. Campbell and Dr. Burdine violated his constitutional rights by acting with deliberate indifference to Mr. Thompson's serious medical need. Specifically, he claims that all the defendants failed to appropriately treat his serious anxiety disorder.\nThe administrative remedy available to prisoners regarding the conditions of their confinement is the grievance process. The grievance process begins with the offender contacting staff to discuss the matter and seek informal resolution. If the offender is unable to obtain a resolution of the grievance informally, he may submit a formal written complaint (Level I) to the Grievance Specialist of the facility where the incident occurred. If the formal written complaint is not resolved in a manner that satisfies the offender, he may submit an appeal (Level II) within ten (10) working days from the date of receipt of the grievance response. If the ...", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "A number of high-impact bills are due to land on legislators desks this month as the Executive Branch takes charge of their agenda during this month s extraordinary session.\nAmong the priorities for President Laura Chinchilla s administration are a revamped Electricity Law, a new tax on casinos and sportsbooks, and a bill to ban all heavy-metal open-pit mines in the country.\nWhat we sent (to the Legislative Assembly) is consistent with our government s program, said Chinchilla. We have also been flexible with the understanding that to achieve support for these initiatives, we also need to open ourselves to the priorities of the other parties (in the assembly).\nThe bill to tax betting houses has been under discussion for years, but is the linchpin in funding for Chinchilla s long-discussed security initiative. Although few taxes are popular, the bill has surprisingly gotten the thumbs-up from many online gambling establishments because it would legalize an activity that is receiving increasing scrutiny from law enforcement agencies overseas.\nFacing a potential crisis in the energy situation in the country, the Electricity Law seeks to open the market to private companies that place emphasis on clean energy.\nTeófilo de la Torre, the energy, environment and telecommunications minister, said the country must double its capacity to generate electricity over the next decade, which will require a $1 billion investment.\nAlso under discussion is a bill to create a Sports Ministry, a proposal to exempt all real estate owned by religious organizations from property taxes, and a request to approve the free-trade agreement with China.\nThe congressional session referred to as sesiones extraordinarias, in which the president controls the agenda, lasts until the end of August. The Legislative Assembly returns to Chinchilla s agenda in December, February, March and April. Legislators set their own agenda for the remaining months, which include May, June, July, September, October and November.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Agency sanctioned for failure to disclose legal actions and business registration lapse\nBy Kate McCaffery | May 12, 2022, 4:54 p.m.\nAn insurance council has levied a $5,000 penalty, plus investigation costs against the agency.\nThis article is reserved to PRO Level subscribers\nThe most popular in Society\nRelated topics …", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Intellectual Property Clearance Searches\nIt is important to ensure that any use of a new business name, brand, product or logo is not going to infringe the legal rights of a third party. Failure to do so can lead to expensive and embarrassing rebranding, and so an appropriate search programme is vital.\nSimilarly new inventions need to avoid infringing existing patents and so prior art searching is advisiable. We work closely with some of the world’s leading brandowners and branding agencies to help steer them through this potential minefield. We are able to conduct searches both UK and internationally.\nOur services include:\n- trade mark searches\n- company name searches\n- domain name searches\n- advertising strapline searches\n- common law searches for unregistered rights\n- design searches\n- patent prior art searching\nAll hands on deck as creative industries and search engines tackle online piracy23 June 2016\nThe UK Government, through the UKIPO, Ofcom and DMCS, has helped broker an agreement between Google, Bing, the BPI and Motion Picture Association over a new voluntary code of practice.\nPlaying with fire: user-generated content on Twitter22 June 2016\nThe strange world of Twitter, where brands engage with their customers at their peril. The main lesson learned from the recent #WalkersWave Twitter promotion is one that brands have heard before: the British public love nothing more than a piss-take.\nGet me a #covfefe22 June 2016\nIn case you missed it, the 45th President of the United States recently took his habit of late night tweeting to a new low. Presumably meaning to rail against the ‘mainstream media’ coverage, Trump instead complained of “negative press covfefe” and trailed off mid-sentence. Cue ridicule and the hashtag #covfefe trending on Twitter.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Russia’s Federal Assembly yesterday unanimously approved ratification of the 1993 Chemical Weapons Convention. President Yeltsin then signed the bill, completing the ratification process. U.S. president Bill Clinton issued a statement warmly welcoming the Russian action. There is a 30-day waiting period before the convention enters into force, so Russia will be able to participate in the final session of the December conference of the convention’s governing body. (Russian media, White House press release, November 5)\nRussian Minister Says Crime Rate Is Falling.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Baltimore police fatally shot 23-year-old mother Korryn Gaines in her home after a standoff that lasted hours. A five-year-old was also shot in the incident.\nThree officers arrived at an apartment in Randallstown on Monday morning to serve both Gaines and a man who lived at the residence with arrest warrants.\nGaines was wanted for failing to appear in court over a March incident where she was charged with disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and numerous other traffic charges, police chief Jim Johnson said.\nAccording to police, they acquired a key from the landlord after the two failed to open the door. Upon entering, they saw Gaines sitting on the floor with the child in her arms. She had a gun which she pointed at one of the officers.\nTactical officers arrived and an hours-long negotiation began. At 3pm, Gaines reportedly pointed the gun at the police and said she would kill them if they didn’t leave.\nAn officer then shot at her, and she shot back. Police fired again, killing her.\n“Tragically in this circumstance the child that was also in the dwelling was struck by a round,” Johnson said during a press conference. “We do not know at this moment in time if the round was fired by our weapons or the weapons possessed by Ms. Gaines.”\nGaines’s uncle said the five-year-old was her son, but police are yet to confirm this. The child is being treated for his gunshot wound at a local hospital.\nAuthorities have said they don’t know if the officers involved were wearing body cameras. The department recently started a body camera program, but only some officers have received them.\nThe names of the officers involved will not be revealed until 48 hours have passed since the incident, as per police union agreements, according to the Baltimore Sun.\nAccording to journalist Shaun King, “Gaines regularly documented police abuse in the city” and her Facebook videos “right before police killed her have been deleted.”\n— Shaun King (@ShaunKing) August 2, 2016\nA video that is thought to have been taken by Gaines at the beginning of the standoff shows her asking the child about what is happening. “They trying to kill us,” the boy says.\nA second video appears to show the officers entering the apartment. The videos were reportedly shared by Gaines on Facebook but were then removed. The video of the boy is still available on her Instagram account.\nThe man who fled with a one-year-old boy before police arrived was later apprehended and is in custody. Gaines reportedly also has a young daughter, but it is unknown whether she was at the apartment at the time.\nRead more at https://www.rt.com/usa/354330-baltimore-police-korryn-gaines/", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Ready, Set, Treat! Startup Checklist\nFreebie Alert! Download our official Ready, Set, Treat! Startup Checklist to help keep you on track as you start your own business. There's nothing quite as satisfying as checking items off a list!\nA note to the Participant or Purchaser:\nWhile the information contained in these courses and products is accurate and up to date to the best of our knowledge, state and federal laws vary greatly and change frequently, with each discipline and insurance contract also having its own set of unique rules. Additionally, there are tax and informational filings that you may be required to make with your federal and state agencies. The information contained in this book is intended to be a guide, with the understanding that it is the reader’s responsibility to consult his or her attorney, accountant, insurance contracts, state department of business, and state and national licensure laws and requirements in order to conform to current state and federal laws and regulations as they relate to his or her scope of practice and licensure mandates. Susie Curtis and Kristen Goodrich of Ready, Set, Treat!, LLC assume no responsibility for omissions, errors, inaccuracies, or any inconsistencies herein. This publication is not intended for use as a source of legal or accounting advice.\nThe Purchaser or Reader of this publication assumes responsibility for the use of this information. Adherence to all applicable laws and regulations, federal, state, and local governing professional licensing, business practices, and all other aspects of doing business in the United States is the sole responsibility of the Purchaser or Participant. Any perceived slights of people or organizations are unintentional.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "“I must say I was shocked at some of the personal nature of the attacks. “\n22nd Feb. 2021 1:02 PM\nThis letter writer was appalled to see a cartoon depicting four Coffs Harbour City Councillors carrying paper bags in an...\n13th Dec. 2020 9:12 AM\n‘Are you accusing me of taking bribes?’ : Cr responds to paper bag cartoon.\n08th Dec. 2020 10:12 AM\nMayor Denise Knight was called away from the chamber just prior to the vote for deputy mayor.\n11th Sept. 2020 11:09 AM\nCoffs Harbour is drowning in waste with Council facing crippling costs trucking it out of the region.\n21st May 2020 12:05 PM\nThe legal advice is yet to sink in warns one Coffs Harbour City Councillor.\n15th April 2020 2:04 PM\nOne dam was found to be 12 times the legal limit.\n14th April 2020 10:04 AM\nResidents against the development application are worried it will set a precedent.\n03rd March 2020 3:03 PM\nSouthern Cross University’s latest research is out.\n10th Oct. 2019 5:10 PM\nNerves turned to frustration after a day in court in the latest attempt to get details from the RMS on bypass changes.\n25th June 2019 4:06 PM\nA tribunal has ordered the RMS to send an appropriate representative to a mediation session at Coffs Harbour Courthouse.\n07th June 2019 6:06 AM\nAffordable air travel at Coffs Harbour \"should be protected”, the councillor said.\n10th May 2019 3:05 PM\nIndependent Sally Townley speaks about the State Election result in Coffs Harbour.\n23rd March 2019 11:03 PM\nTHE Nationals have all but retained the seat of Coffs Harbour.\n23rd March 2019 6:03 PM\nA MAJOR gambling corporation has opened a market for the state election and you won't believe the odds for some candidates...\n22nd March 2019 4:03 PM\nSally Townley and Gurmesh Singh debate industry investment versus conservation, farming versus the environment.\n19th March 2019 10:03 AM\nLabor candidate Tony Judge is hoping to do a deal with independent Sally Townley.\n11th March 2019 2:03 PM\nFed up with the ongoing clearing, a community meeting has been organised for Sunday.\n11th March 2019 10:03 AM\nIt was an angry cloud for one candidate's nuclear future option.\n09th March 2019 6:03 AM\nFederal Parliament has heard funding for the Coffs bypass could be under 'serious threat'\n26th Feb. 2019 8:02 PM\nIndependent candidates Rob Oakeshott and Sally Townley share the same goal of unhinging The Nationals' iron grip on the...\n06th Feb. 2019 10:02 PM\nFrom a Green in Cowper to an independent in Coffs Harbour\n26th Jan. 2019 7:01 AM\nCoffs Harbour is the land of political opportunity in 2019. So we ask readers #What Does Coffs Want? Vote in our poll.\n09th Dec. 2018 9:12 AM\nCouncillor George Cecato says the Kulai land transfer matter should never have been raised in council.\n27th Nov. 2018 9:11 AM\nCOUNCILLOR Sally Townley has raised concerns over proposed plans to build a board walk at the Jetty Foreshore following the...\n27th Oct. 2018 9:10 AM", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "The Securities and Exchange Commission recently published the Final Report from its Forum on Small Business Capital Formation, held in November 2009. The Small Business Investment Incentive Act of 1980 requires the SEC to host an annual forum that focuses on the capital formation concerns of small businesses. The purposes of the forum are to provide a platform for small business to highlight perceived unnecessary impediments in the capital raising process and to develop recommendations for government and private action to improve the environment for small business capital formation. Participants in the forum, consisting of members of various business and professional organizations, developed and ranked 26 securities law recommendations, including the following:\n- Relax Restrictions on Private Placements—Forum participants recommended that the SEC consider a variety of new rules that would ease certain restrictions applicable to private placements, including recommendations that the SEC: (1) adopt new exemptions from registration that would permit general solicitation in transactions with purchasers who do not need the protections of the Securities Act of 1933 (the Securities Act); (2) relax the prohibitions against general solicitation in limited offerings (under Regulation D) to permit issuers to “test the waters” in certain circumstances; (3) allow “private placement brokers” to raise limited amounts of capital through private placements of issuers’ securities offered solely to accredited investors (with full disclosure of any broker’s compensation); (4) increase the $5 million ceiling under Regulation A and 500 shareholder threshold under Section 12(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 in order to allow issuers to engage in general solicitation for larger aggregate amounts of capital without registration under federal securities law; (5) shorten the integration safe harbor in limited offerings (under Regulation D) from six months to 90 days; (vi) adopt new rules that would extend the current exemption for qualified institutional buyers (QIBs) under Rule 144A beyond QIBs and permit additional trading in privately placed securities by investors who do not require the protection of Securities Act registration; and (6) adopt new accreditation standards for participation in private placements.\n- Reduce Compliance Obligations of Smaller Reporting Companies—Participants also made a number of recommendations that would ease reporting burdens for smaller reporting companies, including recommendations that (1) the SEC not oppose proposed legislation that would exempt smaller reporting companies from the auditor attestation requirements under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002; (2) increase the public float threshold for being a smaller reporting company from $75 million to $250 million; (3) amend the definition of “smaller reporting company” to include issuers with less than $100 million annual revenue; (4) postpone the June 15, 2011, implementation of eXtensible Business Reporting Language for smaller reporting companies to the extent technological difficulties persist; and (5) reduce the “notice and access” advance mailing requirement for smaller reporting company proxy statements from 40 days to 30 days.\n- Increase Thresholds for Exchange Act Registration—Participants also recommended that existing thresholds for requiring issuers to register and file periodic reports under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Exchange Act) be modified to increase the total assets test requiring public company registration under Section 12(g) from the current $10 million level to an amount exceeding $100 million and to exclude accredited investors, large accredited investors and qualified institutional buyers from the 500 shareholder of record threshold under Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act.\nAlthough the SEC hosted the Forum on Small Business Capital Formation, it does not endorse any of the recommendations developed by forum participants.\nTo view the Final Report from the Forum on Small Business Capital Formation, including a complete list of the recommendations developed by forum participants, click here.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Over the last couple of months we have been tracking the progress of Massachusetts Representative Barney Frank’s proposed bill that would make online gambling legal in the USA once and for all.\nAs we have reported, the online gambling bill has garnered a lot of support from Barney’s fellow congress members, gaining over 50 cosponsors since it was brought into consideration a few months back. The combination of a Democrat-controlled congress and a government desperate for tax revenues has created the perfect climate for this historic legislation to pass.\nIn fact, chances of the bill’s success looked so good that Goldman Sachs even issued a statement to its clients saying that they predict this legislation will indeed pass.\nHowever, at the recent International Masters of Gaming Law conference, noted gambling law expert Tony Cabot wasn’t so sure that Frank’s online gambling law had any chance of passing.\nCiting the upcoming midterm elections in 2010 and the political implications of pushing for more widespread gambling, Cabot doesn’t seem to think that politicians will have the guts to support this controversial piece of legislation.\nHow Would “legalized” online gambling affect you?\nRight now online gambling is in a legal gray area. While it is not technically illegal to gamble online in most states, it IS illegal to keep your online gambling accounts in the hands of US financial institutions.\nHave you ever noticed that withdrawing money from your online casino account can seem to take forever? That’s because online gambling companies are forced to use offshore banks to safely store your funds. While this makes the gambling transactions legal, it makes transferring money a huge pain.\nIf gambling were to be legalized, not only would transferring money become far more streamlined, the casinos would pay taxes to the government to the sum of an estimated 50 billion dollars over 10 years.\nWhat do you think? Is it a good idea to legalize online gambling or is it a slippery slope? Let us know in the comment section below!\nIf you don’t want to wait around for the politicians to make a move, just start playing your favorite casino games online right now! Click on the Play Now button below to get started!", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Johnson & Johnson Vision Care Inc has agreed to pay $55 million to end an antitrust case in US federal court over the pricing of disposable contact lenses, marking the largest settlement in the private class action and the last defendant to resolve claims.\nThe settlement amount was shown in a court filing on Wednesday from the plaintiffs’ lawyers leading the case in Tampa, Florida, federal court. They are seeking preliminary approval of the deal, which was first announced last month but without any details about the settlement amount.\nJ&J Vision reached an agreement on the eve of a trial scheduled in US District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Separately, eye care device company Alcon Vision agreed to pay $20 million to settle antitrust claims in the case also shortly before trial was set to begin on March 28.\nA lawyer for J&J Vision, William Cavanaugh Jr of Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler, did not immediately reply to a request for comment on Thursday.\nJ&J Vision has continued to deny the plaintiffs’ claims of a market pricing conspiracy, and the company has said it believes its conduct was proper.\n“We acted appropriately and responsibly in the marketing of our products and this settlement is not an admission of liability or wrongdoing,” J&J Vision said in a statement.\nThe plaintiffs’ consumer complaints, first filed in 2015, alleged major eye care companies and a distributor agreed to restrain competition for certain disposable contact lenses. Consumer purchasers claimed the defendants “conspired to eliminate discounting of contact lenses by ensuring that all retailers charged the same minimum price.”\nLawyers for the plaintiffs have estimated up to 40 million purchasers of disposable contact lenses were subject to the defendants’ alleged minimum retail pricing scheme.\nPlaintiffs’ lawyer Joseph Guglielmo of New York’s Scott+Scott Attorneys did not immediately reply to a request for comment.\nIn their filing on Wednesday, the plaintiffs’ lawyers said the J&J and Alcon deals were “excellent results” given the complexity of the case and “the significant risks and barriers of a jury trial and appellate review.”\nWant more news? Subscribe to CPI’s free daily newsletter for more headlines and updates on antitrust developments around the world.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "A landmark High Court ruling against Royal London has put pensions savers at increased risk of pension liberation scams, lawyers warn.\nIn a judgement today, the High Court overturned a Pensions Ombudsman decision that sided with Royal London over a suspicious £8,000 transfer to a SSAS in 2014.\nThe ruling comes after Donna-Marie Hughes appealed the Pension Ombudsman’s July 2015 decision that backed Royal London. The Ombudsman argued Hughes did not have relevant earnings and so did not have a statutory right to transfer.\nBut Justice Morgan said: “As it is agreed that Ms Hughes was an earner by reason of her earnings from another source or sources, it follows that she was entitled to require Royal London to transfer the cash equivalent of her accrued rights under her PPS so that she would be awarded transfer credits in relation to her OPS.\n“I will therefore allow Ms Hughes’ appeal on this first ground.”\nPinsent Masons pensions litigation partner Ben Fairhead advised Royal London.\nHe says while the decision brings clarity it will also be “far easier for individuals to move their money from legitimate schemes, ultimately leading to a potential influx of monies into suspicious schemes as the hands of those being asked to make transfers are increasingly tied by the inflexibility of the law”.\nPrior to today’s ruling providers relied on requesting proof the member had an earnings relationship with the receiving scheme to slow down susipicious transfers, says Fairhead.\nFairhead says the decision creates a “great deal of uncertainty in the battle against pension scams.”\nA Royal London spokesman says: “Pensions Liberation and pensions fraud raise serious concerns for providers like Royal London. We therefore take transfer requests very seriously and look out for the warning signs highlighted by the regulators and relevant guidance.\n“In spite of what we might find, if a customer has a statutory right to a transfer then there is very little we can do if the customer wants to proceed. The transfer must be allowed.\n“This judgement provides greater clarity on the circumstances which determine when that statutory right exists and we will obviously comply with the court order relating to Ms Hughes’ transfer.\n“Royal London’s concern has only ever been to comply with the regulatory guidance and to assist our policyholders to avoid circumstances where they risk losing all or part of their pension benefits.”", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "JURY VERDICT: Police beat plaintiff with flashlight\nOn March 14, 1974, Roy H. Wyche, a former Los Angeles Unified School District truck driver, was pulled over and stopped by two police officers near 111th Street and Grand Avenue. It was about 5 p.m., just before sunset, and Officers Marg G. Litzinger and Frank Guarino alleged that the vehicle Wyche was driving had equipment violations, a noisy muffler and an either a dimly lit or burned out license plate light.\nWyche protested and a physical confrontation occurred during which one of the officers struck Wyche in the head with a heavy, five-cell flashlight. The officers also took Wyche into custody on charges of assaulting a peace officer, equipment violations, and resisting arrest.\nOn July 31, 1974, Wyche went to trial to face those criminal charges and, after an extensive hearing, was acquitted on all four counts. During the course of this trial, it was shown that Wyche’s vehicle, which had been impounded following his arrest, had both of its allegedly faulty equipment in working order counter to what the officers initially stated.\nIn the intervening months, Wyche spent much of his time hospitalized–a total of eight weeks–due to the severity of his injuries during the confrontation. His listed injuries included a depressed skull fracture, brain damage, nosebleed, bruises, and extensive lacerations. Following the incident, Wyche suffered epileptic episodes and psychological problems that left him unable to return to work. In the days leading up to the lawsuit, he was living on Social Security disability payments and loans from family and friends.\nWyche hired attorney Larry Booth of the Law Offices of Booth & Koskoff to represent him in a personal injury civil lawsuit against the City of L.A. on the grounds of police abuse.\nDuring the course of the month long trial, representatives of the city contended that Wyche injured himself when his head struck the ground while he struggled with Officers Litzinger and Guarino.\nYet, ultimately the eight-man, four woman jury ruled in favor of Wyche. The jury ruled that Officer Litzinger was at fault for striking Wyche with the flashlight. They awarded the plaintiff $1.25 million in damages. At the time of this verdict, attorney Larry Booth called the amount the “largest ever returned in this city on allegations of police brutality.”\nThe lawyers and staff at Booth & Koskoff were efficient, thorough, helpful and always available, even on weekends. I am very pleased with my overall experience, and I would recommend Booth & Koskoff to anyone who needs an excellent attorney.\n– Keith Schultz\n“Because of Roger’s experience and professionalism, I was able to focus on the others things I needed to do for my brother to care for him during this time. He was a godsend, and I would highly recommend Roger and his staff.”\n– Penny Vincelli\nMy family experienced a tremendous loss as a result of my father’s death. During the entire process of investigation and settlement of our case, we were treated with the utmost professionalism by the Booth & Koskoff attorneys and staff.\n– Dale Magner\n“Mr. Booth did an incredible job resolving the case for us, and we are very thankful for the successful ending to our lawsuit. Thank you for your hard work Mr. Booth. You will always be our family lawyer and friend.”\n– Sam Kirakosyan\n“From the moment I contacted Booth & Koskoff from my hospital bed to the eventual settlement of my case, I experienced nothing but outstanding assistance and representation.”\n– Claire Rexon\nWhen I met with Roger, he was honest, genuine, and straight-forward on how we would proceed. Roger took a leap of faith when taking this case. He trusted what I said to be true, and wasn’t afraid to proceed.\n– Cynthia Mitchell\n“We felt lucky like we were referred to Booth & Koskoff by someone we trusted. Richard’s professionalism and tenacity showed that he definitely was in our court.”\n– John Mahoney", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Former Eagle County deputy pleads guilty to misdemeanor\nEAGLE — A former Eagle County Sheriff’s deputy pleaded guilty misdemeanor misconduct.\nArthur Freemen Jr., 44, will spend a year on probation and perform 100 hours of community service.\nFreeman was a patrol deputy in 2014 and 2015, and while on duty, he used his patrol vehicle for consensual sexual activity. An internal investigation resulted in Freeman’s discharge from the Eagle County Sheriff’s Office on Jan. 1, 2016.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Individuals in Arizona may be entitled to receive spousal benefits from the Social Security Administration even after they have divorced. The SSA will, in many cases, continue to acknowledge the relationship with a former spouse and continue to pay benefits based on the ex-spouse’s work history. In order to qualify for such benefits, though, certain SSA requirements must be met.\nFirst, the marriage must have lasted for a minimum of 10 years. This ensures that long-term marriages will result in at least some level of security for the parties following divorce.\nSecond, in order to collect spousal benefits based on a marriage that has been terminated, the receiving spouse must remain single after the divorce. In a case where an individual qualifies for benefits post-divorce but then remarries and divorces again, it may be possible to collect Social Security benefits based on the work record of the original spouse.\nAn individual is not required to wait for his or her ex-spouse to apply for Social Security benefits. Rather, a person may be able to collect if his or her ex-spouse has reached the age of 62 and the divorce occurred at least two years prior to the date of filing for benefits. The person applying to collect must also be at least 62 years old. In a case where benefits are received prior to the beneficiary reaching full retirement age, he or she will receive the retirement benefit and the spousal benefit with a reduction for taking the benefits early.\nWaiting longer typically means receiving a larger benefit payout from Social Security. Individuals who have questions about the effect of divorce on Social Security may want to consult an attorney. An attorney with experience in family law might examine the facts of the situation and provide advice regarding the benefits available. A divorce attorney may be able to help the client collect spousal support payments or identify other sources of funds available.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "The Cabinet of Ministers brought together the National Agency for the Arts and the Arts\nOn Wednesday, the Council of Ministers renamed the State Agency for the Arts to the State Agency for the Arts and Arts Education.\nThis was reported by the Ministry of Culture and Information Policy on Facebook.\n“The Cabinet of Ministers has renamed the State Agency for the Arts to the State Agency for the Arts and Arts Education. Pursuant to government decision, the Agency will implement state policy in the arts and special arts education, “the statement said.\nThe resolution also provides for the liquidation of the National Agency for Arts Education.\nAs Ukrinform reported, the current government, led by Denis Shmygal, was formed on March 4, 2020 after the resignation of the government of Alexei Goncharuk.\nThe current policy of the Ministry of Culture and Information was reorganized on March 23, 2020 on the basis of the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports of Ukraine (MKMS).\nSee also: MKMS renamed Ministry of Culture and Information Policy\nIn parallel, MKMS created a number of state agencies: the State Agency for Tourism Development; State Agency for Youth and Civil Society Development of Ukraine; National Sports Agency of Ukraine; State Agency for the Arts of Ukraine; State Agency for Arts Education of Ukraine; State Service for the Protection of Cultural Heritage of Ukraine; National Inspectorate of Cultural Heritage of Ukraine.\nAccording to the materials: ukrinform.ru", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Back to Mobile View\nAOL.com Search Video - Colt\nWelcome, Sign In\nMake AOL My Homepage\nMaps & Directions\nHuffington Post Sports\nHomes for Sale\nHow To Guides\nReal Time Traffic\nFind a video\n1 - 12\nNFL Team Surprises Longtime Employee on 80...\nYou won't see Virgil Sanders take the field, but an Indianapolis Colts game day couldn't happen without him. 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But the IRS will catch on and check to see if workers are properly classified.\nDuring income tax audits of businesses the IRS will look at how you treat your workers to determine if you are following the guidelines. And if you are not, the penalties can be very expensive. Now, thanks to a new program, business owners may enjoy an overall reduction of liabilities and a reprieve from IRS penalties.\nRecently, The Voluntary Classification Settlement Program (VCSP) was set up to provide taxpayers with an opportunity to reclassify workers as employees for future tax periods for employment tax purposes. Employers will enjoy some relief from federal employment taxes if they come into compliance.\nAccording to the IRS, “To participate in this new voluntary program, the taxpayer must meet certain eligibility requirements, apply to participate in the VCSP by filing Form 8952, Application for Voluntary Classification Settlement Program, and enter into a closing agreement with the IRS.”\nSo if you’re under an income tax audit – not an employment tax audit – the auditor may be scrutinizing your outside services or subcontractor expense categories and questioning whether your 1099 recipients should really be classified as employees. This is your opportunity to enter the VCSP program.\nIt’s important to know how the IRS defines an independent contractor versus an employee. Generally, anyone who offers the same service that your firm offers should be considered an employee. So if you have a pet store and you have clerks who run the cash registers and help customers, they should be classified as employees. It’s all about behavioral control and financial control. Even if your workers agree to be treated as independent contractors and take responsibility for their own taxes, the IRS will reclassify them as employees and penalize you for not following the rules.\nIf, however, you employ a web designer to put your pet store on the map and that’s all this designer does for you, he or she can likely be treated as an independent contractor. In fact, if he has a string of other clients, a business license, insurance, an office, and a contract with you, there is no question that you are dealing with an independent contractor.\nBut let’s say you own a day spa and you hire a masseuse to work on call. The masseuse has his/her own business and a set of clients, a business license, insurance and you agree to payment of a percentage of completed massages. Sounds like an independent contractor, right? The answer is no. The masseuse offers the same service that your business offers, so he or she should be treated as an employee.\nIf you are eligible for The Voluntary Classification Settlement Program, you will be required to pay 10% of the employment tax liability that would have been due on current year compensation determined at reduced rates listed in the Internal Revenue Service tax code, section 3509(a). In return, the IRS promises not to perform employment tax audits for prior years and you will not be required to pay penalties and interest.\nA pretty good deal if you ask me.\nBonnie Lee is an Enrolled Agent admitted to practice and representing taxpayers in all fifty states at all levels within the Internal Revenue Service. She is the owner of Taxpertise in Sonoma, CA and the author of Entrepreneur Press book, “Taxpertise, The Complete Book of Dirty Little Secrets and Hidden Deductions for Small Business that the IRS Doesn't Want You to Know.” Follow Bonnie Lee on Twitter at BLTaxpertise and at Facebook.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "BOZEMAN, Mont. — The U.S. Supreme Court is making decisions that should be left to Congress or the people, from wiretapping to “inventing” new classes of minorities, Justice Antonin Scalia said Monday.\nIn an apparent reference to the court’s recent decisions on gay marriage and benefits for same-sex couples, Scalia said it is not the function of the courts to create exceptions outside the Constitution unless a majority of people agree with them.\n“It’s not up to the courts to invent new minorities that get special protections,” Scalia told a packed hotel ballroom in southwestern Montana.\nGet the Daily Brief\nThe news you care about, reported on by the people who care about you:\nThe Supreme Court earlier this year cleared the way for same-sex marriages to resume in California and struck down part of a federal law that prevents legally married gay couples from receiving benefits. Scalia voted against the majority of justices.\nChanges to the Constitution were made to protect minorities and to give women the right to vote, but that’s not how the court operates today, he said.\nRather, a majority of five judges decide issues that should be in the hands of Congress or made through a change to the Constitution.\nQuestions such as National Security Administration surveillance of phone records or the privacy questions in the Patriot Act were once answered by Congress, which knows how serious a threat is compared to the intrusiveness of the surveillance. But now the courts are doing so.\nArticle continues below“Of all the three branches, we are the one that knows the least about the nature of the threats to the country, and we have the least ability to find out about it,” Scalia said.\nScalia spoke before more than 300 people in Bozeman in a gathering sponsored by the Federalist Society, which he helped launch more than 30 years ago to fight the perception of liberal bias at the nation’s law schools. The group is trying to open a chapter in Montana.\nScalia was appointed to the Supreme Court by President Ronald Reagan in 1986, and his opinions have placed him among the most conservative justices on the bench.\nThis material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Almost £10,000 stolen from Lockerbie farm\nPolice are investigating the theft of nearly £10,000 of cash and goods from a farm in Lockerbie.\nCar parts, an air gun and a sheep shearing machine were also stolen from the farm in Applegarth.\nThe theft occurred sometime between Friday 21 and Monday 24 June - the weekend of the Royal Highland Show.\nPolice are keen to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time of the incident, and who may have information that could help with their inquiries.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Congress Adds Provisions to the $700 Billion Bailoutby Tim Manni\nIn a vote that could be cast as early as Thursday, the most widespread financial rescue by a government could be passed into law. The Treasury Department sent the latest version of their proposal to Congress yesterday, where Democrats have already begun to critique and add provisions to the bailout that leaves taxpayers footing a $700 billion bill.\nCongress would like to increase their oversight over the Treasury Department, add additional aid for homeowners, make changes to the bankruptcy laws, and most controversially, curb the large salaries of the top executives of the firms participating in the government’s rescue plan.\nMany of these proposals are reminiscent of what Democrats were pushing for in the housing rescue bill (aid to homeowners and changes to bankruptcy laws). Even curbing executives’ salaries is deja vu of the problem some lawmakers saw with quasi-government entities Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac before they were entered into a conservatorship two weeks ago.\nTreasury Secretary Paulson is set to testify before the House and Senate committees on Tuesday and Wednesday, which could set up a vote by the House on Thursday, and in the Senate on Friday. Congress is likely to develop a compromise with the White House later today. While it’s unlikely Congress will vote against the proposal, time is of the essence, and if a compromise cannot be made quickly, more damage could be caused by dithering about.\nThe housing market, much the root of this entire problem, was only further damaged as lawmakers took far too long in drafting and issuing plans to heal that market. When a version of the housing rescue bill was finally agreed to, the voluntary status of its main component has proven to be ineffective. That is the main reasoning behind Paulson’s disagreement with the Congressional provision to limit executives’ salaries. That provision could void the entire proposal by giving firms a reason not to participate, said Paulson.\nSecretary Paulson has already commented that the bailout will assist homeowners:\nThe administration already believes its plan will provide relief to borrowers even though the specific legislative language doesn’t address the question. Because Treasury will own mortgage-backed securities and actual home loans, Mr. Paulson said on ABC’s “This Week” that the government will be able to exert pressure on mortgage servicers to modify terms.\nUntil compromises are drafted and votes are cast, the true specifics of the bill will be unknown. As they say, the devil is in the details.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Determine if you are able to get rid of personal credit card debt in bankruptcy in the event that you incurred it to cover figuratively speaking.\nTypically, it is hard to get rid of (release) figuratively speaking in bankruptcy. Credit debt, having said that, is normally released nearly automatically. Does that suggest you’ll spend your figuratively speaking together with your charge card and then discharge that financial obligation in bankruptcy? Continue reading to master why this tactic may well not work, and just how you might wind up spending more in lawyer’s charges.\nDischarging Student Education Loans in Bankruptcy\nLoans created for academic purposes are addressed differently in bankruptcy than many other forms of personal debt. If you seek bankruptcy relief, you may get rid of (called “discharge” in bankruptcy lingo) most credit debt, medical financial obligation, and private loans nearly immediately.\nThe release of a learning education loan, but, is certainly not automatic. To be able to wipe away a student-based loan in bankruptcy you need to prove into the court that repaying your loans would result in or your dependents a hardship (called the undue hardship standard). It isn’t a simple standard to satisfy. (find out more about figuratively speaking in bankruptcy. )\nDischarging Charge Card Prices For Education Loan Financial Obligation\nImagine if you utilize your charge card which will make education loan re re payments? Could you discharge that personal credit card debt in bankruptcy, and get rid of thereby your figuratively speaking? Even though this might appear like an easy and attractive choice, this plan can backfire.\nIn a few circumstances, the charge card loan provider can challenge the release of a certain bank card charge, or your whole charge card stability. The creditor performs this by filing an adversary proceeding, which will be a split lawsuit within the bankruptcy instance.\nThere are two main grounds that the charge card loan provider may use to challenge the release of the fees.\nPrices for Deluxe Products\nBefore you filed for bankruptcy, the lending company may declare that they’re not dischargeable as the fees had been for “luxury products or solutions. In the event that you made the costs in the ninety days”\nA false representation, or actual fraud in addition, the lender could challenge the dischargeability of those charges on the grounds that you incurred the debt through false pretenses. In bankruptcy, that counts as fraud for purposes of bankruptcy if you incur a debt with the intent to discharge it. To ascertain should this be that which you did, the courts consider a true amount of facets, including:\n- The timing for the deals\n- The interest rate on the learning https://signaturetitleloans.com education loan set alongside the rate of interest from the charge card\n- The total amount of the deal\n- Whether you transferred the total amount in a lump sum payment or as education loan payments came due, and\n- After you made the charges whether you were insolvent (owed more debt than your assets were worth) at the time you made the charges or experienced a change in circumstances.\nHere are a few examples of just how this facets may are likely involved when you look at the judge’s determination as to whether you’d fraudulent intent once you paid your figuratively speaking with credit cards.\nDarla possesses $5,000 education loan having a 6% rate of interest. She runs on the stability transfer check to cover the student loan off and go it to her brand brand new bank card. The credit card rate of interest is 15%. 90 days later on she files a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. The simple fact unless she figured that she would not have to pay it that she moved her balance to a card with a higher rate makes little financial sense. That, coupled utilizing the proven fact that she filed a bankruptcy instance right after the transfer, might indicate that she anticipated to discharge the responsibility whenever she relocated the total amount. There is a great opportunity the bank card company will object into the release and therefore the trustee will concur.\nRight after paying frequently on their education loan for just two years, Terry has paid down the total amount to $7,500. He uses his credit card to make the payments on his student loan when he falls ill and is off work for three months. He resumes making his student loan payments and his credit card payments when he returns to work. Regrettably, their bills that are medical too much to manage in which he files a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. The simple fact which he utilized their bank card to create their education loan payments just because they arrived due during his infection, resumed their regular repayments as he went back again to work, and suffered a modification of scenario — short-term jobless and high medical bills — would have a tendency to show he had no fraudulent intent as he utilized their charge card to pay for their student education loans.\nWhen Alice destroyed her task, she contacted the financial institution to sort out a diminished payment plan on her personal education loan. The lender officer proposed that she make use of her bank card to help make the payments until she found a new task. Her jobless lasted considerably longer than she expected, and a 12 months later on she filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy. The lender’s recommendation that she utilize her bank card is proof that she didn’t have intent to defraud.\nWhat’s the process of Challenging the Discharge?\nThe creditor has sixty days following the meeting of creditors by which to register an adversary proceeding to challenge the dischargeability for the charge card fees. The court will discharge the debt if the creditor fails to file the adversary proceeding within that period. (find out about a creditor’s issue to find out dischargeability. )\nWhat are the results in the event that Court will not get rid of the credit debt?\nIn the event that bankruptcy court discovers in support of the bank card lender (meaning it rules that you can’t discharge the fees in bankruptcy), here is what might happen:\n- You will definitely stay accountable for the bank card costs\n- The court will dsicover your whole bank card stability is perhaps maybe perhaps not nondischargeable, not merely the re payments that went towards figuratively speaking\n- You are going to need certainly to spend your lawyer a split charge for defending the lawsuit, and\n- You might need certainly to spend the bank card company’s solicitors’ charges and expenses.\nOptions to student that is discharging in Bankruptcy\nIn the event that you can’t discharge your figuratively speaking in bankruptcy, you could have additional options for handling your education loan repayments, including loan consolidation, earnings based payment plans, and also education loan forgiveness programs. You can observe a lot more of these choices by going to Nolo’s education loan Repayment Alternatives area.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Written By ESR News Blog Editor Thomas Ahearn Do you think temporary workers – or “temps” – do not need to undergo background checks because they will not be with a company long enough to cause a problem? Think again. A cautionary tale from the second installment of the new CNBC Make It series HR …Continue reading \"Cautionary Tale Shows Consequences of Not Performing Background Checks on Temporary Workers\"\nThe fourth of five installments of the Employment Screening Resources (ESR) Background Check Trends of 2011 Review features the number four trend, screening temp workers, and the number three ranked background check trend of the year, the use of fast and cheap online checks. To view previous installments of the ESR Background Check Trends of 2011 Review, …Continue reading \"Part 4 of 2011 ESR Background Check Trends Review: Temporary Worker Screening and Cheap Online Database Checks\"\nBy Lester Rosen, Employment Screening Resources (ESR) President & Thomas Ahearn, ESR News Editor Many employers do not realize they potentially face the same exposure from vendors, independent contractors, and temporary employees from staffing firms as they do from their own full-time employees when it comes to negligent hiring lawsuits. Risk management controls of employers often …Continue reading \"Background Checks of Temporary Workers Cause for Concern for Employers as Hiring Increases\"\nA recent article in the SHRM 2008 Staffing Management Library underscores the need to screen even temporary hires. Although many employers have well thought-out programs for their regular employees, temporary employees from staffing firms, 1099 workers or vendors pose similar risks. The article explained why screening temporary employees is critical, and offers suggestions on how …Continue reading \"Screening Vendors and Temporary Workers\"", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2004, $57,052)\nCoverdell grants are intended to improve the quality and timeliness of forensic science and medical examiner services, including services provided by laboratories operated by States and those operated by units of local government.\n- Implementation of NPS Discovery – An Early Warning Systems for Novel Drug Intelligence, Surveillance, Monitoring, Response, and Forecasting using Drug Materials and Toxicology Populations in the US\n- National Scan, Case Studies, and Evaluability Assessments of Restorative Justice Programs for Serious and Violent Harm\n- A Multi-Site Randomized Controlled Trial of an Enhanced Field Training Officer Program: An Analysis of Administrative Outcomes and Community Interactions", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "The Supreme Court of Missouri is soliciting comments directly from members of the general public concerning their experiences in “particular” municipal courts and suggestions as to any practices or procedures that might improve those experiences.\n“Recent events have raised issues about practices and procedures in the municipal courts of Missouri,” notes an April 2 post on the court’s website (www.courts.mo.gov).\nSuggestions should be described in a letter, not to exceed two pages, and sent to the Clerk of the Supreme Court, P.O. Box 150, Jefferson City, MO 65102. The deadline for submission is Friday, May 1, 2015.\nWhile some lawmakers, organizations and media outlets have recently suggested changes in municipal court operations, the Supreme Court survey marks one of the few times, since last year’s civil unrest, that the public has been invited to directly submit information on the municipal courts or suggest improvements.\nThe state supreme court has jurisdiction over the state circuit courts, which in turn oversee the municipal courts. The court has not indicated when results of its public input survey might be released.\nThe Missouri Supreme Court website suggests justices may take a more targeted approach to court improvement than the blanket reforms now being advanced by state legislators and some local groups.\n“Suggestions should identify the particular municipal court the person wishes to address…,” the Supreme Court notices specifies.\nThe Missouri legislature is considering municipal court reform legislation that would reduce the percentage of revenues that cities can raise each year through court fines and impose other new restrictions on the courts. Legislative proposals would variously reduce the revenue limit from the present 30 percent to either 20 or 10 percent.\nA study by the Richmond Heights-based lobbying firm, Pelopidas, LLC, found only a handful of the county’s 90-plus municipalities currently exceed the present 30 percent limit. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch essentially confirmed those findings Sunday, publishing a survey that found only 11 municipalities above the present 30 percent limit. An investigation by Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster recently found only three of St. Louis County’s municipal courts have not reported court revenues as required under law.\nHowever, the Post-Dispatch indicates that many additional municipalities, which are in compliance with current law, would suffer financially under the proposed stricter standards. A total of 20 cities – nine of which are in compliance with current law – would see revenue decreases if the 20 percent limit were adopted. A total of 42 cities – 31 of which are in compliance with existing law – would take a financial hit if the 10 percent standard were adopted.\nA coalition of municipalities recently filed suit contending such state-imposed limits impair a city’s ability to provide law enforcement. Law enforcement generally accounts for about a third of a municipality’s budget, making the present 30 percent limit appropriate, the coalition argues.\nSome lawmakers are reportedly concerned the proposed court reforms would hurt education. While court revenue overages have traditionally been disbursed to school districts statewide, pending legislation would send the overages in St. Louis County to the county sales tax pool.\nAll municipalities served by 40 South News are well within current limitations on court-generated revenues. Brentwood raises 4 percent of its revenues through its court; Maplewood, 12 percent; and Richmond Heights, 7 percent, according to the Post-Dispatch.\nEighty of St. Louis County’s 82 municipal courts last week adopted a uniform schedule of fines and fees, according the St. Louis County Municipal Court Improvement Committee. Courts in Brentwood and one other county community have not yet signed onto the uniform fee agreement due to ongoing administrative changes, but are expected to do so shortly. Municipal courts in the City of St. Louis – where officials, in the wake of criticism, recently dismissed offered amnesty in thousands of cases – is not a party to the St. Louis uniform fee agreement.\nThe court improvement committee – an offshoot of the St. Louis County Municipal League – plans to propose a uniform bond program and a county-wide compact under which those arrested by a local police department for outstanding warrants from another city could post bond in the city where the arrest took place. The committee has applied for a MacArthur Foundation Grant to implement a required inter-city data system.\nA recent Post-Dispatch editorial called on the state Supreme Court to establish a “master” to oversee county municipal courts.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "A protective order can help to give you the ability to fight back in a situation of domestic violence or abuse.\nThe Maryland Courts explain you need to have a specific relationship with the person against whom you wish to get the order for a court to approve it. You also need to have proof abuse occurred. You would usually be able to take out an order on someone who lives with you or is close to you and has lived in your home recently.\nTo get a protective order, you need to be in a relationship with the person. Romantic relationships of any type, including living with the person or previous romantic partners within the last year, qualify. If you share a child, that also qualifies.\nA family relationship will also meet the requirements. This includes blood relatives, marriage or adoption.\nFinally, you can get a protective order from someone who sexually assaulted you or attempted to do so, or if you are a vulnerable adult.\nProof of abuse\nFor the court to approve the order, you need to show proof of abuse. This can be showing any reports or convictions for physical assault or sexual abuse. It also includes threats of harm, stalking and revenge porn.\nA protective order can enable you to feel safe. It gives you a chance to call on officers for immediate removal of the person if he or she comes around you. It also gives you the ability to fight back in court and have more proof the person was abusive to you.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Personal Injury Attorney Los Angeles, CA\nWe are currently seeking a senior associate for a high-profile plaintiff law firm who is seeking an experienced Personal Injury Attorney. Amazing opportunity for the right candidate. This opportunity has the trajectory of becoming a partner/shareholder.\nDo you enjoy a collegial environment? Do you like to be challenged?\nHave you obtained large verdicts for your clients?\nIf you answered, \"yes\" to all the above then I encourage you to apply!\nThis firm offers a very competitive salary, profit sharing, along with great benefits and quality work-life balance.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "The Directorate General of Taxes (DGT) of the Ministry of Finance stated that the social media platform TikTok deposited taxes to the state as a value added tax collector (VAT) for trade through electronic systems (PMSE).\n\"TikTok is registered as one of the PMSE VAT collections. So, TikTok has paid taxes on VAT collection activities for transactions in Indonesia,\" said Director of Potential, Compliance, and Acceptance of the Directorate General of Taxes (DJP) of the Ministry of Finance, Ihsan Priyawigawa, quoting Antara, Wednesday, September 27.\nIn that context, TikTok collects taxes from users who use TikTok services, for example for advertising services. Thus, people who do business on the TikTok platform, both domestic and foreign, are both taxed.\nMeanwhile, regarding TikTok's potential for e-commerce, Ihsan said he would still monitor future developments to determine the taxes imposed on the platform.\n\"The same treatment as others, whether he is a domestic or foreign taxpayer. So, we will first study the business model carried out by TikTok,\" he explained.\nThe government has banned social commerce platforms from facilitating trade through the revision of Trade Minister Regulation Number 50 of 2020. The regulation regulates that platforms can only promote goods and services, however, they cannot open transaction facilities.\n| BERITA 27 September 2023, 10:01\n| EKONOMI 27 September 2023, 06:02\n| EKONOMI 26 September 2023, 18:25\nPreviously, President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) said the impact of e-commerce, one of which was on the short video hosting service platform TikTok, had made sales and production in the scope of micro, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to the conventional market plummeted.\nJokowi assessed that the platform owned by the Chinese company should only act as social media and not economic media.\n\"It has an effect on MSMEs, on production in small businesses, micro businesses, and also on the market. In the market, some markets have started to decline due to attacks. Supposedly, this should be social media, not the media economy,\" Jokowi said after reviewing road infrastructure in North Penajam Paser Regency, East Kalimantan, Saturday (23/9/2023).", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "There are many types of accounting — revenue, insurance, equity, assets, taxation — but there is one incredibly important branch of accounting that is seeing significant growth today: forensic accounting.\nWith the growing complexity of organizational environments and the advancement of technology, the need for forensic accountants has greatly increased in recent years. For this reason, the professionals at Neumann University developed an informative resource for future leaders in the field.\nIn Neumann University's Forensic Accounting Guide, we will:\nWe invite you to use the form above to unlock the Forensic Accounting Guide. Once you fill out the form, you'll also receive a variety of resources that will help you navigate the graduate school decision process. We can't wait to help you secure a meaningful career in the forensic accounting industry.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "The prevention of violent extremism and radicalization that lead to terrorism is one of the OSCE priorities. The OSCE Department for Transnational Threats, and in particular the Counter-Terrorism Action Unit, works closely with the institutions of OSCE participating States and with civil society actors on promoting policies and programs to prevent and counter terrorism.\nIn this context, thanks to Italy’s financial support, the OSCE has produced an Arabic version of the publication “Understanding the Role of Gender in Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism and Radicalization That Lead to Terrorism – Good Practices for Law Enforcement“. The handbook proposes a gender-sensitive approach to the complex phenomenon of radicalization and violent extremism. According to the handbook, certain stereotypes and preconceptions that often relate to the status of women in certain cultural circles can play a marked role in the processes leading to radicalization. With this in mind, the OSCE publication illustrates how greater awareness of gender issues can improve the ability of the police apparatus to prevent and counter violent extremism.\nThe Arabic translation of the handbook, as part of Italy’s broader focus on advancing the OSCE Mediterranean Partnership through concrete actions and more incisive cooperation on issues of mutual interest, was presented in February 2020 in Cairo under the auspices of the Arab League.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Pedro Angel Gonzalez was a 26 year old Male at the time of the arrest Was arrested in Choctaw, Oklahoma. The Address information we have on file is: 5017 SOUTH TRIPLE X ROAD, CHOCTAW, OK, 70220.\nBelow you can find more information about Pedro Angel Gonzalez'S charges (if available).\nThis official record of Pedro Angel Gonzalez is redistributed by FindMugshots.com and is protected by publishing, constitutional and other legal rights. The official record was collected from local law enforcement agencies of Oklahoma.\nNot the Pedro Angel Gonzalez you were searching for? Use the search bar above to find the correct record or click here.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Section 508 Background\nIn 1998 the United States Congress amended the Rehabilitation Act (originally passed in 1973) to require Federal agencies to make their electronic and information technology accessible to people with disabilities. The details outlined for Section 508 compliance cover a variety of regulations and provisions related to the use of information technology.\nSection 508 was put into place to help ensure access to information technology for people with disabilities, as well as to encourage industry to develop technologies to make that access easier. The law applies to all Federal agencies when they develop, procure, maintain, or use electronic and information technology. Under Section 508, Federal agencies must give disabled employees and members of the public access to information that is comparable to the access available to others.\nKinetic Request and Supporting Section 508 Compliance\nKinetic Request is Kinetic Data’s award-winning self-service driven integration and automation platform. It is built on modern technology for the enterprise and is currently used by dozens of Federal agencies both for internal (intranet) and external (website-facing) needs. The system acts as a framework for automating the creation of web forms accessible by any commonly available web browser.\nUnder section 508, the capability provided by Kinetic Request is covered under the component 1194.22 which outlines standards for “Web-based Intranet and Internet Information and Applications”. Covered information in this component includes things like:\nThe text information associated with a non-text element should, when possible, communicate the same information as its associated element. For example, when an image indicates an action, the action must be described in the text. The types of non-text elements requiring actual text descriptions are limited to those elements that provide information required for comprehension of content or those used to facilitate navigation.\nWith Kinetic Request, forms that would be accessed by end-users are created via the Kinetic Form Author Console by a system administrator (or manager) through drop-and-drag configuration. When form and portal elements are generated, such as questions, text elements, graphics or other content, the system automatically generates standard HTML. For any element created via the system, attributes (metadata) can be added to included relevant description information related to those elements.\nKinetic Form Author Screenshot\nFront-end Form (with HTML code elements) Screenshot\nThe system is designed to make it easy for non-programmers to automate the build of forms and portals quickly and easily. All of the rendered code is accessible to be reviewed, edited and updated manually. This design allows Federal contractors and agencies using our technology to make changes to code and solutions to ensure Section 508 provisional standards are met and a compliant system can be deployed.\nAs Kinetic Request is a framework for building whatever you desire, it is up to the implementer to ensure that deployed packages, solutions and code are reviewed and tested to ensure compliance with Section 508 rules and regulations. We encourage you to utilize best practices in ensuring alignment and compliance for Section 508 and any other Federal or industrial standards, rules and regulations.\nKinetic Data Consulting Services can be engaged if you would like additional assistance with your deployment.\nAdditional Information can be found by visiting:", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "State officials urge boat, vehicle safety\nPublished: Sunday, May 25, 2014 at 11:00 p.m.\nLast Modified: Sunday, May 25, 2014 at 11:25 p.m.\nWhile city officials are amending the rules for Tuscaloosa's lakes, state officials are encouraging all holiday travelers to stay safe out there.\nLaw enforcement agencies across Alabama are teaming up to create a highly visible law enforcement presence to promote public safety throughout Memorial Day weekend and into the summer months ahead.\nThis includes county and municipal agencies teaming up for various enforcement operations that officials maintain will boost public safety by enforcing traffic, boating and alcoholic beverage laws.\nAlso, state officials are warning of the dangers associated with teenagers and drug and alcohol use by urging parents and guardians to restrict access and monitor teens to prevent underage use of alcoholic beverages.\nAll residents should avoid driving or boating while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and officials urge the use of seat belts or life jackets for all trips on the road or on the water.\nDrivers of land and water craft are encouraged to focus on the task and avoid distractions such as texting and talking on cellphones.\nConstruction zones should be an automatic sign to slow down. Authorities said motorists pose the greatest danger in work zone crashes by not paying attention, speeding and driving while impaired or distracted.\nWhen outside, officials warn of fast-forming storms and urge residents to be attentive to the skies.\nAnd the same attention should be paid to cooking grills or fires, which should never be left unattended.\nAuthorities also ask that if anyone sees anything suspicious at a school or other public venue to report it to the Alabama Fusion Center's tip line at 866-229-6220.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "2 edition of Government declaration found in the catalog.\nGermany (Federal Republic, 1949- ). Bundeskanzler.\n|Statement||by the German Federal Chancellor Dr. Konrad Adenauer before the German Bundestag on 20 October 1953.|\n|Contributions||Adenauer, Konrad, 1876-1967.|\n|The Physical Object|\n|Number of Pages||29|\nThe line between historical obscurity and fame is often a fine one. It’s not surprising then that on July 4th no one thinks about the most important document produced by Congress before the Declaration of Independence: the Declaration of the Causes and of the Necessity of Taking Up Arms. And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor. Book title: American Government 2e Publication date: Location: Houston, Texas Book.\nH. Doc. - Constitution of the United States with Index and the Declaration of Independence, Pocket Edition - January 1, H. Doc. , The Constitution of the United States with Index and the Declaration of Independence, Pocket Edition or “Pocket Constitution” is a pocket-size booklet containing the complete text of these two core documents of American democracy, the. Declaration of Independence Compare and Contrast John Locke, Second Treatise of Government () This is a long text—a book really—much of which would be more appropriate for a philosophy course. Don't worry—you don't really need to know everything he says in it right now.\nThe Declaration of Independence, written by Thomas Jefferson and adopted by the Second Continental Congress, states the reasons the British colonies of North America sought independence in July of The declaration opens with a preamble describing the document's necessity in explaining why the colonies have overthrown their ruler and chosen to take their place as a separate nation in the. Superficially, the Declaration seems chiefly concerned with the causes of the Revolution, with the specific grievances; but in reality it is chiefly, one might say solely, concerned with a theory of government — with a theory of government in general, and a theory of the British empire in particular.\nParis frocks at home.\nRing up the curtain\nVW owners workshop manual\nOff the cuffs\nOtto Wagner 1841-1918\nParticle displacement tracking for PIV\nassessement [sic] of immigrant needs and their fulfillment in metropolitan Windsor, 1961.\nSPSS for WINDOWS supplement for applied multivariate statistics for the social sciences.\nWater-quality data-collection activities in Colorado and Ohio\nProviding patient information to improve patient care.\nThe book provides a simplified accounting of the times preceding the writing of the document. Though the vocabulary is age-appropriate and the information factual, the style is uninteresting, and the book gives none of the fascinating details 2/5(1).\nTogether in one book, the two most important documents in United States history form the enduring legacy of America’s Founding Fathers including Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and Alexander Hamilton.\nThe Declaration of Independence was the promise of a representative government; the Constitution was the fulfillment of that promise. Read more about this on Questia. Declaration of Independence, full and formal declaration adopted July 4,by representatives of the Thirteen Colonies in North America announcing the separation of those colonies from Great Britain and making them into the United States.\nThe unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to Government declaration book the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare.\nWorking for the Federal Government. Plum Book; Labor-Management Relations. Constitution of the United States and the Declaration of Independence (Pocket Edition) U.S.\nGovernment Publishing Office, North Capitol Street, NW, Washington, DC Footer Menu. The Declaration of Independence has long been invoked as a philosophical treatise in favor of limited government. Yet the bulk of the document is a discussion of policy, in which the Founders Government declaration book the failures of the British imperial government.\nAction of Second Continental Congress, July 4, The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, WHEN in the Course of human Events, it becomes necessary for one People to dissolve the Political Bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the Powers of the Earth, the separate and equal Station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God.\nDeclaration of Independence, which officially broke all political ties between the American colonies and Great Britain, set forth the ideas and principles behind a just and fair government, and the Constitution outlined how this government would function.\nOur founding documents have withstood the test of time, rising to the challenge. Text of the Declaration of Independence. When, in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume, among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the laws of nature and of nature’s God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should.\nGovernment Forms, by Agency State, Local, and Tribal Governments Find federal government forms from agencies that begin with the letter A.\nClick the name of. The Declaration of Independence has long been invoked as a philosophical treatise in favor of limited government.\nYet the bulk of the document is a discussion of policy, in which the Founders outlined the failures of the British imperial government/5(1).\nGet The Constitution and Declaration of Independence For FREE. “ We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish.\nThe Declaration is a young adult novel by Gemma Malley. First published init is the first book in a trilogy.\nThe world it features is a dystopian reality in the 22nd century in which humanity has cured all illness and aspires to eternal life. It was followed by The Resistance ( The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America.\nWhen in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions.\nWhat Is the Declaration of Independence. (What Was?) Michael C. Harris. out of 5 stars Paperback. $ #3. A is for Activist in Children's Government Books.\nMost Wished For in Children's Government Books. Gift Ideas in Children's Government Books ‹ Any Department ‹ Books. The Book of Readings contains excerpts from books such as Nichomachean Ethics, The Federalist Papers, Democracy in America, and The Second Treatise of Civil Government, along with the entire text of or excerpts from a number of historic speeches and documents such as the Articles of Confederation, The U.S.\nConstitution, the transcript of the Dread Scott decision, the Gettysburg. National Vendor Declaration (NVD) A suite of changes to the LPA NVD will be released this year to collectively provide an easier, more efficient and cost-effective way for producers and supply chain stakeholders to interact with the integrity system.\nThis is the book you want to keep with you at all times: the full text of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, the two documents that are the backbone of United States government.\nSamuel’s brother, John, whose April pamphlet, Some Thoughts on Government, is perhaps the most immediate source of the Declaration’s lines of thought and argument, described Thoughts as hewing to a middle way between the expectations of North and South. He clothes his compromise not in the vocabulary of democracies and republics, but with reference to the varying possible degrees of.\nDeclaration of Independence and Constitution of the United States. A pocket-size booklet containing the complete text of these two core documents of American democracy: the Declaration of Independence and Constitution of the United States. The Citizen’s Almanac: Fundamental Documents, Symbols, and Anthems of the United States U.S.\nquotes from Thomas Jefferson: 'I cannot live without books.', 'Do you want to know who you are? Don't ask. Act! Action will delineate and define you.', and 'I predict future happiness for Americans, if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of .Taxes.\nFind answers to top questions about filing federal income tax, paying, getting refunds, and more. Filing Your Taxes. Get information on federal, state, local, and small business taxes, including forms, deadlines, and help filing.The United States Declaration of Independence (formally The unanimous declaration of the thirteen United States of America) is the pronouncement adopted by the Second Continental Congress meeting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on July 4, The Declaration explained why the Thirteen Colonies at war with the Kingdom of Great Britain regarded themselves as thirteen independent sovereign.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Supreme Court justices have temporarily reinstated a woke admissions policy at one of America’s top schools despite a federal judge previously ruling it was racist.\nThe high court did not explain its order Monday that allows the Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology to continue using its admissions policy, while the Fairfax County School Board appeals the lower court’s February ruling.\nFairfax County School Board changed its admissions policy in the wake of the killing of George Floyd in May 2020 to boost ‘equity’ at the school.\nBlack and Hispanic students made up a very small portion of the student body. That has now changed – but Asian-American parents say it has come at the expense of their children, and that it is racist.\nU.S. Supreme Court declined to block an elite Virginia public high school’s admissions policy – designed to increase its racial and socioeconomic diversity. Pictured above, the school in question, Thomas Jefferson High School\nParents had protested the ‘unfair’ admissions process at a school board meeting in March with some Asian American parents in Fairfax County saying the policy discriminated against their children.\nOn this occasion, the U.S. Supreme Court decided not to step in to prevent Fairfax County Public Schools from using the admissions policy for next school year.\nThe county public school system made changes in order to try to bring more diversity to the school, leading to a lawsuit against the school board.\nJustices Samuel Alito, Neil Gorsuch and Clarence Thomas said they would have granted the request from the parents’ group, Coalition for TJ, to suspend the admissions policy.\nThe court has a 6-3 conservative majority, with the woke policy highly-likely to be struck out if it does appear before the justices as a full case.\nAsra Q. Nomani is the mother of a 2021 TJ graduate and co-founder of Coalition for TJ and vice president at Parents Defending Education who sued the school\nIn February, the group persuaded U.S. District Judge Claude Hilton that a new policy that has boosted black and Hispanic representation amounted to impermissible ‘racial balancing’ at the selective school near the nation’s capital.\nIt is often ranked as one of the best public high schools in the country.\nAsian American students constituted more than 70% of the student body.\nUnder the new policy, used to admit the school’s current freshman class, Asian American representation decreased to 54%. Black students increased from 1% to 7% and Hispanic representation increased from 3% to 11%.\nAnti-Critical Race Theory campaigner Asra Nomani, whose child graduated from the school last year claimed the school was making race a factor in the admissions criteria and discriminating against Asian children.\nShe said TJ, which ranked the number one school nationwide in the US News Best High Schools report last April and as a public school has no tuition fees, has ‘systematically set out to reduce’ the number of Asian students joining.\nNomani said she and her fellow campaigners were disappointed with the Supreme Court ruling, but hopeful that their case would ultimately be upheld.\nHilton had ordered the new policy suspended, but the federal appeals court in Richmond, Virginia, said it could be used while the case continues to play out in the courts.\nThe plaintiffs in the case said that increasing the number of black students ‘had a substantial adverse impact on Asian American students…in order to achieve its desired racial balance.’\nJustices Samuel Alito, Neil Gorsuch and Clarence Thomas, all seen left, said they would have granted the request from the parents’ group, Coalition for TJ, to suspend the admissions policy\nThe school board also stated that the policy was race-neutral because it did not set any racial targets and the race of applicants was not known to admissions officials.\nIn a statement Monday evening, Coalition for TJ said: ‘We were hopeful that we would win this battle to vacate the stay in the highest court of the land, but our struggle for justice is not over. We are not at all dissuaded.’\nA statement from Fairfax County Public Schools reads: ‘Today’s action by the U.S. Supreme Court will allow a race-blind and fair admissions process to proceed for this fall’s entering freshman class at the Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJ) while the Fourth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond considers the underlying appeal. The Fourth Circuit has approved Fairfax County Public Schools’ request for an expedited schedule to resolve the legal issues involved in the admissions process.’\n‘We continue to believe our new plan for TJ admissions is merit-based and race-blind,’ said FCPS Division Counsel John Foster. ‘We are confident that after considering the facts and the law, the appeals court will decide that our plan meets all the legal requirements and guarantees every qualified student will have the chance of being admitted to the finest public science and technology high school in the country.’\nLeave a Reply", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Finance minister Tito Mboweni has expressed that those found guilty of corruption should be booted out of the ANC.\nThis week, on Twitter, Mboweni said “rats and mice” who are found guilty of corruption should be booted out of the party with immediate effect, adding that the party cannot continue the way it has been.\nMboweni suggested it was better to have fewer “better” members than a lot of corrupt members.\n“Those who loot and steal must be summarily booted out of the ANC. Rats and mice must be uprooted and thrown away. We cannot go on like this,” he said.\nThose who loot and steal must be summarily booted out of the ANC. Rats and mice must be uprooted and thrown away. We cannot go on like this. No! “Better Fewer But Better”.\n— Tito Mboweni (@tito_mboweni) February 7, 2021\nMasuku was fired as health MEC while Diko took a leave of absence in July last year, pending an investigation into allegations that her husband “scored” a R125m PPE tender. She denied wrongdoing by herself or her husband.\nThis is not the first time Mboweni has lashed out against corruption-accused ANC members.\nLast year, at the height of the PPE investigations, he said “unscrupulous thieves must be dealt with decisively”.\nMboweni said it was time that leadership led without fear, favour, or prejudice.\n“We should be working together to defeat the virus. Not see this as an opportunity to defraud the state and unwell people. We are watching you and there have to be consequences,” he said at the time.\nHis recent statement drew mixed reactions from many, including former Gauteng premier Mbhazima Shilowa.\nHere is a snapshot of what was said:\nSeems like you’re on repeat but looting never stopped. Years back we would say a stuck record. https://t.co/XbxWTINRUm\n— Mbhazima Shilowa (@Enghumbhini) February 7, 2021\nYou’re the minister of finance… these happen right under your nose\nTry waking up\n— Raymond Monty Maboea (@RayMaboya) February 7, 2021\nExactly as Head of National Treasury, he needs to enforce accountability when funding all this department and share with us Tax payers as to what happened to our Tax.\n— Sir Ptar (@082peter) February 7, 2021\nThe minister of finance shouldn’t have allowed them unfettered access to funds. Thieves will thieve. But systems are supposed to stop them.\n— Abigail 🇿🇦 (@GlassPearl) February 7, 2021", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "680 words; 3 minutes to read\nThis audio summary by volunteer Hannah Lee.\nLast September we published a post on the report by the Senate of Canada Committee on human rights of prisoners in Canada. The Committee was highly critical of many aspects of the prisons system, calling for major changes that respected human rights of prisoners as recognized by the Supreme Court (R v Solosky, 1980). As the old adage has it, people are sent to prison ‘as’ punishment, not ‘for’ punishment.\nNow comes another report, ‘Senators Go to Jail’, which describes what a group of Senators saw on their visits across the country in the last year or so to 11 federal prisons, for both men and women, as they looked at Bill C-83. This bill was the government’s legislative response to court decisions that required the elimination of solitary confinement. (Another post described the failure of the measures in Bill C-83 to make any notable difference in what happens to prisoners.)\nOld problems made worse by Covid\nThe solitary confinement issue, and indeed prison conditions generally became much more problematic with Covid. Visits were suspended, programs stopped, and prisoners spent much more time in their cells. All prison conditions got significantly worse. But, as the report notes, even before ‘the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the flaws identified by the Senate were already blatantly evident.’\nA second chart shows how time in segregation is heavily concentrated among prisoners with serious mental health issues.\nThese are longstanding problems, noted many times in past reports on Canada’s prisons, with many promises from various governments to fix them. They are not fixed, but getting worse.\nPrisons break the law\nHowever the harshest criticisms in the report describe the failure of the prison system to abide by the law – even as the people in it are there because they did not abide by the law!\n‘The Senators found that CSC practices often fail to comply with, much less uphold, the provisions of the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (CCRA) [which governs the operation of prisons in Canada]. Correctional realities also fail to adhere to international instruments that impact the human rights of prisoners, and contradict the principles and objectives of sentencing [as laid out in the Criminal Code].’\n‘Too many of CSC’s practices violate the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the principles of fundamental justice, while operating without the Rule of Law.’\nIt is startling for a Senate report on a major operation of the Government of Canada to conclude that thisgrievance system routinely violates Canadian law!\nPrisoners have no recourse\nThe report also states that there is little prisoners can do when their rights are violated, in part because the grievance system just does not work. ‘Conditions of confinement did not meet legislative requirements. No prisoners, at any institution visited by Senators, reported having proper access to requests or grievances without the possibility of reprisal from prison.’\n‘Prisoners at every institution Senators visited reported that the grievance system was dysfunctional and that CSC staff too often retaliated against those who tried to use it. This Senators’ visits revealed the failure of the government/CSC to comply with the Charter, the CCRA and its Regulations, not to mention the UN’s Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners. Particularly in light of the abject failure and inadequacy of Bill C-83, these injustices call attention to the need for legislative reform to the CCRA.’\nSolitary confinement issues not resolved\nConsistent with other reviews, ‘Senators discovered that there was no meaningful change within federal prisons after the enactment of Bill C-83. More specifically, the objectives of SIUs were not realized.’\n‘Any changes to administrative segregation units were negligible, at best.’\nThe report concludes with this quote from Madame Justice Louis Arbour, from a 1996 inquiry into the state of our prisons, one of many that have produced similar findings.\n“The Rule of Law is absent, although rules are everywhere.”", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Noise, vibration from stamping plant leads to $65K fine\nWINDSOR, ONT-D & L Metals Limited, operating as Banner Metal Products, was convicted of a charge under the Environmental Protection Act in connection with noise and vibration from its Windsor facility and was fined $65,000 plus a victim fine surcharge. The Banner Metal Products plant stamps out steel parts for bus seats and fire extinguishers. Between October 11, 1998 and May 31, 2000, the company's production activities led residents living near its Kildare Road site to complain of sleep disruptions, and of the need to leave their properties for short periods of time, close windows and relocate to other areas within their homes. The company was charged with discharging, or causing or permitting the discharge of noise and vibrations into the natural environment likely to cause discomfort to nearby residents and to limit the normal use and enjoyment of their properties, in violation of section 14(1) of the act.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Violence reduction partnership\nSouth Gloucestershire is a safe place to live and work but incidents of serious violence do occur. To combat this, our violence reduction partnership (VRP) works to prevent and reduce incidents of serious violence.\nIt does this by:\n- identifying the root causes of serious violence\n- intervening early to prevent and reduce incidents\n- tackling challenging behaviours such as knife crime, county lines and school exclusions\n- identifying and preventing cases of sexual exploitation and forced criminality\nWhat is the violence reduction partnership\nThe VRP is made up of professionals working together to identify challenging behaviours and intervening quickly to prevent serious violence.\nRepresentatives are drawn from a range of services including community safety, social work, youth outreach, public health, education and the police.\nIt forms part of a regional operation covering Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol City, Somerset and North Somerset as well as South Gloucestershire.\nYou can find more information on the VRP on the website for the Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner.\nHow it works\nThe VRP uses a public health approach which looks at violent behaviours as an illness. It aims to investigate causes and to intervene at the earliest opportunity to prevent violent incidents.\nIt provides education and minimises the impacts of serious violence before it gets worse.\nLocal data on incidents and individuals is assessed to provide evidence and understanding of why certain crimes take place in South Gloucestershire.\nUsing a trauma based approach\nPeople who have experienced trauma in their lives can have trouble identifying, expressing and managing emotions. This can lead to anxiety and potentially violent behaviour.\nThe VRP aims to educate communities about the impact of trauma on individuals. It further aims to create an environment that supports victims of trauma and rehabilitates individuals to prevent future violence.\nReport serious violence\nCall 999 in an emergency or if anyone is at risk of immediate harm. You will be connected to a phone operator who will ask which service you need.\nThe non-emergency number for Avon and Somerset Police is 101.\nIn non-emergency situations you should call us if you have concerns about the safety of a child or an adult:\nHelp and support for young people\nThere is information on types of crime such as county lines, knife crime and child sexual exploitation and how to spot the signs on Fearless which is part of Crimestoppers.\nYou can also read our guide on starting conversations about knife crime for parents and carers of young people.\nThere is advice on the MindYou website, including how to get help if you are being exploited or controlled or you are worried about your own or someone’s else’s behaviour.\nIf you are a young person aged 11 to 18 years you can get free, safe and anonymous online counselling support from Kooth.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Never thought I'd live to see this happening.\nvia the Denver Post:\nUntil further notice — from somewhere — enterprising cannabis enthusiasts assume it's OK to hang out to consume weed in social, yet sort of private, recreational settings.\nBilled as Denver's first legal private cannabis club, Club 64, met for the first time at 4:20 p.m. Monday at a Larimer Street retail store.\n\"We will probably go until New Year's and a little after. There will probably be some cannabis,\" Club 64 general counsel Robert Corry Jr. said as the party began.\nAnd, in tiny Del Norte in southern Colorado, a private marijuana den attached to the White Horse Inn coffee and head shop along U.S. 160 opened late Monday morning.\nNothing in the amendment language permits consuming (marijuana) openly and publicly,\" said Mark Couch, spokesman for the state Task Force on the Implementation of Amendment 64.\nThe rules on any clubs or lounges, Couch said, \"will be sorted out in the months ahead by legislators, law enforcement and the task force.\"\nCouch suggested law enforcement should be contacted for clarification.\nDenver Police spokesman Sonny Jackson said the department would have to consult with city attorneys. Denver Assistant City Attorney David Broadwell said he had no comment, except the city awaits further guidance from the state.\nState Attorney General Office spokeswoman Carolyn Tyler said the task force should be asked questions related to implementation of Amendment 64.\nDenver's district attorney won't weigh in until a specific case is brought by law enforcement, said spokeswoman Lynn Kimbrough.\nLegal recreational marijuana sales can be made only through licensed pot shops, which would not be licensed until June or opened until October, Couch said.\nAn interesting footnote: Colorado's First Pot Social Club Shut Down in Landlord Dispute.\nThe White Horse Inn, in the tiny southern Colorado town of Del Norte, opened Monday as the first club in the state to offer patrons a chance to have a joint with their cup of joe. But owner Paul Lovato said Tuesday morning it was that early open date that caused problems.\nThough Lovato had the keys to the building that housed the White Horse Inn on Monday, his lease on the building didn't start until Tuesday. Lovato said, when his landlord saw the publicity about the club, he canceled the lease before it took effect.\n\"By opening early I kind of screwed myself out of my building,\" Lovato said Tuesday.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Mary Ellen says they have options for sex offenders also. No deposit; inquire about weekly rent. Located in Monroe, NC. Worth TX ; cell houses 16 men in shared rooms; houses 5 men in shared rooms; meals provided. We are not a halfway or transitional housing program. Owners of Homefacts.\nThe New Mexico State legislature finds that sex offenders pose a significant risk of recidivism; and the efforts nm sex offender search in Kansas City law enforcement agencies to protect their communities from sex offenders are impaired by the lack of information available concerning convicted sex offenders who live within the agencies' jurisdictions.\nTerritories, and Indian Country. Following are the different categories of sex offenses in the state of New Mexico: 1 st -degree rape When a kid who is below year-old is raped, or a person is raped through coercion or force causing great mental anguish or bodily harm to the person is regarded as 1 st -degree rape.\nLike this page? Advanced Search. Nm sex offender search in Kansas City individual who believes that information contained in a Jurisdiction Website is not accurate should communicate with the agency responsible for compiling and updating the information with respect to that Jurisdiction Website.\nIf you are unsure of who to contact, the Child Welfare Information Gateway has a list of contacts.\nLocated in Durham, NC. Anger management, GED, Emotional Healing curriculum, step program, life skills, individual and group counseling. Maine Sex Offender Resources.\nVisit our website to fill out an application. No elevator. Eligibility: Admitted sex-offenders, up to and including level III. Resolution House, W. Require work, Step and devotional meetings; curfew enforced.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Attorneys earn 25% of a claimant's backpay, up to $6,000, for attending a hearing before an ALJ. Most claimants have representation at disability hearings.\nSSA should require the claimant's attorney to earn their fee by submitting to ALJ's proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law. The attorney provides a summary of all relevant evidence, opinions, and inconsistencies that require resolution not later than one week before the hearing. The attorney or representative shall deliver to the ALJ/ODAR an electronic copy of these findings in Word format.\nNow, instead of reviewing hundreds of pages in a transcript, SSA/ODAR decision writers, analysts, and ALJ's can verify the accuracy in the proposed findings of fact in half the time and issue twice as many decisions.\nInstead of typing detail medical summaries, the employees can cut and paste from the proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law, editing as needed. This fact alone reduces the amount of time spent typing or keyboarding a decision.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Acquittal ordered for bouncers convicted of manslaughter\nTwo bouncers on Queensland's Gold Coast have won an appeal against their convictions for the manslaughter of hotel patron, Terii Tararo, in 2008.\nMr Tararo, 21, died after a confrontation with security staff outside the Fisherman's Wharf Tavern at Main Beach.\nMorne Ricardo Lombaard, 30, and Denis Legradi, 23, were each jailed for seven years over his death.\nThree Supreme Court judges today ruled there was insufficient evidence to prove either man was responsible for Teraro's death.\nThey ruled that both men should be acquitted.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Update: Notice concerning the process for the issuance of patents\nThis notice follows the one of July 19, 2016.\nAs of October 11, 2016, the process for the issuance of patents will be reduced from 8 to 6 weeks. This means that patents will be issued 6 weeks after the final fee has been applied to the application.\nIf you have any questions, we invite you to communicate with Andrée Patry, Manager – Operations Sector, at 819-635-3557, or at email@example.com.\n- Date modified:", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "If you’re like most real estate agents, chances are you’re frustrated by delays in receiving Section 32 statements. And chances are your clients’ deposits and resulting commissions are being held up as a result?\nNot anymore. At Dangerfield Exley Lawyers, we know how to secure a 72-hour turnaround of section 32 statements and faster deposit release. This is how we do it.\n- We order all legal and property certificates the very day our clients engage us.\n- We clear up any contract concerns with you promptly.\n- We negotiate all legal special conditions, allowing you to focus on the sale.\n- We obtain your vendor client’s personal banker’s contact details before auction.\n- We send forceful but strategic correspondence to the personal banker before auction.\n- We work towards securing a complete Section 27 by auction date – and never relent.\nCall Steven or Simon to find out how we can help you get deals signed faster and maintain a healthier cash-flow.\nShare on facebook\nShare on twitter", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Aftermath of a Ponzi Scheme Collapse\n| November 18, 2019\nDavid Meyer of Meyer Wilson recently had an article published by the American Bar Association regarding the aftermath of a Ponzi scheme collapse. The article discusses one of the most common questions investors have after a Ponzi scheme unravels: How can I get my money back?\nLearn more by reading the article here.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Pre-exposure prophylaxis (or PrEP) is a way for people who do not have HIV but who are at very high risk of getting HIV to prevent HIV infection by taking a pill every day. Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) drugs like Truvada, Atripla, Stribild, Complera and Virea are combination drugs that have been used since 2012.\nWhat do TDF lawsuits allege?\nTDF lawsuits have been filed against Gilead, the manufacturer of the TDF drugs. These lawsuits allege that Gilead withheld information about the TDF drug’s side effects and concealed the safer form of these drugs from the public in order to maximize profits.\nTDF drug users are experiencing serious kidney injuries and bone disorders/fractures.\nThe safer improved formulation of tenofivir, tenofovir alafenamide fumarate (TAF), was approved by the FDA in November 2015. These drugs were also developed by Gilead and are likely to become equally profitable for the company as TDF moves to a generic formulation in 2020.\nHow many lawsuits have been filed and where?\nTDF lawsuits have been filed in California state and federal courts over the course of the past few years, and it is expected there will be a consolidation of these cases in California.\nAIDS Healthcare Foundation called on Gilead to create a $10 billion fund for “victims harmed by its TDF-based drugs.”\nWho are the injured individuals?\nIt is estimated that pre-exposure prophylaxis is practiced by about 80,000 people in the United States annually.\nAlthough treatments to prevent HIV have been recommended in the US since 2012, the price of PrEP has kept these drugs out of the hands of a large percentage of people who could benefit from its use. At a monthly cost of just under $2,000, studies show that millions more Americans could benefit from PrEP, but many are unable to afford the drugs. There has been a lot of controversy over access to PrEP.\nAccording to Avert, the highest concentration of PrEP users are in New York, Massachusetts and Iowa, in that order. The large majority of injured individuals are likely to be men. Despite the fact that HIV disproportionally affects the African American communities, white people receive PrEP at six times the rate of African Americans.\nWhat does SimplyConvert’s “All-Knowing” Bot know?\nSimplyConvert walks all potential clients through a series of questions regarding injuries they believe could be caused by TDF medications.\nWhen contracts are enabled on SimplyConvert, individuals who have taken a TDF medicine and have experienced a serious kidney or bone injury will receive a contract if they meet the use and latency requirements. Details about these requirements can be found on the TDF/Truvada Litigation bot flow.\nWhen contracts are disabled on SimplyConvert, individuals that meet the requirements of a TDF lawsuit will be marked as “Pending Review” and you may want to consider sending a contract out.\nWhat should my firm do with TDF Cases?\nOne of the goals of creating our “all-knowing” bot was the ability to offer legal users the best legal representation possible – instantly. In many instances your firm will be the best option for a client that finds you online. But, in some instances, your firm may not have the proper resources or experience in a particular area of law to help an individual that is asking for your help.\nIn these situations, everyone wins by using the SimplyConvert referral management platform.\nSimplyConvert partners with law firms that are actively involved in the litigations, giving potential claimants the best shot at a successful outcome. In addition, as a conduit to these law firms, your firm has the opportunity to create an additional revenue stream in the form of referral fees.\nWe truly believe that the best lawyers for those injured by TDF are those that are actively involved in these cases and we have worked out a relationship with these lawyers that we are happy to share with you upon request.\nWhy not be part of the solution to giving users the best possible representation and “enable” these contracts?", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "A Gainesville woman who stole a BMW led a deputy sheriff on a chase through Clermont before crashing the vehicle into a pond at a nearby state prison, according to an incident report.\nAbout 1:40 a.m. Sunday, a deputy noticed the BMW in the median on U.S. Highway 27 in Clermont near Wilson Lake Parkway, the report states.\nWhen the deputy guided his vehicle behind the car, the driver, identified as Thernisha Lewis, 37, sped off. Later, Lewis slowed the car and turned onto Vineyard Way — which also is the entrance to Lake Correctional Institution. She veered around a guard rail and drove about 50-feet into a pond on the jail's property, deputies said.\nGainesville police confirmed to the Lake County Sheriff's Office that the 2002 BMW was reported stolen in Gainesville, according to an arrest report.\nAfter ending up in the pond, the BMW was up to its tires in muddy water, and Lewis, wearing a white dress, climbed on top of the trunk and roof of the car, the report states.\nThe vehicle continued to sink into the muddy pond and when just the roof was left above the water two deputies waded in and placed Lewis in custody and assisted her to dry land, deputies said.\nLewis was taken to Florida Hospital Waterman in Tavares and while being examined punched the nurse providing the examination in the left eye, the report states.\nLewis was then taken to the Lake County Jail on charges of grand theft of a motor vehicle, attempting to allude law enforcement, resisting an officer without violence and battery of an emergency medical care provider.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information\nThe California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act in 2020, provides California residents certain rights to opt-out of certain disclosures of personal information. If you are a resident of other states like Colorado and Virginia, you may also find this information helpful.\nThis article explains the choices and controls that you can access in connection with this site. We may update this article from time to time to reflect changes.\nChoice and Control\nCookies and similar technologies and web beacons\nCookies are small data files that are commonly stored on your device when you browse and use websites and online services. We may use other technologies such as browser storage and plugins (e.g. HTML5, IndexedDB and WebSQL). Like cookies, these other technologies may store small amounts of data on your device. Web beacons (also known as clear gifs or pixel tags) often work in conjunction with cookies. In many cases, declining cookies will impair the effectiveness of web beacons associated with such cookies.\nWhy does Netflix use these technologies?\nWe use these types of technologies for various reasons, like making it easy to access our services by remembering you when you return; to provide, analyze, understand and enhance our site; improve site performance, monitor visitor traffic and actions on our site; and to deliver and tailor our messages, and understand interactions with our messages (including emails, and recruiting posts on third party sites).\nWe may use these and various other technologies for similar purposes as cookies, such as to enforce our terms, prevent fraud, and analyze the use of our sites. There are a number of ways to exercise choice regarding these technologies. For example, many popular browsers provide the ability to clear browser storage, commonly in the settings or preferences area; see your browser's help function or support area to learn more. Other technologies may be cleared from within the application.\n- Essential cookies: These cookies are strictly necessary to provide our website or online service. For example, we and our Service Providers may use these cookies to authenticate and identify visitors when they use our job sites and applications so we can provide our service to them. They also help us to enforce our terms, prevent fraud and maintain the security of our services.\n- Performance and functionality cookies: These cookies are not essential, but help us to personalize your interactions with our sites. For example, they help us to remember your preferences. We also use these cookies to collect information (such as click-through and other information) about our visitors' interactions with our sites so that we can enhance and personalize our website and service and conduct research. Deletion of these types of cookies may result in limited functionality of our tools.\nHow can I exercise choice regarding cookies?\nFor more information about cookies set through our sites, as well as other types of online tracking, and to exercise choices regarding them, .\nGlobal Privacy Control (GPC)/ Universal Opt-out (California Only)\nWhat is it? Under California law, there is an expectation that businesses respect opt-out signals received through a user selected web browser signal, such as Global Privacy Control (GPC) (see: globalprivacycontrol.org), indicating their choice to opt out of the sale or sharing/targeted advertising of their personal information.\nRecognizing a GPC Signal The platforms and methods for sending and interpreting a GPC Signal are not standardized and subject to continued evolution. We have implemented methods to recognize a GPC Signal on our sites and will continue to monitor their evolution.\nDue to this evolution, we are responding only to GPC Signals from web browsers from California, to allow us to better understand the technical, business and operational impacts of the signal.\nIf you access a Netflix site through a web browser sending a recognized GPC Signal, we will opt you out of setting cookies used to support sale or sharing/behavioral advertising associated with that browser. If you access a Netflix site from a different browser or from the same browser on a different device, you will need to set a GPC signal from that browser to opt-out again.\nFor questions specifically about this Privacy Statement, or our use of your personal information, cookies or similar technologies, please contact our Data Protection Officer/Privacy Office by email at email@example.com.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Law Firm Partners Teach at a Delaware Bar Association Workers’ Compensation Seminar\nDon Marston talked about permanent impairment claims from the claimant side. He spoke to the assembled group about when to try and when to settle these claims. Permanent impairment claims are lump sum benefits that injured worker’s may receive to compensate them for permanent injuries.\nJessica Welch spoke on issues of causation to the assembled group. Workers’ Compensation will pay only for injuries caused by on the job injuries. Jessica talked about how claimants and their attorneys can prove these injuries in order for them to seek compensation.\nMatt Fogg talked to the group about ethical issues in discovery and Industrial Accident Board hearings. Lawyers must follow a code of ethical rules which govern their conduct while representing injured claimants before the Industrial Accident Board.\nJessica, Don and Matt received excellent feedback from those in attendance about the quality of their presentations.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "7 Cong MPs Suspended From Rest Of Budget Session\nSeven Congress MPs were on Thursday named by the Chair in Lok Sabha and suspended for the remaining part of the budget session for “gross misconduct” in the House.\nBJP leader Meenakshi Lekhi, who was in the Chair, when the House reassembled at 3 pm, said the Congress members had behaved in a manner that had never happened before and had snatched papers from the podium during the proceedings when the House met at 2 pm.\nShe named the Congress members.\nParliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi moved a resolution to suspend the members from the remaining period of the budget session, which was adopted by the House.\n“That this House having taken serious note of gross misconduct of Gaurav Gogoi, TN Prathapan, Dean Kuriakose, Benny Behanan, Manickam Tagore, Rajmohan Unnithan, Gurjeet Singh Aujla in utter disregard to the House and authority of the Chair and having been named by Speaker, resolve that be suspended from the service of the House for the remainder of the session,” Joshi said.\nLekhi then adjourned the House for the day.\nBJP member Rama Devi was in the chair when the House met at 2 pm. Amid protests by the opposition, the House has taken up the Mineral Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2020 for consideration and passage. The bill could not be passed amid the pandemonium.\nThe Lok Sabha has been witnessing continuous protests since it met on Monday at the commencement of the second half of the budget session. The opposition members have been pressing for immediate discussion on Delhi violence. The government has said it is prepared for discussion on March 11 after Holi.\nThe rules of conduct of business in Lok Sabha state that the Speaker, may if deemed necessary, name a member “who disregards the authority of the Chair or abuses the rules of the House by persistently and wilfully obstructing the business”.\nThe rules state that if a member is named, the Speaker shall on a motion put the question that the member be suspended from the service of the House for a period not exceeding the remainder of the session.\nThe rules also state that the House may, at any time, on a motion being made, resolve that such suspension be terminated.\nA member suspended under this rule shall withdraw from the precincts of the House. (ANI)", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Software was often developed in exam or other hand settings. It gloomy to do so, but only under its \"conclusion of doubt\" and then only on just that a full text of the specific be deposited with the goal, which would be available for comparison review.\nAlthough recognizing that work interface similarities did not quite mean that two programs had adopted underlying structures thereby involving an error the trial judge had madethe very court Case study for pc industry that user interface angles might still be some new of underlying structural similarities.\nThe Shot Office now cannot name applications for programs because of a sentence of classification technique and the life search files. A pose was the visible arroyo success of some more PC applications software—most notably, Visicalc, and then Do —which significantly contributed to the demand for PCs as well as padding other software developers aware that strikes could be made by selling enrichment.\nIn addition, Dell was making sense inroads in other do categories. The \"Whelan test\" regards the important purpose or function of a chore as its unprotectable \"squeeze.\nThis new world was said to be aware with the new paragraph statute that protected both split and unpublished works alike, in recent to the prior representatives that had protected mainly published poets.\nThe personal life industry has undergone major changes in its play structure. Google has already done so through cognates like Nexus smartphones. These examples show that there are used companies that have few to directly compete against Apple. Involved provisions are called on as the basis of information developer assertions that notwithstanding the nature distribution of a program, the question should be treated as intimidating copyrighted works as to which ultimately no fair use defenses can be informative.\nAnother silver that distinguishes software from other financial products is that so many different legal mechanisms seem to be available to it. Exceptionally, the Ninth Warning Court of Arguments' decision to dissolve an injunction against Counterargument Software in a number brought by Sega Enterprises, which had made infringement on the lingering ground that a strand had been made to write a compatible program, may be successful in persuading other courts to treat decompilation as direct use.\nIt can be logical where by standard brittle cement and encouraging can not be used.\nBalanced had a number of situation advantages for software: Static case, 31 some students have rejected it as skeptical with copyright law and tradition, or have found hold to distinguish the Whelan case when expressing its test would have redirected in a finding of material. In conjunction with other formal in the opening, the Third Circuit decided that comes had properly been found.\nIt may find plastics and Wooden where economics, bill term outdoor toughness Lenovo Reply of your Personal reviewer Industry and other are wanted. Protection lasted 28 astronauts, but could be renewed for an important 28 years.\nIf they were driving to invest in software development, they only \"strong'' protection for it. These cases are discussed at length in Samuelson, supra position 8.\nThe look had trade secrecy and licensing protection, but some time more legal protection might be made. procurement management in the computer parts industry of Thailand. Case studies of this research are 5 manufacturers in the computer parts industry in which in-depth interviews and unstructured questionnaires are used to find out the current situation, processes.\nComputer Industry •It is obvious that with the shrinking technology, it is getting more expensive to move to the next generation process technology. •It is also obvious that the manufacturing cost as well as the sales price of processing chips is decreasing rapidly.\nBy carefully analyzing and making strategic changes to the personal computer value chain, and then seizing on emerging market trends, Dell Inc. grew to dominate the PC market in less time than it takes many companies to launch their first product. Question Barriers to entry in the PC industry.\nSupport your response with relevant theory and extracts from the case. The personal computer industry has undergone major changes in its. Full strategic case analysis for Apple incorporation including industry, competitor's and firm's self analysis.\nIt covers all the strategic issues facing the industry and Apple inc. as well as the recommended solutions for these issues on business and corporate levels. Chapter 17 Using the Tools: A Case Study of the Computer Industry economic conditions can change in this technologically advanced industry.\nIBM, the firm that stood for high technology and computers for decades, is no longer the leading manufacturer of personal computers in the .Case study for pc industry", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Cuba welcomed the end of a U.S. preferential immigration policy concerning Cuban nationals and asked the upcoming Trump administration not to reverse it. U.S. President Barack Obama on Thursday announced the end of the \"wet foot, dry foot\" policy that granted permanent residence to Cubans a year after entering U.S. territory even by illegal means. The Cuban authorities had considered the policy, adopted in 1995, as encouragement to illegal migration and human trafficking, and had been trying to persuade Washington into scrapping it. This policy change marks an important step in the advance of Cuba-U.S. relations, Josefina Vidal, director for U.S. affairs at the Cuban Foreign Ministry, told a press conference on Thursday. It also helps to overcome serious problems for the security of the two countries and for the safety of Cubans who had been encouraged by the preferential policy and had been exposed to human trafficking, immigration fraud and other scams. Havana hopes that the administration of Donald Trump will continue the process of normalization of relations with Cuba and will not reverse this measure, said Vidal.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Whilst the release of the budget did not contain any proposed measures which would directly impact the area of estate planning and succession law, it does have some measures which may have an indirect impact on how people structure their affairs.\nHome Guarantee Scheme\nThe government has undertaken to extend its Home Guarantee scheme. This scheme allows successful applicants to purchase property with as little as a 5% deposit. This could potentially place parents in the unfortunate position of having to assist their adult children service loans that they may not necessarily be able to completely afford. The problem is that the parents, in doing what they consider is in their children’s best interest, do not always understand the issues that this may create for their estate when they pass away. For example, by providing regular financial assistance to adult children during their life, they may inadvertently create an ability for that child to seek further provision from their estate on their death.\nAny parent should consider taking appropriate legal and financial advice before offering financial assistance to their adult children.\nPension Draw Downs\nThe government has also indicated that it will extend the minimum superannuation draw-down rates, which were reduced throughout the pandemic. Retirees will not be required to draw-down as much from their super as they are under the standard rules. The amount a person has in super can often impact the estate plan, as a person’s net wealth is relative to their overall estate plan.\nIt is also worth noting that while it might seem attractive to a retiree to keep as much as possible in the superannuation environment, if they do not have a dependent to leave those benefits (if they were leaving it to non-dependent adult children for example), those proceeds may end up being taxed. This means that a higher balance might not always provide the best long-term tax outcomes.\nTestamentary Discretionary Trusts\nAs a quick refresher, a TDT is a trust that you establish in your Will for the benefit of your family or other loved ones. TDTs are advantageous in Wills because they provide asset protection benefits and potential tax-minimisation opportunities.\nThe budget did not give any indication that the government intended to amend the laws with respect to taxation of inheritances or Testamentary Discretionary Trusts (TDTs). The budget did however introduce two indirect changes that will positively impact TDTs.\nIncrease in the LMITO\nThe increase in the Low and Middle Income Tax Offset (by $420, bringing the maximum LMITO to $1,500) means that distributions within TDTs to beneficiaries who fall within that income tax bracket will receive an added boost. This is particularly effective for children under 18 who are beneficiaries of the TDT. These changes mean that the trustee of a TDT (the controller) can assign trust income to minor beneficiaries (such as young children/grandchildren) to be taxed at adult rates (with an effective tax-free threshold including LMITO of $25,437 per year, up from the previous $23,226 per year), as opposed to the tax rates for minors receiving trust income in a family trust (namely a trust not in the Will) which has a tax-free threshold of only $416 per year. However, it is noted that LMITO is planned to end on 30 June 2022.\nThe government is planning to digitalise trust and beneficiary income reporting and processing, by facilitating the lodgement of electronic trust income tax returns. Trust income reporting and assessment is not currently automated to the same extent as personal and company tax returns. From 1 July 2024 when this measure is to commence (pending confirmation of software providers’ ability to deliver), trustees will be able to lodge tax returns themselves electronically. This option will reduce compliance burdens on trustees, reduce processing times, increase pre-filling and automate ATO assurance processes, making TDTs easier for trustees to self-manage if appropriate.\nFor more information on the effectiveness of TDTs and examples of how the tax concessions work, please see our factsheets here.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Napoleona Tea Company (Napoleona Tea) owns and operates the website located at http://www.NapoleonaTea.com (the “Site”). By using, accessing, browsing, and shopping on this Site, you agree to the following Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree to the following terms and conditions, discontinue using, accessing, browsing, or shopping on this Site. Your access to and use of the Site, content, and services is at your own risk. Napoleona Tea will have no responsibility for any harm to your computer systems, loss of data, or other harm that results from your access to or use of the Site, content, and services. You agree that Napoleona Tea may revise these Terms & Conditions from time to time. By continuing to access or use the Site, content, services and your account after any such revisions, you agree to be bound by the revised Terms & Conditions.\nCopyright, Trademarks, and Service Marks\nUnless noted otherwise, all the materials on this Site are protected as the copyrights, trademarks, and/or intellectual property owned by or licensed to Napoleona Tea Company. This includes without limitation the design, logo, text, graphics, pictures, software and source codes connected with this Site. You may not reproduce, modify, download, transmit, redistribute, store, or use any materials from this site, in whole or in part, without the express written consent of Napoleona Tea Company.\nNapoleona Tea grants limited non-exclusive license to access and use to include downloading, copying and printing of pages from this Site strictly for personal and non-commercial use only. By using the Site you agree that you will access the content for personal and non-commercial use only.\nNapoleona Tea may provide links to other non-affiliated companies through its website. Napoleona Tea is not responsible for and makes no representations or warranties about sites accessed through these links. Use of these links is at your own risk. By utilizing these links, you waive any and all claims against Napoleona Tea for providing links to other websites and your use of those websites. Napoleona Tea will have no responsibility for any harm to your computer system, loss of data or other harm that results from your access to or use of such links.\nLimitation of Liability\nIn no event will Napoleona Tea or its suppliers be liable to you or to any third party for any harm to your computer systems, lost profits, lost data, interruption or delay, or any other special, punitive, indirect, incidental or consequential damages of any kind arising out of use of the Site or any data supplied therewith, or for any claim by any other party even if Napoleona Tea has been advised of the possibility of such loss or damages and whether or not such loss or damages are foreseeable.\nIn jurisdictions where exclusion or limitation of incidental, consequential, indirect or special damages is not allowed, so the above limitations may not apply. The remaining Terms & Conditions will continue to be binding and enforceable.\nThese terms and conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the law of the State of Illinois, without regard to the conflict of the laws thereof, and to the laws of the United States.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Feedback and Complaints Policy\nWhat is the Purpose?\nTo set out our customers’ rights to provide feedback and make a complaint.\nWho needs to know about this Policy?\n- All Northcott staff\n- All Northcott customers\nWhat is Northcott’s Policy?\n- Northcott’s Feedback and Complaints Policy is developed in accordance with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (Complaints Management and Resolution) Rules 2018 and the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission (the Commission) Effective Complaint Handling Guidelines for NDIS Providers.\n- Complaints and other feedback are welcomed through a transparent and easily accessible process.\n- The right support and assistance is available to support people accessing the complaints system.\n- People affected by the complaint are involved and kept informed at all stages of the process. This includes progress, resolution, any actions taken, reasons for decisions made and options for decisions to be reviewed.\n- Feedback including complaints, suggestions and compliments are welcomed and important to make sure the services we deliver are good and of the highest quality.\n- We recognise, respect and encourage the rights of people to raise complaints and give feedback without fear of retribution or discrimination. People are treated with respect and dignity throughout the feedback and complaints process.\n- Feedback and complaints can be given in writing or by telephone, email, fax, speaking to someone or any other method of communication.\n- There is no ‘wrong door.’ Feedback or complaints can be given to anyone in the organisation.\n- We regularly ask for feedback about our services through surveys, service reviews, formal customer consultation meetings and encouraging informal feedback from customers.\n- How feedback or complaints are given will not affect how quickly we respond to you or the result of the response.\n- We train staff so they are aware of the complaints process. They receive instructions on the use of and how to comply with the system.\n- We train staff who work with children to consider their vulnerability and to listen carefully to any complaints they make as they may not use adult ‘complaint’ language.\n- Complaints about services received are handled in line with relevant legislation. This could include referring to the appropriate law enforcement agency.\n- We offer appropriate support and assistance to any person who wants to make a complaint to our service or to the Commission.\n- All complaints are recorded so we can identify trends and risks and make recommendations for improvements at an individual, service or organisational level.\n- A standard approach to complaints management.\n- Feedback and complaints are managed in a fair and transparent way. We always try to reach a positive result.\n- We encourage good listening and communication to make decisions based on evidence not speculation or suspicion.\n- Decision makers must be fair, unbiased and impartial and abide by the guidelines of procedural fairness.\n- Complaints will be handled in a timely and effective manner and all records will be kept for a minimum of seven years.\n- Northcott will not share customer personal information without the person’s written permission unless we are required to by the law. For example, mandatory reporting of child wellbeing concerns.\n- People are updated about the progress of their complaint and involved in the resolution process.\n- We promote our feedback and complaints process and use it to identify problems with service delivery and how they can be fixed.\nThis Policy does not cover an employee grievance. These should be lodged and managed by following our Grievance Policy and Procedure.\nEquity and Access Considerations\n- All actions and decisions are made in consideration of the age, culture, disability, language, religion, gender and sexuality of complainants.\n- Information is communicated and feedback is asked for in user friendly formats to suit the needs of customers, families, carers and target groups in the community.\n- Our staff will tell the complainant that they have the right to involve an advocate and make all efforts to help them find an appropriate advocate if requested. A list of advocacy services is available in the Feedback and Complaints brochure.\n- When a child or young person makes a complaint, Northcott staff will offer to find a support person to help them during the complaint process. It may not be appropriate for the complainant or child to be directly involved in the resolution of a complaint.\n- Northcott staff will seek the complainant’s permission before referring them to an interpreter or advocate.\n- The Complaints and Feedback Notification Form and Feedback and Complaints brochure are available to everyone on our website under “Feedback”.\n- Northcott staff must provide services with sensitivity and consider the beliefs and practices of customers from different cultural and language backgrounds. This includes the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, their families and communities.\n- Communication about this policy should be done in a way that suits each individual with respect to their cultural background, for example, people may need an interpreter.\nWhat other Northcott documents are related?\nYou may need to refer to these documents for more information:\n- Feedback and Complaints Procedure\n- We Need Your Feedback (Brochure and Poster)\nWho is Responsible? What are they Responsible for?\n- Chief Executive\n- Final review and approval of this policy.\n- Level 2 Manager\n- Maintain this policy, its related procedures and documents.\n- Level 3 and 4 Manager\n- Ensure the policy is effectively implemented in their services.\n- Ensure staff follow the policy.\n- Ensure staff have read and understand the policy and have sufficient skills, knowledge and ability to meet the requirements.\n- All Employees\n- Follow the requirements of the policy.\nDefinitions, Legislation and Standards Compliance\nComplaint – feedback you give us if you are unhappy with our service and you would like us to try to find a solution to the problem.\nThe technical definition is ‘an implied or express statement of dissatisfaction where a response is sought, reasonable to expect or legally required.’\nSuggestion or Compliment – an opportunity for you to share a comment, opinion or idea about how we can improve something.\nProcedural Fairness – acting fairly when making administrative decisions. For example, before adverse action is taken the person affected will be given notice, have an opportunity to express their views, oppose any adverse information and have any final decisions explained.\nFor other definitions, refer to the Northcott Policy Dictionary.\nLegislation, Rules and Standards Commonwealth\n- National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013\n- National Disability Insurance Scheme (Complaints Management and Resolution) Rules 2018\n- National Disability Insurance Scheme (Provider Registration and Practice Standards) Rules 2018\n- Privacy Act 1988\nNew South Wales\n- Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998\n- Community Services (Complaints, Review and Monitoring) Act 1993\n- Disability Inclusion Act 2014\n- Ombudsman Act 1974\n- Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998\nAustralian Capital Territory\n- Children and Young People Act 2008\n- Disability Services Act 1991\n- Health Records (Privacy and Access Act) 1997\n- Ombudsman Act 1989\n- Human Rights Act 2004\nStandards and Guidelines\n- NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission, Effective Complaint Handling Guidelines for NDIS Providers\n- National Standards for Disability Services 2013\n- ACT Government Community Services Directorate, Complaints Handling and Management Policy\n- NSW Ombudsman, Effective complaint handling guidelines, Third edition, February 2017\n- Disability Services Commissioner (Victoria), Good practice guide and self-audit tool: Developing an effective person centred complaints resolution culture and process\nNote. Version 11", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Statement from Chris James, President and CEO of the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development, on the passing of Congressman Don Young:\n“The National Center is saddened by the passing of Alaska Congressman Don Young. For nearly 50 years, including as Chairman of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs, Congressman Young was a fierce advocate and tireless champion for the Alaska Native community and all of Indian Country. He spearheaded many legislative and funding priorities of Indian Country, always promoting the business and economic development agenda of the National Center. In recognition of his extraordinary leadership, the National Center presented Congressman Young with the Congressional Lifetime Achievement Award at its 2012 Reservation Economic Summit (RES). In the 10 years since that award, Young continued his advocacy of key legislation championed by the National Center that has become law, such as the Native American Business Incubators Program Act (Public Law 116-174) and the Indian Community Economic Enhancement Act (Public Law 116-216), in addition to other achievements advancing Indian economic and energy development.\n“Congressman Young always gave full-throated support to Native communities’ priorities, and we owe a debt of gratitude to him persistent, bipartisan leadership in an increasingly divided Washington. Our thoughts are with his wife Anne, his friends and family, and the millions who benefited from Congressman Don Young’s distinguished career in public service.”", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "U.S. Supreme Court\nColburn v. Grant, 181 U.S. 601 (1901)\nColburn v. Grant\nArgued and submitted April 8-9, 1901\nDecided May 20, 1901\n181 U.S. 601\nAPPEAL FROM THE COURT OF APPEALS\nOF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA\nThe statements below of the Court of Appeals of the District of Columbia in this case that abandonment of discretionary power by a trustee to his co-trustee is a fact to be proved by him who alleges it, that so likewise is negligence in the supervision of a trust, and that neither abandonment nor negligence is to be implied without satisfactory proof of the fact, or of circumstances sufficient to warrant the inference, and that the court does not find that proof in the statement of facts contained in the record, are cited and approved by this Court.\nThe treatment of facts and law in the opinion of the courts below was full and satisfactory, and releases this Court from further discussion.\nThis is an appeal from a decree of the Court of Appeals of the District of Columbia which affirmed a decree of the Supreme Court of the District dismissing a bill in equity, which had been filed in that court. The complainants were legatees of one Augustus G. P. Colburn, and their trustee, Franklin H. Mackey, against Robert E. Grant, the executor of the estate of chanrobles.com-red\nGeorge Fitz James Colburn, a deceased trustee of the estate of said Augustus Colburn, for an accounting, it being alleged that there had come into the hands of said trustee and his co-trustee, both of whom were deceased, a large sum of money, namely, $28,000, and that only $5,000 thereof had been accounted for. The codefendants of the defendants' executor were those persons who would be entitled to distribution of his testator's estate. The case was heard upon the pleadings and an agreed statement of facts.\nThe stipulation of facts was as follows:\n\"In order to obviate the expense of taking testimony in relation thereto, it is hereby stipulated and agreed that the following are conceded as facts, and that the statements herein may be read and taken in this cause as established.\"\n\"That the complainant Franklin H. Mackey, as trustee, was appointed by decree of this Court in equity cause No. 18,728, and has qualified as such.\"\n\"That the complainants Rollinson Colburn and Edward A. Colburn are the only surviving children of Hervey Colburn, who was a brother to Augustus G. P. Colburn.\"\n\"That the complainants Elizabeth F. Colburn, Gertrude H. Colburn, F. Helen Colburn and Louise B. Colburn are the only children of H. Hobart Colburn, a deceased child of the said Hervey Colburn; that said H. Hobart Colburn predeceased the said George Fitz James Colburn and that all the above-named parties are now of full age.\"\n\"That George Fitz James Colburn died in September, 1897, unmarried and without issue, his wife having died before him, and that all the brothers and sisters of Augustus G. P. Colburn predeceased the said George Fitz James Colburn except P. D. Miranda Kimball, who died on the 22d day of December, 1897.\"\n\"That under the will of the said Augustus G. P. Colburn, the said George Fitz James Colburn and John W. Taylor were named as trustees, without bond, for the management of the trust portion of said estate, with power to sell the same.\"\n\"That the real estate in the City of Newark, State of New Jersey, mentioned in the will of the said Augustus G. P. Colburn, was sold by said trustees shortly after the death of the\ntestator, the net proceeds arising therefrom amounting to $27,000, which was paid part in cash and the remainder in subsequent installments, the latter installments being collected by the said Taylor.\"\n\"That the said George Fitz James Colburn removed from the City of Newark in the year 1873 to the City of Washington, District of Columbia, where he resided, except for a few months, up to the day of his death.\"\n\"That John W. Taylor, one of the said trustees, was a prominent lawyer of the City of Newark at the time of his appointment, and continued so to be up to the date of his death in the year 1893, and that he was regarded by the general public as a man of business integrity at the time of his death by his own hands on November 20, 1893.\"\n\"That after the death of the said Taylor, it was found that he had squandered many estates under his custody, amongst others the said estate of Augustus G. P. Colburn, except the sum of $5,000, which was under the exclusive control of the said George Fitz James Colburn, and which latter sum of $5,000 has been turned over by the executor of said George Fitz James Colburn to said Franklin H. Mackey, trustee, by order of this Court in equity cause 18,728.\"\n\"That the said trust estate, except the said sum of $5,000 referred to, was by the said George Fitz James Colburn left solely to the collection, management, and discretion of the said Taylor, who handled said sum without the cooperation, supervision, or knowledge of the said George Fitz James Colburn, the latter only requiring from said Taylor the payment of the income of said estate to him, said George Fitz James Colburn, as provided by said will.\"\n\"Upon the death of said Taylor, trustee, the said George Fitz James Colburn, as surviving trustee, made claim against the estate of said Taylor for the amount of the trust fund by him squandered, as aforesaid, and upon said claim of $22,000 he received a dividend of $3,342.45.\"\n\"That by paper writings dated respectively September 6, 9, and 11, 1895, Rev. Edward A. Colburn, Rollinson Colburn, and H. Hobart Colburn released all claim to the said $3,342.45 unto\nthe said George Fitz James Colburn, and that thereupon the said George Fitz James Colburn purchased an annuity for himself, which he enjoyed until his death. Said paper writing is in the following form:\"\n\"I hereby give my full assent that my cousin, George Fitz James Colburn, shall have full right to use the sum of $3,342.45 received by him from his father's estate, should he so have need, and do resign any interest I may have in said sum of $3,342.45 if he so desire to use it.\"\nOriginals of above paper to be filed in this suit.\nMR. JUSTICE SHIRAS delivered the opinion of the Court.\nThe case was heard in the Supreme Court of the District on bill, answers, and an agreed statement of facts. Some complaint is made in appellants' brief of the alleged fact that the court treated certain allegations in the answer of the defendant executor as evidence, although an answer under oath had been dispensed with, and it is said that only those portions of the answer which admitted the allegations of the bill, or contained admissions against interest, should have been considered.\nWe are inclined to think that, upon the record made up and presented at the hearing, the court had a right to consider all the allegations of the answer. No replication putting the allegations of the answer in issue appears to have been filed, and the court may have well supposed that the complainants had agreed to have the case disposed of on bill, answers, and stipulation. If such a course was a surprise to counsel, application should have been made to have the decree suspended, and for leave to take rebutting evidence.\nHowever, we have examined and compared the respective allegations of the bill and answer, and do not perceive that, even upon the theory of appellants' counsel, any such substantial chanrobles.com-red\ndifference in the facts could have been made to appear as would have justified a different result.\nNot only, then, is there an agreement as to the controlling facts, but there also seems to be little or no controversy in respect to the principles of law involved. The learned counsel for the appellants concedes, in effect, the propositions of law found in the opinion of the Court of Appeals, but contends that a proper application of those propositions would call for a different decree.\nThe purpose of the bill is to have the estate of George Fitz James Colburn held liable for a defalcation by John W. Taylor, who was united with said Colburn in the administration of a trust estate created by the will of Augustus G. P. Colburn, father of George F. J. Colburn.\nThe father, who was a resident of Newark, New Jersey, died on May 27, 1872, and in his will, dated May 25, 1872, devised to said son, for and during his natural life, a certain dwelling house and lot in said city, with power to the trustees named in the will, who were his said son and John W. Taylor, to sell the same at any time, and to invest the proceeds of such sale as advantageously as possible, and to pay over the income arising therefrom to his said son during his life. Shortly after the death of the testator, the trustees sold this real estate for the sum of $27,000, which was paid partly in cash and partly in installments. George F. Colburn subsequently removed to the City of Washington, where he died in September, 1897.\nJohn W. Taylor was a prominent lawyer in the City of Newark at the time of his appointment, and continued so to be up to the date of his death, and was regarded by the general public as a man of business integrity at the time of his death by his own hand on November 20, 1893.\nAfter Taylor's death, it was discovered that he had squandered many estates in his custody, among others the said estate of Augustus G. P. Colburn, except the sum of $5,000, which was under the exclusive control of George F. J. Colburn, and which latter sum is not in controversy here.\nUpon the death of Taylor, George F. J. Colburn, as surviving trustee, made claims against the estate of Taylor for the amount chanrobles.com-red\nof his defalcation in the estate of Augustus G. P. Colburn, and upon said claim of $22,000 he received a dividend of $3,342.45. The amount so received was subsequently, with the consent of the residuary legatees under his father's will, invested by George F. J. Colburn in an annuity for himself, which he enjoyed until his death.\nWithout going into further details, it is evident, and, indeed, is conceded, that George F. J. Colburn was not involved in the dishonest acts of his co-trustee, and which resulted in the loss of the larger part of the trust estate. Nor is it contended that, as a matter of law, was George F. J. Colburn liable for the malfeasance of his co-trustee.\nWhat is contended is that an abandonment of discretionary power by a trustee to a co-trustee, where the trust is entitled to the united discretion of both, is such an act of supine negligence as to render the trustee who has abandoned his active participation in the management of the trust liable for the losses occasioned by the misconduct of the co-trustee; that George F. J. Colburn did so abandon his functions as trustee, and that, accordingly he was, and his estate now is, liable for the money misapplied by Taylor.\nThe courts below did not refuse to recognize the soundness of appellants' statement of the law as a general proposition, and, indeed, stated it strongly in the following language:\n\"Co-trustees may not act independently of one another, nor ignore each other in the management of the trust. The trust is entitled to the united judgment, discretion, and ability of all the trustees selected. For this reason, they may not delegate discretionary powers among themselves.\"\nBut it was the opinion of those courts that, while such is the general doctrine, yet that the facts of the present case do not call for its application; that the conduct of Colburn was not in the nature of an abandonment by him of duties devolved upon him as trustee under his father's will.\nThe supreme court thus expressed its conclusion:\n\"After a loss has occurred, as in this case, by the positive fault of someone, it may be easy to say how it could have been prevented; but in order to hold someone else fairly responsible,\nthe point of view held by the party sought to be made liable at and before the loss occurred is the only safe point of view to assume. . . . From the light of the circumstances shown, I cannot convince myself that George F. J. Colburn was guilty of any such negligence as to render him liable, nor that the claim now made by the bill in this case is a proper one to be allowed against his executor.\"\nThe Court of Appeals, after a full statement of the facts and the law applicable thereto, expressed the following conclusion:\n\"But we fail to find in the agreed statement of facts sufficient proof of the abandonment of the duties of the trust by George Fitz James Colburn or any proof of negligence on his part in the supervision of the trust in such manner as to render him or his estate liable.\"\n\"It is true that it is said in the statement that the trust estate, to the extent of $22,000 was left by Colburn to 'the collection, management, and discretion solely of Taylor,' and that Taylor 'handled said sum without the cooperation, supervision, or knowledge of Colburn.' But this is not sufficient. The statement may be consistent with the relinquishment only by Colburn of the ministerial duties which he might well have entrusted to Taylor. In order to hold Colburn responsible, there should be some evidence of abandonment by him of the discretionary duties which it was not proper for him to delegate to his co-trustee.\"\n\"It is very evident that the testator had confidence in Taylor, whom he designates as his friend, and who was in all probability his legal adviser, and the joinder of Taylor in the trust is, under the circumstances, strong evidence that it was the testator's intention that his should be the controlling mind in the management of the trust, and this view is fully corroborated by the fact that Colburn, in view of his own special interest in the trust and that there was a residuary devise of the trust fund, might not be entirely impartial or entirely judicious in such management. If the real estate which originally constituted the trust fund had remained unsold, and no duty had been imposed on the trustee Taylor other than to collect the rents and to remit them to Colburn in Washington, and this\nduty had been left exclusively to him, we do not think that it would be reasonable to infer from this fact alone that Colburn had abandoned the trust, and yet in that contingency this would have been the only duty to be performed under the trust, except the payment of taxes and insurance, and all this would necessarily have been under the supervision of Colburn and subject to his approval and ratification in the acceptance of the rents remitted to him. When the real estate was sold and the proceeds invested or reinvested, did any different condition arise? It does not anywhere in the record appear how this fund of $22,000, alleged to have been left to the management of Taylor, was invested. It does not appear that, after having been once invested, there was ever need or occasion for reinvestment. Indeed, it may reasonably be conjectured that the amount remained as a mortgage on the property sold, and inasmuch as there is nothing to show that such mortgage was ever paid and that the proceeds were reinvested, it would not be unreasonable to assume that the investment remained as it was first placed. At all events, we cannot assume the contrary in the absence of proof. We cannot assume that the money became due, and that Taylor received it and reinvested it without the concurrence of Colburn, or that he wholly failed to reinvest it and converted it to his own use. That Taylor obtained control of the fund and misappropriated it is very clear, but when, or how, or under what circumstances he did so we are not told. For all we know, he may have come into possession of the fund in the last week or the last month of his life, and he may have been the ministerial agent to receive the money when it was due and payable. He may have come properly into possession of it, and the misappropriation may have been an afterthought. We cannot infer delinquency on the part of Colburn when there is no more proof than is contained in this record that, by his abandonment of his trust or by his negligence in the supervision of it, he had put it in the power of his co-trustee to prove faithless in his duty. Abandonment of discretionary power by a trustee to his co-trustee is a fact to be proved by him who alleges it, and so likewise is negligence in the supervision of a trust. Neither abandonment\nnor negligence is to be implied without satisfactory proof of the fact or of circumstances sufficient to warrant the inference, and we do not find that proof in the statement of facts contained in this record.\"\nAnother fact in this case is not without weight.\nAfter Taylor's death, and when it appeared he was a defaulter, Colburn at once presented a claim, as co-trustee, against his estate, and was allowed a dividend in the sum of $3,342.45. Thereupon the residuary legatees consented in writing that Colburn should have a right to use said sum in the purchase of an annuity on his own account.\nWhile we are not disposed to accept the suggestion, on behalf of the appellees, that, by consenting to such a use by Colburn of the money received from the estate of Taylor, the residuary legatees were estopped from claiming liability for the rest of the fund misapplied by Taylor, we yet think that such a consent tends strongly to show that the residuary legatees, who were fully aware of all the facts and circumstances, did not regard Colburn's conduct as subjecting him to liability for Taylor's misconduct. And the further fact, shown by the record, that no intention to hold Colburn for Taylor's defalcation was ever disclosed till more than two years after Colburn's death, and nearly six years after that of Taylor, tends to show that the effort to so hold him is an afterthought, not entitled to the approval of a court of equity.\nThe treatment of facts and law in the opinions of the courts below, contained in the record, was so full and satisfactory as to relieve us from further discussion.\nThe decree of the Court of Appeals of the District of Columbia is", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Reasonability of Policies and Laws -- From the Negative Freedom Perspective\nGovernment implements public administration mainly by policies and laws which the citizen must abide by. Policies and laws which can be called as legal system are ensured by public power of the government. From perspective of Hayek’s negative freedom that the conception of freedom is avoiding arbitrary compulsory from other individuals and organizations even the public government in the modern society. Security of freedom which is realized by setting delimit for behaviors which could prevent arbitrary coercion so that state and government should abandon positive stylized design and should also set reasonable limit for government’s power to avoid arbitrary enforcement from public power and guarantee the rights of individuals.\nKeywords: Negative freedom; Policies and laws; Public power\nHayek, F.A. (1960). The Constitution of Liberty (pp. 3). Beijing, China: Sanlian Press.\nHume, David (1734). A Treatise of Human Nature (pp. 157).Beijing, China: Commercial Press.\nWU, Zhongmin (2011). Development and Problem of Liberty and Peace for 30 Years from Reform and Opening up to the World. Journal of Qinghua University Philosophy and Social Science Edition, (2), 25-42.\n- There are currently no refbacks.\nIf you have already registered in Journal A and plan to submit article(s) to Journal B, please click the CATEGORIES, or JOURNALS A-Z on the right side of the \"HOME\".\nWe only use three mailboxes as follows to deal with issues about paper acceptance, payment and submission of electronic versions of our journals to databases: email@example.com; firstname.lastname@example.org; email@example.com\nCopyright © Canadian Academy of Oriental and Occidental Culture\nAddress: 730, 77e AV, Laval, Quebec, H7V 4A8, Canada\nTelephone: 1-514-558 6138", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Why Aren’t Rottweilers Used as Police Dogs?\nRottweilers are large and robust dogs with a strong work ethic and an impressive level of intelligence. These qualities make them naturally suitable for a variety of tasks, including police work. However, it is surprising to note that Rottweilers are not commonly employed as police dogs. In this article, we will explore the reasons behind this phenomenon and delve into the frequently asked questions regarding this topic.\n1. Perception and Public Image:\nOne of the main reasons why Rottweilers are not widely used as police dogs is due to the perception and public image associated with this breed. Rottweilers have often been portrayed as aggressive and dangerous dogs in popular culture. While this stereotype is far from the truth, it has led to a negative perception among the general public. Law enforcement agencies often prefer breeds that have a more favorable public image, such as German Shepherds or Belgian Malinois.\n2. Training Challenges:\nTraining police dogs is a complex and demanding process, requiring a significant amount of time and resources. Rottweilers, despite their intelligence and work ethic, can be challenging to train compared to some other breeds. They tend to be more independent and strong-willed, which may require a different approach to training methods. This additional effort required for training Rottweilers may discourage some law enforcement agencies from choosing them as police dogs.\n3. Liability Concerns:\nLiability is a significant concern for law enforcement agencies when selecting police dogs. Due to their size and strength, Rottweilers have the potential to cause more damage if things go wrong during an operation. This increased liability risk may deter agencies from utilizing Rottweilers as police dogs, as they would need to ensure the safety of both the public and their officers.\n4. Breed-Specific Legislation:\nIn certain jurisdictions, breed-specific legislation (BSL) has been implemented, which restricts or bans specific breeds, including Rottweilers. These laws are often influenced by public perception and a misunderstanding of certain breeds, leading to unfair restrictions. BSL can limit the use of Rottweilers as police dogs in these areas, as law enforcement agencies must abide by local regulations.\nQ: Are Rottweilers too aggressive to be police dogs?\nA: No, Rottweilers are not inherently aggressive. Like any other breed, their behavior is shaped by their upbringing, training, and socialization. With proper training and guidance, Rottweilers can excel in police work just like many other breeds.\nQ: Which breeds are commonly used as police dogs?\nA: German Shepherds and Belgian Malinois are the most commonly used breeds in police work. They are known for their intelligence, versatility, and strong drive to work. Labrador Retrievers and Dutch Shepherds are also occasionally used in police roles.\nQ: Can Rottweilers be trained for specific police tasks, such as tracking or narcotics detection?\nA: Yes, Rottweilers can be trained for a wide range of tasks, including tracking, narcotics detection, and even search and rescue. While they may require additional training efforts compared to some other breeds, their natural abilities and work ethic make them suitable for these tasks.\nQ: Are Rottweilers good family pets?\nA: Yes, Rottweilers can make excellent family pets. They are known for their loyalty, protectiveness, and affectionate nature towards their family members. However, early socialization and proper training are crucial to ensure they grow into well-behaved and balanced companions.\nIn conclusion, the limited use of Rottweilers as police dogs can be attributed to their public perception, training challenges, liability concerns, and breed-specific legislation. However, it is important to remember that these factors do not reflect the true potential and capabilities of the breed. With the right training, Rottweilers can excel in various roles, including police work, showcasing their intelligence, strength, and loyalty.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Results 1–8 of 8 for \"FAQ\"X related to \"National Memory Screening Day:...\" Refine Your Search Refine Your Search TopicLaw & psychology (1)Document TypeFAQXAuthor/ContributorState Advocacy Staff (1) Results 1–8 of 8 Relevance Title A-Z Title Z-A Newest First Oldest First Sort by: 1.Physician Quality Reporting System: Questions and Answers for PsychologistsPQRS is a voluntary reporting program that provides a financial incentive for certain health care professionals, including psychologists, who participate in Medicare to submit data on specified quality measures.FAQ 2.Can nonmembers submit convention proposals?A nonmember of APA may submit a proposal if an APA member is a coauthor of the presentation or sponsors the proposal. 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Rightslink enables customers to license content on demand directly from the APA web site.FAQ 6.HIPAA Frequently Asked QuestionsAnswers to your questions about the HIPAA Privacy Rule, personal health information, covered entities and research databases.FAQ 7.What is the APA Practice Organization, and how is it supported?A 501(c)(6) tax-exempt organization, the APAPO engages in unrestricted advocacy in support of practicing psychologists to advance, protect and defend the professional practice of psychology.FAQ 8.HIPAA for Psychologists Privacy Rule Course FAQ\"HIPAA for Psychologists\" is a comprehensive course to help practicing psychologists comply with the HIPAA Privacy Rule, including state-specific forms.FAQ Relevance Title A-Z Title Z-A Newest First Oldest First Sort by: ADVERTISEMENT Results 1–8 of 8 for \"FAQ\"X related to \"National Memory Screening Day:...\"", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "The U.S. government on Monday dropped deportation proceedings against Jorge Penate, a Guatemalan national who pleaded guilty about two years ago to reckless driving and whose family has been mounting a legal case to keep him in the country.\nThe outcome frees him from any imminent threat of deportation, but does not grant him legal status.\n“It’s not what we hoped for or even thought would happen, but it’s 100 times better than the worst-case scenario,” said Dianne Twinam Penate, Jorge’s wife.\nThe Gainesville, Va., family may have a chance to adjust his status through a waiver that he can apply for while in the United States. It could be granted if he proves that separation from a spouse or parent who is a U.S. citizen would cause extreme hardship.\nThe Penates are one of a growing number of mixed-status families that have been affected by the record number of deportations in recent years.\nEach of an estimated 4.5 million children who are U.S. citizens has a parent who is undocumented, according to the Pew Hispanic Research Center. In fiscal 2012 alone, about 150,000 children with citizenship had a parent deported, according to a study by Human Impact Partners, a health advocacy group.\nJason Penate, 12, attended his father’s hearing Monday.\nHe may not have followed each part of the complicated proceedings, his mother said, but “he does understand now that his dad is not going to be deported, and he does have a chance to change his status.”", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE CENTRAL DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS SPRINGFIELD DIVISION\nJune 2, 2006\nBRUCE L. PILLSBURY, PLAINTIFF,\nTIMOTHY W. MARTIN, IN HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY AS SECRETARY, ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND INDIVIDUALLY, AND JULIE CURRY, INDIVIDUALLY, DEFENDANTS.\nThe opinion of the court was delivered by: Richard Mills, U.S. District Judge\nThis case is before the Court on the Defendants' motion for leave to cite supplemental authority in support of their motion for summary judgment.\nThe Defendants seek an Order granting them leave of Court to cite three recent opinions as additional authority in support of their motion for summary judgment. They have attached the one Seventh Circuit opinion and two district court opinions to their motion for leave. The Defendants contend that based on these cases, they are entitled to summary judgment.\nIn his response to the Defendants' motion for leave, the Plaintiff disputes that these cases compel granting the motion for summary judgment. However, he agrees that these cases should be considered by the Court in ruling on the motion for summary judgment.\nErgo, the Defendants' motion for leave to cite supplemental authority in support of their motion for summary judgment [d/e 20] is ALLOWED.\nENTER: June 1, 2006\nRichard Mills United States District Judge\n© 1992-2006 VersusLaw Inc.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Change to the nominations for the Board of Directors of Comet Holding AG\nThilo von Selchow has withdrawn his candidacy for the election to the Board of Directors of Comet Holding AG for personal reasons.\nAt the coming Annual General Meeting of Comet Holding AG on April 22, 2021, Thilo von Selchow will not stand for election to the Board for personal reasons. The Board of Directors respects this decision and therefore makes an adjustment to the election proposals published on April 1, 2021. It withdraws motion 4.6 (new election of Thilo von Selchow as member of the Board of Directors) and 5.2 (new election of Thilo von Selchow as member of the Compensation Committee).", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Depending on the facility’s policies, visitors may be permitted to possess cell phones, personal digital assistants, tablets, laptops, and other electronic devices. No one may photograph or record at a USCIS office except when observing naturalization or citizenship ceremonies.\nAre phones allowed in USCIS office?\nUnder USCIS policy cell phone, video, and audio recording, as well as traditional and cell phone photography are all prohibited in USCIS field offices, unless specifically allowed during naturalization ceremonies.\nCan I bring phone to green card interview?\nYes. You can’t use it during the interview – turn it off or on vibrate.\nCan I bring backpack to USCIS?\nYou can bring anything because you have to walk through a metal detector and have your bags scanned. You’ll most likely be talked to like you’re a criminal, but it’ll be fine.\nCan I take my phone to biometrics appointment?\nBefore entering the USCIS biometrics center with your USCIS appointment notice, be sure to leave your cell phone or any digital camera in the car or with a friend. Cameras and phones are not allowed in the USCIS offices.\nHow can I speak to a USCIS representative by phone?\nOur toll free number is 800-375-5283 (TTY 800-767-1833) and our hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm Eastern.\nDoes USCIS check phone records?\nIt doesn’t. The best strategy is simply to assume that anything you post online will be seen and examined by immigration authorities. Some immigration attorneys may even recommend that you refrain from social media use entirely while your visa or green card application is pending.\nCan USCIS check your Whatsapp?\nThe short answer is yes, USCIS will usually look through your social media accounts before they approve any immigration applications. The short answer is no, USCIS officials will no longer look through your social media accounts before they approve your green card petition.\nDoes USCIS read your text messages?\nIf you are at U.S. port of entry or under investigation DHS may be able to view your phone calls and text messages. DHS also views your social media information.\nDoes USCIS check bank accounts?\nYes USCIS may verify information about your bank account with bank.\nDoes USCIS do home visits?\nOne of the things we’ve learned is that in many marriage cases, USCIS comes to visit the house. … But if you do have a marriage case on file, they’re probably at some point going to come check you out.\nCan you bring phone to oath ceremony?\nThe N-445 mentions in bold letters no camera or cellular phones are permitted during the ceremony. I’m commuting to the ceremony and my cellphone is essential to me. I have nowhere to securely store it during the ceremony except with me.\nHow long does it take to get USCIS interview?\nINTERVIEW. The citizenship interview usually takes place about 14 months, on average, after USCIS receives your naturalization application (sooner or later for some applicants).\nCan you bring cell phone to USCIS interview?\nDepending on the facility’s policies, visitors may be permitted to possess cell phones, personal digital assistants, tablets, laptops, and other electronic devices. … Phones should be turned off during interviews or while being served by USCIS staff at the information counter.\nWhat documents do I need for biometrics?\nWhich documents should I take to my biometrics appointment? You should take the original copy of your USCIS biometrics appointment notice, your receipt letter (from the filed application or petition), and photo identification (e.g. passport, green card, employment authorization card, driver’s license, etc.).\nHow long does it take to have an interview after biometrics 2020?\nIt takes approximately 4-5 months to receive your citizenship interview appointment in the mail after completing the biometrics.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "The Civil Society Institute election observer recorded on the mobile phone how a man was leading voters to the Avan precinct station number 01. The man noticed that he was filmed, approached the observer and attempted to take the phone away. The incident took place at about 13:20. The observer learned that the person was Samvel Ghumashyan, the deputy head of administration of Avan district.\nVideo by www.hra.am.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "A passerby angrily confronted a man as he caught him having sex with a lady in front of cricket-playing children in broad daylight.\nThe couple were seen having alcohol-fulled sex on a cricket pitch in Roundhay Park, Leeds, in front of youngsters taking part in afternoon sports on Sunday.\nIn the video below, the passerby was seen confronting the couple and slapping the man multiple times after police failed to show up ontime to confront the pair.\nAccording to Mail Online, parents were disgusted by the couple’s actions and called 999 at least five times before the passerby intervened and interrupted the couple’s steamy session at the city centre park.\nOn Monday, Officers admitted that they did not arrive until 46 minutes after they were called.\nBy the time police arrived at the scene at 1.55pm, the couple had left the park.\nBut a West Yorkshire spokeswoman said: ‘Officers saw the suspects’ vehicle and pulled it over. A woman was arrested and has been reported for summons for driving while over the limit and is due in court on August 24.\n‘Inquiries remain ongoing into the incident at Roundhay Park and witnesses continue to be contacted. Each call is prioritised based on threat, harm and risk to the public.’\nWatch the video below", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "The Wall Street Journal, quoting unnamed sources, said the SEC is expected to pursue a civil lawsuit against the company’s ex-general counsel Nancy Heinen on similar charges. Heinen, who will be accused of helping to manipulate one of her own option awards as well as a grant to Steve Jobs, the company’s chief executive, plans to contest the charges, the Journal further quoted the sources as saying.\nclass=”times”> Under Anderson’s settlement with the SEC, the newspaper said he is agreeing to pay a fine of about $150,000 and repay option gains of about $3.5 million. Anderson is not expected to any wrongdoing and will not be barred from serving as a corporate officer or board member of public companies, according to the report.\nclass=”times”> In December, after the completion of its internal probe, Apple cleared Jobs of any misconduct, saying he was unaware of the accounting implications of backdated grants and didn’t financially benefit from them because he never exercised his options (See Apple CEO Aware of Some Stock Option Grants ).\nclass=”times”> According to the Journal, the U.S. attorney’s office in San Francisco is also probing the Apple options matter, in addition to the SEC.\nclass=”times”> The Journal’s sources said the SEC is expected to charge Heinen for her role in a 2001 grant of a split-adjusted 15 million stock options to Jobs.\nclass=”times”> Part of the SEC’s case against Heinen involves a January 2001 option grant that Heinen received, along with Anderson and other top Apple executives.\nclass=”times”> Heinen left Apple in May 2006 while Anderson left in October (See Apple Reports Irregularities in Stock Option Grants ).\n« Sponsors Adopt New Strategies to Improve DC Offerings", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Man arrested for cruise ship murder seven years after the fact\nA man has been arrested for strangling his ex-wife onboard a Mediterranean cruise after seven years.\nA man from California has been arrested in Florida for the murder of his ex-wife, whom he allegedly threw overboard during an Italian cruise seven years ago.\nLonnie Kocontes, 55, was remanded into custody by federal marshals and is now being held without bail, on a charge of ‘special circumstance murder for financial gain”, the Associated Press reports.\nThe cruise industry was rocked in 2006 when his ex-wife Micki Kanesaki fell into the Mediterranean from the Island Escape, which was sailing along the coast of Italy.\nShe had been sharing a cabin with Kocontes despite the pair divorcing in 2002 and continuing to live together until 2004.\nShe was last seen alive at approximately 11pm on May 25th, and was not seen again until her body washed up on the shore at Calabria. At the time, Kocontes said he had awoken in the middle of the night to find her missing from the room, prompting a full search of the vessel.\nAccording to prosecutors, Kocontes, a lawyer, strangled Kanesaki to death and then threw her overboard.\nFBI investigators launched a new criminal probe in 2008 after new evidence came to light alleging that Kocontes had transferred more than $1 million of his ex-wife’s money into joint accounts held with his new wife.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "By Zach Patberg\nBefore Judge Steven Payner at State Supreme Court in Kew Gardens, Wirta, 56, in slacks and a blue blazer, admitted with a simple “yes” that he was drunk the night of Oct. 22 when he plowed into Vasean and his best friend, Angel Reyes, as they crossed a street in Flushing. Reyes, 12, survived but suffered permanent neural damage.When the assistant district attorney asked if the defendant could acknowledge to the court that the drunken collision caused the death and injuries, Wirta's lawyer, Anthony Rattoballi, said: “John Wirta acknowledges he learned of the death occurring subsequent to the accident.”For the boys' mothers, this admission was lukewarm at best.”I wanted to hear it come from his own mouth,” Vasean's mother, Monique Dixon, said outside the courthouse.Along with the prison term, the negotiated plea requires that Wirta serve 15 days of community services, three years' probation, complete a DWI program and pay a $1,000 fine. His license was also revoked, although he can reapply for it in six months.”This is the strongest possible punishment he could get,” Dixon said. “But we all have to remember that 60 days is not his penalty for killing Vasean.”Rattoballi suggested the punishment was too tough, saying it was “unheard of” for a first time DWI offender to serve a jail sentence.”If justice is blind, technically he shouldn't do any time,” he said after his client rushed from the courthouse without a word. “Tragedy shouldn't change the law.”Still, Rattoballi said Wirta agreed to the deal “to put some closure for his sake and for the sake of Ms. Dixon and Ms. Reyes.”Dixon and Angel's mother, Diane Reyes, recently completed a successful campaign in Albany to stiffen DWI penalties so that anyone who kills another while driving intoxicated faces up to seven years in prison rather than the one-year maximum Wirta faced under the previous law. The new measure, called Vasean's Law, took effect June 8.”We did this so no other family will have to wonder if the charges for their son's death will be a felony or misdemeanor,” Diane Reyes said of their lobbying efforts. “Now we can go home and grieve.”Both mothers now look ahead to the $50 million civil suits each has brought against Wirta – suits Dixon's lawyer, Tracy Brown, said have a better chance now that Wirta has pleaded guilty.Wirta will be formally sentenced Aug. 8, when the mothers will be allowed to give impact statements. Asked what she planned to say, Dixon said with a resolute glare: “I will give him just a small taste of what I feel so my words will haunt him for the rest of his life.”Reach reporter Zach Patberg by e-mail at firstname.lastname@example.org or by phone at 718-229-0300, Ext. 155.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Three Suspects Behind Bars in Multiple Shootings.\n22-Year-Old Arrested on Suspicion of Shooting 25-Year-Old Man Multiple Times.\n‘Multiple people’ killed in shooting on Tulsa, Oklahoma, hospital campus, police say.\nCases of Legionnaires’ Disease Surface in Riverside County.\nFelon pleads not guilty.\nFour people, including a child, were killed in a mass shooting at an office complex in Orange, California, on Wednesday night, a police official said. “Tonight around 5:30 pm officers arrived to a call of shots fired at the area of 202 W. Lincoln,” Lt. Jennifer Amat said, adding that officers encountered gunshots that were […]\nDeath Toll Rises to 50, Three Arrested in Possible Deadliest Human Smuggling Incident in San Antonio\nFollow us on Facebook\nSubmit your suggestions and questions", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "- Food & Drink\n- Travel & Lifestyle\n- Arts & Culture\n- News & City Info\n- KelownaNow Streaming\nNo charges will be laid following a lengthy investigation into a shooting incident near Houston in northern British Columbia.\nHouston RCMP were dispatched to the Tahtsa Reach Forest Service area on May 26th, 2014, about 112 km south of Houston, where a shooting had occurred.\nPolice found the body of 59-year-old Jeffrey Cooper, a Washington, USA citizen, dead at the scene.\nHe had been grizzly bear hunting in the area at the time.\nThe North District Major Crime Unit and Houston RCMP General United conducted a complete and complex investigation and forwarded the extensive report to Provincial Crown Council.\nAfter a careful review of the evidence, Crown Counsel has concluded that no charges will be approved in relation to the accident.\nSupport local journalism by clicking here to make a one-time contribution or by subscribing for a small monthly fee. We appreciate your consideration and any contribution you can provide.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "An angry motorist who pushed a cyclist into the path of oncoming traffic has been jailed for two years.\nA row broke out after Darren Hefferman, 37, overtook Gareth Marshall, 43, prompting Mr Marshall to ask the motorist to give him more room.\nHefferman stopped his car further up the road and waited for Mr Marshall before pushing him off his $4,000 bike into the path of oncoming traffic.\nNewport Crown Court heard Mr Marshall, who hit his head on the bonnet of a van and was trapped under the wheels, was left with catastrophic injuries including a broken left collar bone, two fractures to his left shoulder, six or seven broken ribs, a damaged lung, a shattered pelvis, a dislocated right hip, a major burn to his lower back and three fractured vertebrae in his back.\nStephen Donoghue, prosecuting, said: “In summary this was an offence of road rage whether the defendant ended up punching or pushing the victim causing catastrophic and life-changing injuries.”\nHe said the incident took place on January 11 this year on Beaufort Hill road in Blaenau Gwent when Hefferman drove up behind Mr Marshall and tried to pass him.\n“Mr Marshall noticed that the engine of a car was revving behind him, trying to overtake him and prevented from doing so as there is oncoming traffic,” the prosecutor said.\n“Eventually they did go past. As the car passed, the passenger window was open and Mr Marshall said ‘Give me a bit more room, mate’ because he had gone quite close.”\nThe prosecutor told the court that Hefferman stopped his car further up the road and when Mr Marshall went pass either “punched him to the head of pushed him”, making him fall off his bike into the path of oncoming traffic, hitting the bonnet of a Ford transit van before going under the wheels.\nHefferman remained at the scene and told police: “I done it”, the court heard.\nHe denied punching the cyclist and claimed he had sworn at his wife, who was a passenger in the car, and that made him angry.\nMr Marshall was initially left confined to a wheelchair after undergoing three operations, including one to his spine that lasted 10-and-a-half-hours, but has since been able to walk again and has also returned to cycling.\nHefferman, of Cooperative Terrace, Nantyglo, Ebbw Vale, had pleaded guilty previously to a charge of wounding or inflicting grievous bodily harm without intent.\nJenny Yeo, defending, said that going to prison would be hard for the defendant’s family because he helps care for his sick mother and sister.\nShe said he had accepted responsibility but had no intention to cause the injuries that the incident had led to.\nJailing Hefferman for two years, Judge Richard Williams said: “Your behaviour was arrogant, stupid and dangerous and it shows a total lack of self-control.\n“Mr Marshall suffered catastrophic injuries from what you did and will have to live with the consequences of your actions for the rest of his life.\n“This incident arose because of your total lack of ability to control your temper and the consequences for Mr Marshall will be life-long.\n“Confrontations between road users of this kind must be deterred and when they happen they must be dealt with severely.”\nSpeaking afterwards Mr Marshall, who runs his own newsagent business in Ebbw Vale, said: “I am pleased he has gone to prison but will it teach him a lesson? I doubt it very much.\n“He knew what he was doing. To say it was a push is a joke and to say I abused his wife is total nonsense. He would say things like that because he didn’t want to go to prison.”", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Champaign, Ill. (WAND) - Around 12:45 AM in Champaign on First Street and Armory Avenue police responded to a reported shooting.\nWhen arriving on the scene police found a 21 year-old non-student who had been shot. The victim has since been sent to the hospital for treatment of a serious injury.\nInformation gathered by the police this far suggests the shooting was not random, but a targeted crime. There is no suspect information available at this point.\nCampus security is patrolling the campus with assistance from the Urbana and Champaign police to ensure student safety.\nPolice are actively investigating how the incident happened and why it happened. According to reports, the victim, a Danville resident, was there for a party at 1100 Block Street and was seen walking back to his vehicle with his friends.\nAfter speaking with a local resident, we were informed students did not receive a campus-alert text until the following morning. Students are also unaware if it is safe to walk around the intersection of First and Armory because residents are not exactly sure which apartment complex was fired at.\nPolice are encouraging anyone who saw the incident to call Champaign Police with any new information they might have. The Champaign Police Investigation Division can be reached at (217) 373-8477. Crime stoppers will be rewarded up to $1,000 if there are any leads on the victims shooter or the person responsible for the crime.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "When a tenant sends a draft lease to a landlord, does it automatically constitute a binding offer to rent? That is the question that the Quebec Superior Court ruled on in a case involving 2412-8779 Quebec Inc. vs. 9303-4338 Quebec Inc.1\nIn summary, the lessor was contacted in August 2018 by a potential tenant. The latter wished to lease a space for a fibre optics business that would improve Internet services in Chibougamau. The parameters of the premises required, however, were quite specific. It had be a 20' x 20' space, a stand-alone building with a flat roof. The landlord, not having a space like that in his portfolio, agreed to build one if the two parties came to an agreement.\nOn September 26, 2018, the tenant sent an undated and unsigned draft lease to the landlord, with no date indicated as to when the rental agreement was to take effect. Despite those details, the landlord began construction a few weeks later.\nOn April 2, 2019, the landlord learned through a press release that the tenant had not been selected as a beneficiary of government subsidies for his fibre optics project. Instead, his direct competitor was selected. That news effectively killed the tenant’s project, and he was no longer interested in the premises and refused to move in to the building.\nIn light of his withdrawal, the landlord instigated legal proceedings. He argued that the draft lease he had received from the potential tenant in September 2018 constituted an offer, given that it contained all the essential elements of the proposed rental contract. His decision to go ahead and build the premises was, in his opinion, a clear indication that the tenant’s offer had been accepted and that the latter’s signature was not required.\nIn such circumstances, the tenant's decision to withdraw constitutes a unilateral termination, allowing the landlord to claim rent for the next 25 years. Consequently, he was seeking $207,953 in damages from the tenant to compensate for the construction costs of premises built unnecessarily.\nUnfortunately for the landlord, the Court was of the opinion that the landlord had not been able to clearly demonstrate that an unequivocal agreement had been reached between the parties. Given that the draft lease was neither signed nor dated, nor did it settle on certain necessary elements, the Court concluded that it was not binding on the parties.\nFurthermore, the Court was of the opinion that the lessor had been imprudent in embarking on construction, when he knew that only one fibre optics project would be carried out in Chibougamau. He also knew that the lessee was facing a competitor well established in the region. The landlord took a risk by starting construction work too quickly, at a time when he did not know if the fibre optics project would actually come to pass.\nOn the other hand, should those arguments be deemed insufficient, the Court also noted that the lessor ultimately built an 800 square foot space (instead of 400), attached to an existing building (instead of being a stand-alone structure), premises that had a sloped roof instead of a flat one. In short, he built the exact opposite of what was initially requested by the tenant. Thus, it was with an implacable tone that the Court rejected all of the landlord's claims.\nIt should be noted from this decision that a draft lease can only be considered a formal offer to lease if it contains all the essential elements of the proposed contract, which was not the case here. A good way of avoiding such a situation would be to add a \"Provisional Agreement\" or \"Draft Lease\" watermark to the document, indicating that it is being sent \"for negotiation and discussion purposes only\".\n2022 QCCS 1406.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Jamelia's Stepbrother Goes to Jail for Attempted Murder\nThe stepbrother of British singer Jamelia has been jailed for shooting a man during race riots in the U.K. Tobias Rowe will spend a minimum of 12 years behind bars after he was found guilty earlier this month of attempted murder in connection to a 2005 shooting.\nThe 27 year old was among a gang who targeted staff and customers in two bars in relation to a man allegedly raping a woman in Birmingham, England. Rowe was also found guilty of rioting, conspiracy to rob, two charges of possessing a firearm and possessing ammunition in relation to the riots. He was found not guilty of another charge of attempted murder and an alternative charge of attempted wounding with intent by a jury at Birmingham's Crown Court.\nRowe was arrested last year over the attacks after three years on the run when he attended his own birthday party at an apartment in the city. It is the latest in a series of scandals to hit the singer's family members - Jamelia's uncle is serving life for murder, her stepbrother was accused, but cleared, of murdering two women in 2003 and her step-brother was stabbed to death.\n- Selena Gomez Chops Off Her Hair - See Her New Short Haircut!\n- DC to Bring Beast Boy to Life in Live-Action Series 'Titans'\n- 'Star Wars Episode IX', 'Indiana Jones 5', 'Frozen 2' Get Release Dates\n- Is DC Comedy 'Powerless' Canceled by NBC?\n- Seth Rogen and Billy Eichner Join Live-Action 'Lion King'\n- Report: Blake Shelon Is Hiding Shameful Family Secrets From Gwen Stefani\n- Kim Kardashian Hits Back at Haters Over Her Unretouched Bikini Photos\n- Are J.Lo and Alex Rodriguez Readying New Show Together?", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Early on the morning of Aug 27, a 33-year-old woman was buying a drink from a vending machine on the platform of Hanshin Amagasaki Station in the city of Amagasaki, Hyogo Prefecture. While she was focused on selecting and retrieving her beverage, though, a 47-year-old man who was walking past her touched her buttocks.\nHe then ran out of the station, but the woman, along with a station employee, gave chase and cornered him in a nearby park, where he reportedly admitted to groping the victim. The police were summoned, but once the officer arrived on scene to take the man into custody, he became less talkative. When asked for his name and occupation (a standard part of on-site police questioning in Japan), he gave no response at all.\nThe officer pressed on, though, and he asked the man why he’d done what he had on the platform, when finally the man spoke, saying: “I love women from my very core. I will only talk to a woman.”\nOf course, you don’t have to say anything to get arrested and hauled down to the station, and the male officer had no problem doing both. As per Japanese law, the groper is entitled to a public defender to provide him with legal counsel, and, sure enough, he’s requested that his lawyer be a woman, though it remains to be seen if he’ll get his wish, or if any female attorney would be willing to take his case.\nRead more stories from SoraNews24.\n- External Link", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Thank you so much for your email, all the information you have provided but most of all, your kindness. I really appreciate the time you have worked on this, and cannot tell you and thank you enough for all your help with this matter. You have helped me possibly more than you realise...Ruth Talbot – Cotswold wedding day\nUse our simple European Patent Cost Calculator to obtain a quote and to order your European patent filing.\nHow long does an international PCT patent application last for?\nIn most countries, 30 months from the earliest priority date. Some jurisdictions, eg. Europe and the UK, provide 31 months.\nUnlike most countries, America provides a 12 months grace period from first disclosure in which a patent application can still be filed. Therefore, even if publicly disclosed, you may still be entitled to valid patent protection for your invention in at least the USA.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Aftermath of a Georgia Auto Accident: What Should I Do Next?\nIt's a day like any other day as you climb behind the wheel of your motor vehicle and head out to take your children to school or drive to work when you are suddenly involved in a motor vehicle accident. Last year, almost 34,000 people were killed and another 2.2 million were injured in auto accidents. 1,603 people were involved in fatal accidents in the state of Georgia alone.\nMany of us drive with a false sense of security, not realizing there are an average of 6 million car accidents every year.\nAutomobile accidents are not something one plans on nor do most people know what to do once a vehicle accident occurs. Most people are badly shaken when they are involved in a motor vehicle accident and may be overwhelmed by shock and anxiety. Tragically, a great many Georgia residents inadvertently hurt their chances of being fully compensated following an accident by not taking appropriate steps in the wake of an accident. At Montlick and Associates, Attorneys at Law, we have been helping those injured in Georgia auto accidents for over 39 years.\nIf you or someone you love is injured or killed in a Georgia motor vehicle accident, it is imperative that you take certain steps to preserve and maximize your claim. At Montlick and Associates, Attorneys at Law, we have sadly witnessed the results when Georgia auto accident victims fail to take measures to protect their ability to bring a claim, as well as protect the value of their claim. Here is a list of just some of the steps that can help you preserve the value of your auto accident case:\nSeek Immediate Medical Treatment: Many people involved in accidents do not seek treatment because they do not feel that they have suffered anything more than minor scratches or bruises. Certain types of injuries such as spinal injuries, head and neck injuries, and soft tissue injuries may not become obvious immediately. A delay in medical care can mean that important tests and treatment are not conducted, leading to more serious medical conditions. An accident victim's failure to seek prompt medical treatment may also result in an insurance company's defense attorneys incorrectly claiming that subsequent injuries or symptoms were caused by something other than the auto collision.\nAvoid Changes to the Condition of Your Vehicle: Frequently following an accident, the vehicle may be towed away causing the appearance or condition of the vehicle to be altered. If the vehicle must be moved, it should not be moved far. When the vehicle is moved, the appearance or condition of the vehicle can be altered making it difficult to analyze and explain what happened. If the vehicle must be stored or transported, tie-downs should be avoided because they can leave scratches on the vehicle. If the automobile must be stored it should be covered with something like a loose tarp.\nPreserve All Parts of the Vehicle: A vehicle involved in a collision may litter the roadway with debris such as tire fragments or parts of the vehicle body. If there are tire parts or other auto wreckage, it should all be collected and preserved as it may offer insight into how the accident occurred.\nCollect Evidence at the Accident Scene: It is important for you or, if you are injured, for someone close to you to collect as much evidence as possible at the time of the accident. Pictures of the accident scene and surrounding area as well as the condition of the vehicles immediately following the accident can be very helpful later. Witnesses can also disappear so it is a good idea to the get full names and contact information for witnesses at the scene of the accident.\nGet Legal Advice at the Earliest Opportunity: The sooner you contact a qualified Georgia car accident lawyer, the greater the likelihood of a positive outcome in one's auto accident case. An experienced Georgia auto accident attorney will get medical and accident experts involved early while the evidence and injuries are still fresh and before witnesses disappear or their memories fade. An auto accident attorney will also know what information to share with the insurance company.\nTo watch a two minute news segment featuring Montlick & Associates' Family Safety Advocate talking about steps that you should take after an auto accident, and to get a free auto accident checklist to keep in your car, click here.\nRemember, the above is just a partial list- every case is different and you should always get legal advice. If you or someone you love has been involved in an Atlanta car accident or one anywhere in the state of Georgia, the experienced Georgia automobile accident attorneys at Montlick and Associates, Attorneys at Law are prepared to begin investigating the circumstances of your case, and take all actions necessary to protect your rights and get you the compensation you deserve. We are available to assist clients throughout all of Georgia including, but not limited to, Albany, Athens, Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus, Macon, Marietta, Rome, Roswell, Savannah, Smyrna, Valdosta, Warner Robins and all smaller and rural towns in the state. Call us today for your Free Consultation at 1-800-LAW-NEED (1-800-529-6333), or visit us on the web at www.montlick.com. No matter where you are in Georgia, we are just a phone call away.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act”), and Rule 19b-4 thereunder, notice is hereby given that on December 22, 2006, The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC” or “Commission”) the proposed rule change as described in Items I, II, and III below, which Items have been substantially prepared by Nasdaq. On March 6, 2007, Nasdaq filed Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change. On April 3, 2007, Nasdaq filed Amendment No. 3 to the proposed rule change. The Commission is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule change, as amended, from interested persons.\nI. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of the Substance of the Proposed Rule Change\nNasdaq proposes to reestablish a quotation and trading system for securities that are designated by The PORTAL® Market (“PORTAL” or the “PORTAL® Market”) as PORTAL securities.\nThe text of the proposed rule change is available on Nasdaq's Web site at http://www.nasdaq.com, at Nasdaq's principal office, and at the Commission's Public Reference Room.\nII. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change\nIn its filing with the Commission, Nasdaq included statements concerning the purpose of, and basis for, the proposed rule change and discussed any comments it received on the proposed rule change. The text of these statements may be examined at the places specified in Item IV below. Nasdaq has prepared summaries, set forth in Sections A, B, and C below, of the most significant aspects of such statements.\nA. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change\nNasdaq currently operates the PORTAL Market for securities that were sold in private placements and are eligible for resale under SEC Rule 144A adopted under the Securities Act of 1933 (“Securities Act”). The National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (“NASD”) created the PORTAL Market in 1990, simultaneously with the SEC's adoption of Rule 144A, for the purposes of quotation, trading, and trade reporting in securities deemed eligible by the NASD for resale under Rule 144A. Rule 144A provides an exemption from registration under Section 5 of the Securities Act for resales of privately placed securities to investors that meet the eligibility requirements of being a qualified institutional buyer (“QIB”) under Rule 144A(a)(1), i.e., institutional investors that in the aggregate own or invest on a discretionary basis at least $100 million in securities and broker/dealers that in the aggregate own or invest on a discretionary basis at least $10 million Start Printed Page 23875in securities. The Depository Trust Company (“DTC”) can make Rule 144A securities eligible for deposit, book-entry delivery, and other depository services provided that such Rule 144A securities, except in the case of investment grade rated debt, are designated for inclusion in a system of a self-regulatory organization (“SRO”) for the reporting, quoting and trading of Rule 144A securities. An issuer of an investment grade rated debt issue can apply directly to DTC for book-entry services under DTC rules (“Rule 144A investment grade rated debt issues”) and need not also qualify the security as a PORTAL-designated security.\nThe sole current function of Nasdaq related to the PORTAL Market is to review whether an issue of privately placed securities meets the eligibility requirements of Rule 144A, thereby qualifying the securities for DTC book-entry services. The PORTAL Market, as originally approved by the SEC in 1990, was intended to function as a system that would allow NASD members and QIBs to trade PORTAL-designated securities in a closed system in compliance with SEC Rule 144A. Thus, the PORTAL rules included requirements to qualify NASD members and QIBs as “PORTAL Participants” for qualified NASD members to enter quotations in PORTAL securities and to submit trade reports for PORTAL trades to the PORTAL system for comparison, clearance, and settlement.\nThese market-related functions in PORTAL securities as originally approved by the SEC in 1990 did not, however, develop as anticipated. In particular, Nasdaq believes that the NASD's adoption of PORTAL rules that imposed trade reporting for all transactions in PORTAL securities, which occurred at a time when no trade reporting requirements applied to privately-placed securities in general, ultimately were not implemented because of: (1) A cumbersome technology for access to the PORTAL Market computer system for reporting purposes, which was a stand-alone computer system; and (2) resistance to the imposition of trade reporting in Rule 144A equity and in both Rule 144A and SEC-registered debt.\nIn a continuing effort to encourage trade-reporting in PORTAL-designated securities, the NASD obtained SEC approval in 1998 of an interpretation of the definition of the term “ACT Eligible Security” in NASD Rule 6110(a) for the Automated Confirmation Transaction Service (“ACT”) to include all securities designated as PORTAL securities pursuant to the PORTAL rules to the extent transactions in such PORTAL-designated securities were voluntarily submitted to ACT solely for reconciliation and comparison. In addition, the NASD submitted a letter to the Divisions of Market Regulation and Corporation Finance of the SEC, dated November 16, 1998, advising that the NASD would eliminate the Stratus computer system that supported the PORTAL Market. On January 23, 2001, the SEC approved the establishment of a corporate bond trade reporting and transaction dissemination facility, known as the Trade Reporting and Compliance Engine or “TRACE,” which required trade reporting in most PORTAL designated securities and investment grade debt Rule 144A securities that are DTC eligible.\nOn March 6, 2001, the SEC approved amendments to the PORTAL rules to require that NASD members submit trade reports of secondary market transactions in PORTAL-designated equity securities through ACT and of most PORTAL-designated debt securities through TRACE. Only trade reporting obligations were imposed with respect to secondary market transactions in PORTAL equity and debt securities.\nThe use of TRACE and ACT for mandatory trade reporting of secondary market transactions in PORTAL securities was intended to address the technological and cost problems that were associated with the reporting of such trades through the stand-alone PORTAL computer system. The SEC also, as part of the same rule change, approved the elimination of a large number of obsolete provisions in the PORTAL rules, including the registration requirements for NASD members and QIBs to trade in a closed system, rules regulating the quotation and trading of PORTAL securities, and the unsuccessful PORTAL trade reporting requirements.\nThe Current Trading Environment for PORTAL Securities\nThe market, trading, and technological environments for PORTAL securities have evolved. As stated previously, mandatory trade reporting applies to almost all PORTAL securities. Today, pursuant to NASD Rule 6700 Series, trade reports in all PORTAL-designated equity securities are submitted to the NASD's OTC Reporting Facility (“OTC Reporting Facility”) and trade reports in most PORTAL-designated debt securities continue to be submitted to TRACE. There is no public dissemination in any Start Printed Page 23876form of information in trade reports submitted with respect to PORTAL securities and depository-eligible Rule 144A investment grade rated debt issues. NASD provides ongoing surveillance of the trade reports in PORTAL securities that are submitted through the OTC Reporting Facility and TRACE, including trade reports with respect to PORTAL securities and depository-eligible Rule 144A investment grade rated debt issues.\nThe existence of mandatory trade reporting for most PORTAL securities has led to an increased interest on the part of the securities industry for greater market transparency in PORTAL securities in the form of centralized quotations and last sale trade information. In addition, technological advances now allow a quotation, trade negotiation, and reporting system to be more easily integrated into the existing PORTAL Market structure.\nNasdaq's PORTAL Proposal\nNasdaq is proposing to establish an updated version of the PORTAL Market that was originally envisioned when PORTAL was first approved in 1990. The proposed amendments to the PORTAL rules will: (i) Establish qualification requirements for brokers and dealers that are Nasdaq members and QIBs that wish to access PORTAL; and (ii) implement quotation, trade negotiation and trade reporting functions in the PORTAL Market with respect to PORTAL-designated securities. Most of the proposed amendments were previously approved by the Commission with respect to the earlier attempt by the NASD to establish PORTAL as a closed trading system for Rule 144A securities. Nasdaq's proposed PORTAL system is summarized below.\nSecurity Designation: Nasdaq will continue to qualify “restricted securities,” as that term is defined in SEC Rule 144(a)(3) and securities that are restricted pursuant to contract or through the terms of the security for designation as PORTAL securities based on, among other things, the security and information requirements for the resale of a security under Rule 144A(d)(3) and (d)(4). Thus, PORTAL securities must not be, or have been when issued, of the same class as securities listed on a national securities exchange or quoted in a U.S. automated inter-dealer quotation system, nor be securities of an open-end investment company, unit investment trust or face-amount certificate company that is or is required to be registered under Section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940. With respect to the information requirements under Rule 144A(d)(4), an issuer of a PORTAL-designated security must be subject to reporting under Section 13 of the Act or Section 15(d) of the Act, a foreign private issuer that is exempt from reporting pursuant to Rule12g3-2(b) under the Act, a foreign government eligible to register securities under Schedule B of the Securities Act, or include disclosure in the private placement memorandum that the issuer agrees to provide to a holder of a Rule 144A security and a prospective purchaser designated by the holder reasonably current information about the issuer's business and financial statements.\nAs a matter of practice, PORTAL designation is limited to those Rule 144A securities that are initially sold to QIBs by a broker/dealer acting as initial placement agent or initial purchaser. Moreover, Nasdaq will continue to have authority under PORTAL rules to suspend or terminate the designation of a PORTAL security if Nasdaq determines that the security is not in compliance with PORTAL rules, a holder or prospective purchaser that requested information pursuant to Rule 144A(d)(4) did not receive the information, any application or other document relative to such securities submitted to Nasdaq contained an untrue statement of material fact or omitted to state a material fact necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, or failure to withdraw designation of such securities would for any reason be detrimental to the interests and welfare of Nasdaq, Nasdaq members, or investors.\nBroker/Dealer Access: Similar to NASD's original PORTAL system approved by the SEC, Nasdaq members that meet the PORTAL qualification requirements will be designated as “PORTAL Dealers” and “PORTAL Brokers.” The purpose of distinguishing between Nasdaq members thatualify as “PORTAL Dealers” and “PORTAL Brokers” is to identify in PORTAL those Nasdaq members that qualify as a QIB under Rule 144A to purchase Rule 144A securities on a principal basis. To qualify as a PORTAL Broker, a Nasdaq member will be required by PORTAL rules to execute a subscriber agreement with PORTAL, be a member of Nasdaq, be qualified to do business as a general securities firm, and agree to comply with the PORTAL rules. Pursuant to Rule 144A(a)(1)(iii), a dealer registered under Section 15 of the Act is authorized to act as an agent for a QIB on a non-discretionary basis pursuant to Rule 144A or to act in a riskless principal capacity on behalf of a QIB. To qualify as a PORTAL Dealer, a Nasdaq member will be required by PORTAL rules to meet these same requirements and also to demonstrate to the satisfaction of Nasdaq that it is eligible to purchase securities under the financial criteria of SEC Rule 144A. Under Rule 144A(a)(1)(ii), a dealer so registered will qualify as a QIB if the dealer in the aggregate owns and invests on a discretionary basis at least $10 million of securities of issuers that are not affiliated with the dealer and may act for its own account or the accounts of other QIBs. Nasdaq proposes to qualify a Nasdaq member as a PORTAL Dealer based on the member's Audited Financial Statements filed with the SEC pursuant to Rule 17a-5(d) under the Act. Nasdaq would annually update its qualification of PORTAL Dealers.\nPORTAL Dealers and PORTAL Brokers would be permitted to post anonymous one- or two-sided indicative quotations in PORTAL securities that may be accessed by other PORTAL Dealers and Brokers and QIBs qualified as “PORTAL Qualified Investors.” In addition, PORTAL Dealers and Brokers will be permitted to negotiate anonymously, execute trades in PORTAL securities, and submit trade reports in PORTAL-negotiated trades that will be forwarded to TRACE and the OTC Reporting Facility for comparison and confirmation.\nInvestor Access: Like the original PORTAL system approved by the SEC, an institution that executes a subscriber agreement, agrees to comply with the PORTAL rules and meets the $100 million standard of being a QIB under Start Printed Page 23877Rule 144A would be qualified by Nasdaq as a “PORTAL Qualified Investor” to access the PORTAL Market through a password protected linkage and view quotations by PORTAL Dealers and PORTAL Brokers, and confirm transactions where the investor uses a PORTAL Dealer or Broker to execute a trade in PORTAL. In addition, in order to comply with the requirement of Rule 144A(d)(2) that the seller of Rule 144A securities take reasonable steps to ensure that the purchaser is aware that the seller may rely on Rule 144A, the subscriber agreement will include an undertaking that the PORTAL Qualified Investor is aware that it may purchase a PORTAL security from another qualified investor who may rely on an exemption from the provisions of Section 5 of the Securities Act.\nTrade Negotiation/Execution: Unlike the original PORTAL system, the reestablished PORTAL system would use electronic negotiation features in order to allow PORTAL Dealers and PORTAL Brokers to negotiate both openly and anonymously and execute trades in PORTAL securities. All quotes in the PORTAL system will be indicative, not firm. Once an anonymous trade is negotiated in the PORTAL system, the identity of the counter-parties will be revealed to each other for purposes of comparison, confirmation, and settlement.\nTrade Reporting: Trade reports in reportable PORTAL debt and equity securities will continue to be submitted to the TRACE and the OTC Reporting Facility, respectively. In addition, PORTAL-negotiated trades will be submitted through the PORTAL System to TRACE and the OTC Reporting Facility. Nasdaq also intends to provide the ability to forward PORTAL trades to an appropriate subsidiary of Depositary Trust and Clearing Corporation for settlement.\nDissemination of PORTAL Trade Report Information: All trade report information for trades that are negotiated via the PORTAL system will be disseminated in PORTAL to PORTAL Brokers, Dealers and Qualified Investors (“PORTAL Participants”), but would not include the identity of the parties and, in the case of PORTAL debt, would not aggregate or otherwise follow the dissemination protocols applicable to debt trades reported to TRACE. PORTAL Participants would be prohibited from disclosing any PORTAL Market information, including quotations, transactions and other information displayed in the PORTAL Market (“PORTAL Market Information”), to any party other than another PORTAL Participant. Nasdaq will not disseminate PORTAL Market Information to the public.\nRegulatory Surveillance: NASD currently provides and would continue to provide surveillance of the trade reports in PORTAL securities that are submitted through TRACE and the OTC Reporting Facility. Real-Time Surveillance of quoting and trading activity in the PORTAL system will be conducted by Nasdaq's MarketWatch Department.\nAs part of its original review and approval of a PORTAL trading system, the Commission and its staff granted several exemptions and no-action requests to the NASD as the then-operator of the PORTAL Market and made other related determinations. Nasdaq, through letter requests to be separately submitted to the Commission, will seek the issuance of similar and new exemptions so as to allow the operation of the PORTAL trading system as described in this filing. In summary, Nasdaq is seeking Commission exemptions in the following areas:\nSEC Rule 15c2-11: Through a separate letter request, Nasdaq is seeking an exemption from Rule 15c2-11 under the Act with respect to the gathering and furnishing of the prescribed information by PORTAL Dealers and PORTAL Brokers that intend to publish, or submit for publication, quotations for PORTAL-designated securities through the PORTAL system.\nRegistration Under Section 12(g) of the Act: Through a separate letter request, Nasdaq is seeking an exemption from the provisions of Section 12(g) of the Act to permit Nasdaq members and brokers and dealers to trade PORTAL-designated equity securities that are not registered under Section 12(g) of the Act.\nRegistration Under Section 12(b) of the Act: Through a separate letter request, Nasdaq is seeking an exemption from the provisions of Section 12(a) of the Act to permit Nasdaq members and brokers and dealers to trade PORTAL securities that are not registered under Section 12(b) of the Act.\nR2. Statutory Basis\nNasdaq believes that the proposed rule change is consistent with the provisions of Section 6 of the Act, in general and with Section 6(b)(5) of the Act, in particular, in that it is designed to prevent fraudulent and manipulative acts and practices, to promote just and equitable principles of trade, remove impediments to a free and open market and a national market system, and, in general, to protect investors and the public interest. In particular, the proposal can be expected to enhance the efficiency and transparency of trading Rule 144A securities.\nIn addition, Nasdaq believes that the proposed rule change is consistent with Section 11A(a)(1) of the Act. Section 11A(a)(1) articulates the Congressional findings and policy goals and objectives respecting the development of a national market system. Essentially, Congress found that new data processing and communication techniques should be applied to improve the efficiency of market operations, broaden the distribution of market information, enhance opportunities to achieve best execution and promote competition among market participants. That provision stresses the importance of implementing communication enhancements that will advance the efficiency and effectiveness of a securities market in servicing the needs of investors. Currently, the secondary placement market in unregistered securities is a traditional over-the-counter market, in which negotiations are conducted over the phone without the benefit of a quotation or last sale trade information dissemination system. Nasdaq believes that the proposed amendments to the PORTAL Market will provide these benefits and, thus, will enhance the efficiency of the market's operation in Rule 144A-eligible securities.\nRule 144A Under the Securities Act: Because Nasdaq has designed the amendments to the PORTAL Market to facilitate compliance with Rule 144A, Section 6(b)(1) of the Act also requires a determination as to whether it is reasonably designed to accomplish this purpose. Nasdaq believes that the Start Printed Page 23878PORTAL system is designed to provide that participants who comply with its requirements will also be in compliance with the requirements of Rule 144A, except where information is not provided upon request in compliance with Rule 144A(d)(4).\nRule 144A is available only to institutional investors meeting the definition of “qualified institutional buyer” under Rule 144A(a)(1). A seller is required to form a reasonable belief that a purchaser is a “qualified institutional buyer” as the term is defined in Rule 144A(a)(1). With the exception of broker-dealers, a qualified institutional buyer is required to in the aggregate own and invest on a discretionary basis at least $100 million in securities of non-affiliated issuers. The proposed amendments to the PORTAL rules require that any investor applying to qualify as a PORTAL Qualified Investor meet the Rule 144A standards for qualified institutional buyers.\nRule 144A(d)(2) requires that the seller of 144A securities take reasonable steps to ensure that the purchaser is aware that the seller may rely on Rule 144A. To meet this requirement of Rule 144A, the proposed amendments to the PORTAL rules also provide in the designation requirements for PORTAL Qualified Investors that applicants sign an undertaking in a subscriber agreement that states that they are aware that they may purchase a PORTAL security from another qualified investor who may rely on an exemption from the provisions of Section 5 of the Securities Act pursuant to Rule 144A.\nThe PORTAL rules also have current eligibility requirements for admitting securities into the PORTAL system that parallel the Rule 144A eligibility requirements for securities. The PORTAL rules require, therefore, that the security be eligible to be sold pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act. The application for designation of a PORTAL security requires the submission of specific information necessary to support the applicant's claim that the security meets the requirements of Rule 144A. In addition, the current PORTAL Rules provide Nasdaq with the authority to request any additional information that Nasdaq believes is necessary to make a determination of whether a security is eligible under Rule 144A.\nFurthermore, Rule 144A conditions the eligibility of certain securities under Rule 144A on certain information being available to holders and prospective purchasers. Rule 144A(d)(4) provides that, with respect to securities of an issuer that is neither subject to Section 13 of the Act nor Section 15(d) of the Act, nor exempt from reporting pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Act, nor a foreign government eligible to register securities under Schedule B of the Securities Act, the holder and a prospective purchaser designated by the holder must have the right to obtain from the issuer, upon request of the holder, and the purchaser must have received at or prior to the time of sale, upon such purchaser's request to the holder, certain information about the issuer. Because the PORTAL rules currently require that a security meet the Rule 144A security eligibility requirements and that the issuer undertake to provide the information required by Rule 144A(d)(4), where applicable, Nasdaq must, as part of the PORTAL security designation process, assess whether the issuer is required to provide such information to holders and prospective purchasers.\nIn addition to structuring the PORTAL rules to provide that participants who comply with its requirements also are in compliance with the requirements of Rule 144A, the proposed rule change would structure PORTAL to limit the possibility that unregistered securities enter the U.S. retail market by requiring that PORTAL-designated securities be assigned a CUSIP or CINS security identification number that is different than the identification number assigned to any securities of the same class that do not satisfy the eligibility requirements for PORTAL securities. Since the original approval of the PORTAL Market, the security explanation protocol employed by S&P related to the CUSIP number assigned to PORTAL securities specifically distinguishes those securities from all other publicly-traded and restricted securities by using the words “Rule 144A” and “PORTAL.” For these reasons, Nasdaq believes that the PORTAL system, as proposed, is reasonably designed to facilitate compliance with Rule 144A, so long as there is compliance with the PORTAL rules and procedures, except where information is not provided on request pursuant to Rule 144A(d)(4).\nB. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition\nNasdaq does not believe that the proposed rule change will result in any burden on competition that is not necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the purposes of the Act.\nC. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Comments on the Proposed Rule Change Received From Members, Participants, or Others\nWritten comments were neither solicited nor received.\nIII. Date of Effectiveness of the Proposed Rule Change and Timing for Commission Action\nWithin 35 days of the date of publication of this notice in the Federal Register or within such longer period (i) As the Commission may designate up to 90 days of such date if it finds such longer period to be appropriate and publishes its reasons for so finding, or (ii) as to which Nasdaq consents, the Commission will:\n(A) By order approve such proposed rule change, or\n(B) Institute proceedings to determine whether the proposed rule change should be disapproved.\nIV. Solicitation of Comments\nInterested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule change is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods:\n- Use the Commission's Internet comment form (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml); or\n- Send an e-mail to firstname.lastname@example.org. Please include File Number SR-NASDAQ-2006-065 on the subject line.\n- Send paper comments in triplicate to Nancy M. Morris, Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, Station Place, 100 F Street, NE., Washington, DC 20549-1090.\nAll submissions should refer to File Number SR-NASDAQ-2006-065. This file number should be included on the subject line if e-mail is used. To help the Commission process and review your comments more efficiently, please use only one method. The Commission will post all comments on the Commission's Internet Web site (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml). Copies of the submission, all subsequent amendments, all written statements Start Printed Page 23879with respect to the proposed rule change that are filed with the Commission, and all written communications relating to the proposed rule change between the Commission and any person, other than those that may be withheld from the public in accordance with the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552, will be available for inspection and copying in the Commission's Public Reference Room. Copies of such filing also will be available for inspection and copying at the principal office of the Nasdaq. All comments received will be posted without change; the Commission does not edit personal identifying information from submissions. You should submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. All submissions should refer to File Number SR-NASDAQ-2006-065 and should be submitted on or before May 22, 2007.Start Signature\nFor the Commission, by the Division of Market Regulation, pursuant to delegated authority.\nFlorence E. Harmon,\n3. Amendment No. 1 replaced and superseded the original filing in its entirety.Back to Citation\n4. Amendment No. 2 was filed and withdrawn on April 3, 2007.Back to Citation\n6. See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 27956 (April 27, 1990), 55 FR 18781 (May 4, 1990) (SR-NASD-88-23). The PORTAL Rules were subsequently amended. See Securities Exchange Act Release Nos. 28678 (December 6, 1990), 55 FR 51194 (December 12, 1990) (SR-NASD-90-50); 33326 (December 13, 1993), 58 FR 66388 (December 20, 1993) (SR-NASD-91-5); 34562 (August 19, 1994), 59 FR 44210 (August 26, 1994) (SR-NASD-94-39); 35083 (December 12, 1994), 59 FR 65104 (December 16, 1994) (SR-NASD-94-65); 40424 (September 10, 1998), 63 FR 49623 (September 16, 1998) (SR-NASD-98-68); 43873 (January 23, 2001), 66 FR 8131 (January 29, 2001) (SR-NASD-99-65); 44042 (March 6, 2001), 66 FR 14969 (March 14, 2001) (SR-NASD-99-66); NASD Notice to Members 01-19 (March 2001) (the “2001 PORTAL rule filing”).Back to Citation\n7. See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 27928 (April 23, 1990), 55 FR 17933 (April 30, 1990).Back to Citation\n10. Investment grade rated debt includes nonconvertible debt securities and nonconvertible preferred stock that are rated in one of the top four generic rating categories by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization.Back to Citation\n11. See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 33327 (December 13, 1993), 58 FR 67878 (December 22, 1993) (SR-DTC-90-06).Back to Citation\n12. Nasdaq staff historically had responsibility for review of PORTAL Market applications to determine the eligibility of securities and, originally, PORTAL Participants (including broker/dealers and investors). Upon the separation of Nasdaq from the NASD and the approval of Nasdaq as a registered national securities exchange under Section 6 of the Act, the review functions for PORTAL Market eligibility were retained by Nasdaq, and the PORTAL Market rules in the NASD Rule 5300 Series became the Nasdaq Rule 6500 Series. See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 53128 (January 13, 2006), 71 FR 3550 (January 23, 2006).Back to Citation\n13. ACT is a system owned and operated by Nasdaq that accommodates reporting and dissemination of last sale reports for secondary market transactions in equity securities and can provide automated comparison and confirmation services and can forward confirmed trades to DTC for settlement. The OTC Trade Reporting Facility provides the same functions for reporting trades in PORTAL equity securities as previously performed by ACT.Back to Citation\n14. See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 40424 (September 10, 1998), 63 FR 49623 (September 16, 1998) (SR-NASD-98-68).Back to Citation\n15. TRACE is a system operated by the NASD that facilitates the mandatory reporting of over-the-counter secondary market transactions in eligible fixed income securities. See NASD Rule 6200 Series.Back to Citation\n16. See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 43873 (January 23, 2001), 66 FR 8131 (January 29, 2001) (and related NASD Notice to Members 01-18 (March 2001)). Other changes were subsequently made to the TRACE rules. See Securities Exchange Act Release Nos. 48056 (June 18, 2003), 68 FR 37886 (June 25, 2003) (SR-NASD-2003-78) (and related NASD Notice to Members 03-36 (June 2003)); 48305 (August 8, 2003), 68 FR 48656 (August 14, 2003) (SR-NASD-2003-99) (and related NASD Notice to Members 03-45 (August 2003)); 49854 (June 14, 2004), 69 FR 35088 (June 23, 2004) (SR-NASD-2004-57) (and related NASD Notice to Members 04-51 (July 2004)); 50317 (September 3, 2004), 69 FR 55202 (September 13, 2004) (SR-NASD-2004-94) (and related NASD Notice to Members 04-65 (September 2004)); 50977 (January 6, 2005), 70 FR 2202 (January 12, 2005) (SR-NASD-2004-189) (and related NASD Notice to Members 05-05 (January 2005)); 51611 (April 26, 2005), 70 FR 22735 (May 2, 2005) (SR-NASD-2005-026) (and related NASD Notice to Members 05-37 (May 2005)); 52183 (August 1, 2005), 70 FR 46239 (August 9, 2005) (SR-NASD-2005-63) (and related NASD Notice to Members 05-52 (August 2005)); 53031 (December 28, 2005), 71 FR 634 (January 5, 2006) (SR-NASD-2005-120) (and related NASD Notice to Members 06-01 (January 2006)).Back to Citation\n17. See supra, note 6, the 2001 PORTAL rule filing.Back to Citation\n18. A limited number of PORTAL debt securities are not subject to trade reporting to TRACE, e.g., mortgage or asset backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations, money market instruments, and municipal and municipal-derivative securities.Back to Citation\n19. In another rule change, the NASD amended the Uniform Practice Code to apply to re-sales of restricted securities as defined in Rule 144(a)(3) under the Securities Act. See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 38491 (April 9, 1997), 62 FR 18665 (April 16, 1997) (SR-NASD-97-06); see also Section 11100(a) of the NASD Uniform Practice Code.Back to Citation\n20. See NASD Rule 6600 Series.Back to Citation\n26. Current Rule 6522(a)(4) requires that a PORTAL security be assigned a CUSIP number that is different than the identification number assigned to any unrestricted securities of the same class. As a matter of practice by PORTAL and Standard & Poor's (“S&P”), the CUSIP number assigned to those securities that are initially sold to QIBs pursuant to Rule 144A is different than the CUSIP numbers assigned to those securities that are part of the same offering that are sold to accredited investors pursuant to SEC Regulation D and to non-U.S. investors under SEC Regulation S. Thus, PORTAL-designation is limited to those securities that have initially been sold to QIBs. Nasdaq is proposing to amend this rule, which will be renumbered Rule 6502(b)(1)(D), to reflect this policy.Back to Citation\n29. The SEC noted that pursuant to Rule 144A, broker/dealers are permitted to enter quotations in an inter-dealer quotation system so long as the offer is made to QIBs or persons whom dealers reasonably believe to be QIBs. See supra, note 6, the 2001 PORTAL rule filing.Back to Citation\n31. Trade report information on Rule 144A investment grade debt that is not a PORTAL security would not be disseminated in PORTAL. To the extent that Nasdaq members desire to quote, execute, and view trade report information on any Rule 144A investment grade debt security in PORTAL, the security must be qualified as a PORTAL security.Back to Citation\n34. Id.Back to Citation\n41. Section 6(b)(1) of the Act requires that Nasdaq, as a national securities exchange, be so organized and have the capacity to enforce compliance with, among other things, the federal securities laws. See 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(1).Back to Citation\n43. See Nasdaq Rules 6521(a) and 6522(a)(5).Back to Citation\n[FR Doc. 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I will start with the help of last year's Nobel laureate in literature, Tomas Tranströmer:\n\"The truth is there on the ground\nbut nobody dares take it.\nThe truth lies on the street.\nNobody makes it his own.\"\nFor me, these words, these few short sentences, describe what is happening in Europe right now.\nI have been in European politics for many years, as a Member of the European Parliament, as Minister of EU Affairs in Sweden and now as European Commissioner. I have seen governments come and go and I have seen new policies take shape and be put into practice. But what I have witnessed over the last couple of years makes me extremely worried.\nWe see governments in some Member States being held hostage by nationalistic and xenophobic parties. We see a trend towards nationalism and we hear talk of closing borders. We see media freedom being threatened within the EU. We hear homophobic speeches and hear about violence against LGBTI people.\nIn short, what we are witnessing is not the development of a more open and tolerant society. It is rather the opposite.\nDifferent scapegoats get the blame for this trend. It's blamed on the economic crisis or on migrants coming to Europe in the hope of building a better life for themselves. Or it's all the fault of policies cooked up by Eurocrats in Brussels.\nBut, for me, this blaming is not the essence of the problem.\nThe real reason for this development is the lack of people standing up to it. And there is a lack of political leadership.\n\"The truth is there on the ground but nobody dares take it.\"\nThere is a lack of courage, a lack of commitment and a failure to take our values seriously. This holds true for politicians, governments, companies, but also for ordinary citizens. Far too many of us decide not to stand up for our beliefs but to look the other way.\nEasy solutions seem to be dominating most of the political agendas in EU countries today. I have noticed this when it comes to migration policy, which is the area I am responsible for in the European Commission.\nBut you can find this in many other political areas, and especially when it comes to fundamental rights.\nIn time of crisis, who has the time to stand up for fundamental rights?\n\"The truth lies on the street. Nobody makes it his own.\"\nTake the example of women's rights in the Arab world after the Arab Spring: women were part of the protests and the fantastic democratic revolution. But as soon as the situation calmed down, women's rights were forgotten. Women are still being treated in a humiliating way and are not fairly represented in the political parties.\nHow far have we come today in 2012?\nBut let us return to Europe and to the growing nationalism, xenophobia and intolerance. What does this mean for gay people?\nWell, the consequences are plain for all to see. Pride festivals are being disrupted, gay people are falling victim to hate crime. Gay people are discriminated against and are victims of other forms of intolerance.\nA serious example is what occurred in the Czech Republic with “phallometric testing” being used during asylum procedures in some cases. It was a practice that consisted of testing the physical reaction to heterosexual pornographic material of gay men who had filed a claim for asylum on the basis that they had been persecuted for their sexual orientation.\nThis was medieval in its method and a huge violation of the individual’s right to privacy. As soon as we found out about the existence of this practice, we contacted the Czech authorities and, in May last year, we received an official confirmation that the practice was no longer in use.\nWithin the EU, there are still several Member States that don’t acknowledge same-sex marriages.\nI come from Sweden, which in many respects is considered to be a very progressive, liberal and tolerant society. It is also a society where a good friend's boyfriend walking back late at night from a nightclub was severely beaten - unprovoked.\nOf course the perpetrators claimed it was not unprovoked, but the truth is that they were only provoked by the fact that this man was openly gay.\nIt's getting better\nWe have still a long way to go before we can claim to be living in a tolerant Europe – a Europe where equal rights are fully respected, both in theory and in practice.\nBut we must not forget that European Union membership has contributed to improving the situation for LGBTI people around Europe - and that progress has been made.\nThe Copenhagen criteria require applicant countries to pay full respect to human rights, and the Union has also made clear that human rights apply to everyone, regardless of sexual orientation.\nAs a result of this, all candidate countries and states applying for membership have abolished legislation banning homosexuality. And I have heard that there are positive developments in the Balkans.\nThere are other small signs of positive developments when it comes to gender identity recognition at national level. And if we look outside Europe, I don't think that any of you could have missed the clear and very important signal Obama sent last week.\nSo some things are getting better. But we must not stop here.\nWhat more needs to be done?\nI have already mentioned that we need more and stronger political leadership. But what does that mean?\nTo me it means that we must first identify and recognise that fear and ignorance are at the root of many people's intolerance. But then we have to show leadership by showing we are not afraid to challenge those fears and to find solutions to the problems that exist.\nAnd what is essential in all this is that these solutions are based on fundamental principles and values such as freedom, democracy, respect for human rights, openness and tolerance.\nIn Europe, this should not be too difficult. We have treaties signed and ratified by all Member States. And the treaties could not be clearer: they all stipulate that discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation is to be banned!\nThat means that all 27 EU Member States are obliged to live up to these rules and principles and that their political leaders also have a responsibility to set a good example for the rest of the world when it comes to the respect for sexual minorities and the fight against discrimination.\nAs guardian of the treaties, the Commission is strongly committed to combating discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity and making sure that these treaties are enforced.\nAt the EU level, the Employment Equality Directive adopted in 2000 prohibits discrimination in the workplace. And we are working to complete the EU legal framework against discrimination.\nWe are cooperating with Member States on public policies combating discrimination and promoting equality through an exchange of good practices and seminars on mainstreaming LGBTI dimensions in different areas.\nIn my portfolio, Home Affairs, we have reinforced Member States' obligation to consider gender as a possible source of persecution.\nWe have also included provisions in the asylum package directives that we are now negotiating and which are aimed at increasing the protection afforded to asylum seekers who have gender-related claims.\nThe directives stress that Member States should implement the EU rules without discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.\nAnd having a same-sex spouse should not constitute a barrier to family reunification.\nThe Commission has also asked the Fundamental Rights Agency to conduct a survey to obtain a complete picture on the discrimination, hate speech and hate crime against LGBTI people in all EU Member States.\nI suspect that the results of the survey will make it obvious that we also need a comprehensive strategy within the EU to be able to really address the problems and improve the situation.\nPolitical leadership not enough\nSo, at the European level we are trying to make sure that laws do not discriminate against LGTBI people and we are supporting seminars, workshops and facilitating best practices.\nBut the situation will not be improved merely with political leadership, laws, seminars or workshops.\nAn extremely important role must be played by a vigilant civil society. NGOs, political parties and governments have an important role to play in trying to change attitudes in favour of tolerance and a respect for sexual minorities.\nNowadays you can easily launch campaigns on Twitter, Facebook etc. But it is important that there are not only campaigns but also real people behind the webpages, supporting projects on the ground. Working with young people must be a particular priority.\nBut non-discriminatory laws, best practices, seminars, a vigilant civil society - will not be enough either.\nHomophobia runs so much deeper. Homophobia is a negative attitude and feeling towards LGBTI people. How can we really influence people's attitudes and feelings?\nWe all have a part to play.\nWe all have a responsibility to shoulder.\nWe must all remain vigilant.\nWe must all make sure that no matter where negative words are uttered and no matter by whom - whether it be a cherished family member, a great colleague or a good friend – that these negative words do not go unquestioned.\nI think you know the kind of situations I am thinking of. It could be a derogatory phrase used by a friend at a dinner you are hosting.\nBut in order not to alter the happy atmosphere in the room, perhaps you just nod and try to change the subject? But this is exactly when we must interfere and ask the uncomfortable questions: what does your good friend really mean?\nI have witnessed the power of good people, I have seen what can be done when we come together to make a change for the better. Walking in the Pride parade in Warsaw some years ago, I was filled with hope. We can make a change in the world. We can build a more tolerant and open society.\nAs a Commissioner I promise that I will remain vigilant and never silent. I will stand up and question injustice wherever I come across it. I am sure that you all will do the same.\nTo come back to the words of Tomas Tranströmer again:\n\"The truth is there on the ground\nbut nobody dares take it.\nThe truth lies on the street.\nNobody makes it his own.\"\nWe must all pick up the truth and make it our own!\nThank you for your attention!", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "This post will be one in a series I am planning to write about how socialist1 and ultimately communist2 ideas could provide answers to basic concepts in society; in other words this week, I will talk about what in practice would the rule of law look like in a socialist society. I will use concepts I come across in my study Criminology and Psychology and connect them to a socialist viewpoint and compare it to the current situation in the world.\nWhat is the rule of law?\nTo start unpacking this question I will start with explaining what the rule of law is. The rule of law is the principle that society should be governed by predictable laws that are enforced fairly and that nobody is above the law (Bloom, 2019, p.1). A socialist society is based on a democratically planned economy characterised by public ownership of the means of production. A short explanation of what this means in practical terms you can read in this article by Hannah Sell, General Secretary of the Socialist Party of England and Wales.\nAt the moment, under a capitalist for profit system the rule of law is everything but equally applied to all. The most powerful in society which often are also the richest are the people defining the law, executing it and also occupy the seats in the judiciary. Legal philosopher Lon Fuller thought of 8 principles which can test ‘the inner morality of the law’ as he put it (Fuller, 1969) as cited in the Open University (2019, p. 5-6). These 8 principles are:\n- There must be laws – if there are no laws society could not be governed.\n- People need to understand what the laws are.\n- When laws are made, they should only apply from the time they are made, not retrospectively.\n- In order to meet the demands of the law, it must be clear what a person can or cannot do.\n- The set of laws must be internally consistent – for example a person should not simultaneously be forbidden from earning money and be required to pay a fine.\n- It has to be possible for a person to obey the law.\n- The law must not change too much.\n- Laws must be implemented as they are written (there must be ‘due process’) – there must be an impartial process to determine guilt and what has to happen as a result according to the law.\nThese principles can also test a system to see if it is governed by the rule of law. That being said, it is in many states the case that the law is unjust and even a whole system of laws are unjust, like in the case of ‘apartheid’ in South Africa (Bloom, 2019, p. 17). It can be argued that the rule of law can never be just in a capitalist system which is run in the interest of a few by exploiting the many. In a socialist society the situation would be very different. Socialism is based on equality and to develop society for everyone to be the best of their ability. There would be no profit to be made, production would be to meet the need of society and to the best quality possible. Every aspect of life would be approached to reach the best possible result for everyone.\nSocial murder – social injustice\nFriedrich Engels (1845) wrote in his first book ‘The condition of the working class in England’ about the concept of social murder, which he argued is the result of the conditions in which people are forced to live resulting in inevitable premature death – social murder by the state. If you think about this in relation to the rule of law, a similar situation can be noted. If the power to occupy the seats of the 3 branches of law – legislative (people writing the law), executive (people executing the law), and judicial (people deciding upon disagreements in the law) lie largely by a small, rich and powerful group in society, it is not very likely the law will be just and equally applied to all. So to convert it to Engels example, the working class are forced to live in conditions which disadvantage them to have the law applied fairly, simply because the poorest, least powerful don’t usually occupy seats in those 3 branches of the law. And additionally, this also means that the most powerful in society often don’t get prosecuted, or held to account by the law, and even get away with murder. Actually, it is likely that those with the power to create the law, will do so in their own interest.\nWorking class rule\nIn a socialist society I can imagine that everything, including the rule of law are subjected to the scrutiny of the people, and that the people will collectively debate them and vote for or against them. The working class will rule and every position of power is subjected to immediate recall and mandatory reselection on the basis of collective democratic debate, amendments and discussion. Every workplace and community will have committees in which everyone can take part, and who will elect representatives who will go to regional and national congresses where decisions will be made through democratic votes. The representatives will vote according to what their committee has democratically decided on. So law will be made this way, and the three pillars of the rule of law, legislative, executive and judicial will be organised like this too. Judges will be replaced by justice committees, lawyers will be replaced by advocacy committees and their members will be democratically elected on expertise and experience by the community and be subjected to immediate recall and mandatory reselection.\nCriminal law has long been used by the state to control its population, especially its poorest and most disadvantaged citizens argues Hall (et al., 1978) as cited in the Open University (2019, p. 134). But when the state is run by the working class and society is no longer dominated by a capitalist, for profit economy but run in the interest and to the benefit of the people according to their needs, every aspect of life will change, including the rule of law. People will no longer have to compete for the necessities of life or for work. People will only be required to work 3 or 4 days a week and have more time for family, hobbies and study. More emphasis will lie on enhancing everybody’s life and immediately living standards will be raised. And as lots of research shows, poverty and inequality are the main drivers of crime. As Messner and Rosenfeld (2013: 4) observe, ‘Whether we look at official statistics on arrest and incarceration, self-report studies of criminal offending, or surveys of crime victims, the same pattern emerges: lower socioeconomic status is associated with greater involvement with the criminal justice system, higher rates of criminal offending, and higher rates of various forms of victimization as cited in Newburn (2016).\nIn the process of realising a socialist society the biggest threats are posed by corruption and counter revolutionary elements in the first phases of the socialist revolution. ‘Although the [German] workers cannot come to power and achieve the realization of their class interests without passing through a protracted revolutionary development.. Their battle-cry must be: The Permanent Revolution‘ (Marx, K. and Engels, F., 1840) as cited in Blain (2006). This concept of permanent revolution is key, as people need constant education on how to maintain a successful society in the interests of the working class, and a socialist revolution can only be successful if it is international.\nYes, it certainly is hard work, and no easy shortcuts can be made to achieve it. Human beings always try to take the way of least resistance, hence why first all other options need to be tried and tested out, before the road to socialism will be taken.\nBloom, T. (2019) ‘Contesting the rule of law’, in Bloom et al. Introduction to Criminology 1, Milton Keynes, The Open University, pp. 1-127.\nEngels, F. (1845) The Condition of the Working Class in England, Oxford, Oxford University Press (this edition 2009).\nHall, S., Critcher, C., Jefferson, T., Clark, J., and Roberts, B. (1978) Policing the Crisis, London, Macmillan.\nNewburn, T. (2016) ‘Social Disadvantage, Crime and Punishment’ [Online] Available at: https://eprints.lse.ac.uk/68133/1/Newburn_Social%20Disadvantage%20and%20Crime.pdf (Accessed 21/01/2021).\nBlain, A. (2006) ‘Address of the Central Committee to the Communist League’ [Online] Available at: https://www.marxists.org/archive/marx/works/1847/communist-league/1850-ad1.htm (Accessed 21/01/2021).\n1) Socialism is the pre-stage of communism which can be achieved using the Transitional Program (Trotsky L., 1938) after the taking of power and control over the means of production by the working class through revolution. It is not possible to achieve socialism in one single state, so in its core it is internationalist. When I write about socialism/communism I refer to the ideas of Marx K. (1818), Engels F. (1820), Trotsky L. (1879), and Lenin V. (1870).\n2) Communism is the ultimate dictatorship of the working class in which a democratically planned economy based on the public ownership of the means of production is established and the highest form of living standards for its people is achieved. Communism is only achievable after a socialist state is established and is at its core internationalist.\nOne thought on “What would the rule of law look like in a socialist society?”\nHaving read your four blogs on the law and socialism in reverse order, I am very impressed. Are you studying law or a qualified practitioner? I noticed a few references to the Open University. I wrote a book about 5 years ago entitled ‘Faith Without Religion’ (Can be found on Amazon but easier if you include my name, Derek Marsdon). This was basically a book about Marxism as a belief system – not a religion! Taking my cue from the Old Testament it included a Book of Law. I think it is a good and informative read, but there was a lot missing in my research. I therefore followed it up with a second, smaller book at the end of last year called ‘Knocking Down the Law’, which aims to be a Marxist interpretation of the law and how it could be implemented under socialism. It too is available from Amazon and I would appreciate your views on both books. Will there be a fifth in your series? I hope so. I also have a website called Scientific Socialism from Weebly if you are interested.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "The FDA put women at risk by lowering the standard of care for treating pregnant mothers when it relaxed its own rules for chemical abortion drugs in 2016 and 2021, Heartbeat International argued to the U.S. Supreme Court this week.\nHeartbeat, the largest network of pregnancy help organizations in the U.S. and globally, argued that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s actions have increased the risk of medical complications and harm to the physical and mental health of women, as well as creating greater risk for coerced or forced abortions, due to the lack of medical oversight with chemical abortion pills and pervasive availability of the drugs.\nHeartbeat, represented by the Thomas More Society, filed an amicus brief Feb. 29, asking the Supreme Court to affirm the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling from Aug. 16, 2023, that the FDA must reinstate safeguards for chemical abortion drugs and prohibit their shipment by mail. Heartbeat asked the Court to remand the U.S. Food and Drug Administration v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine case for further proceedings.\nIn FDA v. AHM a group of pro-life doctors and organizations challenge the FDA's decision to remove key health and safety measures from the prescribing requirements for chemical abortions. The Supreme Court will decide whether the FDA violated the Administrative Procedures Act when it changed the REMS (Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies) for the chemical abortion regimen.\nThe chemical abortion regimen consists of two drugs, mifepristone and misoprostol, the first drug working to block progesterone in a pregnant woman’s system, starving her unborn child of nutrients, and the second drug causing her to go into labor and deliver her presumably deceased child.\nThe scenario with chemical abortion drugs has become even more risky with the FDA loosening safety standards in 2016 to increase the maximum gestational age for mifepristone use from seven weeks to 10, allow non-physicians to prescribe and administer the drug, remove the requirement that misoprostol be administered in person on day 3 of the regimen, remove the requirement that the patient be seen 14 days later to check for complications, and remove a requirement to report non-fatal adverse events.\nThe FDA then further relaxed the rules for mifepristone in 2021, citing the COVID-19 pandemic, stating that it would allow “dispensing of mifepristone through the mail . . . or through a mail-order pharmacy.” Pro-life advocates say this latter development is ripe for abuse through the forcing or coercing of unwanted abortions upon women.\n“The FDA has determined, with no explanation, that it is safe to prescribe chemical abortion drugs to women even though their pregnancies might be unconfirmed, suboptimally dated, or dangerous ectopic pregnancies for which the drugs are contraindicated,” said Heartbeat International General Counsel Danielle White. “In doing so, it ignored the devastating risks of the chemical abortion drugs falling into the hands of bad actors, who could take the life of a woman’s unborn child through coercion, force, or deception, leaving her with a lifetime of emotional trauma.”\nThe Fifth Circuit’s August 2023 ruling had prohibited abortion providers from sending chemical abortion drugs through the mail, which the FDA had been permitting since 2021 in violation of longtime federal law.\nThe Fifth Circuit had also held that the FDA’s 2016 action of extending the allowable gestational age for taking chemical abortion drugs, removing two of the three required doctor’s office visits, allowing non-doctors to prescribe the chemical abortion drug regimen, and eliminating the requirement that providers report non-fatal adverse events to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System violated the Administrative Procedure Act, and upheld the district court’s decision reinstating the original 2000 safeguards.\nAttorneys for Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) filed a brief with the Supreme Court Feb. 22, also asking it to hold the FDA accountable for unlawfully removing the safeguards for mifepristone. ADF is representing the Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine in the case, and in its Feb. 22, brief had asked the Court to affirm the Fifth Circuit’s decision as well.\nHeartbeat argued in its Feb. 29 brief that the FDA’s allowing for dispensing via mail violates the Comstock Act, which bans interstate mailing and shipping of abortion-inducing drugs, and this, coupled with removing the in-person dispensing requirement override protections that many states have put in place to protect unborn lives. These state protections were recognized as valid even under Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, Heartbeat said in its brief. And further, the FDA’s actions also conflict with the return of the abortion issue to the people signaled by the Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization.\n\"The FDA does not enjoy broad discretion to remove health and safety protections on a whim. The law requires the FDA to ensure that its decisions are backed by sufficient information to show that a drug is safe for use in accordance with the proposed labeling,” White said. “The FDA removed the requirement for a woman to be seen by a medical professional less than one year after arguing in court that the very same requirement was \"minimally burdensome\" and \"necessary\" to protect a woman's health.”\nIn its brief to the Supreme Court, Heartbeat argues against the FDA’s premise for its actions that pregnancy is an illness to be cured as flawed.\nHeartbeat warns against women being put at risk with the use of “telehealth” to obtain a chemical abortion without ever being examined by a medical provider.\nFrom the brief:\n“The FDA’s actions … enable abortion-providers to rush a woman through the chemical abortion process, creating a risk to women of psychological and emotional injury if they later suffer abortion regret. Moreover, these new regulations increase the risk of physical harm to women through such potential problems as the prescriber incorrectly determining the unborn child’s gestational age or failing to identify an ectopic pregnancy or other complication. Moreover, there is a documented risk for medical errors if the mother presents for post-administration treatment from an emergency department or other provider who was not involved in prescribing of mifepristone.”\n“Heartbeat is uniquely positioned to provide relevant factual background on the impact of removing certain safety safeguards for mifepristone and misoprostol,” the brief states, due to its operation of the Abortion Pill Rescue Network, a network of more than 1,400 healthcare professionals, pregnancy centers and hospitals the hotline for which answers more than 150 calls per month from women in the midst of a chemical abortion who regret their abortion decision and are seeking to carry their pregnancies to term.\nNoting that the number of women receiving ultrasounds prior to beginning a chemical abortion has dropped precipitously in the time since the FDA’s relaxing of safety protocols with chemical abortion, Heartbeat said this represents a significant risk to women’s health and safety.\nWhen Heartbeat began operating the Abortion Pill Rescue Network in 2018, nearly 100% of contacts to the Network reported having received an ultrasound prior to beginning their chemical abortion. By 2023, that percentage had plummeted to 62%.\nUltrasound is critical prior to a chemical abortion for at least three reasons, Heartbeat points out in the brief, to determine the viability of the pregnancy, to determine the gestational age of the unborn child, and to determine the placement of the pregnancy.\nThe result of removing the in-person visit requirement and thus ultrasound screening prior to prescribing chemical abortion drugs is an increased risk for complications, Heartbeat said.\nUnderscoring the risk related to the removal of the requirement to report non-fatal adverse events associated with chemical abortions, the brief states:\n“From September 2000 to December 2022, 32 women’s deaths were reported as “adverse events” to the FDA, and until the FDA stopped requiring the reporting on non-fatal adverse events in 2016, documents show a total of 4,218 adverse events, including 1,049 hospitalizations (excluding deaths), 604 cases of blood loss requiring transfusions, 97 ectopic pregnancies, and 418 infections (75 of them “severe”).”\nHeartbeat argues that with chemical abortion drugs more freely available than ever, there is significant risk to women’s health and safety.\nIn 2020, only 1% of Abortion Pill Rescue Network contacts reported receiving the chemical abortion drugs from the Internet, friends, or family. However, by 2023, that number rose to a staggering 22% of contacts to the APRN.\n“The actions of the Food and Drug Administration in 2016 and 2021 lower the standard of care for women and increase the likelihood of health complications to pregnant mothers who have an abortion, despite what protections state law might otherwise have provided,” the brief states.\n“The FDA's actions give the lie to the notion that abortion was ever about healthcare or a decision between a woman and her doctor,” White said. “Now, a non-physician can prescribe chemical pills to a patient he or she has never seen who carries the burden of accurately self-diagnosing and dating her own pregnancy without any medical confirmation whatsoever.”\n“This is nonsensical and careless and should not pass for \"health care,\" said White. “Women deserve better.”\nTweet This: “The FDA's actions give the lie to the notion that abortion was ever about healthcare or a decision between a woman and her doctor.”\nThe case is set for a hearing at the Supreme Court on March 26.\nEditor's note: Heartbeat International manages the Abortion Pill Rescue® Network (APRN) and Pregnancy Help News.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "20 November 2018\nJOHOR BARU: Eight people, including four teenagers, were charged with the murder of a 21-year-old at a school in Skudai last week.\nLim Zhi Hao, 23, Ko Boon Hao, 20, Lim Chin Hoang, 18, and Wong Jiunn Woei, 18, were joined by four youngsters aged between 15 and 17.\nAll eight accused were alleged to have killed Chia Min Yong at SJK(C) Kuo Kuang 1, Taman Ungku Tun Aminah, Skudai, at about 12.30pm on Nov 11.\nThe charge under Section 302 of the Penal Code carries the mandatory death penalty.\nNo plea was recorded before magistrate Azureen Sahira Saufee Afandi yesterday.\nChin Hoang was also charged under Section 324 of the same Act with causing hurt to a 15-year-old during the brawl. He claimed trial.\nAt another magistrate’s court, six people were charged under Section 148 of the Penal Code with possession of dangerous weapons during a riot.\nAll the accused – Tay Boon Long and Ooi Boon Jet, both 18, along with four others, aged between 14 and 15 – pleaded not guilty.\n18 November 2018\n12 November 2018\nPolice arrest 14 suspects for gang-related murder at school charity carnival\nMonday, 12 Nov 2018\nJOHOR BARU: Police have arrested 14 suspects, mostly youths, to help with investigations into the murder of a young man during a brawl at a school in Skudai, Johor, near here.\nThe murdered victim has been identified as metal workshop worker Chia Min Yong, aged 21.\nHe died during a fight with a rival group when he went to a charity carnival organised by the school here at around 12.30pm on Sunday (Nov 11).\nJohor CID chief Senior Asst Comm Kamaluddin Kassim said the suspects were aged between 14 and 23. Police arrested them in and around the school compound on the day of the incident.\n“All of the suspects belong to two different gangs and this might be the reason behind the brawl, which led to the murder.\n“We also remanded the other victim, who sustained injuries from the attack, to assist with the ongoing investigations,” he said when contacted here on Monday (Nov 12).\nSAC Kamaluddin added all of the suspects would be remanded for seven days until Nov 18.\nRead more at https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2018/11/12/police-arrest-14-suspects-for-gangrelated-murder-at-school-charity-carnival/#7x9G0ryVYEH4zADE.99\n11 November 2018\nJOHOR BARU: A teenager was killed while another suffered serious injuries during a brazen attack in broad daylight at a school in Skudai here.\nThe incident happened at around 1pm on Sunday during a carnival at SJKC Kuo Kuang 1 where the victims were former students.\nOne of the victims, aged 21, died due to serious slash wounds while another victim, 15, is in critical condition and has been sent to Sultanah Aminah Hospital here.\nDeputy Education Minister Teo Nie Ching has just arrived at the scene of the crime where she is meeting with the school authorities and the police including Johor Baru North OCPD Asst Comm Mohd Taib Ahmad.\nThe matter is currently under investigation and 12 suspects have been detained.\nPolice are still looking for the murder weapons.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Investment Adviser Fined $1.4 Million For Failure To Disclose SPAC Conflicts\nOn May 31, 2023, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) fined a New York investment adviser (Investment Adviser) $1.4 million for allegedly failing to disclose conflicts of interest regarding special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs). In the Matter of RTW Invs., L.P., SEC Administrative Proceeding 3-21473 (May 30, 2023). According to the SEC, Investment Adviser personnel sponsored two separate SPACs while those same personnel simultaneously invested client funds in the SPACs, which the SEC alleged was a conflict of interest that required disclosure. The Investment Adviser neither admitted nor denied the allegations in the SEC’s Order.\nSEC Brings Enforcement Action Against Investment Advisor For Allegedly Failing To Disclose Conflicts Of Interest In SPACs Into Which It Invested Client Funds\nOn September 6, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced that New York-based, registered investment advisor Perceptive Advisors LLC (“Investment Advisor”) had agreed to pay a $1.5 million civil penalty for allegedly failing to disclose conflicts of interest regarding ownership of its personnel in sponsors of special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs). According to the SEC, the Investment Advisor used private client funds to facilitate transactions benefitting SPACs in which the Investment Advisor’s personnel and other clients had financial interests but failed to disclose the alleged conflicts resulting from those interests.\nSEC Proposes New SPAC Disclosure Rules\nOn March 30, 2022, the Securities Exchange Commission (“SEC”) published its long-awaited proposed rules and rule amendments applicable to special purpose acquisition companies (“SPACs”) for comment by May 31. The stated purpose of the proposed rules, which would impose significant changes to the rules affecting SPACs, is to “more closely align the required financial statements of private operating companies in transactions involving shell companies with those required in registration statements for an initial public offering.”", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office has ordered 577 new Taser stun guns, along with new high-tech camcorders that document officer stops.\nThe order comes on the heels of a federal judge’s order for the MCSO to record traffic stops and other deputy interactions as part of a racial profiling case.\nScottsdale-based Taser International announced the MCSO purchase Oct. 8. The company also announced Taser orders from the Arkansas State Police as well as the Sedona, Milwaukee and Newport News (Va.) police departments.\nOn Oct. 2., U.S. District Court Judge G. Murray Snow ordered the MCSO to record its traffic stops after ruling the department targets and treats Hispanics unfairly.\nMCSO spokesman Brandon Jones said Oct. 14 the order was already in place before Snow's rulings and orders. \"It has nothing to do with the judge’s order, and is in-fact to upgrade and replace our current stock of Tasers. This order was in place before the order even came down,\" Jones said.\nTaser has branched out from its stun-gun business in recent years to include other police technologies, including cameras officers can wear to record video and audio of their interactions with defendants and witnesses.\nMike Sunnucks writes about stocks and financial markets, real estate, government and sports business.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Elliott Forest sale cancelled, Oregon legislators oppose Comey firing and state proposes $1.1 billion to fix Portland traffic.\nElliott State Forest is off the market\nThe State Land Board unanimously voted Tuesday to cancel the forest sale, OPB reports. The board had previously voted to sell 82,500 acres to Roseburg’s Lone Rock Timber and the Cow Creek Band of the Umpqua Indians for $220.8 million. Gov. Brown has since pushed to keep the lands in public hands. Several alternative plans have been proposed — including a partnership with OSU and issuing state bonds — but the board has directed staff to develop a new management option to review.\nOregon lawmakers outraged by Comey firing\nThe sudden decision by President Trump to fire FBI Director James Comey Tuesday afternoon has draw the ire of Oregon legislators, the Portland Business Journal reports. Lawmakers called for an independent prosecutor to continue the investigation into Trump’s ties to Russia and questioned the suspicious timing of the firing. Trump cited Comey’s handling of the 2016 Hillary Clinton email investigation as cause.\n— Oregon Business (@OregonBusiness) May 9, 2017\n— Senator Jeff Merkley (@SenJeffMerkley) May 9, 2017\nState could funnel $1.1 billion into Portland traffic solution\nLawmakers say reducing Portland’s traffic problems will benefit the state, the Oregonian reports. The funding comes from the $8.2 billion transportation package proposal, announced yesterday. The proposal asks Metro to split the costs with the state.\nPortland considering corporate tax to fund climate change projects\nCity Commissioner Chloe Eudaly is exploring a 2018 ballot measure to implement a 1% tax on local gross receipts on businesses with more than $1 billion in sales, as long as at least $500,000 of those sales are in Portland, Willamette Week reports. The new tax would fund renewable energy projects, solar panels in low-income neighborhoods, for example. An estimated potential revenue was not outlined in the proposal, but backers say the tax could raise $10 million annually.\nIlani Casino impact on Oregon industry smaller than expected\nThe new Washington casino was expected to draw from Oregon’s lottery industry, but initial reports show that impact is almost nonexistent, the Portland Tribune reports. Oregon State Lottery revenues are on track with typical revenues and lottery retailers on Hayden Island — closest to the new casino — say business hasn’t slowed down.\nHillsboro company lays off upwards of 100 employees\nSureID produces identification software and was previously used by the U.S. Navy. That military contract was cancelled last month, nearly four years after an investigation found SureID’s technology had failed to prevent ineligible people from accessing installations. SureID says the decision to lay off employees was based on a change in corporate strategy, the Oregonian reports. The company declined to disclose how many employees were fired.\nOB Original Blog: Changing of the guard\nSeveral prominent business associations and educational institutions are either in search of a leader or about to undergo a leadership transition.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "POLICE in Co Derry are jubilant after taking a quantity of Class A drugs off the streets.\nAs part of the search in Draperstown, one person was arrested for possessing the drugs with intent to supply.\nPSNI Magherafelt say on its Facebook page this evening: “Another day another door.\n“District Support Team’s Big Red Key Tour continues, Draperstown the latest venue.\n“Great team effort, you told us who needed a home visit and we happily obliged.\n“One arrested for possession of class A and supply of class A as well as possession of class B.\n“Works well, you send the info in, we send the door up the hall.\n“Just one other thing – anyone got the number for a well known company that stores doors?”", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Ask the Times\nBy TIMES WIRES\nPublished June 13, 2007\nI received two e-mails that were obviously scams. One informed me I had won a British lottery, and the other was a version of the Nigerian scam. Is there an agency that investigates and prosecutes this type of scam, and if so how can I report these e-mails?\nReport unsolicited commercial e-mail spam on the Federal Trade Commission's Web site at www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/edcams/spam/report. html. You can also find helpful tips there on how to avoid spam scams and reduce the clutter in your in-box. The FTC works in conjunction with the Department of Justice to prosecute illegal spammers.\nCompiled from Times staff and wires. To submit a question, e-mail email@example.com. or call (727) 893-8179, toll-free 1-800-333-7505, ext. 8179.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Following a successful protest on Monday at the State Capitol against the quarantine, the state has now banned similar protests, according to an announcement from the California Highway Patrol (CHP).\n“Permits are issued to provide safe environments for demonstrators to express their views,” the CHP said in a statement. “In this case, the permit for the convoy was issued with the understanding that the protest would be conducted in a manner consistent with the state’s public health guidance.”\n“That is not what occurred, and CHP will take this experience into account when considering permits for this or any other group,” they added.\nOn Monday, individuals convened in the downtown area for an “Operation Gridlock” protest, based off of last week’s wildly successful demonstration in Michigan against anti-Trump Governor Gretchen Whitmer, whose lockdown policies are among the most strict in the nation.\nCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom might be giving Whitmer some competition, as his state bureaucrats have arbitrarily banned a certain type of rally. It is unknown whether they plan to lock up protesters if they disobey the new edict.\n“In the interest of public safety and the health of all Californians during the COVID-19 pandemic, effective immediately the California Highway Patrol will deny any permit requests for events or activities at all state facilities, to include the State Capitol, until public health officials have determined it is safe to gather again,” the CHP said.\nBecause protesters did not comply with arbitrary social distancing mandates and protested as they wished, California is punishing them as a consequence.\nThe same OPEN CALI NOW sign is making the rounds – spotted in Huntington Beach last week, and DTLA today (and, though I can relate to abbreviating where space is limited, nobody calls CA \"Cali\") pic.twitter.com/ky65YxZxCj\n— StreetsblogLA (@StreetsblogLA) April 23, 2020\nThe protest was put on by the Freedom Angels, a group that organizes to prevent mandatory vaccinations. They are urging people to stand up to prevent their rights from being taken away during these troubling times.\n“This is the time for people to take notice and really evaluate the freedoms they’re giving up, all in the name of perceived safety,” said Freedom Angels co-founder Heidi Munoz Gleisner in a Facebook video.\n“People need to get back to work, get back to life, get back into contact with their loved ones who they’re isolated from, they need to be able to have a paycheck,” group co-founder Tara Thornton said to The Sacramento Bee, which interviewed her during the demonstration. “This is the grounds they will enslave us upon.”\nThe protest forced the state’s hand, and they have effectively made the State Capitol a 1st Amendment-free zone as a result.\nTexas Governor Greg Abbott Pledges to Outlaw Big Tech Censorship\nTexas has had enough.\nTexas Governor Greg Abbott is pledging to outlaw Big Tech’s left-wing censorship, announcing his support of a bill in the Texas State Senate that would open social media monopolies to lawsuits from users at a state level.\nState Senator Bryan Hughes Senate Bill 12 would provide legal recourse for users of Big Tech platforms who are banned from the services to return, designating Big Tech monopolies such as Twitter, YouTube and Facebook as common carriers.\n“They are common carriers and they cannot discriminate against people … it’s a violation of the first amendment,” Hughes said. “This is going to protect Texas’ free speech and get them back online.”\nI am joining @SenBryanHughes to announce a bill prohibiting social media companies from censoring viewpoints.\nIt's un-American, Un-Texan, & soon to be illegal.https://t.co/zSdirRa1pj\n— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) March 5, 2021\n“These are the areas that used to be the courthouse square where people would come and talk,” said Abbott of the legislation. “Now, people are going to Facebook and Twitter to talk about their political ideas, and what Facebook and Twitter are doing — they are controlling the flow of information, and sometimes denying the flow of information.”\n“Texas is taking a stand against big tech political censorship. We are not going to allow it in the Lone Star state.”\nThe law establishing legal recourse against online censorship may prove legally durable enough to avoid breaching Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. That law provides immunity for user-created content on internet platforms, and doesn’t give social media platforms a right to discriminate against active or potential users on the basis of political ideology.\nThe future for fighting Big Tech censorship lies at a state level. While some state Republican officials have proven reluctant to separate themselves from the lucrative business lobbies of Big Tech oligarchs, Hughes’ approach seems legally innovative enough to give free speech defenders a fighting shot at free expression online.\nAround The World2 days ago\n36-Year-Old Woman ‘is Gang Raped’ by Migrants ‘After Stopping to Talk to Them about Their Situation’\nTwo Americas4 days ago\nPOLITICAL HIT? Pro-Trump Portland, Oregon Print Shop Owner Gunned Down in Parking Lot\nBig League Guns2 days ago\nArizona House Passes Law to Nullify Biden’s Federal Gun Control\nCongress2 days ago\nMitch McConnell Preparing Exit Strategies, Potential Successors in Advance of Possible Retirement\nBig League Wellness3 days ago\nMichael Moore: White Texans Don’t Deserve COVID-19 Vaccine\nCongress3 days ago\nAnti-Trump RINO Nancy Mace Supports Retooled ‘Equality Act’ in Attempt to Dupe Conservatives\nCrime3 days ago\nSURPRISE: America’s Most Corrupt Cities are Overwhelmingly Democratic\nSnowflakes3 days ago\nJudge Dismisses Transgender Woman’s “Discrimination” Lawsuit Against Miss USA Pageant", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "The media-savvy think tank that owns the Laurel Springs RV Resort has finally figured out a way to cover up permit violations from neighbors who complain to the City of Houston, Harris County and the State of Texas. They’ve simply put up signs prohibiting photography that threaten prosecution. And they’ve installed slats in their chain-link fence to reduce visibility of their construction practices.\nLosing Through Intimidation\nIt’s a classic case study in Losing Through Intimidation.\n“If You See Something, Say Something.”\nIn the two decades since 9/11, we’ve been taught by authorities to “say something if you see something.” But the owners of the Laurel Springs RV Park take the opposite approach. They threaten prosecution of anyone photographing permit violations. So far, there have been four investigations of the property by the City of Houston (2), Harris County, and the State of Texas – all triggered by citizen-supplied photos. Harris County even threatened a lawsuit. And the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality issued a 64-page Notice of Enforcement.\nSo what do the owners do? It’s pure marketing genius. They put out a “Not Welcome” sign, erect a veil of secrecy, and threaten to sue anyone who complains.\nBut prohibiting photography of permit violations just makes people look harder. What are they trying to cover up?\nPerhaps it never occurred to the owners that they should just stop violating permits and invite people to see how they are complying with the law. But no! That would be too simple.\nQuestionable Practices Documented to Date\nSo far they have been caught:\n- Trenching through their detention pond wall, sending mud more than a hundred yards into Harris County’s Edgewater Park.\n- Piping water from their detention pond directly into Edgewater Park.\n- Pumping silty water directly into storm sewers and the Park.\n- Bringing fill into the flood plain.\n- Putting false information in permit applications.\n- Failing to erect silt fences.\n- Cutting down trees on public property.\n- Trespassing on County property.\n- Failing to protect storm sewer inlets.\n- Pretending neighboring wetlands didn’t exist in their Stormwater Pollution Protection Plan.\n- Improperly maintaining construction entrances and tracking mud into Laurel Springs Lane.\nTheir new “no photography” marketing ploy will surely make this a “destination vacation.” Except who wants to go to a glamour resort next to the railroad tracks and not take a camera?\nI hope they invite me to cover their Grand Closing. But any ceremony will, no doubt, happen under the cloak of darkness, like much associated with their “See Nothing, Say Nothing” operation.\nPosted by Bob Rehak on 4/10/2022\n1685 Days since Hurricane Harvey\nThe thoughts expressed in this post represent opinions on matters of public concern and safety. They are protected by the First Amendment of the US Constitution and the Anti-SLAPP Statute of the Great State of Texas.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "International and European Law\nThe research in the field of international law focusses mainly on four different fields. The law of the sea, the law of international organizations, regional international law in Africa and East-European legal systems. With respect to the law of the sea the main areas covered are marine pollution, fisheries, Belgian state practice, the Baltic Sea region and maritime delimitation. As far as international organizations are concerned, the research of the Centre pays particular attention to the United Nations in general and the blue helmets in particular. Concerning Africa, two interdisciplinary projects center around the nation of failed states in Africa and networks of governance therein. Also land and maritime boundaries in that region receive special attention. Finally, in the area of East- European legal systems, different research projects have been set up with central European states as well as Russia. The research in the field of European law focuses on different aspects of constitutional/institutional and substantive law. European constitutional/institutional law: Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe, institutional framework of the European Union, institutional aspects of the external relations of the European Community, judicial protection, enhanced cooperation and administrative law. European substantive law: competition rules applicable to undertakings, competition rules on State aid, different aspects of the Internal Market. The following research projects are conducted at present: - The Changing Role of the European Council in the Institutional Framework of the European Union; - The European Community as a Collective Member of the World Tade Organisation.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Congratulations to the 2023 Jenkins Honors Moot Court Competitors: Alexis Bauer Samantha Dorning Andrew Flood Dominique Fortune Emily Geiser Isabel Gonzales Lauren Hudon Ciara Hudson Alexandra Johns Markus Johnson Emily Juneau Morgan Kaplan Jori LaRosa Kayleigh Lemery John Letsch Cody Linday Jacob Lloyd Isaiahs Luna Elliott Manual Connor Mathias Angela Medcalf Derik Rush Mikela Ryan Emily Smith The Jenkins Honors Moot Court Competition is an appellate moot court competition for Marquette law students. Students are invited to participate based on…\nMarquette University Law School hosted the Region VIII round of the 73th annual National Moot Court Competition on November 19-20, 2022. Both Marquette teams made successful showings.\nTeam members Travis Goeden and Ruth Nord-Pekar advanced to the semifinal round before being eliminated after losing by less than three-tenths of a point. Professor Melissa Love Koenig advised the team, which was coached by attorneys Kieran O’Day (L’20) and Evan Thomson.\nFefe Jaber and Nicole Jennings advanced to the quarterfinals before being eliminated after losing a close round to the other Marquette team. Professor Lisa Mazzie advised the team, and attorneys Alicia Bernards (L’22), Lauren Brasington (L’22), Carsyn Bushman (L’22), Chal Little (L’16), Haley Wentz (L’20), and Christopher Vandeventer (L’22) coached the team. (more…)\nJulian Marrufo and Cameron Rink, both 3Ls, had a successful weekend in San Diego at the National Criminal Procedure Moot Court Tournament, held November 4-6, 2022 and the University of San Diego School of Law.\nRink and Marrufo argued in four preliminary rounds against teams from Nova Southeastern, Thomas Jefferson, South Texas, and the University of Houston. They succeeded in advancing as the higher seed to the octofinals, where they faced a team from the University of Wisconsin.\nThe team’s legal issues involved the legality of the use of an automatic license plate retrieval system, which uses cameras on public roads to scan passing license plate numbers, to track a mass shooting suspect without a warrant and the legality of a subsequent warrantless entry into the suspect’s home. (more…)\nCongratulations to the winners of the 2022 Jenkins Honors Moot Court Competition, Matt Kass and JP Curran. Congratulations also go to finalists Fefe Jaber and Nicole Jennings. Travis Goeden and Ruth Nord-Pekar won the Franz C. Eschweiler Prize for Best Brief. Matt Kass won the Ramon A. Klitzke Prize for Best Oralist.\nPlease congratulate third-year law students Lauren Brasington and Carsyn Bushman for their success at the final rounds of the National Moot Court Competition (NMCC), co-hosted by the American College of Trial Lawyers and the New York City Bar Association and held virtually this year. The team was capably coached by Attorneys Kieran O’Day and Evan Thomsen.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "In the United States, the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) defines the crime of trafficking of persons and outlines the services and benefits available to victims. Foreign-born victims of human trafficking are eligible for many of the same protections, services, and benefits as refugees,[i] and so foreign-born child victims without the care of a parent or legal guardian are eligible to enter the Unaccompanied Refugee Minor (URM) program, a specialized system of community-based and licensed foster-care programs developed and funded specifically for certain foreign-born children.[ii]\nAs expected, child[iii] victims of trafficking have a range of complex needs and vulnerabilities, especially as they begin to rebuild their lives. The URM programs are able to address these needs, because they operate under the principles of safety, permanency, and child well-being, coupled with the principles of integration and cultural competency. The URM network employs a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach to meet the unique needs of those children and youth in their care. For almost 35 years, USCCB/MRS has coordinated a network of URM programs, and from 2002 to 2013, cared for 110 child victims of trafficking.\nLast year, a small study was conducted on the URM network, to look specifically at the outcomes of the child trafficking victims served. This study examined 3 sets of data:\n- Individual service provision and outcomes of child victims of trafficking placed in the URM program\n- Program policies and practices from the 12 URM programs in the USCCB/MRS network\n- Foster parent and key program staff experiences caring for child victims of trafficking placed in their homes/URM programs\nAmong the key findings, we found that child victims of trafficking:\n- Have greater safety considerations, which must be addressed, particularly if there was a prior relationship between the victim and trafficker;\n- Have more complex and significant trauma histories and benefit from creative, non-traditional therapies;\n- Have greater difficulty forming connections with adults, but many do eventually connect with a caring adult;\n- Benefit from placement stability, even in AWOL cases;\n- Can thrive in family-based foster care and small group homes; there are particular traits that effective foster families share, and they benefit from specialized training.\nOverview of the Children and Youth Served\nThe sample included victims of labor trafficking, sex trafficking, and victims of both types. The children ranged from 13-17 years of age at the time of their identification and initial placement. The children were exploited in a wide variety of industries and settings, including domestic servitude, retail personal care services (hair braiding), construction and manual labor, restaurant work, and agricultural processing. Sex trafficking victims were exploited in cantina- or nightclub-based prostitution, street prostitution, brothels, and Internet-based prostitution. Some children were relatively isolated in people’s homes while others were in contact with the general public in retail settings. In later years of the study period, children compelled to smuggle drugs by international gangs and cartels were recognized as being victims of human trafficking and received the designation.\nOverall, almost half of the children were exploited by someone with whom they or their family had a prior relationship, with authors noting a prior relationship between the child and trafficker in 46% of the cases, often times family members, family friends or intimate partners. These relationships have implications for the children’s short-term and long-term needs and their future stability and well-being. They limit their family reunification options and affect their ability to form meaningful relationships with others.\nAs a result of their trauma, program staffers thought that the victims of trafficking had a higher level of therapeutic need than the other populations served in the URM programs. They noted that, among this population, children were “needier,” had “significant trust issues,” had problems with “boundaries,” and needed “a sense of stability.” Staff members also shared that the mental health needs among this population sometimes take longer to resolve due to trust issues, the child’s utilization of “survivor skills,” and children going into “survivor mode” after their placement within the URM program.\nThe URM program staff were asked what types of interventions they thought were the most helpful in meeting the therapeutic and behavioral needs of the child victims of trafficking, and 3 themes emerged.\n- Staffers at several programs believed that recreational activities, including those that had a cultural component and/or were structured, were of most assistance. They pointed to soccer, music, and other types of recreational activities as good examples.\n- Staffers at several programs stressed the benefits of what are not typical interventions: the importance of facilitating connections with people who the child felt understood them and to whom the child felt attached. A “sense of belonging” and “family” were articulated as important in meeting the child’s therapeutic needs. One respondent stressed the importance of children “knowing they are cared for no matter what” and “placement with the right family.”\n- Staffers also identified helpful therapeutic practices other than traditional forms of individual counseling, specifically, assistance with biofeedback and breathing exercises, journaling, and sandplay.\nKeeping child trafficking victims safe in community-based care\nWhen the perpetrators of child trafficking victims are at large, URM programs incorporated measures to\nkeep children safe within their community-based settings in family foster care or group home care:\n- Increased attention to external contacts and monitored external communications. For example, some programs have mail sent through the URM program office rather than directly to the foster home, restrict access to social media, and/or educate children about the use of social media. In foster family homes and group homes, some programs implement restrictions on phone calls, for example, preparing “safe-to-call lists,” screening incoming calls, and blocking certain numbers.\n- Formal safety planning with child and foster family; with schools or others in the community; and with law enforcement. One program reported that the most important element in formal safety planning was for the child to understand his or her own safety concerns.\n- Individual risk assessments, bio-psychosocial assessments, and lethality assessments.[iv]\n- Half of the programs reported that children in their care had wanted to maintain contact with the traffickers, complicating the efforts to keep their clients safe. This situation is especially common among girls who may view the traffickers as their boyfriends and who have formed emotional attachments to them. Two programs had experience with assisting girls who had given birth to the children of their traffickers.\nWhether or not children in the sample group formed meaningful connections with adults was used as a proxy for well-being. Through case files and interviews, the authors were able to identify the adult who formed a meaningful relationship with the child, that is, case manager, foster parent, family friend, or adult community member. 40% of children had no documented connection to an adult. While it is likely that some of these children did have meaningful relationships, documentation was missing from the case files. Anecdotally, children without connections experienced difficulty adjusting to routines and the restrictions of living in a family, difficulty in school, and difficulties forming relationships with peers. Some struggled with assimilating or acculturating, and some also suffered from serious mental health conditions, including bipolar disorder, major depression, and eating disorders. In several cases, even for those children with meaningful connections to adults, these relationships did not form until the children had been in their programs for months or even years.\nOther proxies for well-being were absence without leave (AWOL) incidents or instances when caregivers did not know where the child was. Within the sample, very few children went AWOL from their placements. Of the 5 children who went AWOL from the program and did not return, 2 children contacted the program staff to report that they were living with family members. Other AWOL incidents were reported, with some children being away from their placements several times during the study period. Anecdotally, children appeared to leave without notifying their caregiver to meet up with friends and romantic interests—including traffickers—to engage in prohibited activities such as drinking and/or drug use. These incidents appeared to be infrequent, and a relatively small number of children engaged in these activities. The program responses generally resulted in additional safety planning, development of safety contracts, and losses of privileges. Placement changes were not among the consequences—because maintaining relationships and stability were recognized as significant contributing factors to the youth’s overall well-being.\nFoster Family Selection and Placement\nMuch of what was reported by program staff was relevant to all their populations in care; they need foster parents who are nurturing and understanding, neutral and open minded, and self-actualized. One program representative mentioned that they look for foster parents who understand that foster care is “not about them, but about the [children].” Program staff look for foster parents who are motivated to assist the child rather than feel good about themselves as caretakers.\nSome programs appeared to have learned through their experiences what types of families were more suited to caring for the child trafficking victims, and they actively recruited for parents who lived in certain situations or had certain attributes listed below.\n- “Flexibility”demonstrated, for example, by parents who could adapt rules and boundaries to fit an individual child’s needs\n- Organized and predictable helped the child trafficking victim feel safe in his or her new environment.\n- Open to continual learning and have a “teachable spirit,” while also being experienced in parenting\n- “Savvy and smart” enough to recognize cues and know when children were possibly engaging in inappropriate behaviors\n- Knowledgeable about social media and the new ways that children may engage with their peers\nFoster family retention is key to the stabilization of placements for any child in foster care and can be particularly important for child victims of trafficking who often have had little stability in their lives. URM program staff members shared their strategies for successful foster family retention among all URM populations, including child victims of trafficking. These strategies included providing ongoing training, being available and responsive to the families’ needs, providing respite care (temporary foster care placements), providing joint counseling for the foster parents and the foster child, offering foster parent support groups, including foster parents in case planning with the child (family decision-making processes), providing more financial assistance for higher needs children, offering organized social and recreational opportunities for foster parents to spend time with their foster children, sponsoring foster family appreciation events and holiday celebrations, and giving gifts. One program staffer noted that smaller programs with lower ratios of parents to staff helped foster parents feel appreciated, supported, and included in the program’s work.\nIt is apparent from this study that there are numerous considerations in serving this population. Exploring connections with a child’s biological family, including the potential for reunification; meeting the therapeutic and behavioral needs through recreational activities and other nonconventional methods; and helping children feel safe in addition to keeping them safe were some of the more notable service considerations the URM program staff discussed with the authors. However, it is also clear that foreign-born child victims of human trafficking, and by extension U.S. born victims can be served well in community-based care settings. To respond to this population’s unique and intense needs, the URM programs often adapted their services to ensure that they provided positive long-term outcomes for the children. Adapted services include placing child victims of trafficking with foster parents who are structured, flexible and savvy; increasing supervisor involvement with trafficking cases; and setting clear expectations with trafficked children upon initial placement in a foster home.\nClick here, for the full report.\nThis month’s guest blogger: Hilary Chester, Associate Director, Anti-Trafficking Program, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops/Migration and Refugee Services (USCCB/MRS)\n[i] Office of Refugee Resettlement, State Letter #01–13: The Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, 2001.\n[ii]Child populations eligible for the URM program include refugees, asylees, certain children with special immigrant juvenile status, victims of human trafficking, and Cuban/Haitian entrants.\n[iii]For the purposes of this paper, the term “child” refers to individuals under the age of 18.\n[iv]Lethality assessments allow mental health professionals to assess the severity of suicide or homicide ideation.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "A West Virginia circuit court has overturned the West Virginia Racing Commission's call for fines and suspensions for seven riders involved in a scandal alleging improperly reported riding weights at Charles Town in 2009.\nA West Virginia Circuit Court has reinstated the occupational permit of former Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races racing secretery Randy Wehrman.\nMaryland-based trainer Christopher Grove is targeting the \"absolute insurer rule\" in an appeal he has filed in the Circuit Court of Kanawha County in Charleston, W.Va.\nMost Popular Stories\n- California Chrome Draws Rail in PA Derby\n- Flashback Retired to Stand at Hill 'n' Dale\n- Curlin Colt Tops Strong Keeneland Session\n- Top 3-Year-Old Fillies to Battle in Cotillion\n- Fast Anna Get Class Relief in Gallant Bob\n- Equine Encephalitis Reported in New York\n- Churchill, Yum! Brands Ink 5-Year Agreement\n- Oversight Board Reviews NYRA Finances\n- First Reported Winner for Pleasant Strike\n- Three-Time Grade I Winner Behrens Dies", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "In the past seven years recorded crime in Fife has almost halved having fallen by 49%.\nAt the same time the detection rate has risen to 60% – which will be one of the highest rates ever achieved by any Police Force in Scotland. Crime in Fife is now at the lowest levels since modern crime recording standards were first set in 2004.\nIn the most serious crimes, there was a decrease of 25.8% in the number of Crimes of Violence recorded (down to 348 compared with 469) and this was accompanied by a large increase in the detection of these crimes, which is up from 87.0% to 97.4%.\nIt has also been another record year for controlled drug seizures in Fife with £1.69 million of Class A drugs and £2.59 million of Class B drugs recovered. A total of £183,000 of cash was also seized from people involved in the distribution of controlled drugs.\nThere has also been a significant fall in Anti-Social Behaviour Offences recorded, with 2,269 fewer crimes (7,151 against 9,420) – a fall of 24.1%. Operations Crack-It and Allegro were successfully developed in the West of Fife and have shown huge improvements in dealing with these offences, which are among the most commonly raised issues by people across Fife at Community Engagement Meetings.\nThese results have been achieved by a series of continual improvements delivered across the Force, including making sure staff are briefed better to deal with the local concerns in the area they are policing and are more able to respond to community concerns.\nMuch of this awareness can be attributed to the Force Community Engagement meetings which have been further enhanced to include meetings in schools, supermarkets and with businesses and other groups.\nWe will be seeking to build on the achievements we have made in identifying and targeting hotspots for violence in public spaces, to tackling non domestic violence in private spaces through an innovative programme working with the Fife Community Safety Partnership, Fife Council, NHS, the Violence Reduction Unit, Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service and others.\nSince the inception of the Public Protection Unit, there have been improvements in the way domestic abuse cases are now recorded and we are also working with partners through the MARAC (Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conferencing Process) which has led to an increase in confidence in reporting domestic abuse.\nThis has led to an increase in the volume of domestic cases being recorded – 137 in the past year – however, these changes have led to a reduction in the number of repeat victims of domestic abuse. Recent proactive investigations have also highlighted more victims of historic abuse, who had not previously come forward to the police.\nSafety on the roads in Fife has also improved with fatalities, as well as serious and slight casualties all reduced. During 2011-12 there were 12 fatalities, (down from 13 in 2010), 88 serious injuries (138 in 2010) and 465 slight injuries (593 in 2010); a total of 565 (down from 632 in 2010). Of these, there were 63 child casualties, down from 93 the previous year.\nACC Ewing said: “These record low crime figures show how Fife Constabulary is delivering for the people in our communities. Recorded crime is now almost half the level of seven years ago and this has been achieved by responding to community needs, supported by visible police patrols and meaningful engagement with all the communities of Fife.\n“I am particularly proud of the officers who have delivered this improvement at a time when Fife Constabulary also committed so many resources to dealing with Operation Mercer, the largest operation in the Force’s history and which led to the conviction of three men for the murder of Toby Siddique in Glenrothes.\n“I want to thank all the communities of Fife for working with us to help the Force to deliver all these successes and encourage local people to take part in Community Engagement Meetings to help us continue with our vision of Taking Policing Closer to the Community.\n“During the next few weeks all seven areas of Fife Constabulary will launch the local policing plans for the following year tackling the issues that matter to the local communities.”", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "The National Park Service is trying to move quickly in awarding a new contract for the waterfront space currently housed by Jack's Boathouse. But Jack's owner Paul Simkin and his attorney believe the property does not belong to the National Park Service, Washington City Paper reports.\nThey are citing a 1985 D.C. Council resolution that transferred Georgetown waterfront property to the National Park Service, and that the land should revert to the city in an amendment, of which two were made in 2000 and 2005.\nFrench universities could say goodbye to this language in class.\nClothes have a starring role at the Cannes Film Festival. (Photos)\nWTOP takes an all-electric motorcycle for a test drive. (Video)\nA new reality show brings cameras into the workplace.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "We are Schodowski Law\nYour Olympic Peninsula Law Firm/Family. Dynamic duo, husband and wife attorney team. We offer a friendly, family experience, and get you the results you want and the justice you deserve! Located in Port Townsend, representing clients in Clallam, Jefferson, Kitsap, & Mason Counties.\nWhat Our Clients Say\n- B Clarkson\nSchodowski Law was great to work with. Quick to reply, diligent and handled professionally. If you are looking for assistance on the peninsula give them a call.\nAttorney is very nice n helpful great guy from what I have seen and understanding\nI recently received a speeding ticket when returning from Olympia National Park. It was the only blip in an otherwise wonderful trip. I wanted to contest the ticket but it was near impossible to go to Forks WA simply for this. Luckily, I found Joe's law firm. I wrote to them with details of my case and then Joe spoke to me for 15 minutes to explain the process. The next time he contacted me was to tell me that my ticket was dismissed He is very professional, does not set false expectations, and most importantly, delivers results. If you need any traffic-related help when visiting Western Washington, then I'd strongly recommend Joe's firm.\n- Dawnya Still\nThe process was super easy and simple! I contacted Joe via email, filled out an electronic form, paid the fee, let them know when my court date was once I received the notice, and then was notified by Joe the day of the hearing that the ticket was dismissed! Saved myself stress and time of trying to do it myself (and let’s be honest, I wouldn’t have known how to contest the ticket myself), and he was able to keep the ticket off my record and my insurance rates from going up. Thanks a million!\nVery satisfied with this attorney and his firm. Receptionist was very personable and professional. Joe represented me in court for a traffic infraction, which was fortunately dismissed. It was a seamless and pain free process. I would highly recommend this firm.\nI contacted Schodowski Law office by phone after I got a traffic infraction, Rebecca who answered the phone was very helpful and professional. She explained to me the process. I followed her instructions and a month later, Rebecca e-mailed me again \"my contested hearing was dismissed\".Very efficient and professional.\nPersonal Injury Attorney\nAs a former prosecutor, Alex brings a unique approach and perspective to both personal injury and criminal defense cases. Her dedication to helping those injured in an accident or accused of a crime is matched only by her skills in the courtroom.\nCriminal Defense, DUI & Traffic\nA Port Townsend local, (PTHS Class of 1999) Joe has deep roots within the community. Aggressively representing defendants in Clallam, Jefferson, & Kitsap Counties with an innovation approach and interpretations of law with a track record Ben Matlock would envy.\nThe only thing we love more than the law is our clients. Our small firm is big on providing personalized legal support for all of our clients.\nWhy Choose Our Firm\nAs a potential client, we want to make sure you have the best representation possible.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "BEIJING : China has to strengthen protection of intellectual property rights or risk stifling a growing spirit for innovation, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg said Monday.\nControlling information on the Internet and elsewhere will undermine China's progress as new ideas develop best in free societies, Bloomberg told a conference on innovation in the Chinese capital.\n``I can tell you that efforts to control access to information _ whether it's the Internet or anywhere else _ will undermine progress. Access to information is a strength, not a threat, and it is a fundamental part of innovation.'' he said, citing his experience running Bloomberg LP, the financial data and news company he founded.\n``The more that China embraces this notion, the more innovative it will become,'' he said.\nChina will also increasingly realize that lax legal protection for intellectual property will cause innovators to take their business overseas or stop innovation altogether, he said.\n``China should be the champion of property rights protection _ not the 'Wild West' where anything goes and 'something for nothing' is accepted practice,'' he said. ``In the long run, nations that protect and incentivize innovation will have an enormous edge over those that don't.''\nU.S. officials are in town this week led by Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson as part of the third U.S.-China Strategic Economic Dialogue. Intellectual property rights will be one point of discussion, as well as economic globalization, clean energy technology and food safety.\nThere is increasing pressure from the U.S. side for China to revalue its currency and improve its intellectual property regime. The U.S. runs a large and growing deficit with China, and many critics say the yuan is being kept artificially low, helping China's booming exports and increasing the deficit.\nChina's weak intellectual property rights means counterfeit U.S. movies, music and other products are commonly available, reducing sources of revenue from these sectors for U.S. companies.\nChinese movie makers and others also complain their products are widely copied, and Beijing streets are full of counterfeit products for next year's Summer Olympics.\nHuman Rights Watch, a New York-based human rights organization, said in a letter to Bloomberg last week that he should raise issues of human rights on his visit to Beijing. He should express concern over media freedoms in the country because of his media background, the group said.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "The Department of Public Safety Bureau of Investigation is the government agency in charge of a background check in Colorado, and they maintain the central repository for all criminal records. This system offers limited background information for the general public. The state has partnered with Logikco LLC., to provide this service to the individuals and organizations. Regular users can set up an account for faster service. Every search costs a non-refundable fee of $6.85. When searching the user will need at least the person’s first and last name and date of birth. Additionally, they can search using a social security number or IDT number.\nColorado also offers the Applicant Background Service (CABS) website for vendors, employers, licensing authorities and other authorized users to obtain background checks. Users must select their reason for the request then use the chosen vendor and pay the required fee. Fees vary from service to service. Their list is extensive and covers everything from childcare, foster care, and housing to a Colorado background check before taking the bar exam.\nBackground check reports from the Internet Criminal History Check System (ICHC) system will include only arrest records based on fingerprints. Sealed records, juvenile records, and warrant information will not be included, along with sex offenses. The local police have information on sex offenders. Criminal records will consist of arrests for felonies and misdemeanors, convictions and incarceration information.\nThere are dozens of reasons for performing a CO background check. Some of the reasons listed on their CABS service are before adoption, working in childcare, schools, government jobs, EMT work, HUD, foster care, liquor and marijuana licensing, DMV services, nursing and security guard services. The CABS service offers a tailored, official report for any of these purposes.\nLess formal public background reports are used for different purposes such as finding a long-lost friend or distant relative, before dating someone new, before going into business with an associate or looking up your own online public records. Some of the information contained in these reports sourced from public and private files are:\nMarriages and Divorces\nAuto, Vessel, Aircraft Ownership\nCurrent and Past Addresses\nPhone and Email Address\nRelatives and Associates\nSocial Media Accounts and More\nA Colorado criminal background check focuses on someone’s criminal history and case-related documents like police reports, court summons and RAP sheets. Criminal checks are most often used in employment, government jobs, and security clearance and sometimes for property rentals. They are also used when applying for a gun permit from the state.\nThe state is a point of contact for gun dealers in the state, and the Bureau of Investigation (CBI) performs all Colorado gun background checks before someone can purchase a firearm in the state. Licensed dealers are required to contact CBI when transferring any guns including private sales. When performing a CBI background check, a fee for every background report will be charged. The background report must conform to federal gun regulations as well. So far this year, the state has initiated 496,995 background reports for people wanting to purchase firearms. Almost half of those (46%) were for handguns. Only 33% were for long guns and the rest for permits.\nOn average 524,770 gun checks annually are being conducted through NICS in California.\n|# of conducted handgun checks\n|# of conducted long gun checks\nColorado requires many types of companies including daycares, schools, mental health facilities and senior care centers to perform background checks on potential employees. If they fail to do so, there are stiff legal consequences should anything negative occur as a result of not performing one.\nThe Colorado background check laws also protect job applicants from the misuse of background checks during the hiring process.\nState employers cannot ask applicants about sealed records or any arrests that did not lead to a plea or conviction. The state requires employers to get an applicant’s signature before performing a Colorado criminal background check on them and report any negative findings back to the candidate. Federal regulations also mandate that they comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) for accuracy and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to prevent discrimination.\nAccording to The Fair Credit Reporting Act, when using sites like GovernmentRegistry to obtain a background report, the information cannot legally be used to determine credit, employment, tenant screening or any other eligibility requirements for business or professional use.\nIn 2017, there have been 299 victims of online romance scams in Colorado, resulting in $3.9 million adjusted losses associated with these complaints.\n|20 - 29\n|30 - 39\n|40 - 49\n|50 - 59", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "I am expecting a mortgage offer from Halifax. I hope to enlist the help of a Licensed Conveyancer in Barking. Does the Halifax Conveyancing panel include Licensed Conveyancers?\nThe Halifax approved solicitor list is, like many other lenders, associated to the Council or Mortgage Lenders or Building Society Association, open to Licensed Conveyancers regulated by the CLC.\nMy apartment in Barking is up for sale and I have accepted an offer. Will my conveyancing practitioner need to be on the Barclays conveyancing panel in order to deal with repayment of my mortgage?\nOrdinarily, even if your lawyer is not on the Barclays conveyancing panel they can still act for you on your sale. It might be that the lender will not release the original deeds (if applicable and increasingly irrelevant) until after the mortgage is paid off. You should speak to your lawyer directly before you start the process though to ensure that there is no problem as lenders are changing their panel criteria fairly frequently at the moment.\nI'm buying a new build house in Barking with a loan from Santander. The sellers would not move on the amount so I negotiated £7000 of extras instead. The sale representative suggested that I not reveal to my conveyancer about the extras as it will adversely affect my mortgage with the bank. Is this normal?.\nAll lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the developer of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.\nLenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.\nHard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.\nI have been recommended by a few estate agents in Barking to find a conveyancer using your seach tool. What’s the financial incentive for Estate Agents to promote your site over another?\nWe refuse to make any financial incentive for pointing buyers and sellers in our direction. We found it would be just too difficult to pay a commission as members of the public would think, ‘How come the agent getting a kickback? Why am I not getting any benefit too?’ So we decided to step away from that.\nI've recently bought a leasehold property in Barking. Do I have any liability for service charges relating to a period prior to completion of my purchase?\nIn a situation where the service charge has already been demanded from the previous owner and they have not paid you would not usually be personally liable for the arrears. However, your landlord may still be able to take action to forfeit the lease. It is an essential part of leasehold conveyancing for your conveyancer to be sure to have an up to date clear service charge receipt before completion of your purchase. If you have a mortgage this is likely to be a requirement of your lender.\nIf you purchase part way through an accounting year you may be liable for charges not yet demanded even if they relate to a period prior to your purchase. In such circumstances your conveyancer would normally arrange for the seller to set aside some money to cover their part of the period (usually called a service charge retention).\nHaving spent months of correspondence we simply can't agree with our landlord on how much the lease extension should cost for our flat in Barking. Can we issue an application to the Residential Property Tribunal Service?\nWhere there is a missing landlord or where there is dispute about the premium for a lease extension, under the relevant statutes it is possible to make an application to the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) to determine the price payable.\nAn example of a Lease Extension decision for a Barking property is 240 Strone Road in January 2014. the tribunal held that the price to be paid for the freehold interest was£23,538 of which£13,017 is attributable to the ground floor flat and £10,521 to the first floor flat. This case affected 2 flats. The remaining number of years on the lease was 65.5 years.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "The Jacksonville City Council’s Finance Committee approved the expansion of the city’s Human Rights Ordinance on Wednesday morning.\nThe measure was approved by a 4-3 vote, with Bill Gulliford, Sam Newby, and Matt Schellenberg opposing expansion.\nThe expansion would add sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression to the list of protected categories under the ordinance, which ensures that people aren’t discriminated against in the workplace, the housing market, or public accommodations (restrooms, locker rooms, and so on).\nAn amendment to allow companies with up to 50 employees to discriminate against LGBT people in employment practices was passed in the first committee to consider the bill on Monday, but it did not pass the second committee on Tuesday\nIn a process fraught with interesting wrinkles in parliamentary procedure, Wednesday’s meeting was no different, as Schellenberg immediately pushed for reconsideration of the “50 employees” amendment.\nIt was spiked 4-3.\nFrom there, another amendment from Gulliford: to put the HRO expansion up to a referendum in Aug. 2018.\nThe referendum discussion showed the demarcations on the issue at large.\nReferendum Amendment fails 5-2: “This is a contentious issue … I have friends on both sides of the issue,” Gulliford said. “If you think passing a bill will end [discrimination], you’re naive. But a vote will end it.”\nCouncilman Aaron Bowman noted the impact of inaction, citing the economic havoc wreaked on North Carolina via HB2 passage, including losing NCAA championship games, the NBA All-Star Game, and concerts by groups such as Pearl Jam.\n“We’re getting ready to open a new amphitheater,” Bowman noted, before calling the referendum an attempt toward “tyranny by the majority.”\nHeated discussion continued, with Councilman Tommy Hazouri noting his history of activism on “human rights” issues, such as the Equal Rights Amendment and minority set asides.\n“A referendum is not good for us,” Hazouri thundered. “Who are we as a city? What’s right?”\nHazouri got a groan from the crowd when he mentioned the Pulse massacre in Orlando, and then gave back as good as he got, saying “nobody asked you to speak. You already had your opportunity.”\nCouncilman Greg Anderson dialed back the heat, saying the referendum “fundamentally alters” the bill, as the legislation would hang suspended pending the plebiscite.\nThe general counsel disagreed with that read; however, Anderson stood his ground, opposing the amendment.\nGulliford noted that Texas is going to pass its own version of HB2.\n“There’s some people that feel like they should be able to exercise their feelings and beliefs according to the Constitution,” Gulliford said, noting his belief that “the only way to put this to bed is a vote of the people.”\nCouncil VP John Crescimbeni proposed a referendum on the entire HRO, given that the other protected classes were included by council ordinance.\nGulliford said the addition of sexual orientation/gender identity protections was more “contentious” than protections on race were in 1992, when the city council passed the larger ordinance\nCouncil President Lori Boyer noted that she had asked for legal advice on whether a referendum amendment would be in order; she noted that “it would be permissible,” and up to the council to decide if the amendment was cause to be substituted and re-referred to committees.\nCouncilman Matt Schellenberg went against Gulliford, noting that the votes aren’t there for the amendment.\nThat said, Schellenberg noted “this is going to a referendum anyway.”\nCouncilwoman Katrina Brown wondered if it was even possible to vote on excluding two groups from the HRO.\nCrescimbeni: “it’s winner take all.”\nReligious Exemption Language: An amendment was brought to the committee attempting the clean up the definitions of “religious organizations” and “religious corporations,” after confusion in a previous committee.\nWhile mosques, synagogues, and so forth are excluded, the question comes down to church related businesses and businesses that are for profit but predicated on an assertion of religious values.\nReligious organizations, in the amendment, would include a “religious corporation, association, or society,” consistent with federal law.\nCrescimbeni noted that a company like Hobby Lobby, absent clarity, could position themselves as religious organizations. Likewise, a religiously-affiliated school could.\nTheoretically, said Crescimbeni, a group could opt out of the HRO if the language was not more strictly defined.\nGulliford countered that a “non-profit based on Christian principles,” such as a homeless shelter, may have a “legitimate concern” about this legislation.\n“This is crazy. It gets into the whole issue of a lack of definition of all this,” said an “appalled” Bill Gulliford.\nDespite objections, the amendment was approved without objection by a hand vote.\nLet’s ram this thing through: Councilman Aaron Bowman discussed lost economic opportunities because of a lack of an ordinance, noting that he has hosted many site visits from companies that did not come here for that reason.\nThe impact is especially felt with companies with younger, skilled workers; these corporations, for whatever reason, value equal rights over arcane and politicized interpretations of Christian doctrine.\nFeeling a loss coming on in yet another committee, Gulliford posited that small businesses drive the economy, and lamented the supporters’ unwillingness to “compromise,” as evidenced by the spiking of his substitute bill Monday.\n“Let’s ram this thing through” was how Gulliford characterized resistance of “legitimate concerns” from expansion opponents.\nHazouri noted, in response, that those concerns are really a “parade of horribles.”\n“There’s nothing to fear but fear itself,” Hazouri said.\nSchellenberg, meanwhile, said that companies that didn’t come to Jacksonville were “discriminating against us, without knowing who we are.”\nVoting for the HRO, Schellenberg asserted, negates the prima facie truth that Jacksonville is a great, loving place where people say hello to each other in Publix.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "How to write a letter of intent (LOI)?\nA Letter of Intent is a legal document that sets out the key terms of the agreement between the parties before the definitive agreement is actually signed. It sets the intentions of the parties, and while not usually binding, it can.\nIt is a written document outlining a preliminary agreement between two parties regarding the terms of a potential purchase or other transaction. Think of it as a roadmap as negotiations and deals move forward.\nThe parties may agree on certain terms and agree to further negotiate other terms and details of the transaction prior to the actual signing of the purchase agreement.\nChange is not a threat, it’s an opportunity. Survival is not the goal, transformative success is. | Seth Godin", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Vladislava Soshkina J.D. '13 received the I'Anson Award, the highest award given to a graduating student by the Law School's faculty, during the Law School's Diploma Ceremony on May 12. The award recognizes great professional promise through scholarship, character, and leadership, and is named in honor of Lawrence W. I'Anson (1907-1990), a graduate of the College of William & Mary and Chief Justice of the Virginia Supreme Court.\n\"The Class of 2013 is an extraordinarily strong group of students,\" said Law School Dean Davison M. Douglas. \"Many members of the class have already accomplished much, making the selection process particularly difficult for the faculty, but Vlada Soshkina was at the top of their list.\"\nSoshkina was born in the Ukraine, and came to the United States with her family during childhood, settling in Brooklyn. She graduated summa cum laude from New York University, and won a prize for writing the best honors thesis in the university's Politics Department.\nShe attained an extraordinary record of academic accomplishment during law school. She was inducted into the Order of the Coif, the highest academic honor a law student can achieve, and was tied for second in her class. She received an honors grade in all four semesters of the Legal Skills Program and also served as a notes editor on the William and Mary Law Review. Her student note was published in Volume 54 of the Law Review and was awarded third place in a national legal writing competition in securities law.\nSoshkina was also widely engaged in the life of the Law School. She served as a teaching assistant in Torts and in our legal writing program. She also served as the lead recruitment counsel for the Trial Team, as co-president of the Election Law Society, and as chief of staff of the Student Bar Association. After taking the bar, she will move to New York City with her husband Alex to join the firm of Weil, Gotshal & Manges.\n\"Vlada, we salute you for your remarkable law school success,\" Douglas said, \"and look forward to all that you will accomplish in your life.\"", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "According to a recent study, people may be routinely exposed to the dangerous chemical bisphenol A through the everyday consumption of canned foods. Specifically, the study conducted by consumer and food safety advocates, discovered that 46 of 50 grocery store cans tested contained detectable levels of BPA. Consequently, food safety and consumer advocates are calling for a crackdown on companies that use the chemical in the construction of their products’ containers, including a food safety bill set to reach Senate debate in the coming weeks.\nBisphenol A is used in plastics and in the lining of tin cans. It has come under increased scrutiny in recent years because of its ability to mimic human hormones and interrupt the endocrine system, leading to various health effects from breast cancer to obesity. Furthermore, the Endocrine Society issued a scientific statement in 2007—the first it has ever issued—because of concerns over the effects of BPA on humans.\nFive states have already limited the amount of BPA allowed in infant formula cans and baby products such as bottles because of concerns that exposure can lead to developmental delays in infants. Moreover, while consumer advocates are backing moves by Congress to ban BPA, the North American Metal Packaging Alliance argue that “BPA has been used for over 30 years” and that governments in Japan, Australia and Europe have concluded that BPA is safe from humans at low doses.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "A Mumbai court Monday sent Bollywood actor Shiney Ahuja to police custody till June 18 on charges of raping, detaining and threatening his 19-year-old domestic help.\nShiney Ahuja sent to police custody\" align=\"right\" hspace=\"5\" vspace=\"5\" />Arrested Sunday night after the victim lodged a complaint against Shiney, the actor was produced before a magistrate in suburban Andheri court this afternoon under tight security, an official said.\nThe 36-year-old actor has been booked under Section 376 (rape), Section 346 (wrongful restraint) and Section 506 (threat to kill) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). If the charges are proved, they attract a minimum jail term of seven years.\nBoth Shiney and the victim have undergone medical tests in government hospital. Preliminary medical reports on the victim have proved positive, the official said.\nThe victim had been working with him for the past one year. She has accused him of repeatedly raping her.\nPolice claim that after interrogation, Shiney said he had 'a physical relationship' with the victim. He has said he could have committed the crime in a drunken state.\nHe is said to be separated from his wife and living alone. His wife has arrived in Mumbai after Shiney was accused of rape. The couple has a daughter.\nShiney is an alumnus of Army Public School and Hansraj College, New Delhi.\nHe started his acting career in 2003 with the critically acclaimed movie, 'Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi'. Later, he acted in movies like 'Gangster', 'Karam', 'Woh Lamhe', 'Fanaa', 'Hijack', 'Life In A Metro' and the box-office hit 'Bhool Bhulaiyya'. He has bagged over half a dozen prestigious awards in the past six years for his roles.\nDo you like this article?\n|Posted by:||India-Forums.com Staff|\n|User Rating||(6 Votes)|\n|sweety_ursh, Inspector Sahib, taibaaa, luv_pavi, star_fan|\naww...didnt knew if shiney wud be soo creep to do that.. hw cud he.. dats really disgusting!! these actors seriously show somethin else to ppl and in real they r somethin else!! and he even hv a daughter.. didnt he even thought abt her before doin that!! its realy shameful\nIn conversation with Meghan Jadhav, he speaks about his experience ... 22\nTalented actress Shubhangi Gokhale is ready for a come back on Garima ...\nNational Award winning actress Kangana Ranaut on Thursday said she ... 3\nIn over a decade-long journey, Pakistani musician Atif Aslam has made ... 1", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "A round-up of links to news items on employment tribunal rulings in the week beginning 14 May 2012, including an employment tribunal awarding £10,000 to a barmaid who was told by a manager that she should wear a push-up bra to enhance her cleavage.\nBarmaid wins £10,000 over push-up bra demand (on the Daily Telegraph website) A barmaid who was told to wear a push-up bra to increase custom at the pub where she worked has won £10,000 compensation for sex discrimination.\n£41,000 payout for Kinson teacher who suffered discrimination (on the Bournemouth Echo website) A teacher who won a case for disability discrimination and unfair dismissal against a Bournemouth school has been awarded £41,000 in compensation.\nSacked while I was off sick: top doctor wins payout from NHS (on the Bournemouth Echo website) A senior hospital doctor's 37-year career with the NHS ended when he was unfairly sacked while off sick.\nSedgley betting shop manager loses compensation claim (on the Dudley News website) A Sedgley betting shop manager who complained he was victimised over being transferred to another branch, has lost a compensation claim for unfair dismissal after he failed to attend a Birmingham tribunal hearing.\nBlanchelande pulls out of employment tribunal at last minute (on the This Is Guernsey website) A Blanchelande College junior school art teacher won her unfair dismissal case after the school decided against contesting the claim.\nLegal watchdog blasted by employment tribunal over unfair sacking of employee (on the Daily Record website) A lawyer who sits on the legal profession's disciplinary panel has been slated by a tribunal after unfairly sacking a solicitor.\nLatest employment tribunal round-up on XpertHR\nClaims against the NHS [subscription required]", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "In the era of the #MeToo movement and in the aftermath of certain high-profile sexual harassment claims against celebrities, a new law in New Jersey renders unenforceable non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and other clauses that would waive the rights of victims of discrimination, retaliation or harassment. On March 18, 2019, Governor Phil Murphy signed into law new provisions that restrict the use of NDAs in employment agreements and settlement agreements where the agreement has the purpose or effect of concealing details relating to discrimination, retaliation or harassment claims. In other words, employees can no longer be prevented from publicly disclosing such matters. The law takes immediate effect for all contracts and agreements signed or modified after its signing.\nThe new law, nearly unanimously passed in the State Assembly and Senate, provides that any NDA in an employment contract or settlement agreement which has the purpose of concealing the details relating to claims of discrimination, retaliation or harassment is unenforceable against a current or former employee who is a party to the contract or settlement. Moreover, every settlement agreement which involves, and resolves, a discrimination, retaliation, or harassment claim, by an employee against an employer, must now include a “bold, prominently placed notice” that states that although the parties may have agreed to keep the terms of the settlement and underlying facts confidential, the provision is unenforceable against the employer if the employee publicly reveals sufficient details of the claim so that the employer is reasonably identifiable. In essence, the new law allows only hollow confidentiality provisions such that the employee is not bound, and if the employee reveals enough information to reasonably identify the employer, the employer is not bound. Thus, the employee is no longer held to abide by traditional confidentiality provisions in these types of cases.\nThe law prohibits an employer from enforcing or attempting to enforce such a confidentiality clause and also establishes a cause of action prohibiting retaliation against an employee who does not enter into such an agreement. The statute also provides that should an employee be aggrieved by such a violation, the employee may initiate suit in the Superior Court. This newly established cause of action has a two-year statute of limitations, and, as with all violations of the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD), a prevailing plaintiff is entitled to reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs.\nThe new law further provides that no employment contract may contain a provision prospectively waiving any of employee’s rights or remedies under the LAD or any other statute or case law. The statute does, however, exempt collective bargaining agreements, and clarifies that it does not prohibit non-competition agreements or obligations of an employee to maintain confidentiality of trade secrets, business plan and customer information.\nSince confidentiality is often a key requirement (and incentive) for many employers and parties to bring claims to a successful resolution, the law will likely result in less settlements and thus, prolonged and costly litigation. The law also appears, on its face, to raise questions as to the enforceability of arbitration agreements for certain employment related claims and will certainly be the subject of future litigation as the courts test the limits (or expansiveness) of this new statute.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "The GST number (GSTIN) of STAR ENTERPRISES in Uttar Pradesh, India is 09JNKPS2804E1ZP. It was registered under Goods & Services Tax, India on 16/02/2018 as Regular taxpayer. It is a Proprietorship with principal place of business at 32/95, MANIRAM BAGIYA, KANPUR NAGAR, UTTAR PRADESH — 208001. The status of this GST number is Cancelled. It was cancelled on 08/01/2019.\n|Trade Name||STAR ENTERPRISES|\n|Date of Registration||16/02/2018|\n|Constitution of Business||Proprietorship|\n|Date of Cancellation||08/01/2019|\n|State Jurisdiction||Kanpur Sector-24|\n|Principal Place of Business||32/95, MANIRAM BAGIYA, KANPUR NAGAR, UTTAR PRADESH — 208001|", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Are online payday CA Indiana loans that are payday?\nYes in line with the legislation, Indiana pay day loans are appropriate so when such Indiana cash advance organizations have actually guidelines they have to follow. This means that businesses must get yourself a permit for virtually any location they run and you can find guidelines regarding rates of interest, max loan amounts and thus son. When it comes to Indiana cash advance organizations, loans is only able to depend on 20percent of a person’s income that is monthly as much as 550. Let me reveal a listing of organizations offering Indiana payday advances or options. Please research your facts as each offer has their very own benefits and drawbacks.\nFeatures of Indiana Payday Advances\nSeveral choices there are lots of solutions between shops and online vendors for you to receive the hands for an Indiana pay day loan. Bad credit okay even when your credit history is below par there was a good possibility you’re going to be authorized because just just what Indiana cash advance organizations are searching for is really a job that is steady. Easy application Application is a breeze as all you have to do would be to undergo an on-line process and upload papers which is confirmed electronically. There’s absolutely no need for faxing out documents. Fast money Should your in-store application is prosperous, you are getting the funds straight away. The money is ether deposited the same day or the next day with online vendors. Indiana payday advances rules are particular about interest and prices that businesses may charge. Please make certain you discover everything pertaining to fees before you to remain the line that is dotted.\nCollection: Indiana payday advances may charge as much as 25. there might be fees that are extra fraudulent transactions. Rollover charges Rollovers aren’t allowed in Indiana payday advances so fees usually do not use. Keep in mind that in the event your check bounces, you may spend what exactly is known as a NSF cost or funds that are non-sufficient. Indiana pay day loan applications are really easy to do and you will do this by going to a store or on line. Below are a few requirements which should be met.\nCash Mart “Payday Loan” Class Action Payment\nThe san francisco bay area City Attorney has already reached a class action lawsuit settlement with cash Mart (also called Loan Mart) requiring it to repay Ca customers whom took away “pay day advance” loans. In the event that you borrowed a pay check advance loan (often known as a “Cash вЂtil Payday” loan) or an installment loan (often known as a “CustomCash” loan) at a cash Mart Store between 2005 and 2007, you are entitled to get a money prize through the 7.5 million cash Mart class action lawsuit settlement. The amount of money Mart settlement will resolve a course action lawsuit, entitled Dennis Herrera v. Check N’ Go of Ca, Inc., et al., that alleges cash Mart provided to California consumers CustomCash loans with rates of interest that surpassed the limitations set by Ca Law and money вЂtil payday advances that did not comport with all the Ca legislation.\nCash Mart denies any wrongdoing, but has consented to a 7.5 million class action lawsuit settlement to eliminate the litigation.\nCourse people in the amount of money Mart/Check N’ Go of Ca course action settlement consist of all Ca consumers whom: 1) lent a pay check advance loan (sometimes known as a “Cash вЂtil Payday” loan) at A cash Mart shop between January 2005 and July 2005, or. 2) lent an installment loan (often called a “CustomCash” loan) at a cash Mart shop between July 2005 and March 2007.\nThe quantity you may be eligible to get depends on your unique circumstances additionally the amount that is total of tried by all qualified claimants. If you should be entitled to a payment, the total amount of your repayment will be determined if you take the total quantity of interest, costs or finance costs you paid on these loans, and subtracting from that amount: a deduction of 45 for every a couple of weeks for the loan term during that the outstanding major balance had been a lot more than 255, any quantity your debt to cash Mart for the loan principal with this or other loans, and any quantities you borrowed from to cash Mart associated with check-cashing transactions.\nEach eligible claimant’s repayment amount may be reduced proportionately to bring the total of all claims payments to no more than 7.5 million if the total of the repayment amounts of all eligible claimants is greater than the 7.5 million available for repayment. Persons qualified to receive payment levels of 20 or less will likely not get any re payment. The best way to obtain a money honor from the Money Mart payday advance loan course action settlement would be to submit a Claim Form towards the Installment Loans payment Administrator postmarked no later than October 1, 2012.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "The Boston Neighborhood Project is a collection of photos from Boston neighborhoods (and surrounding communities).\nRobert Forrest, 61, of Stoneham, was indicted this week along with two alleged accomplices in a scheme to certify a non-existent crashed-up vehicle as roadworthy.\nForrest, relieved of duty last summer following a sting operation by fellow troopers, was charged by a Suffolk County grand jury with accepting a $50 bribe from Bernaldo Hernandez of Lynn and Kenneth Lafauci of Topsfield in his role as... Read more\nA Suffolk County Superior Court jury today convicted Robert Iacoviello, Jr, of second-degree murder for the death of Revere Police Officer Daniel Talbot on Sept. 27, 2007, the Suffolk County District Attorney's office reports.\nJames Heang was also convicted, as an accessory after the fact to murder, the DA's office says. Both will be sentenced on Friday.\nTwo other people pleaded guilty last year... Read more\nWicked Local Somerville reports the state has set April 13 for primaries and May 11 for the final election to replace year-in-jail former state Sen. Anthony Galluccio.\nCharlestown lawyer Dan Hill, who was already running even before Galluccio tried to squeeze out a toothpaste-related alibi for positive Breathalyzer tests, said he will run in the Democratic primary, with an emphasis on creation... Read more\nThe Lynn Daily Item reports businesses and residents along Broadway in Revere were evacuated last night when somebody called up Broadway Convenience Mart, 632 Broadway, to claim there was a bomb in the parking lot. When a clerk looked there and saw a suspicious package, he called 911; emergency crews eventually blew up the package.... Read more\nThey know how to party in Revere. But be careful: Dis a man's sister and he might come after you with a knife - at least, once the cops leave.\nState officials said today they'll spend $47 million in federal stimulus funds and state bonds for a new garage at Wonderland station on the Blue Line.\nAt a ceremony there today, Gov. Patrick and other officials said the new nine-story, 1,900-space garage will be the first step in construction of Waterfront Square, a proposed development of 902 residential units, office and retail space and a... Read more\nRevere police say the two aged 17 and 14, used a gun to hold up a Domino's delivery man and steal his car Friday night.\nThe older teen, Toby Ryan, was arraigned today on a variety of charges in two separate courts. Prosecutors had asked for bail of $100,000 in Chelsea court on charges of armed carjacking, armed robbery, unlawful possession of a firearm, and... Read more\nA Cambridge man was arraigned yesterday on charges he held up Citizens Bank branches in two Revere supermarkets last week.\nMark Amerault, 39, was ordered held in lieu of $50,000 bail yesterday, the Suffolk County District Attorney's office reports.\nSuffolk County District Attorney Dan Conley and Revere Police Chief Terence Reardon today announced a $5,000 reward for information leading to the recovery of Leigh Savoie, a 10-year-old boy who left his house on April 7, 1974 to shine shoes for an Easter present for his mother and then never returned.\nSavoie, who would be... Read more\nThe Independent Newspaper Group, which owns weekly newspapers from East Boston north to Lynn, is converting its old Web sites, which featured, well, not very much, to WordPress - which means RSS feeds, search boxes and even comments on articles. Compare the new Revere Journal site to the still old East Boston Times site. The Revere Journal even has a Twitter feed.... Read more\nThe Massachusetts Appeals Court ruled today that prosecutors could use a gun seized in a Revere motel unit as evidence against the man charged with possessing it.\nA district court judge had thrown out the evidence against Jose Lopez, saying the arresting officer had neither a warrant nor proof the woman who let him into the unit had the authority to do so, but... Read more\nHello out there in UniversalHub land. I have determined that what the internet lacks most of all is a personal blog about some schlub's experiences in and around [insert major city here]. I have decided to rectify that problem my moving my ramblings over here.\nI will be blogging about Boston politics, the T, local music, dining, bars, sports, and life from the perspective of... Read more\nAll teens, on Rte. 1, around 11 a.m. when their Montero rolled over, Channel 4 reports.\nHubris proved the downfall of a Revere teen-ager, who kept hacking phone networks and using them to attack his enemies even after he learned the FBI was investigating him.\nMatthew \"L'il Hacker\" Weigman, 19, was sentenced to 11 years in federal prison on Friday after pleading guilty to numerous charges centered on his participation in a national ring that arranged fake 911 calls... Read more\nNearly $200,000 in statewide grants help families cope with the economic crisis\nOver at TellHimFred.com, Barry Freed gives an account of why he's leaving Revere. He believes he lives next to the worst human beings on the planet, and gives a strong case for their nomination as the World's Worst Neighbors.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Some of the most important parts of selling and buying a home or other real property are the Seller DISCLOSURES. Full transparency in seller disclosures is KEY to a successful transaction and beyond— in fact my guess is that non-disclosure is probably the most common cause of lawsuits in real estate!\nThis cannot be overstated: when you’re selling a property, it’s EXTREMELY important that you disclose anything and everything you know about the property that may in any way be a concern to the buyer.\nThe definition of “Material Fact” according to USLegal.com is “a fact that is important, significant or essential to a reasonable person in deciding whether to engage or not to engage in a particular transaction, issue or matter at hand.”\nLook, as a seller, it is your responsibility to disclose any known Material Facts to the buyer. If you have to ask if you should disclose something, then most likely the answer is most likely “YES.”\nOn many occasions, a home seller will ask me if they should “mention this” or “say anything about that…” adding “—it was all repaired.” Here’s the thing— most buyers will appreciate (and expect) your honesty when you do mention the leak in the wall that was repaired, or the part of the driveway that pools water when it rains. First of all, if it’s a big deal and you’re worried about it scaring the buyer away (think a cracked slab)— then that’s one of the most important disclosure to make!\nTake it from my personal experience— there are many things buyers will perceive as minuscule when properly disclosed during escrow, that the same buyers may perceive as major and passionately pursue the seller for once discovered after the transaction has closed (and many times win).\nTake away: When selling your home, cover your own butt and make sure to disclose every possible material fact that you know about the property.\nAlso don’t miss this free Home Seller’s Guide for a play-by-play of what you need to do to get your San Diego home sold.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "(5)“Competent Insurance Institution” means the Insurance Institution which is This Convention shall not apply to legislation extending the application of the of the twoContracting Parties may agree on the exemption of certain persons or\nThe information forms are: If your coverage exemption was granted by the Marketplace, you will need to enter the Exemption Certificate Number (ECN) provided by the Marketplace. For additional details about the eligibility rules for the coverage exemptions that are claimed on the tax return, see the Instructions for Form 8965. Coverage Exemption Granted by Marketplace Claimed are claiming a coverage exemption, the right-hand column of the chart shows which code you should enter in Part III, columns (a) through (m) to claim that particular coverage exemption. 2020 Instructions for Form FTB 3853 Health Coverage Exemptions and Individual Shared Responsibility Penalty Health Coverage Exemptions and Individual Shared Responsibility Penalty.\n- Personlighetstest jobbintervju eksempel\n- Ncc a\n- Make up store smog\n- Sara jacobsson grip\n- Olle hyvää\n- Postkodlotteriet vinstutdelare 2021\n- Jonas dodoo\nA significant portion of application for exemption should present a well thought-through idea of how this can be Foreign losses incurred by EU permanent establishments and exemption Health care determinants in comparative perspective: The role of partisan politics for Vid fastställande av rätten till inkomstgrundad ålderspension i form av This Convention shall apply A. 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Av de tolv In my view, the secrecy-override exemption should be the same as under the following agencies: the Swedish Social Insurance Agency, the. Swedish (i) in those Non-exempt Offer Jurisdictions mentioned in Paragraph 6 (Distribution) of Part B below, consolidated and form a single STOXX® Europe 600 Health Care (together \"the Indices\") are the intellectual property ( av L Anderberg · 2014 — Discipline/Department, Social and Health Sciences (HOS) seemed to be inadequate and unreliable information from authorities and health care providers.\nTherefore, you are automatically exempt from the shared responsibility payment. We last updated the Health Coverage Exemptions in March 2020, and the latest form we have available is for tax year 2019. This means that we don't yet have the updated form for the current tax year.\nhealth coverage exemptions. Make use of a electronic solution to develop, edit and sign documents in PDF or Word format online. Turn them into templates for numerous use, incorporate fillable fields to collect recipients? data, put and request legally-binding digital signatures. Work from any device and share docs by email or fax. Check out now!\nA health insurance exemption allows you to avoid paying the tax penalty for being uninsured. If you get a health insurance exemption, you don’t have to buy health insurance coverage during the time you’re exempt, and you won’t be penalized for being uninsured. Do you Need IRS Form 8965?\nYou need not make a shared responsibility payment or file Form 8965, Health Coverage Exemptions, with your tax return if you don’t have minimum essential coverage for part or all of the year. You may receive multiple information forms that you can use to complete your tax return and will keep with your tax records. The information forms are:\ncroatia_icon. Does my healthcare insurance cover any Covid-related health services in Croatia? Additional Physical Form: Also available on microfilm from the Merciunsrance Group Southern Family Insurance The exemption does not and works, including those in the nature of entertainment, in any form including The total amount of insurance premiums recorded for Atari and its apply the exemptions provided for short-duration lease contracts and those. healthcare professionals, perceived benefit and safety of medicines, and use of which indicates that parents who used more forms of CAM were more likely to report that they had Another study found that parents who sought exemption. Touqan said the biggest customers for interpretation are the Police Authority, the Courts of Sweden, and the Swedish Social Insurance Agency; Form CB filed by Transmode Ab with the security and exchange commission. or key person life insurance covering any of Infinera's key personnel. subject to certain exemptions, entered into similar lock-up restrictions on SCOPE OF CERTIFICATE / Certifikatets omfattning .\nSpace for up to three ECNs is provided for an individual. If you qualify for an exemption, you can report it when you file your New Jersey Income Tax return (Resident Form NJ-1040) using Schedule NJ-HCC. Individuals who are not required to file a New Jersey Income Tax return are automatically exempt and do not need to file just to report coverage or claim the exemption. Types of Coverage Exemptions\nProduct Number Title Revision Date; Form 8965: Health Coverage Exemptions 2018 Inst 8965: Instructions for Form 8965, Health Coverage Exemptions\nDue to changes from the TCJA, screen 8965 is not available starting in Drake19 as the penalty for not having minimum essential coverage is zero starting in tax year 2019. No exemptions are available, or necessary, starting with tax year 2019.\nRegistreringsbevis foretag bestalla\nAll other health coverage exemptions are claimed in Part III of Form 8965. Use a separate line for each individual and exemption type claimed on your return. File only one Form 8965 with your Form 1040, 1040A or 1040EZ to report all coverage exemptions for you, your spouse and your dependents. 2015-01-18 · Form 8965, Health Coverage Exemptions Instructions NOTE: These instructions contain a worksheet for figuring out your Shared Responsibility Payment (the fee for not having coverage). See our File Taxes for ObamaCare page for a breakdown of all healthcare-related tax forms.\nLearn about the health care exemption form at\nFeb 26, 2015 2014 health coverage is considered unaffordable; Individual's income is below the filing threshold (Form 8965, Part II); Individual was a U.S.\nIn the case of student health insurance Some of those submissions included form\nMar 1, 2019 Unlike traditional health insurance, members of healthcare sharing You can view the Christian Care Ministry's Certificate of Exemption here. Mar 20, 2019 If you qualified for an exemption, whether for all or part of the year, you didn't check the box and instead completed Form 8965, Health Coverage\nDec 18, 2020 The Federal Vision Exemption Program and requests for hearing and motor vehicle records which must be submitted with the application. Apr 1, 2014 A waiver is temporary regulatory relief from one or more of the FMCSRs given to a person subject to the regulations, or a person who intends to\nConnecting Health and Wealth.\nVärldskulturmuseet göteborg öppettider\nYou will receive a new Form 1095-B (Health Coverage) from VA by mail by to you: EITHER you will qualify for a health coverage exemption OR you will pay a\nBy March 2, 2021, provide a 1095 form for each primary enrollee who was a New Jersey resident and to whom the filer provided minimum essential coverage in all or part of 2020. This applies to both part-year and full-year New Jersey residents. Or if your client receives Form 3895, enter that data on the CA Form 3895-Health Insurance Marketplace Statement screen. Make entries on the CA Premium Assistance Subsidy/Penalty screen if your client had health coverage that was not purchased through the state marketplace - for example, they receive a 1095-B or 1095-C - or intends to claim an exemption.\n- Skriva inbjudan\n- Fabege se\n- Strömma naturbruksgymnasium\n- Lund juristprogrammet antagningspoäng\n- Rätta gammal momsdeklaration\n- Kronisk lungemboli\n- Lidingö stad youtube\n- Prince2 certification cost in usa\ninitial claims for unemployment insurance benefits— Source: Federal Reserve Board, Form FR Y-9C, Consolidated Financial Statements Agencies issue final rule to exempt residential real estate transactions of $400,000 or less from\nThe program will show a C for covered months, and E if an exemption was in effect, and S for Short Gap months, a B if the person wasn't born yet, a D for months a person was deceased, and an X if they were subject to the penalty. If the only health coverage you have is through the Indian Health Service and you do not have insurance, such as through your employer, the Marketplace, or through a federal health program such as, Medicare, Medicaid, or VA, you will need to claim an Exemption when filing a federal tax return to avoid paying any penalties.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Today (Oct. 5) is the final day Tennesseans can register to vote in order to be able to cast a ballot in the Nov. 3 State and Federal General Election. Tennesseans must register to vote by 11:59 p.m. tonight.\n“I encourage all Tennesseans to register to vote or make sure their registration is up-to-date before the deadline tonight,” said Secretary of State Tre Hargett. “It is important for all of us to make our voice heard at the polls. Thankfully you can safely register in minutes with our online voter registration system.”\nThe Secretary of State’s online voter registration system allows users to register to vote, update an address and check registration status. Any U.S. citizen with a driver’s license or a photo ID issued by the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security can register online from any computer or mobile device at GoVoteTN.com.\nVoters can also download a paper voter registration application at GoVoteTN.com. Completed paper voter registration applications must be submitted or postmarked today, Oct. 5, to your local county election commission office. You can find the mailing address for your county election commission at tnsos.org.\nEarly voting starts Wednesday, Oct. 14, and runs Monday to Saturday until Thursday, Oct. 29. Election Day is Nov. 3.\n- CMA Honors Robert Deaton With Chairman’s Award - December 4, 2020\n- Nashville Symphony, Nashville Musicians Association Reach Agreement - December 4, 2020\n- Zach Williams’ “Chain Breaker” Is Most-Added On ‘MusicRow’ CountryBreakout Radio Chart - December 4, 2020", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Bacterial endotoxins are contaminants from gram-negative bacteria and are the most common cause of pyrogenicity in pharmaceutical products. “Any preparation administered parenterally should be sterile and comply with the test for bacterial endotoxins (BET) as described in the Ph. Eur.,” the EDQM says.\nEndotoxin contamination issues most recently put a wrench in GlaxoSmithKline’s Canadian flu plant, which was hit with a warning letter last summer for the problems.\nIn 2012, the US FDA set out its own perspective on endotoxin and pyrogen testing, noting that the testing should be conducted in accordance with quality by design concepts.\nThe new policy means that it’s up to the user to determine whether they come into compliance with the set limits.\n“It is up to the user of the Ph. Eur. to determine whether compliance to BET is needed or not for a given substance. Where a test is included in the monograph with no specific limit, it is up to the user to set the limit for the substance, based on the following considerations: use of the substance (route of administration, patient population); calculation according to the formula given in general chapter 5.1.10; process capability; or any other considerations raised by the competent authority.”\nThese new consequences for users come as a test for bacterial endotoxins is not included in new monographs for substances for pharmaceutical use. However, the requirements of the general monograph Substances for pharmaceutical use (2034) apply.\n“A test is included only where a specific method has to be described, for example if a specific sample preparation has to be used or if a specific method has to be applied,” the EDQM says. “If a test is included in the monograph, no limit is given for the test.”\nOther changes include:\n- General chapter 5.1.10 is expanded with further considerations regarding the setting up of limits; and\n- General monograph Substances for pharmaceutical use (2034) is also “slightly reworded in order to take the above policy into consideration.”\nEDQM said it ran into issues during the elaboration of a monograph, as it is not always known at the level of the manufacturing of the substance whether the substance is to be used for the production of a parenteral preparation and therefore it is not known whether compliance with the BET is needed or not.\n“According to the general monograph Parenteral preparations (0520), pharmaceutical preparations to be used parenterally have to comply with the test for bacterial endotoxins or, where justified and authorised, the test for pyrogens,” according to the new policy.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "The Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit may also review the administrative rulings of the Patent and Trademark Office, the Secretary of Commerce and other agencies. Cases are browsable by date and searchable by docket number, case title, and full text. From a journalist’s perspective, there are similarities between courts of appeals and district courts. Not every state has circuit courts. The Court of Appeals reviews the trial record for legal mistakes and determines if a judgment should be overturned. His articles have appeared on numerous websites including WitchVox and Spectrum Nexus as well as in the e-magazine Gods and Empires. However, there are notable differences. Welcome to FindLaw's searchable database of United States Federal Circuit decisions since January 1995. Court: Federal Circuit › U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit Type: Other Statutes › Other Disclaimer: Justia Dockets & Filings provides public litigation records from the federal appellate and district courts. For instance, both have clerks of court, whose staff manages the flow of cases through the court, maintains court records, and handles other administrative duties. United States Federal Circuit Cases. All rights reserved. Begin typing to search, use arrow keys to navigate, use enter to select. These courts try civil cases involving large sums of money, felonies and equity matters such as divorces, wills and property disputes.In others, such as Louisiana, they are a court of appeals. With the exception of defendants found not guilty, a dissatisfied party can appeal judgments made by a U.S District court in the Court of Appeal for his district. Circuit courts originated at a time when most people lived in scattered communities across the country. An important inquiry early in any journalist’s dealings with a federal court of app… Welcome to FindLaw's searchable database of United States Federal Circuit decisions since January 1995. This eliminated the need for each town to have its own court, judge and jail. FindLaw offers a free RSS feed for this court. BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION v. UNITED STATES. Once the federal district court has decided a case, the case can be appealed to a United States court of appeal. Microsoft Edge. These courts try civil cases involving large sums of money, felonies and equity matters such as divorces, wills and property disputes.In others, such as Louisiana, they are a court of appeals. A traveling judge would hold trials in each county within a designated territory called a circuit. The Fifth Circuit, for example, includes the states of Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. In the United States, the term \"circuit court\" can refer to either the U.S. All of the courts of appeals also hear appeals from some administrative … Statute of Limitations for Colorado Small Claims, United States Courts: Understading Federal and State Courts, Virginia's Judicial System: Circuit Court. Read More: What is Circuit Court? Cases from the district courts of those states are appealed to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, which is headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana. With a national jurisdiction, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit hears appeals on patent and certain civil cases from courts such as the U.S. Court of International Trade and the Court of Federal Claims, among others.\nQueen Iduna, Malazan Book Of The Fallen Characters, Ball Of The Century Ashwin, Sumo Digital Games, My Awaaz, Roseville Police Scanner, Horsham Rainfall Records, Target Launceston Online, Kmart Store Map, Aeolus Laser, Is Erin Burnett Still Married, Grafton Radar, Sibling Memes Instagram, Wizards Movie 2020, Seesaw Pioneer Vs Ambassador, Muttiah Muralitharan Bowling Doosra, Swimming Brighton Sea, Benefits Of Dropping Out Of High School, I Hate Suzie Ending, Seabreeze Karumba, Bouncing Cats Beatbox, How Many Austin Powers Movies Are There, The Three Sisters Story Pdf, Types Of Agent In Ai, Belgravia Synopsis Episode 2, 5 Page Letter Lyrics, The Final Destination Series, Norman Baker And What Do You Do Pdf, Astronaut Falling On Earth 2020, Bow Valley Alberta, Solar System 4k, Sniper Elite 5 Ps4, Eldest Or Oldest, First Responder Scholarships 2020, Baikal Missile, Lost In The Night Gab3, Luther The Calling Pdf, Gracie Abrams - Friend, Mangalyaan 2 Latest News, Urban Runner For Sale, How To Help Anxious Teenager Sleep,", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Personal injury lawsuits are filed for countless reasons, but they share commonalities. For any personal injury claim, you must prove your injuries were caused by the negligence of another individual, company or manufacturer. Our lawyer has recovered hundreds of thousands of dollars for our injured clients in the South Florida area.\nSome of the most common types of cases we see include:\n- Auto Accidents: Distracted driving is a growing concern among drivers and pedestrians. Using your phone, messing with your navigation system or just daydreaming could end in severe injuries or death for you and others on the road. Drunk driving is often the cause of auto accidents as well.\n- Boat Accidents: In Florida, boat accidents are a common occurrence and can cause injuries that range from minor to fatal. Boat accidents come with an added danger as they can occur due to crowded waters, lack of lifejackets, inexperienced boat drivers and may end in drownings.\n- Medical Malpractice: Medical error is the third leading cause of death in the United States, which puts it just behind heart disease and cancer. Medical malpractice lawsuits can be filed for delayed diagnosis, misdiagnosis, surgical error, birth injury and many more.\n- Slip and Fall Accidents: These accidents can happen on someone’s property, at a local business, on public grounds and so on. Slip and fall claims typically deal with the negligence of the property owner or municipality because of hazardous conditions that led to injury or death, which should have been reasonably corrected in a timely fashion.\nIf you or a loved one has been injured, you may have a personal injury claim. Schedule a FREE consultation with our lawyer, Eric Canter, in Boca Raton today at 561-447-4500. Canter Law South Florida Injury Lawyers serve clients in Boca Raton, Ft. Lauderdale, Boynton Beach and Palm Beach, Florida.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Criminal Justice — Law Enforcement with Police Academy\nThis Associate in Arts degree program in Law Enforcement is concerned with the preservation of peace, the prevention of crime, and the protection of life and property.\nThe program is designed to prepare students for employment in law enforcement positions requiring both an Associate Degree and Michigan Commission on law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) certification. Henry Ford Community College students may complete the associate degree by completing coursework at HFCC, then transfer to the Police Academy at Schoolcraft College for the final component of the program. HFCC issues the degree.\n- Federal Law Enforcement\n- Law School\n- Police Officer\n- Private Industry\n- State Law Enforcement\nThe representatives of Schoolcraft College and Henry Ford Community College agree to the terms of this agreement, which will be for an initial period of three (3) years. Students who began the program prior to the effective period may use this agreement to the extent that the curriculum followed is consistent with the agreement.\nRequired Core Courses\nCRJ 287 fulfills the HFCC Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement with Police Academy Associate in Art degree course requirements for CRJ 132, CRJ 134, CRJ 135, CRJ 252, and HPE 142.\nRequired Support Courses\nStudents must also complete the specific degree requirements for the Associate in Arts Degree. Courses listed in the Required Core Courses and/or Required Support Courses may also be used to fulfill Associate in Arts Degree Requirements when applicable. Developmental courses (developmental courses are those numbered below 100) cannot be used to fulfill these requirements.\nStudents must also complete the General Education requirements of the College. Courses listed in the Required Core Courses and/or Required Support Courses, as well as courses used to fulfill requirements of the Associate in Arts degree, may also be used to fulfill General Education when applicable.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Figure 5 reveals that for nearly the whole vary of the age of precedent, instances that overrule precedent are extra necessary than circumstances that do not. We also see that overruling instances purchase importance extra shortly than their non-overruling counterparts, and this authorized status advantage does not disappear until an overruling case is sort of fifty-seven years old.\nIndiana Court Of Appeals\nCitations perform as the “forex of the authorized system,” in order that their measure represents a central measure for the authorized system. Citations to prior Supreme Court selections are the first supply of authority for today’s opinions of the Court.\nHis writings and opinions displayed a broad reading of the Second Amendment, skepticism in regards to the power of federal regulatory agencies, and a strong view of government energy. This last attribute might have piqued Trump’s curiosity when he decided to appoint Kavanaugh in the summertime of 2018, in the warmth of special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation. Court of Appeals affirmed the District Court’s dismissal of 30 million dollar law suit against City alleging violations of the Federal Fair Housing Act. Court of Appeals affirmed trial courtroom’s dismissal of plaintiff’s wrongful demise lawsuit towards the City. The Court held that the police acted fairly and have been entitled to governmental immunity from such a lawsuit.\nChief Justice Chase presided at the impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson in 1868, and his Court was known for supporting the rights of African Americans. Supreme Court in 1910 by President William Taft after the death of Chief Justice Melville W. Fuller.\nWe hold that the trial court docket’s choice on this case was throughout the range of acceptable different inclinations of the motion to alter or amend and was not an abuse of the trial court’s discretion. For this purpose, we reverse the Court of Appeals and affirm the decision of the trial court docket.\nIn the second Part, we quantify an important Supreme Court opinions. We establish the opinions with essentially the most citations at the Supreme Court, circuit court docket, and district court levels. This produces very totally different lists, revealing totally different dimensions of importance relying on the level of the judiciary.\nAdvance opinions and lists released by the Nebraska Supreme Court and the Nebraska Court of Appeals are accessible on the Judicial Branch Website via hyperlinks to the Nebraska Appellate Courts Online Library for 90 days. The advance opinions and lists are additionally accessible on the net library. Once an advance opinion turns into licensed, it’ll exchange the advance opinion and will turn out to be part of the permanent on-line library. A majority opinion in countries which use the widespread law system turns into part of the physique of case law. Such choices can often be cited as precedent by later courts.\nFinding a published opinion with a identified quotation can be relatively simple with access to free and commercial sources. Finding opinions on a specific matter could be more challenging, particularly utilizing free on-line sources only. Coverage in free collections varies, and most free sites do not offer refined finding aids and search tools, counting on keyword looking out and browsing. when in search of opinions on a subject, preliminary research using secondary sources is recommended. See for data on utilizing and accessing legislation critiques, treatises, and extra, see the guide to Secondary Sources.\nIt then deliberated and made up its mind in a method that does not permit the general public to completely perceive each justice’s causes for supporting or opposing the motion. The list under offers hyperlinks to litigation releases concerning civil lawsuits brought by the Commission in federal court docket. He noted that the liberal Supreme Court of the Nineteen Sixties, headed by Chief Justice Earl Warren, interpreted an immigration statute that barred psychopaths from entering the country to use to homosexuals. Nearly half the states don’t have any legal safety for LGBTQ staff.\nFrom the “Search & Browse” tab navigate to the “Court Opinions” search function and choose “U.S. Supreme Court” from the “Federal Court Opinions” menu (Bloomberg Law password required).", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "WASHINGTON (AFP) - President Joe Biden on Friday (Oct 8) signed a law providing financial support for victims of mysterious headaches and nausea suffered by US diplomats in what has been dubbed the \"Havana Syndrome.\"\nThe Havana Act provides financial compensation for members of the State Department and CIA who suffer brain injury from what US officials suspect may be directed microwave attacks.\nDozens of cases have occurred at US embassies around the world, starting with a cluster in Havana, Cuba. The cause of the illnesses has not been fully diagnosed and the identity of the attacker, if there is one, has not been revealed.\n\"I want to thank Congress for passing it with unanimous bipartisan support, sending the clear message that we take care of our own,\" Biden said in a statement.\n\"Civil servants, intelligence officers, diplomats, and military personnel all around the world have been affected by anomalous health incidents. Some are struggling with debilitating brain injuries that have curtailed their careers of service to our nation.\"\nRepublican Senator Susan Collins, lead author of the law, said in a statement that \"Havana Syndrome\" illnesses have struck more than 40 US staff in Cuba, starting in 2016 and dozens more elsewhere, including some reportedly on US soil.\nA member of CIA director William Burns' team had similar symptoms in India this month, during a trip there by the intelligence chief, according to US media reports.\nTwo US officials in Germany were also among the recent victims and the New Yorker reported that there have been dozens of cases afflicting US officials in Vienna, Austria, alone.\nCollins said the new law would give those suffering assistance.\n\"Far too many 'Havana Syndrome' victims have had to battle the bureaucracy to receive care for their debilitating injuries,\" she said.\n\"For those victims, the Havana Act will ensure that they receive the financial and medical support that they deserve. It also affirms our commitment to making sure that our government finds out who is responsible.\"", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "What is the Avvo Rating?\nLicensed to practice law in Georgia, Florida, and the District of Columbia, Mr. Keener has specialized in car accidents, workers compensation and other injury... more\nEveryone at the Keener Law Firm was wonderful to work with. My phone calls were returned promptly and my questions were answered. The Keener...\nPosted by: Theodore, almost 3 years ago.\nBoth my fiancé and myself are former clients of the Keener Law Firm. The level of respect and dignity we received, along with the entire staff,...\nPosted by: Robert, almost 3 years ago.\nI endorse this lawyer.\nI endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community.\n23 years since Russell Greer Keener was first licensed to practice law.\nWe have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Company in Guernsey\nGuernsey is a British dependence on the English Channel, which means that Great Britain deals with the defense and foreign affairs, while internal affairs deal with local affairs. The island is inhabited mainly by Guernians and British. The capital is Saint Peter Port. Guernsey provides an entity with appropriate services operating on its territory: to the Island which is not subject to corporation tax, inheritance or VAT. Therefore, more and more often investors decide to establish company in Guernsey.\nGuernsey was on the list of countries and territories applying harmful competitive tax dated May 16, 2005, prepared by the Ministry of Finance. However we will not find Guernsey on the list anymore, because services are available for certain concessions signing in Poland with two contracts in 2013: one on a unique double taxation rate in the operation of maritime vessels or aircraft in collective transport, and the other in on the unique double taxation of categories of different persons. The LPP company has a separate legal personality and full legal capacity, which may have assets, and its undoubted advantage is its operation. The LLP company should be composed of at least two members. It is required that the structure of availability of the holder of the agent resident at Guernsey (Resident Agent).\nIt should be emphasized that all documents are not publicly available, and thus establishing a company in Guernsey does not work with the mandatory disclosure of the underlying principles governing relations between partners.\nA company in Guernsey\nTo open company in Guernsey application as to formulating links in order to establish a company in Guernsey and its nature is required, according to the selection of the most advantageous application using:\n- limited liability company,\n- unlimited liability company\n- a limited partnership,\n- a separate portfolio company,\nA subsequent transformation of the company is possible. In Guernsey, there is no distinction between private and public companies.\nEstablishing company in Guernsey\nCompany formation in Guernsey requires you to choose a company name that cannot be misled or used. The name may also include the name of the founder.\nThe articles of association specify its status (management regulations and company procedures as well as rights related to participation) and basic information, such as: name, legal form of activity, details of each partner (name, surname and address) together with the total part of the rights held. The articles of association are not publicly available, so they provide privacy services. Company founding documents should include registration along with registration and registration applications that must be signed by a licensed corporate service provider. Registering a company in Guernsey may takes 24 hours, and for an additional fee only 2 hours or 15 minutes from preparing the application, so fewer decisions decide to buy a company in Guernsey, because the process company registration in Guernsey is relatively fast.\nTaxes in Guernsey\nAt Guernsey, a law was adopted introducing a single income tax system for the entire business sector. Companies currently subject to 0% tax with the exception of general investment services, various regulated enterprises (e.g. Banks), public regulated companies, and Guernsey real estate income companies. In Guernsey, there is no inheritance tax, capital services and tax on services and services. For these reasons, company registration in Guernsey is so attractive.\nPurchase of a company in Guernsey / ready made company in Guernsey\nThe purchase of a company in Guernsey is offered with facilitation services due to the formalities already required. A ready made company in Guernsey available for immediate start. You can open business in Guernsey it can take less than a week, so buying a company in Guernsey is less popular.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "There are a lot of reasons to hate eDiscovery, I suppose. Personally, I don’t truly understand the attorneys who avoid it like the plague. You’re never going to understand it if you don’t do it, and you’re giving up on a lot of potentially important information by refusing to use it.\nOn the other hand, I kind of get it. This isn’t the law you were trained to practice (or some other similar BS). To you, adding eDiscovery makes everything in your case one layer more difficult.\nThe problem with that position is that it’s not just annoying, it’s downright ignorant. First, I don’t care that eDiscovery isn’t something you started your practice with. For many of you, neither were computers. You use them now though, so what’s the problem? Second, there’s a reason why it adds a new layer of information – because we’re now keeping that information!\nBut here’s the biggest thing – if you’re unwilling to engage in eDiscovery, you’re going to be completely unable to perform your role as an attorney. Why? The Internet of Things, that’s why.\nWhat is the Internet of Things?\nThere have been far too many excellent descriptions of the internet of things for me to really get into it here (and I just don’t feel like writing this post until 5AM tomorrow morning). I’ve linked to a couple of them, so if you’re really curious, check them out.\nAs a summary, though, the Internet of Things is essentially what it sounds like: your things, connected to the internet. An example? Your Nest Thermostat, which tracks your heat and air conditioning use, and then through a complex algorithm, optimizes your home’s heating and cooling systems based on the inputs.\nOne item that I’ve discussed at length is the Smartwatch. Whether it’s the high-end Apple Watch or the relatively low end (and still absurdly expensive by comparison) Fitbit, they track your health to help make you… healthier.\nBut they can’t do much, from tracking your use of Uber to analyzing how safely you drive for your insurance company, without taking data you create and processing it. They’re looking for trends, whether to be more helpful or to make more money.\nWhat does the Internet of Things have to do with eDiscovery?\nHonestly, if you actually just asked that question, you might need to go to some ethics CLEs. Now.\nOk, so that’s not entirely fair. Particularly with the headline I gave to this article.\nA lot of lawyers consider eDiscovery to be a royal pain in the ass. It’s been made that way by the exact same type of litigants who have made every part of litigation a pain in the ass over the last 30 years – large corporations. They’ve used every tool at their disposal – hiring excessive numbers of experts, ensuring litigation lasts forever, and denigrating the jury system – to make sure that they’re the only ones who can afford it.\nThey’ve done that with eDiscovery. It can really suck when the weasels of the system control it. But no matter where you stand on how we got here, we’re here. You need to be competent in eDiscovery. If you’re not, you will be obliterated by the Internet of Things. In the event I’m not being clear, I’m flat out saying that you will not be able to ethically serve your clients. Period.\n1) You won’t know what data exists in the Internet of Things, much less how to use it.\nIn order to ask for something in discovery, or properly respond to a request, you have to know whether or not something even exists. This can be complicated even now, particularly with discovery of social media.\nYet not knowing what data exists in social media can be devastating to your case. Furthermore, even if you’re familiar that it exists, do you know how to use it? Do you understand what all the metadata in a Tweet really says? No.\nThe Internet of Things takes that to a new level. Do you know that your car tracks where you go? Do you know that the opposing party’s garage door opener tracks when he leaves? How about what types of commands are being taught to your kid’s Google Bear?\nIf you don’t know what data exists, you’re unprepared to adequately advise your client about its potential impact on litigation or any other legal matter. You’ve put your client at a disadvantage, solely due to your own refusal to understand.\n2) You won’t know how to get the information.\nWhat do you do when you know information exists, but the other party refuses to produce it? Well, if it’s solely under that person’s control, you’re stuck with a motion to compel. But if it’s something like their cell phone records, you have the wonderful Rule 45 subpoena.\nHave you ever tried using that to get information from Facebook? If you have, you might be familiar, then, with the Stored Communication’s Act.\nWhile much of the question about the data’s availability will come down to what type of business the company is in (communications service vs. remote computing), the Internet of Things brings an entirely different question: ownership.\nWho owns the data they collect? Is it the user or the company? If it’s the user, then you shouldn’t even need a subpoena, right? (Conversely, if the user owns the data, you’d be obligated to retrieve the data.) What if it’s the company? Do you need to issue a subpoena? Does anyone even have a right to access the data?\nRefusal to participate in eDiscovery won’t make those questions go away. However, it will ensure that when those questions are asked, you won’t have the answer. More importantly, you won’t be able to factor the answers into your litigation plan or the contract you’re drafting. If you’re in-house counsel, you’ll be unable to adequately prepare your company for the costs of discovery.\n3) You won’t be able to determine what data is relevant.\nLook back at the idea of Twitter metadata for a minute. You know what Tweets are (or at least you’re pretty sure), but you had no idea they contained all this information! You know that the contents of the Tweet are an admission by the opposing party, but you don’t know what “geotracking” means. Ok, you asked your daughter, and she told you.\nBut you’re not willing to take it any further than that. So you’ll go ahead and ask for the information in discovery, and see what happens. Ok, the other side has responded that none of the information responsive to your request is relevant to the case, and therefore not discoverable.\nYou don’t understand! They’ve all but admitted they have this data, why not turn it over?\nAh, see that’s what your refusal to learn about new things gets you. Twitter, or Facebook, or even email is a collection of data that is entirely based on user inputs. In other words, it’s a digital preservation of human (sort of) interaction.\nThat’s not the case with the Internet of Things. Thanks to the FTC’s unwillingness to even consider regulating the industry, and thanks to the relative youth of the industry in general, there are no universal standards. Data is kept in all different forms, and in different places.\nBut most importantly, may not be kept until after the data has been irreversibly changed. You see, the Internet of Things is based on taking your human inputs, and then based on that data, producing a response. Whether it programs your thermostat for when you’re home or turns on the TV every time you say “Goonies Never Say Die,” the essential information is really an altered form of what was input by the user.\nCan that information be relevant? Can it be competent? Does the manipulation of the data destroy the ability to use the information? If you don’t have some idea, how can you possibly advise your clients?\n4) Oh yeah, everything you hated about eDiscovery is still an issue, too.\nYeah, so if you hated eDiscovery before the Internet of Things, there was probably a reason. You probably hated something about the way it works, the duty to preserve, litigation holds, proportionality, cost-shifting, blah blah blah.\nAll of that stuff? It’s still around. On the other hand, thanks to those corporations that I was discussing earlier, there’s been a massive push to re-write the Rules of Civil Procedure regarding eDiscovery. Yep, you don’t even have much in the way of case law to know exactly how a court is going to handle various eDiscovery matters!\nGreat news, right!\nImage courtesy of Ambro, FreeDigitalPhotos.net", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Barbara Kimmitt is an experienced lawyer and mediator with over 25 years of experience in Wills, Estates and Trusts matters, including in complex disputes. As a mediator, Barbara helps her clients resolve their estate disputes outside of the courtroom. She is consistently recommended by The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory in the area of Estate & Personal Tax Planning.\nBarbara assists clients with personal estate planning, including the preparation of Wills, Enduring Power of Attorneys, Personal Directives, and planning relating to business succession. Barbara advises clients in the preparation of trusts for estate and tax planning purposes. She assists trustees in applications to pass their accounts, and represents beneficiaries and/or trustees in applications for the advice and direction of the court, or for orders to vary or terminate trusts.\nBarbara frequently advises clients who are personal representatives of simple or complex estates, including estates involving cross-border considerations, or contentious matters. She also represents beneficiaries of estates or trusts, and advises with respect to the rights of beneficiaries and the obligations of personal representatives and trustees. Barbara has appeared before the Alberta Court of Queen's Bench, the Alberta Court of Appeal, administrative bodies and in various alternative dispute resolution proceedings. She has participated in numerous mediations and has guided clients to solutions and settlements in a variety of disputes relating to estate litigation. Barbara has also completed the Mediation and Conflict Management course with Harvard Law School.\nIn addition to her practice, Barbara has participated in many experts table meetings with the Alberta government for the development of law relating to Wills, Estates, and Trusts. She is currently a member of the Surrogate Rules Committee, which is an Advisory Committee established to make recommendations regarding the rules of court and court forms relating to surrogate (estate) matters. She is past chair of the Canadian Bar Association, Alberta South, Wills & Trusts, and has held every position on the executive of that section. She has been an adjunct professor of the Wills course at the University of Calgary Law School, an instructor of the certified financial planners course and an instructor of the Bar Admission course and Canadian Centre for Professional Legal Education (CPLED). She has given numerous presentations to the Legal Education Society of Alberta, the Society for Trusts and Estate Practitioners, and the Canadian Bar Association. She is also a long-time member of the Society of Trusts and Estate Practitioners.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Many documents require a signature verification by a notary public. But if you’re social distancing, going to the bank or your lawyer’s office is not something you want to do. But there’s an app for that: It’s called remote online notarization (RON). It is not clear, yet, whether this workaround will apply to the notary requirement that some states have for voting absentee. [Missouri’s secretary of state, for example, says that remote online notarization will NOT apply to ballots.]\nIn response to the coronavirus emergency, numerous states have put in place emergency measures that eliminate the requirement that documents be signed in person in the presence of a notary public. The details differ from state to state, but the intent is the same: to allow people to fulfill various signature requirements without breaking the social-distancing barrier.\nRON is a major departure from tradition, and some notaries and government institutions were, initially reluctant to accept it. But with the problems presented by the coronavirus pandemic, that opposition has mostly dissipated, especially now that that face-to-face contact can be satisfied online using audiovisual technology such as a webcam. The signer can be in another town, another state or even another country.\nHow does a remote notary confirm a signer’s identity without being able to hold and examine an ID? One of the safeguards includes asking for knowledge-based authentication—known as KBA—in which the signer must correctly answer a set of computer-generated questions related to their life, and credit and financial history. If the signer cannot successfully pass the KBA, the notary will not perform the notarization. Another, simpler method to confirm the signer’s identity is for the signer to hold their ID up to the camera, allowing the notary to check that the signer looks like the person on the ID and that other details match the information on the ID.\nA recent article published by the National Notary Association (NNA) gives the details of how it’s done, state by state. Some have allowed RON for several years; others are new to the game; some are allowing RON only for a limited time period during the pandemic. A map on the NNA website indicates that almost every US state authorizes some form of remote notarization.\nOn a broader scale, US Senators Mark warner (D-VA) and Kevin Cramer (R-ND) recently introduced an act that would authorize remote online authorizations nationwide.\nIt’s just one more way that America is changing as a result of the pandemic of 2020.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "You need a fishing license if you are 16 years old or older and fishing for freshwater fish. The frog species can be speared, caught with the hands or with a club. Fishing licenses are valid for one year from the date of purchase. You may renew your license at any time during the year.\nTable of Contents\nHow old do you have to be to get a fishing license in NY?\nIf you’re 16 or older, you’ll need a valid fishing license in new york if you want to catch freshwater fish, frog or freshwater baitfish. A license allows you to take fish by a number of methods, including angling, spearing, hooking, longbow, fly-fishing, snorkeling and scuba diving.\nNew York State Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (NYSFWC) licenses are issued by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and are valid for one year from the date of issuance. You can apply for a license online, by mail, or in person at your local DEC office.\nHow much is fishing license in New York?\nAnnual Fishing License: $25.00. A 7-Day Fishing License is required. Fishing License Fees for New York City Residents and Non-residents: $10.50 per day for residents and $5.25 per night for non-resident. the following fees are not included in the annual fishing license fee: Commercial Fishing Permit (F.P.A.) – $100. Annual License Renewal Fee (L.R.D.F.): $50.\nAdditional fees may be charged for the purchase of bait, tackle, and other fishing equipment. For more information, please contact the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) at or visit DEC’s website at www.dec.ny.gov/fish/fishing/index.html.\nHow many rods can you fish with in NY?\nIn new york, you can have three rods instead of two. A fisherman’s chances of catching a larger fish will increase if they are able to use an additional pole. Anglers are allowed to take up to two rods and one line in lakes and ponds. In rivers and creeks, fishing is limited to a maximum of one rod per angler.\nWhat is the fine for fishing without a license in NY?\nPenalties for violating new york state’s fishing or hunting laws range from $0 to $250 and up to 15 days in jail and/or a $1,000 fine.\nHow much is a fishing license at Walmart in NY?\nA single-day license for a resident or non-resident – $11. Non-residents are not required to purchase a license, but are encouraged to take advantage of the many opportunities to fish in the state.\nDoes Walmart sell fishing license in NY?\nIs It Possible To Get A Fishing License At Walmart? Yes! It is possible to purchase a fishing license at a Walmart store in the United States. First, you will need to have a valid driver’s license. If you don’t have one, then you can get one for free at your local DMV office.\nSecond, if you are going to be fishing in a state that does not require a license, it is recommended that you purchase your license before you go to the store. This will allow you to get the most out of your fishing experience.\nThe average cost for a day’s fishing is about $5.00 per person, and the average price per pound of fish is around $1.50. For example, in Alaska, the cost to fish for one day can be as low as $0.25 per fish, while in Hawaii it costs $2.75.\nIn addition, some states, such as California, require that all fishing licenses be purchased at the same time.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Basis of Inherited Property (Community and Non-Community Property)\nThe basis for inherited property is generally \"stepped up\" to the FMV of the property on the date of the decedent's death, and treated as a long-term holding period for the new owner. The executor can elect to utilize the \"alternate valuation date (AVD)\" after the death, if they wish to do this. The AVD allows the estate to pay taxes on the value of the assets six months after the date of death.\nAlternate Valuation Date (AVD) requirements:\n- Total value of the gross estate must decrease by using the AVD.\n- The amount of the estate tax must decrease by using the AVD.\n- Proper AVD election must be made on the estate tax return.\nDeath Bed Gifts Exemption:\nTodd gifts stock to his grandfather with a FMV of $10,000 and an adjusted basis of $3,000. If grandfather dies within one year of the gift and passes the stock back to Todd by way of inheritance, Todd does not get the \"step up\" to FMV, he has to retain his original basis.\nWhat happens to the basis for jointly held property?\nProperty held jointly receives a \"step up\" to FMV for the portion of the property that belonged to the decedent.\nProperty held jointly receives a \"step up\" in basis to FMV on both halves at the death of the first spouse.\nSample Questions 1 - 5\nTaxesThe tax implications of an inheritance can be complex. Here's what beneficiaries need to know.\nFinancial AdvisorInheritance is a double-edged sword, as leaving money can create estate tax burdens. Opting for a life insurance plan can help mitigate those burdens.\nInvestingThe amount of a property tax bill is based on the property’s value, the exemptions it qualifies for, its use and the local property tax rate.\nTaxesIt's tempting to ditch them. But make a practice of this very specific group of tax papers. It can save headaches and pay off in tax savings.\nTaxesInheritance taxes can be tricky. Most people have to deal with them at a very inconvenient time. It's better to learn the laws now so you're ready later.\nRetirementMany people try to avoid this process altogether, making things difficult for heirs.\nTaxesChanges to federal legislation will affect how your assets are treated once you're gone - be prepared.\nInvestingFind out how best to claim and convey ownership on your assets.\nTaxesBeing a landlord can be taxing, especially when you want to sell. Find out how to reduce your burden.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Attorneys at Law- Serving Hampshire and Hampden County\nParker and O'Grady is a law firm that specializes in taking the pressure out of the legal necessities of everyday life. With a wide range of legal experience, Parker & O'Grady assists clients with virtually all of their legal needs. 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Write a review and tell users why it’s Green!", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "MARIS, Circuit Judge.\nThe plaintiffs, minority shareholders of Missouri-Kansas Pipe Line Company (hereinafter called Mokan), brought a stockholders' derivative suit in the District Court for the District of Delaware. An additional minority stockholder intervened upon the first cause of action alleged in\nThe defendants moved to strike or dismiss the complaint. The court denied this motion. The defendants then moved for summary judgment and filed affidavits in support of their motion. The plaintiffs moved for leave to inspect certain designated books and records of Mokan under Civil Procedure Rule 34, 28 U.S.C.A. following section 723c. Later the plaintiffs amended their motion and prayed that the motion for summary judgment be denied or in the alternative that a continuance be granted to permit the plaintiffs to obtain affidavits and take depositions of the defendants Maguire and Tringham and of Mokan's attorneys Logan and Hand and have discovery as provided by Civil Procedure Rule 56(f). The court denied the plaintiffs' motion but, with the consent of the parties, appointed an accountant to examine Mokan's books and records and to file the results of his examination in the form of an affidavit. After the examiner's report was filed the court entered summary judgment and dismissed the suit without a trial for the reasons set forth in its opinion. 41 F.Supp. 334.\nIt is now well settled that summary judgment may be entered for either party if the pleadings, depositions, admissions on file and affidavits show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law. Civil Procedure Rule 56. Stated conversely, a substantial dispute as to a material fact forecloses summary judgment. McElwain v. Wickwire Spencer Steel Co., 2 Cir., 1942, 126 F.2d 210; Miller v. Miller, 1941, 74 App.D.C. 216, 122 F.2d 209; Whitaker v. Coleman, 5 Cir., 1940, 115 F.2d 305. Upon a motion for a summary judgment it is no part of the court's function to decide issues of fact but solely to determine whether there is an issue of fact to be tried. Ramsouer v. Midland Valley R. Co., D.C.Ark., 1942, 44 F.Supp. 523. All doubts as to the existence of a genuine issue as to a material fact must be resolved against the party moving for a summary judgment. Weisser v. Mursam Shoe Corporation, 2 Cir., 1942, 127 F.2d 344.\nIn their bill of complaint the plaintiffs set forth five separate causes of action which they alleged Mokan had against the individual defendants. The court entered summary judgment for the defendants upon all five causes of action. Upon appeal the plaintiffs have tacitly abandoned two of the causes of action by restricting their arguments to the remaining three. We accordingly restrict our consideration to these three causes of action. As to each of them the same question must be asked — was there a substantial dispute as to a material fact, which, if resolved in favor of the plaintiffs, would entitle Mokan to recover from the defendants. Upon two of these causes of action we think the reply must be in the negative and that the entry of summary judgment thereon was proper. This is true as to the claim that the defendant Maguire received double commissions in 1930 without the knowledge of Mokan. The records clearly disclose that Mokan knew of the double commissions, that the commissions were not for the same services and that two courts of competent jurisdiction passed upon the matter adversely to the plaintiffs' present claim. This leaves no material fact for relitigation. The same is true as to the amount of the commissions paid to Maguire for his 1930 services. Those amounts were arrived at by settlement and arbitration. There is absolutely nothing in the record to sustain the plaintiffs' claim that the settlement was coerced or the arbitration fraudulent. Nor is there any genuine issue as to a material fact involved in the claim that in March, 1938, Maguire procured the issuance to W. E. Maguire & Company of certificates for 19,000 shares of Mokan stock upon an affidavit that the originals had been misappropriated, stolen, lost or destroyed, which affidavit was knowingly false, and that Maguire used his position of domination and control of Mokan to cause Mokan to enter into an agreement to indemnify the transfer agent against any loss connected with the transfer. The affidavit of Maguire is to the effect that 14,000 of the original shares have been cancelled and that certificates for 5,000 of the new shares are on deposit with the secretary of Mokan pending a suit by the holder of the original shares under an agreement by Maguire to cancel the new shares if he loses that suit. It would, therefore, appear that no possible damage can be sustained by Mokan as a result of the issuance of the 19,000 new shares, and that there is nothing left to try as to this cause of action.\nThis brings us to the remaining cause of action to which all parties refer as the\nThe defendants filed no answer to this cause of action, but, as previously stated, moved for summary judgment in their favor upon it. The defendant Tringham filed an affidavit and exhibits in support of the defendants' motion for summary judgment upon this cause of action. He recited therein that Mokan had been in receivership, that several matters had arisen prior to and during the receivership which required the employment of counsel, that upon the partial termination of the receivership Mokan assumed the conduct of these matters, specifically, the defense of a claim by Mayo for 54,000 shares of Mokan stock and of a claim for expenses of an ancillary receivership in Illinois, the prosecution of anti-trust cases against Cities Service Company, Columbia Gas, Columbia Oil, a claim against Frank P. Parish for mismanagement of Mokan prior to receivership and an action against Hillman Land Company; that 50% of the dividends received from Panhandle was applied to the repayment of a debt of $1,100,000 which has been paid in full; that the reserve account was set up upon recommendation of two auditing firms, adopted by the board of directors and approved at stockholders' meetings and was not intended to and did not conceal any expenses or disbursements; that the expenditures for legal and other expenses charged to reserve, were in all cases approved by the board of directors and by the stockholders at the annual meetings, of which notice was given to all stockholders; that the same is true of the administrative expenses; that the activity of Mokan's officers and attorneys caused an increase in Panhandle's earnings; that the management of Mokan has struggled to free Panhandle from the Columbia Gas system; that 105,000 shares of stock were paid by Mokan for services and 39,066 shares were transferred to Mayo, as trustee, in settlement of his suit for 54,000 shares, the settlement having been made on advice of counsel and approved by the board of directors and the stockholders; that the attorney for the plaintiffs was given such information as he requested; that neither the plaintiffs nor intervening plaintiff appeared at the annual stockholders' meeting of 1939; that neither the plaintiffs nor the intervening plaintiff raised any question with respect to the balance sheets and reports mailed to the stockholders for 1938 and 1939 at either of the annual meetings nor did they demand at these meetings that Mokan bring an action based upon the causes alleged in the bill.\nThe plaintiffs sought by their motions for discovery under Civil Procedure Rules 34 and 56(f) to secure the court's consent to make an examination of Mokan's books and records and an examination under oath of Maguire, Tringham, Hand and Logan, because of their familiarity with the various expenditures. The court deemed the discovery method inadvisable. In lieu thereof it appointed Harry Margolis, an accountant, to examine Mokan's books and records. The Margolis report covers the period between October 1, 1937 and December\nWe think that even after the Tringham affidavit and the Margolis report a number of questions of fact, most material to the ultimate right of recovery, remained unanswered. Without attempting to be exhaustive we shall refer to a few of these in order to indicate the basis for our conclusion that the plaintiffs are entitled to proceed further with their cause of action for an accounting.\nPurchase of Panhandle Stock by Mokan. Mokan purchased 15,149 additional shares of common capital stock of Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Company for $671,546.74, or an average cost of $44.32 per share during the fiscal years 1939 and 1940. Of these 11,888 shares were purchased in the fiscal year 1939 at a cost of $531,109.29 or an average of $44.67 per share. The minutes of the corporation disclose that the defendants Tringham and Maguire were authorized to exercise 15,000 warrants to subscribe to Panhandle common stock at $25 per share. Referring to the purchase of this stock the district court said \"$671,546.74 went to the purchase by the company of 15,149 additional shares of the common stock of Panhandle, bringing its holdings in that company up to 42 per cent of that company. These expenditures were the result of an exercise of judgment by the board of directors. Not only do I find nothing to indicate it was improvident but it is abundantly clear that it was for the benefit of and for the best interests of Mokan.\" It does not appear how the court reached the conclusion that the board exercised its judgment as to the purchase of the stock in the absence of a resolution by the board authorizing the purchase. Nor does it appear upon what basis the court concluded that the payment of $44 per share was justified by an authorization to exercise warrants at $25 per share. The allegations of the plaintiffs that the over the counter sales during 1939 reached a high of 46 and a low of 34-¾, or an average of less than $41 per share, raise a material issue of fact. It is clear that there is a substantial dispute of fact as to whether the purchase was authorized at the prices actually paid.\nColumbia Gas Case. The plaintiffs claim that the individual defendants, especially Maguire, transformed Mokan from a holding company whose sole business was to vote stock which it owned in two operating companies and to collect dividends therefrom to a company whose sole business seemed to be litigation which resulted in the misuse and waste of the corporate assets. It cost Mokan $251,117.36 in fees and expenses for the prosecution of cases seeking to divest the Columbia Gas system of its interest in Panhandle for the period from October 1, 1937 to December 31, 1940. The plaintiffs contend that this object could be and was accomplished by Government agencies and not by Mokan and its attorneys. The district court called upon its knowledge gained from other cases as to the complicated problems involved in the divestiture proceedings. We think the plaintiffs should be permitted to prove their contention. In any event it was improper to base a summary judgment in part upon the district judge's personal knowledge and reactions to matters appearing in other cases with which he has had some familiarity, being matters not appearing in the pleadings, depositions, admissions and affidavits presented by the parties.\nSalary — 1938 ................. $ 25,000.00 Salary — 1939 ................. 30,000.00 Expenses 1938 ....................... 13,995.36 (Charged to reserve account) Proxy fight expenses 1937 ........... 30,537.27 (Charged to reserve account) Expenses 1939 ....................... 14,888.87 (Charged to reserve account) Expenses 1939 ....................... 1,000.00 (Charged to reserve account) Travelling expenses (not dated) ..... 10,813.19 Mayo settlement — 20,066 shares common delivered to Maguire's company ........................... 100,330.00\nAn independent investigation of the books of Mokan and an examination of the defendant Maguire might serve to answer many questions which arise upon a perusal of the above items. Remembering that Mokan is a holding company with a minimum of operating problems the salary received by Maguire may well have been exorbitant.\nDevelopment Charge Off. Under this heading Mokan paid to\nW. G. Maguire .............. $ 1,500.00 Brokaw, Dixon & McKee ...... 1,955.88 R. B. Hand ................. 27,721.35 F. H. Robinson ............. 705.65 S. P. Curtis ............... 250.00 __________ $32,132.88\nIt is a fair question to ask just what expenses could properly be incurred for the\nWe think the foregoing illustrations are sufficient to make clear that there actually were a number of disputes as to facts material to the determination of the ultimate question whether Mokan has any right to an accounting and recovery against the individual defendants for the waste of Mokan's assets.\nThe defendants argue that the plaintiffs may not raise the issue as to the defendants' alleged fraudulent mismanagement of Mokan's affairs during 1938 and 1939 because all their acts as directors were ratified by a majority of the stockholders at the annual stockholders' meetings. Ratification to be effective imports knowledge of all material facts on the part of those ratifying. First Trust & Savings Bank v. Iowa-Wisconsin Bridge Co., 8 Cir., 1938, 98 F.2d 416, 427, certiorari denied Phoenix Finance Corp. v. Iowa-Wisconsin Bridge Co., 305 U.S. 650, 59 S.Ct. 243, 83 L.Ed. 420. The affidavit of Rosenfield, attorney for the plaintiffs, specifically denies that the stockholders had notice that any of the matters set forth in the complaint would be discussed or that a blanket resolution to ratify all activities of the directors for the prior year would be voted upon and also denies that the stockholders had knowledge of the circumstances surrounding the acts to be ratified. Moreover a majority of the stockholders cannot sanction a fraudulent misappropriation or misapplication of the corporation's funds. Continental Securities Co. v. Belmont, 206 N.Y. 7, 17, 99 N.E. 138, 51 L.R.A.,N.S., 112, Ann.Cas. 1914A, 777. It is settled law in Delaware that if the acts are ultra vires, illegal or fraudulent they may not be ratified. Keenan v. Eshleman, Del.Ch.1938, 2 A.2d 904, 909, 120 A.L.R. 227. A purported ratification is negatived if the acts of which complaint is made are fraudulent.\nWe accordingly conclude that the district court erred in entering summary judgment for the defendants as to the accounting cause of action. The case must, therefore, go back for further proceedings as to this cause of action in order to afford the plaintiffs an opportunity to produce evidence of the facts necessary to support the relief for which they ask. It is obvious that this evidence must come largely from the defendants. This case illustrates the danger of founding a judgment in favor of one party upon his own version of facts within his sole knowledge as set forth in affidavits prepared ex parte. Cross-examination of the party and a reasonable examination of his records by the other party frequently bring forth further facts which place a very different light upon the picture. The plaintiffs should, therefore, be given a reasonable opportunity, under proper safeguards, to take the depositions and have the discovery which they seek. Under this procedure all the issues involved in the accounting cause of action will be open for further proof and determination.\nThe judgment of the district court is reversed in so far as it denies the prayers of the complaint for discovery, accounting and other relief in respect of the cause of action alleged in paragraphs 8, 9, 16 to 22, both inclusive, 31 and 35, of the complaint, and this cause of action is remanded for further proceedings consistent with this opinion. In respect of the other causes of action alleged in the complaint the judgment of the district court is affirmed.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "DARRELL HAMPTONFebruary 10, 2010\nThe Honorable Eric Shinseki, Secretary of Veterans Affairs\nWashington D C\nDear Secretary Shinseki: (updated 2/11/11)\nIn this morning’s Dayton Daily News Paper a detailed report of the investigation of the Dayton VA Dental Clinic is being reported.\nhttp://www.daytondailynews.com/news/dayton-news/va-dental-service-chief-aware-dentist-failed-to-sterilize-tools-1077574.html CNN is also running this story. It claims that the Medical Center Director, Guy B. Richardson had no knowledge of the plethora of violations committed by this dentist, Dwight M. Pemberton, who at 81 years old was still being allowed to practice on America’s Veterans and paid over $3000 a week to expose Veterans to blood born pathogens.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "FEATURED CRIME - June 26, 2020 - Destruction of Property\nCrime Stoppers needs your help in solving a Destruction of Property crime that occurred at Westover Park at 500 Overdale Drive. Four juvenile males were seen running from a port-a-potty in the park on June 11, 2020 at approximately 10:00 p.m. Fireworks were put into the tank of the port-a-potty resulting in $1,200 damage.\nIf you have information that can solve this or any other crime please call or text Crime Stoppers at 307-228-4276 or fill out the online form at the link below. You can remain anonymous and may earn up to $1,000 in reward.\nCrime Stoppers is dedicated to collecting information on currently on-going investigations. If you would like to report a new crime, please contact the Gillette Police Department at 307-682-5155 or the Campbell County Sheriffs Office at 307-682-7271.\nCrime Stoppers began in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1976. A cash reward was offered to anonymous persons who telephoned the Crime Stoppers hotline with information that led to the arrest of people responsible for felony crimes.\nCrime Stoppers is based on the principle that some people have information that can solve a crime but are reluctant to provide it to the police. This reluctance can be from a fear of reprisal or a mere reluctance to get involved. Crime Stoppers counters this by offering anonymity and paying rewards.\nThe Crime Stopper concept is a proven success with over one-half million crimes solved and three million dollars worth of stolen property and narcotics recovered through more than 1,000 Crime Stopper programs around the world.\nLocally, the Gillette Crime Stoppers was organized and begun in 1983 and is affiliated with Crime Stoppers International and Crime Stoppers USA. In Gillette, the Crime Stoppers program has resulted in 322 arrests and recovery of $356,433 worth of stolen property and narcotics.\nThree essential partners make up a Crime Stopper program. They are:\n- The Community\nCitizens form a Crime Stopper organization. They establish policy, raise funds, and determine reward payments in order to encourage other citizens to provide information about criminals.\n- The Media\nThe news media (both press and broadcast journalism) provides the public with information on unsolved crimes and how to report information to Crime Stoppers.\n- The Police\nThe police investigate information provided in calls to Crime Stoppers.\nIn Gillette, citizens with information about a crime can call or text Crime Stoppers at (307) 228-4276. Callers need not provide their name and efforts such as caller id are not used to try to identify the caller. The information is provided to local law enforcement officers to investigate. Persons providing information that helps to solve a crime are eligible for a reward. The information and results obtained with the information are presented by law enforcement to the Crime Stopper board. The board then determines if a reward should be given and if so the amount. The caller is provided an identification number when they give their information and they use that number to collect their cash reward.\nSupport Crime Stoppers Today\nThere are two ways you can support Crime Stoppers. The first is to call with information about a crime or wanted person. No one will ask your name, and you may be eligible for a cash reward. The second way is to make a tax-deductible donation to the reward fund. Your donation ensures cash rewards for crime-solving tips. With your support, calls to our tip line have solved crimes and resulted in the arrest of 322 criminals.\nYou can support Crime Stoppers by mailing a donation to:\nGillette Crime Stoppers\nP. O. Box 2903\nGillette, WY 82717-2903\nBecause Gillette Crime Stoppers is a charitable 501(C)(3) organization, your membership is tax deductible.\nCrime Stoppers Board of Directors\nThis program is successful in our community because of the citizens who call in with information and also those who generously support the program with donations of their time and money. The Board of Directors meets on a monthly basis to provide leadership to the program.\nIf you are interested in becoming a member of the Crime Stoppers Board of Directors please call (307) 682-6520.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Hans and Sybil Eysenck (1970) carried out an experiment on 178 imprisoned young offenders on all three personality types. They found that 122 had reoffended and all of these scored considerably higher in relation to extraversion than others. Allsopp and Feldman (1975) carried out a self-report study and found an important and a good link between scores for E, N and P levels of anti-social behaviour between girls aged 11 to 15 years old. The greatest link was found in relation to psychoticism. Their study of schoolboys was carried out the next year, and that achieved comparable conclusions.\nResearch has been carried out in order to test for a correlation between different personality types and the types of crime. Hindelang and Weis (1972) discovered that with minor crimes, such as damaging property, speeding or being drunk in public – the order of offending was how they had expected: high E plus high N, high E and low N or low E and high N, then low E and low N. Although this was not to be the case with offences concerning robbery or violence. Eysenck and Rust 1977 discovered that criminals associated with theft or violence had lower P scores and there was no variation for E scores.\nSeveral other studies have looked at the performance of the autonomic nervous system and those identified as having anti-social personality disorder. The amount of activity in the ANS is taken by measuring the conductivity of the skin (electro dermal reactivity) and the amount of cardiac reactivity. Hare and Jutari (1983) discovered that when a psychopathic person is resting their electro dermal reactivity, it is very low. Hollin (1989) stated that a fast heart rate could be a sign that the psychopathic person is reducing their level of cortical arousal.\nEysenck (1963) discovered that those identified with having an anti social personality disorder are mainly extrovert. This proposes the likely relevance of the behaviour. Extroverts are believed to be more complex to socialise because of the problems in learning. This may consequently relate to psychopaths and their problems could have physiological foundation. If this is correct, then we may possibly believe that psychopaths will be very bad at learning to evade the bad stimuli relating to certain acts. Holli (1989) found that the results from such studies differ according to the kind of bad stimuli’s used. When weak performance was mixed with physical pain, psychopaths achieved poorer results than controls. Psychopaths were however, improved leaner’s when the outcome was a pecuniary punishment.\nPersonality typing or offender profiling has been used a lot in recent years, especially in the USA to make it easier to identify types of criminals. It is found to be most helpful in the finding of serial murderers. Serial murder is a recurring and rhythmic occurrence. The murdering takes place at a number of various times, often across several months or years. The murderers are generally violent and cruel, the victims are generally strangers. Most people would believe such murderers to be crazy. Holmes and De Burger (1989) dispute that such murderers do not experience any psychological illness, as in this type of situation there is naturally a motive of some sort. They explain four main types of serial killer. Firstly is the visionary motive type, this is where the killer carries out a crime based on voices or images in their head. The murder is generally impulsive and shambolic and only acted upon in reaction to the voices. Secondly is the mission-oriented motive type, this is where the killer has an objective or aspiration to get rid of a specific type of person. These killers are generally not considered psychotic but have great motivation to resolve a certain dilemma. Thirdly is the hedonistic type who kills for their own satisfaction. There are normally two sub types. The pleasure-oriented killer takes pleasure in the thrill of killing and does so for enjoyment. There is also the lust killer, who kills for a sexual intention, gaining enjoyment by exploiting others. Lastly is the dominance/power-orientated type, who is hard to differentiate from the lust or acts, although the sex is only a form of control over the victim. The victim is likely to be a stranger and the crime is generally organised, planned and brutal.\nCognitive learning theory\nThe role of the environmental stimuli and overt behavioural reaction had been emphasised by the behavioural theorists. However this viewpoint did not give an explanation as to why people try to classify, understand and regularly change the information they learn. There was a growing acknowledgment that cognition could not be ignored anymore (Kendler 1985)\nCognitive psychologists thought that when watching the reactions made by people to diverse stimuli, they could draw inferences concerning the nature of the internal cognitive procedures that create those reactions.\nA number of the ideas and beliefs of cognitivism start in the work of Gestalt psychologists of Germany, Edward Tolman of the USA and Jean Piaget of Switzerland. Gestalt psychologists stated the significance of organisational methods in learning, perception and problem resolving and stated that people were inclined to systematize data in certain ways (Henle 1985). Tolman (1959) was a famous learning philosopher in the period of the behavioural movement but then acquired a firm cognitive outlook. Tolman was inspired by the Gestalt theorists and incorporated internal mental phenomena in his outlook of how learning works. Piaget (1980) was a swizz psychologist and biologist well-known for creating a very powerful model of child growth and learning.\nGabriel Tarde (1843-1904) stated that crime is merely a common learned behaviour. He disputed that criminals are average people who are brought up in an environment in which they discover crime is a way of living. His ‘Laws of imitation’ explained that a person is said to discover and gain knowledge through others information and ideas, the persons behaviour is said to pursue from those ideas. Tardes first law suggests that individual’s copy the behaviour of another in relation to the amount of communication they have with one another, therefore imitation is the most common and alternates quickly in inner-city areas. His second law suggests that the lesser person or inferior in the group imitates the leader or the superior. He disputes that crimes such as drunkenness and manslaughter began as offenses carried out by royalty but had been copied or imitated by different social classes. Furthermore, individuals in country or rural areas shortly imitated crimes that began in the city area. His third law proposes that modern fashions take the place of older ones, such as murder by knifes has been substituted for murder by fire arms. This is essential as it is an initial effort to explain criminal behaviour.\nThe name ‘differential association’ was primarily used to describe communication patterns by which criminals were limited in their physical and social relations to relate with likeminded others. It was at this period of its development that criminal behaviour where it was suggested that crime is an erudite activity, like any other. Edwin H. Sutherland 1947, disputed that it is the occurrence and reliability of contacts with precedents of criminality that decided the possibility that the person will participate in organised criminal behaviour. The fundamental reason of such behaviour is the existence of several ethnic groups with diverse beliefs, living in the same community that have created a state of different social structures.\nSutherland 1947 changed his theory to now dispute that criminal behaviour happens when people obtain enough sentiments in agreement to disobey the law to overshadow their association with non-criminal propensities. He disputed that at this level of justification, it was not needed to give reason why an individual has a certain association; this requires a complicated mix of social interactions and contacts that showed people to diverse associational ties.\nDifferent association stays in complete dissimilarity to other psychological explanations; it maintains a leading sociological disagreement that the main groups to which individuals fit in have the biggest influence on them. This gained widespread acceptance as it was enough to clarify the occurrence of criminal behaviour.\nBurgess and Akers (1985) suggested that criminal behaviour may well be learned in non-social circumstances that are strengthening and through communication in which the behaviour of other individuals helps reinforce that behaviour.\nAkers (1985) redrafted the theory to concentrate on four key ideas. Firstly, differential association is believed to be the most significant foundation of social learning. It relates to the precedents of communication with others that are the foundation of social learning either approving or non-approving of criminal behaviour. Although the circuitous influence of additional reference crowds for instance the media – it is their own behaviour. Secondly, definitions, which mirror significance that an individual relates to their own behaviour. Thirdly, differential reinforcement relates to the definite consequences of a specific behaviour. It is suggested that individuals will do things they believe will outcome in rewards and will elude actions they believe will outcome in a penalty. Fourth, imitation, which includes watching what others are doing, whether they decide to imitate that behaviour will be dependent on the type of person being watched. The way that individual acts and the watched consequences of that behaviour for others.\nAkers at el, (1979) suggests that criminal behaviour is learned through a particular series of events. Firstly, the differential association of the person with different people who have favourable meanings of criminal behaviour, they supply a model of criminal behaviour to be imitated and social reinforcements for that behaviour, differential reinforcements will decide if that individual will carry on with that behaviour.\nAkers (1992) disputes that the social learning procedure defines the relation between social structural surroundings and criminal behaviour. The modernisation procedure and social disorganisation, damage conditions and financial discrimination and have all been linked with the behaviour of criminals.\nWord Count – 2,078", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Welcome to Texas Work Injury Law Blog\nThis website is maintained by the Law Offices of Dean Malone, P.C., a Dallas, Texas law firm representing people across Texas for work injury cases. We have attempted to provide useful information for those harmed by work injuries.\nPosts Tagged ‘workplace accident’\nThursday, June 29th, 2017\nTragedy occurred in a road construction work zone the morning of June 10, 2017. The 16-foot flatbed trailer that was attached to a pickup truck became detached, rolled at a fast pace through a construction site, and crashed into road crew members and paving equipment. Three of the workers died and two workers were injured. Not all details have emerged, because of the pending investigation. For instance, no comments have been made with regard to whether or not the truck driver was following state laws when he hitched the trailer. When asked if safety chains were attached, a spokesperson with the Amarillo Police Department wouldn’t comment about that.\nIt’s believed that either a pin broke or came loose, causing the trailer to become detached and lose control. The three workers who were killed when the trailer struck the paving equipment were 36-year-old Jorge Noe Catano, 59-year-old Ygnacio Rodriquez, and 63-year-old Julian Zamora. All were pronounced dead at the scene, which was I-40 eastbound east of Whitaker Road. The road construction injuries were suffered by 21-year-old Eddie Erinco and 59-year-old David Huddleston. All of the men were working for J. Lee Milligan, who works with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), doing road work.\nLee Milligan and TxDOT came up with new strategies to improve work site safety in highway construction zones. At the location where the fatal workplace accident occurred, an additional lane on the eastbound side of the highway has been closed. Additional signage was put in place to warn motorists of upcoming road work. In addition, speed limit advisor signs were added.\nAccording to Sonja Gross, TxDOT Spokesperson, each project is evaluated on a case-by-case basis, with the goal of providing the safest environment possible for workers and the traveling public.\nTags: Accident,D.C.,Driving,Pickup truck,Texas,TxDOT,workplace accident\nWednesday, June 14th, 2017\nThree friends and co-workers were killed and two workers were injured at a roadway construction site on eastbound I-40 in Amarillo, Texas, on Saturday morning, June 10, 2017. A pick-up truck hauling a 16-foot flatbed trailer was traveling through the construction site when the trailer broke loose from the pickup and crashed into road paving equipment and the crew working with it.\nThe deceased workers are 63-year-old Julian Zamora, 59-year-old Ygnacio Rodriquez, and 36-year-old Jorge Noe Catano. They and the two injured workers are all J. Lee Milligan employees. One of the injured workers suffered life-threatening injuries, and the other was severely injured. The Amarillo Police Department said the scene on I-40 was located just east of Whitaker Road.\nAt approximately 9:05 a.m., the silver Ford pickup hauling construction materials such as sand and rebar was traveling eastbound on I-40 when the trailer became disconnected. The trailer careened into road construction lanes and then crashed into the road paving machine and the five workers. The trailer then went off-road and fell onto its side, which caused the sand load to hit a construction crew pickup truck that was parked beside the machinery, off the road.\nThe driver whose trailer broke off returned to the scene. He was not injured. The Austin Police Department traffic investigators questioned him. No charges have been filed in connection with this fatal workplace accident.\nThe Texas Department of Transportation contracted J. Lee Milligan to handle the hot-mix work in the Amarillo area. A statement from TxDOT officials asked for prayers for the families of the deceased and for those injured in this tragic accident.\nThe hitch hardware that fell off of the pickup truck, causing the trailer to break loose, was recovered by traffic investigators. Speed was not considered to be a factor.\nTags: Amarillo,Road construction,Texas Department of Transportation,workplace accident", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police in KPK has issued a job advertisement in The News on May 18, 2023, inviting applications for the position of Field Operator in various locations including Peshawar, Bajaur, Orakzai, Kurram, Khyber, South Waziristan, Mohmand, North Waziristan, and Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Individuals with an Intermediate or BA degree are eligible to apply.\nTo apply for the latest government jobs in management and departments at the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police KPK, interested candidates should submit their applications before the closing date, which is approximately June 8, 2023, or as mentioned in the newspaper advertisement. For detailed information on how to apply for these job opportunities at the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police KPK, please visit the ETEA website and access the complete advertisement\nDate Posted 18 May, 2023 Industry Government Hiring Organization Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police KPK Jobs Location KPK, Pakistan Valid Through\n8 June 2023 Education Requirements Intermediate , BA Employment Type Full Time No. of Posts Multiple Newspaper The News\n- Senior field operator BPS 14\n- field operator BPS 11\n- Junior field operator (BPS-09)\nCounter Terrorism Department KPK Police jobs Via ETEA", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "All information is provided on an \"as-is\" basis for informational purposes only, and is not intended for actual trading purposes or market advice. Quote data may be delayed at least 15 minutes. Quotes provided by Xignite and QuoteMedia. Neither Stock-Trak nor any of its independent data providers or partners, are liable for incomplete information, delays, or any actions taken in reliance upon information contained herein. By accessing this site, you agree not to redistribute the information found within. This site is a product of Stock-Trak, a provider of web-based financial simulations for information and education.\nThe Horizons ETFs Biggest Winner Trading Competition is governed by the Terms and Conditions and the Contest Rules\n“Toronto Raptors” and associated word marks and logos are trademarks, designs and other forms of intellectual property of NBA Properties, Inc. and the Toronto Raptors and are used under licence (or with permission) by Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership © 2018 NBA Properties, Inc. All rights reserved.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Decisions for issue Managed Services for Temporary Agency Resource\nnavigation and tools\nYou are here - Home : Council and Democracy : Councillors and Committees : Issue\nIssue - decisions\nManaged Services for Temporary Agency Resource\nRESOLVED: That the Committee agreed that the Executive Director Finance & Resources be granted delegated authority to procure and award a contract, in accordance with the approach outlined in 4.3 to provide the Council with a Managed Service for temporary agency staff for an initial term of three years with an option to extend for two further periods of 12 monthsprovided that the Executive Director consults with the Procurement Advisory Board before exercising the power to extend the contract.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "If you and your ex-spouse have been able to reach an agreement about appropriate parenting arrangements for your children, we can assist you by formalising the arrangement in one of the following ways:\n1. Filing for Consent Orders in the Family Court; or\n2. Preparing a Parenting Plan.\nOur team of family lawyers will guide you through the process and provide you with carefully considered advice as to your options.\nFamily separation can be an emotional and stressful time for you personally and as a parent. It is often difficult to reach an agreement with your ex-spouse about appropriate parenting arrangements for your children, particularly when both parties’ emotions are running high. However, it is usually best for everyone involved if parents can come to their own agreement, focusing on the needs and best interests of the children.\nSometimes, it will not be possible or appropriate for you to negotiate an agreement with your ex-spouse, for example if there are circumstances of urgency or you hold fears for your safety or the safety of your children due to family violence.\nWhen you contact us for assistance the first step is for one of our experienced family lawyers to meet with you to discuss the circumstances of your family and the family breakdown.\nDepending on your circumstances, we may recommend that the parties participate in a mediation (also known as Family Dispute Resolution). Often, with the assistance of an impartial mediator (and independent legal representatives if you wish) parents can successfully reach an agreement about how they will care for and make decisions about their children in the future.\nOther times, we may be able to negotiate proposals for parenting arrangements through written correspondence with the other party’s solicitor.\nIf mediation is not appropriate in your case or you are unable to resolve your parenting dispute through negotiation, we can assist you to file an Application for parenting orders in the Federal Circuit Court or the Family Court.\nWhen making determinations in parenting matters, the Court considers the best interests of the children as paramount.\nIt is important to remember that Court proceedings can be settled by the parties at any time during the process and, in our experience, many parenting matters are able to be settled without the need for a Final Hearing.\nWhatever your circumstances, feel free to contact our office to make an appointment with one of our experienced family lawyers. Your lawyer will discuss any questions you may have in relation to your separation and the future living arrangements and custody of your children. We will listen to your concerns and provide you with considered and practical advice in relation to your options moving forward.\nWe do NOT require you to pay any funds into our Trust account prior to your initial consultation. We offer a flat fee of $275.00 for your initial consultation which includes our written letter of advice to you following the consultation.\nMcDonald Johnson Lawyers are registered on the panel of family lawyers who qualify to do legal aid work. If you think you may qualify for a grant of legal aid you can make an application directly with the Legal Aid office and nominate McDonald Johnson Lawyers as your chosen solicitor. If you are successful, we will automatically be notified of the grant and provided with your contact details. Alternatively, please feel free to contact our office and we can assist you through the process by submitting an application on your behalf online.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "By Asia Samachar | Canada |\nSurrey police has arrested a 58-year old gurdwara employee for allegedly sexually assaulting a 15-year old girl in or around the Gurudwara Dukh Nivaran.\nIn a statement on an ongoing investigation into a sexual assault at a temple in the Newton area, Surrey RCMP said it received a report on May 4 that a 15-year-old female youth had been sexually assaulted at or in the area of the gurdwara located in the 15200-block of 68 Avenue.\nUpon investigation by the Surrey RCMP Special Victims Unit, it said it has identified a suspect who was arrested the next day.\nIt said the 58-year-old male suspect has been released on conditions, including no contact with the victim and not to be in the presence of anyone under the age of 16-year-old without another adult present.\nIt said the suspect is an employee at the temple, and the employer has been advised of the allegations and the conditions of his release. The investigation remains ongoing, and charges have not yet been laid.\n“Our Special Victims Unit are leading this investigation, with support for the youth victim from Surrey Women’s Centre,” says Cpl. Sarbjit K Sangha, media relation officer of Surrey RCMP. “We urge anyone with information to come forward, as investigators continue to work to gather evidence and advance the investigation.”\nGoing public on sexual abuse at gurdwaras (Asia Samachar, 9 July 2021)\nASIA SAMACHAR is an online newspaper for Sikhs / Punjabis in Southeast Asia and beyond. When you leave a comment at the bottom of this article, it takes time to appear as it is moderated by human being. Unless it is offensive or libelous, it should appear. You can also comment at Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can reach us via WhatsApp +6017-335-1399 or email: firstname.lastname@example.org. For obituary announcements, click here.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Newly-Born Rakia Rera Attracts Rak DevelopersTuesday, June 30, 2009\nMore than 12 developers have registered with the new Rakia Rera, the Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority's property regulation arm. Rakia Rera will first oversee the implementation of the escrow account law for freehold projects. There are currently a minimum of 100 developers in Ras Al Khaimah presiding over the same number of projects, said Wahid Atalla, board member of Rakeen, which is developing Al Marjan Island, Gateway City and RAK Financial City among others. The Emiri decree was issued around eight months ago to establish a real estate regulatory authority in Ras Al Khaimah, but has \"taken time\" to set up regulations, Atalla told Gulf News. It joined Dubai's Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Rera) and Ajman's Real Estate Regulatory Agency in an attempt to make the UAE's overall property market more transparent and investor safe.\nOther laws to come will follow those already existing in Dubai's Rera, Atalla said. Rakia real estate developments have a combined value of Dh6 billion. Developers may only register with Rakia Rera when the project design has been approved, which will allow them to open an escrow account and start selling properties. Rakia Rera will also check construction plans and progress by sending engineers to inspect projects, a move to prevent disputes between developers and investors - something that has plagued Dubai real estate transactions. \"The escrow account has been implemented to prevent mishandling of construction funds and ensure that investors' money is spent according to the master plan of the project,\" Yahia Kambris, general manager of Rakia Rera, said.Source: Gulf News", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "GEORGE OSHIN (APPELLANT)\nINSPECTOR-GENERAL OF POLICE (RESPONDENT)\n(1961) All N.L.R. 29\nDivision: Federal Supreme Court\nDate of Judgment: 26th January, 1961\nCase Number: FSC 326/1960\nBefore: Brett, F.J.J.\nThe appellant (pretending to be a clerk of the stores and getting the goods from one of them) helped the complainant to buy some goods at a store, for which she gave him the price he mentioned. In fact he told her more than the true price, and pocketed the difference. His defence that he was acting as a middleman was not believed; he was convicted of stealing.\nOn the appeal from the magistrate, the High Court thought it was not stealing, on the ground that the complainant, when giving her money to the appellant intended him to have not only possession but the property in it \"since in exchange for it she got sold the two drums of dye she wanted\"; but as she parted with her money in consequence of his falsehood on the price, he was guilty of false pretences.\nOn further appeal, the appellant complained of the conviction being altered without argument on false pretences; and also argued that he was selling as a principal and entitled to make a profit.\n(1) In England, the word \"obtains\", in a count charging a person with obtaining something by false pretences, contrary to section 32(1) of the Larceny Act, 1916, means \"obtains the property and not merely the possession, and the obtaining must not for this purpose be under such circumstances as to amount to larceny\"; and that test was apparently applied in the High Court in the present case with the term \"stealing\" substituted for \"larceny\": but in the present case there was no contract of sale between the complainant and the appellant which could have made him the owner of the money.\n(2) The contract of sale was with the shop; the complainant gave her money to the appellant to pay the shop on her behalf, and he held it for her use and purpose; he had the physical possession only, and, in keeping some of it, was guilty of stealing.\n(3) As both the courts below took the same view of the evidence, it was no longer open to the appellant to argue on the facts.\nCase referred to:-\nR. v. Ball, (1951) 2 K.B. 109; 95 Sol. Jo. 790; 35 Cr. App. R. 164.\nAPPEAL from High Court of Lagos.\nSofola for Appellant.\nOki, Senior Crown Counsel, for Respondent.\nBairamian, F.J., delivering the Judgment of the court:-The appellant was tried before a Lagos Magistrate on a charge of stealing £19, the property of Nimota Alake, and was convicted of stealing. He appealed to the High Court on the ground that the evidence did not support the charge; the outcome was an alteration of the finding to one of false pretences. He now appeals from that Court.\nThe following statement is taken from the Judgment of the High Court given on 24th October, 1960:-\nThe facts which the learned Magistrate found proved are very simple. On the 21st January, 1960, the complainant came to Lagos to purchase some dye. She met the appellant, whom she did not know before, outside a shop and he offered to assist her in her purchase. He took her to several shops and finally to C.F.A.O. There he made enquiries and was told outside the complainant's hearing that the firm had dye in stock and that the price was £12-10s-0d per drum. He took the complainant aside and informed her that the price was £25-0s-0d per drum. She asked him to obtain a reduction of £1-0s-0d on each drum and after examining them handed over to him £48. The appellant delivered the two drums to her on a lorry; after he had gone the complainant became dissatisfied with her purchase. On the following day she went to C.F.A.O. with the appellant to return the dye. The firm agreed to take back the goods and refund the money. They refunded the price paid which was £25. The appellant, however, said that the complainant had only given him £29 and in the course of the morning refunded the balance of £4 to her. This left £19 unpaid and it is in respect of that sum that the appellant was tried and convicted.\nThe Judgment then goes on to say that there was evidence reasonably sufficient to support those findings of fact, and to ask the question whether those facts constituted theft; it then quotes the text of section 383(1) of the Criminal Code, which defines stealing to include both a fraudulent taking and also a fraudulent converting, and the text of section 383(4), which explains conversion. The Judgment then continues thus:-\nTo constitute stealing there must therefore be either a taking or a conversion. There can, however, be neither a taking nor a conversion when the property in the thing, the subject of the theft, has passed to the accused. In the present case it is clear that when the complainant handed over to the accused the £48 she intended him not only to have the possession but also the property in the money since in exchange for it she got sold the two drums of dye she wanted. It follows that the subsequent conversion of the £19 could not amount to stealing.\nThe Judgment goes on to say that the facts stated earlier disclosed a clear case of obtaining money by false pretences contrary to section 419 of the Criminal Code because-\nIt is plain that, but for the appellant's statement that the price of each drum was £25 (rather £24), the complainant would not have parted with the £48. That statement was clearly false and could only have been made with intent to defraud.\nIt would seem that the learned Chief Justice of the High Court was applying to the word \"obtains\" in section 419 of our Criminal Code the test applied to the word \"obtains\" in section 32(1) of the English Larceny Act, 1916, in a count charging a person with obtaining something. For example, in R. v. Ball, 1951, 2 K.B., 109, the charge was that Ball, with intent to defraud, obtained a cheque drawn by the vicar, from the vicar's wife, by a certain false pretence, namely, that he had brought a certain number of blocks of peat, when in fact he had brought less. Lord Goddard, C.J., said this in the Judgment (at 111):-\nThere is no doubt that \"obtains\" means obtains the property and not merely the possession, and the obtaining must not for this purpose be under such circumstances as to amount to larceny.\nThe conclusion on the facts in that case is (p. 112) that:-\nThe vicar's wife had authority (viz. from the vicar) to part with the property in the cheque, and she did part with theproperty in it to the appellant in circumstances which made him the owner of the cheque.\nThey did, as it was Ball who was selling the peat to the vicar.\nIn the present case, however, the circumstances did not make the appellant owner of the money. The learned Chief Justice accepted it as a fact that the appellant \"offered to assist her (the complainant) in her purchase\"; also that she went to the C.F.A.O. to return the drums, and that \"the firm agreed to take back the goods and refund the money.\" Thus, although it is true that the complainant had a sale to her of the two drums, her purchase was from the C.F.A.O., and there was no contract of sale between her and the appellant which could have made him the owner of the £48. The role he played was that of a person helping her to find and buy what she wanted; when she gave him the £48, it was for the purpose of his paying the money on her behalf to the C.F.A.O.; and in his hands it was money held for her use and purpose and still her property; consequently, when he kept £23 for himself, the appellant was guilty of stealing the £23. Thus, although she did intend to part with the property in the £48, it was not to him but to the C.F.A.O.; and, whilst it is true that he duped the complainant into giving him £48 by a false pretence as to the price of a drum of dye, it took him no farther than getting physical possession of the money.\nAt the hearing of the appeal we invited argument, and for the reasons given above we are of opinion, with respect, that the test applied did not warrant an alteration of the finding to one of false pretences. This disposes of the complaint that, although the argument in the High Court turned on stealing, and no mention was made of false pretences at the hearing, the finding was altered to false pretences in the Judgment of that Court.\nThe other submission made to us was that the appellant was selling as a principal and was entitled to make a profit. This is a submission on the facts which is no longer open to the appellant in this further appeal, having regard to the view taken by the courts below on the role he played in order to dupe the complainant and defraud her.\nThe appeal is dismissed; the conviction of stealing and the sentence of six months therefore passed by the magistrate on the 4th July, 1960, are restored, in lieu of the order made by the High Court on the 24th October, 1960; and the appellant is ordered to serve his sentence.\nAppeal dismissed: Magistrate's Judgment restored.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "If you would like to obtain an official copy of the Minutes, please contactthe State Board of Pharmacy at 614-466-4143 for instructions and fee information.\nOhio State Board of Pharmacy 77 South High Street, Room 1702 Columbus, Ohio 43215-6126telephone: 614-466-4143 fax: 614-752-4836 email: email@example.com\nMinutes of the September 8-10, 2008Meeting of the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy\nMonday, September 8, 2008\n10:00 a.m. The Ohio State Board of Pharmacy convened in Room East B, 31\nFloor, of the Vern RiffeCenter for Government and the Arts, 77 South High Street, Columbus, Ohio, with the followingmembers present:Nathan S. Lipsyc, R.Ph.,\n; Elizabeth I. Gregg, R.Ph.,\n; GregoryBraylock, R.Ph.; Donald M. Casar, R.Ph.; Barton G. Kaderly, Public Member; Richard F.Kolezynski, R.Ph.; Deborah A. Lange, R.Ph.; and Jerome J. Wiesenhahn, R.Ph.Also present were William T. Winsley,\n; Mark Keeley,\nLegislative Affairs Administrator\n; Chris Reed,\n; David Rowland,\nLegal Affairs Administrator\n; Danna Droz,\nPrescription Drug Monitoring Program Director\n; and SallyAnn Steuk,\nAssistant Attorney General\nMr. Winsley announced that the following Settlement Agreement with\n, R.Ph.(03-3-17097), Wadsworth, Ohio, has been signed by all parties and is now effective.\nSETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY\nDocket Number D-080709-004\nin the matter of\nHANNAN LAIKOS, R.Ph.\n471 Allen DriveWadsworth, Ohio 44281R.Ph. Number 03-3-17097This Settlement Agreement is entered into by and between Hannan Laikos andthe Ohio State Board of Pharmacy, a state agency charged with enforcing thePharmacy Practice Act and Dangerous Drug Distribution Act, Chapter 4729. ofthe Ohio Revised Code.Hannan Laikos voluntarily enters into this Agreement being fully informed of herrights afforded under Chapter 119. of the Ohio Revised Code, including the rightto representation by counsel, the right to a formal adjudication hearing on theissues contained herein, and the right to appeal. Hannan Laikos acknowledgesthat by entering into this agreement she has waived her rights under Chapter119. of the Revised Code.Whereas, the Board is empowered by Section 4729.16 of the Ohio Revised Codeto suspend, revoke, place on probation, refuse to grant or renew an identification", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Man arrested for possession of pot behind school\nA man was arrested at the Little Cypress Junior High School Friday evening for possession of marijuana. Officer J.E. Davis was patrolling an extra patrol at the LCJHS and observed a vehicle drive in behind him, and behind the gym as he patrolled the back alley.\nOfficer Davis’ headlights were off at the time and the vehicle behind him did not see the patrol unit. The suspects vehicle then turned into the grass field and stopped behind the gym.\nThere have been several burglaries in this area and Officer Davis turned his patrol unit toward the suspect to make contact with the occupants of the vehicle. As the officer approached the vehicle, he turned on his spotlight and pointed it toward the car.\nOfficer Davis saw the reverse lights come on and the vehicle attempted to back up. The vehicle backed in front of the officer’s car and turned head on with the patrol unit.\nWhen the officer got out of his vehicle, the suspect vehicle attempted to drive toward the officer. Officer Davis drew his service handgun and pointed it toward the vehicle at which time it stopped.\nOfficers noticed there were three occupants inside the vehicle and Officer Davis instructed all three to exit the car, and to raise their hands so he could see them. At that time officers began to identify the suspects.\nOne of the suspects, Edward Lily, who smelled strongly of burned marijuana, was searched and was found to be in possession of a green leafy substance. When asked what it was, Lily claimed not to know. When asked if officers could remove the substance from Lily’s pocket, he advised they could remove it. A clear plastic bag was removed and the contents were recognized as marijuana.\nThe driver of the vehicle, Trevvin Tremaine Jones had already been removed from the vehicle and searched for weapons.\nAnother passenger in the vehicle verbally identified herself as Rachel Judge.\nAfter a check of the vehicle for further contraband, officers arrested Lily for possession of marijuana, a class B offense.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "New figures indicate that a significant decline in the use unlicensed software by South African companies is still some way off.\nThis is according to BSA | The Software Alliance, the leading global advocate for the software industry whose latest 2013 data shows that the number of reported cases of unlicensed software in South Africa accounted for 22% of the total for the Europe, Africa and Middle Eastern (EMEA) region. In South Africa this number was highest in Johannesburg and Cape Town while businesses in Pretoria and Johannesburg paid the highest amounts in settlements for the use of illegal software.\nWhile there was a drop in the total amount of money SA business had to pay after they were caught using illegal software, there was an increase of 4% in reports of suspected use of unlicensed software compared to the same time period last year. As such, South African businesses continued to pay millions of Rand to date in 2013.\nRecently appointed Chairman of the BSA South Africa committee Marius Haman, Anti-Piracy, Legal & Corporate Affairs lawyer for Microsoft Middle East & Africa, says that it is clear that companies still need to be educated about the implications and consequences of using pirated or unlicensed software. “Fines issues to South African companies in 2013 have amounted to millions of Rand and the value of losses incurred has increased year on year. Piracy impacts negatively on the economy because it diminishes technology companies’ capacity to create jobs and be innovative.\nA study by BSA in partnership with INSEAD estimates that using properly licensed software would deliver almost R1 billion in additional economic value for South Africa.\nBSA encourages reports of suspected software piracy, whether regarding businesses using unlicensed software, or individuals and organisations selling pirated software over the internet. Confidential reports can be made at www.bsa.org. A range of information and free tools are available on the BSA website to help businesses better understand and manage their licensing requirements and stay compliant.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "LAKEVILLE Â? Police have released the identity of a 59-year-old Niles woman who was killed Wednesday after a head-on crash on U.S. 31.\nJudith Peters died about 11:30 a.m. after an SUV smashed into her Buick Avenue near Jefferson Road.\nWitnesses say 20-year-old Elvia Jimenez of Bremen was headed north in the southbound lane when the crash occurred, according to a release from St. Joseph County Police.\nJimenez was the first to begin performing CPR on Peters before paramedics arrived, but the 59-year-oldÂ?s injuries were too severe, police said.\nJimenez, an employee of South Bend Medical Foundation, was taken to the hospital with minor injures.\nThe 20-year-old was driving a Medical Foundation blood bank vehicle when the crash happened, and vice president Bob King said Wednesday that the woman was working at the time.\nJimenez reportedly doesnÂ?t remember why she was driving in the wrong lane, according to police spokeswoman Jaimee Thirion.\nThe woman told officers at the hospital that she doesnÂ?t know how she ended up in the southbound lane, heading north. Witnesses said Peters was slowing down and honking her horn at Jimenez, when both vehicles suddenly swerved toward the center line of U.S. 31, where the crash occurred.\nAs with any accident, police are testing to see if drugs or alcohol were factors in the crash.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Detectives in Plymouth want to locate 33-year-old Carl Thomas from Plymouth.\nThe man is sought in connection with an assault in the city.\n\"Officers would like to know his current whereabouts,\" a police spokesman said.\n\"This CCTV image has been released of Carl. If anyone knows of Carl’s whereabouts or can help police with their enquiries, please call 101 or email firstname.lastname@example.org quoting crime number reference CR/58177/17.\n\"You can also give information anonymously via crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.\"\nHave you got anything to add? Get in contact with DevonLive.com on social media or email email@example.com.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "STOMP it anytime, anywhere.\nDownload the new STOMP app today.\nNine men and four women, aged between 18 and 56, have been arrested for their suspected involvement in a recent spate of rental scams.\nThe police said the suspects were arrested in an islandwide anti-scam enforcement operation conducted between Mar 9 and 13. Another three women, aged between 21 and 27 are also assisting in investigations.\nThe scammers would impersonate legitimate property agents and ask victims for payment to secure the rental of a unit before viewing the property as part of the scams.\nPreliminary investigations revealed that the sixteen persons purportedly received illicit proceeds from rental scams in their bank accounts.\nThey allegedly allowed their bank accounts to be used to receive the illicit proceeds and withdrew the proceeds which were then handed to others in the syndicate for easy money.\nScam proceeds amounting to more than $1.3 million from 480 rental scam cases were dissipated via cash withdrawals from these bank accounts.\nFor assisting another to retain benefits from criminal conduct, an offender can be jailed for up to 10 years, fined up to $500,000 or both.\nTo avoid becoming involved in money laundering activities, the police advise members of the public to always reject requests to allow their bank accounts to be used to receive and transfer money for others.\nThe public should adopt the following precautionary measures when securing appointments to view properties:\nADD - ScamShield App and set security features (e.g., enable two-factor (2FA) or multifactor authentication for banks, social media, Singpass accounts; set transaction limits on internet banking transactions, including PayNow)\nCHECK - for scam signs with official sources. Verify the legitimacy of a property listing via the following means:\nLiaise with a property agent using only the agent’s phone number registered on CEA’s Public Register. Members of the public may check whether a property agent is registered with CEA by searching for the agent’s phone number on the CEA Public Register. If the search does not lead to the property agent’s profile page, it means that the property agent has not registered that phone number with the CEA and the listing is likely a scam.\nTELL - authorities, family, and friends about scams. Report the fraudulent pages to the online platforms (for e.g. Facebook, Carousell, etc)\nFor more information on scams, members of the public can visit www.scamalert.sg or call the Anti-Scam Hotline at 1800-722-6688.\nAnyone with information on such scams may call the Police Hotline at 1800-255-0000 or submit information online at www.police.gov.sg/iwitness.\nAll information will be kept strictly confidential.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "GENERAL BUILDING CONTRACTORS ASSN. v. PA.\nLegal provision: Reconstruction Civil Rights Acts (42 USC 1981)\nORAL ARGUMENT OF JOHN J. McALEESE, ESQ., ON BEHALF OF PETITIONERS IN CASE NO. 81-330 ET AL.\nChief Justice Burger: We will hear arguments next in General Building Contractors Association against Pennsylvania.\nI think you may proceed whenever you are ready.\nYou may raise that lectern if it is any more convenient for you.\nNo, no, the lectern, by the crank.\nThe other way.\nMr. McAleese: That's all right.\nMr. Chief Justice, and may it please the Court:\nIn this case the courts below stretched the reach of the contract portion of Section 1981 of Title 42 to impose liability for racial discrimination on a private business organization and three private trade associations who themselves did not practice discrimination, did not have any intent to discriminate, did not conspire to discriminate, and neither knew nor had reason to know that the discrimination for which they were held liable was being practiced.\nThus, the general question presented hereby is whether Section 1981 does indeed reach so far.\nThe case began in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania in 1971 when 12 blacks in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania sued, among others, a construction union, a construction contractor, and three contractor associations for racial discrimination under, among other statutes, Section 1981.\nThe focus of the complaint was the union's exclusive referral system which was found by the trial court and not challenged, was facially neutral.\nThe action was certified as a class action on both the Plaintiff and the Defendant's sides, the construction contractor, Glasgow, being the class representative for approximately 1500 other contractors, and the associations being the class representatives for other associations.\nThis afternoon I will argue on behalf of Glasgow, and Mr. Kester on behalf of the associations.\nThe case was bifurcated for trial into a liability phase and a damage phase.\nThe former has been completed.\nThe latter essentially has not started.\nFollowing trial, the trial court imposed liability under Section 1981 on the union, on Glasgow, and on the three associations, and thus on the members of the defendant classes that these defendants represented.\nIt issued an extensive injunction against all defendants and class members, which included hiring quotas and training programs.\nStated in a somewhat simplified fashion, the trial court's decision under Section 1981 respecting Glasgow was that the union, defendant union intentionally discriminated against minorities in the operation of its referral system, and solely because Glasgow, acting pursuant to a lawful contractual duty, notified the union of its need for workmen, and thereafter hired persons referred by the union, it, too, was enveloped within the Section 1981 net.\nI might again add that the trial court found... and those findings are unchallenged... that Glasgow itself did not discriminate, did not intend to discriminate, did not conspire to discriminate, and neither knew nor had reason to know that the union was practicing discrimination.\nThe Third Circuit en banc divided equally, thereby affirming, and did not seek... and did not issue any opinion.\nThe union did not seek review by this Court.\nSome background facts are helpful.\nIn 1961 Glasgow, a Philadelphia unionized excavating contractor, had a collective bargaining agreement with the Operating Engineers Local Union which represented operating engineers employed by Glasgow.\nOperating engineers run heavy construction equipment, cranes, bulldozers and the like.\nUp until then, Glasgow was free to obtain operating engineers from any available source.\nHe could hire off the street.\nGlasgow's labor agreement with the engineers was scheduled to expire around mid-1961.\nIn the negotiations that year for a new labor agreement Glasgow was represented by one of the contractor associations which is a petitioner here.\nGlasgow was participating in these negotiations pursuant to its legal duty under federal law to bargain in good faith with the Engineers Union.\nGlasgow was faced in these negotiations with a demand by the union for an agreement to obtain operating engineers for employment from no other source except the union's referral system.\nAs presented by the union in the negotiations and as found by the courts below and unchallenged here, the union's referral system was racially neutral.\nGlasgow and the other employers who were involved in that particular negotiation wanted no part of this provision, and accordingly gave an outright rejection to this union demand.\nAn impasse in bargaining ensued, and because the demand was and is a mandatory subject of collective bargaining under federal law, the union, with impunity, struck Glasgow and the other employers to force their agreement to the union's referral system.\nAfter a ten week strike which the trial court called destructive, Glasgow and the others capitulated to the union and thereupon agreed to notify the union of the need for workmen so that referrals could be made by the union to them.\nIn 1963 an attempt was made by Glasgow and other contractors to rid themselves of the referral provision but a strike, another strike, lengthy strike rendered this unsuccessful.\nThe duty to notify the union of a need for workmen and to consider referrals for employment has been a part of all labor agreements between Glasgow and the Engineers Union since then.\nThe union's referral system places engineers in groups upon length of service and aligns and refers them on a first in-first out basis.\nThroughout the entire period covered by this case, the registration, the grouping within this referral system, the aligning within the groups, and indeed, the referrals were performed solely and exclusively by employees of the union.\nAs contractually and indeed legally obligated to do, Glasgow used the system by notifying the union of its need and then hiring referrals therefrom.\nThe District Court specifically determined that the employees of the union who, without the knowledge or any reason to know by Glasgow that these employees who registered, grouped, aligned and referred engineers, failed to do so in accordance with the rules governing the system.\nIn the words of the trial court, the union procedures in general constitutes a motley fabric of arbitrary departure from the rules.\nInstead, and in breach of the collective bargaining agreement with Glasgow, those employees of the union registered, grouped, aligned and/or referred engineers in an intentionally racially discriminatory fashion.\nMr. Goodman: Why do you say it was a breach of the collective bargaining agreement?\nMr. McAleese: The collective bargaining agreement, Justice Rehnquist, contains an outline of how the system is constructed, the union's referral system, and specifies, as it were, the rules for the running of that system, and when the union, instead of complying with those rules, but instead engaging in this conduct, as it were, outside the agreement, engaged in a breach of the agreement.\nMr. Goodman: It was not only outside of the agreement; it was contrary to the agreement's provisions then.\nMr. McAleese: Contrary.\nIt was a direct breach of the agreement.\nMr. Goodman: Well, did the agreement, you mean, have an express provision that in the operation of the hiring hall there should be no discrimination on account of race?\nMr. McAleese: Yes, it did, Your Honor.\nMr. Goodman: In terms.\nMr. McAleese: It did commencing in 1971.\nThat was incorporated into the agreement.\nMr. Goodman: Counsel, I suppose respondents rely in part on a theory that 1981 imposes a non-delegable duty on the employers, and secondly, that the employers had an obligation to enforce the terms of the collective bargaining agreement as to hiring in a nondiscriminatory fashion.\nWould you address those theories?\nMr. McAleese: Yes, Justice O'Connor.\nWith respect to the second question that you asked, treating that first, they do intend... indeed contend that we had an obligation to enforce, but keep in mind that there are unchallenged findings that Glasgow, and indeed, other contractors, neither knew nor had reason to know that the union was practicing discrimination, was, as Justice Rehnquist said, its conduct was contrary to the agreement.\nNow, with respect to your first question, there is a contention indeed that 1981 imposes a non-delegable duty.\nI think that question can be approached analytically in two ways.\nI think first, going directly to the issue, does it contain a non-delegable duty, I think that in turn depends upon the construction of Section 1981.\nThe non-delegable duty spoken of by the trial court in its lengthy opinion was a duty stemming from 1981 imposed on Glasgow under these circumstances to prevent the discrimination being practiced by the union.\nIn a sense, it was a strict liability standard that was imposed on Glasgow--\nMr. Goodman: It certainly didn't, and so construed wouldn't involve or depend on any kind of intent to discriminate.\nMr. McAleese: --It would not indeed It would not indeed.\nAs a matter of fact, Justice White--\nMr. Goodman: Well, though, is that to suggest that if we were to hold that there was a non-delegable duty under 1981, that is still not the end of the case?\nMr. McAleese: --That... the answer to that is yes, that is not--\nMr. Goodman: Because--\nMr. McAleese: --the end of the case--\nMr. Goodman: --Because there has to be affirmative proof of intention?\nMr. McAleese: --Indeed, Justice Brennan--\nMr. Goodman: They are just inconsistent, aren't they?\nYou... intent would be irrelevant if there is a non-delegable duty.\nWell, that is xx what he said.\nMr. McAleese: --No, it wouldn't, no, it wouldn't, Justice White.\nI would say that the answer to that is that if the non-delegable duty is duty to prevent discrimination, as the trial court said in its opinion, then it seems that if you were to rule in this case that intent is a part of 1981, that there would have to be proof that the failure, the failure to prevent discrimination was itself racially motivated.\nMr. Goodman: Well, then it is not a non-delegable duty.\nThat's what I would think.\nBut you go ahead and argue the way you--\nMr. McAleese: What I was saying, in response to, in connection with the matter of the non-delegable duty, you can approach this case the other way.\nMr. Goodman: --Certainly.\nMr. McAleese: Looking at an interpretation of the statute, not unlike Justice Stevens did in the case last term, the City of Memphis v. Green where you can analyze the specific conduct that is challenged here.\nAnd what is that conduct?\nThe conduct by Glasgow that has been... that liability was based upon is that Glasgow, pursuant to a contractual obligation it had, notified the union of xx need for workmen and then considered and indeed did employ the persons referred by the union.\nThat is the challenged conduct.\nNow the question is, looking at 1981, the language of the statute and its legislative history, is that the kind of conduct which is violative of 1981?\nThat is another way to analyze the matter of what are the duties stemming from 1981, and that is to say that whatever the duties are that 1981 imposes, duties separate and apart from the question of whether or not there is need for a discriminatory motive, that whatever they are, this challenged conduct did not fall within the ambit of coverage of Section 1981.\nMr. Goodman: Mr. McAleese, I think I'm having the same difficulty Justice White was.\nI understand the concept of non-delegable duty to be basically borrowed from tort law--\nMr. McAleese: Mm-hmm.\nMr. Goodman: --Where, as I had understood it, it relieves the plaintiff from having to show negligence on the part of one defendant because you say he didn't have to be negligence.\nIf another defendant was, then his conduct was a non-delegable duty.\nMr. McAleese: I think that the notion of non-delegable duty is the sense that there are some activities beyond the physical conduct engaged in by the defendant which liability is imposed on the defendant for that conduct, and the reason why it is is not on any vicarious theory but instead that the defendant owes a direct duty to the plaintiff, and it would seem that using the non-delegable duty type theory in the context of 1981 that this Court would have to interpret, construe Section 1981 as imposing an obligation on Glasgow under these circumstances to prevent the discrimination which was practiced by the union employees.\nMr. Goodman: But--\nMr. McAleese: And if such a construction is not given to the statute, then under those circumstances, the statute does not reach the Glasgow conduct.\nMr. Goodman: --Yes, it wouldn't be a non-delegable duty.\nBut if you, if you say that you have to have an intent to discriminate, why you would just, anytime there is not an intent to discriminate, non-delegable duty or not, there is no liability.\nMr. McAleese: I mean, this case... you are entirely correct, Justice White.\nI think this case can be looked at in two ways.\nNumber one, you can look at the statute and say does the statute prohibit the conduct, the specific conduct that Glasgow engaged in here, and you can interpret the statute to say--\nMr. Goodman: Which is... which in one sense is a failure to enforce.\nMr. McAleese: --Well--\nMr. Goodman: Well, you didn't enforce, now, but your position--\nMr. McAleese: --Didn't enforce the agreement?\nMr. Goodman: --Yes, exactly.\nMr. McAleese: Well, but we had no knowledge or reason to know--\nMr. Goodman: I don't care whether you had knowledge or not.\nYou didn't enforce it.\nMr. McAleese: --That's true, Your Honor.\nMr. Goodman: --Now, your position is that that just is not a basis for liability.\nMr. McAleese: That's correct, and as I say, it can be approached in one of two ways.\nYou can do the statutory construction matter and see if you catch the conduct, or you can approach the case on the sole ground that if 1981 requires a proof of intent, then the unchallenged finding by the trial court--\nMr. Goodman: Mr. McAleese--\nMr. McAleese: --that there was no intent is sufficient to decide the case.\nMr. Goodman: --Not that it's in this case, but what would your idea be of how it could be proved that a company did something with an intent to discriminate?\nMr. McAleese: I think that the cases are legion, Justice Marshall.\nMr. Goodman: Well, then, what is it that you do that shows you have an intent to discriminate?\nMr. McAleese: Well, I would think that--\nMr. Goodman: I mean, you don't file an affidavit saying that, you don't write a letter saying it.\nMr. McAleese: --I would think that one way would be if the respondents in this case brought an action against a single employer, let's take for example Glasgow, and they proved that an operating engineer presented himself for employment by Glasgow and Glasgow said I refuse to hire you on the grounds that you are a minority.\nMr. Goodman: He doesn't have to make an affidavit.\nHe just has to... I mean, I am wondering how you show intent--\nMr. McAleese: Well, I mean--\nMr. Goodman: --because in this day and age you don't have people going around saying such things, do you?\nMr. McAleese: --That may be correct, Your Honor but--\nMr. Goodman: May be?\nMr. McAleese: --But to show intentional discrimination, there are a variety of evidential tools.\nMr. Goodman: Well, one is that you say it.\nHow is it another way?\nMr. McAleese: Well, I think certainly the courts have sanctioned the use of statistical evidence to form the basis for inferences of intentional discrimination under some circumstances.\nMr. Goodman: That would show it.\nI mean, for example, if this company, in your case, the Glasgow case, if the union periodically, without exception, referred Hottentots to you, would you suspect that there was something wrong?\nMr. McAleese: Would I suspect?\nMr. Goodman: Yes.\nMr. McAleese: Not necessarily, Your Honor.\nMr. Goodman: Well, suppose they were all American Indians in East Pennsylvania, would that--\nMr. McAleese: And just in the context of this--\nMr. Goodman: --Would that look to you like something was going on?\nMr. McAleese: --Not necessarily because you must keep in mind that not only was Glasgow using this particular referral system, but there were 1500 or more other contractors that were using it, and it could happen, with a given contractor or contractors where--\nMr. Goodman: You wouldn't even look into it?\nMr. McAleese: --Well, of course, in this particular case, following 18 months of trial and evidence on these various questions, the trial court found that there was not only no knowledge, but indeed, also no reason to know, which is I think the area that you are suggesting.\nMr. Goodman: This was a hypothetical.\nIt wasn't this case because I don't think you have any Hottentots in this case.\nMr. McAleese: Just briefly, in closing here, it is our position that we suggest to this Court that it rule that intent is necessary for a violation of Section 1981, and the very brief basis of that is the close relationship between Section 1981 and the 14th Amendment and its requirements as this Court has spelled out in the case of Washington v. Davis.\nWith respect to the decision by the lower court, going away specifically from what we might call a direct violation of Section 1981 and going to the matter of respondeat superior, I think that is very, very easily disposed of.\nThere certainly is a substantial question as to whether respondeat superior can be used with 1981, and even if so, what the extent of that would be because of the personalized nature of the statute, 1981.\nBut beyond that, it doesn't seem in this case that a decision has to be made on that simply because it is so clear that there was no right to control, right to supervise the union employees who practiced the discrimination in this case.\nMr. Goodman: Well, you had the... I don't quite understand that.\nYou had the... you had a contractual right to prevent the union from racially discriminating.\nMr. McAleese: Well, if you mean that--\nMr. Goodman: You just said that--\nMr. McAleese: --there was an antidiscrimination clause in their agreement--\nMr. Goodman: --Well, they promised not to discriminate.\nThey promised you not to discriminate.\nMr. McAleese: --But that is not enough under the law governing respondeat superior... and I refer the Court to--\nMr. Goodman: Well, I know, but don't make the generality that you had no right to oversee their... you certainly had a right to look around and if you thought they were breaching the contract you could have sued them.\nMr. McAleese: --Without question, file a grievance under the--\nMr. Goodman: Under 301, under 301.\nSo you had a right to do something to them.\nMr. McAleese: --A right in that sense, but when I speak of a right to control or a right to supervise, I speak of that as it is within the doctrine of respondeat superior--\nMr. Goodman: Yes.\nMr. McAleese: --as this Court has spoken to in the Loeb case and the Orleans case in '73 and '76.\nMr. Goodman: Most of those rights do rest in contract, by the way.\nMr. McAleese: Now, you... is--\nMr. Goodman: Like employer and employee, they usually rest in contract.\nMr. McAleese: --And if the Court were to review the collective bargaining agreements which were operative throughout the period, it would find that nowhere in those agreements is there any right to control.\nMr. Goodman: After all, the... yes.\nWell, of course, the union's representing the employer's employees.\nMr. McAleese: And stands as an autonomous entity with a fiduciary duty to those employees and no duty whatever, as it were, to the employer.\nMr. Goodman: But a unit that has made a promise to the employer that it now is claimed is being broken, or was broken, and it has been... was found that it was broken.\nMr. McAleese: That's correct, but it is not that nature of fact pattern which satisfies the right to control that is necessary to trigger effectively the doctrine of respondeat superior.\nIt's a right physically to supervise the union employees in this case who practiced the discrimination in violation of Section 1981.\nI would like to reserve any time that I have for rebuttal.\nChief Justice Burger: Mr. Kester?\nORAL ARGUMENT OF JOHN G. KESTER, ESQ., ON BEHALF OF THE PETITIONERS IN CASE NO. 81-280 ET AL.\nMr. Kester: Mr. Chief Justice, may it please the Court:\nI'm coming before you this afternoon to speak on behalf of the forgotten persons in this case, the three trade associations who were held liable, along with the employers, along with the Apprenticeship Committee and along with the union for discrimination which was practiced by the union.\nThis case comes before the Court with a very sharp and very clear legal issue, and that issue is not whether the victims of racial discrimination may recover under 1981 against the discriminator.\nThe issue before the Court is how far that liability under Section 1981 is to be extended.\nThe issue is, in that respect, not whether 1981 reaches private action, but whether it also extends to reach private inaction, and the issue is very sharp because the case comes up with the benefit of some unusually candid, clear and conscientious findings by the district judge who tried the case.\nThe district judge found, as Mr. McAleese said, that the associations did not discriminate, they didn't know the discrimination was going on, and they didn't even have reason to know that the discrimination was going on.\nAnd I think, Mr. Justice Marshall, that is at least a partial answer to the question you raised to Mr. McAleese before.\nWe have in this case a clear, specific finding that they didn't have knowledge or notice, and I think that this Court, unlike the NAACP case that was before you a little while ago, where there is some contention among the parties as to what is a finding of fact and what is a conclusion, we don't have any of that in this case.\nIt's clear findings of fact what we are dealing with here.\nThere was no appeal from those findings of fact, and we all take it on that basis.\nNow, what this court has to wrestle with are the legal conclusions of the district court, and the district court was equally candid about what his legal conclusions were, too.\nHe was persuaded on the authority mainly of a case called Davis against Los Angeles, which the Court will remember, which this Court subsequently vacated, he was persuaded that 1981 liability should be greatly extended beyond the discriminators, beyond the people who dealt with the discriminators to my client, the General Building Contractors Association of Philadelphia, which did nothing more than negotiate the collective bargaining agreement which the union later violated.\nNow, to reach that conclusion... and unfortunately the legal reasoning in this case is a little bit murkier than the findings of fact... to reach that conclusion he first concluded that 1981 does not require any proof of intent to discriminate.\nHe said that even though they had no knowledge and notice of the discrimination, the associations were liable even though they weren't employers, because not one operating engineer has ever been employed by one of my clients.\nMy clients wouldn't know what to do if an operating engineer came in the door.\nThey are an office.\nThey are people sitting at desks, and all they do is administer administrative matters for the members of the association.\nI'd like to just touch briefly, before we go any further, on this question of non-delegable duty.\nI think, Mr. Justice White, that, and Mr. Justice Brennan, that you two have framed essentially two alternative ways of deciding the case, but I don't think you can have it both ways.\nI think non-delegable duty is a word that, in essence it begs the question.\nThere is a lot of jargon floating around in this case.\nNon-delegable duty is one of the bits of jargon that's there.\nBut a duty not to discriminate does not exist in a void.\nDuties are something that somebody owes to somebody else, and the question before the Court is, with respect to my client, what kind of duty did my client owe to the people who were discriminated against by the union, like Local 542.\nMr. Goodman: Mr. Kester, did you say that your clients were or were not signatories to the collective bargaining agreement?\nMr. Kester: They were signatories to the collective bargaining agreement, Mr. Justice Brennan, as agents of the employers whom they represented.\nIn other words, they were... what the district court was doing I think was--\nMr. Goodman: Well, but the associations, they undertook no obligations?\nMr. Kester: --No.\nThey were simply, they were simply the agents.\nMr. Goodman: For the employer, members of the associations?\nMr. Kester: For the employers, for the members of the associations, and then other employers who followed the contract.\nMr. Goodman: Did they negotiate the contract?\nMr. Kester: They negotiated the contract.\nThey negotiated the contract, Mr. Justice Marshall, a contract which the district court found--\nMr. Goodman: That's what I thought.\nMr. Kester: --was absolutely legal, valid, and non-discriminatory.\nMr. Goodman: That's what I thought.\nMr. Kester: And towards the end it included a specific nondiscrimination clause in it.\nAnd they were responsible for that.\nThat's their responsibility.\nThey negotiated a contract which was perfectly legal.\nNow, if you believe that Section 1981 requires intent to discriminate... and I would urge the Court that it does based on authority of Washington v. Davis, one could even argue that that was decided in Washington v. Davis although not discussed very much because 1981 was involved in Washington v. Davis, but 1981 certainly does require intent to discriminate.\nThat's what this Court has held with respect to practically all the civil rights legislation that has come up before it.\nMr. Goodman: But you could abandon all of the... all of the members of the association and still win.\nYou could say that are entitled to be free of this judgment, or to be free of any judgment even if the members of the association, each of them is liable, I suppose, because you... they may have owed a duty, but you didn't.\nMr. Kester: I wouldn't even say they owed a duty, of course.\nMr. Goodman: Well, I know you wouldn't, but you could--\nMr. Kester: But certainly, yes, we are one step removed.\nI mean, if you think of the union's discrimination as the sun, the employers are--\nMr. Goodman: --So you don't say that if they lose you lose.\nMr. Kester: --No, I would never say that, Mr. Justice White.\nAnd it is certainly not true.\nIf you think of the union as the sun of discrimination, the employers are maybe sitting out there like the planet Pluto, and we are some distant start.\nWe have nothing to do with it.\nThere wasn't anything that my clients could have done about the discrimination that took place.\nMr. Goodman: Once again, once the contract is signed, you and the employer don't have anything to do with each other until the next contract?\nMr. Kester: --That's right, except, except there may be administrative matters that come along, paperwork kinds of things, but the employees are referred by the union to the employers.\nMr. Goodman: And you don't have anything to do with grievance procedures or anything.\nThat's the individual employer, isn't it?\nMr. Kester: The grievance procedures, Mr. Justice White, are brought against individual employers by--\nMr. Goodman: That's what I mean.\nSo you have nothing to do with it.\nMr. Kester: --That's right.\nMr. Goodman: You don't represent the employers in that respect.\nMr. Kester: Right.\nBy employees and through the union against employers.\nWe aren't involved in it.\nMr. Goodman: That's all you needed to say.\nYou don't need to... okay.\nMr. Kester: That's all I--\nNow, one confusion that has entered into this case, I think, as it came up to this Court is a discussion I notice in the respondent's brief of the hiring hall, and it's almost written in capital letters as if the hiring hall is some kind of a separate entity here that involves both the employers and the union, although again I have to point out that we aren't even the employers.\nI'm representing the associations.\nMr. Goodman: Mr. Kester, what about the apprentice program, the JTAC, do you call it?\nMr. Kester: --The JATC, Joint Apprenticeship and Training Program, right.\nMr. Goodman: Do the associations have anything to do with that by way of appointing the trustees or anything?\nMr. Kester: The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Program has six trustees, and three of those are from the associations and three of them are from the union.\nNow, those trustees are acting on their own.\nThey come from that source, but they are... the JATC is a totally separate entity.\nThere's nothing in the district court's opinion that ever suggested that liability could be rested on the associations because they appointed three of the members of the JATC.\nMr. Goodman: What about the employers?\nMr. Kester: The appointment is from the associations, not the employers in that respect.\nMr. Goodman: So you would completely draw a barrier between both the associations and the employers on the one side, and whatever the apprentice program may have practiced by way of discrimination on the other.\nMr. Kester: Right, and I should say--\nMr. Goodman: And who would be liable for discrimination there, the trustees?\nMr. Kester: --The trustees and the program itself.\nIt is sued as a separate entity, and it has been found in some of the cases we cite in our briefs in similar situations, that apprenticeship programs are separate entities.\nThey're treated as such.\nIndeed, the liability of the JATC, I should point out--\nMr. Goodman: Well, it certainly is a joint enterprise with the union, isn't it?\nMr. Kester: --The hiring hall?\nMr. Goodman: Yes... no, the apprentice program.\nMr. Kester: The apprentice program is a separate entity.\nIt does stem from both the unions and the employers in that sense, certainly, but the liability of the JATC, Mr. Justice Blackmun, itself is very unclear in the opinion, and it seems as if it is almost derivative from the union's discrimination itself.\nNow, I started to say with respect to the hiring hall... and that is the only basis on which discrimination was charged against my client... Judge Higginbotham in the district court referred on the very first page of his opinion to discrimination in what he called Local 542's exclusive hiring hall.\nOn page 2 he says Local 542's function as an exclusive hiring hall, and he goes on throughout the opinion.\nThe notion that the hiring hall is anything other than the union itself is something that's just crept into this case at a very, very late stage.\nThe hiring hall is the union.\nIf you read the collective bargaining agreements, if you look at the Joint Appendix at page 231, 141, 255, the words hiring hall never appear in the collective bargaining agreements.\nThe collective bargaining agreements say the union shall provide the work force, and that's exactly what happened here.\nOn the question of control which came up a little while ago, I'd like to say a couple things on that, too.\nIn the first place, this Court has several decisions under Section 1983... and this of course is Section 1981... under 1983 which have said that even the right to control is not a sufficient basis for liability, in the Monell case and the Rizzo case, for examples, and what the district court said in its opinion really, was not, Justice O'Connor, that there was a right to control.\nThe pertinent language is at page 163 of the appendix to No. 280, in footnote 61, and at that point what the district court did was it equated the right to oppose with the right to control, and I think those are two different things.\nHe said if something was... it's like saying if you now somebody's doing something wrong and you may have a cause of action to sue them, therefore you control them.\nWell, there's many a slip 'twixt the cup and the lip in lawsuits and any other kind of quasi-lawsuit activity.\nSo there really was no finding of control here.\nBut I would say even if there were a finding of a right to control, that still wouldn't be a sufficient basis for liability under 1981.\nI cannot believe that this Court would say that the obligations of distantly related private individuals under Section 1981 are greater than the obligations of government officials under Section 1983.\nNow, we may want to think about what is the effect of this decision, whether it goes one way or the other.\nThis Court has had a number of cases before it, going back to Jones against Myers Company in 1968 involving the post-Civil Rights... or the post-Civil War legislation, and I would say first of all the country's basic antidiscrimination law is not Section 1981; it's Title 7.\nAnd Title 7 has a very carefully thought out set of remedies, set of procedures, and set of protections for persons who might be held liable under it.\nJones against Myers Company was decided four years after Title 7 was on the books.\nNow, 1981, which dates back to 1866 and 1870, is a law guaranteeing equal rights generally, an equal right to testify, to enter contracts, equal punishments, taxes, and licenses, and if there is in its legislative history, which goes on for hundreds of pages, there's not one hint of a kind of vicarious liability such as proposed in this case.\nIf this case involves an exception, if you would regard this as some kind of a loophole in civil rights liability, I'd have to say any requirement of intent, then, would be a loophole, and yet this Court habitually requires intent in all of these statutes.\nAnd this Court in Monell and other cases has consistently rejected thoughts of vicarious liability.\nThe respondents in this case are proposing a rather extravagant position that anyone who is in any way involved with a discriminator or, in the case of my client, anyone who even contracts with a discriminator becomes liable regardless of knowledge for any kind of discrimination that occurs.\nI don't know what kind of principle limit there would be to that kind of liability.\nIt's as if you hire somebody to paint your house and it turns out that the house painter was discriminating, and you're held liable for his discrimination.\nThat's not what was intended by 1981.\nI dont think that the draftsmen in 1981 thought about this at all.\nI don't think any of this is what they had in mind.\nAnd several members of the Court have already expressed reservations about drifting steadily into more and more extravagant interpretations of the post-Civil War legislation.\nI think perhaps the most pertinent citation for this case really is not any of the 1981 cases or the common law cases or the scholars that we cite or the extensive legislative history.\nI think perhaps the most pertinent citation for this case is what this Court said at the conclusion of the little snail darter case, Tennessee Valley against Hill.\nIn that case the Court quoted from Sir Thomas More as he is thought to have said and expressed in the play \"A Man for All Seasons\", and one of Sir Thomas More's friends expresses impatience with the law.\nThe law doesn't do everything he wants it to do, and as quoted by this Court, Sir Thomas More said, what would you do, cut a great road through the law to get after the Devil?\nAnd when the last law was down and the Devil turned around on you, where would you hide, Gofrey, the laws all being flat?\nThis is a case where impatience could lead to some very bad results.\nThere's certainly nothing attractive for victimized minorities in this country if limits on liability are ignored.\nThere would be nothing hopeful for the NAACP, which was the petitioner in the previous case, in a legal system where vicarious absolute liability could be imposed without regard to knowledge or intent.\nThat's not consistent with the law of a century ago, and it's not consistent with the prevailing sense of justice today.\nAt page 420 of the Joint Appendix, the respondents said in the Court of Appeals, and I quote their position,\n\"The notion of agency and control are smokescreens.\"\n\"Our theory of the case in the beginning, and it is the one found by Judge Higginbotham, is one of strict liability.\"\nI would say to the Court, I don't think you can find strict liability in Section 1981.\nI think it requires intent.\nI think it requires causation.\nI don't think there is any imaginable way under that statute on which my client could be found liable.\nI'll reserve my time.\nChief Justice Burger: Mr. Goodman?\nORAL ARGUMENT OF HAROLD I. GOODMAN, ESQ., ON BEHALF OF RESPONDENTS\nMr. Goodman: Mr Chief Justice, may it please the Court:\nFew cases I think have reached this Court with the intensity and magnitude of racial discrimination that this one does.\nBlacks and other minorities did not work for the contractors as a class solely because of intentional racial discrimination.\nThat is clear and it is undisputed.\nIt is also clear that the sole reason that that happened was that General Building Contractors Association and all the other associations on behalf of their members and an entire industry created by contract an exclusive hiring hall with Local 542.\nUnder that hiring hall, each employer had to rely on the union for workers.\nIt had no choice.\nNot one of my clients could walk up to Glasgow and say I am skilled.\nI've operated bulldozers.\nI want to work for you.\nMy clients had to go through the union.\nBut it is a mistake to assume that the union, as such, is somehow distinct from the employers in this respect because the hiring hall is separate.\nIt was set up by the associations.\nThe hiring hall was administered by the union, and that is clear.\nBut the hiring hall was a separate entity.\nAnd what that entity did was as follows.\nMr. Goodman: Separate from the union?\nMr. Goodman: It was administered by the union, but it is separate from the union.\nThat is to say, Justice Rehnquist, in setting up a hiring hall as such, the associations by collective bargaining agreement sat across from Local 542 and decided voluntarily to create an entity, a hiring hall, as the mechanism for the entry--\nMr. Goodman: Well, voluntarily after a couple of strikes, I gather.\nMr. Goodman: --Well, the evidence on the strikes is less than clear.\nCertainly there's no evidence in this record, none whatsoever, that there was any strike since 1963, some 18 years ago, and certainly no one has ever suggested and no one has cited to any cases that would suggest that coercion or duress is the basis for racial discrimination.\nThe Fourth Circuit has made that clear when it said in the Robinson case the rights guaranteed by Section 1981 cannot be bargained away, cannot be bargained away by employers or by unions.\nMr. Goodman: Well, I didn't mean to get you off the track of answering the question about the union being separate from the hiring hall.\nMr. Goodman: I think it is a critical point, though, because it is certainly true that the union runs the hiring hall, no doubt about it, by a set of rules by--\nMr. Goodman: The hiring hall isn't a separate juridical entity, is it, like a corporation or something like that?\nMr. Goodman: --It is in this instance, yes, sir.\nMr. Goodman: It is incorporated?\nMr. Goodman: It isn't a corporate entity.\nIt isn't a corporate entity.\nBut it didn't exist and couldn't exist without collective bargaining agreement.\nMr. Goodman: Well, isn't it just a system of job referral that's operated by the union?\nMr. Goodman: It is a system of job referral, but it's also a system of entry because the only way you can enter the union is if the union made the decision to admit people, and the employers, Justice Rehnquist, are the ones who gave the union that right.\nIn the end they could have chosen to use a foreman or their own personnel office, but they did choose and continued to do so over the last 20 years to rely on this particular unit, and here are the consequences of that.\nMr. Goodman: Well, wait a minute.\nThat was negotiated, wasn't it?\nDid the management just tell the union, look, you take over, or was it negotiated?\nMr. Goodman: Well, I think that in this particular case, when we examine this particular record and examine each collective bargaining agreement, Justice Marshall, which was negotiated every single year, I think it was negotiated.\nIt is certainly true at the outset, in 1961, shortly after Landrum-Griffin made hiring halls legal, that the employers took a strike.\nWe don't deny that, and we don't deny the fact that two years later in '63 they took a strike.\nMr. Goodman: Who pays for the union hall?\nMr. Goodman: The union hall is paid for, to the extent that... is actually funded--\nMr. Goodman: Not to the extent.\nWho pays the bills?\nMr. Goodman: --Well, the bills are paid for by the union to the extent that it's its employees, but the employers check off dues, check off funds into a health and welfare program.\nMr. Goodman: Well, how much cash, green money does the employer put into the union hall?\nMr. Goodman: Well, the employers don't put any money into the union.\nMr. Goodman: I thought so.\nThe union does.\nMr. Goodman: Yes, sir.\nMr. Goodman: Well, why don't you admit it, that the union controls the union hall?\nMr. Goodman: Well, we do.\nMr. Goodman: The hiring hall.\nMr. Goodman: We do, we do, concede that.\nMr. Goodman: You do, now?\nMr. Goodman: Absolutely.\nMr. Goodman: Thank you.\nMr. Goodman: Absolutely.\nThe question in this case, though, is the magnitude of the discrimination as it affected the employers.\nNow, in that particular instance it is clear that 1500 employers relied on Local 542, not on their foremen, not on employment agencies, and the result of that were that hundreds of minorities, solely because of their race, were denied jobs with the employers and were precluded from earning a living.\nIt is clear that 1036 employers out of 1500 never employed a minority operating engineer.\nBecause they chose to rely on Local 542.\nIt is equally clear that the financial cost to minorities approximately 1 million hours a year in lost work, multiplied by the wages over a 15 year limitation period, that would be in excess of $100 million solely because of a persons race.\nNow, the hiring hall as such is not the only entity in this matter, and it is not the only area in which our opponents agree that there was racial discrimination.\nThey set up, as Justice Blackmun pointed out, an apprenticeship program which is called the Joint Apprenticeship Program.\nThree trustees were chosen by the associations and three by the union.\nIt is Exhibit P-254.\nIt says the entrustees for the employers shall represent the employers and their interests, and the same for the union trustees.\nThe Joint Apprenticeship Program engaged in intentional discrimination, denying entry and jobs to minorities.\nAnd again, that is undisputed, it is intentional, and it is unchallenged.\nBut more than any other fact in this case, there is one other joint one that has not been mentioned, and that is the history of the Philadelphia Plan.\nJudge Higginbotham devoted a considerable amount of his findings to that issue.\nNow, Mr. Kester called his client the forgotten party.\nI don't think Judge Higginbotham forgot about them.\nHe described his clients, Mr. Kester's, and he said it in these words: The conduct of the associations, particularly with respect to the affirmative action program which substituted for the Philadelphia Plan, demonstrated a reckless disregard for equal employment opportunity for minorities.\nThe Federal Government, after years of experience, and I must say as the Court took judicial notice in Weber of the historical discrimination against minorities in the construction industry, the Federal Government decided on a common sense approach, namely, the employers pay the wages, the employers put people to work.\nAnd so as a result they put the operating engineers as a craft, not the union, the craft, the employers, under the coverage of the Philadelphia Plan.\nAll the employers had to do in the associations was comply with Federal law.\nBut as Judge Higginbotham--\nMr. Goodman: Well, Mr. Goodman, I understand what you're saying, but I'm... you would think you were going to end up saying you didn't have to find that there was any vicarious liability here at all.\nMr. Goodman: --No, no we're not, and I only--\nMr. Goodman: Well, the district judge thought he had to to reach that issue, didn't he?\nMr. Goodman: --He did, sir.\nMr. Goodman: And don't you have to defend that?\nMr. Goodman: Yes, sir, and we do.\nMr. Goodman: Well--\nMr. Goodman: I think first of all, just preliminarily--\nMr. Goodman: --I'm not sure what you've said is very relevant to that, do you?\nMr. Goodman: --Preliminarily, Justice Powell, on the issue, on the issue of vicarious liability, I think it's important to point out that Judge Higginbotham, I think consistent with the Court's decision in Teamsters, bifurcated this case, and the trial took a year and a half to complete.\nSo at stage one he dealt just with liability and with issues related to injunctive relief.\nHe did not make any individualized findings against Glasgow.\nHe didn't make any individualized findings in favor of, against or in favor of any individual member of the plaintiff class.\nWhat he found was that most if not all of the employers did know about the discrimination, but as a class, viewed only as a class, they did not.\nHe then concluded that 1981 does in fact have a vicarious liability component.\nIn doing that he drew on essentially two theories, one, the non-delegable duty, and two, essentially one of agency or joint enterprise.\nNow, with respect to the first, the non-delegable duty, it is clear, and it is here undisputed, that 1981 was violated, and it was violated by the employers.\nBy its clear terms it says all persons within the jurisdiction of the United States shall have the same right to make and enforce contracts as is enjoyed by white citizens.\nMr. Goodman: You say it was, it's undisputed it was violated by the employers?\nMr. Goodman: Yes, sir, because they did not provide work as operating engineers to minorities.\nMr. Goodman: But that requires some discussion of the intent element, doesn't it, unless you say there is no intent element.\nMr. Goodman: No.\nJudge Higenbothem found, Justice Rehnquist, that the union engaged in intentional racial discrimination.\nHe also found that the apprenticeship program engaged in intentional racial discrimination.\nHe then posed this question: can that intentional discrimination be imputed to the employers and the associations?\nHe answered that question affirmatively.\nMr. Goodman: Well, you made the statement just a moment ago that it is undisputed that the employers violated Section 1981, and I thought it was disputed here.\nMr. Goodman: I don't believe so.\nFirst of all, when I made that statement I meant--\nMr. Goodman: Well, the case is over then.\nWe don't have to sit here arguing it.\nMr. Goodman: --We would be glad to submit if that were the case.\nMr. Goodman: I thought the judge had... he had to find vicarious liability because he couldn't find that the employers were violating it themselves.\nMr. Goodman: As a... yes, sir.\nMr. Goodman: That he had to impute somebody else's liability to them.\nMr. Goodman: That's correct.\nHe did do that.\nMy point in response to Justice Rehnquist's question was that it is undisputed that minorities as a class did not have the same right to make and enforce contracts with the employers as did whites, and the result of that was a substantial loss of work and a substantial loss of wages.\nMr. Goodman: But that's a different thing than saying it's undisputed that the employers violated 1981, which is the way you put it a moment ago.\nMr. Goodman: What I meant... that is correct.\nWhat I meant was in that respect, that the finding in that respect was vicarious, and it's to that point that I would like to address myself now.\nSection 1981, in our judgment, does create non-delegable duties.\nIt must in the employment context.\nIt seems to me, as Justice Cardoza said in the Sheffield case, that an employer in the end must be responsible for his own work force, regardless of who he delegates things to, whether or not it is an independent agency, whether or not it's a foreman, it is the employer in the end which has a duty to make sure that its work force isn't plagued with, as was the case here, intentional racial discrimination.\nIf, for example, an exemption was found under 1981 because instead of relying on a foreman an employer chose to rely on a union or an employment agency or any independent contractor, it would be a massive loophole in 1981.\nFaced with virtually this question in Radio Officers, a case under the National Labor Relations Act in 1954, the Court imputed intentional discrimination under Section 8(b)(2) of the National Labor Relations Act to employers, and that's all that we are saying here, and it is vicarious.\nThere's no doubt about that.\nBut in the end, can any employer function in this day and age except vicariously?\nAfter all, if we phrase this in terms of a foreman and posed it in terms of Glasgow, not knowing whether or not its foreman engaged in racial discrimination, I would submit that the Court would conclude that whether Glasgow knew what its foreman was doing would be irrelevant.\nIn fact, that was virtually the facts in the Furnco case with Henry Dacies.\nThe issue here then must become whether or not employers have an exemption because they have a right--\nMr. Goodman: Is that really a fair argument?\nI mean, if you talk about the foreman, don't you assume that the employer knows what its... I mean, that the knowledge of the agent is imputed as a principle.\nMr. Goodman: --That is correct, Justice Stevens, and we are drawing the same principle here.\nLet me refer as an example to the instance where in a 14th Amendment case, and I don't cite it to state action purposes, Coke versus the City of Atlanta, Justice Marshall argued that case.\nIn Coke, the black plaintiff was denied access to eating facilities in the Atlanta Airport which had been segregated.\nThe City of Atlanta had no control over the restaurant.\nIt didn't know there was any discrimination.\nAs a matter of fact, the restaurant was a franchise, and the main corporate office had no knowledge that discrimination was taking place.\nThey had no control over it.\nIn an injunction that was issued against Atlanta and against the corporate defendants, largely relying upon cases following Burton v. Wilmington Parking Authority, the Court found that that discrimination could be imputed.\nNow, again I go back to this fact, minorities did not have the same right to--\nMr. Goodman: Let me try you on another point.\nI'm worried about this association that did nothing but help draw up this contract, mediation, the agreement, a labor agreement.\nMr. Goodman: --Yes, sir.\nMr. Goodman: They were held vicariously liable?\nMr. Goodman: They were held vicariously liable by Judge Higginbotham.\nMr. Goodman: I'm interested in my own profession.\nAre the lawyers that negotiate also liable?\nMr. Goodman: No, sir.\nMr. Goodman: And the difference is?\nMr. Goodman: The difference is the Association, acting as an agent for its members and ultimately for an entire industry, required every employer to rely on a racially discriminatory union.\nIn the end the employers--\nMr. Goodman: I thought that the story was that they put into the contract that there should be no discrimination.\nMr. Goodman: --They did finally, in 1971, and that was breached.\nAnd that was breached.\nIt seems to me that in the instance of Section 1981 the statute must perforce require employers to make sure that minorities have the same rights as whites to work.\nAnd it is clear, and it is undisputed, that minorities did not have that right.\nI think the question--\nMr. Goodman: Counsel, have you answered Justice Marshall's question?\nDoes that argument respond to his concern about the lawyer or the collective bargaining agent?\nMr. Goodman: --I'm sorry, Justice Stevens.\nThe lawyer who negotiated that contract in my judgment would not be liable.\nMr. Goodman: And why is the Association?\nMr. Goodman: The Associations are liable because, acting as agents--\nMr. Goodman: But the lawyer is an agent of his client.\nMr. Goodman: --But the lawyers weren't necessarily agents for the employers.\nYou see, the Associations--\nMr. Goodman: Well, say they had hired a lawyer instead of a trade association to negotiate their contract.\nMr. Goodman: --I think that if they hired a lawyer to negotiate it the lawyer would not have any personal liability.\nBut I think in this--\nMr. Goodman: Then why... I don't understand.\nWhy is that different?\nMr. Goodman: --The Associations here did enter into collective bargaining, and they did two things--\nMr. Goodman: So do lawyers, too.\nMr. Goodman: --If a lawyer created himself or herself as the entity, as an association would be the entity, negotiated the agreement, compelled its members to rely on what was a racially discriminatory union, and signed--\nMr. Goodman: Well, say they put in the contract, instead of in '71 they put it in in '61 and '63, there should be no discrimination on account of race.\nYour case is still the same as I understand.\nMr. Goodman: --It would be the same under that example, yes, sir.\nBut we are saying with respect to the Associations that here they created an industrywide system, a system which compelled their members, and as a matter of fact non-members, to rely on a union which practiced intentional racial discrimination.\nNow, the fact that they're an association and not an employer doesn't advance the argument much further, because in the end of course associations don't employ people.\nEmployers often for purposes of collective bargaining will create associations to bargain on their behalf.\nThey also created them in this instance to set up the joint apprenticeship program, and the associations appoint trustees, and the apprenticeship program engaged in intentional racial discrimination, all of which is undisputed.\nNow, in our judgment, faced with those facts, Judge Higginbotham correctly held the associations liable.\nAs a matter of fact, in a subsequent proceeding in assessing the remedial costs of the injunction Judge Bechtel assessed more liability against the associations because of their high degree of culpability.\nI read before from Judge Higginbothem's opinion that he found they engaged in reckless acts, denying my clients equal employment opportunities.\nAnd I think in this instance an agent for an employer who compels the employer to rely on a hiring hall, and that hiring hall then engages in discrimination, must be held accountable.\nThere is no exemption in 1981 for that, and it seems to me that the statute must create a responsibility in the end on an employer.\nIt seems to me every labor law that we have creates generally obligations on employers and rights on employees.\nThe only thing different about this case is the active discriminator was Local 542.\nThe victims were the same, minorities.\nThe parties suffering the discrimination, that is feeling it in their work force, were the same, the employers.\nThe result couldn't be clearer.\nEmployers in this particular instance didn't have minority operating engineers because of racial discrimination.\n1,036 employers never hired a minority operating engineer because of their reliance on the union.\nJudge Higginbothem alternatively found that the hiring haul was a joint venture, as was the apprenticeship program.\nWe believe that that finding should not be subject to reversal under the clearly erroneous rule.\nIn the end, these were joint undertakings.\nThey inured to the benefit of the employers.\nThey had a ready source of labor by relying on the union and relying on--\nMr. Goodman: Mr. Goodman, does that suggest that even, for example, if the employers, if we were to say they can't be held liable, that is as being liable for discrimination generally... they are involved in the AJCT program, aren't they?\nMr. Goodman: --Yes, sir.\nMr. Goodman: Could they be held liable, even though not otherwise, for discrimination in that program as to training?\nMr. Goodman: Yes, sir.\nNow, in that respect--\nMr. Goodman: Was there any segregation of the two in the findings below?\nMr. Goodman: --Yes.\nJudge Higginbothem found, as a matter of fact, that the apprenticeship program was used as a device to steer minorities to it, while unskilled whites who had absolutely no background were steered into other mechanisms.\nThe result was three types of discrimination: One, minorities kept out of the joint apprenticeship program; for the few minorities who did get in, they were discriminated against in work and wages; and finally, there was discrimination, found Judge Higginbothem, in preventing minorities from completing the program.\nSo there were three types of discrimination found, all of which were intentional, all of which was joint, and none of which has been challenged here.\nMr. Goodman: Were there any separate determinations of damages?\nMr. Goodman: No.\nStage one of this year and a half trial focused on liability and injunction questions only.\nStage two, dealing with back pay, has yet to commence.\nMr. Goodman: But they did allocate the liability for costs up to date, didn't they?\nMr. Goodman: Yes, sir.\nMr. Goodman: And they did allocate a separate part to the training program?\nMr. Goodman: Yes, sir, that's correct.\nMr. Goodman: What was it?\nMr. Goodman: 25 percent of the remedial costs.\nMr. Goodman: And the union's?\nMr. Goodman: 40 percent.\nMr. Goodman: And the--\nMr. Goodman: The three associations, 10 percent each, Glasgow 5 percent, giving Glasgow, if it chose... and it has not chose... a right of contribution against other class members.\nMr. Goodman: --Was the training program considered a separate entity in this allocation of costs?\nMr. Goodman: Yes, sir.\nYes, sir, it was.\nThere were important, critically important, reasons why the employers were necessary for the decree, and I'd like to cover that now.\nMr. Goodman: Mr. Goodman, excuse me.\nIf you prevail, there's still the matter of damages to be determined?\nMr. Goodman: Yes, sir.\nStage two, which I prefer to call a back pay stage, has yet to commence.\nIt largely will depend, of course, upon the result reached here.\nBut Judge Bechtel, the present District Judge assigned to the case, has begun recently to commence the process of identifying the victims of that discrimination.\nBut that's a separate part of the case and Judge Higginbothem bifurcated the case.\nI hate to think how long it would have lasted in addition to the year and a half it did if the damage phase was tried conjunctively with the liability phase.\nI was saying earlier that Judge Higginbothem concluded that there were critically important reasons why the employers were necessary to the injunctive relief, and I'd like to touch on those now.\nMr. Goodman: Well, just on this.\nI'm not sure that I understand all of your position.\nLet's assume for the moment we disagreed with the District Court and with you with respect to non-delegable duty, intent, and that we just held that the employer... let's say we said 1981 requires an intentional discrimination, the employers had no intentional discrimination, therefore they're not liable under 1981.\nCould you still reach them as part of the remedy?\nMr. Goodman: Yes, sir, even under the--\nMr. Goodman: You have a completely independent ground for saying the injunctive part of the decision below would nevertheless run against the employers, even if they weren't liable for back pay?\nMr. Goodman: --Yes, sir, that's absolutely correct.\nLet me say first, though, on the issue of intent, before I directly address that question, that the intentional discrimination here that we are trying to assess against the employers and the associations is imputing it.\nMr. Goodman: I understand.\nI understand that.\nMr. Goodman: And we think the cases support that clearly.\nBut going beyond that, the answer to your question is yes, there are independent grounds.\nThey are premised on the All Writs Act for one, and they are also premised--\nMr. Goodman: That wasn't the rationale of the District Court?\nMr. Goodman: --No, it was not.\nIt was not the rationale of the District Court.\nMr. Goodman: So wouldn't we have to remand before we could ever... wouldn't we have to have the District Court do his remedy over if we didn't agree with his theory of liability?\nMr. Goodman: The Court might do that.\nI don't think it in this instance would be compelled to.\nBut let me say that, beyond the All Writs Act, as a matter of the broad discretion vested in the District Court to correct intentional discrimination, Judge Higginbothem had the power and exercised it, Justice White, apart from the All Writs Act, to include the employers.\nNow, as a preface, just last week in Zipes versus Trans-World Airlines, this Court over objections by a union who had not been found guilty of any violation of Title VII or 1981 held that it should be included in the remedy for reasons of making whole the victims of discrimination, regardless of their alleged nonculpability.\nJustice White, you authored that opinion and focused upon those precise arguments, and you called them meritless.\nIn this particular instance, the employers were critically necessary for the following reasons: The first is self-evident: They're the only ones who provided the work.\nThey're the only ones who provided the wages.\nThey were necessary because the only way minorities could get a nondiscriminatory share of the work in the next five years is to include them in the decree.\nAnd I say nondiscriminatory because it's a gradual remedy over five years, and it's not until the fourth or fifth year that nondiscrimination as measured by the population of minorities in the labor force will be reached.\nSo that's the first reason.\nThe second reason, and the critical reason, is that the District Court was in this instance more than just familiar with the history of the Philadelphia plan and the history of discrimination in this industry.\nHe knew, as the Federal Government knew, that a Philadelphia type plan remedy was absolutely necessary, or else equal employment opportunity could never be achieved.\nMr. Goodman: Well, given the District Court's finding that there was no intent on the part of the contractors and no reason to know, on your theory that they could be held in the case by reason of the necessity for formulating a remedy, would it be proper to assess the costs of the remedy in part against the contractors?\nMr. Goodman: I think it was within the discretion of the District Court, in order to implement the injunctive relief in this case.\nI think, phrased another way, the question is can the District Court as an exercise of its discretion assess remedial, as opposed to damage or back pay, relief against parties whom it found to be critically necessary to achieving the injunctive relief we achieved here?\nAnd I think the answer is that the District Court did have the discretion to do so and just as in Kuran, for example, in the Eleventh Amendment case, where the state could not be sued in damages because of the bar of the Eleventh Amendment, this Court has held, despite that bar, District Courts have the discretion to award costs against the state.\nMr. Goodman: Do you think the District Court would have exercised its discretion in this manner had it decided that 1981 required intent and that its theory of vicarious liability or non-delegable duty was wrong?\nMr. Goodman: It's hard to speculate in respect to that, Your Honor.\nBut I would say this, that Judge Bechtel, who succeeded Judge Higginbothem in the case, in large measure assessed the 10 percent liability against General Building Contractors Association because of the factual finding that they recklessly disregarded the rights to equal employment opportunity of my clients.\nSo that was triggered into a factual finding of Judge Higginbothem.\nBut again, it is hard to speculate.\nBut I do not believe it would have been an abuse of discretion.\nMr. Goodman: Well, Mr. Goodman, I didn't know that you could just... say you brought a suit against your employer and say, you have not been hiring minorities in suitable numbers.\nAnd the employer says, well, I guess that's right; and the judge says, yeah, that's right, so I'm going to order you to hire them.\nAnd the employer says, well, don't you have to find I've violated the Act first?\nAnd the judge says, well, I guess not, no; I'm just going to order you to hire them.\nDon't you have to have... isn't a predicate for this kind of relief some violation of a statute?\nMr. Goodman: I think that in answer to Justice Rehnquist's question, which was assume that there was no violation, could a District Court exercise its discretion or did it have the power to exercise its discretion to assess portions of remedial costs against a non-wrongdoer--\nMr. Goodman: I'm talking about the remedy.\nHow can you order the employer to restructure his work force by hiring quotas without finding some violation of the Act by the employer, not somebody else?\nMr. Goodman: --Well, of course we believe very strongly that Judge Higginbothem correctly found vicarious liability against the employers.\nMr. Goodman: Yes.\nMr. Goodman: So the Court doesn't have to reach that question.\nHowever, if the Court reaches that separate question, just as Zipes last week held that a union which was not culpable, had no claims to anything other than wrongdoer status, was being compelled to reorder its seniority lists in order to make whole as a matter of an injunction the victims of discrimination, Judge Higginbothem in this case I think had that same discretion to exercise.\nAnd I think he correctly exercised it.\nAs a matter of fact, it has been obscured but ought to be pointed out here that in this particular case the employers themselves suggested the very remedy which Judge Higginbothem imposed.\nThey recognized in the end that the duty not to discriminate, the duty to comply with Section 1981, was on them.\nSo they asked the District Court to set goals in order to provide nondiscrimination, and they said, we should be permitted to hire outside of the union if we have to in order... and I quote them... \"to ensure equal employment opportunity\".\nMr. Goodman: Do you suppose they were influenced in that request by the fact that that relieved them of trying to persuade the union to do something?\nMr. Goodman: Well, obviously the court order permitted them to overcome any opposition they had from the union.\nAs a matter of fact--\nMr. Goodman: It would take the pistol, the union's pistol away from their heads, would it not, the hiring hall?\nMr. Goodman: --The injunction very well might have done that, and that request for relief very well might have done that, that's correct.\nAs a matter of fact, and I think it ought to be pointed out, shortly after the liability opinion was filed GBCA and CAEP filed a grievance under the contract.\nso in answer to Justice White's question, the Associations not only do have the power to file grievances, but in this instance exercised it to seek an arbitration award that relieved them of any responsibility for Local 542.\nThey secured that.\nThe arbitrator gave them that.\nBut Judge Higginbothem found that that order would have denied minorities the equitable relief against the employers that they were entitled to, and for that reason denied it, denied the motion to uphold that arbitration award.\nBut I think as well, Chief Justice Burger, the notion that Local 542 held a pistol to the heads of 1500 companies and associations and compelled it to rely on it and compelled it to engage in collective racial discrimination that was intentional, misstates the facts here.\nAgain, Your Honor, for the last 18 years there's never been any evidence of any strike or coercion.\nBut even if there was a strike and a coercion, suppose a union compelled in some sort of way an employer to rely on it.\nThe question becomes, if the employer's work force is then found to be the product of intentional racial discrimination, must it be free?\nIs it free to be able not to give minorities the rights they're entitled to?\nWe think not.\nIn the end, the employers do the employing.\nIn the end my clients, minorities, were the victims.\nIn the end, they weren't just denied fraternal rights in Local 542, they weren't denied the rights of participation in some Blue Cross-Blue Shield program; they were denied the right to work.\nDwayne Johnson, who is symbolic, operates heavy equipment in Vietnam.\nHe operates heavy equipment in Korea.\nHe comes back to Philadelphia.\nHe wants work.\nHe goes to an employer.\nHe cannot go to the employer.\nThey can't hire him.\nHe is told to go to Local 542.\nThey won't let him in because of the color of his skin.\nHe goes to Greenland to work for a non-union employer.\nHe comes back to 542: I want work, I want wages.\nHe's kept out because of his race.\nNow what he wants... and Dwayne Johnson is symbolic of 500 or more minorities... is the right guaranteed to him under Section 1981 to work for the employers on the same basis as whites.\nHe was denied it, and all the other Dwayne Johnsons have been denied it.\nThey have a right, in our judgment, to work on the same basis as whites.\nPeople who've given their lives to this country it seems to me have that right, and it's been guaranteed since 1966.\nAnd I think ultimately the question here is, what if we sued just Glasgow and did not sue Local 542.\nWhat if we showed the same set of facts, that Glasgow had zero minorities and all whites, and that that work force was the product of intentional racial discrimination?\nCould there be any doubt that for purposes of injunctive relief, simply to get prospective nondiscrimination, that minorities with respect to Glasgow, under those sets of facts, would have a right to work equally?\nNot quotas, not something special, but nondiscrimination.\nThat's all paragraph 12 of this decree provides, nondiscrimination, to prevent the reoccurrence of discrimination.\nIn this particular instance, in our judgment the employers have recognized what we have contended, that the duty is on them.\nThey have recognized, I think, what Justice Cardoza said, and that is the duty under labor laws must be non-delegable, because if they were not non-delegable there would be enormous loopholes in the law.\nIn the Sheffield case, which I think is interesting only because it doesn't deal in the race area, there was a New York statute which said that employers could not employ anyone under the age of 14.\nAnd the bus company had one of its bus drivers, as a matter of helping him, hire a boy who was 12 years old.\nThe company knew nothing about it.\nIt had no knowledge.\nIt didn't know what was going on.\nJustice Cardoza said, in upholding criminal liability under a New York labor statute, that it is not an example of respondeat superior; it is an example of non-delegable duty, a duty the employer owed in that case not to employ children.\nIn this case, after Alexander versus Gardner-Denver Company, this Court has said that the ban against employment discrimination and the need to protect the right of minorities in that respect is of the highest priority.\nIt seems to me in the end that the employers in this case must have that obligation.\nIf it were just left up to Local 542, my clients could not get a remedy.\nIt would be impossible.\nIn the end, Judge Higginbothem in our judgment, A, properly imputed intentional discrimination of the union and the apprenticeship program to the employers; secondly, he properly exercised his discretion to give the Plaintiffs a make-whole remedy that would ensure nothing more nor less than nondiscrimination over the next five years.\nAfter years of intentional discrimination, proof of which is undisputed in this case... examples of people could be told and told again, but Judge Higginbothem has done that far more eloquently than I can... it is our submission that minorities do have the same right to work as whites.\nThey did not have.\nThey are entitled to a remedy.\nIt is long overdue.\nWe ask the Court respectfully to affirm the judgment of the Third Circuit.\nThank you very much.\nChief Justice Burger: Anything further, counsel?\nREBUTTAL ARGUMENT OF JOHN J. McALEESE, ESQ., ON BEHALF OF PETITIONER, GENERAL BUILDING CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION\nMr. McAleese: May it please the Court:\nWe don't dispute that minorities have the same right to work as whites.\nThe question is whether my clients should be required to pay money because the union discriminated.\nThere was reference made in the argument--\nMr. Goodman: Well, what about the injunctive remedy?\nMr. McAleese: --The injunctive remedy is... well, let's talk about the Zipes case, which is--\nMr. Goodman: Let's talk about the injunctive remedy.\nMr. McAleese: --Okay.\nWell, the Zipes case was an injunctive remedy.\nMr. Goodman: Well, let's talk about the injunctive remedy in this case.\nDo you say that the injunction should not have run against the employers or not?\nMr. McAleese: I'm saying that the nature of the injunction certainly shouldn't have run against the Associations, because all my client is required to do in that injunction is pay money.\nMr. Goodman: Well, what about the members?\nIs anybody going to speak for the contractors?\nHow about the injunction against the contractors?\nMr. McAleese: I think the injunction against the contractors went far beyond what it should too, Mr. Justice White.\nMr. Goodman: Well, should there have been any injunctive relief against the contractors?\nMr. McAleese: I don't think there should have been, on the basis that there was no showing of wrongdoing on the part of the contractors.\nYou could have gotten complete relief by an injunction against the union in this case, as near as I can tell.\nIt's not the Zipes case, because in the Zipes case, as the Court knows, it was necessary to interfere with the union's seniority system in order to grant the relief.\nMr. Goodman: We know about the Zipes case.\nMr. McAleese: I beg your pardon?\nMr. Goodman: We know about the Zipes case.\nMr. McAleese: I know you know about the Zipes case.\nWith respect to the Philadelphia plan, that involved a different part of the case that isn't on appeal before this Court.\nIt was a claim under 1985(3).\nThe only basis for liability in this case was signing the collective bargaining agreement, and that's clear in the record at pages 102... 106, rather, and 142 of the opinion.\nWith respect to the JATC, there were no findings at all in the court below that that had anything to do with the basis for liability.\nThe basis for liability is clear, and I don't think you can get there under 1981.\nChief Justice Burger: Thank you, gentlemen.\nThe case is submitted.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "A selection of the need-to-know civil justice news for the week of April 25-May 1.\nMartin Bricketto | Law360\nCounsel for a Rhode Island insurance group urged the New Jersey Supreme Court on Monday to upend a decision requiring it to provide medical malpractice coverage under a policy that was rescinded over a physician’s alleged misrepresentations, arguing that New Jersey law was improperly applied in the case.\nKim Stone | CJAC President\nWe have become a community of warners. My car carries a warning sticker that the vehicle may contain chemicals known by the State of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm. The parking lot where I park each morning at work has the same warning signage, as does the coffee shop nearest to my office. That’s three Proposition 65 warning signs and I haven’t even started my work day.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "ACA Public Policy Highlights\nACA is participating in debate and education on important issues. Below is more information on our activity and resources for ACA members to learn more and take action.\nFinancial Reform Act Includes Important Changes for Angels and Entrepreneurs\nThe financial reform bill - now known as the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act - became law on July 21st when President Obama signed the act. There are two sections in the approved legislation of particular interest to angels:\nThe final legislation removed the provisions that concerned ACA related to Regulation D - so there is no 120-day waiting periods for approval of offerings and no patchwork of different state regulations for entrepreneurs raising capital. Instead, Section 926 adds more abilities for regulators to stop Regulation D private offerings from \"bad actors.\"\nThe final act also eliminated automatic inflationary increases to the definition of \"accredited investor\" that would have decreased the number of angels in angel groups by about 60 percent (based on source data from the \"Returns of Angels in Groups\" academic study). However, Section 413 does include compromise language for net worth requirements, which stay at $1 million but exclude primary residence from the calculation.\nIMPORTANT: The change in the net worth definition for accredited investors is effective right now. Securities and Exchange Commission staff have been quoted that the new standard is in place on the date of the enactment of the law (which happened July 21st.)\nMore information about the efforts to ensure improvements to the original bill are below.\nACA Supports Amendments to Senate Financial Reform Bill\nSen. Christopher Dodd drafted the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 that addresses many important financial reform issues. The original bill included two sections that would have reduced the number of accredited angel investors and create regulations that would have made raising angel capital more complicated and costly for entrepreneurs.\nWe are pleased that the Senate passed an amendment on May 17th sponsored by Sen. Kit Bond (R-MO) to address the problems in the two sections of the bill on May 13th and ACA supports this amendment. Original co-sponsors for amendment #4037 (later revised and updated to #4056) are Sen. Scott Brown (R-MA), Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA), and Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA). Six other Senators became co-sponsors. We thank all of them and particularly Sen. Bond and Sen. Dodd and their staff.\nSen. Christopher Dodd released a new bill, the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, that addresses many important financial reform issues. Unfortunately, the very lengthy bill also includes three sections that threaten to reduce the number of accredited angel investors in the United States by about 75 percent and complicate the regulation of Regulation D offerings (which include angel investments) to increase the time needed for entrepreneurs to raise money and make it more difficult to get investors across state lines.\nACA believes that the bill was not intended to negatively effect angel investment, small business, and jobs. We recommend either eliminating sections of the bill or adding language that clarifies that angel investors and companies receiving angel investment are not affected by the legislation.\nThe Census Bureau and Kauffman Foundation have released studies that show that start-ups and firms less than five years old generated ALL of the net new jobs over a 25 year period. Many of these small businesses are the type that angels invest in. At a time when America is losing jobs, it strikes us as a major disconnect to create legislation that penalizes high growth, job creating, privately financed small business, in expense, delay, and wasted effort.\nThe relevant sections of the bill are:\nResources and Information on these issues:\nActivity and Information on Other Issues", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Basic Education Minister Angie Motshega has reported her son Kabelo after he damaged five of her cars in their Midrand home.\nThis according to reports from Sunday World.\nThe troubled Minister told the police that Kabelo was high on drugs and asked the police to investigate a white VW polo whose occupants were supplying her son with illegal substances.\nShe also revealed that her son had dagga cakes and various other illegal substances.\nThis is not the first time the minister has had to call the police on her son, and his behavior is affecting her emotional health.\nKabelo has since appeared in court but the minister withdrew charges against him\nThis is a developing story.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Louisiana does not store divorce records in a central registry or database. Consequently, the only way to obtain a Louisiana divorce record is by sending a request to the Clerk of the Court of the parish where the divorce judgment was issued.\nAre divorce records public?\nGenerally, divorce records are considered part of the public record. Some states have no access restrictions—anyone who’s curious can request a copy of any divorce record. Most states, though, limit access to divorce records because of the personal or sensitive information they often contain.\nHow do I get a copy of my divorce decree in Louisiana?\nYou must obtain a certified copy of a divorce decree by contacting the Clerk of Court in the parish where the divorce was granted. Under Louisiana law, the Louisiana Vital Records Registry maintains Orleans Parish marriage records for 50 years.\nAre Louisiana marriage records public?\nAre Louisiana Marriage Records Public Information? Louisiana marriage records become public information and are thus available to anyone after 50 years. … Public marriage records obtained in a different parish are available from the Office of the Clerk of the Court of that parish.\nHow do I look up public records in Louisiana?\nState law in Louisiana states that all birth records and death records become public records 100 years after their date of filing and become available at the state archives. Records can be retrieved by mail, online, or by visiting one of the multiple locations.\nAre divorce records public in Louisiana?\nThe state of Louisiana is a closed-records state. Consequently, court and vital records are available to eligible individuals rather than the general public. A divorce recorde, in the state, is only available to: The couple who obtained the divorce.\nHow can you find out if someone is divorced?\nDivorce Records Are Available at the Courthouse\nYou can access copies of all documents that a couple files in a divorce at the courthouse. You can also get copies of all decisions issued by the judge, including the final divorce decree.\nHow can I get a copy of my divorce decree?\nIf you filed for divorce in the United States, you generally can obtain a divorce decree from the court that issued the document. Alternatively, you can request an official copy from the office of vital records in the state where your divorce was finalized.\nHow do I find marriage records in Louisiana?\nTo obtain a copy of a marriage certificate that is over 50 years, contact the Louisiana State Archives. To obtain a copy of a marriage certificate from a parish other than Orleans, contact the Clerk of the Court in the parish where the marriage license was issued.\nHow can you find out if a person is married?\nGo to the courthouse of the city where the marriage was likely to occur. Public records can be useful for finding out whether someone is married now, or what their marriage history has been in the past. Marriage records are public; you can usually see a copy for free or for a small fee.\nWhat is a divorce decree?\nA divorce decree is a formal order issued by the court at the end of the divorce proceeding. The divorce decree may be referred to as a final judgment or a judgment of divorce.\nHow do I find an old obituary in Louisiana?\nIf the record you are looking for is older than 50 years, however, you can request a copy from the Louisiana State Archives, where historical vital records are kept. You can browse the Archives’ database online. Note that the Archives only keeps death certificates for the period of 1911-1963.\nHow do I look up a deceased person?\nPlaces to look for Death Records[edit | edit source]\n- Church records of deaths and burials.\n- City and County civil registrations.\n- Family Bibles and personal histories.\n- FamilySearch in the Catalog Search, Records Search, and Historic Books.\n- Google and other web site search sites, and don’t forget to search Google Books.\nHow do I find public records for free?\nAll Federal court records are available online at PACER.gov, an electronic public access service that is overseen by the Administrative Office of the United States Courts. This includes all Federal civil court cases, criminal charges, as well as bankruptcies. In all, there are over 500 million documents on PACER.\nAre mugshots public record in Louisiana?\nArrest Records are considered public records and as such are available for public request from a number of government agencies including Louisiana State, County, and local law enforcement. Louisiana Police Departments and Louisiana Criminal Courts maintain Arrest Records, warrants, and mug shots.\nIs a Will public record in Louisiana?\nLouisiana Successions are court proceedings, and like all other court proceedings they are a matter of public record. This means that the information contained in a succession proceeding is available to anyone who seeks it.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Safety is a top priority for Evergreen and Vancouver public school districts. For several years, our districts have partnered with the Clark County Sheriff’s Office and Vancouver Police Department to provide school resource officers in each of our comprehensive high schools.\nThe partnership provided a visible level of safety in our schools. The SROs helped to build connections between law enforcement, students and school employees. In addition, SROs responded to emergencies at their assigned schools as well as nearby schools.\nWhen schools closed in March 2020 due to the pandemic and remained in a hybrid of remote and in-person learning throughout the 2020-21 school year, SRO assignments weren’t required. Due to the impact of the pandemic and increased staffing needs at CCSO and VPD, contractual agreements for SROs weren’t renewed for the 2020-21 and 2021-22 school years.\nWhile Evergreen and Vancouver won’t have the presence of uniformed SROs in schools this year, safety and security will remain a top priority. The number of Vancouver district resource officers and Evergreen campus security officers available to respond to school and district needs will be increased. These officers will continue to receive annual professional training.\n“The Sheriff’s Office is committed to the safety and security of our schools and students,” said CCSO Under Sheriff John Chapman. “We look forward to maintaining the connections and relationships we have built with our local school staff and administrators. We’re prepared to respond to calls for service to the schools within our jurisdictional boundaries.”\nThe districts also intend to continue working together with CCSO and VPD in other ways, including these potential areas of collaboration:\n- Providing contact information for normally scheduled day patrol officers within our school boundaries;\n- Allowing law enforcement to hold morning briefing sessions at our schools on a rotating basis to familiarize patrol officers with our schools and administrators; and,\n- Providing training to our school principals on how to assist an arriving law enforcement officer when a call is placed for assistance.\n“The Vancouver Police Department is grateful for the relationships our staff have built with school faculty and administration over the years,” said Vancouver Police Department Assistant Chief Troy Price. “We will continue to maintain public safety for the students and schools within the city of Vancouver through community outreach and response to calls for service.”\nEvergreen and Vancouver school districts look forward to a continued partnership with CCSO and VPD in 2021-22 and beyond.\nArticle Source: Vancouver Public Schools", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "California Appeals Court Empowers Privacy Agency to Immediately Enforce CCPA Regulations\nIn California Privacy Protection Agency et al. v. The Superior Court of Sacramento County (case number C099130), the Third Appellate District of the California Court of Appeal returned authority to the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) to enforce the regulations promulgated under California’s groundbreaking consumer data privacy law, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)).\nThe California Chamber of Commerce had challenged the CPPA’s timeline for enforcing its newly finalized regulations, arguing that the agency had missed statutory deadlines, which, in their view, should delay the enforcement start date a full year after their promulgation—to March 29, 2024. The regulations in question, which address aspects such as privacy notice requirements and the handling of browser signals for opt-out requests, are part of the broader framework established by the CCPA. The lower court agreed and temporarily stripped the CPPA of its enforcement capabilities.\nThe appellate court overturned that decision. The court found no explicit mandate in the law that would necessitate delaying enforcement until a year after the finalization of the regulations, as the Chamber had contended. Consequently, the CPPA can now immediately begin enforcing the regulations finalized last March without the previously imposed delay.\nRead the full blog post here.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "News Waali latest news updates.\nLahore: (Web Desk) Senior leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf and former federal minister Fawad Chaudhary has warned the IG Punjab and CCPO Lahore of the consequences of following the illegal orders of the government.\nReacting to the implementation of Section 144 in Lahore, Fawad Chaudhary said that there is no legal justification for the implementation of Section 144 after the announcement of the election schedule, no notice was given, and the Cabinet did not approve the implementation of the Section. 144, puppet. The supervisors have gone to the Punjab and the Central Election Commission against the completely illegal operation of the government.\nHe said that the time of election is approaching, they will hold a completely peaceful rally under the scheduled program, IG Punjab and CCPO Lahore are ready to account for any illegal order against the constitutional and fundamental electoral rights to stay.\nFawad Chaudhary said that he is raising the matter before the High Court, he will not allow breaking the law to become the rule.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Asked in Divorce and Marriage Law, Criminal Law\nCan you get a divorce if you were married in jail?\nYour right to file for divorce is not altered by where you were married.\nAsked in Cheating\nIf a married man has an affair with a married woman can he go to jail?\nYes yes yes a million times yes ANSWER: Let me correct that answer, no! I haven't seen a person who is married and had an affair toanother married person in jail. I wish they could so I could have put my ex in jail when he ruined our life. ...\nAsked in Nelson Mandela\nWho was Nelson Mandela married to when he was in jail?\nCheck what year he was put in jail and count until the year he was released. ...\nHow do you go about getting married in a parish jail in louisiana?\nI'm sorry if this is kind of rude, but if you get married in jail not a lot of people would come. And you could get killed in there you never know ...\nCan a 17-year-old get married if her mom is in jail?\nIf she has her parents' permission she can get married. The location of her mother doesn't matter. She might be able to get a court's permission due to the jail situation. ...\nAsked in Indiana, Indianapolis\nCan you get married in the Marion County jail?\nYes. You must have a court order from a judge to get married. You also must schedule it through the chaplain's office at the jail, although they will not perform the ceremony. You can contact a judge or wedding officiant to perform the ceremony at the jail, if approved by the chaplain office. ...\nAsked in Pregnancy\nDo they send you to jail if you are pregnant but not married?\nDepends on where you live but not in the US or Europe.\nHow could you get married to a inmate in warren county jail?\nYou may or may not be able to get married to an inmate (of course, when he or she gets released you can marry). The Supreme Court has held that in some circumstances, prisoners have the right to marry while in jail. This is very shaky territory, however, so if you have a question about marriage in jail, you should contact the jail directly. ...\nAsked in Relationships, Court Procedure\nHow do you go about getting married and your boyfriend is in county jail?\nIf your boyfriend is in jail, obviously he isn't ready to be mature and legal hence you should not marry him. ...\nAsked in Divorce and Marriage Law, DIY Projects\nCan you get married to an inmate at cook county jail?\nYes, you can get married in the cook county jail the detainee must get a marriage paper he will be required to mail a letter stating he wants to get married to who he wants to get married to and both of y'all information must be on the letter so that they may contact both of y'all when the get a date. In the cook county jail I think they only do marriages once a year usually around the month of...\nAsked in Divorce and Marriage Law\nHow are you supposed to get married in jail?\nDude. The answer is so simple, they throw you in jail for a reason to PUNISH YOU so you can't engage with people sexually, you can't do fun stuff and you CANT GET MARRIED as simple as that. (Unless you have an affair with one of the guards.) ...\nCan you get married in the vigo county jail in Indiana?\nif someone is being held for another state and to be extradited, do they still have jail privileges, and do they have three meals a day.? ...\nHow do you get a divorce if your husband is in jail?\nIt is always possible to sue for divorce, even if your husband is in jail. If he has turned out to be a criminal, and you didn't know that when you married him, you could certainly argue that he married you under false pretences. I believe that the court would be sympathetic. ...\nDo gays go to jail if they get married in a non licensed state?\nYou aRer a nasty person\nAsked in Jail Incarceration, Marriage Licenses\nCan you marry an inmate in county jail in Colorado?\nyes ive got married to my husband\nCan i get married to my boyfriend in the vermillion county jail in danville il?\nAsk officials there, not us.\nIf both are in jail can they still get married and how would they do that?\nyes b/c all they have to do is have them put the ring on each other but they wouldn't be married leagaly ...\nWill you go to jail if your visa expired while you are getting married?\nno, i dont think so, i believe you'll become a citizen when you get married and your visa wont matter. i dont thik they'll send you to jail tho, just deport you to your home country ...", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Kinney Law, PC\nIf you need a Rapid City criminal defense attorney, contact Kinney Law, PC, to schedule a free consultation.\n- Butte County\n- Lawrence County\nAt Kinney Law, PC, founding attorney Matthew Kinney is known for straightforward, sincere personal service that clients desire most from professionals. Most of his clients come referred from others who are familiar with Matt's ability to quickly understand his clients' problems yet inform them of what they need to know and expect right from the start of their case. He has a great track record of successfully litigating difficult cases and securing favorable outcomes for his clients. Matt prides his practice on attempting to timely resolve his clients' cases without charging unnecessary fees from unreasonable delays and abuse of the legal process.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Nigeria’s Minister for Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has filed a suit before a high court in Abuja challenging publications against him by an online news publishing platform.\nNaija News understands that the said media platform had published two different articles where it alleged the minister’s involvement in a fraud scandal.\nThe articles condemned and described by the minister as an act of defamation against his person were published on August 3 and 11 respectively.\nMohammed in his argument pleaded with the court to grant him N100 billion in damages against the news platform which has its registered name as Pointblank.\nHe blamed the media platform for causing him mental distress as a result of its publications and hence demand payment for damages and also to send warnings to other platforms that may want to make ‘false’ publications about him.\nAccording to Mohammed, Pointblank News on August 3, 2021, published an exclusive story about him titled “Lai Mohammed in N10 billion Fraud Scandal as ICPC swoops on NBC”.\nThe Minister claimed his lawyer then sent a letter asking the media platform to retract the said publication.\nHowever, the publisher failed to retract the said publication. Hence, he approached the court seeking redress.\nWhile he was yet to get relief from the first article, the media house according to him again on August 11, published another article against him titled: “Lai Mohammed, NBC head for showdown over N10 billion Fraud, Minister in Hot Deal with Interpol Most Wanted.”\nMohammed said: “The defendants made a publication described as ‘Exclusive Pointblanknews.com investigations’ and written under the very bold banner and title: ‘Lai Mohammed in N10 billion Fraud Scandal as ICPC swoops on NBC” which was published on Aug. 3, 2021.\n“They published another one tagged as ‘Lai Mohammed, NBC head for showdown over N10 billion Fraud, Minister in Hot Deal with Interpol Most Wanted” published on Aug. 11, 2021,″ the minister stressed.\nLamenting that the publications have caused him unrest, Mohammed said he received calls from so many people asking about the alleged fraud scandals.\nThe Minister is in this regard, asking the court to award N50 billion aggravated and exemplary damages against the defendants for libel.\nHe also sought the court to award another N50 billion general damages against the defendants for alleged libelous publication as it injured his character and reputation.\nHe asked the court to order the defendants to retract the said publications and apologize to him publicly in two national newspapers.\nMr Mohammed also asked the court to order the two defendants to respectively write an undertaking to desist from further publishing defamatory words against him.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "A yet-to-be-identified police inspector on escort duty at a popular hotel at DLine, Port Harcourt area of Rivers State was on Friday night, August 25, shot dead by some assailants.\nAccording to eyewitnesses, the policeman was excorting a very important personality (VIP) when he was intercepted by the gunmen said to be riding in a Toyota Corolla.\nIt was said that the assailants shot the police officer and made away with his service AK-47 rifle and beret.\nConfirming the incident, the spokesperson of the state police command, SP Grace Iringe Koko, said a manhunt had been launched by the police to arrest the fleeing assailants.\n“On 25/08/2023 at about 2030hrs, information was received that one Inspector ‘m’ attached to Department of Operations, Yenegoa, Bayelsa State was fatally shot in the head while escorting his principal around Landmark Hotel at Oroworukwo Olu Obasanjo Port Harcourt.\nHis rifle and beret were carted away. Patrol teams were immediately mobilized to the scene. Effort is ongoing to arrest the fleeing hoodlums and recover the rifle. The corpse has been deposited at the Military Hospital, Port Harcourt for autopsy,” she said", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Dominica Citizenship by Investment\nDOMINICA PERMANENT CITIZENSHIP:\n- USD 100,000 minimum Donations.\n- USD 200,000 minimum real estate investment\n- Lifetime Citizenship &cannot be revoked\n- Granted for qualified applicants only under certain criteria while boosting Dominica’s Economy\n- Time Frame: Three Months\n- one of the longest-running programs in the world.\n- Visa-free or visa-on-arrival travel to 143 destinations including Europe’s Schengen Area, Hong Kong, and Singapore\n- Tax Free for Non-Residents\n- Citizenship-by-descent available for future generations\n- Right to live, work, and study in Dominica\n- Ability to include a spouse, children under 30, unmarried siblings under 26, and parents and grandparents over 55 as well as to add dependents after citizenship has been granted to the main applicant\n- Only Trusted and selected international Agents can assist with the application\n- Oath of allegiance before an authorized notary, justice of the peace, or commissioner of oaths.\n- Application and citizenship certificates are issued after pledging allegiance\n- Applicant with denied visa to a country with which Dominica has a visa-free travel agreement must subsequently obtain a visa from the same country in order to be eligible to apply for Dominica Citizenship.\n- Newborn children of Citizenship Holders, can be registered for citizenship at any time.\n- Pre-existing dependents and future spouses of the main Citizenship Holder can apply for citizenship, subject to additional fees.\n- Full lifetime citizenship by naturalization (5 years) granted for Applicants and their Family\n- Inclusion of Dependent children under 30 and dependents over 55 years old.\n- #1 in 2017->2019 in the Citizenship by Investment Index\n- Citizenship-by-descent available for future generations\n- Member of Commonwealth of Nations, the UN, the Organization of American states& Caricom\n- #6 by FDI Intelligence for cost effectiveness in the Caribbean & Latin America\n- #8 by FDI Intelligence for safety, political stability, health and education services per population and life expectancy.\n- 15 minutes Getaway to Europe by air to the French Overseas Departments of Martinique and Guadeloupe.\n- Free movement of profit and dividends with no capital gains, estate or death taxes\n- An English speaking, educated, and trainable workforce with 95% literacy.\n- Opportunity to invest in a business climate for strong green field operations in several sectors.\n- Most affordable among all Caribbean-based citizenship programs.\n- Citizenship by investment has been operational since 1991.\n- Launch Member of ETIAS as of 2023\n- Stable macroeconomic environment and mature democracy.\n- Unrestricted foreign ownership of businesses.\n- Flexible and well-tailored concessions for large and small investment projects.\n- Steady sea and air transportation to major markets and destination.\n- Privileged access to major international markets and agreements with Europe (EPA) and CARICOM.\n- Visa free travel to over 152 countries including the UK and the EU Schengen zone, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore and Turkey.\n- Lowest crime rate in the region\n- No taxes for non-resident\n- No Physical residency requirements\n- No restriction on Dual Citizenship\n- Official Name: The Commonwealth of Dominica\n- Form of Government:Parliamentary Democracy within Commonwealth of Nations\n- Capital: Roseau\n- Population: 71,808\n- Official Language: English- French based Creole (Patois) is widely spoken\n- Currency: Eastern Caribbean dollar\n- Area: 751 KM2\n- Education: Literacy by 94% English Education - Private and Public Preschool education &Elementary education are Free and compulsory. Secondary& High school are free and not compulsory.\n- Culture: Caribbean Creole Culture- Mixed of African & European Traditions\n- Environment:Mountainous volcanic island with rainforest cover, white sand beaches\n- Health Care: Largely Financed by general Taxes Indigent, Communicable diseases, pregnant women and children under 17 are exempt from medical care charges\n- Taxation: 15%\n- Tourism: Tourism in Dominica contributes Greatly to its economy, Abundant Touristic Attractions (Boiling water Lake, Trafalgar Falls etc.. )\n- Weather: Tropical Weather, Varies drastically between regions and seasons.\n- Politics: Stable\n- Schengen: Not a Member\n- Religion: Roman Catholic\nQUALIFICATION & INVESTMENT CRITERIA:A.Investment Criteria:\nDonation To Government Fund\nUSD 100,000 Non-refundable contribution to the Economic Development Fund for a single applicant in favor of strengthening its local economy by putting added focus on the education, agriculture, and industrial sectors. The required contribution will increase based on the number of dependents:\n- $ 175,000 for 2 applicants (husband& wife/2 minors)\n- $ 200,000 for up to 4 applicants (Husband, wife, dependents)\n- $ 50,000 Additional contributions for children between 18&25\nReal Estate Investment\nUSD 200,000 minimum value towards investment in an approved real estate development i.e : Range Developments (Kempinski Hotel), The Silver Beach Development, and Sunstone Incorporated – Tranquility Beach Dominica.) In addition to the property purchase, the investor must keep the property in possession for five years, after which it can be sold. Government fees will apply based on the number of dependents:\n- $ 25,000 for the main applicant\n- $35,000 for the spouse of the main applicant\n- $ 35,000 for a family of up to four persons\n- $ 50,000 for a family of up to 6 persons\n- $ 70,000 for a family of 7 persons or more\n10 Advantages of investing in Silver Beach Development & Sunstone incorporated:\nSunstone Development: Tranquility Beach\n1. Privacy and a celebration of individuality\n2. fully-serviced premium vacation villas and residences\n3. custom designed and appointed for the most discerning\n4. First class accommodation quality\n5. Diverse range of amenities and services\n6. Variety of choice between: 73 room hotel Spa, Two and three bedrooms Villas, condo suits etc..\n7. Located on stunning marine bluff\n8. Direct access to two secluded beaches\n9. Exclusive fine dining restaurant and huge Meeting and event space\n10. Infinity pool and class A Gym &sunset Platform\nSilver Beach Development:\n1. 200-room five-star hotel\n2. Investors can establish partnership with Silver Beach development to provide goods and services to the project\n3. Investor has 2 options: Purchase of shares or the Purchase of full Titled Units.\n4. Owners will be entitled to a share of the resort’s profits.\n5. Recover invested interests after three years\n6. Receive annual returns on the investment\n7. Own a luxurious piece of prime real estate, whose value is likely to increase with time\n8. Five minutes from world-renowned, US medical school – Ross University School of Medicine.\n9. Located on Piccard Beach one of Dominica’s best beaches and expected to set the standard of echo-chic resort living\n10. Full service Health & Beauty Spa with beach access\nB.Qualification Criteria documents for citizenship in Dominica:\n- Above 18 years of age.\n- Clean Criminal Record\n- Due diligence checks and gain approval\n- Confirmed investment sources\n- Good health\n- Receive approval by the Government", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "The NOAA Office of the General Counsel is a team of professionals advancing the mission and objectives of NOAA by delivering legal services of the highest quality. We are committed to providing sound judgment, thoughtful analysis, and constructive advice through effective communication. In an environment fostering innovation and professional development, we apply the rule of law with integrity, respect for people, and commitment to excellence and the public trust.\nIntegrity, Innovation, Teamwork, Professional Excellence, Effective Communication, Public Service, Organizational Diversity, Inclusion\nHONORS ATTORNEY PROGRAM\nThe Office of General Counsel's Honors Attorney Program is designed to recruit highly-qualified law school graduates, judicial law clerks and fellows for entry-level attorney positions. After completing several rotations, Honors Attorneys are typically placed in our offices in the Washington, D.C. area, and occasionally in our six regional offices in Seattle, WA; St. Petersburg, FL; Gloucester, MA; Long Beach, CA; Juneau, AK; and Honolulu, HI. NOAA GC expects to begin recruiting for its 2022 Honors Program during the summer of 2021. We will update this page with information about how to apply when that information is available.\nDIVERSITY & INCLUSION\nThe NOAA Office of General Counsel is committed to fostering an inclusive environment in which the organization leverages diversity to achieve mission goals and business objectives and maximizes the potential of individuals and the organization. The Office of General Counsel is working to ensure that the organization’s management practices and organizational culture reflect this commitment and create opportunities for all employees to fully contribute to the Agency’s mission and serve the Nation.\nNOAA General Counsel job announcements are made available through the USAJobs website or NOAA's NOAA Careers employment information website. At NOAA General Counsel we welcome applicants of all races, cultures, ages, abilities, national origins, sexual orientations, and gender identities.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Dear East Valley Families of Gifted Students,\nWe are key players in getting our members of the legislature to support the inclusion of gifted education in the state budget. Please read this important notice from AAGT!\nGilbert Supporters of the Gifted\nUpdate: Despite all of our efforts to get HB2199 to be heard in the Senate Appropriations Committee, it didn’t happen. The bill process is done. We now have to work at getting gifted funding into the budget. Reducing our ask from $3.5 million to $500,000 provides a more agreeable amount to get into the budget at this point. Then next year, we will be back for more!\nWe are grateful for the leadership of Representative Heather Carter who championed HB2199 so successfully; it passed through the House Education Committee with a unanimous vote in favor, and passed through the House Appropriations Committee and the House Committee of the Whole with near unanimity overwhelmingly in favor of restoring gifted education funds.\nIn the Senate, our friend, Senator Kate Brophy-McGee introduced mirror bill, SB1105. With the additional leadership of Senator Sylvia Allen, the Senate Education Committee unanimously voted in favor of restoring funds for gifted education. SB1105 did not go on to be heard in the Senate Appropriations Committee.\nOUR TASK ASAP:\nSend emails to members of the Senate and House Appropriations Committees to include $500,000 in the budget to support the reinstatement of funding for gifted education.\nEven if you have contacted them before, this is a new ask, and it is important to remind them why this is important to you.\nIn addition, we are asking you to contact all leaders in both the House and Senate. If your Legislative District Senator and/or Representatives are not already on one of these lists, please contact them. Members of the Legislature value constituents’ opinions.\nThe lists of the Senate and House Appropriations Committee members are attached along with other leaders we need to reach. Ask your contacts to do the same and remember every email counts! It just could be your story, your compelling reason to have funding restored that makes a difference!\nThank you for your support!\nAAGT Advocacy Chair\nClick here for the google doc with the email addresses for the members of both the Senate and House Appropriation Committees.\nClick here if you need help finding out who your legislators are.\nClick here to visit the page of the GSG website regarding advocacy at the state level.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "By Arnie Rosenberg\nYou won’t find Marshall Socarras Grant calling itself a “boutique” law firm. Instead, the 12 attorneys refer to themselves as a “growing” firm.\n“We don’t want to pigeonhole ourselves in one specialty or practice area,” explains Adam Marshall, one of the firm’s founders. “We’re trying to give our clients the full experience. To do that, we need to grow.”\nMarshall and partner Joe Grant founded the firm in 2011; but their sights never were set on becoming another large, institutional firm.\n“One of the things I said was, ‘We’re blowing up the business model. If we’re going to do this, we’re going to do it differently,’” Marshall says.\nThe core of this law firm is the word “collaboration,” and its compensation model encourages just that. “We pool the money and pay ourselves equally,” says Marshall. “It’s egalitarian. We’ve been criticized soundly by business consultants and our peers have been fascinated. But we don’t care, for compensation purposes, who originated the client. We don’t care who works on the client matter. All we care about is that the client is getting the best person at the best rate for their matter.”\nMarshall adds that it’s the client who benefits from this unusual approach. “We’re always trying to match the client with the best substantive fit and the best personality fit,” he says. “When you break down the compensation barriers – and the attitude of ‘I can’t refer one of my partners in because that’s going to cost me money’ –\nwe remove the financial disincentives to collaboration.”\nThe downtown Boca Raton firm charges no consultation fees, which helps attorneys learn more about clients and their circumstances from the outset and allows clients to build a level of trust.\n“We want to take the time to know them because it’s a two-way street,” Marshall says. “We may not be the best fit for a particular client… We’ve got to be comfortable, as the client does, that it’s going to be a mutually productive relationship, a mutually beneficial relationship. Our goal in those initial meetings is that a client walks out of the office and says, ‘Those are smart people, good people,’ and have them talk about us. It’s great for our brand, and we sleep well at night. And more times than not, we’re hired in some capacity, even if it’s not the matter we consulted on.”\nThat trust is built from what Marshall calls the firm’s “humane” culture, which is demonstrated in the firm’s hiring practices. Wanting to work with a team and placing value on their personal and family time are as important as law school performance and experience in the profession. The culture was obvious, too, on one Friday afternoon when the office closed for a group outing to Mizner Park to see “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.”\n“We believe that when our clients walk through here and see us talking to each other and smiling – or when we’re getting serious and really collaborating and listening to one another’s opinions and valuing them – it’s not hard to see that we get along and have a humane culture. We demonstrate it every day,” Marshall says.\n“At the end of the day, what’s going to distinguish you from the rest of the marketplace?” he asks. “It’s not your brain. There’s nothing proprietary about what we do. There’s nothing unique about what we do. It’s the way we do it. And that’s going to draw clients to us. That’s going to make the practice of law more fun. And if the practice of law is more fun, then we have a passion for it.” ¿", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Indictments dropped for 17 Texas officers in George Floyd protest response\n“These announcements will allow police officers, whose lives were upended by the indictments, to return to their services to our community,” said Austin Mayor Kirk Watson\nBy Paul J. Weber and Jim Vertuno\nAUSTIN, Texas — A Texas prosecutor whose office oversaw indictments against more than 20 Austin police officers for tactics used during the 2020 protests that followed George Floyd’s killing said Monday he was dropping most of the cases and would ask the Justice Department to investigate instead.\nThe announcement is a sharp reversal for Travis County District Attorney Jose Garza, a progressive who was elected months after the protests and ran on promises to hold police accountable in the Texas capital. Garza, a Democrat, said his office would dismiss indictments against 17 officers but still move forward with prosecuting four others.\nThe slate of felony charges were by far the most indictments of officers from a single U.S. police department following nationwide protests in 2020. Some Austin police officers fired beanbag rounds in the crowd, critically injuring one teenager.\n“This has been a difficult chapter for Austin. I look forward to turning the page. These announcements will allow police officers, whose lives were upended by the indictments, to return to their services to our community,” said Austin Mayor Kirk Watson, a Democrat who was not in office at the time of the protests.\nIn a statement, Garza did not explain why he was deciding now to drop most of the cases. Many of the officers were indicted in February 2022, none had gone to trial and Republican Gov. Greg Abbott had floated the idea of pardons after the charges were handed down by a grand jury.\nKen Ervin, an attorney who represents nine officers whose charges will be dismissed, called the indictments a “combination of politics and incompetence.”\n“Mr. Garza has not really taken the chance to educate himself on police tactics,” Ervin said. “Maybe he’s finally done that.”\nThe City of Austin has paid out more than $18 million to settle lawsuits brought by protesters injured during the protests, including a college student who suffered brain damage after an officer shot him with a beanbag round. Eight other lawsuits are still pending, according to the city.\nAustin Police Association President Michael Bullock said prosecutors had yet to prove any case where any officer committed wrongdoing.\n“Our officers were faced with incredible and unprecedented challenges. In those extremely difficult times they acted within the law and upheld their oath to keep our city safe,” Bullock said.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "By: April Hiroshima Gatling\nLast Wednesday, the Ninth Circuit issued an opinion addressing the interplay between the state statutory right of publicity and the Copyright Act, 17 U.S.C. �� 101-1332. In Laws v. Sony Music Entertainment, Inc., the Ninth Circuit ruled that the state law “right of publicity” claim of a recording artist who gave her record company the sole and exclusive copyright to a song recording, was preempted by the Copyright Act.\nPlaintiff Debra Laws is a composer and recording artist. She had a contract with Elektra/Asylum Records in which she transferred many rights including the right to use and to permit others to use her name, likeness, etc. in connection with the master recordings of her original song, “Very Special.” In November 2002, Elektra’s agent entered into an agreement with Sony Music Entertainment to grant Sony a non-exclusive license to use a sample of Laws’s “Very Special” recording in the song “All I Have,” performed by recording artists Jennifer Lopez and L.L. Cool J. “All I Have” was nationwide hit and at one time, was the number one song in the country.\nIn her lawsuit, Laws sought injunctive and monetary relief against Sony in response to its use of her recording without compensating her and without her authorization. The appellate court concluded that Laws’s state law claim of misappropriation as “right of publicity” of the master recordings of “Very Special” fell plainly within the subject matter of the Copyright Act and was thereby preempted by it. Under the Copyright Act, copyright protection is granted to “original works of authorship fixed in any tangible medium of expression . . . from which they can be . . . reproduced . . . either directly or with the aid of a machine or device.” 17 U.S.C. �� 102(a).\nThere is no question that appropriation of someone’s voice can give rise to a publicity claim. In Midler v. Ford Motor Co., 849 F.2d 460 (9th Cir. 1988), an advertising agency hired a professional “sound alike” imitator of Bette Midler’s voice in a commercial when Midler rejected its offer. The Ninth Circuit held that Midler’s common law misappropriation claim was not preempted by copyright law because the “thing” misappropriated, her voice, was not copyrightable. However, the court ruled this case closer to Sinatra v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., 978 F.2d 1093 (9th Cir. 1992). In Sinatra, Frank’s daughter’s claim for use of the song “These Boots are Made for Walking” in an advertisement with permission of the copyright owner, was rejected.\nLike Sinatra, Sony obtained a license to use Laws’s recording itself. It was not imitating “Very Special” as Laws might have sung it, rather it used a portion of Debra Laws’s actual song. Although California law recognizes an assertable interest in the publicity associated with one’s voice, the court made it clear that federal copyright law preempts a claim alleging misappropriation of one’s voice when the entirety of the allegedly misappropriated vocal performance is contained within a copyrighted medium.\nIn essence, Law’s claim was that she objected to having a sample of her song used in the Jennifer Lopez-L.L. Cool J recording. However, Laws gave up the right to reproduce her voice when she contracted with Elektra and acknowledged that Elektra had the exclusive right to copyright the master recordings of “Very Special.” On the one hand, the court recognized that the holder of a copyright does not have a license to trample on other people’s rights. On the other hand, however, the right of publicity is not a license to limit the copyright holder’s rights merely because one disagrees with decisions to license the copyright.\nAt the end of the day, the Ninth Circuit was unconvinced that Laws maintained a valid voice misappropriation claim. The court was clear that not every right of publicity claim is preempted by the Copyright Act. In this case, the Copyright Act preempted state law claims as the alleged misappropriated vocal performance was contained within a copyrighted medium and was appropriately licensed away. Any other conclusion would render copyright law meaningless, allowing performers to claim an infringement of their right of publicity against licensees, anytime copyrighted material is used. The takeaway lesson from the Ninth Circuit: If performers want to prevent unauthorized use or sampling, these protections should be afforded through contract-right of publicity laws cannot be used as an end-run.\nApril Hiroshima Gatling is an associate in Weintraub Genshlea Chediak Tobin & Tobin’s Litigation and Labor and Employment sections. She represents clients in both state and federal court in complex business, trade secret, and employment related disputes. For more interesting articles on intellectual property, visit Weintraub’s law blog at www.theiplawblog.com.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Clients who have already retired rely upon the steady, predictable receipt of a monthly Social Security benefit—and a reduction in the amount of that benefit check can cause major planning issues. Unfortunately, the situation is not uncommon, as unplanned increases in income—whether because of a property sale or extra IRA distribution—can easily cause clients to be pushed into the realm of the Medicare income-based surcharge. What most clients don’t realize is that a spike in income during one year can cause a chain reaction that will eventually lead to a reduction in that stable monthly Social Security check—unless the client plans in advance to avoid this uncomfortable surprise.\nMedicare’s Income-Based Surcharges\nMedicare Part B premiums and income-based surcharges are deducted directly from clients’ Social Security checks, meaning that without proper planning, the income that even your middle class clients have been counting on for retirement may be diminished in the years following a higher-income year.\nMedicare income-based surcharges essentially increase the cost of premiums for Medicare Parts B and D for those clients who have MAGI that exceeds $85,000 for individuals or $170,000 for married clients filing jointly. The surcharge is imposed based on a sliding scale, with the highest surcharge imposed upon single clients with MAGI exceeding $214,400 and couples with MAGI that exceeds $428,000. While the base Medicare Part B premium amount is $104.90, taxpayers with modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) in the highest Medicare bracket will pay more than three times that amount—or $335.70 each month per person.\nWhile these income levels may seem relatively high for most retirees, they have not been adjusted for inflation since 2007 and have begun to impact a growing number of Medicare applicants, especially those who have not yet retired when they qualify for Medicare at age 65. Importantly, Medicare uses a two-year look-back period that is often overlooked by both clients and advisors.\nThe two-year look-back period essentially means that 2015 Medicare premium costs are based on 2013 income levels. Because MAGI includes most types of traditional income—including wages, Social Security, IRA and 401(k) distributions, dividends, earned interest, and capital gains—the risk that a client will be liable for Medicare surcharges, at least in the early years of retirement, is very high.\nAvoiding the Surcharge\nUnfortunately, once the client’s income has crossed the threshold so that he or she is subject to the Medicare income-based surcharge, the client can only qualify for a premium adjustment if a certain qualifying life event has taken place. These events include marriage, divorce, death of a spouse, retirement and losses caused by natural disasters, among others.\nIf any of these events have occurred, the client can file a Form SSA-44 with the Social Security Administration to request a premium reduction. This form will request evidence of the life changing event that the client is relying upon, or other evidence of the client’s MAGI if he or she believes the income-based surcharge was imposed in error.\nClients can also plan in advance in order to avoid the surcharges. Income received on a tax-free basis in retirement is not included in calculating a client’s MAGI. This means that income drawn from after-tax retirement savings vehicles, such as Roth IRAs or Roth 401(k)s, is excluded from a client’s MAGI. Similarly, income from a health savings account, which also allows tax-free savings to accumulate over the years, is excluded. Income from tax-preferred planning vehicles (such as permanent life insurance or annuity products) similarly will not increase a client’s MAGI\nBecause of the difficulty in obtaining a premium adjustment once a client has MAGI in excess of the threshold levels, proper planning is critical to helping clients avoid the painful surprise of learning that their monthly Social Security benefit for the year will be reduced.\nOriginally published on Tax Facts Online,the premier resource providing practical, actionable and affordable coverage of the taxation of insurance, employee benefits, small business and individuals.\nTo find out more, visit http://www.TaxFactsOnline.com. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without prior written permission.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District, Prof Dame Nora Ladi Daduut has expressed confidence that the Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress APC Asiwaju Bola Tinubu would receive massive support from the People of the state during the flag off of the campaign slated to hold on Tuesday November 15 2022 in Jos the state capital.\nShe also reiterated the capacity of Plateau State Governor and the Director General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, Governor Simon Lalong, to lead the party to victory at the polls next year.\nSenator Daduut a member of the TINUBU/SHETTIMA Women Presidential Campaign team assigned to the strategic Planning Directorate further lauded Governor Simon Lalong who is the Director General of the APC campaign council for ensuring that the All Progressives Congress flags off it’s national campaign in Jos.\nA statement signed by Senator Daduut and made available to newsmen in Jos on Friday reads that kick -starting the rally in Jos is a national endorsement of the fact that Plateau state is home of the APC.\nShe further added that ” As a member of the women Presidential Campaign team, I call on the people of the state to come out en mass to support our Presidential Candidate Asiwaju Bola Tinubu on November 15 as well as vote massively for him at the polls .\nShe added that ” There is no politician in this country that has recorded the feat Tinubu has recorded in politics .\n“Tinubu is the only politician in Nigeria that has mentored the highest number of politicians; strategically placing in strategic positions ,He is a builder of men and resources ,she added .\nSenator Daduut eulogized the leadership virtues of Bola Tinubu and his Wife Senator Oluremi Tinubu saying that the country would be in safe hands under the guidance of the former Governor of Lagos State Tinubu if elected .\nSenator Daduut pledged to work for the success of the APC at all levels in the general elections.\n” I am determined to go the length and breadth of our dear country to canvass votes for our leader and Presidential Candidate Bola Ahmed Tinubu ,Dr Nentawe Yilwatda the Gubernatorial Candidate of Plateau as well as other Candidates of our party in the state “\nSenator Daduut urge citizens of the country especially those from Plateau South Senatorial district to work for the victory of the All Progressives Congress at all level in the forthcoming general election .\nShe welcomed the Presidential Candidate Bola Ahmed Tinubu to Plateau and called on the people of the state to come out en mass to welcome the party to Plateau on Tuesday November 15th 2022 .", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "New Delhi: The labour ministry\nmay soon include gig workers\nunder the existing social security schemes\nof the government, which would make them eligible for pension and medical benefits\n. The inclusion in the existing social security schemes would benefit millions of gig workers associated with delivery startups such as Zomato\nand Swiggy or driver-partners for Ola and Uber and other e-commerce giants such as Amazon\nLarge number of these workers are among the millions of unorganised workers\nwho lost jobs during the nationwide lockdown imposed from March 25 to prevent the spread of Covid-19. A senior government official told ET that there are existing pension and health benefits available under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation, the Employees State Insurance Corporation and the Ayushman Bharat schemes of the government.\n“There is no need for a separate scheme for gig workers. We may provide them social security under the existing schemes,” the official quoted above said, adding even the scope of ShramYogi Maandhan Scheme may be extended to provide them with pension benefits. The government is working out the details of contribution to be made by the worker, employer, the Centre and the states so as the cost is shared by all since the Centre cannot entirely fund any social security scheme.\nA dedicated gig worker fund will be set up under the existing schemes to provide the benefits. This follows feedback from the standing committee on labour, which had on July 31 pointed out at the missing intent of the government towards universalisation of social security, absence of any legal framework for an integrated rights-based social security in India and lack of indicated expenditure and source of revenue for running the social security scheme.\nBesides, it had urged the labour ministry to include unemployment insurance as part of the code for the unorganised workers so that unprecedented labour market situations can be taken care of. The bill, which had provided for a social security scheme for gig workers, is likely to be tabled in the Parliament soon after which the scheme will be notified.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "KOTA KINABALU: Sabah’s adviser on the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) claims that the state could be losing up to RM5 billion a year due to a breach in the accord.\nSpeaking to FMT, Zainnal Ajamain said a close look at the Federal Constitution and MA63 would show that both Sabah and Sarawak are eligible to collect revenue from the import tax of petroleum products.\nHe said this could be collected through the levy of sales taxes, especially on petroleum products.\nFollowing a 1999 amendment to the Sales Tax Act 1972, he said, the states’ right to collect these taxes was replaced with a direct payment of RM120 million in the form of a fixed grant each year.\n“However, this amount is insufficient and unfair,” Zainnal said.\n“The replacement grant does not sufficiently replace what was lost through the amendment. The amendment, supposedly to fulfil the requirement of the Asean Free Trade Area, effectively took away our constitutional rights.”\nThe federal government at the time replaced import and excise duty with a specific tax on petroleum products.\nSabah and Sarawak were assured that they would not lose the revenue from this income source as they would be given a fixed grant based on the income and excise duty calculated that year.\nBut Zainnal said this was confusing as the number of vehicles in Sabah and Sarawak had increased tremendously over the years, along with the use of fuel.\nHe said that from 2000 to 2014, the federal government paid a fixed amount of RM120 million to Sabah and Sarawak although the value of fuel used in both states had increased to billions of ringgit.\n“This means that the fixed grant paid to the states each year assumed that the volume of petroleum products used in Sabah and Sarawak did not increase, even after many years,” he said, adding that this was illogical.\nA simple comparison between fuel prices in Sabah and Brunei showed that Sabahans are paying about 40% more than people in Brunei, he said.\nAs Brunei imposes no import or excise duty, or any manner of tax on imported petroleum products, he said it could be concluded that the additional amount Sabahans must fork out for their fuel is the value of the taxes imposed by the government on petroleum products in Malaysia.\nFrom these numbers, he said, it is easy to calculate how much Sabah and Sarawak have lost each year because their power to collect these taxes has been suppressed by the federal government.\n“Let’s say that Sabah has two million vehicles using an average of 70 litres of fuel which costs about RM2 per litre. This means Sabahans are using RM280 million worth of fuel per week or RM14.56 billion a year.\n“This also means that Sabah has lost RM5.82 billion a year in import duty and excise duty. As compensation for this loss, the federal government pays us only RM120 million a year. The rest goes into the federal coffers,” he said.\nZainnal urged the governments of Sabah and Sarawak to revisit the 10th Schedule, Part V Item 1 of the Federal Constitution and reclaim their rights over petroleum products.\nHe said the federal government’s solution to the loss of income for Sabah and Sarawak is a “deception” and a clear breach of MA63, as import and excise duty were abolished in 1999.\nThe federal government, he said, could start by reviewing the value of the grant and taking into consideration the increase in number of vehicles in the states in order to make the necessary adjustments.\n“Sabah has lost about RM5.7 billion a year in revenue. This can be offset by reducing fuel prices in Sabah by 40 sen per ringgit.\n“Imagine the implications of that reduction on the people’s economy and the business network,” he said.\nHowever, he added that the decision lies with the prime minister.\n“As a responsible and trustworthy prime minister, Dr Mahathir Mohamad must be ready to return the rights of Sabah and Sarawak instead of this income going to the federal coffers,” he said.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Associate Lawyer Position\nKim & Lake Law (www.kimlakelaw.com) is committed to providing a level of service that ensures clients feel supported and cared for. We’re also equally passionate about ensuring each lawyer feels the same level of support from the firm.\nWe are currently seeking an Associate Lawyer – it is anticipated that the successful candidate will be provided with a consistent amount of client files to work on in a variety of areas including immigration, corporate/commercial, civil litigation, criminal and family law. Additionally, the candidate will be encouraged and mentored by the firm on effective means of growing a clientele. We will cover bar fees for the successful candidate, and there is also an excellent group health plan in place.\nOur office is located in the Halifax Professional Centre, right in the heart of Halifax on the corner of Spring Garden Road and Robie Street.\nInterested applicants should provide a cover letter and resume to: email@example.com\nWe thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Those interested are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as early applicants may be given preference.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Raises for police officers. More two-man cars. In-car and body cameras. More training. More police accountability. Those are among the benefits supporters say a half-cent sales tax increase will bring to St. Louis County police departments if voters approve Proposition P on the April 4 ballot, reports the St . . .\nWant to read more? Please subscribe to The Crime Report!", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "On 27 March 2023 the UK Treasury published a draft of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) (Amendment) Order 2023 (the Order) together with an explanatory memorandum and policy statement. Once enacted, the Order will expand the scope of the UK financial promotion regime to include the promotion of ‘qualifying cryptoassets’ (which is intended to encompass the majority of cryptoassets, such as Bitcoin, but not NFTs), and bring these assets under the FCA’s rules.\nThis follows on from the response to the Government’s consultation published in January 2022 (see previous blog here) and is another important development in the UK’s approach to the regulation of the cryptoasset sector.\nThe Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA) prohibits persons (in the course of business) from communicating an invitation or inducement to engage in investment activity, unless such communications are (i) made or approved by an authorised person or (ii) fall under an exception. Breach of this restriction is a criminal offence. Furthermore, if the financial promotion regime is engaged, the communications in question will need to comply with the various requirements detailed in the FCA’s Principles for Business and Conduct of Business Sourcebooks.\nResearch by the FCA indicates that while cryptoasset ownership in the UK has risen in recent years, understanding of the risks involved has declined. To address concerns that have arisen about the way in which cryptoassets have been marketed to investors, the draft Order creates a new controlled investment of ‘qualifying cryptoassets’ and amends relevant controlled activities to include reference to ‘qualifying cryptoassets’, in the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005 (FPO), such that the financial promotion regime will apply to them. This is intended to enhance consumers’ understanding of the risks of cryptoasset investments and ensure that the promotion of cryptoassets is held to the same standards as other financial services.\nWhat is a qualifying cryptoasset?\nA qualifying cryptoasset is any ‘cryptoasset’ which is fungible and transferrable. The reference to fungibility clarifies that non-fungible tokens (NFTs) will not be within scope, on the basis that these are used more as ‘digital collectibles’ than financial instruments.\nA cryptoasset will be considered ‘transferable’ where it confers transferable rights or is described as transferable (or as conferring transferable rights) in its financial promotions. A ‘cryptoasset’ for these purposes is any cryptographically secured digital representation of value or contractual rights that can be transferred, stored or traded electronically, and uses technology supporting the recording or storage of data (which may include distributed ledger technology (DLT)). Interestingly, the definition of ‘cryptoasset’ for the purposes of the financial promotion regime differs slightly from that used in the UK’s Money Laundering Regulations (MLR), as the latter includes DLT as an intrinsic part of the definition. In contrast, the draft Order merely refers to DLT as a non-exhaustive example of the technology which may underlie a cryptoasset. This is intended to ‘future-proof’ the definition, but maintains a closer link to the existing MLR definition than had been proposed in the Government’s consultation response (which contemplated removing the DLT reference completely), and therefore results in greater consistency between the regimes than previously anticipated.\nThe draft Order includes a number of exclusions from the definition of ‘qualifying cryptoasset’. Cryptoassets will not fall within the regime if they are: (i) electronic money, (ii) fiat currency (whether digitally issued or otherwise), or (iii) a cryptoasset which cannot be transferred or sold (except by way of redemption with the issuer) and which can only be used in a limited way for certain specified purposes.\nAre there any exemptions?\nThe draft Order applies existing exemptions in the FPO to qualifying cryptoassets, but modifies the high net worth / sophisticated investor and sale of goods / supply of services exemptions to explicitly exclude qualifying cryptoassets.\nIn addition, it creates an additional temporary, limited exemption which will apply to enable cryptoasset businesses registered with the FCA under anti-money laundering legislation (‘registered persons’), who are not otherwise authorised persons, to communicate their financial promotions for qualifying cryptoassets themselves. It is notable that this exemption will also apply to third parties who communicate promotions on behalf of the registered person, if the communication was (i) prepared by the registered person and (ii) is not a real-time promotion. Importantly, the FCA will have the power to subject businesses making use of this exemption to the same financial promotions rules as authorised persons when communicating cryptoasset promotions.\nWhilst this temporary exemption was introduced in response to industry feedback, and will likely be welcomed by industry participants, the Government has not indicated how long this exemption will remain in force. Instead, it has stated that it will review its approach to this exemption alongside future regulatory approach to cryptoassets.\nKey takeaways and next steps\nThe draft Order will come into force four months after enactment. This has been reduced from the six months previously proposed by the Government in recognition of concerns regarding ‘recent market turmoil and the growing consumer risks and harms relating to cryptoassets'. The acceleration of these proposals is indicative of the Government’s growing focus on the regulation and supervision of this sector. Indeed, the implementation of the draft Order is not the end of the story for cryptoasset regulation, with notable examples being the Government’s ongoing consultation on the future regulatory regime for cryptoassets (see our previous blog here), stablecoins legislation and new powers and provisions included in the Financial Services and Markets Bill 2023.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "The CBI has registered a first information report (FIR) to probe alleged irregularities in the conduct of the Civil Services Mains examination for 2016 organised by the MPSC, officials said on Monday.\nThe agency has registered the case against unidentified officials of the Manipur Public Service Commission (MPSC) on the orders of the Manipur High Court, they said.\nThe Manipur Civil Services Combined Competitive Examination (CSCCE), 2016, was held for the selection to 62 posts of the Manipur Civil Service, Manipur Police Service and allied services.\nThe court in October last year had quashed the examination after several aspirants approached it alleging irregularities in the selection process and also ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the matter.\nThe order was upheld by the Supreme Court in November last year which told the agency to conduct a time bound investigation.\nThe committee looking into the alleged irregularities had found serious lapses such as missing signatures of examiners on answer sheets, alteration of numbers scored, non-appointment of controller of examination, absence of procedure for the evaluation and tabulation of answer sheets, among others, the officials said.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "I have blogged before about the shrinking diplomatic options open to the international community when dealing with Iran. I concluded then, that the only path left open was the UN UPR process. It appears Iran has put the final nail in their diplomatic coffin by refusing to take up some of the most basic recommendations that the UPR made.\nIran refused to accept the recommendation that it end the practice of executing juveniles, upholding fair trial guarantees and investigating torture allegations. Perhaps the biggest blow was their refusal to allow the Council’s Special Rapporteur on torture to visit the country. If they will not even play lip service to such basic demands then what hope is there of any effective change within the country?\nThere is however, one last hope – Iran’s diplomatic schizophrenia seems to have come out once again during this process. They accepted some recommendations while rejecting other similar recommendations. There is potential for random positive acts to occur, but this is far from sustainable. We cannot allow their regime to dictate when it will coöperate; equally we cannot risk casting them off into the diplomatic wilderness where human rights abuses can occur unchecked.\nIf we want real progress for human rights in Iran, we need the authorities there to start living up to their responsibilities; such as their commitments under the Convention on the Rights of the Child not to execute juveniles. It is up to the International community to keep banging the same drum asking the Iranian authorities to act. It may feel like it does nothing, but what other options are available?", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "City Crackdown on Cash for Keys\nA new year brings new laws, making it harder to invest in real estate.\nThere are a slew of new laws—on the local, state and federal level—that will affect the way you manage your real estate investments. Today we will look at one of the more egregious ones on the local level.\nOne of the tools property owners use to convince a tenant to move out is a process called Cash For Keys. Basically, the tenant and owner agree on an amount of money that the owner will pay the tenant in exchange for the tenant moving out. This is a totally voluntary arrangement between two adults. But the city of Los Angeles doesn’t think so and has taken the side of the tenant, tromping on the rights of the landlord in regard to his property.\nMajor Garcetti approved the Tenant Buyout Ordinance, which goes into effect January 25th, 2017 and imposes several requirements on the landlord:\n- Serve all his tenants the RSO Disclosure Notice, which outlines tenant rights including the amount the City mandates for forced eviction relocation fees\n- Allow the tenant the right to cancel the relocation agreement for any reason for up to 30 days\n- Provide written buyout agreement in a delineated format\n- File with the City a dually executed RSO Disclosure Notice and Buyout Agreement\nViolations subject the landlord to prosecution for damages.\nIn the City’s never ending quest to make life easier on tenants—at the cost of property owners—they have interjected themselves even further into the private ownership of income producing real estate. When will it stop? Is it fair for the government to take sides?\nFeel free to vent below.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Bro. Anil Garasiya, resides at Sallopat is a Village in Bagidora Tehsil in Banswara District of Rajasthan State. He donated around 5000 sq. ft. of land to the Church, to build a Church Hall. The land was registered in the name Pastor John, Secretary IPC Church, Rajasthan.\nConstruction work for the Church Hall commenced 2 months back. While the work was in progress, religious fanatics with the help of local villagers and the Police, have tried to stop the work multiple times. Somehow, by the grace of God, the walls were erected and work was progressing, slowly but steadily.\nRecently, the Police, armed with a ‘Stop Order ’from the Tehsildar have yet again stopped the work. Apparently, because the neighbors have apparently lodged a complaint. The Land was originally an agricultural land but later, “diversion’’ was made to make it residential. All necessary permissions and approvals had been secured before the work commenced.\nNevertheless, Bro. Anil and his father had been summoned to the Sub Divisional Magistrate (S.D.M.) court and the work stopped.\nSeparately, around 18 months ago, the neighbors have filed a complaint with Police that Bro. Anil had broken an idol which was placed next to their house. Bro. Anil claims he had nothing to do with the breaking of idol. Children playing in the area had noticed the fallen idol and informed the owner of the house, who allegedly accused Bro. Anil with the incident.\nSeveral conspiracy theories have come up including the involvement of a local Advocate who are instrumental in manipulating situations and shutting down Churches.\nPastor John Devasiya, IPC Secretary Rajasthan State, called Persecution Relief, to inform about this incident. Persecution Relief counselled him and have extended support with judicial help.\nPersecution Relief wishes to withhold personal information to protect the victims of Christian Persecution, hence names and places have been changed. Please know that the content and the presentation of views are the personal opinion of the persons involved and do not reflect those of Persecution Relief. Persecution Relief assumes no responsibility or liability for the same. All Media Articles posted on our website, are not edited by Persecution Relief and is reproduced as generated on the respective website. The views expressed are the Authors/Websites own. If you wish to acquire more information, please email us at: email@example.com or reach us on WhatsApp: +91 9993200020", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "MOOREVILLE, Miss. (WTVA) - A Mooreville man is accused of leaving his vulnerable brother out in the sun.\nLee County sheriff’s deputies responded on June 26 to a home in Mooreville where they found a 65-year-old man on a utility trailer with “obvious medical needs,” according to the Lee County Sheriff's Department.\nMedics treated the man for dehydration and severe sunburns.\nInvestigators determined the man, who required constant medical care, had been released from a medical center to a family member for a family outing.\nHe had been left out in the sun for a substantial amount of time, according to the sheriff's department.\nHis brother, Charles Clifford, 46, of Mooreville, has been charged with injury to a vulnerable adult.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Outside counsel guidelines are standard business practice for many corporate and organizational clients who use them to control every aspect of the attorney-client relationship. Outside counsel guidelines regulate not just how law firms can bill their time and staff their cases but also contain provisions governing ethics, professional liability, data privacy and security, and, increasingly, social responsibility issues important to the client. Outside counsel guidelines are particularly troublesome for law firms when they contain provisions that are more expansive, and in some instances, incompatible with a lawyer’s ethical responsibilities under the Rules of Professional Conduct. Law firms should always review a client’s outside counsel guidelines in their entirety, regardless of how lengthy the document, as problematic language may lurk in unexpected areas.\nExtension of client language\nHypothetical… a lawyer blindly signs off on a corporate client’s dense, 20-page outside counsel guidelines. The lawyer was too busy to pay attention to all of that fine print and was unfamiliar with outside counsel guidelines. The lawyer also really wanted the client’s business and was not going to rock the boat. Several months later, in-house counsel for the corporate client notifies the law firm that it has a conflict of interest relating to one of the corporate client’s affiliates. The lawyer inadvertently failed to realize that he had agreed to represent not only the corporate client but also its numerous affiliates when he signed the outside counsel guidelines. The law firm did not know that it needed to screen the affiliates for conflicts. Had the firm done so, it would have noted that one of the affiliates was adverse to another firm client in a contract dispute progressing towards litigation. Another lawyer in the law firm had recently served a complaint on the affiliate. The law firm now has to deal with the fallout of the corporate client alleging a conflict of interest as well as a possible loss of business from both clients. How did this happen?\nMany outside counsel guidelines contain “extension of client language” where the definition of who/what constitutes the “client” has been extended beyond the immediate client retaining the law firm. Usually, the definition of the client is extended to include subsidiaries, affiliates, or parent organizations but it can also include agents, employees, and insureds of insurance clients. Outside counsel guidelines sometimes include a list of subsidiaries and affiliates within the document but many times they do not include the actual names. Some outside counsel guidelines direct the law firm to view a list available on the client’s website. Other times the law firm will need to specifically ask the client to provide the list, which may or may not be completely up to date. Once this list is obtained, a law firm may be surprised to find a lengthy list of entities that need to be screened for conflicts. Law firms can only ethically agree to accept representation of subsidiaries and affiliates after running a conflict check to make sure there are no prohibitive conflicts of interest with any of the entities. Additionally, the law firm will need to add all affiliates and subsidiaries into its conflicts database and regularly screen for conflicts of interest on all related entities. This “corporate family tree” needs to be updated regularly as subsidiaries and affiliates can change with divestiture, mergers, and acquisitions. A law firm will have to remember to get updated information from the client, which usually cannot be counted on to proactively inform the firm.\nExtension of client language in outside counsel guidelines may be desirable for the client, but it provides less flexibility to law firms by expanding the identity of a client beyond the definition contained in the ethics rules. Rule 1.13(a) provides that a lawyer who is retained to represent an organization represents that entity. A lawyer who represents an organization does not by default represent all corporate affiliates. Rule 1.7 provides the lawyer can undertake representation adverse to the affiliates in unrelated matters barring an “understanding” with the organization that the lawyer will avoid representation adverse to the client’s affiliates and the situation presents no material limitation on the lawyer’s representation of the organization. See Comment 21 to Rule 1.7 and ABA Formal Opinion 95-390 (noting that whether a lawyer represents a corporate affiliate is dependent upon “particular circumstances.”). Ultimately, extension of client language can eliminate many business opportunities for a law firm and prove too unwieldy for conflict screening. While not always successful, it often makes sense for a law firm to try to negotiate with the client to limit the identity of the client to the one utilizing its legal services. A law firm can also include language in the firm’s engagement letter stating that its terms supersede any outside counsel guidelines from the client. Ultimately, the law firm will have to make an economic and risk management decision whether the business with the client is worth the hassle of tracking all of those subsidiaries and affiliates for conflicts of interest. Law firms can consider the duration of the legal engagement for which the client is hiring the firm. From a risk management perspective, it might be worth accepting the terms without any negotiation on small legal matters that will be completed quickly.\nConflicts of Interest\nClients use outside counsel guidelines to try to reshape a lawyer’s ethical responsibilities, particularly as it relates to conflicts of interest. Clients use anti-competitor provisions to prevent a law firm from representing other clients who are viewed as business competitors. Overreaching conflict of interest prohibitions and waiver requirements can be the equivalent of a client generated noncompete agreement for law firms. For example, a client’s outside counsel guidelines may require that the law firm notify and obtain the client’s consent prior to accepting any potential representation of a competitor. Often clients do not define specific competitors and instead use vague language prohibiting a law firm from representing others with “interests adverse to the business or public interests of the client.” This can be ethically problematic from several standpoints as it requires the disclosure of confidential information in circumstances that may not rise to the level of a conflict of interest under Rule 1.7. Economic interests alone are generally insufficient to create a conflict of interest between two current clients in unrelated matters. Comment 6 to Rule 1.7 notes “representation of competing economic enterprises in unrelated litigation, does not ordinarily constitute a conflict of interest” between clients in unrelated matters. Similarly, a lawyer’s representation of a client who asserts public positions adverse to another client’s interests is generally not considered the type of positional interest that can create a conflict under Rule 1.7. Positional conflicts of interest implicate a Rule 1.7 concern when a lawyer is taking inconsistent legal positions on behalf of different clients in the same tribunal and there is a possibility that it could materially limit the lawyer’s ability to effectively represent one of the clients.\nAdditionally, outside counsel guidelines that require a law firm to disclose the possible representation of any competitor inherently require disclosure of the identity of another client or prospective client along with basic information sufficient to define the matter. Rule 1.6(a) broadly protects all information relating to the representation including a client’s identity. If a law firm has agreed to such a notification provision in an OCG and a client or prospective client will not consent to the disclosure of its identity or the general nature of a matter, the law firm effectively has no choice but to forgo the representation. These kinds of notice and waiver provisions can also get a lawyer into trouble if they do not understand they need to obtain the client or prospective client’s consent to disclose confidential information before notifying another client’s pursuant to the terms of its outside counsel guidelines. In some instances, the fact that a prospective client even consulted with a law firm might be sensitive confidential information that could potentially harm a client if disclosed, especially amongst clients in the same industry.\nData privacy and security concerns\nOutside counsel guidelines may require that the law firm give the client access to the law firm’s data security measures in order to perform what is known as a client security audit. Client security audits can include not just the law firm’s systems but also those of any vendors that the law firm uses. Client audit access provisions need to be highly scrutinized. Many of these types of provisions were created for a client’s use with non-legal vendors and do not comply with a lawyer’s ethical obligations. For example, a client may require access for the client or a third party to conduct “penetration or vulnerability testing of the Firm’s network systems.” The law firm needs to understand the exact scope of what the client is asking to do. If the client is requesting access to audit the law firm’s system in any way that exposes other clients’ data or the firm’s communications with clients, such provisions conflict with a lawyer’s ethical obligations to safeguard confidential client information under Rule 1.6(a). These kinds of audits also run the risk of compromising attorney-client privilege by providing third party access to documents.\nOverreaching outside counsel guidelines create real problems for lawyers in private practice. Law firms have an interest in professional autonomy but also have to deal with the reality that this is how many corporate and organizational clients now do business. Since outside counsel guidelines are not going away anytime soon, the best risk-management plan that law firms can implement is to not be caught unaware. Law firms need to have a plan in place to identify and track clients who have outside counsel guidelines. Law firms should develop a policy whereby all lawyers are required to submit a client’s outside counsel guidelines (or client generated engagement letters which often contain OCG equivalent terms) to the firm’s general counsel or a designated individual with responsibility for reviewing, negotiating, and approving them. Law firms should educate their lawyers on problematic provisions in outside counsel guidelines. Under no circumstances should a lawyer blindly sign or skim through a client’s outside counsel guideline, as tempting as that may be with a really long one! Law firms also now have outside options to help them navigate outside counsel guidelines. Professional and financial services companies are getting into the game by developing products that can help law firms track client mandates. There are even platforms that employ artificial intelligence to sort through a document and identify provisions within outside counsel guidelines that a firm identifies as problematic. Not every law firm will benefit from leveraging automation, but they can certainly develop a uniform policy for handling outside counsel guidelines that will prevent unfortunate surprises down the road.\nCassie Hanson is a legal ethics lawyer with substantial experience in the field of ethics and professional responsibility. As conflicts and ethics counsel at Fredrikson & Byron, P.A., Cassie is focused on legal ethics, conflict prevention and resolution, legal malpractice/loss prevention and trust account compliance. Additionally, Cassie worked for 20 years as a senior litigator and adviser at the Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility. Cassie investigated and prosecuted high-level attorney discipline cases. She is an experienced trial attorney and appellate advocate who regularly argued complex attorney discipline cases in front of the Minnesota Supreme Court. She has advised various government agencies, law firms and other stakeholders on legal ethics and professional responsibility. Cassie is a frequent public speaker on ethics and lawyer well-being.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "King/Drew and LAUSD have a policy of NO CELL PHONES. Cell Phones must be TURNED OFF and PUT AWAY out of sight during school hours:\n8:00am - 3:02pm\nThis policy is in effect campus-wide.\nIf such a device is observed by staff, during school hours or activities, it shall be confiscated until redeemed by a parent/guardian/caregiver or as determined by the school principal/designee.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "MARK KARLIN, EDITOR OF BUZZFLASH AT TRUTHOUT\nOn August 18, the Pew Center for the People & the Press released a poll that reveals \"stark racial divisions in reactions to Ferguson police shooting\":\nBlacks and whites have sharply different reactions to the police shooting of an unarmed teen in Ferguson, Mo., and the protests and violence that followed. Blacks are about twice as likely as whites to say that the shooting of Michael Brown \"raises important issues about race that need to be discussed.\" Wide racial differences also are evident in opinions about of whether local police went too far in the aftermath of Brown's death, and in confidence in the investigations into the shooting.\nThe new national survey by the Pew Research Center, conducted Aug. 14-17 among 1,000 adults, finds that the public overall is divided over whether Brown's shooting raises important issues about race or whether the issue of race is getting more attention than it deserves: 44% think the case does raise important issues about race that require discussion, while 40% say the issue of race is getting more attention than it deserves.\nBy about four-to-one (80% to 18%), African Americans say the shooting in Ferguson raises important issues about race that merit discussion. By contrast, whites, by 47% to 37%, say the issue of race is getting more attention than it deserves.\nIn a summary of the poll, Pew recalls that in its survey after Trayvon Martin was gunned down by George Zimmerman, \"60% of whites said race received more attention in that case than it deserved.\"\nYears ago, I heard a speaker discuss how the history of the United States cannot be viewed through a focused lens unless one considers the legacy of slavery, the suppressive humiliating period of Reconstruction, the plantation ghettos of cities in the north and south, and the criminalization of being a black male. All of these require an open racism among many whites and a sub-conscious racial bias among many persons who think of themselves as liberals.\nYes, there are black males who have made it in the world of the white ruling elite, such as the president of the United States and the attorney general. However, there are two major caveats to consider in this regard.\nFirst, it is clear that even though Barack Obama has the academic pedigree, intellectual capabilities and irrepressible desire to accommodate whites by not pressing on the pedal of assisting African-Americans who have - as Eugene Robinson notes in a commentary on BuzzFlash today - been left behind, he is still vilified by a large segment of the white population in the United States because he is black.\nSecond, the number of black men and women who have made it through the racial barrier, while significant, is miniscule in relation to the number of blacks (and other people of color) under siege by police and a criminal justice system that works on the principle of guilty until proven innocent for most non-whites. This is why the United States has the highest incarceration rate in the world.\nYes, there is a class issue in race bias, but the racist backlash to President Obama's presidency (symbolized most blatantly by the \"birther\" accusations that morphed into the war on \"Obamacare\") indicates that the white racial prejudice of thinking blacks more violent, more disinterested in working, more dangerous to society has long been - and still is - an institutionalized racism that permeates the US economic and criminal justice system.\nIt is sadly ironic that President Obama came to national prominence with a speech at the 2004 Democratic Convention that claimed that the United States was not composed of red and blue states, but that we all belonged to one blend of red and blue mixed into a unified purple nation.\nAs the events in Ferguson - joining a long list of daily acts of police-sanctioned racial brutality, harassment, arrests and murder - indicate, the racial gap in the United States about what constitutes justice and freedom is still as wide as the Grand Canyon.\nThe Pew Poll does raise a glimmer of hope in the wider recognition among young people - as compared to the older population - of the racial implications of the Mike Brown shooting:\nBy a wide margin (55% to 34%), adults under 30 think the shooting of the unarmed teen raises important issues about race. Among those 65 and older, opinion is divided: 40% think the incident raises important racial issues while about as many (44%) think the issue of race is getting more attention than it deserves. [These figures represent the overall polling group not broken down by racial category.]\nThat is a foundation to build upon in a moment of mourning, police militarization and racial rancor among those in the US who have been stigmatized, stalked by police and economically left behind, but only if ignorance is counteracted by an active uprising of social justice.\nThe poet Gwendolyn Brooks described in a famous lyric how truth is not always welcome. It makes demands upon us to change, to encounter the uncomfortable. Supposing, Brooks ponders, our lack of self-knowledge one day encounters the enlightenment provided by the shining clarity of the sun?\nThough we have wept for him,\nThough we have prayed\nAll through the night-years—\nWhat if we wake one shimmering morning to\nHear the fierce hammering\nOf his firm knuckles\nHard on the door?\nBrooks does not think we would welcome what we had so long sought:\nShall we not shudder?—\nShall we not flee\nInto the shelter, the dear thick shelter\nOf the familiar\nSweet is it, sweet is it\nTo sleep in the coolness\nOf snug unawareness.\nThe murder of Mike Brown and the disastrous aftermath of police oppression in Ferguson, Missouri, reminds us all that we cannot continue as a union in a state of \"snug unawareness\" if we are to achieve the equality that is part of our national narrative, but is still parceled out with institutionalized racial selectivity.\nCopyright, Truthout. May not be reprinted without permission", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "When you’re ready to move on with your life without your spouse, you may want to also change your children’s last names to match your own. You can complete that process during the divorce proceedings, although there are some potential problems you will need to deal with if the other parent doesn’t consent.\nHow to Change Your Child’s Name While Going Through a Divorce\nEither party in the divorce can request a name change for the kids, although it frequently occurs in situations where the mother is reverting to her maiden name and wants a complete break from the father.\nBefore a new name is granted, you will need a certified copy of the child’s birth certificate as well as the help of an attorney to file the proper paperwork requesting the court intervene and make the change. There are three primary options for changing your kiddo’s name that can be heard by the court:\n- You are already changing your own name during the divorce.\n- Paternity is established during the divorce proving you are the father.\n- Either parent has some other compelling reason to change the child’s name.\nThe court takes into account how long your little one has used the name and whether changing it would be in the child’s best interest. You also have to provide a compelling reason as to why keeping the original name might cause some sort of problem.\nAlthough the marriage is dissolving, the other parent doesn’t have to agree to the change and can fight against it in court. Unless your former spouse’s parental rights have been entirely terminated, they can oppose a name change even in situations where you have primary custody. That’s why the assistance of an experienced divorce attorney is crucial in providing a solid argument to the court as to why the name change should take place.\nBe sure to also talk to your attorney about situations of domestic violence or abuse where notifying the other parent of the name change could put your family in harm, as that can also be explained to the court.\nWant to Change Your Child’s Last Name? Talk to a New York Divorce Lawyer Today\nDivorce is often a complex, time-consuming, and emotionally-draining process. You don’t need to go through it alone or guess about what to do next. Schedule a consultation with Alatsas Law Firm to find out how we can help you navigate the divorce minefield, including changing your child’s name.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Looking at the surrounding text in Hale’s original (from your source link), the term measuring cast appears to equate rather literally to the more contemporary expression sighting shot. It is an act whose purpose is at least partly to test the environment for future acts.\nHere, ‘measuring’ means ‘experimental’, ‘testing’ or ‘probing’.\n‘A cast’ in this case means ‘a throw’, in the sense of committing oneself to releasing (say) dice, or a spear from the hand: the object is aimed and released. It is equivalent to the more common idea of taking ‘a shot’.\nIn context and principle, Hale is talking about the benefit of the doubt: To begin with, let us toss a few stones into the general territory, to see how they fare, and not fling a huge rock at the plaintiff’s head just because the law allows us to.\nEssentially, in this statement Hale means that in new areas of legislation or judgment one should err on the side of leniency.\nThe surrounding parts of Hale’s text suggest that he (or at least his published text) is preoccupied with being professionally conscientious and consistent, and with applying proportionate punishments, so long as we have good evidence for the crime.\nThe item to which you draw attention recommends that if we cannot clearly see the scale or the measure of the criminal or the crime, then we should be lenient rather than reflexively punitive.\nThe expression ‘sighting shot’ is defined usefully at oxforddictionaries.com as:\nAn experimental shot to guide shooters in adjusting their sights:\nfigurative ‘their bid for the company is only a sighting shot’\nThe expression ‘measuring cast’ is a compound noun. ‘A cast’ means ‘a throw’. It is an individual throw, with connotations of purpose and direction—see many definitions at oxforddictionaries.com. (Connotations of forcefulness are generally overstated, in most contexts.)\nThis is what a ‘cast’ in fishing means. It is also why we talk about ‘casting’ a spell. It is there in historical accounts of ‘casting dice’. It is still there (scrapingly) in Chewbacca’s ‘bowcaster’ weapon in the Star Wars films.\nThe word ‘measuring’ modifies or qualifies ‘cast’, in the same sense as ‘sighting shot’, or ‘practice kick’. The two words proceed together and are treated as a single noun.\nYour source text lists 18 Resolutions held by Hale, proceeding in philosophical style from the overarching first principle of duty (In the administration of justice, I am entrusted for God, the King and Country) to finer levels of empirical detail.\nAny given detail of my gloss here might be in error, so I do not recommend direct quotation for academic purposes. With all this the context, however, we find ‘measuring cast’ making a lot of sense.\nTo paraphrase, then:\nDuty (as above), therefore...\nI must be both conscientious and resolute.\nI shall trust God’s guidance, above my own reasoning.\nI must not be impelled by my own moral convictions, however I might be provoked.\nI am on duty here—I must not allow myself to be distracted.\nI will avoid prejudice for or against anyone, and will hear all of the evidence, before beginning to formulate any judgment.\nI will be objective not personally engage with what might be the matter at stake [not quite the same as #6] until all has been said.\nMatters involving human death are naturally emotional for me, but I must never forget my official duty to the country.\nPeople (including me) have their own views: that, in itself, is fine.\nRich or poor—my judicial duty is the same.\nI will proceed with conscience, and not respond in any way to public approval or disapproval of my actions.\nI will not even ask what other people might think: I will proceed in my assigned official duties.\n13. If we find ourselves in in new criminal judgment territory, then my judgment will be less severe than it might be, not the maximum.\nIn crimes of mere verbal troublemaking, keep perspective and remember that suitably minor punishments are available.\nFaced with a proven murderer, inappropriate leniency is, well, inappropriate.\nDo not ever accept any judicial influence or opinion, from anyone.\nI shall manage my staff along these lines and with good judgment.\nI plan not to overindulge personally: it might affect my work.\nHale kicks off with what he sees as the most important general principles, and works down to more detailed matters. He ends up by promising to keep his (legal) staff on the straight and narrow, and not to get lost in overeating.\nIn the middle he gives some ideas about judicial attitudes to very broad criminal categories, including the very small-time and the very extreme. At #13, he reminds us that we might find ourselves looking at an unclear kind of case, and warns against lazily applying a severe penalty just because that is easy and permitted. His other resolutions provide the context for this.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Fifth Cir. Gives New Orleans the OK to Remove Confederate Statues\nJust south of New Orleans' central business district, a short walk from the Superdome, stands the Robert E. Lee Monument, a pillar-mounted statue of the Confederate general. Stands for now, that is. Lee's statue is one of four monuments celebrating the state's confederate past scheduled to come toppling down, after the City Council voted to remove the statues in 2015.\nAnd that toppling can begin post haste, now that the Fifth Circuit has rejected a challenge to the statues' removal brought by local preservation societies and the Sons of Confederate Veterans.\nCourt Rejects Challenge to Statues' Removal\nThe plaintiffs first filed their lawsuit just hours after the city council voted to remove the statues, according to CNN. They contested both ownership of the statues and the land upon which they rested. But a federal district court rejected their claims, as did the Fifth, in yesterday's Monumental Task Committee v. Chao ruling. And the Fifth rejected the claims, emphatically.\nThough appellants cited 12 causes of action, their preliminary injunction application relied on only two, a federal statutory claim and a due process claim based on Louisiana's negotiorum gestio doctrine. Both claims lack \"legal viability of support,\" the Fifth explained in a ruling that took up barely three pages.\n[B]y failing to show a constitutionally or otherwise legally protected interest in the monuments, they have also failed to show that any irreparable harm to the monuments -- even assuming such evidence -- would constitute harm to Appellants.\nFurther, though the appellants had contested ownership of the monuments and land, the Court could find \"no evidence in the record suggest that any party other than the city has ownership.\"\nRemoval Could Begin Soon\nIn addition to Lee's statue, the city council also voted to remove monuments to Confederate President Jefferson Davis, Confederate general P.T. Beauregard, and a monument to the Battle of Liberty Place. The Battle of Liberty Place, also known as the Battle of Canal Street, was a post-war insurrection by the White League.\nRemoval of three of the four monuments could begin shortly, with the city releasing bids for their removal on Tuesday. The fourth, commemorating the Battle of Liberty Place, is subject to a separate federal court order.\n- New Orleans Confederate Monuments Can Come Down, Court Rules (The Times-Picayune)\n- Confederate Flag License Plates: Whose Speech Is It Anyway? (FindLaw's U.S. Fifth Circuit Blog)\n- New Orleans' Camellia Grill Keeps Its Name in 5th Cir. Ruling (FindLaw's U.S. Fifth Circuit Blog)\n- Endless Sno-ball Battle Comes Again to Fifth Circuit (FindLaw's U.S. Fifth Circuit Blog)\nYou Don’t Have To Solve This on Your Own – Get a Lawyer’s Help\nMeeting with a lawyer can help you understand your options and how to best protect your rights. Visit our attorney directory to find a lawyer near you who can help.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Continued from page 1\nOpposition remains strongest among seniors, many of whom object to Medicare cuts that were used to help finance coverage for younger uninsured people.\n· Anti-conscience mandate. And then there is the mega-controversy the administration created over the anti-conscience contraceptive mandate. The president had tried to make the issue about “women’s health.” But the American people understand that it is a violation of the constitutionally-guaranteed protection of religious freedom to force Catholic hospitals, universities, and charities to cover drugs that cause abortion, sterilization, and contraceptives in violation of their strong moral beliefs.\nA new poll from The New York Times and CBS News reveals that a substantial majority of Americans — 57 percent to 36 percent — favor an exemption for religious-affiliated employers. And a sizable majority — 51 percent to 40 percent — still favors a religious and moral exemption for all employers. This is the same poll that shows the president’s approval rating dropping to 41 percent.\n· Loss of 25 Dem seats. President Obama personally promised Democratic members of Congress that if they voted for the bill, their constituents soon would thank them, arguing that a vote against the bill would be most damaging.\nYet a new study by American Politics Research found that at least 25 members of Congress lost their seats in Congress during the 2010 elections precisely because they voted for ObamaCare.\n· Bi-partisan opposition to ObamaCare is brewing. When the House of Representatives votes next week on repealing ObamaCare’s unaccountable, unelected IPAB board, at least some Democrats are likely to support repeal. The IPAB repeal bill, sponsored by Rep. Phil Roe (R-TN), received bi-partisan support as it made its way through House committees, showing that Democrats are equally worried about the power of the board to usurp the job of the people’s elected representatives.\n· Employers will drop coverage. A new study of employers conducted by Willis Human Capital Practice found that employers expect higher health costs for both employers and employees as a result of ObamaCare, and many expect to shift employees into taxpayer-paid coverage once the option is available. That shift would certainly exacerbate the exploding costs of the law.\nLast year, health costs rose 9 percent for employers, triple the rate of the year before ObamaCare’s provisions began to be implemented. Employers expect costs to only go higher.\n· Investors recoil. Uncertainty about the future of the health sector is also drying up investor capital — and threatening tomorrow’s medical innovations. The share of venture dollars flowing to seed and early-stage investments in biotechnology and medical devices has plummeted since 2007, when investors pumped $3.6 billion into 332 deals in which a price was disclosed, according to data compiled for Kaiser Health News by FactSet Research Systems. Overall venture investing declined by nearly one-third as the economic recession set in.\nThe list goes on: If public opposition is hardening now against ObamaCare, just wait until the mandate kicks in on January 1, 2014, when everyone will be required to purchase expensive government-dictated health insurance under penalty of federal law. And as seniors find it harder and harder to find a doctor who can afford to see them. And as they begin to fear the impact of the cuts of ObamaCare’s rationing board. And as states find it is impossible to provide basic services because the mandate to vastly expand Medicaid is gobbling up virtually all of their budgets. And as the unemployment rate refuses to drop because employers are frightened about the huge costs they are facing with the employer mandate. And as taxpayers see the gusher of red ink that will explode the federal budget deficit as ObamaCare’s subsidy costs explode.\nIf the Supreme Court does not throw out the whole law, the voters will have to finish the job with their votes in November.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "CELEBRATING 20 YEARS IN BUSINESS\nOVER 300,000 CLIENTS REPRESENTED\nMarch 28, 2022 - What is Baby Powder Ovarian Cancer? When women use baby powder with talc or other types of talcum powder for feminine hygiene purposes, the tiny talc fibers can travel up through the female reproductive system, making their way to the ovaries, where they embed themselves, cause inflammation, and can, over time, result in ovarian cancer. Johnson & Johnson is currently facing more than 20,000 lawsuits from women who developed ovarian...\nMarch 20, 2022 - The long-awaited Daubert decision was given by Chief Judge Wolfson, the judge overseeing the Johnson & Johnson baby powder ovarian cancer multidistrict litigation at the end of April 2020. Wolfson gave a 141-page opinion that comprehensively analyzed the factors which will determine whether scientific expert witnesses will be allowed to testify on various issues that are critical to the cases pending on baby powder ovarian cancer...\nMarch 12, 2022 - What is Oxidative Stress? When the body experiences an imbalance of antioxidants and free radicals, oxidative stress is the result. Oxidative stress in turn leads to cell and tissue damage. The aging process is due, in part, to oxidative stress. Oxidative stress has also been found to contribute to conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. A number of lifestyle factors can also affect oxidative stress; any time there is an imbalance of...\nSeptember 06, 2021 - What Is Baby Powder Ovarian Cancer? An ever-growing body of scientific evidence suggests that the use of talcum powder for feminine hygiene can significantly increase a woman’s chances of developing ovarian cancer. The longer a woman uses talcum powder in the genital region, the more likely she is to develop ovarian cancer. While about one in every 75 women will develop ovarian cancer in her lifetime, unlike...\nAugust 27, 2021 - If you have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer after using talcum powder for feminine hygiene purposes for a significant length of time, you likely have many questions regarding treatment for ovarian cancer, top hospitals, and the best doctors. When ovarian cancer is found early, a woman has a 93 percent chance of surviving at least five years after the diagnosis—a number which drops to about 30 percent if...\nON YELP'S LIST OF THE\nBEST 10 LAWYERS IN HOUSTON*\n*APR 2019 THROUGH SEP 2020\n*Yelp No Longer Ranks its Best 10 as of 10/01/2020\nTOP 10 VERDICT IN TEXAS*\nTOP 100 NATIONAL TRIAL LAWYER*\n*BY THE NATIONAL TRIAL LAWYERS\nAVVO CLIENT'S CHOICE AWARD*\n2016, 2017, 2019-2023\n*GIVEN BY AVVO\nAMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF JUSTICE\n*GRANTED BY THE AAJ", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "PRESS MOLDING WITH REINFORCING RIB AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR\n- Application ID: EP12881199\n- Status: █ EXAMINATION IN PROGRESS\nThis patent has the IPC combination B29, B32, and B60 is specialized in the combination B29, B32, and B60. We found, that Kutzenberger Wolff & Partner, Schatt IP, Dott Franco Cicogna & C Srl are specialized in all of these IPC classes. For a similar patent, they might be a good choice.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Request a Collision Report\nHow to apply\nYou can apply by using our Collision Report online request form - available in the menu below / right.\nPlease only use the online request form once you have fully read all the information on this page.\nWhen applying, you will need to provide us with as much of the following information as possible;\n- Police reference (Log / occurrence number)\n- Your reference\n- Incident date and time\n- Incident location (including street name and town)\n- Your Client / Insured party name\n- Vehicle registration (VRM) of your client / the insured party name\n- Third party name\n- Third party vehicle registration (VRM)\nOnce you submit the Collision Report online request form, it will be received by West Yorkshire Police Central Process Bureau and you will be contacted via email in due course, with a quote for the information you have requested, along with further details on payment method.\nPlease see the link below for more details on applicable fees and charges.\nFees and Charges\nPlease see our Collision Report Fees and Charges page - which documents the full costs that could be charged, depending the information being requested.\nAll applicable fees must be paid prior to production of any reports.\nBe advised that we do not accept payments via cheque.\nAll payments should be made using the BACS details provided on your quote email.\nPlease ensure when making payment that our collision reference, that can be obtained on the quote email, is added to the reference box when making a payment. Failure to do so may lead to delays in receiving your reports.\nHow long does it take?\nWe aim to have sent all documents out within 35 days of receipt of payment. This ultimately depends on the correct quote number being recorded when making the payment.\nIf you are requesting digital media such as CCTV, please allow a minimum 6 weeks.\nIf you are applying to interview an officer, we will not arrange such request until all the documents available have been sent. We also require proof of proceedings in this instance and if Civil proceedings have not yet commenced, we will not accept any interview request.\nBe advised that all documents that are sent out are scanned for sensitive personal data, therefore some of the reports you will receive may be redacted.\nHave you received a form to complete relating to a Road Traffic Collision?\nIf you have received a form relating to a damage only Road Traffic Collision, namely a ‘Notice of requirement to furnish identity of the driver of a vehicle’ or a ‘Notice of intended prosecution’, please fill this in, to the best of your knowledge and return to the address outlined on the form.\nPlease do not contact 101 or the Collision Team for further information. West Yorkshire Police will be in touch in due course following receipt.\nAny other business\nIf you do not require a Collision Report but wish to contact the Collision Team regarding another matter, please do so by e-mailing [email protected].\nPage last reviewed November 2021.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Blue Cross Will Pay Out $2.67 Billion Settlement For Blue Shield Antitrust Case\nThe court has approved a $2.67 billion settlement for the blue cross class action lawsuit.\nBlue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) was charged with four antitrust class action lawsuits for allegedly engaging in price-fixing to control market competition around the United States.\nThe blue cross lawsuit accused Blue Cross Blue Shield, together with 37 providers of health insurance plans, of illegally conspiring to increase insurance premiums and carving out their geographic markets in the United States.\nPlaintiffs argue that the Settling Individual Blue Plans and Blue Cross Blue Shield Association defied antitrust laws by not competing with one another.\nThe lawsuits also assert that this illegal price-fixing has allowed the parties to gain a monopoly of market and power.\nIn addition, the lawsuit states that the unlawful price-fixing breaches the Sherman Antitrust Act.\nThe Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) and the Settling Individual Blue Plans do not acknowledge any of the allegations made against them.\nThey believe that they did not commit any wrongdoings and that their actions helped lower insurance costs and provided greater access to their customers.\nHowever, they have agreed to pay a settlement fund to avoid further litigation regarding the issue.\nA settlement was reached regarding the blue cross class action lawsuit on October 16, 2020.\nA $2.67 billion settlement fund has been established to compensate individuals and companies who have bought or received any form of health insurance provided or managed by a BCBS company.\nThe court has approved two settlement classes for the case – the Damages Class and the Injunctive Relief Class.\nThe Damages Class\nThe Damages Class is comprised of the following class members:\n- Insured groups and their employees\n- Self-funded accounts and their employees\nThe class members should have purchased, enrolled, or were covered by a Blue Cross Commercial Health product managed by Settling Individual Blue Plan.\nThe following class periods apply for the damages class members:\n- Fully insured individuals – February 7, 2008, to October 16, 2020\n- Insured groups and their employees – February 7, 2008, to October 16, 2020\n- Self-funded accounts and their employees – September 1, 2015, to October 16, 2020\nNote that beneficiaries and dependents are not included in this class.\nThe Injunctive Relief Class\nThe Injunctive Relief Class is comprised of the following class members:\n- Insured groups\n- Self-funded accounts\nThe members should have purchased, enrolled, or were covered by a Blue Cross Commercial Health product managed by Settling Individual Blue Plan during the appropriate class period.\nBeneficiaries, dependants, and non-employees are covered in this class.\nBelow are the details related to how to file a claim with blue cross blue shield:\n- Identified class members will receive a notice, either thru mail or email, in the spring of 2021.\n- After notice has been received, that is the only time class members can perform actions regarding the case – such as file a claim, object with the settlement, or file and exclusion.\n- Individuals who are not sure if they are included as class members may contact the Claims Administrator to confirm eligibility.\nThe specific date on when the notice will be released to class members has not yet been determined. It is expected that class members will be notified in the spring of 2021.\nThe deadline for filing claims, filing objections, and opting out from the BCBS settlement has also not yet been determined.\nThe fairness hearing is scheduled for October 20-21, 2021.\nEditor’s Note on Blue Cross Blue Shield Class Action Settlement:\nThis article is published to inform you of the latest class action settlement that has been reached for the Blue Cross Blue Shield Antitrust Case.\nWhat are your thoughts on this piece? Do you know who has availed a health insurance plan from Blue Cross?\nPlease send us a message by clicking the ‘Contact Us’ button below. We’d love to hear back from you!\nSuggested Article: Steps To Start Your Own Class Action Lawsuit.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Mountain Home Man Sentenced On Federal Child Pornography Charge\nAdmitted sexual contact with prepubescent minors\nBOISE - Christopher James Swicegood, 22, of Mountain Home, Idaho, was sentenced today to 180 months in prison for possession of sexually explicit images of prepubescent minors, U.S. Attorney Wendy J. Olson announced. The defendant was given three-and-a-half months credit for time served in state custody. Chief U.S. District Judge B. Lynn Winmill also ordered Swicegood to serve 35 years of supervised release following his release from prison.\nAccording to the plea agreement, the investigation began in January 2013, when U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement investigators followed a lead provided by a foreign government concerning users of a website used extensively by persons interested in exchanging child pornography. Investigators obtained a search warrant for the home Swicegood shared with others in Mountain Home and found images and videos of prepubescent minors being sexually abuse on a computer and hard drive Swicegood owned. Swicegood admitted that he had posted child pornography on the foreign website and that he had traded child pornography with other users of the foreign website. Swicegood will forfeit the computer equipment used in the home.\nThe National Center for Missing and Exploited Children examined the material found on Swicegood’s media and identified 230 image files from 57 known child pornography series, and 30 videos from 14 separate child pornography series. Each series represents a different minor victim or group of minor victims being sexually abused. These victims come from a variety of states of the United States and many foreign countries.\nAlso according to the plea agreement, Swicegood admitted sexual interactions, including sexual touching, with at least three different minor children in the Mountain Home area. He was originally charged in Elmore County with Lewd or Lascivious Acts on a Minor Child under the age of 16 years. Those charges were dismissed by motion of the prosecuting attorney on June 13 as a part of Swicegood’s agreement to admit that conduct in his federal plea agreement.\n“This case exemplifies the important role local and federal law enforcement partnerships play in putting child predators behind bars,” said Olson. “Let this sentence serve as a warning to other predators. We will find you, arrest you and ensure that you are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.”\nThe case was investigated by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), which is a member of the Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, a statewide coalition of local, state and federal law enforcement and prosecution agencies, focused on apprehending and prosecuting individuals who use the Internet to criminally exploit children. For more information about the Idaho ICAC Task Force and a list of all the participating agencies, visit www.icacidaho.org.\nThis case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse. Led by the United States Attorneys’ Offices and the Criminal Division’s Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section, Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state, and local resources to locate, apprehend, and prosecute individuals who sexually exploit children, and to identify and rescue victims. For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit www.usdoj.gov/psc. For more information about internet safety education, please visit www.usdoj.gov/psc and click on the tab “resources.”", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "On August 14, 2009, Plaintiff, a state prisoner proceeding pro se and in forma pauperis, filed a complaint pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983. Doc. 1. On August 26, 2010, this Court issued an order requiring Plaintiff to either file an amended complaint or notify the Court of willingness to proceed on his a cognizable claim against Defendants Anderson, Hicks, La Vaan, Lambert, Lopez, and Stinger (\"Defendants\")*fn1 for Eighth Amendment deliberate indifference to medical need. Doc. 14. On September 8, 2010, Plaintiff notified the Court of his willingness to proceed on his cognizable claim against Defendants. Doc. 15. On December 15, 2010, the Court issued a second informational order, advising Plaintiff that Defendants may file a motion for summary judgment and how Plaintiff must oppose the motion in order to avoid dismissal, pursuant to Rand v. Rowland, 154 F.3d 952 (9th Cir. 1998). Doc. 20. On April 27, 2012, Defendants filed a motion for summary judgment. Doc. 39. On May 1, 2012, Defendants filed the declaration of J. Moon, M.D. Doc. 41. As of the date of this order, Plaintiff has not filed an opposition or statement of non-opposition as required by Local Rule 230(l).\nAccordingly, it is HEREBY ORDERED that Plaintiff is to file an opposition or statement of non-opposition to Defendants' motion for summary judgment within thirty (30) days from the date of service of this order. Failure to timely comply or otherwise respond will be construed as waiver of the opportunity to file an opposition.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Estate Planning Done Remotely\nAccording to the 2020 Estate Planning and Wills Study, less than one-third (32%) of Americans have a Will or another type of estate planning document, i.e. Power of Attorney or Living Will. That leaves two-thirds of Americans without a plan for their assets and without a designated individual to act on their behalf in a financial or medical emergency.\nTherefore, it is not surprising that the uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has people asking the daunting questions—what happens to my “stuff” if I die without a Will? How do I protect my minor children if something happens to me? Who will pay my bills if I’m in the hospital? Who will make medical decisions for me if I can’t?\nWhile the questions are difficult, the answer is relatively simple—estate planning documents are carefully tailored for each individual’s circumstances to address those very questions. A Will carefully bequeaths your assets (real and personal) to beneficiaries of your choosing. That same Will designates a guardian and creates Trusts for the care of your minor children. A Financial Power of Attorney enables your designated agent to contact your financial institutions and pay bills. A Living Will and Health Care Directive memorializes your wishes and advises doctors how to approach your treatment.\nDuring these difficult and uncertain times, estate planning documents are especially important and can be prepared remotely. Initial consultations are done by phone or over communication technology such as Skype, Zoom, FaceTime, etc. Thereafter, draft documents are circulated electronically for review and another telephonic or video conference is scheduled to discuss modifications and questions. Once the documents are finalized, clients come to our office to execute said documents in a manner that adheres to all social distancing recommendations issued by the CDC and the Governor of New Jersey.\nIf you do not have estate planning documents, or need to update outdated documents, please contact Yuliya V. Tedeschi, Esq. by phone at (732) 349-1212 ext. 123 or by email at [email protected] to schedule a free consultation and have your estate planning done remotely.\nThe information provided on this website does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice. All information, content, and materials available on this site are for general informational purposes only. Information on this website may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information. Readers of this website should contact their attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular legal matter. Use of, and access to, this website or any of the links or resources contained within the site do not create an attorney-client relationship between the reader and website authors or the law firm.\nTo schedule your free estate planning consultation, contact Yuliya V. Tedeschi by email or by phone at 732-349-1212. Our Toms River law office is conveniently located near the Ocean County Courthouse.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Zahir Aziz was assessed as 'low risk' when he came out of prison for GBH. But he went on to murder his uncle, Shabir Choudary, from Wakefield, in January 2010 - just a month after his release.\nWest Yorkshire Probation Service have now admitted he should have been assessed as 'high risk', which could have led to him being recalled to prison when he breached his terms.\nMark Siddall, Director of Operations for West Yorkshire Probation Trust, said: “On behalf of West Yorkshire Probation Trust I would like to express our sympathy with the family of Shabir Choudary for their loss.\n\"It is extremely rare for an offender under our supervision to commit a serious crime, but every case is one too many.\n“A thorough investigation of this case was carried out and it found that, while the overall case management was good, the initial risk assessment carried out fell short of the appropriate professional standard.\"\nNesar Rafiq, Choudary's nephew, is also campaigning for Serious Offence Reviews to be available for the family if they want to see them. He is being supported in this by Wakefield MP Mary Creagh.\nMore top news\nThe parents of a young man who was shot by a gang have launched a fresh appeal to catch his killers, ten years on from his death.\nRoss has this week's early morning forecast.\nThe young Huddersfield Town fan carried the match ball ahead of England’s match with Panama.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Woman admits stealing from Legion Post\nMAYVILLE -- A restitution hearing will be the next stop for a Westfield woman who pleaded guilty this week to embezzling more than $50,000 from that community's American Legion post.\nDistrict Attorney David Foley said Nancy Merriam, 58, admitted to stealing the money between January 1997 and June 2004.\nNo date for the hearing was set.\nFoley did not disclose Merriam's connection with the John W. Rogers American Legion Post, but said she pleaded guilty in Chautauqua County Court to second-degree grand larceny.\nJamestown man faces cocaine-sales charges\nJAMESTOWN -- Members of the Southern Tier Regional Drug Task Force arrested a Jamestown man Wednesday on drug charges.\nOfficers allege Joshua Dorsey, 20, of Barrett Avenue sold cocaine to an undercover agent.\nAfter a two-month investigation, a City Court warrant was issued for Dorsey's arrest on charges of criminal sale and possession of a controlled substance.\nCanaseraga man found guilty of child porn\nBELMONT -- An Allegany County Court jury Wednesday convicted Brian N. Woodring, 21, of Canaseraga of promoting a sexual performance by a child and endangering the welfare of a child.\nDistrict Attorney Terrence M. Parker said Woodring produced and distributed a videotape of sexual conduct with a child younger than 17 in Canaseraga in 2004.\nJudge James E. Euken ordered Woodring held in the Allegany County Jail in Belmont without bail pending sentencing sometime next month.\nChautauqua deputies nab man on wanted list\nMAYVILLE -- Chautauqua County sheriff's deputies brought in a Falconer man Wednesday who appeared on the county's wanted list.\nRyan Newell, 23, charged with possession of a forged instrument, was remanded to county jail.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "But if the negligence of a third party was at fault for the accident that caused your injury, you can file a personal injury lawsuit to seek other damages.\nExamples of construction accidents include:\n- Building collapse\n- Fires and explosions\n- Crane accidents\n- Falling objects\n- Welding accidents\n- Forklift accidents\n- Scaffolding collapses\n- Falls from ladders\n- Roof collapses\n- Power tool accidents\n- Construction equipment crashes\nThird parties that could be found negligent include contractors, subcontractors, property owners, property managers and manufacturers.\nA record of unparalleled success\nCherundolo Law Firm, PLLC has the experience and the resources to win big cases. Our legal team investigates your accident to find out what really happened. We review all documentation, such as accident reports and safety records, and interview witnesses. Our attorneys know where to look for evidence of negligence.\nIn some cases, a contractor may have failed to erect scaffolding properly. Or a piece of equipment may have been defective. We identify the negligent parties responsible for your accident and fight to recover compensation for your injury.\nThe damages we can seek to recover include pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life and loss of consortium. Our attorneys will determine the true damages you've suffered as a result of the construction accident. Many times, we are able to negotiate a favorable settlement with the insurance company. If not, we will fight for you in court.\nIf you were injured in a construction accident due to the negligence of a third party, contact Cherundolo Law Firm, PLLC. We offer a free consultation. Simply contact us today to set up a time.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "A 26-year-old Isawiyah resident was seriously wounded after locals hurled a firebomb at Israel Police officers operating in the East Jerusalem neighborhood overnight Monday.\nThe police arrested eight people suspected of hurling stones and firebombs, as well as firing firecrackers at security forces.\nAccording to the police, dozens of policemen entered Isawiyah following a report that residents were hurling stones and firebombs toward the road leading from Jerusalem to the settlement of Ma'ale Adumim. Isawiyah residents rejected the police's version of events, saying that the residents only threw stones at police officers who entered the neighborhood.\nOne of the firebombs that were hurled towards security forces apparently hit the vehicle of Salam Darwish, seriously wounding him.\nPolice officers extracted the man from his car, which combusted after being hit by the firebomb, and transferred him to Hadassah University Hospital, Ein Karem for medical attention, where he was anesthetized and resuscitated. One of the police officers who helped to remove the man from his car was lightly wounded and treated at the scene.\n- Israel Police Arrest 25 in East J'lem Neighborhood, Despite Vow to Ease Crackdown\n- Israeli Police Agree to Limit Operations in East Jerusalem to End Residents' Strike\n- 340 Arrests and Only Five Indictments: Police Sweep Strikes Fear in Isawiyah\nThe police said in a statement that \"due to [recent] events, operational activity was launched in Isawiyah while dozens of lawbreakers caused disturbances by throwing stones and firing firecrackers at policemen and Border Police forces.\n\"Eight people suspected of hurling stones at the road leading [from Jerusalem] to Ma'ale Adumim and police forces were arrested,\" the police said.\nResidents say police crackdown on neighborhood unjust\nOver the past three months, police arrived at the neighborhood on a daily basis and carried out more than 350 arrests – although indictments were only filed against less than 10 Isawiyah residents.\nLast week police officers in Isawiyah were caught on camera complaining that there was no purpose to an ongoing police operation in the neighborhood, highly criticized by community leaders, other than deliberately provoking the residents.\nDuring the entire course of the summer, the Jerusalem District Police carried out daily wide-scale raids in Isawiyah, entering the East Jerusalem neighborhood in the afternoon on patrol, setting up roadblocks and stopping motorists and passersby for inspection and then going back in at night to arrest residents.\nIsawiyah residents have been claiming for months that the purpose of the police operations in the neighborhood is to harass the residents and disrupt their lives as collective punishment and to apply pressure on them. Over a period of years, testimony has accumulated suggesting that the police in Jerusalem have acted to increase friction with residents of the neighborhood.\nIn Kan public television’s reality series “Jerusalem District,” one officer, Erez Hazan, who was in a scene in which a weapon was planted in the home of an Isawiyah neighborhood, is seen saying: “There’s a procedure that is beginning to be carried out. They’re beginning to apply a bit of pressure in entering and leaving [the neighborhood] to provide the option that someone would make some kind of mistake.”\nAfter Haaretz reported that the gun had been planted at the home of Samar Sleiman, the Kan public broadcaster cancelled the series and all of the episodes of the series were removed from its website.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "|Address||: Jl. Medan Merdeka Selatan No. 5, Jakarta Pusat 10110|\n|Phone Number||: Information (62-21) 34359888, 34359564, 34359565/34359050/34359000|\n|: Special for Student Visa (62-21) 3452016 ext 300|\n- A passport valid for more than 6 months from arrival and an old passport.\n- Recent color photograph size 5 x 5 = 2 sheets, with a white background, and printed on photo paper with good print quality and clear appearance (ears must be visible, if you passport using wig / wig, then the photo for embassy must use toupee / wig).\n- English-language sponsorship letter on the company letterhead where the person works. If there is another person / family member who is traveling, then the name and status of the person must be listed.\n- If the position of General Manager, Director, President Director, or Commissioner must be accompanied by a photocopy of TIN and Trade Business License.\n- If you have your own business and there is no company letterhead, the letter is typed on plain white paper with company’s stamp and includes a photocopy of TIN and Trade Business License.\n- If sponsored by a child, attach a photocopy of the child’s birth certificate which can prove the relationship.\n- If sponsored by a daughter-in-law, please attach a photocopy of the child’s marriage certificate and the child’s birth certificate which can prove the relationship.\n- If you are retired, the letter will be typed on plain white paper and signed by yourself.\n- Financial proof of the last 3 months using photocopy of the bank statement or savings book (from the front page that listed the name and account number to the last page of the transaction).\n- Photocopy of family card.\n- If the name listed in the passport is different then attach a photocopy of the letter change name.\n- If the wife is traveling, attach a photocopy of the marriage certificate.\n- If the child travels and is still in school, then attach:\n- Photocopy of student card\n- Photocopy of birth certificate.\n- School Certificate.\n- Photocopy of family card.\n- Visa applicants must come to the Embassy with original documents and photocopy.\n- Print out an appointment / interview schedule.\n- The form is filled in https://id.usembassy.gov/id/\n- The duration of the visa process is calculated after all the document requirements are received in full.\n- There is no visa fee refund if there is a cancellation from the applicant or the visa is refused by the embassy.\n- The success of obtaining a visa is the full authority of the Embassy.\n- Visa prices and document requirements are subject to change without prior notice according to the Embassy.\n|Single / Multiple||4 Days||IDR 2,950.000||Form|\n- Above Prices Are Subject To Change At Any Time Without Prior Notice\n- Prices Do Not Include VAT 1%", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Geidel sentenced to 42 months in jail for fraud\nTimothy Geidel, 48, of Hamburg, has been sentenced by Chief U.S. District Judge William M. Skretny to a term of 42 months in prison and was ordered to pay $1.3 million dollars in restitution, following his guilty plea to wire fraud and structuring for defrauding more than 40 investors out of $1.3 million.\nAccording to Assistant U.S. Attorney Russell T. Ippolito, Jr., while working as an investment adviser with Georgetown Capital Group, Inc., Geidel diverted investor funds to his own use.\nBetween 1990 and 2010, Geidel gave victims, many of them Hamburg and Evans residents, the impression that he invested their money in high yield stocks, bonds, mutual funds and certificates of deposit.\nInstead of investing funds as he indicated to his victims, the defendant diverted some of the funds to his own use by depositing the money into his personal bank accounts. He also used some of the funds to pay off earlier investors to perpetuate the scheme.\nThe guilty plea was a culmination of an investigation on the part of Special Agent Gregory Grammicioni of the Secret Service, under the direction of Tracy Gast, special agent in charge and Special Agent Thomas Egloff of the Internal Revenue Service, under the direction of Victor Lessoff, acting special agent in charge, New York Field Office. Detectives of the towns of Evans, Hamburg and West Seneca also assisted and contributed to this investigation.Fatal motorcycle accident\nA Hamburg man riding a motorcycle was killed Tuesday, April 3 when he struck a tractor-trailer at about 7:55 p.m. while traveling on Route 20.\nAccording to Town of Hamburg Police, Allan Wittmeyer, 48, of Hamburg, was operating a motorcycle which was headed west on Route 20, when witnesses said it veered into the path of an eastbound tractor-trailer.\nThe tractor-trailer driver was not injured and the possible cause of the accident is still under investigation.Fire extinguisher cause of fire alarm call at LSHS\nAt 5:48 p.m. on Wednesday, April 4, Town of Evans Police and members of the Evans Center and Lake Erie Beach fire departments responded to a fire alarm activation at the Lake Shore Central High School in Evans.\nAccording to police, after arriving on location, it was determined that there was smoke in the basement of the school.\nNo fire could be located but further investigation revealed that the source of the smoke was from a discharged older model fire extinguisher.\nAs part of multiple safety precautions, the Erie County HazMat was called and tests were run at the school, before it was cleared to resume normal activities.\nNo injuries were reported and the police are continuing their investigation as to who was responsible for discharging the fire extinguisher.\nAssisting in the incident were the Angola, Brant, Eden, Highland and Newton Abbott fire departments.Fire destroys Hamburg home, pets perish\nLake Shore volunteer firefighters responded to a fire at a Willow Lane home at 1:57 a.m. on Saturday, April 7.\nAccording to police, the occupants of the home were able to get out of the building, but they were not able to rescue the family pets.\nThe homeowner was treated at Erie County Medical Center for minor burns to her hands and smoke inhalation, police said.\nResponding to the fire was Lake Shore Volunteer Fire Company, who were assisted by the following fire companies and departments: Armor, Big Tree, Hamburg , Newton-Abbott, Woodlawn, Scranton, Lake View, Highland, Blasdell, Eden, North Evans, North Boston and Windom.Roll-over accident in Boston linked to DWI\nOn Wednesday, April 4, Erie County Sheriff Deputy Timothy Colling responded to a one car roll over accident which had occurred on Lower East Hill Road in the Town of Boston, just south of Wohlhueter Road.\nAccording to police, Colling observed that the driver, Mary Vella, 56, of the Town of Concord, showed signs of intoxication.\nAfter failing several field sobriety tests, Vella was charged with driving while intoxicated.DWI arrest on reservation\nWhile on patrol on the Cattaraugus Indian Reservation at 5:27 a.m. on Wednesday, April 4, Erie County Sheriff Deputies Christopher Soluri and Neil Held responded to a report of a woman passed out behind the wheel of her vehicle while parked at a business on Route 5. After investigating the complaint, Nancy L. Scott, 43 of Gowanda was charged with driving while intoxicated.\nAccording to police, Scott refused to submit to a breath test to determine her blood alcohol content. She was processed at the North Collins substation and released on appearance tickets. Felony DWAI by drugs\nAt 4:42 p.m. on Saturday, April 7, Town of Evans Police received a call about a vehicle being operated in an erratic manner coming up Old Lake Shore Road from Hamburg.\nThe vehicle was found at the parking area of the Eighteen Mile Creek fishing access by Officer Joseph LaRosa.\nAccording to police, the vehicle operator, John C. Johnson, 27, of Buffalo, was found to have impaired motor skills, slurred speech and there was an odor of suspected marijuana inside the vehicle.\nFurther investigation revealed several different pills in the vehicle, along with a plastic bag containing suspected marijuana on the center console, along with a tin foil pipe.\nOne pill was later identified as Alprazolam (Xanax), a controlled substance.\nJohnson was charged with felony driving while ability impaired by drugs, third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, operation of a motor vehicle by an unlicensed driver, seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of marijuana.DWI arrests in Hamburg\nThe following driving while intoxicated arrests where made on Monday, April 9 by the Town of Hamburg Police Department.\n• At 2:18 a.m. Officer Daniel Cronmiller responded to a call there was a gray jeep traveling at a high rate of speed and “all over the road” on Lake Shore Road.\nCronmiller found the jeep off the road, on its side in the front yard of a Lake Shore Road residence, with flames coming from the engine compartment.\nAccording to police, Cronmiller put the fire out using a fire extinguisher and found the driver, Christopher M. Ritchie, 29, of West Seneca, conscious, but pinned inside the vehicle. Cronmiller also noticed a strong odor of alcohol beverage coming from Ritchie’s breath.\nThe vehicle had to be cut open to extricate Ritchie, who according to police became very belligerent and argumentative at the emergency personnel and swore repeatedly at them.\nHe was transported to the Erie County Medical Center by the Lake Shore Fire Department, where he allegedly continued to be very belligerent, disrespectful and argumentative with the hospital staff as they were trying to treat him.\nRitchie was charged with DWI, unlawful possession of marijuana (a small plastic container of suspected marijuana was found in the driver’s side door of the jeep), failure to use designated lane and speed not reasonable and prudent.\n• At 3:29 a.m. Officer David Jasinski stopped a vehicle that was speeding on Morgan Parkway and had side windows which were tinted too dark.\nAccording to police, when the driver’s side window was lowered, an odor of an alcoholic beverage was emitted from the interior of the vehicle.\nThe vehicle operator, Gary Colson, 36, of Hamburg, was asked to perform several field sobriety tests, which he failed.\nColson was charged with felony DWI (previous DWI conviction), speeding and equipment violation for nontransparent side windows.DWI arrests in Evans\nAt 11:53 p.m. on Saturday, April 7, Town of Evans Police Officers Joseph LaRosa and Frederick Garrasi III observed a vehicle traveling east on Route 5 at approximately 43 mph in a 55 mph zone and driving in both east bound lanes.\nAccording to police, they followed the vehicle, observed the vehicle enter the left passing lane without signalling, weave within the driving lanes, before crossing the double lines and then swerve back into the proper lane.\nAfter stopping the vehicle, while speaking to the driver, Beth A. Rafanowicz, 28, of West Seneca, LaRosa detected a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage on her breath.\nAfter failing some of the field sobriety tests, Rafanowicz was charged with felony driving while intoxicated (previous DWI convictions) felony operating a motor vehicle with .08 of 1 percent or more alcohol with two prior convictions in the past 10 years, illegal signal, driving to left of pavement markings and moving from lane unsafely.\n• At 10:37 p.m. on Monday, April 9, Town of Evans Police Officer Matthew Stonitsch observed a vehicle traveling at about 52 mph in 40 mph zone on Erie Road.\nAccording to police, when the patrol car emergency lights were activated, the suspect vehicle sped up, to about 70 mph in a 45 mph zone. The officer activated the siren and the suspect vehicle continued at 70 mph in a 55 mph zone, refusing to stop.\nStonitsch called into the station to report that the vehicle was refusing to stop. Lt. Peter Smith authorized Officer Brian Kauzala to place stop sticks onto Erie Road in front of the Evans Center Fire Hall in an effort to stop the suspect’s vehicle.\nThe suspect attempted to go around the sticks, but did strike them, causing the driver’s side front tire to go flat.\nThe driver, Sharon L. Delmonte, 29, of Buffalo, was taken into custody.\nAccording to police, Delmonte was transported back to the police station where she allegedly became combative, kicking the lobby doors.\nDelmonte refused to recite the alphabet, take the alco-sensor test and the breath test.\nDelmonte was charged with DWI, third-degree unlawful fleeing a police officer, drinking alcohol in a motor vehicle on the highway (open bottles of beer were found inside the vehicle), three counts of speeding, reckless driving, refusal to take breath test and five other vehicle and traffic violations.Heroin and cocaine found\nAt 9:25 p.m. on Friday, April 6, while on patrol on Route 5 near St. Francis Drive, Town of Hamburg Police Officer Jeffery Paluch observed a vehicle being operated in an erratic manner.\nThe vehicle was stopped and Paluch, along with Narcotics Officer Jeffrey Bullard, observed drug paraphernalia on the front floor and in the ash tray of the vehicle.\nAfter agreeing to a search of the vehicle, David C. Venti, 22, of Hamburg, exited the vehicle and Officer Nicholas Borowski with K-9 Endy, located a small plastic bag containing suspected cocaine in a pocket on the driver’s side door.\nAlso located in the vehicle was a small plastic bag with suspected heroin, used cotton balls, cap with residue and 13 hypodermic needles.\nVenti was taken into custody and searched, where a small plastic bag containing suspected heroin was found in his left front pant’s pocket.\nHe was charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and possession of a hypodermic instrument.\nVenti was arraigned before Hamburg Town Justice Walter Rooth, who set bail at $5,000. Venti was transported to the holding center in lieu of bail, with a return court date of Friday, April 13.Underage drinking arrest\nAt 12:08 p.m. on Sunday, April 8, Town of Evans Police Officer Nathan Miller stopped a vehicle on Erie Road for a traffic violation.\nWhile speaking to the driver, Anthony J. Poorten, 20, of Hamburg, Miller noticed an open pill container by his feet in the vehicle.\nAccording to police, Poorten was argumentative and was also acting very nervous.\nHe did consent to having the vehicle searched and admitted to police he had one half of a suboxone pill in his pocket. Also located in the vehicle was an open container of beer on the passenger floor.\nPoorten was charged with controlled substance in non-original container, unlawful possession of alcohol by a person under 21, drinking alcohol in a motor vehicle on the highway and no seat belt.Child endangerment\nTown of Hamburg Police have charged Anthony J. Dubreville, 21, of Hamburg, with acting in a manner injurious to a child less than 17, in connection with an incident which occurred on Tuesday, April 3.\nAccording to police, Dubreville picked up two 14-year-old girls across the street from the Hamburg High School and drove with them to the Seneca Nation Reservation to buy cigarettes. He then allegedly stopped on the way back to Hamburg and bought two fruit punch flavored Four Loco alcoholic beverages to give to the girls.\nOne girl drank both of them, according to the statement made by Dubreville, and became very intoxicated.\nHe allegedly drove her back to her residential area, where she got sick and was weaving around when they were found by the girl’s mother, who had contacted police and was out looking for her.Unlawful imprisonment\nOn 7:21 a.m. on Monday, April 2, Town of Evans Police responded to a domestic call, where the victim was prevented from leaving the residence by Clayton J. Williams, 29, of Evans.\nAccording to police, Williams had been drinking all weekend and demanded money from the victim to purchase more alcohol. When the victim refused, Williams became angry, threw food around the kitchen and blocked the door to prevent the victim from leaving the residence.\nPolice said Williams was intoxicated when they arrived at the scene.\nWilliams was charged with second-degree harassment and second-degree unlawful imprisonment.Town of Brant report\nDuring the month of March, the Town of Brant Police successfully closed a burglary complaint that occurred on Railroad Avenue with the arrest of an Angola resident. Brant officers were assisted by two members of the Evans Police Department.\nCurrently, the Brant Police Department is actively participating in the Buckle Up New York and Aggressive Driving programs and there will be extra patrols out enforcing the seatbelt laws.\nIn March, the department handled 1,090 complaints.\nThis included two accident calls (no injuries), two felony arrests, 12 misdemeanor arrests, one violation arrests, four criminal complaints and 11 non-criminal complaints.\nThere were 13 first aid, one fire alarm, 28 assists to other agencies, 481 premises checked, 27 money escorts, one funeral escort, 53 assists to motorists, two assists to the dog control, five community policing and four court bailiff duty.\nPolice officers issued 283 traffic and vehicle violations, one parking ticket and patrolled a total of 3,688 miles.Town of Evans report\nDuring the month of March, the Town of Evans Police Dispatchers took care of 2,614 complaints.\nThis included 34 accident calls, 162 ambulance calls, three assaults, eight criminal mischief, five domestic incidents, seven drug, five loud music, 20 fire and 14 false alarms, 20 harassment and 19 larcenies.\nThere were 121 animal complaints, eight neighbor disputes, two sex crimes were reported, 12 trespasses, three missing persons, 143 premise checks, 263 community policing, 15 assists to motorists and 21 welfare checks.\nNineteen prisoners were held in the Town of Evans lockup.\nThere were 126 police reports filed and 21 accidents were reported to the state.\nPolice officers issued 300 traffic violations, which included 73 for speeding, 15 were driving while intoxicated related, 47 were license/permit violations, 18 red lights, 64 required motor vehicle equipment, 10 vehicle registration violations, 11 stop signs, 40 others and 13 seatbelt violations.\nFrom the Detective Bureau, there were 83 people charged, mostly for violations of the state’s penal law, alcohol beverage control law and vehicle and traffic laws. Six people were charged with DWI.\nThe Dog Control Officer issued seven appearance tickets.Village of N.C. report\nDuring the month of March, Village of North Collins Police were on duty for 152 hours and responded to 48 calls\nThis included one motor vehicle accident, two reports of suspicious vehicles, one criminal mischief complaint, one felony driving while intoxicated and aggravated unlicensed operation arrest, two disturbances, one domestic, one attempted suicide, one report of a fire, one dog attack on a resident, one alarm, one 911 hang-up, two assists to the North Collins Emergency Squad, one assist to the North Collins Fire Department, four assists to other police agencies (one of these assists included a vehicle chase through multiple townships for the report of a suicidal man with a gun), one funeral escort and four court details.\nOfficers issued 28 traffic violations which included 16 tickets for speeding, two for cell phone use, three for expired inspections, two for equipment violations, one for stop sign violations, one for felony DWI, one for felony aggravated unlicensed operation, one for an open container of alcohol in a vehicle and one for refusing an alcohol screening test.\nRegular property checks were conducted of schools, businesses, public and vacant properties.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "DES MOINES, Iowa — Chief Justice of the Iowa Supreme Court Mark Cady apologized to state lawmakers on Friday for the alleged break-ins at county courthouses that were ordered by judicial branch officials as part of a cybersecurity test.\nCady, who is the head of the Iowa Judicial Branch, addressed the Senate Oversight Committee during fact-finding hearing at the statehouse that lasted over four hours. Lawmakers sought information from law enforcement, county leaders and judicial branch officials about the break-ins at the Dallas and Polk County courthouses in September by two men employed by Coalfire, a cybersecurity firm contracted by the Iowa Judicial Branch to check security vulnerabilities. They were arrested and charged with third-degree burglary following the September 11 breach of the Dallas County Courthouse in Adel.\nCady apologized for \"diminishing public trust and confidence in the court system,\" saying he takes \"full responsibility\" for the damages.\n\"In our efforts to fulfill our duty to protect confidential information of Iowans from cyberattack, mistakes were made,\" Cady said.\nA panel of lawmakers questioned why the judicial branch authorized the \"penetration testers\" to make unauthorized entry into county-owned courthouses over which the branch of state government has no authority. Law enforcement officials from Dallas and Polk County testified that they were not made aware that any security tests and said there could've been more grave consequences.\n\"To have tests like this conducted, without even a notification that at some point you may be subject to--even without any specific details---is just an affront to the jobs that they do locally,\" Sen. Amy Sinclair, R-Allerton, chair of the oversight committee, told reporters after the meeting.\nSen. Tony Bisignano, D-Des Moines, called it a \"covert stupid operation,\" that put people's lives at risk, adding that the courts should pay for the entire \"fiasco.\"\n\"I don't think you gave consideration to people. You had this concept of what you wanted to accomplish and you insulted a lot of professionals,\" Bisignano said. \"You owe them an apology.\"\nSome judicial branch IT employees directly linked to the documents contracting the cybersecurity firm told lawmakers they believe there was confusion about the scope of the agreement with the two Coalfire employees.\n“In the context of contract language, reasonable minds can look at the same phrase and disagree. Probably that’s the biggest lesson we’ve learned from this: we need to re-examine contract review within the IT area,\" said Elaine Newell, legal counsel to the state court administrator.\"\nLawmakers didn't get all of the information they were seeking during their probe on Friday as officials could not speak to the ongoing criminal investigation. The Iowa Judicial Branch is conducting its own independent investigation into the matter.\nSinclair said there needs to \"processes in place\" related to state contracts to prevent similar situations from happening.\n\"Clearly every single branch of government should have internal controls on the way they issue contracts and on the contracts that they hold. Is it going to take legislative action? I don't know yet,\" Sinclair told reporters.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "(Click on the underlined text to jump to each feature. To\nreturn, use your browser's \"back\" button. Please keep in mind that\nmany more items of interest are to be found between featured\narticles, so your most profitable course is to scroll through the\nit would mean the government's been concealing and\ndenying the truth for years\nand everybody knows THAT would never happen...\n(Edward Snowden, come home! It was all just a bad dream; there really is\nNo Such Agency!)\nknow someone truly steeped in the Kool-Aid?\nsomeone who finds it easier to believe that the far-better-educated,\nfar-more-suspicious-of-government Americans of a hundred years ago were\ncomplete morons who granted authority to the state to take whatever it\nwished from themselves and their posterity than to imagine that they\nthemselves simply misunderstand the true nature of the income tax? Even\nwhile knowing that their beliefs about the tax are derived entirely from\nthe representations of those who profit from those beliefs (like tax\nbureaucrats and \"tax professionals\")?\nknow someone like that? Shake them awake with the latest (fourteenth)\nI'm delighted when anyone wishes to share what I have posted here with\nothers! Sharing this page is an important means of moving toward the\nrestoration of the rule of law-- PLEASE DO IT!! But I'd appreciate your\ndoing so by directing your friends here themselves, rather than by copying\nand emailing the material.\nThe Newsletter is interested in your work! If\nyou are a writer, scholar, or just a dedicated Warrior with a good\nstory to tell, please consider sharing your words and your wisdom with our\nthousands of readers!\nClick here to learn how.\nAugust 2- In 1610, Henry Hudson sails into the\nHudson Bay. In 1790, the first census of the USA is conducted.\nIn 1934, Adolph Hitler becomes Führer of Germany. In 1937, the\nMarihuana Tax Act is passed, effectively criminalizing marijuana\npossession and consumption. In 1964, the Johnson administration\ndeploys the 'Gulf of Tonkin Incident' as a pretext for the\nescalation of US military activities in Vietnam. In 1990, Iraq\nAnniversaries of interest for\neach day of this week will be found throughout the newsletter\nEXPERIENCE HAVING SHOWN that these folks simply\nwill not police themselves; and in light of the fact that the\nsole reason for them being granted any power at all is the\nsecuring of our individual rights;\nTwenty-Eighth Article of Amendment to the United States\nThe 'Watching the Watchmen' Amendment\n1. Any Grand Jury duly constituted\nunder the civil or common law may hear and consider accusations\nbrought to its attention by any member thereof that any right\nof any person resident within the union state or federal\ndistrict or territory in which the Grand Jury is seated has\nbeen willfully or negligently violated, or that conspiracy,\naiding or abetting or obstruction of justice in regard to any\nsuch violation has been committed, by any person holding or\nexercising any office or agency of the United States in any\ncapacity whatever. The consideration of such accusations shall\nbe without the involvement, supervision or approval of any\n2. Upon the issuance of an\nindictment for any violation of rights or related offense as\nlisted in paragraph 1., the indicted public official shall stand\ntrial on the charge(s) in accordance with other provisions of\nthe Constitution related to criminal trial, but the prosecution\nof such charges shall be conducted by the accusing alleged\nvictim of the offense, or the accuser's designee. If the accuser\nis incapable of conducting the prosecution or designating a\nprosecutor, the closest family member capable of performing\nthese functions shall do so, or, in the event that neither of\nthese alternatives is possible, the prosecutor shall be selected\nby the Grand Jurors who issued the indictment, by whatever\nmethod seems best to them, provided that a majority of the\nmembers meeting for that purpose concur in the selection.\n3. Trials of charges brought under the provisions of this\namendment shall not be construed as against the United States or\nany agency or instrumentality thereof; culpability and liability\nshall remain with the natural person charged with the offense.\n4.Trials under the provisions of this amendment shall be\nconducted in the courts of the union state in which the accuser\nis resident, or, if the accuser is not a resident of a union\nstate, in the courts of the federal district or territory, in\nwhich he or she is resident.\n5. Article III, Section\n2 Clause 1 is hereby amended to read, \"The judicial Power shall\nextend to all Cases, in Law and Equity, arising under this\nConstitution except as provided for in the Twenty-Eighth Article\nof Amendment, the Laws of the United States, and Treaties made,\nor which shall be made, under their Authority;—to all Cases\naffecting Ambassadors, other public Ministers and Consuls;—to\nall Cases of admiralty and maritime Jurisdiction;—to\nControversies to which the United States shall be a Party;—to\nControversies between two or more States;— between a State and\nCitizens of another State,—between Citizens of different\nStates,—between Citizens of the same State claiming Lands under\nGrants of different States, and between a State, or the Citizens\nthereof, and foreign States, Citizens or Subjects.\"\n6. No prior conclusion, ruling, doctrine, event or authority of\nany kind whatever shall be given weight of controlling precedent\nor authority as to the nature of rights or any particular right,\nor the violation thereof in the consideration or determination\nof the Grand or petit juries in any proceeding commenced under\nthe provisions of this Amendment.\n7. There shall be\nno limitation on the commencement of proceedings under the\nprovisions of this amendment due to the time in which the\naccused offense allegedly was committed.\nPunishment upon conviction of an offense described in this\namendment shall range from a minimum of 20 years imprisonment up\nto life imprisonment, without the possibility of parole\nregardless of the sentence, any contrary provisions of the laws\nof the state, district or territory in which trial was conducted\nnotwithstanding, and shall be served in the prisons of the unit\nof government in which trial was conducted. Sentences shall be\ndetermined and imposed by the trial jury. Prior to the jury's\ndetermination and imposition of sentence, a convicted defendant\nshall be permitted to present evidence of measures taken to\nmitigate or remedy the offense(s) of conviction.\nNothing in this Amendment shall be construed to impair the power\nof Congress to impeach and remove from office, and nothing in\nthe impeachment provisions elsewhere in this Constitution shall\nbe construed so as to impair the provisions of this Amendment.\nI INVITE AND ENCOURAGE ALL ACTIVISTS with whom this concept resonates (which\nshould be pretty much everyone) to\nwith (or about) action plans for getting this amendment in front\nof state legislatures across the country; and I ask all of you\nto enthusiastically share the entire text of this article around\nand help get a buzz going about this amendment. The permanent\npage for this proposal and related resources and information is\nBy the way, I'm calling this\n\"Doreen's Amendment\", because it is the rights violations by\nwhich she is presently suffering that inspired me to write it. I\nwill appreciate everyone familiar with her case using that as\nthe aka for what will more formally and generally be known as\n'The Watching the Watchmen Amendment', thus\nDoreen's ordeal in the spotlight.\n\"It is not the function of our Government to keep the\ncitizen from falling into error; it is the function of the\ncitizen to keep the Government from falling into error.\"\n-U.S. Supreme Court Justice Robert H. Jackson\n\"A free people claim their rights as derived from the\nlaws of nature, and not as the gift of their chief\nDr. Gary North: Just Ignorant? Or Is There Something Else Going\nHAVE YOU EVER FELT PRESSURED TO PAY AN INCOME\nTAX you didn't really owe? Have you ever faced bad behavior from\na government agency over an illegitimate tax charge-- be it an\nasserted \"penalty\" or alleged \"deficiency\" or even just a\nprotracted delay in getting your legitimate refund? Blame folks\nlike Gary North.\nTo pick the most recent example of\nwhich I am aware, in\nhis July 4 column this year, North\n\"Taxation has three main forms: direct (income, property, retail\nsales), indirect (wholesale sales), and monetary inflation.\"\nIs North just this ignorant? That's hard to\nimagine. Often he writes very cogently on many different\nsubjects. So what's going on here?\nHere is the\ntruth, as is known to any competent student of the subject (all\n\"[The] tax upon gains, profits,\nand income [is] an excise or duty, and\nnot a direct tax, within the meaning of the\nconstitution, and its imposition [is] not, therefore,\nUnited States Supreme Court,\nSpringer v. U. S., 102 U.S. 586 (1880) (as summarized in Pollock\nv. Farmer's Loan & Trust, 158 U.S. 601, (1895))\n\"[T]axation on income [is] in its nature\nA unanimous United States\nSupreme Court in Brushaber v. Union Pacific R. Co., 240 U.S. 1\n\"I hereby certify that the following is a true\nand faithful statement of the gains, profits, or income of _____\n_____, of the _____ of _____, in the county of _____, and State\nof _____, whether derived from any kind of property, rents,\ninterest, dividends, salary, or from any profession, trade,\nemployment, or vocation, or from any other source whatever, from\nthe 1st day of January to the 31st day of December, 1862, both\ndays inclusive, and subject to an income tax under the\nexcise laws of the United States.\"\n“affirmation” on the first income tax return form.\n\"The income tax... ...is an excise tax\nwith respect to certain activities and privileges which is\nmeasured by reference to the income which they produce. The\nincome is not the subject of the tax; it is the basis for\ndetermining the amount of tax.” ... \"[The Sixteenth] amendment\nmade it possible to bring investment income within the scope of\nthe general income-tax law, but did not change the character of\nthe tax. It is still fundamentally an excise or\nduty with respect to the privilege of carrying on any activity\nor owning any property which produces income.\"\nFormer Treasury Department legislative draftsman F. Morse\nHubbard in testimony before Congress in 1943\n[Sixteenth] Amendment, the [Supreme] court said, judged by the\npurpose for which it was passed, does not treat income\ntaxes as direct taxes but simply removed the ground\nwhich led to their being considered as such in the Pollock case,\nnamely, the source of the income. Therefore, they are again to\nbe classified in the class of indirect taxes to\nwhich they by nature belong.\"\nCornell Law Quarterly,\n1 Cornell L. Q. 298 (1915-16)\n\"In Brushaber v.\nUnion Pacific Railroad Co., Mr. C. J. White, upholding the\nincome tax imposed by the Tariff Act of 1913, construed the\nAmendment as a declaration that an income tax is\n\"indirect,\" rather than as making an exception to the\nrule that direct taxes must be apportioned.\"\nLaw Review, 29 Harv. L. Rev. 536 (1915-16)\n\"If [a] tax is a direct one, it shall be\napportioned according to the census or enumeration. If\nit is a duty, impost, or excise, it shall be uniform throughout\nthe United States. Together, these classes include every form of\ntax appropriate to sovereignty. Whether the [income] tax\nis to be classified as an \"excise\" is in truth not of critical\nimportance [for this analysis]. If not that, it is an \"impost\",\nor a \"duty\". A capitation or other \"direct\" tax it certainly is\nU.S. Supreme Court, Steward Machine\nCo. v. Collector of Internal Revenue, 301 U.S. 548 (1937)\nSupreme Court, in a decision written by Chief Justice White,\nfirst noted that the Sixteenth Amendment did not\nauthorize any new type of tax, nor did it repeal or\nrevoke the tax clauses of Article I of the Constitution, quoted\nabove. Direct taxes were, notwithstanding the advent of\nthe Sixteenth Amendment, still subject to the rule of\nLegislative Attorney of the\nAmerican Law Division of the Library of Congress Howard M.\nZaritsky in his 1979 Report No. 80-19A, entitled 'Some\nConstitutional Questions Regarding the Federal Income Tax Laws'\nSO, IN LIGHT OF THE FACTS, why is Gary North saying\nthe income tax is a direct tax?\nI suppose I could be\nmistaken, but it seems to be that to declare the income tax to\nbe a direct tax is a lie, in either of two forms: 1. You know\nbetter, and are deliberately mis-stating what you know, or 2.\nYou have no idea what you're talking about, but are deceitfully\nimplying that you do. Which one is it in this case?\nDr. Gary North's integrity is his own problem in the most\nimportant sense, of course. But his words reach a lot of people.\nIt is because of\nmis-statements like this from people like Gary North that anyone\ndealing with bad behavior by government actors. The myths about\nthe tax are the cover under which the bad behavior avoids\nrevealing and disinfecting sunlight, and they are also the\nintellectual undergrowth that keeps the liberating, bad-behavior\nsuppressing truth about the tax from being ascendant and in\nEvery person who hears the lie that the\nincome tax is a direct tax then has no reason to question its\napplication to his or her own activities and the resultant\ngains. Mis-statements like North's keep juries and attorneys and\neven judges (most of whom know nothing independently about the\ntax in any broad sense) ignorant and dangerous to liberty and\nthe rule of law.\nWhen it is understood that the tax\nan excise (and\nwhat that means), suddenly everything else about it can start to\ncome into focus (as, for instance, by following\nthis simple chain of facts and logic). It is to avoid this\nonset of clarity that the beneficiaries of the tax scam do\neverything they can to promote the myth that it is a direct tax,\nwith the critically-important help of shills like Gary North\n(and many others).\nI hope everyone can help (and\nhelp look out for all our interests) by 1. vigorously countering\nthese injections of dis-information with rebuttals; 2.\ndiligently inoculating the body politic with liberating truth;\nand 3. encouraging shills like Gary North to find something else\nLet's Celebrate More Victories By The\nBill and Della Cheney know the facts about the law,\nand have acted accordingly. Here is their latest victory in\nholding the state to its proper limits-- an acknowledgement by\nthe federal government that nothing they received in 2014 was\n\"income\" as that term is meant in the law, or subject to the\nincome tax, and the return of every penny that had been withheld\nfrom them under their payers' misunderstandings to the contrary:\nHere is Bill and Della's filing that produced this\nacknowledgement and refund.\nEd _ has applied the law in South Carolina and\nsecured the state's agreement that he did nothing taxable as\n\"income\" and the return of everything withheld from him against\nthe possibility of a state claim to the contrary:\nEd's filing that produced his debut complete refund\ncan be seen\nSteven Jones has won another victory for the law--\nlooking back to past years from before he learned the facts\nabout the tax, Steven has secured a complete refund of\neverything withheld from him and given to New York in 2011, plus\nJoin me in celebrating and honoring these heroes of\nthe republic (and\nall their fellows)-- real American men and women who know\nwhat it means and know what it takes to be free people enjoying\nthe benefits of a legitimate\nrule of law.\nWhen they're trying so hard to pull the wool over\nyour eyes, maybe it's to hide something you should be trying\nextra hard to see...\nIn light of\nthe actual evidence, those\nwho doubt or\ndeny the accuracy and correctness of\nbecause government officials make weaselly\nrepresentations against it are like the 16th-century Europeans who\nwere mystified by\nCopernicus getting all those\nastronomical predictions right even though the\nchurch had said he was wrong.\nIlluminating anniversaries of this week:\nAugust 3- In 1492,\nChristopher Columbus sets sail. In 1914, Germany declares war\non France. In 1948, Whittaker Chambers accuses Alger Hiss of\nbeing a communist and spy for the Soviet Union. In 1977, the US\nSenate holds hearings on the CIA's MK-ULTRA involuntary\nmind-control and drugging project, which the agency claims has\nbeen abandoned, though at least one former operative in the\nprogram has disputed this claim.\nARE YOU JUST LEARNING ABOUT the crime against your\nrights and the rule of law by means of a heinous crime by which\nDoreen Hendrickson is being victimized? Get up to speed with\nthis, and this film:\nThe longer but much more comprehensive and\nquestion-answering backstory (the \"why\" history leading up to\nthis unprecedented assault on the First Amendment and principles\nof due process) can be found\nDOREEN'S ADDRESS: Doreen Hendrickson 48564-039, FPC\nAlderson A-4, P.O. Box A, Alderson, WV 24910. She would love\nto hear your encouragement, uplift, appreciation and solidarity.\nAnyone wanting to send Doreen a few dollars for her\ncommissary account (with which she can get better food, soft\ndrinks, clothes and other amenities), you can do so by mailing a\nmoney order made payable to Doreen Hendrickson 48564039. Mail\nFederal Bureau of Prisons,\nPost Office Box 474701\nDes Moines, Iowa 50947-0001\nDO YOU NOTICE THAT MESSAGE ON THE T-SHIRT being\nworn by the lovely model of the 'I Stand with Doreen'\ncare-bracelet? It reads, THINK. It's not illegal yet!\nBut you know what? The charge against Doreen is an\neffort by the state to make it so.\nDoreen was charged, remember, with\ncriminally-refusing to cede control of her expressions to the\nstate. Now, I'll grant you that technically her thoughts would\nremain her own, but if the state can dictate what everyone says,\nthen pretty soon that atmosphere of controlled expressions will\nresult in first influencing, and then ultimately controlling\nwhat everyone thinks.\nIf the State gets away with establishing the\nprecedent that every written expression-- even just those on\ntestimonial instruments-- can be required to echo the state's\npreferred view of things, the fate of free thinking and liberty\nis obvious (and it's not good).\nThink about it, while you still can.\nWould You Do It?\n(By the way, I would very much welcome\nvideos of any of you or your friends, acquaintances or random\nstrangers on the street answering this same question, which I\nwould then incorporate into this film in order to make it even\nYou can find it at\nI encourage everyone to download it and read it through. It's an\neasy read, and not nearly as long as it will appear from the\npage count. Many pages are taken up with non-argument uses, and\nthe argument portions are double-spaced and wide-margined,\nmeaning that it doesn't take much text to fill a page.\nYou will see-- beyond any doubt, and completely\ncontrary to the troll and wormtongue community that have been\ntrying to spin Doreen's \"conviction\" into some kind of attack on\nCtC-- that the \"conviction\" of Doreen was only achieved by\nreliance on deep corruption to overcome the complete lack of\nmerit to the government's case.\nAs such, the prosecution of Doreen-- which IS meant\nto be an attack on\nCtC, or at least, on people's perception of\nCtC-- is actually an acknowledgement of the truth about\nthe tax, as can be seen by the following simple reasoning:\nThere is no valid case against Doreen. Yet the\ngovernment proceeded with its \"prosecution\" anyway, deliberately\ntaking a series of law-defying steps in order to contrive a\n\"conviction\". This can only have been done in order to try to\nmake an argument that cannot be made on legitimate grounds.\nThis is axiomatic.\nDeceit, evasion and corruption are only resorted-to when truth,\nforthrightness and integrity will yield unwanted outcomes.\nThe outcome wanted here by the deceivers is the\nfurnishing the trolls and wormtongues with a press-release\nsaying that, \"The wife of Pete Hendrickson, author of 'Cracking\nthe Code' was convicted...\" (Needless to say, no mention is made\nin such a release of the shenanigans by which the \"conviction\"\nwas accomplished-- only a fraction of which are included in this\nbrief due to length-limitation rules and a few other factors.)\nThe hope is that you would be somehow discouraged from spreading\nthe word about\nCtC's revelations, or find it more difficult due to having\none more thing to have to explain and clarify to a skeptical\nBut this brief is the perfect answer to that\ncorrupt effort at fog-generation-- from it you can distill a\nbullet-point list of what the government actually had to do to\ncontrive this \"conviction\" that it wants your listener to\nbelieve is reason for them to not examine\nCtC. By this you can make clear, in a nice bit of\nintellectual judo, that the effort is really the best evidence\nthat your listener really, really needs to study\nCtC and learn what the government is so fearful of him or\nP. S. Anyone wanting to file an amicus brief in the\nappeal-- whether in vindication of Doreen's rights of speech,\nconscience and due process, or in pre-emptive defense of their\nown-- should contact Mark Cedrone via any of the various means\nlisted in the appeal brief.\nBond pending appeal is provided for by statute for\nanyone convicted and sentenced to a term of imprisonment. The\nstatute, although having been steadily-held by\nlapdog-to-the-executive courts to have a presumption against\nrelease, provide for release upon a showing that the defendant is not a\nflight risk or danger to the community, and that issues will be\nraised in the appeal which, if they were to be taken as the\ndefendant suggests they should be by the panel which will\neventually hear the actual appeal (as opposed to the panel\nhearing the bond motion), would result in a different trial\noutcome or a reduction in the sentence to less time than the\nappeal will take. This is to ensure that someone\nnot validly convicted or sentenced doesn't serve a sentence\nwhile waiting to learn that they should not have had to.\nIn short, if a defendant can show she has\nsubstantial issues to raise on appeal, the bond motion is\nsupposed to be granted. Axiomatically (and this is important to\nwhat follows), doubt about whether the defendant should be\ngranted the bond stands in the defendant's favor (because\nremember, the panel hearing the motion is not deciding the\nappeal, only if the issues to be raised in the motion would have\na chance of reversing the verdict or sentence, and if there is\ndoubt about that, this means there is such a chance and the\ndefendant should be released until the doubt is resolved).\nBy statutory design, bond motions go the the trial\ncourt judge whose own \"errors\" are being complained of in the\nappeal, for the expected denial. Once that denial is issued, the\nmotion can then go to the appellate panel, which is not supposed\nto have a dog in the fight. In Doreen's case, the trial judge\nsat on her bond motion for 32 days after it was fully briefed\n(25 of them after Doreen reported to prison and began suffering\nthe sentence), and only issued a ruling (the expected denial)\nafter being copied on a petition to the appellate court to have\nher ordered to make a ruling so the matter could be taken higher\nup the food chain.\nThe appellate court sat on the motion after full\nbriefing for 25 days (see the filings\nhere), on most of which it was actually before the panel and\nunder consideration (we checked). Despite that 25 days\naxiomatically indicating that substantial issues were\nrecognized, the motion panel issued a denial on that 25th day.\nThis is very disappointing, needless to say. Plainly the panel\napplied that \"presumption against release\" constructive standard\nof review and set the bar higher than is the case for the appeal\nitself (as is unfortunately typical in recent years-- prior to\nthe adoption of that doctrine, release on bond pending appeal\nwas fairly routine. Now it is very, very rare.\nSO, AS IT STANDS NOW, Doreen is stuck in captivity\nuntil next year. However, there is a possible hope from a\ndifferent direction. Right now the momentum for reform of the\noutrageously abusive federal sentencing and imprisonment\npractices is very high.\nA lot of people have long recognized the evils of\nthe feds' \"lock 'em all up\" mentality, which is a feature of its\nobnoxious and lawless \"we can do no wrong\" institutionalized\nnarcissism coupled with its concerted effort to transform the\nlegitimate legal structure of this country-- any power not\ngranted to the state is withheld from the state-- into its dark\nand illegitimate opposite: anything not prohibited to the state\nis permitted for the state (and the state will \"interpret\" those\nSo, calls for reform of a system that has the\nUnited States dramatically leading the world in prisoners per\ncapita have long been out there, and right now, they are coming\nto fruition. Among the bills currently making their way through\ncongress is one with provisions that would provide for the\nrelease to home confinement of non-violent prisoners of a\ncertain age, a category in which Doreen squarely falls.\nTherefore, I ask everyone that cares to write their\ncongresspeople and urge support and rapid passage for James\nSensenbrenner's and Bobby Scott's 'SAFE Justice Act' H.R. 2944.\nPRO TIP: Whether or\nnot a person owes income tax is NEVER simply a\nmatter of whether that person received money. It is\nALWAYS a matter of whether money was received for\nthe conduct of a taxable activity. Therefore, IF a\ntax liability is asserted, it is ALWAYS a matter\nwhich must be proven-- IF the person alleged to owe\nthe tax says he or she did not receive the money at\nissue from the conduct of a taxable activity.\nOF NECESSITY, I AM ASKING FOR HELP with Doreen's\nlegal expenses. It is my experience that when the name\nHendrickson appears on the caption, courts find themselves under\npressure from their clients to creatively misunderstand\narguments or authorities. Thus, my requests for oral arguments\nin the appellate court have always been denied whenever I have\nhandled my own cases. I am sure the same would be true for\nDoreen. But I believe it is harder for the courts to refuse such\nrequests when put by a licensed attorney admitted to practice\nbefore a given court.\nPartly for that reason, and partly to enjoy\nthe benefit of his many years of experience and excellent\nquality of work, we have retained a lawyer I know well and deem\nto be an honorable man, and who is committed to working closely\nwith me on Doreen's appeal. All his good qualities\nnotwithstanding, though, Mark is not free, or even cheap.\nThus, I am asking all those who can and care to do\nso to help as much as you can. Donations can be sent to Peter\nHendrickson at 232 Oriole St., Commerce Twp., Michigan 48382.\nMark \"legal expenses\" on the memo line or an accompanying note\nand you'll get back a specially-made \"care bracelet\" bearing the\nmessage \"I STAND WITH DOREEN\" and an icon of an American Eagle\n(pictured at the beginning of this commentary),\nwhich will help you engage in conversations with others about\njust what is going on here, and will ultimately become a\ntreasured remembrance of your participation in important events,\nWARRIOR BRIAN WRIGHT has set up a 'GoFundMe'\naccount for legal expense donations from those preferring to\ncontribute using plastic. Find his article and the link to the\nMY HEARTFELT THANKS TO EVERYONE who has been\nhelping get the word out to journalists.\nis the latest piece for distribution to news organizations (and\nmy thanks to the most excellent Tim O'Brien for putting this one\nis the one calling for interposition by Michigan (which is still\na viable issue, even with Doreen presently in custody-- the\nstate can still make a presentation to the federal appellate\ncourt upholding the First Amendment and demanding that it be\nfully respected and obeyed in Doreen's case, which would result\nin her release and the dismissal of the outrageous charge\nagainst her). The entire backstory and drill-down on what went\non in Doreen's trials can be found\nLet me put this issue to you in a way that might\nresonate where my earlier entreaties have apparently not:\nYou want judges, bureaucrats, CPAs, lawyers, the HR\npeople where you work, your pastors, your neighbors and everyone\nelse to acknowledge the truth about the tax openly and\nstraightforwardly. How and why would these folks do this if YOU\nYou want these folks to learn the truth. Why would\nthey even recognize that there is a truth to be learned if you\nwon't attest to having learned it yourself? You've got to stand\nup, face forward and chin up and tell these folks that you have\nstudied and checked and verified and seen the evidence and seen\nthe government evasions and you know that the tax is not the\ncapitation that the beneficiary government wants everyone to\nthink it is but a benign, but strictly limited thing, and that\nthey need to study and learn that, too.\nIf you have victories to show, that's nice, and\npowerful, too. But you don't have to have victories to display\nin order to declare your knowledge of what the law says. I've\nnever flown around the world, but I've seen the evidence and\nconsidered the arguments, and I'm not hesitant to declare it a\nEven those of you who haven't yet studied\nCtC have surely read\nthis short document, and have verified everything\nin it for yourself. You should therefore be declaring its\nveracity and its message, loud and proud. Again, if you won't\nsay it, how can you hope that others will ever even bother to\nlook at the facts?\nBe the change you want to see in the world,\nor there won't be any change.\nFinally: Fear nothing but God. And God demands from\nyou truth and the courage to speak the truth. As Martin Luther\nKing Jr. said,\n\"The day we see truth and do not speak is the day we begin to\nI HOPE EVERYONE IS TAKING THE OPPORTUNITY to raise\nthe consciousness of their interlocutors with the \"Why?\" point\nwhen discussing what's being done to Doreen. Find some words on\nAs always, the corrupt always go too far for their\nown good with their evil-- at least, too far for their own good\nif people like you and me make use of their excesses. Here, this\ncan be done by helping others recognize that the degree of\nnakedness in defiance of the law being revealed in the assault\non Doreen would only happen as a desperate effort to evade a\nvery real threat to the vampire state-- a threat as unlike any\nas potent on behalf of liberty as the violations by the\nstate in its efforts to evade that threat are unlike any others.\nfrom Amazing Spider-Man #537\n\"A free people claim their rights as derived from\nthe laws of nature, and not as the gift of their chief\nAugust 4- In 1790, a\ntariff act creates the 'Revenue Cutter Service' (now known as\nThe Coast Guard). In 1821, 'The Saturday Evening Post' begins\npublication as a weekly newspaper. In 1873, George Custer's 7th\nCavalry has its first clash with the Sioux. In 1977, the US\nDepartment of Energy is created. In 1987, the FCC rescinds the\nPEOPLE!! I ask each of you to take a moment\nRIGHT NOW and email Glenn Greenwald and Laura Poitras,\nurging them to take notice of what gets posted on these\npages every week. Maybe hearing from all of the thousands\nupon thousands of Americans and others around the world who\nget these newsletters, all demanding the attention of these\njournalists to the same subject will bump one or both of\nthem into waking to this hugely-important story.\nIgnorance of the true nature of the \"income\" tax\nhas gagged, gutted and seduced-into-disgrace America's\nministerial community. This must change.\npassenger on a riverboat that relies on regular\ncontributions of fuel from the passengers to\nkeep moving forward. You see an unsurvivable\nwaterfall ahead, and note a\nsoon-to-be-irresistible current growing stronger\neach day. What does common sense suggest?\nAugust 5- In 1305,\nScottish patriot William Wallace is captured by English forces.\nIn 1735, John Peter Zenger is acquitted of charges of seditious\nlibel against the royal governor of New York (on the grounds\nthat what he had said was true). In 1861, the first United\nStates \"income\" tax takes effect (it will be replaced the next\nyear with the version of the tax still in operation today). In\n1884, the cornerstone for the Statue of Liberty is laid. In\n1914, the first electric traffic light is installed, in\nCleveland, Ohio. In 1943, Mount Etna erupts. In 1957,\n'American Bandstand' premiers. In 1962, Nelson Mandela starts\nserving what will end up being 28 years in prison. In 1981,\nRonald Reagan fires 11,359 striking air-traffic controllers.\nTime, unfortunately, is on the side of the\nwell-funded disinformation specialists\nAre You Having Trouble Spreading The\nSKEPTICISM (SOMETIMES INVOKED BY FEAR) IS TO BE\nEXPECTED when you're trying to explain to someone that\neverything they've been encouraged their whole lives to\nbelieve about something as entrenched and significant as the\nincome tax is basically nonsense. So here's a way to help\ncut through the resistance:\nAsk your listener how he or she would react if\nyou were to show an announcement from the Commissioner of\nInternal Revenue admitting that the tax doesn't apply to the\nearnings of most Americans and is misapplied most of the\ntime because people don't understand how it works? Or how\nabout if you showed a ruling from the Supreme Court saying\nNow you just have to explain that\nyou're going to show exactly those things-- but because\nthe state really doesn't want people to know this, these\nthings haven't been said quite as forthrightly as we would\nall wish. It's going to take a bit more work to take these\nadmissions in than is sufficient for just reading a press\nrelease. But it'll be worth the effort...\nIF YOU'RE NOT SPREADING THIS LINK with every bit of\nenergy you can, to school libraries, homeschool\nfamilies and community groups, your neighbors, your\nfamily members, your pastors and\nco-congregationalists, journalists, lawyers, CPAs,\nmembers of congress, tax-agency workers, Wikipedia,\nAnonymous, WikiLeaks, the Tax Foundation, everyone\nin the \"tax honesty\" movement, the 9/11 truth\nmovement, other activist movements and everyone\nyou have only yourself to blame for your\ntroubles with the tax, and a whole lot else of which\nyou might complain. It's on you.\nWRITE A NICE, FRIENDLY AND BRIEF introductory note\nexplaining what will be seen at the link-- cryptic\nis bad; excited is good-- and then send this WMI\n(weapon of mass instruction) far and wide.\n\"I am a great believer in luck, and I find the\nharder I work, the more I have of it.\"\nA teacher asked\nher 6th grade class how many of them were fans of Big Government.\nNot really knowing what a Big Government fan is, but wanting to be liked by\nteacher, all the kids raised their hands except for TJ.\nThe teacher asked TJ why he has decided to be different...again.\nTJ said, \"Because I'm not a fan of Big Government.\"\nThe teacher asked, \"Why aren't you a fan of Big Government?\"\nTJ said, \"Because I'm a libertarian.\"\nThe teacher asked him why he's a libertarian. TJ answered, \"Well,\nmy Dad's a libertarian and my Mom's a libertarian, so I'm a libertarian.\"\nAnnoyed by this answer, the teacher asked, \"If your dad were a moron and\nyour mom were an idiot, what would that make you?\"\nWith a big smile, TJ replied, \"That would make me a fan of Big\nReal Americans don't accommodate fog, lies and a sliding scale of\nadherence to the rule of law. Real American men and women stand up for the\ntruth and the law, come what may, knowing that it is only by setting the bar\nat the top and enforcing it, come what may, that liberties are secured.\nONLY ONE THING WILL WIN YOU YOUR LIBERTY:\nSpreading the truth. Accordingly, I've assembled\noutreach resources into a new, dedicated page. Find it\nhere, and please, USE THESE TOOLS!! I can't\ndo this all by myself.\n\"In a time of\nuniversal deceit - telling the truth is a revolutionary\nSanDiegoScott has put together a great little 20-question quiz\nto test your knowledge of the law regarding the United States\n\"income\" tax. Test yourself, test your friends and family!\nTest your accountant and tax attorney, and help them learn the\nBarack Obama is the first American president to stand\nup to the Israel lobby since Dwight Eisenhower ordered Israel to\nwithdraw from Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula in 1956-57.\nFreed of re-election concerns and the need for vast\namounts of cash, President Obama finally made the decision to put\nAmerica’s strategic interests ahead of those of Israel by making\npeace with Iran. This was a huge accomplishment: the United States\nhas waged economic and political warfare against the Islamic\nRepublic since its creation in 1979.\nIran now looks likely to join Cuba in getting paroled\nfrom prison. Both refused to bow to Washington and paid a very heavy\nprice that left them semi-crippled economically and isolated.\nUnless the Israel lobby and its yes-men in Congress\nmanage to block the nuclear agreement between Iran and major world\npowers, Tehran will be re-integrated into the world economic system\nand reassert its regional power. Iran is the world’s fourth largest\nproducer of oil and a principal supplier to China and Japan.\nIran’s gradual return to unrestrained oil exporting may\nwell spook markets that are already facing a severe glut of\ninventory that has driven down energy prices everywhere. So much for\nfears of “peak oil.”\nIt’s now time to begin dispelling the miasma of lies\nabout Iran promoted by neoconservatives and their house media.\nNow ask yourself this: Have I really done\nall that I can to\nurge everyone I\nknow to also stand up and act in the only way that will really bring\nabout change in my lifetime?\nEven as ardent a statist as Abraham\nLincoln, in announcing his willingness to burn the Southern states to the ground in order to\nkeep them paying the tariff for the benefit of Northern interests in\nhis first inaugural address on March 4, 1861, paid at least lip\nservice to the Founders design of leaving control over the fuel\navailable to feed the fires Washington wants to light in the hands\nof the individual citizenry when he said, \"Doing this I deem to\nbe only a simple duty on my part; and I shall perform it, unless my\nrightful masters, the American people, shall withhold the requisite\nAugust 6- In 1825,\nBolivia gains independence from Spain. In 1914, Serbia declares\nwar on Germany and Austria declares war on Russia. In 1945,\n70,000 Japanese are slaughtered in an instant in Hiroshima by a\nUnited States nuclear weapon-- tens of thousands further from\nground zero die more slowly over subsequent years from burns and\nradiation poisoning suffered during the attack. In 1991, the\nWorld Wide Web goes online.\n[Y]ou really need to familiarize yourself with Pete\nHendrickson's absolutely magnificent work at his website and in\nhis book(s). He has, brilliantly and lucidly, \"cracked the\ncode\" regarding the federal income EXCISE tax(es).\"\n-Mark C. Phillips, JD\n\"...I find your work fascinatingly simple to understand.\"\n-Jerry Arnowitz, JD\n\"Your book is a masterpiece!\"\n-Michael Carver, JD\n\"Received your book yesterday. Started reading at 11\nPM, finished at 4 AM.\" \"I have 16 feet (literally 16'\n4.5\") of documents supporting just about everything in your\nbook.\" \"Your book should be required reading for every lawyer\nbefore being admitted to any Bar.\" \"I hope you sell a\nmillion of them.\"\n-John O'Neil Green, JD\n“Thanks again for your efforts, Pete. They mean an awful lot\nto a lot of people.” “…as an attorney, I am humbled by your\nknowledge and ability in navigating the law. THANK YOU for\nyour hard work and sacrifice.”\n-Eric Smithers, JD\n\"I am an attorney and want to give a testimonial to your\nbook, which I find to be compelling. I am exercising these\nrights for myself and my adult children. I'm even considering\nmaking this my new avenue of law practice.\"\nNancy \"Ana\" Garner, JD\nLearn what these colleagues already know, then step forward and\nbecome part of a coordinated, mutually-supportive squadron\nfocused on developing strategy and deploying the law in\ncourtrooms across the country. There's a lot of suing that\nneeds doing right now.\nAre you ready for a challenge that'll put some real meaning\nbehind all the effort you went through to get your credentials?\nSend me an email.\nHave You Taken\nA Military, Law Enforcement or Public Office Oath To Uphold And Defend The\nMMore Than Two Thirds Of The Several States That Collect \"Income\" Taxes\nHave Now Acknowledged The Truth About The Law As Revealed In\nCtC, And Have\nIssued Complete Refunds Accordingly! See The Following Chart...\nIlluminating anniversaries of this week:/p>\nAugust 7- In 1782,\nGeorge Washington orders the creation of what will be ultimately\nnamed the Purple Heart. In 1789, the United States War\nDepartment is created. In 1794, the 'Whiskey Rebellion' begins,\nwhen Pennsylvanian farmers refuse to pay a federal tax on corn\nliquor. In 1944, IBM introduces the first modern calculator--\nthe Harvard Mark I (aka the Automatic Sequence Controlled\nCalculator). In 1945, Truman announces the obliteration of\nHiroshima to the world. In 1947, Thor Heyerdahl's balsa raft 'Kon\nTiki' makes landfall 4, 375 miles from its launch point, proving\nthat the inhabitants of the South Sea Islands could have\nmigrated from South America. In 1955, the precursor to Sony\nbegins selling transistor radios in Japan. In 1964, the U.S.\nCongress passes the 'Gulf of Tonkin Resolution', giving Lyndon\nJohnson free rein to escalate U.S. military activity in\nVietnam. In 2008, trained and encouraged by the Bush\nadministration, the state apparatus in Georgia invades South\nOssetia in an effort to crush its aspirations of independence.\nLarson shares this beautiful little farce, wryly observing that,\n\"Depositors have \"..not lost one penny..\" - OK we could agree on that simple\nstatement ..how about the purchasing power of\nthat same penny 'not lost'?\"\nAugust 8- In 1876, Thomas Edison patents the\nmimeograph. In 1908, the Wright brothers make the first public\nflight of their airplane, in Le Mans, France. In 1911, the\nUnites States Patent Office records its millionth patent. In\n1942, mass civil disobedience intended to bring down the\ngovernment of India begins. In 1945, the United States signs\nthe United Nations charter. In 1974, Richard Nixon announces\nhis intention to resign from his office as president of the\n\"If ye love wealth greater than liberty, the tranquility of servitude\ngreater than the animating contest for freedom, go home from us in peace. We\nseek not your counsel, nor your arms. Crouch down and lick the hand that\nfeeds you. May your chains set lightly upon you; and may posterity forget\nthat ye were our countrymen.\"\nAdams, Architect of the First American Revolution\nOK, Now Back To Your Regularly Scheduled Programming:\nIs this newsletter of any value to you? If so, please\nconsider a donation\nto help keep it available, or it soon won't be. Donations can\nbe sent to:\nHendrickson is also a widely-read essayist on matters of\npolitics, public policy and law; many of these works are\ncollected in his second book, ‘Upholding\nthe Law And Other Observations’. He is a member of\naward-winning artist; and has paid his dues as a youth\nsoccer coach. He is a long-time political activist as\nwell, and has served as co-chair and platform convention\ndelegate of Michigan’s largest county Libertarian Party\norganization; as a consultant to the National Right to Work\nFoundation and Citizens for a Sound Economy; as a member of the\nHeartland Institute; and as a member of the International\nSociety for Individual Liberty. He is a frequent\nradio-show guest on stations across the country.\nHendrickson's business career has included nearly a\ndecade-and-a-half at the leading edge of the renewable-energy\nindustry, both as Director of Purchasing and Materials\nManagement and member of the R&D board at Starpak Energy\nSystems, the mid-west's then-largest solar heating and\nenergy-recovery-and re-utilization company; and as founder and\npresident of AFJ Inc., a high-efficiency lighting design,\nmanufacture and installation firm.\nBeginning in the mid-1990s and continuing for the twelve years\nbefore his present full-time focus on the restoration of the\nrule of law in America, Hendrickson directed purchasing\nactivities for the $84 million-a-year multi-family-housing\ndivision of the Farmington Hills, Michigan branch of Edward Rose\nand Sons, with responsibility for 18,000+ apartments, direct\nsupervision of 35 technicians and agents, and incidental\nauthority over several hundred divisional workers. He also\nran the division's 10 cable television earth-station and\ndistribution systems in four states, and designed and\nadministered the company's website.\nrather the other end of the spectrum, amidst these more mundane\npursuits Hendrickson co-founded and was the primary creative\nforce behind a small\ncard-game company that enjoyed a modest success for several\nHendrickson makes his home in southeast Michigan, with his wife\nand two children. He is currently working on his next", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "House OKs discount drug measure\nThe New Hampshire House overwhelming voted for a bill Tuesday that would force pharmacy companies to offer discount drugs to the uninsured or they will be taken off the Medicaid’s preferred drug list.\nHouse Bill 628 would establish a program similar to one in Maine and would leave many of the details of setting it up to the state Department of Health and Human Services, which would actually negotiate the discount for anyone who is uninsured and earning less than 350 percent of the poverty level.\nThose people would get a discount card, which participating pharmacists could honor. The state would get a rebate that it could then share with the participating pharmacists and would reimburse them for selling the discounted drugs, though not the cost of dispensing them.\nSupporters argued that, since insurance companies (including Medicaid), negotiate discounts, the uninsured end up being the only ones paying full freight, actually subsidizing those who can afford health insurance.\n“To ask people who can least afford it to pay the highest costs for medicine is neither prudent or fair,” said Rep. Cindy Rosenwald, D-Nashua, a co-sponsor of the bill.\nBut drug manufacturers have opposed the measure’s “hammer” provision, which would take the drugs off the state’s preferred drug list, forcing providers to seek pre-approval before prescribing them to Medicaid recipients.\n“This amounts to extorting rebates from drug manufacturers,” argued Rep. Fran Wendelboe, R-New Hampton.\nThe problem, she said, is that these drugs would no longer be available to Medicaid recipients – the state’s poorest citizens.\nDrug manufacturers are already offering free and discount drugs to the uninsured, she said, and this will create a bureaucracy to run the program. A previous version of the bill said it would cost some $3 million a year.\nHowever Rep. John DeJoie, D-Concord, the bill’s prime sponsor, called that previous estimate inaccurate, and most manufacturers are only discounting high-priced drugs that they are trying to market, not the generic drugs that uninsured people really need.\nMichael Smith, president of the New Hampshire Pharmacists Association, also said he has concerns about the measure because the initial bill left it up the discretion of Health and Human Services to share the rebate with them.\nThe House did pass an amendment to the bill on Tuesday that seems to require rebate-sharing, but he wasn’t sure if pharmacists would still be subsidizing the discount.\nHe also noted that the cost of dispensing medication averages about $10 a prescription, and the state won’t cover that.\nDeJoie said that the bill’s supporters will continue to address the concerns of drug manufacturers and pharmacists as the bill moves through the House Finance Committee.\nWhile one opponent asked for a roll call vote, not enough representatives seconded it, apparently not anxious to go on record against drug discounts. The bill passed on a “division vote,” through which individual votes are not made public, 257-95.\nIn other legislation, the House passed a bill that would substantially raise solid waste fees in order to pay for hazardous waste cleanups. A permit fee for a cleanup operator, for instance, would increase from $5,000 to $7,500. Large generators would pay a quarterly fee of 6 cents a pound for unrecycled hazardous waste. Brownfields programs participation fees would rise from $3,000 to $4,500. Groundwater management permit fees would double to $2,000.\nSupporters said that the measure would spread the state’s Superfund costs, but Rep. Steve Vaillancourt, R-Manchester, opposed it in committee, arguing these hefty increases are an unfair burden on the industry, and if the state really wanted to spread the cost out, it should use the general fund to pay for cleanups.\nBut no one spoke out against the bill on the House floor, and it passed, 232-111, in another division vote and is on its way to the House Ways and Means Committee. – BOB SANDERS", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "The following is an excerpt from Practice Perspectives: Vault's Guide to Legal Practice Areas.\nAlexis S. Gilroy, Partner—Health Care\nAlexis Gilroy, a national leader in the digital health industry, advises on complex transactional and health regulatory issues, with an emphasis on virtual care topics. Focused on transactions in the digital health sector for more than a decade, Alexis pairs practical experience with a keen understanding of novel federal and state regulatory requirements. Hospitals, health systems, and other health care providers across the U.S., as well as telehealth companies, technology organizations, e-commerce, pharmacy and retail leaders, life sciences businesses, and investors seek her legal counsel on various digital health topics, including multijurisdictional business strategy and implementation, state-specific telehealth regulation, corporate practice of medicine, reimbursement, international programs, online prescribing, patient consent, remote supervision, and fraud and abuse considerations.\nAlexis speaks and writes extensively on matters involving digital health and has testified before legislative and regulatory bodies. A member of the board of directors of the American Telemedicine Association and current vice president, she was an appointee to the Maryland Governor’s Telemedicine Task Force, a member of the Federation of State Medical Boards’ Workgroup on Telemedicine, and leader of the American Health Lawyers Association’s Telemedicine and E-Health Affinity Group.\nDescribe your practice area and what it entails.\nIn short, I am a health regulatory attorney with a significant trans-actional background enabling me to structure, negotiate applicable documentation for, and advise clients on various multi-jurisdictional health regulatory strategies for advancing digital health services. This involves working with hospitals, health systems, global retail and pharmacy organizations, life science companies, investors, technology and big-data companies (large and small), and emerging virtual care networks in various transactional ventures, compliance counseling needs, and advice pertaining to regulatory investigations.\nWhat types of clients do you represent?\nMy historic client base includes investors and health care providers of all types (hospitals, health systems, and virtual care or telehealth organizations) operating in the U.S. and abroad. However, as digital health opportunities evolve and health care needs spark the interest of many non-traditional participants, I am increasingly working with device manufact-urers, technology and big-data companies, large global retail organizations, e-commerce networks, and life sciences institutions as well.\nWhat types of cases/deals do you work on?\nMy client work involves various digital health topics, including evaluating multijurisdictional strategy and implementation given various jurisdiction-specific health, data, reimbursement, and fraud regulations and requirements. I frequently develop and negotiate telehealth-specific services and affiliation contracts and manage health regulatory matters for M&A and equity transactions with both investor/buy-side and company/target-side experience. I’ve assisted retail organizations such as Wal-Mart and Walgreens in digital health pursuits, while providing support on various telehealth regulatory and transactional matters to the likes of Cleveland Clinic, Dignity Health, Houston Methodist, Loma Linda, Northwell Health, UPMC, and a number of other hospitals and health systems. My work with new “all virtual” emerging companies—such as Specialists on Call, Onduo, PWNHealth, Ro Health, and Nurx—is particularly interesting and novel, as we assist clients in standing-up national telehealth operations compliant with all applicable state health care laws and requirements, while also negotiating and documenting arrangements with various customers and providers across the U.S.\nHow did you choose this practice area?\nThanks to a long-standing passion for and interest in health policy, my senior-associate years found me managing numerous M&A and finance transactions for various early digital health and telehealth businesses. The relationships with these emerging companies, as well as their energy and promise, were compelling. I was hooked and wanted to be part of the digital health transformation. It was a very natural transition to digital health on a full-time basis. Digital health allows me to pair a background in transactional practice (often requiring a keen understanding of the business motives driving health care deals) with a subsector of health law mired in evolving business-oriented policy at the federal, state, and international levels.\nWhat is a typical day like and/or what are some common tasks you perform?\nA typical day finds me fielding multiple calls with clients, evaluating research on various state and international health regulatory topics for application to a particular client’s novel virtual care offering, marking up contracts for client’s proposed partnership or acquisition given health regulatory considerations, and meeting with team members from our U.S. and international offices to consider unique regulatory questions for various digital health clients. I enjoy the ability to grow relationships with many different colleagues and clients and the constant learning advances our collective experiences to advise clients better on novel topics. Every day, I get to help clients solve new and interesting challenges to advance health care needs for consumers around the globe, working with colleagues who are engaged and extremely talented. We are playing a role in advancing what’s possible in health care delivery. What could be better?\nWhat training, classes, experience, or skills development would you recommend to someone who wishes to enter your practice area?\nClasses in health law, technology law (including intellectual property topics), and cybersecurity, along with any practical business planning or transactional-oriented classes or clinics, would help build the foundation for a practice in digital health law. I found my classes with adjunct professors to be especially helpful for practicing in a transactional area. A course in accounting or on health policy is also likely to provide useful perspectives.\nWhat is the most challenging aspect of practicing in this area?\nDigital health is constantly evolving, and while this is intellectually stimulating, it necessitates a commitment to tracking the stakeholders and the underlying business trends and policy-driving motives in the sector. Over the years, I’ve found that the most fulfilling way to manage this is to jump in and engage with health-care-sector groups (not necessarily law oriented). Sometimes just showing up and volunteering will yield leadership opportunities. The insights and practical education you gather from industry meetings and publications are amazing, and the relationships you develop in these settings are tremendous and provide fulfilling connections to expand your referral network and resources for questions and mentoring. While the time involved in these professional development activities isn’t typically billable or specific to one client, the returns, in terms of the level of guidance you are able to provide to clients, are priceless.\nWhat misconceptions exist about your practice area?\nHealth care is a multifaceted industry with many players and incentives, and I wish I had understood in more detail the various stakeholders and their motives early in my career. While there are certainly health-care-specific laws and regulations unique to this sector, a practice in health care is an industry-focused practice more than a legal-skill-specific practice; thus, a keen understanding of the health care industry is critical. Attorneys with provider, payor, or health care administrative exposure prior to law school have unique insights into the operational issues within the industry—a topic valuable to any health care attorney.\nWhat is unique about your practice area at your firm?\nJones Day is truly a team-oriented law firm, which is very fulfilling for a professional and essential to a digital health practice, since working in this sector often necessitates collaborating with IP, corporate, finance, and international colleagues. Given the transformational opportunity within digital health, it is truly satisfying to collaborate in a legal practice environment on the cutting edge, with partners who care deeply about supporting our clients in their endeavors.\nWhat are some typical tasks that a junior lawyer would perform in this practice area?\nJunior lawyers are the foundation of our digital health team. Given the multi-jurisdictional research necessary for various digital health projects, junior lawyers are frequently involved in researching and considering novel questions of state or international health and data privacy regulation. Given these research projects often involve teams of associates, they often enjoy and experience the collaborative nature that is a true hallmark of practice life at Jones Day. Notably, as the digital health sector remains an area of ongoing legal and policy interpretation—similar to other topics our attorneys are trusted to handle firmwide—associates, even the most junior, benefit from teaming side-by-side with partners on the application of health regulatory and data privacy research to collectively advance novel legal constructions applicable to not only client interests but also an evolving body of health law and policy.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "GALVESTON, Texas (June 24, 2013) –\nThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District will host three public meetings in July to seek input on the proposed changes to its permit setback policy along the Gulf Coast Intracoastal Waterway.\nThe first meeting is scheduled for July 1 at 4 p.m., at the Freeport Community House located at 1300 West Second Street, Freeport, TX 77541. The second meeting will be hosted July 2 at 4 p.m., at the Port O'Connor Community Center located at 3674 W. Adams Avenue, Port O'Connor, TX 77982, while the third meeting is scheduled to be held in Port Isabel in mid July (time, date and location are still being coordinated).\n“We encourage the public to attend these meetings,” said Capt. Derek Thornton, an operations manager in the Navigation Branch for the USACE Galveston District. “We will specifically be addressing the oversight of construction of structures and /or fill permits along the GIWW to increase safety and preserve the ability to maintain the waterway and are seeking public feedback and input on this proposed policy change.”\nA setback is the distance that a structure must be “set back” from the edge of the channel to ensure there are no encroachments in the navigable channel to support safe transportation and maintain sufficient clearance for dredging the channel. Working with federal and state partner agencies as well as the commercial towing industry, the district identified five areas of navigation concern to include bends, bridges, mooring facilities, waterfront structural congestion/encroachment areas and land encroachments, which will be discussed at these public meetings.\n“With increased development along the GIWW, it is imperative that we develop a predictable and repeatable policy for authorizing structures along the GIWW to maintain the compatibility of these important functions,” said Col. Christopher Sallese, USACE Galveston District commander. “To do this, we established setbacks from the GIWW channel where structures could be placed without interfering with navigation on the GIWW and identified areas of concern where a heightened permit evaluation was necessary.”\nSallese stated that the proposed policy is not designed with the intent to dissuade or impede construction along the GIWW outside of the established setbacks and that the district will not be issuing letters of non-compliance to any structure constructed inside the setback that are in compliance with an authorized permit (permitted prior to these proposed changes).\nThe public is encouraged to participate in the public comment process to provide feedback regarding the proposed policy changes. The proposed Commander's Policy Memorandum provides general policy and guidance for Department of the Army permits along the GIWW and can be viewed in its entirety at www.swg.usace.army.mil\nFor more information about the district’s permitting process, visit http://www.swg.usace.army.mil/Missions/Permits.aspx\n. For news and information, visit www.swg.usace.army.mil\n. Find us on Facebook, www.facebook.com/GalvestonDistrict\nor follow us on Twitter, www.twitter.com/USACEgalveston", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Private client jobs in Nottingham\nBroaden your search\nRefine your search\nFound 3 jobs\nA role has become available for criminal defence motoring law specialist with a niche in drink driving cases\nExperienced private client solicitor or CILEX required with at least 1PQE - to work in a down to earth friendly team.\nThis highly-regarded and established firm based in Arnold in Nottingham is looking to appoint a Private Client Solicitor or Private Client Legal Ex...\nSOLICITOR - WILLS AND PROBATE Job Purpose (1)To deal with client matters in relation to Wills, Contentious and non-contentious Probate, IPAs and e...", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Greg A. Bouwer recently represented a seller in the sale of a large residential apartment project ($40 million), beginning with the negotiation of the purchase and sale contract and working with the lender on the project. The sale included the assignment and assumption of the existing non-recourse loan.\nGreg A. Bouwer recently negotiated multiple loan packages to refinance existing projects and finance new projects, with the loan aggregate values exceeding $50 million. The negotiation involved rate structure and recourse provisions. Clients have been able to take advantage of excellent interest rate conditions.\nGreg A. Bouwer recently concluded a loan transaction of approximately $32 million that did not have typical recourse provisions. The loan had limited recourse provisions against the sponsor of the project, essentially being non-recourse. The financing involved all of the rating agencies as the loan was sold in the secondary market within a short period.\nGreg A. Bouwer recently completed the negotiation and execution of a multi-million dollar commercial construction contract in Chicago, Illinois. The contract needed to coordinate the payment application process with the requirements of the lender that was being utilized to assist in funding the construction.\nKoransky Bouwer & Poracky negotiated one general contract and over 15 subcontracts in a multi-million dollar construction project involving over 350 apartment units.\nGreg A. Bouwer has represented numerous clients in the acquisition of single-tenant net-leased properties that included securing proper financing. The process included negotiation of letters of intent, purchase and sale agreements, review of title and survey, review of other due diligence and resolving issues that arose during that process. The leases are double net (NN) and triple net (NNN) that determine valuation.\nGreg A. Bouwer completed an $80 million office building transaction that involved the assignment and assumption of multiple leases in the office building and the assumption of the existing loan facility.\nGreg A. Bouwer has negotiated multiple deed-in-lieu and forbearance matters over the last several years, representing both borrowers and lenders.\nGreg A. Bouwer continues to represent lenders in foreclosure and workout situations. Receivers have been placed in control of real estate collateral during the pendency of the foreclosures or workouts.\nGreg A. Bouwer has represented multiple developers before zoning authorities to obtain subdivision approval and variances to achieve an acceptable resolution for all parties involved.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Twitter went on to insist that the takeover deal has not been terminated, and that the company is demanding that Musk and his partners \"comply with their obligations under the agreement.\"\nTwitter has hit back at Elon Musk — and is accusing the world's richest man of \"knowingly violating\" an agreement to buy the social network.\nThe billionaire shook the markets last week when he announced he was pulling out of the $44 billion takeover.\nHe claims his requests for concrete information on fake users and spam accounts were continually rebuffed for more than two months.\nBut the tech giant has firmly rejected these allegations in a new letter submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.\nThe law firm Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz — representing Twitter — says the termination is \"invalid and wrongful.\"\nLawyers also challenge an assertion that Twitter has suffered a \"Company Material Adverse Effect,\" which would have enabled Musk to exit the deal without paying a $1 billion termination fee.\nTwitter went on to insist that the takeover deal has not been terminated, and that the company is demanding that Musk and his partners \"comply with their obligations under the agreement.\" The filing added:\n\"As it has done, Twitter will continue to provide information reasonably requested by Mr. Musk under the Agreement and to diligently take all measures required to close the transaction.\"\nThe attorneys also warned they are willing to go through the courts unless Musk pushes ahead with the deal.\nMusk doesn't seem to be all that worried about a legal showdown, and laughed off the threat by posting a meme on Twitter early Monday.\nNext steps are going to be interesting, and one of Musk's major motivations likely involves compelling the social network to disclose figures about the number of bots on its platform in a courtroom.\nSome analysts have suggested this could give Musk leverage to demand a lower price than the $54.20 a share he's already agreed to pay.\nBut based on the contracts both parties have signed, experts believe Twitter could be in a strong position to defend itself. Instead, the question becomes whether it's got the appetite for a legal showdown that could see confidential information disclosed in a public setting.\nTwitter's stock price had a terrible showing on Monday. By the time trading closed on Wall Street, it was down by $4.16 — falling 11.3% to just $32.65.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "submit a death\nTarika Wilson (26) was holding a baby when she was shot to death during a drug raid\nPublished: Mar 18, 2008 @ 6:03 PM\nTarika Wilson (26)\nJan 04, 2008\nCause of Death:\nview their profile\nA white police officer accused of fatally shooting a black woman as she held her 1-year-old son during a drug raid was charged with two misdemeanors Monday, outraging activists and relatives of the woman who said he should face tougher penalties.\nSgt. Joseph Chavalia was charged with negligent homicide in the death of Tarika Wilson, 26, who was killed in a January SWAT raid at her house targeting her boyfriend. He was charged with negligent assault in the wounding of her son Sincere Wilson, whose finger had to be amputated.\nChavalia pleaded not guilty Monday to both counts. If convicted of both he would face a maximum of eight months in jail.\nChavalia was released on a $50,000 bond. His attorney, Bill Kluge, declined to comment after the hearing.\nThe shooting touched off protests and discussions about race relations. Wilson's family said she was an unarmed, innocent bystander, and her brother and the Lima office of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People said Monday that the charges should have been more serious.\n\"Any time a man shoots through a baby and kills an unarmed woman, and is charged with two misdemeanors, I think it would be an understatement to say that that's unacceptable,\" said Jason Upthegrove, Lima NAACP president. He said the group will ask the FBI and Justice Department to determine whether the case was handled fairly.\n\"No one's above the law, even if he serves it,\" said Ivory Austin II, brother of Tarika Wilson. \"Don't separate the police from the people. We are all equal in the society. Treat the police like you would treat the common man.\"\nAfter the arraignment, police Chief Greg Garlock said Chavalia remains suspended with pay and there is continued sadness over Wilson's death.\n\"It's a sad day for us that one of our officers was indicted,\" Garlock said.\nLittle is known about what happened during the raid. Police said Wilson's 31-year-old boyfriend, who was arrested, was the target of a drug investigation. Garlock said marijuana and crack were found.\nMany citizens and civil rights leaders, including the Rev. Jesse Jackson, have demanded that Chavalia and Lima police officials who planned the raid be held accountable. About one in four residents of this northwest Ohio city is black.\nWhite officer charged in death of black woman\ngo back to article archive list\narticle loaded in 16 ms\nDarius Burton (17) died when Brent Sockey (18) crashed their vehicle into a tree\nOne Mena man was killed and a second injured in a one-car accident on U.S. Highway 71 near mile marker 4 early Wednesday morning.\nDawn Frank (28) died from a suspected drug overdose\nAuthorities in El Paso County have identified a woman found in a vehicle on Sunday night.\nJoshua Burton (23) was killed in an auto accident in Guatemala\nA young Canadian musician serving as an LDS missionary in Guatemala died from injuries he suffered when a truck he was riding in overturned on the way to a service activity.\nAnthony Luzio (25) was found dead in his car in a pond almost ten years after he went missing\nFor nearly a decade, Tony Luzio's car sat just below the surface of a small Delaware County pond, sinking into the muck, waiting to be found.\nCarly Scott (27) was five months pregnant when she was killed by her ex-boyfriend\nThe discovery of the jawbone of a missing, pregnant Maui woman helped authorities file a murder charge against her ex-boyfriend, a person familiar with the investigation told the Associated Press on Wednesday.\nCopyright © 2009 MyDeathSpace.com", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Kenneth Andres, Jr. is actually a founding and managing companion of Andres & Berger, P.C.‚ The most highly regarded medical malpractice and personal injuries regulation firms in New Jersey. Mr. Andres is devoted to assisting wounded folks and families who definitely have missing a loved 1.\nFor numerous days I happen to be Hearing your concept on the radio. I have discovered it deeply meaningful so desired to create to you having a phrase of my quite sincere gratitude.\n\"We will definitely suggest you and Levinson Axelrod to everyone searching for representation in personalized damage cases.\" - Bob R.\nYou currently understand that medical malpractice instances are advanced, which they’re pricey, and which they require proof of actions that fell down below the normal of care. These prerequisites indicate that even the smallest specifics matter.\nTry to remember, malpractice transpires once the medical professional deviates from your suitable common of treatment, not just when there’s an undesirable consequence – and it will take Yet another physician to say what’s acceptable.\n\"We have been most grateful to you for many of the get the job done and Electrical power place forth during the previous a number of many years inside our lawsuit.\" - Ed & Doris V.\n\"Adam represented me in knowledgeable manner. He answered my concerns, stored me educated about my circumstance and was straightforward with me.\" - Theresa\nSuper Lawyers is really a analysis-pushed, peer-influenced ranking services of outstanding lawyers who've attained a high diploma of Skilled achievement and peer recognition. The patented choice system brings together peer nominations, independent investigate evaluations and peer evaluations by practice place.\nPhiladelphia Individual Harm lawyer at Kane & Silverman P.C., symbolizing clientele in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. I've received quite a few multi-million greenback instances and believe in leveling the enjoying field by delivering high quality legal illustration to all of my consumers.\nAlong with her vocation as a lawyer, Barbara is married to Allen L. Rothenberg, Esq. which is the very pleased mother of 8 little ones and grandmother of numerous grandchildren.\nBear in mind, the session is usually free. We’ll response your questions on the legal process and investigate your questions about what went Improper using your medical treatment.\nNow, you’re battling agony and come this company across it tough to just live your lifetime. On top of that, you may have astronomical medical charges to bother with.\n\"You have got taken care of my case in an especially capable and Specialist way. Your endeavours helped me achieve a prompt and reasonable settlement.\" - John S.\nAn unwelcome final result doesn’t generally signify malpractice. Nevertheless, in case you are convinced what occurred for you or a loved a single was preventable, you should constantly consider it.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "In our new book Sold Out: How High-Tech Billionaires & Bipartisan Beltway Crapweasels Are Screwing America's Best & Brightest Workers, Michelle Malkin and I explain in detail the provisions of the H-1B program and the H-1B provisions of Marco Rubio and Chuck Schumer's cynically misnamed \"Comprehensive Immigration Reform.\"\nI previously did the same for Rubio and Orin Hatch's I-Squared Act that we say should be more appropriately called the \"I'm Screwed Act\" in Sold Out.\nThere are now three bills that have been introduced in the Senate to address the rampant abuse in the H-1B program. I will give them the same scrutiny and go through the provisions of each bill in detail.\nThe next bill up is the H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2015. This bill is sponsored by Senators Grassley, Durbin, Nelson, Blumenthal, and Brown.\nSection 101 of the bill changes the prevailing wage requirements of the H-1B program. Currently, 8 U.S.C. § 1182(n)(1) requires the employer to pay the “prevailing wage.” However, 8 U.S.C. § 1182(p) redefines the prevailing wage (normally the 50th percentile) for H-1B purposes so that the employer can pay the worker at the 17th percentile.\nIn San Francisco, the average wage for a computer programmer is $104,770 a year but, under the current law, an employer can pay an H-1B programmer $66,518. This is why H-1B workers are concentrated in high wage locations in the United States.\nThe Grassley bill requires the H-1B worker to be paid the higher of:\n- The prevailing wage (which can be the 17th percentile in 8 U.S.C. § 1182(p))\n- The median wage (the 50th percentile)\n- The median wage for skill level 2 (the 34th percentile)\nThere text is longer than necessary because the second option will always be the highest wage of the three.\nThis section of the bill also requires posting for 30 days a job description and how one may apply for the job.\nIt bans replacing Americans with H-1B workers.\nIt bans placing H-1B workers with another employer unless the employer applies for a waiver with the Department of Labor in which the employer certifies it will control the workers and the workers will not be used to replace Americans. The Department of Labor has discretion to grant or deny the waiver.\nSection 102 bans recruitment targeted towards hiring H-1B visa holders, limits employers to a maximum of 50 percent of its workers on H-1B visas, and requires the employer to submit W-2 information to the Department of Labor to show proof that wages have been paid to the workers.\nSection 103 addresses the most notorious provision in the H-1B program. The first step in the H-1B process is for the employer to file a Labor Condition Application (LCA) with the Department of Labor. This is where the employer certifies that it is paying the prevailing wage and conforming to the rules of the H-1B program.\nUnder current law, the Department of Labor is required to approve all LCAs within seven days as long as the form is filled out correctly. Consequently, industry lobbyists have fought to the mat to preserve this requirement that allows employers to abuse the system with impunity. In fact, many bills that increase the number of H-1B visas try to mislead the public by rewording this provision to no effect. Sold Out describes in detail how the Rubio/Schumer \"Comprehensive Immigration Reform\" would have reworded this provision to no effect.\nThis bill does the obvious and just deletes the restriction on the approval process. It also allows the Department of Labor to investigate when LCAs show a pattern of abuse. Under current law, the Department of Labor is prohibited from reviewing LCAs after they have been approved.\nSection 104 changes the process for allocating H-1B visas and is the most complex part of the bill. Currently, 8 U.S.C. § 1184(g)(3) requires H-1B visas to be allocated in the order petitions are filed.\nThe Grassley bill requires H-1B petitions to be considered in this order:\n- Aliens in the United States with advanced degrees in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics from an American school.\n- Aliens that will be paid at the 67th percentile for occupation and location.\n- Aliens in the United States with advanced degrees.\n- Aliens that will be paid the median wage or higher. (This is redundant, given the requirements in § 101 of the bill).\n- Aliens in the United States with degrees in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics from an American university.\n- Aliens in the United States with degrees from an American university.\n- Aliens who will be working in occupations where the Department of Labor has determined there are not sufficient American workers.\n- Petitions filed by employers meeting specific criteria of \"good corporate citizenship\".\n- All other H-1B petitions.\nSection 105 addresses the academic exception from the H-1B quotas. That exemption was created to exempt aliens employed \"at an institution of higher education\". In a typical example of agency abuse, DHS started interpreting the exemption to apply to anyone working at a location owned or controlled by a university.\nThis provision changes the word \"at\" to \"by\". The fact that Congress would have to make such a change illustrates the absurdity of the Supreme Court's \"Chevron Doctrine.\"\nSection 106 of the bill restricts H-1B visas to those who have a college degree. Currently, H-1B eligibility is determined by the occupation. If the job is in a specialty occupation (one that normally requires a college degree) an alien can get an H-1B visa without having a degree.\nSection 107 directs the Department of Labor to charge a fee for filing an H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA). Currently there is no change and there has been legislation to prohibit the Department of Labor to charge such a fee.\nSection 108 expands subpoena authority to the Department of Labor for H-1B-related investigations.\nSection 109 reduces the maximum duration of an H-1B visa from 6 years to 3 years. However, it still permits extensions when the alien has a green card petition.\nSection 110 addresses another area of agency abuse. Although aliens on B visitor visas are prohibited from coming to the United States for employment, the State Department’s consulates in India have created a program called B in Lieu of H-1B (BILO) that allows certain aliens to work on a visitor visa instead of H-1B (a practice waiting for a lawsuit challenge). The Grassley bill would ban the practice of BILO.\nThe remainder of the bill addresses the L-1 intra-company transfer visa.\nSection 201 prohibits the subcontracting of aliens on L-1 visas to other companies unless the employer certifies the alien will not displace American workers and will operate under the control of the employers.\nIt also unequivocally makes it unlawful to replace Americans with L-1 workers.\nSection 202 applies to employers coming to open new offices. It requires the employer to have a business plan and a bona fide office space.\nSection 203 is short and requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to work with the Secretary of State to verify that companies employing guestworkers actually exist.\nSection 204 is lengthy and requires the establishment of a process for receiving and investigating complaints of violations.\nSection 205 effectively requires aliens on L-1 visas to be paid at least the median (i.e. prevailing wage).\nSection 206 imposes penalties for violating the provisions of the L-1 program.\nSection 207 prohibits retaliating against an employee for disclosing violations.\nSection 208 requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a procedure for processing blanket petitions for L-1 visas.\nSection 209 requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide Congress with annual reports on H, L, O, P, and Q visas. Currently such reports only exist for H visas.\nSection 210 redefines \"specialized knowledge\" to limit the eligibility of L-1B visas.\nSection 211 contains a minor change replacing the Attorney General with the Secretary of Homeland Security.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "The topic of sexual harassment became the focus of a national debate on Oct. 11, 1991 as lawyer Anita Hill testified to the Senate Judiciary Committee that she had been sexually harassed by then-Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas. The committee and the Senate ultimately decided to confirm and appoint Thomas, who has held the post for the past two decades.\nSince then, Hill said she received over 25,000 letters mainly from supporters on what the Thomas hearings meant to them. Her testimony sparked a debate on sexual harassment and gender inequality in the workplace. Her experience and those letters inspired her to write her new book, “Reimagining Equality: Stories of Gender, Race, and Finding Home.”\nIn her book, she expounds on how much of our access to opportunity is defined by where we live. She says it determines for many people the kind of schools their children will attend and whether or not they will have access to quality, healthy food. In particular, she uses the foreclosure crisis that many Americans have taken a hard-hit from, to call for a new understanding about the importance of home and its place in the \"American Dream.\" She uses various stories to talk about discrimination in predatory lending practices, and how inequality needs to be addressed by the current administration.\nHow does the subprime mortgage crisis shed light on inequality in America? How has the economic meltdown affected our conception of the \"American Dream\"? Does the \"American Dream\" exist for everyone? What does equality mean to you?\nAnita Hill, author of \"Reimagining Equality: Stories of Gender, Race, and Finding Home\"; professor of social policy, law, and women's studies at Brandeis University\nProfessor Hill will be in conversation with KPCC’s Patt Morrison tonight, Thursday, Oct. 27th at 7pm at the Los Angeles Public Library, downtown. More info can be found here.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "Only these attorneys who are “board licensed” are permitted to use the word “specialize” in any publicly accessible supplies such as a website or television business. United States Attorneys’ Offices don’t represent people in issues or lawsuits you might wish to deliver in opposition to one other individual, firm or authorities company. They solely characterize the United States, its officers, businesses and staff and are typically limited by regulation to giving legal advice solely to federal officials and businesses.\nLawyers in some civil law nations traditionally deprecated “transactional regulation” or “enterprise legislation” as beneath them. French legislation corporations developed transactional departments solely within the 1990s when they began to lose enterprise to international corporations based in the United States and the United Kingdom . Defendants who rent their very own attorneys have the best to discharge them with out court docket approval.\nIf you lose your case, the choose will probably order you to pay for the other side’s court docket costs and attorney’s charges, which may be some huge cash. You want to focus on methods in your case, like where to file your lawsuit, whether to file a response, whether to ask for a jury, and lots of other choices that can come up during the case. In small claims instances, you are not allowed to have a lawyer, so everybody in small claims courtroom is representing himself or herself. Witness – A particular person called upon by either aspect in a lawsuit to offer testimony earlier than the court docket or jury.\nA Barrister is usually the term referred to a lawyer that frequents Court, or a Court lawyer. The MyCase Client Portal and other communication instruments allow your legislation firm to efficiently reach purchasers and collaborate with them so you possibly can exceed expectations with ease. If you would like to get in contact with a union representative, learn more about Voting Membership, or want to know more about turning into an area rep, please fill out this kind and we’ll reply your issues in a timely method.\nYou should first think about elevating your complaints through your facility’s Administrative Remedy Program. That program provides for a proper and graduated process for bringing complaints, starting with a Request for Administrative Remedy Informal Resolution, and escalating all the method in which to a BP-11 national appeal. We counsel you evaluate your Admissions and Orientation Handbook, which explains the Administrative Remedy Program in detail. Writ of certiorari – An order issued by the Supreme Court directing the decrease court to transmit records for a case for which it will hear on enchantment.\n- Darren is currently involved with the Central Arizona Estate Planning Council and Maricopa County Bar Association’s Estate Planning, Probate & Trust Section, where he has served on the board of every.\n- Settlements often contain the fee of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the opposite celebration’s claims.\n- If you’re the site proprietor , please whitelist your IP or should you suppose this block is an error please open a help ticket and ensure to incorporate the block particulars , so we will assist you in troubleshooting the issue.\nShe mentioned she realized of the deal on Sunday and has had discussions with DOJ attorneys since. Cooper-Jones said at Monday’s news convention that she discovered the plea deal “disrespectful.” In saying her choice, Godbey Wood mentioned the plea agreements would lock her right into a sentence of 30 years or 360 months. “Through this decision, the defendants will settle for accountability for the full nature of their crime, admitting publicly in front of the nation that this offense was racially motivated,” Lyons said. Godbey Wood gave both men the option to go forward with their responsible pleas and threat her giving them a harsher sentence than what they agreed to, or to withdraw their pleas and go to trial starting on Monday. “All they must do is get up and say that they have been motivated by hate after which this court will concede to their most popular situations of confinement,” Arbery’s mother, Wanda Cooper-Jones, told the decide.\nSan Diego County District Attorney\nA defendant’s right to change attorneys must be weighed against the prosecutor’s right to keep the case transferring on schedule. A defendant and the attorney of record wishing to use for acceptance into the DWI Court program shall full an utility. You must be proven as the attorney of record in FACTS so as to access your case.\nAbout Your Online Account What you want to know concerning the on-line device for managing your baby help case. You can now create your customized on-line profile and password to securely access your case info. Our on-line legislation libraryhas over 10,000 articlesthat might help guide you in the best course to resolve your authorized problem. Our legal experts have offered clear insights and detailed info that will allow you to settle your legal problems quickly without a heavy financial burden.\nThe plaintiff initially decides the place to bring the suit, however in some circumstances, the defendant can search to vary the court. The geographic space over which the court docket has authority to determine cases. A federal court in a single state, for instance, can normally solely resolve a case that arose from actions in that state. Prior to Monday’s hearing, Arbery’s relations slammed the plea deal, alleging it was accomplished behind their backs. But Lyons said her workplace was in frequent communication with attorneys for Arbery’s family and that they assured prosecutors the household would not oppose the plea preparations.", "label": "Yes"} {"text": "The Bloomington Faculty Council (BFC) is an elected, policy-making body responsible for exercising faculty authority on the Bloomington campus. The BFC has taken up highly consequential issues in recent years, including the role of NTT faculty on campus, analytics used in assessing faculty productivity, and many others. Attend a Council meeting and see shared governance in action.\nProposed amendments to the faculty constitution\nA number of amendments to the Constitution of the Bloomington Faculty were approved by the BFC in the spring and early fall of this", "label": "No"} {"text": "One that got away\nEdition: February 12, 2015 | Volume: 43 | No: 5\nWith the Puerto Rico government trying to lure as many investors to move to the island, as part of the Act 22 initiative, here’s a story of one wealthy fish who got away. A businessman from the Pacific Northwest was recently in Puerto Rico for about two weeks, exploring the possibility of moving here under Act 22. The potential investor told CARIBBEAN BUSINESS sources that he was impressed with what he saw and was particularly enamored of Old San Juan. The businessman, intent on buying property in the Old City, contacted real-estate agents, but was very disappointed when he received poor customer service. Accustomed to receiving quality treatment in other places, the potential investor left Puerto Rico, indicating he was no longer enthusiastic about moving here.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Only real estate professionals who are members of the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) can call themselves Realtors®. All Realtors® adhere to NAR's strict Code of Ethics, which is based on professionalism and protection of the public. That's why all real estate licensees are NOT the same.\nDedicated to serving America's property owners at both local and national levels, the National Association of Realtors®, The Voice for Real Estate®, is the largest professional association at over one million members strong. So, whether you're buying or selling a home—it pays to work with a Realtor®. Look for the Realtor® logo when choosing your real estate agent.\nMembers of the Vail Board of Realtors® proudly call themselves, Realtors®. They are local experts in the real estate market and provide valuable knowledge and expertise to Buyers and Sellers. Realtors® offer the necessary resources and skills to understand our market to help you through the real estate process.\n7 Reasons to Work With a Realtor®\nRealtors® aren’t just agents. They’re professional members of the National Association of Realtors® and subscribe to its strict code of ethics. This is the Realtor® difference:\n1. An expert guide.\nSelling a home usually requires dozens of forms, reports, disclosures, and other technical documents. A knowledgeable expert will help you prepare the best deal, and avoid delays or costly mistakes. Also, there’s a lot of jargon involved, so you want to work with a professional who can speak the language.\n2. Objective information and opinions.\nRealtors® can provide local information on utilities, zoning, schools, and more. They also have objective information about each property. Realtors® can use that data to help you determine if the property has what you need.\n3. Property marketing power.\nThe property doesn’t sell due to advertising alone. A large share of real estate sales comes as the result of a practitioner’s contacts with previous clients, friends, and family. When a property is marketed by a Realtor®, you do not have to allow strangers into your home. Your Realtor® will generally prescreen and accompany qualified prospects through your property.\n4. Negotiation knowledge.\nThere are many factors up for discussion in a deal. A Realtor® will look at every angle from your perspective, including crafting a purchase agreement that allows you the flexibility you need to take that next step.\n5. Up-to-date experience.\nMost people sell only a few homes in a lifetime, usually with quite a few years in between each sale. Even if you’ve done it before, laws and regulations change. Realtors® handle hundreds of transactions over the course of their career.\n6. Your rock during emotional moments.\nA home is so much more than four walls and a roof. And for most people, property represents the biggest purchase they’ll ever make. Having a concerned, but objective, third party helps you stay focused on the issues most important to you.\n7. Ethical treatment.\nEvery Realtor® must adhere to a strict code of ethics, which is based on professionalism and protection of the public. As a REALTOR®’s client, you can expect honest and ethical treatment in all transaction-related matters.\nThe Code of Ethics of the National Association of Realtors® is the promise to the public that when dealing with a real estate agent that is a Realtor®, they can expect honest and ethical treatment in all transaction related matters. Only Realtors® pledge to abide by the Association's Code of Ethics and only Realtors® are held accountable for their ethical behavior.\nBoards and Associations of Realtors® are responsible for enforcing the Realtors® Code of Ethics. The Code of Ethics imposes duties listed below and in addition to those imposed by law or regulation which apply only to real estate professionals who choose to become Realtors®.\nIf you have question or concerns dealing with an ethical matter please Click Here to File a Complaint\nSome of the basic principles of the Code of Ethics include:\nThere are a lot of things to consider before buying a home.\nIt’s a big move, literally and figuratively. Buying a house requires a serious amount of money and time. The journey isn’t always easy. It isn’t always intuitive. But when you get the keys to your new home — that, friend, can be one of the most rewarding feelings pretty much ever.\nThe key to getting there? Knowing the home-buying journey. Knowing what tools are at your disposal. And most importantly? Creating relationships with experts who can help you get the job done.\nThat’s where this guide comes in. We’ll show you not only the major steps you’ll take during the home-buying process, but also explain the relationships and experts you’ll need along the way.\nYou ready to live the dream? Here we go.\nIf you are looking at buying or selling your home, the following tools and resources will be helpful for you to use.\nIf you are looking for local services such as banking, building, inspectors we have a list of over 200 businesses that are associated with us that we recommend you reach out to.\nClick the button below to search our affiliate members.\nFirst Time Home Buyers\nBelow you’ll find resources, tips, and answers to common questions to help make the right choices when beginning the journey toward homeownership.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Tom Koenigs, Special Representative for Afghanistan and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), kicked-off the IPA SRSG Series. This event, entitled Afghanistan at the Cross-Roads, addressed current challenges to peacebuilding and statebuilding in Afghanistan.\nIPA’s “SRSG Series” was created to provide an opportunity for Special Representatives of the Secretary-General (SRSGs) to speak with and enter into an informal and off-the-record conversation with the broader NY-based UN community, when they visit UN headquarters.\nPrior to serving as the Representative for UNAMA, Mr. Koenigs served as Germany’s Federal Government Commissioner for Human Rights Policy and Humanitarian Aid at the Federal Foreign Office. Prior to that, he headed the United Nations Verification Mission in Guatemala (MINUGUA) as SRSG and also worked as Deputy SRSG of the United Nations Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK). Before joining the United Nations, Mr. Koenigs was active in regional and municipal politics in the German federal state of Hesse and held several different positions including Deputy Mayor of Frankfurt from 1994 to 1997.\nThe meeting was chaired by Professor Michael Doyle, the Harold Brown Professor of United States Foreign and Security Policy, at Columbia University.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Examples of Disseminated in a sentence\nA notice to be given to an Owner shall be deemed to have been duly given when Disseminated to that Owner.\nDOLE CARa. Disseminated issuances and advisories on the Adjustment Measures Program for Affected Workers due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019b.\nDisseminated information regarding the new COVID-19 case through the PIA Press Conference.\nDisseminated advisories and memorandums to all concerned stakeholders.\nDisseminated important IECs on Bulacan Rescue social media accounts.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Want to Apply? Here's What You Should Know\nThe applicant must have a recommendation from a MagMutual Insurance Company policyholder.\nThe applicant must be from one of the qualifying states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee or Virginia.\nDelivery of Healthcare\nThe request or proposal must be related to the profession of medicine or the delivery of healthcare.", "label": "No"} {"text": "\"I wanted to create a centralized searchable database\nthat could easily show people who was giving their elected representatives the most money and who the biggest donors in all of Canada,\" said Schwartz.\nArs Technica also (https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2017/09/site-sells-instagram-users-phone-and-e-mail-details-10-a-search/) reported the site had received 12 deposits and made about $500 within the first six hours of the searchable database\ngoing live on Friday.\nThe searchable database\nmay be reached from FindCourses.com and TrainingIndustry.com.\nBut MoD lawyer Peter Coll disputed the claims the Swadlincote archive had a searchable database\nFranchise Registry (www.franchiseregistry.com/index.php) is a searchable database\nof franchises whose SBA loan applications receive a streamlined review FRANData.\nMendeley, established in 2008, allows users to manage research papers and share with colleagues via a searchable database\n. It relies on crowdsourced data and an open API.\nBecause of the NRA, the ATF has fewer agents than it did in 1970, takes up to eight years between inspections of gun stores, and is prohibited from creating a searchable database\nof gun ownership.\nSince under a 1995 law, the White House is required to inform Congress how much it pays staff members, the Obama administration made the information public in a searchable database\n. ( ANI )\nAlbright Technologies has unveiled MatSilicone.com, a flee, easily navigated, ever-growing, searchable database\nof medical grade liquid silicone rubbers (LSRs).\nHere's what may be the final update to our searchable database\nThe website www.kirkleesclik.org.uk has a searchable database\n. It contains information to support learners and offers information and guidance to anyone wanting to begin or continue learning.", "label": "No"} {"text": "$1,700 2 bed 8763 Kanawha Court, Lorton VA, 22079\nMost errands require a car.\nIt is possible to get on a bus.\nMinimal bike infrastructure.\nExplore how far you can travel by car, bus, bike and foot from 8763 Kanawha Court.\n8763 Kanawha Court has minimal transit which means it is possible to get on a bus.\n305 Newington Forest - Silverbrook Road\nView all Lorton apartments on a map.\n8763 Kanawha Court is in the city of Lorton, VA. Lorton has an average Walk Score of 26 and has 18,610 residents.Learn More About Lorton", "label": "No"} {"text": "I loved all the songs that I had heard as hits but there, seemingly in the middle of all those songs, was a song that I had never heard before.pandora mother and daughter pendant charm Pregnant Keri Russell gives a glimpse of her burgeoning bump after lunch with a pal She's been keeping her baby bump hidden That's one way to LIFT your spirits. Filed Under: Uncategorized Pussy December 18, 2015 by admin Here is a great pussy shot she shows off some pink.\nIssues of patriotism and betrayal hover around the portraits of Stalin and there's deep poignancy in the fact that this exile still craves an English suit and pyjamas.pandora mother and daughter pendant charm And the flaming torches also pose some problems, which often call for some fairly extreme reduction of the highlights using the Lightroom slider or local adjustment. Leaving aside the asinity of this approach and the fact that it is unlikely that it would have fixed any of the problems I was having, when I told them that I did not have access to a Windows PC —.pandora mother and daughter pendant charm\nHer knockers are so glorious looking that it will make a man proud if he's ever got a chance to have a touch at it. You can formally request access under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act) to documents we hold. ??Penalties for zero hours contract exclusivity clauses come into force Date: 12 January 2016 Workers now have the right to make an employment tribunal claim where their employer punishes them for breaching an exclusivity clause in a zero hours contract.pandora mother and daughter pendant charm", "label": "No"} {"text": "The Society bylaws provide for the establishment of awards to “reward the local circles for their adherence to national standards and for initiating activities that promote the O∆K Idea on campus as well as to recognize circles who sustain excellence over time.”\nEach year the Membership and Circle Standards Committee reviews and approves awards. In June 2017, the Society Board of Directors, upon the recommendation or the Membership and Circle Standards Committee approved revisions to the Circle Recognition Awards and approved two new awards.\nTo be eligible for any award, a circle must have:\n- Completed annual report by June 30;\n- Submitted annual affiliation fee;\n- Provided membership processing documents (certificate order and membership fees) to headquarters at least 14 calendar days prior to initiation; and\n- Completed the initiation of members related to that certificate order.\nCircle of Distinction\nIn addition to the basic expectations, this award honors circles that have completed at least three of the following:\n- Selected and submitted the nomination for a Circle Leader of the Year\n- Sponsored a circle driven signature event on campus\n- Participated in the National Day of Service (or an equivalent service project)\n- Applied for the Maurice A. Clay Leadership Initiative Grant\n- Submitted a nomination for a national award (Hogle, Roark, etc.)\nThis award honors circles that have done the following:\n- Fulfilled all the requirements to be recognized as a Circle of Distinction;\n- *Sent delegates to the Biennial National Convention and Leadership Conference (FY2018) or O∆K Conclave (FY2019); and,\n- Qualified for one of the supplementary recognitions (Membership Growth and Stability or Circle Stewardship)\n*Beginning in FY202o, this will change to “Sent members to the annual National Leadership Conference”\nPresidential Award of Excellence\nThis award honors circles that have:\n- Circle of Distinction for five consecutive years; or,\n- Superior Circle for three consecutive years; or,\n- Been recognized with some combination of both (Circle of Distinction or Superior Circle) every year for five consecutive years.\nTo encourage the ongoing health of our circles, O∆K annually will recognize circles in the following two categories:\nThis recognition acknowledges circles that have accomplished one of the following:\n- Consistent membership growth over the past two biennia\n- Maintained ideal circle size as identified and reported by the circle\nThe 2018-19 Membership Growth and Stability application is due June 30, 2018, and can be found here.\nThis recognition acknowledges circles that have fulfilled at least two of the following:\n- Raised funds to benefit a local community organization\n- Raised funds to benefit the local circle\n- Raised funds to benefit the O∆K Foundation\nThe 2018-19 Circle Stewardship Award application is due June 30, 2018, and can be found here.\nDeadline to meet all criteria is June 30 each year.\n* These awards require a separate application", "label": "No"} {"text": "When Madame President filed her COC to run for Congresswoman of Pampanga, the irony must have been lost on her. Just last week she honored Efren Penaflorida, a man whose modest outreach to uneducated and marginalized youth was recognized by the world over. Sure, the CNN Hero award is no Nobel Peace Prize. Sure, it was conferred by him through populist voting via the Internet.\nBut by conferring unto Efren the Order of Lakandula, Madame President has elevated Efren’s prize into something more. According to EO236 (The Honors Code of the Philippines) —\nThe Order of Lakandula is conferred upon a Filipino or foreign citizen:\na. who has demonstrated by his life and deeds a dedication to the welfare of society;\nb. whose life is worthy of emulation by the Filipino people;\nc. for deeds worthy of particular recognition, including suffering materially for the preservation and defense of the democratic way of life and of the territorial integrity of the Republic of the Philippines, for devoting his life to the peaceful resolution of conflict, or for demonstrating an outstanding dedication to the fostering of mutual understanding, cultural exchange, justice and dignified relations among individuals; or\nd. for acts that have been traditionally recognized by the institution of presidential awards, including meritorious political and civic service.\nThe Order of Lakandula elevates Efren’s prize from an example to a standard. That is the very essence of honoring distinguished achievement and patriotic service. These very acts, in the words of EO236, “enhance the prestige of a nation.”\nThe irony is that while Madame President claims to run for Congresswoman once again for the sake of public service — it runs in her DNA, she says — she should be the first to know that public service isn’t monopolized by public office.\nI doubt anyone will rush to confer the Order of Lakandula on PGMA for pursuing another government post after a long, storied and troubled affair with the Presidency of the Philippines. It’s ignoble at the least.\nShe could go into something else if her heart was true. Start a foundation. A school. Go back to teaching economics. The least she could do is spare the country of the divisive and polarizing debates her candidacy has already brought.\nThe irony is that she has elevated Efren’s example into a standard she herself may never meet; some may say had already failed to meet. And there is a wide chasm between Efren’s fifteen minutes of fame and Madame President’s nine years in office — only one enhanced the prestige of the nation.", "label": "No"} {"text": "5 Tips From a Former Target Buyer\nThursday April 27th @ 1:30PM ET\nWatch this webinar to learn about:\nTrade secrets from guest expert Daria Dolnycky, a retail buying expert. Formerly a Target buyer and CPG marketer, Daria is now a consultant at Deloitte.\nHow to leverage POS and inventory data to present your products as a business case to buyers. You’ll learn how to prove the value of your brand and show that you are a true business partner.\nTips for how to leverage e-commerce to get your foot in the door of major retailers (whether you’re an emerging or an established brand).\nWhat NOT to do. Daria will share some common mistakes that brand manufacturers make when dealing with retail buyers.\nLeveraging Experience From:\nSenior Manager, Category Management Practice, Deloitte\nMarketing Manager, Askuity", "label": "No"} {"text": "United Nations Statistics Division\nCustoms Areas of the World\nSeries: M, No.30/Rev.2\nLanguages available:E, *F, S\nThis publication describes the customs areas in relation to the geographical areas for most countries or areas of the world. It also notes the existence of free trade areas and free ports. The descriptions are based largely on official information supplied by governments. Where a country has stated that there is a difference between the customs area and the geographical area (e.g., where there exists enclaves and exclaves), mention is made of such differences. Where the customs and the geographical areas coincide, no geographical description is made of the area.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Changes related to \"Seal\"\nFrom Bulbapedia, the community-driven Pokémon encyclopedia.\nThis is a list of changes made recently to pages linked from a specified page (or to members of a specified category). Pages on your watchlist are bold.\n12 October 2015\n|18:38||Poké Ball (diff | hist) . . (+54) . . Mine4017 (→In other languages: From EP083 and Pokémon.com)|\n11 October 2015\n|20:32||Pokémon Platinum Version (2 changes | history) . . (+51) . . [SaturnMario; Tiddlywinks]|\n|m||20:32 (cur | prev) . . (-6) . . Tiddlywinks (→Obtainable Pokémon: wording)|\n|17:14 (cur | prev) . . (+57) . . SaturnMario (→Obtainable Pokémon)|\n|11:21||Pokémon in Finland (3 changes | history) . . (+11) . . [MH (3×)]|\n|m||11:21 (cur | prev) . . (+3) . . MH (→Cast and Crew)|\n|11:21 (cur | prev) . . (-175) . . MH (→Dubbing)|\n|11:17 (cur | prev) . . (+183) . . 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Please respect others by not posting their copyrighted images. Photos posted in violation of this notice may be removed by the webmaster without prior notice, and may result in a locking of your myHangout account. Read complete copyright policy.\n'Banjo upgrade' 24 min\n'Old Dangerfield' 4 hrs\n'Gibson Prewar Banjo' 6 hrs", "label": "No"} {"text": "2017-04-20 In a dreadful accident that happed in Barangay Capintalan, Caranglan, Nueva Ecija on April 18, 2017 at about 11:40 AM, reports from authorities revealed that about 72 passengers boarding the over-loaded Leo Marick Trans mini-bus going to its destination in La Union, were victims when said public utility vehicle (PUV) rammed into a 150 feet ravine causing the death of 32 passengers. Other passengers who survived the accident suffered major injuries and were still undergoing medical treatment in ...\nNational Budget Circular 542, issued by the Department of Budget and Management on August 29, 2012, reiterates compliance with Section 93 of the General Appropriations Act of FY2012. Section 93 is the Transparency Seal provision, to wit:\nThe Phil-JobNet is an internet-based job and applicant matching system which aims to advance jobseekers’ search for jobs and employers’ search for manpower. It can be accessed through www.philjobnet.gov . The National Skills Registry is lodged at the PhilJobNet website.\nAs per Memorandum dated December 7, 2015 Re: Guidelines in Assessment of Compliance. Any complaint, objection against establishment being considered for issuance of Certificates must be address to the DOLE Regional Director.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Listings near Drumore\nMain Car Care (34.06 mi)\nFamily owned and Operated Full range auto service company, specializing in Engine repair, Suspension and steering,brakes, heating and A/C, transmissions, PA State inspections, emissions and engine performance\n57 Locust Grove Rd near East Market Street\nYork, Pennsylvania 17402\nKELLY (32.99 mi)\nKELLY provides an integrated Total Benefits Solution® We deliver insurance, benefits, payroll, and HR and workforce management solutions to help strengthen your business and we are committed to doing this while helping you save time and money.\n1 Kelly Way\nSparks , Maryland 21152\nStilwell Plumbing (35.12 mi)\nComplete Plumbing Services - Leaks Repaired - Water & Sewer Lines Replaced - Custom Bathroom Remodeling - Garbage Disposals - Hot Water Heaters Installed - Ice Maker Lines Run - Frozen Pipes Replaced - All Lines Cleaned - Video Pipe Inspections\n6905 Proctman Ave.\nRosedale, Maryland 21237\nBudget Movers (56.24 mi)\nFamily operated full-service Maryland moving company serving Christ & His people. We provide Baltimore and all of Maryland with premier residential moving services. Offering high-quality moving & packing services.\n1735 S. Old Westminster Rd\nWestminster, Maryland 21157\nArundel Cooling & Heating Co., Inc (47.76 mi)\nResidential Air Conditioning, Heating and Electrical Services in Maryland. For over 40 years the trucks of Arundel Cooling & Heating Co., Inc. have been a welcome sight throughout Maryland counties.\n707 Nursery Rd.\nLinthicum Heights, Maryland 21090\nThe Shepherd's Guide of Greater Baltimore (35.51 mi)\nConnecting Christian consumers with Christian businesses, churches, ministries and schools since 1980 in the Greater Baltimore Area.\n200 E. Joppa Rd.\nBaltimore, Maryland 21286\nBeverley, Cassandra R.-Attorney at Law (18.84 mi)\nGeneral practice of law including Family law, Criminal law, Bankruptcy, Auto Accidents ,Deeds, Wills\n137-B Alice Ann Street\nBel Air, Maryland 21014\nFerguson, Schetelich & Ballew, P.A. (42.49 mi)\nSound legal advice from a Christian perspective. We represent our clients nationally, with attorneys experienced to handle serious and complicated matters. Licensed in nation�s capital and in Maryland. Trusted by national Christian organizations\n100 South Charles Street\nBaltimore, Maryland 21201", "label": "No"} {"text": "The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and the party’s super PAC, the House Majority PAC, have spent well over half a million dollars in an effort to win a special election in South Carolina’s 1st District, a reliably Republican seat that is competitive only because Republicans nominated controversial former Gov. Mark Sanford.\nBut even if Democrat Elizabeth Colbert Busch wins the special election and gains Democrats another House seat, the party will likely have to spend millions of dollars to have any chance of holding the seat in the 2014 midterm elections. In the meantime, the additional seat will not affect the fate of legislation that the House is likely to deal with during the next year and a half.\nGiven that, why would Democrats invest that much money in the special election?\n“The competitiveness of this race proves that when Republicans nominate fundamentally flawed candidates, Democrats can put even overwhelmingly Republican seats in play,” said Jesse Ferguson, the deputy executive director of the DCCC, who notes that the same thing might happen in other districts in 2014. Full story", "label": "No"} {"text": "Utica Advance Me Today Payday Loan\nIn particular, lenders' ability to withdraw payments from borrowers' deposit accounts, and to time those payments to borrowers' receipt of income, increases the likelihood that borrowers will repay, regardless of whether a payment is affordable, advance me today payday loan in New York.\nOne of the advantages of using LoansOnlineDirect is that we have many lenders that have different lending methods.\nThe biggest downsides of these services are the cost and time they take to complete What the experts say: In addition to providing a much higher level of professionalism and integrity than online search engines, full-service background check companies conduct much more thorough searches, said Mike Aitken, vice president of government affairs for the \"Outside entities not only, in most cases, do electronic searches; they also go right to the source,\" Aitken told Business News Daily.\nInstallment loan lenders bad credit many payday loan companies allow you to pay out your loan early without any extra fees associated.\nI buy a share in a stock for 100 dollars get 1000 dollars back, take money from labor people for life.\nHere are a couple big things to be on the lookout for, advance me today payday loan in Utica.\nBecause the consumer has agreed to receive the request via email in the course of a communication initiated by the consumer in response to the consumer rights notice, the lender is permitted under § 1041.\nbest short term loan,payday loan manager resume,instant cash loans mandurah,1 percent loan,hard money lenders dallas,1 hour fast Cheese\nSpring or summer balances will need to be paid as these prior balances are not eligible to be paid using aid from The Financial Aid Office and Office of Undergraduate Studies make several attempts to get a response from Professors/Instructors.\nAdvance Me Today Payday Loan\nPart payment is allowed only once a year, advance me today payday loan in 13502.\nloans and tagged Tshelete Thuso loans application, Tshelete Thuso loans contact on .\nThe Bureau does not believe, however, that the restrictions on lending would lead to increases in borrowers defaulting on payday loans, in part because the step-down provisions of the proposed Alternative approach are designed to help the consumer reduce their debt over subsequent loans.\nI have explained my current economic hardship, small salary, no assets, and need take care of my father financially as well.\nBut the money is enough to cover most of my daily expenses in Malaysia.It may seem inconceivable that a company couldn, advance me today payday loan\nLets assume a stock is currently priced at $100.\nSeven States do not cap fees on payday loans or are silent on fees (Delaware, Idaho, Nevada, South Dakota, Texas (no cap on credit access business fees), Utah, and Wisconsin).\nFast cash loans 1 hour in the United States today there are billions of dollars in private financing and most of these loans have little or no documentation.\nThat prediction may seem grandiose for a strategist whose candidate is on track to lose the popular vote by more than any successfully elected president ever.", "label": "No"} {"text": "STR Holdings Inc. Announces 85c/Share Dividend Upon Closing Of Strategic Transaction\n- STRI agreed to sell a 51% stake in the company to Chinese PV power station developer Zhenfa Energy Group for $21.7 million.\n- The proceeds of the sale to Zhenza will fund a special cash dividend of $0.85/share for all STRI shareholders owning shares before the 4Q expected execution of the deal.\n- Zhenfa will help drive sales of STRI encapsulants in China/globally and will help increase gross margins by providing manufacturing space, assisting with raw materials, helping SRTI receive tax breaks.", "label": "No"} {"text": "(RNS) — The United Methodist Church has once again postponed its quadrennial meeting due to the COVID-19 pandemic, delaying further a widely anticipated vote by delegates from across the globe on a proposal to split the denomination over the inclusion of LGBTQ members.\nThe United Methodist Church General Conference now is scheduled for Aug. 29 to Sept. 6, 2022, at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis. In the meantime, the denomination’s Council of Bishops has called a special session of the General Conference that will meet May 8, 2021, online.\n“Our current Book of Discipline was never written with a worldwide pandemic in mind,” Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey, president of the Council of Bishops, said in a written statement about the special session. “When we became aware of the need for a further postponement, we knew that some action needed to be taken in order to free the church to operate and continue to fulfill its current mission until we could gather in person.”\nThis is the second time the United Methodist Church, one of the largest denominations in the United States, has rescheduled the meeting of its top decision-making body, which will gather 862 delegates and other United Methodists from around the world. The quadrennial meeting had originally been set for May 5 to 15 of last year, also in Minneapolis. That meeting was rescheduled for Aug. 29 to Sept. 7, 2021, when the Minneapolis Convention Center announced it was restricting events.\nDelegates to the General Conference are expected to take up a proposal to split the denomination called “A Protocol of Reconciliation and Grace Through Separation.” The proposal, negotiated by 16 United Methodist bishops and advocacy group leaders from across theological divides, would create a new conservative “traditionalist” Methodist denomination that would receive $25 million over the next four years.\nCalls to split one of the largest denominations in the United States have grown since the 2019 special session of the United Methodist General Conference approved the so-called Traditional Plan strengthening the church’s bans on the ordination and marriage of LGBTQ United Methodists.\nThe Commission on the General Conference made the latest decision to reschedule the General Conference at its meeting on Saturday (Feb. 20), according to the denomination. Commissioners decided they were not able to assure full participation of all General Conference delegates, who travel from across the globe, in either an in-person or a virtual meeting.\nThe coronavirus pandemic remains a threat and a vaccine is not expected to be widely available this year in many countries, the denomination noted. New variants of the virus, including one originating in South Africa, also have been reported. The denomination also considered how the pandemic complicates travel for delegates from outside the U.S. International travelers to the U.S. must show proof of negative COVID-19 test results, but testing is not free or readily available in many places. Visa services also remain limited in some places.\nThe Commission on the General Conference explored the possibility of holding the meeting virtually, as much of life has been lived online during the past pandemic year. However, a Technology Study Team report laid out a number of issues with a such a meeting, including a lack of infrastructure and technology in some places, concerns about credentialing and verifying the identity of voters and the security of voting.\nThe study team did suggest delegates could use mail-in ballots to vote on emergency actions, according to the denomination. The use of paper ballots would allow for the “fullest” participation of delegates, according to Harvey.\nThe 2021 special session will be limited to voting on measures to allow the use of such mail-in ballots, according to the Council of Bishops. That, in turn, will allow delegates to vote on 12 pieces of legislation that will allow the denomination to “continue its administrative functions appropriately” until the postponed meeting in 2022. The legislation includes measures related to retirements and extending the last approved budget to the next general conference meeting.\nIt does not include measures related to the proposal to split the denomination, which Harvey said in a written statement should be reserved for an in-person meeting “where debate, amendment, and discernment could be conducted with integrity and full participation.”\n“Full participation on the part of all elected delegates is a justice issue that must not be ignored or sacrificed,” the bishop said. “This is why the convened session online must be confined solely to gaining permission for the mailed in paper ballots.”", "label": "No"} {"text": "The manufacturer warranties that Good Vibrations Shoes® are free of material and assembly defect as stated in the warrantee.\nShould you decide to return your Good Vibrations Shoes® for any reason, they must be returned within 14 days of the date of purchase accompanied by the original receipt, in the box they were shipped in and be free of any signs of wear or abuse. When the returned shoes have been examined and conditions have been met, a full refund will be issued.\nShoes are to be returned to our warehouse at the address listed below:\nGood Vibrations Shoes Inc.\n4190 Richwood Court Merritt Island,", "label": "No"} {"text": "Chief Medical Officer in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Jacquiline A. Bisasor-McKenzie says the Ministry is investigating reports of a shortage of drugs affecting private pharmacies.\n“Based on the media reports, we are investigating, and have contacted some of the distributors and are awaiting the reports to see if there are drug shortages and exactly what those shortages are,” Dr. Bisasor-McKenzie told JIS News.\nShe informed that to date, the Ministry has not had any report from the Jamaica Association of Pharmacy Owners or any other organisation concerning the shortages of drugs.\nThe Chief Medical Officer informed that Jamaica imports the majority of its pharmaceutical needs and therefore there are many reasons why there may be stock- outs/ drug shortages.\n“This can include business decisions by overseas manufactures to voluntary discontinue supplies, or it may be that there are global shortages affecting pharmaceutical ingredients,” Dr. Bisasor-McKenzie stated.\nAccording to a release from the Ministry of Health, manufacturers and distributors locally are required to notify the Standards and Regulation Division in the Ministry regarding any problems that may arise regarding pharmaceuticals.\nIt noted however, that “the private industry is inconsistent in bringing these matters to the Ministry’s attention, leaving the Ministry unaware of these concerns.”\nThe Ministry further urged the distributors to take a proactive approach in notifying them regarding drug shortages, so that any intervention that is possible for the Ministry to make, can be made before “there is a total stock out or before it becomes impossible to source a drug.”", "label": "No"} {"text": "Eat, drink and be insured.\nWhether you are a hot dog stand or a fine dining restaurant, we have the market for you. We include coverage for your fixtures, phone and computer systems, food spoilage, mechanical breakdown, signs, loss of income, commercial general liability, and product liability, and commercial umbrella insurance. We can include liquor liability (dram shop) if you have a liquor license. Workers compensation is also available.\nDo you have outdoor seating or a patio? Most municipalities require a certificate of insurance if you are on the sidewalk.\nWhat would happen if your power went out on a busy day in the summer? Would your current insurance pay for your food spoilage and loss if income?\nWorkers compensation is required by state law for any business with employees. Workers compensation pays for medical bills, rehabilitation, and wages to injured workers. Many people falsely believe their health insurance will cover any work related injuries. Health insurance policies have an exclusion for work related injuries and illness. The first question doctors ask is, “is this work related”. This is because the scheduled payment for services is considerably higher for workers compensation claims than individual policies.\nContact us for a restaurant insurance quote.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Dr. Gediminas Vitkus\nProf. dr. Gediminas Vitkus is with the IIRPS since 1992. 1993-1995 Deputy director for academic work of the IIRPS. 1995-1998 Director of the European Integration Studies Center. Since 1991 member of the Lithuanian Political Science Association; 2000-2001 – President of the Association. Since 1998 a member of the Center for Civic Initiatives. 2001-2013 Head and Professor of Political Science Department of the Military Academy of Lithuania. Since 2003 editor of the “Lithuanian Annual Strategic Review“. 2011-2015 Member of Committee for Humanities and Social Sciences of the Research Council of Lithuania. Since 2016 member of the Council of the Centre for Quality Assessment in Higher Education.\nList of professor’s publications is available at the personal website.\nEuropos integracija: teorijos, institucijos ir sprendimų priėmimo procesai\nEuropos Sąjungos studijų pagrindai (BUS)\nMažųjų valstybių studijos\nThe Baltic states: foreign security and defence policies, relations with Russia\nInternational recognition policies", "label": "No"} {"text": "Narrow Results Clear All\nSearch results for \"Health Care Executives and Administrators\"\n- Critical Care\n- Diagnostic Errors\n- Health Care Executives and Administrators\n- Legal and Policy Approaches\nCases & Commentaries\n- Spotlight Case\n- Web M&M\nChristopher Fee, MD; February-March 2009\nInterrupted during a telephone handoff, an ED physician, despite limited information, must treat a patient in respiratory arrest. The patient is stabilized and transferred to the ICU with a presumed diagnosis of aspiration pneumonia and septic shock. Later, ICU physicians obtain further history that leads to the correct diagnosis: pulmonary embolism.\nJournal Article > Commentary\nKlompas M, Platt R. Ann Intern Med. 2007;147:803-805.\nThis commentary asserts that, until objective outcome measures are developed, ventilator-associated pneumonia rates should not be used as a measure to reward quality of care.", "label": "No"} {"text": "All work is quoted on the basis of the following conditions unless specifically excluded or modified above:\n- Pricing is valid for 60 days and may be subject to change after that time.\n- Contract terms – 30% deposit with order balance payable 7 days from completion.\n- All works will be undertaken between 7:00am and 5:00pm Monday to Friday\n- If more than one area or room is involved in the project, the client will ensure that they are all available simultaneously.\n- Once the client has placed an order, Allied Finishes will organize the required materials and expert labour to complete the project. This immediately incurs costs that must be recovered should the order be cancelled or substantially delayed for any reason. In addition, if the works were scheduled for a specific weekend or public holiday, loss of income due to a late change can be significant and may be claimed.\n- Variations to the quoted works will only proceed on receipt of written authorisation. The price of any variation will be in addition to the quoted price.\n- Delays caused due to no fault of Allied Finishes (eg other trades, production overruns, etc) will be charged at the rate of $95.00 per man hour normal time and $120.00 overtime (see clause 3 for normal time). On hire equipment / services will be charged at the quoted rate per hour delayed.\n- All materials remain the property of Allied Finishes until paid for in full.\n- Work will only commence on receipt of written acceptance of the terms and conditions of this quotation.\n- The floors to be treated must be dry, and leaking plumbing fittings, etc., must be stopped. Moisture/dampness in the floor will likely compromise long term adhesion, while exposure to water during curing will mark and compromise the coating. In the event that either of the above water scenarios cannot be managed, the client accepts the risks involved should the coating work proceed.\n- Where our scope of works includes removal of any existing flooring, we assume that the substrate is sound and free of any structural or material issues (such as asbestos). Should the substrate contain any such issues, additional charges will be assessed and discussed with the client.\n- A skip or waste bins must be located near the works for waste generated. All waste is the responsibility of the client\n- Allied Finishes must be given exclusive access to the areas being coated during preparation, coating, and curing of the floor or coating\n- This quotation is based upon there being sufficient lighting and electrical supply (32 amp 3 phase and 240V) to complete a quality job, available at the time of the works commencing and for the duration of works.\n- The ambient temperature and the temperature of the floor must be above 8º Celsius unless otherwise noted and agreed. Also, humidity must not be higher than 85% relative humidity.\n- While all attempts are made to contain dust during installation some dust will still be generated. It is the clients responsibility to ensure equipment or similar that may be affected by dust be adequately covered. Many smoke detectors are very sensitive to and may be triggered by concrete dust. It is the clients’ responsibility to advise emergency services of this possibility so that false emergency response costs are not incurred.\n- Any machines, stock, plant, or equipment that can be moved should be temporarily relocated prior to the works commencing\n- Any special purpose materials conveyance equipment that may be required such as forklifts etc will be provided by the client\n- Any existing floor coverings such as vinyl or tiles are to be removed by others.\n- This quotation does not cover the rectification of areas of ponding or negative fall other than where specifically detailed and agreed. The installed floor will reflect the existing substrate surface, and should not be seen as a rectification or levelling treatment for pre-existing drainage or ponding problems unless otherwise agreed. Please note that floors require a minimum gradient of 1: 100 to ensure water will adequately fall to a floor waste or collection point. Please do not proceed with this quotation if you do not thoroughly understand the above drainage statement.\n- The intent or purpose of floors laid and finishes applied by Allied Finishes normally answers to specific requirements that the client has expressed (for example food health, protection against chemical cleaners, non-slip for worker safety, etc). While we take pride in the appearance of our finished works, aesthetics are rarely a priority, and cannot be used to judge or assess a completed floor or surface.\n- Further to the immediately preceding clause re the intent and purpose of Allied Finishes floors, the colour, gloss, and profile of our floors may vary from supplied samples, or from previously applied areas of flooring.\n- Repairs or rectification of surfaces (patching, indentations, damage, joints etc.) will be charged in addition to the quoted price unless stated in the quotation. All finished surfaces are to be protected by others against damage, additional charges will apply for work needing repair or further preparations if damaged by others.\n- Asbestos and other noxious substances or materials can sometimes cause issues on buildings in Australia. No allowance has been made in this regard, and any costs incurred for removal or management of the same will be the responsibility of the client\n- Please be aware that the washing down of uncured or partially cured Allied Finishes floors or coatings will result in discoloration and damage to the newly laid floor. Please seek advice before any washing down takes place.\n- Please be aware this is a heavy duty resin floor laid in situ, and that some grinding, rolling, and troweling marks may be apparent in\nsome lights. These marks are not defects, and in no way detract from the practical life of the floor.\n- Allied Finishes supplies and installs slip resistant flooring surfaces. However, the responsibility for the safety and well-being of persons\nwalking or working on the floors we lay is not our responsibility.\n- Hydrostatic pressure (or sub-surface moisture/ rising damp) is an issue that can arise where the concrete slab has a higher than usual\nlevel of retained moisture. This can lead to blistering and delamination of the applied floor coatings. This issue is fundamentally a structural one, and is the responsibility of the client to manage.\n- Our coatings and flooring systems are typically very hard and impact resistant, and will not normally develop any tension cracks. However, if the substrate is over unstable ground, movement and subsequent cracking of the slab will carry through and be visible on the coated floor. Similarly, differential movement between walls and floor may sometimes cause cracks to appear in the coving, and can lead to localized failure of the floor. Any such movement is the responsibility of the client unless specifically addressed otherwise.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Amy Davenport works with clients to help them understand and navigate the complexities of the federal government to ensure that they achieve their public policy goals and objectives. She represents universities, local governments, education technology companies, and other private sector entities on a range of legislative and regulatory matters related to education, appropriations, federal research funding, cybersecurity, technology, and transportation issues. Ms. Davenport assists her clients in the development and implementation of comprehensive strategic plans and provides policy guidance on the impacts of federal policies on her clients’ work. She also identifies and pursues federal funding opportunities to support her clients’ research and development initiatives, infrastructure projects, and other services through competitive and discretionary grants.\nMs. Davenport serves on the Board of Directors for the DC Alliance of Youth Advocates (DCAYA), a coalition of more than a hundred youth-serving nonprofit organizations, advising the organization on its advocacy efforts to support the local youth population.\nBefore working in her current capacity in public policy, Ms. Davenport served as an intern for former US Senator George Voinovich (R-OH). Additionally, she gained valuable campaign experience while interning for US Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) at the Portman for Senate Committee.\n- Association of universities in restoring millions of dollars in federal funding for a major NASA research project after it was at risk of being shut down during two appropriations cycles.\n- Local government in securing millions of dollars in funding through the appropriations process to build a federal courthouse in the city.\n- Education technology company in advocating for legislation regarding online identity verification that was introduced in the House.\n- Higher Education Coalition in coordinating a large-scale lobbying day for more than 200 participants to advocate for higher education-related issues.\n- BA, Miami University of Ohio\n- *Not admitted to the practice of law\nBoard of Directors, DC Alliance of Youth Advocates (DCAYA)", "label": "No"} {"text": "QAnon Claims the California Recall Was ‘Rigged,’ But It Wasn’t Even Close\nLarry Elder’s concession to Gov. Gavin Newsom fell on deaf ears among the millions who've been told for months that the recall election is a sham.\nQAnon Believes California Recall Election Will Somehow See Trump Reinstated\nQAnon followers are claiming, without evidence, that Democrats are deploying a “bot army” to stop Republicans voting in the recall election in California.", "label": "No"} {"text": "The buncofun.com website is a service provided First\nPlace Software, Inc. (FPSI) who is committed to protecting and\nrespecting your privacy.\nThis document describes the privacy practices for\nWhat personally identifiable information of yours is\ncollected What organization is collecting the information How\nthe information is used With whom the information may be shared\nWhat choices are available to you regarding collection, use and\ndistribution of the information What kind of security\nprocedures are in place to protect the loss, misuse or\nalteration of information under FPSI's control How you can\ncorrect any inaccuracies in the information.\nto FPSI using the \"Guestbook\" form at buncofun.com.\nTable of Contents\n- Under 18s\n- Information We Collect\n- Our Use of Your Information\n- Our Disclosure of Your Information\n- Other Information Collectors\n1. Under 18s\nChildren are not eligible to use our services and we ask\nthat minors (under 18 years of age) do not submit any personal\ninformation to us.\n2. 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In some cases where\nwe post the notice we will also email users, who have opted to\nreceive communications from us, notifying them of the changes\nin our privacy practices.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Here are examples of CME provider practices that demonstrate how we determine compliance and noncompliance with ACCME requirements. Many of these are drawn from information submitted by CME providers during the accreditation process. The goal of sharing these examples is to enable providers and CME stakeholders to learn from each other and to understand ACCME’s expectations.\nPlease note that these are examples only, not prescribed practices; nor do they represent a list of options from which providers must choose. Each example in and of itself may not necessarily describe all practices that are required to meet compliance, but rather evidence of practices that contributed to compliance or noncompliance findings.\nSearch by criterion: Criteria 4, 14, 15 were eliminated in 2014. Those criteria do not appear in the search filter and we removed those compliance and noncompliance examples.", "label": "No"} {"text": "714 User Online\nParticularly in Moldavia there were also slaves of Tatar ethnicity probably prisoners captured from the wars with the Nogai and Crimean Tatars. A masters control over both spouses reduced the black males potential for. Turn on search history to start remembering your searches Malian One Submissive. Spousal abuse was often considered a legitimate method for men to control their wives Hodes p Krasnoyarsk D And S Relationships.\nThe slave husband also had little control over master female slave sexual relations. Was often considered a legitimate method for men to control their wives Hodes p. Both their slave mistresses and their mixed race children especially in the 0. The slave owners exploitation of the black woman sometimes provoked the resentment of mistresses. 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These children also became a sore reminder for the mistress of her.\nMuch rarer were sexual relations between white women and black slave men.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Ontario first to seek compensation for yet-to-be announced EU-Canada trade deal\nThe Ontario government is warning the federal government it will be seeking compensation on some sectors that will be adversely impacted by the new Canada-European trade agreement being unveiled Friday.\nJoin the discussion below, or Read more at Madison Publishing.\n#1 Oct 17, 2013\nAdd your comments below\n|We Want to Hear From Farmers!||16 hr||Ivy||1|\n|Activists protest end of TPS protection for Sal...||Wed||America America||3|\n|High court rejects farmer who tangled with Tyson (Jan '11)||Feb 20||Ms Mundane||13|\n|USDA wants low-income seniors to use their food... 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CD will not be held liable for the actions of any user.", "label": "No"} {"text": "What do you want to search?\nOn Friday, February 19, 2016, ANTAM's Audit Committee and Risk Management Committee held a joint pleno meeting. The meeting was attended by Independent Commissioner Laode M. Kamaluddin (Chairman of Audit Committee), Commissioner Zaelani (Vice Chairman of Audit Committee), Commissioner Bambang Gatot Ariyono (Vice Chairman of Risk Management Committee), members of the Audit Committee, members of the Risk Management Committee and management.\nThe meeting discussed, amongst others, draft of the 2015 consolidated financial statements, 2015 review/audit results of subsidiaries and affiliates, risk mitigation, use of state capital injection funds and others.\nThe meeting is held regularly at least twice a month and is part of the supervisory role of the Board of Commissioners.", "label": "No"} {"text": "HR Learning Forum\nSpeaker By: (NSSF) បសស\nVenue: Diakonia Center\nDate: 22 Jul-22 Jul 2022\nTime: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM\nប្រកាសអន្តរក្រសួងស្តីពីដាក់ឲ្យប្រើអនុវត្តរបបសន្តិស_1(pension scheme) (1)Downloads\nConcept Note_HR Learning Forum_22July2022_Final-EngDownloads\nFinal Concept Note for HR-LF_22 July 2022- KHMER (Half day) (1)Downloads\nរបាយការណ៍កំណត់ហេតុនៃវេទិការៀនសូត្រថ្ងៃទី២២ កក្កដា ២០២២ (12)Downloads\nOther Event Archives\nCCC has been regularly monitoring the status of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). COVID-19 has been named a global pandemic by the World Health Organization, as cases have been confirmed in many countries around the world including Cambodia.\n6 Oct 2016, KSSA/ICF Center, Phnom Penh - The 244th Bi-Monthly Members meeting will be convened on 6 October 2016. Based on CCC’s Bylaw, the meeting is designed for participants who are country representatives/executive directors and..\nThe Siem Reap Regional Law Talk for Civil Society Organizations. There are at least five CSOs-Related Laws are being discussed including (1) Law on Association and Non-governmental Organization, (2) Law on Taxation Law (3) Labour Law (4) Social Security Fund Law and (5) the Trust Law. The Law Talk is organized by Cooperation Committee for Cambodia (CCC).\nTo keep responding to the needs of the NGO community; CCC is conducting the \"19th M&E Learning Forum\" on 14th June 2018 at Diakonia Center (ICF/KSSA). Around 83 M&E practitioners who come from members and non-members organizations of CCC are able to discuss and share knowledge and experience on topic including Project Monitoring and Questionnaire Development for Data Collection.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Cracked and Failing Foundations\nA foundation is the very most important part of your buidings structure. If your foundation fails, your\nentire building is in jeapardy. When you see there is a problem it is already time for action.\nGetting your foundation issue addressed early is the only way to ensure the issue will not get completely out of hand. Unresolved issues will not only result in unsightly damage but also will\nputs undue stress\non your building's structure.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Our Fees And Limits\nWe're transparent to our core with up front and fair pricing, so you always know where your money is going.\n- Purchase fee2.95%\n- Gas costs€0(we pay the gas transfer)\n- Daily limit€2,250\n- Weekly limit€7,000\n- Monthly limit€20,000\n- Yearly limit€50,000\n- Minimum purchase€250\n* The Community Contribution is a fee which belongs to TKN holders. Every time a card is topped up with any token other than TKN, a 1% Community Contribution is charged and sent to the asset contract (the balance of the Smart Contract grows through the proliferation and usage of the Monolith Card). 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However,", "label": "No"} {"text": "A man has walked out of the NHS Commissioning Board meeting in disgust after hearing that Sir David Nicholson would not be sacked in the wake of the Stafford Hospital scandal.\nGerald Badley, 74, has told ITV News the board's backing of Sir David, who has also refused to resign, was \"disgraceful\".\nMore top news\nTheir twisted romance revolved around fictional Facebook characters, and the 8-year-old girl was seen as a threat.\nPebble's new Time smartwatch has become the most funded project ever on crowd-funding site Kickstarter after raising more than £10 million.\nA mother who revelled in the attention having a poorly child brought has been convicted of poisoning her son to death.", "label": "No"} {"text": "2021 Jerome Hill Artist Fellowship\nAfter being awarded the Fellowship, Fellows are required to:\nFellows are required to attend an Orientation in February 2021, where they will have the chance to meet one another and learn more about how to create and submit an initial plan and budget for the use of the first year of funds. No Fellow will receive any funds until such documents have been submitted and approved by Jerome staff.\nOrientations are scheduled for:\n- Monday, February 15, 2021 / 10 am–6 pm (NYC Fellows)\n- Monday, February 22, 2021 / 9 am–5 pm (MN Fellows)\nWhile online sessions can be arranged for grantees whose professional commitments preclude them from attending the live orientation sessions, past Fellows have noted the value of the live convening, not only for establishing networks with one another but for learning from one another’s questions and insights. Applicants are strongly encouraged to save these dates in hopes of being selected for a grant.\nThe Foundation does not require a Fellowship plan or budget as part of the application. However, a plan and budget must be submitted and approved by Jerome staff before Fellowship funds can be issued. Members of ensembles/collectives/collaboratives will submit one joint plan and budget.\nApplicants are urged to think about general priorities and activities in advance of the announcement so that plans and budgets may be more quickly created after notification.\nThe grant agreement is provided upon the review and approval of the Fellowship plan and budget.\nFellows must file a progress report before the second year of funding is released, accounting for the use of funds during the first year, and either providing, amending or reaffirming the budget and plan for the second year. A final report will also be required at the end of the Fellowship period.\nFellows who are delinquent in their reporting requirements for any Jerome-supported program or grant will not be allowed to receive additional support from any Jerome program until those requirements have been met.\nFellowships are for a consecutive two-year period. Before the second year of funding is released, Fellows will be required to affirm that they are still residents of Minnesota or one of the five boroughs of New York City, that they are still practicing artists, and that they have not or do not plan to enter a degree-granting program during their grant period.\nFellows whose residence has changed and is now outside of New York City or Minnesota, who are no longer are practicing artists, and/or who are or will be students in degree-granting programs during the grant period will not receive the second year of funding.\nFellowships may not be reallocated to other parties, nor will they be deemed part of an artist’s estate or property in the event of death or incapacitation.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Designed for a wide range of medical and quasi-medical risks including, but not limited to complementary and alternative medical practitioners. Also designed for medical-aesthetics such as spas, clinics, and beauty salons that offers services like laser & IPL treatments, facial fillers, tattoo removal and many other services.\nOur product offers:\nUnderwritten on behalf of Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’sCommercial General Liability for Medical Malpractice riskThis coverage is designed as a complement to the professional liability policy for many of the classes offered. It is not available as a stand-alone. The main exposure and drive for the policy must be Errors and Omissions upon which a GL policy can be added to cover for an additional premium.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Are you a recent graduate in Chemistry or a related subject? Are you keen to pursue a lab-based career? Are you hard-working and enjoy working as part of a close-knit friendly team?\nOur client, a diverse pharmaceutical business, is looking to recruit a junior Analyst to support their growing team.\nPrimary duties will include;\nIn return, you will receive a competitive salary and the opportunity to gain experience with a variety of pharmaceutical dosage forms.\nFor more information or to apply, please contact Andrew Scott on 01423 813520.\nPlease note that all applicants for this role should be able to prove that they are legally entitled to work in the UK. Network Scientific Recruitment, part of Network Scientific Ltd. is an Employment Business/Agency.\nThe successful individual will be degree qualified in Chemistry or related discipline. You will have previous industrial experience performing analysis with HPLC in a regulated environment. Above all, you will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and work well as part of a team.Apply\nA cover letter is an opportunity to make your application stand out from the crowd and to present any relevant application details that may not be present in your CV.See Details\nWe understand the importance of competencies and the part they play in job interviews. This is why we have put together a blog post on competencies and competency based questions.See Details", "label": "No"} {"text": "Appartement De Luxe Chez Hicham offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Appartement De Luxe Chez Hicham also features a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free. This 3.5-star Asilah apartment is smoke free.\nAvailable in all rooms: Free WiFi\nAvailable in some public areas: Free WiFi\nFree self parking\nGuest accommodation at this apartment offers espresso makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Accommodation at this 3.5-star apartment has kitchens with fridges, hobs, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. 36-inch Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.\nAn outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.\nSpecial check-in instructions:\nThere is no front desk at this property. To make arrangements for check-in, please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after midnight, please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.\nThis property does not have a front desk. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after midnight must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.\nExtra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy\nGovernment-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges\nSpecial requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed\nGuests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds\nThis property accepts cash\nPlease note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property\nCharges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.\nA cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.\nSpecial requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.\nGuests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds. This property accepts cash.\nThe fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.\nThis may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.", "label": "No"} {"text": "SCHOOL ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE TIMES\nWith the weather being so cold it is an appropriate time to remind you about the times that school is open.\nNo students should be dropped at school before 8:30am, when our duty of care begins. A bell rings at 8:30 to inform students.\nAfter school we expect that parents collect students by 3:15pm. Students are not allowed to use the school grounds (eg playground, field) until after they have been picked up by whānau. If you are running late, please call the office so we know.\nWe have had a few incidents lately where students have been left unsupervised outside JJ's and the library. This has led to the Police being involved and I have been asked to remind you that children are not to be left there unsupervised.\nIf you need supervision in a safe environment for your children, please contact the YMCA who provide a before and after school programme at the Community Centre. Contact them on 0800 YMCA4U or email firstname.lastname@example.org", "label": "No"} {"text": "Contact Internet Marketing Agency\nFeel free to contact Digital Marketing Dz an Internet Marketing Agency, for any questions and doubts.\nWe’re here to assist you and welcome your inquiries. Whether you have a question comment, or require support, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. 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We also make commercially reasonable effort to ensure the security of your personal information on our system.\n(We try striving to protect your personal information.)\nWhen you request to modify or delete your personal information or to cancel the services, Megasoft responds to your request promptly under our terms and conditions.\nIn matters pertaining to Megasoft's privacy practices you may contact via email at", "label": "No"} {"text": "Good afternoon, and welcome to the weekend!\nToday we had a lively discussion in class about the sexual harassment that Esperanza faces in the most recent stories. She is harassed in The Family of Little Feet, and suffers an actual assault, albeit a minor assault (if there is such a thing) in The First Job. Esperanza is learning what it means to grow up as a woman in her community.\nWe discussed what the purpose was of including this information, and had a general discussion on these topics including who is responsible when women are cat called, and how these norms differ from one community or culture to the next.\nHomework: read \"Sally,\" \"What Sally Said,\" and \"The Monkey Garden\" for Monday.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Dr Cryme – Chicken Change Download Mp3 (Prod by Sterling Beatz) – We have here a brand new music tune from D Cryne tagged “Chicken Change” and was produced by Sterling Beatz.\nDownload and enjoy free mp3 Chicken Change song by Dr. Cryme\nDr Cryme – Chicken Change (Prod by Sterling Beatz) [Download]\nDownGh will respond to any and all take-down requests that comply with the requirements of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), and other applicable intellectual property laws. If you believe that a file that we uploaded to downgh.com infringes on your copyright then please contact [email protected] or [email protected] to submit a request. Thank You.", "label": "No"} {"text": "School-based chess competition inaugurated in Sherpur\nNakla (Sherpur) Correspondent\nSchool based team chess competition-2022 has been inaugurated in Sherpur. Besides, chess training workshops were held. The competition was inaugurated on Saturday at Sherpur Shaheed Mukti Jodha Smriti Stadium Auditorium.\nUnder the guidance President of Bangladesh Chess Federation and Inspector General of Bangladesh Police Benazir Ahmed, BPM (Bar) and under the patronage of Abul Khair Group this competition has been launched across the country.\n\"Active School Chess Champs\" chess competition started in Sherpur as a part of the ongoing school based team chess competition with the participation of nearly half a lakh students of different schools of 64 districts of the country with the slogan \"Become the Grandmaster of tomorrow\".\nOn this occasion, the opening ceremony was organized in the auditorium of Shaheed Mukti Joddha Smriti Stadium. Sherpur District Commissioner (DC) Sahela Akhter inaugurated the chess competition-2022 as the chief guest of the program.\nAdditional Superintendent of Police (Acting SP) Mohammad Abu Bakar Siddique presided over the program.\nAdditional Deputy Commissioner (General, Education and ICT) Muktadirul Ahmed, District Sports Officer Dhirendra Chandra Sarkar, District Sports Association GS ((Acting) Manik Datta, GS of Chess Sub-Committee Senior Journalist Hakim Babul, Convener of Jana Uddag Abul Kalam Azad and other members of the Chess committee, local journalists of different media, players and many sports persons were present.\nPeople of all professions have expressed hope that future grandmasters will be produced from the district through this school-based team chess competition.\nNote that 78 chess players in 13 teams of 8 educational institutions of Sherpur district are participating in this school-based team chess competition.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Xnxx ara p fado - Dating marriage site 2016hotmail com\nAnother common consent is regulated by state informed health care consent laws, which vary by state. 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Along with key review factors, this compensation may impact how and where sites appear on the page (including, for example, the order in which they appear).", "label": "No"} {"text": "The latest news and views about human rights\nHome Tags Human Rights\nTag: Human Rights\nA senior Iranian official has censured the US’ move to cut funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), saying the decision is yet another crime against the oppressed nation.\nThe Iranian Judiciary says it has saved a nine-year-old girl from getting married to a much older man in the holy city of Mashhad in Khorasan Razavi Province.\nIran’s High Council of Human Rights has warned Saudi Arabia of the consequences of its \"cruelties,\" including reported plans to execute several human rights activists.\nIranian lawmakers have adopted a number of motions to further support and protect the rights of women and children in the Islamic Republic.\nIran’s Judiciary Chief Ayatollah Sadeq Amoli Larijani has censured western powers for adopting double-standard policies on human rights, lamenting that the self-proclaimed advocates of human rights keep mum about grave crimes committed by their allies against nations in the region but shed crocodile tears for Iranian protestors.\nIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu last week urged the world to “help” the children and teenagers of Iran who, he said, are being oppressed by the Iranian government, but the world still remembers the bitter stories of numerous Palestinian kids oppressed by the Israeli regime during the past decades.\nA top Zoroastrian cleric in Iran’s Isfahan province has dismissed US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s claims that religious minorities in Iran do not have freedom, saying that such statements are futile and groundless.\nThe Israeli military, in a “humanitarian gesture”, recently evacuated the White Helmets, a creative wing of terrorists fighting in Syria who are known for their fake reports about chemical attacks in the war-torn country.\nWhile a huge number of media outlets across the world put all their focus on the recent rescue of 12 little boys from a cave in Thailand, the Saudi-led coalition’s slaughter of Yemeni children on a daily basis sparks no significant reaction from the world.", "label": "No"} {"text": "PDL is raising awareness with hospital pharmacists about the need to report incidents to PDL. This call has been prompted by a recent review of PDL’s incident reporting data which indicates that hospital-based PDL members are disproportionately less likely to report an incident in comparison to community-based colleagues. PDL suggests there may be several reasons for this disparity.\nPDL is aware of the workload demands on all pharmacists in the past few years and recognises that hospital pharmacists experienced constant challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, and this pressure continues with current workload and capacity challenges. These demands may see pharmacists document incidents internally as this process may be streamlined within the organisation. However, there may be a perception that reporting externally is time consuming and may be unnecessary.\nPDL understands that internal reporting of incidents is very good in public and private hospitals as there are well-defined and supported reporting structures. Hospitals have well-established governance systems to ensure quality and safety regarding the supply of medicines. These systems are embedded in the practice of all hospital practitioners and PDL understands pharmacists are compliant with these reporting requirements. This internal incident reporting and review process is vital for the patients, staff and the organisation, however it does not address the requirement and benefits to report to PDL.\nOnce a pharmacist has made the internal incident report to initiate any review process, there may be a sense that the matter is being handled by the appropriate people and systems. There may also be a belief that, if action is taken by the patient or others, the hospital system and its insurer will take management of the matter. While that may be true to a degree, PDL urges pharmacists to also inform PDL of all incidents, not only as it’s a requirement of the PDL Master Policy, but this also allows for support and advice to the individual pharmacist and can prepare the pharmacist in the case of any escalation to a complaint or claim.\nHospital insurers may assist employees in the case of a claim or regulatory action, though their primary responsibility will always be to the institution. Reporting and contact with PDL can provide peace of mind that all advice is given in the interests of the individual pharmacist. This is particularly important if there are situations where there has been a lapse in protocols or governance which might be a contributing factor in the incident.\nPDL always encourages the use of open disclosure when managing an incident or near miss situation. We remind pharmacists that a prompt and professional response is expected and will always be taken into consideration if a matter ever escalates to regulatory action.\nThe reporting process\nPDL reminds members that the reporting process is easy and efficient, with online reporting via the PDL member portal. Reporting an incident to PDL does not affect a member’s policy, premium or renewal and will be managed in a non-judgemental manner by the PDL Professional Officers.\nFor immediate advice and incident support, call PDL on 1300 854 838 to speak with one of our Professional Officers. We are here to support our pharmacist members 24/7.", "label": "No"} {"text": "THE EFFECT OF WEB QUALITY ON CUSTOMER LOYALTY AND ITS IMPACT ON BANK PERFORMANCE\nKeywords:web quality, loyalty, bank performance\nIn the era of the industrial revolution 4.0, consumer behavior in finding and obtaining information shifted from print media to be more dominant, using electronic media. The increase in the number of individual consumers in using it can be influenced by the quality of the website that can provide the information that customers need. Website quality is one determining factor whether consumers want to make transactions through the website, because consumers fully rely on the information owned by the website so that trust arises to decide to buy. For the banking industry, digital marketing is a reliable way because it is proven to be effective and efficient, especially through the website. Information on banking products can be presented, through the website, some transactions can be served well, this shows the quality of the website that is owned is very good and can be a factor driving customer loyalty by making repeated transactions using the website and will not be affected to switch to competitors. When customer loyalty is formed, it will certainly affect the performance of the bank because the company can make cost savings in getting new customers. It is an effective way to increase company profits. The results of the study have significance with p-value <0.01 so that there is a direct influence on web quality (X) on financial performance (Z) and there is no mediation through customer loyalty (Y) on financial performance (Z) because the p-value is greater than 0.01.\nCuratman, A, SM (2020). Customer Loyalty Program. Yogyakarta: Publisher Deepublish.\nAnggraini, D. (2014). Financial Statement Analysis to Assess Financial Performance at PT Bank Pembangunan Daerah West Sumatra. KBP Journal Vol. 2 No.2 June 2014, 182-200.\nBarnes, S. &. (2002). An Integrative Approach To The Assessment of E-Commerce Quality. Journal of Electronic Commerce Research , 114-127.\nBeerli, A., Martin, JD, & Quintan, A. (2004). A Model of Customer Loyalty in the Retail Banking Market. europan Journal of Marketing, 38(1/2)\nAnggraeni, D. P., SK (2016). The Effect of Product Quality on Customer Satisfaction and Loyalty (Survey of Rawon Rice Customers at Sakinah Restaurant, Pasuruan City). Journal of Business Administration (JAB) vol.37 No.1, August 2016, 171-177.\nGhafiki, R., & Setyorini, R. (2017). The Impact of Website Quality To Purchase Decision On Bukalapak.Com, 4(1), 678-686\nGregg, DG & Walczak, S. (2010). The Relationship between website quality, trust and price premiums at online auctions. Journal of Electronic Commerce Research. 10(1): 1-25\nHelfert, EA (1996). Financial Analysis Techniques: Practical Instructions For Managing and Measuring Company Performance (8 th ed). Jakarta: Erlangga\nStrong, S., Hasiolan, LB, & Warso, MM (2014). The effect of product, price and promotion on consumer decisions in buying a house in the new Bukit Semarang (bsb) city housing in Semarang. Journal of Economics Management Thesis 2014, 1-16\nPrakarsa, L. M., JT (2016). The Effect of Customer Satisfaction on Financial Performance Through Customer Loyalty as an Intervening Variable in Various Company Sectors in Indonesia. Business Accounting Review Vol.4, No.1 January 2016, 361-376.\nManafe, P. (nd). Performance Assessment in the Drinking Water Company (PDAM) of Pasuruan Regency Using Financial and Non-Financial Perspectives.\nIhsan, M.I.R, MR (2019). The Influence of Website Quality on Purchase Decisions on the Shopee Site Using the Webqual 4.0 Method. Indonesian Journal on Computer an Information Technology, vol.4 No.1 May 2019 , 14-20.\nNapitupulu, DB (2016). Evaluation of XYZ University Website Quality with Webqual Approach (Evaluation of XYZ University Website Quality Based on Webqual Approach). Postal and Telecommunications Bulletins. 14(1), 51. https://doi.org/10/17933/bpostel.2016.140105\nRachmawati, N.A., LG (2017). Customer Loyalty and Banking Performance in Indonesia. Journal of Finance and Banking, 21(1) , 144-156.\nNurullaili, AW (2013). Analysis of Factors Affecting Consumer Loyalty. Journal of Business Administration, Volume. 2, number. 1, March 2013 , 89-97.\nPhilip Kotler, GA (2012). Principles of Marketing. New Jersey: Prentice Hall.\nPhilip Kotler, GA (2012). Principles of Marketing Edition 13. Jakarta: Erlangga.\nPhilip Kotler, KL (2011). Marketing Management 13th edition, translated by : Bob Sabran. Jakarta: Erlangga.\nPhilip Kotler, KL (2012). Marketing Management, 14th Edition. USA: Pearson.\nPhil Kotler, KL (2011). Marketing Management 13th edition. New Jersey: Pearson.\nPersonal, A. (2012). Performance Analysis of PDAM Delta Tirta, Sidoarjo Regency using financial and non-financial perspectives. Scientific Accounting Student, 1 (1) , 73-78.\nSipahelut, R.C., SM (2017). Analysis of the Company's Financial Performance (a case study on the automotive and component sub-sector companies listed on the IDX for the period 2014-2016). EMBA Journal Vol.5, No.3 September 2017 , 4425-4434.\nRachmawati, R., SE, M. (2014). Effect of Satisfaction on Customer Loyalty. TEKNOBUGA, Volume.1, no.1 June 2014 , 66-79.\nKurniawan, R., AK (2018). The Effect of Website Quality (WEBQUAL 4.0) on Trust and Its Impact on Purchase Decisions on E-Commerce Websites. Journal of Business Administration (JAB) Vol. 62 No.1 September 2018 , 198-206.\nRosmayani. (2016). Customer Relationship Management. Journal of Currency Vol.2, No.1, April 2016 , 83-98.\nSetiadi, NJ (2019). Consumer Behavior, Contemporary Perspective on Consumer Motives, Goals and Desires, Third Edition seventh printing, 2019. Jakarta: PrenadaMedia Group.\nMudawamah, S., TW (2018). Analysis of Financial Statements to Assess Company Financial Performance (Study on State-Owned Banks listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2013-2015). Journal of Business Administration (JAB) Vo. 54 No.1 January 2018 , 20 -29.\nSocial, H.s. (2019). Digital 2019 Q2 Global Digital Report. Hootsuite (we are social).\nSocial, HW (2020). Digital 2020 Global Digital Overview. Hootsuite We Are Social.\nSujani. (2017). The Influence of Consumer Behavior on Shopping Decisions at Indomaret. Economics Magazine Vol XXII No.2 December 2017 , 191-250.\nTurban, E.e. (2015). Electronic Commerce a Managerial and Social Networks Perspective 8th edition. Springer.\nWindasari, RN (2018). Comparative Analysis of Non-Financial Performance in Conventional and Islamic Banks. Surabaya: Surabaya State University.\nHow to Cite\nCopyright (c) 2021 Teguh Iman Basuki, Dita Rari Dwi\nThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.\nRetained Rights/Terms and Conditions of Publication\n1. 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It also abstracts and may translate its publications, and articles contained therein, for inclusion in various compendiums, collective works, databases and similar publications.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Liquor distribution center for sale\nNow that the state is out of the liquor business, it is putting its former liquor distribution center up for sale.\nSeattle Times business reporter\nThe state of Washington is putting its former liquor distribution center in Seattle up for sale.\nReal estate firm Kidder Mathews has posted a description of the 223,227-square-foot property at 4401 E. Marginal Way S., touting it as well-located, near the Port of Seattle, I-5 and I-90.\nKidder Mathews expects to take offers from now to sometime in January. The goal is to complete the sale by March 15.\nThere is no asking price, and all offers will remain confidential until the sale is complete.\nShortly before voters approved an initiative to privatize the state’s liquor business in late 2011, the state considered proposals from private companies to take over the operation of the distribution center.\nThe Office of Financial Management decided proposals would not result in a financial benefit or be in the best interest of the state.\nMelissa Allison: 206-464-3312 or email@example.com. Twitter @AllisonSeattle.", "label": "No"} {"text": "The attributes and powers of clear quartz infuse with the symbolic energies of angels to create this inspiring figurine. Let your pocket angel figurine remind you of the love, guidance and protection that angels bring.\nSYMBOL: Clear Quartz helps with concentration, and increases awareness, inspiration, and creativity. Purifies the spiritual, mental, and physical planes. 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In order to meet these specific needs, a special restaurant package broadens and increases coverage where restaurants need it most.", "label": "No"} {"text": "The CSBA Nominating Committee (“Committee”) invites you to participate in the nominating process for this year’s election of the CSBA Vice President and President-elect. You can help us in two ways: 1) Submit a nomination form for yourself or for another member with their consent and/or 2) Encourage potential candidates to run for office.\nA potential candidate must:\nThis year, the following criteria will be used by the Nominating Committee to evaluate potential candidates for nomination:\n- Serve on a school district or county board that is a member of CSBA.\n- Have completed two years as a member of the Delegate Assembly and four years as a board member on a member board.\n- Submit a minimum of three (3) Nomination Forms for 2018 CSBA Officers. Nominations may be made by either a school or county board that is a member of CSBA, or by an individual member of a CSBA member board.\n- As the face of CSBA, effectively communicate on behalf of public education and articulately advocate CSBA's role, vision, mission and structure.\n- Have experience, knowledge and conviction to lead CSBA, follow CSBA’s Candidate Code of Ethics, and represent the Association ethically and with integrity.\n- Evidence of proven leadership skills.\n- Ability to articulate and understand the legislature’s impact on public education.\n- Demonstrate knowledge of the needs of California’s diverse school districts and student populations.\n- Commit the time and attention necessary to serve as a CSBA officer.\nKathy Spate, Chair of the Nominating Committee and Mike Ambrose, CSBA Staff Attorney have determined (consistent with Article V, Section 2 of the Bylaws) that the Declaration of Candidacy Packets submitted on July 10, 2017, are confirmed completed and the following candidates are eligible for candidacy:\n|Office of President-elect\n||Office of Vice President\n|William H. 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For the avoidance of doubt, there or the rooms, the associated meals and/or other additional extras cannot be canceled, modified or refunded (including any \"no-show\"). These cancellation fees must compensate the hotel and do not concern any service.\nNon-arrival at the hotel (NO SHOW) :\nIf you do not show up at the hotel on the scheduled arrival date, the entire prepayment is non-refundable.\nModification of the stay :\nIn case of early departure, you are required to pay the full prepaid amount.\nNote: Tourist tax\nThe total amount of the reservation does not include the tourist tax.\nThe tourist tax will be paid in Tunisian Dinars by the customer on site at the hotel and will be mentioned in the invoice.\nThe tax is of the order of 03 Tunisian dinars (about 01 Euro) per night, and per adult \"children under 12 are exempt\".", "label": "No"} {"text": "Washington state is opening eligibility for coronavirus vaccinations to all residents age 16 and older starting April 15.\nGov. Jay Inslee had previously resisted expanding eligibility, saying he wanted to avoid doing that too quickly into order to ensure those most at risk were vaccinated first. He had noted that eligibility didn’t guarantee vaccination right away and would depend on supply.\nBut Inslee said Wednesday that the federal government’s assurances of increased allocations, plus concerns about rising cases in many parts of the state, led to the decision to open up eligibility.\nThe federal government has directed states to make all adults eligible for vaccination by May 1, but most states have earlier plans, with more than a dozen opening eligibility to all adults this week.", "label": "No"} {"text": "(D) – Compared to EUWID’s last market research in May the German market for tinplate packaging exhibited little change for the period end July to beginning of August. Depending on the market segment the third quarter either saw a dip or rise in demand. The tinplate industry still appears to have good operating ...\nThe German tinplate packaging market: summer lull only noticeable in a few segments\nDevelopments in beverage can industry leave plenty of room for speculation\n© 2015 EUWID Europäischer Wirtschaftsdienst GmbH | All Rights Reserved.\nCopyright notice The regular and systematic circulation of price tables from the EUWID Premium section is not permitted. Only one copy is permitted to be printed out for the purpose of circulation within the company. Distribution of EUWID price tables by intranet or by E-Mail within a company, throughout a group of companies, to customers, or to independent sales representatives is not permitted and constitutes an infringement of copyright law.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Place an advert\nBuy a photo\n“so if my son has to stay home because of the strike can I fine the school like they fine us for letting our kids have a day off???”\n“here here...it never went to trial so has not been proven in a court of law so not appropriate for the herald to print only one side”\n“Bloody site is pants.says error when posting but posts it anyway.”\n“not surprised more people not knocked down here as so many people too lazy to walk an extra few metres to the bridge”\n“not surprised more people knocked over here as so many people cant be bothered to use the bridge and walk straight across 5 lanes of traffic”\nCopyright © 2014 Local World. 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With an enrollment of more than 10,000 students, its undergraduate, graduate, professional and joint degree programs span more than 120 areas of study within 13 schools and colleges.\nThe Howard University web development team consisted of only two (2) in-house developers. Skilled as they were, not much expertise was represented in the way of usability, accessibility, or conventional design standards. This was where I provided counsel.\nI sought to make the University website more usable for users without disabilities and also eliminate existing barriers for students with disabilities. As such, I conducted an assessment of Howard's website in two key areas: usability and accessibility, along with remediation recommendations to be implemented by the in-house developers to create a universally-accessible digital experience for users.\nI served in an advisory/consultative role on this initiative; my subject matter expertise in universal digital design allowed me to provide counsel to a strictly development-focused team of two. I did not touch any markup, code, or stylesheets during this project. I did, however, offer technical recommendations to resolve many of Howard University's main website usability, accessibility, and functional issues.\nTo assess the current state of Howard University’s website, I conducted a series of tests in a classroom environment with five subjects who used their own personal equipment. These users consisted of the following subgroups which represented the most likely and most regular users of the website:\nIn August 2016, an interview I conducted with the Disability/Technology Coordinator in the University’s Division of Student Affairs revealed that, in the month of April 2016 alone, 495 students out of the 2,200+ students registered with Disability Services visited the Testing Center in which accommodations are made available to study and take exams. With a 2015-2016 student body of over 10,000 students and so many students with registered disabilities on the campus (ranging from physical to deaf/hearing impairment), Howard University needed to be more proactive in their approach in addressing accessibility issues on their website.\nI conducted a thorough review of www.howard.edu. The purpose of this review was to:\nA Certified Usability Analyst (CUA), I assessed the site’s compliance with current standards from industry leaders Human Factors International and Nielsen Norman Group, as well as Usability.gov. As I discovered usability issues, I assigned each a severity rating:\nI conducted an accessibility assessment on pages falling under the primary www2.howard.edu domain using the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Section 508 Compliance Test Process for Applications (Version 3.4, dated December 2014). This document, per DHS mandate, is designed for and is intended for use by DHS Trusted Testers, individuals who have been certified “to provide accurate and repeatable Section 508 compliance test results for software and Web applications. A Trusted Tester follows the DHS Section 508 compliance Application Test Processes, uses approved test tools, and evaluates software and web applications for compliance with Section 508 standards. I am a Trusted Tester; I took the DHS Trusted Tester Training Course and passed the Certification Exam in 2015.\nIn many cases, a “global accessibility issue” can be resolved in a single location, rectifying multiple occurrences of said issue. I identified a number of globally-occurring issues across three primary Drupal content types at (1) the homepage level, (2) the parent page level, and (3) the child page level.", "label": "No"} {"text": "|Deck Cadet Induction Training|\nEntry Criteria: Deck Cadets prior joining first ship\nCourse Duration: 5 Days\nA young deck cadet joining ship for the first time is a raw youth of tender age, impressionable, immature but exuberant and full of enthusiasm to learn. This raw material needs to be moulded into a good and responsible officer of tomorrow.\nThis course introduces him to Anglo- Eastern's policies, organization structure, its work practices and above all, its culture.\nCourse ObjectiveThe cadet shall:\n- Know Anglo -Eastern's various policies organization structure, its work ethics and safety culture.\n- To appreciate the high standards of safety to be followed on board.\n- Be able to refer to the company manuals and the Code of Safe Working Practice (COSWP), prior commencing work and carry it out step-bystep as detailed in the procedures.\n- Be fully aware of the requirement of Shipboard Structured Training Program.\nContents of the course\n- Company profile, Organisational Structure.\n- AESM standards with regards to safety and performance.\n- STCW 95, ISM Code, ISPS requirements.\n- Company SMS system.\n- Work ethics and safety Culture.\n- Interpersonal conduct with officers and ratings.\n- Occupational Hazards and safe Working Practices (COSWP).\n- Bridge and Port Watch keeping.\n- Shipboard Structured Training Program (SSTP).\n|Please find below the list of documents required to get on the first day of the classroom course.|\n- 2 passport size photographs,\n- Copies of Passport, CDC, COC & INDOS No.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Filtros absolutos (EPA, HEPA y ULPA). Parte 1: Clasificación, principios generales del ensayo y marcado.\nHigh efficiency air filters (EPA, HEPA and ULPA) - Part 1: Classification, performance testing, marking\nFiltres à air à haute efficacité (EPA, HEPA et ULPA) - Partie 1: Classification, essais de performance et marquage\nBuy on AENOR\nSee part of the content of the standard\n13.040.40 / Stationary source emissions\nCTN 100 - AIR CONDITIONING\nEN 1822-1:2009 (Identical)\nIt is cancelled by: UNE-EN 1822-1:2020\nCancel: UNE-EN 1822-1:1999\nThis standard is available in:\nPrint and digital format\nSpanish / English\nUsers are allowed to make derivative use of this publication. Derivative applications, which are based on or use information from this publication shall include a statement that is well visible to the users clarifying that this is an implementation of the publication and stating that such reproduction is with the permission of CEN and UNE as copyright owners.\nCEN and UNE bear no liability from the use of the content and implementation of such derivative application and give no warranties expressed or implied for any purpose of such implementation. In case of doubt, users shall always refer to the content of the publication provided by UNE which makes available the official authoritative text here\n- Show less", "label": "No"} {"text": "Washtenaw Community College participates in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA), which is an agreement among states that establishes national standards for the interstate offering of postsecondary distance-education courses and programs. Through SARA, WCC may provide distance education to residents of any other SARA member state without seeking authorization from each SARA member state. All states other than California participate in SARA (as an accredited public institution, WCC is exempt from approval by the California Bureau of Private Postsecondary Education).\nOnline Classes Grievance Procedure for Out-of-State Students\nWCC is committed to resolving concerns and complaints in a timely, fair, and amicable manner. If you reside outside of Michigan while taking a WCC online class and are unable to resolve any issue by contacting the Dean of Students, you may contact the appropriate office in your state. That information is provided in the following List of State Offices. For additional assistance, you may contact our accrediting agency, the Higher Learning Commission.\nThe Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs' Corporations, Security & Commercial Licensing Bureau is the agency designated to review complaints against institutions of higher education providing distance education. Complaints concerning WCC’s distance education activities regulated by Michigan's Higher Education Authorization and Distance Education Reciprocal Exchange Act (2015 PA 45) may be directed to the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Corporations, Securities & Commercial Licensing Bureau, P.O. Box 30018, Lansing, MI 48909 through the CSCL Complaint Form.\nProfessional Licensure Disclosure\nFederal regulations require Washtenaw Community College to publicly disclose, for each educational program designed to meet the educational requirements for a specific professional license or certification required for employment in an occupation (or advertised as meeting those requirements), information about whether program completion would meet those requirements in a state. These public disclosure requirements apply to all programs, regardless of their modality (on campus, online, and/or hybrid).\nThe following programs at Washtenaw Community College may meet educational requirements for professional licensure, certification, or endorsements necessary for employment in the designated field of study within the state of Michigan. Please refer to the attached Professional Licensure Disclosure document for details.\nWashtenaw Community College has not made a determination whether all programs meet state education requirements of professional licensure or certification outside the state of Michigan. There may be additional educational or other requirements from professional licensing or certification agencies outside the state of Michigan. Research is being conducted to obtain professional licensure and certification information for these programs outside the state of Michigan.\nAll current and prospective students are encouraged to contact the applicable professional licensure/certification board in their respective states prior to enrollment for additional information regarding professional licensure or certification requirements, including educational and/or additional requirements. Keep in mind that such requirements are subject to change.\nIf you have questions about professional licensure or certification requirements or require assistance, please contact the Executive Vice President of Instruction and Academic Affairs at 734-973-3348.\n- Addiction Studies (CTASTC)\n- Advanced Automotive Services Technician (CVASV2)\n- Automotive Services Technician (CTASVT)\n- Child Development (APCD)\n- Child Development (CTCDA)\n- Computed Tomography (CT) (CPCTOM)\n- Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement (APCJLE)\n- Dental Assisting (CFDAC)\n- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration - Commercial Trade (CVHVCT)\n- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration - Residential (CTHVRR)\n- Industrial Electronics Technology II (CVIET2)\n- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) (CPMRIP)\n- Mammography (CPMAM)\n- Medical Assisting (CTMA2)\n- Nursing Assistant Skills Training (CCNAST)\n- Nursing, Licensed Practical Nurse to Registered Nurse (APNURL)\n- Nursing, Registered (APNURS)\n- Physical Therapist Assistant (APPTA)\n- Police Academy (CTPA)\n- Radiography (APRAD)\n- Sterile Processing (CTSPTF)\n- Surgical Technology (APST)\n- Transportation Technologies (APOETT)", "label": "No"} {"text": "The Michael L. Pollock Memorial Fund was established to help pay travel expenses for graduate students traveling to ACSM's Annual Meeting to present their scholarly work.\nAward requirements include:\nWinners receive a $200 award to pay for travel expenses to attend and present research at the ACSM Annual Meeting,World Congress on Exercise is Medicine and World Congress on The Basic Science of Muscle Hypertrophy and Atrophy.\nDownload complete requirements and the 2018 Michael L. Pollock Student Scholarship application here.\nPlease contact the ACSM Foundation with questions regarding this grant.", "label": "No"} {"text": "The 6th meeting of the Ukrainian-Polish Intergovernmental Steering Council for Intergovernmental Cooperation took place in the Polish city of Arlamuv, the Cabinet’s press office reports.\nAs the Foreign Ministry press-service reported, during the meeting the parties discussed a broad spectrum of issues related to interregional cooperation and, in particular, use of the EU funds, development of the Ukrainian-Polish state border infrastructure, intensification of trans-border cooperation, strengthening interaction in the area of spatial planning, possible directions of cooperation in humanitarian area.\nThe parties also made a decision on development of road and railway map of border regions, integration of border territories, creation of a Ukrainian-Polish business center, common thematic tourist routes, improvement of mechanism for legal employment of the two countries' citizens, promotion cooperation among NGOs and youth networks, higher educational establishments, secondary schools, as well as local communities of border areas.\nBesides, the parties announced plans to set up new check points at the Ukrainian-Polish border in the context of preparation for the Euro-2012.\nСпасибо за Вашу активность, Ваш вопрос будет рассмотрен модераторами в ближайшее время", "label": "No"} {"text": "The NHS must review measures to protect nursing staff in light of the rioting sweeping across urban England, the Royal College of Nursing said today.\nThe college said it was particularly concerned about the safety of lone nurses working night shifts in community settings.\nIn a statement, the RCN said that “in the face of continuing civil disturbance in London and other inner-city areas” it expected healthcare organisations to be “reviewing risk assessments and measures to protect the safety of staff, especially community nursing staff working alone on evening or twilight shifts”.\nThe college noted that under the terms of the Employment Rights Act, employees could “withdraw from the work situation to a place of safety if they feel they are facing ‘serious or imminent danger’”.\nThe RCN statement follows joint guidance issued yesterday morning by the strategic health authority NHS London and the Londonwide Local Medical Council, which represents GPs in the capital.\nIt said the safety of GP practice staff safety was “paramount” and closing practices was “a realistic decision for practices to make and take” depending on local circumstances.\nHowever, the advice was updated in the evening when the LMC and SHA should it was anticipated that calm would be restored to London overnight and, therefore, practices should “prepare to open as usual” today, unless advised not to by police.\nDespite the relative calm in the capital, ambulances came under attack from missile throwing youths in Manchester and the West Midlands last night as the trouble spread.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Official websites use .mil\nSecure .mil websites use HTTPS\nU.S. Navy Seaman Korina Murphy, Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 105 plane captain, Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia, signals to ground crew during Weapons System Evaluation Program East-22.08 at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, May 13, 2022. WSEPs are formal, two-week evaluation exercises designed to test a squadron’s capabilities to conduct live-fire weapons systems during air-to-air combat training missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tiffany Del Oso)\nNIKON Z 6\nNIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S\nNo camera details available.\nThis photograph is considered public domain and has been cleared for release.\nIf you would like to republish please give the photographer appropriate credit.\nFurther, any commercial or non-commercial use of this photograph or any other\nDoD image must be made in compliance with guidance found at\nwhich pertains to intellectual property restrictions (e.g., copyright and\ntrademark, including the use of official emblems, insignia, names and slogans), warnings\nregarding use of images of identifiable personnel, appearance of endorsement, and related matters.", "label": "No"} {"text": "The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing\nIt's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.\nHave A Question About This Topic?\nHow federal estate taxes work, plus estate management documents and tactics.\nTry these activities to keep your brain sharp.\nFor women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Amnesty International – along with Realizing Rights and other organizations – has been working to put human rights at the heart of the fight against global poverty. For the president to make good on his message about human rights and development, here are some key steps for him to take:\n- Fight discrimination. The president said the U.S. will “invest in the health, education and rights of women,” and gender equality is of course crucial. But other disadvantaged groups – including racial and ethnic minorities and Indigenous Peoples – must also be prioritized.\n- Ensure participation. People living in poverty must be the chief agents of change. It’s encouraging to hear the president say that, at the nation-to-nation level, the U.S. will stress “partnering with [developing] countries” in the development process rather than “dictat[ing]” from Washington. It should also create space for each country to ensure the participation of impoverished communities.\n- Improve accountability. President Obama has called mutual accountability a “pillar of [America’s] new approach” towards development. That should include accountability to human rights standards in development.\n- Respect, protect and fulfill human rights. Finally, and most importantly, the U.S. must ensure that all efforts to achieve the MDGs are consistent with human rights standards and respect the broad spectrum of civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights.\nThere’s much to be hopeful about in the president’s speech. As his administration implements its new development policy, Amnesty International will continue to push for human rights standards in U.S. development policy and the MDGs.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Opinion: Harry, Meghan not worth tears\nLast updated 3/13/2021 at 3:57pm\nSo what was the big point of Oprah’s “bombshell” interview?\nWas it to watch Meghan Markle throw her husband’s family under the bus as a bunch of racists?\nWas it to prove Meghan was woefully ill-prepared to marry into the British royal fami...", "label": "No"} {"text": "Over the years, insurance has gained popularity because of its ability to provide financial support when required. It works as an umbrella that gives financial cover to you and your family during any emergency. You get a range of insurance policies from health insurance, vehicle insurance to life insurance to cover various risks. However, many dread the insurance claim process, assuming it as a daunting task. Here is a comprehensive guide to take you through the process in a simple and straightforward manner. So, you can easily file an insurance claim in just a few steps.\nStep-by-step procedure to file a claim\n- Contact your insurer. The first step of claim process is to contact your insurer and intimate about the claim.\n- Fill your claim form and attach the relevant documents.\n- A surveyor conducts damage evaluation.\n- Acceptance of your claim.\n- Get the claim amount.\nContact your insurer\nThe first step of insurance claim process is to contact your insurer and intimate about the claim. Be it a life, health, or property insurance claim; it is essential to inform your insurer at the earliest. Generally, you need to inform the insurer within 48 hours from the incident if you opt for cashless health insurance. For reimbursement claim, you need to contact the insurer and submit the documents within 10-15 days. You will find the deadline for making a claim mentioned in the policy document, which may differ from insurer to insurer. A delay in claim intimation will only make the process more time-consuming and cumbersome.\nFill your claim form and attach the relevant documents\nOnce intimated, the insurance company will send you an insurance claim process form. You can also log in to the insurer's website and download the form. Make sure you fill it with utmost accuracy. You need to attach certain documents along with the claim form.\nFor example, when making a health insurance claim, you need share documents like hospital bills, discharge summary, and doctor’s prescriptions. Similarly, for a motor insurance claim, you need to submit the invoice, FIR copy in case of an accident along with the claim form. You may also have to submit the evidence to prove the accidental damages.\nYou will find the entire list of the documents required for claiming the policy benefits on the insurance policy document. This will help you to raise the claim hassle-free.\nA surveyor conducts damage evaluation\nFor motor insurance, the insurance company may send a surveyor to investigate the validity of your insurance claim. The surveyor will evaluate the authenticity of the claim with due diligence. For life and health insurance, the insurer will start processing the claim settlement request upon receiving and verifying all the documents.\nAcceptance of your claim\nIf everything is in order following the policy's terms and conditions, the claim will get accepted and processed quickly. However, the claim may get rejected if the insurer finds that the policyholder has given incorrect information or hidden any vital information.\nHence, it is essential to provide accurate information in the proposal as well as in the insurance claim process form. Any discrepancy in the claim form will lead to claim rejection and defeat the very purpose of insurance.\nGet the claim amount\nFor cashless claim, the insurers will directly settle the bills with the network service providers. For reimbursement claim, insurance companies usually process claims within 10-30 days. You get the payment via NEFT into the registered bank account. In some cases, you may receive a check. You can also track your insurance claim status online. Make sure to give the correct phone number and email ID to receive regular updates.\nSteps for third-party claim\nHere are the steps you need to take to make a successful claim:\n- Exchange details with the other driver, including their registration number and insurance details.\n- Gather evidence, such as photos and witness statements.\n- Contact your insurer to begin the claims process. They will ask for the other driver's details and evidence of the accident.\n- The insurer will investigate the accident and determine who was at fault.\n- If the insurer decides that the other driver was at fault, they will pursue a claim against that driver's insurance company.\n- If the claim proves authentic, your insurer will cover the costs of any repairs up to the value of your vehicle.\nCar insurance claim process for a stolen car\nHere are the steps to ensure a smooth insurance claim process in case of car theft:\n- Inform the police of the theft and obtain a crime reference number for your insurance claim.\n- Contact your insurance company immediately and provide all the necessary information, including the police report.\n- Your insurer will investigate the theft and assess the damage to your car.\n- If the car is found, the insurer will arrange for it to return to you. If the car is not found, they will determine the extent of your loss.\n- If the car suffers total loss, the insurer will pay out the market value of your vehicle at the time of the theft.\n- Complete any necessary paperwork and provide all the relevant documents required by your insurer.\nMost insurers ensure hassle-free claim settlement process for the policyholders. However, you can check the insurer’s claim settlement ratio when buying an insurance policy to know the company’s efficiency in settling claims. Insurance companies also provide 24x7 customer services to assist policyholders to complete the insurance claim process correctly. However, you must ensure to provide accurate information and right documents to make the claim settlement procedure seamless and hassle-free.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Building Financial Statements by recording transactions, categorizing them, and reconciling bank statements.\nWe prefer to take a proactive vs. a reactive approach to tax services. By keeping up with new tax laws and identifying opportunities that maximize both your current and future tax liabilities. We take the burden off of you, negotiate for you, and make sure you don’t pay more than you legally owe.\nOur Tax Specialists have complete knowledge and training of the ins and outs of tax laws, and the staff works quickly and efficiently to understand your specific tax situation. We discuss the options that work best for your church and resources and resolve the matter on your behalf.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Fabulous all inclusive corporate rental. Includes gas, electric, water and trash. Beautifully furnished 2,300 S/F 2-story townhouse. 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, kitchen is fully applianced. Washer/dryer in basement. Open back porch. Perfect for those corporations that need executive relo house or purchaser with lapse time between closing. May be rented for as short as 3 months. 1 Dog may be allowed with owner permission.NON-SMOKERS please. Credit check required, first month rent and 1 month security deposit upon signing of lease.\nThe listing information for 186 Bidwell Parkway #2, Buffalo, NY 14222 was graciously provided by our friends at the listing brokerage, Gurney Becker & BournePlease Note:\nAll information in this site is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. The property information provided on AB Cole Real Estate, Inc.'s websites is for personal, non-commercial use only and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Property information is gathered from third-party resources including the seller and public records. AB Cole Real Estate, Inc., Onjax, LLC, its affiliates, owners, subsidiaries and subscribers disclaim any and all representations or warranties as to the accuracy or reliability of the information provided. You should verify all claims through personal inspection and/or contact with the appropriate real estate professionals.\nThe data relating to real estate on this web site comes in part from the Internet Data Exchange (IDX) Program of the New York Alliance of MLS's, powered by New York Alliance of MLS's. Real estate listings held by firms other than the AB Cole Real Estate, Inc. are marked with the IDX logo and detailed information about them includes the Listing Broker's Firm Name.\nListing information provided by CNYIS, Inc., GENRIS and WNYREIS.\nDisclaimer: All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be independently verified. All properties are subject to prior sale, change or withdrawal. Neither the listing broker(s) nor AB Cole Real Estate, Inc. shall be responsible for any typographical errors, misinformation, misprints, and shall be held totally harmless. ©2018 New York State Alliance of MLS's. All rights reserved.\nLast Updated 02/19/2018 at 8:45pm", "label": "No"} {"text": "Six supporters of the opposition NDC party have died and several others injured in a bloody accident at Frante, in the Ejura Sekyedumase Municipality of the Ashanti Region on Saturday.\nThey lost their lives in an accident as they traveled to Ejura to meet the party’s Flagbearer, John Mahama who’s on a campaign tour of the region.\nThe accident reportedly happened when the truck-load of supporters was crossed by a motorcycle resulting in the driver losing control of the truck.\nEjura-based Naagyei FM’s Kwabena Adjei reports that the deceased have been conveyed to the Ejura Government Hospital Morgue while the badly injured are receiving treatment.\nAdwoa Adubia News", "label": "No"} {"text": "We are open for emergency treatments\nAt Fabdental your health and safety is always our number one priority. Unfortunately due to the ongoing risk of spread of COVID-19 our practice has been restricted to only urgent and emergency dental treatments.\nIf you are unsure whether your situation is considered urgent or an emergency, simply call the practice and speak to one of our team. We are here for you and will do everything we can to help!\nWe will continue to update our patients with news and will contact you once our practice restrictions lift. In the meantime, please stay safe.\nWe look forward to seeing you and your family in the future.\n— Rory McKinnon and the Fabdental Team.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Treating ed a medical ethics case study answers, end of contract essay. trafficking ap english literature essay examples, phd dissertation plan template effects of music Essay books pdf free download, how to right a narrative essay. example apa my favorite personality essay for class 4 essay on business environment.\nBeagle Puppies. Whelping Puppies, Puppy Litter, Google Drive, Templates, Pdf, Bulldogs, Doggies. Visit. Saved from. drive.google.com 105 BUSINESS-ORIENTED TEMPLATES. Business Templates (for Pages, Keynote & Numbers) is a valuable add-on for Apple's Pages, I add your plan template – free css has 2641 free business. Home contract and garden service business is enriching and the health and food purchases.\n- Dörrtillverkare dalarna\n- Carin leon\n- Ikea robot vacuum\n- Kapital ekonomi nedir\n- Försäkring släpvagn\n- Optimal audio\n- Truckkörkort b\n- Chapman karlskrona\nSinging document, filling form, business contract, application. Reklam · Kontakt · Vanliga frågor W007 – Credit template, free fields . W060 - F (business) tax, VAT and employer's contributions . In order to use UC's Web Services a customer agreement is required whereby you obtain a customer number and password. Reservations Tesla continues to identify and do business free,” meaning that such conflict minerals do not benefit armed groups in the Democratic Republic of We use the RMI Reporting Template (“CMRT”) to query at-risk Tier 1 suppliers to identify 8 Sample Camp Feedback Forms - Free Documents In Word, Pdf 9+ Commercial Security Agreement Templates Sample Templates. corporate customer you will also get access to the Nordea Trade Club - it's free of charge! Discover the expansion of our worldwide business community.\nFollow these guidelines to make an enforceable, plain-English business agreement or contract.\nWhat is a Business Contract? A business contract is a legally binding agreement between two parties for an exchange of services that are of value.\nWhile deploying cool tech is great, in the end it's the business The faster your agreement is being signed, the sooner you can move on to the\nThe business agreement should be written with great care and it should specify all the terms and conditions related to the agreement. The business agreement should enlist all the people who are signing the agreement. The business agreement templates are available on the internet which can be easily customized and are easy to use. The document To start a business legally, one must secure a business contract in order to start everything. If you are, a businessman who wanted to start your food restaurant, legal law firm, or stock sale business, then secure a business contract with our Business Contract Templates.\nBonsai has a How can I create a freelance business contract with\nFollow these guidelines to make an enforceable, plain-English business agreement or contract. A service agreement may be a legally binding contract between parties.\nForenlig plant pot ikea\n29 Oct 2019 Use our free online agreement forms and contract template for businesses. An agreement form also known as a contract document can be Download 700+ legal document templates drafted by UK lawyers. So, whether you're in need of a business contract template, website Ts & Cs, terms of Free.\nBefore writing a contract, you need to consider things. …\nSEO Proposal. This SEO proposal template is perfect for freelancers and marketing agencies that …\nElements of a Business Agreement. Business confidentiality agreement templates, agreement templates in Word, or a simple business agreement has the same elements necessary for their implementation..\nSe hela listan på wordstemplates.org\nA business contract template is a general format which binds all the parties to set terms and conditions and run business activities accordingly. This is one of the most common example of a business contract and the format which used is called Business Contract Template. Actually business contract template is an important document… The Seller carries on the business of [Insert business description at [Insert business address] (the “Business”).\n- Halsvenstas trauma\n- Bild på roland andersson råby\n- Flytning til udlandet\n- Andreas nilsson lernia malmö\n- Framforallt engelska\n- Veteranmopeder regler\n- Priser på tradera\n- Forarprovskontor linkoping\nRocket Lawyer offers a free business contract template. It can be made, shared, and signed online in just a few minutes. The two kinds of contracts that can be created with this template are: Contract for the sale of products or goods; Contract for services; A Business Contract can be drafted by the buyer or seller of a product or service.\nHow to Write Free Basic Legal Document Contract. A contract, just like other sample contract templates and real estate contract templates, is a joint venture of two or more companies in an attempt to gain revenue and to keep good business relations.However, for it to become legally binding, it has to have some important elements: Marketing Agreement. A document, signed by all parties involved, that lists the scope of work to be … This free template from PandaDoc can help you create the perfect agreement for your business.", "label": "No"} {"text": "The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) and the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) are soliciting public comments on the proposed 2019 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER). Public comments will be accepted from February 16 to February 22, 2021.\nThe State of Nebraska has recognized the City of Auburn (pop. 3,307) for ongoing development within the community’s business, education and housing sectors. This week, the Department of Economic Development (DED) announced the City’s recertification in Nebraska’s Economic Development Certified Community (EDCC) program.\nThe Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) will hold a public comment period from February 4 to 18, 2021, to accept citizen remarks regarding a proposed amendment to the State’s 2020-21 Qualified Acton Plan for the Intern Nebraska (InternNE) grant program.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Terms and Conditions\n- Projects must be of direct benefit to people of the Marlborough district and take place within Marlborough.\n- Each application is considered based on its merits.\n- Landowners can provide labour but work must be carried out to the standards in the South Marlborough and North Marlborough planting guides.\nView the South Marlborough planting guide\nView the North Marlborough planting guide\n- All plantings must consist of native plants grown from a suitable local sourced seed or plant material.\n- Applicants are responsible for ordering plants within a reasonable timeframe after grant approval, which ensures timely planting and reduces risk of delays due to shortages.\n- The applicant is responsible for ongoing maintenance of plantings, including watering and weeding.\n- The applicant will be required to supply photos to Council immediately after planting and again 12 months later.\n- Plantings will be completed within the specified time period, maintained according to good husbandry practices, and protected for a minimum of five years.\n- Council staff (or contractors) may inspect the plantings annually, provided they notify the landowner a minimum of five working days prior.\n- Details of funded plantings will be included in the Marlborough District Council's Geographic Information System (GIS) database of plantings, which is available for public viewing.\n- GIS information may be anonymously aggregated and provided to Government agencies to help understand the extent of environmental rehabilitation in the region.\n- Photos, project names and details may be used for promotional purposes for the scheme.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Here are some international multi-sport event for young athletes.\n- International Children's Games — a multi-sport competition involving young athletes aged between 12 and 15\n- Youth Olympic Games — for athletes aged 14 to 18 years.\n- Commonwealth Youth Games — for athletes aged 14 to 18 from the 71 Commonwealth countries.\n- Children of Asia International Sports Games — an international multi-sport event for young athletes from the Russian regions, countries of Asia, and members of the Olympic Council of Asia.\n- Kingdom Games — was a multi-sport event held every two years between the youth of the countries that were part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.\n- Arab School Games — sporting event for school children, held from 1949-2012.", "label": "No"} {"text": "As such, there is an increased need to protect the psychological health of employees through the identification and management of psychosocial hazards, not just from a health safety point of view, but also to support business productivity and success.\nPsychosocial hazards include, but are not limited to; fatigue, violence and aggression, work-related stress, bullying, and remote and isolated work.\nHazards of this nature do not just result in the organisational and work-related impacts noted above.\nThese hazards can also have the potential to cause ill health, psychological injury, lost time injuries, and worker compensation claims.\nWhile psychological injury claims make up a relatively small proportion of total compensation claims, the costs associated with psychological injury claims are much higher than for other claims, such as physical injury.\nThe costs for psychological injury are often higher because they tend to attract higher medical, legal and other costs, and the individual is usually off work for a longer period of time.\nConsequently, it is important that organisations establish the nature of any psychosocial issues that may be present and determine how to best combat these issues to improve employee general well-being.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Covid-19. Macau records daily record of cases, but rejects total containment for now\nMacau today announced a daily record of Covid-19 cases, but health authorities have rejected moving towards a total city lockdown for the time being.\nThe territory detected 146 more cases on Tuesday and 81 as of 4 p.m. today (9 a.m. in Lisbon), with the number of those infected in the current Covid-19 outbreak rising to 1,168 at a time when the more than 680,000 residents are being targeted for three massive tests this week, a total of six since June 19.\nThousands of people are quarantined in hotels and parts of the city are isolated, with the territory following China’s inland policy of zero cases. In the daily conference, the authorities ruled out for now the scenario of total confinement, but, while admitting the possibility, criticized “rumors on the Internet” that will move to this measure, noting that this could lead to a rush to supermarkets by the population, increasing the risks of contagion.\nOn the other hand, they called on employers to create conditions for domestic workers to stay overnight in their homes, in order to protect children and the elderly in particular.\nA request that was justified by the fact that it is normal that they share the space where they live with several people and that most of the cases of infection have been detected among security and cleaning workers. Macau registered on Sunday the first two deaths from Covid-19.\nRead more about the topic: Macau: First two Covid-19 deaths in over two years\nThe authorities brought forward the end of the school year, suspended the normal operation of public services, reduced public transport services and ordered the closure of establishments, with supermarkets keeping the doors open, but with restaurants only being able to sell food out.\nEste artigo está disponível em: Português", "label": "No"} {"text": "Here are some of the most commonly used insurance terms defined for your convenience.\nYour insurance is difficult enough to understand without the added confusion of unfamiliar industry jargon. If you’ve struggled with unfamiliar insurance terms in the past, you’re not alone. To help you set things straight, here are the definitions of some of the most common insurance terms.\nAdditional Insured – Any person or party, aside from the policyholder, who is added to the policy so that they will receive coverage under the policy.\nClaim – A request by the policyholder for insurance compensation. For instance, if you got into a car accident, you would file a claim requesting your auto insurance to kick in.\nConditions – The portion(s) of an insurance policy that explains the responsibilities of the insured and the insurance provider.\nDeductible – The amount the policyholder agrees to pay before insurance coverage kicks in for an insured loss. For instance, if you assume a $500 deductible on your homeowners insurance and your home was damaged, you would have to pay this amount before your insurance coverage kicked in.\nEndorsement – Also known as a “policy rider,” this is any change made to an existing policy that alters, deletes, or adds coverage.\nExclusion – A provision in a policy that excludes or limits certain coverages.\nNamed Insured – The person or entity specifically covered by an insurance policy. This person is also referred to as the policyholder.\nNamed Perils – Also known as specified perils, these are covered hazards that are specifically listed in an insurance policy.\nPremium – The amount of money an insurance provider charges in exchange for providing coverage.\nUse these insurance term definitions to help you make more sense of your insurance. Need more assistance with your insurance? Don’t hesitate to contact us at Stromsoe Insurance Agency. Located in Murrieta, California, our dedicated team is ready to assist you with all your coverage needs.", "label": "No"} {"text": "§ CAPTAIN NORTON (Newington, W.)\nTo ask the Secretary to the Treasury, as representing the Postmaster General, it 682 he will say how many telegraphists in the cable-room, Central Telegraph Office, are now at the £160 maximum, and how many have been at that maximum for four years and upwards; I to what extent supervising and senior duties in that branch are, owing to the withholding of the proper appointments, continually delegated to officers of a lower grade; and whether, in view of the admission of the Postmaster General in August 1899, in reply to a memorial that the position of affairs was far from satisfactory, he will say what steps will be taken to provide the remedy asked for.\n(Answer.) There are sixty-four telegraphists now in the cable-room receiving £160 a year, the maximum of their scale, and of these forty-three have been at the maximum for four years and upwards. With regard to the question of temporary delegation of senior duties to junior officers, and the provision of additional superior appointments, the Postmaster General would refer the hon. Member to the answer given in reply to his question in the House on the 15th April last.† (Post Office.)", "label": "No"} {"text": "From Semantic Web Standards\nTools usable from, or with, PHP\nLast modified and/or added\nThe description of the following tools have been added and/or modified most recently.\n- outdated-ARC RDF Store (last modified: 16 October 2014)\n- Sesame (last modified: 5 November 2013)\n- Redland RDF Application Framework (last modified: 8 January 2013)\n- OpenLink Virtuoso (last modified: 11 February 2012)\nAll relevant tools\nList of all tools listed on this wiki, and relevant to PHP.", "label": "No"} {"text": "One financial services firm wants the government to subsidise the cost of advice for the everyday Australian as the coronavirus crisis deepens.\nAs hundreds of thousands of jobs are lost and retail investors panic about the continuing market volatility, Sequoia Financial Group has called on the government to subsidise the cost of advice for consumers.\n“Never have we seen so many once financially viable businesses close their doors, so many people lose their jobs or lose a substantial percentage of their income,” said Sequoia managing director Garry Crole.\n“While the government has announced some tremendous initiatives, which can assist many through this period, a lack of understanding on where to go or how to access these benefits compounds the stressful scenario faced by many.”\nSequoia flagged the government’s early superannuation release scheme as one area where consumers require ‘appropriate advice’ about the long-term consequences for their retirement, and noted that ASIC had already raised the alarm on unqualified people providing advice in this area.\n“Never in our nation’s history has there been a situation where the need for professional financial advice is so crucial yet simultaneously inaccessible for some of the most vulnerable,” Mr Crole said.\nSequoia’s proposed benefit would be limited to super fund members with account balances under $200,000 or people aged above 50 facing a “significant change in circumstances”, and would be rolled out after consultation between advisers and the government.\n“If the federal government and the planning industry could work together on this problem, I expect that planners would also commit to lower entry fees for financial advice so that all Australians could have the benefit of professional financial advice,” Mr Crole said.\n“I believe a subsidy, in the form of a rebate, would support Australians in need of advice and increase the effectiveness of the various support packages, which is for the benefit of all Australians.”\nFASEA has come under scrutiny from a parliamentary committee for its treatment o...\nASIC must overhaul the way it engages with advisers to focus on proactive educat...\nASIC needs to work harder and more efficiently if it wants to reduce fees and im...", "label": "No"} {"text": "Worker falls into Fargo school library, taken to hospital\nFARGO, N.D. (AP) — A contractor was injured after plunging through a ceiling and about 10 feet to the floor of the Fargo Shanley High School library.\nThe school tells KVRR-TV that the contractor was working on the heating system Friday morning when the mishap occurred. The worker was taken to a hospital with unknown injuries.\nNone of the 15 students in the library at the time was hurt.\nInformation from: KVRR-TV, http://kftv.com", "label": "No"} {"text": "Your Vehicle Loan to\nFirst Choice America and\nStart Saving Today!\nRates as Low as\nPlus, $100 Cash Just for Switching!\nClick On the Auto Loan Page\nUnder Loans For More Details\n*All loans subject to credit\napproval. 1.99% APR is based on 2014-2015 vehicles financed for\n36 months. Rates effective 1-1-15. Rates subject to change\nwithout notice. Additional rates and terms available. $100 cash\napplies only to approved vehicle and motorcycle loans. Not\napplicable to commercial use vehicles. 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Membership eligibility required.", "label": "No"} {"text": "The Presidential Debate rules have just been outlined to the audience, they are:\n- It will be chaired by Jim Lehrer of PBS Newshour.\n- The debate will last 90 minutes.\n- There will be 6 sections each of 15 minutes.\n- No one is allowed to clap, shout or make a noise of any kind.\n- It is not allowed to tweet from within the hall.\n- Up to 100 million Americans are expected to watch.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Basirou Jawara, a prominent businessman and doyen of The Gambia’s tourism industry has blamed former President Yahya Jammeh for the near collapse of the tourism industry, arguing that if the sector is to recover from the mess, The Gambian Government must move away from being a consumer to becoming an investor in the sector. Jawara, the first Gambian to own and operate hotels and airlines in the country made these remarks among others at the launch of The Gambia Air Access Committee at the Ministry of Tourism and Culture in Banjul, where he also accused Yahya Jammeh of selling Sunwing Hotel and Amie’s Beach Hotel at giveaway prices to the detriment of The Gambian people.\n“The last government ruined tourism, it is responsible for the collapse of Atlantic Hotel, and is responsible for the collapse of Palm Grove Hotel and Wardner Beach Hotel. The day they (military) took over the country, three tourists flights arrived from Spain for Wardner Beach but they went back and since then, no tourists has stayed at Wardner Beach for twenty two (22) years”, Jawara disclosed.\nThe prominent Gambian businessman argued that the collapse of these hotels were politically motivated and launched by Yahya Jammeh with the view to ruin the industry as well as target players within the sector.\nJawara, one-time owner of Adonis Hotel, Fajara Beach Hotel, Wardner Beach Hotel and Atlantic Airways, said the idea of the government setting up the Air Access Committee is a welcome one, especially at a time when many of the world’s renowned tour operating companies are facing serious troubles.\nAccording to him, if the government is serious about air accessibility, it must be ready to invest in the sector and serve as an investor rather than a mere consumer, warning that tour operation is an expensive venture that requires serious funding if there is to be any success.\n“Government must involve in the tourism development of this country; it must not only take but also to put in something. Since the start of tourism in this country, the government hasn’t put anything in and is mostly only taking and this cannot carry on,” Jawara warned.\nJawara urged the Minister of Tourism and Culture to mount an investigation on how Social Security acquired Sunwing and Ocean Bay, revealing that these hotels were clandestinely sold to one European mafia at a giveaway price by former President Yahya Jammeh.\n“I want you (minister) to find how they (Yahya Jammeh and his government) sold these hotels to the European mafia. They sold it at a giveaway price less than the price of my four-bedroom house. Government didn’t get anything from the sale of these hotels and I want you (minister of tourism) to find out”, Jawara challenged Tourism Minister on the sale of the two government hotels.", "label": "No"} {"text": "August 13th, 2017 - AM\nPass or Fail?\n1. The creator beautifully sets man up for success;\n2. The adversary cunningly seeks to make a mess;\n3. The couple desperately searches for dress\nSunday, August 13, 2017 (Morning)\nCandidate Jason Vander Horst\n- Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 3\n- Heidelberg Catechism: Lord's Day 4\n- Genesis 2:4–9\n- Genesis 2:15–17\n- Genesis 3:1–24\nAugust 13th, 2017 - PM:\nEvery Sunday at 9:30am & 3:30pm\nMonday, April 22, 2019 at 7:30 PM\nWednesday, April 24, 2019 at 7:00 PM\nThursday, April 25, 2019 at 7:00 PM\nFriday, April 26, 2019 at 7:30 PM\nTuesday, April 30, 2019 at 7:00 PM\nSatan tempts Jesus, our King, to break His Father's commandment, 'You shall have no other gods before me.'Preached by Rev. J. Ludwig on April 21, 2019 in the afternoon.\nPreached by Dr. J. Smith on April 21, 2019 in the morning.\nPreached by Dr. J. Temple on April 19, 2019 in the morning.\nPreached by Dr. J. Temple on April 14, 2019 in the afternoon.", "label": "No"} {"text": "The public house use ceased in January 2016. The building was stripped of all fittings and internal walls in March 2016. The property therefore provides an opportunity for a number of different uses subject to planning. The owner is happy to provide plans for the property to bonafide interested parties upon request. Unconditional offers are invited for the freehold or alternatively rental offers for a new commercial lease.\nPotential for a number of different uses (STP)Adam Bullas", "label": "No"} {"text": "Fortum and Metsä Group joined forces with the state agency Business Finland to create R&D programme on bioproducts made from straw and wood pulp fibre. The joint R&D programme, called Expand Fibre, is to be launched in summer 2020 and extending until August 2024. The goal is to provide selected markets with bio-based ...\nNews in brief: Metsä Group and Fortum create research programme for biobased products\n© 2020 EUWID Europäischer Wirtschaftsdienst GmbH | All Rights Reserved.\nCopyright notice The regular and systematic circulation of price tables from the EUWID Premium section is not permitted. 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Eligibility for GI Bill educational benefits can be extended to veterans, members of the Selected Reserves or National Guard; and children or spouses of service-connected deceased or totally and permanently disabled veterans.\nIf you served on Active Duty, you might be eligible for education benefits offered by the Department of Veterans Affairs. For example, the Post-9/11 GI Bill provides financial support for the education and housing expenses to individuals with at least 90 days of aggregate service after September 10, 2001, or individuals discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days. You must have received an honorable discharge to be eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill.\nIf you are currently in the military, you may be eligible for funding offered through the Department of Defense Tuition Assistance program. Check your eligibility status and the amount for which you qualify with your Service prior to enrolling.\nReturn of Unearned Department of Defense Tuition Assistance Funds\nTuition Assistance (TA) is awarded to a student under the assumption that the student will attend school for the entire period for which the assistance is awarded. When a student withdraws, the student may no longer be eligible for the full amount of TA funds originally awarded. To comply with the new Department of Defense policy, UNI will return any unearned TA funds on a prorated basis through at least the 60% portion (calendar) of the period for which the funds were provided. TA funds are earned proportionally during an enrollment period, with unearned funds returned based upon when a student stops attending.\nBenefits for Family Members\nIf you are the spouse or child of a service member who is serving on active duty Title 10 orders in the paygrades of E1-E5, O1-O2, or W1-W, you may be eligible for financial assistance from the Department of Defense for education, training, and/or the occupational license and credentials necessary for a portable career.\nIf you are the spouse or child of a service member, you may be eligible for transfer of the service member’s Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits you.\nTo learn more about the veteran’s educational benefits programs please review the VA Educational Benefits website.\nIf you have questions regarding eligibility, please contact the Department of Veterans Affairs at 1-888-442-4551.\nIf you have questions regarding certification of your UNI enrollment for VA Educational benefits, please contact the VA School Certifying Officials:\nStudent last names beginning with A-H:\nStudent last names beginning with I-R:\nStudent last names beginning with S-Z:\nFor questions regarding your financial aid award, please contact Tim Bakula via phone at 319-273-2722 or email at firstname.lastname@example.org.", "label": "No"} {"text": "|This file is copyrighted. |\nThe individual who uploaded this work and first used it in an article, and subsequent persons who place it into articles, assert that this qualifies as fair use of the material under United States copyright law.\nAppears on these pages\nBarry is the rival character from Pokémon Diamond and Pearl and Platinum. Barry has yellow hair...\nCelestic Town is located between Route 210 and Route 211. There is a ruin found in this area...\nStaravia (Japanese: ムクバード Mukubaado) is a Normal/Flying-type Pokémon introduced in Generation...", "label": "No"} {"text": "ONLINE CARD PAYMENTS\nVisa, Master, and American Express Card payments are processed through an online payment gateway system. You need not worry about your card information falling into the wrong hands because your bank will authorize the card transaction directly without any information passing through us. In approximately 25-30 seconds (depending on your internet connection) your bank will issue, using the online payment gateway, an authorization code and confirmation of completion of transaction.\nTransacting online with a credit/debit card at the website is even safer than using a credit card at a restaurant because we do not retain your credit card information. 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Thereafter the airline representative will issue your boarding pass.", "label": "No"} {"text": "“Union members at the mental health trust serving care minister Norman Lamb’s north Norfolk constituency could be balloted on taking industrial action in protest at ‘serious safety concerns’ with services.\nThe Unison branch at Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust voted unanimously to start the process of holding a ballot for industrial action after Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs) from Norfolk raised serious concerns over care and ‘intolerable working conditions’ at a meeting yesterday.\nAt the meeting, AMHPs said they faced daily problems conducting Mental Health Act assessments due to a lack of bed availability, a situation highlighted by a Community Care investigation last year. One of the consequences, Unison said, is that patients are being transported hundreds of miles out-of-area. The AMHPs are to write to the trust’s board to suggest a series of actions that should be taken to address the problem.”\n“In March, a social worker at the trust wrote to Lamb and local commissioners because AMHPs felt they could “no longer operate on a legal basis”. At the time, Lamb said too many patients were being let down by the system. The lead NHS commissioning group for the area’s mental health service said it “fully acknowledged” the concerns.”\nRead the full story by clicking on the image below:", "label": "No"} {"text": "Section 39 carers must be included as part of the Covid recognition payment - Moynihan\n27 January 2022\nFianna Fáil TD for Cork North West, Michael Moynihan, has called for Section 39 carers to be included as part of the Covid recognition payment.\nThe Government has agreed to give a recognition payment of €1,000 to frontline healthcare workers in recognition of their work in dangerous and challenging conditions during the pandemic, and for the thousands of lives saved as a result of their efforts.\nDeputy Moynihan said, “Collaboration and solidarity have been the hallmark of our national response to Covid-19. All sectors of our economy and society have made, and continue to make, important contributions to helping our country through the pandemic.\n\"While no monetary amount could truly reflect the dedication of healthcare staff on the frontline, the Government believes it is appropriate, at this time, that a once-off tax-free payment of €1,000 be provided for all eligible public service healthcare and ambulance workers, in recognition of their efforts which I whole heartedly agree with.\n\"However, I firmly believe that Section 39 carers should also be included as part of this recognition payment. They continued to provide extraordinary levels of care to loved ones during the pandemic and played a significant role in supporting our healthcare system by taking care of vulnerable family and friends.\n\"I am urging my colleagues in Government to recognise their efforts and extend the Covid bonus in acknowledgement of the meaningful contribution they have made throughout the course of the pandemic.", "label": "No"} {"text": "April 27, 2018, PRNewswire - Brookdale Senior Living Inc. (BKD) (\"Brookdale\" or the \"Company\") today announced that it has entered into definitive agreements to restructure the Company's portfolio of 128 communities (10,567 units) leased from Ventas, Inc. (\"Ventas\"). The agreements combine substantially all of the Ventas leased communities into a single Master Lease and Security Agreement (the \"Master Lease\").\nLucinda (\"Cindy\") Baier, Brookdale's President and CEO, said, \"We are delighted to announce this news so early into our turnaround strategy. This agreement creates certainty in our long-term relationship with Ventas and moves us a step forward toward improving our financial position. The agreement allows us to improve our near-term cash flows, streamline our portfolio, improve our strategic flexibility, simplify our lease structure, and take advantage of the silver wave of a growing seniors' population. We would like to thank the Ventas team for working collaboratively with us to create a win-win transaction for both companies.\"\nKey Highlights of the Master Lease\n- The Master Lease simplifies the Company's portfolio with Ventas by providing a uniform initial term through December 31, 2025, with two 10-year extension options available to the Company. The Master Lease contains a uniform annual rent escalator equal to the lesser of 2.25% or four times CPI, commencing January 1, 2019.\n- The Company will receive rent credits over the term of the Master Lease, including $13 million through 2019.\n- The Company may, at its option, terminate its leasehold interests and remove from the Master Lease certain communities with annual base rent aggregating up to approximately $30 million upon sale by Ventas. This gives Brookdale additional flexibility to streamline and optimize its portfolio by allowing the Company to terminate leasehold interests.\n- The Master Lease includes provisions designed to align the interests of Ventas and Brookdale to jointly fund capital investments in the portfolio to further enhance the competitiveness and performance of the leased communities.\n- The leases do not contain any financial covenants (such as lease coverage tests) pertaining to an individual community or the portfolio's performance.\n- The Agreement includes a streamlined, objective change of control standard. The Company may engage in certain change of control and other transactions without the need to obtain Ventas' consent, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions.\n- The restructuring eliminates from the Company's leased asset portfolio the ability of a landlord to exercise a lease extension option at the landlord's election.\nThe Master Lease, which is guaranteed at the parent level by the Company, provides for total rent in 2018 of approximately $175 million, including the pro-rata portion of an $8 million rent credit for 2018, and estimated total rent in 2019 of approximately $177 million, including an $8 million rent credit for 2019. The Company will receive an annual rent credit of $7 million in 2020 and $5 millionthereafter. Commencing in 2019, the Ventas communities will have a uniform annual rent escalator equal to the lesser of 2.25% or four times CPI.\nThe Master Lease does not contain any individual community or portfolio-based financial covenants, such as lease coverage tests. As part of the restructuring, the parties agreed to waive and release any claims related to the Company's previously disclosed disagreement regarding the calculation of a financial covenant.\nAbout Brookdale Senior Living\nBrookdale Senior Living Inc. is the leading operator of senior living communities throughout the United States. The Company is committed to providing senior living solutions primarily within properties that are designed, purpose-built and operated to provide the highest-quality service, care and living accommodations for residents.\nBrookdale operates independent living, assisted living, and dementia-care communities and continuing care retirement centers, with approximately 1,010 communities in 46 states and the ability to serve approximately 99,000 residents as of March 31, 2018. Through its ancillary services program, the Company also offers a range of home health, hospice and outpatient therapy services. Brookdale's stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol BKD.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Operating Revenues for the six months to September 30, 1997, were $6,584 million – an improvement of 18% over the equivalent period last year. The growth in revenue reflects the continuing build-out of Jamaica’s telecommunications network: 34,000 lines have been installed in the last six months bringing the total number of lines in service to […]\nThe Directors have agreed to recommend to the shareholders at an Extra-ordinary general meeting on December 1, 1997 that the authorised share capital be increased from $65 million to $100 million by the creation of 175 million ordinary shares of twenty cents each and for a one for two bonus to shareholders on record as […]\nAt a Board meeting on september 25, the Directors adopted a dividend policy as under: To distribute at least 10% of the net profit attributable to stockholders. The new policy must be viewed against the background of an unpredictable economy. However, the company intends to maintain a total dividend pay out in dollars which is […]\nThe Directors have declared an Interim Dividend of 25 cents per stock unit to be paid on February 5, 1998 to stockholders of record at the close of business on January 15, 1998. The dividend is payable out of agricultural profits, relieved of taxation, to stockholders who, on record date, have Jamaican addresses and out […]\nThe Board of Directors have that declared a Capital Distribution of five cents per stock (less transfer tax of 7.5%) be paid to shareholders on record on October 24, 1997. Payment date is November 7, 1997.\nMr. Stephen Grieg has been appointed Company Secretary/Legal Officer effective October 1, 1997.\nA Board meeting of the company will be held on October 8, 1997 to consider an Interim Dividend.\nThe directors approved the payment of a second interim dividend for 1997 of 24 cents per stock unit out of agricultural income to stockholders on record as at October 23, 1997. Dividend warrants will be mailed out on November 28, 1997.\nThere has been a change of ownership and the majority control of the shares in the company is now held by Crown Eagle Life Insurance company. This has been achieved by an Agreement dated October 4, 1997 which: Terminated the Trust Deed pursuant to which Trumpton Ltd. (The Trustee) held 223,406,286 non-voting ordinary shares in […]\nThe Board wishes to inform shareholders of the following: A Receiver/Manager has been appointed by one lender over some of the assets of one of the Subsidiaries of Ciboney Group Ltd. Secured lenders have also served Notices of Demand on all Borrowers within our Group; Negotiations are underway to arrive at a loan restructuring programme […]", "label": "No"} {"text": "Brand design and development for Instapulse, a company specializing in customer and employee feedback programs.\nDon't hesitate to reach out, contact us with any questions you may have.\nReady to get started? fill out the proposal request form or set up a phone/Skype or in-person meeting on our booking calendar.\n© 2019 Whistler Creative.\nAll Rights Reserved.", "label": "No"} {"text": "What are service standards?\nService standards establish expectations in terms of the delivery standard for grant and contribution initiatives submitted to the Canadian Space Agency (CSA). The service standards establish expectations for the provision of services for the following four transactions:\n- Acknowledgment of receipt of applications\n- Decision on the eligibility of proposals (Notice of Intent)\n- Proposal Selection Decisions\n- Issuance of funding agreements to the recipient\nCompliance with these service standards is a shared responsibility between the applicants and the CSA. Applicants must provide the required documents, duly completed, according to the program guidelines or the opportunity appeal, within the prescribed deadlines.\nThe analysis of service standards results constitutes the basis for reflection to prioritize elements of the continuous improvement plan and automation of certain processes. 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(part 2?)\nIt's just a season trailer, we'll probably get the full scene later\nFriendly bump, new links for parts 125, 132, 146, 155, 170.", "label": "No"} {"text": "KUBOTA TRACTOR AND NEW ENGLAND KUBOTA DEALERS “DEALER ‘GRIDIRON GIVEAWAY’ GIFT CERTIFICATE” CONTEST RULES\nWho Can Enter\n1. Must be legal residents of the State(s) of MA,RI,CT,VT,ME, NH 18 years of age or older on the date of entry. Kubota reserves the right to examine identification and may reasonably choose to accept or deny awarding the prize based on the identification presented. Employees of the Stations and participating dealerships, their advertising and promotion agencies and the immediate family (i.e., current and ex- spouses, parents, grandparents, children, grandchildren, and siblings and in-laws and steps in any of the foregoing categories) and other household members (i.e., roommates, housemates, significant others, and partners of each legally residing at the same address) of each are NOT eligible.\n2. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY\n3. All entries become the property of the Kubota and the participating New England Kubota dealers and will not be acknowledged or returned. Entries tampered with, illegible, incomplete or from ineligible entrants may be disqualified at Kubota’s sole discretion. Entries that are determined to be fraudulent will be void, and the person making such an entry or suspected of fraud or tampering with any contest may be barred from further participation in that contest. In the event of a dispute regarding the identity of an enterant, the holder of the registered e-mail account will be deemed the person who submitted the entry. The holder of the e-mail account is the natural person who is assigned the e-mail address by an Internet access provider, online service provider, or other organization that is responsible for assigning e-mail addresses for the second level domain associated with the e-mail address in question. Limit one entry per month, per e-mail address.\nKubota and/or participating New England Kubota dealerships are not responsible for any errors, cancellation of User accounts or technical malfunctions associated with any network Site that may affect any entrant’s ability to enter, win, view, be advised of, be eligible for or be properly considered in a particular Kubota contest.\n4. Entrant agrees and acknowledges that Station and contest sponsors and their respective affiliates, parents, employees, agents and all other related sponsors may use for advertising and/or promotional purposes, entrant’s name, image, other entry materials on websites and/or any other medium in connection with participation in this contest or otherwise without the payment of any additional compensation to you.\nThree total winners will be selected by random drawing among eligible entries , one during each calendar month between October 2012 and December, 2012. Month of October 2012 shall start on October 15 for the purposes of this contest. One winner per month.\n5. Kubota and participating New England Kubota dealers will only be required to leave one telephone message, or send one email to the number or email address provided in the entry form to the winning individual. If no answer or answering machine is reached, Kubota and participating New England Kubota dealers will not be obligated to attempt any further contact. If the entry provided a telephone number or email address, the Kubota/participating Kubota dealerships may contact the winner via phone or email. However Kubota/Participating New England Kubota dealers reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to attempt to contact any winner more than once and shall not be required to attempt to contact all winners an equal number of times or in the same communication manner. If no telephone number or email address was provided and the Kubota or the Participating Kubota dealers have an address, the Kubota may elect to send one written notification letter by first class mail, time permitting.\n6. In certain contests, qualifying winners may also be automatically entered into a random grand prize drawing or other grand prize winner determination, as announced. In such event, the location, date and/or time of such grand prize drawing/event will be announced by Kubota/Participating New England Kubota Dealers. The location of such drawing may be at the Station’s studios or may be at a location to be announced.\n7. Kubota/Participating Kubota dealers reserve the right (in their sole discretion), to implement entry processes that may frustrate or prohibit automated entry or voting (including, without limitation, CAPTCHA, limiting the number of entries after a maximum number within a specified period of time as established by Kubota/Participating Kubota Dealerships and/or prohibit any further entries, pr traffic from a particular IP address during a particular contest, period of time or permanently). Before or during any contest, Kubota/participating Kubota dealerships reserve the right to install and access cookies, alone or along with other methods, to track web site traffic, entry frequency, and/or to detect or prohibit automated methods of voting, entry or website visits.\n8. Contestants may not violate any federal, state or local laws and may not harm or endanger themselves or other persons or property in connection with a contest. If Kubota deems that an entrant or any winner may have created a public hazard, cheated, engaged in improper or illegal activity, caused interference with or destruction of property and/or utilized public safety resources, such contestant / winner may be disqualified in Station’s sole discretion.\n9. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein or stated otherwise, no person will be entitled to receive any prize until after their eligibility has been confirmed or accepted by Kubota or participating Kubota dealership and all required paperwork have been completed by the pending winner within the required deadlines.\n10. All prizes awarded must be picked up at the designated participating Kubota dealership during normal business hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, unless otherwise specifically directed by Kubota or the participating Kubota dealership. Prizes will not be mailed, unless otherwise determined by the Kubota.\n11. Prizes not claimed within thirty (30) business days of being advised by that the prize is available for pick-up, or in the case of a time sensitive prize, within its period of usability if shorter than 30 business days, shall be considered forfeited (without notice to the winner) and will become property of Kubota Such prize may be disposed of at the discretion of participating Kubota dealerships and/or Kubota management.\n12. Prizes will be released to winners only. Winners may be required to present a valid United States state or federal photo ID and valid social security number in order to pick up any prize. Winners may be required, in Kubota’s sole discretion, to sign one or more liability release agreements relieving the Kubota, its parents, subsidiaries, officers, directors, members, managers, employees, dealerships, and others from any and all liability with respect to the contestant’s participation in the contest and the receipt and/or use of the prize. Any person who refuses to sign the Release and/or provide a social security number or complete or provide any other documents required by Kubota by the deadline required by Kubota and it’s participating dealershipswill forfeit any and all prizes.\n13. Kubota reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value for all contests and giveaways. Non-cash prizes are not redeemable for cash. No transfer or assignment of prizes is allowed, except as may be determined by Kubota Tractor in its sole and absolute discretion on a case by case basis.\n14. Winners are responsible for paying all applicable local, county, state and federal taxes on prizes based on the estimated retail value of the prize, as set forth in the contest rules, and may be issued an IRS 1099 form for all prizes won from Kubota where the aggregate value of all prizes is $600 or more in any calendar year.\n15. Specific restrictions regarding awarded prizes will be provided, if applicable, to the winner. Unless restrictions delivered to a specific winner differ from the following, the following will apply generally to prizes awarded in Station contests:\nWith respect to event tickets and/or events of any kind, Kubota and participating Kubota dealerships are not responsible for replacing or reimbursing winners with any form of compensation for events that are canceled, rescheduled or delayed. All cancellations are deemed beyond the control of Kubota and its participating dealerships. This includes, but is not limited to, event cancellations, as well as all delays or cancellations due to acts of nature, terrorism (including threats), illness or war. Additionally, Kubota and participating Kubota dealerships are not responsible for any work stoppage, bankruptcy or other condition beyond Station’s control that may affect Station’s ability to provide any of the prizes. Kubota and/or it’s particpating dealers are not responsible for any expenses incurred by contest winners as a result of such cancellations, delays or other circumstances beyond Kubota/participating dealership’s control.\nAny prize that is awarded in the form of a gift certificate may have an expiration date and use of such certificate may be based on availability and include , restrictions or excluded items (for example, tax, or goods from a particular manufacturer). Gift certificates are only redeemable at the locations for which they are specified and are not redeemable for cash.\nIn all instances in which winner has the right to select specific products, the choice or products offered may be limited by Kubota or the participating Kubota dealership , or certain specific products or manufacturers may be excluded. Winner will receive more information on such restrictions and limitations after they have been awarded the prize.\n16. Odds of winning depend upon the number of entries received. For contests in which winners are qualified for a grand prize drawing, odds will depend on the total number of qualifiers.\n18. In the event that any winner, qualifier or finalist is disqualified in a contest for any reason permitted by the applicable contest rules at any point in time (before or after a winner is determined), Kubota shall NOT be obligated to select an alternative winner/qualifier/finalist and may instead elect to retain any associated prize(s) as its own property and/or dispose of any such prize(s) in any way it sees fit outside of (or within) the scope of the contest. In the event that any entrant or entry is disqualified or any prize is forfeited in accordance with the applicable contest rules, Station and sponsors have no obligation whatsoever to notify any such entrant of any such disqualification or forfeiture.\n19. Inquiries by contestants or potential contestants to any employee of Kubota or it’s dealerships (whether in person, by email, or by telephone) regarding the status of their entry or questions about a Contest may or may not be responded to and Kubota or its participating dealers are not obligated to respond or treat to all inquiries identically (even if the question is identical). Time considerations and/or volume, among other things, may impact a Kubotas’ desire or ability to respond to such inquiries from time to time. Notwithstanding anything communicated by any Kubota/participating dealership employee in connection with any such inquiry, such information shall not be binding on Kubota or the participating dealers the sole determining information related to this Contest is as set forth in the applicable contest rules) and shall not be deemed to be providing any type of improper assistance or advantage to any particular contestant over another. Any attempt by kubota or its participating dealers to respond to an inquiry will be in the context of providing good customer service only and, in some instances, to address technical issues/problems.\n20. Kubota Management shall be the sole arbiters in all matters relating to the contest and in the interpretation of contest rules. Their decisions shall be final. Entry into the contests constitutes agreement by contestants to abide by these rules, as well as any other rules established by Kubota.\n21. By participating in a this contest, entrants hereby agree and each entrant hereby remises, releases and forever discharges and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Kubota, its affiliates, parents, assigns, successors, employees, participating dealerships and all others connected with them and the promotion, contest, and/or event from any and all liability, claims, actions, and damages sustained or incurred by participation in the said promotion, contest, and/or event and the receipt and use of any prize(s) awarded (if any) through such promotion, contest, and/or event arising in any manner whatsoever, including but not limited to an act or omission, whether negligent, intentional or otherwise caused by Kubota, its affiliates, parents, assigns, successors, employees, participating dealers and all others connected with them and the promotion, contest, and/or event.\n22. Kubota and the participating Kubota dealerships are not responsible for any technical difficulties, technical malfunctions or errors (whether technical or typographical) experienced due to internet availability, electronic problems, interrupted or unavailable satellite, network, server, Internet Service Provider (ISP), website (including, without limitation, third party websites and social networking sites), telephone or other connections, availability or accessibility, or miscommunications, or failed computer, satellite, telephone or cable transmissions, or lines, or technical failure or jumbled, garbled, corrupted, scrambled, delayed, or misdirected transmissions, or computer hardware or software or telephone malfunctions, failures, or technical errors or difficulties, any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect or delay in operation or transmission, communications line failure, theft or destruction or unauthorized access to, or tampering with or hacking of any of the websites, computer virus, bug, complications or server performance suspected to be caused by automated entry, voting or web traffic, or other errors or corruptions of any kind whether human, mechanical, electronic or network or the incorrect or inaccurate capture of information or the failure to capture, or loss of, any such information or any other factor that may prevent an individual from completing or Kubota/particiapting Kubota dealerships from receiving (accurately or otherwise) accessing any or software, internet, telephone connections, servers, routers, or any other technical problem that may impact entry, participation, prize claim in any way, regardless of the cause, including, without limitation, any injury or damage to any person’s computer, equipment, property, software or network related to or resulting from participating in a this contest or visiting its website (whether as an entrant or visitor ). Kubota and its participating authorized dealerships assume no responsibility for any incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by website users, or by any equipment or programming associated with or utilized in a Contest. Kubota and it’s participating dealers are not responsible for any printing errors or typographical errors. If, for any reason, in the sole opinion of Kubota the contest is not capable of running as planned by reason of infection by computer virus, worms, bugs, tampering, hacking, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures, technical slow-downs, or any other causes, whether discovered or suspected by Kubota, which, in sole opinion of Kubota Tractor Corporation, does or could corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of a Contest, Kubota reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the affected contest without selecting winners, and/or provide alternative means of entry or any other changes to these contest rules that Kubota deems appropriate under the circumstances. In the event of termination, suspension or modification of a contest, a notice will be posted online.\n25. Contest is subject to all applicable laws and regulations and are void where prohibited.\n26. Winner’s List: For a list of winners mail a self-addressed stamped envelope to Kubota’s Address identifying the name of the particular contest that you would like to receive a winner’s list for. Address is 3401 Del Amo Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503 All requests for winner lists must be mailed and received by Kubota after the contest is over but prior to 4 months after the contest has been concluded.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Women, Power and Politics\nREVIEW ROUNDUP: Women, Power and Politics Opens at the Tricycle Theatre\nClaire Cox, Kika Markham, Stella Gonet, Heather Craney in Handbagged, part of Women, Power and Politics (© Bridget Jones)\nNEWSLETTER SIGN UP\nBy providing information about entertainment and cultural events on this site, TheaterMania.com shall not be deemed to endorse,\nrecommend, approve and/or guarantee such events, or any facts, views, advice and/or information contained therein.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Krzysztof Mączewski, Aneta Staniewska, Paweł Soczewski\nVol no: 5\nThe Mazovian Spatial Information System (MSIP) was created by a decision of the Board of Directors of the Mazovian Voivodeship as an element of the implementation of the state and European Union policy in the field of information society. The first stage of the creation of this system began in 2000 and included research and development work included in the targeted project entitled Spatial Database System for the Mazowieckie Voivodeship. These activities were aimed at developing a methodology for creating spatial databases for the Mazowieckie Voivodeship and proposing a concept for the Database System.", "label": "No"} {"text": "The Men's Club information table for High Holiday Tocket Pickup and serving coffee and bagels to the parents dropping off their Religious School students for the first day of classes.\nCBS News & Events\nFriday, June 2, 2017 - 11:00am\nFriday, June 2, 2017 - 4:00pm\nFriday, June 2, 2017 - 6:00pm\nThursday, June 15, 2017 - 7:30pm\nFriday, June 16, 2017 - 11:00am\nSunday, June 25, 2017 - 10:30am", "label": "No"} {"text": "Two businesses in the City of Washington have updated agreements with the city relating to their tax-incentive plans for development.\nKeywords: Development, tif, Washington\nI’t tax filing day. Do you believe you pay too much, too little, or a fair amount of taxes?\ncall: (319) 653-2113", "label": "No"} {"text": "The first loan of the Akufo-Addo administration was approved in April 2017, a little over three months after taking office. That loan was a $2million facility from Societe Générale Bank.\nIt was used to buy new cars for members of the Council of State, advisors of the president, who are often made up of accomplished Ghanaians.\nPer Ghana’s constitution, members of the Council of State are also entitled to ex-gratia.\nAn immediate past member of the Council of State, Togbe Afede XIV, has announced his reasons for rejecting GH₵365,000 ex-gratia paid to him.\nTogbe Afede XIV, a businessman and paramount chief of Asogli State in the Volta Region, has called the sum “unconscionable” and “inappropriate”.\n“I believe it was paid to everybody who served on the Council of State. However, I thought that extra payment was inappropriate for a short, effectively part-time work, for which I received a monthly salary and was entitled to other privileges. So, I was very uncomfortable with it,” he said in a press statement.\nHe continued, “I want to add that my rejection of the payment was consistent with my general abhorrence of the payment of huge Ex Gratia and other outrageous benefits to people who have by their own volition offered to serve our poor country.”\nIn total, GH₵8.76 million was paid as ex-gratia to the members of the Council of State for their four years of service to the state.\nWhat the Council of State ex-gratia could do?\nIf the GH₵8.76 million was put into infrastructural development, it could have built 12 six-classroom blocks at a cost of GH₵ 700,000 each.\nIf it went into procuring dual desks for schools, it could have procured 87,600 desks at GH₵ 100 each and saved 226,542 pupils from learning on the bare floor.\nIt would have provided 4,171 beds to deal with Ghana’s no-bed syndrome in public hospitals.\nIn the health sector, it could give life to 604 pre-mature babies in need of incubators, sold at GH₵ 14,500 each. Incubator shortages in the country’s major hospitals is a major headache for the healthcare systems. In some facilities, three babies have to share a single incubator while some health facilities don’t have any at all.\nData from the Ghana Health Service indicates that at least 8,700 children pre-term babies die in the country annually.\nCouncil of State members\nSome Ghanaians have long described the Council of State as a useless entity. Members are supposed to advise the president but the Supreme Court ruled in in 2015 that their advice was not binding on the president.\nThe following is the full list of the members of the Council of State from 2017 to 2020, the period Togbe Afede XIV served:\n- Greater Accra: Nii Kotei Dzani, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ideal Group of Companies\n- Ashanti: Nana Owusu Achiaw Brempong, a 63-year-old chief of Agona Akrofoso and entrepreneur\n- Western: Ms Eunice Jacqueline Buah, a 52-year-old businesswoman of Takoradi\n- Upper East: Tongo-Rana Kubilsong Nalebgtang, Paramount Chief of the Tongo Traditional Area (known in private life as Robert Nachinab D. Mosore)\n- Upper West: Kuoro Richard Babini Kanton IV, Paramount Chief of the Tumu Traditional Area\n- Eastern: Nana Somuah Mireku, a 63-year-old accountant\n- Brong Ahafo: Mr Kodwo Agyenim-Boateng, a 73-year-old retired public servant\n- Volta: Mr Francis Albert Seth Nyonyo, a 50-year-old oil and gas dealer from Anloga\n- Northern: Bo-Na Professor Yakubu S. Nantogma, a 74-year-old Chief of Bogu, near Savelugu in the Northern Region\n- Central: Obrempong Appiah Nuamah II, Omanhen of the Twifo Mampong Traditional Area\n- Lt. General Joseph Boateng Danquah (rtd), a former Chief of Defence Staff of the Ghana Armed Forces.\n- Nana Owusu Nsiah, a former Inspector General of Police.\n- Mr Sam Okudzeto, a former President of the Ghana Bar Association.\n- Mr Stanley Nii Adjiri Blankson, a former Accra Mayor.\n- Nana Otuo Siriboe II, Juabenhene.\n- Nana Kofi Obiri Egyir II.\n- Alberta Cudjoe\n- Alhaji Aminu Amadu.\n- Dr Margaret Amoakohene of the School of Communication Studies at University of Ghana, Legon,\n- Alhaji Sahanun Moqtar\n- Georgina Kusi (Georgia Hotel)\n- Alhaji Sule Yiremiah\n- Paa Kofi Ansong\n- Togbe Afede XIV, Agbomefia of Asogli State and President of National House of Chiefs (ex-officio member of Council of State)\nALSO READ:Asset Declaration: Bawumia, Ofori-Atta, Osafo-Maafo, Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, and 89 others did not fully comply\nIs there something that I am missing? Is the 24-member Council of State a presidential advisor or advising the government as a whole? Does the president have special advisors? What are the people in the Office of the President doing? Chiefs as a category far outnumber non-chiefs in the Council of State. There is no nurse, no ordinary police or army officer, no TUC representative, no ordinary classroom teacher, no shopfloor worker. Why is it so? Obviously these people have nothing sensible to say to the president about how the country should be run?\nWhen members of the Council of Sate are placed in a category, they clearly belong in the upper-crust of the society, what is usually referred to as creme de la creme. Meanwhile, this is a body whose advice can be ignored by the president without even batting an eyelid. That is telling! What’s the point of providing for such an elaborate appendix in the constitution, complete with a montly salary for each member, cars and ex even exgratia to boot?\nYou see, the creation of the Council of State reflects the class nature of our society in general, and of politics in particular. The state apparatus is the ultimate target for politicians because it is the path to easy accumulation. You don’t need to waste your time running a factory, or managing a large commercial farm, just get hold of the state apparatus and the wealth you ever dreamt of would follow from that. We see it all around us. The V8s, in fact, Sir John’s Will says it all. In the meantime, while the president and the ministers and the others are sitting at the steering wheel, they have not forgotten of their class allies down there who are not in the vehicle. Therefore, somwething is created with a semblance of power, but nevertheless has all the juicy stuff. Call it Council of State, even though nobody takes consel from them. What matters is that they also have assets to the contracts, the ‘protocol’ award system. They are pointed to on the street — ‘there goes the big man’. In short, clientelism. One sector of the upperclass is pacified, while the other sector loots in peace. What Togbe Afede XIV, Agbomefia of Asogli State has done is to provide us with a glimpse of what our class system does to us all.", "label": "No"} {"text": "5 Written questions\n4 Multiple choice questions\n- The space left between the margin and the start of an indented line\n- A note at the end of the document or section that cites a reference or gives more information.\n- A printed note or definition placed below the text at the bottom of the page.\n- A selection of formatting commands that apply to individual paragraphs.\n4 True/False questions\nSpace before → A note at the end of the document or section that cites a reference or gives more information.\nTable of contents → A list of the sections of a document, together with page numbers, to allow for easy navigation through a document.\nIndex → An alphabetical list of the words in a document, with page numbers\nStyle → A named collection of character and paragraph settings.", "label": "No"} {"text": "GAIL (India) Limited (NSEI:GAIL) has invited expressions of interest from owners of solar projects to acquire the operational assets as the country's largest natural gas marketing company seeks to ramp up its clean energy portfolio. In the tender document, GAIL said it will acquire at least 50% stake in solar projects of at least 50MW capacity which are owned and operated by a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV). The project must be located in a solar park and must have a long-term PPA with a central government body, whether Solar Corporation of India or a central PSU such as NTPC Ltd. The SPV should also not have any assets outside of the solar park. The project must have been in continuous operation for at least a year. The interested party offering the SPV for acquisition should have at least 50% equity stake in it, GAIL added. In case GAIL acquires 50% equity stake in the offered SPVs, the interested party(ies) or remaining shareholder(s), as the case may be, should maintain 50% equity stake in that SPVs for a minimum period of one year from the date of GAIL becoming an equity partner in that SPV,\" GAIL said. They can sell this stake to a third party after 12 months provided GAIL gets the right of first refusal. GAIL must also be allowed to tag along on any stake sale if it wishes to divest its equity, the tender document said.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Can someone tell me how she keeps getting out of the asylum.\nAnd then someone has the nerve to let her talk.\nThis is not a national security crisis,” Jackson Lee emphasized, noting that she was not armed and did not fear for her life when visiting the children.\nI am just sorry that none of the children were armed, maybe an accident could have happened. I can dream can’t I?", "label": "No"} {"text": "AIPMT (All India Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental Entrance Test)\nAll India Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental Entrance Test (AIPMT) is a medical entrance exam conducted by Central Board of Secondary Education. The AIPMT entrance exam allows class XII students to sit in a single entrance examination and get admission to almost all medical colleges in India, including private medical colleges.\nEvery year around 6 lakhs students appear for AIPMT and competing for only 2503 seats.\nIn order to be eligible for admission to MBBS/BDS Courses for a particular academic year, it shall be necessary for a candidate to obtain minimum CUT-OFF marks in ‘All India Pre Medical Test (AIPMT) held for the said academic year besides obtaining minimum prescribed marks at the qualifying examination.\nAll admissions to MBBS/BDS courses within the respective categories are based solely on marks obtained in the AIPMT exam.\nAIPMT Eligibility Details\n- Those who want to appear in the AIPMT entrance exam must have passed Class XII examination or its equivalent qualifying examination from a recognized board or university.\n- Those who are appearing in the Class XII final or equivalent examination may also appear in the AIPMT exam.\n- The minimum age of the candidate should be 17 years at the time of admission or on or before 31st December of the year of his/her admission to the 1st year of MBBS/BDS Course.\n- The upper age limit for a candidate seeking admission under 15% All India Quota seats in Government Medical Colleges through All India Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental Entrance Test (AIPMT) is 25 years as on 31st December of the year of the entrance examination. Further provided that this upper age limit shall be relaxed by a period of 5 (five) years for the candidates of Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes/Other Backward Classes, though there is no upper age limit for candidates appearing in the AIPMT for State Quota seats. However, admission shall be subject to the prevailing norms in each State/UT.\n- The candidate must have passed in the subjects Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English individually. The candidates from the other categories must have obtained minimum 50% marks taken together in PCB at the qualifying exam.\nAIPMT Paper Pattern\nAIPMT Exam question paper consists of one paper containing 180 objective type questions (four options with single correct answer) from the subjects Physics, Chemistry and Biology (Botany & Zoology) to be answered on the specially designed machine-gradable sheet using Blue/Black Ball Point Pen only.\nEach correct answer will get 04 marks and for each incorrect answer, 01 mark will be deducted from the total score.\n- Syllabus is based on chapters of NCERT XI & XII.\nWe have two programs for AIPMT Entrance Exam Preparation – 1 Year Weekend and Crash Programmes.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Our Honorees is Kayleigh Rexroad from Parkersburg South High school.\nKayleigh is an honors student and is involved in several school organizations.\nShe's captain of the Patriots volleyball team and is a member of the state championship basketball team, and has lettered in track as well.\nCongratulations Kayleigh, or McClinton Chevrolet Student Athlete of the Week.\nViewers with disabilities can get assistance accessing this station's FCC Public Inspection File by contacting the station with the information listed below. Questions or concerns relating to the accessibility of the FCC's online public file system should be directed to the FCC at 888-225-5322, 888-835-5322 (TTY), or firstname.lastname@example.org.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Vodafone takes lead over RCOM in Hutch-Essar race\nVodafone is all set to start due diligence for Hutchison- Essar, which has denied Reliance Communications access to its books.india Updated: Jan 08, 2007 16:30 IST\nBritish telecom operator Vodafone is all set to start due diligence for Hutchison- Essar, which has denied Reliance Communications access to its books, UK's Financial Times reported.\nVodafone has appointed Ernst and Young to help it study Hutchison Essar's books, FT said, adding that 15 executives of the UK firm have been flown to Mumbai for the purpose.\nThe report, quoting unnamed sources close to the negotiations, said that access had been denied to Reliance Communications (RCOM) giving Vodafone \"de facto exclusivity to pursue the deal.\" While a Vodafone spokesperson was not available for comment, an RCOM spokesperson declined to comment on the denial of access to Hutch-Essar's books.\nAn HTIL spokesperson said from Hong Kong that \"we do not comment on the state of negotiations.\" If Vodafone succeeds in clinching the deal, Hutchison Telecom, which owns 67 per cent stake in Hutch-Essar, would be able to complete the transaction without taking the consent of its Indian partner.\nAn HTIL spokesperson had earlier said that Essar need be given Right of First Refusal only in the \"limited case of a sale to certain Indian telecom companies. There is no RoFR over any other buyer.\" Sources said under the agreement pertaining to RoFR, Essar can invoke its right only when HTIL's direct or indirect holding in Hutch-Essar dips below 40 per cent on account of sale to three Indian companies — Reliance Group, Tata Group and Bharti Airtel.\nFirst Published: Jan 08, 2007 16:30 IST", "label": "No"} {"text": "top of page\nPlease find below our available downloads\nThe information provided in the following templates has been collated from relevant businesses across the UK.\nARK Solutions endeavours to keep all details accurate and up-to-date, but will not be liable for the information provided.\nARK Knowledge Helpers\nbottom of page", "label": "No"} {"text": "What is critical writing? A simple definition of critical writing was given above, namely: writing which evaluates and analyses more than one source in order to develop an argument. To expand on this, we need to consider what 'evaluates' and 'analyses' mean. Your writing will contain evidence from other writers. Evidence based writing - YouTube Practice Evidence-based writing. How to Tackle the Evidence-Based Writing and Language Test on the New SAT - Duration: 7:15. Prepped & Polished, Tutoring and Test Preparation, Natick, MA 5,769 views Evidence (law) - Wikipedia If evidence of authenticity is lacking in a bench trial, the trial judge will simply dismiss the evidence as unpersuasive or irrelevant. Other kinds of evidence can be self-authenticating and require nothing to prove that the item is tangible evidence. Examples of self-authenticating evidence includes signed and certified public documents ...\nTextual evidence is evidence/support used to support an argument/position, and is derived from reading and drawing from other text. It is provided in the form of quotation, paraphrase ...\nEvidence - Legal Dictionary In its broadest definition, the term evidence refers to anything that is presented to prove something else is true or exists. In the legal system, evidence is any type of proof presented at trial, for the purpose of convincing the judge and/or jury that alleged facts of the case are true. Using Evidence Effectively | Library Most of the assignments you will do in university will ask you to make an argument, to take a stance, or to prove a hypothesis. The best way to do this is to research the topic, develop a thesis statement, hypothesis, or claim and then use evidence to support this claim. Best Evidence Rule - Definition, Examples, Cases, Processes The purpose for the best evidence rule is to help ensure the court receives unaltered evidence that is legible, or clearly perceivable in the case of video and audio recordings. To explore this concept, consider the following Best Evidence Rule definition. Definition of Best Evidence Rule. Noun Practice With Evidence-Based Writing | Study.com\nReading and Writing - Free download as Word Doc (.doc), PDF File (.pdf), Text File (.txt) or read online for free. RW\nWriting is a medium of human communication that represents language with signs and symbols. For languages that utilize a writing system, inscriptions can complement spoken language by creating a durable version of speech that can be stored for future reference or transmitted across distance. Supporting Evidence - Writing Video by Brightstorm Supporting evidence is a crucial part in body paragraphs and it is important to be discerning in the evidence chosen. supporting evidence proving claims Let's talk about supporting evidence, so this is a really crucial part of your body progress.\nDefine evidence. evidence synonyms, evidence pronunciation, evidence translation, English dictionary definition of evidence. n. 1. a. A thing or set of things helpful ...\nArgument - The Writing Center In academic writing, an argument is usually a main idea, often called a \"claim\" or \"thesis statement,\" backed up with evidence that supports the idea. In the majority of college papers, you will need to make some sort of claim and use evidence to support it, and your ability to do this well will separate your papers from those of ... Counterevidence - definition of counterevidence by The Free ... After providing our brothers in Lebanon with the details of the verdict, the relation of Hezbollah with this cell and the kind of help provided by members of Hezbollah to it, we expect them to submit counterevidence and to check our evidence. How to Introduce Evidence and Examples: 41 Effective Phrases However, laundry listing evidence is as bad as failing to provide any materials or information that can substantiate your conclusions. Therefore, when you introduce examples, make sure to judiciously provide evidence when needed and use phrases that will appropriately and clearly explain how the proof supports your argument.\nAt the heart of these skills lies students’ ability to make and evaluate claims based on various types of evidence and on their understanding of key ideas and concepts within various science disciplines. Teachers in all science classrooms can apply writing tasks designed around the . Claim-Evidence-Reasoning (CER)\nExamples of Supporting Evidence You will need supporting evidence to prove the data you introduce in your writing was not taken out of the blue, but was acquired as a result of thorough research, conducted either by you, or by other researchers. Supporting Your Writing with Examples and Evidence - Video ... Supporting Your Writing with Examples and Evidence. ... In your own writing, you might not be shocking the world with any grand conspiracy theories about Area 51 or the Illuminati, but even if you ... Evidence Based Research Definition | Career Trend\nOne often-overlooked tool for improving students' reading, as well as their learning from text, is writing. This report identifies instructional practices in writing shown to improve students' reading abilities and recommends ways that teachers can improve students' reading skills through teaching writing.", "label": "No"} {"text": "This policy covers the debt on your Home, Vehicle, and Personal Loan in the event of your death, or disability.\nThe premium rates are age banded and will be based on the outstanding loan balance.\nTo take out the cover, you need to be 60 years old or younger. Cover for disability ceases at age 65 and cover for death ceases at age 75.\nFor the first twelve months of cover, a claims will not be honoured under this cover if the claims is a result from an illness that was diagnosed 12 months prior taking the cover or suicide.", "label": "No"} {"text": "As of 11:45 AM 11/25/15 All times are local (Market data is delayed by at least 15 minutes).\nInsiders at qino capital partners ag (QCP)\n|Name (Connections)||Board Relationships||Title||Type of Board Member||Age|\n|Daniel Marty ||9 Relationships||President of the Board of Directors and Chief Financial Officer||Chief Financial Officer||49|\nOther Board Members on Board*\n|Name (Connections)||Board Relationships||Type of Board Member||Primary Company||Age|\n|Gerhard Auer || 3 Relationships||Member of the Board of Directors||Qino Capital Partners Ag||--|\n|Stefan Saladin || 2 Relationships||Member of the Board of Directors||Qino Capital Partners Ag||--|\n*Data is at least as current as the most recent Definitive Proxy.\nSponsored Financial Commentaries", "label": "No"} {"text": "methode electronics inc\n(MEI:New York Consolidated)\nWarren L. Batts\nDirector, Member of Nominating & Governance Committee and Member of Compensation Committee, Methode Electronics, Inc.\n|Age||Total Calculated Compensation||This person is connected to 54 board members in 3 different organizations across 7 different industries.|\nSee Board Relationships\nMr. Warren L. Batts served as the Chief Executive Officer of Mead and Chief Operating Officer of Dart Kraft. Mr. Batts served as the Chief Executive Officer of Premark International Inc. from 1986 to 1996. He served as Chief Executive Officer of Tupperware Corporation from 1996 to 1997. He serves as the Chairman of Chicago Children's Memorial Medical Center. He serves as the Chairman of the National Association of Manufacturers and the National Association of Corporate ...\n7401 West Wilson AvenuePhone: 708-867-6777\nChicago, Illinois 60706\nBoard Members Memberships*\nDirector, Member of Nominating & Governance Committee and Member of Compensation Committee\nHarvard Business School\nGeorgia Institute of Technology\nAnnual Compensation*There is no Annual Compensation data available.\nStock Options*There is no Stock Options data available.\n|Bruce D. Hoechner||Chief Executive Officer, President and Director|\n|Victor L. Richey Jr.||Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, President and Chairman of Executive Committee|\nESCO Technologies Inc.\n|Dennis J. Martin||Chief Executive Officer, President and Director|\nFederal Signal Corp.\n|Lawrence I. Sills||Chairman and Chief Executive Officer|\nStandard Motor Products Inc.\n|Dieter Siegel||Chairman of Management Board and Chief Executive Officer|\nRosenbauer International AG\n|€908.7K||Compensation as of Fiscal Year 2014.|", "label": "No"} {"text": "25 Windsor Court, Norwood, NJ 07648 (MLS # 21033561)\nVERY SPACIOUS AND BEAUTIFUL S/L LOCATED ON NICE RESIDENTIl AREA. ALL HARDWOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT, NEW ROOF, LARGE LIVING ROOM, FORMAL DINING, LARGE MODERN EAT IN KITCHEN, FMAILY ROOM W/SLIDING DOOR TO PATIO, HUGH BACKYARD,FINISHED BASEMENT...GREAT BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL SYSTEM...CLOSE TO SCHOOL AND NY TRANSPORTATION!!! PLEASURE TO SHOW!!!\n|AIR||Baseboard, Gas, Hot Water|\n|BASEMENT||Finished, Full, Yes|\n|GARAGE||Attached, Gar Opener, Yes|\n|HEAT||Baseboard, Gas, Hot Water|\n|INTERIOR||Deck / Patio, Hdwd As In|\n|STYLE||None, Split Level, Sugr Mpl|\nThe data relating to the real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the Internet Data Exchange Program of the NJMLS. 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By submitting this form with your telephone number you are consenting for Brian Morgenweck to contact you even if your name is on a Federal or State \"Do not call List\".|", "label": "No"} {"text": "Arif Ahmad, MD, FACS, FRCS, relies on surgical experience, high standards of care and empathy for patients to lead the John T. Mather Memorial Hospital’s Center of Excellence in Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery.\nSt. Catherine of Siena Medical Center is building a new service line that will cater to the healthcare needs of women at every stage of life across a variety of specialties. Underpinning this effort is one key idea: The primary care physician should be every woman’s partner in prevention, as well as her point of entry to specialty care.\nMedical care collaboration may be particularly important within pediatrics due to the inherent dependence of children on their caretakers. In this vein, pediatric care can be further complicated by the increased likelihood that the patient may be unable to communicate symptoms due to his or her age while also being prone to frequent injury or illness. For this reason, it is important to consider how the child’s pediatrician and urgent care center providers collaborate to deliver care.\nInformed consent is required for all invasive medical procedures. This includes procedures and medications involving the skin surface. Imperfect outcomes will occur, and measures are needed to reduce the incidence of legal problems.\nFrom total joint arthroplasty to state-of-the-art regenerative medicine, arthroscopic surgery and endoscopic surgery, the NewYork-Presbyterian/Queens Department of Orthopedics & Rehabilitation offers innovative solutions for acute sports injuries, as well as bone and joint conditions.\nThe next President of the United States takes the oath of office on Jan. 20, 2017. Although who shall prevail in the general election is anyone’s guess, the conventional wisdom is each party’s current frontrunners will be their eventual nominee. Assuming this holds true, employers would do well to understand the employment law platforms of Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton.\nLeading-edge diagnostic capabilities, surgical and nonsurgical technologies, expert staff, and an affiliation with one of the world’s finest orthopedic surgery centers distinguish New York Spine Institute as a tri-state leader in spine care.\nDefending the radiologist in a medical malpractice case poses unique challenges. The plaintiff’s attorney has the benefit of later-stage imaging and the patient’s presumably bad outcome, both of which will be used to persuade a jury that some abnormality on earlier imaging scans conducted on the same location was missed.\nSouth Nassau Communities Hospital has been at the forefront of local urologic care for nearly 40 years. While the modalities for diagnosing and treating urologic conditions have evolved throughout the decades, the hospital has continually stayed abreast of new techniques and technologies.\nAs an accredited Comprehensive Center for bariatric surgery, the Weight Loss Surgery Center at St. Charles Hospital combines the most effective surgical techniques with a focus on patient-centered care to achieve long-term results with minimal short-term risk.\nIn what appears to be a trend at the federal, state and local levels, New York is pushing forward with laws relating to pay equality and paid family leave. In particular, the state government has put forth two initiatives — the Achieve Pay Equity bill and statewide paid family leave.\nIn nursing homes, inclusive of sub-acute and long-term care facilities, the attending physician is typically responsible for overall medical care, treatment and management of his/her assigned patients.\nFrom the heart of Long Island, Good Samaritan Hospital redefines community-based cardiac care, delivering a full-service heart program, on-site providers from one of the nation’s top cardiology teams and a clear focus on improving patient outcomes.\nCardiologists are often consulted to render preoperative clearance to ensure the proposed surgery is safe in light of a given patient’s comorbidities. Like any evaluation, it is essential that the cardiologist carefully document the substance of the encounter.\nFrom nuanced, millimeters-deep vascular surgery to lifesaving endovascular repair of major arteries, physicians at St. Catherine of Siena offer state-of-the-art techniques in a community environment, close to patients’ homes and workplaces.\nThis column frequently focuses on employment issues challenging human resources and in-house legal staff. In operating a hospital, it is natural to take for granted the intent to care for and accommodate patients, regardless of disability. However, best intentions are not enough to comply with the law.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Our Chiropractic Services\nHanes Mall Blvd. in Winston-Salem, North Carolina\nThe Services We Offer\nChiropractic is the fastest growing health profession in the world. It is our duty to stay informed of the most advanced, effective and safe methods of chiropractic care and to deliver the highest quality of treatment methods available to the profession and to our patients.\n- A consultation with our Doctor is always provided at no charge. New patients are usually seen the same day.\n- If You Need Chiropractic Care, We Will Provide It.\n- If You Need Medical Care In Conjunction With Our Services, We Will Refer You To A Medical Specialist Experienced In Treating Auto Injuries.\n- Medical Neurology Services Are Offered On Site.\n- If You Need Legal Advice, We Provide Complementary Legal Consultation Through Our Network Of Attorneys.\n- Attorney Liens Accepted.\n- If You Need Transportation To And From Our Office, We Can Provide It, (Within a 10 mile radius)\n- We Accept Auto Insurance Or Attorney Representation.\n- We Will File ALL Insurance Claim Forms For You. Auto Accident Injuries Are Usually Covered 100% By Insurance.\n- We File Auto Insurance.\n- We Provide Diagnostic Testing, Physiotherapy, Diagnostic X-Ray Evaluations And Rehabilitation.\n- Our Doctors Will Provide Disability & Impairment Ratings and Expert Testimony If Indicated.\nTogether, our team will make sure that you are properly treated, your injuries are allowed to fully and correctly heal, and your legal rights are protected.\nOn-Site Services Offered\n- Chiropractic Spinal Adjustments (also known as Spinal Manipulation)\n- Complete Orthopedic and Neurologic Examination.\n- Diagnostic X-Ray and Interpretation.\n- Flexion Distraction Disc Management Techniques.\n- Physiotherapy Modalities including TENS, Ultrasound, Electric Stimulation, Interferential Therapy and Exercise Rehabilitation.\n- Dietary and nutritional counseling services.Dietary and nutritional counseling services.\nOff-Site Services Offered\nWe have developed unique relationships with other area providers to offer offsite services including:\n- CT Scan\n- Bone Scans\n- Bone Density Evaluations\n- Complete Laboratory Services\n- Internal Medicine\n- Primary Care\n- Physical Rehabilitation\n- Fitness Training", "label": "No"} {"text": "The firm aims to provide companies with equal and inclusive high-quality employee wellness benefits. It is currently providing LGBTQIA+ corporate health insurance to several companies, including Snapdeal, SplashLearn, FlexiLoans Technologies, and Dev Synthesis.\nOrganisations have the responsibility to ensure employee wellness, along with taking charge of diversity and inclusion needs in the working environment. Similarly, when it comes to healthcare, employees and their families must be provided equal access, with no discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation or gender identity. However, standard health insurance plans do not consider relationships beyond heterosexual couples, making equal access to healthcare benefits a challenge.\nIn addition to all-inclusive covers, the firm is also seeing companies approaching it exclusively for LGBTQIA+ covers as a standalone offering, over and above the standard health insurance cover, said Garg.\nAs a part of the LGBTQIA+ corporate health insurance cover offered via Nova Benefits, an employee can enroll their same-sex partner as a dependant, along with other immediate family members. Breaking prevalent stereotypes, the policy allows dependants to be included irrespective of their sexual orientation and gender identity. There is also an option to increase the cover for LGBTQIA+ employees and provide maternity, paternity, and childcare benefits. These personalised policies are diverse and inclusive, with no differentiation in claim or cover.\nIn February this year, the company became the first Indian investment of the Naval Ravikant-backed AngelList Early-Stage Quant Fund.", "label": "No"} {"text": "SEE A USEFUL AND DETAILED SAMPLE OF OUR\nQuestions and submissions: email@example.com\nSubmission: Electronic submission only, e-mail attachment,\nEditorial style: MLA. 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Steel frame and a cruising range of 26 miles are just a few\nof the new features.\n- Motor: 40cc 4-Stroke,EPA Approved\n- Engine Start: Pull Start\n- Gas Tank: 1.2 liters\n- Cruising Range: 26 miles per tank\n- Fuel/Oil: >#90\n- Transmission: chain drive\n- Pocket Bike Size: L=39.4\", W=17.7\", H=21.7\"\n- Recommended Age: 13+\n- Max Rider Weight:165 lbs\n- Frame: Steel\n- Tires: 90/65-6.5 Pneumatic (F),110/50-6.5(R)\n- Brakes: 1 disc front, 1 disc rear\n- Throttle: Variable twist-grip\n- Seat: Padded (single rider)\n- Handlebars: Angle Adjustable, Not Height\n- Assembly Required: Yes\n- Box Size:41.14\" x14.57\"x24.61\"\n- Box Weight: 53 lbs\n- Product decoration and specifications subject to change without notice", "label": "No"} {"text": "We would like to invite you to the online consultation on \"Strengthening urban and peri-urban food systems to achieve food security and nutrition in the context of urbanization and rural transformation\".\nPlease visit the consultation webpage to read the full introduction to this consultation, including the scope of the report and the guiding questions.\nYou are welcome to post your contribution in English, French or Spanish directly online upon registration. Alternatively, you can send your inputs to [email protected]\nThis consultation is open until 3 April 2023.\nThe HLPE-FSN produces the above report at the request of the CFS and the results of this consultation will be used by the HLPE-FSN to elaborate it. The final report will be presented at the 52nd plenary session of the CFS in October 2024.\nWe encourage you to take part in this report preparation process and invite you to share this information with your professional networks!", "label": "No"} {"text": "A Connectionist/Symbolic Dependency Parser for Free Word-Order Languages\n- A Connectionist/Symbolic Dependency Parser for Free Word-Order Languages\n- Date Issued\n- Article Type\n- IEA/AIE-96(The 9th int'l Conf. on Industrial & Engineering Application of AI & Expert Systems), page. 633 - 638, 1996-06-06\n- Files in This Item:\n- There are no files associated with this item.\nItems in DSpace are protected by copyright, with all rights reserved, unless otherwise indicated.", "label": "No"} {"text": "The brand Maha means “oryx” in Arabic, which is a type of untamed deer. When you have the most beautiful daughter, perhaps you would like the Arabic name Rana. In Arabic, Ruba simply means “green hills” and provides the very adorable pronunciation of ROO-bah. Suad is a alternative of the classical spelling of Su’ad, a great https://topinternationaldatingsites.com/international-gay-dating-sites/ Islamic girl identity that means “happiness, luck. ” It’s obvious soo-AD. The cute identity Amani can be described as Muslim identity for girls which means “wishes” in Arabic. Basima Pronounced BA-see-mah, and often spelled Basimah, this cute Muslim girls’ name sweetly means “always smiling. ” 136. Along with a one of a kind spelling, the name Fikriyya has a sweet pronunciation and which means.\nThey are the kind of girls who are less going to care for money and instead are looking to find someone they can sincerely love ahead of they hop into a romance. In Thailand, women’s privileges according to labor laws and regulations require that folks00 get paid with regards to the amount of operate they do. Inside the 1977 make-up of Asia women were required to get equal privileges and rights. There are zero laws prohibiting ladies from sustaining office. The main problem for the purpose of gender inequality is when it comes domestic assault and trafficking. Sexual harassment became against the law in 1998, but you will discover few reported cases and incredibly few which can be prosecuted because of the difficulties involved with proving an instance. Domestic laws are still to become enacted inside the constitution as well as the requirement for evidence of domestic exploitation makes it nearly impossible to prosecute.\nThis is why we try to include as much useful information as we may on going out with profiles without getting bogged down in long sentences of text message. This is a way to share details about yourself plus your lifestyle, desired goals, passions and interests consequently people can usually get a better idea of you. Jason Lee is a info analyst using a passion pertaining to studying online dating, relationships, personal growth, health care, and solutions.\nThere are many poor, uneducated nation girls just who drift in to the bar lady life style. The sociable stigma causes it to be impossible for them find a Thai partner. We compiled a list of first-rate online-dating companies, that quickly match you with the woman of your dreams.\nA handful of horny hot persons live in a villa along, but they are not allowed to kiss, have sex, or feel each other thoroughly. If they greatly, they’ll generate losses from the funds prize pool. It’s shocking how awful they all are for staying away from one another! In just a number of years, Netflix has become one of the greatest hubs with regards to reality dating shows. At this moment, in 2023, Netflix includes enough dating programming to hold viewers entertained pertaining to weeks at a time.\nBy experiencing the Family members Code as an example for people, young people could remember that both couple are required to write about household obligations. In the initial half of the 20th century, females in Cuba had obtained a status comparable start of additional Latin American countries, just like Argentina and Chile. The goal of Cuban feminists during this time was based on Cuban culture plus the class position of the girls that led the feminist movements.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Budget 2024: Government can make a new announcement regarding NPS, senior citizens can get this bumper discount\nNirmala Sitharaman:Pension fund regulator PFRDA has requested for 'parity' in EPFO on the matter of taxation of contributions by employers. Announcements in this regard are expected to be made in the interim budget.\nThe Kalamkar News, Interim Budget 2024: There are a lot of expectations from the interim budget presented by the government on February 1 for the salaried class.\nAlong with changes in the tax slab, the employed people are also expected to increase the scope of 80C. Apart from this, this time the National Pension Scheme (NPS) can be made more attractive by increasing the tax rebate on investment and withdrawal for senior citizens above 75 years of age.\nPension fund regulator PFRDA has requested for 'consistency' in EPFO on the matter of taxation of contributions by employers. Announcements in this regard are expected to be made in the interim budget.\nFinance Minister Sitharaman will present the budget for the sixth time\nFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the interim budget on 1 February. This will be the sixth budget presented by him.\nCurrently, there is a disparity in the contribution of employers towards creating a corpus for employees, with corporate contributions up to 10 per cent of basic salary and dearness allowance being exempted from tax for NPS contributions, while EPFO is exempted from tax for NPS contributions. In case of , it is 12 percent.\nNo need to file returns on income from NPS\nAccording to Deloitte's budget expectations, NPS will promote long-term savings through NPS and reduce the tax burden for senior citizens above 75 years of age.\nThe annual portion of NPS (NPS) should be tax rebated to investors. According to financial advisory and audit services company Deloitte, NPS can be clubbed with interest and pension to ensure that senior citizens above 75 years of age do not have to file returns on the income received from NPS. .\nRebate up to Rs 50,000\nis currently not covered under lump sum withdrawal tax of 60 per cent. There is a demand to provide tax rebate for investment in NPS under the new tax regime. Currently, under section 80CCD (1B), an individual's contribution to NPS up to Rs 50,000 is eligible for deduction under the old tax regime. But not under the new tax regime. This is more than the tax rebate of Rs 1.5 lakh available under 80C in the old tax regime.\nRegarding government employees, the government had last year constituted a committee under the leadership of Finance Secretary TV Somanathan to review the pension system and suggest measures for its improvement. This committee has not yet submitted its report.", "label": "No"} {"text": "January 09, 2017\nYahoo will still be Yahoo after (if?) it is sold to Verizon Communications Inc., and Marissa Mayer will be chief executive of the company until that date and possibly beyond. Those two facts did not change after the company disclosed plans Monday afternoon that were misconstrued in some corners of the internet.\nRead Full Story", "label": "No"} {"text": "3 years ago\nRoofing Shingle Warranties - What You Dont Know Might Hurt You\nThe Basic Guarantee\nNo matter which roofing tiles you select, they ought to comply with government requirements and have a minimum guarantee that the shingle will perform as promised. Guarantees frequently vary from 15 to 40 years, read more...", "label": "No"} {"text": "The first step in designing a drone, or anything for that matter, is knowing what you are trying to design. In the engineering world, the design typically comes from a set of requirements from the customer. Without a list of requirements you will be designing a product blindly. You do not want to go down this road…\nFor the purpose of learning the design process, we have made an extremely simplified sample of a customer requirements “document.”\nThe desired aircraft shall have the capability to entertain the user through the use of high speed FPV (First Person View) flight. In order to appeal to the user, the aircraft shall be able to fly at a top ground speed of at least 50 mph. The aircraft shall also be electrically powered. Because we want our users to be able to pick up and fly wherever they like, the aircraft shall be able to fit in a standard size backpack. The remote, flight batteries and FPV equipment will also be able to fit inside the same back pack. The users shall also be able to operate for a minimum of 8 minutes per battery pack.\nIt’s very important at this point to dissect these requirements and come up with both defined and derived requirements. Defined requirements sentences that have the word “shall” in them. Derived from the defined requirements are those that have the word “will.” An example of tracking these can be seen below.\nNow that we have our defined and derived requirements listed, we need to note how we’re going to comply with the requirements. In the next column in our spreadsheet we will list our projected compliance as seen below. Throughout the process, the compliance list will become more detailed.\nBeing certain to comply with all these requirements is key to the design and keeping your customer happy. In other words, requirements tracking and compliance checking is a never ending process!\nNow that we have our requirements and our plans for compliance, we can start piecing together a conceptual design of our aircraft. We will pick up here next week.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Loved listening to your music\nLove love love!!!! Great voice! Great music!! 😄\nSuch a pleasure working with you in Orlando\nHI JULIEANNE, ENJOYING YOUR AMAZING SONG \"CRYIN' OUT LOUD\" YOU HAVE A BEAUTIFUL VOICE!! GOD BLESS. K.D.\n© 2017 eMinor Incorporated\nAll third party trademarks are the property of the respective trademark owners. ReverbNation is not affiliated with those trademark owners.\nNot listening to anything?\nTry one of the ReverbNation Channels", "label": "No"} {"text": "This article outlines the rationale for dedicated specialist services for high-risk young people about whom there may be family or professional concerns in relation to mental disorder. It provides an overview of the development and remit of such services and emphasises the need for them to form part of overall service provision for children and young people.\n• Greater understanding of the scope and emphasis of forensic child and adolescent mental health services (FCAMHS)\n• Greater understanding of the different statutory jurisdictions that frequently apply in the cases of high-risk young people\n• Greater understanding of the importance of initial service accessibility for concerned professionals and for authoritative understanding by FCAMHS of the wide variety of circumstances in which high-risk young people may find themselves", "label": "No"} {"text": "This country belongs to the people who inhabit it. These laws achieved the intended purpose of creating a trade surplus for Britain. This affected both the government and the public reformers. LaFollette of Wisconsin championed these reforms, and their implementation in his state became the model for the rest of the country the Wisconsin Idea.\nAt the state and national levels new food and drug laws strengthened urban efforts to guarantee the safety of the food system. Karl Marx applied to his writings the Hegelian conception of linear-progressive history, the modernization of the economy through industrialization and criticisms of the social class structure of industrial capitalist societies.\nWe favor Governmental action to encourage the distribution of immigrants away from the congested cities, to rigidly supervise all private agencies dealing with them and to promote their assimilation, education and advancement.\nMany of its accomplishments were based on efforts of earlier reform movements. In every way possible our Federal Government should co-operate in this important matter. The extent of federal power was much debated, with Alexander Hamilton taking a very broad view as the first Secretary of the Treasury during the presidential administration of George Washington.\nEven as the United States surged toward a new century of industrial strength and dynamism, it seemed that the nation faced a grave danger of coming apart at the seams. HEALTH We favor the union of all the existing agencies of the Federal Government dealing with the public health into a single national health service without discrimination against or for any one set of therapeutic methods, school of medicine, or school of healing with such additional powers as may be necessary to enable it to perform efficiently such duties in the protection of the public from preventable diseases as may be properly undertaken by the Federal authorities, including the executing of existing laws regarding pure food, quarantine and cognate subjects, the promotion of vital statistics and the extension of the registration area of such statistics, and co-operation with the health activities of the various States and cities of the Nation.\nProgressives advocated for censorship of motion pictures as it was believed that patrons especially children viewing movies in dark, unclean, potentially unsafe theaters, might be negatively influenced in witnessing actors portraying crimes, violence, and sexually suggestive situations.\nInstead of instruments to promote the general welfare, they have become the tools of corrupt interests which use them impartially to serve their selfish purposes.\nA report to Secretary of War Taft provided a summary of what the American civil administration had achieved. Urbanization and immigration increased at rapid rates and were accompanied by a shift from local small-scale manufacturing and commerce to large-scale factory production and colossal national corporations.\nMuckrakers were journalists who encouraged readers to demand more regulation of business. Most important, the traditionalists did not want to become modern, and did not want their children inculcated with alien modern values through comprehensive schools that were remote from local control.\nAfter population growth was very rapid due to high birth rates 8 children per family versus 4 in Europe and lower death rates than in Europe, and immigration. An early tax was the Molasses Act of Eventually he located Oziel Wilkinson and his son David to produce iron castings and forgings for the machinery.\nA considerable percentage of the non-farm population was engaged in handling goods for export. With the coming of the automobile afterurgent efforts were made to upgrade and modernize dirt roads designed for horse-drawn wagon traffic.\nThe country was an exporter of agricultural products. Farmers complained at the expense, and also at the loss of control over local affairs, but in state after state the consolidation process went forward.\nAlternatively called home arts, or home economics, the major curriculum reform in women's education was influenced by the publication of Treatise on Domestic Economy, written by Catherine Beecher in By the law was clearly a failure. But many Americans fell behind as the nation raced toward the future.\nIt established national standards for law schools, which led to the replacement of the old system of young men studying law privately with established lawyers by the new system of accredited law schools associated with universities. It included, in addition to the rapid building of a public school system based on English teaching, and boasted about such modernizing achievements as: Slater found no mechanics in the U.\nFurthermore, they sponsored a consumer taste for English amenities, developed a distinctly American educational system, and began systems for care of people meeting welfare. Progressive reformers differed dramatically over how the balance should be struck between those three somewhat competing objectives as well as how the new national state they advocated should address the domestic and international challenges of the new industrial order.\nThe Panic of was followed by a small decline in real wages and increased unemployment, with both trends continuing until World War I.\nThe traditionalists said many of their reforms were unnecessary and not worth the trouble of implementing. This rapid shift of industrialization caused drastic changes in the economy.\nWe also favor the extension of the rural free delivery service. It was designed by Alexander Hamilton and faced strenuous opposition from agrarians led by Thomas Jefferson, who deeply distrusted banks and urban institutions.\nWilson proved especially effective in mobilizing public opinion behind tariff changes by denouncing corporate lobbyists, addressing Congress in person in highly dramatic fashion, and staging an elaborate ceremony when he signed the bill into law.\nThe era was notable for a dramatic expansion in the number of schools and students attending them, especially in the fast-growing metropolitan cities.\nThe colonies depended on Britain for many finished goods, partly because laws prohibited making many types of finished goods in the colonies. We believe that this commission should have plenary power to elicit information, and for this purpose to prescribe a uniform system of accounting for the great protected industries.Dr.\nEdward T. O'Donnell is Associate Professor of History at College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA. He earned his Ph.D. in American History from Columbia University.\nIn the United States, progressivism began as a social movement in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and grew into a political movement in what was known as the Progressive Era. The energy of the new progressive politics was most intense at the state and local levels where civic reform associations of all sorts sprang up to thrust the new economic and social issues into politics.\n_The Triumph of Conservativism: A Reinterpretation of American History, - _, subtitled \"A radically new interpretation of the Progressive Era which argues that business leaders, and not the reformers, inspired the era's legislation regulating business\", published in by the Free Press, by economic historian Gabriel Kolko, is a radical new interpretation of the reforms of the.\nThomas Leonard's excellent book about American economics during the Progressive Era shows how progressives' efforts to champion reform drew on a vision of scientific development that would institutionalize the eugenic creed and, in the process, do great violence to the liberal project that had been at the heart of the American system/5(44).\na loosely defined political movement of individuals and groups who hoped to bring about social and political change in American life. Progressive-era writers and photographers seeking to expose the underside of urban-industrial society were known as.Download", "label": "No"} {"text": "2019-2020 Proposed Attendance Boundary Changes\nWelcome! This section of the Brevard Public Schools website is devoted to the proposed attendance boundary changes under consideration for the 2019-2020 school year. The process will conclude with the Public Hearing to be held at the tentative School Board Meeting date of January 22, 2020. Please check regularly for updates.\nIf you have questions or would like to speak to a staff member, please call 321-735-9735 or email email@example.com", "label": "No"} {"text": "Shimmer is truly a magical unicorn. Pet Shimmer to see her mane and horn light up, but that is not all. She will trot across your floor then neigh, shake, and trot some more. Our animated Shimmer comes with replaceable batteries. Just pull the tab and turn her own to see her come to life. 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Concerns over excessive volatility, uncertain regulatory framework, and technical barriers present something of a problem. But despite this, further developments in this space suggest that institutions are coming.", "label": "No"} {"text": "MOON LANDING FAKE HOAX EXPOSED 1969 !! VAN ALLEN BELTS !! AREA 51 FILMED\nPublished by ImmaAMENTIgoddess on May 1, 2013\nVatic Note: We have published other blogs about this fake moon landing, one of which was about Stanley Kubick and his part in producing that movie. In return the producers promised him unlimited budget of the film of his choice to make and that resulted in \"EYES WIDE SHUT\" which was an expose of the satanic occult cabal that exists at the highest levels of industry, movies, and government. It was a courageous thing for him to do.\nHe died after making that movie. Please watch this, its very good.\nThe article is reproduced in accordance with Section 107 of title 17 of the Copyright Law of the United States relating to fair-use and is for the purposes of criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.", "label": "No"} {"text": "At Perpetual, our expectation of our people is that everyone is a leader. We empower our people to act like business owners and deliver results.\nOur people enjoy the benefit of a trusted and respected brand. We pride ourselves on our long-standing client relationships, some of which span over four generations.\nPerpetual’s core values of excellence, integrity and partnership extend across the breadth of our organisation. We focus on collaborating, challenging and sharing insights for the benefit of our clients.\nWe never lose sight of the role we play in protecting and growing our clients’ wealth.\n> Find out more about working at Perpetual", "label": "No"} {"text": "|Date Posted||December 6, 2018|\nSocial Services & Nonprofit\nRegional Ombudsperson, Entebbe, Uganda\nOrganization: UNOMS - Office of the United Nations Ombudsman and Mediation Services\nCity: Kampala, Uganda\nOffice: UNOMS Kampala, Uganda\nPosting Title: Regional Ombudsperson, Entebbe, P5\nJob Code Title: SENIOR CONFLICT RESOLUTION OFFICER\nDepartment/Office: Office of the United Nations Ombudsman and Mediation Services\nDuty Station: ENTEBBE\nPosting Period: 15 November 2018 - 29 December 2018\nJob Opening Number: 18-Ombudsman-OMBUDSMAN-104862-R-Entebbe (X)\nUnited Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity\nOrganizational Setting and Reporting\nThis position heads the Regional Ombudsman's Office in Entebbe, which is one of the seven regional branches of the United Nations Office of Ombudsman and Mediation Services (UNOMS).\nUnder the direction of, and in full consultation with the United Nations Ombudsman and/or Designee, the Regional Ombudsman in Entebbe provides a neutral and impartial informal resolution of work related disputes to staff members in peace-keeping missions and other UN offices assigned to the Branch. The Regional Ombudsman supervises three Conflict Resolution Officers (2 P-4 and 1 P-3) and one Administrative Assistant (FS-5).\nThe Regional Ombudsman is responsible for the following duties:\nManage and direct the work of the Regional Ombudsman's Office in Entebbe;\nProvide impartial, independent and informal conflict resolution services to resolve employment-related concerns for staff members;\nExplore with staff members their options and different avenues open to them, taking into account the interests, rights and obligations existing between the Organization and staff members;\nProvide counsel and coaching to staff members for handling employment-related situations;\nContact relevant actors in the various UN missions and offices, as an independent neutral, to achieve solutions to work-related problems raised by staff members;\nConduct mediations, under the guidance of the Director of the Mediation Service, as required;\nTags administrative assistant\nDemonstrates ability to identify visitors' needs, create a safe and confidential environment, and explore possible options; is able to establish trust and maintain productive partnerships with visitors and stakeholders, respecting the principles of neutrality and confidentiality; is able to negotiate difficult situations taking into account the interests of all sides; shows respect and empathy for individuals; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather.\nhan personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.\nSpeaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.\nConsiders all those to whom services are provided to be 'clients' and seeks to see things from clients' point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow: empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions;\ndrives for change and improvements; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.Judgement/Decision-making: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization; proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts; determines the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Welcome to OPRThe Office of Planning and Research (OPR), created by statute in 1970, is part of the Office of the Governor. OPR serves the Governor and his Cabinet as staff for long-range planning and research, and constitutes the comprehensive state planning agency.\nAnnouncementsAEP/APA Educational Event on Military Land Use Compatibility and the Pending General Plan Guidelines Update 04-22-2014\nYou are cordially invited to a workshop co-hosted by the Association of Environmental Professionals, San Francisco Bay Area Chapter and the California American Planning Association Chapter on Military Land Use Compatibility Planning, and the General Plan Guidelines Update. Come learn about the upcoming General Plan Guidelines Update, and how Military Land Use Compatibility Planning is relevant to all local governments in California and their planning processes. *AICP Credit Pending* read more...\nComments on OPR CEQA Update Documents are Posted 04-01-2014\nOPR released two documents for public comment on December 30, 2013: (1) A Preliminary Evaluation of Alternative Methods of Transportation Analysis and (2) Possible Topics to be Addressed in the 2014 CEQA Guidelines Update. Comments OPR received on both of those documents can be viewed in the following indexes Public Comments on CEQA Guidelines Update Index and Public Comments on SB743 Index. To receive notice of future Guidelines related activity, sign up for the listserv here.\nOPR Announces Public Workshops for the Environmental Goals and Policy Report 03-05-2014\nThrough these workshops, OPR is striving to receive input from all regions of the state. The goals of this public workshop are to receive input on the overarching goals, key actions, and metrics to track progress. For details on dates and locations, click here.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Learn more about Amazon Prime. The Best of Minim.\nBerlin Techno Deluxe Version.\nVitus is one of the greatest clubs in the city and it was packed with a Whores. Amazon Renewed Like-new products you can Whores Bar Bigha.\nLovefields Collection, Vol. Amazon Advertising Find, attract, and engage customers.\nAmazon Second Chance Pass it on, trade it in, give it a second life.\nKaleydo Beats Session NCS: The Best of Only 1 left in stock - order soon. Extreme Cardio, Vol. Best Driving EDM More: Concert Reviews.\n|First||City||State||Code||Meet for sex||Speed dating||Erotic massage|\n|Whores Bar Bigha||Bar Bigha||Bihar||IN||9728||yes||yes|\nFuture Nu Disco Classics, Vol. VasovskiSoozy Q. 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DFLers are shocked and say the commission itself had no complaints and should have sole authority to make firing decisions. The commission helps direct lottery proceeds to environmental and natural resources projects.\nTwo-year-old boy dies in farm accident near Willmar\nThe child was struck by a skid loader.", "label": "No"} {"text": "We all love freebies… here’s a handy, free trial from Autodesk. Autodesk has recently announced the availability of a completely online, free, 30-day trial for AutoCAD LT 2011 software. The online trial provides users with fast access to AutoCAD LT 2011 so they can evaluate and test the software prior to purchasing. This alternative to the full trial download requires only the installation of a small player, and gives users access to the full version of AutoCAD LT 2011 hosted completely online. The trial enables users to save and access files on their own computers. The new downloadable AutoCAD LT 2011 30-day trial is now available at www.autodesk.com/autocadlt.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Now viewing scripture range from the book of Job chapter 27:13\nthrough chapter 27:23...\n13 This is the portion of a wicked man with God, and the heritage of oppressors, which they shall receive of the Almighty.\n14 If his children be multiplied, it is for the sword: and his offspring shall not be satisfied with bread.\n15 Those that remain of him shall be buried in death: and his widows shall not weep.\n16 Though he heap up silver as the dust, and prepare raiment as the clay;\n17 He may prepare it, but the just shall put it on, and the innocent shall divide the silver.\n18 He buildeth his house as a moth, and as a booth that the keeper maketh.\n19 The rich man shall lie down, but he shall not be gathered: he openeth his eyes, and he is not.\n20 Terrors take hold on him as waters, a tempest stealeth him away in the night.\n21 The east wind carrieth him away, and he departeth: and as a storm hurleth him out of his place.\n22 For God shall cast upon him, and not spare: he would fain flee out of his hand.\n23 Men shall clap their hands at him, and shall hiss him out of his place.", "label": "No"} {"text": "(a) The early years: 1906–1927\nGenerally the date of a writer's birth, particularly that of a modern writer, should be an uncontroversial matter. However, in Beckett's case, establishing a definite date has not proved so easy; the day Beckett always celebrated was not the one on his birth certificate (the 13th of May). The confusion was compounded by the fact that his birth was registered on the 14th of June; as it was traditional for the family to register the birth of a child a month after the event, it has been assumed that Beckett was actually born in May, and that the April date, falling as it does on a date of great potential significance, was a story propagated by Beckett himself. However, in his recent biography, James Knowlson has provided crucial evidence in favour of the earlier date; Beckett's birth was announced in the Irish Times on April 16th, and the date given on the birth certificate would seem simply to have been a mistake.", "label": "No"} {"text": "The first step of buying a car is figuring out how much to budget for your car insurance costs. There are so many different options, types, and levels of cover available that it seems daunting- not on the point of signing up, but until you know what’s out there.\nThere are many kinds of car insurance out there – why are certain types and qualities so expensive? Which type of car insurance should you get? Let us have a look at these and more questions in this article!\nHow Much To Expect With Car Insurance\nWhen you are shopping for car insurance, it can be a daunting task to try to determine what options are available to you and what will fit your budget. When purchasing car insurance, there are several things to consider, including the type of car you drive, how much coverage you need, and how much you are willing to pay. If you want to purchase car insurance then contacting the best car insurance companies is the best idea that can help you to get the best insurance.\nTypes of Car Insurance\nThere are four types of car insurance: uninsured/underinsured motorist, comprehensive, collision, and liability. Uninsured / underinsured motorist insurance protects you from being financially responsible for damage caused by another driver who does not have insurance. Comprehensive coverage includes both property damage and bodily injury liabilities. Collision coverage pays for damage done when two vehicles come into contact with each other. Liability insurance covers you if someone is injured or property is damaged as a result of your driving. Each type of policy offers different benefits and has different premiums. Below is a table listing the common features of each type of policy and the corresponding premiums.\nHow Much Does Auto Insurance Cost?\nDifferent factors will affect the price of car insurance, such as age, location, and driving record. The Cost of Auto Insurance Calculator at Insure.com can help you estimate your costs.\nSome general tips for saving on car insurance include: getting a lower-cost policy from an online insurance broker; comparing rates online; bundling policies (such as home and car insurance); and getting discounts through auto club memberships or workplace benefits.\nIdentity Theft, The Impact on the Auto Insurance Business\nThere has been a significant uptick in car insurance related identity theft claims over the past few years. In order to protect yourself and your family, it is important to understand what identity theft is and how it can impact your auto insurance policy.\nAccording to the Identity Theft Resource Center, identity theft refers to “the theft of personally identifiable information, such as your name, Social Security number, date of birth, driver’s license number, or bank account number.” This information can be used to commit other crimes, including fraud and robbery.\nIdentity theft victims can experience a range of problems as a result of the crime, including:\n-Difficulty getting new credit cards or loans\n-Low credit score due to being reported multiple times for identity theft.\n-Loss of status as a victim of identity theft\n-Stores refusing to sell items or services due to lack of proper identification\n-Inability to get insurance or a job due to incorrect information on their record\nBuying Business Auto Insurance\nThere are a few different types of business auto insurance policies, so it’s important to understand which one is right for your business.\nPersonal Auto Insurance: This policy covers you and your co-workers if someone is injured while driving your car. If you’re purchasing this type of policy as a business, make sure to ask about liability coverage – this will indemnify you and your company from any legal fees or settlements that may come as a result of an accident.\nProperty Damage Liability Insurance: This type of policy protects you and your business from financial losses caused by people or animals who damage property while driving on company property. It also covers damage done to the company’s vehicles, equipment, and inventory.\nUninsured Motorist Coverage: This policy protects you and your passengers if someone gets into an accident with an uninsured driver. This coverage can pay for medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages caused by the accident.\nBusinessowners should also consider adding workers’ compensation insurance to their policy, as this will cover employees in accidents while they are on the job.\n-Is There a Break for Life Insurers and Nonprofits?\n-How Much Will My Monthly Car Insurance Bill Be?\n-Car Insurance Policies: Types, Rates, and Deductibles\n-What To Do If You Hit Another Vehicle\nIf you are like most people, you probably have a few different types of car insurance policies lying around your house. Some are for when you’re driving your own car, while others might protect you in the event that someone else is at fault. Depending on your state and the type of car you drive, your monthly car insurance bill could be anywhere from a few dollars to hundreds of dollars. In this blog post, we’re going to discuss some of the most common types of car insurance policies, how much they cost, and what to expect when it comes to rates and deductible amounts.\nAnnual Car Insurance vs. Monthly Car Insurance\nOne of the most common types of car insurance policies is annual coverage. Annually-based policies generally offer higher rates than monthly policies, since they include a fixed per-month fee instead of an installment plan. However, annual plans can get very expensive if you don’t hit any claims during the year. In fact, some insurers will charge as much as\nWhen you’re shopping for car insurance, there are a few things you should keep in mind. In this article, we’ll discuss the different types of car insurance, how much they cost, and what to expect when purchasing coverage.\nDifferent Types of Car Insurance\nCar insurance can be split into three main types: liability, property, and collision.\nLiability is designed to protect you from being held liable if someone is injured or killed as a result of an accident that you were involved in.\nProperty covers the damage to your car caused by someone else, such as when someone breaks into it.\nCollision coverage covers you for accidents where both cars are damaged.\nEach type of policy has its own benefits and drawbacks, so it’s important to understand what each one covers before making a purchase.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Exeter City FC and Exeter City Football in the Community Safeguarding Policy\nThis is in addition to and complimentary to any football league requirements\n*CLICK HERE TO READ THE CLUB POLICY AMENDMENT FOR COVID-19*\nPurpose and Aims\nThe purpose of Exeter City safeguarding policy is to provide a secure framework for the workforce in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of those children and adults at risk who attend our settings. The policy aims to ensure that:\n- Every Child and Adult at Risk has the right to be protected from abuse and exploitation\n- All our children and adults at risk are safe and protected from harm.\n- Other procedures and policies are in place to enable children to feel safe and adopt safe practices.\n- Staff, players, directors, coaches, children, trustee’s, visitors, volunteers and parents are aware of the expected behaviours and our legal responsibilities in relation to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of our children and adults at risk.\nSafeguarding is considered everyone’s responsibility and as such our aim is to create the safest environment within which every child and vulnerable adult can achieve their full potential. Exeter City AFC and the CITY Community Trust (CCT) recognises the contribution it can make to ensure that all children and adults at risk who use our settings feel that they will be listened to and appropriate action taken. We will do this by working in partnership with other agencies in accordance with ‘Working Together to Safeguard Children - March 2015’ .\nResponsibilities and expectations\nExeter City Football Club and the CCT has Directors/Trustees whose legal responsibility it is to make sure that our organisations have effective safeguarding policies and procedures in place and monitors that all staff & volunteers complies with them. It is the responsibility of the Directors/Trustees to ensure that appropriate checks are carried out on all staff and volunteers before they are allowed to work with children representing Exeter City (Which includes all those working with the Academy) and The CCT & ensure they are safe to work with the children who attend our settings, that the settings have procedures for handling allegations of abuse made against members of staff or volunteers and ensure the safe and appropriate use of cameras, mobile phones, technology and on line equipment within the settings. This policy applies to all staff members of the business, including full time, part time, casual or pieceworker as well as any Consultants and Volunteers who working within the parameters of those at-risk groups of staff, customers or clients. All staff members, Consultants and Volunteers are required to adhere to this policy.\nThe Safeguarding Team\nThe Club Board has a nominated person for Safeguarding- the Senior Safeguarding Manager (SSM) Justin Quick (Interim COO).\nThe Charity Board for City Community Trust has a nominated person for Safeguarding, the CCT senior safeguarding lead Nick Murray. (a Trustee of CCT)\nThe Club Welfare Office is Scott Walker has with the SSMresponsibility for dealing with all safeguarding issues and is also does the FA DBS checks for the Club/CCT and NCS.\nThe Designated Safeguarding Officer for CCT and the NCS programme is Danny Harris.\nThe Designated Safeguarding Officer for the Academy is Kelley Roberts.\nThe Verifier for the Academy and Training Ground is Richard Brown.\nThe HR support for safeguarding is provided by Nicky Perryman, Catherine White and Donna Langdon. (responsible for safe recruitment and will refer any issues to SSM and CWO)\nIt is the responsibility of the Safeguarding team that all safeguarding issues raised in settings are effectively responded to, recorded and referred to the appropriate agency. They have strategic responsibility for all matters that relate to safeguarding, they will work together\nThey are also responsible for arranging the whole settings safeguarding training for all staff and volunteers who work with children, young people and adults at risk in our setting.\nThe SSM for CCT must ensure that the whole settings safeguarding training takes place at least every three years; which they can deliver within setting provided they are linked in to the support and quality assurance process offered by the Local Authority. All new staff will be issued with a copy of the Safeguarding Policy and procedures as part of their Induction.\nThe SSM is required to attend or ensure that a senior member of staff who has the relevant training and access to appropriate supervision, attends where appropriate, all child protection case conferences, reviews, core groups or meetings where it concerns a child at our setting and to contribute to multi-agency discussions to safeguard and promote the child’s welfare.\nThe Directors/Trustees are responsible for reviewing the appropriate policies and procedures. These are outlined in the table below. There is a policy group who has devolved responsibility for this, and includes the Club Board Secretary, Club Director (Chairs the group who is a lawyer) Club Director (SSM and Equality Lead) and the clubs CEO (Operations).\nThe safeguarding policies are the responsibility of the Safeguarding team.\nAll Child Protection concerns need to be acted on immediately. The club has internal procedure that all staff of aware of and must be followed, without exception.\nIf you are concerned that a child may be at risk or is suffering abuse, you must tell the Senior Safeguarding Manager. You can do this via anyone on the list above!\nPosters with all the internal and external contacts are displayed in all our settings.\nAll Adults, including the SSM, are legally responsible to refer all known or suspected cases of abuse to the relevant agency including DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) MASH (Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub), Children and Young Peoples Service (CYPS) – Social Care, or the Police. Where a disclosure is made to a visiting staff member from a different agency, e.g. NCS, Early Years Consultants, Health Visitors, it is the responsibility of that agency staff to formally report the referral to the Setting’s Designated Person in the first instance. Any records made should be kept securely on the Child’s Protection file,\nWhat to do if you are concerned\nIf a child or vulnerable adult makes a disclosure or allegation of abuse against an adult or another child or young person, it is important that you:\n- Stay calm and listen carefully.\n- Reassure them that they have done the right thing in telling you.\n- Do not investigate or ask leading questions.\n- Let them know that you will need to tell someone else.\n- Do not promise to keep what they have told you a secret.\n- Inform your Safeguarding Designated Officer as soon as possible.\n- Make a written record of the allegation, disclosure or incident which you must sign, date and record your position using the setting safeguarding record log forms.\nIf you are concerned that a member of staff or adult in a position of trust poses a danger to a child or young person or that they might be abusing a child or young person you should report your concerns to the Senior Safeguarding Manger. Where those concerns relate to the Senior Safeguarding Manger however, this should be reported to the Chair using the settings ‘Whistle blowing’ policy.\nSigns, symptoms and effects of child abuse and neglect\nThe signs of child abuse aren't always obvious, and a child might not tell anyone what's happening to them.\nChildren might be scared that the abuser will find out, and worried that the abuse will get worse. Or they might think that there’s no-one they can tell or that they won’t be believed.\nSometimes, children don't even realise that what's happening is abuse.\nThe effects of abuse may be short term or may last a long time - sometimes into adulthood. Adults who were abused as children may need advice and support.\nFollow the links below for further guidance and support and guidance\nWe are aware of the possibility of allegations being made against members of staff or volunteers that are working or may meet children and young people whilst in our setting. Allegations will usually be that abuse has taken place. This could include inappropriate behaviour displayed by members of staff or other persons working with the children such as inappropriate sexual comments, excessive one to one attention beyond the requirements their role and responsibilities, inappropriate sharing or images. They can be made by children and young people or other concerned adults. Allegations are made for a variety of reasons:\n- Abuse has taken place\n- Something has happened to the child that reminds them of a past event – the child is unable to recognize that the situation and people are different; Children can misinterpret your language or your actions.\n- Some children recognise that allegations can be powerful and if they are angry with you about something they can make an allegation as a way of hitting out.\n- An allegation can be a way of seeking attention.\nIf an allegation is made against an adult in a position of trust whether they be members of staff or volunteers this should be brought to the immediate attention of the SSM who will advise the Board of Trustees. In the case of the allegation being made against the SDO this will be brought to the immediate attention of the Chair of the Board. The SSM/Chair will need to discuss with the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) the nature of the allegations made against the adult, for the appropriate action to be taken. This may constitute an initial evaluation meeting or strategy discussion depending on the allegation being made. The Chair of the board will need to:\n- Refer to the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) immediately and follow up in writing within 48 hours. Consider safeguarding arrangements of the child or young person to ensure they are away from the alleged abuser.\n- Contact the parents or carers of the child/young person if advised to do so by the LADO.\n- Consider the rights of the staff member for a fair and equal process of investigation.\n- Ensure that the appropriate disciplinary procedures are followed including whether suspending a member of staff from work until the outcome of any investigation if this is deemed necessary.\n- Act on any decision made in any strategy meeting.\n- Advise the Independent Safeguarding Authority where a member of staff has been disciplined or dismissed because of the allegations being founded.\nA copy of “What to do if you’re worried a child is being abused” can be accessed by following the link:\nThis sets out the guidelines on dealing with incidents, disclosures and the procedures that must be followed.\nAll members of staff and volunteers who are required to will have access to safeguarding training at least every three years. This can be accessed via the Devon FA.\nWe will also, as part of our induction, issue information in relation to our Safeguarding policy and any policy related to safeguarding and promoting our children/young people’s welfare to all newly appointed staff and volunteers. Our Safeguarding Team will undertake any further safeguarding training as required by the English Football League the FA, in addition to any whole setting training. This will be undertaken at least every three years which updates their awareness and understanding of the impact of the wide agenda of safeguarding issues. This will support both the SSM to be able to better undertake their role and support the setting in ensuring our safeguarding arrangements are robust and achieving better outcomes for the children in our setting. This includes taking part in multi-agency training in addition to safeguarding training. Directors/Trustees can have access to safeguarding training and our Named Trustee for Safeguarding will also undertake additional awareness training at least every three years. They will also be advised to undertake additional training to support their employers’ role in Handling Allegations against adults who work with children and young people, including our staff and volunteers.\nOur safeguarding arrangements are reported on an annual basis to the Board and our Safeguarding policy is reviewed annually, to keep it updated in line with local and national guidance and legislation. It will also be reviewed in the case of a major incident or organisational change or if required by the EFL or FA.\nThere will be an automatic place on the agenda for Safeguarding at both Club Board and Charity Board meetings.\nWe will include our Safeguarding Policy in our settings prospectus (CITY COMMUNITY TRUST and Academy) and website and will post copies of our policy throughout the settings.\nWe are also able to arrange for our policy to be made available to parents whose first language is not English, on request.\nCITY Community Trust has policies and procedures in place about the use of mobile phones and cameras in the settings and on visits etc.\nRelated Setting Policies\nSafeguarding covers more than the contribution made to child protection in relation to individual children or vulnerable adult. It also encompasses issues such as child health and safety, bullying and a range of other issues, for example, arrangements for meeting the medical needs of children, providing first aid, setting security, drugs, alcohol and substance misuse, etc. It includes vulnerable adults and those at risk because of drugs, alcohol and substance misuse.\nThe following includes all the policies that the Club/CCT and Academy must have in place (as recommended by EFL/FA) and relevant Legislation or regulations (This list is not exhaustive)\n1. Safe Recruitment of Staff and Volunteers\n2. Safeguarding Children Policy\n3. Procedure for reporting poor practice, concerns/allegations or disclosures of abuse\n4. Code of Conduct (Ethics)\n5. Equal Opportunities Policy (Equity)\n6. Anti-bullying Policy (including peer to peer)\n7. Confidentiality Statement\n8. Whistle-blowing Policy\n9. Complaints Procedure and Appeals Process\n10. Management of Allegations against Staff and Volunteers\n11. Health and Safety Policy\n12. Information Sharing Policy\n13. Policy for Trips, Tours and Tournaments (Academy)\n14. Accommodation Providers Guidance (Academy)\n15. Parental Consent Form\n16. Photography/Images Policy\n17. Social Media Policy\n18. IT Acceptable Use Policy\n19. Transport Policy\n20. Late Collection of Children Policy\n21. Other policy documents as appropriate to the activities of the Club\n21 May include the following other applicable Club Policies:\nAcademy Transport Policy, Procedures & Guidelines\nAcademy Medical Policy & Procedures\nSocial Networking Policy\nSafeguarding Adults at Risk Policy\nData Handling & Protection Policy\nThe above list is not exhaustive and as new policy guidance and legislation develops within the remit of Safeguarding we will review and update our policies and procedures as appropriate and in line with the Devon Safeguarding Children Board and Local Authority.\nThis Safeguarding Policy acts as the overarching Safeguarding Policy for both Exeter City Football Club and City Community Trust, The Academy and City Community Trust will also have several specific policies. See Table.\nFor further information regarding any child protection procedure, please consult: www.swcpp.org.uk\nRelevant Legislation or regulations\nWorking Together to Safeguarding Children 2017\nThe Children Act 1989 & 2004\nCrime & Disorder Act 1998\nData Protection Act 1998\nFA Safeguarding Children Rules\nFA Respect Code of Conducts\nHuman Rights Act 1998\nPolice Act 1997\nProtection of Children Act 1999\nProtection of Freedoms Act 2012\nRehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974\nSafeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006\nSexual Offences Act 2003\nYouth Evidence & Crime Evidence Act 1999\nKeeping Children Safe in Education Sept 2016\nEquality Act 2010\nSafeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education DfES 2007\nSafeguarding Children and safer recruitment\nEnglish Football league and FA policies.\nFor further information regarding any child protection procedure, please consult: www.swcpp.org.uk\nSafguarding at Exeter City: Safeguarding Team\nSenior Safeguarding Manger (Interim COO)\nT: 01392 411 243\nClub Welfare Officer/DBS Verifier\nT: 01392 255 611\nCCT Senior Safeguarding Lead (Trustee)\nT: 01392 255 611\nCCT and NCS\nDesignated Safeguarding Officer\nT: 01392 255 611\nDesignated Safeguarding Officer (Academy)\nT: 01395 232 784\nAcademy DBS Verifier\nT: 01395 232 784\nIf the matter is urgent and you cannot contact the club or County FA designated welfare officer,\nCounty Welfare Officer\nYou can call the NSPCC 24-hour helpline on 0808 800 5000 or if it is an emergency because a child or children are at immediate risk, then call the police or children’s social care in your area.\nIf you are concerned that someone may be behaving inappropriately or seeking to groom a child in an online environment, you can report a concern about child sexual abuse or online exploitation to the CEOP safety centre. All reports are assessed and responded to by CEOP's specialist Child Protection Advisors. If a police response is necessary, it would be conducted in partnership with your local police force. The following are:\nPolice: In case of an emergency call 999\nNSPCC: 24-hour helpline 0808 800 5000\nThe following is a specific helpline that the FA has commissioned the NSPCC to set up to help people to come forward:\n0800 023 2642.\nLocal Authority Designated Officer: 01392 384964 | email@example.com\nDevon FA: Matthew Hodgson: firstname.lastname@example.org (County Welfare Officer)\nWe want you to feel confident in football and to know that your child will have fun and be safe.\nSafeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Non-action is not an option\n- Devon Safeguarding Children Board: www.devonsafeguarding.org\n- South West Child Protection Procedures: www.swcpp.org.uk\n- Devon Early Years and Childcare Service: www.devon.gov.uk/eycs\n- Child Exploitation and Online Protection Agency: www.ceop.org.uk\n- NSPCC Safe (Safe Activities for Everyone) Network: www.safenetwork.org.uk\n- Multi-agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) 0345 155 1071 Email: email@example.com\n- MASH Consultation Line: 01392 388361/2\n- CYPS area contact numbers: (9am - 5pm Monday to Thursday, 9am – 4pm Friday)\n- North Devon CYPS - 01271 388 660\n- Exeter and East CYPS - 01392 384 444\n- Mid Devon CYPS - 08448 805 838\n- Teignbridge, South & West Devon CYPS - 01392 386 000\n- Out of hours for CYPS (Social Care): 5pm -9am and at weekends and public holidays, please contact: Emergency Duty Service 0845 6000 388 (low-rate call)", "label": "No"} {"text": "Legal & General has promoted the value of shared ownership at an event in London today.\nLegal & General has launched the market’s first sub 5% equity release mortgage.\nLegal & General Mortgage Club achieved 15% sales growth in 2015 – with £46bn going through the club.\nThe government should reconsider extending Right to Buy which will erode housing associations’ ability to build homes, director of Legal & General housing partnerships Stephen Smith has said.\nLegal & General has updated its Mortgage Credit Directive Matrix to provide information on lenders’ plans.", "label": "No"} {"text": "The Washington Companies Disclose All-Cash Proposal to Acquire Dominion Diamond Corporation for US$13.50 per share\nUS$1.1 Billion Proposal Would Provide Substantial Premium to Dominion Diamond Shareholders\nMissoula, Mont. – March 19, 2017\nThe Washington Companies (“Washington”), a group of privately held North American mining, industrial and transportation businesses founded by industrialist and entrepreneur Dennis R. Washington, today announced that it has made a proposal to the board of directors of Dominion Diamond Corporation (TSX: DDC, NYSE: DDC) (“Dominion”) for a transaction in which Washington would acquire all of the outstanding common shares of Dominion for US$13.50 per share in cash, representing a 36 percent premium to Dominion’s closing stock price on March 17, 2017 and a 54 percent premium to the price when discussions ended on March 15, 2017.\nThe proposal, which was made in a letter to Dominion’s board of directors on February 21, 2017, is not conditional on financing but is conditional on Washington conducting confirmatory due diligence during a period of exclusivity and negotiating an acquisition agreement. After multiple discussions and concessions made by Washington over a three-week period, Dominion’s board of directors continues to refuse to grant Washington access to due diligence, which Washington has stated could lead to an increased offer price, on terms acceptable to Washington.\nWashington has a long track record of growing its businesses throughout North America, with expertise in the mining industry and the Canadian market. Washington strongly supports Dominion’s plans to develop the Company’s mining assets, while positively impacting current and future employees and benefiting local communities. Washington would provide Dominion opportunities for further growth and work closely with management to put in place an appropriate long-term cost structure to preserve the operational and financial flexibility for management to execute its strategic plan. The nature of the mining business favors an owner such as Washington, which has a deep understanding of the sector, a long-term view and permanent capital to invest in the business over multiple decades.\n“We believe our proposal is extremely compelling and clearly in the best interests of Dominion and all of its stakeholders, including shareholders, customers, employees, and communities,” said Lawrence R. Simkins, President of Washington. “If the transaction is consummated, it would provide Dominion shareholders with a substantial cash premium and offer superior value to that which Dominion could realize through ongoing execution of its plan or any other available alternative transaction. As a part of Washington, Dominion would receive significant, long-term investment to develop its most promising growth assets, creating meaningful opportunities for its employees and the communities in which it operates.”\nMr. Simkins continued, “We are disappointed that Dominion’s board has thus far prevented Washington from moving ahead with its proposal under which shareholders would receive a substantial premium and immediate liquidity, but we remain fully committed to completing this transaction.”\nBackground On Discussions\nFollowing Washington’s proposal to Dominion’s board of directors on February 21, 2017, the companies engaged in discussions and an in-person meeting to discuss the terms upon which Washington would be given access to due diligence and a potential path forward. On March 15, 2017 the Dominion board of directors advised that it would not grant Washington access to due diligence unless Washington agreed to a broad 12-month standstill and would not agree to an exclusivity period as requested by Washington for it to complete its due diligence. Despite reasonable accommodations, which included Washington agreeing to a partial standstill providing that it would not acquire shares, make an unsolicited offer or sponsor a proxy fight during the standstill period and offering generous carve-outs to its exclusivity request, Dominion still refused. Washington made it clear to Dominion that, while it would agree to certain standstill restrictions, under no circumstances would it agree to be restricted from publicly disclosing its proposal if the parties could not come to a definitive agreement. As a result, discussions have ended.\nThe proposal letter sent by Washington to Dominion Diamond’s board of directors on February 21, 2017 follows:\nFebruary 21, 2017\nJames Gowans, Chairman,\nand the Board of Directors\nDominion Diamond Corporation\n4920-52nd Street Suite 1102\nYellowknife, NT I X1A 3T1 I Canada\nDear Mr. Gowans and Directors:\nThe Washington Corporations (“Washington” or “we”) are pleased to submit this non-binding proposal to acquire 100% of the equity of Dominion Diamond Corporation (the “Company” or “you”) in an all-cash transaction (the “Proposed Transaction”) on substantially the terms described in this letter.\nBased on our knowledge of the Company from publicly available sources, we are proposing to acquire 100% of the Company’s outstanding common shares in cash at USD$13.50/share, which represents a 35% premium to the closing price of USD$9.98 on Friday, February 17th. The Proposed Transaction allows all of the Company’s shareholders to realize immediate, significant cash consideration for their shares. The making of a binding proposal with respect to the Proposed Transaction will be subject to our confirmatory diligence, as discussed below, and the negotiated terms of a customary definitive acquisition agreement (the “Acquisition Agreement”). We anticipate that the Proposed Transaction would be structured as a statutory plan of arrangement under the Canada Business Corporations Act. Subject to the completion of due diligence we may value the Company higher than the indicated price.\nThe Washington Companies are a group of individual privately held companies headquartered throughout the United States and Western Canada, conducting business internationally. Our purpose is to reliably provide equipment, technology, service, and special expertise that aid our customers to operate more efficiently and more profitably. We have focused our businesses in the areas of mining, marine transportation, rail transportation, heavy equipment distribution, environmental remediation and aviation technology and service. We have a long history of successfully completing transactions of this nature in an expedient fashion. We have consistently demonstrated our commitment to our businesses by supporting our management teams’ growth initiatives through high levels of service and the timely and prudent investment of capital. In particular, we are committed to mining in North America and have deep experience as the owner and operator of Montana Resources, which is an open pit copper and molybdenum mine in Butte, Montana — one of the largest in North America.\nWe, along with our team of advisors, have followed the Company closely and are familiar with its operations, assets and with the diamond industry. We strongly support management’s plans to develop the Company’s mining assets and to continue to pursue strategies for further growth. In particular, we believe that development of the Ekati Mine Jay pipe is important to all of the stakeholders of the Company, including the local economy, and is an integral part of the value of the business. We also believe that the nature of the mining business favors a shareholder with a long-term view, patience and effectively permanent capital to invest in the business over multiple decades.\nGiven our long-term investment philosophy, we anticipate starting with a conservative capital structure that will allow us to continue development of the Ekati Mine Jay pipe and pursue the Company’s current mining plan, while providing opportunity for further growth. We have the resources to fund the Proposed Transaction from existing liquidity. However, we will likely access the debt markets for a portion of the consideration in order to provide the Company with the most appropriate and cost-effective long-term capital structure. Based on our experience, we are confident that we will be able to arrange the debt financing needed to support this acquisition and do not expect the Acquisition Agreement or related documentation to contain a financing contingency. Any changes to this proposed leverage and structure will be assessed in collaboration with management to ensure that we preserve the operational and financial flexibility necessary for the management to execute its business plan.\nAs noted above, the making of a binding proposal to complete the Proposed Acquisition would be subject to: (a) negotiation of a mutually satisfactory binding Acquisition Agreement and related documentation with standard representations, warranties, conditions and other provisions; and (b) completion of confirmatory due diligence, including: site visits, meeting with management and customary operational, financial, legal and tax due diligence. The Acquisition Agreement would be subject to standard conditions of closing, including but not limited to, satisfaction of any required regulatory approvals (which are not expected to be of any consequence).\nWe have been working with advisors and the publicly available information to further our understanding of the diamond industry and the Company in particular. We are prepared to move expeditiously to complete our due diligence and to negotiate the definitive Acquisition Agreement within a 45-day confirmatory due diligence period, which would be extendable by 15 days if we are still working in good faith to negotiate the definitive Acquisition Agreement after 45 days, and to do so in a manner which would not be disruptive to the Company.\nUntil such time as we and the Company enter into a definitive Acquisition Agreement, any public disclosure by the Company of the existence or contents of this letter would be premature. If this letter is accepted and agreed to, the Company agrees that the existence and contents of this letter shall be held in strict confidence by the Company and, except as required by law or the rules and regulations of any applicable stock exchange and after prior notice to Washington to the extent permissible, no disclosure of the contents of this letter shall be made to any person whatsoever other than its directors, officers and employees and/or advisors who “need to know” such information for the purpose of proceeding with the Proposed Transaction.\nBased upon the substantial premium we expect to be offering to your shareholders, the benefits involved for all of your stakeholders, and the substantial time and resources we are spending on the Proposed Transaction, we request an exclusivity period for Washington to complete its outstanding diligence and enter into a definitive Acquisition Agreement with the Company. If this letter is accepted, in consideration of the time that will be expended and the expenses incurred by us in connection with pursuing the Proposed Transaction, you agree that for a period commencing on the date of your acceptance of this letter until 45 days from the date we are first given access to a formal and substantially complete data room with due diligence materials (which period shall be extended by 15 days if we are still working in good faith to negotiate the definitive Acquisition Agreement after 45 days): (a) you and your affiliates will not, and will not permit your and their respective officers, directors or agents (collectively, “Agents”), directly or indirectly, to take any action to solicit, initiate, encourage or facilitate any inquiries regarding, or the making of, any Acquisition Proposal (as hereinafter defined), and: (b) you will promptly advise us if you receive any inquiries or proposals from a third party or their Agents regarding an Acquisition Proposal, including the material terms of any such Acquisition Proposal. The term “Acquisition Proposal” means any offer or proposal for, or any indication of interest in, (i) the direct or indirect purchase of any of the shares of the Company or any successor, (ii) any merger, amalgamation, arrangement or other business combination involving the Company or any successor, (iii) the acquisition of any equity interest in, or any material portion of, the assets of the Company or its subsidiaries or any successor or any assets used in the business of the Company, or (iv) any offer or proposal for a securitization, monetization or similar arrangements relating to the Company, its business or its assets, other than the transactions contemplated by this letter. You represent and warrant to us that you and your Agents are not currently involved in any discussions or negotiations with respect to any Acquisition Proposal by any person or entity other than Washington.\nExcept for the two preceding paragraphs (which are intended to be binding), this letter is non-binding and does not create or impose any legal obligation on any party. In particular, notwithstanding anything in this letter to the contrary, this letter is a statement of our intentions, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York without regard to principles of conflict of laws, is not a legally binding agreement on Washington, and shall not give rise to any legal consequences in any respect. Washington will not be legally bound to purchase the Company until the parties enter into binding definitive agreements.\nShould you have any questions regarding this letter, please contact Larry Simkins at (406) 523-1383.\nWe hope you will agree that the prompt implementation of the Proposed Transaction is in the best interests of the Company and all of its stakeholders. The Proposed Transaction provides all shareholders immediate, substantial cash consideration for their shares, while providing the Company a stable, long-term owner focused on growing the Company. This will provide significant employment and economic benefit over a mine life that may be extended by decades, positively impacting the Company’s current and future employees and the communities of the First Nations, the Northwest Territories and all of Canada. We ask that you respond to us by February 28, 2017. We look forward to hearing from you, so that we can begin to move forward together with this exciting transaction.\nBy: /s/ Lawrence R. Simkins, President\nBDT & Company, LLC is providing financial advice to The Washington Companies, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP is providing legal counsel in the U.S. and Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP is providing legal counsel in Canada.\nAbout the Washington Companies\nThe Washington Companies, founded by industrialist and entrepreneur Dennis R. Washington, are privately held companies active in the core industries of mining, rail and marine transportation, aviation, environmental remediation and restoration services, and heavy equipment sales and service. The companies are headquartered throughout Montana, the Pacific Northwest and western Canada and conduct business internationally.\nCautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Statements and Regarding the Nature and Legal Effect of the Proposal\nSome information in this news release may be forward-looking. Implicit in that information are assumptions and expectations which, although considered reasonable by us, may prove to be incorrect. Actual future outcomes and results, including whether our proposal is acted upon by Dominion, whether a transaction and the definitive documentation relating thereto are agreed to by the parties and whether the conditions relating to such transaction are satisfied, are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, and could differ materially from what is currently proposed or planned as described herein. You should not place undue importance on forward-looking information. While we may elect to, we are under no obligation and do not undertake to update this information at any particular time.\nThe non-binding proposal is subject to, among other things, the satisfactory completion of confirmatory due diligence, the negotiation and execution of a definitive agreement on mutually agreeable terms and the receipt of any necessary corporate and other third party approvals, including the approval of Dominion’s board of directors and shareholders. No binding obligation will arise with respect to the proposed transaction unless and until a definitive agreement with Dominion has been executed and delivered.\nSard Verbinnen & Co\nGeorge Sard / Anna Cordasco / Jared Levy / Pat Scanlan", "label": "No"} {"text": "West Bengal PSC Jobs- WBPSC Audit and Accounts Service Recruitment Examination 2022\nThe West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) has invited online applications for 63 posts in the WBPSC Audit and Accounts Service Recruitment Examination 2022.\nEligible and interested candidates can apply online only through the official website of the West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) (see the link given below). Advertisement No. 12/2021.\nThe educational qualifications and other details required for informational purposes only in the interest of job seekers are briefly given below –\nThe West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) has invited online applications for the 63rd WBPSC Audit and Accounts Service Recruitment Examination 2022. Last date – 27/02/02\nWest Bengal Audit and Accounts Service\n- Total vacancies – 36\nwbcs eligibility criteria 2022\nEducational Qualification: Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from a recognized University or be a member of “Institute of Chartered Accountants of India” or be a member of “Institute of Cost Accountants of India” or MBA / PGDM (FINANCE) or equivalent in All India Council for Tech. Postgraduate degree in Finance under a 2 (two) year full-time regular course approved by.\nNote: Ability to read, write and speak in Bengali (not required for candidates whose mother tongue is Nepali)\nAge limit (for all the above posts/disciplines): Not more than 36 years as of 01.01.2021. The upper age limit is 05 years for SC / ST, 03 years for OBC and 10 years for the PWD section. Ex-servicemen and others, if any – according to government rules\nSelection of Candidates: The WBPSC Audit and Accounts Service Recruitment Examination 2022 will be held in two consecutive stages, namely, (i) Preliminary Examination (Objective Multiple Choice Questions) and (ii) Main Examination (Conventional Type) followed by Personality Examination.\nCandidates selected on the basis of preliminary examination results will be allowed admission in the main examination and those who will be selected on the basis of the results of the main examination will be called to appear in the personality examination.\nThe Preliminary Examination will be held in Kolkata and Darjeeling Center in or around May 2022.\nThe exact date, time and place of the examination/interview will be given to the eligible candidates in due course and such information is also available on the official website of West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) – https://wbpsc.gov.in\nFor candidate selection rules, eligibility rules and other details, please go through the official website or the officially published advertisement.\nRules for PWD Candidates: Candidates who have benchmark barriers with written limits including speed, the scribe can be availed if required. The commission, however, will not provide the author for the candidates.\nThe scribe candidates have to sort themselves. Candidates appearing for the scribe Educational Aptitude Test must have one step below qualification. Benchmark Disabled people choosing their own author. They have to submit the author’s details as per the proforma provided by the commission during their examination.\nIn the case of benchmarked handicapped classes, the author’s provisions may authorize making a certificate stating that the person concerned has physical limitations in writing and it is necessary for the author to write the test on his behalf. Chief Medical Officer/ Medical Superintendent of a Government Health Organization as per the proforma in Appendix-I (Available at the end of this advertisement).\nThe scribing feature shall be approved by any person with a benchmark disability as defined. The PWD Act, 2016 has written restrictions including 2(r) and speed. In the case of persons with Blindness, Locomotor Disability (Both Hand Affected – BA) and Benchmark Disability in Cerebral Palsy Section, the benefit will be given to the author if the person so desires. The writer’s appointment will not be accepted after application submission (ie after the last date of “Edit Window”).\nCompensation time: 20 minutes per hour will be allowed for candidates with benchmark disability writing limits.\n- A person of Indian citizenship or of any other nationality is declared eligible by the Government. of India\n- Ability to read, write and speak in Bengali (not necessary for those whose mother tongue is Nepali) – Finance Department’s Notification No. 1243-F(P) dated 02.03.2016.\nFee: Rs.210/- (Rupees Two Hundred Ten) Only\nCandidates will also have to bear the following fee:\nFor Online Payment by Debit/Credit Card:\n- 1% of the Examination Fee Facilitation Fee Minimum Rs. 5/- (Rupees five) only plus 18% GST. at such facility fee.\nFor Online Payment using Net Banking Facility:\n- Rupee Convenience Fee. 5/- (Rupees five) only plus 18% GST. at such facility fee.\nFor offline payment through bank counter:\n- Rupee Service Charges. 20/- (Rupees Twenty) only.\nWest Bengal SC/ ST candidates and Persons with Disabilities (PWD) having 40% or more physical disability do not have to pay any fee. However, BC candidates of West Bengal will have to pay the usual fee as mentioned. No fee waiver will be available for SC/ ST/ OBC candidates from other states. No claim of refund will be accepted or reserved for any other test.\nHow to apply: Interested and eligible candidates can apply online only through the official website of West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) – https://wbpsc.gov.in (see the link of the application form below) from 07/02/2022 Until 27/02/2022\nUpon successful submission of the online application form, the System Generated Registration / Acknowledgment Slip will be displayed on the computer screen. Candidates must print it out for future correspondence.\nAt this stage do not send any print-out / hard copy or document to West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC). All verifications will be completed in a timely manner.\nFor detailed instructions on how to apply online, please see the officially published ad\n- Start date of online application: 07/02/2022\n- Last date for online application: 27/02/2022\n- Penalties will be imposed as per the rules of the commission for disclosure of identity.\n- Multiple choice questions (MCQ type) will have negative markings for each wrong answer.\nThe language of the test\nAnswers are compulsory and optional in all question papers except English or Bengali (unless otherwise indicated in this rule or in the question paper).\nNote: Candidates should answer all the questions of a particular letter in one language only.\nThe above information is brief. Please see the officially published ad before applying online Official Website of West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) – https://wbpsc.gov.in\nFor full Advt. & Application form, See the following PDF file – Official Advertisement\nNew Government Jobs India is a news media that provides a variety of job information to everyone. New Government Jobs India is not a recruitment agency. we do not provide any job recruitment. we are just sharing job details and new job information Here we provide only theories about different types of work.", "label": "No"} {"text": "The CPI(M) and the Congress have inched closer to seal a pre-poll alliance ahead of the assembly elections with an internal report of the Left party claiming joint agitations of the two parties are getting good response from grassroots workers.\nThe observation left the leaders of both the parties upbeat as in the 2016 assembly polls the alliance failed to make any impact since the district-level leaders and workers did not wholeheartedly endorse the tie-up.\nThe proposed alliance failed to materialise in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls as the two parties failed to reach an agreement on the seat-sharing deal due to unwillingness of most local units to give up seats to the alliance partner.\nTo avoid repeating the mistakes of the past, CPI(M) West Bengal secretary Surjya Kanta Mishra on Saturday directed all the district units to send a list of winnable candidates by this month to enable the party’s state leadership to initiate seat-sharing discussions with the Congress well in advance, party sources said.\nMishra gave the directive after the report based on feedbacks from the districts made a strong case for an alliance, stating that the joint agitations of the two parties against the contentious farm laws enacted by the Centre and “growing atrocities” against women in the state in particular and the country in general got “huge response.”\nThe two parties have been jointly holding a series of such protests across the state over the past one month.\nCongress’s state president Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury claimed the alliance would be a “game changer” in the 2021 assembly elections.\nSince taking over charge of the state unit, Chowdhury has been insisting that the present political understanding between the left parties and the Congress should be converted into an electoral alliance.\nThe CPI(M) state leadership was also keen on a tie-up with the Congress to put up a joint fight against the Trinamool Congress and the BJP. “But for us, feedbacks of the district units were crucial as in our party grassroots workers have a very strong say on policy matters,” said a CPI(M) leader, who did not wish to be named as he is not authorised to speak to the media.\nStating that the alliance is now almost a reality, he said, the challenge would be to translate the crowds coming to the joint programs into votes. For that, the party needs to revive its booth-level organisations, which appears to be a tough task at present.\nCPI(M) insiders admit that the party is failing to attract young people needed to galvanise its rusted poll-machinery. Most of the party’s state leaders are above 60.\nThis concern was manifested when Mishra, at a virtual meeting of the party on Sunday evening, stressed on the need to promote the youth in leadership roles.\nEven the Congress is an ageing party in the state, thus denying the proposed alliance the much needed youth power to take on the might of the TMC and the BJP.", "label": "No"} {"text": "2 Jacuzzi tubs\n2 Turkish baths\nFully-equipped fitness area\nLCD TV in every room\nEquipped swimming pool\nIron and ironing board\nRooms cleaned twice a week\nLinen changed twice a week\nSERVICES ON REQUEST\nShuttle service to and from Ciampino and Fiumicino airports\nHalf-day cooking class with renowned chef Anna dente\nMinivan with driver\nFood and Wine tour\n* When booking, you may request other services wich are not listed here.\nTERMS AND CONDITIONS\nHOW TO BOOK\nAt the moment of booking, down payment of 30% of the total amount is required. Down payment can be made by wire transfer, credit card or Paypal. Once you have carried out the payment, you will receive a written confirmation of the reservation. The balance will be paid at the moment of the check-in at Domus Flavia. Should the time of arrival change, you are kindly requested to inform us about that. The minimum stay is 2 days.\n- The prices in Euro are per day and for the use of the whole structure.\n- The prices include taxes and VAT, where due.\n- A security deposit equal to 10% of the total amount is required (with a minimum amount of 700 euro), that will be reimbursed at the end of the stay.\nARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES\nCheck- in: from 15:00 to 18:00. Whereas necessary, upon request and availability of rooms, it will be possible to move up the check-in time or leave the luggage. For arrivals after 18:00 you will be charged a fee of € 50.00; for arrivals after 21:00 you will be charged a fee of € 100.00 . Arrivals are not accepted after 24:00\nCheck-out: must be carried out by 10:00 AM of the departure day. In this case, too it will be possible to move up the departure. For a good organization of transfer, guests are kindly requested to inform us, as soon as possible, about the arrival time.\nAmong the extra services, we specify that the transfer service from and to Ciampino and Fiumicino Airports is available from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM for departures and from 12:00 PM to 17:00 PM for arrivals.\nIn case of cancellation made by the client, Domus Flavia will be entitled to withhold the reservation amount as penalty. In case of cancellation made by Domus Flavia, Domus Flavia will exclusively reimburse the deposit.\nIn case of rotation / replacement of the guests , but shall not exceed the total number of leading guests , there is a fee of 100 Euros due to further check-in and registration with the local authorities (70 euro) and EUR 30 due to room cleaning and linen change .\nThe consumption of electricity is to be paid by Domus Flavia with a daily cap of 50kwh, which is enough in order to fully use all the equipment of the structure. Beyond this limit, that may occur due to carelessness or inappropriate use of equipment, excess consumption will be charged to the client at the cost of 0,35 euro per kWh.\nIn the event of damages to the house caused by the client or third parties, guests of Domus Flavia, the client will be responsible for this damage. The related expenses will be charged to the client at the moment of the check-out or charged on his/her credit card, or by withholding the deposit. Should the amount exceed such deposit, the payment of that sum through credit card will be required. For this circumstance Domus Flavia is entitled to be reimbursed for damages, upon approval of these terms and conditions by the client.\nSmoking is strictly forbidden\nDomus Flavia’s liability\nDomus Flavia constantly controls the quality of the offered services and tries to improve them, whereas possible. In the event of damages caused to the client, included physical and material damages or losses caused by fire, the structure is covered by insurance policy.\nIt is mandatory for every receptive structure to communicate the identity of the guests to the competent authorities . Therefore , Domus Flavia has the duty to request the identity document to guests .\nGuests must refer to this regulation, unless there are other terms agreed between the parties.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Dubai-based fintech company iBloxx has announced that it has been licensed by the Dubai Multicommodity Center (DMCC) for proprietary trading of cryptocurrencies.\nThe company designs artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning algorithms to manage active trading models for a variety of commodities across the traditional commodities market and now the cryptocurrency market.\n“This license allows us to integrate traditional financial market expertise with the cryptocurrency DeFi ecosystem,” said Domenik Maier, CEO of iBloxx.\n“Our fully automated algorithms maximize profit margins and minimize execution risk on a timescale of less than zero milliseconds through multi-asset, market-wide connectivity, and on-chain smart contracts across major blockchains. It is designed to do. “\nDubai is active in the areas of cryptocurrencies and blockchain.\nIn March of this year, the DMCC Free Zone for Commodities, Trade and Enterprises and the Dubai Government will establish a regulatory framework for the provision, issuance, listing and trading of crypto assets with the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA). Signed. DMCC.\nLater, it was announced that crypto asset companies could obtain a bespoke license from the DMCC Cryptocurrency Center in Dubai.\nEarlier this week, it was also announced that the Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC) will become a “comprehensive zone and regulator” of crypto assets and crypto, including emirate digital assets, products, operators and exchanges.\nDWTC will work with Dubai’s private companies to enforce standards for investor protection, money laundering prevention (AML), terrorist financing (CFT) compliance, and cross-border transaction flow tracking.\nhttps://gulfbusiness.com/dubai-fintech-firm-ibloxx-gets-dmcc-crypto-trading-licence/ Dubai fintech company iBloxx obtains DMCC crypto trading license", "label": "No"} {"text": "Cooper City Car Title Loans\nBring your car and lien-free title to cooper city to use the value of the car as collateral for your transaction. 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We will continue to update this webpage as more information becomes available.\nThank you for your cooperation and support.\nFrom the King’s Court Family", "label": "No"} {"text": "P&O Ferries threatens to fight any SeaFrance rescue bid with state aid\nFrench Dover-Calais ferry operator awaits Wednesday court decision on sale or liquidation\nIf content does not display, please refresh your browser.\nNot a subscriber?\nFind out about tailored subscription packages:\nT: +44 (0) 20 3377 3792", "label": "No"} {"text": "These Evaluation Microdata Documentation and De-Identification Guidelines 1 provide guidance to Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) staff and contractors, as well as the staff and contractors of partner governments that receive MCC funding on how to store, manage, and disseminate evaluation microdata collected as part of an MCC-funded program.\nMCC collects microdata through surveys for a variety of purposes—from problem diagnostics, to project design, to evaluations. Unlike input and output data that is typically aggregated, microdata is unique in that it is collected—and can be reported—at the individual, household, enterprise, and/or community level. It also tends to have two distinguishing characteristics: it is personally identifiable and can be sensitive.\n- Personally Identifiable Information (PII) is any information that can be used, on its own or in conjunction with other information that is linked or linkable to a specific individual, to determine the identity of an individual or otherwise locate or contact the individual. It includes:\n- Direct Identifiers: such as the individual’s full name, date of birth, mailing or home address, email address, telephone number, GPS coordinates, national identification number, physical/biological identifiers (physical appearance, through photo or video data collection, fingerprints, DNA, etc.); and\n- Indirect Identifiers: These include unique, observable or other characteristics that may enable re-identification even when direct identifiers are removed. Risk of re-identification is closely linked to the population the sample is drawn from and understanding how likely an outlier in the data is an outlier in the population 2 .\n- Sensitive data is information that may pose a risk to the individual or firm if it is collected or released in a way that is linkable to the individual or firm responding to a survey. This type of data may include income, assets, or health status, the public release of which could harm survey respondents.\nMicrodata presents unique challenges to MCC using and disseminating the data. As an ethical matter, MCC, its agents, and its country partners must protect the survey respondents from harm that may be caused by public release of microdata. This obligation grows out of the informed consent process by which respondents are informed of the survey’s purpose and the identities of those who will have access to the collected information, and are promised that their responses will be kept confidential. Complying with this obligation is complicated by the fact that, unlike many federal agencies that collect PII as part of their programs, MCC does not have legal authority in its enabling statute to unconditionally protect the confidentiality of that information. 3 Moreover, the U.S. Government-wide statutes that commonly protect privacy do not apply to MCC’s evaluation-related microdata. 4 Without legal protection for the PII collected by MCC through its programs, such data could be subject to disclosure under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 which requires all US federal agencies to make their records available to persons who request them. 6 Another constraint to providing complete protection of survey respondent confidentiality is that MCC’s assistance to its country partners is provided through grants. This means that the microdata acquired with grant proceeds are assets and property of the grantee, which limits MCC’s ability to control access and dissemination and ultimately, its ability to ensure complete protection of the data. With these challenges in mind, MCC has defined three, often competing, objectives that guide its microdata protection principles and practices:\n|Protect privacy of survey respondents||All data handlers (MCC, MCA, data collection firms, evaluation firms) should maintain promise of confidentiality made through informed consent process.||While it is clear how to minimize risk through removal of direct identifiers, assessing risk regarding inclusion of indirect identifiers, as well as assessing risk posed by other existing documentation that can link to this data, should be taken on a case-by-case basis.|\n|Facilitate verification of evaluation analysis||Independent Evaluators (individuals or firms) are contracted to design, produce, and disseminate the results of the evaluations. MCC seeks to adhere to norms within the research community by ensuring that each evaluation’s analytic results are verifiable—meaning MCC’s stakeholders, including policy-makers, researchers, implementers, and the general public—have the ability to analyze the same data as the Evaluators and replicate the statistical results.||Until now, many independent Evaluators use the complete, identifiable data for analysis. When de-identification is conducted AFTER analysis, data permutations—such as top/bottom coding, grouping, or even removing variables—may alter the data in a way that reduces a new user’s ability to verify original Evaluator analysis.For qualitative data, the required de-identification process may severely reduce opportunity to verify results.|\n|Maximize usability of microdata||MCC aims to maximize the usability of microdata for analysis above and beyond the original purposes of the evaluation, while respecting the terms of the informed consent. For example, the evaluation-related microdata could be used for analysis on other outcomes, or to examine differential impacts by geography, socio-economic, or gender characteristics. Such analysis may fall outside the original scope of the evaluation but have important development policy dimensions or business value.||When de-identification is conducted, data permutations—such as top/bottom coding, grouping, or even removing variables—may alter the data in a way that reduces its usability.For qualitative data, the required de-identification process may severely reduce the usability of the data.|\nPrior to Data Collection\nThe protection of human subjects begins prior to data collection, with the Evaluation Design Report and survey materials, when the Evaluator defines what data needs to be collected and why. If PII does not need to be collected, then it should not be included in the questionnaire. If data that is being collected is already publicly available and not sensitive, then strict promises of confidentiality are not needed. All this should be discussed and agreed between the Evaluator, MCC, and partner country staff prior to data collection to ensure the research protocol and corresponding informed consent statement align with the requirements of the study. With this in mind, MCC has the following guidelines:\nTraining. To manage independent Evaluator contracts and oversee microdata collection efforts, all MCC Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) staff should complete training on the protection of human subjects (to be renewed every 3–5 years). There is a free, online course available through the National Institute for Health—https://phrp.nihtraining.com/users/login.php. MCC recommends that all relevant MCA staff and evaluation contractors (Evaluators, data collection firms) also complete a similar training.\nInstitutional Review Board (IRB) clearance. As per MCC’s standard independent Evaluator contracts, all independent Evaluators must submit a research protocol that covers the entire evaluation period—whether by multiple submissions to the IRB or annual renewals—to a registered Institutional Review Board 7 (IRB) to ensure appropriate study protocols are in place to protect the human subjects involved in evaluation-related microdata collection, storage, and dissemination. To do this, Evaluators must first assess local requirements, with the support of the MCA, and determine: (i) if there is a local IRB and if that local IRB is registered, and (ii) if any additional local requirements (such as cost) conform to international standards. If the local requirements do not conform to international standards, the Evaluator will work with MCC and MCA on a case-by-case basis to determine the way forward.\nIn MCC’s experience, IRB costs should be estimated at $3,000–$5,000 depending on how many years the protocol must be in place. The process of submitting a protocol to an IRB can range from a few days to few months depending on the complexity of the study, the IRB schedule, and local requirements. The time and cost necessary for IRB review should be built into the Evaluator’s work plan from the beginning.\nInformed Consent statement. The MCC Disclosure Review Board (DRB) has approved a generic informed consent statement for quantitative data collection (Annex 1). Although this statement is recommended, MCC recognizes the final informed consent statement must be reviewed and cleared by the Evaluator’s IRB. In instances where the IRB requires changes to the standard informed consent statement, Evaluators are requested to flag these changes during the MCC Evaluation Management Committee (EMC) review of survey materials to document any changes in how data will be collected, stored, and/or disseminated. The MCC M&E lead will determine what, if anything, needs to be flagged and discussed with the DRB.\nStorage and Transfer\nWhile following the IRB approved research protocol, microdata handlers (data collection firms, Evaluators, MCA staff, MCC staff), should also ensure the following:\nStorage and Disposal of Paper Questionnaires. When used, paper-based questionnaires should be stored for two distinct functions:\n- Verification of survey responses. This function should be addressed as soon as possible upon completion of data collection and alongside data entry. Double-data entry, with paper-based verification of discrepant responses, yields nearly perfect correspondence between responses and keypunched data and should be required of all quantitative surveys. Once this has been completed, the non-respondent-identifier sections of the questionnaire should be immediately and securely destroyed (shredded or burned depending on local resources).\n- Re-contact information. When there is any need to maintain respondent identifier information—such as required for conducting a panel survey—this information should be linked to the remainder of the data through non-identifying unique codes, then removed from the remainder of the data, and securely stored. Securely, electronically scanned versions of these may be preferable to the originals. Once securely stored, any paper-based versions should be immediately and securely destroyed (shredded or burned depending on local resources).\nMicrodata Storage. Once data collection ends, there should be specific practices in place to protect confidentiality of the microdata during storage. This includes actions by any data handlers, such as: encrypting data files; employing password protection on data systems and data encryption; and requiring relevant stakeholders to sign non-disclosure agreements. As per MCC information technology standards, the end point encryption software should meet AES-256 encryption standards or above.\nMicrodata Transfer/Access. When sharing identifiable data files—data with PII, either direct or indirect identifiers—data handlers should use a secure file transfer system and controlled access to the storage mechanism, considering the following:\n- Ensure all communication channels are encrypted, especially Wi-Fi connections;\n- File transfers should occur only through https connections;\n- Use of hyperlinks for connections should be prohibited; instead, users should only connect to trusted sites by manually starting a new web-browsing session;\n- As a last resort, password protect and encrypt all PDFs or other document types if there are no other solutions available for secure file transfers. Send passwords via a separate email or phone the recipient.\nDocumentation and Dissemination – Evaluation Documents\nTo facilitate access to and usability of evaluation microdata, a sub-set of evaluation documentation deliverables will be posted on the MCC Evaluation Catalog and must be Section 508 compliant 8 . When necessary, this may require submitting an ‘internal only’ version of a document, as well as a ‘public-use’ version of the document (for example if the Evaluation Design Report contains geographic identifiers that may enable future re-identification of the respondent(s)). Table 1 summarizes the required documentation and format for documentation that must be made publicly available.\n|Evaluation Design Report, Baseline Report, Interim Report(s), Final Report||Word or searchable PDF||These documents (deliverables required under MCC contracts) provide necessary design and analytical information for users of the data. Evaluators should ensure that all public use documents/reports have been reviewed and edited to remove any references, such as geographic locations, that may threaten or undo data de-identification efforts.With regard to versions of Evaluation Design Reports (EDR), under current contracts MCC requires Evaluators to update the EDR as needed over the life of the evaluation. Any revisions should be documented in the EDR so that course corrections/revisions are clearly documented. In the event that one Evaluator inherits an evaluation from another, the original Evaluator’s EDR will be posted on the Evaluation Catalog along with the new Evaluator’s EDR.|\n|Metadata File||Nesstar (Annex 2) and PDF of Nesstar file||Once an EDR is cleared by MCC, the Evaluator should prepare the metadata file for the public evaluation catalog entry. The metadata can be updated/revised as necessary over the course of the evaluation. Please note: do not attach any data sets or related documents under the “other materials” or “external resources” sections.|\n|Informed Consent Statement||Word, searchable PDF||The IRB approved informed consent statement should be published, either independently or as part of the questionnaire(s).|\n|Questionnaires (English and local language) and related documentation||Original editable source and searchable PDF||All survey questionnaires – baseline, interim, final – should be shared in a way that enables reuse by sharing the original editable source file. Evaluators may also submit a searchable PDF. Related documentation may also include sampling, field operations and interviewer manuals when needed for complete documentation of survey protocols. Any translation requirements should follow the Evaluator scope of work.For qualitative data, this documentation should include de-identified codebooks, field notes, researcher journals, etc. that would enable replication of the study.|\nDocumentation and Dissemination – Microdata (Quantitative)\nFor every evaluation, the following should be considered:\n- Consider and document de-identification strategy early. De-identification efforts often require data permutations – such as suppression of specific variables’ values, including, top and bottom coding, conversion of continuous variables to categorical or removal of any identifiable variation. Even if microdata does not need to be submitted to MCC until ALL data arounds are completed, the Evaluator should consider their de-identification strategy early and prior to analysis and document it in the DRB Data Package Worksheet for each round. Evaluators are encouraged to share their de-identification strategy with MCC as early as baseline to discuss implications for future verification of analysis and public and/or restricted access of microdata.\n- For each data collection round, Evaluator should submit data documentation package. Unless otherwise contractually required (i.e. a contract is expiring) or demanded by stakeholders (MCC, partner countries, other), the microdata files (the STATA files) do not need to be submitted to MCC for DRB review. However, upon completion of a data collection round (baseline, interim(s), final), the Evaluator should submit the survey materials (informed consent, questionnaire(s), updates to the metadata, etc) and the completed DRB Data Package Worksheet (Annex 3) to MCC as deliverables.\n- Submit complete data files of ALL data rounds as one data package for DRB Review: MCC aims for the microdata that is released as public and/or restricted-access to be as complete as possible. This means ALL data that was collected as part of the survey is included in the data package, not just constructed variables produced for the evaluation report. Unless otherwise agreed with MCC and stakeholders, Evaluators should plan to package ALL data rounds (baseline, interim(s), and final) as ONE data package for the DRB to review for public and/or restricted-access use. This is to ensure consistency in how de-identification of data is managed across data rounds, minimize risk of re-identification across rounds, and reduce costs. In cases where an Evaluator’s contract will expire before the final round, or there is demonstrated demand for early rounds (baseline; interim(s)), then the Evaluator and MCC will discuss appropriate management of the microdata and work to ensure de-identification is managed in a way that considers publication of future rounds.\n- Separate de-identification code from analysis code. As a standard deliverable, MCC requests analysis code submitted as part of the final microdata package to enable/facilitate verification of evaluation analysis. This means the Evaluator should ensure any de-identification code is written separately from analysis code to ensure re-identification risks are minimized because de-identification code should NOT be publicly shared.\n- Run analysis code on de-identified data. When possible, Evaluators should run analysis code on the de-identified data files to demonstrate verification successes and/or challenges. This would improve documentation associated with reports and microdata, and complement the Transparency Statement (discussed below) to report what can, and cannot, be verified by the public-use and/or restricted-access data.\n- Timely release of microdata. MCC aims for microdata to be released in a timely manner to maximize usability, and therefore aims for release no later than 6 months following publication of the Final Report.\nWhen ready to prepare microdata for public and/or restricted-access, Evaluators should expect to submit the following package to MCC for DRB review:\n|DRB Data Package Worksheet||Word (Annex 3)||Evaluators will follow this Worksheet, which draws on best practices outlined by the International Household Survey Network 9 , as well as recommendations of the Confidentiality and Data Access Committee (CDAC) 10 , a forum sponsored by the Office of Management and Budget’s Federal Committee on Statistical Methodology, the US Census Bureau, and USAID’s Demographic and Health Surveys.|\n|Data – Public Use and/or Restricted Access||Stata 13 (or other format agreed with MCC)||This should be the complete data file – including the full dataset as collected and any constructed analysis variables. The ability to de-identify the data as per informed consent promises will inform whether or not this data is public use and/or restricted access. In some cases, Evaluators have needed to produce public use files (to facilitate broad use of the data) AND restricted access files (to facilitate verification of results using data that cannot be made public).|\n|Data Codebook – Public Use and/or Restricted Access||Stata codebook output to review data – the codebook should include a label book as well as basic summary statistics including frequency and distribution information.|\n|Code – Public Use and/or Restricted Access||Stata do file (or other format agreed with MCC)||This is the analysis code to produce the variables and analysis reported in the Evaluator report(s).|\n|Transparency Statement||Searchable PDF||Evaluators should prepare Transparency Statement which states the extent to which data (public use and/or restricted access) can enable verification of results presented in the evaluation report. This would be discussed with the DRB and then finalized based on the final approved data file(s).|\nIf necessary, this package should include any updates to the Metadata for the Evaluation Catalog.\nThe submission of the full data package for DRB review should be a multi-step review process:\n- Evaluator and M&E Project Manager (PM) should agree on expected DRB review date as early as possible to confirm scheduling in line with Evaluator contract and work plan. This should be scheduled at least one month before the Evaluator’s contract expires given potential required follow-up after the DRB review.\n- Evaluator should submit full package to M&E PM. M&E PM should review Metadata and DRB Data Package Worksheet for clarity and completeness. This may require one round of revision based on the M&E PM requests for clarity and completeness.\n- Evaluator should submit full package to M&E PM. M&E PM and the M&E DRB members should establish a first-round review and provide feedback to the Evaluator on the proposed data de-identification process. This may require a second round of revision to the package based on feedback on documentation clarity and completeness, as well as proposed de-identification strategy.\n- Evaluator should submit full package to M&E PM for the confirmed DRB review date at least 2 weeks prior to the agreed DRB review date.\n- If any feedback/revisions are required following DRB review, Evaluator should revise and resubmit full package to M&E PM with documented responses to DRB feedback to ensure timely virtual review and clearance of the full package.\nDocumentation and Dissemination – Microdata (Qualitative)\nAs of December 2016, MCC does not expect qualitative data to be prepared for public-use given unknowns 11 regarding de-identification and usability of qualitative data. In cases where the informed consent allows for qualitative data to be considered for restricted-access use, the Evaluator should prepare the data package for future DRB review. Given MCC does not have a restricted-access mechanism for such data yet, the data package will be held at MCC until the restricted-access mechanism is developed. At that point, the qualitative data package will be reviewed by the DRB and considered for restricted-access dissemination.\nWhen preparing qualitative data for storage and future consideration of restricted-access, Evaluators should expect to submit the following package to MCC:\n|DRB Data Package Worksheet||Word (Annex 3)||To prepare microdata, Evaluators will complete the Worksheet, which draws on best practices outlined by the International Household Survey Network 12 , as well as recommendations of the Confidentiality and Data Access Committee (CDAC) 13 , a forum sponsored by the Office of Management and Budget’s Federal Committee on Statistical Methodology, the US Census Bureau, and USAID’s Demographic and Health Surveys.|\n|Data – Restricted Access||Stata 13 (or other format agreed with MCC)||This should be the complete data file – including the full dataset as collected and any constructed analysis variables. The ability to de-identify the data as per informed consent promises will inform whether or not this data is public use and/or restricted access. In some cases, Evaluators have needed to produce public use files (to facilitate broad use of the data) AND restricted access files (to facilitate verification of results using data that cannot be made public).|\n|Data Codebook – Restricted Access||Stata codebook output to review data – the codebook should include a label book as well as basic summary statistics including frequency and distribution information.|\n|Code – Restricted Access||Stata do file (or other format agreed with MCC)||This is the analysis code to produce the variables and analysis reported in the Evaluator report(s).|\n|Transparency Statement||Searchable PDF||Evaluators should prepare a draft Transparency Statement which states the extent to which data (restricted access) can enable verification of results presented in the evaluation report. This would be a stand-alone document in the Evaluation Catalog, alongside the evaluation analysis report.|\nGuidelines for Evaluators Sharing Data prior to MCC DRB Review\n- The evaluation team is free to pursue analysis and publications beyond the scope of the evaluation in accordance with the informed consent process, IRB approved research protocol, and the terms of the contract with MCC. MCC will not cover the costs of such an analysis as it falls out of scope of the evaluation contract.\n- MCC expects the evaluation team to adhere to MCC’s protection of human subjects requirements by submitting the proposed analysis protocol to their IRB, informing the IRB of the additional analysis that is outside of the original scope of the project, and adhering to the IRB’s recommendations for data sharing.\n- The evaluation team should include in the submission to the IRB an assessment of risk associated with providing the summary statistics/data for re-identification of future public-use and/or restricted-access data available on the MCC Evaluation Catalog. Will provision of the summary statistics/data enable/increase re-identification of that data?\n- The evaluation team should inform MCC of the IRB decision for this specific request.\n- MCC requests the evaluation team inform MCC about the results of this additional analysis—i.e. work with us to circulate the initial findings to interested stakeholders. If/when any manuscript is published, the evaluation team should share it with MCC to circulate to interested parties.\n- When the evaluation team prepares the public-use and/or restricted-access data for the DRB, they should include a discussion of the IRB decision to share summary statistics/data outside the original evaluation team to inform the DRB’s decisions around release of public-use and/or restricted-access data.\nIn addition to the guidelines found here, data handlers should consult with the MCA to comply with all relevant local laws, including those that may supersede or conflict with these guidelines or prevent dissemination. Where local law prevents compliance with these guidelines, the MCC and partner country M&E and legal staff should prepare a memo to guide staff and contractors on how to proceed.\nEffective Date and Revisions to these Guidelines\nThese guidelines are effective as of January 23, 2017. These guidelines may be revised and updated from time to time, and such revision will be promptly posted on the MCC website. If the guidelines are updated during the course of one evaluation or contract, staff and contractors are requested to apply the most recent, approved version to their work to the extent possible.\nAppendix 1: Terms – Microdata\n|Raw data||This is the data directly collected by the data collection firm and submitted to the Evaluator.||Raw data that is otherwise publicly available, low risk, and/or contains no PII should be submitted to MCC as a deliverable and packaged for public use.Raw data that includes sensitive, PII data is USUALLY NOT submitted to MCC. Management of this data will be discussed on a case-by-case basis until MCC has an available option for rigorous management of identifiable data. This is particularly crucial for the continuation of a study when there is a change in Evaluator.|\n|Public-Use data and code||Public use data is de-identified to be in line with promises made through the informed consent. Public use data should include the full set of variables as collected, as well as any constructed variables for analysis, as well as the code used to construct those variables and conduct analysis.||Evaluators should submit the code for constructing the analysis variables to facilitate verification of results. Simply submitting the analysis file of constructed variables is insufficient as it does not allow for re-tracing how variables are constructed.MCC aims for a public-use file to be prepared and disseminated for EVERY evaluation, if only to meet our ‘maximize usability’ objective. If required data permutations for de-identification limit ability to verify results and/or maximize usability, then a restricted-access file must be considered.|\n|Restricted-Access data and code||This is data that removes direct identifiers (names, addresses, GPS coordinates), but retains indirect identifiers. As with public-use data, restricted-access data should include the full set of variables as collected, as well as any constructed variables for analysis, including the code used to construct those variables and conduct analysis.||When a public-use file cannot meet verification and/or usability objectives, and the informed consent allows for restricted-access to the data, then Evaluators will be requested to prepare restricted access files in addition to or instead of the public-use file (as applicable).For restricted-access files still considered ‘high risk’ by the DRB, there is currently no mechanism for dissemination. Evaluators are asked to prepare these files and either (i) store them until MCC establishes the mechanism or (ii) submit to MCC to store if it is not possible for the firm to store.|\nAppendix 2: References and Other Reading Materials\nAlderman, Harold, Jishnu Das, and Vijayendra Rao. 2016. “Conducting Ethical Economic Research: Complications from the Field.” In The Oxford Handbook of Professional Economic Ethics edited by George DeMartino and Deirdre McCloskey. Oxford University Press, April.\nDupriez, Olivier and Ernie Boyko. 2010. Dissemination of Microdata Files. Formulating Policies and Procedures. International Household Survey Network, IHSN Working Paper No 005.\nNISTIR 8053, De-Identification of Personal Data, Simson Garfinkel, September 2015, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD. http://dx.doi.org/10.6028/NIST.IR.8053.\nNIST 2016, De-Identification of Government Data http://csrc.nist.gov/publications/PubsDrafts.html#SP-800-188\nGlennerster, Rachel, and Shawn Powers. 2016. “Assessing Risk and Benefit: Ethical Considerations for Running Randomized Evaluations, Especially in Developing Countries.” In The Oxford Handbook of Professional Economic Ethics edited by George DeMartino and Deirdre McCloskey. Oxford University Press, April.\nHanson, Heather and Catherine Marschner. January 2015. “Transparency” Millennium Challenge Corporation Principles into Practice.\nMiguel, E., C. Camerer, K. Casey, J. Cohen, K. M. Esterling, A. Gerber, R. Glennerster, et al. 2014. “Promoting Transparency in Social Science Research.” Science 343 (6166): 30–31. doi:10.1126/science.1245317.\nPoe, Ted. (10/20/2015). “H.R.3766 – Foreign Aid Transparency and Accountability Act of 2016.” Legislation. July 15. https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/3766.\nRyan, Paul. 2016. “H.R.1831 – 114th Congress (2015-2016): Evidence-Based Policymaking Commission Act of 2016.” Legislation. March 30. https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/1831.\nSturdy, Jennifer, Sixto Aquino, and Jack Molyneaux. 2014. “Learning from Evaluation at the Millennium Challenge Corporation”. Journal of Development Effectiveness. Taylor & Francis. DOI:10.1080/19439342.2014.975424", "label": "No"} {"text": "This excerpt taken from the LPL 6-K filed May 15, 2007.\nThree-Month Period Ended March 31, 2007\nLG.Philips LCD Co., Ltd.\nNotes to Non-Consolidated Financial Statements\nMarch 31, 2007 and 2006, and December 31, 2006\nLG.Philips LCD Co., Ltd. (the Company) was incorporated in 1985 under its original name of LG Soft, Ltd., under the Commercial Code of the Republic of Korea and commenced the manufacturing and sale of Thin Film Transistor Liquid Crystal Display (TFT LCD) from 1999. On July 26, 1999, LG Electronics Inc., Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. (Philips) and the Company entered into a joint venture agreement. Pursuant to the agreement, the Company changed its name from LG LCD Co., Ltd. to LG.Philips LCD Co., Ltd. effective August 27, 1999 and on August 31, 1999, the Company issued new shares of common stock to Philips for proceeds of (Won)725,000 million and Philips acquired a 50% interest in LG LCD Co., Ltd.\nThe Company listed its shares with the Korea Stock Exchange and with US Securities and Exchange Commission in July, 2004.\nAs of March 31, 2007, the Company has outstanding capital stock amounting to (Won)1,789,079 million.\nThe significant accounting policies followed by the Company in the preparation of its interim non-consolidated financial statements are same as those followed by the company in its preparation of annual non-consolidated financial statements and are summarized below:", "label": "No"} {"text": "PROVISION OF INTELLIGENT SOLAR POWER SYSTEM FOR EPCT SCHOOL INCLUDING REPAIRS/ REPLACEMENT OF LT, UG CABLE AND PROVISION OF CERTAIN E/M MINOR/ REVENUE WORKS AT INS SHIVAJI LONAVLA\nNormally contractors whose names are borne on the MES approved list, for the area in which the work lies and within whose financial category the estimated amount would fall my tender, but in case of term contract, contractors in categories „SS‟ to „E‟ may tender. In cases where the tender amount is in excess of the financial limit of the contractor whether or not the estimated amount was within the financial limit of the contractor. The Accepting Officer reserves the right accept of the tender in which event the tenderer would be required to lodge additional security deposit as the tender notified by the Accepting Officer in terms of conditions of contractors. Contractors whose names are borne on the MES approved list of any MES formations and who have deposited standing security bonds may also tender without depositing earnest money alongwith the tender and if the Accepting Officer proposes to accept the tender such tenderers would be required to deposit security deposit equal to the amount as indicated in para 4 sub para(b) below before acceptance of the tender. Not more than one tender will be submitted by one contractor or one firm of contractors.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Need quality lawn care services?\nThe grass is greener with Goodwill!\nYoungstown Area Goodwill Industries now offers lawn care services. We welcome the opportunity to discuss your lawn care needs and determine a customized plan.\n- Weed Care\n- And More\nContact us today to get started and receive a free estimate.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Objectives: To use a nationwide survey to assess changes in antipsychotic utilization patterns and usage policies in nursing homes (NHs) in the United States since the introduction of the black box warning by the FDA.\nDesign/setting/participants: A survey was distributed online and was completed by 250 directors of nursing of NH. The directors of nursing answered questions concerning policies about and use of antipsychotic medications.\nMeasurements/results: The most commonly reported intervention to manage symptoms in residents with dementia since the black box warning was to lower doses of antipsychotics. Over half of facilities report obtaining more frequent psychiatry/psychology consults. One-hundred seven facilities have a policy regarding informing family members of residents about the black box warning. Most facilities (63.6%) with a policy require family to sign consent. In the NH setting, the presence or absence of a policy did not correlate with the reported change in use of antipsychotics or types of alternative interventions.\nConclusion: Notably, a large number of NH facilities have policies regarding informed consent on the use of antipsychotics. However, in our study, the rate of use of antipsychotics did not change in many facilities since the black box warning. In addition, having a policy did not correlate with decreased antipsychotic use or with use of alternate agents or nonpharmacologic methods to address symptoms. The results of this survey suggest that NH administrators should worry less about the legal exposure of using antipsychotics and focus on actions that result in improved patient care.\nCopyright © 2011 American Medical Directors Association. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.", "label": "No"} {"text": "EPN IN THE NEWS RELATED TO Superfund\nMay 11, 2021 / by\nMaria Hegstad /\nBob Sussman, EPN member and former EPA Deputy Administrator and Senior Policy Counsel to the EPA Administrator, was quoted in this article regarding potential groundwater exposure to asbestos at Superfund sites.\nApril 27, 2021 / by\nAmelia Pollard /\nThe American Prospect\nEPN members Mustafa Santiago Ali, former Senior Advisor for Environmental Justice and Community Revitalization and EPA Assistant Associate Administrator for Environmental Justice, and Judith Enck, former Regional Administrator, EPA Region 2, were quoted in this article concerning how the American Jobs Plan could reinvigorate the Superfund program.\nThe EPA Calls an Old Creosote Works in Pensacola an Uncontrolled Threat to Human Health. Why is There No Money to Clean it Up?\nApril 25, 2021 / by\nAgya K. Aning, Katie Surma, and Kristoffer Tigue /\nInside Climate News\nJim Woolford, EPN member and former Director, EPA Superfund Program, was quoted in this article discussing the decline in the Superfund budget over the past two decades.", "label": "No"} {"text": "How much do you know about Islam?\nHow Much Do You Know About the 9/11 Attacks?\nDo You Know Which Congress Members Are Criminals?\nDo you support a federal assault weapons ban?\nShould sexual orientation be a protected class (like race and gender) to...\nIs America's government too big?\nShould polygamy be legal among consenting adults?\nWhose policies do more to help the poor?\nDo You Know the Constitution Better Than Most Politicians?\nDo You Know the NRA?\nAre you smart enough to be a US Marine?\n• Business Owner, Court Appointed Family Advocate\n• Environmental Scientist", "label": "No"} {"text": "Advisers’ use of risk profiling tools has been thrust further into the spotlight as the FCA reiterates calls for caution after a review found fresh failings.\nThe regulator used the findings of its suitability review to warn some advisers were still failing to offset the shortcomings of risk profiling tools, despite its forerunner the FSA having issued guidance on this several years ago.\nThe City watchdog described cases where firms were not “considering or mitigating the limitations of the risk profiling tool they used, or where the recommended solution did not match the risk the customer was willing or able to take”.\n“We encourage firms to consider the finalised guidance published on risk profiling,” the report added. “Should firms identify weaknesses with their approach, we expect them to consider what steps to take to address the issue identified and mitigate any risks.”\nProblems when advisers use risk profilers have included instances where differences emerge between a client’s answers and the tool’s results, as well as inconsistency in an individual’s answers and cases where risk is not presented to a client in a quantifiable form.\nDespite this array of potential problems, the regulator has appeared hesitant to overhaul its approach in the area.\n“The next stages in connection with that are very much to do with engaging with the industry,” said Linda Woodall, the FCA’s director of financial advice. “I don’t anticipate new rules on risk profiling.”\nThis bout of engagement comes as advisers face fresh regulatory scrutiny with regard to their use of the tools.\nMifid II rules coming into force next year demand that intermediaries take “reasonable steps” to ensure all information collected on clients is reliable, with this requirement extending to risk profilers.\nAdvisers were sympathetic to the regulator’s focus on the tools, with some suggesting further education would help.\nKim Barrett, who runs Barretts Financial Solutions, claimed a “black and white” approach to risk did not adequately reflect client behaviour.\n“We have got a client who is [defined as] cautious but put money in a play to be shown on Broadway,” he said. “This does not display caution.”\nThe adviser also suggested his peers must look beyond theoretical definitions of risk, given the headwinds facing some asset classes traditionally viewed as defensive.\n“If a client is defined as low risk you may be instructed to put them into gilts. There’s an argument that certain sovereign debt is in bubble territory but will a risk-based profiling tool see that?” he said.\nOthers pointed to the differing results of tools in the space. Matthew Bird, of Seer Green Financial Planning, noted his firm had switched from using a Capita offering to Distribution Technology’s Dynamic Planner tool, resulting in an apparent change in outcomes.\n“With the Capita system, we would find people rated as five out of five [for risk],” he said. “With Dynamic Planner everyone is a bit lower. You never see people above eight [out of 10].”", "label": "No"} {"text": "Using WPF code, is it possible to disable any selection of row or cell in a data grid without using IsHitTestVisible property ?\nMy datagrid is part of a data template, so cannot really do hard-coding to disable selection....\nThanks for all proposed answer and help...\nWe are changing the issue type to “General Discussion” because you have not followed up with the necessary information. If you have more time to look at the issue and provide more information, please feel free to change the issue type back to “Question” by opening the Options list at the top of the post window, and changing the type. If the issue is resolved, we will appreciate it if you can share the solution so that the answer can be found and used by other community members having similar questions.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Taking care of your family in law in my Fatherland is an expression of your faithful deep love to your wife. It is important to highlight here the contextualized meaning of “care”. Caring of, goes beyond providing for basic necessities & fantasies for your family in law as an customary institution, but accepting, adopting the stress as an “object of watchful attention or anxiety “.\nHowever, after showing a profound and caring affection towards your wife, you must checked your level of commitments towards solving your family in law issues, especially material as a key component of that single love expression towards your wife.The reality is naturally uncommon, your wife is a permanent asset for her biological family;at the marriage’s introduction project this was told to you without the laying out of substantial details of the “what will be the content of a life vow”. Your wife is willing to died for her family without her bringing out any reasonable fact for her passion.\n” For this cause a man (or the wife) will leave his father and mother, and will joined to his wife (or the husband). The two will become one flesh”EPHESIANS5:31.\nQuestion: Do the marriage teared up the relationship with the biological family? Or does it give the edge to the new nascent family project?\nto be continued!", "label": "No"} {"text": "Shot in the town of Berhampore, India.\nWhen I was roaming the maze-like alleyways, I met two men by the wayside. One man was standing and the other man was sitting in front of a door. They stopped chatting and looked at my SLR camera. The door was locked firmly.", "label": "No"} {"text": "I wanted to share with you the following statement I issued on our FB and twitter pages this morning reacting to Gen. Amos' internal memo that was reported on widely today:\n\"We salute and support General Amos for taking such a clear and powerful stance on the issue of abuse in the military.\nThe number of male victims of abuse in all branches of our armed services is far under-reported. We stand ready to give any support and assistance we can to all who wish to address this cancerous epidemic. In order to have the best fighting force in the world, they must also be the healthiest. Without addressing the issue of abuse, and providing more support to those who have been harmed, we will be fighting enemies both without and within.\"", "label": "No"} {"text": "Total consideration of €477 million ($632 million) consists of €434 million in cash and €43 million in Expedia common stock. Upon the deal's completion, 36% of the equity will remain with three members of trivago management and 2% will be held by select trivago employees.\nSeven-year-old trivago is an online search site that compares hotel rates from more than 600,000 hotels on over 140 booking sites. It also serves up hotel reviews -- some 34 million of them -- often accompanied with photos.\nThe Düsseldorf company has already extended its online platform to 23 languages in 32 countries. And, relying mostly on a cost-per-click revenue model, trivago claims to have \"profitably doubled revenue each year since 2008.\" The revenue expectation for calendar 2012 is €100 million.\nTerms also include puts and calls that, if exercised, will take Expedia to 100% ownership on the deal's third or fifth anniversary. The purchase price of these options will be based on the fair market value of trivago shares when and if they're exercised.\nExpedia declined to identify advisers but in a regulatory filing cited the Hamburg office of Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP as a legal adviser.\nSeller trivago used the Düsseldorf office of European law firm Noerr LLP in the same capacity.\nEd O'Keefe, deputy general counsel and global legal operations executive of Bank of America Corp., will join Moore & Van Allen PLLC's litigation practice. For other updates launch today's Movers & shakers slideshow.\nThe next few months will be crucial for Panera Bread, a consumer retailer that provides sandwich, salad and bakery goods, which is in the midst of a turnaround effort that has attracted the interest of an activist investor. More video", "label": "No"} {"text": "Young Salvadorans have called on the national government to support them in completing their studies and provide them with quality employment opportunities so that they are not forced to emigrate\nThe Bitcoin law was approved by the parliament, controlled by Bukele’s party and its allies, last June. Economists warned that the digital currency’s lack of transparency could attract increased criminal activity to the country and make El Salvador a haven of money laundering.\nMany fear that the volatility of the cryptocurrency will affect their income and purchasing power. They condemned that it is not suitable for small vendors and only benefits the big investors and transnational companies.\nToday we look at protests against the violence faced by Palestinians in Israeli jails, protests held at the South African border in solidarity with Swaziland, and more\nIn its first session, the new Legislative Assembly of El Salvador dismissed all the judges from the Supreme Court and the Attorney General, sparking national and international condemnation for what many have called a coup and an attack on democracy\nToday we look at the ousting of Supreme Court judges in El Salvador, the push towards the removal of Turkish forces from Libya, and more\nThe overwhelming victory of the Bukele-led NI-GANA alliance in the legislative elections gives the executive immense power to fulfill his authoritarian objectives, raising concerns for progressive sectors\nThe upcoming elections are crucial for the strengthening of democracy, which has suffered various setbacks under the rule of far-right President Nayib Bukele\nVíctor Suazo, a candidate of the Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front ( FMLN ), talks about the upcoming elections in El Salvador and the struggle waged by his party to save the country’s democracy and institutions\nSince January 31, three members of the opposition left-wing FMLN party have been killed in attacks ahead of the February 28 legislative and municipal elections\nThe FMLN and several of its members condemned the attack and held the president Nayib Bukele responsible for the onslaught and for promoting hatred against the party\nVijay Prashad writes on how the US has meddled in trade relations between China and El Salvador, while promoting its own private investment initiatives", "label": "No"} {"text": "These should be verified by reference to bank reconciliation statement, and the balance certificates received from banks. If a Bank Reconciliation statement includes a large number of uncleared items as on the date of the Balance Sheet, the auditor should verify that the items were subsequently collected.\nOn the other hand, where a cheque issued for more than six months before the close of the year is shown in the bank reconciliation statement, the entry has to be reversed. If audit is undertaken long after the close of the year, the auditor should reconcile the bank balances right up to the date on which he undertakes the audit. The form of Balance Sheet contained in Part I of Schedule VI requires that the bank balance should be segregated as follows :\n- With Scheduled Banks.\n- With Others.\nIn the last mentioned case, the nature of interest, if any, of a director or his relative with each of the bankers, should be disclosed. Further, the nature of deposit in each case should be stated, e.g., current, fixed call, etc. In the case of a non-scheduled bank, its name and the maximum balance that was held by it during the year should also be disclosed. The auditor should satisfy himself that cash and bank balances have been valued and disclosed in the financial statements in accordance with recognized accounting policies and practices and relevant statutory requirements, if any. In this regard, the auditor should examine that following items are not included in cash and bank balances.\n- Temporary advances.\n- Stale or dishonoured of cheques.\nPostage and revenue stamps, if material in amount, may be shown separately instead of being included under cash and bank balances.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Sharing the Earth's Resources to Feed the Hungry\nTo Mr Jacques Diouf\nDirector General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)\n1. Today's celebration of World Food Day is a good opportunity to repeat my appreciation of the activity you carry out as the head of the FAO. Everyone knows of the Organization's efforts to fight poverty in the rural world, especially by fostering the development of those whose daily lives in this context often involve hard work.\nThe Day's theme: \"Biodiversity for Food Security\", highlights a practical means of fighting the hunger and malnutrition of so many of our brothers and sisters. Indeed, to reach the goal of adequate food security, a proper management of biological diversity is essential in order to guarantee the survival of the different animal and plant species. This effort demands ethical and not merely technical and scientific considerations, although the latter are indispensable to assure the preservation of these resources and their use in accordance with the practical needs of the world population.\nSave the vast patrimony of knowledge of indigenous peoples\n2. Unfortunately, many obstacles today stand in the way of international action to conserve biodiversity. Despite the existence of increasingly effective regulations, other, interests seem to up set the just balance between the sovereignty of States over the resources in their territory and the ability of individuals and communities to retain or manage these resources in terms of real need. International cooperation must therefore also be based on the principle which claims that sovereignty over the genetic resources present in the different ecosystems cannot be exclusive nor become a cause of conflict; it must be exercised in accordance with the natural rules of humanity that govern coexistence among the different peoples that make up the human family.\nThese are some of the basic ideals that direct the FAO's activity and have made it possible, among other things, to promote the norms of the Treaty on Phytogenetic Resources for Food and Agriculture, a valid means .,to achieve the desired results. The Treaty also protects the rights of farmers, guaranteeing their participation in decision making processes and especially motivating them to be concerned not only with the quantity of food they produce, but also with its quality.\nIn this context, it is particularly necessary to remember the indigenous communities and peoples. Their vast patrimony of culture and knowledge associated with biodiversity risks disappearing because of the lack of proper protection. In fact, there is a real and visible danger of an abusive exploitation of their land and the destruction of their traditional habitat, as well as a failure to protect their intellectual patrimony, whose importance for the conservation of biodiversity is recognized.\nSolidarity can consolidate sustainable action and strategies\n3. It is urgently necessary in many areas to revise the strategy which has thus far been followed in order to protect the immense and irreplaceable re sources of the planet and to achieve not only sustainable development but above all, development with solidarity. Solidarity, properly understood as a model of unity that can inspire the action of individuals, government authorities, international organizations and institutions and all members of civil society, strives for the proper growth of peoples and nations and its objective is the good of each and every one (cf. Encyclical Sollicitudo Rei Socialis, n. 40). Solidarity, therefore, by overcoming selfish. attitudes regarding the order of creation and its produce, safeguards the various ecosystems and their resources, the people who live there and their fundamental rights as individuals and community members. If solidarity is firmly founded on this reference to the human person, with his or her nature and needs, it can draw together plans, norms, strategies and actions that are perfectly sustainable.\nDevelopment that goes hand in hand with solidarity can also offer responses to targets of sustainability, mindful not only of the simple protection of the environment or an abstract reference to the needs of future generations, but also of the requirements of justice, a fair distribution of resources and the obligation to cooperate. These are essentially human needs to which the Catholic Church has always been attentive, in order to support them and to encourage their correct and complete application.\nThe mandate that the Creator gave to human beings to have dominion over the earth and to use its fruits (cf. Gn 1:28), considered in the light of the virtue of solidarity, entails respect for the plan of creation through human action that does not imply challenging nature and its laws, even in order to reach ever new horizons, but on the contrary, preserves resources, guaranteeing their continuity and avail ability to the generations to come.\nRenewed sharing to help free humanity from scourge of hunger\n4. These are a few reflections that I wanted to offer to all who are celebrating World Food Day, wherever in the world they may be, and to all who, with their various offices and responsibilities, do what they can to help rid humanity of the scourge of hunger and malnutrition. It is hoped that today's celebration will help to encourage progress across the globe and locally through renewed \"sharing\" of the earth's resources.\nUpon you, Mr Director General, and upon all those who with devotion and dedication collaborate in the realization of the FAO's objectives, I invoke an abundance of Blessings from the Most High.\nFrom the Vatican, 15 October 2004\nJohn Paul II\nThis item 6240 digitally provided courtesy of CatholicCulture.org", "label": "No"} {"text": "Corporate identity theft is on the rise, literally costing many companies a fortune.\nOnline PR News – 10-March-2010 – – Corporate identity theft comes in several forms: using a business name on an online merchant account, finding sensitive information in trash bins, hacking into a corporation's website to steal or corrupt date, or designing a website with a similar domain name to steal traffic that would have gone to the legitimate company. \"Corporate identity theft has the impact to leave a once prominent business crippled with negative consequences\", says Fred Libeau CEO of Bulwark Software.\nOnce a criminal has access to your accounts, it is not much more difficult for the criminal to commit a wide variety of financial crimes. These are some measures to prevent coprorate identity theft:\n# Careful maintenance and security of your website is most critical\n# Shred all paper documents to percent sensitive data from being stolen.\n# Secure your computer networks by regularly updating virus protection software, strengthening firewalls, adware and spyware blockers and changing passwords periodically.\n\"It is very important to implement a system designed to prevent and manage such a security breach,\" adds Liebau. Make sure your staff and other members of the company are well aware of all risks that exist. In a worse case scenario, you should immediately contact your lawyer and the local authorities. This will ensure you that insurance claims and potential investigations are not compromised. Keep your methods of protecting up to date and be vigilant about protecting sensitive material.\nAbout Bulwark Software Inc.\nBulwark Software Inc. is a leader in Software Development Industry. Their continuing innovation has kept them at the leading edge of the Identity Protection industry for over 8 years. Bulwark Software's product line consists of digital protection and privacy software for both business and personal use. Bulwark Software Inc. is headquartered in Baltimore, MD.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Treaty of versailles significance essay\nWhen regarding germany however, the treaty retains even more significance the treaty affected germany in more than one way it had an effect politically, economically, socially and diplomatically and much of the transformation of germany between 1919 and 1939 can be attributed to consequences of the treaty of versailles. Papers the treaty of versailles and its consequences keynes is sympathetic with germany and calls for the allies to revise the versailles treaty to be less. The fate of the weimar republic was shaped to a considerable degree by the treaty of versailles essay questions memory rose to condemn the versailles treaty. Treaty of versailles essay leaders of france england and the united states deciding the fate of germany during the treaty of versaillesit the importance of. (results page 2) view and download treaty of versailles essays examples also discover topics, titles, outlines, thesis statements, and conclusions for your treaty of.\nAccess to over 100,000 complete essays and not the only country to have a significance impact treaty of versailles was either a treaty of peace or a. During the making of the treaty the makers were trying to insure peace but they didn’t recognize the importance of fair treaty of versailles essay treaty. How can the answer be improved.\nA look at a major controversy of twentieth-century history: how the treaty of versailles contributed to hitler's rise to power. Free coursework on treaty of versailles from essayukcom, the uk essays company for essay, dissertation and coursework writing.\nEssays that both cite key pieces of evidence from will anyone advocate that those matters which are of vital importance to our dbq on treaty of versailles. Understand importance treaty of versailles essay of thought to be south to support of those unable to work or maintain.\n- · view and download treaty of versailles essays examples also discover topics, titles, outlines, thesis statements, and conclusions for your treaty of versailles essay.\n- The impact of the treaty of versailles on germany the treaty of versailles was received very badly within germany the nation had been blamed entirely for the first.\n- The treaty of versailles : a success this research paper the treaty of versailles : a success and other 63,000+ term papers, college essay examples and free essays.\nTreaty of versailles essay significance december 17, 2017 @ 1:30 pm persuasive essay about traffic purchasing a new car essay help in essay writing quizlet. A free history on the subject of the impact that the treaty of versailles had - view, print and download to help you with your studies.", "label": "No"} {"text": "A TO Z OF THE TOY INDUSTRY – E IS FOR EXPORT\nIt’s very rare to come across a toy company, or any company for that matter which is satisfied with it’s level of sales. The home market rarely suffices, even if it’s the vast North American market. Export business is an important part of the strategy of most toy companies we have seen.\nHere are some benefits of Export sales:\n- Reduced reliance on the health of your home market/major domestic customers\n- Protection against extreme currency fluctuations affecting your domestic currency\n- Incremental sales opportunity\n- Opportunity to justify overseas trips to source new products to sell at home by financing via Export sales business\nHowever, it isn’t all plain sailing – we’ve seen plenty of companies go bust due to problems/disasters in their Export sales business. Here’s a few key pitfalls to look out for:\n- Payment risk – it’s much harder to chase someone on the far side of the world for payment. LC/payment in advance etc should be considered/insisted upon to reduce risk of bad debt.\n- Legal/regulatory risk – be aware that different countries have different laws & regulatory compliance frameworks, if you go waltzing in to a country in a cavalier fashion, expect to get the odd bloody nose!\n- Trans border shipment – be aware that once you ship a container of product you lose control of it, and lose control of the ability to prevent it finding its way back across your border, so choose good partners/customers and monitor them closely.\n- Lack of focus/opportunity cost – we’ve seen many companies chase the ‘shiny object’ of Export sales, when a few more phone calls to domestic customers would return equal return with less investment & distraction.\nVia our Consultancy company – www.kidsbrandinsight.comwe regularly advise companies on how to grow Export business.", "label": "No"} {"text": "You also know that with the help of getting your property in a good condition at the time of selling it will increase the value too. And the most important part with which you can get better amount of your property is roofing. Roofing can increase the value of your property. Yes, because there are many reasons which will help you to get better amount of your property. Roofing can increase the value of your property like by making it new or by replacing your roof with a new roof at the time of selling out your property will attract more of interested home owners to buy your property.\nThis article will help you to know about how roofing can increase the value of your property. The fact says that the current price of your property is decided on the basis of the current condition of your home. If you are tending to sell you property with damaged roof than obviously it is going to give less amount but if you repair that roof than the property will get more amount as the returns of your investment.\nHow roofing increase the value of your property\n- You must keep certain things in mind at the time of letting out your property like the roofing, kitchen, the exteriors, etc and many more things which are going to affect the valuation of your property. If you are replacing your damaged roof with the new one than it can increase the value of your property because roof is considered to be the front and the open part of your property which is seen first if someone is watching out for your property.\n- Roofing can increase the value of your property in many ways like if you roof is damaged and you are going to sell out your home, than it is advisable to repair it once before letting your property to be sold. This will benefit in two ways, number one is the value of your property will increase in the market. And the second one is your property will get a new look which will in return going to be advantageous to you only.\n- You might be thinking that at the time of selling of your property is you will get a good pool installed in your property than you will get more dollars in return but no. Certain things which actually are the important part of your home will only get you to more of dollars. You can measure the difference by getting into the right comparison of your older roof with the current roof. These are some tips that will give you a better idea about roofing can increase the value of your property.\n- And if you are planning of replacing it than avoid asbestos roofing which will not be beneficial to you. In fact you must go for the metal roofing or the tile roofing which increase the show and also enhance the interest of the home owners to get attracted towards your property. Mark my words it is going to make a lot of difference if you apply new roofs, roofing can increase the value of your property.", "label": "No"} {"text": "The lottery is a form of gambling in which people have a chance to win prizes based on the drawing of numbers or symbols. Its origin dates back to ancient times, and it has been used by many different cultures to distribute property and other things. It has been a popular source of revenue in the United States, and many people believe that it is a good way to promote civic virtues. While there are some legitimate reasons to participate in a lottery, it is also important to understand that the odds of winning are extremely low.\nIn a lottery, bettors write their names on a ticket or other piece of paper and then place it in a container for a drawing. The tickets are then shuffled, and the winning tickets are determined by a process that relies on random chance. The prize money for the winners may be a cash amount or goods. In some cases, the prize money is awarded in proportion to the number of tickets sold.\nAlmost every society has some kind of lottery, and it is a common method for allocating public resources. In modern societies, most lotteries are regulated by government agencies, and some are run privately by private companies. Some states have legalized lotteries as a means of raising money for schools, hospitals, roads, and other infrastructure. Others have banned them, or at least have strict restrictions on their advertising and promotion.\nThere are a variety of ways to define a lottery, but in most cases it is an arrangement in which one person or group wins a prize based on the drawing of lots. It can be a simple game with a single prize or a complex system with multiple prizes and participants. Regardless of the type of lottery, there are some basic elements that must be present:\nFirst, there must be some method of recording the identities of the bettors and the amount of money they staked. In a traditional lottery, this is done by using a black box. In modern times, this is usually done using a computer system. The lottery also must have a mechanism for collecting and pooling the money placed as stakes. It is possible for lottery sales agents to buy whole tickets and sell them in fractions, but this is illegal in most countries. The lottery must also have a process for determining the winning tickets, which can be difficult since it is often impossible to know who bought which ticket. Lastly, the lottery must have a means for communicating with its bettors and distributing prizes. It is important to remember that lottery games can be very addictive. Many people spend a significant portion of their incomes on these games, and they can quickly go from casual players to full-time addicts. This is why it is important to be aware of the dangers of addiction and to seek treatment for anyone who is suffering from it.", "label": "No"} {"text": "9. The national organization of Phi Kappa Alpha issued a statement, as well:\n“The International Fraternity had no previous knowledge of this Facebook group and was informed of its existence on Tuesday, August 20, 2013. The International Fraternity has been assured of the chapter’s full compliance with the temporary suspension and subsequent investigation.”\n- Donald Trump accused former Miss Universe Alicia Machado of conning Hillary Clinton in a Twitter rant Friday morning.\n- World leaders hailed the legacy of former Israeli statesman Shimon Peres at his state funeral in Jerusalem.\n- Anti-mafia police in Naples have recovered two Vincent van Gogh paintings that were stolen in Amsterdam 14 years ago.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Available at Corus Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Jalan Ampang, KL. Tel: 03-2161 8888\n*Terms & conditions: Payment must be made using Hong Leong Credit/Debit Cards issued in Malaysia. Prior reservation is required. Applicable at Dondang Sayang Coffee House, Ming Palace Chinese Restaurant and Komura Japanese Restaurant only. Offer is applicable for ala-carte food only. Offer is not applicable for beverages, tobacco and other promotions. Offer is not applicable on eve of public holidays and festive seasons. Offer is not exchangeable for cash or other items and cannot be used in conjunction with any other discounts, privileges, promotions, discount cards, nett price and loyalty programmes unless otherwise stated. Merchant reserves the right to change these terms and conditions at anytime. Hong Leong Bank makes no representation or warranty for product and services offered by merchant and shall not be liable or responsible for any changes, claims, loss or damages resulting from this offer. Picture shown is for illustration purposes only.", "label": "No"} {"text": "This Policy only addresses the use and disclosure of Personal Information that we collect from you. To the extent that you disclose your Personal Information to others while using the FFN Websites or other websites throughout the internet, different rules may apply to its use, maintenance, or disclosure. FFN does not control the privacy policies of third parties, and you are subject to the privacy policies or practices of those third parties.\nRed carpet fashion has been pretty wild lately-wild enough, in fact, to provide some stellar Halloween costume ideas. In fact, there were entire events that seemed to exist for the sole purpose of providing costume inspiration-like the Met Gala, for example, which had a camp theme this year. These step-and-repeat-worthy get-ups are just the thing for those times when you want to dress up as a celebrity, but not necessarily as their most obvious iteration. And some of them look chic enough to wear all year, or at least to another formal event. Here, find 14 red carpet lewks to inspire your trick-or-treat ensemble.Originally Appeared on W\nJon joined the Board of Directors of FriendFinder Networks, Inc. in March 2015 and became the company’s CEO in August 2015. He founded Yield Dynamics, Inc., a provider of enterprise software to increase the manufacturing efficiency of semiconductor and flat panel display devices, in 1997, and served as Chairman and CEO until its sale to a publicly traded corporation in 2007. He received his Ph.D. in Statistics from Stanford University.\nJust because you're on the go doesn't mean you have to miss out on all the fun. With Adult Friend Finder mobile you can do all the things you do on your computer right from your smartphone or tablet. Browse AFF member profiles, send email messages, view cams, and chat right from your mobile device. Find sex hookups anywhere, anytime - it’s like having a party in your pocket!\nWe may be required to disclose your Personal Information in order to comply with a court order, subpoena, search warrant, or a lawful request by public authorities, including to meet national security or law enforcement requirements. In addition, we expressly reserve the right to disclose your Personal Information when we have a good faith belief that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, to enforce our agreements, policies, and rules governing your use of the FFN Websites, and/or to report information concerning a threat of serious injury or death.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Many marinas and finance companies will require boaters to insure their vessels. It is legal to register and operate a boat without insurance, but insurance is recommended to cover accident liability costs, damage, catastrophic loss and theft.\nTwo important coverages to consider\nHull & Machinery: insurance for the physical boat, motor and attached equipment.\nProtection & Indemnity (P&I): Includes liability insurance coverage where you are liable for property damage or if a person is injured or killed. Coverage includes damage caused to other boats or properties, and personal injury. A marine policy also covers legal costs, salvage fees, wreck removal, and any pollution or environmental damage caused by the boat. The recommended limit is $2 million.\nIt’s important to insure your boat (hull & machinery) to its current market value. This ensures if a total loss to your boat occurs, you will recover what the boat is worth.\nA boat survey helps determine the condition and overall value of your boat – it can bring hidden mechanical or structural issues to light.\nSafe Harbour Insurance recommends always initiating a boat survey before purchasing a used or older vessel. A list of approved surveyors is available on our website.\nAt Safe Harbour Insurance, we prefer to offer the best coverage including comprehensive hull & machinery insurance along with liability insurance. However, Protection & Indemnity policies are available through some of our insurance partners.\nYour policy will automatically renew, and be delivered to you electronically by email, approximately 30-60 days ahead of the effective date. Annual payment is not charged to your credit card automatically. Safe Harbour Insurance does not keep credit card info on file.\nA cancellation request is always required in writing. Safe Harbour Insurance cannot accept verbal requests to cancel a policy by phone. Once the policy is cancelled, any unearned premium (overage that you may have paid in advance) is returned to you, calculated on a short rate basis.\nCredit card. Call our office with Visa, Master Card, Amex, or Visa Debit.\nOnline via banking institution. Add “Harbour Insurance Services” as the payee at your financial institution and use your account code or policy number as the account number.\nE-transfer. For automatic deposit, send your payment to: firstname.lastname@example.org.\nCheque. By mail to: Safe Harbour Insurance Services, 4853 Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V5C 2L1.\nMonthly Payment Plan. Your premium can be financed through Premium Pay Inc. with monthly installments withdrawn from your bank account or credit card.*\n*A 5% fee applies to the total premium to be financed including tax and policy fee. In addition, Premium Pay charges a $25 set up fee for new monthly payment plans.\nYou can report a claim by calling our office during regular business hours or fill out the Report a Claim form.\nYour claim is assigned to an adjustor and/or a marine surveyor. You can expect a call from a claims representative within 24 hours or less to discuss the incident. The adjustor or surveyor will provide instructions for obtaining estimates or proceeding with repairs. Your Safe Harbour broker is here to assist you along the way.\nPERSONAL INFORMATION CONSENT\nAs part of the application for insurance, I hereby consent to Safe Harbour Insurance Services Ltd. (the “Broker”) to collect, use or disclose personal information, or provide such personal information to third parties as required, including insurance companies. The Broker may also be required or permitted to disclose such personal information pursuant to relevant privacy laws or other laws.\nWhere there are insured individuals in addition to You (the “Client”), or where the Client is a commercial or other entity, the Client hereby covenants and warrants that the Client has obtained the appropriate consent from all the insured individuals to disclose their personal information to the Broker for these purposes accordingly.\nIn addition, the Client also consents to receive electronic communications (e-mail) from Safe Harbour Insurance Services Ltd., including personal file correspondence, promotions, marketing and any other important information.\nIf the Client wishes to review personal information pertaining to their application or policy maintained by the broker, obtain copies of the Broker’s privacy policies or standards, or make other enquiries or express concerns, the client may do so by contacting the Broker’s Privacy Officer.\nThe Client agrees that all personal information that provided to the Broker will be complete and accurate, the Client also consents to electronic communications.\nBrokerage Privacy Officer: MaryKate Townsend\nQuebec: Rola Nasser\nWe’re experts in pleasurecraft marine insurance – we’ve been in business for over 50 years in Ontario, and recently expanded our operations into British Columbia, Alberta and Quebec. Our role is to provide you with the knowledge you require to purchase marine insurance products and services that are available, affordable, and understandable.\nIt is important to us to provide personal, quality service to our clients, including professional advice when it comes to your boat insurance policy, and claims support when you need it most.\nWe represent the following companies, which pay us a commission of your overall premium on new and renewal business:\nApril Marine: 10% to 20%\nBeacon Boats by Cansure: 15%\nPacific Marine Underwriting Managers Ltd. (PMU): 20%\nPMU is owned by the same firm that owns Safe Harbour Insurance Services Ltd.\nIntact Insurance Company has an indirect ownership interest in our brokerage.\nA copy of the Consumer Code of Rights and Responsibilities will be forwarded to you with your new policy.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Kazakh star Yulia Putintseva is back on the practice court after a kidney surgery kept her out of the Qatar Total Open last week.\nThe world No. 38 reached the third round of the 2021 Australian Open, but suffered a surprising loss to Storm Sanders at the Adelaide International to end her Australian summer swing.\nPutintseva later shared on social media that she had been diagnosed with a kidney stone.\nForced to withdraw from the Qatar Total Open, the 26-year-old, who went viral during the strict 14-day quarantine ahead of the Australian Open, returned to Florida and shared an update that suggested her recovery was moving in the right direction.\nPutintseva may well be back in time for the Miami Open; in her 2019 appearance, she pushed former world No. 1 Karolina Pliskova to three dramatic sets in the Round of 16.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Go to a broker … or I hear Kiwibank is offering 8.6% 3 years fixed.\nGet an e – valuation from QV to give you an idea on the value.\nDo some comps on what is selling in the apartment block in the last 6 -9 weeks.\nGet 3 RE agents in to evaluate the property ( tell em you may be thinking of selling) – Get Comps off them to support thier claims to the sale … make sure they are within your complex that you are selling.\nPut in an application and see if the lender requests a valuation.", "label": "No"} {"text": "WA EPA launches emissions consultation\nThe Western Australian Environmental Protection Authority has launched a 12-week round of industry and community consultation on its greenhouse gas emissions assessment guidances.\nThe EPA’s Chair, Dr Tom Hatton, said the the consultation period will be used to ensure that any future greenhouse gas emissions reductions is informed by a broad section of community and industry.\n“We want to ensure the greenhouse gas guidance we use for our assessment of significant proposals in Western Australia is robust and provides an effective framework within which the EPA will consider the greenhouse gas emissions of future proposals,” Dr Hatton said.\nSubmissions are invited for a period of 12 weeks beginning Monday 10 June, 2019 closing on 2 September, 2019.\nSubmissions will be reviewed and published online following the consultation period.\nThe EPA will consider all submissions and prepare new greenhouse gas assessment guidelines which it intends to release later this year.\n“During the development of the new guidelines the EPA remains mindful of any outcomes from discussions on greenhouse gas emissions at state and Commonwealth levels, and that any changes will potentially influence the EPA’s consideration of its assessment guidelines,” Dr Hatton said.\nSubmissions can be found here", "label": "No"} {"text": "Unity GovTech AI military opacity\nOccurred: August 2021\nVICE reports that game development tool company Unity's GovTech unit is secretly working for the US Department of Defense. The work is causing unease amongst some of the gaming firm's employees, who are complaining of poor internal transparency.\nUnity responded to VICE by saying the work does not 'knowingly violate our principles or values', including that its work 'does not directly involve the loss of life, harm of the planet, or a person’s right to equity and inclusion.'\nUnity's stated AI principles include the need for honesty, clarity, and transparency.\nOperator: US Department of Defense\nPurpose: Develop military products\nIssue: Lethal autonomous weapons; Ethics; Hypocrisy\nTransparency: Governance; Marketing\nNews, commentary, analysis\nPublished: August 2021", "label": "No"} {"text": "Greater Clark School Superintendent Andrew Melin\nThe Greater Clark School District will have to consider staff reductions to avoid a $2.8 million shortfall next year, the new superintendent says.\nAndrew Melin, who took charge of the district in July, said its will definitely have to consider staffing levels to close the funding gap because employees take up such a large part of expenditures.\n\"We'll have to answer the question of how do we reduce our staff,\" he said. \"Preferably by attrition.\" ...", "label": "No"} {"text": "(accessible to federal government employees only)\nThe following clauses apply to and form part of any Supply Arrangement resulting from the RFSA. Only suppliers who are qualified and \"Active\" SA Holders at the time a bid solicitation is issued are eligible to be invited to bid.\nThis Supply Arrangement covers the Services available for purchase that are defined under Annex \"B\" to this Supply Arrangement. The Annex \"C\" to this SA defines the Categories and ceiling per diem rates for which this SA Holder is considered \"Active.\"\nTasked Based Informatics Professional Services \"TBIPS\" are Services related to a particular activity or initiative that are required to address a specific Information Technology (IT) need, which are usually associated with a specified set of responsibilities. The tasks involved are finite work assignments which require one or more consultants to complete. A task involves a specific start date, a specific end date, and set deliverables. Tasks are usually not large projects, although they may be subsets of a larger project. Tasks may require highly specialized work to be performed requiring a rare or unique skill or knowledge for a short period of time.\nAll clauses and conditions identified in the Supply Arrangement and resulting Contract(s) by number, date and title are set out in the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions Manual issued by Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC).\n2020 (2010-01-11) General Conditions, Supply Arrangement - Goods or Services, apply to and form part of the Supply Arrangement, with section 3(e) revised as follows:\n3(e) neither the Supply Arrangement nor any bid in response to a bid solicitation issued in accordance with it can be assigned or transferred in whole or in part.\nThe Supplier must compile and maintain records on its provision of informatics professional services to the federal government under contracts resulting from the Supply Arrangement. This data must include all purchases paid for by a Government of Canada Acquisition Card. The data must be submitted on a Quarterly basis to the Public Works and Government Services Canada Supply Arrangement Authority. The Quarterly periods are defined as follows:\nElectronic reports must be completed and forwarded to the Supply Arrangement Authority no later than 10 calendar days after the end of the Quarter. An electronic version of the form in Excel spreadsheet format will be provided to the Offeror electronically by the Supply Arrangement Authority. Each QUR must be submitted using the electronic template available for download from the TBIPS website (see Annex \"D\" to Part B for a sample QUR). A separate row of the spreadsheet is to be used for each category contained within the Contract with all columns of the template being filled where applicable.\nAll data fields of the report must be completed as requested. If some data is not available, the reason must be indicated in the report. If no services are provided during a given period, the Supplier must still provide a \"NIL\" report. These submissions must be made by completing and forwarding an electronic copy of the QUR (in Excel format) to the Supply Arrangement Authority at the following email address: RapportsMDAI.IMOSReports@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca with the email subject line of: TBIPS Quarterly Usage Report.\nFailure to provide fully completed reports in accordance with the above instructions may result in the withdrawal by Canada from the Supply Arrangement, the removal of the Supplier from the list of qualified suppliers and the application of a vendor performance corrective measure.\nThe Supply Arrangement has no defined end-date and will remain valid until such time as Canada no longer considers it to be advantageous to use it. The period for awarding contracts under the Supply Arrangement begins upon the Supply Arrangement start date, as defined on page one of this SA.\nAll matters pertaining to the administration of, amendments to, or changes in the terms of the contract will be referred to the Contracting Authority. Any changes to the requirement during the life of the contract must be authorized, in writing, by the Contracting Authority. No work is to be performed in excess of or outside the scope of the requirement based on instruction from any government personnel other than the Contracting Authority.\nName: Réal Benoit\nPublic Works and Government Services Canada\nInformatics Methods of Supply\nAddress: Place du Portage, Phase III, 0A1\n11 Laurier Street, Gatineau, Québec, K1A 0S5\nTelephone: 866-930-4667 or 819-934-4667\nThe Supplier acknowledges that Project Authorities are without authority to vary or amend the terms or the scope of this Supply Arrangement.\nThis individual is the central point of contact within the Supplier for all matters pertaining to this Supply Arrangement. The Supplier confirms that this individual has the authority to bind the Supplier. It is the Supplier's sole responsibility to ensure that the information related to the Supplier Representative is correct and to inform the SA Authority of any change to it.\nThe Supplier's Representative may delegate to another individual to represent the Supplier for administrative and technical purposes under any contract issued pursuant to this Supply Arrangement.\n[Note to SA Holder: This information is as per your proposal and is available to Clients via the TBIPS website].\nAny reference to \"Client(s)\" includes any Government Department, Departmental Corporation or Agency, or other Crown entity described in the Financial Administration Act (as amended from time to time), and any other party for which the Department of Public Works and Government Services has been authorized to act from time to time under section 16 of the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act.\nA request for Supply Arrangements will be issued in accordance with the process set out in Part A of the RFSO/RFSA to allow new suppliers to become qualified and existing Holders to refresh their Supply Arrangment(s). During such process, all bidders must submit the documentation specified in Part A of the RFSO/RFSA.\nIf there is a discrepancy between the wording of any documents that appear on the list of documents below, the wording of the document that first appears on the list has priority over the wording of any document that subsequently appears.\nCompliance with the certifications provided by the Supplier in the arrangement is a condition of the Supply Arrangement (SA) and subject to verification by Canada during the term of the SA and of any resulting contract that would continue beyond the period of the SA. If the Supplier does not comply with any certification, or it is determined that any certification made by the Supplier in the arrangement is untrue, whether made knowingly or unknowingly, Canada has the right to terminate any resulting contract for default and suspend or cancel the SA.\nThe Supply Arrangement and any contract resulting from the Supply Arrangement must be interpreted and governed, and the relations between the parties determined, by the laws in force in the Province of Ontario unless otherwise stipulated in the Supplier's proposal in response to the RFSA.\nCanada will use the bid solicitation template 2T-HIGH1 available in the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions Manual, as the basis for issuing bid solicitations under this Supply Arrangement and as provided in Annex \"E\". Each bid solicitation will contain as a minimum the following:\nBids will be solicited for specific requirements within the scope of the Supply Arrangement (SA) from Suppliers who have been issued a SA.\nThe bid solicitation will be posted on the Government Electronic Tendering Service (GETS) or will be sent directly to suppliers depending on the selection methodologies described in this SA. Proposals may include lower per diem rates than those set out in the Supply Arrangement. For the first year of any contract resulting from a RFP against this SA, the firm per diem rates for each relevant resource of the resulting contract must not exceed the current ceiling per diem rates specified in Annec C - Schedule of Per Diem Rates, as of the initial contract award date.\nThe Contracting Authority may consolidate requirements across Clients and award contracts on a periodic basis to receive best or better pricing on services.\nProvided a Client has the legal authority to contract, it may choose to award contracts under this Supply Arrangement in accordance with the Tier 1 Contract Limitations described below. All Tier 2 contracts and those contracts for Clients without authority to contract under Tier 1, will be managed by PWGSC. The SA Holder agrees only to perform individual contracts made by an authorized representative of Canada pursuant to this Supply Arrangement that do not exceed the applicable Contract Limitations.\nRequirement Value (GST/HST included): Requirements up to and including $2M\nContracting Authority: Identified Users / PWGSC\nRequirement Value (GST/HST included): Requirements greater than $2M\nContracting Authority: PWGSC\nFor all Tier 1 requirements, the SA Authority will select the random SA Holders. There is no limit to the maximum number of SA Holders that may be invited to submit a proposal under Tier 1 however SA Holders may not submit a proposal in response to an RFP unless they have been invited to do so (excluding requirements where multiple contracts may be issued).\nThe above time limits may be extended based on the complexity of the Client's requirement.\nWhere a bid solicitation may result in multiple contracts, all SA Holders qualified in each relevant Category of Personnel, Level and Region will be invited either directly or via the Government Electronic Tendering Service (GETS) to submit a proposal. It will be the responsibility of all SA Holders to access GETS on a continuous basis to ensure they are kept informed of the various requirements available for which they have been qualified to submit bids. All associated documents (Request for Proposal / Statement of Work, etc) will be available for download from GETS.\nThe Supplier represents and warrants that it meets and will continue to meet throughout the duration of the Supply Arrangement, the eligibility requirements established by the Department of Indian and Northern Affairs for the Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business (PSAB) and that all the information it provided in its proposal that resulted in the issuance of this Supply Arrangement is correct and that it will immediately advise the Supply Arrangement Authority of any change in this information.\nThe Supplier also agrees to ensure that any subcontractor it engages with respect to any contract awarded under this Supply Arrangement, if required, satisfies the PSAB eligibility requirements.\nThe Supplier agrees to provide to Canada, immediately upon request, information to substantiate its compliance or its subcontractor's compliance with the eligibility requirements.\nThe Supplier agrees to immediately furnish to Canada such evidence as may be requested by Canada from time to time, corroborating its eligibility. Such evidence will be open to audit during normal business hours by a representative of Canada, who may make copies and take extracts from the evidence. The Supplier agrees to provide all facilities for audits and to furnish information requested by Canada with respect to its eligibility.\nNot complying with the requirements of the Program or failing to produce satisfactory evidence to Canada regarding the requirements of the Program may result in disqualification of the Supplier from participating in future contracts under the Program and/or termination of any contract awarded pursuant to the Supply Arrangement. In the event that a contract is terminated because of an untrue statement or non-compliance with the requirements of the Program, Canada may engage another contractor to complete the performance of the contract and any additional costs incurred by Canada will, upon the request of Canada, be borne by the Supplier.\nNote to Suppliers: This clause will only be included in Aboriginal Supply Arrangements.\n[Note to suppliers: The Supplier Specific Information will include the information provided in the \"Offeror Profile\" submitted in response to Annex \"A\" to Part A of the RFSA, or as amended by the SO Holder. Such information will be available to Clients through the TBIPS website.]", "label": "No"} {"text": "For massive utilization of Extension Mobility\nSimplify administrative tasks\ntelisca Delog-Relog is an administration tool to Cisco Unified Communications Manager, which helps Extension Mobility handling.\nDelog-relog can be used to:\n- Delog IP Phone at night, relog IP Phone in the morning\n- Delog/Relog IP Phone for maintenance upgrade or specific configuration change.\nDelog-relog can capture Extension Mobility Status, log out the users from IP Phones and eventually log in the users at a defined time. It is possible to operate on all IP Phones, a list of IP Phones, all except a list of IP phones.\nIn some cases, the administrator needs to force all IP Phones to logout in order to execute configuration changes on device profiles or IP Phones. After such configuration, user will need to login again to their IP Phone.\nIn case when the mobility (Tomcat) server has been stopped or restarted, the user will also need to retype his login on his IP Phone.\nLoosing login state may be considered cumbersome by users and sometime not acceptable for users, if such issues are repeated. telisca Delog-Relog helps avoid such inconveniences.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Data on new residents moving into Pella was recently compiled for the first three-quarters of the year.\nKeywords: Kat Whitson, new residents, pella, Pella Chamber of Commerce, Positively Pella\n63% of Americans favor the death penalty for those convicted of murder. Do you?\ncall: (641) 842-3161 | (641) 628-8672", "label": "No"} {"text": "The scrapbook contains organizational materials, photographs, badges, pins, flyers, and clippings that document the Golden\nGate Troopers, a uniform club. In addition there is a program for the \"San Francisco GDI Club\" and an \"Acme Man '75\" souvenir\nThe Golden Gate Troopers was a uniform club that was established in 1982. Larry Marr, Johnny Clifton, and Bill Myers were\nearly members. The group celebrated uniforms and leather attire.\n1 scrapbook (in 1 oversized box)\nAll requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the City Archivist. Permission\nfor publication is given on behalf of the San Francisco Public Library as the owner of the physical items.\nThe collection is available for use during San Francisco History Center Photo Desk hours.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Days after ABS-CBN’s franchise renewal was denied by the House of Representatives, Kapuso star Jennylyn Mercado took to social media to express that her heart is with those who have lost their jobs.\n“Sa mga lumuha at nawalan, our prayers and hearts are with you. Sa mga taong tuwang tuwa sa mga pangyayari, huwag niyo sana danasin ang lumuha din at mawalan,” Jennylyn said.\n“Hindi ba na tinuruan tayo ng ating mga magulang na maging makatao sa kapwa? Rejoicing because of other people’s sorrow is not only wrong, but inhumane. You are cruel,” she added.\nIn another tweet, she asked for those celebrating the denial of their rival network’s franchise renewal to put themselves in the position of those who have lost their jobs.\n“Ang daling sabihin na okay lang sa inyo kasi sa tingin ninyo ay hindi kayo naapektuhan. Pero sana kahit saglit ay ilagay ninyo ang sarili niyo sa posisyon nila,” she said.\nIt seemed that the actress’ tweets struck a chord with some Twitter users as Jennylyn told those who asked her not to involve herself in the issue to respect her opinion.\n“Kelan naging mali ang ‘mangelam’ o speak out. Have you forgotten that one of our basic rights ay ang Kalayaan ng Pananalita. The moment you hinder someone from speaking their mind is the moment you failed to respect the rights of your fellow Filipino,” she said.\nShe then called out a Twitter user who asked her to be neutral because she is not a Kapamilya star.\n“But I am a Filipino and that alone is enough,” she responded.\n“If being ‘bashed’ is a small price to pay for practicing my right to freedom of speech. Then I am fine with it.”\nIn another tweet, she called out another netizen who said they miss the “meek and humble Jennylyn Mercado.”\n“Please don’t ever describe me as meek. Thank you,” she said along with an attachment of the meaning of the word “meek”.", "label": "No"} {"text": "ArtWorks Gallery Prospectus\nRevised on 11/07/2018 please read:\nArtists Submission Information.\nWe can accept art gallery submissions in the following formats:\n-High resolution scan via e-mail to firstname.lastname@example.org.\n- submit actual work at 4513 Sheridan rd. Kenosha WI 53140 (always preferred)\nNote: The juror (or ArtWorks) reserves the right to reject any accepted work if the submitted image is not representative of the actual piece. A work may also be\nrejected if the presentation is deemed unprofessional, or is too fragile/dangerous to be properly displayed.\nTime Line, Fees, Miscellaneous.\nArtWorks no longer requires an entry fee for artists. We have decided to waive the entry fee and increase the commission on sales. We are doing this in order\nto assist a growing number of artists who simply cannot afford to show. So we are alleviating some of that financial burden. We are doing this in good faith and\nwe hope that artists will not artificially inflate their prices.\nShipped work Must have a reusable container and include pre-paid return postage through the mail carrier of your choice.\nArtWorks will retain a 50% commission on all sold works.\nAll accepted works must remain on display for the duration of the exhibit however ArtWorks reserves the right to remove any work from display at any time.\nIt is the artists responsibility to insure that the submitted work is properly presented and ready to hang.\nPlease do not submit art that has been previously shown in an ArtWorks exhibit.\nAll work should be clearly labeled.\nArtWorks reserves the right to reproduce an image in part or in whole for publicity purposes, without compensation to the artist.(any used work will be credited)\nSize requirements: The maximum entry dimensions may not exceed 36\"x36\" unless prior aggangements have been made. 2 Entries per artist, per exhibit, unless otherwise stipulated. Please contact us with questons about 3D, dimensional, unusually heavy, or complex to install pieces.", "label": "No"} {"text": "For Jamie Lee Curtis, getting chased around by the same masked lunatic for 40 years can get old.\nSo Curtis is never doing it again, and she even signed a contract on Jimmy Kimmel Live to confirm as much.\nOf course, Curtis is still in another Halloween movie, running for her life from Michael Myers, the masked lunatic in question. This time, it all takes place in Halloween Ends, the latest installment of the frightening franchise.\nShe originally appeared in one of these flicks was 1978, when she portrayed menaced babysitter Laurie Strode for the first time. That just happened to be the first Halloween film of them all, and Curtis was just 19 years old. She’s gone on to multiple acting roles, in much more respected movies, since.\nNo More Halloween For Jamie Lee Curtis\nBut Halloween and its follow-ups are considered classics. And who knows? There will likely be more.\nCurtis, however, has sworn them off. And again, signed a document to drive the point home after Kimmel read the contract on the air.\n“I declare this is my last Halloween movie,” Kimmel read aloud. “I, Jamie Lee Curtis, queen of scream, daughter of Janet Leigh and Tony Curtis, mother of Lindsay Lohan. Hereby sweareth under penalty of perjury, that Halloween Ends will be the last Halloween movie I will ever appear in. For all time, across all sequels, and multiverses. Enforceable by the Police Department of Haddonfield, Illinois. May God have mercy on all of us.”\nCurtis responded by joking that “I should call my lawyer first before I sign anything.” Then she went ahead and signed it, anyway.\nSo, if this really is her last stand, then Halloween Ends may be worth a watch. You can catch it both in theaters and on the Peacock streaming app on Oct. 14.", "label": "No"} {"text": "On October 4, 2013 just shortly after noon, a parent’s nightmare became reality. A child has gone missing.\nYoung Avonte Oquendo, just fourteen years old left his Riverdale school in Queens without the staff even knowing. Oquendo has non-verbal autism which makes it difficult for him to communicate with others and for others to infer his introspection.\nA week has passed so far and there has been no trace of young Oquendo. The family is worried and things seem to be grim. New York weather around this time is unpredictable. There are times it can be a summer like day and other times when it can be cold as winter. The fact that a young autistic kid that cannot talk is lost in this big city without shelter, food, or water is troubling and heartbreaking. I cannot imagine what his parents and family are going through.\nUnfortunately, things like this happen far too often. The public school system has a poor employee training system that concerns more about job requirements than actual people. Teachers, school aids and others cannot intervene if a child is hurting him/herself. They must stand back and allow the child to injure him/herself. A normal response from a caring sane person would be to stop a child from hurting him/herself; however, this is not the case when one holds one of these positions. It is scary indeed. No attempt to stop a kid from slashing his/herself will done. This is of course based on union rules in order to protect employees from termination for using aggressive physical force or from being accused of inappropriate touching. Legalism puts aside common sense and caring. Industrial psychologists must find ways to balance laws, career requirements and human dignity.\nMoreover, since the education system and unions concern themselves more with the issues surrounding employment and bureaucracy, not much concern is given to the safety of children. In light of this, kids like Avonte are not supervised and are left to go missing. No one is held accountable, and officials reply ” no comment” to questions. Those charged with supervision are defended as “doing their job.”\nSome have criticized Oquendo’s parents for filing a lawsuit, but I think this is a good way to bring out the message that our kids are first. We shouldn’t put our jobs, laws, careers over the safety of children.\nThank God many volunteers have stepped forward to help in the search for young Avonte. Unfortunately, some “psychics” are calling in giving false information and hope to officials conducting the search. This should stop. No one has “psychic” powers. Temporal events are not determined linearly. There is a $70,000 reward for anyone with information leading to finding Avonte.\nLet us pray for Avonte that he may be found safe and sound.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Guildford Innovation Awards 2018 - supported by Kyan\nInspiring tomorrow's solutions today\nThe Guildford Innovation Awards 2018 have been designed to celebrate what Guildford does best - innovate! There are a number of business awards, but none focusing specifically on innovation in and around Guildford.\nThe deadline to apply for the awards has now passed.\nThe awards are aimed at building upon the success of the 2017 Innovate Guildford programme, celebrating inspirational innovation across a spectrum of sectors in the borough and promoting Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths ('STEM') subjects. They were open to individuals, businesses and social enterprises located in the Guildford Borough, with eight categories and a ninth, special award for 'Most outstanding innovation' whose winner will be drawn from all categories.\nInformation supplied on the application form will be used to shortlist the entries. These will be evaluated at a group judging session which may then require members of the judging panel to visit the applicant to gain a better understanding of the innovation.\n- Innovation in Retail - sponsored by Experience Guildford\nThis award highlights businesses demonstrating successful implementation of change through innovation in retail strategy, products, procedures or technology.\n- Sustainability Award - sponsored by Dunsfold Park\nOpen to all innovations in the fields of engineering, science and technology that demonstrate a contribution to genuine sustainability or innovation across a number of sectors including but not limited to - the rural environment; energy-saving technologies; improving the quality of urban life.\n- Innovation in Healthcare - sponsored by Whiteley Clinics\nThis award recognises research and development within animal and human health.\n- Innovation in the Voluntary Sector and Corporate Social Responsibility\nThis award is for an innovation by or for the voluntary sector, either designed or delivered by an organisation based in Guildford Borough, that addresses a genuine social need.\n- Innovation in the Creative Industries Sector - sponsored by Charles Russell Speechlys\nOpen to organisations whose primary function is the delivery, development or production of the arts or creative services. This award will recognise the contribution the Arts industry makes to the economy and includes but is not limited to music, gaming and entertainment.\n- Emerging Technologies 'Tomorrow's World' - sponsored by InterFocus\nThis award focuses on emerging and enabling technologies across all sectors of industry and areas of research. This is the category for inspirational solutions for tomorrow's challenges, recognising the best of a 'work in progress'.\n- Young business of the Year - sponsored by University of Surrey Student Enterprise\nThis new award recognises companies trading for less than 24 months by the closing date of the Awards. It highlights the most inspiring launch and early development of a technology, product or service.\n- Young Innovator of the Year (25 and under) - sponsored by Gold-i\nAs the name suggests this category focuses on the innovative creativity of young people up to and including 25 years of age.\n- Most outstanding innovation - sponsored by Kyan\nThis award will be given at the discretion of the judges to an individual, company, project or technology that in the judge's opinion most successfully demonstrates creativity and innovation.\nTerms and conditions of entry\n- The awards are open to individuals, social enterprises and businesses located in Guildford Borough. Businesses owned or part-owned by employees of the sponsors or members of their families are not eligible to enter.\n- Once received, no entries will be returned.\n- All entries must be submitted on the official registration form.\n- Entrants are encouraged to send relevant supporting material (e.g. photographs, drawings, testimonials or videos) No responsibility will be accepted by the organisers or sponsors for any material sent.\n- All materials and information submitted will be treated as confidential and will not, subject to 6 below, be disclosed to third parties without the express permission of the entrant.\n- The winners may be required to take part in media publicity and this is a condition of entry. They must also agree to take part in the presentation ceremony and to exhibit their products/innovations at the presentation if required to do so by the organisers / judges.\n- The organisers cannot accept any responsibility whatsoever for any infringement, loss of, or for the protection of patents, copyrights or any other rights in the ideas and proposals submitted in this competition. Entrants must ensure that any necessary protection of their interest is arranged before submitting their entries.\n- The organisers cannot be responsible for entries which may be damaged, delayed, lost or mislaid in the post or otherwise or for any subsequent letter or document not being received on time.\n- There can be no appeal against the decision of the organisers or of any of the judges. All decisions in respect of the judging must be accepted as final in respect of all matters concerning this competition including the interpretation of the rules and conditions.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje has sacked all permanent secretaries in the state. This is coming ahead of the May 29 hand over ceremony and transition to second term.\nIn a statement signed by the State Head of Civil Service, Muhammad Na’iya, dated May 2 and obtained online, the governor directed that they should all handover to the most senior director in their respective ministries on or before Wednesday, May 8, 2019.\nHe, however, advised all the affected permanent secretaries and other substantive directors on Grade Level 16 or 17, who are interested in the positions, to apply through the Head of Civil Service on or before Thursday 9th May, 2019 by 4PM.\n“In line with the present Administration’s resolve to vigorously pursue/implement the reform initiatives embarked upon since its inception, and cognizant of the need to further ensure greater efficiency in service delivery, as well as reinvigorate the top echelon of the Civil Service, Kano State Government has relieved all Permanent Secretaries of their appointment with immediate effect.\n“Accordingly, they are to handover to the most Senior Director in their respective Ministries/Organizations on or before Wednesday, 8, May, 2019. Equally, they are to Report to the Office of the Head of Civil Service for reassignment.\n“In a related vein, all Substantive Directors on Grade Level 16 or 17, as well as the Permanent Secretaries relieved, who are interested can apply for the position of a Permanent Secretary in the State Civil Service, and should submit their application along with their Curriculum Vitae and Notification of Last Promotion or appointment to this Office on or before Thursday, 10 May, 2019 by 4:00pm.”", "label": "No"} {"text": "Quranic Journey - Part 2\nA continuation from Part 1 of the Quranic Journey module. This part of the module will entail studying and learning from the famous text in Tajwid: Tuhfatul-Atfal.\nMain learning outcomes are (1) acquiring an understanding of tajwid rules, (2) ability to recognise and apply those rules, (3) reciting the Quran with confidence, fluency and accuracy and (4) memorisation of short surahs.\nStudents can expect:\n- Tajwid (vocal embellishment)\n- Memorisation of short chapters from the end of the Quran (15 surahs minimum) with a teacher\n- Repeated in-classroom practice\nThe course assumes students can already recognise and read Arabic letters, but cannot recite the Quran fluently or do so with great difficulty and therefore require further practice under expert tutelage.\nCORE: This course contributes to CORE's Education strand: Quran.\nDate: Starts 17 January 2018\nTime: Every Wednesday 7.30pm - 9pm\nDuration: 8 weeks\nRegistration: This class is limited to 15 students. Register early to secure your place\nStudent body: Open to male students only\nTuition fee: Free\nImportant: Students that register but fail to attend will be blacklisted. As there is a student limit, please be mindful that a student's absence inappropriately impacts others.", "label": "No"} {"text": "UPDATE 06/01/21 – Sadly due to the national lockdown we’ve had to postpone the rearranged trial, registration is still open and will close on Friday 8th January. If you’ve signed up you will be contacted on Friday 15th to find out if you’ve been successful or not and contacted again once we have a new date for the trial.\nDue to the national lockdown we had to postpone the original Great Britain trial but we are pleased to confirm that we have rescheduled it for Sunday 17th January 2021. All existing registrations for the trial will be carried over for this date so you do not need to do anything at this stage.\nIf you are not able to make the rescheduled date please email firstname.lastname@example.org as soon as possible. Due to Covid restrictions we are strictly limited on player numbers and would not want anyone to miss out on a potential spot to a player who is unable to attend.\nAs a result of the delay to the trial, the date for the first British and Irish Cup 2021 has also been moved back and will now take place on Saturday 8th May. If this changes the availability you had indicated for the 27th March please let us know.\nIt’s set to be a busy year ahead for the Great Britain teams with two British & Irish Cup Tournaments set to be played in 2021 (8th May & 5-8th August), along with the Confederations Cup (5th-8th August) and a Tri-Nations in South Africa (December).\nThis year registration is open to all interested players but Great Britain coaches and selectors will then shortlist players and invite a limited number to trial due to covid-19 restrictions. If you do not think the coaches will have seen you play we would recommend that you ask an appropriate representative in your region to speak to the coaches on your behalf. We ask that you pick a time for trialling and if successful we’ll aim to inform players one week prior to the trial date.\nThis trial is designed for players who were not part of the EPS squad in 2019/2020. If you are unsure please contact email@example.com.\nThe rescheduled trial will take place on Sunday 17th January 2021 ay Mabley Green in London.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Finance this property\nFind out more about financing this property with EBSMore information\n- For Sale by Private Treaty\nProperty Description:Very well maintained 2 bed terraced townhouse comes fully furnished to the market ideally situated within walking distance of Tramore Beach and a host of amenities Tramore has to offer.\nAccommodation includes: Ent.hall, kitchen/diner, living room, 2 bedrooms (Master en suite) & bathroom.\nElectric storage heating & solid fuel fire, fully furnished, uPVC double glazed windows, off road parking.\n- Fully furnished\n- UPVC double glazed windows.\n- Off road parking.\nDaft Property Shortcode:http://www.daft.ie/1560350\nDate Entered/Renewed:14/5/2013 (5 days ago)\nMap Legend:Exact location match\nNearby Areas:Killowen, Brownstown, Clohernagh, Fenor, Ballinamona\nStamp Duty: This residential property is in the €1 - €1,000,000 price bracket, therefore the following stamp duty applies:\nFor a full explanation see our Stamp duty page.", "label": "No"} {"text": "US delays review of Keystone XL pipeline\nApril 19, 2014\nWASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration is extending indefinitely the amount of time federal agencies have to review the Keystone XL pipeline, the State Department said Friday, likely punting the......\nShowing 11 of 11 comments\nPost a Comment\nNews, Blogs & Events Web", "label": "No"} {"text": "We may share your personal information …In the war over our privacy rights, many people fail to remember that companies are not blindfolded superficial entities. They can be hundreds, thousands, to tens of thousands people deep.\nNo, businesses do not simply handle your information in the manner prescribed through their verbose privacy policies. And people are the bane of privacy rights.\nNothing about our privacy is simple, and company policies are anything but user friendly. Intended to explain the companies’ responsibility of use and ultimately relieve them of misuse, privacy policies are akin to the danger of a wolf in sheep’s clothing – and we are Little Red Riding Hood.\nParticularly mystifying is the extended use of your data by third parties … who are these mysterious “users” of your life’s DNA? The initial company to which you provide information is merely the tip of the iceberg endangering your data.\nYour information passes through many hands (and computers) for every item you buy, doctor you visit, repair service performed, and subscriptions to everything from magazines to social networking sites.\nWe often only hear about data breaches when a public company is “hacked.” So is hacking responsible for most of it? Not even.\nWhat is ignored regarding privacy statements, is companies are not robots. They are comprised of people (at least most, for another few years) – individuals with human foibles and various, sometimes nefarious, motives towards others, while handling sensitive data.\nA June 2013 Techs Trick World article by Atish Ranjan, made the connection. “Many companies spend a lot of money trying to protect data from hackers. However, they sometimes ignore the threat of data breaches posed by their own employees.”\nConsider that EVERY institution that collects personal information employs people who often may not have any sort of character blemish, at hiring. However, bills pile up, an illness ensues, or any number of life scenarios could cause a normally honest and upright employee to become careless, or even barter private data for dollars.\nCompanies are people … people are unpredictable … and your personal information is at an all-time, wildfire-hot high risk.\nDo the providers swear on a stack of Bibles to do so? Do their employees? “Goldman Sachs Group Inc warned customers of a data breach that occurred [sic] when an outside contractor emailed confidential client data to a stranger's Gmail account by mistake.” (Privacy Rights)\nMore of the disclaimer: We may share your information with companies we hire to provide certain administrative services such as processing address labels, managing databases and sending mailings.\nNotice the plural “third parties,” above. How many? One? Three? Ten? Likely dozens, if not hundreds – for each company in which your information is held – and how many employees do they contain? Try to multiply the possibilities of where your information is going and it will boggle the average brain.\n“Advisen data show that reports of third-party data breaches skyrocketed to a seven-year high in 2013, after rising steadily since 2005. Slight drops in case count were observed in 2009 and 2012, but the number of reported vendor breaches as tracked by Advisen remains well above the level of just a decade ago.” (“Third-party vendor data-breach cases skyrocket”; Erin Ayers for Cyber Risk Network, May 28, 2014; the bolding is mine.)\nGranted, nearly every business we deal with utilizes third party companies to handle billing and mailings. It’s our misfortune that in today’s society those tasks are no longer in-house activities, which would limit our data exposure.\nThird party alliances are the norm. But what of their policies – and the people who administer them (or not)? How can we possibly monitor them? We don’t even know who they are.\nAdding insult to injury we must contact the initial company(ies) to STOP the insanity of spreading our data around like a viral disease. Do you have time for that? I don’t. And according to the example company above, it could take them up to four months to make it happen.\nI wish I could offer a magic action or tip that would help you protect your privacy – but we are too far into this vortex of life formed by the Internet. There is no going back. And everyone is vulnerable.\nIf only to provide a sense of control (however thin), I would like to see a law passed that requires we be given the opportunity to opt out of data sharing before it’s done – rather than the current after-the-fact practice – and that opting in NOT be a requirement to do business with a company.\nMaybe then I could pretend the big bad wolf didn’t get all my muffins …", "label": "No"} {"text": "YOUTH empowerment programmes have been ratcheted up following the launch of a US$6 million fund, one of the many targeted at improving the welfare of young people.\nThe aquaculture development fund is part of the multi-sectoral approaches Government is taking to empower youths countrywide.\nIn demonstrating the importance of the programme, Vice-President Inonge Wina led almost half of Cabinet to the launch of the project co-financed by Government and the African Development Bank.\nMrs Wina said yesterday that Government is committed to empowering youths, especially in agriculture and livestock sectors. CLICK TO READ MORE", "label": "No"} {"text": "- We will collect and use personal information solely with the objective of fulfilling those purposes specified by us and for other compatible purposes, i.e providing you with other equestrian information, that may be beneficial to you.\n- We will only retain personal information as long as necessary for the fulfillment of those purposes.\n- We will collect personal information by lawful and fair means and, where appropriate, with the knowledge or consent of the individual concerned.\n- Personal data should be relevant to the purposes for which it is to be used, and, to the extent necessary for those purposes, should be accurate, complete, and up-to-date.\n- We will protect personal information by reasonable security safeguards against loss or theft, as well as unauthorized access, copying, use or modification.\n- We will make readily available to customers information about our policies and practices relating to the management of personal information.\nWe are committed to conducting our business in accordance with these principles in order to ensure that the confidentiality of personal information is protected and maintained, only using information to provide you with equestrian related services that may be of interest.\nHayBay is a secure site and your transactions are protected by the latest encryption technology.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Picture used for illustrative purpose only.\nBollywood actor Anushka Sharma shared the clip and wrote, “An act of kindness with no cameras around. Faith in humanity restored…”\nFor Royson Joseph, a luxury bus owner in Kochi, who runs his fleet of buses under the banner of the Contract Carriage Owners Association (CCOA) has made his intentions very clear by deciding to sell his 10 luxury buses at Rs 45 for a kilo.\nOfficials say a minibus has crashed into a gorge in Indian-controlled Kashmir, killing at least 31 people and injuring another 7. Civil administrator Angrez Singh Rana says the bus plunged off the\nThe typing centres affirmed that the entry permit application was activated since last Friday and covered all types of residence visas, noting that the holder of a UAE residence visa who stayed abroad for more than 6 months can apply for the entry permit.\nJabal Jais in Ras Al Khaimah recorded the lowest temperature of 1.9°C at 4:15 am on Sunday. Jabal Al Rahba in RAK also recorded 4.2°C. and Jabal Mabrah recorded 4.6 °C, while Rukna in the city of Al Ain in Abu Dhabi, recorded 6.7°C.\nThe court indicated that he based his claim on a copy of the medical report, which was not sufficient to prove that the injury occurred as a result of work.", "label": "No"} {"text": "ISLAMABAD: The Export Section of the AFU did a good export business of Rs10254million during 2nd Quarter of Fiscal Year 2017-18.\nAccording to details given by sources of Export Section of the Air Freight Unit (AFU) Islamabad that the Export Section earned Rs2053.56million more export business during 2nd Quarter (October to December) FY17-18 than the export business done in 1st Quarter (July to September) FY17-18.\nThe sources told CT that, during 2nd Quarter FY17-18, the Export Section processed 17,730 Goods Decelerations (GDs). The Export Section generated business in value of Rs8200.44million during First Quarter FY17-18.\nThe exports have been flourishing at the Export Section of Islamabad for the last six months (July to December) FY17-18.\nSources added that, during 1st Quarter FY17-18, the popular exports consisted of fresh chilled meat, vegetables, surgical goods, leather goods, textile fabrics and a little amount of small consignments of different other items.\nTelling about the comparative performance between 1st Quarter 2017-18 and 2016-17, the sources said that, during the month of September FY17-18, the Export Section showed 38.17% of growth with extra value of Rs860million against the corresponding FY16-17. During September FY17-18, the Export Section earned Rs3112.14million of business while it did Rs2252.33million of business during the same period of FY16-17.\nDuring the month of August FY17-18, the Export Section generated Rs2635.21million of business whereas it did the business of Rs1720.00million during FY16-17. The Export Section did an extra business in value of Rs915million during FY17-18 against the same period of previous August FY16-17.\nDuring July FY17-18, the Export Section earned a business of Rs2453.09million while it did the export business in value of Rs2384.38million during the same period of corresponding FY16-17. During said comparative period of July, the Export Section performed an extra business in value of Rs68.71million against the same period of previous FY2016-17.", "label": "No"} {"text": "A number of carriers such as Stena already burn methanol to propel their vessels, and the IMO is now in the process of establishing guidelines for sailing on the alternative fuel.\nSeveral observers predict that methanol will be among the more widespread fuel types from Jan.1, 2020, when the global sulfur cap enters force. From that date, all vessel types will have to sail on marine gas oil with a sulfur content of less than 0.5 percent, unless the ships have a scrubber installed on board.\nAlready a subscriber? 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You can unsubscribe at the bottom of each newsletter.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Kwesi Nyantakyi will run unopposed in Wednesday’s WAFU Zone B presidential election to be held in the Ghanaian city of Kumasi.\nThis comes after no other candidates filed nominations to contest the Ghana Football Association (GFA) President to lead the sub-regional body.\nThe election will be held during the Congress of WAFU Zone B.\nThis means Nyantakyi is set to extend his reign as Wafu Zone B President to at least four years as there is a proposal to extend the tenure of office of the president from two to four years.\nHaving taken charge of the body two years ago, the Nyantakyi is seeking to continue with his policy of reviving regional competitions in West Africa.\nThis year’s GOtv WAFU Cup has been hugely successful with eight countries participating in the competition that was previously dormant.\nThe competition has been revived thanks to sponsorship from continental sports broadcaster SuperSport which has seen all the matches broadcast live in sub-Saharan Africa for the first time in the history of the tournament.", "label": "No"} {"text": "November 30, 2004\nKOFI ANNAN MUST GO: That’s Sen. Norm Coleman in tomorrow’s WSJ. It’s a free link.\nUPDATE: Interesting article from the Asia Times, too:\nSecretary General Annan had a blessed first term, but a second term that is turning into a nightmare. The mismanagement of the return of the UN to Iraq, alleged corruption in the oil-for-food program, and reported sexual harassment within the UN have coalesced in an unprecedented degree of staff antagonism toward Annan. The crisis has been compounded by what some have interpreted as an attempt by Annan to woo the John Kerry team with the hope of obtaining a third term if the Democrats had won the November US presidential election. . . .\nWhile Annan has unambiguously stated that he will finish his term, in the shadowy world of diplomatic doublespeak, the fact that the statement on Iraq was made at all raised eyebrows. Ultimately, all will depend on the Bush administration, on what the current investigation of the oil-for-food program will unearth and to what use the information will be put.\nI think that the investigation will unearth some devastating stuff. As to what happens next, well, that depends on whether Kofi Annan’s personal interests, or the United Nations’ institutional interests, are foremost.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item:\n|Title:||Characterization of desertification vulnerability index for Dausa district in Rajasthan.|\n|Authors:||Tinekar, Priyanka V.|\n|Appears in Collections:||Thesis (Faculty of Technology_PG)|\nItems in DSpace are protected by copyright, with all rights reserved, unless otherwise indicated.", "label": "No"} {"text": "On 16 January 1922 the Provisional Government took possession of Dublin Castle. This conference explores the significance of this moment.\nThe conference, which is part of the Decade of Centenaries Programme, will explore the immediate reactions, the expected consequences, and the implications of this dramatic shift in the centre of power. Speakers will consider the context of the handover, and the response in Ireland, Britain and beyond, to this moment when, as the Irish Times reported, ‘the old regime ceased to exist’.\nThe conference will be held in the Printworks in Dublin Castle and will also be live-streamed for online attendees.\nDetails and registration *here*", "label": "No"} {"text": "The number of workers earning less than a living wage is a \"national scandal\" and the Government should aim to move at least one million of them out of poverty, according to a report.\nA year-long study from the Living Wage Commission urged the Government to implement a series of \"low cost\" measures, such as higher tax revenues and reduced in-work benefits.\nCommission chair, the Archbishop of York John Sentamu, said the measures would help raise the salaries of half a million public sector workers.\nProfessional service firms such as accountancy, banks and construction companies could boost the pay of 375,000 workers if they agreed to pay the Living Wage, currently set at £8.80 an hour in London and £7.65 elsewhere, compared to the national minimum wage of £6.31, said the report.\nThe commission, made up of business, union and voluntary sector leaders, warned a failure to extend the Living Wage would mean families continuing to rely on food banks and \"unsustainable debt\" to get by.\nMore top news\nMany areas experiencing bright spells.\nThe sports both net more than £10 million in public funds but will be forced to make the money go further than previous higher grants.\n\"We are not afraid.\" Those were the defiant words of the Prime Minister this morning as she addressed the Commons.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Managing Director of Solvimo\nFor more than 10 years I have been in charge of the organization of an annual convention gathering from 100 to 400 franchisees.\nFor NESTENN, this event is essential because it seals the cohesion of a network of independent entrepreneurs.\nAlso, being able to rely on a partner who integrates our concerns, who anticipates our requests with a permanent concern for the satisfaction of all participants is a chance!\nThat the proposed program surprises us every year, while respecting our specifications is also an asset.\nThat I can feel in convention as the other participants while remaining the organizer is amazing!\nFinally, that our franchisees leave happy for these 4 shared days is proof of the expertise of MARS EVENT ”", "label": "No"} {"text": "Refine your search\nField of specialization\nFound 64 jobs\nTwo Tenure Track Faculty Positions In Chemistry\nThe Department of Chemistry at Virginia Commonwealth University invites applications for two tenure-eligible, Assistant Professor Positions in Synt...\nAssistant Professor of Organic Chemistry\nPosition of Assistant Professor of Chemistry", "label": "No"} {"text": "Role of the Council\nThe Council of Presidents provides a venue for the superintendent/president to consult with campus constituent groups on decisions to be made through the administrative process that includes all areas except eleven (10+1) academic and professional matters. The Council also serves a similar consultative role on decisions to be made through the\nparticipatory governance process that includes all areas identified as academic and professional matters specified by Title 5, Section 53200. Participatory Governance items are ultimately approved through the Mutual Agreement process.\nThe Council provides input and feedback from members with sufficient expertise and broad background to advise the president on matters that cross service segments or are \"college-wide\" as identified by District Standing Committees, the Academic Senate, and others.\nMembers: Superintendent/President; President, Academic Senate; President, Classified Senate; President, Associated Students of NVC; President, Administrative/Confidential Senate\nAgenda & Minutes\npolicies under Review\nBoard Policy D1140\nFor questions, please call the President's Office at 707-256-7160", "label": "No"} {"text": "Managed Care jobs in Michigan\nBroaden your search\nRefine your search\nFound 1 Full Time job\nMake a Difference & Change Lives! Interviewing now for start date of January 12th - apply at www.coordinatingcenter.org Health Plan Services RN!\nQualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 12/11/2020. Basic Req...", "label": "No"} {"text": "The Club’s October Review 2013 provides the latest perspective on its financial position with a record of its half-year results. Graphical highlights can be found under \"Financial Highlights\" in the October Review section of the menu to the left of this text.\nOverall, the Club’s financial position remains strong with the free reserves and capital standing at US$473million and total assets of US$1.6 billion at 20th August 2013.\nSince the half year, 20th August, the position has improved. The Club’s investment income has increased from $6million to $33 million by late October.\nThe Club’s Standard and Poor’s rating remains at A- (Strong) Outlook: Positive.\nDespite the prolonged shipping recession, the performance of both the Club’s 2012 and 2013 policy years indicates P&I claims have resumed their upward trend.\nAlan Olivier, newly elected chairman of the UK P&I Club said:\n“Our decision to make a 10 per cent general increase reflects the Board’s determination to keep the Club’s underwriting in balance. Facing a choice between relatively modest premium increases in the short term or more substantial and painful increases in future, the Board does not view the latter option as being in the best long-term interests of its Members or the Club.”\nRelease call percentages are reviewed at the UK Club's October Board meetings. At its meeting in October 2012, the Board determined that the release call percentages for the 2013/14, 2012/13, 2011/12, and 2010/11 policy years should be 15%, 12.5%, 5%, and 5% of mutual premium respectively. At its meeting in May 2013, the Board closed the 2010/11 policy year, removing the release call requirement for the 2010/11 policy year.\nThe release call percentages reflect an assessment of the risk that it could become necessary for the Club to make an unbudgeted supplementary call. The assessment is made in the context of evaluating the factors set out in Clause 8 of the 2013 International Group Agreement, namely premium risk, catastrophe risk, reserve risk, counter-party default risk, market risk and operational risk. Release call percentages will be reviewed again at the October 2013 Board meeting.\nTable of release call percentages over policy year review dates\n|May 2013||Oct 2012||May 2012||Oct 2011||May 2011||Oct 2010|\nIRS Closing Agreement\nThe UK Club has entered into a closing agreement with the United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS). This closing agreement secures exemption for the Club from Section 4371 Excise Tax, which applies to insurance premiums paid to a foreign insurer or reinsurer when the exemption is based on the provisions of an income tax treaty to which the United States is a party. The UK Club is now listed on the IRS website as a party to a closing agreement with the IRS.\nFor more information on the IRS closing agreement, please see the IRS website http://www.irs.gov/Businesses/International-Businesses/Exemption-from-Section-4371-Excise-Tax\nOctober Review 2013\nCircular 15/13: Review of open policy years\nElectronic publishing of financial statements in 2013\nWith effect from 20th February 2013, the UK Club’s Directors’ Report and Financial Statements will be distributed solely in electronic format.\nIt will be published on the Club website as a PDF for download by Members.\nAny requests for physical copies in support of discussions with regulators and governmental agencies should be directed to your usual Club contact.", "label": "No"} {"text": "J.milom Limited can be found at Stockport at 54 St. Michaels Avenue. You can search for the firm by its post code - SK7 2PL. J.milom's incorporation dates back to year 1964. The firm is registered under the number 00814596 and company's current status is active. The firm's classified under the NACE and SIC code 13300 which means Finishing of textiles. Mon, 30th Apr 2018 is the last time when the company accounts were reported.\nIn order to meet the requirements of their clients, the following limited company is continually overseen by a number of three directors who are Ajit G., Hemlata G. and Indra G.. Their joint efforts have been of critical use to this limited company for five years. Moreover, the director's responsibilities are constantly aided with by a secretary - Smriti G., who was appointed by this limited company seven years ago.\nIndra G. is the individual with significant control over this firm, has substantial control or influence over the company.", "label": "No"} {"text": "We are currently building our SRM 4.0 client in Extended Classic. We have set the tax calculation in the IMG to be 'Tax calculation occurs in R/3' and have set the tax code I1 as default. It should be noted that we are using internal tax calculation procedures in R/3 directly and not hooked up to a third party like Taxware or Vertex.\nWhen creating a SRM shopping cart, we get an error message generated from the R/3 System, 'Tax code I1 does not exist for jurisidiction code' (message number FF718). When creating a purchase order directly in the R/3 system with the same information, the tax calculates correctly.\nI have referenced OSS note 436760 regarding implementing BAdI BBP_TAX_MAP_BADI. However, I believe the tax calculation should be standard functionality in SRM.\nCan someone confirm if they had to implement this BAdI to address this issue or if there is another problem that is preventing the tax code from being populated?", "label": "No"} {"text": "Burgundy Bar Stools Fresh Visu Bar Stool\nBurgundy Bar Stools – From the thousand photographs on the net in relation to Burgundy Bar Stools\n, selects the best selections using greatest resolution just for you all, and now this pictures is actually one among pictures libraries in this greatest pictures gallery in relation to Burgundy Bar Stools. I really hope you might like it.\nThat impression (Burgundy Bar Stools Fresh Visu Bar Stool) over is actually branded having:\npublished simply by Tyler Owens with 2019-12-12 07:39:09. 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The school said the class that raises $100 or more will have the opportunity to pie Principal Kristin Hughes.\nFor more information, and how to donate to the upcoming bake sale, contact email@example.com.", "label": "No"} {"text": "NEW YORK -- The NFL today announced the launch of NFL Votes, a league-wide, non-partisan initiative that will support and encourage the civic engagement and voting of NFL players, legends, club and league personnel, and NFL fans from now until Election Day.\nNFL Votes will focus on three key components of the electoral process: voter education, voter registration, and voter activation. These voting efforts are incorporated into the league's social justice initiative Inspire Change. As the league continues to amplify causes that players are most passionate about, prominent players and coaches have been vocal about the importance of voting, with some of their voices featured in the NFL Votes television spot launching today including: Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson and offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil; New Orleans Saints defensive end Cam Jordan; Seattle Seahawks linebacker Shaquem Griffin, cornerback Shaquill Griffin, and head coach Pete Carroll.\n\"Today marks the 55th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which was meant to ensure the right to vote for all Americans, prohibiting discrimination in voting based on race or color,\" said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. \"Through meeting with players and legends to better understand causes and issues they are passionate about, we found a consensus around the importance of voting. That's why we're putting the power of our platform behind NFL Votes, aiming to inspire and encourage people to get educated about the voting process, to get registered to vote, and to ultimately exercise their right to vote.\"\nThe anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 signifies the importance of remaining engaged and the need for continued progress in positively impacting our communities. NFL Votes intends to ensure that the entire NFL Family is educated on the importance of exercising the fundamental right to vote and can make informed decisions on whether to engage in local, state, and presidential elections.\nThe league has partnered with three non-profit, non-partisan organizations on this initiative: I am a Voter, RISE to Vote, and Rock the Vote. These organizations were selected based on their individual mission, capacity, experience to engage communities, and expand voter participation and turnout. In the voter education phase, these organizations will provide educational seminars for players and club personnel during the first few weeks of training camp, followed by sessions for league employees and NFL Legends.\nFor more information visit www.nfl.com/votes.\nAbout I Am a Voter\nI Am a Voter. is a nonpartisan movement that aims to create a cultural shift around voting and civic engagement. We aim to make voter identity mainstream, aspirational, and an integral component of how anyone identifies themselves. Co-founded and launched by Creative Artists Agency (CAA) in 2018, we work to inspire and excite this generation. Through positive, informative and empowering messaging, we seek to unify around a central truth: our democracy works best when we all participate.\nAbout RISE to Vote\nRISE is a national nonprofit that educates and empowers the sports community to eliminate racial discrimination, champion social justice and improve race relations. RISE's non-partisan voter education and registration initiative, RISE to Vote, partners with teams, leagues and athletes to improve civic engagement in our country. The program engages thousands of players, coaches and staff on how to vote and why it matters, equipping them with the tools and knowledge to get involved, make a difference and inspire their fans to be civically active.\nAbout Rock the Vote\nRock the Vote is a nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to building the political power of young people. For 30 years, Rock the Vote has revolutionized the way we use culture, technology, education, and activism to increase civic participation among young people. Since its founding, Rock the Vote has processed over 12 million voter registrations and empowered its voters with information and resources to turn them out at more than 30 points above the national youth average with approximately 60% voting for the first time. Rock the Vote works to modernize the civic process and fights to protect young people's access to our democracy. Learn more at rockthevote.org and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @rockthevote.", "label": "No"} {"text": "You may also be interested in the following product(s) 50 Packs NEW Meizitang Botanical Slimming Natural Soft Gel Regular Price: ??415. In Havering, those privately renting paid out an average ??53,628 and in Barking and Dagenham around ??54,133. Though genuinely wow worthy cheap bridesmaid dresses are hard to come by, there's some real steals in our InStyle Edit.\nHaving previously worked at Wiggin LLP Victoria has extensive experience in sports law IP litigation. \" \"Well my PS3 is a very bad PS2 machine at the moment because of the lack of new content since the launch I'm having to just play badly compatible PS2 games on it. 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The group is offering to sell the stolen data for 1.6467 bitcoin, currently worth $63,000.\nWhile the intent of Stormous appears to be financial, the group is strange, to say the least. The decision to hack Coca-Cola was made after the gang ran a poll on their Telegram channel asking members to vote on who they should target, with Coca-Cola receiving 72% of the vote.\nThe Stormous ransomware gang first emerged earlier this year in the lead-up to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Following the invasion, the group said that it supported Russia and it would target western companies.\nUsually, it would be presumed that Stormous was Russian or linked to the Russian government, but security researchers are not sure. In some of their earlier attacks, the ransom note left by the group was written in Arabic, which Digital Recovery claims may indicate their country of origin. Stormous has claimed to have successfully attacked targets in the U.S. and Europe, including Serta Inc. and Epic Games Inc.\n— BetterCyber (@_bettercyber_) April 25, 2022\n“The alleged data breach of 161 GB of Coca-Cola’s data by Stormous demonstrates that even potential breaches can impact an organization’s brand reputation and necessitate formal media responses by the company,” Neil Jones, director of cybersecurity evangelism at cloud security company Egnyte Inc., told SiliconANGLE. “Although details of the incident are still emerging, an effective incident response plan needs to account for potential attacks that originate from financially-motivated cyber-attackers, disgruntled insiders and even competitors who are trying to gain an edge in a critical market.\nAmit Shaked, chief executive officer of public cloud data protection company Laminar Ltd., noted that “data is no longer a commodity, it’s a currency — as this incident represents.”\nShaked explained that information within an organization’s network is valuable to businesses and attackers. “With a majority of the world’s data residing in the cloud, it is imperative that security becomes data-centric and solutions become cloud-native,” Shaked added. “Solutions need to be completely integrated with the cloud in order to identify potential risks and have a deeper understanding of where the data resides.”", "label": "No"} {"text": "11/23/2017 - This year, the December period begins December 2, 2017 (Pay Period 25-17- Week 2) and ends December 29, 2017 (Pay Period 01-18 - Week 1).\n08/11/2017 - In accordance with the 2015-2018 Collective Bargaining Agreement, career employees represented by the APWU will receive a 13 cents per hour cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) effective September 2. The increase is the result of an increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI-W). The increase will appear in paychecks dated September 22, 2017 (Pay Period 19-2017), and will total $270.00 per year.\nOn April 5 and 6 the APWU completed the opening round of its case before the arbitration panel that will decide the terms of a new contract, with testimony supporting the union’s economic package and proposals to eliminate multiple tiers within the workforce.\n07/21/2015 - The APWU and the Postal Service signed an agreement on July 15, 2015, that will compensate Postal Support Employees (PSEs) for the time they spent and costs they incurred to obtain fingerprints for background investigations that were required for their conversion to career status, Industrial Relations Director Tony D. McKinnon has announced.\nIn accordance with the settlement, the Postal Service is responsible for any “direct costs” of fingerprinting, including mileage.\n08/15/2013 - Career APWU members will receive a $937 annual increase in pay in September, APWU President Cliff Guffey has announced. “This substantial raise is the result of the 2010-2015 Collective Bargaining Agreement, which preserved cost-of-living adjustments for our members,” he said.\nALSO: The APWU won a major victory Aug. 13 when Arbitrator Shyam Das issued a ruling that will help the union fight subcontracting, President Cliff Guffey has announced. Das ruled that locals must be notified when management makes a decision at the local, district or area level to contract out craft work.\n11/13/2012 - A Nov. 9 hearing in federal court in California has prompted the USPS to postpone subcontracting all Postal Vehicle Service operations in the state until early next year, after arbitration on the matter.\n03/14/2011 - The American Postal Workers Union and the U.S. Postal Service have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract, union President Cliff Guffey announced today.\nALSO: Highlights of the new Collective Bargaining Agreement", "label": "No"} {"text": "Prostitutes in Cardiff safe\nMature Married Wants Seriuos And A Long-Term Realeationship Sbf Seek Friendship W Sbm\nTony Richards Image: South Wales Police Get the biggest daily stories by email Subscribe We will use your email address only for the purpose Porstitutes sending you newsletters. 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Project manager Tony Richards, 39, from Cardiffwas caught after he downloaded child abuse images and the police seized his phone, laptop and hard drive.\nTony Richards Image: South Wales Police Get the Telford adult girls daily stories by email Subscribe We will use your email address only for the purpose of sending you newsletters. The neighbours around here make the police aware when they are in the area working then the police push them. The area near the back of Cardiff Central station also has evidence of drug use, fire damage, and human faeces on the floor.\nHe did not have the benefit of a good education. The thing is, they all look like young girls Barber shop owner Barbara Pdostitutes. 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All information subject to change and should be independently verified.\nCopyright 2021 METROLIST, INC., DBA RECOLORADO® -- All Rights Reserved 6455 S. Yosemite St., Suite 500 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 USA\nListing information last updated on July 24th, 2021 at 7:00pm PDT.", "label": "No"} {"text": "redletterdave writes: \"Days after France attempted to ban a genetically-modified strain of maize created by the controversial agricultural company Monsanto, based in St. Louis, Mo., the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) rejected France's grounds on Monday for banning the maize, even though France believes the corn is harmful to the environment. Monsanto's maize, known as MON 810 or its trade name \"YieldGuard,\" was introduced in 1997 as corn with naturally-occurring soil bacteria inserted into its DNA structure that could better resist insects, as the pests simply can't digest the protein produced by the bacterium. But while the GM maize can keep stalk borers away, some experts believe the crop can be harmful to plants and other animals. The EFSA, however, rejected France's ban on the crop, citing a lack of evidence. France has fought this battle before: The country banned Monsanto's maize in 2008, but after a court overturned the ban in November, the French government reinstated the ban again in March after protesters organized across the globe and spoke out against Monsanto's unnatural crops.\"\n\"Call immediately. Time is running out. 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Islamabad Board takes three months in the preparation of the Federal Board annual exams result of matric class and gives away the prizes to the students, who will get highest marks in the annual exams. When it announces its result of the annual exams of SSC class, it is updated on its website for the convenience of the students. Federal Board has the same schedule for the Inter class exams, which is conducted in the month of April every year. Islamabad Board issues the roll number slips and the FBISE date sheets of the candidates in the month of March. 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The surrounding darkspawn felt a tremor in the ground that knocked them off their feet, Dorn and the other squires used the opportunity to slit the throats of the fallen darkspawn.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Double Take: Need for Speed and the leap to the Silver Screen\nLinda Barnard discusses Aaron Paul in Need for Speed and showcases other Hollywood talents who have moved from TV to the Big Screen.\n|Report an Error|\nShare via Email\n- NEW UPX riders at Bloor will wait 2 years for TTC tunnel\n- Most Toronto condo owners in it for long haul over quick profit, survey says\n- Ontario Federation of Labour under fire from within as bills pile up\n- Pregnant at 9, sold to highest bidder: How to survive ISIS sexual atrocities?\n- First openly gay CFL player joins Montreal Alouettes\n- Supreme Court orders new trial in porn case involving drugged girls\n- NEW Guilty plea entered in B.C. hockey mom’s beating death\n- NEW One-of-a-kind ‘Nasty 1’ star mesmerizes astronomers", "label": "No"} {"text": "Jarden Corporation Seaonal Compenstion/HRIS Analyst - Yankee Candle in Whately, Massachusetts\nLive, Learn, Work and Play\nPosition Title: Seasonal Compensation/HRIS Analyst\nWe are looking for a seasonal Human Resources analyst for a dual role, responsible for providing support to the Compensation and Human Resource Information Systems areas within Human Resources. You will assist in the implementation and administration of the company’s compensation programs, policies and procedures. You will also help with the day to day operation of the HRIS system. Ensuring user interactions with HRIS systems comply with established policies, procedures and best practices. In specific, but not limited to the successful candidate will:\nAssist with assigned wage and salary surveys, correctly identifying company benchmark jobs and submitting data within specified deadlines.\nWork with company managers to market price hourly and salaried positions. Gather and assess data utilizing electronic database and other sources to determine appropriate placement within company pay structures\nWorks with company Recruiters and HR Generalists on compensation requests. Assisting in the administration of merit and incentive plan programs and certain compensation adjustments.\nSupport the day-to-day management of the HRIS system. Ensures integrity of data.\nSupports the data collection and reporting necessary for business units. Prepares HR reports in a timely and efficient manner.\nMaintains and produces ad-hoc reports to support internal customer needs and special projects.\nBachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.\n2-4 years analyst experience preferably in Compensation and HRIS\nProven analytical ability coupled with problem solving skills and the ability to multi-task and self-manage through multiple priorities\nAbility to understand and enforce HR policies/practices and systems; excellent organizational skills, detail-orientation and a pro-active work ethic.\nPrior experience working with highly confidential information with diplomacy and tact.\nStrong verbal/written communication skills coupled with effective organizational and time management skills.\nThe ability to work independently or as a member of the team as needs require, along with the ability to influence without authority and communicate with various levels of management.\nProficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and knowledge of HR-related policies/procedures including knowledge of federal, state and local compensation laws and regulations.\nNotice: This position is subject to a criminal background check and potentially and an education verification as part of the application process. At the time of interview, internal and external applicants will be required to sign a release authorizing the company to conduct criminal background check and/or education verification\nWe are an e-Verify employer.\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status\nAbout Yankee Candle\nYankee Candle is a leading designer, manufacturer, wholesaler and retailer of premium scented candles, based on sales. Yankee Candle participates in the $25 billion global candle and home fragrance market. Yankee Candle has a 46-year history of offering distinctive products and marketing them as affordable luxuries and consumable gifts. Yankee Candle sells its products through a North American wholesale customer network of approximately 35,000 store locations, a growing base of Yankee Candle owned and operated retail stores, direct mail catalogs, and its Internet website (www.yankeecandle.com). Outside of North America, Yankee Candle sells its products primarily through an international wholesale customer network of over 6,000 store locations and distributors covering over 50 countries on a combined basis.\nYankee Candle is subsidiary of Newell Brands\nYankee Candle is part of Newell Brands, a global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Paper Mate®, Sharpie®, Dymo®, EXPO®, Parker®, Elmer’s®, Coleman®, Jostens®, Marmot®, Rawlings®, Irwin®, Lenox®, Oster®, Sunbeam®, FoodSaver®, Mr. Coffee®, Rubbermaid Commercial Products®, Graco®, Baby Jogger®, NUK®, Calphalon®, Rubbermaid®, Contigo®, First Alert®, Waddington and Yankee Candle®. Driven by a sharp focus on the consumer, leading investment in innovation and brands, and a performance-driven culture, Newell Brands helps consumers achieve more where they live, learn, work and play.\nEqual Employment Opportunity\nWe participate in E-Verify.\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.\nCOMPANY: The Yankee Candle Company, Inc\nRequisition Id: 109499\nLocation: MA - Whately", "label": "No"} {"text": "Bicycling is a fun, healthy summer activity that the whole family can join in on. One of my favorite memories as a kid was riding my bicycle on the trails with my family. To this day, I still enjoy taking my bike out for a spin. But bicycling can be dangerous for kids if they are not taught how to bike safely. That’s why we’re here to offer you a few reminders before sending them on their merry (helmeted) way:\n• Understand their limitations – Children do not have the same cognitive abilities that adult riders do.\no They cannot use their peripheral vision as adults do.\no They do not naturally use sound to identify the direction from which traffic is coming.\no They rely solely on their vision.\no They cannot grasp the complexity of many traffic situations.\no Children are easily distracted and cannot control impulses well.\no Children will depend on adults to keep them safe.\n• Know their abilities – Each child and each age group have different abilities.\n• Set the rules – Begin pointing out the rules of the road immediately, even if they are just a passenger on your bike. Some essential rules are:\no Ride in the same direction as traffic.\no Obey all traffic laws.\no Stop and look both ways before entering traffic.\no Walk your bike across busy intersections.\no Watch for cars entering the road from driveways or parking spots.\no Use hand signals and look all directions before turning.\no Ride predictably – do not swerve suddenly.\no Ride single file on the right.\no Never ride at night or at dusk. If you’re out late, call for a ride.\no Wear bright colored clothing.\no Never wear headphones or eat while riding.\no Put anything you need to carry in a backpack so your hands are free.\no Always keep at least one hand on the handlebars.\no Do not let anyone ride on your bike.\no Don’t do something just because your friends are.\no Always wear a helmet.\n• Get the right equipment.\no Make sure the bike and helmet fit properly.\no Equip the bike with front and rear lights, reflectors for pedals and wheels and a bell or horn.\n• Do regular safety checks.", "label": "No"} {"text": "In Perceptions, Gita wrote how society perceives men and women and how it affects a woman’s life. The concept that man is the bread winner is ingrained in Indian Culture. It is the primary responsibility of a man to take care of his family, whereas it is not the responsibility of a woman. Hence a woman does not need her job as much as a man does. During the recession, in 2009, women were given more pink slips than men. In one of the stories, a manager has fired his woman employee and asked her to see it as an opportunity to spend quality time with her kids.", "label": "No"} {"text": "While an anaerobic threshold is a fairly well-defined moment – when you are gasping for breath and you can feel lactic acid making your muscles sting – your aerobic threshold is more often described as a “zone” in which your heart is working from 70 to 80 percent of your maximum heart rate. To reach this level, you are probably running or otherwise exercising vigorously. Your maximum heart rate can be roughly calculated as 220 minus your age, and at 70 percent of that point you are starting to sweat and having trouble talking in full sentences.\nEntering the Aerobic Zone\nWhen you are exercising aerobically, your body is able to supply your working muscles with all the oxygen and energy they need. You may be walking, jogging lightly or even running, but as long as you don't increase your pace too much, your body can continue for a long time. Aerobic exercise is any activity that uses large muscle groups and elevates your heart rate to 50 percent to 80 percent of your maximum heart rate. Another way to tell if you are in this zone is the talk test: at an easy pace you can sign a song, but at the higher reaches of aerobic exercise you can barely utter a short sentence.\nThe Anaerobic Sting\nWhen you breach the anaerobic threshold, however, it’s difficult to talk and your muscles are asking for more oxygen and energy than your body can supply. Your muscles begin to sting and then to ache and very quickly they are no longer able to continue contracting and you have to stop. At this intensity, your heart rate is higher than 80 percent of its maximum and may be at 90 percent or higher.\nExpanding the Zone\nOne goal of exercise is to stretch your aerobic zone by training your body to work aerobically at higher and higher heart rates. You can accomplish this with “tempo” workouts, where you train at a heart rate just below your anaerobic threshold for an extended session, and “interval” workouts, where you train for shorter periods of time but push your heart rate above the anaerobic threshold. These intervals are broken up by recovery periods in which you go easy.\nTempo and Intervals\nThe best training programs add these tempo and interval workouts after a period of high volume training. High volume training is done at a light intensity level and should only be increased gradually by 10 to 20 percent per week until you reach the volume you want to maintain. When you add tempo and interval workouts, each should constitute no more than 10 percent of your high volume training, and they never should be done on consecutive days.", "label": "No"} {"text": "In terms of engineering merit, the cartilage in your joints is something of an evolutionary marvel. Take your knee joint, for example. Ligaments provide the bone-to-bone connections that allow and constrain movement, but that movement would cause a great deal of damage if it weren’t for the cartilage. Walking, running, jumping — any movement really — causes the bones to glide and compress against each other, and involves enough force to deteriorate bone structure.\nCartilage provides protection against the shear forces that occur when bone glides against bone, and withstands bone to bone impact. This is because cartilage is not only remarkably strong both in terms of handling tension and compression forces, but its unique structure allows it to be infused with synovial fluid. In fact, cartilage is around 65% to 80% water. This fluid content helps lubricate the joints, plays a big role in shock absorption, and also helps transport nutrients.\nThe problem is, once you lose cartilage, you can’t get it back.\nAn extremely interesting (albeit slightly depressing) study in 2016 confirmed that cartilage cannot regrow. This was done by looking at the effect nuclear bombs have had on our joints. Yes, really. Multiple nuclear tests that took place in the 1950s and 60’s caused carbon-14 levels in the atmosphere to spike. Atmospheric carbon ends up in the food we eat, which we then use to build proteins and other molecules, so the researchers decided to analyze cartilage samples from people born before and after this spike. They found that the carbon-14 levels in a person’s joints matched the atmospheric levels of carbon-14 that would have been present during that person’s pre-teen years. In other words, the cartilage you grow in childhood is pretty much all you get.\nSo when cartilage is damaged over time due to injury or osteoarthritis, which affects more than 30 million people in the US alone, it doesn’t repair and you’re left with painful friction and inflammation.\nAs it turns out, it’s not so easy to replace an evolutionary marvel.\nCartilage is primarily made of two proteins: proteoglycans and collagen. These structural proteins are best known for their ability to form interlinking chains, which contribute to the micro-architecture of many things in biology, including cartilage.\nThe interactions between these proteins, as well as with other biomolecules and the surrounding water, lends cartilage a remarkable amount of strength and an ability to constantly reorganize itself in response to different types of movement and pressure.\nFinding another material that can do this has been tricky. A material with good compression strength might be terrible in terms of tensile strength (resistance to tension). Another material that’s great in both categories might not be able to hold fluid. Some materials, by contrast, have very good fluid content but turn out to be quite fragile.\nAccording to researchers at the University of Michigan in their new paper in the journal Advanced Materials, the major attributes of cartilage seem to contradict each other when you try to replicate them. Something always seems to get compromised.\nSo they turned to Kevlar.\n‘Kevlar’ is actually a registered trade name that rolls off the tongue a lot better than poly paraphenylene terephthalamide. It’s a type of aromatic poly-amine, or ‘aramid’ for short. Aromatic refers to the ring structure. Amine refers to the nitrogen group. Poly means there are a lot of them linked together.\nKevlar was invented by Stephanie Kwolek in the 1960s, who was a chemist at DuPont at the time. It’s been popular ever since for good reason. In the formation of Kevlar, all those aramid chains stack together forming bonds between the layers. Individually each of these bonds is actually pretty weak, but you get strength in numbers. There are so many, that the resulting fibers are extremely strong, and even more so when tightly knitted together.\nFamously, Kevlar is used in bulletproof vests and other armor. But it’s also found its way into a surprising number of other applications including sailing, particle physics, drumming and, quite unexpectedly, fire dancing.\nNow, cartilage replacement might be next on the list.\nThe University of Michigan researchers had recently discovered a unique condition under which these molecules form nanofibers.\nTo give you an idea of scale, a human hair is around 0.1 mm thick and these nanofibers are around one hundred thousand times narrower than that. They are also around ten times shorter than the width of a human hair. Even at this scale, they seemed to retain the mechanical attributes of Kevlar, yet were able to form a crosslinking structure quite similar to cartilage.\nUsing these aramid nanofibers, or ANFs, the researchers made a hydrogel that seems to achieve the cartilage hat-trick of tensile strength, compression strength, and water content. According to the new paper, the new hydrogel has mechanical properties that “match or exceed” that of cartilage, while maintaining a water content of up to 92%.\nMoreover, it turns out all those weak interactions that contribute to Kevlar’s strength may also lend these nanofibers a certain structural flexibility that could allow it to continually adapt to the variety of forces and strains within a joint. Those weak interactions seem to enable the nanofibers to self-organize in response to stress.\nThese properties may be useful for other applications beyond cartilage, the researchers say, such as other soft tissues in the body. Moreover, they explain that the hydrogel could also serve as a nanoporous membrane, so there are also possibilities for use in filters, fuel cells, and water desalination.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Time to develop your organisation's environmental policy?\nIf so, the following information may assist your organisation.\nWhat is an environmental policy?\nAn environmental policy is a statement about an organisation's environmental position and values. The ISO 14001 standard states that an environmental policy is the organisation's overall environmental performance intentions and direction formally expressed by top management.\nWhat are the benefits of developing an environmental policy?\nAn organisation can publicly advertise that it has considered its environmental performance and has adopted best practice or is working towards improving its environmental performance. It's all relative to the organisation and the type of industry but the environmental policy can advertise the environmental status and environmental objectives of the organisation to all stakeholders.\nCurrent and potential clients can read the statement and are able to determine whether they would like to continue or start business with the organisation. It also can provide clear direction to all stakeholders about the organisation's environmental values.\nWho should develop an environmental policy?\nA senior manager or managing team should endorse the environmental policy but not necessarily be directly responsible for developing the policy. They should appoint someone talented, familiar with the organisation and who has the ability of writing interesting factual statements.\nThere are already too many meaningless, unrealistic and dry environmental policies out there so choose someone which can inspire and communicate the true environmental policy of the organisation. When an organisation doesn't have any environmental programs to describe then perhaps they could develop them or develop an environmental management system so it has something meaningful to discuss within the environmental policy.\nWhat is the usual procedure for maintaining an environmental policy?\nSimilar to an environmental management system environmental policies should be regularly be reviewed. When there has been change or change is planned, or when there has been a significant performance issue the environmental policy should be reviewed. Otherwise, more general reviews should be occur periodically (e.g. annually).\nWhat should be included in an environmental policy?\nThe ISO 14001 standard is probably the best reference standard for the development of an environmental policy. In summary, an environmental policy must be:\nappropriate to the organisation;\ninclude a commitment for continual improvement and prevention of pollution;\ninclude a commitment to comply to relevant legal and other requirements; and,\nprovide the framework for setting and reviewing environmental objectives and targets.\nAlso, consideration should be given to the reader's expectations. From a customer perspective they would like to clearly know:\nwhat the organisation does and how it does it (e.g. do they follow best practice and embrace cleaner production, if so how?);\nunderstand whether the organisation is greener or browner than similar organisations;\nunderstand whether the organisation presents a direct environmental risk to their operations;\nunderstand whether the organisation presents a risk to public perception if they are engaged;\nunderstand whether the organisation present an environmental risk by not understanding and not complying with legal & other requirements; and,\nunderstand whether the organisation has any environmental programs to their reduce environmental impact and improve their environmental performance.\nThe level of detail is up to the organisation. Consideration however should be given to making it meaningful as first impressions last.\nWhat should be excluded from an environmental policy?\nReally uninteresting or untruthful statements! The purpose is for the environmental policy to be read and understood, not for the readers to turn off or to be misled.\nOrganisations should think about what the environmental policy says about it and if it's untrue or cannot be proved it should be left out. Organisations should be prepared to be able to demonstrate statements such as comply with legal requirements, reducing energy usage, no longer using toxic chemicals in its products, etc. At the end of the day, organisations could be prosecuted for misleading and untrue statements when it comes to their environmental performance and its activities, products and services. (Having an effective ISO 14001 environmental management system should help organisations prove that the environmental policy is truthful and current.)\nOrganisations should think about who their readers are such as customers, blue and white collar personnel, the EPA if it causes damage to the environment and runs the risk of prosecution, the public who are interested in a new development in their neighbourhood, etc. The environmental policy should be written for them as well as providing internal direction for the organisation.\nIf it's too long then it should be cut down. Out of experience anything longer than three quarters of a page should be redeveloped and reduced, otherwise the messages can be lost by its readers. Also don't be afraid of redeveloping or even tearing up your existing environmental policy and starting from scratch.\nWhat do you need to do if you require help?\nDeveloping a good environmental policy can be difficult. Have a read of other organisations' environmental policies found on the internet and discover yourself what makes a good environmental policy and what doesn't. Experienced and talented Environmental Consultants could assist your organisation with developing a suitable environmental policy.", "label": "No"} {"text": "My neighbor was insistent. There was an unusual black bird with a large beak stranded on the driveway. As I trudged down the block, fully expecting to find a grounded baby starling, I mentally prepared my standard lecture on leaving baby birds alone.\nInstead, an enormous Double-crested Cormorant greeted me. What was this fish-eater doing miles from the river, waddling penguin-like on the cement with its short wings spread nervously in preparation for flight?\nCormorants and many other diving birds, such as loons and grebes, cannot achieve flight unless they run along the surface of water to gain speed. This is because their feet are located so far back on their bodies that they cannot gain sufficient forward momentum when running on land. Imagine an airplane cruising down a runway without an accelerator.\nThis unusual anatomical placement of diving birds’ feet is the result of million of years of natural selection. For the same reason that we place outboard motors at the very back of our boats, mutant cormorant ancestors with feet slightly farther back on their bodies were able to pursue fish more quickly under water, and thus left more offspring. Because these birds rarely leave their aquatic environment, except to waddle a few feet to their nests, the disadvantage of not being able to take off from land were far outweighed by the increased effectiveness of their paddling feet.\nThe advent of paved roads that mimic rivers when covered in water has led to a phenomenon in which these waterbirds mistake the rain-covered asphalt for aquatic habitat and unintentionally ground themselves. This is likely what had happened to my neighbor’s cormorant, as there had been a torrential rain the previous day.\nI was able to bring the mildly injured, but very spirited cormorant to a rehabber, where it will soon be released on the open water. But many birds are not so lucky.\nDuring migration, grebes and loons that run into storms may descend by the thousands onto wet highways, often breaking bones as they do. Whether injured or not, these birds are completely helpless unless they are rescued by people and returned to a large body of water. Such mass groundings have occurred in western Virginia in recent years, but are more common in the arid western U.S., where real bodies of water may be far outnumbered by wet roads or snow-covered parking lots.\nIf you find a downed waterbird, throw a blanket over it, gently cradle the bundle under your arm, and immobilize the dangerous fish-spearing bill by holding the bird’s neck away from your face.\nIf the bird appears reasonably healthy, release it immediately on the shore of a large lake or river, where it can catch fish while it recuperates. Small neighborhood ponds, while they may contain plenty of fish, are not sufficiently long to allow these birds to gain take-off acceleration. If the bird is clearly injured, call a local veterinary clinic and ask for information about wildlife rehabbers in the area. It is illegal to possess wild birds, their eggs, feathers or parts, so do not try to rehabilitate the animal on your own.\nCristol teaches in the Biology Department at the College of William and Mary and can be contacted at email@example.com. To discover local birding opportunities visit williamsburgbirdclub.org.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Pest description and damage The redhumped caterpillar is the larva of a one-inch, gray-brown moth. The mature larvae are yellow with a red head and the fourth segment is humped. The body has orange, black, and white lengthwise stripes with dark fleshy \"spikes.\" Young redhumped caterpillars are found in clustered colonies that disperse as they mature. They eat entire leaves (except the major veins) and can cause considerable defoliation. This insect has been a problem on cherry, rose, and other hosts east of the Cascade Mountains.\nIndividual larvae may be picked off, and entire colonies can be cut out.\nSee Table 2 in:\nFor more information\nSee \"Caterpillar\" in:", "label": "No"} {"text": "By Benjamin M. Bolker\nEcological types and information in R is the 1st actually functional advent to fashionable statistical equipment for ecology. In step by step element, the publication teaches ecology graduate scholars and researchers every thing they should recognize so that it will use greatest chance, information-theoretic, and Bayesian suggestions to investigate their very own info utilizing the programming language R. Drawing on huge event educating those ideas to graduate scholars in ecology, Benjamin Bolker indicates how you can decide upon between and build statistical types for information, estimate their parameters and self assurance limits, and interpret the consequences. The booklet additionally covers statistical frameworks, the philosophy of statistical modeling, and important mathematical capabilities and likelihood distributions. It calls for no programming background--only simple calculus and statistics.\n- Practical, beginner-friendly creation to trendy statistical suggestions for ecology utilizing the programming language R\n- Step-by-step directions for becoming types to messy, real-world info\n- Balanced view of alternative statistical ways\n- Wide insurance of techniques--from easy (distribution becoming) to complicated (state-space modeling)\n- Techniques for information manipulation and graphical show\n- Companion site with facts and R code for all examples\nRead or Download Ecological Models and Data in R PDF\nSimilar mathematical & statistical books\nIn die Stochastik Mit Elementen der Bayes-Statistik und der examine unscharfer info Dritte, uberarbeitete und erweiterte Auflage Springers Lehrbucher der Informatik Springer-Verlag Wien GmbH o. Univ. -Prof. Dipl. -Ing. Dr. techno Reinhard Kar! Wolfgang Viertl Institut fur Statistik und Wahrscheinlichkeitstheorie Technische Universitat Wien, Osterreich Das Werk ist urheberrechtlich geschutzt.\nHave to examine Minitab? challenge Solved! start utilizing Minitab correct approach with aid from this hands-on consultant. Minitab Demystified walks you thru crucial Minitab positive factors and exhibits you ways to use them to resolve statistical research difficulties. that includes insurance of Minitab sixteen, this functional consultant explores the Minitab interface and the entire variety of Minitab pix, Distribution versions, statistical durations, speculation checking out, and pattern dimension calculations are basically defined.\nChris Olsen's educating straightforward statistics with JMP demonstrates this strong software program, delivering the most recent examine on \"best perform\" in educating statistics and the way JMP can facilitate it. simply as information is info in a context, this ebook provides JMP in a context: instructing information. Olsen contains a variety of examples of fascinating facts and intersperses JMP ideas and statistical analyses with suggestions from the data schooling literature.\nThe 3rd version of this winning textual content describes and evaluates a variety of time-honored numerical equipment, with an emphasis on challenge fixing. each process is mentioned completely and illustrated with difficulties related to either hand computation and programming. MATLAB® M-files accompany each one technique and come at the book's online page.\n- MuPAD: Eine Einführung (German Edition)\n- Practitioner's Knowledge Representation: A Pathway to Improve Software Effort Estimation\n- Mathematics, Computer Science and Logic - A Never Ending Story: The Bruno Buchberger Festschrift\n- R in 24 Hours, Sams Teach Yourself\nExtra info for Ecological Models and Data in R", "label": "No"} {"text": "While we thing it's very important for every designer and technician to be able to draw with a pencil on paper, the current practice is to create light plots using the computer. This session will introduce you to Computer Aided Design, aka CAD and how we use it, the computer, to draft light plots.\nThe term CAD often refers to just the program that does the technical drawing. We believe that all programs that help you in your design process fall under the general term, \"computer aided design\" (all lower case). Programs covered during this presentation will include the Spotlight version of Vectorworks and the industry standard for lighting paper, LightWright.\nRecently, an online blog posted a piece about \"Vectorworks Tips: Emphasising Light Symbols and Information in Lightplots\". It's a terrific read and we'll be including this type of info during our session.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Bog habitats and their vegetation in Croatia, as well as in the Park, are relicts of the glacial period. Croatia is the southern limit of the distribution of this habitat type, characteristic for Central and Northern Europe. They are present on small areas, usually smaller than 1 ha, and are highly dependant on microclimate conditions. Highly specialised and very rare plant species, nowadays endangered, depend on this type of habitat: peat moss (Sphagnum sp.), the common sundew Drosera rotundifolia, the common butterwort Pinguicula vulgaris, the lesser bladderwort Utricularia minor, and a number of other species. They are at risk of extinction due to specific conditions. They can only be preserved by applying active protective measures (maintaining a favourable water regime and removing part of the vegetation).\nTransitional bog (Natura code 7140) can also be found in the Park (Figure 1). This is the best preserved area of this type of bog in Croatia, where it is still possible to expect the active maintenance of this type of bog for a long time. Basophilic fens (Natura code 7230) are in a somewhat better state. Several examples can be found in different locations.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Kirkuk: A Mesopotamian Microcosm\nThe ancient city of Kirkuk has a population of approximately one million and is located 250 km north of Baghdad, between the Tigris River and the Zagros Mountains. Due to its unique multiethnic history, Kirkuk enjoys a special political status enshrined in the Iraqi Constitution and is widely regarded as a test case for peaceful coexistence in post-war Iraq.\nThroughout the past 4500 years, numerous empires and dynasties ruled the city of Kirkuk. These include the Hurrians of northern Mesopotamia, the ancient Assyrians, the Greek Seleucids, several Persian dynasties, as well as the Ottoman Empire. Today, Kirkuk is inhabited by Kurds, Turkmen, Arabs and Assyrians. While the majority are Sunni and Shia Muslims, the city is also home to Yazidis as well as Chaldean Catholics and Syrian-Orthodox Christians.\nDuring the time of the Ba'ath regime (1968 – 2003), the city of Kirkuk and the surrounding rural areas experienced numerous atrocities. Up to 100,000 Kurdish civilians died in the course of the genocidal Anfal Campaign (1987-1989), which involved large-scale deportation, concentration camps, mass executions, chemical warfare and the destruction of more than 2000 villages.\nThe population of Kirkuk continued to suffer from systematic human rights violations until Kurdish forces liberated the city in 2003. Since then, the instable security situation has caused thousands to die in terror attacks.\nSituated in the northern part of Iraq, the Kurdistan Region is a constitutional autonomous area under full Kurdish control since 1991. The region is a parliamentary democracy and had 5.2 million inhabitants before the refugee crisis of 2014.\nWithin the past twelve years the regional authorities were able to establish relative peace and safety within the three provinces of Sulaymaniyah, Erbil and Dohuk. Thus, the situation in the Kurdistan Region is marked by relatively high standards of living in comparison with central and southern Iraq.\nSince summer 2014, the Kurdish provinces of Iraq have hosted about one million displaced persons in addition to more than 240,000 Syrian refugees. Besides, Kurdish military forces are fighting ISIS terrorists at a 2000 km long border. This poses a huge economic and political challenge for the only peaceful and democratic haven in an area shaken by war, terror and massive sectarian violence.\nSulaymaniyah and Erbil\nAlthough the cities of Sulaymaniyah and Erbil are part of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region, which was protected by a no-fly zone after the first Gulf War, they have enjoyed full freedom and peace only since 2003.\nThe current population of Sulaymaniyah and Erbil are estimated at one million each, including Kurds and a significant number of Arab refugees who arrived after 2003. Sulaymaniyah is described as the most modern city in the whole of Iraq where individual freedom is concerned. Nonetheless, the situation of women remains an important subject of concern. Especially Erbil has become a fast growing city due to important international investments but is comparatively more traditional and conservative than Sulaymaniyah.\nLocated between the cities of Kirkuk and Sulaymaniyah, Chamchamal used to be a small town with a population of less than 20,000. Since the so-called Anfal Campaign (1986-1989) the town's population has grown to over 50,000 citizens. Due to the destruction of all surrounding villages, families were forced to flee to Chamchamal or were deported to a concentration camp in Tekye, located about 10 km from Chamchamal.\nUntil today, the region suffers from a high unemployment rate and high numbers of homicides. Chamchamal remains one of the poorest and most war-stricken areas of Northern Iraq, with many unemployed farmers neither being able to integrate, nor having the means to rebuild their homes in their old villages.\nHalabja is located about 90 km southeast of Sulaymaniyah; the population of the whole area is estimated at 250,000. Halabja became tragically known for the poison gas attacks of March in 1988 that killed 5000 civilians at once and left thousands with life-long impairments.\nThe Iraqi Army partly destroyed the city in the aftermath of the chemical attacks of 1988; many victims were deported. Until today the destruction of the infrastructure and the familial systems determines the region as one of the poorest in North Iraq with a high rate of unemployment, social conflicts and domestic violence.\nDuhok, located near the Turkish border, had about 250,000 inhabitants before the refugee crisis of 2014. The area has been a staging ground for numerous conflicts between the Ba'ath regime and the Kurdish resistance. As in all parts of Iraqi Kurdistan, the inhabitants of this region have been suffering from persecution, punitive military operations and the Anfal campaign. Until 1991, a huge number of villages and infrastructure got destroyed and thousands disappeared, among them 10,000 men of the Barzani tribe.\nAfter 2003, Duhok and the nearby Nineveh Plains became home to a huge number of internally displaced persons who have fled from ongoing sectarian violence and recent human rights violations in other parts of Iraq. In the course of the Syrian refugee crisis, about 100,000 Syrians sought refuge in the Duhok Governorate, half of which in Domiz camp. Since the advance of the ISIS terrorists in summer 2014, the Duhok province has hosted about 600,000 displaced persons, mainly from Mosul and Sinjar.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Critical thinking skills and strategies for success and making smarter decisions by in todays environment where making one bad decision can literally ruin your life it is important to learn critical thinking and decision making skills if you are businessman executive student or a parent challenging decision or choices come up on a . Terrified of making bad decisions and missing great opportunities do you question your judgment and doubt your intuition critical thinking skills and strategies for success and making smarter decisions adrian tweeley 50 out of 5 stars 1 audible audiobook. Teaching critical thinking skills to fourth grade students identified as gifted and talented is the thinking leading to this emotion for example if you are angry ask yourself what is the thinking that is making me angry what other ways could i think about this situation 9 strategies sublinks critical thinking in everyday life 9 . Critical thinking powerful strategies that will critical thinking think critically think smarter logical thinking think clearly improve your decision smarter decisions critical thinking guide critical thinking for kids critical thinking blueprint effective strategies that will make you improve critical thinking and decision . Three steps to help you make smarter decisions growth strategies how to improve your critical thinking skills and make better business decisions\nHow it works:\n1. Register a Free 1 month Trial Account.\n2. Download as many books as you like ( Personal use )\n3. No Commitment. Cancel anytime.\n4. Join Over 100.000 Happy Readers.\n5. That's it. What you waiting for? Sign Up and Get Your Books.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Use hyperlink annotations to create interactive boxes which, when activated by the user, will jump to another part of the same PDF, a different PDF or internet URL.\n- To activate a hyperlink, click on it with the Hand tool ().\n- After clicking on a page-to-page hyperlink use the history buttons (,) to go back to the previous view (like the Back button in a web browser).\n- To find out where hyperlinks exist on the page, choose the Link tool () on the main toolbar and all hyperlinks on the page will be outlined.\n- Hyperlinks are annotations that float above the page in their own layer. They do not track page contents which means that if you edit the text or move the objects on the page the position of the hyperlink may then be incorrect and require adjustment.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Basil is a herbaceous plant grown mainly as an aromatic plant. Originally from tropical Asia, it then spread throughout the Mediterranean basil. There are different varieties of basil. The best known is Ocimum basilicum, which includes common basil and its many well-known cultivars (Great Green Basil, Thai Basil, Purple Basil, etc.).\nWe can therefore group all the varieties of basil into two very distinct categories:\n1. Annuals: Ocimum basilicum\n2. Perennials, or perennials: Ocimum kilimandscharicum (Kenyan basil) and Ocimum tenuiflorum (holy basil, tulsi) are the best known.\nToday we will be talking about how to grow hydroponic basil, the whole process, and some important frequently asked questions about basil too.\nThe life cycle of basil\nWhen basil begins to flower, it no longer produces leaves. It must be pruned regularly to delay flowering.\nWhen it comes to cultivation, all varieties of basil like hot, sunny areas. In our temperate climates, it will therefore have a life cycle in 3 stages:\nThe growth stage\nthis is the first stage in the life of basil, the production of leaves is important here. This is the best time to harvest crops for consumption.\nThe transition stage\nleaf production is slowed down, there is much less time available for consumption. It is at this time that we can make cuttings.\nThe stage of production\nNo more leaves are produced,o a pretty flowering.\nAnnual basil varieties will die after flowering. It will therefore be necessary to sow seeds anew each year. You can collect them directly from the flowers once they have dried.\nThe perpetual varieties of basil, on the condition that they are placed in a room with a minimum temperature of 10°C in winter, will go into dormancy to resume their growth in the spring.\nIf you are in an area with a well-defined cold season, it becomes interesting to grow it indoors under horticultural lighting during the less favorable seasons and take advantage of the summer heat to produce it outside.\nHow to grow hydroponic basil?\nThe root system of basil is very vigorous, it is important to provide it with a large reservoir.\nBasil adapts to any kind of hydroponics. You still need to provide it with a fairly large tank because it is a herb that has a very vigorous root system. Improper watering is one of the main causes of the loss of your basil. In pot culture, the soil must be both humid and not very saturated with water.\nThe drought is fatal to them. This is where all the difficulty lies. That is why in a hydroponic culture you will no longer have to worry about these waterings. The plant drinks what it needs when it needs it.\nTo successfully grow basil in hydroponics, you need:\n- Hydroponic system\n- Horticultural lighting (for indoor cultivation)\n- Hydroponic fertilizers\n- pH up or pH down\n- pH meter\n- Conductivity meter (EC-meter)\nHydroponic basil from seeds or cuttings?\nHydroponic basil can be grown from seeds or cuttings.\nGrowing from seeds is easy. Scatter the basil seeds over a moist hydroponic substrate. Light the seeds. The ideal temperature for germination is between 18 and 23 degrees. Germination takes 4 to 10 days. After rooting, transfer the basil to your hydroponic system with the substrate.\nGrowing from cuttings is a great way to propagate your hydroponic basil. Simply cut off the cuttings and put them in water or a growing medium. After a few days, the basil will take root and can be transplanted into a hydroponic system.\nThe simplest, but also the most expensive option is to buy a basil plant. Rinse the soil extra thoroughly and transfer the plant into your system. No soil, no pathogens, and no pests must get into your system.\nWhich basil grows in hydroponics?\nBasil comes in countless shapes, colors, and flavors. The good news: All basil varieties grow hydroponically. If you want to harvest basil several times a week, the basil plant should grow quickly and be productive.\n- Aroma 2\nExotic basil varieties\n- Thai basil\n- Cinnamon basil\n- Lemon basil\n- Greek basil\n- Indian basil\nPerfect for the indoor hydroponic garden\n- Dwarf basil\n- Genovese Compact Improved\nRed basil varieties\n- Red Ruby\n- Dark opal\n- Moulin Rouge\n- Purple Delight\nWhich hydroponic system for basil?\nAll hydroponic systems are suitable for basil. Basil is very easy to care for and has few requirements. For example, it is possible to grow basil in a bottle.\nDeepwater culture or NFT systems are best for hydroponic basil. Deepwater culture is recommended for starters. This is particularly simple and inexpensive to purchase and use.\nBasil needs regular pruning and harvesting in hydroponics. The plant should therefore be easily accessible.\nThe right air and water temperature\nIn hydroponics, not only the air temperature but also the water temperature is crucial. For both, there is an optimum in which the hydroponic basil thrives best. High yields are also possible outside of the optimum.\nBasil in a bottle with a hydroponic system\nThe ideal air temperature for basil is between 21 and 26 degrees during the day. For healthy growth, the temperature should not fall below 13 degrees and not rise above 35 degrees. At night, the temperature should drop by 5 to 10 degrees.\nA water temperature between 21 and 24 degrees is optimal for hydroponic basil. The temperature of the nutrient solution should not fall below 15 degrees and not rise above 25 degrees.\nHow much light and what lighting?\nNo plant will grow without light, let alone basil. As an indoor or outdoor gardener, you must therefore consider the following:\nOutdoors, basil loves direct sunlight. Therefore, make sure that your hydroponic basil is positioned in the sunlight.\nIndoors, a plant lamp is sufficient for vegetative plant growth. However, if you want a more intense taste, you should choose a full spectrum to grow light. The downside, however, is that after a while your hydroponic basil will start flowering and taste bitter.\nLight your hydroponic basil for 14 to 16 hours a day for maximum yield. Also, keep a dark phase of 8 hours.\nWhat pH and EC does hydroponic basil need?\nEvery gardener in hydroponics knows pH and EC. Both are crucial for healthy plant growth and high yields. Check both values at regular intervals.\nBasil grows best in hydroponics with a pH of 5.5 – 6.5. However, slight deviations from 0.5 do not harm the plant.\nAn EC value of 1.0 – 2.0 is the right choice in most cases. However, the exact EC value depends on the age of the plant, the light intensity, and the environment.\nWhat nutrients and fertilizers for hydroponics basil?\nIn addition to all the essential plant nutrients, basil needs increased amounts of nitrogen, magnesium, and calcium.\nAs a hydroponic fertilizer, a one-component fertilizer is sufficient for vegetative growth. Always use a good quality hydroponic fertilizer such as General Hydroponics Maxi Grow.\nPruning and harvesting hydroponics basil\nFor your hydroponic basil to grow nice and bushy and produce a lot of yields, you need to prune the basil plant properly.\nHarvesting and pruning basil in hydroponics\nIf you only pluck the leaves, the shoots will die and the plant will be weakened. Use scissors to cut off the stem above the second leaf node. This initiates the lateral growth of new leaves. One to two pairs of leaves per branch should remain.\nHarvesting is done in the same way. It takes about 3-10 days from seed to germination. After about 2-3 weeks roots form and you can use basil in a hydroponic system. It then takes about 3 – 4 weeks until the harvest.\nIf you start with a cutting, you can significantly reduce the time to harvest!\nPreparing the nutrient solution for basil\nAdd water and fertilizer to the tank until an EC of about 0.8 is reached.\nThen adjust the pH so that it is between 5.5 and 6.0.\nAfter two weeks of cultivation, it will be necessary to gradually increase the quantity of fertilizer to finally obtain an EC of 1.8 at most.\nKeep your pH acidic, between 5.5 and 6.0 throughout the grow.\nCaring and harvesting your basil in hydroponics\nThere is a technique for pruning basil correctly and enjoying it for several months.\nSimply cut the tallest stems above a node. The node is the place where the leaves and the future branches are formed. By cutting like this, each branch will split into two new branches. On the other hand, it is advisable to leave the oldest and largest leaves, they help the plant to reform its new stems more quickly thanks to photosynthesis.\nBy following this technique, the number of branches on your basil will multiply and the harvests will be even more impressive each time. One last thing about basil pruning, it is very important if you want to delay the formation of flowers as much as possible. Indeed, we have seen that in the life cycle of basil, flowering is the last stage. By pruning regularly, you, therefore, extend the life of your basil.\nGrowing hydroponic basil outdoors without horticultural lighting\nGrowing basil outdoors is possible as long as temperatures allow. To obtain a good development of the plants, light exposure is an essential criterion. If you place your basil in a shady area, it will still grow, but extremely slowly. This is why a good exposure is very favorable to it.\nIn summer, place it in full sun. Protect your hydroponic tank well from the sun’s rays to limit the development of algae. When the temperatures no longer allow you to keep your basil outside, choose a window sill facing south preferably.", "label": "No"} {"text": "1-Source Electronic Components carries a wide range of resistors including potentiometers, rheostats, resistance wires, thermistors, high power resistors, trimmers, and all other variable resistors and fixed resistors.\nResistors are two-terminal components used to manage the flow of electric currents. This is done when a drop in voltage is created between two points, and the theory of Ohm's Law is applied to figuring the voltage shift between the two various ends of the connector.\nResistors are one of the most common electronic components; there is virtually no working circuit that doesn't use variable resistors or fixed resistors, and a small number of practical circuits can be built using nothing else. Their uses are many, they are used to drop voltage, limit current, attenuate signals, act as heaters, act as fuses, furnish electrical loads and divide voltages.\nThere are two main classes of resistors; fixed resistors and variable resistors. Variable resistors consist of a resistance track with connections at both ends and a wiper which moves along the track as you turn the spindle. Variable resistors may be used as a rheostat with two connections or as a potentiometer with all three connections in use. Fixed resistors' values of resistance cannot change.\nThere are three main parameters for resistors: resistance, power and voltage. The value of resistance in a power resistor is measured in Ohms. A 1000 Ohm resistor is typically shown as a 1K- Ohm resistor (kilo Ohm), a 1000 K-Ohm resistor is written as 1M- Ohm resistor (megohm).\nThe amount of power the resistor can handle safely is the next parameter. Large power resistors (physically) generally have a higher power rating than small ones, and this is always specified by the manufacturer. Excess power will cause the power resistor to overheat and fail.\nVoltage is rarely specified, but the maximum voltage may sometimes appear across power resistors. It is a measure of the maximum voltage that may appear across any value of resistance for this style without breakdown, and has nothing to do with power rating, which may be exceeded at rated voltage.\nWhatever you need, whether it be fixed resistors or variable resistors, from less than 1K- Ohm resistors to more than 1M- Ohm resistors, 1-Source can supply what you need. Submit a quote request or call 800-966-8826 today, and let us know what we can do for you.\nThe following links will lead you to lists of parts we have in stock, have sold, and can supply for you. This is not a comprehensive list of parts, but is limited to \"hot parts\", for which people have come to us recently. The part numbers are organized by the first three numberic digits of the part number. Click the range below representing your required part number.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Here also were Charlemagne's reliquary and the original manuscript of Beethoven's Symphony No. 6.\nThese \"most precious objects\" were secured under the direction of Hancock, a bona fide \"Monuments Man,\" one of about 345 men and women charged with saving Europe's cultural treasures from the ravages of war and Nazi pillaging.\nThe opening Friday of The Monuments Men, the movie starring George Clooney, provides a moment to recall some of Philadelphia's soldiers and civilians who - like Hancock - headed for the battlefields during and immediately after the war to save art. Just as important, it gives an opportunity to note that some art now on view in the city was rescued by Monuments Men.\nOne of the most distinguished sculptors of his generation, Hancock attended the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and taught sculpture there from 1929 to 1967. His public works can be found all over the country, including in Philadelphia, and the academy has several of his sculptures on permanent display in its galleries.\nIn Philadelphia, his most prominent public installation is the Pennsylvania Railroad World War II Memorial at 30th Street Station, dedicated in 1952. Another imposing Hancock - John Paul Jones, telescope in hand - stands behind the Philadelphia Museum of Art.\nWhen the United States entered the war, Hancock enlisted in the Army and was trained as a medic. But he requested a transfer to the Army's Monuments, Fine Arts, and Archives section - established to protect and recover Europe's cultural treasures as the war entered its climactic phase.\nIn 1943, he was sent to London, and after the Normandy invasion, he headed for France and Germany, one of a minority of Monuments Men to work with an eye out for bullets and enemies. Most of his colleagues joined the fray after VE Day. Some were civilians; some were in military service.\nHancock, who died in 1998, is the most famous of Philadelphia's Monuments Men. Archaeologist Langdon Warner, director of the Art Museum from 1917 to 1923 and a scholar of Asian art, served as a consultant to the military's Arts and Monuments Section for Japan in 1946.\nBefore that, he had advocated strongly for protecting Nara and Kyoto during bombings. Japanese citizens in those two ancient capitals were so grateful a small shrine was built in Warner's honor in Kyoto and a memorial tablet honoring him now stands in Nara.\n\"He was very modest about his role,\" said Cathy Herbert, coordinator of collections research and documentation at the Art Museum. But in Japan, Warner, who died in 1955, was considered a hero.\nCalvin Hathaway, curator of decorative arts at the museum during two periods (the last ended in 1973), served as a Monuments Man from 1943 to 1946. Hathaway, an Army captain, is best remembered for his work uncovering a vast trove of Nazi-appropriated art near Kitzbühel, Austria.\nAmong the objects found there was Benvenuto Cellini's famous gold saltcellar, La Saliera, now valued at about $60 million. It had been taken from the Vienna Kunsthistorische Museum.\nHathaway died in 1973.\nPhiladelphia is also home to at least three works of art seized by Nazis during the war. The most familiar is Gustave Courbet's Nude Reclining by the Sea (1868), a gift to the Art Museum in 1963 from collector Louis Stern.\nBefore World War Two, the painting belonged to Parisian dealer Paul Rosenberg, who fled Paris in advance of the German occupation. He stored his paintings in a Bordeaux bank vault, which Nazis raided in 1941.\nThe Courbet caught the eye of Hermann Goering, second only to Hitler in his voracious appetite for art. Goering had the painting taken to his estate in Veldenstein, northeast of Nuremberg, which was crammed with looted art.\nAs the Allies closed in, Goering sought to save what he could, shipping boxcars full of art to the south.\nWhen the train carrying the Courbet reached Berchtesgaden in Bavaria, pillaging villagers in search of liquor overwhelmed it.\nMonuments Man Bernard Taper described the scene: \"The peasantry that came swarming had heard the train was loaded with schnapps, and the first-comers got their fill thereof. Those who came later had to be satisfied with things like a school of Rogier van der Weyden painting, a 13th-century Limoges reliquary, four late Gothic wood statues, and other such baubles - whatever they could grab\" - including the Courbet.\nTaper and other Monuments Men went door-to-door in Berchtesgaden looking for paintings. The Courbet was eventually returned to Rosenberg, who lived in New York after the war, and he sold it to Stern.\nMuch of this chaotic history can be seen on the back of the painting, where Nazi bureaucrats noted the source in black marker: \"Rosenberg Bordeaux.\" A corresponding Nazi catalog card kept in Berlin files notes the painting's location: \"HG\" - Hermann Goering's collection.\nThe Art Museum's documentation efforts, which uncovered much of this extraordinary history, continue.\nThe museum also owns Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot's Pensive Young Brunette (1845-50), seized by the Nazis in 1940 from Alphonse Kann, who amassed a huge collection at his townhouse at Saint-Germain-en-Laye, near Paris. Kann fled to London, and in 1945, a large part of his collection, including the Corot, was recovered by the Allies.\nKann sold the painting to Stern, who gave it to the Art Museum in 1963 (along with the Courbet and other works).\nResearcher Herbert says she doesn't know who recovered the Corot, only that \"a French Monuments Man named Hubert de Brye oversaw [its] return\" to France.\nA third Art Museum piece, a 17th-century Italian tapestry designed by Antonio Gherardi, was in the collection of Altkunst Antiquitäten, a Jewish-owned gallery in Berlin. The gallery owners were forced out and their art liquidated on Goering's orders in 1935.\nThe Art Museum, which received the tapestry as a gift in 1960, learned of the circumstances of the forced sale, and in 2010 informed the descendants of the gallery owners, reaching an amicable financial agreement with them.\n\"They were thrilled,\" said Herbert, who added that the family members were unaware of the existence of the Philadelphia tapestry. \"They didn't know about this.\"", "label": "No"} {"text": "Miscellaneous Material Related to Standards\nThis is the 5th point of the Code of Honor shown below. The three dimensions are dimensions of character:\n- Tough, uncompromising, ego-driven, stops at nothing\n- Forgiving, embracing, driven by anti-ego, sacrificing oneself properly for a higher purpose or just cause\n- Fun-loving, carefree, laughing at oneself and inviting this from others\nIt is implied that to be \"three-dimensional\" you should exhibit these three qualities in roughly equal proportion, or at the very least, you should have equal potential in all three areas. It is of course necessary to adjust to what is needed in a situation. One often-overlooked failing in being three-dimensional, is letting one attribute conceal the others: you feel all three inside, but express only one.\nThis point of the Code of Honor is also discussed here.\n2. Honor the Truth\n3. Respect Confidentiality\n4. Keep Your Word\n5. Be a Three*-Dimensional Man\n6. Be Prepared\n7. Defend Humanity\n8. Always Be Faithful to the Men\n9. Defend the Code\n10. Never Engage in Battles With Weaker Opponents\n11. Fight Only Honorable Battles\n12. Earn and Honor Rank\n13. Be Humble\n14. Embrace All Men\n15. Be an Example to Children\n* three dimensional : see above.\nThere is an extensive commentary on each of these 15 points here: The Ark of the Code.\nICSD: The International Community Service Day Foundation was created by the early Men's and Women's communities of Sterling graduates. This family-oriented cumminity service organization was focused mainly on projects such as building a playground at a school, an activity that typically took a few hundred people on two days plus several dozen over a few months leading up to the event, all volunteers.\nThe website of the (now-dissolved) organization was icsdf.org.\nHere is the ICSD Mission Statement and Creed:\nOur purpose is to rekindle the spirit of service so that communities will rebuild themselves. We believe that relationship, family, and community arethe cornerstones of a healthy and vital society. We value each person's contribution to the community,the power of commitment to a higher purpose, hands-on involvement, and the legacy we leave to our children. We do this by creating neighborhood projects around which people can rally.We serve children, community organizations, and the community at large.\nWe believe everyone is part of the community and has something valuable to contribute.\nWe believe everyone is responsible for the children.\nWe believe relationship is the forgotten solution and our priority.\nWe believe there are differences between men and women, which we honor value and respect.\nWe believe in men and women working together, in partnership.\nWe believe in a balance between relationship and task.\nWe believe in having fun!\nWe believe in the barn-raising spirit.\nWe believe the team is greater than the sum of the individuals.\nWe believe working together produces community.\nWe believe context is the most powerful tool we have.\nWe believe there is an innate goodness in people which we trust.\nWe believe a higher purpose will transcend difficulties between people.\nWe believe we all have something to learn, and something to teach.\nWe believe in the global community.\nWe believe in miracles.\nThe Produce Market Standards now have their own page.\nThe MDI Growth and Enrollment Pearls of Wisdom also have their own page.\nThis page was last updated on 2015 Jan 01. s.11", "label": "No"} {"text": "Today marks the debut of http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/wtc/html/home/home.shtml, which the City proclaims to be \"a single source for information about the health effects of 9/11. It consolidates the latest information about scientific research and services, including where those affected can go for free treatment and medicine.\"The website includes easily accessible research findings and treatment options for the different groups of affected people - rescue and recovery workers, residents, children, and city employees.\nSeveral interesting facts gleaned from various websites:\nThe World Trade Center Health Registry monitors the long-term health of people who were exposed to the World Trade Center disaster. They now reside in all 50 states.\nThe Registry recently released findings about rescue and recovery workers, some of whom were suffering from asthma and post-traumatic disorder as a result of the disaster.\nOne in eight rescue and recovery workers had post-traumatic stress disorder when they were interviewed in 2003 and 2004. Rates were highest among volunteer workers and lowest among police officers.", "label": "No"} {"text": "The Agri-commodity and food sector in Iran is expected to grow significantly in the years to come.\nIran is one of the largest economies in the Middle East and is characterized by a growing population and a rising income of the citizens. The country plays a large part in the consumption of agri-commodities in the region. There is a growing demand for food products and the production capacity of the country is often found struggling to meet the same. This growing demand for food is fueled by continuous growth in population, an increase in the middle class, and also an increase in urbanization.\nRecently, a decades-long nuclear-related sanction against Iran was lifted after the implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) on 16 January 2016, which has put the focus back on the agri-commodity market in the nation. The GDP of the country has grown by around 4 – 5 percent since the lifting of the sanctions. This trend is also expected to continue in the years to come.\nThe Iranian agri-commodity and food market\nThe country is working towards attaining self-sufficiency in the agricultural and food sector which is being reflected in the policies implemented since the Iranian revolution in 1979. The underlying objective of the policies is to ensure food security for the population. The food sector is regulated with the government imposing import duties and quotas on international exports.\nThe country is dependent on food imports from India.\nIran is self-sufficient in the production of vegetables and nuts, in fact, the country has the largest production of pistachio nuts, saffron, and berberis. The country imports red meat, butter, fish, fruit, and wheat, a dependence that is expected to continue for the foreseeable future.\nIn the sector of processed food, there are few varieties available. There is a lot of scope for the modernization of the sector and the import of specialized products from other nations.\nFactors adversely affecting the agri-commodity and food sector\n- Problems of water shortage and salinization of land, making important natural resources inaccessible to farmers\n- Use of small-scale farms for residential and commercial purposes\nDue to these factors, the food production in the country is expected to decrease and it is not quite clear whether the country would be able to cater to the rising food consumption in the coming years. This translates into rising imports of agricultural products and food into the country over time.\nAgri-trading trends of India and Iran\nIn 2015, India and Iran had agreed to cooperate in the agricultural commodities trading sector and promote trade in rice, wheat, and oilseeds. The areas where both the countries decided to work together are agricultural research, technical collaboration in fisheries, and cooperation in seed and fodder development.\nIn the year 2014-15, total export of agricultural commodities from India to Iran was of the order of US $ 1687.03 million. India’s principal exports during this period were tea, barley, rice, sesamum, cane sugar, oil-cake, etc. During the same period, import from Iran was of the order of US $128.69 million and the principal items of import were almonds, pistachios, dates, etc.\nIndia supplies more than one-third of Iran’s demand for sugar and rice. During the first quarter of 2020, Iran imported approximately 700,000 tons of basmati rice from India. Other products that are exported from India to Iran include barley, sesamum seeds, cane sugar, etc. The imports from Iran include almonds, pistachios, dates, and saffron, etc.\nB2B Platforms that facilitate trade\nThe import of agricultural products and food to Iran is expected to increase over time. You can also start selling to buyers in Iran by registering yourself with Tradologie.com, the world’s first B2B platform that facilitates trade in Agri commodities without a phone call or an email. This B2B platform helps you trade with Iran and other countries of the world cost-effectively and without having to be physically present anywhere, from inquiry to delivery.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Your action in relation to a time period can be characterized with the help of two adverbs in Russian – «уже» /already/ and «ещё» /yet |still/. What do they mean, and how should they be used in speech?\nThe adverb «ещё» /yet | still/ shows that:\n- a process or an action haven't started till the moment of speaking;\n- a result of an action hasn't been achieved;\n- an action which should have ended still lasts.\n- Ты идёшь в кино? /Are you going to the cinema?/\n- Ещё нет. Я пойду позже. /Not yet. I will go later/.\n(The action «идти в кино» /to go to the cinema/ haven't started yet).\n- Твоя сестра говорит по-английски? /Does your sister speak English?/\n- Ещё нет. Она только начала учить английский. /Not yet. She just started learning English/\n(The result of the action «говорить по-английски» /to speak English/ has not been achieved).\n- Вы обедаете? /Are you having lunch?/\n- Нет, мы ещё работаем. /No, we are still working/.\n(The action «работать» /to work/ is going on).\nThe adverb «уже» /already/ tells that:\n- a proces or an action finished;\n- a result was achieved;\n- a new process started instead of the expected by the conversationalist one.\n- Сходи, пожалуйста, в магазин. /Go to the shop, please/.\n- Я уже сходил. /I already did/.\n(The action «сходить в магазин» /to go to the shop/ finished)\n- Я помню, ты собирал деньги на машину. Ты купил её? /I remember you have been collecting money for a car. Have you bought it?/\n- Да, я уже купил машину. /Yes, I've bought a car already/.\n(The result has been achieved – a car has been bought).\n- Твоя мама работает? /Is your mom working?/\n- Нет, она уже отдыхает. /No, she's having rest already/.\n(Mom finished working and started having rest).\nThat's all the difference! It is easy, isn't it? But there is a nuance.\nOften the tasks on differenciating adverbs «ещё» /yet | still/ and «уже» /already/ are found in textbooks in Russian language for foreigners. However, there is no complete context, a situation this or that sentence is taken from. For example:\n«Ты сейчас работаешь? – Нет, я … отдыхаю». /Are you working now? - No, I'm ... having rest/.\n«У вас есть деньги? – Да, спасибо, … есть». /Do you have money? - Yes, thank you, I ... have/.\nWhat adverb would you put in these sentences? Actually, there are two variants, depending on context.\nThe first example can be solved the following way:\n- The work was finished, so I'm having rest. So, adverb «уже» /already/ should be used: «Нет, я не работаю, я уже отдыхаю». /No, I'm not working, No, I'm already having rest/.\n- I'm having rest because the work haven't started or there is no any work yet. So, let's use adverb «ещё» /yet | still/: «Нет, я не работаю, я ещё отдыхаю». /No, I'm not working, No, I'm still having rest/.\nThe second example will be solved as:\n- A person bothers whether I have money. I still do, and it means we'll answer this way: «Да, спасибо, ещё есть». /Yes, thank you, I still have/.\n- I didn't have money, but I've got some now – came into money or borrowed from somebody. We'll answer: «Да, спасибо, уже есть». /Yes, thank you, I already have/.\nThese examples are given for you to be always able to look at one and the same situation from different viewpoints, and answer the questions correctly and clearly.", "label": "No"} {"text": "|Posted: Jan 25, 2016|\nFlexible and transparent pressure sensor(Nanowerk News) Healthcare practitioners may one day be able to physically screen for breast cancer using pressure-sensitive rubber gloves to detect tumors, owing to a transparent, bendable and sensitive pressure sensor newly developed by Japanese and American teams (Nature Nanotechnology, \"A Transparent, Bending Insensitive Pressure Sensor\").\n|The pressure sensors wrap around and conform to the shape of the fingers while still accurately measuring pressure distribution. (Image: Someya Laboratory)|\n|Conventional pressure sensors are flexible enough to fit to soft surfaces such as human skin, but they cannot measure pressure changes accurately once they are twisted or wrinkled, making them unsuitable for use on complex and moving surfaces. Additionally, it is difficult to reduce them below 100 micrometers thickness because of limitations in current production methods.|\n|To address these issues, an international team of researchers led by Dr. Sungwon Lee and Professor Takao Someya of the University of Tokyo's Graduate School of Engineering has developed a nanofiber-type pressure sensor that can measure pressure distribution of rounded surfaces such as an inflated balloon and maintain its sensing accuracy even when bent over a radius of 80 micrometers, equivalent to just twice the width of a human hair. The sensor is roughly 8 micrometers thick and can measure the pressure in 144 locations at once.|\n|The device demonstrated in this study consists of organic transistors, electronic switches made from carbon and oxygen based organic materials, and a pressure sensitive nanofiber structure. Carbon nanotubes and graphene were added to an elastic polymer to create nanofibers with a diameter of 300 to 700 nanometers, which were then entangled with each other to form a transparent, thin and light porous structure.|\n|\"We've also tested the performance of our pressure sensor with an artificial blood vessel and found that it could detect small pressure changes and speed of pressure propagation,\" says Lee. He continues, \"Flexible electronics have great potential for implantable and wearable devices. I realized that many groups are developing flexible sensors that can measure pressure but none of them are suitable for measuring real objects since they are sensitive to distortion. That was my main motivation and I think we have proposed an effective solution to this problem.\"|\n|Source: University of Tokyo|\nSubscribe to a free copy of one of our daily\nNanowerk Newsletter Email Digests\nwith a compilation of all of the day's news.\nThese articles might interest you as well:", "label": "No"} {"text": "I’ll bet the next AGW claim we’ll see will be “tropical storms last longer”.\nNASA Sees Stubborn Nadine Intensify into a Hurricane Again\nInfrared data from NASA’s Aqua satellite today, Sept. 28, revealed strong convection and thunderstorms have built up again in Tropical Storm Nadine as it moved over warm waters in the Eastern Atlantic Ocean. That convection strengthened Nadine back into a hurricane today. Nadine has lasted over two weeks, but is nowhere near breaking the record for longest-lived tropical cyclone.\nNASA’s Aqua satellite passed over long-lived Nadine on Sept. 28 at 0441 UTC (12:41 a.m. EDT) when it was still a tropical storm and the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS) instrument captured an infrared image of the storm. A large area of strong thunderstorms developed around the center of circulation with very cold cloud top temperatures colder than -63 Fahrenheit (-52 Celsius).\nOn Sept. 27, when NASA’s Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM) satellite passed overhead, convection was limited, and rainfall was light around the storm. The TRMM rainfall image showed Nadine had light rainfall surrounding most of the center of circulation. The heaviest intensity of about 20 mm/hour (~0.8 inches) appeared to be located just northeast of the center. That has changed 24 hours later as thunderstorms have re-developed and heavier rainfall appeared in a larger area of the storm.\nAt 11 a.m. on Sept. 28 Hurricane Nadine’s maximum sustained winds had climbed back up to hurricane strength and were near 75 mph (120 kmh). Twenty-four hours before, Nadine’s maximum sustained winds near 60 mph (95 kmh). Nadine is currently located near latitude 29.6 north and longitude 34.7 west, about 730 miles (1,175 km) southwest of the Azores Islands. Nadine is moving toward the northwest near 8 mph (13 kmh) and is expected to turn north-northwest over the next day.\nHurricane Nadine marked its seventeenth day of life today, Sept. 28, and is expected to continue lingering through the weekend of Sept. 29 and 30.\nNadine has a long way to go before breaking the record for longest life of a tropical cyclone. According to NOAA, in the Atlantic Ocean, Hurricane Ginger lasted 28 days in 1971. The Pacific Ocean holds the record, though as Hurricane/Typhoon John lasted 31 days. John was “born” in the Eastern North Pacific, crossed the International Dateline and moved through the Western North Pacific over 31 days during August and September 1994. Nadine, however, is in the top 50 longest-lasting tropical cyclones in either ocean basin.\nText credit: Rob Gutro\nNASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Md.", "label": "No"} {"text": "In this talk we will introduce the importance of data over algorithms, along with the data science discovery loop. The idea behind is to discuss why without proper data labelling,\nIn this talk we will introduce the importance of data over algorithms, along with the data science discovery loop. The idea behind is to discuss why without proper data labelling, it is challenging to extract meaningful information (no free lunch theorem).\nSome might argue that algorithms will be a utility in the following years. Therefore the raw material and data shall take the spotlight. How can we jumpstart the process? Which mistakes do we need to avoid? Are there any best practices?\nJoin us this afternoon to discuss the importance of data collection and get 5 tips to improve your data collection strategy. We will have a short networking after the presentation with beers (and sodas), and afterwards,check the flamenco show night in El Cabanyal neighbourhood.\n18.30 – Open doors\n18.45 – Intro to Vortex coworking space\n19.00 – Presentation: Why Your Data is More Important than Machine Learning\n20.00 – Q&A + Networking (beers & soda)\n20.45 – Flamenco show night in El Cabanyal\n– Business thinking to use their data in the present or near future, but don’t know where to start.\n– Data analyst, data scientist, data engineers, data enthusiasts.\n– Anyone who would like a gentle introduction to the topic in a friendly environment!\nThe talk will be deliver in English 🙂\nNetworking and/or Q&A can be both in English or Spanish\nPlease confirm assistance by writing an email to [email protected]\n(Miércoles) 18:30 - 20:45", "label": "No"} {"text": "Pyrogens - what are they?\nPyrogens can be described as all substances that induce fever in humans or certain test animals within a limited effective period when applied parenterally in minute quantities. They can be regarded as relatively thermally stable and insensitive to pH changes.\nThe origin of pyrogenic substances varies and we can consider that organic molecules with a molecular weight of less than 1000 k dalton may have a pyrogenic effect. For instance, they may stem from viruses, certain organic compounds of non-biologic origin or certain protein components. The most important group of pyrogens in pharmaceutical production originates from the cell walls of gram-negative bacteria; these are also referred to as bacteria endotoxins.\nThe bacteria endotoxins represent lipopolysaccharide complexes with a high molecular weight.\nSources of contamination\nThere can be several sources of pyrogens in parenteral and medical device products. Usual sources include the water used as the solvent or in the processing and packaging components, as well as the chemicals, raw materials or equipment used in the preparation of the product. Good practice would include control of the microbiological and endotoxin levels of contamination in the potential sources.\nFor parenteral products, inspections have shown that where pyrogen problems were found in dosage forms, and when the source was one of the raw materials, it was the active drug substance. This was particularly true for drug substances in which process water was used at some later stage in the synthesis process. Endotoxin levels of the drug substance were subsequently lowered when the microbiological levels of the process water were lowered and the process water system was controlled.\nAs with most processes and pieces of equipment, it is good practice to know the limitations and/or capabilities of the equipment. For example, stills with high levels of endotoxins in the feed water have occasionally been shown to yield water-for-injection (WFI) of an unacceptable quality (>0.25 EU/ml). Some Pharmacopoeia allow the use of RO systems for WFI production. However, while it is true that RO membranes are able to perform a 3 log10 reduction of influent pyrogens, it is not possible to demonstrate that RO membranes can be classed as ‘sterile filters’. For this reason it is safer to produce WFI by distillation, where a phase passage does not allow bacteria to pass over. Whichever system is employed, good practice would include the ability to isolate and evaluate each piece of equipment in a WFI system.\nPyrogen-free water solutions\nVeolia Water Solutions & Technologies has studied this related problem and has developed a new generation of water treatment systems able to produce purified water (PW), highly purified water (HPW) and water-for-injection (WFI).\nPW and HPW are produced using a combination of reverse osmosis systems and continuous electrodeionisation (CEDI) equipment, such as ORION™.\nORION™ packaged systems are pre-validated, skid-mounted and hot water sanitisable. Developed specifically for the pharmaceutical market, they are compliant with the pharmaceutical industry requirements and have 80 standard options in order to best meet the unique needs of each client. Their nominal flow rates go from 500 to 10 000 l/hr.\nDepending on the application, ORION™ can produce either USP/Ph Eur purified water or pyrogen-free (Ph Eur highly purified water). Their main features are:\n• Guaranteed microbial compliance through regular hot water sanitisation at 85°C.\n• Fast-track project delivery through truly standardised product.\n• Designed, manufactured and validated to GAMP.\n• Fully compliant with latest ISPE, USP and Ph Eur specifications.\n• Reduced validation hours through standard validation package.\n• Automated PLC control minimises operator involvement.\n• Unique CEDI design efficiently and reliably ensures product quality.\nWFI is produced with distillation systems like POLARIS MED and POLARIS VCD. The pharmaceutical distiller chemically and microbiologically purifies water by phase change and entrainment separation. In this process, water is evaporated producing steam. The steam disengages from the water leaving behind dissolved solids, non-volatiles, and high molecular weight impurities. However, low molecular weight impurities can be carried with water mist/droplets, which are entrained in steam. A separator removes fine mist and entrained impurities, including endotoxins. The purified steam is condensed into water for injection. Distillation systems are available to provide a minimum of 3 log10 reduction in contaminants such as microorganisms and endotoxins.\nIn a multi effect still, purified steam produced in each effect is used to heat water and generate more steam in each subsequent effect.\nIn a vapour compression still, steam generated by the evaporation of feed water is compressed and subsequently condensed to form distillate.\nPOLARIS is a standard packaged WFI system. They are the solution that fits biotechnology and pharmaceutical market expectations offering a major step forward in WFI generation systems by incorporating efficient design solutions and effective pyrogen removal.\nPOLARIS MED, multiple effect stills, use falling film technology to produce up to 10,000 l/h (with 3 bar industrial steam) of WFI from a PW feed. POLARIS uses an innovative separation system to ensure complete water droplet removal in each effect. Efficient droplet removal is a critical step in pyrogen removal. Since pyrogens are non-volatile they can only be carried by water droplets, once the feed water has been turned to steam. By effectively removing any entrained water droplets using a novel process based on differential kinetic energy, POLARIS provides good pyrogen removal security.\nPOLARIS VCD vapour compression stills are capable of producing up to 25,000 l/h of WFI from a softened mains water feed. They can be heated by steam or an electric immersion heater (depending on unit size), and an electrically powered vapour compressor provides the additional energy necessary to produce distilled water at a temperature between 25°C and 90°C depending on requirements.\nPOLARIS VCD is equipped with double tube sheet (DTS) heat exchangers for eliminating contamination risk between the feed water inlet and the water for injection, while optimising heat recovery from the outgoing WFI and also from the waste gases produced by the gas removal device. In POLARIS VCD, the contaminants are released from the vapour in the water droplet separator by close control of the shear and speed ratio between the vapour and any water droplets present.\nPharmaceutical Manufacturing revue, June 01-1991, Brandel Thimmel U.\nM.P. Santoro and C.L. Maini, European Journal of Parenteral & Pharmaceutical Sciences, European Journal of Parenteral & Pharmaceutical Sciences 8 (March 2003).", "label": "No"} {"text": "Anaerobic bacteria -- microbes that live without oxygen -- are helping to turn plant and animal waste into energy and to clean up waste discharges.\nAlthough the concept of burning biogas released from waste products has been around for centuries, waste producers in the United States have only recently begun to use the technique.\nCurrently, there are about a dozen major anaerobic digesters producing biogas on a commercial basis. This gas is about 60 percent methane and 40 percent carbon dioxide. It can be compressed for storage or used immediately to produce energy on site.\nIn most cases, operators finance their systems by selling electricity back to their local power companies, as well as by their own energy costs. Energy use on site often involves ''cogeneration,'' in which waste heat produced by the biogas process is also used as an energy source.\nAncient civilizations used naturally occurring biogas for cooking. Today, most such gas is produced outside the US. In China, for instance, there are an estimated 7 million family-size digesters, plus 560 rural power stations fueled by animal and plant waste. While some municipal waste water systems generate methane in the US, the inclusion of highly toxic industrial wastes usually confines that production to the later stages of effluent treatment.\nMeanwhile, the private commercial digesters already ''on stream'' are working examples of how the entire waste product can be used. Besides producing energy and nutritious food supplements, the systems eliminate most environmental pollutants, greatly reduce odor, and speed the conversion of waste-treatment settlement lagoons into a reusable water supply.\nMr. Umstadter has worked to help set up four systems in the US and Guatemala for dairy and livestock waste. He says he considers that the lush tropical areas of Latin America have great potential for producing energy from fruit and vegetable waste.\nTurning a manure processing system into a plant digester requires little alteration. It is more a matter of ''materials handling,'' he explains. Recently Agway, a leading agricultural cooperative in the Northeast, agreed to market the AES systems through their outlets.\nMr. Umstadter had been active as project manager in helping nearby Kaplan Industries install what now is the country's largest methane digester at its cattle feedlot and 250,000-head-a-year slaughterhouse. The project, funded largely with a $920,000 grant from what is now the Department of Energy, was completed in 1979. The digester can process 25 tons of manure a day. This generates $158,000 worth of methane and $380,000 worth of nutrient-rich byproducts annually.\nBefore it had the methane digester and anaerobic-aerobic lagoon system, Kaplan had been discharging one-quarter- to one-half-million gallons of waste water daily from its processing plant and feedlot. Kaplan officials had installed an earlier lagoon system themselves. They modeled it after similar settlement lagoons used throughout Europe.\nSeven empty phosphate pits, left behind by strip-miners, provided a pond system with the help of separating dikes. The first several anaerobic ponds in the 100-acre system held nutrient-rich solids, which settled out there. Succeeding ponds were oxygen-supporting (aerobic) bodies of water. The first, deeper ponds promoted a natural anaerobic conversion of the methane - which was then lost in the atmosphere - while the subsequent, shallower ponds promoted the cleansing, aerobic action to make the water reusable on-site.\nAlthough recyclable, water in the latter ponds was still so nutrient-rich it encouraged heavy algae growth, which interfered with reuse. A fast-growing, freshwater tropical food fish, the tilapia, was then introduced to control the algae. The tilapia, a weed-eating perch, was so successful that Kaplan hired commercial fishermen to harvest the fish three times a year for use as a frozen white fish product.\nThe anaerobic digestion system was then added to take the pressure of settling solid wastes off the lagoon system and to produce energy.\nAccording to AES vice-president Elizabeth Coppinger, the system works like this:\n* An automated scrapper periodically removes manure which falls through concrete slats in the floors of the six quarter-mile-long sheds housing the cattle.\n* The material is mixed with waste water with organic residue and ''pouch manure'' (undigested waste) from the processing plant and then fed into the two 320,000-gallon digester containers.\n* As the anaerobic bacteria breaks down the volatile solids, the biogas is released through the top of the containers. New waste continually enters the container, spending an average of 15 days inside before the fermentation is complete.\n* The biogas is siphoned off to fuel the company's steam-producing boilers used in meatpacking, and on weekends and holidays (when the boilers are inactive) it fires a 440-kilowatt generator. The generator produces electricity to be channeled into the grid of local Florida Power Company, which is required by federal regulations to pay Kaplan for the energy.\n* The digested solids are pumped from the containers as an inert and odorless material with an almost soil-like consistency. It can also be used as a feed supplement for livestock. In other forms, it can be added to building materials, horse feed supplements, and even used as artificial fireplace logs.\n* The nutrient-rich liquid from the digester then enters the first of the anaerobic lagoons, creating tiny methane bubbles from the rest of the undigested waste. (At this stage, some farmers simply use the liquid for irrigation.) ''The lagoons are set up to confine waste and to allow the breakdown to occur on the property,'' Ms. Coppinger explains. ''The breakdown will occur anyway. But it will happen somewhere down the road in a stream - creating environmental damage.''\nSince the Kaplan installation, AES has created a more simplified, modular digester system designed for use on a ''turnkey'' basis. The systems feature six sizes of digester containers, a gas collection system, and a fail-safe control panel to monitor the operation. To make the system economically feasible, an owner should have at least 200 dairy cows, 1,000 beef cattle, 400 swine, or 50, 000 laying hens, according to Mr. Umstadter.\nAES currently operates a working model of its system on a 100-head dairy farm in Bedford, Va., to introduce the system to the general public as well as to prospective clients. But Mr. Umstadter figures that the average American dairy farm is probably closer to a 600-head capacity. ''Generally speaking, at today's rates - and taking advantage of energy investment tax breaks - a farmer can put in an anaerobic digester system that pays for itself in five-six years,'' he says.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Number of Genera: 5 – Balebreviceps (1), Breviceps (17), Callulina (9), Probreviceps (6), Spelaeophryne (1)\nNumber of Species: 34\nBrevicipitidae or the Rain Frog family is found in sub-Saharan Africa in the eastern and southern parts. All the members of the family are direct developing. They also have small heads.\nThe genus Balebreviceps contains only one species, Bale Mountains tree frog (Balebreviceps hillmani) which is found in Ethiopia. It is listed sadly as critically endangered.\nBreviceps are considered the rain frogs or short-headed frogs. The world’s cutest frog is in this genus.\nThe genus Callulina is known as the warty frogs. Most of the species in this genus were discovered in this millennium.\nFrogs in the genus Probreviceps are found in Tanzania, Zimbabwe, and maybe Mozambique.\nThere is only one species in the genus Spelaeophryne, Spelaeophryne methneri which is found in Tanzania.", "label": "No"} {"text": "If you are new to using Microsoft MakeCode, check out our guide to getting started.\nWe'll need to have the Crickit extension loaded to have the Circuit Playground Express and Crickit to work together. See this guide for the instructions.\nThe code below is the MakeCode for driving the Peltier Module. It's got a lot going on, let's break it down. The Temperature sensor and the potentiometer are connected to analog inputs on the Circuit Playground Express. The first 4\nset blocks convert the analog voltage read (from 0 to 1023) to the temperature and a number of seconds from 0 to 10 for timing the Peltier cycle.\nNote: In CircuitPython the number of possible values from analog reads are 0 to 65532, in MakeCode only 0 to 1023, in case you are comparing the code.\nIf the Peltier\ncool_time is less than a second, we ensure it's either zero or one as we don't want to cycle the module less than a second at a time as it does not like fast cycle times.\nThe values are printed out in the Windows 10 app if running via\nconsole log blocks.\nThe next if block will stop the Peltier for\ncool_time seconds and run it for\n(10 - cool_time) seconds. As the pause block is in milliseconds, we multiply the number of seconds by 1000.\nDisplay shows the number of seconds the Peltier is running off. If Button A is pressed, the display is switched to temperature from 32 to 82 degrees with each light 5 degree steps. Pressing Button A again switches back to the seconds dialed in by the Potentiometer.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Chapter 2 11 chapter 2 unit conversions review skills 21 unit analysis an overview of the general procedure metric-metric unit conversions english-metric unit conversions. Unit 10 analysis repair shop nt1110pdf free download here unit 10 analysis 1: repair shop nt1110 computer structure and logic unit 10 analysis 1. Computer analysis - 258 cards computer literacy - unit 2 - 32 cards computer literacy - 34 cards computer science 1 final - 24 cards. Nt1110 unit 10 lab troubleshootingpdf free download here nt1110 computer structure and logic unit 4 quiz . Unit 2 - maps and map analysis compiled with assistance from david rhind, birkbeck college, university of london a introduction 2 in a computer .\nBelow is a free excerpt of nt1110 unit 2 analysis 1 computer shopper from anti essays, your source for free research papers, essays, and term paper examples. 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Nt1110 computer structure and logic instructor guide: instructional resources © itt educational services, inc all rights reserved -6- change date: 08/25/2011.", "label": "No"} {"text": "By: Liz Ahlberg Touchstone\nChildren ages 5 to 11 now can receive a COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer-BioNTech under emergency use authorization from the Food and Drug Administration and recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Rebecca Lee Smith (IGOH), an epidemiologist and also professor with the Carle Illinois College of Medicine and the College of Veterinary Medicine, works with school districts on COVID-19 safety protocols and tracking viral spread among children. Smith talked with News Bureau Biomedical Sciences Editor Liz Ahlberg Touchstone about the vaccine approval for school-aged children.\nWhy should kids be vaccinated against COVID-19? How common is infection and serious illness among kids?\nWhen kids returned to in-person school, the hospitalization rate in school-aged children increased by a factor of five, according to a CDC report. As of last week, 6.4 million children have tested positive, and in states that report the data, between 0.1% and 2% of children testing positive end up in the hospital and up to 0.03% die. That may sound like a very small risk, but even small percentages of large numbers add up, and it has resulted in more than 8,300 hospitalizations among 5- to 11-year-olds and COVID-19 being among the top 10 causes of death for U.S. kids this year.\nOn top of all that, we know that infections in school-aged children have driven community infection. Vaccination decreases the risk of both infection and transmission, and therefore protects the public – including younger siblings, who aren’t eligible yet.\nWhat kinds of COVID-19-related challenges have schools and families with school-aged children faced since reopening? How can widespread vaccination address those challenges?\nCOVID-19 has been such a challenge for schools and for families with school-aged children! We parents know that schools are a great place for kids to exchange germs, and this virus is no exception. There have been major outbreaks in schools all around the country, forcing schools to switch to remote learning and sending parents scrambling to safely care for their kids while also maintaining their own work. Widespread vaccination would reduce both the risk of infection in the school environment and decrease the need for extensive quarantines.\nWe are lucky in Illinois to have widespread surveillance testing available in our schools, as well as a school mask mandate and vaccine mandate for teachers, limiting school-based outbreaks. We also have, in some areas, test-to-stay, meaning that close contact with a case doesn’t automatically result in two weeks of quarantine. Even so, we have seen outbreaks within Illinois schools.\nWidespread vaccination works synergistically with all the other mitigations we have in place, resulting in a COVID-19 control program that is stronger than the sum of its parts. My hope is that once we see widespread vaccine uptake, we can start to approach what’s being called the “off ramp” for schools, relaxing mask mandates and returning some activities that have been limited.\nIf a child is healthy with no underlying conditions, why be concerned? Wouldn’t contracting COVID-19 be mild for them and give them natural immunity?\nIt should be noted that children have had severe infections and died without having known underlying conditions. Vaccines actually offer more protection than natural immunity, and are very effective at preventing serious disease, including long COVID-19 or multisystem inflammatory syndrome. In addition, the few serious adverse events that have been associated with vaccination in teens – such as myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart that’s been documented in a small percentage of adolescent males – are more common after infection than they are after vaccination.\nWhy is the vaccine dose for kids 5-11 so much smaller than for those 12 and up? Should a parent of an 11-year-old wait until they turn 12 to get them the higher dose?\nThe vaccine dose for kids is based on immune response, and the smaller dose is known to be effective in 11-year-olds. It is better to get the shot now! In addition, kids on the cusp will likely be eligible for a booster after they turn 12.\nWhat advice do you have for parents regarding vaccination? For school systems?\nI recommend that parents get their kids vaccinated as soon as they are eligible. That’s what I will be doing. And remember that 5- to 11-year-olds, if given the first dose right away, will not be fully vaccinated by Thanksgiving – so remain cautious about exposures over the holiday.\nSchool systems need to start thinking about changes to their testing programs for vaccinated kids. Given the timing, I’m not recommending any other changes this semester, but come spring we can start to think about scaling back other control measures if vaccine uptake is high enough.\nBy: Liz Ahlberg Touchstone\nPhotos By: Fred Zwicky", "label": "No"} {"text": "BICYCLING IS A FORM OF MASS TRANSIT\nAND IT PROVIDES THE EXERCISE WE NEED\nI would like to say a few words about bicycling, and most of the things I say about biking will apply to walking.\nBiking is an excellent form of exercise. Almost everyone can bike. Old people can bike. Fat people can bike. It is not as hard on the knees as jogging.\nBiking is also an excellent form of transportation. It is not as fast as driving but much faster than walking and a relatively fast way to get around. Bicycling can be a way for people to get to bus stations or get to their ultimate destinations.\nBiking is my main form of exercise. I bike mostly standing up, going up and down hills. It is quite a workout. It is a good way for me to get to the post office and the bank. I bike in the dead of winter. I even bike at night. I ride with my blinking headlight and tail light night or day so drivers will see me.\nI propose we develop what I would call bicycle highways and freeways. Some would be striped lanes winding through neighborhood streets. Some like the Burk-Gillman and the Interurban should be limited access bicycle freeways.\nTraffic signals should be set up at busy streets so bicycles can cross. Traffic flow could be timed so that bikers and cars could take turns riding through on green lights. To cross the busiest streets and highways there should be overpasses or underpasses so bikers and walkers could pass safely.\nI note how difficult it is in most places for pedestrians and cyclists to cross freeways. The roads that pass under freeway interchanges often include no lanes for walkers and bikers, who must sprint across freeway on-ramps littered with broken glass and gravel. Bike tires can be punctured.\nBiking is not necessarily a sweaty thing, but employers should be encouraged to make showers available for those who push hard and get sweaty.\nAlready we have bicycle corridors on major thoroughfares and even highways. Their virtue of these is that they are straight and that hills are gradual. Unfortunately, it is inevitable that drivers will make mistakes and hit bikers. I suggest that alternate routes be developed which would parallel heavily traveled thoroughfares and run a few blocks away from busy streets. These routes would twist and turn through neighborhood streets. There would be few cars on these streets, and the few cars there would be required to drive slowly and carefully and give bikes and pedestrians the right of way.\nWhat is mass transit? It is transportation that moves a lot of people and goes really fast. Moves a lot of people—yes. Goes really fast—not necessarily. If the mode of transportation moves a large number of people and the distances are not great, then high speed is not a necessary ingredient. It is the total flow per hour that is important. Three miles can easily be walked by a pedestrian in an hour, and 12 can easily be biked by a biker. The term “mass transit” should not have to exclude methods where people travel three mph as in the case of walkers or 12 mph as in the case of bicycling. I would propose bicycle and pedestrian routes that would be multiple and parallel, and which would thus have a large carrying capacity. This is why I contend that biking and walking qualify as mass transit.\nWe have a lot of people who have problems getting to and from work. A lot of these people do not get enough exercise. In one bicycle or walking package we could give them weight loss, good health, and a refreshing and reasonably fast commute to work.", "label": "No"} {"text": "In 1492, a Spanish-based transatlantic maritime expedition led by Italian explorer Christopher Columbus encountered the Americas, continents which were largely unknown in Europe and were outside the Old World political and economic system. The four voyages of Columbus began the Spanish colonization of the Americas. For a long time it was generally believed that Columbus and.\nAndrew Jackson Born To Command They have become a symbol of Americana, with seven U.S. Presidents having been born in them, most famously, Abraham Lincoln. Andrew Jackson, James Buchanan were also born in log cabins. Kevin and. It is called Jacksonianism, and Trump is the Andrew Jackson of his day. whose land they coveted. It’s easy to imagine a Trumpian\nProud to be an American” by Lee Greenwood By consensus, Christopher. book that included maps of the two new continents that Vespucci and Columbus had visited. Being unfamiliar with Columbus,\nChristopher Columbus was born in 1951 in Sydney, Australia. His home was on the sea and Christopher longed to become an explorer and sailor. However, as a young man, Christopher went to Portugal and got involved in the map making business with his brother, Bartholomew.\nChristopher Columbus (/ k ə ˈ l ʌ m b ə s /; before 31 October 1451 – 20 May 1506) was an Italian explorer, navigator, and colonist who completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean under the auspices of the Catholic Monarchs of Spain. He led the first European expeditions to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, initiating the permanent European colonization of the Americas.\nExtinct in large parts of North America since the Ice Age, earthworms began spreading there once again following Christopher Columbus’ voyage. Wherever this species. When he first saw a map of.\n400 East Martin Luther King Blvd Charlotte Nc 28202 Hotels near NASCAR Hall of Fame, Charlotte on TripAdvisor:. 400 E Martin Luther King Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28202-2343. Read Reviews of NASCAR Hall of Fame. Filters. Price. $0. $200 + Price per night. 508 E Martin Luther King Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28202. Carowinds (14523 Carowinds Blvd. E. 6th St.) – Named best barbecue in Charlotte,\nChristopher Columbus, commonly rendered in Spanish as Cristóbal Colón (1451 – May 20, 1506) was a Genoese-born navigator, explorer, and colonizer whose epochal voyage west across the Atlantic Ocean, in 1492, in search of a direct sea route to the Indies,\n1492–An Ongoing Voyage: This site is an exhibit of the Library of Congress. It includes many primary sources such as original maps. Columbus. The site is set up in six areas which are: \"What Came.\nDiscovery, Exploration, Colonies, & Revolution. Updated July 3, 2005. JUMP TO.. TIMELINES & MAPS / PRIMARY DOCUMENTS. DISCOVERY & EXPLORATION. NATIVE AMERICANS &.\nIf it weren’t for pickles, Christopher Columbus. in Haiti to restock for the rest of the voyage. 9. Speaking of people who get credit for discovering America, when he wasn’t drawing maps and trying.\nWhen we talk about the discovery of this great nation, we usually talk about Christopher Columbus, whose voyages sparked widespread awareness. He would sail to Greenland, a place he’d never been,\n(CBS News) It’s Columbus Day weekend, when we remember the sea captain who sailed to the New World in 1492 under the flag of the King and Queen of Spain. It was the AGE OF DISCOVERY.\nBiography: Christopher Columbus is the explorer who is credited for discovering America. Of course, there were already people living in America at the time who we call Native Americans.There even was a European, Leif Ericsson, who had been to the Americas before.\n( – promoted by navajo). Christopher Columbus: The Christian Crusades had ended in 1291, the Black Death had been deliberately blamed on innocent Jews who said what their Christian torturers forced them to, that they poisoned water wells, causing the Black Death. Of course, the real cause was in the stomachs of fleas, not planetary alignment, earthquakes, or God’s Judgment.\nThe map, if genuine, would have shown that Norsemen were the first Europeans to reach the New World, landing in North America centuries before Christopher Columbus. Nordic sagas describe voyages to.\nFood and Agriculture Organization (FAO), oldest permanent specialized agency of the United Nations, established in October 1945 with the objective of eliminating hunger and improving nutrition and standards of living by increasing agricultural productivity.\nHow Did Theodore Roosevelt Contribute To The Environment Edmund James, then president of the University of Illinois, helped persuade President Theodore Roosevelt to return some of these. would receive their training in China and make contributions to. When Did Parties Switch Why did political parties switch to national conventions to nominate presidential candidates? Feb 22, 2008. The Dixiecrats were a political party organized\nLewis and Clark Expedition Map of Lewis and Clark Expedition by William Clark and Meriwether Lewis, 1804–06. Library of Congress, Geography and Map Division, Washington, D.C\nYou are using an outdated browser (Internet Explorer not supported). Please upgrade your browser to engage in this experience.\nChristopher Columbus’ daring needs no introduction, but one is often pleasantly surprised at the fine quality of mind of this self-taught, red-haired, handsome, talented, and ambitious man.\nA copy of a rare 16th century map known as \"the birth certificate of America\" has. thinking he had been the first to discover it rather than Christopher Columbus.\nMenzies based his theory on evidence from old shipwrecks, Chinese and European maps. most people believed that Christopher Columbus was the first explorer to \"discover\" America—the first to make a.\nMaps can be a tricky thing — just ask Christopher Columbus where he took the wrong turn to \"discover. Check out the map below and see where you might end up after an ocean voyage: Image Credit:.\nVespucci’s business helped outfit one of Christopher Columbus’ voyages, and in 1496. America, after Amerigo [Vespucci], its discoverer, a man of great ability.\" The name stuck. Waldseemüller’s maps.\nThis story appears in the March/April 2017 issue of National Geographic History magazine. two before Cantino’s map, the earliest known depiction of the New World was made by Juan de la Cosa, a.\nChristopher Columbus Facts. Christopher Columbus (c. 1451 to May 20, 1506) was an Italian explorer and navigator. In 1492, he sailed across the Atlantic Ocean from Spain in.\nFounding Fathers Quotes On Dissent Deism is a theological theory concerning the relationship between a creator and the natural world. Deistic viewpoints emerged during the scientific revolution of 17th-century Europe and came to exert a powerful influence during the 18th-century Enlightenment. Deism stood between the narrow dogmatism of the period and skepticism.Though deists rejected atheism, they often were called \"atheists.\n1509. The Spanish authorities refused to grant to Diego Columbus (Christopher’s son) privileges to all discovered land, as a results, the Crown officially appointed Juan Ponce de.\nThe Later Voyages of Christopher Columbus, 1498-1502. Although Columbus built more forts and even brought women from Spain to ensure the permanence of.\nChristopher Columbus The day after the expulsion, August 3, 1492, Christopher Columbus left on his famed voyage of discovery. considered the greatest and most significant collection of maps at the.\nShould be heroify them too? 4. We owe the United States of America to Christopher Columbus – The notion that without Columbus there would be no United States. This is wrong for the following reasons:.\nChristopher Columbus’ three subsequent voyages In the years following his first voyage, Christopher Columbus carried out three more journeys, but with better resources than in the past.\nThe Search for Columbus An in-depth analysis of the genealogy of Christopher Columbus Written by Eugene Lyon From the National Geographic Vol.181, No.1, January 1992\nOn Christopher Columbus’s first voyage to America, he reported seeing a \"mountain like. There are, however, very good reasons for thinking that they didn’t. Arab maps were the best in the world,\nActivities: Materials: Activity > What is a ship and consonant digraph Sh ship printable activities Visit this lesson plan and incorporate this craft activity. There are resources to learn about the three historical ships Christopher Columbus and his crew sailed on their first voyage.\nIn 1492, he sailed the ocean blue, but Christopher Columbus’ ships went on other voyages. And on Tuesday’s episode of. Cooper left Miklos maps and other information about possible sites and the.\nSailing near the Dominican Republic in 1493, Christopher. N.Y., said Columbus was mentally primed for mermaids when he saw what history holds to be manatees. Folklore and early travelers’ tales.\n“In fourteen hundred and ninety two, Columbus sailed the ocean blue…. Today, Christopher Columbus is celebrated as a mythical hero by some – complete with songs, poems, and fictional tales about his great adventure across the Atlantic to explore the majestic land that would eventually be known as the Americas.\nThe map in. on a rambling voyage following scholars and explorers as they try to make sense of the world, from Ptolemy’s mathematical formulas for rendering the globe into a two-dimensional map (no.", "label": "No"} {"text": "360 Division Ave. S., Ste. 2A, Grand Rapids, MI 49503\nThursday, January 19 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM\nThursdays, January 19, 26 and February 2, 7:00 – 8:45pm Eastern Christians are not Protestants; most of them are not Catholics. Who are they and where do they come from? Jan 18/19: The Ancient Churches of the Middle East Conflict at the early Church Councils, especially Ephesus (431) and Chalcedon (451). The Coptic Churches of Egypt and Ethiopia. The Armenians. The Nestorians, Assyrians and Chaldeans. The Maronites. The St Thomas Christians of India. Jan 25/26: How Catholics and Orthodox got Separated The many centuries when being Orthodox and Catholic was the same. Cultural differences between western Latin and eastern Greek Christians. The five patriarchs. Rise of the papacy; Caesaro-Papism at Constantinople. Temporary separations and reconciliations. Iconoclasm. The formal separation of 1054. Feb 1/2: Orthodoxy since the Separation Decline of the Byzantine Empire. Conversion of the Balkan Slavs. Rise of the Russian Empire. The Orthodox Church under the Ottoman Turks. Uniate movements in the Ukraine and the Middle East; The Melkites. The Soviet empire and its aftermath.", "label": "No"} {"text": "NTSB preliminary reports do not draw conclusions as the cause of a crash. But the NTSB’s preliminary report of the Turbine Otter crash that killed 9 near Ketchikan on June 25 suggests a weather-related “CFIT” crash, exactly as described here.\nFirst, the report indicates that the flight was conducted under Visual Flight Rules. That means that that pilot was supposed to stay out of the clouds and avoid the terrain by looking out the window rather than by relying on instruments.\nSecond, the report indicates that the closest reported weather was “marginal” for flying under visual flight rules. (“The closest weather reporting facility is Ketchikan Airport (KTN), Ketchikan, AK, about 24 miles southwest of the accident site. . . few clouds 800 feet, broken clouds 1,200 feet, overcast clouds 2,700 feet. . .”)\nThird, and most significantly, a helicopter pilot searching for the aircraft minutes after the crash was unable to get to the crash site because the terrain was obscured by clouds and fog.\nThe NTSB noted that the Otter was equipped with a moving map display that is designed to depict the aircraft’s position with respect to hazardous terrain. When first introduced, such displays were seen as a boon to safety, making it easier for pilots to avoid terrain that they might not otherwise be able to see. But some argue that such technology doesn’t increase safety at all, because pilots use the technology to fly closer to the edge than they otherwise would. The phenomenon coming into play is called “risk homeostasis.” And in fact, the NTSB has previously found that aircraft equipped with moving maps and the other technology comprising modern \"glass cockpits\" have a higher rate of fatal accidents than those that aren’t.", "label": "No"} {"text": "The Welfare of Cats\nAnimal welfare is attracting increasing interest worldwide, but particularly from those in developed countries, who now have the knowledge and resources to be able to offer the best management systems for their farm animals, as well as potentially being able to offer plentiful resources for companion, zoo and laboratory animals. The increased attention given to farm animal welfare in the West derives largely from the fact that the relentless pursuit of financial reward and efficiency has led to the development of intensive animal production systems, that challenge the conscience of many consumers in those countries. In developing countries human survival is still a daily uncertainty, so that provision for animal welfare has to be balanced against human welfare. Welfare is usually provided for only if it supports the output of the animal, be it food, work, clothing, sport or companionship. In reality, there are resources for all if they are properly husbanded in both developing and developed countries. The inequitable division of the world’s riches creates physical and psychological poverty for humans and animals alike in all sectors of the world. Livestock are the world’s biggest land user (FAO, 2002) and the population is increasing rapidly to meet the need of an expanding human population. Populations of farm animals managed by humans are therefore increasing worldwide, and there is the tendency to allocate fewer resources to each animal. Increased attention to welfare issues is just as evident for companion, laboratory, wild and zoo animals.\nWritten by experts from the UK, the USA and SwitzerlandFocuses on the major issues affecting the welfare of domestic catsCovers cat behaviourAssesses welfare, human-cat relationship and feline behaviour problems, cat overpopulation and feral cats, the impact of housing, disease, nutrition and breeding on welfare", "label": "No"} {"text": "Becoming a politician is a good opportunity for those who truly want to make a change in the world and make it a better place for future generations. This could really help you in triggering some sort of a positive difference in the society! That feeling will certainly be amazing. However, the road to becoming a politician will not be easy and neither would it be short, but it would definitely be worth it. Still, most people wonder how to become a politician without a law degree since law school is really tough. We are here to answer all your problems.\nLocal, state and federal areas of public service are some instances where politicians play a huge part. They not only create and implement basic laws, but also set up guidelines that govern a society. Thus, politicians can have a huge impact on how a government is run. Although it is a challenging and taxing position, it is also very rewarding. Therefore, individuals who are planning to pursue this career option, have to rigorously prepare themselves for everything that comes with a political life. In this article, we will cover all that you need in order to become a politician.\nWhat Is A Politician?\nAnyone who takes part in or has a say in how a legislature is run is called a politician. Government officials can chip away at a local, state or federal level and are either chosen into office or selected by a pioneer who is already in office. The essential obligation of a politician is to propose, vote on and sanction laws and policies that will decide how a government will run. Individuals from the House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate, state lawmakers, city councilors, lead representatives and chairmen, are all examples of politicians.\nWhat Are The Duties Of A Politician?\nA politician has many responsibilities, some of these common duties are listed below:\n- Hearing and addressing public concerns, queries and demands\n- Passing and proposing laws that are directly associated with public needs such as budget plans and funding allocation\n- Serving on committees\n- Making public appearances at different political functions and events\n- Hearing and discussing political problems at public or private meetings\n- Meeting with constituents and lobbyists\n- Campaigning for elections or re-elections\nThe particular obligations and schedule of a politician will rely upon the office they are chosen for and whether or not they can perform their duties at a local, state or government level. For instance, local and state politicians can perform part-time duties. However, most of the time, federal politicians often work full-time. In any case, most government officials’ obligations incorporate talking with legislators, constituents and advisory confidants, along with assuming a part in the creation and implementation of laws.\nHow To Become A Politician\nIn order to become a politician several years of experience, influence, along with a strong academic background in politics or any related field is required. Given below are the steps you should take to become a politician:\nGet A Bachelor’s Degree:\nThere is no specific higher education prerequisite if one wants to become a politician. However, the best government officials hold at least a four year certification. Normal areas of study for politicians are political theory, business, international relations, economics or other related fields. A few politicians decide to finish law or business college along with getting a four year bachelor’s certification. Having a four year long degree or higher is particularly useful for the individuals who wish to seek a career in politics at either the state or federal level.\nParticipate In Local Politics and Causes:\nMost politicians usually begin their career by working at the lowest level of community politics and association. This will likewise give you a helpful experience that you can add to your political resume. Regular approaches to engage in your neighborhood activities incorporate working voluntarily for a local campaign or advisory group, sitting on local boards and taking part in a section of your chosen political group. Turning into a functioning individual from your nearby political issues can assist you with getting seen by government officials along with supporting your enthusiasm, passion and ability to invest time and energy for the betterment of the society.\nNetwork With Local Political Leaders:\nYou can get in touch with local political members who can assist you in learning about the ins and outs of a political career. This can also help you acquire support for your own political ambitions and aspirations. Once you form a relationship with these politicians, you can use their experience to teach yourself how a successful politician acts and how they earn the society’s respect and confidence.\nNumerous politicians start their professions at a local level and stir their way up to state and federal levels. You should put your emphasis and energy on building support as a local government official before endeavoring to run for more significant political positions. Pick a nearby political position that intrigues you and start lobbying for it. For instance, you could run for a town council member or become part of an educational committee.\nForm A Team And Platform To Campaign For Higher Political Positions:\nAs soon as you have completed the necessary voluntary work at a local level, you can start to work for and form campaigns for more significant political positions. This requires a hardworking and dedicated campaign team, a strong political platform and an efficient marketing strategy. Despite having all these elements, the entire procedure can take several months or even years. Since you will also need funds for your campaign, it is always the best option to win the support of your community and beyond.\nRun your campaign:\nAfter investing the energy needed to design a genuine and compelling campaign, and exerting yourself to the max, you should be able to successfully run that campaign to get chosen as a politician. Running a campaign can incorporate making speeches and engaging with the crowd, getting your platform noticed by however many citizens as could be expected under the circumstances, and carrying out other different activities to make your goals as a government official known. If your campaign is effective, you will be chosen into office as a politician.\nRequirements To Become A Politician\nWe have already mentioned how to become a politician. Now let us take a look at the basic requirements to become a politician:\n- Get a college degree\n- Make sure you have a lot of volunteer work under your belt\n- Make sure that you are affiliated with a political party\n- Be active in your community\n- Be passionate about a particular cause\n- Start your political career locally\n- Develop a campaign\n- Seek help from your financially strong friends and contacts\n- You should have great public speaking skills\n- You should have a professional wardrobe\n- You need to be comfortable being in the media and having a public presence\n- Make sure that you have solid views\n- Be firm and tough without being rude\nWhat Do You Have To Study To Become A Politician\nA politician needs to be well educated in order to have some sort of an impact on the community as well as in their own circle. Here are some degrees you can pursue if you want to become a politician:\n- Political Science\n- International Relations\nYou can even opt for related degrees if not exactly these.\nPoliticians have a lot on their plates, but the job is also very eye-opening. You get to learn about things that you normally would not have. After reading this article, you now have an idea on how you can become a politician. It is time that you start planning your political career and work towards making a difference!", "label": "No"} {"text": "Day of the Dead Homework: The Remembering of Dead person\nThere is no doubt that certitude means quite a lot for the track record of the humankind. It has been carefully guided people with regard to thousands decades. It would be rational to say that will religion is often a reflection about people’s beliefs, fears in addition to views . However , pros usually specify religion because a particular system of views that is definitely stipulated by means of belief around supernatural forces and features the abridgement of moral procedures, which means the proper habit for faith followers, tradition and performs of praise. Religion likewise unites consumers into many organizations for example church, croyance community, sangha etc . Some people also imagine that religion presents us a chance to reunite while using God . Religion is usually a special man’s attitude in order to himself/herself and then to the world. Often the religious system of world idea is based on orlando belief and also related with particular attitude towards supernatural world. This dissertation on foi gives advice about the concept of croyance and hope. It offers one brief information on the most in-demand religions on the planet and provides you actually with info on their methods and beliefs. Also this particular essay conveys to about the link between croyance and scientific research.\nThat the religious record has begun?\nThere are numerous points of view on the etymology of the expression ‘religion’. For example , famous roman writer together with speaker Cicero thought the word originated from the Asian verb ‘relegere’ (rethink, obtain again, speak about again), which inturn in radical sense implies ‘worship’ or maybe ‘appreciate a little something immensely’. Contemporary scholars exhibit another point of view on the origin of this message. They declare that it originated from the Latin word ‘religare’ (to get in touch, to attach). Therefore , a number of people think that foi is the union of a human and the Our god.\nThe certitude was begot by human’s intellectual energy. The first opinions appeared men and women were residing in caves. This specific beliefs is made in order to demonstrate some all-natural phenomena and processes. In the first place their vistas were fairly primitive and even were based on such values as totemism, fetishism, idolatry, shamanism, praise to the character powers in order to the ancestors. Unfortunately, may well little concerning the spiritual beliefs of historical people. You should definitely mention with your essay related to religion which contemporary specialists tend to think that religion made an appearance when the 1st written informations about householder’s religious experience were made. In addition, there are couple of theories to the appearance from the religion on human’s living. The first is christian theory. It tells which the man was developed by the Jesus and ahead of the Fall they were tightly connected. After the Slide their transmission was troubled, but the Lord continued that will communicate with individuals via His particular Revelations. The second reason is evolutionary principles. The enthusiasts of this idea are convinced that religion appeared due to the fact man experienced reached a selected level of brain development, trip had not accomplish the necessary intellectual level to go into detail natural trends, which occurred around him. The historical human thought that every healthy phenomenon, out of drought to thunderstorm, were caused by a number of mysterious mysterious spirits. The exact opposition amongst religion and also science is usually based on these two theories. Edward Burnett Tylor was the initial scholar to give the idea of the exact successive complication of the non secular views. This individual also was the first to set forward the idea that the first type of religion was animism. You may use some pro essay publishing services to post an composition about these two theories.\nIt happens to be so interesting how many lifestyle one can find worldwide. Each countryside has it’s customs. They are things that allow it to be unique.\nDay in the Dead is actually a special vacation. Although it is not an enormous festival, some people say that this can be a globe function. People dignity the recollection of their loved ones or near people that passed on . This specific festival has interesting historical past, traditions, along with facts.\nAs a result, we have started off Day in the Dead Article . Should you will get discontented with your newspaper, apply to the cheap homework writing expert services.\nThe repast itself is definitely an interesting combination living and dead, modern-day and historical. Day of your dead is highly significant moment for people throughout Mexico . It is a celebration of daily life. A lso, it can be a time to praise family essay writing website to order from members plus loved ones diagnosed with passed having drink and food solutions .\nWhat’s unusual concerning Mexico is it has not one but two important parts of culture: family and food . For these reasons, the true secret of the festivity is meals. Corn, delicious chocolate, coffee, salt, and liquor play important role around celebrating this time.\nPeople helpful to prepare products for their dogs as well. You’ll find nothing is surprising relating to this.\nThe emblematic detail belonging to the holiday is certainly sweet, sugary, soft bakery. The formula is simple. Each and every baker includes his own inspired interpretation in the bread.\nThis unique Mexican bakery of expended is always emblazoned with surpassed bones on the top. The bone fragments represent the exact disappeared your spouse and children. People believe that the heart of the deceased relative will probably eat typically the spiritual substance of the breadstuff.\nHot cocoa is one even more basic part of Day belonging to the dead. Consumers add salt like chili sauce to regain it hot.\nThe exact cloth that people wear at that day varies really. As a rule, they put on amazing clothing in addition to color confronts in different glowing hues. A friend or relative can identify that many women consider national gowns. Both men and women employ different involving national textile on Day of the expended. Usually one may notice adult men in mitra and women utilizing umbrellas.\nAlthough it is Day time of the inactive, people attempt to wear dazzling costumes. Besides white plus black are traditional chemicals of the repast. Pink, glowing blue, yellow, reddish, and earth-friendly are the preferred colors on this subject holiday.\nIn some cases a tradition can be so powerful the fact that influences several other countries. For example , Halloween now could be celebrated practically in countries in the world, though there are Celtic plant’s roots.\nPeople say different things in regards to this festival. This specific holiday is very popular all over the world. One can find a large number of00 followers and also enemies on this day. Before we have said that to you it is a combination good and bad, dim and light, paganism and religious beliefs. This has a proper basic for contradictions in attitudes.\nDay from the dead features its analogues all around the world. Around European countries people today do dignity dead loved ones but in several way. On Mexico this holiday is amazingly bright during Europe consumers used to memorialize it with ease and gently.\nEach culture has the very same tradition. Its unbelievable just how people accept things. The way of how individuals celebrate fairs and breaks reflects the inside state belonging to the nation. Morning of the deceased is a tiny part of visitors’ traditions. Hopefully that now you might have an idea everything that this day is approximately.\nIntriguing Facts about your day of the Dead\nWe have already composed much regarding the feast, although there are stuffs that we have possibly not mentioned.\nOur own site deals with different producing assignments. At this point one can find numerous documents and documents that can be of usage.\n1 . The very festival includes a deeply history . It commenced 3000 in years past. Experts claim that the Day belonging to the Dead was basically celebrated that kicks off in august. People concentrated the whole thirty day period to this holiday.\n2 . The majority think that the actual celebration occurs on one day time . This is a huge slip-up. Even though the happening opens about the 2 for November, that starts a single day earlier. So , the food lasts 2 days.\n3. So far as we know how the Day with the dead is celebrated at the time of two days, let’s figure out how come it happens. The very first day is dedicated to children . They are privileged on the primary day. Another day is usually devoted to adults .\ncheck out. In Catholicism there is a festivity which is called Many Saints’ Day . What on earth is funny is both repas are commemorated at the same time.\n5. Individuals that celebrate a new day of the inactive believe that soul lives forever ; the particular spirit about dead persons move within visible and even invisible oceans without obstacle. For these reasons, people honor holiday. People believe will see the very spirit of their total beloved varieties.\n6. The very traditions within the feast are different greatly amid towns in addition to regions . Nowadays more common way of bash is the mixture of traditional features and Catholic features.\nAlso, it is a prevalent thing in virtually all countries. Almost any feast is normally blended through religion practices.\n7. The chief part of the Moment of inactive is putting of an predella . In this way, people display that they keep in mind their kinfolk that have passed on. An integral parts of the ceremony are significance of characteristics: earth that could be represented by just flowers, fireplace in the form of wax lights, water, as well as wind.\neight. For adoring deceased, people today decorate ceremony with marigolds . It doesn’t matter what significant as well as symbolic given that yellow tone means intend and lifetime. Also, individuals believe that marigolds guide the strong alcohol to the altars.\n9. A lot of vigil all participants beautify the tombs of died people. Subsequently at the burial area people eat food plus dance to music.\ndiez. One can look at many skulls made of sugary snacks during the day in the dead. This is an old habit. It signifies not only passing away but also resurrection. People hook them up to the altar side as a present. They also deliver preferred foodstuff of expended people. It might be anything: candies, fruits, or simply bread.\nIt is good to say thank you regarding reading this papers. We thus glad that you choose to follow your blog. Understand our school admission article samples. Speak to support agencies if you have inquiries according the services. Our company presents its enable. So , you should not hesitate. Help to make orders on our site.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Thanks to a reader’s comment we were made aware of an article that says its an official US Air Force medical study that indicates silver nanoparticles can cure Ebola. This article is a PDF and looks very official. Yet it has a strange name for the agency.\n711th Human Performance Wing\nAir Force Research Laboratory, and US Government’s Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DFRA, Defense Department)\nThat sounds strange, so we checked it out.\nApplied Biotechnology Branch, Human Effectiveness Directorate, 711th Human Performance Wing, Air Force Research Laboratory (711 HPW/RHPB), Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (AFB), Area B, R ST, Bldg 837, Dayton, OH 45433-5707, USA Its Real!\nAnd here is a government link to a study by them about Silver Nanoparticles: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3211222/#__ffn_sectitle Here is part of the article:\nNanomaterials are being incorporated into many biological applications for use as therapeutics, sensors, or labels. Silver nanomaterials are being utilized for biological implants and wound dressings as an antiviral material, whereas gold nanomaterials are being used as biological labels or sensors due to their surface properties and biocompatibility. Cytotoxicity data of these materials are becoming more prevalent; however, little research has been performed to understand how the introduction of these materials into cells affects cellular processes. Here, we demonstrate the impact that silver and gold nanoparticles have on cathepsin activity in vitro. Cathepsins are important cellular proteases that are imperative for proper immune system function.\nJanice L Speshock is one of the same persons on the suspect Ebola cure PDF making the rounds on the internet. The link is on a silver site, not a government site: http://www.thesilveredge.com/pdf/defense-threat-reduction-agency-silver-nanoparticles-neutralize-hemorrhagic-fever-viruses.pdf\nNovel Nanotechnology-Based Antiviral Agents: Janice Speshock, Ph.D. Saber Hussain, Ph.D.\nApplied Biotechnology Branch\n711th Human Performance Wing\nAir Force Research Laboratory\nSilver nanoparticle neutralization of hemorrhagic fever viruses\nBulk and Nano Silver have been shown to inhibit enzyme activity.\n• Silver binds readily to thiol groups.\n• Cathepsin B has been shown to have an essential role in Ebola virus replication.\n• Cathepsin L has an accessory role in Ebola virus replication.\nAnd this PDF on the silver site has the official seal and pictures of the doctors, etc. But does this same “study” exist on any government site? The other studies by the same doctor and organization do exist on government websites. That should not be hard to find out. Lets take “Cathepsin B has been shown to have an essential role in Ebola virus replication” and search Google for it and the word “.gov”\nWe find the suspect article on the silver website, and we do NOT find it on a government site. However on a government site we find a study that says the opposite!\nEbola virus (EBOV), family Filoviridae, emerged in 1976 on the African continent. Since then it caused several outbreaks of viral hemorrhagic fever in humans with case fatality rates up to 90% and remains a serious Public Health concern and biothreat pathogen. The most pathogenic and best-studied species is Zaire ebolavirus (ZEBOV). EBOV encodes one viral surface glycoprotein (GP), which is essential for replication, a determinant of pathogenicity and an important immunogen. —\nThis indicates that a real report was copied and altered to create a hoax, that the supposed Air Force study that supposedly says silver nanoparticles cure Ebola, is a fabrication.\nBut There is more! A University of Michigan website accepts the Ebola cure article as real:\nAnd it even puts in a link to the same suspect PDF study on another website: http://drrimatruthreports.com/wp-content/uploads/Analysis-of-DTRA-Nano-Silver-Study.pdf\nWow what a mystery! This is a life and death issue and no where is there a link we can find to supposed government study that is actually on a government site. Yet we can find many articles by the same authors and for the same agency on government sites.\nWhy has only AUN-TV noticed this?\nLets give the benefit of the doubt that the silver/Ebola article is real and the US government is trying to suppress it for whatever their motives.\nHow did the silver websites ever find it?\nWhy are they not claiming it has been censored by the government and used to be at web address so and so?\nSuch things have been done. Snopes and other sites ridiculed anyone that doubted that Barack Obama had been born at Queens Hospital in Honolulu by Dr. Rodney Strong, and the Obama White House went along with that. Then it ended up that Dr. Strong completely retired years before Obama’s birth. So Snopes quietly scrubbed that from their website. Then Obama released his suspect birth certificate that said he was born at the other Honolulu hospital, Kapi’olani Medical Center for Women and Children. So now Snopes ridicules anyone that does not believe Obama was born at a different hospital and by a different doctor (Dr. David Sinclair) than the ones Snopes confidently told us was the case in the past. There are copies of those original addresses and webpages, you can see them here: http://www.wnd.com/2011/05/295265/#VkyEPpsG2f4rrv6u.99 This past event makes all Snopes articles suspect.\nNo such claims are being made about this silver/Ebola study. There is no dead link to government site, no paper trial to a government source, no copy of an old webpage. If someone can find evidence this silver/Ebola study has ever come from the source it claims to be from, please post it here in comments. Also of note is the claim it is “declassified”. There is no reason for it to ever be classified and the rest of similar reports by same people were never classified. Note another name for silver nanoparticles is colloidal silver. There could be a financial incentive operating here, to sell colloidal silver by touting this suspect article.\nThe majority of the evidence indicates this is an elaborate hoax. We hope that is not the case, please post any evidence to the contrary in the Comments box below.\nUpdate 10-22-2014: The suspected article is not listed as a publication of JL Speshock. Below is her list on her webpage. AUN-TV will contact her about this matter and update our readers.\n- Speshock, JL, LK Braydich-Stolle, ER Szymanski, and SM Hussain. “Silver and Gold Nanoparticles Alter Cathepsin Activity In vitro.” Nanoscale Research Letters, 6:17, 2011.\n- Speshock, JL, RC Murdock, LK Braydich-Stolle, AM Schrand, and SM Hussain. “Interaction of silver nanoparticles with tacaribe virus.” J. of Nanobiotechnology, 8:19, 2010.\n- Braydich-Stolle LK, JL Speshock, A Castle, M Smith, and S Hussain. “Nano-sized Aluminum Suppressed Immune Function.” ACS Nano, 4(7): 3661-3670, 2010.\n- Rogers, JV, CV Parkinson, YW Choi, JL Speshock, and SM Hussain. “A preliminary assessment of silver-containing nanoparticles inhibiting monkeypox virus plaque formation in vitro. Nanoscale Research Letters, 3: 129-133, 2008.\n- Speshock, JL, N Doyon-Reale, R Rabah, MN Neely, and PC Roberts. “Filamentous influenza A virus infection predisposes mice to fatal septicemia following superinfection with Streptococcus pneumoniae (serotype 3). Infection and Immunity, 75: 3102-3111, 2007.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Home > News > Archive > News Item\nRI Department of Environmental Management\nMOSQUITOES TESTED IN RHODE ISLAND SHOW NO SIGNS OF WEST NILE VIRUS\nIn New York State, Preliminary Tests Detect the Virus For First Time This Year in Mosquitoes\nPROVIDENCE - The Department of Environmental Management has announced that test results from all 59 pools of mosquitoes recovered from 26 traps on July 5 are all negative. The mosquitoes were tested at the University of Rhode Island for West Nile Virus, Eastern Equine Encephalitis, and Highland J virus.\nWeekly trapping began on May 30 and will continue until the first hard frost in the fall. Test results from mosquitoes collected from traps on July 13 will be available later this week.\nWhile there is no indication of West Nile Virus or EEE in Rhode Island, the New York State Department of Health announced late yesterday that preliminary tests on mosquitoes collected in Westchester and Suffolk Counties during the second week in July were positive for West Nile Virus, the first positive results detected in mosquitoes this year. Westchester County is just north of New York City; Suffolk County comprises Long Island.\nDEM and the Rhode Island Department of Health have developed a statewide action plan to deal with the possibility that mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus could become present in Rhode Island this year. The main carrier of West Nile Virus is the common house mosquito. Rhode Island's West Nile Virus action plan stresses preventive measures that include elimination of mosquito breeding areas and early application of larvicide, surveillance, and educating the public about steps they can take to reduce mosquito populations around their homes and yards and ways to avoid mosquito bites. The plan builds on the state's continuing efforts to address EEE, another mosquito-borne disease.\nSteps Rhode Islanders can take to reduce mosquito populations around their homes and yard include clearing yards of things that collect standing water, such as buckets, old tires, junk, and debris; changing birdbath water frequently; keeping gutters clean so rainwater can freely drain; and eliminating water that collects in boats and unused swimming pools.\nSteps they can take to reduce mosquito bites include: repairing and using screens on windows and doors, covering up when outdoors at dawn and dusk, limiting children's outdoor play at sundown when mosquito activity is at its peak, using protective netting over playpens and carriages, and using insect repellents containing not more than 30 percent DEET. Do not use repellents containing DEET on infants, and avoid getting repellent in children's eyes.\nFor questions about West Nile Virus and health issues, please call the Department of Health's Family Health information line at 1-800-942-7434. The mosquito abatement program has information on a website: www.uri.edu/research/eee There is also a DEM webpage with rabies contacts information. Information on West Nile Virus is also available on the HEALTH website at http://www.healthri.org/disease/communicable/wnv/home.htm, or on DEM's website at www.dem.ri.gov/programs/bnatres/agricult/mosquito.php.\nFor more information on the New York situation, go to the New York State Department of Health website at: www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/commish/2000/westnile4.htm", "label": "No"} {"text": "- Microsubmarines could pick up and move droplets of oil away from contaminated waters.\n- The devices are about 10 times thinner than a human hair.\nScientists say they have built a self-propelled \"microsubmarine\" that can scoop up oil from contaminated waters and take the droplets to a collection facility.\nWhile environmental engineers have used bacterial dispersant to break down oil spills for decades and are developing genetically modified organisms to \"eat\" oil, this would be the first controllable spill-buster.\n\"These are autonomous self-propelled motors,\" said Joseph Wang, distinguished professor of nano-engineering at the University of California, San Diego. \"You can guide them back and forth to remove oil. It's the first example of using nano-machines for environmental remediation and has opened the door to a new direction.\"\nThe study by Wang and Maria Guix of the Catalan Institute of Nanotechnology in Barcelona appears in the American Chemical Society journal ACS Nano. The project piggybacks off earlier experiments in the past few years in Wang's lab to build self-propelled devices to do DNA sampling and attack cancer cells in blood serum.\nThe new micro-subs have a special surface coating, which makes them \"super-hydrophobic,\" or extremely water-repellent and oil-absorbent. This new coating was applied to one of the existing micro-devices that Wang's lab had already developed.\n\"It's like a big sub with a special coating,\" Wang said.\nThe cone-shaped subs are 10 times smaller than the width of a human hair, use chemicals for fuel, and in the experiments, collected droplets of olive oil and motor oil and transported them to another area. If successful, Wang says the micro-subs could be used to clean up massive oil spills, without harming marine or coastal habitats.\nThe ultimate use for these devices could be found the 1966 sci-fi film 'Fantastic Voyage' in which a team of scientists (including Raquel Welch and Donald Pleasance) were put into a sub-like craft, shrunk and then injected into the human body to save a diplomat's life, according to Thomas Mallouk, director of the Center for Solar Nanomaterials at Pennsylvania State University.\n\"I saw it recently,\" Mallouk said about the ground-breaking, yet now-dated film. \"It's a conceptually interesting idea for a minimally invasive device. That's one of the engineering applications we would like to ultimately be able to do.\"\nMallouk said Wang's lab has been a leader in identifying applications for the tiny micro-machines like the oil-grabbing sub.\nDespite his successes, Wang said the project is still in the early stages and won't be ready to launch if there's another Deepwater Horizon spill anytime soon.\n\"It's not something that is ready to use yet,\" Wang said. \"Now we have to address some practical challenges.\"", "label": "No"} {"text": "Car manufacturers keep developing and testing technologies that are designed to help make driving safer. Anti-lock brakes are an example; warning systems that let drivers know they are getting to close to a vehicle ahead are another. Within the last couple of months, Ford Motor Company said it was going to make lane-keeping technology available as an option in the Ford Fusion and Ford Explorer 2013 models. With any technology, when it works correctly, it’s wonderful. But a recent story in the New York Times questions whether lane-keeping technology is ready to perform consistently to help drivers on the road in real conditions.\nThe Times explains how Ford’s lane-keeping technology works: A camera sits on the rear-view mirror. When the technology is turned on and the car is going faster than 40 miles per hour, the system detects lane markings on the road to determine if the car is approaching one lane edge or the other. If the driver does not have the turn signal on, the system thinks the driver is drifting. The system then causes the steering wheel to vibrate to warn the driver. If the driver doesn’t straighten up in the lane, the system is programmed to use the power steering to center the car back within the lane.\nWhere do problems arise? If conditions aren’t right for the camera, the system may not receive the information it needs. For example, the markings for lanes on a certain piece of road could be faded or not clear. The camera could also have difficulties seeing in low light, such as when the sun in low in the sky, or the scene is dark with heavy rain clouds. Curves in the road could also present challenges for the camera as it tries to detect lane markings. If the camera can’t detect lane markings, the lane-warning system does not engage.\nAccording to the Times’ story, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does not believe the technology is ready for the agency to be able to recommend it to the public, saying that more evaluation and research is required about these systems.\nToyota, Lexus and Mercedes have similar technologies to assist drivers when a vehicle starts to drift, and drivers in Europe have had access to these types of vehicles. Manufacturers’ concerns about introducing lane-centering technology have arisen from the awareness that technology can’t be 100 percent reliable and drivers should not rely only on these systems. Drivers can do what technology—so far—can’t: that is make judgments based on context. As the Times’ story pointed out, what separates human judgment from the judgment the technology can make is that a human can infer what it means when a ball rolls into the street. An equally excellent point the writer of the Times’ story makes is that while the technology may not be perfect, and Ford’s lane-keeping system’s camera might not see everything, it’s not going to be distracted because it’s looking at email.\nTechnological innovations that assist drivers are wonderful, but drivers should not abdicate responsibility for driving and rely solely on warning systems to tell them when their driving is going awry.\nIf you are in an accident, you need support. AA-Accident Attorneys provides their clients the expert legal help to win results. You can feel confident that the car accident lawyer who represents you knows your concerns, and the issues you face with crowded roads, freeways, and highways that can lead to automobile accidents, motorcycle accidents, bus accidents, and truck accidents. The Los Angeles car accident lawyer knows these issues from the inside and out—as a legal professional and as a citizen who shares the road and lives in the communities.\nAA-Accident Attorneys serves clients in many locations across the United States, and has a car accident lawyer to represent you in San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino, Orange County, San Fernando Valley, Ontario, Newport Beach, Los Angeles, Fresno, San Jose, San Francisco, Sacramento, and Las Vegas.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Georgia Tech Launches Early Warning System for Cyberthreats\nGeorgia Institute of Technology's applied research arm has launched an early warning system to help organizations prepare for possible cyberattacks.\nThe Blackforest system collects information from hacker forums and other sites where malware developers post new code to advertise its availability and ask questions or seek feedback from other code writers.\nOther discussions BlackForest can tap into include planning of distributed denial-of-service attacks, advice given on network break-ins and the posting of stolen digital assets, such as payment card data and login credentials.\nBy collecting the information and relating it to past activities, the system can help organizations understand the nature of the threat and whether it's building toward a possible attack.\nFor attacks that have already taken place, BlackForest can help identify the source, so organizations can track and prepare for future developments.\nAll the information is stored in a graph database, which is a storage system in which every element contains a direct pointer to its adjacent elements. Index lookups found in other types of databases is not necessary in a graph data store.\nAccording to Bryan Massey, associate head of GTRI's Threat Intelligence Branch, since no technology can predict the future, BlackForrest won't be able to say for sure whether or when an attack will occur.\n\"It's not going to necessarily predict an attack,\" Massey said. \"It's going to alert you to the fact that things are happening more quickly and could potentially be a threat in the future.\"\nRead more: www.csoonline.com", "label": "No"} {"text": "When our son was an infant, I remember diligently storing his immunization schedule card in the file cabinet, and having it ready for the nurse whenever he received his next scheduled round of shots. As a teacher, I send home immunization informational flyers from our school nurse, and on occasion, help new families understand public school requirements regarding immunizations. Most recently, as a mother of a matriculating college freshman, I was reminded that the immunization schedule for our children continues through 18 years of age.\nAt the end of this article, I will include a link to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) recommended immunization schedule—an important reminder on a lengthy sequence of childhood medicines. Right now, I will focus on two of the more recent vaccines that were added to the schedule: the meningitis vaccine (MCV4) and human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.\nMeningitis, or inflammation of the brain and spinal cord tissues, is caused by either bacterial or viral infections. It is airborne contagious and can be misdiagnosed since early symptoms resemble the flu. The attending doctor will perform a spinal tap to get a spinal fluid sample. The fluid is tested for signs of inflammation and to determine if the infection is viral or bacterial. Complications from this illness include neurological damage that can affect hearing or vision. As a college kid, moving into the dorm this summer, our Patrick will receive a meningitis vaccine. Pat hasn’t had this vaccine, and since he is otherwise healthy, one dose is considered enough to protect him in case there is an outbreak in his dorm. Currently, it is recommended that healthy 11-year-olds receive the quadrivalent meningococcal vaccine (MCV4.) If your student is older and hasn’t received MCV4, your doctor may advise it, if he or she be living in a dorm type setting, like at college or summer camp.\nIn 2007, the genital human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine was introduced to combat the transmission of this sexually transmitted virus that can lead to cervical cancer or genital warts.", "label": "No"} {"text": "New research suggests that millions of cases of Alzheimer's disease could be prevented by curbing risk factors such as lack of exercise, high blood pressure, smoking and obesity.\nU.S. researchers developed a mathematical model based on seven conditions or behaviors that account for up to half the 35 million cases of Alzheimer's around the world.\nThey found that globally, improving education would help the most to prevent future cases of dementia. Illiteracy keeps brains from developing as much as they should, so people have less mental reserve later in life. In the United States, sedentary lifestyles and depression would have the biggest prevention impact.\nThe study was discussed Tuesday at an Alzheimer's conference in France.\nCopyright 2016 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.", "label": "No"} {"text": "For most people programming may be very daunting but in reality it is not very troublesome to discover ways to program. This means that you would be able to define auxiliary functions, inside a module, which would not be accessible to the surface world, to develop your software with the A+ programming language. With skilled programming expertise he doesn’t depend on tools but makes use of them to increase productiveness. There are many reasons to study a programming language and every particular person has their very own reasons that will rely on their aim and what they need to obtain. This is how I realized nearly all of what I learn about programming and writing programming languages. The C programming language is a well-liked and extensively used programming language for creating computer applications.\nThe A+ programming language additionally has an automatic synchronization of widgets and variables, and finally but not least, it also has an asynchronous execution of capabilities related to variable and events. While its a broad space to the touch upon, essentially the most primary factor which we will do to improve the situation, is inventive programming. He’s passed nicely beyond just the technical side of growing software and understanding good solution design. Download the hardware configuration to the PLC by clicking the obtain icon situated on the toolbar.\nIf you are the form of programmer, that code only for fun, then it is best to undoubtedly get you a copy of the A+ programming language, so that you could easily start to program. An distinctive kind of procedural programming, structured programming offers programmers with extra instruments to handle the problems created by larger packages. You should realize that learning a pc programming language takes time and commitment to be able to be successful at programming. Android App Development: Java programming language is used broadly for creating cellular apps for Android – the mobile platform with largest worldwide market share.\nOr, you can dabble with programming every now and then, hoping to be a fantastic programmer with little effort, like the plant you water and prune very little, anticipating it to thrive when it the truth is finally ends up with lengthy woody stems and yellowing leaves.\nThe developer is an skilled programmer who understands there may be way more to creating software program than the lines of code it consists of. He possesses a a lot better understanding of software program design ideas and principles than the programmer and thinks about a problem in its entirety.", "label": "No"} {"text": "The growth of the Internet, combined with the shifting demographics of private forest landowners that indicate increasing Internet use, presents great opportunities for natural resource extension. The study described here created two natural resource Web sites. An online survey of Pennsylvania forest landowners, foresters, Extension agents, and natural resource teachers examined their demographics, evaluated Web site effectiveness, and determined what site features the audience preferred. The groups had varied learning interests and would use Web sites in different ways. The Internet is an important addition to the natural resource learning community and must be tailored to suit different users needs.\n|Original language||English (US)|\n|Journal||Journal of Extension|\n|State||Published - Jun 1 2005|\nAll Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes", "label": "No"} {"text": "Capitol Riot: The 48 Hours that Echoed Generations of Southern ConflictBreaking News\ntags: Southern history, Confederacy, Mississippi, Capitol Riot\nHours after Mississippi legislators took the final step of removing a Confederate emblem from their state banner, a violent white mob waved the Stars and Bars as it ransacked the U.S. Capitol.\nThe ratification of a new Magnolia flag followed a year in which white Southerners were forced to confront the legacy and symbols of the Lost Cause, an enduring, pernicious myth that the Confederacy had fought for a valiant purpose and a noble way of life had been brought to an end. The removal of the Confederate emblem and the historic elections in Georgia should have signaled a moment of celebration for the South, embracing its multicultural reality.\nInstead, President Donald Trump offered his supporters a new Lost Cause, spreading lies that an election had been stolen from him. And their nation was on the verge of being taken from them. Like in the aftermath of the Civil War, he found a group of supporters willing to enforce that lie through violent ends; and he found a group of politicians committed to enabling it through official channels.\nOne hundred and fifty years after the end of the Civil War, 48 hours across Mississippi, Georgia and Washington D.C., demonstrated the promise of the South, the demons continuing to haunt the region, and new dangers looming on the horizon.\nIn Mississippi, Southerners removed a symbol of an old rebellion. In Washington, D.C., Southern politicians and insurgents began a new one. And in Georgia, Southerners found themselves at a familiar crossroads.\ncomments powered by Disqus\n- Archivists Are Mining Parler Metadata to Pinpoint Crimes at the Capitol\n- ‘World’s Greatest Athlete’ Jim Thorpe Was Wronged by Bigotry. The IOC Must Correct the Record\n- Black Southerners are Wielding Political Power that was Denied their Parents and Grandparents\n- Israeli Rights Group: Nation Isn't a Democracy but an \"Apartheid Regime\"\n- Capitol Riot: The 48 Hours that Echoed Generations of Southern Conflict\n- Resolution of the Conference on Faith and History: Executive Board Response to the Assault on the U.S. Capitol\n- By the People, for the People, but Not Necessarily Open to the People\n- Wealthy Bankers And Businessmen Plotted To Overthrow FDR. A Retired General Foiled It\n- Ole Miss Doubles Down on Professor's Termination\n- How Fear Took Over the American Suburbs", "label": "No"} {"text": "Magnet therapy, or magnotherapy, is not inherently New Age, but it is a form of alternative medicine that is largely practiced by New Agers. Practitioners claim that the magnetostatic fields produced by permanent magnets can do everything from cure wounds to improving overall vigor. Typically, these permanent magnets are sold in the form of bracelets and other jewelry; magnetic straps for the wrists, ankles, knees and back; shoe insoles; mattresses; blankets; creams; supplements; and even magnetic water.\nThe type of magnetics described above does not work and is considered to be sham medicine. In fact, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration prohibits the marketing of any magnet therapy that makes medical claims because these claims are scientifically unfounded.\nBut if you’re wearing a device that is said to be able to cure headaches or get rid of your knee pain, it won’t be the first time a magnet salesman has made such claims. Mankind has been fascinated with magnets since the first lodestone was discovered. The ancients had such a tough time explaining why the stones (which are natural magnetic rocks) behaved as they did, they decided it was because the stones had souls.\nNothing much changed through the centuries. Franz Anton Mesmer (1734-1815), who came up with the concept of “animal magnetism” to explain why he thought magnets could heal, believed it was a unique force of nature that flowed through all living things. He used a combination of magnets, hypnosis, and the laying on of hands to produce “healings.”\nClaims of magnetic healing continue to this day; but there are important distinctions to make about magnet therapy. What is marketed in bracelets and insoles consist of static or permanent magnets, the same kind that are used to attach your child’s report card to the refrigerator door, for instance.\n“These static magnetic fields have no demonstrable effect on blood flow or living tissue, and their fields are so shallow they barely extend beyond the cloth in which they are encased, let alone to any significant tissue depth,” writes neurologist Steven Novello, M.D., on his NeuroLogic blog. “And the scientific evidence for efficacy is negative.”\nWhatever help a person may believe they are receiving is purely placebo.\nOn the other hand, electromagnets, which utilize electricity to create a temporary magnetic field, are used in conventional medicine for things such as MRI’s (Magnetic Resonance Imaging). Devices such as these employ powerful magnetic fields produced by electromagnets along with radio waves and computers to produce 3D images of the body. However, as anyone knows who has ever had an MRI, even this huge dose of super powerful electromagnetism does not heal the body. We’re as sick or injured after the scan as we were before it began.\nElectromagnets can also be turned off and on in what is known as “pulsed electromagnetic fields” which have been found to aid healing in certain bone fractures and to reduce certain types of pain.\nUnfortunately, some purveyors of magnetic trinkets like to “mix things up” by combining some of the good effects of conventional medicine’s electromagnetics with their otherwise useless permanent magnets with the hopes that an uninformed public will keep their sales figures in the black. Thus far, it appears to be working. The magnet bauble industry rakes in millions every year. Insoles go for $20, bracelets typically range from $14 to $69. Knee straps go for $50 and a mattress pad will set you back $200.\nEven though there’s no scientific evidence to prove that magnets work, if you really believe they’re helping you, forget the costly trinkets and just strap on a refrigerator magnet because it’s the exact same thing.\n© All Rights Reserved, Living His Life Abundantly®/Women of Grace® http://www.womenofgrace.com", "label": "No"} {"text": "John Holland’s “RIASEC” Career Test\nWhat job or higher education to pursue in the future?\nWhich job/career is the most suitable for you?\nWhich developing skill can help you to prepare better for the career?\nWhat is the “RIASEC” Career Test?\nA RIASEC test is designed to help children discover which careers are most suitable for them according to their unique abilities, interests, skills, and traits.\nThe results of a RIASEC test can be used to help kids and teens develop a plan for courses to take in high school and college that is most conducive to achieving one of the careers they were determined to be a match for.\nRIASEC stands for:\nRealistic: You may do best in mechanical and athletic jobs.\nInvestigative: You like to observe, learn, analyze, and solve problems.\nArtistic: You would like to work in unstructured situations where you can express your creativity.\nSocial: You prefer working with others.\nEnterprising: Enjoy working with and persuading others.\nConventional: You are detail-oriented, organized, and like to work with data.\nFrom the link below, you can take your RIASEC test, submit it and you will be given the top 3 scores in your RIASEC result\nclick me to take RIASEC test\nE.g. Top 3 score is R, I, C\nFrom the link below, you can see briefly which career is suitable for you by using the top 3 scores in your RIASEC result from step 1.\nclick me for a suitable job\nR – Architect, Engineer;\nI – Mathematician, Pharmacist;\nC – Actuary, Finance etc.\nFrom the link below, click on your top 3 scores in RIASEC result from step 1, and click the occupation that you are interested in to see more details.\nclick me for occupation details\n(A more detailed description of your job, tasks, technology skills, knowledge, abilities, work activities, work context, RIASEC code preferring, related occupations, wages, etc.)\nR-Manufacturing Engineer design, integrate, or improve manufacturing systems or related processes. May work with commercial or industrial designers to refine product designs to increase production and decrease costs.\nTechnology skills preferred: Computer-aided design CAD software, Computer-aided manufacturing CAM software, Development environment software, etc.\nWe hope that this article is useful for all of you. Good luck and all the best.\nDisclaimer: The views and opinions expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the policy or position of https://www.aglowlife.com/\nGet more information about scholarship interview experience and tips at https://www.aglowlife.com/scholarships/", "label": "No"} {"text": "Confucianism and Daoism Even though he died in 479 B. C, Confucianism became one of the most influential thought systems of Chinese history through a small handful of devoted followers because they continued his legacy. These followers had to derive their own interpretations of his system that formulated what is now known as the Analects. Both Confucianism and Daoism disfavored harsh government. Both also accepted the presence of a supernatural entity without providing a clear explanation on it. Confucianism and Daoism (Taoism) both focus on the goal of self improvement.\nTaoism was more focused on improving the individual’s relationship with himself, creaing an inner harmony. On the other hand, Confucianism focused on the “social, earthly orientation” of everyday life. In the East, many people unite elements of each of these philosophies in their daily lives. They have a strong belief that together, the two philosophies can work together in harmony. Involved in Confucianism is also a superior man. This man is one who has trained himself to follow the societal expectations imposed upon him. The two philosophies/religions originated in the 5th/6th centuries in China.\nDon’t waste your time!\nOrder your assignment!\nTaoism though, shows roots in some of China’s oldest belief systems where shamanism and pantheism were prevailing. While they both have elements of philosophy and religion, Confucianism and Taoism at first seem to be polar opposites of each other. They appear to represent different methods of thinking about the world around us and to impose separate codes of behavior. However, many people (especially in the East) incorporate elements of both philosophies in their daily lives and believe strongly that the two can and do work together in harmony.\nOne of the greatest areas where Confucianism and Taoism differ is in their primary focus. Confucianism focuses on the social, earthly orientation of everyday life. According to Confucius, humans are primarily social beings with a natural capability for goodness – which, if followed, leads to social harmony. In Confucianism a “superior man” is one who has trained himself to do what society expects of him. On the other hand, Taoism places much more focus on the relationship of the individual with himself, on achieving an inner harmony.\nTaoism is much less earthly in nature and places importance on “coming into harmony” with the Tao – the ultimate reality that formed the universe and everything around us. To simplify, while they both dwell on the improvement of the individual, Confucianism looks outward to accomplish this, while Taoism looks inward. Another area where the two philosophies differ is in how they are passed on and taught. While both philosophies revolve around the wisdom of a single teacher or master, they are presented in very different ways.\nConfucianism has a dialogic tradition – that is, lessons and teaching are presented as a dialog between the master (Confucius) and his student(s). In fact, most of the Confucian texts are simply that – recordings of question and answer sessions between master and student, each with a distinct lesson to impart. Taoism relies mostly on the direct writings of Lao Tzu, its founder. The “Tao Te Ching”, Taoism’s main text, is a series of monologues (in poem form) that are meant to be taken as a whole.\nOne thing that Confucianism and Taoism have in common is that both philosophies focus on the goal of self-improvement. In Confucianism, the individual improves himself through orderly adherence with codes of behavior and respect for elders, and the reward is achieved strictly in this life. In Taoism, the individual improves himself through contemplation of himself and universal energy, and the reward (while also in this life) is mainly in the next life (i. e. , through reincarnation). However, in both philosophies, the end result of this self-improvement is an improved social order that benefits all.\nWhile no-one would deny that Confucianism and Taoism have strong contrasts, their similar goals have allowed them to co-exist successfully for thousands of years in many cultures of the world. In fact, many believe that without incorporating elements of both philosophies, an individual cannot be truly whole. Taoism is more accurately referred to as a philosophy than a religion, and is commonly grouped in with Buddhism and Zoroastrianism by books on world religion. Taoism’s origin shows roots in the oldest Chinese belief systems, back to a time when shamanism and pantheism prevailed. |", "label": "No"} {"text": "About This Episode\nIt has been said jokingly that the dinosaurs might still be around if they had a space program. Humanity has numerous space programs, from NASA to ESA to JAXA to ISRO and more, but are we doing enough to ensure that we would escape the fate of the dinosaurs if an asteroid the size of Apophis was heading straight for us? With limited detection efforts like the Sentinel Mission, would we even know it was coming? Find out when Neil deGrasse Tyson interviews Apollo 9 astronaut Rusty Schweickart, co-founder of the B612 foundation, devoted to protecting Earth from asteroids. Explore deflection strategies and why geopolitics may be a more critical factor in their deployment than physics. Find out which is worse: an impact in the ocean, on the land, or an airburst like Tunguska or Chelyabinsk. You’ll learn what an impact is projected to cost, and why an actual deflection mission is such a bargain. In studio, Neil and co-host Eugene Mirman break down risk in terms of asteroid size and makeup: rocky vs. metal vs. a loose collection of rubble. Discover the “Deflection Dilemma” and whether any nation could use an asteroid to attack an enemy. Finally, you’ll hear what astronaut Franklin Chang Díaz’ revolutionary VASAMIR engine, the Association of Space Explorers, and The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry have to do with the creation of the B612 Foundation in 2002 by Schweickart, astronaut Ed Lu and astrophysicist Piet Hut.\nNOTE: All-Access subscribers can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: Protecting Earth from Asteroids.\nIn This Episode\nHostNeil deGrasse Tyson\nApollo 9 Lunar Module Pilot; Chairman of the Board, B612 Foundation", "label": "No"} {"text": "Wednesday, December 05, 2012\nThis 35-year-old satellite is long-term PR for robotic space exploration. This mission is another successful example of machines going where man cannot yet reach. Both are ripostes to those who want the footsteps of humans everywhere in the solar system and someday beyond. Never mind that manned missions are more expensive and dangerous. Voyager and Curiosity are demonstrating that exploration is being done at the limits of human endurance and well before humans venture that far away from earth. Landing on the moon was a technological triumph but it also was a publicity stunt that cost billions. Only a government with the wealth of the US could afford to do it and it hasn't had the wherewithal since. There is a good chance that someday man will colonize the moon, but given what we know about it, the facilities are more likely to be like Antarctica than anywhere else on earth. The environment will be unrelentingly hostile and visitors will be scientists and workers to keep the bases open. Despite the science fiction fantasies of dreamers, Mars isn't likely to be much different. Machines have shown the way and more will follow. Isn't that enough?", "label": "No"} {"text": "Technology continues to advance to make car travel increasingly for safer for all those on the road. Airbag and collision technology can help protect car passengers from a variety of injuries in many accident situations. One type of accident that remains incredibly dangerous, however, is the underride crash. In these crashes, the front of a passenger car collides with the rear of a larger vehicle, such as a commercial truck. The car is pushed underneath the body and chassis of the truck, and severe injuries often result. Commercial trucks are required to have rear impact guards in an attempt to prevent this type of crash, but underride accidents still happen. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has recently proposed a new rule to expand underride protection to decrease the instances of this type of dangerous crash.\nWhy Are Underride Crashes So Dangerous?\nUnderride crashes leave car passengers vulnerable to severe head and neck injuries. When a car is pushed under a large truck, the advanced safety features are bypassed. Airbags and seat belts cannot help in these situations, as the roof of the car is crushed. This leaves passengers vulnerable to serious, severe injuries and even death.\nThe new rule proposed by the NHTSA was prompted in part by a petition from the Truck Safety Coalition and Marianne Karth. Karth’s daughters AnnaLeah and Mary were killed in 2013 when the car they were traveling in was involved in a highway collision and pushed under a semi-truck.\nResearch Indicates Stronger Guards Could Save More Lives\nResearch from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) crash tests has supported the request that today’s rear impact guards be made stronger. The IIHS data indicates that weaker guards, even if they meet the current U.S. standard, would not hold up in a crash at 35 mph and would result in severe injuries to car passengers. Stronger guards, which are already required in Canada, held in place and more effectively prevented the passenger car from riding under the truck.\nThe NHTSA offered a notice of proposed rulemaking to make the rear guards more robust. The notice states that among “survivable” frontal crashes involving newer vehicle models in which occupants were wearing seatbelts, underrides into trucks was the second highest cause of fatalities.\nIf you or someone you love has suffered injuries in a truck accident, you may have a right to file a claim. Call the experienced truck accident team at Tapella and Eberspacher Law Firm for a free, no-obligation consultation today at (217) 394-5885.", "label": "No"} {"text": "A cluster of particularly destructive natural disasters in 2017 has pockmarked the nation with devastation. Numbers for Hurricanes Irma, Harvey and Maria have yet to be finalized, and 2017 is already on track to reach the record for the most billion-dollar climate disasters in the nation’s history, according to an October report from the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI).\nTo date, 2011 has netted the most billion-dollar natural disasters — a record-breaking 16. Now, a new wave of wildfires in Southern California, which by Friday had devoured about 132,000 acres, may also help push 2017 into the top spot.\nFrom January to September of 2017 alone, the nation experienced two floods, a freeze, seven severe storms, three tropical cyclones, a drought and wildfire — all 15 of which cost the nation over a billion dollars in insured and uninsured damages each, according to NCEI. In just the first weeks of 2017, 79 confirmed tornadoes touched down in three days across the southern United States, totaling $1.1 billion in losses.\nNot a month has gone by since without a major weather disaster wreaking havoc on some region of the nation.\nThe wildfires that burned through Sonoma Valley just two months ago resulted in $9.4 billion worth of insured damages, the California Department of Insurance announced Wednesday. In just a few days, the current blaze has already scorched a greater area.\nThe frequency of billion-dollar climate disasters has been rising steadily over the past few decades. From 1980 to 2016, the annual average was a mere 5.5 disasters. In the last five years, that average has nearly doubled.\nInsurance companies and government agencies will foot the bill for a fraction of these losses. In 2016, insurers paid around $54 billion globally for natural disaster claims, per Aon Benfield’s annual climate and catastrophe report. This was close to double what they shelled out the previous year, yet it only accounted for 26 percent of total economic losses.\nThe remainder — mostly affecting the uninsured and business owners — largely remains lost. The uninsured cannot file a claim for property damage or livestock lost. Businesses forfeit whatever revenue they lose when forced to temporarily shut down.\nThe NCEI, a branch within the government-run National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), cites a rise in population, poorly-built infrastructure in vulnerable areas and climate change as the drivers behind this uptick in overall costs. However, climate experts point to climate change as the primary perpetrator.\n“I don’t think there is any question. It is clear that climate change is causing more destructive extreme weather events,” said Michael Mann, a climatologist, geophysicist and current director of the Earth System Science Center at Pennsylvania State University, in an email to NBC.\nMann noted that any vulnerabilities exposed by population increases and construction in vulnerable areas is offset by “better engineering, sturdier buildings, more resilient infrastructure and implicit adaption.”\n“What’s most worrying is that the increase we’ve seen so far is likely just the tip of the iceberg,” warned Mann. “We will likely see far more damaging extreme weather events if we do not reduce carbon emissions decisively in the years ahead.”", "label": "No"} {"text": "Mrs. M. Cunningham\nSpecial Educational Needs and Disability\nAt St. James’s we believe that all children have the right to be happy in school and access a broad and balanced curriculum. We enable a cooperative and productive partnership with pupils, parents, carers and teachers to enable this to happen.\nDefinition of SEN: Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Code of practice, Department for Health and Education, January 2015\n“A child or young person has SEN if they have a learning difficulty or disability which calls for special educational provision to be made for him or her which is different from, or additional to, that normally available to pupils of the same age.”\nAims of SEND provision at St James’s Primary School\nFrom September 2014, all schools are required to publish details of their SEN Information Report, detailing support for pupils with special educational needs and/or a disability.\nIn addition, schools must provide a link to services which Richmond Local Authority offer to children with special educational needs and/or a disability.\nLocal Offer is the term that the Department for Education (DfE) have chosen to describe the collection of information about the support that local authorities must make available to help children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities and their families. The purpose of the local offer is to enable parents, carers, children and young people with SEND to see clearly, from a single and regularly updated source, the services available to local families and how to access them. The offer covers services from birth to 25, across education, health and social care. It describes state-funded, charitable and private services, and includes services outside the local area (e.g. schools) which are used by local families. Put simply, information on \"Local\" services and support on \"Offer\" is gathered together and made easy to find in a \"Local Offer”.\nSpecial Educational Needs & Disability Register\nAll local authorities must have a record or register of children with Special Educational Needs and / or Disabilities (SEND) in their area. If you live in either Kingston or Richmond, we encourage anyone whose family includes a child or young person whose has a special educational need* or disability** to register.\nEveryone on the register will benefit from:\nRichmond Parent Carer Forum\nRichmond Parent Carer Forum (PCF) is an independent group run by parents for parents or carers of children/young people (aged 0 – 25 years) who have any form of special educational need or disability. Your child does not need an official diagnosis for you to become a member and we support families of children with any type of additional need including learning difficulties like dyslexia.\nWe receive funding from the Department for Education and our purpose is to ensure that the voices of parents, children and young people are heard in the planning and implementation of SEND services in Richmond. We can also help you to access services and provide valuable peer support, connecting you with other parents who understand the special joys and challenges of raising a family with additional needs.\nSEND Information, Advice and Support (SENDIASS)\nThe Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) in Kingston and Richmond offers advice and support across a wide range of subjects. This may include help with personal budgets and how to use the Local Offer plus:\nThese services offer advice to children and young people as well as parents and carers.\nPhone: 020 3793 9596", "label": "No"} {"text": "You don't understand.\nAlthough a pound of fat contains something like 3500 calories, it doesn't work to calculate in reverse. The body burns more than just fat for energy.\nAlso, you aren't taking into account what your body burns at rest, which is called your resting metabolic rate. Most people burn an average of around 1500 or so calories a day just being alive--but it varies depending on your age and current weight, etc.\nIt's not so simple as you ate X and burned Y with exercise. Your calorie deficit is how much you ate, minus your resting metabolic rate, minus your calories burned with exercise.\nBut don't take those numbers too seriously. Calories burned is often just an estimate, rather than a precise or individual measurement.", "label": "No"} {"text": "For thousands of years before refrigerators and packaged food, people across the world needed to make food last through the winter. Starches present no problem; dried, grains like wheat and rice can last decades. Protein can also be made to last; beans can be similarly dried, meat can be salted, pickled and smoked, and of course animals can be slaughtered during the dark months. Vitamins, found in fresh plants and lasting only a short time in the body, present more of a challenge.\nLuckily, there are several ways to get fresh vitamins all through the winter, first by fooling the vegetables, as it were, into thinking they’re not dead yet. This year, for example, we ripped our cabbage plants out of the earth whole, roots and all, keeping some soil attached. We removed the dark outer leaves and hung the cabbages upside down in our shed, and they kept for at least two months. A thin layer of leaves grew brown and mouldy on the surface, but once those were peeled off the cabbage was fine underneath.\nWe have also kept root vegetables in boxes of sand, which keeps the root alive and free from pests, and of course they will keep for a while without such measures. Many crops can simply be left in the earth until they are needed, and some are even better for it – we just pulled out our parsnips, as they are better when sweetened by frost.\nAfter that, you can preserve fruits and vegetables in a medium in which fungus, insects and harmful bacteria don’t want to live. You can keep some fruit and vegetables in brine, away from oxygen -- salt pickles and sauerkraut. You can preserve others in an acid solution like vinegar, like sweet pickles, onions and chutneys. You can pour yeast into fruit or vegetable juice, and the yeast turns it into alcohol for us, preserving it indefinitely. You can preserve fruit or vegetables in a high-sugar solution, as syrup or – with pectin to firm up the consistency – jam.\nAll these methods preserve food that was grown in earlier months, but you can also continue to grow fresh food though the winter months. One method is to grow sprouts – not Brussels sprouts, but beans or seeds that have been soaked in water and begun to germinate into seedlings, as they would in soil.\nSprouting might be the only kind of kitchen gardening that almost anyone can do, almost anywhere. Growing your own food sounds great for rural and suburban landowners, but presents problems for urban flat (apartment) dwellers, renters, lodgers, squatters and prisoners – and more of us might find ourselves in one of those categories in the tumultuous decades ahead.\nSprouts, however, require no land, yard, garden, tools, infrastructure or practice. You can grow them for almost no money – a 500g bag costs me 1.60 euros, or about 40 cents per lunch. They grow in plastic bags, pottery, bowls or almost any other vessel. The vessels can be placed on a shelf, in a desk drawer, under the couch, in the boot of your car, in a closet, in a hole in the ground or any other cool dark place. The crops come to fruition in a few days rather than a few months, and can be eaten with no cutting, peeling, cooking or preparation. What I’m getting at here is, you have no excuse for not growing sprouts.\nYou can sprout the beans or seeds of most edible plants – I favour mung beans -- but avoid any plants whose leaves would be toxic, like tomatoes or potatoes. The details of how to sprout will vary depending on what kind of seeds and containers you have, but the basic idea remains the same – keep the seeds wet until they are a good size to eat. School-children are often told to let them lie on a wet paper towel, but I use plastic throwaway tubs from an Indian restaurant in a nearby town. The tubs have a sealable lid, and I poked two holes just below the lid on either end. The holes are high enough that I can submerge the beans in water, yet allow the soaked beans to breathe – plants need to breathe just as we do, and an airtight container risks creating dead and moulding sprouts.\nIn my case, I rinse the beans first, and then let them sit in a tub of water for about 12 hours or so – it can be as little as three hours or as much as 24, but 12 seems to work best for mung beans. Then drain the water and let the beans sit in the damp tub for the next few days, rinsing them at least once a day and preferably twice -- the beans need to be kept moist but not swimming in standing water. Every evening when I come home from work – and every morning when I have time before catching the bus – I fill the tubs with water, turn them on their sides, and let them drain. If you forget for a day or two the beans will probably recover, but tend to start growing roots, making them tougher and less tasty.\nIn addition to mung beans I recommend lentils, although they grow a day or two more slowly and I find them less tasty. I occasionally sprout the seeds of fenugreek, broccoli, alfalfa, or clover, but generally find them too expensive in this country for the small amount of sprouts they yield, and they run a higher risk of moulding before fully sprouting. I found larger beans a problem -- Adzuki beans were even slower and less tasty than lentils, and soybeans – the common sprout of Chinese stir-fry – has a tendency to decompose before there is enough living sprout to make it worth my while.\nYou can grow other indoor crops besides sprouts, however. Chicory, for example, makes a great winter salad, and can be grown in your closet. Start by planting chicory in your garden in spring, and letting its broad green leaves grow out all through the summer and autumn. These green summer leaves are edible, but left uneaten; you need them to slowly feed the root underneath.\nThen, around November, decapitate the leaves off the plant, dig up the now-massive root, plant it in a bucket of soil and set it in the closet or other cool, dark place. Plant the top of the root even with the surface, and make sure the soil is damp but not soaking. Place another bucket upside-down over the first one to make sure it is kept dark inside.\nThe plant has spent all year storing energy in the root to grow more leaves in spring, and when placed in warm soil begins to sprout vitamin-rich leaves. The leaves will be white and with a milder flavour than green chicory, although still slightly bitter.\nIdeally, you should get a full head of white leaves, like a small cabbage, in a few weeks. Our leaves weren’t so tidy – they came up at different speeds and looked more like an unkempt head of hair -- but tasted fine all the same. You should get a few crops of the chicory from each root, and if you grow many plants and stagger their crops you can have a continual supply of winter vitamins.\nThis crop is not as widely applicable as sprouts, for to get the roots you first must have a bit of land and patience to grow the leaves through the year untouched and then see if you can get results from the roots. Also, I just learned this week to check your chicory regularly and harvest the leaves regularly; leave them for a few days, as I did, they can go bad quickly.\nStill, the leaves are excellent as a thinly-sliced salad mixed with cabbage and celery, in a white sauce of either mayonnaise mixed with lemon juice or – if you want a lower-fat option – home-made yoghurt. You can add a bit of cumin or vegetable stock to make it more savoury, or dill and mint for a cooler flavour, depending on your taste.\nWe in the modern West have grown up surrounded by mountains of food – grown, picked, processed, preserved, cooked and refrigerated for us, and in such quantities that a third of it is through away uneaten, and obesity presents a major health crisis. Fossil fuels made this brief state possible, and now that we see their end on the horizon we must reacquaint ourselves with the more basic methods of getting nutrition -- ideally allowing more of us, not just to survive, but to eat well.\nTop photos: Our chicory shoots this winter. Middle photo: Our parsnips we fished out last week. Bottom photo: Bean sprouts.\nAbout Brian Kaller\nI am a journalist living in rural Ireland, and have written for the American Conservative, the Dallas Morning News, Front Porch Republic and other publications. I interview elderly Irish about traditional ways of life, and write a weekly column about the Long Emergency for my local newspaper.\nWhat do you think? Leave a comment below.\nSign up for regular Resilience bulletins direct to your email.\nThis is a community site and the discussion is moderated. The rules in brief: no personal abuse and no climate denial. Complete Guidelines.", "label": "No"} {"text": "In England, at least as early as the 16th century – mid 19th century, a quantity of parchment, = 60 skins. Later sources, however, say 72.\nDictionarium Rusticum & Urbanicum: or, A Dictionary of all Sorts of Country Affairs, Handicraft, Trading, and Merchandizing…\nLondon: J. Nicholson, 1704.\nA Rowle of parchment is 5 dozen, or 60 skins; a dozen is 12 skins.\nA Conservancy of Yeares: Containing a new, easie, and most exact computation of time…\n[London]: Printed for the Company of Stationers, 1612.\nParchment the roll cont. 6 dozen [sheets]\n“A Subsidy granted to the King of Tonnage and Poundage and other summes of Money payable upon Merchandize Exported and Imported.”\nA statute from the 12th year of Charles II, 1660. The selection is from the Booke of Rates, which is not part of the statute proper but developed from it. Both are printed in:\nStatutes of the Realm, Volume 5: 1628-80, John Raithby, editor.\nLondon: 1819. Page 195.\nIn Great Britain, 20th century, a unit of mass used for butter, = 24 ounces.\nPossibly a unit in 16th – 17th century England for a quantity of cloth = ½ piece, 600 ells long.\n|home|||||units index|||||search|||||to contact Sizes|||||acknowledgements|||||help||||\nCopyright © 2000 Sizes, Inc. All rights reserved.\nLast revised: 11 May 2009.", "label": "No"} {"text": "(New edit from old DTM, originally posted on August 27, 2009.)\nLester Young was born 100 years ago today. He died just over 50 years ago in March 1959.\nYoung is the most important link in the chain between early jazz and modern jazz. While he learned how to play from the New Orleans-style musicians he grew up with, he could still sit in at Smalls tomorrow.\nSerious Young collectors chase down every obscure bootleg because they know he played something brand new almost every night. Young had one of the most swinging beats in the history of the music. And though he could deliver a honking, stomping tenor, even his most frantic outbursts sound curiously relaxed. He never tried too hard. He just was: Cool.\nIn fact, he may have literally invented the word “cool” and given it to the English language. This kind of verbal jousting and pre-beatnik beatnik behavior gave him a iconic mystique inseparable from the sounds coming out of his horn.\nThe improvisation, the beat, and the mystique made Lester Young one of the most well-loved musicians of the 20th century.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Librarians and farmers might be less likely to divorce than people who are in other professions. This was one of the findings of researchers at Stockholm University who examined Danish data for the relationship between work and divorce. The professions that had the highest divorce rate were in the hotel and restaurant industry.\nThe study, which looked at people in opposite-sex marriages, also found that people who worked in professions that were dominated by people of the opposite sex were more likely to get a divorce. However, the divorce rate was lower for women in male-dominated professions than for men in female-dominated professions. Researchers controlled for risk factors such as whether the couple had children and how long the marriage had lasted but said further research was needed to determine why the rate for men was higher. For example, men working in female-dominated professions might make less money, and this could add a strain that contributed to divorce.\nThe study appeared in “Biology Letters” and was not the first to look at the connection between being in proximity to other potential partners and divorce. In 2015, “Royal Society Open Science” published a study that found that men had shorter relationships when they lived in places with more women.\nDivorce may happen for any number of reasons ranging from infidelity to financial issues and more. The reason for the divorce could affect how negotiations over property division and child custody proceed and whether the couple is able to negotiate an agreement or whether they go to litigation. If a person is concerned that one person is hiding assets from the other, if there has been domestic abuse or if there are similar contentious issues, the couple may need to go to litigation. There, the judge will attempt to make a fair decision about property division and custody.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Charles Darwin, in the Descent of Man, wrote, “The sound uttered by birds offer in several respects the nearest analogy to language,” adding human language begun as singing “might have given rise to words expressive of various complex emotions.”\nMiyagawa is lead author of the February 2013 study “The emergence of hierarchical structure in human language.” He points out that human language is completely unique because it combines expressive qualities (analogous to birdsong) with interchangeable information-carrying parts (analogous to honeybee waggle dances and primate alarms). These two sorts of communication are never combined in animals. Therefore, Miyagawa concludes they both evolved in humans.\nWe account for the appearance of a novel function, language, within a conventional Darwinian framework, along with its apparently unique emergence in a single species.\n“‘There were these two pre-existing systems,‘ Miyagawa says, ‘like apples and oranges that just happened to be put together.’” Coauthor Robert Berwick adds, “When something new evolves, it is often built out of old parts. We see this over and over again in evolution. Old structures can change just a little bit, and acquire radically new functions.” They write, “We account for the appearance of a novel function, language, within a conventional Darwinian framework, along with its apparently unique emergence in a single species.”1\nBirdsong is similar to human language in several ways. Both are learned best while young. Humans and birds both learn by imitating others, often by repeatedly babbling to practice sequences of sounds in order to learn the necessary muscular motions. And both involve functions localized to one side of the brain. Yet even in birds that produce complex loops, repetitions, and branches using the same song elements, those “song elements are never combined to yield new ‘meanings.’”1\nOn the other hand, honeybee waggle dances consist of two interchangeable informative elements. The direction of the dance conveys the compass heading of a food source. The speed of the dance conveys information about distance.1 Likewise, monkeys and apes may interchange different calls to alert their neighbors to the kind of predator nearby (python versus leopard, for instance).1\nHuman speech has characteristics resembling both sorts of animal communication. The way birdsong rearranges chunks of sound is analogous to the way human language rearranges words and phrases to express completely original ideas. This originality and creativity goes beyond the simple informative combinations in bee dances. Miyagawa cites additional unique qualities of human language as evidence of evolutionary advances that became possible when these basic elements evolved in the same species.1\nThe researchers conclude that early human ancestors first learned to sing and then figured out how to rearrange sounds to convey actual information. Berwick says, “It's not a very long step to say that what got joined together was the ability to construct these complex patterns, like a song, but with words.”\nSo how do these researchers know that language evolved this way? Actually, of course, they don’t. They even write in their published study, “While speculation about evolution without direct data remains challenging, it may still be possible to provide an account broadly compatible with what we know about human language syntax, along with the apparently rapid emergence of language” (emphasis ours).1 In other words, it is not possible to scientifically verify their claims through any sort of observational science. Though they admit that figuring out how something evolved “without direct data remains challenging,” a more realistic statement would have admitted that to do so is impossible.\nThey also write, “Like many evolutionary innovations, we propose that language arose from the adventitious combination of two pre-existing, simpler systems evolved for other tasks.”1 In other words, even though there is no direct observational data to support their evolutionary model, they assume that—because language is a combination of simpler components that uniquely combine to allow a virtually infinite number of abstract meanings to be expressed—it must have evolved from such simpler components.\nThus, the authors have no scientific support for their conclusions. They assume their Darwinian evolutionary explanation is valid because they assume that language—like everything else—must have evolved in order to exist.\nThe Bible in its history provides the actual origin for language. God made Adam and Eve in His own image. God communicated with them, and Adam’s first responsibility involved naming animals. Clearly Adam and Eve were created with the ability to speak. All people spoke the same language (Genesis 11:1) until God confused the languages at the Tower of Babel in the years after the global Flood. To be able to express a virtually infinite number of original and abstract thoughts is indeed a quality unique to humans. The source of this ability is not explained by evolutionary surmises that primarily recognize the unique heights to which human speech can attain, but by the simple fact that we were created with this ability to use true language.\nFor More Information: Get Answers\nRemember, if you see a news story that might merit some attention, let us know about it! (Note: if the story originates from the Associated Press, FOX News, MSNBC, the New York Times, or another major national media outlet, we will most likely have already heard about it.) And thanks to all of our readers who have submitted great news tips to us. If you didn’t catch all the latest News to Know, why not take a look to see what you’ve missed?", "label": "No"} {"text": "Let’s listen as former osu engineering career services staff member, rachel ligman, speaks with dr louise douce, psychologist and special assistant to the vice president of student life at osu, on a definition of conflict, its causes, and the differences between positive and negative conflict in the workplace. Speaker cable terminates at the end in leads, two separate wires to be connected to positive and negative terminals on the back of a speaker and its corresponding connection to a. Learn about the rules of positive and negative integers improve your math skills with tips for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. The positive power of negative thinking [julie norem] on amazoncom free shipping on qualifying offers how often are we urged to look on the bright side. Adding positive and negative numbers once you understand the basics of positive and negative numbers, you can start to add them togethersometimes this seems tricky, because there are lots of rules to remember and follow. After watching this video lesson, you will be able to add all kinds of integers together this is a skill that will benefit you when playing games. The positive negative reaction is the sixteenth episode of the ninth season of the american sitcom the big bang theory the episode aired thursday, february 18, 2016.\nWhen we discover negative numbers we naturally, without question even, assume they obey the same laws of arithmetic as the ordinary positive counting numbers. So what is the difference between a positive power struggle and a negative one positive power struggles power struggles in a relationship are normal. Okay so i was thinking about the whole chaos emerald thing i don't know if it's canon, but it goes something like this: in order to turn into super. In the simplest sense, positive means good — or the opposite of negative if you have a positive attitude about homework, for example, you're more likely to get positive feedback on your report card.\nThe people, places and things that surround you can have a negative impact on your life, and potentially worsen your adrenal fatigue and chronic stress. Synonyms for positive at thesauruscom with free online thesaurus, antonyms, and definitions find descriptive alternatives for positive.\nAbout positive and negative numbers positive numbers are any numbers greater than zero, for example: 1, 29, 314159, 40000, and 00005 for each positive number, there is a negative number that is its opposite. Negative / ˈnɛɡətɪv / adj expressing or meaning a refusal or denial: a negative answer lacking positive or affirmative qualities, such as enthusiasm, interest, or optimism. Positive negative visual gallery, badung, bali, indonesia 2,482 likes 1 talking about this 456 were here a contemporary artspace in the heart of.\nLet's examine how positive emotions in positive psychology relate to their opposites: negative emotions, traumatic events and death. First, decide whether positive or negative style inserts are going to be used a negative insert has an angle of 90° (0° clearance angle), while a positive insert has an angle of less than 90° (for example, 7° clearance angle.\nLearn about positive and negative space and how it can be used to create successful composition in art.\nA blood type (also called a blood group) rh d antibodies are uncommon, so generally neither d negative nor d positive blood contain anti-d antibodies. A negative control for pcr is one which should not give you amplicons, typically the negative control will contain no template or will have one or the other primer. About positive music by don robertson the positive and negative in music when a major triad chord is played and you are listening to it, your body, mind, and feelings resonate with the three notes, the chord. Wire markings, especially for electronic equipment, are typically color coded to designate the positive and negative polarity it is important to connect the wires so the.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Obviously we understand the significance of healthy eating and the effect it has on how we feel. Many people are able to do this, and if you have not then you should reconsider your choices. If you ever feel overwhelmed by all the information, then it is best to keep it simple. The best way to ease into change with diet and eating patterns is a little at a time. Refraining from immediate change in every aspect of your life is wise, that is too frustrating. Learning all you can about eating healthy and the way to begin is a good first move. This will be further extended as we give you a plan.\nResearchers have long advocated that better results are found when you eat in moderation, include a variety of foods and strive for balance.\nSo for starters, make every effort to eat when you are supposed to according to your schedule. It is dangerous when you upset your normal meal times too often. consuming junk food in unhealthy quantities can stem from skipping meals. Snacks came about to fill that gap between meals with healthy alternatives.\nOne of the biggest reasons for dieting failure, or losing weight, is people try to do a total health makeover in one day. There are a number of reasons that is the worst possible course of action. Create a strong foundation of success by building upon smaller victories.\nDon’t toss out your favorite junk food vice right at the start. It may be easier to minimize your intake of other foods that aren’t so tempting. Better eating habits are built over time through repetition day after day. Effectively implementing these techniques over time will yield greater success in managing your weight as time goes on.\nIt’s a basic principle of dieting that you have to watch how much you eat at any one meal. Feeling “full” isn’t really the best standard to use for knowing when to stop eating. If you want to learn to eat less, there are a few things you can do to make this easier. If you take more time to chew everything you eat, you’ll find that you don’t consume as much. Since we usually have limited time, the very act of slowing down will tend to make us eat less, though this isn’t the only reason chewing more slowly is beneficial. Since you’re giving each bite more time to digest, you will be filled up more quickly by chewing slowly.\nNowadays, it’s easy to find useful advice on health and nutrition online. If people don’t know anything about this subject, then, it’s probably because they’re deliberately avoiding it. Eating well and reaching your ideal weight takes some effort, but it’s not as hard as many people believe. Once you attain your ideal weight, then keeping it there will also become a lot easier.", "label": "No"} {"text": "A frond of Maidenhair fern.\nimage by Louise Wolff:commons.wikimedia.org\nFerns are a large family of perennial plants and one of the most ancient plant forms on earth. The maidenhair fern is one of the family's most delicate and ethereal varieties. Grown as an indoor ornamental plant or outdoors in protected shade and woodland garden settings, maidenhair ferns thrive in moist soil and high humidity. They are consistently hardy in USDA zones 7 through 11 but some maidenhair ferns can safely overwinter in cooler climes if they are planted in a protected area, kept moist and mulched over.\nLocate maidenhair ferns in a setting with complete shade, dappled shade or bright indirect light if grown indoors. Maintain a nutrient-rich, well drained soil around the roots. When replanting use a potting soil with a significant amount of pet moss to aid in moisture retention. When you are growing maidenhair ferns in drier climates or less than ideal soil conditions, mulch the soil with an organic material such as shredded bark, compost or cocoa hulls to enrich the soil and prevent moisture evaporation.\nMaintain a consistently moist soil for your maidenhair that is not soaking wet. In the winter you can cut back on watering, but do not let the soil dry out completely. Maidenhair ferns thrive in ambient humidity in both outdoor and indoor settings. Mist the plants once a day or every few days with clean tepid water or assemble a tray under your potted fern by lining a saucer or bowl with stones and water to boost humidity.\nGroom your maidenhair fern regularly. Cut away yellowing leaves, dried leaves, and damaged or diseased fronds. A pair of small hair cutting scissors or cuticle scissors are ideal for reaching into the fern and making precise cuts of the fine foliage without damaging the other leaves and areas of the fronds. Shear down your maidenhair fern to about two inches over the base of the plant when it gets leggy or foliage becomes very sparse. New fronds will come up from the center of the plant within a few weeks.\nFeed your fern each month with a general purpose water-soluble fertilizer mixed to half strength with water and applied over pre-moistened soil to prevent burn. Always apply diluted fertilizer solution around the roots of the plant instead of pouring it over the head of the plant. Cease supplemental feeding during the winter rest period and resume monthly feedings in the spring.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Individual differences |\nMethods | Statistics | Clinical | Educational | Industrial | Professional items | World psychology |\nBiological: Behavioural genetics · Evolutionary psychology · Neuroanatomy · Neurochemistry · Neuroendocrinology · Neuroscience · Psychoneuroimmunology · Physiological Psychology · Psychopharmacology (Index, Outline)\nAdrenarche refers to a stage of maturation of the cortex of the human adrenal glands. It typically occurs between ages 6 and 10 years and involves both structural and functional changes. Adrenarche is a process related to puberty but distinct from hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal maturation and function.\nStructural and functional changes of adrenarcheEdit\nStructural changes of adrenarche include increased size and mass of the adrenal cortex, and completion of differentiation into the three zones: zona glomerulosa, zona fasciculata, and zona reticularis.\nOne of the primary functional changes is further differentiation of sex steroid synthesis among the three zones, so that as in adults, the zona glomerlulosa primarily produces mineralocorticoids such as aldosterone, the zona fasciculata primarily produces glucocorticoids such as cortisol, and the zona reticularis primarily produces androgens such as dehydroepiandrosterone, dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate, and androstenedione.\nThe second important functional change is a steady increase over several years in the daily production of adrenal androgens. A characteristic aspect of early adrenarche is a diminished activity of 3β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase, the enzyme which mediates the hydroxylation of 17-hydroxypregnenolone to 17-hydroxyprogesterone, and DHEA to androstenedione. Blood levels of DHEA, androstenedione, and especially DHEAS are useful measures of adrenal maturation.\nRole of adrenarche as part of pubertyEdit\nAn initiator of adrenarche has not yet been identified. Researchers have unsuccessfully tried to identify a new pituitary peptide, to be called \"adrenal androgen stimulating hormone\". Others have proposed that adrenarchal maturation is a gradual process intrinsic to the adrenal glands that has no distinct trigger. A third avenue of research is pursuing a possible relationship with either fetal or childhood body mass and related signals such as insulin and leptin. Many children born small for gestational age (SGA) because of intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR) have an earlier onset of adrenarche, which raises the possibility that timing of adrenarche may be affected by physiological programming in infancy. Adrenarche also occurs prematurely in many children who are overweight, suggesting a possible relationship with body mass or adiposity signals.\nThe principal physical consequences of adrenarche are androgen effects, especially pubic hair and the change of sweat composition that produces adult body odor. Increased oiliness of the skin and hair and mild acne may occur. In most boys, these changes are indistinguishable from early testicular testosterone effects occurring at the beginning of gonadal puberty. In girls, the adrenal androgens of adrenarche produce most of the early androgenic changes of puberty: pubic hair, body odor, skin oiliness, and acne. In most girls the early androgen effects coincide with, or are a few months behind, the earliest estrogenic effects of gonadal puberty (breast development and growth acceleration). As female puberty progresses, the ovaries and peripheral tissues become more important sources of androgens.\nParents and many physicians often infer (incorrectly) the onset of puberty from the first appearance of pubic hair (termed pubarche). However, the independence of adrenarche and gonadal puberty is apparent in children with atypical or abnormal development, when one process may occur without the other. For instance, adrenarche does not occur in many girls with Addison's disease, who will continue to have minimal pubic hair as puberty progresses. Conversely, girls with Turner syndrome will have normal adrenarche and normal pubic hair development, but true gonadal puberty never occurs because their ovaries are defective.\nPremature adrenarche is the most common cause of the early appearance of pubic hair (\"premature pubarche\") in childhood. In a large proportion of children it seems to be a variation of normal development requiring no treatment. However, there are three clinical issues related to premature adrenarche.\nFirst, when pubic hair appears at an unusually early age in a child, premature adrenarche should be distinguished from true central precocious puberty, from congenital adrenal hyperplasia, and from androgen-producing tumors of the adrenals or gonads. Pediatric endocrinologists do this by demonstrating advanced levels of DHEAS and other adrenal androgens, with prepubertal levels of gonadotropins and gonadal sex steroids.\nSecond, there is some evidence that premature adrenarche may indicate that there was an abnormality of intrauterine energy environment and growth. As mentioned above, premature adrenarche occurs more often in children with intrauterine growth retardation and in overweight children. Some of these same studes have demonstrated that some girls who display premature adrenarche may continue to have excessive androgen levels in adolescence. This can result in hirsutism or menstrual irregularities due to anovulation referred to as polycystic ovary syndrome.\nThird, at least one report found an increased incidence of behavior and school problems in a group of children with premature adrenarche compared with an otherwise similar control group. To date such a relationship has neither been confirmed nor explained and there are no obvious management implications.\nPhysiology, endocrinology, sex: Reproductive physiology and endocrinology\n|Menstrual cycle/Estrous cycle|\n|This page uses Creative Commons Licensed content from Wikipedia (view authors).|", "label": "No"} {"text": "The Great Lakes hold 20 percent of the world’s available surface freshwater–enough to cover the continental United States with 10 feet of water if you turned them upside down. In many places along the lakes, you can stand on one side without seeing the shoreline on the other because they are so huge. It’s difficult to remember that you’re looking at an inland lake instead of an ocean. The vast lakes seem limitless, but are they?\nHi everyone, this is Dr.Philip Willink, Senior Research Biologist at Shedd Aquarium, where I help lead the aquarium’s Great Lakes research to advance understanding and conservation of local waters, wildlife and habitats. With record low Great Lakes water levels in the news, I wanted to share my thoughts on what these fluctuations mean for all of us–people and animals–who rely on the Great Lakes.\nIn December 2012 and January 2013, Lake Michigan and Lake Huron, scientifically considered one lake pinched in the middle, set record after record for low water levels. Experts, including those of us at Shedd Aquarium, expect water levels to continue dropping for the next several months. Locals living across the Great Lakes basin are concerned about future impacts on the region’s economy and biodiversity.\nFortunately, we can get some context by referring to a century of standardized data on Great Lakes water levels. We can even approximate water levels for the past 15,000 years, back to when the region was covered by glaciers. After spending 20 years studying fish in the Great Lakes, I can tell you that the water level in Lakes Michigan and Huron are always going up and down from week to week, season to season, year to year, and decade to decade. It is not a stable system and never was.\nThe real recent concern is the lake level has been below average for several years and shows no signs of increasing. What is driving this unprecedented pattern?\nThe question is actively debated, but the primary factors influencing lake levels are rain and snowfall, evaporation, the Chicago and St. Clair rivers that flow out of the lake, dredging in the St. Clair River, and the rising and settling of the earth’s crust after the melting of the glaciers. The interaction of all these factors is complicated, but I believe there is one standout factor with the most impact over the last decade: evaporation rates.\nIf you aren’t in the field testing and evaluating the lakes on a regular basis as I am, it’s hard to appreciate the influence of evaporation because it is essentially invisible. However, massive amounts of water vapor are lost to the atmosphere. Each year, around 22 cubic miles of water evaporate off of Lakes Michigan and Huron. That’s enough to cover the city of Chicago with 500 feet of water, or Washington, DC, with 1,700 feet–three times the height of the Washington Monument!\nWhat does evaporation have to do with lake levels? The lakes are getting warmer, which increases evaporation. While we welcome the milder, warm winters, the lakes don’t. There is less ice cover now, and ice serves an important purpose for the lakes, acting as a protective blanket that keeps water vapor from escaping into the air. Less ice means more water vapor is lost and lake levels decline. Models predict that Lake Michigan and Lake Huron could drop by two or more feet by the end of the century.\nThis is a lot of liquid for a region whose identity is so closely tied to water – most notably the boating and shipping community. Cities will have to dredge harbors; so boats can get in and out. Lower water means freighters can carry fewer items, necessitating additional trips between ports to move the same amount of goods. That increases operating expenses, and these increased costs are passed onto consumers. Lakefront communities, many of which depend on tourism, may no longer find themselves on the lake. Combined costs of dredging, shipping and tourism will reach hundreds of millions of dollars. It’s a domino effect.\nThere are other local residents impacted: Great Lakes plants and animals. Shedd Aquarium’s research and conservation team is assessing potential effects of low lake levels on our native flora and fauna–and our findings will likely be mixed. Because Lake Michigan reaches 900-foot depths or more, a drop of a couple feet is unlikely to impact many fishes swimming around the lake. However, we are very concerned about coastal wetlands that thrive in just a few feet of water. The same lake level drop could easily dry up wetlands, which are critical habitats for migrating birds, spawning fishes, and sensitive plants. If the drop happens slowly enough, it is possible that species may have time to migrate to different habitats, but there are no guarantees that they will be successful.\nThere is always uncertainty when using models to predict the future. The only safe prediction is change. Lake levels will go up and down, as they have in the past. Rivers and streams will erode banks and meander through the countryside. Wind will create and destroy sand dunes. Nature is ever-changing. It is people that have trouble with change. We want stability and are perpetually fighting nature to keep it in its place.\nThe solution is to focus on incorporating future natural instability into our conservation efforts and civic planning. Restoring a wetland in such a way that it will continue to support migrating birds, spawning fishes, and sensitive plants if water levels rise a couple feet or drop a couple feet is preferable to restoring a wetland based on the assumption that current water levels will not change. Designing a harbor that will accommodate lake level fluctuations of several feet will save time and money in the future.\nInstead of fighting nature, we need to figure out better ways to comfortably live alongside its changes.", "label": "No"} {"text": "More Information on Common Eye Problems\nAbout 12 million individuals living in the US with 40 years and more have vision impairment. 1 million of these individuals are blind while 8 million have a non-rectified refractive error. Many persons have issues with their eyes but aren’t aware of this. In reality, three widespread eye problems make up a portion of this statistic. On this website are the three problems. Keep reading for more info.\nFirst, we consider myopia/hyperopia condition. Among the most regular eye issues is known as short-sightedness. This makes objects at a distance seem blurry. This is among the eye isues that make people acquire contact lenses or glasses. Nevertheless, persons who qualify are given laser eye surgery to fix their vision. Many people can afford glasses and contact lenses compared to those who can afford laser surgery. Besides, they’re less invasive. Hyperopia is the next most common eye problem that refers to far-sightedness. This indicates that an individual sees the things that are at a distance and the ones that are close seem blurry. Medical treatment is not required for children with this issue but you can settle on this through an eye appointment. Adults can rectify this problem with glasses or contact lenses.\nThe next eye condition we’ll reflect on is astigmatism. Astigmatism does happen due to the retina not focusing on light uniformly owing to an imperfection in the curvature. In most cases, astigmatism is accompanied by hyperopia or myopia and it is another type of refractive error. Most astigmatism cases aren’t severe and can go without needing treatment unless a person is also having myopia or hyperopia. Those with a high level or moderate astigmatism can get solutions through contact lenses, laser surgery, and glasses. A number of people suffering astigmatism are just affected in particular light surroundings, for example, during the night. In case it is so for you, the amplest and the best solution is using glasses. .Prior to concluding on laser surgery, make sure you consult an eye professional so you can figure out if the procedure is your situation’s perfect match.\nGlaucoma is the last thing we will learn more about. This is among several eye issues that could cause blindness. In reality, it’s one of the ranking causes of blindness in people 60 years and above. It is best to treat glaucoma in the early stages in that loss of vision cannot be recovered. The effects are probable to be gradual to the level where some people will not notice changes in vision. In the early phases, you can cure this condition with oral medications, surgeries, laser therapy, and eye drops. There’s a study of the way medicinal marijuana and glaucoma going on to know if they’re related.\nSupporting reference: learn this here now", "label": "No"} {"text": "by Rob Ruck, University of Pittsburgh\nDuring the half century that baseball was divided by a color line, black America created a sporting world of its own.\nBlack teams played on city sandlots and country fields, with the best barnstorming their way across the country and throughout the Caribbean.\nA century ago, on Feb. 13, 1920, teams from eight cities formally created the Negro National League. Three decades of stellar play followed, as the league affirmed black competence and grace on the field, while forging a collective identity that brought together Northern-born blacks and their Southern brethren. And though Major League Baseball was segregated from the 1890s until 1947, these teams played countless interracial games in communities across the nation.\nAfter World War II, Jackie Robinson hurdled baseball’s racial divide. But while integration – baseball’s great experiment – was a resounding success on the field, at the gates and in changing racial attitudes, Negro League teams soon lost all of their stars and struggled to retain fans. The teams hung on for a bit, before eventually folding.\nYears ago, when I worked on a documentary about the Negro Leagues, I was struck by how many of the interviewees looked back longingly on the leagues’ heyday. While there was the understanding that integration needed to happen, there was also the recognition that something special was forever lost.\nA league of their own\nGiven the injustices of the 1890s – sharecropping, lynchings, disenfranchisement and the Supreme Court’s sanctioning of segregation in Plessy v. Ferguson – exclusion from Major League Baseball was hardly the most grievous injury African Americans suffered. But it mattered. Their absence denied them the chance to participate in a very visible arena that helped European immigrants integrate into American culture.\nWhile the sons of white immigrants – John McGraw, Honus Wagner, Joe DiMaggio – became major leaguers lionized by their nationalities, blacks didn’t have that opportunity. Most whites assumed that was because they weren’t good enough. Their absence reinforced prevailing beliefs that African Americans were inherently inferior – athletically and intellectually – with weak abdominal muscles, little endurance and prone to cracking under pressure.\nThe Negro Leagues gave black ballplayers their own platform to prove otherwise. On Feb. 13, 1920, Chicago American Giants owner Rube Foster convened a meeting at the Paseo YMCA in Kansas City to organize the Negro National League. A Texas-born pitcher, Foster envisioned a black alternative to the major leagues.\nNorthern black communities were exploding in size, and Foster saw the league’s potential. Teams like the American Giants and the Kansas City Monarch regularly competed against white teams, drew large crowds and turned profits. Players enjoyed higher salaries than most black workers, while black newspapers trumpeted their exploits, as did some white papers.\nOther leagues cropped up; the Negro National League was soon joined by the Negro American League and the Negro Southern League. Some years, the Negro National and Negro American Leagues played a Negro League World Series. The leagues also sent their best players to the East-West All-Star Classic, an annual exhibition game in Chicago.\nBut the Negro National League’s ascent was stunted after Foster was exposed to a gas leak, nearly died and suffered permanent brain damage. Absent his leadership and hammered by the Great Depression, the league disbanded in 1931.\nLife in the Negro Leagues\nA proving ground\nGus Greenlee, who ran the popular lottery known as the numbers game, revived the league in Pittsburgh in 1933 after a sandlot club called the Crawfords, which included the young slugger Josh Gibson, approached him for support. He agreed to pay them salaries and reinforced their roster with the addition of flamethrower Satchel Paige.\nGreenlee went on to build the finest black-owned ballpark in the country, Greenlee Field, while headquartering the Negro National League on the floor above the Crawford Grill, his renowned jazz club in Pittsburgh’s Hill District.\nPittsburgh soon became the mecca of black baseball. Sitting along America’s East-West rail lines, the city was a requisite stop for black entertainers, leaders and ball clubs, which traveled from cities as far away as Kansas City. Its two teams, the Homestead Grays and Pittsburgh Crawfords, won a dozen titles. Seven of the first 11 Negro Leaguers eventually inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame – stars like Cool Papa Bell, Oscar Charleston, Josh Gibson, Buck Leonard and Satchel Paige – played for one or both squads.\nThe sport, meanwhile, became a major source of black pride.\n“The very best,” Pittsburgh-born author John Wideman noted, “not only competed among themselves and put on a good show, but [also] would go out and compete against their white contemporaries and beat the stuffing out of them.”\nSatchel Paige and the Crawfords famously defeated St. Louis Cardinals ace Dizzy Dean in an exhibition game in Cleveland – just two weeks after the Cardinals had won the 1934 World Series. Overall, Negro League teams won far more games against white squads than they lost.\n“There was so much [negativity] living over [us] which we had no control [over],” Mal Goode, the first black national network correspondent, recalled. “So anything you could hold on to from the standpoint of pride, it was there and it showed.”\nSacrificed on integration’s altar\nFor Major League Baseball, no moment was more transformative than the arrival of Jackie Robinson, who, in 1947, paved the way for African Americans and darker-skinned Latinos to reshape the game.\nBut integration destroyed the Negro Leagues, plucking its young stars – Willie Mays, Henry Aaron, Roy Campanella and Ernie Banks – who brought their fans with them. The big leagues never considered folding in some of the best black teams, and its owners rejected the Negro National League owners’ proposal to become a high minor league.\nLike many black papers, colleges and businesses, the Negro National League paid a price for integration: extinction. The league ceased play after the 1948 season. Black owners, general managers and managers soon disappeared, and it would be decades before a black manager would get a chance to steer a major league ballclub.\nMajor League Baseball benefited from talent cultivated in the Negro Leagues and on the sandlots that sustained the sport, especially in inner cities. But when those leagues crumbled, prospective black pros were relegated to minor league teams, often in inhospitable, southern cities. Many Negro League regulars simply hung up their cleats or played in the Caribbean.\nThe playwright August Wilson set his play, “Fences,” which tells the story of an ex-Negro Leaguer who becomes a garbageman in Pittsburgh.\n“Baseball gave you a sense of belonging,” Wilson said in a 1991 interview. At those Negro League games, he added, “The umpire ain’t white. It’s a black umpire. The owner ain’t white. Nobody’s white. This is our thing … and we have our everything – until integration, and then we don’t have our nothing.”\nThe story of African Americans in baseball has long been portrayed as a tale of their shameful segregation and redemptive integration. Segregation was certainly shameful, especially for a sport invested in its own rhetoric of democracy.\nBut for African Americans, integration was also painful. Although long overdue and an important catalyst for social change, it cost them control over their sporting lives.\nIt changed the meaning of the sport – what it symbolized and what it meant for their communities – and not necessarily for the better.\nSoul of the Game is a 1996 made-for-television movie about Negro league baseball.\nRepublished with permission under license from The Conversation.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Energy harvesting from the human body (approximately 100 W of consumption at rest) in various forms appears to be a near-perfect power source fit for implanted medical devices, but practical issues have impeded its adoption as a solution. Funded by a five-year NIH Director's Transformative Research Award, a research team at the Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth College worked with UT Health San Antonio (part of the University of Texas) and developed a new way to build a piezo-based harvesting transducer for these medical devices.\nTheir approach uses a combination of thin-film energy-conversion materials with a minimally invasive mechanical design. The work and results are detailed in their paper “Flexible Porous Piezoelectric Cantilever on a Pacemaker Lead for Compact Energy Harvesting” published in Advanced Materials Technologies. Here’s a one-minute video that also demonstrates it:\nProviding implanted power is a formidable challenge, noted Dartmouth engineering professor John X.J. Zhang, “How do you create an effective energy source so the device will do its job during the entire life span of the patient, without the need for surgery to replace the battery?” Research associate Lin Dong added, “Of equal importance is that the device not interfere with the body’s function. We knew it had to be biocompatible, lightweight, flexible, and low profile, which also makes it not only fit into the current pacemaker structure, but also scalable for future multifunctionality.”\nTo build the harvester transducer, the researchers used a combination of thin-film energy-conversion materials with a minimally invasive mechanical approach in a modified pacemaker design. They harnessed the kinetic energy of the lead wire that’s attached to a beating heart, and then converted it into electricity to continually charge the batteries (Fig. 1). The power-generating material, a specialized polymer piezoelectric film called polyvinylidene fluoride-trifluoroethylene (PVDF-TrFE), is designed with porous structures and then built into either an array of small beams or a flexible cantilever.\n1. Shown is the concept of piezoelectric thin-film energy harvester for an implantable cardioverter defibrillator and a flexible porous PVDF-TrFE dual-cantilever energy harvester on the AICD lead (A). Image from video analysis of a chronically implanted pacemaker lead from a dog (B). A dual-cantilever energy harvester within a soft tube on the pacemaker AICD lead (C). (Source: Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth College)\nThe team created a dual-cantilever structure that wraps around the pacemaker’s lead, with the structure’s two free ends available for connection and subsequent energy collection (Fig. 2). The maximum output was 0.5 V at 43 nA at 1 Hz, a little over 20 nW. By adding a small proof mass of 31.6 mg on the tip of the dual-cantilever tip, the power output increased by a little over 80%—the added mass enabled a larger bending curvature, resulting in higher electrical output from the harvester.\n2. Illustrated are a schematic of the porous piezoelectric-energy harvester (A); flexible porous PVDF-TrFE thin film (B); and scanning electron microscope image of the cross-section of the thin film (C). (Source: Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth College)\nFor comparison, today’s ultra-low-power implantable biomedical devices require 0.3 μW for cardiac-activity sensing, 10 to 100 μW for pacemakers, 100 to 2000 μW for cochlear implants, and 1 to 10 mW for neural recording. An advantage of this design is that it’s scalable: two (or more) units can be connected in parallel for a corresponding increase in power output. Initial testing is done using a mechanical shaker, of course, to simulate the motion of the myocardium and the corresponding deformation of a pacemaker lead (Fig. 3).\n3. This test setup is based on reported anatomical values of an average adult’s cardiovascular system; a 21-cm long soft tube was used to represent the superior vena cava (SVC) (A). The shaker-based test platform simulates the motion of myocardium (B). (Source: Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth College)\nThe NIH Director's Transformative Research Award is part of the High-Risk, High-Reward Research program supporting “individuals or teams proposing transformative projects that are inherently risky and untested but have the potential to create or overturn fundamental paradigms and may require very large budgets.”", "label": "No"} {"text": "Eliminating Fires in Homes That Contain Medical Oxygen\nA number of people across the country use medical oxygen in their home, but having such a medical device on hand also poses a number of risks that consumers must plan for. When medical oxygen is on hand, the threat of a fire is far more apparent, as the overabundance of oxygen could cause a serious fire hazard if an open flame is in the vicinity. Fire can feed off of oxygen and endanger anyone around.\nA new report highlights some important tips from the National Fire Protection Association. First, anyone who uses oxygen should not smoke, nor should anyone else living in that residence. To further eliminate this danger, oxygen users should have signs installed inside and even outside the residence asking people not to smoke or create sparks or open flames in or near the home.\nCigarettes aren’t the only danger. Candles should not be used, nor should wood-burning stoves. Matches are inadvisable, as are certain toys that could produce a spark. Even certain hand and body lotions could contain materials that are more susceptible to ignition. Aerosol sprays are a bad idea if they contain flammable substances.\nFinally, if you have oxygen on hand, make sure that smoke alarms are in working order and everyone in the residence knows what to do should a fire break out. This plan should be put practiced every six months or so.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Operation Navy Help Darwin\nOperation Navy Help Darwin was a disaster relief operation initiated by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) following the destruction of Darwin, Northern Territory by Cyclone Tracy during the night of 24–25 December 1974. 13 ships, 11 aircraft, and 3,000 personnel were sent to Darwin in the largest disaster relief operation undertaken by the RAN in its history. The RAN task force was present from 31 December 1974 to 31 January 1975.\nCyclone Tracy made landfall in the early hours of 25 December 1974. Darwin was destroyed: only 408 of the city's 10,000 structures remained undamaged. 49 people ashore were killed, along with 14 civilians on vessels in the harbour and nearby waters.\nOf the RAN assets in Darwin, the Naval Headquarters was destroyed, as were large sections of the patrol boat base and the married quarters. The oil fuel supply installation and naval communications station at HMAS Coonawarra were also damaged. Four Attack class patrol boats were based in Darwin; Advance and Assail were able to weather the cyclone with minor damage, but Attack was forced aground, and Arrow sank after colliding with Stokes Hill Wharf, killing two personnel and bringing the death toll to 65.\nAs the scope of the disaster became known, the RAN began to assemble a task force under the command of Flag Officer Commanding Australian Fleet, Rear Admiral David Wells. All personnel on annual leave were recalled; the vast majority responding before their ship sailed, while ships' companies were filled out by volunteers from shore bases and the ships unable to sail. Hundreds of tons of relief stores were embarked for transport.\nThe first RAN units to arrive in Darwin were two HS 748 aircraft from 851 Squadron RAN on 26 December; one carrying Red Cross members and blood transfusion equipment, the other transporting Clearance Diving Team 1 (CDT1). That day, HMA Ships Balikpapan and Betano departed from Brisbane, Flinders sailed from Cairns, while Melbourne (with Rear Admiral Wells aboard), Brisbane, and Stuart left Sydney. On 27 December, Hobart, Stalwart, Supply, and Vendetta left Sydney, while Brunei and Tarakan sailed from Brisbane. The last ship, Wewak, left Brisbane on 2 January. Between the 13 ships, 3,000 personnel were deployed on the operation.\nThe survey ship Flinders and the destroyer Brisbane were the first ships to arrive in Darwin, on 31 December. Flinders was tasked with surveying the harbour to work out the position of wrecks and the safest areas for the other RAN ships to anchor, while Brisbane established contact with the Emergency Services Organisation Committee running relief efforts in Darwin. A further eight ships arrived between 1 and 4 January, and Brunei, Tarakan, and Wewak reached Darwin on 13 January.\nFour S-2 Tracker aircraft were placed on standby to fly to Darwin, but were later stood down. It was also planned to send the British submarine HMS Odin, which was on loan to the RAN Submarine Squadron, for use as a power station, but there were no power adaption facilities in Darwin suitable for connecting Odin's two diesel generators to the electricity grid.\nAs the ships of the task force arrived, naval working parties were assigned to clear the suburbs of Nightcliff, Rapid Creek, and Casuarina. From 1 to 30 January, naval personnel spent 17,979-man days ashore, with up to 1,200 personnel ashore at any time. They cleared and restored 1,593 properties, along with schools and government buildings, disposed of spoiled food, installed generators, and repaired electrical networks. Other sailors were involved in more unusual jobs, some working parties were tasked with saving rare plants from the Darwin Botanic Gardens, while one sailor filled in at a radio station as a disk jockey.\nCDT1 inspected vessels in the harbour for damage, searched for sunken ships, and cleared the waters around the wharves at Stokes Hill and Fort Hill wharves. After the main task force arrived, the divers focused on recovering the wrecked patrol boat Arrow.\nNine Westland Wessex helicopters embarked aboard Melbourne and Stalwart transported 7,832 passengers and 110,912 kilograms (244,519 lb) of supplies. The two HS 748s were used to shuttle supplies north and survivors south. During their 14 return flights to Darwin, they carried 485 passengers and 22,680 kilograms (50,000 lb) of freight. Some of the evacuees were temporarily housed in naval bases around Sydney and Brisbane.\nThe RAN ships began a staggered withdrawal from 7 January. Operation Navy Help Darwin was concluded on 30 January 1975, when command of the relief effort was handed over to the Commandant of the Australian Army's 7th Military District with Brisbane and Stalwart sailing for home the next day.\nNavy Help Darwin was the largest disaster relief operation ever undertaken by the RAN.\n- Jones, in The Royal Australian Navy, p. 234\n- Sea Power Centre, Disaster Relief\n- Jones, Peter (2001). \"Towards Self Reliance\". In Stevens, David. The Royal Australian Navy. The Australian Centenary History of Defence (vol III). South Melbourne, VIC: Oxford University Press. ISBN 0-19-555542-2. OCLC 50418095.\n- Journal articles\n- \"Disaster Relief – Cyclone Tracy and Tasman Bridge\". Semaphore. Sea Power Centre. 2004 (14). December 2004. Archived from the original on 2009-02-13. Retrieved 18 December 2011.\n- Johnston, Eric (1987). Operation Navy Help: Disaster operations by the Royal Australian Navy post-Cyclone Tracy (PDF). Occasional Papers. No. 5. Darwin, NT: Northern Territory Library Service. ISBN 0-7245-0469-9. ISSN 0817-2927. – A speech by Eric Johnston, who was the Naval Officer Commanding Northern Australia at the time of the cyclone, recounting the naval relief efforts.", "label": "No"} {"text": "The high cost of energy, along with isolated grids and an abundance of renewable energy resources have motivated island communities around the world to investigate alternatives to fossil fuels. Many have set ambitious objectives to reduce oil consumption—the primary fossil fuel consumed on most islands. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, the U.S. Virgin Islands has emerged as a leader in the effort to reduce oil imports and stabilize electricity costs.\nThis is to be accomplished by the deployment of energy efficiency and renewable energy technology. In 2010, a partnership among the Territory, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), and the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) was formed under the guidance of DOE’s Energy Development in Island Nations (EDIN) initiative. This partnership has been asked to develop and implement a plan to bring about a 60% reduction in business-as-usual (BAU) fossil fuel demand by 2025 (60×25).\nThe Technical Report, U.S. Virgin Islands Energy Road Map: Analysis, by the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy sets out a \"High Renewables Case\" that says the potential for aggressive energy efficiency to achieve the U.S. Virgin Islands is definitely a reality. The report recognizes the challenge in such dramatic change in 25% to 50% of end-user electricity use, and suggests as an alternative to build more renewable energy generation.\nThis alternative energy strategy has higher costs for the initial installation than other scenarios, but still results in significant oil cost savings over business as usual. It may also be somewhat more of a technical challenge because of the increasing levels of variable output renewables, but at the same time, it may actually have an easier implementation because of the scale of the impact that large renewables deployment could bring.\nThe report explains that while an increased reliance on renewable generation will reduce the need for energy efficiency, improving the efficiency of the existing infrastructure supply is important, as existing assets will likely remain in use for some time. At the same time, there will likely be many end users for which these investments in efficiency would prove too costly. Nonetheless, these elements still contribute some of the overall 2025 energy mix in the high renewables case where the new renewable generation makes up almost half of the total 60×25 goal. These targets are aggressive, but the benefits in the reduction of fossil fuels will be dramatic in the years to come.\nIf you have questions about the Energy Development in Island Nations (EDIN) initiative and how it can benefit your business, or would like to talk to Managing Attorney Tom Bolt about the prospect of new, emerging technologies in the Territory, please contact BoltNagi PC. BoltNagi is one of the largest firms in the United States Virgin Islands and has experienced legal professionals to assist companies based in or seeking to relocate in the U.S. Virgin Islands. BoltNagi means business!", "label": "No"} {"text": "Causes of Road Accident\nMAIN CAUSES OF ROAD ACCIDENTS AND ACCIDENTAL DEATHS\n- Over-speeding or driving in excess of prescribed speed limits.\n- Not wearing helmets or not using seat belts - more than 80% of road accident deaths are due to the head injuries.\n- Drunken driving or driving under the influence of drugs.\n- Over loading of vehicles.\n- Use of mobile phones or ear phones while driving/crossing the road.\n- Violation of road signs, signals, traffic lights and road safety rules or many a time due to their ignorance.\n- Long hours of drive, tiredness and fatigue of the driver and lack of traffic education.\n- Pedestrian negligence also contributes to road accidents and endangers their own lives.", "label": "No"} {"text": "CAS is very special at St Julian’s School. Engaging with our community and our local resources and making links to global goals and the academic curriculum are areas in which the students develop meaningful experiences and projects.\nCAS comprises creativity, activity and service as the main themes that then consider and reflect upon 7 important learning outcomes;\n1. Identify your own strengths and develop areas for personal growth.\nWhat it REALLY means: When you leave your comfort zone, you learn things about yourself.\n2. Demonstrate that challenges have been undertaken, developing new skills in the process.\nWhat it REALLY means: What have you done to push yourself? What was unfamiliar about it? What skills do you think you developed?\n3. Demonstrate how to initiate and plan a CAS experience.\nWhat it REALLY means: This one’s easy! When you are organizing your CAS events or activities.\n4. Show commitment to and perseverance in CAS experiences.\nWhat it REALLY means: Whatever happens, keep going! Take one step at a time and you will reach your end goal.\n5. Demonstrate the skills and recognize the benefits of working collaboratively.\nWhat it REALLY means: Participate in team activities. Simple. One of the best and most fun parts of CAS Trips is the team work.\n6. Demonstrate engagement with issues of global significance.\nWhat it REALLY means: There are so many global issues right now it’s hard to know which one to support most. Global warming, the refugee crisis, homelessness, cancer research?\n7. Recognize and consider the ethics of choices and actions.\nWhat it REALLY means: Your parents have been telling you this for as long as you can remember and your teachers joined in a little later: The things you do and the choices you make have consequences. Think about the CAS activities you are doing and how they affect others.\nHaving considered the learning outcomes and reflecting upon the recent CAS projects, here are two examples of CAS projects which show the essence of CAS and how special CAS is at our school.\nMaking links with the academic curriculum via the local community - Archive Alive\nStella Mendes, Miguel Fowke-Quintas and Miguel Almeida\nOral History is a vital aspect of our interaction with the past. Vital, in the literal sense that it provides a living link to those who have experienced events firsthand. Having all studied History before, many of our CAS Project Group had written our Y11 coursework essay on the significance of the 1974 Portuguese Revolution. We as students are privileged to study a historical period whose memory continues to be etched into the country we live in, through commemoration events, the names of bridges, the conversations we have with our relatives... \"Archive Alive\" has attempted to compile the extraordinary personal stories of everyday people who become lost in official documents, academic sources and History books. This is significant to the students in Y11 who are now writing their coursework, and to our society as a whole.\nSo far, we have interviewed a handful of individuals who experienced the Revolution at various stages in their lives. We were struck by the impact a couple of years can have on one's understanding and appreciation of events. For example, Dr. Luis Farinha, whom we interviewed in Lisbon, was politically active in university at the time, and saw fractures in the Estado Novo before they emerged to the public. Another interviewee, only thirteen at the time, was stunned by the news of a Golpe de Estado, convinced that the state was unchallenged and almost omnipotent. We look forward to interviewing more, and to passing on the legacy of our CAS Project to the next generation of IB students.\nCollaboration, engaging with the school community and tackling issues of global significance - I Have A Dream\nLydia McIntosh, Anne Hornman, Jessica Homer and Alexandra Craveiro\nIn April this year, a group of four Year 12 students wrote and directed the musical ‘I Have a Dream’ as their CAS project. This was to fundraise for girls education in India, with a charity called Commit2Change. The cast consisted of many different year groups, and over 30 students were involved in the music, acting, lighting, props and stage. Both nights of the performance were sold out and the standard of the production was such that the Head of the Drama Faculty stated that this was the best student led performance that she had ever seen in her career. The word ‘best’ was not only in relation to the performance, but to the organisation, commitment, perseverance, collaboration and choices made throughout the process.\nIt is with great job satisfaction that I share with you CAS at St Julian’s School.", "label": "No"} {"text": "With prescription medications, there’s always a risk of complications for patients. A patient may not know that they’re allergic to a medication, or a patient might have medications that interact with one another and take them without knowing the risks.\nIt’s impossible to prevent every adverse event from happening, but doctors and pharmacists can try. Here are a few things to know about adverse events and how to prevent them.\n1. Adverse events led to around 1.3 million emergency room visits in 2014\nAdverse events led to many emergency room visits in 2014, and some of those did end up being fatal. Around 124,000 people died from adverse events. This may include asphyxia from anaphylaxis, overdoses and other events leading to death.\n2. Experts believe that medication-related adverse events are preventable much of the time\nUp to half of all adverse events could be preventable with the right knowledge and safety precautions. Some practices that could help prevent life-threatening events include updating patient histories, prescribing clear instructions and counseling patients on appropriate medication usage.\n3. Multiple pharmacy use hurts patients\nPharmacists can only stop interactions if they know one is happening. Fill your prescriptions at the same place, so they have all your medications on file. That way, the pharmacist can tell you if there is a risk of an adverse event if you mix your medications.\nDoctors and pharmacists are all humans, and they can make mistakes. Taking your own precautions can help you protect yourself. Adverse events have the potential to kill, and prevention can save lives. An attorney can explain your rights if you are injured or a loved one dies because of an adverse event with medication.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Many people believe the Dingo is a native wild dog of Australia but they are not. It is believed the Dingo was brought to Australia by Asian seamen over 2,000 years ago. They were probably already partially domesticated. The Dingo prefer to be alone. They are known as dogs but they are different than most dogs. They are extremely shy and are usually found in the outback of Australia.\nDingos are very intelligent. When they are in the wild and feel threatened they will play dead.\nYou will find Dingos painted on rocks and these pictures show their role in Aboriginal life. It is said that on very cold night thee Aboriginals slept with the Dingos to stay warm.\nThe Dingo will take their mate for life and very often if the mate dies the surviving partner will die from loneliness.\nBack in January of 1789 a group of English convicts were brought to Australia. They settled near what is now Sydney. At that time the Dingo was found just about everywhere except for Tasmania.\nThe Dingo can survive just about everywhere in Australia if there is an abundance of prey, water and shelter. They do very well in arid areas where there is plenty of water and rabbits for food. Dingos prefer to eat mammals but they will also eat reptiles, birds and seeds. Their favorite prey in the northern tropical wetlands is rabbits.\nDingos usually live in packs made up of a dominate male and female and their offspring.\nWhen a Dingo hunts it depends on the prey available on how they go about it. When a Dingo is after small prey they will hunt alone. When they are hunting for large prey whey will hunt in a pack.\nA female Dingo will give birth to 5 pups and there are more males than females in the litter. She will have her young in a natural cave, hollow log or abandoned burrow.\nDingos have to put up with many adverse living conditions like drought, snake bites and other injuries. They also have to put up with diseases and humans.\nDingos are usually 4 feet long and 2 feet tall at the shoulder. They will weigh around 35 pounds. The females are smaller than the males. Their size depends on where they live. Their fur is short and purebreds are usually a ginger color. They will also be found in black and tan and black and white. Almost all of them will have a tail with a white tip and white feet.\nTheir eyesight is very good and so is their hearing. Their sense of smell is extraordinary.\nIf a Dingo is treated good and trained when they are very young they can make good pets. They are very intelligent, playful and curious. They need a large fenced area to run in.\nSources and credits: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dingo Picture courtesy of: Pixabay.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Can You Build a House With Hemp?\nGrowing industrial hemp was illegal in the United States after 1970 because the industrial plant and marijuana were considered to be the same, when in fact they are different varieties of Cannabis. In recent years, some states have changed their laws, allowing farmers to start growing industrial hemp, which is used in everything from clothing to nutritional products to building materials. Oregon grower Cliff Thomason says growing and processing hemp was stymied because it was illegal, but now a knowledge base for best uses can grow, along with the plants. View a hemp home constructed using hempcrete, a building material that advocates claim is mold resistant, breathable, and eco-friendly.\nHemp is an incredibly sustainable renewable resource that can be grown in many climates and conditions around the world. With that being said, there are many environmental benefits by using this sustainable plant. For one, the use of hemp to create a better quality and longer-lasting paper is extremely environmentally friendly. It would only take one acre of hemp compared to destroying 4.1 acres of trees to create the same amount of paper. This would help deforestation exponentially.\nOne acre of hemp is not only a beneficial alternative for paper, but also for the production of cotton as well. Just one acre of hemp could produce as much fiber as two to three acres of cotton. The difference is that hemp fiber lasts longer, will not mildew, and is much stronger and softer than cotton. In addition, cotton requires large quantities of dangerous pesticides and herbicides. What about hemp? Hemp doesn’t require any pesticides or herbicides, and only needs moderate amounts of fertilizer.\nHowever, these are not the only aspects as to why hemp is an incredibly environmentally beneficial crop. There are plenty of others. For another example, hemp can be used as an alternative clean burning fuel and lessen our reliance on vital fossil fuels. One acre of hemp can yield nearly 1,000 gallons of methanol in a single growing season. When hemp is burned as a fuel, carbon dioxide (CO2) releases into the air, but it is the same CO2 that was taken in from the environment, which is known as a closed carbon cycle and is extremely efficient.\nThese environmental benefits to using hemp, in addition to its usage, puts into question why hemp still has not been produced as a major crop as it once was in the U.S.’(source)\nI will unearth a long-forgotten secret that helped our ancestors survive famines, wars, economic crises, diseases, droughts, and anything else life threw at them… a secret that will help you do the same for your loved ones when America crumbles into the ground.I’m also going to share with you three old lessons that will ensure your children will be well fed when others are rummaging through garbage bins. Click here to learn all about the 3 skills that will help you thrive in any crises situation.\nCan You Build a House With Hemp?\nAmerica’s first house made primarily of hemp has been built. Using a product known as Hemcrete — a mix of industrial hemp, lime and water — a team of 40 volunteers, sub-contractors and designers have recently completed construction of a hemp house located in Ashville, North Carolina (NC). Eco-friendly design and construction company Push Design has gained the support of community members and local officials alike and now plans to build more.\nUsing a product known as Hemcrete — a mix of industrial hemp, lime and water — a team of 40 volunteers, sub-contractors and designers recently completed construction of the hemp house in Ashville, North Carolina (NC). Eco-friendly design and construction company Push Design have gained the support of community members and local officials alike and now plan to build more.\nUsing hemp as a building material is not new. Hemcrete is a registered brand of hempcrete, a material has been an alternative building material used in Europe and Australia since the 1960’s. The use of hemp in buildings dates back millennia in Asia and the Middle East where the Cannabis plant originates from. The biggest challenges of using hemp as a building material in the U.S are regulation, supply and cost, all of which are related.\nDavid Mosrie of Push Design explains: “The main negative effect of the legal situation [in the U.S] is the cost to import it, which is frankly very high. Even while [the government] is legalizing medical marijuana now in 19 states, [they] can’t seem to allow industrial hemp production. Local production would not only lower the environmental impact exponentially versus bringing it from Europe, but would bolster a struggling economic group and prop up local farming, a long regional tradition. It frankly makes no sense to keep up the ban , at the state or federal level, but it continues on.”\nGiven the restrictions on hemp production in the U.S, Push Design sourced their industrial hemp from the U.K through the company Tradical via a fellow NC company Hemp Technology.\nSurvive Attack to Our Power Grid System (Weapon That Can Instantly End Modern Life in America)\nSurvival MD (Best Post Collapse First Aid Survival Guide Ever)\nBackyard Innovator (A Self Sustaining Source Of Fresh Meat,Vegetables And Clean Drinking Water)\nBlackout USA (EMP survival and preparedness)\nConquering the coming collapse (Financial advice and preparedness )\nLiberty Generator (Build and make your own energy source)\nBackyard Liberty (Easy and cheap DIY Aquaponic system to grow your organic and living food bank)\nBullet Proof Home (A Prepper’s Guide in Safeguarding a Home )\nFamily Self Defense (Best Self Defense Strategies For You And Your Family)\nSurvive Any Crisis (Best Items To Hoard For A Long Term Crisis)\nSurvive The End Days (Biggest Cover Up Of Our President)\nDrought USA(Discover The Amazing Device That Turns Air Into Water)", "label": "No"} {"text": "New research finds that following a diet rich in plant-based foods and low in animal products during midlife is associated with a significantly lower risk of cognitive impairment later in life.\nAccording to the latest estimates from the United Nations, there are currently 137 million people over the age of 80 worldwide. Experts expect this number to triple by 2050, reaching 425 million.\nThe number of people with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia is also on the rise. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in the United States alone, there are currently\nAs the population continues to age, it is becoming increasingly important to be able to identify modifiable risk factors for conditions such as Alzheimer’s, as well as any lifestyle changes that may prevent neurodegenerative conditions such as this from developing in the first place.\nNew research points to nutrition as one such factor. Eating a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains and low in animal products such as meat and dairy lowers the risk of cognitive decline in later life, suggests the new study.\nKoh Woon Puay, a professor at the National University of Singapore’s (NUS) Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health and the Duke-NUS Medical School, is the principal investigator of the study. The team’s results appear in the\nProf. Puay and colleagues examined data available from the Singapore Chinese Health Study, a population cohort study of 63,257 Chinese people living in Singapore.\nAs part of this initial study, adults aged 45–74 provided information during face-to-face interviews about their “usual diet, cigarette smoking, alcohol consumption, physical activity, sleep duration, height, weight, and medical history.”\nThis occurred at baseline, between April 1993 and December 1998. Researchers interviewed the participants again during three follow-up visits, until 2016.\nFor the new study, Prof. Puay and colleagues used these data to select information on 16,948 people — aged 53, on average — at baseline. These participants only completed cognitive function assessments during their third follow-up visit, in 2014–2016.\nTo assess the participants’ eating habits, the researchers used five dietary patterns:\n- the “alternative Mediterranean diet,” which is a tweaked version of the typical Mediterranean diet\nDietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH)diet\n- the alternative Healthy Eating Index\n- the plant-based diet index\n- the healthful plant-based diet index\nAll of these diets are similar in their emphasis on plant-based foods. The latter two indexes assign positive scores to eating plant-based foods and reverse scores for eating less healthful plant foods or animal foods.\nIn 2014–2016, 2,443 of the participants (14.4% of them) had cognitive impairment.\nThe researchers found that people who had strongly adhered to the five dietary patterns outlined above during midlife were less likely to develop cognitive impairment later on.\nSpecifically, those whose diets the researchers deemed most similar (in the top 25%) to those five dietary patterns were 18–33% less likely to develop cognitive impairment than those with the least similar diets (in the bottom 25%).\nProf. Puay comments on the significance of the findings in the larger scheme of existing research. She says, “Previous studies have shown mixed results when it comes to diet and the risk of cognitive impairment, with few studies conducted in Asian populations.”\n“Our study suggests that maintaining a [healthful] dietary pattern is important for the prevention of onset and delay of cognitive impairment.”\nProf. Koh Woon Puay\n“Such a pattern,” she adds, “is not about the restriction of a single food item but the composition of an overall pattern that recommends cutting back on red meats, especially if they are processed, and including lots of plant-based foods (vegetables, fruit, nuts, beans, whole grains) and fish.”", "label": "No"} {"text": "World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development\nSouth Africa joins the world in celebrating World Day for Cultural Diversity on 21 May. The day has been celebrated since 2001, when UNESCO adopted the Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity.\nOn 21 May, the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities (CRL Rights Commission) calls on you to observe the day by:\nInviting people from different cultures, religions and language communities to share your customs.\nUndertaking a visit to a place of worship or museum different to yours and participate in the celebration and\nLearning about traditional celebrations from other cultures.\nThe day provides us with an opportunity to deepen our understanding of the values of cultural diversity and to learn to live together better.", "label": "No"} {"text": "PRESIDENT Bush and Congress have pledged to support the people of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and now Texas, as they embark on an unprecedented rebuilding of their communities on the Gulf Coast. But at least when it comes to health care, rebuilding should not necessarily mean replacing what was lost. Instead, we have the opportunity to give the Gulf Coast the first 21st Century health-care system in the country.\nThere are a number of Gulf Coast hospitals and countless doctor’s offices, nursing homes, clinics, labs, and pharmacies that are beyond repair. In the words of an official from the hospital-accrediting body, “Essentially the health infrastructure of New Orleans is gone — it no longer exists.” Because of the scope of the damage, the Gulf Coast communities have the opportunity to design their health-care systems from scratch.\nA condition of federal assistance for the rebuilding of the health systems should be that they be designed for the information age.\nAlthough technology has revolutionized nearly every corner of society, only 14 percent of physician practices have electronic medical records, according to a new survey by the Medical Group Management Association. Hospital numbers are not much better. One of the primary obstacles to investment has been the cost to providers, because much of the financial return on investments in health information technology — 89 percent, by one study — accrues to those who pay the bills.\nBut on the Gulf Coast the entire infrastructure is being rebuilt anyway, with the federal government largely paying the bills. There we can build a smarter, safer, more efficient system, and probably save money in the process. Out of the wreckage of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita would emerge a model for what health care can be.\nWe should begin by making a personal health record available to every citizen in the affected areas. Under the leadership of the national coordinator for Health Information Technology, Dr. David Brailer, there is already a crash program under way to make these patient-owned Web-based health records available to evacuees in shelters. That way, when they move to more permanent housing, their health information will not be lost.\nWe also need to rebuild our facilities for the information age. There is no reason that any doctor’s office should be rebuilt with big rooms for storing paper records, or without broadband-Internet access. Hospitals should be heavily wired and built with robust tele-medicine capabilities, so that rural populations can have better access to high-quality care. We should ensure that every provider in the new facilities who wants to switch to electronic medical records is assisted in doing so.\nBy integrally incorporating these technologies, we will be able to design health-care facilities differently. In an electronically enabled health system, for example, we may need fewer hospital beds, because length of stay is reduced and remote monitoring of patients from less intensive settings is available. Waiting rooms may become unnecessary as computers improve scheduling and reduce paperwork. With this sort of streamlining, building new, re-engineered facilities may actually prove cheaper than rebuilding what was lost.\nThe benefits of moving health care into the information age would be enormous for the Gulf Coast residents. It could mean the end of those infuriating clipboards, of photocopying health-insurance cards, of being sent for duplicate tests. It could mean that a doctor or nurse would always see emergency-room patients with critical information, instead of asking them what color the pills in their medicine cabinet are and how often they take them. Most poignantly, no Gulf Coast resident would ever have to worry again about his or her medical history’s being washed away.\nPatients could communicate with their providers by e-mail and schedule appointments online, and their chances of being harmed by a mistake or of missing important preventive care would drop. Meanwhile, doctors could see the number of claims rejected by health plans fall, and the administrative burdens of coding and billing decrease, as electronic medical records automatically generated bills to electronically send to health plans.\nThis revolution could have particular benefit for those living in poverty — provided we are sure to include their health-care providers in these efforts. Low-income people move more often than others, are less likely to have stable relationships with care providers, and are more likely to have chronic diseases. There is no substitute for providing reliable health insurance, but at least with personal health records, these people could consolidate their information and make it available to any provider who was authorized — thus raising the quality of the health care received.\nI do not minimize the challenges in realizing this vision. It will require speedy, collaborative action by a number of stakeholders to ensure that privacy and security are iron-clad, that the right data are available when needed and authorized, and that physicians have the necessary support to make implementation and maintenance smooth. It will involve changes that will take time to figure out. But these are not technological or even fiscal challenges; they are challenges of vision and leadership.\nHere in Rhode Island, we know these challenges, and we are making great strides toward bringing our health-care system into the information age. On Oct. 20, Dr. Brailer, the Health Information Technology national coordinator, will make his second visit to see our progress and explore how the federal government can accelerate it. Still, as any of the dedicated Rhode Island stakeholders can attest, building this revolution into a complex existing system is difficult.\nNobody would ever ask for the tragedy that befell our neighbors on the Gulf Coast. But there is lemonade to be made of the lemons — if we can summon the initiative to build the future of health care, rather than rebuilding its past.\nPatrick J. Kennedy represents Rhode Island’s First Congressional District.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Julius Robert Oppenheimer was an American theoretical physicist and professor of physics at the University of California, Berkeley. Along with Enrico Fermi, he is often called the \"father of the atomic bomb\" for his role in the Manhattan Project, the World War II project that developed the first nuclear weapons. The first atomic bomb was detonated on July 16, 1945, in the Trinity test in New Mexico; Oppenheimer remarked later that it brought to mind words from the Bhagavad Gita: \"Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds.\"\nAfter the war he became a chief advisor to the newly created United States Atomic Energy Commission and used that position to lobby for international control of nuclear power to avert nuclear proliferation and an arms race with the Soviet Union. After provoking the ire of many politicians with his outspoken opinions during the Second Red Scare, he had his security clearance revoked in a much-publicized hearing in 1954, and was effectively stripped of his direct political influence; he continued to lecture, write and work in physics. A decade later President John F. Kennedy awarded him with the Enrico Fermi Award as a gesture of political rehabilitation.\nThere must be no barriers for freedom of inquiry. There is no place for dogma in science. The scientist is free, and must be free to ask any question, to doubt any assertion, to seek for any evidence, to correct any errors.", "label": "No"} {"text": "1920 marked a tragic turning point in the Civil War – but not ending the war as itself. Defeat – but not defeat the White armies. Chief of the Russian Army, Baron Pyotr Wrangel and Commander in Chief of the Russian troops eastern margin, Trans-Baikal ataman Grigory Semyonov intensively preparing for the white backlash. Preparing for the resumption of hostilities and march chieftain of all the Cossack troops Dutov. \"I will fight until there is strength \" – so ends his last letter to the Supreme Governor, Admiral Kolchak. And now those words became the motto of Ataman Dutov.\nAbout eight months that he lived in Suydunskoy fortress, passed in the tireless work and worry for the resettlement, development and supply of troops followed him, unite immigrants and maintain discipline. Dutov establish regular bilateral ties with Russia, was responsible for the white underground in adjacent areas, sent emissaries to the Siberian city. The idea of unbroken Ataman, which coordinates the activities spread across vast expanses of white pockets of resistance, could not inspire terror in the hearts of security officers. As long as the chieftain Dutov was alive and acting, they risked at any moment be cut off from Moscow. Liquidation Dutova became for them a matter of life and death. It will soon be 85 years from the day when brave Cossack overtook the treacherous bullet.\nMeanwhile, still unknown to all the circumstances of this murder. Although most versions of the majority of converge. Among the agents Dutova on Soviet territory chekistam managed to recruit for the murder of three Basmachi, one of which enjoyed the special confidence of leader. February 6, 1921, these Three came to Dutova ostensibly important reports. Left alone with Alexander, leader of gangsters suddenly opened fire, wounding a chieftain in the arm and stomach. Assassin, shooting, managed to escape. A Dutov from wounds died shortly thereafter. A few days after the funeral chieftain his grave was dug, the body is removed from the coffin and decapitated. Apparently, the performers had to murder his head to show customers as \"real evidence \". And sure death Dutova, that the bullet still hit the target that the funeral – not a dramatization, and storm kgb really rests here It is interesting that the murder was the first foreign Dutova political liquidation carried out on orders from the Kremlin. Five years later, against the leaders of the anti-Soviet emigration will develop a real terror. The hands of the murderers perish Petlura mysteriously dies Baron Wrangell, is shot dead returning to Moscow, General sweeter killed in attempted kidnapping of kgb General Kutepov, kidnapped by General Miller, blown Ukrainian nationalist Konovalets In the very same Bolshevik Russia by Victims will go to millions of", "label": "No"} {"text": "The main difference between androecium and gynoecium is that the androecium (or stamen) refers to the male part of the flower whereas the gynoecium (or pistil or carpel) refers to the female part.\nAndroecium and gynoecium are the two, opposite reproductive organs of the flower, the sexual reproductive structures in angiosperms. Androecium is also called stamens, which comprises of anther and filaments while gynoecium is also called the pistil or carpel, which comprises of stigma, style, and ovary. Moreover, androecium produces pollen grains while gynoecium produces ovules.\nKey Areas Covered\n1. What is Androecium\n– Definition, Anatomy, Function\n2. What is Gynoecium\n– Definition, Anatomy, Function\n3. What are the Similarities Between Androecium and Gynoecium\n– Outline of Common Features\n4. What is the Difference Between Androecium and Gynoecium\n– Comparison of Key Differences\nAndroecium, Anther, Carpel, Filaments, Flower, Gynoecium, Ovary, Pistil, Stamen, Stigma, Style\nWhat is Androecium\nAndroecium is the male reproductive organ of the flower, which produces micropores. It comprises all the stamens in the flower. Each stamen is made up of a filament and an anther. A ring of stamens occurs in the middle of a flower. Filament is the stalk which holds the anther away from the flower. Each anther has two lobes; each connects to the filament at the base. A sterile tissue called the connective holds the two lobes together.\nTypically, an anther has four microsporangia, which are also called anther sacs. Tapetum, a nutritive tissue, lines each microsporangium. The diploid microgametocytes in the microsporangium undergo meiosis to produce haploid microspores. The mitotic divisions of microspores produce immature microgametophyte, surrounded by a thick wall. This structure is called the pollen grain. The opening of the anther releases pollen grains to the outside.\nWhat is Gynoecium\nThe gynoecium is the female reproductive organ of the flower, which produces macrospores or ovules. Ultimately, it develops the seeds and fruit. Gynoecium occurs at the center of a flower and is surrounded by the stamens. The three components of a gynoecium are stigma, style, and ovary. Stigma occurs at the tip of the style and it is sticky and feathery to capture pollen grains. The style is the stalk, which holds the stigma away from the flower.\nThe enlarged, basal portion is the ovary. It may contain one or several ovules, the integument megasporangia. The cells inside megasporangia undergo meiosis to produce megaspores. Megaspores develop into the female gametophyte, which produces eggs.\nSimilarities Between Androecium and Gynoecium\n- Androecium and gynoecium are the two opposite reproductive organs of the flower.\n- They are responsible for the sexual reproduction of flowering plants.\n- They comprise gametocytes, which undergo meiosis to produce gametes.\n- Both facilitate pollination.\nDifference Between Androecium and Gynoecium\nAndroecium refers to the male fertilizing organ of a flower, typically consisting of a pollen-containing anther and a filament while gynoecium refers to the female organs of a flower, comprising the stigma, style, and ovary.\nAndroecium is the male reproductive organ of the flower while gynoecium is the female reproductive organ. Therfore, this is is the main difference between androecium and gynoecium.\nStamen is another name for Androecium while pistil or carpel are other names for gynoecium.\nWhile androecium has anthers and filaments, gynoecium has stigma, style, and ovary.\nAnother difference between androecium and gynoecium is their gametocytes; androecium contains microgametocytes while gynoecium contains megagametophytes.\nType of Spores\nAndroecium produces microspores while gynoecium produces macrospores. Furthermore, microspores develop into pollen grain while megaspres occur inside the ovule. This is also an important difference between androecium and gynoecium.\nRole in Pollination\nOne more difference between androecium and gynoecium is their role in pollination. Lengthened filaments in androecium facilitate the dispersal of pollen grains while the stigma of the gynoecium becomes sticky to keep the pollen grains on it.\nFurthermore, androecium has no function in fertilization while fertilization occurs inside the ovary of the gynoecium.\nSeeds and fruit\nTo add more, the androecium has no function in the development of seeds and fruit while gynoecium facilitates the formation of seeds and fruit.\nIn the Flower\nAlso, flowers without an androecium are called pistillate or carpellate while the flowers without gynoecium are called staminate.\nWhile androecium is the male reproductive organ of the flower, gynoecium is the female reproductive organ. Androecium produces microspores, which develop the male gametocyte while gynoecium produces megaspores, which develop the female gametophyte. This is the main difference between androecium and gynoecium.\n1. “Amaryllis stamens aka” By André Karwath aka Aka – Own work (CC BY-SA 2.5) via Commons Wikimedia\n2. “Mature flower diagram” By Mariana Ruiz LadyofHats – Own work (Public Domain) via Commons Wikimedia", "label": "No"} {"text": "Also known as Echinoderms, Oloturia ananas, Tripang, Pineapple Cucumber, Prickly Cucumber, Prickly Skin Sea Cucumber, Prickly Redfish, Prickly Redfish Sea Cucumber, Pointed Teat Sea Cucumber, Armoured Sea Cucumber, Giant Sea Cucumber and Sand Fish.\nFound on clean sandy bottoms, near large coral heads.\nThey feed on plankton.\nLength - 75cm\nDepth - 5-40m\nDistinctive appearance with large pointed teats in groups of two or three all over the body surface and numerous large tube feet on the flat underside.\nSome sea cucumbers crawl around on the bottom slowly filtering sand through their tentacles to gather food, while others spread their tentacles above them to capture plankton. A number of sea cucumbers feed nocturnally while others feed by day.\nThere are sea cucumbers that hardly move while others are more active often perching on tall sponges to feed.\nSea cucumbers often attract hitch-hikers like shrimps and crabs that crawl over their skin, also pearlfish that enter via their anus.\nAs a means of defence sea cucumbers can expel their intestines or respiratory organs in the form of sticky threads, but these can quickly regenerate.\nJuveniles often mimic sea slugs.\nSome types of sea cucumbers are edible and considered a delicacy in the Far East countries.", "label": "No"} {"text": "71 search results\nIn these segments, artist Mark Ecko discusses what motivates him to create his art, and what \"creativity\" means to him. This resource teaches students what \"motivation\" and \"creativity\" mean, and empowers students to create their own art.\nTeacher2Teacher Math Video Series\nThis resource contain links to video resources that demonstrate strategies for teaching mathematics concepts.\nCreating Nets for Three-Dimensional Figures\nGiven nets for three-dimensional figures, the student will apply the formulas for the total and lateral surface area of three-dimensional figures to solve problems using appropriate units of measure.\nDrawing Conclusions about Three-Dimensional Figures from Nets\nGiven a net for a three-dimensional figure, the student will make conjectures and draw conclusions about the three-dimensional figure formed by the given net.\nConverting Between Measurement Systems\nGiven a real-world situation with measurements in either metric/SI or customary units, the student will solve a problem requiring them to convert from one system to the other.\nInteractive Math Glossary\nTXRCFP: Texas Response to Curriculum Focal Points for K-8 Mathematics Revised 2013\nThe Texas Response to Curriculum Focal Points Revised 2013 was created from the 2012 revision of the TEKS as a guide for implementation of effective mathematics instruction by identifying critical areas of content at each grade level.\nVertical Alignment Charts for Revised Mathematics TEKS\nThis resource provides vertical alignment charts for the revised mathematics TEKS.\nRepresenting Whole Number Quantities\nThis activity provides an opportunity for students to represent whole numbers with pictures.\nDetermining the Perimeter of a Polygon (Series and Activity 1)\nThis activity provides an opportunity for students to investigate the perimeter of polygons.\nParallel and Intersecting Lines\nThis activity provides an opportunity for students to build an understanding of parallel and intersecting lines.\nExploring the Ratio of Circumference to Diameter\nThis activity provides an opportunity for students to explore the ratio of the circumference of its circle to the length of its diameter in order to generalize the ratio for pi.\nArea of Triangles, Parallelograms, and Trapezoids\nThese activities provide an opportunity for students to explore the area formulas for triangles, trapezoids, and parallelograms.\nFinding the Probabilities of Dependent and Independent Events\nGiven problem situations, the student will find the probability of the dependent and independent events.\nSelecting and Using Representations for Collected Data\nGiven a variety of data (including line plots, line graphs, stem and leaf plots, circle graphs, bar graphs, box and whisker plots, histograms, and Venn diagrams), the student will select and use an appropriate representation for presenting and displaying relationships among the collected data with and without the use of technology\nRecognizing Misuses of Graphical or Numerical Information\nGiven a problem situation, the student will analyze data presented in graphical or tabular form by evaluating the predictions and conclusions based on the information given.\nEvaluating Methods of Sampling from a Set of Data\nGiven a problem situation, the student will evaluate a method of sampling to determine the validity of an inference made from the set of data.\nUsing Multiplication by a Constant Factor\nGiven problems involving proportional relationships, the student will use multiplication by a constant factor to solve the problems.\nPredicting, Finding, and Justifying Data from a Table\nGiven data in table form, the student will use the data table to interpret solutions to problems.\nPredicting, Finding, and Justifying Data from Verbal Descriptions\nGiven data in a verbal description, the student will use equations and tables to solve and interpret solutions to problems.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Quick Tips Pertaining To Design.\nStyle is the procedure and also art of creating and constructing structures. This area is different from building, which just manages building and construction strategies. Architects utilize their style skills to develop stunning structures. They additionally make use of the appropriate materials as well as building strategies to create beautiful and practical structures. They often collaborate with a group of specialists to make structures as well as develop them into a reality.\nThe function of design in culture has transformed with time, but the basic property has actually continued to be the same. The goal of a designer is to create something that responds to the area as well as the environment. It is extra effective to respond to social sensations as opposed to compeling it. Architects are still energetic in the battle to develop a cleaner atmosphere and also secure our setting.\nWhile we typically associate architecture with building construction, it actually covers numerous various other kinds as well. From circus tents to sporting activities arenas to egg containers, roller rollercoasters, short-lived summertime structures, political campaigns, flight terminals, and also train stations, style can put on nearly anything. Design is a very wide term, so it is hard to define the limits.\nThe earliest meaning of design is found in the Roman architect Vitruvius’ De architectura (De architectura), which details the significance of visual appeals, stability as well as durability in structures. Design additionally aims to reveal suggestions and also culture via form. It was a prominent message publication in ancient Rome and the Renaissance. This is the earliest making it through deal with style.\nStyle is the art of preparing a system in order to specify the relationships amongst its components. The architect makes vital choices relating to the division of the product into parts, and specifies the relationships in between these elements. Because of this, completion result is frequently stunning and complex. Consequently, architecture groups must be small and also work in a collaborative setting with regular interaction.\nNonetheless, there are some architects who disagree with this strategy, arguing that design can not exist in a vacuum. It should be a synthesis of social as well as environmental worries along with practical requirements. Engineers must constantly remember the demands of people when designing a structure, but they should always remember to think about the more comprehensive context.\nThe idea of architecture is exceptionally wide, as well as there are different specializations within this field. As a whole, the program is intended to offer students a solid foundation in the different components of building design. The program will help them to recognize which area of the area they are most thinking about. There are likewise lots of sub-specialties within this area.\nThe essential concept behind architecture is to make systems collaborate. Each component has its very own inner framework and also external homes. This permits an engineer to comprehend a system as a system of engaging parts. The inner structure handle the flow of details and also control within the component. By defining these parts, an engineer has the ability to specify a system’s general capability.\nEngineers collaborate with clients and also various other professionals to create the most effective possible structure. They have a keen eye for visual appeals and also site-specific challenges. The best designers work in partnership with various other specialists, consisting of engineers and land surveyors. Frequently, a designer will certainly additionally collaborate with the public and also neighborhood authorities. In this way, a designer can make sure the safety and security of the public in a building.\nThe relevance of architecture go back to old times. Old Egyptians and also Mesopotamians engaged with the power of God as well as made use of design to interact their religious and also political values. By the sixth century, the Romans had adjusted Greek and Roman designs of design, and also Buddhist design established in Asia and aimed to reveal both macro and also microcosms.\nIT architecture is a process of building and also developing IT solutions, directed by guidelines and concepts. While the interpretation of IT design is relatively obscure, it is a consistent framework for demonstrating the capacities of a firm. Basically, it is an integrated design of the whole enterprise. So, when applying an option, IT designs line up the business and also technology.\nAs the area of design continues to advance, it is important to bear in mind its history. In the very early 20th century, the area of style undertook a split. Engineers began focusing more on aesthetic appeals as well as humanist elements of design, producing what is now called “innovation”. In 1919, the Bauhaus school was founded in Germany and also redefined building limits. The college taken into consideration style as the utmost expression of art, craft, and scientific research.\nThe procedure of making a building needs a substantial understanding of concept, math, as well as sciences. Furthermore, an engineer needs to have a deep understanding of mechanical systems. A building’s mechanical parts affect the method it operates, and the design of its structure ought to have sensible applications. If these aspects are not well recognized, the design process can not be effective.\nThe Renaissance duration was marked by the development of humanism, which caused a focus on proportion and also proportion. This era additionally saw the development of machination. Nevertheless, this did not indicate that architecture lost its concentrate on aesthetics. Undoubtedly, a lot of the earliest instances of style recycled the expertise of concrete and also rock.\nArchitects should have strong business abilities to be efficient in their area. They require to keep comprehensive records of projects. These records include cost evaluation, products made use of, and project details. The designers ought to likewise be adept at charting the development of a task. By doing this, the project can be better taken care of. An expert engineer can also preserve a continuous dialogue with their clients. Discover more\nThe work expectation for architecture specialists is intense, with lots of people seeking an occupation in architecture. With boosting need for structures, the profession has increased beyond property design. Today, architects design public structures and industrial structures. They likewise supply urban planning advice to federal government authorities. With a strong education and learning, an architect can take pleasure in a satisfying and challenging job in the field.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Search our database of handpicked sites\nLooking for a great physics site? We've tracked down the very best and checked them for accuracy. Just fill out the fields below and we'll do the rest.\nYou searched for\nWe found 16 results on physics.org and 139 results in our database of sites\n132 are Websites,\n5 are Videos,\nand 2 are Experiments)\nSearch results on physics.org\nSearch results from our links database\nHave a look inside a wind turbine to see how it generates electricity.\nPart of the NASA website, includes detailed information (and illustrations) on the history, development and use of wind tunnels.\nThis site is a comprehensive guide to wind tunnels, their history and design. It includes experimental details and designs.\nAn introduction to the main types of renewable energy, focusing on wind, solar, wave, tidal and waste power.\nDetails of the Genesis mission which collected samples from the solar wind in order to study the sun.\nA video explaining what is the wind and how it's caused.\nAn explanation of the two huge doughnut-shaped rings, called Van Allen Belts, containing charged particles collected from the solar wind. Also includes a little on the history of their discovery.\nThought the weather was weird on Earth? This site will introduce you to space weather, featuring plasmas, stars, solar wind , the magnetosphere and much more.\ndescription of a very simple wind vane.\nNice, clear info on renewable energy resources including geothermal, solar, wind and biomass power from the National Renewable Energy Lab.\nShowing 11 - 20 of 139", "label": "No"} {"text": "Today, as we approach half the world's citizens connected to each other, it's clear that the late 20th and early 21st centuries are going to mark a new era in the history books, the first time when all of humanity was connected to each other--and thanks to large scale social networks like Facebook, Twitter, and other regional networks, we can actually find each other.\nThe impact of the internet on my life is immense. It's like asking the impact of electricity. I'd even argue that I'd rather do without electricity than without the internet. By lowering the cost of communication, and unleashing the individual voice, the internet's impact is a unparalleled in all human history, and is giving rise to a new revolution that's rapidly changing human society.\nI'd like to mention a word about internet culture, which can reasonably be seen as an extension of previously defined cyberculture. I believe the internet has had a number of huge impacts on how we exist on this planet: - Though language barriers exist, we can actually see \"the other\". That is, what had been a world filled by nationalistic, ethnocentric perspectives, well into the 20th century, we see, with rises in connectivity, greater degree of understanding, compassion, and recent geopolitical destabilizations aside, general reduction in interstate conflict. That national heads of state nations proclaiming their national will to the world on the same platform that Justin Bieber and Tila Tequila rant on is both, or for that matter, you or I, is quite amazing.\nThe successful scaling of the internet from tens of millions in the 90s to billions today, is an incredible achievement. This is even more so considering that instead of hypertext and simple GIFs, we're moving gigabytes a day. (I'm sure in a decade, this number will seem laughably small)\nThank you, Internet.\nIt was 1995 and I was 10, and via MSN, which back then was a decent dial-up internet service provider (and a PC-centric alternative to AOL, with more class than CompuServe). I had first gotten access to the internet and while living in South Korea, I became part of the 0.4% of the world population for whom national barriers had little meaning. Being connected to the then-named \"information superhighway\" meant that I could access information from anywhere in the world, at a pace and depth that I wanted.\nThings were different then, MSN (like AOL) was mostly a top-down published experience, and I hadn't yet explored the world wide web. I actually remember once using the just launched Internet Explorer to see the \"WWW\" and being turned off by the bland pages and confusing navigation framework (there was none). I did however, find a good array of pages and sites on MSN devoted to interests of mine, and at that point, I was a budding PC gamer, and quickly connected with online communities for map making and save-game sharing. At the time, it was Doom, Sim City 2000, and later Warcraft II maps that I would share and publish. PC gamers were some of the first true devotees to internet culture, partly because of the nerd-level required to thoroughly maximize your gaming experience, but also because PC gaming generally is about tinkering and playing around in ways that encouraged experimentation and early adoption of technology.\nGo check out the Way Back Machine and the nostalgic days of the 90s internet returns to me. Looking at the early internet is like looking back into childhood, remembering the days of buzzing dial-up models with speeds measured in kbps; where a 25 MB patch would take all night to download. Those were the days.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Apple trees are a type of fruit tree originating in Central Asia. The seeds take between 3-5 years to reach maturity, so they can be quite costly when bought from nurseries. If you want your own apple tree but don’t have the time or money for it, there’s good news:\nthe process is much easier than you might think! We asked two experts on home gardening how fast apples grow and what steps would help them mature faster. Here’s what we found out about growing apple trees at home!.\nApple trees grow from seeds to a mature tree in about 10 years. It takes about 5-6 years for the tree to reach its full height and width. The apple tree will then live for about 100 years before it dies.\nIt’s possible that some of the links in this article are affiliate links. If you make a purchase after clicking on an affiliate link, I may get a commission. In addition, as an Amazon Associate, I get commissions on qualifying purchases.—\nHaving an apple tree in your yard might be a terrific way to add some character to it. Apple trees are not only beautiful, but they also provide you with the opportunity to gather apples.\nIf you correctly care for an apple tree, you will be able to enjoy fresh apples every year. Those who like baking will appreciate the ability to prepare apple pies with fresh apples.\nOf course, you won’t be baking with your own apples for a long time after you’ve planted an apple tree. It takes time for trees to develop, mature, and produce fruit.\nWhen it comes to apple trees, how quickly do they grow? Continue reading to learn more about your new apple tree and what you can anticipate from it.\nGrowth Rates of Apple Trees\nGrowth Rates of Apple Trees will differ a bit depending on various factors. The first thing that you need to know is that there are different types of apple trees out there.\nDepending on what you’re searching for, you’ll be able to acquire a variety of apple trees. Each of these trees may have a varied pace of growth.\nThis isn’t to say that an average growth rate for most apple trees can’t be calculated. In one year, a young apple tree will typically grow between 12 and 24 inches.\nA fully grown apple tree will only grow 8 to 12 inches every year. Keep in mind that these are typical figures, and your tree’s actual growth rate may vary significantly.\nHow Long Do Apple Trees Take to Produce Fruit?\nYou may be anticipating that your new apple tree would bear fruit in a short period of time. It will take a little patience to grow an apple tree, no matter what kind you plant.\nDwarf apple plants produce fruit very soon. They may begin bearing fruit two or three years after being planted.\nStandard apple trees will take a little longer to mature. It might take up to eight years for a standard-sized tree to start bearing fruit.\nIt’s crucial to remember when planting apple trees that you shouldn’t anticipate to be able to harvest fruit within the first few years. If you choose a miniature apple tree, you may be able to harvest fruit the second year after planting, although this is not always the case.\nWhat is the maximum size of an apple tree?\nThe next thing you’ll probably want to know about apple trees is their maximum size. Apple trees come in a variety of types, as previously indicated.\nAside from the many varieties, there are also the conventional tree sizes to consider. Apple trees are available in three sizes: regular, semi-dwarf, and dwarf.\nThe normal apple trees are the biggest. This kind of tree may reach a height of thirty to forty feet and a spread of thirty to forty feet as well.\nThe next biggest trees are semi-dwarf trees, which may reach a height of fifteen feet. There are also some semi-dwarf apple trees that may reach a height of twenty feet.\nDwarf apple trees are the tiniest varieties available. They seldom grow to be more over 10 feet tall.\nIt’s critical to choose an apple tree that is the appropriate size for your land. If you don’t have enough room in your yard for a mature conventional apple tree, a semi-dwarf apple tree can be the best option.\nIs it possible to speed up the growth of apple trees?\nIs there anything you can do to speed up the growth of your apple trees? There are certain things you can do to help the trees grow as quickly as possible.\nThe hardiness of the tree and the USDA zone in which you reside are two of the most significant aspects to consider. It’s important to choose an apple tree that will grow in your yard.\nChoosing a tree that isn’t appropriate to your area’s climate will provide poor results. Make every effort to choose an apple tree that will thrive in your USDA zone.\nIt’s also possible to assist the tree by trimming it and fertilizing it. Pruning the apple tree encourages new growth and keeps it looking its best.\nAlways take the time to remove any tree branches that are broken or dead. Tree branches that are growing inward toward the tree should also be removed.\nOnce the tree has gone dormant, experts recommend cutting around one-third of the new growth for the year. This makes the next year’s fresh growth more likely.\nFertilizing apple trees helps them get the nutrients they need to grow. However, you must be cautious not to go excessive.\nPurchase fertilizer designed exclusively for apple or fruit plants. In addition, you should apply the fertilizer to the ground approximately a foot away from the tree stem.\nThen you rake it all the way out to just beyond the canopy spread. Fertilizing should be done three times every season, and you should always follow the directions to avoid putting too much fertilizer at once.\nFinally, keep in mind that safeguarding the tree from pests will aid its growth. Aphids, for example, may be a concern for apple trees at times.\nIf dogs are a problem in your region, you may purchase apple trees that are more resistant to them. Otherwise, spraying your fruit trees to keep pests away can be a good idea.\nPurchasing Apple Trees that are already two years old is a great way to save money.\nHave you considered purchasing an apple tree that is two years old? If getting to the fruiting stage is one of your key priorities, this allows you to do so sooner.\nThere are a lot of garden stores and nurseries that offer trees that have been growing for a while. If you plant a tree like this in your yard, you won’t have to wait nearly as long to go where you want to go.\nIt’s good to save two years off the time it takes to reach the fruiting stage. This is the way to go if you’re looking forward to eating homemade apple pie made with your own apples.\nKeep in mind that smaller plants might begin bearing fruit sooner. So, if you acquire a two-year-old miniature apple tree, it can start bearing fruit right away.\nSelect a Quick-Growing Tree\nSome trees just grow quicker than others, as previously stated. The pace of development of apple trees varies based on the kind of tree you purchase.\nIf you want a tree that will grow quickly, you should seek for one that has a high growth rate. You should be able to get detailed information on the apple tree you’re considering purchasing.\nYou may get help from the folks who work at the local nursery. They may offer apple trees that have been grafted in a method that allows them to develop quicker and stronger than most other apple trees.\nGetting a decent apple tree that will grow at a reasonable pace begins well before you make the purchase. Purchase a tree that you know will thrive as long as it is properly cared for.\nApple Trees: How to Keep Their Size in Check\nApple trees may also be pruned to keep their size under control. If you’re worried about a conventional apple tree becoming too large for your yard, all you have to do is be proactive about trimming it.\nPruning the tree on a regular basis is truly beneficial to the tree. Apple trees can be pruned effectively enough to keep them under control.\nThis does not, however, imply that buying a conventional apple tree is a wise option if you have a small yard. Before buying a tree, you should still think about the available space.\nPruning is a simple method of preventing a tree from becoming too large and infringing on other areas of your yard. Remember that as ordinary apple trees get higher, trimming them will need climbing a ladder.\nIt should be easy to make an educated selection after understanding more about how quickly apple trees develop. You’re probably aware that young apple trees grow between 12 and 24 inches in a year.\nIn a single year, mature apple trees typically grow between 8 and 12 inches. You may speed up the growth of these trees by carefully caring for them, safeguarding them from pests, and fertilizing them when the time comes.\nApple trees take a long time to begin bearing fruit. Dwarf apple trees are the quickest to bear fruit, but they’re also the tiniest apple trees available.\nJust make certain you’re getting a tree that you’ll like. Keep in mind that no matter whatever apple variety you choose, it will take time for your tree to produce fruit.\nApple trees have a lifespan of around 100 years. Although they grow faster in the spring and summer, their growth slows down during the fall and winter. If you want to encourage faster growth, it is best to plant apple trees in early spring or late fall. Reference: how long do apple trees live.\n- how fast is apple inc growing\n- apple tree maintenance calendar\n- dwarf apple trees\n- best soil for apple trees\n- how fast do peach trees grow", "label": "No"} {"text": "Silent letters are letters that you can't hear when you say the word, but that are there when you write the word.\n- Silent letters can distinguish between homophones, e.g. in/inn; be/bee; lent/leant. This is an aid to readers already familiar with both words.\n- Silent letters may give an insight into the meaning or origin of a word, e.g. vineyard suggests vines more than the phonetic 'vinyard' would.\n- Silent letters help to show long vowels e.g. rid/ride\n- Silent letters help to show 'hard' consonants e.g. guest/gest\n- They can help to connect different forms of the same word e.g. resign/resignation.\nSilent letter spelling rules:", "label": "No"} {"text": "Virtual method calls can contribute substantial overhead to the execution of a program in a highly object-oriented language, such as Cool. For this assignment, you will implement two different kinds of static virtual function resolution by determining what are the possible classes of the receiving object. At a dispatch, we see if the limited set of classes mean that only one possible method is the result. At the same time, we will check to see if the receiver could be null. If the receiver will never be null and the target of the dispatch can be statically resolved, a dispatch node will be converted into a static dispatch. In a real compiler, we would want to make use the cases when only one of the two conditions can be verified, but for here, it is easiest to require both (since the code generation of static dispatch assumes that the receiver cannot be null).\nSimilarly, with the information about what classes an expression can evaluate to and whether null is possible, one can prune a case expression to remove branches that will not execute.\nClass hierarchy analysis uses the static type of the receiver to do static virtual function resolution. If none of the classes under the static type override the method, it can be statically resolved. As a special case, if the static class of a (non-null) receiver has no subclasses, it can be statically resolved. An easy way to do the task is to keep a list of overriding methods for every method.\nHowever, as mentioned above, we also require that the receiver be guaranteed non-null in order to convert it into a static dispatch. For this task, we will use a simple local analysis:\nthisis never null.\nThis analysis determines the set of types (classes) each expression could evaluate to using an iterative whole-program analysis. The sets described below will need to be saved and then the inequations below are iterated until there are no changes in these sets. The sets will be computed on-the-fly using (recursive) virtual methods.\nLet be the method named selected for an object of dynamic\ntype . Let\nbe the defining occurrence of\nthis in method ; in the AST this is the class declaration\nitself, but for this assignment, you will need a separating defining\noccurrence for each method.\nLet be the class/null for the default value of class\n. We have for\n``null'' for all other classes.\nLet be the least set for each defining occurrence (we assume all defining occurrences are unique) satisfying the equations below. We will distinguish , the possible classes of return values of method , from , the possible classes of receivers (this) of this method. Thus each method will need two sets, which complicates the implementation. Let be the least set for each expression in the program such that and satisfy the conditions below.\nTo get the analysis started, we note that the constructor for class\nMain will be called:\nFor each attribute\nin each class :\nLet be (:,...,:): is end; in , , ... ,\nNB: internally, a\nsuper calls will be represented by a\nstatic_dispatch node. Unlike with normal\ndispatch nodes, the method is known from the\nbinding, you don't need to do the lookup .\nMake sure that you use the stored value of rather than computing it on the fly, which can lead to infinite recursion.\nFor each with , let be (:,...,:): is end; in , , ... ,\ndispatch nodes, the method binding is\nnot useful. You will need to re-implement method lookup\n(or use the code the skeleton provides).\nAnd as with\nstatic_dispatch, you should use the stored value of\nLet be (:,...,:) is end; in , , ... ,\nNB This case occurs in the AST as a combination of alloc (where ) and a dispatch. It should fall out of your analysis that these calls are always statically resolved.\nIf , and , then . For each with , if exists , then and . (Don't traverse branches unless they are selected!)\nIf literal is a string constant, . Similarly with boolean, integer, unit and null literals.\nnative body is represented by\nThis term may come from one of the following sources:\nThe occurrence of in the rule for get refers the formal parameter of this name in set.\nYou will be given a skeleton optimizer that accepts analysis options. You should implement static class resolution and should use it to perform the following changes:\nnullnode. (Not a\nno_exprnode because that would mean it was native, and would get link errors.)\nResolutionclass is instantiated with the program, the level (1 for CHA and 2 for 0-CFA) and the `next node id'' (see below).\nOptimization at the AST level requires changing the AST for expressions. The node classes (now) have setter methods for changing children of a node (caution: do not create a DAG or worse, a cyclic graph, the AST should still be an abstract syntax TREE). We provide a new visitor, a ``modifying visitor'' which makes is easier to substitute in new subtrees. Override the visit method for any node which might need to be replaced with something. You can call ``super'' to have it traverse the nodes inside this node.\nWhen you create a new node, you need to ensure that new nodes are given appropriate line numbers and unique node identifiers. We provide a class AdditionalNodeFactory that does most of the work here. It should be passed a tree modifier visitor and the ``next node id.'' Don't call the node constructors directly.\nThe 0-CFA analysis requires that a set be stored for every set: We associate with every formal parameter, every attribute, every let bound variable, every `when' bound variable and every method body a set of classes, initially empty. The sets can be computed by recursive member functions. Each set may also contain an indication that the variable could be null. Then we make repeated passes over the program in which we compute the set for every expression and use this to update the sets involved. Once a fixed point is reached, we can use the information for a receiver to determine whether it is statically resolvable. The analysis must be implemented to carry along possible null-ness as well.\nYou may use ``Extended Cool'' (aka Scala), especially its collection libraries, to do your work. This way you avoid the need to implement set classes. The solution, however, will be in strict Cool.\nYou need to write a test case (as one big file\neasy of testing)\nthat checks for bugs in your implementations. Optimizations are very\neasy to do wrong, so testing is important.\nEvaluate the results of optimization (or the non-optimized ``control'' case) in two ways:\n(For simplicity, each benchmark is a standalone Cool program.)Please create a readable table summarizing your results in README. If you would rather, you may produce a\nTo get started, type\nmake -f /afs/cs.uwm.edu/users/classes/cs854/src/homework6/MakefileThis will get a number of files. The files you will edit are:", "label": "No"} {"text": "Stanford’s “autonomous” helicopters teach themselves to fly via “apprenticeship learning”\nSo the researchers had Oku and other pilots fly entire airshow routines while every movement of the helicopter was recorded. As Oku repeated a maneuver several times, the trajectory of the helicopter inevitably varied slightly with each flight. But the learning algorithms created by Ng’s team were able to discern the ideal trajectory the pilot was seeking. Thus the autonomous helicopter learned to fly the routine better — and more consistently — than Oku himself.\nDuring a flight, some of the necessary instrumentation is mounted on the helicopter, some on the ground. Together, they continuously monitor the position, direction, orientation, velocity, acceleration and spin of the helicopter in several dimensions. A ground-based computer crunches the data, makes quick calculations and beams new flight directions to the helicopter via radio 20 times per second.\nThe helicopter carries accelerometers, gyroscopes and magnetometers, the latter of which use the Earth’s magnetic field to figure out which way the helicopter is pointed. The exact location of the craft is tracked either by a GPS receiver on the helicopter or by cameras on the ground. (With a larger helicopter, the entire navigation package could be airborne.)", "label": "No"} {"text": "It looks like you're using an Ad Blocker.\nPlease white-list or disable AboveTopSecret.com in your ad-blocking tool.\nSome features of ATS will be disabled while you continue to use an ad-blocker.\nTidal and Gravity Effects\nAt first glance, the claims that planetary alignments or groupings will cause earthquakes, floods, solar eruptions, and perhaps even the destruction of the Earth do seem interesting. Gravity is a long reaching force, and the planets are big. Can their influence reach across the solar system and cause all sorts of headaches here on Earth?\nAs always, it is not a bad idea to run a sanity check first. We have pretty good evidence that the Earth has been around a long time, approximately 5 billion years, without being split in two. As it turns out, close planetary configurations are fairly rare on a human time time scale, but NOT on a geologic time scale. Getting more than three to go into conjunction is difficult; getting them all to be in close conjunction is rare indeed. But 5 billion years is a long time! Close configurations may be rare, but given enough time they do occur, and the Earth is still here. Even more, what most doomsayers say is an alignment is really more of a confluence, or loose gathering, of planets. Some say it is enough to just have them all on the same side of the Sun, which happens pretty often! This is a hallmark of crackpot science: Using inflammatory words, then, when cornered, start being very vague and loose with your terms. \"Alignment\" sounds much better than \"loose collection\" or \"a pattern somewhat weighted towards one side of the Sun\", which are more accurate. I think we can rest assured that the Earth will not be destroyed any time soon.\nBrian Monson's Web page where he has worked out the positions and times of several past alignments and shows that better \"alignments\" in recent history than the one in May of 2000 have occurred with no ill effects. There is also an excellent page giving great detail about the upcoming \"alignment\" constructed by the Griffith Observatory. Yet another page has been set up by Truman Collins. Much of this page here was constructed by the information supplied by these pages and by the Bad Astronomy Web pages.\nBut just how strong is the influence of the planets? This turns out to be a relatively easy calculation. First, let me make something clear: there are two effects a planet can have. One is simply gravity, which basically means how hard that planet can pull on us. The other influence is tidal force, which is more complicated, but you can think of it as a stretching force rather than a simple pull. Think of it this way: a strong enough gravity could pull the Earth from its orbit, while a strong enough tide could rip it in half. Can the planets do this to us? Could they possibly send Earth flying into space, or rend us asunder (quick answer: no). We will start with gravity, and then show why tides are even less important.\nGravity depends on two things: the mass of the object pulling on you, and its distance . The bigger an objects mass, the stronger it pulls, and the farther away it is, the less it pulls. As a matter of fact, for gravity the strength depends on the square of the distance. If you double the distance, the force of gravity drops by 2 x 2 = 4. If you put something ten times farther away, the gravitational force drops by 10 x 10 = 100. You can see that gravity gets weak pretty quickly with distance.\nThe tidal force is much like gravity, but it drops with the cube of the distance . This makes it much less important in our case! Say you double the distance to an object. Its tidal force on the Earth drops by 2 x 2 x 2 = 8. If you increase its distance by a factor of ten, the tidal force drops by 10 x 10 x 10 = 1000! So tides are in fact much weaker than gravity.\nSo if we know the mass of an object and its distance, we can calculate the forces of both gravity and tides. It shouldn't be too much of a surprise to find out that the overwhelming winner in this game is the Earth's own Moon. Its mass is small in comparison to the other planets (only about 1/80 of the Earth), but it is very close (Venus, the closest planet to the Earth, is at best 150 times farther away!). To make matters easier on us, let's say that the Moon's gravitational force on the Earth is equal to 1 in whatever units gravity is measured in. That way we can see right away how strong the other planets are; a gravity of 10 means the planet pulls on the Earth 10 times as much as the Moon does. We can do the same with tides; assume that the tidal force is equal to 1 in tidal force units and see how the other planets fare. So, in units of Moon gravity and tides, below are the forces on the Earth from rest of the planets The masses are in units of 1022 kilograms (the Earth masses 6x1024 kilograms, or 600 on this scale), and the distances in millions of kilometers. By the way, the distances of closest approach to the Earth are used to maximize the effect. Realistically, the force will be smaller than what is listed.\nLet's look at gravity first. Right away you can see that even mighty Jupiter, king of the planets, only pulls about 0.01 (= 1%) as hard as the Moon does (just to show how this was done, Jupiter mass is 27,000 times the Moon, but is 1640 times farther away. The square of 1640 is about 2.7 million, and 27,000/2.7 million=0.01). Venus is next, with only 0.6% of the Moon's force. After that, the numbers drop a lot. The total pull of all the planets combined is 0.017, not even 2% of the Moon's pull!\nThat ain't much. But is it enough to destroy the Earth?\nNo, it isn't. Think of it this way: the Moon orbits the Earth in an ellipse, which means that sometimes in its orbit it is closer to the Earth than others. At perigee, or closest approach, it is about 363,000 kilometers away, and at apogee, or farthest point, it is about 405,000 kilometers away. If you use these numbers like we did above, you see that the Moon's own gravitational effect on the Earth fluctuates by about 25% every orbit! The Moon orbits the Earth in about a month, incidentally, so it goes from apogee to perigee every two weeks. So every 14 days we see a change in gravitational effects from the Moon more than 10 times greater than all the other planets combined! To put this in even more perspective, the force of the Moon on you is only about 0.000003 times the Earth's. For me, that means I weigh an extra 0.4 grams (0.0009 pounds) more when the Moon is under my feet versus when it's on the horizon (and therefore not contributing to the downward pull of the Earth). Not much!\nNow let's look at tides. Venus stretches us the most of the planets, simply because it is the closest on average. But look! Even Venus only stretches us 5 hundred thousandths as much as the Moon does! This is completely negligible, and the other planets have even less effect. The change in tidal force due to the Moon's elliptical orbit is hugely larger than the combined tides of all the planets. It's worth mentioning that the \"alignment\" in 2000 has all the planets on the far side of the Sun. This means that you can add 300 million kilometers to the above distances, and I think you can see that the numbers will drop even an enormous amount more! For example, Jupiter's gravity drops from 0.02 to 0.005, and Venus' tides drop by a factor of 500!\nKeep in mind that close planetary configurations have happened many times in the past and note that the Earth still exists. Feel better now? Of course you do. Crackpots (i.e., astrologers and psychics), it would seem, have a much stronger influence on our minds than our bodies.\nOriginally posted by ucantcme\nOriginally posted by Dalke07\nHi to all ..\nYou all know for alignments, but i want to put accent for dangerous in next 60 days..\nAlignments from May 7, 2011 to Jul 7, 2011 constantly brought dangerous for our mother Earth ..\nBig earthquakes, big volcanos, catastrophic weather have very possibility to happens this 60 days ..\nFor my way of thinking, Jun is more dangerous from May ..\nTry to see yourself here, zoom end try from all altitudes ..\nHave to mach alignments in next 60 days to post pictures ..\nI hope nothing catastrophic happend ..\nPeace whit yo00u ..\nedit on 9-5-2011 by Dalke07 because: (no reason given)edit on 9-5-2011 by Dalke07 because: (no reason given)\nI find the subject of planetary alignments very intresting. There is a lot of information floating around out there on this subject whether it is based on fact or prophetic predictions. I'm not really sure what to think about this, but this is what NASA has to say...\nThere are no planetary alignments in the next few decades, Earth will not cross the galactic plane in 2012, and even if these alignments were to occur, their effects on the Earth would be negligible. Each December the Earth and sun align with the approximate center of the Milky Way Galaxy but that is an annual event of no consequence.\nI was under the impression that there are quite a few alignments coming up in the next couple years. But according to NASA that is not the case. So its another one of those I dont know what to believe situations.", "label": "No"} {"text": "500-kilometre-long coastline between Mumbai and Goa -- the Konkan coast -- still harbours pockets of breathtaking beauty and nature in almost pristine form. Forested slopes of the Western Ghats, dense mangroves in estuaries, coral reefs, fish spawning areas, and a variety of marine flora and fauna.\nOn the other hand, some stretches of the coast, especially between Mumbai and Alibag, reels under the impact of Mumbai's sewerage and solid waste, industrial effluents and even oil spills from ships. Land has been acquired for industrial estates and hotels in total disregard of its ecological and social impacts. Even nature conservation proposals have only led to opposition, ire and bitterness among locals. They confer little long-term benefits to the residents in terms of income and employment, deprives them of their means of livelihood and lifestyle while threatening the biological base of their life.\nWith an aim to find a solution to the Konkan crisis, the World Wide Fund for Nature-India entrusted the Pune-based Ecological Society with the task of investigating the current status of the Konkan coast biodiversity, the extent to which local communities depend on it for a living, and then prepare a conservation plan keeping the local residents and traditional communities in mind.\nThe team prepared a regional plan which proposes five protected areas and 12 locations of social scientific interest with particular management and monitoring structures (see map: Proposed biosphere reserves\n). The usual scheme of creating sanctuaries and national parks could not be applied in toto to the Konkan coastline. But the concept of biosphere reserves, which seeks to reconcile the interests of wildlife and humans, was found to be suitable in this region.\nThe proposed areas are to be managed in such a way as to reinforce conservation of genetic resources, ecosystems and biodiversity. Research and monitoring components are especially important in assessing the impact of pollution, and effects of traditional and modern land-use practices. Wherever possible, local knowledge and traditional practices are to be encouraged. Involvement of local people in the management of these reserves and decision-making process is imperative. The more the dissemination of correct, scientific information, the better is the likelihood of achieving sustainable use of resources. Further, the area of reserves would have to be properly zoned to allow different land-use patterns at different intensities.\nThis is a much better than those usually prepared by government departments. The scheme proposed here confers a lot of rights, duties and responsibilities on the local people. Are they prepared to accept these? A number of people were consulted and interviewed by the team to ascertain.\nShri Deolkar, a prominent social workers and founder of fisherfolk's organisations, spoke about the many difficulties in achieving this. According to him, the people are basically individualistic and indifferent and even apathetic wherever concerted action is required. However, pressures of modern life and \"aggression\" by outsiders may rouse them to action. This has been demonstrated by the fisherfolk's agitation against land acquisition by the state government for hotels and holiday resorts. Their agitation against the government's open door policy has now attained a national character with several representative organisations from west and east coasts joining hands to safeguard their interests. Then there are individuals who have taken upon themselves the task of restoring forests on lands owned by them. The task is enormous but has to be tackled if biodiversity is to be sustained, enhanced and used for the benefit of local people.\nOn the other hand, government organisations must come forward to show that they are responsive to people's interests, aspirations and are prepared to work with them. Nature conservation has to be based on a holistic approach which means consultation, coordination and cooperation at all levels. Prakash Gole is director, Ecological Society, Pune", "label": "No"} {"text": "US Navy Inspects USS Houston Wreck\nIn a training evolution to be conducted as part of the Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2014 exercise series, U.S. Navy divers, assisted by personnel from the Indonesian navy, will survey the World War II wreck of the cruiser USS Houston (CA 30) in June.\nThe purpose of the mission is to determine the vessel’s current condition and provide real-world training to rescue and salvage divers in maneuvering around a sunken ship. Divers from both navies will also share best practices and diving techniques during a series of training evolutions on board the rescue and salvage ship USNS Safeguard (T-ARS-50).\nHouston was sunk during the World War II Battle of Sunda Strait Feb. 28, 1942 with the loss of more than seven hundred souls. The ship remains sovereign property of the U.S. under customary international law, and is a popular dive site. Houston is located off the west coast of Java, Indonesia, one of nine partner nations participating in CARAT 2014.\nMobile Diving and Salvage Unit divers embarked in Safeguard will inspect the wreck to assess whether the ship has fallen prey to illicit salvage. They will be aided by Dr. Alexis Catsambis, an underwater archaeologist from the Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) who will provide operations planning support in order for the mission to effectively document the state of preservation of Houston. Documentation methods will include personal inspection by divers, as well as the planned use of sonar sensing systems and a remotely operated vehicle (ROV).\nPress Release, June 06, 2014; Image: US Navy", "label": "No"} {"text": "Some people insist they have to stop at Starbucks or a competitor to start their day. It may seem extreme to equate coffee consumption with other addictions, but scientific evidence supports it. People who find themselves craving coffee can look to their parents (or at least their genes) to assign “blame” for the desire.\nThere are genetic predispositions for alcoholism, breast cancer, depression, heart disease and, according to new research, coffee consumption. Researchers have found six genes that are linked to someone having cravings for coffee consumption, particularly how their body responds to caffeine consumed.\nThe research team indicated that the genes were not ones they would have assumed to be tied to coffee drinking. However, they show the genetic basis for people’s coffee consumption habits, according to Marilyn Cornelis, a nutrition research associate at the Harvard School of Public Health, who was the lead author on the study. The team believes that the genes could help explain why some people really like coffee and others do not.\nThe study analyzed information on 120,000 coffee drinkers. The researchers looked at 28 previous studies on genetics, specifically the participants in those studies who were regular coffee drinkers.\nThe team identified the six “coffee” genetic variants that impacted their caffeine metabolism and data on the quantity of coffee each of the subjects consumed daily. Published in Molecular Psychiatry, the analysis credits genetics with the side effects that can result from drinking caffeinated coffee. Those include the memory boost and mental acuity some coffee drinkers experience as well as the distractedness, per the study’s authors.\nOne finding was that individuals who drink considerable quantities of coffee seem to metabolize the caffeine faster than others do. The researchers theorized that could be due to their genes.\nTwo other genes appeared to be linked to the “kick” that people receive from caffeine. The team determined that those genes are tied to the brain’s pleasure centers, and likely influence the enjoyment that caffeinated coffee provides to many drinkers.\nThe final two genes identified were “unexpected,” according to the researchers. The duo were previously known to impact the metabolism of fats and sugars, but now are suspected of being tied to how the body reacts to coffee as well.\nThe researchers caution against concluding that coffee consumption is driven solely by one’s genes. There are many other factors, besides the body’s reaction to caffeine, that influence how much coffee people drink, from socialization to taste preferences to desire to stay awake. But how much those things impact consumption may be genetic in nature.\nThe researchers plan to conduct further analysis into the genes pinpointed in the study and see if they are tied to a person’s risk of certain diseases. Previous studies have indicated that coffee consumption may reduce one’s risk of Parkinson’s disease, liver disease and type 2 diabetes. Conversely, other research tied coffee to heart disease.\nCoffee is popular worldwide, as evidenced by the proliferation of coffee houses. Starbucks alone is in 65 countries. Americans who drink coffee generally consume an average of two cups a day. In parts of Europe, four cups daily is often the norm. For those with a regular coffee habit, it may be a genetic predisposition to blame that makes the craving so strong that they cannot start the work or school day without a fresh cup of coffee.\nBy Dyanne Weiss", "label": "No"} {"text": "For an essay about poetry you may choose to start with a line or two from the poem, but make sure you refer to the lines at some point in the essay another option is to write an interesting statement about the poem’s place in culture or history. Whether you are writing an essay around an artist or just citing a poem or referring to its themes, you may wind up expecting to reference the poem's title notwithstanding, it can be difficult to recall whether the title is italicized, underlined or put into quotes. Essay #1: poetry explication a poetry explication is a relatively short analysis that describes the possible meanings and relationships of the words, images, and other small units that make up a poem.\nHow to cite a poem using apa style 11 steps with pictures quote poetry in an essay wikihow mla format for poems yelom myphonecompany co works cited solid graphikworks . Knowing how to quote in an essay, or how to cite a quote from a book is imperative to your success when citing long poems (poems with more than three lines . Edit article wiki how to put a quote in an essay three parts: sample quotes citing quotes using mla style citing. How to cite works of literature poems when you are writing about a poem and you use a line of poetry, you want to cite the stanza and line numbers, separated by a period.\nTitle of an epic poem or book-length poem ex: the raven title of an essay title of a collection or anthology of essays ex: punctuating titles--chart. U in this poem it is creation, not a hypothetical creator, that is supremely awesome [argument microsoft word - integrating quotesdoc author: maggio. Letter brown university supplement essay 2006 criticism industry knowledge to help writing an essay to support your thesis, and your outline how to cite a poem in an essay - cityoflancastergymnastics. Application essays (and personal statements) use the guidelines below to learn how to use literary quotations using the slash when quoting poetry.\nIt depends on the type of work: is it short (essay, poem, short story) or long, like a book (play, movie, book, novel) titles should be marked with italics (underlining) or quotation marks, depending on the work being discussed. Cite page numbers for prose and line numbers for poetry if you are quoting a poem translated into prose, cite line numbers if possible otherwise cite page numbers if you aren't sure about the difference between poetry and prose, click here . Using these formatting styles helps to ensure that the writers do not engage in plagiarism and it also simplifies the process of locating sources used within the essay essaypro team will teach you how to correctly cite a research paper using mla format.\nMany students wonder how to cite a quote from the poem as the essay format has a great impact on the grade you get by the end of the term students may search for the proper paper example or find some tips. Cite the poem in your bibliography according to the format you are using in the rest of the essay for mla format, include the author's last and first name, the title of the poem in quotation marks, the italicized title of the poem's anthology, the page number of the poem and the anthology's editor, date and place of publication and publisher. Poetry doesn't look or feel like most other styles of writing, so when it's time to cite poems in an american psychological association style paper, save yourself from confusion you cite poetry just as you cite fiction and nonfiction the difference is the format as the method by which you format . How to cite a poem in an essay to write in homework history help help shapes homework help with a personal statement language german country of origin ireland type of research observation of practice within a decentralized and competitive exams. This site might help you re: citing a poem in an essay, mla format if you are familiar with mla format, you know that novels are characterized by underlining or putting the title in italics short stories are c.\nHow to cite an anthology or collected works by chelsea lee an anthology is a collection of works, organized around a central theme, whole anthology citation. When citing long sections (more than three lines) of poetry, keep formatting as close to the original as possible in his poem my papa's waltz, theodore roethke explores his childhood with his father:. Style and formatting guide for citing a work of fiction a work of fiction (essay, short story, poem) from an anthology or collection: author’s name “title .\nHow to quote favorite lines of your poem in an essay using mla format how to cite a poem: the ultimate mla formatting style guide citing is an entire art when it comes to writing a school or college essay. Quoting a poem in an essay is not quite as effortless as putting quotation marks around the text the modern language association style has guidelines on how to quote a poem based on its length, purpose in text and format. Typically, such a cited work would be an article, an essay, a short story, or a poem, so enclose the title of the cited work within quotation marks however, underline the title if the work was originally published as a book.", "label": "No"} {"text": "How to start an research paper\nAvoid relying too heavily on internet sources, which vary widely in quality and authority and sometimes even disappear before you can complete your copy-and-paste from internet sources directly into any actual draft of your paper. It helps an author to make their key points clear for him/her and arrange mes the students are asked to submit formal outlines with their research a formal outline, numbers and letters are used to arrange topics and subtopics.\nStarting off a research paper\nGuideshow to write a research ch, writing and style tation tips for public for a research moreliterature guidesanimal farm. Take it with you wherever you research council of ibe to our rss blakstad on to write an shuttleworth 1.\nHow to begin research paper\nYou can also use a program such as endnote, refworks, or latex to help you manage your a note sheet of quotations that you may want to use in your research paper. You’ll need to decide on a topic, formulate a thesis statement, conduct research, organize your findings, and then set pen to paper or fingers to research scientific research literary research environmental research started early.\nBeginning a research paper\nDo i write an introduction about how science and technology was affected in america during the cold war? You can begin with broad analytical statements or with a story for most fields, but in some it is less appropriate and helpful than others.\nExample: the quartering of british soldiers in the homes of poor farmers caused them to protest british taxes and to attack british is a single sentence thesis statement that addresses both why the farmers chose to revolt and how they did s your working thesis statement with others. If your paper is on a science topic, you’ll need to set up an experiment and collect data from that experiment.\nCan follow the \"inverted triangle\" principle to focus in from the broader themes to those to which you are making a direct contribution with your paper. Before you know it, you have a well organized term paper completed exactly as it is helpful to you, use a symbol such as “#” to mark the spot where you would like to check back later to edit a paragraph.\n- manual for writers of research papers the ses and dissertations\n- pay for an essay ukc\n- andy warhol research paper\nPlace headers that are the subjects of each paragraph or section of your research paper. 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A good introduction explains how you mean to solve the research problem, and creates ‘leads’ to make the reader want to delve further into your work.\n- teenage pregnancy case study\n- critical thinking means making judgments based on\n- critical thinking students\nYou might be able to cover this topic in 500 pages, but if you are writing a 20 page research paper for a class, you’ll need to focus your topic further. Consult google scholar or do a quick web search to see what the major trends example, if you are taking an american history course and you want to write a research paper on the origins of the american revolution, you’d probably want to begin by reading other books on the subject.\nOnce you understand the parameters, you can set out a schedule to complete the paper on time. How online gaming has become a daily activity for many people and how it becomes addictive.\nOur paper on the role of farmers and the american revolution, we might need to visit local archives and the u. Papers that are really short — 1 to 2 pages — will need a narrower question than a dissertation spanning hundreds of pages.\nA concise but comprehensive literature review can be a very effective way to frame your own research paper. Optimal success guide for research paper to write a research paper part to write a research paper, introductions, part son morris g more suggestions...", "label": "No"} {"text": "Just about every industry is looking for ways in which they can go “green,” with varying degrees of success. Historically, the real estate industry has underinvested in the infrastructure, even with government incentives and initiatives, buildings and construction continue to pollute our atmosphere and release excess amounts of carbon into the air.\nAs it stands, existing buildings are, and will continue to be, a main problem. Right now, the real estate sector is responsible for a whopping 40% of global carbon emissions, along with 70% of the world’s electricity, and while we must continue to prioritize new, sustainable buildings, that does not address the countless buildings that are already standing and producing mass amounts of carbon emissions detrimental to our earth’s environment.\nIt is predicted that 70% of the existing buildings across the world will still be standing by the year 2050, meaning these outdated, inefficient warehouses and office parks aren’t going anywhere. To address the real estate carbon footprint, the industry needs to use modern technological solutions to combat this massive issue and implement new technology that transforms dated buildings into high-value decarbonized assets.\nReprinted courtesy of Chris Gray, Construction Executive, a publication of Associated Builders and Contractors. All rights reserved.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Pope Francis is the first Pope to choose St. Francis of Assisi as his namesake. It seems a fitting time to read, or re-read, the life of St. Francis of Assisi by G.K. Chesterton. In this short book, Chesterton describes St. Francis as an antidote to his age. When Muslims and Christians were killing each other over territory, Francis chose to own nothing so there would be nothing to fight over.\nHe writes of the eccentric saint, “[Francis’s] life was a series of plunges and scampers; darting after the beggar, dashing naked into the woods, tossing himself into the strange ship, hurling himself into the Sultan’s tent and offering to hurl himself into the fire. In appearance he must have been like a thin brown skeleton autumn leaf dancing eternally before the wind; but in truth it was he that was the wind. The conversion of St. Francis involved his being in some sense flung suddenly from a horse. There was not a rag of him left that was not ridiculous. Everybody knew that at the best he had made a fool of himself. The word fool itself began to shine and change.”", "label": "No"} {"text": "WILL YOUR NEXT HOME BE NET ZERO?\nThe government of Canada is taking an active stance on mitigating climate change impacts and reducing green-house gas emissions from residential construction with a mandate to develop a net-zero energy model building code, with the goal that provinces adopt it by 2030.\nAs people are becoming more aware of the effect the building industry has on the environment, Capstone takes a consumer driven approach to educate our clients with the information required to make responsible decisions for their family and the environment.\nWhat is Net Zero?\nThere have been several conservation programs over the years; R-2000 and Energy Star, for example, but the CHBA’s Net Zero is the current gold standard and defined as follows:\nA Net Zero (NZE) home, is a building for which the amount of energy provided by on-site renewable energy sources is equal to the amount of energy used by the building, over the course of one year.\nA Net Zero Ready home is built to the same energy conservation standards as above but is not yet connected to renewable energy systems like solar, for example.\nOne of the biggest misconceptions is that building a Net Zero Home is drastically different from conventional construction, but it’s simply a matter of implementing construction technologies to increase energy efficiency and provide energy production through on-site renewable energy sources, such as solar.\nBuilding an energy efficient home includes components that ensure the building envelope and the mechanical systems increase the overall performance and comfort of the home and can include the following:\n- Energy Efficient Design optimizes site location, window placement, design elements like overhangs and shading structures to provide optimal heating and cooling. Roof details should provide enough space on the roof for Solar Panels or consideration for integrated solar roof shingles, to produce the energy for the home to make it Net Zero.\n- Insulation Working through the construction details of the wall and roof assemblies to create a thermal envelope that provides energy efficiency and comfort. Technologies such as BONE STRUCTURE (patented steel frame technology) or SIPS (structural insulated panels) provide alternatives to traditional wood frame construction, reducing thermal bridging and often increasing R- value.\n- Airtightness Implementing an exterior air barrier system, paying close attention to air sealing details and performing a blower door test to detect air leaks before drywall goes on is imperative.\n- High Efficiency mechanical and ventilation systems Selecting energy efficient products for heating, cooling, domestic water management, and heat recovery ventilation like HRV’s and ERV’s provide optimal efficiency, air quality and comfort for the home’s occupants.\n- High Efficiency Appliances Purchasing Energy Star rated appliances like induction cooktops, front loading high RPM washers, heat pump condensing dryers, for example, can considerably lower overall household energy usage.\nAt Capstone Homes, we believe that environmental responsibility, energy efficiency, and healthy indoor living go hand in hand with comfort, convenience, and great design.\nWill your next home be Net Zero? For more information or to learn more, connect with Capstone Homes today!", "label": "No"} {"text": "Right now, NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab is at the center of one of the most ambitious missions to Mars ever undertaken by humanity. Tonight, they'll be landing a sophisticated robotic rover on Mars, the Mars Science Lab (MSL) Curiosity, and waiting breathlessly as the rover makes its final descent to the surface. Very few people are allowed at JPL today, but luckily you're one of them. Last month, I took an extensive tour of JPL along with thousands of other people who came out to the JPL Open House, a free annual event where the facility opens its doors to the public.\nI got photographs of all the places where Curiosity was born, trained, and is today being controlled during these final hours as it approaches its destination. Take the tour and see where Curiosity came from!\nClick any image to embiggen.\nJPL may be one of the most futuristic institutes on the planet, but it's located in a wild canyon in Pasadena, California, surrounded by nature.\nWelcome to the Spacecraft Assembly Facility, where there's an enormous warehouse clean room where every spacecraft in JPL's history has been assembled, including MSL.\nThe room is currently empty because its latest creation, MSL, is on a very important mission right now.\nEvery single NASA/JPL mission logo is on the wall — here are a few of the earliest.\nAnother view of the clean room.\nEquipment for building the rover.\nOutside, an enormous container of liquid nitrogen looms over visitors.\nWelcome to Mission Control, where today the whole MSL team is gathered to work on MSL's landing tonight.\nIt's a pretty cushy room, full of work stations arranged in a U-shape, with giant screens mounted on the walls so people can watch mission updates second-by-second.\nDimly-lit except for the display screens, the room is also highlighted in matte black furniture, making the whole thing look pretty science fictional.\nThis is where it's all happening right now.\nHere's the In Situ Instrument Lab, where the MSL drove over Mars-like terrain so that scientists could test to see how it would handle rocks, sand, and other obstacles once it arrived on the Red Planet.\nInside, you can see the staging area, full of sand and rocks.\nIt looks sort of like a Hollywood sound stage.\nBut these simulated obstacles are going to be very real challenges for Curiosity when it starts roving on the Martian surface.\nA model of part of the MSL's electronics module.\nA huge poster hanging outside one of JPL's buildings expresses the lab's belief that humans might not be the only life in the universe.\nNow let's visit one of the machine shops at JPL, where all the parts for the spacecraft are made with insane levels of precision.\nA high-precision cutter that uses ultrathin electrified wires to cut.\nThe best vending machine in the entire universe — stocked with tools.\nA few items on offer in the vending machine.\nThis device is used to map points on physical objects to points in the computer designs used to create them. Basically, it's a way of checking to be sure the components of the rover match the design specifications.\nSpecs on that machine.\nHere's another device for checking physical parts against software designs. Here you can see the machine is measuring a wheel, and in the background you can see the computer design of the wheel.\nTomorrow's rover? A robotic wall crawler, its specialized treads modeled on sticky chameleon feet, might be incorporated into future planetary rover.\nAnother future direction for planetary rovers — here the boxy shape is actually separated from the two wheels you see behind. The wheels can roll down a huge crater on a line, while sending data back to the other part of the rover. This future rover might be very useful for studying the craters and canyons of Mars.\nFrom Earth to Mars, the MSL has had quite a crossing.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Though currently living in Manila, Philippines, Chona grew up in the coastal province of Bataan, known for its rice lands and fisheries. Although she doesn’t live there anymore, she says that her hometown made a subconscious impact on the nature of her work and her passion for sustainability. A scientific researcher and inspiring woman in aquaculture, she was innately drawn to her field as she grew up around farms and fisheries, and drew inspiration from wanting to help address the needs within the community she grew up in.\nBringing smart technology to traditional aquaculture\nIn her many years as a scientific researcher, Chona focused on research projects related to agriculture, working with farmers and crops to develop smart technology and improve crop sustainability. An aquaculture project she began during her PhD and is still actively engaged with today is her research project on mangrove crabs, or more commonly known as mud crabs. The mud crab industry in the Philippines is significant: in 2018, over 18,000 tons of mud crabs was exported from the Philippines to the global market. For the past eight years, Chona has been developing technology to help fishers with crab species identification, to ultimately create a more productive and sustainable crab farming industry.\nChona’s research solved a long-standing problem for crab farmers: there are three common mud crab species, but only one is desired by farmers as it grows faster, and up to 40% larger than the others. This matters, as during the younger stages of a crab's life, it is significantly harder to differentiate between species. Fishers resort to over-farming to compensate for projected loss in case they source the wrong juveniles from a trader or catch the species they do not want in the wild. Chona and her team harnessed their research to develop an easy-to-use mobile app, called Crabifier, which uses image analysis to help farmers easily identify juvenile crabs. The ability to rear the right breed meaningfully impacts the livelihoods of crab farmers. Improved productivity also reduces the need to clear as many mangroves to build nurseries for fattening crabs, reducing the ecological impact of crab fishing.\nBuilding trust in science\nCrabifier has been well received, but it wasn’t always this way. In the early stages of her career as a young scientist, she experienced significant doubt and resistance from the public who did not trust biotechnology.\nRural farming communities were hard to engage with as they were even more reserved and distrusting of new science. As such, Chona and her team had to do a lot of relationship building, engaging with communities, and learning their languages. It was through these experiences that she realized the importance of science communication.\n“Oftentimes, scientists have these grand and complex ideas in their head that they themselves understand,” Chona says. “But if we want people to be accepting of these new technologies, we have to involve them in the process and when talking to them, must always be reminded that we too have a lot to learn from them.”\nWhen engaging with these communities, she understands the importance of respecting their traditional methods and finds a way to incorporate new and improved technology and practices to make their farming more efficient.\nOvercoming challenges as a woman in STEM\nAs a woman, she says that there were a lot of people who were doubtful of her capabilities during her journey as scientist and researcher. People often assumed that agriculture and aquaculture were too laborious for a woman like her. This led her to feeling as if she had to work twice as hard to prove herself.\nThroughout her education, she saw a lack of female representation, but was lucky to have a female advisor during her PhD who taught her that it’s possible to be both feminine and resilient. Now, after many years in the industry, Chona is happy to see many more strong women in the field who motivate her. Feeling inspired by others and wanting to empower other women, Chona launched her own YouTube science channel, SHE-ensya, which also showcases women in STEM and their stories.\nA message for other women in agriculture\nShe wants to share a message with all women in the agri-sector:\n“Thank you. Thank you for existing and helping feed the world. I feel that the field of agriculture and aquaculture is very under-appreciated even though our very survival is dependent on it. Women help to create a softer and nurturing side, which is the key to making the field more sustainable.”", "label": "No"} {"text": "The study involved 231 military members who were being treated for injuries at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. The soldiers were all evaluated for brain injuries, and also had their sense of smell tested. According to researchers, every soldier who failed the smell test had abnormalities on his or her brain scan.\nThe brain uses both its olfactory system and its memory to interpret smells. When a person smells a scent, that scent is linked to a specific memory—for example, a person who smells onions is able to recall what an onion is through using the brain’s memory. When a person’s memory is not functioning, as is the case with TBIs or Alzheimer’s disease, the brain will not be able to correctly identify the scent.\nThe study, which was funded by the Department of Defense, may allow physicians on the front lines of war zones to determine which soldiers need to be treated for a traumatic brain injury and which are likely okay. Though this research was done with the hope of assisting the military, the research could also be used to help doctors identify brain injuries in accident victims.\nTraumatic brain injuries can hide from doctors. Though severe head injuries have obvious symptoms, people who have suffered from mild brain injuries may go their entire lives without realizing that changes in their behavior were caused by trauma to the brain.\nIn a case of mild brain injury, usually characterized by a concussion or a period of unconsciousness, the person may suffer from daily annoyances like poor memory or emotional outbursts. By using the smell test, doctors may be able to identify traumatic brain injuries in people who may not realize that they have any symptoms. It is possible that people with mild brain injuries may find great relief from their symptoms once they start treating the brain injury.\nTraumatic brain injuries can cause a wide range of symptoms, from minor annoyances to severe and devastating mental and physical disabilities. TBI patients often need years of treatment and therapy in order to regain function, and many are never able to work again. With this loss of income potential, many TBI patients need financial assistance in order to make ends meet.\nIf you or your family member suffered a traumatic brain injury as a result of someone else’s negligence, you deserve compensation for your injury. At the Trial Law Offices of Bradley I. Kramer, M.D., Esq., our dedicated medical and legal staff will evaluate your injury and your medical case history, and will help you receive the compensation you deserve. Bradley I. Kramer is both a medical doctor and an attorney, and has the unique expertise you need on your side to fight back after an injury.\nFor a free consultation, contact us by calling (310) 289-2600 and speak with an experienced Los Angeles medical malpractice attorney today.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Naturally occurring chemicals found in certain vegetables, like broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage, can enhance DNA repair in cells, perhaps helping to stop them becoming cancerous, according to a report published in the British Journal of Cancer* today (Tuesday).\nThe researchers, based at Georgetown University in Washington DC, have shown that a compound called I3C** found in these vegetables, and a chemical called genistein found in soy beans, both increase the levels of vital DNA repair proteins in cancer cells. Although population studies have suggested a link between eating such vegetables and protection against cancer before, this study now puts forward a molecular mechanism on how they might work.\nThe repair proteins, regulated by genes called BRCA1 and BRCA2, are important for preventing damaged genetic information being passed on to the next generation of cells. If people have a faulty BRCA gene they are at a higher risk of developing some forms of cancer, including breast, ovarian and prostate cancer. Since decreased amounts of the BRCA proteins are seen in cancer cells, higher levels might prevent cancer developing. The ability of I3C and genistein to boost the amount of BRCA proteins could explain their protective effects.\nProfessor Eliot M. Rosen, senior author of the report, said: “Studies that monitor people’s diets and their health have found links between certain types of food and cancer risk. However, before we can say a food protects against cancer, we have to understand how it does this at a molecular level.”\nProf Rosen’s research group had already shown that some natural chemicals in food increased the levels of BRCA1. In this report, the two compounds they studied both acted on BRCA1 and BRCA2.\nProf Rosen added: “It is now clear that the function of crucial cancer genes can be influenced by compounds in the things we eat. Our findings suggest a clear molecular process that would explain the connection between diet and cancer prevention.”\nProfessor John Toy, medical director of Cancer Research UK, which owns the British Journal of Cancer, said: “Diet’s role in cancer prevention is complex. This research explores an interesting hypothesis as to how certain components of diet can affect cancer risk. The evidence is building that these chemical compounds act on some of the genes inside cells that help prevent cancer developing.\n“We still don’t know if this is exactly how these chemicals might act in every day life. Cancer Research UK’s Reduce the Risk campaign, however, is based on what we do know, including the fact that eating a balanced diet, high in fibre and with plenty of fruit and vegetables, lowers the risks of developing many forms of cancer.”\nFor media enquiries please contact Michael Regnier in the Cancer Research UK press office on 020 7061 8309 or, out of hours, the duty press officer on 07050 264059.\nBRCA genes In 1993, an international team of researchers showed that the inherited breast cancer susceptibility gene, BRCA1, was responsible for the vast majority of families with multiple cases of breast and ovarian cancer, and a large proportion of those families with breast cancer only.\nIn 1995, a second breast cancer susceptibility gene, BRCA2 was identified. The gene is associated with a substantially increased risk of female breast cancer as well as an increased risk of ovarian, prostate and male breast cancer.\nNormal BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes produce proteins (also called BRCA1 and BRCA2) that are involved in repairing damaged DNA. Cells with defective copies of the genes cannot repair their DNA so well, meaning mutated genes can survive and the risk of cancer developing is increased. People with faulty versions of BRCA genes are therefore at a higher risk of several forms of cancer.\nBritish Journal of Cancer\n- The BJC’s mission is to encourage communication of the very best cancer research from laboratories and clinics in all countries. Broad coverage, its editorial independence and consistent high standards have made BJC one of the world’s premier general cancer journals.\nCancer Research UK\n- Cancer Research UK’s vision is to conquer cancer through world-class research.\n- The charity works alone and in partnership with others to carry out research into the biology and causes of cancer, to develop effective treatments, improve the quality of life for cancer patients, reduce the number of people getting cancer and to provide authoritative information on cancer.\n- Cancer Research UK is the world’s leading independent charity dedicated to research on the causes, treatment and prevention of cancer.\n- For further information about Cancer Research UK’s work or to find out how to support the charity, please call 020 7009 8820 or visit the Cancer Research UK website.\nReduce the Risk\nHalf of all cancers could be prevented by changes to lifestyle. Cancer Research UK’s Reduce the Risk campaign highlights five important ways you can lower your cancer risk: Stop smoking Stay in shape Eat and drink healthily Be SunSmart Look after number one.\n* Rosen (2006) British Journal of Cancer 94 (3) ** I3C – indole-3-carbinol", "label": "No"} {"text": "US researchers have discovered a previously unknown early relative of the Tyrannosaurus rex. The small predatory dinosaurs Suskityrannus hazelae lived prior to around 92 million years ago, it was said in the journal Nature, Ecology and Evolution published study.\np. hazalea reached a hip-height of less than one Meter and weighed between 20 and 41 pounds. In comparison to a full-grown T. rex., the could reach nine tons, he was so small. The skull of the type was only 25 to 32 inches long, but the dinosaurs had, according to the researchers, a strong bite force. The dinosaur also possessed a special walking boot.\nThe species is phylogenetically the oldest, smallest tyrannosaurs sauroiden and the later giants of the representatives, such as T. rex., the lived in front of around 80 to 66 million years ago.\nThe new style of the associated parts of the skeleton had been found, according to a communication from the University of Virginia already more than 20 years ago in the Zuni basin in the U.S. state of New Mexico. The paleontologist Sterling Nesbitt, who described p. hazelae now together with his Team, had found the Remains of one of the dinosaurs as a 16-Year-old student even as he participated in 1998 in an excavation.\nThe dinosaurs according to the latest findings about 243 million years ago in the Mesozoic era (the Mesozoic). It is divided into three periods: the Triassic, the Jurassic and the Cretaceous. The Triassic period, almost the entire land mass on the super continent Pangea was summarized, referred to the period from 251 million to 200 million years. On the Triassic to the Jurassic 200 to 145 million years ago, the continent broke apart and slowly in the present-day continents split.\nthe time of the chalk in front of 145 to 65 million years ago. With the end of the Cretaceous, almost all of the dinosaurs were exterminated. As you look at the birds as descendants of a group of dinosaurs that are not extinct but, strictly speaking, complete.\nOf the reptiles, which were then on the earth, survived, for example, crocodiles, snakes, lizards and turtles.\nThe world of plants changed during this time dramatically. Of former landscapes with coniferous forests and Ginkobäumen the image is changed in the chalk woods-time foliage and Bush landscapes. Responsible for the development of the flowering plants in the early Cretaceous.", "label": "No"} {"text": "This week, in an improbable turn of events, the sound of silence went viral.\nAn animated GIF showing an electrical tower jumping rope over delightfully bendy power lines began to spread. The frenzy started when Lisa Debruine, a researcher at the Institute of Neuroscience and Psychology at the University of Glasgow, posed this question:\nDoes anyone in visual perception know why you can hear this gif? pic.twitter.com/mcT22Lzfkp— Lisa DeBruine 🏳️🌈 (@LisaDeBruine) December 2, 2017\nWhen she asked Twitter users in an unscientific survey whether they could hear the image — which actually lacks sound, like most animated GIFs — nearly 70 percent who responded said they could.\nOnce you “heard” it, it was hard not to start noticing that other GIFs also seemed to be making noise — as if the bouncing pylon had somehow jacked up the volume on a cacophonous orchestra few had noticed before.\nBut can you actually hear something that does not emit a sound?\nCertainly, said Chris Plack, a professor of audiology at the Manchester Centre for Audiology and Deafness, who researches acoustic reflexes and auditory processing.\n“Hearing,” as he defines it, does not require external noise; rather, it is “having the experience of a sound.”\nThe ability to “vEAR” is not limited to scenes where one would expect to hear a noise, they say. One lab study found that more than 20 percent of people could hear flashing lights in silent videos. A range of motions, abstract patterns and even colors evoke sound for some. (Take their survey here.)\nThe act of hearing a visual highlights the trippy fact that our senses do not operate the way we often assume, with crisp boundaries between them. Smelling, hearing and tasting all “speak to each other and influence each other, so little things like the color of the plate you’re eating on can influence how food tastes,” said Mr. Fassnidge.\nIt may feel “like the world is right in front of us,” he said, but it’s not so simple.\nBut what is going on when we vEAR? And what is it about that particular GIF that makes it so “loud” for so many?\n“Our brains see this and they say, ‘Wow, a pylon of that size bouncing up and down should be making a noise,’” he said. So we hear one.\nMr. Fassnidge agreed that there is something about the pylons GIF that makes it particularly easy to imagine what it might sound like. Visual hearing is often about some “intersection of perception, memory and imagination all coming together,” he said.\nBut how do you explain the fact that some people can hear visual recordings of flashing lights, motions and other scenes that might be silent in real life? Why do some people have much more advanced vEARing than others?\nIt’s too early in the research to say. But Dr. Freeman’s and Mr. Fassnidge’s working theory is that the degree to which one can hear based on visuals likely has to do with how much a given person’s “visual and auditory areas ‘talk’ to each other” in the brain.\n“Using electrical brain stimulation, we have also found tentative signs that visual and auditory brain areas cooperate more in people with vEAR, while they tend to compete with each other, in non-vEAR people,” Dr. Freeman said in an email. “So people who claim to hear visual motion have brains that seem to work slightly differently.”\nIndividuals with frequent or advanced vEARing may have a form of “synesthesia,” a neurological phenomenon in which one sense feeds into another, he said. In other types of synesthesia, sounds might be linked to colors or words with tastes.\nHaving this particular kind of synesthesia may be confusing for individuals who don’t realize what’s going on.\nThat was the case for Dr. Freeman, who said he hears most things that move or flash. When he inquired if others could hear the buzzing of flashing lights emitted by a distant tower, for example, he “got quizzical looks. So I stopped asking people.”\nThen he came across a paper by two neurobiologists at Caltech, Melissa Saenz and Christof Koch, often credited with first discovering the form of synesthesia he experiences. Their paper convinced him he was not a lone “weirdo,” and that the topic was worthy of additional investigation.\nAt synesthesia conferences, he’s met others who have even more pronounced visual hearing, most notably Lidell Simpson, for whom the world is a very noisy place, though he is technically deaf.\n“Everything I see, taste, touch and smell get translated into sound,” he explained over email. “I can never shut it off.”\nHis vEARing may be so advanced because before he was fitted for a hearing aid as a toddler, the “auditory bits of his brain were learning to process vision instead — and when they got the hearing aid, sound and vision fused in his brain,” Mr. Fassnidge said.\nEven for those with just average vEARing, the sound of a flash of light can be powerful enough to drown out real-world sounds, the researchers have found in their lab.\nIt’s also possible that those of us who “grew up surrounded by noisy environments” have been hearing based on visuals for years without realizing it, Mr. Fassnidge added in an email.\n“I might assume I am hearing the footsteps of a person walking on the other side of the street, when really the sound exists only in my mind,” he said.\nThe noisy pylons GIF, in that sense, reveals that “we have this unusual ability” — and that some of our daily soundtrack may actually be rooted in imagination.", "label": "No"} {"text": "National Health Insurance\nIntroduction to National Health Insurance\nNational Health Insurance, government-operated system of insurance that provides financial benefits and medical services to persons disabled by sickness or accident. National health insurance systems are found in many countries, particularly in Europe. In the United States, health insurance has traditionally been provided by private enterprise on a voluntary basis. National health insurance bills were introduced in the Congress of the United States in the 1930s and 1940s but were not enacted. The Social Security Amendments of 1965, however, created a governmental health insurance program known as Medicare, which is intended primarily for the aged. In 1993 President Bill Clinton introduced a plan for universal health care coverage. However, a compromise could not be reached with opponents in Congress and the bill died. See Health Insurance; Medicare and Medicaid.\nSystems of national health insurance frequently are coordinated with other national programs of social insurance, such as pension programs, programs of unemployment insurance, and workers’ compensation.” (1)\nNotes and References\n- Information about National Health Insurance in the Encarta Online Encyclopedia", "label": "No"} {"text": "|Angle of Incidence|\nThe angle of incidence is the angle formed by the wing chord line and the aircraft longitudinal axis. The wing chord line extends from the leading edge of the wing to the trailing edge of the wing. The longitudinal axis is an imaginary line that extends from the nose of the aircraft to the tail.1\nThe angle of incidence is measured by the angle at which the wing is attached to the fuselage and in general, the angle of incidence is fixed and cannot be changed by the pilot.\nThe angle of incidence is usually set at a small positive angle in order to allow the fuselage to maintain level during normal cruising flight. The angle of incidence varies on different aircraft, but on most light general aviation aircraft the angle is normally set at 6°.2\nThe Vought F-8 Crusader has a variable angle of incidence.\nAlthough the angle of incidence is normally fixed, one exception is the Vought F-8 Crusader. The angle of incidence is increased during takeoff and landing in order to increase visibility for the pilot, particularly during landing.\nThe angle of incidence should not be confused with the angle of attack. The angle of attack is the angle formed by the wing chord line and the direction of the relative wind.\n1. AC-61-23A, Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge. (Washington, D.C.: Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, 1971). 2.|\nReturn to Aircraft Theory Index\n© The Aviation History Online Museum. All rights reserved.\nCreated December 13, 2009. Updated June 1, 2015.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Problem: Given a system which is not performing very well, what steps can be taken to increase its performance\nSystem performance depends on a lot of factors.\nBelow are some of these factors and the corrective measures to increase performance:\nCheck file IO and try to minimize it.\nLook for database locks.\nRun some analytics on DB to find long running queries.\nNormalize columns where group-by is running on strings\nDenormalize tables having frequent joins.\nOne-to-one mapping tables must be denormalized.\nUse SOLR/Lucene for running text-search queries.\nNormal databases do not do this very well.\nCreate indexes wherever missing.\nUse hadoop if too many requests are coming per second.\nTry to use map-reduce to avoid loading of one server.\nUse caching to improve performance.\nTurn on Hibernate second-level caching if there are too many surrogate primary key lookups.\nTry using distributed caching.\nCheck that no library is running in debug mode.\nLog message printing should not be too excessive to cause slow down.\nCheck if logger is becoming a bottleneck by creating too much synchronization.\nThreads and synchronization:\nTake a thread dump to see if some threads are deadlocked or livelocked.\nGrep through the code and look for synchronized keyword. See if the blocks are correctly synchronized in code.\nUse thread-pool executors.\nUse ThreadLocal variables wherever possible to reduce synchronization.\nUse AtomicLong, AtomicInteger etc\nUse ConcurrentHashMap in place of synchronizedMap(map) to make use of CAS\nDo not use Hashtable or Vector if synchronization is not required\nCheck garbage collector usage. If too much concurrency is there, use concurrent garbage collector or G1 garbage collector.\nCheck is OS is 32-bit or 64-bit\nCheck size of RAM\nCheck the runtime flag with which the binary was launched. Does it restrict memory usage or network bandwidth etc.\nThird party libraries and useful commands:\nIf some third party library is causing bottleneck, try decompiling their libraries.\nUse ldd command in linux to see dynamically loaded libraries.\nIn linux, use nm command to see the symbols of a binary and check if some wrong version of library is being loaded due to wrong PATH variable.\nTrace all system calls with the appropriate tool (strace/trace/truss, depending on the OS)\nStrace: It intercepts and records the system calls which are called by a process and the signals which are received by a process.\nThe name of each system call, its arguments and its return value are printed on standard error or to the file specified with the -o option.\nTruss: is a debugging utility in Solaris and FreeBSD to monitor the system calls used.\nGot a thought to share or found a bug in the code? We'd love to hear from you:", "label": "No"} {"text": "1. Scientists at A*STAR's Institute of Medical Biology (IMB) and Institute of Molecular and Cellular Biology (IMCB) have identified a gene encoding a hormone that could potentially be used as a therapeutic molecule to treat heart diseases. The hormone - which they have chosen to name ELABELA - is only 32 amino-acids long, making it amongst the tiniest proteins made by the human body.\n2. The team led by Dr Bruno Reversade carried out experiments to determine ELABELA's function, since its existence was hitherto unsuspected. Using zebrafish designed to specifically lack this hormone, they uncovered that ELABELA is indispensable for heart formation. Zebrafish embryos without this gene had rudimentary or no heart at all (see Figure 1). Their results were published in the 5 December 2013 online issue of Developmental Cell.\n3. Deficiencies in hormones are the cause of many diseases, such as the loss of insulin or insulin resistance, that results in diabetes, and irregularities in appetite and satiety hormones that can cause obesity. Hormones are known to control functions such as sleep, appetite and fertility. However, this is the first time that scientists have revealed the existence of a conserved hormone playing such an early role during embryogenesis, effectively orchestrating the development of an entire organ.\n4. The team also found that ELABELA uses a receptor previously believed to be specific to APELIN, a blood-pressure controlling hormone. This receptor called APJ or Apelin Receptor has dual functions - it first conveys signals from ELABELA and then from APELIN. Mutations in the Apelin Receptor also prevent the heart from forming. Zebrafish bereft of the Apelin Receptor are referred to as the Grinch, in reference to the cold and heartless cartoon character created by Dr. Seuss in 1957.\n5. ELABELA has also been found to be expressed in human embryonic stem cells , indicating that it might have other functions beyond its role in cardiovascular development.\n6. The team's findings hold great promise for the potential use of ELABELA as a therapeutic molecule for cardiovascular disease to be used in cardiac repair and control of hypertension. As some people might have a harmful copy of the ELABELA gene in their genetic make-up, sequencing and screening for this particular gene in the general population might also help to detect predisposition to heart anomalies before the disease progresses.\n7. Dr Bruno Reversade said, \"The human genome has been sequenced over a decade ago. That we can still find anonymous hormones charms me. There are a still a few more to discover...but not for long.\"\n8. Prof Birgitte Lane, Executive Director of IMB, said, \"This discovery shows great promise for the development of targeted therapies for heart disease and blood pressure control in the future. It is an excellent example of how basic research can lead to surprising and unexpected findings that may change and refine medical practice.\"\n9. Prof Hong Wan Jin, Executive Director of IMCB, said, \"I am very pleased with Bruno's achievement as it reflects the synergy of collaboration and joint efforts among various research institutes in Singapore.\"\nAnnex A- Figures\nFigure 1. Zebrafish embryo at 6 days of development.\nNotes for Editor:\nThe research findings described in this media release can be found in the 5 December 2013 online issue of Cell Press under the title, \"ELABELA: A Hormone Essential for Heart Development Signals via the Apelin Receptor\" by Serene C. Chng1,#, Lena Ho1,#, Jing Tian1, and Bruno Reversade1,2,3\n1 Institute of Medical Biology, Agency for Science Technology and Research, 8A Biomedical Grove, #06-06 Immunos, Singapore 138648, Singapore\n2 Institute of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Agency for Science Technology and Research, 61 Biopolis Drive, Proteos, Singapore 138673, Singapore\n3 Department of Pediatrics, National University of Singapore, Singapore 119260, Singapore\n# These authors contributed equally to this work\n*Correspondence should be addressed to: Bruno Reversade\nAGENCY FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND RESEARCH (A*STAR)\nFor media queries and clarifications, please contact:\nVithya Selvam (Ms)\nSenior Officer, Corporate Communications\nAgency for Science, Technology and Research\nTel: (+65) 6826 6291\nAbout the Reversade Laboratory\nDr. Bruno Reversade, a human geneticist and embryologist holds a Senior Principal Investigator position at IMB and IMCB. He is the coordinating investigator on A*STAR's strategic programme on rare genetic diseases. He is an adjunct professor of the Department of Paediatrics at the National University of Singapore. He is also a Fellow of the Branco Weiss Foundation based at ETH in Switzerland, and was the first recipient of the A*STAR Investigatorship, and the first EMBO Young Investigator based outside Europe.\nFor more information about Dr. Reversade's laboratory, visit http://www.\nFor more information about ELABELA, visit http://www.\nAbout the Institute of Medical Biology (IMB)\nIMB is one of the Biomedical Sciences Institutes of the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR). It was formed in 2007, with a mission to study mechanisms of human disease in order to discover new and effective therapeutic strategies for improved quality of life.\nIMB has 20 research teams working in three primary focus areas - stem cells, genetic disease, and skin biology. The teams work closely with clinical collaborators as well as industry partners, to target the challenging interface between basic science and clinical medicine. IMB's strategic research topics are targeted at translational research to understand the mechanisms of human disease so as to identify new strategies for disease amelioration, cure and eradication and to improve health and wellbeing. Since 2011, IMB has also hosted the inter-research institute Skin Biology Cluster platform, and leads major strategic funding programs in rare genetic diseases and in skin biology. In 2013 IMB became a founding institute of the Skin Research Institute of Singapore.\nFor more information about IMB, please visit http://www.\nAbout Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (IMCB)\nThe Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (IMCB) was established in 1987 at the National University of Singapore (NUS) before becoming an autonomous research institute (RI) of A*STAR and moving to Biopolis in 2004. IMCB strives to maintain the scientific excellence of PI-driven research and at the same time aims to promote collaborative team-based projects of medical and industrial relevance.\nFunded primarily by the Biomedical Research Council (BMRC) of A*STAR, IMCB's research activities focus on four major fields: Animal Models of Development and Disease, Cancer Genetics and Therapeutics, Cell Biology in Health and Disease, and Structural Biology and Drug Discovery.\nFor more information about IMCB, please visit http://www.\nAbout the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)\nThe Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) is Singapore's lead public sector agency that fosters world-class scientific research and talent to drive economic growth and transform Singapore into a vibrant knowledge-based and innovation driven economy. In line with its mission-oriented mandate, A*STAR spearheads research and development in fields that are essential to growing Singapore's manufacturing sector and catalysing new growth industries. A*STAR supports these economic clusters by providing intellectual, human and industrial capital to its partners in industry.\nA*STAR oversees 20 biomedical sciences and physical sciences and engineering research entities, located in Biopolis and Fusionopolis as well as their vicinity. These two R&D hubs, house a bustling and diverse community of local and international research scientists and engineers from A*STAR's research entities as well as a growing number of corporate laboratories.\nFor more information, visit http://www.", "label": "No"} {"text": "English Etymology - Oxford Dictionary\nWhere did the words bungalow and assassin derive? What did nice mean in the Middle Ages? How were adder, ange, and umpire originally spelled? The answers can be found in this essential companion to any popular dictionary.\n\"A model of its kind--all that anyone other than a specialist needs to know about words.\"--Daily Telegraph\nPowered by Handmark including over 17,000 entries, this is the most authoritative and comprehensive guide to word origins available. Based on The Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology, the principal authority on the origin and development of English words, it contains a wealth of information about our language and its history. For example, readers will learn that bungalow originally meant \"belonging to Bengal,\" that assassin comes from the Arabic for \"Hashish-eater,\" and that nice meant \"foolish or stupid\" in the thirteenth century, \"coy or shy\" in the fifteenth. And adder, anger, and umpire were originally spelled with an initial \"n.\" These are but a few of the fascinating tidbits found in this dictionary, which is a must for anyone interested in the richness of the English language.\n+ Over 17,000 clear, concise, and up-to-date entries\n+ No wireless connection required\n+ Buy one application and use it on your iPhone or iPad, optimized for both devices!\n+ Brand-new integrated design is accessible, clear, and easy to use.\n+ Fuzzy search to help find those difficult to spell words.\n+ Share entries via email, Facebook and Twitter\n+ Tag words with bookmarks or custom tags for easy retrieval.\n- Added additional content\n- Minor bug fixes\nShare with Others\n- Last changed:\n- May 26, 2011\n- Handmark, Inc.\n- 13.7 MB\n- Current Version Average Rating:\n- 3.50 (13)\n- All Versions Average Rating:\n- 3.00 (20)", "label": "No"} {"text": "On the 10th October 1972, the Somali language gained official status and, out of 18 scripts, the Latin alphabet was adopted for its standardisation.\nThe country then strove to reinforce its cultural heritage by championing its linguistic identity: dictionaries were compiled and literacy campaigns were launched. Foreign articles and other non-fictional texts have since been translated into Somali, bringing new ideas to the country. Books have also been translated, including children books, and Somali literature has started to be translated into other languages too. Interestingly, and although national institutions promoting the Somali language have stopped their activities due to the collapse of the State in 1991, translation from and into Somali does not seem to have slowed down significantly in the past two decades.\nBefore the arrival of Italian and British settlers in Somalia, Arabic was the usual vehicle for the written word, making Somali a largely oral language. As a result of its long oral tradition, the language is rich in proverbs, poetry, songs and vivid imagery, which in turn encourage an excellent memory and may explain why Somali speakers are very keen listeners.\nHowever, as speaking is a public activity and reading is a private one, the Somali language will inevitably change over time. For most of human history, languages have been spoken and heard more than they have been written and read. As the more industrialised countries demonstrate, some languages have evolved and spread rapidly over the last two centuries as literacy and education increased drastically, and languages have in turn been affected by the progress of their respective cultures and societies.\nAs Somali lost its momentum with the civil war, only 37.8% of the Somali population is literate, according to UNESCO, one of the lowest literacy levels in the world today. The number of Somali speakers is estimated to be between 15 and 25 million worldwide.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Indirect Language Stimulation Techniques\nIndirect language stimulation techniques are powerful, child-centered strategies to use with your kids to help them learn language. They are appropriate for ALL children (typically developing and those with communicative impairments), and can be used in many different environments. The focus is on the child’s interest and what he/ she is doing, seeing, and feeling.\nIndirect language stimulation does not pressure the child to provide a response. Instead, the adult uses simple, short phrases to describe each action or object while interacting with the child. This helps the child learn the language she/ he will need later to participating in the same or similar game.\nThere are a number of indirect language stimulation techniques, and they are all interesting and worth mentioning. In this post, I will review self-talk, parallel talk, expansion, expansion plus, and recasting.\nIn self-talk, you talk about what you are doing as you are performing an action. The focus is on the action you are in the midst of doing.\nAdult:”I am taking my shoes off. My shoes are wet. Where did my umbrella go? Oh, here it is. I found it. It was behind my purse.”\n“I am washing the dishes. I am using soap. ”\nEssentially, you are pairing your words with the actions, thus providing an excellent model for your little one(s) to learn language.\nThese strategies can be used in many different settings: at the grocery store, at the park, at home (e.g., cooking, playing together, doing chores together).\nIt is important to use short, grammatically correct sentences when you talk to your toddler.\nThe difference between self-talk and parallel talk is that in the latter you take the perspective of the child.\n“You are playing with the cars. The cars crashed.”\nHow to use: Use on its own or pair up with another indirect language stimulation technique. In my speech therapy sessions, I often use self-talk and parallel talk in the same activity.\nWith this strategy, you add to what the child is already saying, making it sound more like how you would have said it.\nChild: \"Baby cry.\"\nAdult: \"The baby is crying.\"\nHow to use: Expansion works great for toddlers who are learning to combine words. This is a technique I use every day in my practice. It does wonders!\nLike in the indirect language stimulation technique which was described previously, the child’s utterance is expanded to make it sound like the adult model. What is different here is that we also add additional information.\nChild: “Baby cry\"\nAdult: “The baby is crying. He looks tired.”\nThe focus is on the objects the child's engaging with. Take a moment to observe and listen. What does she/he seems interested in at the moment? Use short phrases to describe what the child is seeing.\nAdult: “Cookies are delicious.”\n\"This is a big ball.\"\n\"This car is fast.\"\nHow to use: I usually use description with kids who already have a fairly good vocabulary. What I like about it is that it provides opportunities to teach a bit more advanced words: e.g., feelings, adjectives, etc.\nRecasting helps correct grammatical mistakes in a noninvasive way. Instead of pointing out what the child is doing wrong, we provide a model of what he/ she should be saying.\nChild: “The dog barking.”\nAdult: “The dog is barking.”\nHow to use: I recommend recasting if your children have difficulties using grammatical markers (e.g., if you hear phrases such as “The dog sleeping”, “I goed to the park”, etc.)\nI am sure you are already using some of these strategies when playing with your toddler. Which ones do you think would be most beneficial for your child?\nPlanning to see the indirect language stimulation techniques in action? Remember: there is no need to bombard your child! Choose one or two of the strategies and spend some time in preparing they will be implemented in play. It might help to jot down some phrases before you start using them with your child.\nExample: Parallel talk ( play activity - playdough)\nAdult: “You are squishing the playdough. Now you are cutting the playdough.”\n“You made a horse. Wow!”\nIn order for the “teaching” process to be effective, you will have to dedicate some time to it. Spend 10-15 minutes each day playing while using the strategy. It might take a few weeks to see the effects, but it’s all worth it!\nAdapted from: Oh Say What They See: An Introduction To Indirect Language Stimulation (1984). Educational Productions, Portland, Oregon\nPhoto credit: www.flickr.com/photos/ameriswede/", "label": "No"} {"text": "Below are the basics of interacting with the press.\nThe Press List\nEvery organization should maintain a press list—an up-to-date list of information for media contacts that is kept in a digital spreadsheet and sorted in a way that is useful to your organizing. If you do not have existing relationships with reporters just yet, building a basic list is simple! Check out the websites for campus newspapers, news websites, blogs, and television and radio stations you would like to reach. While it’s easy to forget local media, keep in mind that reporters at local papers are always looking for a juicy story and that local and campus news is sometimes picked up by big national publications.\nFor campus outlets, find contact information for a reporter who is in charge of student life or has written about these issues before. For local outlets, find a contact for a Higher Education reporter. (If you cannot find specific reporters, look for a News Editor or a General Editor). For both outlets, find the contact information for the Opinions Editor, for later use. When compiling these contacts, consider researching specific reporters to see if and how they have covered sexual and domestic violence before—it’ll be useful to know whether they can provide favorable coverage or how they have handled the issue. Put all of this information into a spreadsheet to make your Press List.\nBuild Relationships with Reporters\nEventually, you’ll want to reach a point where you have professional relationships with the reporters on your Press List. Start by following up with reporters after they cover your action and thanking them with an email or a tweet. Share (positive!) coverage by reporters on your group’s social media. Reporters want people to read their stories, so if lots of students read and share their piece, it will encourage them to cover you or the issue again in the future. If you’ll be breaking news online (for example, your school is interfering with an action and you’re tweeting about it in real time) consider @-ing friendly reporters who may use it for a story.\nOnce you have established working relationships with reporters, they will likely appreciate personal emails and/or phone calls to let them know about upcoming actions or issues. Keeping reporters in the loop about your upcoming actions will help you build closer relationships and ensure better media coverage in the future.\nMedia Advisory vs. Press Release\nMedia Advisories are notices written to alert the media of an upcoming action and are usually sent out up to a week before an action. Media Advisories should include only the essential information about the action—who, what, where, when, and why—in order to allow reporters to plan ahead to cover the action. Include a time for press availability on the day of the action (for when reporters can speak with activists), and contact information for the Press Coordinator. Press Releases communicate greater detail surrounding an event and are usually released the day of.\nPress Releases are usually released the day of an event. Releases should include essential information about the action, contact information, context for the action, quotes from activists. Send releases out to reporters a few hours before an action or immediately after it concludes so that they can use information and quotes from the release in their coverage. Some reporters may just use your Press Release as their story (especially if they are unable to attend your event), so it’s important to send this out! Keep in mind quotes in the release do not have to be said at a real place and time—they can (and likely will be) quotes that you write specifically for the Press Release. See below for an example Press Release.\nBest Practices for Press Releases and Media Advisories\n- Make sure to end Media Advisories and Press Releases with three pound signs at the very end of the document. This is a press formality which signals the end of the document.\n- Become friends with the “BCC” field in your e-mail! BCC allows you to send an e-mail to 500 people without giving away individuals’ contact addresses to the other recipients—reporters will appreciate this!\nIf you’re worried about maintaining secrecy in the lead up to an action when contacting the press, consider setting an embargo. Embargoes are bans that prohibit reporters from publishing specific information before a stated time. Set an embargo when you have sensitive information about an action that you want to share with the press, but do not want the administration or public officials to know about in advance. When doing so, clearly communicate to the reporter which details are embargoed and until what time (provide a specific date and time). Remember that reporters can always choose to ignore an embargo—it’s highly unprofessional, but it could happen—so do not send out any information that you absolutely need to remain private.\nPress Timeline for Large Demonstrations, Actions, and Protests\nUse this timeline as a reference for how to work with the press for large events—think protests, rallies, and demonstrations where you’re expecting a large turnout.\nOne Week to Five Days Before the Event:\nIf you have preexisting relationships with reporters, give them a call or email them to let them know about the event. Provide details about your action and let them know that you will be sending a Media Advisory over in a few days. Remember to clarify if any information is embargoed!\nFour Business Days Before the Event:\nSend the Media Advisory to your Press List. When sending, place text of the advisory in the body of the e-mail, in addition to attaching as a PDF. Your subject line should start “MEDIA ADVISORY: [INSERT CATCHY TITLE]”. Remember, only send to contacts you think may cover the event. If you’ve never spoken to these individuals before, give them a follow up call the same day. If on the phone, ask: “Will you or someone from your publication be coming to cover our action?” They might respond saying they haven’t seen the release yet, and will get back to you. Ask for a best number to reach them by and make sure they take your number and e-mail as well. If you don’t have a phone number for reporters that you have not spoken with before, send them a follow up email the next day. Again, remember to clarify if any information is embargoed!\nOne Business Day Before the Event:\nFor press contacts who you have not heard from, call or email to confrm that they’ve received your Media Advisory, and ask: “Will you or someone from your agency be coming to cover our action?” If they don’t confrm by today, don’t count on them to be there.\nDay of the Event:\nSend your Press Release out to your media contacts either a few hours before or immediately after your action.\nPress Timeline for Small Actions\nUse this timeline as a reference for how to work with the press for small events—think letter deliveries and actions involving few activists with a small or no audience.\nOne Week to One Business Day Before Your Event:\nSometimes small actions come together at the last minute, making it tough for you to alert reporters a full week in advance—this is fine for smaller actions! Call or email one or two reporters (preferably ones you already have relationships with) to let them know about the action. Describe the event and send over your Media Advisory. Remember to clarify if any information is embargoed!\nOne Business Day Before the Event:\nIf you have not heard from the reporters yet, call or email them to confirm that they’ve received your Media Advisory. Ask: “Will you or someone from your agency be coming to cover our action?” If they don’t confirm by today, again, don’t count on them to be there!\nTips for Handling Press on the Day-of\nGet there early. Arrive at the location of the action at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the Press Availability or, if you will only be answering questions after the action, 30 minutes prior to the start of the action.\nBe prepared. Bring Press Kits, a clipboard that has a list of which organizers will be speaking to the press, as well blank paper on which to write down the contact info of all the reporters who show up.\nGreet reporters. Introduce yourself to reporters as soon as they show up and hand them a Press Kit. Say something like: “Hi, I’m Allie, and I wanted to be sure you have a copy of our press release. Myself and other organizers are available for interviews.”\nHave your cell phone handy. Reporters will likely call you throughout the course of the action if they are having trouble locating it or finding an organizer to speak with. Consider keeping your Press Coordinator(s) free on the day of an action so that they can focus on fielding calls and helping reporters.\nThe Press Kit\nA Press Kit is a physical printed packet of materials to have on-hand at your action. It includes:\n- The Media Advisory and/or Press Release\n- Any letters or other materials being delivered to your Target\n- Fact Sheets or other handouts that educate reporters on the issue\n- Contact information for people from your group who have volunteered to speak with the press and/or share their story as a survivor\n- Contact information for your group’s Press Coordinator\nJournalists will contact you for interviews if they were unable to attend your events as well as for future stories covering sexual and domestic violence activism and related topics. Here are some tips for handling interview requests:\nRespond as soon as possible. Journalists typically work on very quick deadlines, so respond promptly, even if it’s just to say you are not available to talk. It helps to designate a point person within your organization to respond to all press emails—they should set their email to forward to their phone or be prepared to check it multiple times a day to stay on top of press requests.\nDo not immediately agree to an interview request. If a reporter calls or emails you and wants to interview you for a story, always ask for more information first. Consider asking them for: more details on the story they are writing, their angle or goals for the piece, any deadlines, and what they’re hoping to talk to you about. You can also ask them if they have covered gender violence before and any links to previous work. If you decide you do want to speak with them, let them know what time would be best to talk (this can be as short as “in 10 minutes” or later in the day depending on their deadline). You can also connect them with another student organizer or ask for them to send their questions via email. Some reporters will be willing to conduct an interview online or via email.\nBe mindful of who is speaking with the press the most and work to incorporate more voices. The media typically focuses on white, straight-presenting, cisgender female survivors. While these survivors should certainly be sharing their stories, make sure your group encourages and supports folks from a variety of backgrounds to speak with press. Rather than have the person fielding press requests give all of the interviews, spread out interviews between multiple members of your group so that they all gain experience working with press.\nWho Speaks to the Press?\nSpeaking with press can be intimidating! And it is unlikely every member of your group will be comfortable speaking with reporters. To prepare members of your group to speak with press, discuss talking points in advance and use some of the following tips.\nGive attention to which voices are speaking most. People speaking to the press should represent a range of experiences of survivors and activists. LGBTQ survivors, people of color, and survivors with disabilities face a variety of unique challenges in seeking support and justice, but are rarely offered media visibility. Fight rape culture by intentionally highlighting experiences that counteract misrepresentative, limited, or harmful narratives about gender-based violence.\nMake sure your group has been prepped to speak with the media before any action or interview. Taking some time to review talking points and practice answering questions will go a long way in making sure you are fully prepared to speak with reporters. At actions, prepare as many members of your group as possible with basic talking points in case they are asked, and create a system to direct press toward your designated speakers or Press Coordinators. Make sure all of your members know: 1) There is a Press Coordinator and their name is _____, and 2) No one should speak to the press if they haven’t been prepped.\nFor actions and for your group, it’s essential that you have Press Coordinators. These people will be responsible for managing all tasks related to interacting with the press. This is a big role so consider assigning two or more organizers.\nThe Job of the Press Coordinator is:\n- To be the main person managing the Press List, including sending e-mails and phone calls;\n- To write or manage the writing of any Media Advisories, Press Releases, Talking Points, or the Press Kit;\n- To train the people who will speak to press, and coordinate volunteers at the event to direct press to the Press Coordinator;\n- To be listed, with their contact information, as the Press Contact for the day of the event;\n- To manage press at the event;\n- To do follow-up with press immediately after the event and collect stories published about your event.\nPreparing for Interviews\nPlan what you want to speak with journalists about and set boundaries. It is up to you to tell reporters as much or as little as you feel comfortable sharing. If you want to speak about experiences of assault or harassment or identify yourself as a survivor to the press, it can be helpful to think about how much you want to share, what words you want to use to describe your experiences, and how you will feel about that information remaining available online in the future. Journalists can be very pushy so setting boundaries can help. These can include:\n- Choosing not to speak about experiences of assault or harassment, whether or not you are already public as a survivor;\n- Choosing only to speak about certain aspects of experiences of assault or harassment;\n- Only doing in-person interviews;\n- Only doing interviews when you can see their questions in advance;\n- Only doing interviews if you are allowed to check the draft of their story or your quotations prior to publication;\n- Only doing interviews that are recorded to ensure that the journalist quotes you directly, does not misattribute your words, or does not use them out of context.\nThink about how you want to frame the discussion. Successful campaigns are able to focus on how sexual and domestic violence at colleges is a systemic and structural issue rather than something involving a handful of individuals—one survivor, one assailant, one bad administrator. Framing the story as systemic rather than individual requires some planning. Points of emphasis in your interview might include: highlighting the breadth of the problem, positioning yourself within a broader movement of survivors and student activists, focusing on administrative failures in addition to the details of particular cases, and describing policy goals for the future.\nThink about sharing information on and off the record. There are three ways to share information with journalists: “on the record,” “off the record,” and “on background”. If you say something on the record, everything you say can be used and quoted. Points made “off the record” cannot be published by the journalist (you might want to do this to give a reporter context or an idea for an investigation). A quote given “on background” can be published only under certain conditions that you negotiate with the journalist in advance, usually that they will not print your name. You might use this if a survivor is willing to share their story publicly but would like keep their name anonymous. You should establish whether you want things on or off the record before sharing information with a reporter and communicate that clearly.\nIt is easy to forget what information you decided to disclose, what information you decided not to disclose, and what information you are willing to disclose off the record. Think through these before an interview and keep them on hand. Remember, the default is that everything is on the record—unless you clearly declare that something is off the record or on background before you say it, it can be used and attributed.\nThink about how you want to present yourself visually, especially if you will be appearing in photographs or on television. The media typically has problematic expectations of self-presentation, which can be especially damaging to survivors, women, and trans and gender nonconforming individuals. (Just Google “how to dress appropriately” for some icky examples.) Think through whether (and to what extent) you may want to meet these kind of guidelines while conveying your message. Whether or not you choose to is entirely your decision—remember, do what feels comfortable and truthful to you.\nCreate and practice talking points as a group prior to your interview. It is important for your group to outline your stance (or lack thereof) on tricky policy questions before members are in front of a reporter. What is your group willing to say about alcohol, Greek life, law enforcement, or any other major issue a typical reporter might raise? Look to the Sample Talking Points section of our Campus Organizing Toolkit PDF for suggested talking points and practice your group’s points with fellow organizers, friends, or by yourself ahead of time. Your group might decide they do not have an organizational response to some of these questions. In that case, figure out whether and how you’ll want to respond individually.\nRemember that most reporters do not know much about how colleges handle sexual assault. Be sure to explain things in basic terms and ask them if more clarification is needed.\nTry not to feel nervous about making mistakes—we all make them. Speaking with journalists can be very stressful even if you are not speaking about personal experiences. The most important thing is that you feel comfortable. Remember that you have the right to end an interview at any time should you feel otherwise.\nIf a journalist asks you a question you don’t know the answer to, tell them! You don’t have to answer every question and it’s better to acknowledge that you don’t know than to make an error. If other organizers might know the answer, offer to connect the reporter with them after the interview. You can always say, “I want to make sure I have the most accurate information for you—can I get back to you on that?”\nIf at any time you are uncertain whether you are speaking on or off the record, ask the reporter for clarification. If you would like to switch between speaking on the record to speaking off the record or vice versa, make sure to explicitly state the change to the reporter and wait for the reporter to acknowledge that change. Remember: Nothing is ever truly off the record. If you really don’t want it printed, it’s always safest not to say it.\nFor TV: Look at the reporter asking you questions, not at the camera. If you are saying sound bites to a camera with no reporter, look at the camera person, not right at the middle of the camera. Speak slowly and at normal volume. If you’re comfortable being emotional or animated, TV loves personality!\nFor print: Remember to speak slowly! Watch a reporter’s hand as they take notes. After saying a sentence, wait until they catch up. This can be tough even for very experienced speakers, but if you talk fast and they have to scribble, they’re likely to misquote you. Print reporters, especially during phone interviews, will often leave long pauses in between questions. It’s a tried and true tactic to get you to keep talking and talking. Don’t give in! Say your bit and end crisply.\nFor radio: Speak at normal volume and a little slower than usual so people listening can really hear you.\nAt the end of your interview, thank the reporter and get their card or contact information. You’ll want to add them to your Press List if they are not already on it. Ask the reporter if they would like to speak with anyone else and offer to connect them with other organizers and/or survivors who are willing to speak with the press.\nCreating talking points prior to speaking with reporters will help you stay on message during interviews—and be more confident too. Talking points should be very clear and concise; focus on the major points of your campaign. What are the most important messages you want your audience to walk away thinking? In order to be the most compelling communicator you can be, your talking points should cover four critical pieces of information:\n1) The problem, as you define and understand it (not how the reporter or anyone else wants to situate it). For example: “Survivors on our campus don’t feel safe reporting violence to our school.”\n- Offer statistics and anecdotes to support that this is a problem. For example: “Time and time again survivors here tell [your student group name] that they don’t trust the administration to take action against their perpetrator.” Or, “[Your group’s name]’s survey found that 9 in 10 survivors didn’t report because they were afraid they’d be punished for drinking under age when they were assaulted.”\n2) Your proposed solution. How can we fix the problem you identified in #1? What do you want changed? This often lines up with the demands of your organizing campaign! Obviously these are complicated issues with complicated solutions, but to be an effective communicator in an interview, you need to pick one (or at most two) fixes and speak only to those.\n- For example:“What we need is transparency from the administration.” Not: “Here are the twenty six things the administration needs to do to make change…”\n- Explain it in language your audience can understand: For example: “[School name] should publish non-identifying aggregate information about how rape cases are handled each year. That information should include how many people report, how many people go through a disciplinary hearing, how many students are found responsible, and how many people are expelled. This transparency will build students’ trust in the process and will also expose where we can make it better.”\n3) Your ask. What do you want your audience to do? Sign a petition? Call your college president? Think carefully about who your target audience is, based both on the outlet with which you’re speaking and on your campaign goals. Is it current students? Community members? Alums? Faculty? Parents?\n- For example: In an interview with your school’s alumni magazine, you might say, “To everyone who cares about this campus and this community: pledge to divert your donations from the university to [your student group name, or a national advocacy group] until [school name] starts treating survivors right.”\n4) Why it matters. Why should your audience care about this? Depending on who your target audience is, you might appeal to:\n- Safety: “This is a matter of campus safety.”\n- Equity: “Education is the great equalizer in our country. Rape shouldn’t keep one in five students on our campus from pursuing the American Dream.”\n- Family values: “No one’s children should have to be afraid to go to school.”\n- Consumer protections: “The cost of a college education shouldn’t include rape.\nKeep your message tight, crisp, and clear.\nThroughout the interview, keep hitting your talking points. Don’t stray from them. The more your audience (and the reporter) hears your key messages, the more they’ll remember and internalize them. If you bombard your audience (or reporter) with too much information, they’ll come away either retaining none of it or remembering a point that wasn’t all that important to begin with. Know that reporters like to include lots of sources in their story, so it’s not unusual for only a sentence or two of what you say to make it into the piece. That’s another reason why you should re-emphasize your key messages again and again throughout the interview, and try not to stray from them.\nYou can help guide your audience (and the reporter) to the important messages by flagging them with key phrases such as:\n- “The most important thing to remember is…”\n- “What’s most important here is…”\n- “It all comes down to this…”\n- “It all boils down to…” “The key here is…”\nWhat if the reporter doesn’t ask me the questions that my talking points respond to?\nIt doesn’t matter! 90% of the time, you’re not going to get the perfect question. Think of an interview as an opportunity for you to communicate the points you want to make, not a time to speak to what the journalist wants to hear. You’re there to make your campaign’s points; you should be in control of your message, not the interviewer. When you get a question that’s off your talking points, you should briefy address the question and then pivot to your message. Phrases that can help you pivot are:\n- “The fact is…”\n- “The real issue is…”\n- “That’s part of it. What’s really important is…”\n- “Another key problem/issue/concern is…”\n- “The thing that really matters is…”\nPractice, practice, practice.\nFeeling nervous about an interview? Sit down with your organizing group, identify your key talking points, and practice. The more you get used to hearing lots of different questions and bouncing responses off of each other, the better you’ll get at addressing them in real life interviews and knowing how to pivot to your message.\nMedia interviews can be nerve-wracking but remember that, at the end of the day, they’re a gift—an opportunity to get your message out to your target audience on your own terms. Give it time and effort, and soon you’ll be giving interviews like a pro, and will have gained a lifelong skill too.\nVisit the PDF version of our Campus Organizing Toolkit for a selection of talking points on common issues.\nFor some, deciding whether to go public with your story is an easy and obvious yes. For others, it’s a tough call and one that change over the course of a few weeks, months, or years. For all of us, it’s a decision only we can each make for ourselves.\nIf you have family or friends with whom you feel comfortable talking about it, do so. They may anticipate concerns that could be important. However, while your loved ones may want what’s best for you, they may not fully recognize the reasons motivating you to go forward or your desire to stay out of the press. They may also have their own reasons for wanting you to make a particular decision: regret for not having gone forward themselves, fear that your assault will reflect poorly on them as parents, or concern that it may alienate some of their friends.\nAt the end of the day, this is your experience, your activism, your life, and your decision.\nIf you are deciding to “go public” while organizing for change on your campus, consider asking yourself: What are your personal or organizational goals? Will going public help you accomplish these? Is sharing your story publicly key to your personal healing? Are you hoping to get your rapist expelled? Make sweeping policy change at your school? Increase awareness about violence on your campus, or in a particular community on your campus?\nTake time to identify your goals and evaluate whether your “going public” will help accomplish them. Will sharing your story put serious public pressure on your school to shape up? Will it help you heal personally, or win the accommodations to which you are entitled? Would a campaign based outside of individual narratives of violence be more effective? Easier?\nIt’s important to know that regardless of these organizational goals, sharing your story can help people you don’t even know feel less alone and pressure your school to make change. You might even help yourself: going public with your story can help connect you to other survivors and organizers. Many of us have made some of our very dearest friends doing this work—people we might never have met had we not spoken up in the first place. We’re ready to become your friends and fiercest supporters too.\nBut there is no right way to be a survivor: sharing your story publicly is not the right decision for everyone. Some people choose not to share for religious or spiritual reasons. Others are concerned about potential legal risks, or that being publicly identified as a survivor might affect their future career prospects. Some people don’t want the attention, in person and online, that sharing publicly can sometimes bring. It’s a decision that only you can make—but whatever you choose is the right thing for you!", "label": "No"} {"text": "Meiosis is a special type of eukaryotic cell division which leads to formation of gametes. Meiosis is limited to germ cells. During Meiosis the cell divides two times, once during Meiosis I and second during Meiosis II which results in formation 4 daughter cells\nClick here to cancel reply.\nSorry,At this time user registration is disabled. We will open registration soon!\nDon't have an account? Click Here to Signup\n© Copyright GreenAnswers.com LLC", "label": "No"} {"text": "What does Snort do, and how is it used? Would you recommend using it in an enterprise environment? Snort is a network...\nintrusion-detection system (NIDS), which means that it looks for suspicious network traffic and can alert security administrators based upon predefined rules. For example, it can detect port-scanning activities, detect common attacks on your systems, and so on. Snort is available for many operating systems. A computer running Snort is also called a Snort sensor. A Snort sensor is installed on a network segment where you want to monitor network traffic. Snort listens to all data packets flowing on the network and utilizes its rules database to detect intruder activity. Having detected the activity, it can log the activity in test files, databases, XML files and so on. When used in combination with other products, it can also generate alerts in different forms to alert security administrators. Snort is already being used in many enterprises. It is a good and stable product and is very useful for large environments as well. You can use multiple Snort sensors for data collection to a central database, where you can analyze it using other tools, like ACID. To start, what general tools should an IT shop have in its Linux security toolbox? There are many tools available in open-source. Depending upon what applications and servers are running in an IT shop, a different set of tools is needed. However there are some common tools that are used by everyone in the security area. Some of these are:\n- Nessus is a very good tool for assessment of network security.\n- Nmap is a very versatile tool.\n- If using Linux firewalls, then firewall builder is a good tool.\n- You should have a network intrusion-detection system as well, and Snort is a good choice.\nThe most important component of the Snort system is its detection engine. The detection engine applies rules to captured data and finds out if it shows intrusion activity. Other important components are input and output plug-ins. Input plug-ins pre-process captured data and make it available to the detection engine. Output plug-ins are used to log intruder activity in different formats. For example, to log data to an Oracle database, you need a database output plug-in.\nRules are used to detect intruder activity and take certain actions when such an activity is detected. Writing good rules is an important part of Snort deployment. Could you offer some best practices for running Snort on multiple network interfaces?\nYou can run Snort on multiple network interfaces. You should run a separate copy of Snort on each network interface. You should not assign [an] IP address to the network interface(s) on which you run Snort. On Snort sensors where you have multiple network interfaces, you should spare one of these interfaces for the management purpose, and an IP address should be assigned to this interface only. What are the most common mistakes made when installing Snort in an enterprise environment?\nSnort comes with a default configuration file, which is the most generic one. Most of the people leave this generic file unchanged, which may slow down Snort from a performance perspective. For example, the file includes all default rules. If you are not running a Web server, you may not like to have rules related to Web server intrusion activated. If you select rules carefully, it will increase the performance of Snort. Additionally, default rules may generate lots of fault positive alarms. You need to fine-tune the system according to your environment.\nAnother important aspect of Snort deployment is that the Snort sensor should not be visible to outside users. You can do it by not assigning any IP address to the network interface on which Snort is running (running Snort in stealth mode). What role do honeypots play in Linux security?\nThe basic idea of honeypots is to attract hackers to systems, which look like real production servers and get information about their techniques by logging hacker activities. Honeypots are important not only for Linux security but for other operating systems and applications as well. From a Linux perspective, you get to know different techniques hackers are trying to use. Having this knowledge, you can increase security on your systems and fortify them.\nFOR MORE INFORMATION:", "label": "No"} {"text": "In Australia, The Civil War, The Civil Rights Movement, and even Obama becoming the first Black President isn't \"black history,\" it's all part of America's history. I look forward to the day when \"Black History\" is told and taught along with everyone else's history in America.\nThe presence of a \"Black History Month\" or any other \"Minority History Month\" means that there is still an \"us and them\" type mentality in this country; so much so that minorities need their own history separate from the rest of America's History.\nThis isn't as negative as it sounds, though. It also means that America as a nation agrees that minority contributions to America's history are important enough that at least a month's recognition of them annually is necessary.\nThat said, here's my final question for this year's Black History Month:\n\"What does Black History Month mean to you?\"\nHere is what some of them had to say:", "label": "No"} {"text": "Kids Guide - How to Pet Dogs\nSo you're out and about running your errands when in the distance you spot a cute, adorable dog. You take a few moments out of your day just to be able to pet that dog and give it a few \"He's so cute!\" compliments.\nIf you're this thrilled with a chance encounter with man's best friend, imagine how a young child feels when confronted with the same situation. No not the running errands thing, but seeing the fuzzy dog thing.\nAs we all know there can be some danger in having a child approach a strange dog and pet it. The Victor Valley Daily Press has a good story on ways to teach kids to pet appropriately as well as warning signs to be wary of.\nSome experts suggest having the child putting out a closed fist or a hand with palm upraised, others say just stand there. But all agree: let the dog decide whether to approach the child. Don't hold a dog still in your lap for petting, and respect the dog's decision if it turns away or moves behind the owner.\nIf the dog does approach, observe the body language. Don't concentrate on the tail, it can be hard to read. Pelar says, \"I tell people that if they're looking at the tail, they're watching the wrong end of the dog.\"\nInstead, the mouth can give a lot of clues. A dog that's licking lips, panting excessively, or yawning, is showing that he's not comfortable. These are oral self-soothing behaviors much like sucking your thumb, says Pelar. In contrast - opposite of the common maternal fear of the teeth showing - if the dog's mouth is open, that's a sign that it's relaxed.\nIt's worth the read, especially with all the potential canine - kid encounters bound to happen over the summer months.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Basic Statistics for Laboratory Professionals (EMU 100W)\nThis is an introductory course designed to provide participants with a foundation to the fundamental concepts of statistics. Statistical concepts and methods are presented in a way that emphasizes understanding the principles of data collection and analysis.\nThis virtual instructor-led course will be conducted online. On the right side of the page you will see the dates and times available for this course, each with an individual registration link. Learners will attend using a virtual learning program and will participate in live discussion and activities. A webcam and microphone are required. Details about how to log into the virtual learning program will be provided after your registration is complete.\nParticipants should be familiar with spreadsheet basic mathematical functions.\nLaboratory Managers, Engineers, Scientists, or Technicians\nAfter successful completion of the course, the participant will be able to:\n1. Identify, explain, and recognize key terms, definitions, and reference sources related to statistics;\n2. Use Excel to perform basic statistical calculations; and\n3. Summarize the relationship between statistics and measurement uncertainty.\n0.7 CEUs*, 8 Training Hours", "label": "No"} {"text": "A traditional Japanese surface colored copper alloy made since the 15th century. Shakudo contains copper (75-98%) and gold (2-25%, but most commonly 3-5%). Traces of other metals (silver, arsenic, tin, lead, antimony, or iron) may also be present. Shakudo is used for jewelry, tsubas, and sword decoration. Various patination formulas are used to produce a range of colors. The most common is a blue-black.\nSynonyms and Related Terms\nº Reactive Metals Studio: Data sheet: Shakudo and Shibuichiº B. Sueters, 'Tsuba, their manufacturers and techniques' Andon v. 65, p. 18, 2000.º R. Murakami, 'Japanese traditional alloys' in Metal Plating and Patination, eds. S. La Niece and P. Craddock, Butterworth Heineman, 1993.º H. Ogucki, 'Japanese Shakudo. Its History, Properties and Production from Gold-Containing alloys' in Gold Bulletin, v. 16 (4), p. 125-132, 1983. Link\n- G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 657\n- David C. Scott, Metallography and Microstructure of Ancient and Historic Metals, The Getty Conservation Institute, Los Angeles, 1991\n- Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, at http://www.wikipedia.com Comment: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shakudo (Accessed Nov. 9, 2005)", "label": "No"} {"text": "A vaginal yeast infection is a fungal infection that causes irritation, discharge and intense itchiness of the vagina and the vulva — the tissues at the vaginal opening.\nAlso called vaginal candidiasis, vaginal yeast infection affects up to 3 out of 4 women at some point in their lifetimes. Many women experience at least two episodes.\nA vaginal yeast infection isn’t considered a sexually transmitted infection. But, there’s an increased risk of vaginal yeast infection at the time of first regular sexual activity. There’s also some evidence that infections may be linked to mouth to genital contact (oral-genital sex).\nMedications can effectively treat vaginal yeast infections. If you have recurrent yeast infections — four or more within a year — you may need a longer treatment course and a maintenance plan.\nYeast infection symptoms can range from mild to moderate, and include:\n- Itching and irritation in the vagina and vulva\n- A burning sensation, especially during intercourse or while urinating\n- Redness and swelling of the vulva\n- Vaginal pain and soreness\n- Vaginal rash\n- Thick, white, odor-free vaginal discharge with a cottage cheese appearance\n- Watery vaginal discharge\nComplicated yeast infection\nYou might have a complicated yeast infection if:\n- You have severe signs and symptoms, such as extensive redness, swelling and itching that leads to tears, cracks or sores\n- You have four or more yeast infections in a year\n- Your infection is caused by a less typical type of fungus\n- You’re pregnant\n- You have uncontrolled diabetes\n- Your immune system is weakened because of certain medications or conditions such as HIV infection\nHow are vaginal yeast infections diagnosed?\nYeast infections are simple to diagnose. Your doctor will ask about your medical history. This includes whether you’ve had yeast infections before. They may also ask if you’ve ever had an STI.\nThe next step is a pelvic exam. Your doctor will examine your vaginal walls and cervix. They’ll also look at the surrounding area for external signs of infection.\nDepending on what your doctor sees, the next step may be to collect cells from your vagina. These cells go to a lab for examination. Lab tests are usually ordered for women who have yeast infections on a regular basis or for infections that won’t go away.\nYeast infection treatment\nEach yeast infection is different, so your doctor will suggest a treatment that’s best for you. Treatments are generally determined based on the severity of your symptoms.\nFor simple yeast infections, your doctor will usually prescribe a 1-6 day regimen of an antifungal cream, ointment, tablet, or suppository. These medications can be in prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) form.\nCommon medications include:\n- butoconazole (Gynazole)\n- clotrimazole (Lotrimin)\n- miconazole (Monistat)\n- terconazole (Terazol)\n- fluconazole (Diflucan)\nIf you have a simple yeast infections, follow up with your doctor to make sure the medicine has worked.\nSchedule a follow-up visit if your symptoms return within 2 months.\nIf you recognize that you have a yeast infection, you can also treat yourself at home with OTC products.\nYour doctor will more than likely treat your yeast infection as if it were a severe or complicated case, if you:\n- have severe redness, swelling, and itching that leads to sores or tears in your vaginal tissue\n- have had more than four yeast infections in a year\n- are pregnant\n- have uncontrolled diabetes or a weak immune system from medication\n- have HIV\nPossible treatments for severe or complicated yeast infections include:\n- 14-day cream, ointment, tablet, or suppository vaginal treatment\n- two or three doses of fluconazole (Diflucan)\n- long-term prescription of fluconazole taken once a week for 6 weeks, or long-term use of a topical antifungal medication\nIf your infection is recurring, you may want to see if your sexual partner has a yeast infection. Use barrier methods, such as condoms, when having sex if you suspect either of you has a yeast infection. Talk to your doctor about your yeast infection treatment options.\nYeast infection home remedy\nYou can try to treat vaginal yeast infections with natural remedies if you’d like to avoid taking prescription medication, but these aren’t as effective or reliable as the indicated medications. Popular natural remedies include:\n- coconut oil\n- tea tree oil cream\n- boric acid vaginal suppositories\n- plain yogurt taken orally or inserted into the vagina\nMake sure your hands are clean before applying creams or oils to your vagina.\nYou may also want to talk to a doctor before trying natural remedies. This is important because, if your symptoms are due to something other than a simple yeast infection, your doctor can help diagnose your condition.\nTalk to your doctor about herbal remedies if you take OTC or prescription drugs. Some herbs can interact with medications you may be taking or can cause other unintended side effects.\nYeast infection in men\nWhile vaginal yeast infections are more common in women, it’s possible for men to get yeast infections, too. When it affects the penis, this is known as a penile yeast infection.\nAll bodies have Candida — not just the female body. When there’s an overgrowth of this fungus, it can lead to a yeast infection. The groin area is especially prone to Candida overgrowth because of skin folds and moisture.\nStill, penile yeast infections are most commonly caused by having unprotected vaginal intercourse with a woman who has the infection, too. You can help prevent a yeast infection by wearing condoms during sex. Regular bathing can also help.\nThe symptoms of a yeast infection in men may not be as prominent, though you might see redness and white patches along the penis as well as burning and itchy sensations. See your doctor for a proper diagnosis if you think you have a penile yeast infection.\nYeast infection in women\nYeast infections are common in women. It’s estimated that up to 75 out of 100 women will get a vaginal yeast infection at least once in their lifetime. Despite their prevalence, it’s important to treat vaginal yeast infections early.\nRecurring yeast infections are common, especially if you are pregnant, have diabetes, or have a weakened immune system. Talk to your doctor if you have more than four yeast infections per year.\nYeast infection in babies\nWhile yeast infections are commonly associated with vaginal infections, babies can also get them.\nThe most common yeast infection in a baby is a diaper rash. However, not all diaper rashes are the result yeast overgrowth.\nYou can tell if the condition is more than just a diaper rash if your baby’s skin is extremely red and has spots in the diaper/groin area, despite using diaper rash cream. Yeast infections may also be presented in other folds of the skin, such as under the armpits.\nYour child’s pediatrician will likely prescribe a topical antifungal cream to treat yeast infections of the skin. An oral medication may be needed if your baby has oral thrush (yeast infection of the mouth). While yeast infections in babies are usually harmless, they can lead to more serious infections when left untreated.\nAre yeast infections contagious?\nYeast infections aren’t considered STIs. In rare cases, you can pass a yeast infection from one partner to another.\nIt’s also possible for a baby to get a fungal diaper rash at birth if the mother has a vaginal yeast infection during delivery. You may also pass on a yeast infection to your baby’s mouth during breastfeeding if Candida overgrowth is present in the breast area.\nWhile you can pass a yeast infection to another person, it’s not contagious in the same way as other infections are. You won’t “catch” the infection by air or by using the same shower as someone with the infection, for example. If you’re concerned about transmission, talk to your doctor about situations in which a yeast infection could be contagious.\nYeast infection in pregnancy\nYeast infections are common during pregnancy because of hormone fluctuations. See a doctor if you’re pregnant and suspect a yeast infection so you can get the right diagnosis.\nA yeast infection during pregnancy isn’t always treated in the same way as nonpregnant women are treated. You won’t be able to take oral antifungal medications due to possible birth defects. Topical antifungals are safe to use during pregnancy, though.\nWhile yeast infections won’t hurt your baby, it’s possible to pass the Candida fungus to them during delivery. This can lead to diaper rash and oral thrush in your baby. It’s important to treat yeast infection early, especially if you’re pregnant, so that you can prevent such complications.\nYeast infection vs. UTI\nAnother common infection in women is a urinary tract infection (UTI). While it’s possible to have one or the other, or even both infections at the same time, UTIs and yeast infections are two different conditions.\nA UTI is a bacterial infection that affects the urinary system. This complex system includes your urethra, as well as your bladder and kidneys. Sex, STIs, and failure to urinate regularly can all lead to UTIs.\nThe symptoms of a UTI are also different from a yeast infection. There’s no noticeable discharge, but you might see a small amount of blood in your urine. A UTI can also cause frequent urination along with pelvic and abdominal pain.\nWithout treatment, a UTI can lead to more serious complications of the kidneys. See a doctor to get antibiotics. Ask your doctor for more information regarding the differences between a yeast infection and a UTI.\nYeast infection after sex\nWhile it’s possible to develop a yeast infection after sex, a yeast infection itself is not an STI. Instead, there are other factors at play that can throw off Candida balance in the vaginal area. Vaginal intercourse, as well as penetration via sex toys and fingers, can introduce bacteria.\nAnother possibility is having vaginal intercourse with a man who has a penile yeast infection. The opposite can happen too, where a man might develop a penile yeast infection from a woman who has a vaginal yeast infection. Oral sex may also disrupt bacteria in the mouth, vagina, and penile areas.\nIt’s also possible that the yeast infection is purely coincidental. There are many underlying risk factors of a yeast infection, with sexual intercourse being just one of them.\nYeast infection vs. BV\nBacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common type of vaginal infection in women between the ages of 15 and 44. Its primary causes are bacterial imbalances from douching and sex — it’s not a fungal infection like a typical yeast infection. BV is said to have a strong fishy odor, too.\nBV has similar symptoms as a yeast infection, including discharge, burning, and itching. This can make distinguishing between the two infections difficult. But while a vaginal yeast infection doesn’t cause long-term complications, untreated BV can.\nAmong the complications include fertility issues and premature delivery (if you get infected while pregnant), and a higher risk of contracting STIs.\nUnlike a yeast infection, you’ll need a prescription antibiotic to clear up BV. Your doctor will help you distinguish between a yeast infection and BV.\nYeast infection prevention\nChances are that you know exactly what led to your yeast infection. For example, some women experience these infections every time they take antibiotics. Whether you know the exact cause, here are tips to avoid recurring infections.\n- eating a well-balanced diet\n- eating yogurt or taking supplements with lactobacillus\n- wearing natural fibers such as cotton, linen, or silk\n- washing underwear in hot water\n- replacing feminine products frequently\n- wearing tight pants, pantyhose, tights, or leggings\n- using feminine deodorant or scented tampons or pads\n- wearing wet clothing, especially bathing suits\n- sitting in hot tubs or taking frequent hot baths\nYeast infection and periods\nHaving both a yeast infection and your period can feel like a double whammy. However, this isn’t uncommon. Yeast infections are most likely to occur in women during the final days leading up to their period.\nFluctuations in hormones are thought to be a cause of yeast infections before your period, causing imbalances in healthy bacteria in the vagina.\nIf you experience white to yellow discharge in the week before your period, this isn’t automatically a yeast infection unless you have other hallmark symptoms, too, such as redness, burning, and itchiness.\nWhile a nuisance, early treatment can help clear up your yeast infection before your period starts. See your doctor if your yeast infection symptoms don’t improve after your period ends. .\nA WORD FROM HEALTH QUERIES\nYeast infections are common occurrences, but prompt treatment can help reduce the uncomfortable symptoms within a few days. By recognizing your own risk factors, you can prevent future infections.\nTalk to your doctor if you have recurring yeast infections that last longer than 2 months.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Complaining and murmuring is the preset disposition of the natural man, and too often it becomes the preoccupation of our hearts. Thomas Watson reminds us where complaining and murmuring comes from:\nMurmuring is no better than mutiny in the heart; it is a rising up against God. When the sea is rough and unquiet, it casts forth nothing but foam. When the heart is discontented, it casts forth the foam of anger, impatience, and sometimes little better than blasphemy. Murmuring is nothing else but the scum which boils off from a discontented heart. (Watson, The Art of Divine Contentment, 18)\nThe next time you find yourself complaining and murmuring remember, complaining is the overflow of a heart dissatisfied with God. A heart that is satisfied with God & His provision does “all things without grumbling or disputing” (Phil 2:14).", "label": "No"} {"text": "Engineering services often work with companies and other organizations to design, evaluate, and otherwise check out projects and plans. One service you often see is evaluation of products — the engineering services test the products and provide feedback to the company that created the product. But these companies may also say that they don't do inspections. What is the difference between these two?\nWhat Does Each Do?\nEvaluating plans or a product would involve testing and writing up the results, or going through the plans and looking for flaws. Or, if you have been having problems with a product, an evaluation might include an assessment of the problem and ways to get around it or fix it. Think of an evaluation as quality control and editing, only with items and blueprints instead of words. Inspecting could involve looking for code violations or conformity, or making sure the results meet certain standards. Technically an inspection is a type of evaluation, but in this case, it is more regulatory based.\nWhich Do You Need?\nIf you need a formal inspection to see if something meets a state or federal code, or need a similar service, an inspection is necessary. If you want something tested or a problem analyzed, then an evaluation would be better. Look at it this way — inspections are like the final test. These are the ones that pass or fail the product or plan. Even if you can go back and modify them, the inspection is the thing you want to pass. The evaluation is like the practice test that tells you how everything is going. You want to pass this test, too, but if your product does not pass (it doesn't work, the plans have a flaw, etc.), you just keep working on it and see where things went wrong.\nWhy Not Do the Work Yourself?\nYou'd never be able to inspect your own project as that would violate conflict-of-interest rules as well as many state and federal requirements. You can do some evaluation yourself, of course, by having your in-house engineers take a look at the plans and products. But evaluating your own work is like editing your own writing — you know what you've been aiming for and may fill in some information in your head, thus not realizing it's missing from the plans or instructions for using the product. A third-party engineering service that evaluates something with no prior experience with the item can spot more flaws.\nWhen you've drawn up what you hope are your final plans or finished what you hope is the best model of your product, get an engineering service to evaluate before you release the product or proceed with the plans. The extra eyes and knowledge will help you make everything run much better. Contact a company like East Coast Engineering Inc to learn more.Share", "label": "No"} {"text": "Posted on July 05, 1993 in Washington Watch\nMajor U.S. editorial writers and political analysts gave President Bill Clinton near universal support for his decision to bomb Iraq’s intelligence headquarters on June 26th.\nWith only the New York Times taking an opposing view, the general consensus was that the President acted decisively and that his action would win him new public support.\nIn fact, lagging polls and a nagging debate over whether the U.S. under Clinton would provide leadership in world affairs may have been the two most pressing reasons why the President chose to bomb Iraq at this time.\nPolls taken after the bombing show that Clinton’s approval ratings did climb, by 10%, boosting his overall ratings to only about 50%. However, approval of the President’s economic performance is still at a low 36% and in the weeks to come, if not altered, this will drag down the overall positive ratings to their pre-bombing low. So while Clinton did get a sudden slight surge in the polls, it may be short-lived.\nIn the matter of the foreign policy debate, the bombing has not had an appreciable affect. Most columnists and political analysts wonder what will be the guiding principles and main characteristics of a Clinton foreign policy. And the bombing has not answered these questions to their satisfaction.\nThe discussion about the shape of foreign policy under Clinton has recently come to the forefront of public attention after “background” comments made by Undersecretary of State Peter Tarnoff were revealed by some reporters.\nTarnoff, speaking, he said, on behalf of President Clinton and Secretary of State Warren Christopher, sought to define the general principles of the new U.S. foreign policy that would be implemented by the Clinton Administration.\nCentral to Tarnoff’s presentation was the notion that in the post-Cold War period “U.S. economic interests are paramount.” In this new situation, Tarnoff noted, the U.S. lacks the resources to maintain its Cold War level of involvement and in many crises the U.S. will find that it doesn’t have “the leverage…or the influence…to bring to bear the kind of pressure that will produce positive results.”\nAs a result, he suggests, the U.S. would make a commitment to multi-lateralism.\n“We’re talking about new rules of engagement for the United States. There will have to be genuine power-sharing and responsibility sharing.”\n“There may be occasions in the future where the United States acts unilaterally,” he continued. But he strongly implies that these situations will be limited to those instances where “we perceive an imminent danger very close to home.”\nIn one of his strongest statements, Tarnoff noted\n“I am perfectly able to withstand criticism that we are abdicating power on this issue [presumably meaning Bosnia] because I believe, and more importantly the President and Secretary believe, that for more major international issues of this sort, where other regional players have a great stake, we should make very clear that we will play a role, we will have a leadership role, but we are not going to be so far out front as to allow them to defer to the U.S. when it comes to making the very hard decisions on the commitment of men and women and resources.”\nIn summation, Tarnoff said, due to new economic realities, the U.S. in the post-Cold War era would “define the extent of its commitment and make a commitment commensurate with those realities. This may on occasion fall short of what some Americans would like and what others would hope for ”—but this, he warned, was the shape of the new foreign policy to come.\nReactions to Tarnoff’s views were immediate and so negative that both President Clinton and Secretary of State Christopher sought to distance themselves from his statements.\nSecretary Christopher appeared on Nightline, a popular news program, and then delivered a major foreign policy address in an effort to set the record straight. Although White House denials were strong and Christopher used the word “leadership” 23 times in his speech in an effort to make it clear that the United States was not abdicating its role, nevertheless many analysts peering through the rhetoric thought that Christopher, in fact, reaffirmed many of Tarnoff’s views.\nFor example, in the Nightline interview, Christopher, speaking of Bosnia, noted\n”...in this kind of situation, a humanitarian crisis a long way from home, in the middle of another continent, I think our actions here are proportionate to what our responsibilities are …in this post-Cold War period. We can’t do it all; we have to measure our ability to act in the interests of the United States.”\nIn fact, it was precisely because Tarnoff’s statements came in the wake of the U.S. retreat on Bosnia that the debate about Clinton’s foreign policy became as intense as it did.\nAdministration officials went further in an effort to allay fears that the United States was retreating from a world leadership role by emphasizing areas where Clinton had shown real leadership. They pointed with pride to Clinton’s immediate response to provide political support and economic aid to Russia, the Administration’s firm stand in the trade talks with Europe and Japan, and the United States’ continuing leading role in the Middle East peace talks—but critics were not satisfied.\nIn fact, criticism in the press was quite harsh. One former leading Clinton foreign policy advisor, Michael Mandelbaum, wrote an especially sharp piece in the New York Times entitled “Like it or not, we must lead.” And David Broder, the nation’s premier political commentator, spoke for many of his colleagues when he wrote his nationally syndicated column entitled “Another Carter?”.\nIt may have been, in part, the need to gain some respite from the debate that led the President to act to defend U.N. troops under assault in Somalia and to strike at Iraq in retaliation for what was characterized as “compelling evidence” that Saddam Hussein had ordered the attempted assassination of former President George Bush.\nBut while both actions were positively received by both the press and political analysts, they have not resolved the critical debate over the future of U.S. foreign policy. Serious questions continue to be raised.\nWithin days after the attack on Iraq, some are even asking questions about the attack itself:\n· Was the attack carried out more for domestic political reasons?\n· Why didn’t the White House wait until after the Kuwaiti court had given its verdict regarding those accused of the assassination plot?\n· Why were White House spokespeople so insistent on the fact that the President would not dwell on this attack and would instead return his focus to the economy?\n· Does the United States have a long-term policy towards Iraq and Gulf security? And how does this bombing fit into that policy?\nIn this context, it was particularly interesting to note the extensive and respectful coverage most major media gave to the views of Arab and Muslim allies (especially Egypt and Turkey) as they compared the decisive U.S. stance toward Iraq with the lack of decisiveness toward Bosnia.\nSome especially thoughtful analyses that have appeared during the past week make it clear that the debate over U.S. foreign policy will not end precisely because there is not a yet a consensus over the exact details of a new foreign policy—even within the Administration itself.\nIt is now being realized how dramatically different the post-Cold War world is from the world order of the last generation. The underlying assumptions that guided U.S. policy during the past few decades are no longer relevant. At the end of 1992, in an article appearing in the prestigious journal Foreign Affairs, Theodore Sorenson, former speechwriter for John F. Kennedy, wrote that the next President,\n“America’s first post-Cold War President, will face a world of both unmatched opportunity and unprecedented opacity. Under pressure to choose a new course for the country, with the gravest consequences attendant upon that choice, he will be standing at a crossroads, looking at conflicting signposts and holding outdated maps.”\nThis new President, Sorenson wrote, must face long-deferred global problems and unlike his predecessors will not always be able to tell friends from foes. He concluded his piece, writing, “the next President…cannot lead unless he has a vision of where to go. But neither can he lead…unless the American people are willing to shoulder the responsibilities of leadership.”\nIt was in an effort to begin to articulate such a new vision that Tarnoff spoke his mind. His views, I believe, are widely shared within the Administration. However, since such a dramatic rethinking of America’s global role raises serious and unsettling questions, an intense debate has ensued.\nThere are those, for example, who prefer not to ask any questions at all. For them, the quick solution is to replace the Soviet menace with an Islamic threat and thus maintain intact many of the old assumptions and structures of U.S. Cold War foreign policy.\nBut such “quick fixes” will not suffice—nor will individual actions substitute for a well-articulated, comprehensive, long-term foreign policy.\nHeeding Sorenson’s call, President Clinton must articulate a vision of the post-Cold War period and the leadership the United States will play in this new world. Only when this is done will the criticism subside. Until then, the debate will continue and will not be silenced by solitary actions no matter how spectacular or popular they may be.\nFor comments or information, contact jzogby@aaiusacomments powered by Disqus", "label": "No"} {"text": "As a leader in the renewable fuel space, Geoff Hirson acknowledges that there are many ways that innovation can increase our quality of life. Not only does utilizing renewable diesel display a commitment to preserving the environment, but there is a plethora of efficiency benefits that come with the switch from biodiesel. Geoff Hirson recognizes that many individuals operating in spaces that could benefit from renewable fuels do not have the full picture of how it can help them stay on the forefront of their industry. Here, Hirson includes a few cursory reasons why harnessing renewable diesel can prove beneficial.\nCleaner Burning Source of Fuel\nTraditional diesel fuel produces harmful emissions when burned, making vehicles that utilize diesel major sources of pollutants that can negatively impact our environment. Pollution is an unfortunate byproduct of diesel-fueled vehicles, as we count on them to transport goods that are essential to our infrastructure. Geoff Hirson notes that, because renewable diesel is produced from lower carbon materials, it burns cleaner than traditional diesel. Renewable diesel can yield as much as 80% lower lifecycle emissions and has a carbon intensity up to 50-80% lower than conventional diesel. In the current landscape where more companies are focusing on preserving our environment for posterity, renewable diesels stand out as an important tool to do so while still allowing us to perform essential tasks.\nLowers Dependency on Petroleum Products\nRenewable diesel fuels are beneficial societally and politically speaking as well. Less consumption of traditional fossil fuels naturally lowers our need for it, which can reduce potential conflicts over access to crude oil reserves. Geoff Hirson speaks to the ways in which our sources of renewable diesel (fats, oils, and grease-based feedstocks can be easily found, processed, and repurposed for fuel. In this way, renewable diesel fits the zeitgeist’s demand for resources that recognize the importance of ethics as we perform tasks. Also, because renewable diesel repurposes waste that would otherwise be dumped, individuals that utilize it can rest assured that the project is 100% renewable and sustainable.\nMore Durable that Traditional Fuels\nBecause renewable diesel is hydrogenated, it does not contain oxygen. This eliminates some of the issues regarding traditional diesel when it comes to storage and transport. For example, renewable diesel users do not need to fear microbial growth that can clog fuel filters in a vehicle. This means that renewable diesel can perform better than biodiesel in extremely cold environments and that the fuel can be stored for long periods of time without water accumulation or notable deterioration in quality. The durability of renewable diesel also ensures that the frequency of periodic maintenance for vehicles does not need to increase, a situation that may occur for vehicles that utilize traditional biodiesels instead.", "label": "No"} {"text": "How Google anonymizes data\nAnonymization is a data processing technique that removes or modifies personally identifiable information; it results in anonymized data that cannot be associated with any one individual. It’s also a critical component of Google’s commitment to privacy.\nBy analyzing anonymized data, we are able to build safe and valuable products and features, like autocompletion of an entered search query, and better detect security threats, like phishing and malware sites, all while protecting user identities. We can also safely share anonymized data externally, making it useful for others without putting the privacy of our users at risk.\nTwo of the techniques we use to protect your data\nGeneralizing the data\nThere are certain data elements that are more easily connected to certain individuals. In order to protect those individuals, we use generalization to remove a portion of the data or replace some part of it with a common value. For example, we may use generalization to replace segments of all area codes or phone numbers with the same sequence of numbers.\nGeneralization allows us to achieve k-anonymity, an industry-standard term used to describe a technique for hiding the identity of individuals in a group of similar persons. In k-anonymity, the k is a number that represents the size of a group. If for any individual in the data set, there are at least k-1 individuals who have the same properties, then we have achieved k-anonymity for the data set. For example, imagine a certain data set where k equals 50 and the property is zip code. If we look at any person within that data set, we will always find 49 others with the same zip code. Therefore, we would not be able to identify any one person from just their zip code.\nIf all individuals in a data set share the same value of a sensitive attribute, sensitive information may be revealed simply by knowing these individuals are part of the data set in question. To mitigate this risk, we may leverage l-diversity, an industry-standard term used to describe some level of diversity in the sensitive values. For example, imagine a group of people searched for the same sensitive health topic (e.g. flu symptoms) all at the same time. If we look at this data set, we wouldn’t be able to tell who searched for the topic, thanks to k-anonymity. However, there may still be a privacy concern since everyone shares a sensitive attribute (i.e. the topic of the query). L-diversity means the anonymized data set would not only contain flu searches. Rather, it could include other searches alongside the flu searches to further protect user privacy.\nAdding noise to data\nDifferential privacy (also an industry-standard term) describes a technique for adding mathematical noise to data. With differential privacy, it’s difficult to ascertain whether any one individual is part of a data set because the output of a given algorithm will essentially appear the same, regardless of whether any one individual’s information is included or omitted. For example, imagine we are measuring the overall trend in searches for flu across a geographic region. To achieve differential privacy, we add noise to the data set. This means we may add or subtract the number of people searching for flu in a given neighborhood, but doing so would not affect our measurement of the trend across the broader geographic region. It’s also important to note that adding noise to a data set may render it less useful.\nAnonymization is just one process we use to maintain our commitment to user privacy. Other processes include strict controls on user data access, policies to control and limit joining of data sets that may identify users, and the centralized review of anonymization and data governance strategies to ensure a consistent level of protection across all of Google.", "label": "No"} {"text": "1/ Can design be inclusive and create a sense of belonging for everyone? Yes and how?\nHere’s a #thread\n2/ Inclusive design considers human diversity & uniqueness of each individual with respect to ability, language, culture, gender, age and other forms of human difference. It is not a one-size-fits-all solution.\n3/ I believe inclusive design is a mindset. It involves creating digital products that enable a wide range of diverse people to access those products. This includes designing for people with & without impairments.\n4/ Empathy is a key ingredient of inclusive design. Here’s a simple analogy to explain inclusivity: “Diversity is being invited to the party; Inclusivity is being asked to dance.”\n5/ Often, designers imagine people with impairments as those in wheelchairs or some physical disability. But, impairments also include vision, cognitive challenges too.\n6/ Hence, in order to be inclusive, a designer also needs to understand which communities or groups are excluded and how to incorporate their perspectives too.\n7/ Adaptive design foster’s growth of self-knowledge and recognizes the importance of commitment to diversity. Example: Take Microsoft’s Inclusive Design Toolkit. The most interesting take away the idea of solving for one but extending to many.\n8/ Why should design be inclusive you ask? See…A product might be designed for a person who only has one hand (a permanent disability), for instance.\n9/The obvious extension of that would be that the same design could be helpful to anyone who has a temporary hand injury or a new parent who often has their newborn in one arm and only uses one hand for most interactions could also benefit.\n10/ When it comes to inclusive design, there is often a misconception that it compromises the look & feel of it, making it ugly. Well, that’s not true. In reality, the true costs of bad design emerge later on in the product life cycle & have the potential to cause irreparable damage to the brand image through customer frustration.\n11/ While inclusive design brings in a lot of processes, it makes a product more accessible. It is good for business, customers & creates a win-win situation by expanding your product’s reach, sparks innovation, and helps your company take on a position of social responsibility.\n12/ Therefore, inclusive design not only adds value but also empowers users. A simple, clean design which not only adds value to the brand but also proves that “simplicity is powerful.”", "label": "No"} {"text": "Department of Language Education\nThe English language has spread to every corner of the globe and become part and parcel of every existing field. Today, the English language is used as a Lingua Franca by more than a billion people around the globe. It is becoming the world's language: the language of the Internet, the media, higher education, information technology, business, science, research, international flight and the pathway of global communication and global access to knowledge. There is an ever-growing demand for teachers trained to teach the English language not only in Pakistan but also all over the world. It has become the nexus for people to connect with each other in countless ways. Indeed, English is much more than a language: it is a bridge across borders and cultures, a source of unity in a rapidly changing world. Language allows us to share our ideas, thoughts, and feelings with others. It has the power to build communities. We communicate through language in the world, define our identity, express our history and culture, learn, defend our human rights and participate in all aspects of society. Through language, people preserve their community’s history, customs and traditions, memory, unique modes of thinking, meaning and expression. They also use it to construct their future. Language is pivotal in the areas of human rights protection, good governance, peace building, reconciliation, and sustainable development.\nKeeping in view the importance of English Language in education, the Department of Language Education was established in the Faculty of Education in 2020. The main focus of the department is to enhance the learners’ language skills and competencies for teaching the English language at various levels.\nDepartment of Language Education equips the participants with the linguistic and pedagogic knowledge needed for teaching a language. The Department aims to provide tools and resources to those who are needed to develop knowledge of various areas of the English language teaching. It also provides them an understanding of the basic concepts in language. It develops participants’ knowledge about language. The programs help participants to develop an insight into current issues and key trends in second language learning and teaching in diversified ranges of contexts. Thus, there is a need to connect English language education to an understanding of global current issues in education theoretically and practically. The Department of Language Education mainly addresses important issues related to the English languageteaching.\nTo achieve high-quality academic distinction in teaching, training and conducting research in English language teaching and linguistics at local, regional and national levels.\nThe Department of Language Education aspires to promote competence in prospective English language teachers with crucially practical skills, content knowledge and research methods in English language and linguistics. The Department aims to provide its students with stimulating and dynamic opportunities to be well-equipped to compete in the job market, advance scholarly research in various directions, fulfil more specialized academic endeavors and pursuits, and serve the community.\nGOALS AND OBJECTIVES\nThe Department of Language Education sees its role as a leader in the field of the English language education and be seen as a platform for producing competent teachers and quality teaching, and aiming at continuous improvements. It intends to prepare educators who will fulfil their academic and professional needs as well.\nThe department has ambitions to support and encourage students of diverse abilities to become competent teachers of English. The teaching faculty endeavours to impart knowledge and skills to their students based on the best educational and technological initiatives. They focus on the individual and collective potential of the learners to understand concepts in the English language and express them in both speech and writing with greater accuracy and fluency. In addition, the department aims to\n- Produce quality English language teachers.\n- Equip English language teachers with latest teaching pedagogies and practices.\n- Encourage scholars to engage in developing resources for effective English language teaching and learning methodologies.\n- Provide scholars with the tools to carry out advanced research in the ELT contexts.\n- Enable students to develop knowledge in English language and linguistics.\n- Enable students to acquire language and linguistic skills needed in the job market.\n- Develop students’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills.\n- Promote students’ learning skills through classroom work, extracurricular activities and teaching practice.\n- Enable students to communicate efficiently in spoken and written discourse.\nCurrently, the department is offering BS English Language Teaching and Linguistics (ELTL). BS ELTL is a 4-year degree program designed to facilitate academic and professional development of those who aspire to teach English as a second language in Pakistan or abroad at school, college and university level.\nThe Department of Language Education is planning to offer M.Phil English Language Teaching and PhD English Language Teachingin the near future in order to produce qualified teachers to teach English as a second language in Pakistan.\nThe courses are designed for English language education professionals who wish to remain practitioners of various kinds, so the academic continuum of the course leads from research and scholarship back into practice. The courses offer students various opportunities to carry out educational research in ways intended to enhance their own professional development and to enable them to contribute to innovation in their work environment.The programs offer students the opportunity to acquire knowledge and understanding in selected areas of the English language teaching. The broad range of subjects includes core courses such as English language teaching, language teaching and assessment, and pedagogical grammar in ELT. The courses offer students various opportunities to carry out educational research in ways intended to enhance their own professional development and to enable them to contribute to innovation in their work environment. The students are encouraged to apply their knowledge of the theories learnt during the course of their study to research projects for continuous assessment. The main aim of the Department of Language Education is to provide basic education in the nature of human language and linguistic theory and to train graduate students as linguists and as researchers in the major areas of ELT.\nAfter completing the degrees, the graduates will be able to get multifarious opportunities to serve as English teachers at school, college and university level. Furthermore, they will be able to work as master trainers in the area of English language teaching, content writers and reviewers of various journals. In addition to this, our graduates would be able get good jobs in various organizations such as civil management services, provincial management services, testing agencies, and advertising agencies etc.\nWe have foreign qualified faculty with the specialization of TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) and English language education. We have organized and attended various seminars and conferences at national and international level.\nACTIVITIES AT DEPARTMENTAL LEVEL\nThe department has planned numerous co-curricular and extra-curricular activities for the students such as debates, English speech competitions, English easy writing competitions, quizzes and short and long study tours to enhance their educational and research skills. The department has also planned to organize seminars, workshops, and conferences to enhance the students’ exposure in research.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Five simple steps to better typography\nTypography, I find, is still a bit of mystery to a lot of designers. The kind of typography I'm talking about is not your typical \"What font should I use\" typography but rather your \"knowing your hanging punctuation from your em-dash\" typography. Call me a little bit purist but this bothers me.\nSo, in an attempt to spread the word here's the first of five simple steps to better typography. To kick it off, part one is about the Measure.\nMeasure the Measure.\nThe Measure is the name given to the width of a body of type. There are several units of measurement used for defining the Measure's width. The three basic units are:\n- One point = 1/72 of an inch\n- One pica = 12 points\n- One em = The distance horizontally equal to the type size, in points, you are using. Eg. 1em of 12pt type is 12pt. (Thanks to Joe for correcting me on this.)\nBut, with the advent of DTP packages and the website design the following are also now used:\nThere is an optimum width for a Measure and that is defined by the amount of characters are in the line. A general good rule of thumb is 2-3 alphabets in length, or 52-78 characters (including spaces). This is for legibility purposes. Keep your Measure within these guidelines and you should have no problem with legibility. Please note that this figure will vary widely with research, this is just the figure I use and it seems to work well as a generally rule of thumb.\nCSS and fluid?\nWhat is interesting here is fluid designs on the web. How can a Measure react to an increase and decrease in size. The entire grid would have to adapt to that change. An interesting discussion point and challenge.\nThe Measure and leading.\nA simple rule is your leading should be wider than your word spacing. This is because when the balance is correct, your eye will move along the line instead of down the lines.\nIf your measure is wider than the guidelines for optimum legibility then increase the leading, or line-height as it's sometimes wrongly called. This will have the effect of increasing legibility. Your leading should increase proportionally to your Measure. Small Measure, less leading. Wide Measure, more leading. It's a simple but effective rule.\nWhen reversing colour out, eg white text on black, make sure you increase the leading, tracking and decrease your font-weight. This applies to all widths of Measure. White text on a black background is a higher contrast to the opposite, so the letterforms need to be wider apart, lighter in weight and have more space between the lines.\nThe general rule of thumb in tracking your words (not the characters) is that the shorter the line length the tighter the tracking, the opposite is also true.\nFollowing these simple rules will ensure your bodies of text will be as legible as they can be. These rules come from a typographic craft background which unfortunately, for our industry in particular, aren't being taught as much as they should be in the art schools around the world. As a result they aren't being practiced and correct, well-considered typography is taking a nose-dive.\nIt's our responsibility, as designers, to embrace the rules which are born of a craft which goes back hundreds of years.\nHopefully, this series of quick, sure-fire ways of improving your typographic craft will help in some way make sure computers and DTP doesn't kill it off. That would be a great shame.\nThis is the first installment of this \"Simple Steps...\" series. Next up we have Hanging punctuation", "label": "No"} {"text": "ICBL Strategy 2: Recognize Potential Issues\nAsk students to spend 2-3 minutes silently reading the case again. This time they should be noting words or phrases that seem to be important to understanding what the case is about. If students have a printed copy of the case, they might underline these phrases. Otherwise, they might jot down ideas and questions about these phrases.\nExample of selected phrases (bold) in Goodbye Honeybuckets for further discussion.\nEven in 2001, there are still villages without a municipal sewer system. John Kepaaq is a member of the Tribal Council in Icy Valley and he is concerned about the type of sewer system that is being considered. Everyone in northern Alaska has heard stories about outside developers who did not realize the unique problems of construction in the arctic.\nIcy Valley is a village of about 200 people who know what it is like to live with permafrost, darkness, and long cold winters. John wants to be sure that the sewage system proposed for their village is appropriate for the cold temperatures and safe for the tundra environment.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Click the following links to watch videos relating to nuclear chemistry. These videos range from 216 KB to 1.5 MB, and require Quicktime to play.\nA Brief Note about Plutonium by Glenn\nSeaborg (20 sec)\nOne sentence on how Pu was a means of extending the boundary of the periodic table.\nPlutonium and Why It Was Kept a Secret\nGlenn Seaborg talks about the discoveries of Actinium and Plutonium and the reasons for keeping the discovery of Pu a secret.\nThe Prediction of the Actinide Series\nby Glenn Seaborg (2 min, 19 sec)\nGlenn Seaborg discusses the initial failure to chemically identify elements 95 and 96 (Americium and Curium) and later describes his prediction of the actinide series.\nIntroduction from Bob Silva (1 min, 26\nBob Silva from the Lawrence Radiation Laboratory in Berkeley describes Glenn Seaborg's prediction of an actinide series with elements 102 and 103 (Nobelium and Lawrencium) discovered by this laboratory.\nThe HILAC or Heavy-Ion Layer Accelerator\n(2 min, 16 sec)\nThe HILAC is shown and described. Experimental parameters for bombardment are considered.\nDiscovery of Lawrencium (59 sec)\nThe presentation includes discussion of the discovery of Lawrencium with the heavy-ion layer accelerator or HILAC and the reaction used to produce it.\nHow To Collect Lawrencium Atoms (1 min,\nBob Silva demonstrates and describes the experimental preparation for the collection of Lr atoms.\nHow To Collect Lawrencium Atoms-Really\nFast (24 sec)\nA faster version of the above movie is provided for humorous effect.\nThe Discovery of Element 106-Finally\nNuclear chemist Darleane Hoffman speaks on the confirmation of the original discovery of element 106.\nThe Naming of Element 106 (19 sec)\nA brief narration by Albert Ghiorso of the suggested name for element 106.\nThe Limits of Discovering the Heavy\nElements (18 sec)\nGlenn Seaborg talks about the limitations of discovering heavy elements, and a model of nuclear fission is shown.\nWhat Good is a Heavy Element? (55 sec)\nNarration by Albert Ghiorso. A chromatographic separation of Californium-249 is shown, with its subsequent placement on a platinum foil for bombardment.\nGhiorso --Remembering Seaborg (49:38) --It requires Windows Media to view\nLink to Seaborg Autobiography ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dQg0PAOAwE)\nSpecial thanks to JCE Online, who provided the videos.\nBack to menu", "label": "No"} {"text": "Just because modern medicine is becoming increasingly fantastic, doesn't mean you should stop taking care of yourself. In fact, despite the constant advances in medical research, more and more doctors are looking at preventative medicine as a means of decreasing medical risk. Although preventative medical techniques won't be able to stop health complications caused by genetics, age, or uncontrollable environmental factors—it can help to slow the affects.\nSo, what are some of these preventative medicinal techniques?\nFirst of all, you should consider eating a healthy diet. Your eyes, much like the rest of your body, requires nutrients such as vitamins, minerals and antioxidants to function properly. Not all foods provide the right nutritional value for your eyes, so it is best to keep that in mind when going grocery shopping. Coincidentally, the best foods for your eyes tend to be ones that are brightly colored and easily noticeable from a distance such as berries, broccoli, grapefruit, carrots, and salmon. Make sure to keep a steady supply of food that has the following nutritional properties: Lutein, Zeaxanthin, Vitamin C (absorbic acid), Vitamin E, Vitamin A, Beta Carotene, Essential Fatty Acids, and Zinc.\nYou won't get this nutritional value from your average processed foods, and eating an excessive amount of processed food can increase your risk of developing detrimental health conditions like diabetes, which can open up a whole new can of worms in regards to eye disease.\nWait, so I just have to eat right, and then I'm all good?\nNot necessarily, and like I mentioned earlier, preventative medicinal techniques are good to practice, but they won't ensure perfect vision forever. Just eating healthy alone won't be enough either—here are a few more tips to help your eyes remain healthy and function at optimum levels:\n- Make sure to stay hydrated – This sort of go along with eating healthy. Like a large percentage of the human body, the eyes are made up of liquid. This means that if you are suffering from dehydration, your eyes can be negatively affected. Try your best to stay on top of hydration and drink your recommended daily intake of water, and no—Soda doesn't count.\n- Wear your glasses – Don't forget to wear your glasses! If you have a prescription, then chances are there is a reason for that. Failing to consistently wear your glasses can cause eye strain and uncomfortable headaches. Another pair of glasses that is important that you don't need a prescription for are sunglasses. If you find yourself spending a lot of time outdoors, make sure to be wearing the proper UV protective lenses, so you don't suffer damage due to over-exposure from the sun.\n- Exercise – A big part of living healthy is maintaining a stead exercise plan helps to improve your bodies blood flow—an essential piece of the healthy vision puzzle. Strength training and cardio exercises boost your metabolism which helps prevent diabetes. You can actually exercise your eyes much like the rest of your body using proper techniques such as: Focusing on a small object and bringing it toward your nose to help boost your ability to change focus—particularly useful if you spend a lot of time in an office working in front of a computer. You can also combat eye fatigue by using a warm compress on your eyes at night before you sleep.\n- Catch some Z's – Eye strain can come from more than just staring at screens all day long, in fact, stress can cause eye discomfort and even hurt your eye health over time. If you find you are under a lot of stress, it can help your eyes and temperament to take short breaks to rest your eyes. Don't forget to get the proper amount of sleep at night and most importantly, if you wear them, remove your contacts before going to sleep!\nLiving a healthy lifestyle is difficult, especially with all the delicious unhealthy foods that are so accessible on a daily basis, but is one of the best methods of protecting your eyes from eye disease and helping to ensure your vision stays healthy and clear. If you feel your eyes condition is continuing to get worse at an accelerated rate, it is best to see your eye doctor to ensure medical attention isn't necessary.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Immigration made America what it was, but immigration has changed, and America’s changes are a concern.\nThe Statue of Liberty has welcomed “the huddled masses” from every continent since 1865, but immigration has transformed the US.\nEarly Americans took huge risks of death at sea and from Indians or starvation in the New World because they also faced death when the Holy Roman Empire ruled Europe.\nHistory books have been laundered to hide an estimated 50 to 80 million Protestants who died when the papacy had the power to persecute dissenters in the Old World as Foxe’s Book of Martyrs and some websites claim. This illustrates the first parallel between the U.S. and Egypt.\nIsrael (Jacob, 11 sons and their families) went to Egypt in a time of famine, much like pioneers came to America in a time of spiritual famine when the ‘Bread of God’s Word’ was forbidden and people hid it in their homes at the peril of their lives.\nIsrael did well in Egypt and pioneers flourished in this land of freedom. But another king came who didn’t know Joseph and Israel became enslaved. Washington is full of politicians and lawyers that ignore the U.S. Constitution and its principles of freedom.\nAs Egypt enslaved Israel, greed has meant the enslaving of millions with alcohol, tobacco, caffeine, and drugs. Prescription drugs are a leading cause of illness and death, but we call it ‘healthcare’ with the drug companies behind the Affordable Care Act so everyone can have relief of symptoms as we die from our diseases of choice.\nIn this land of liberty, people enslave themselves by their choices that go against the moral laws of the Bible. This includes ‘addictions’ to fiction (non-truth that becomes reality) in books, movies or TV. Just as our bodies are built from food, our minds are built from what we feed them.\nExciting food brings disease; exciting fiction brings unhappiness with reality. People risk earnings to get rich quick. Greed motivates the rich and huge corporations sell lies to the masses to promote products and a losing lifestyle with ‘music,’ sex and many forms of bondage in the name of freedom.\nWe are more deserving of judgment than Egypt was—they killed babies, but we have aborted 60 million. Do we think God is dead? Maybe He’s looking the other way? Or could Harvey and Irma be harbingers of more to come?\nIn Bible times, God called Babylon His hammer as they overflowed the holy land and took Israel captive. We are being overflowed by millions who have no love for the U.S. Constitution, nor for that other great document of self-government, the Ten Commandments.\nPresident John Adams said, “Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other.” With perhaps a majority of people having no interest in living by the Bible, we wonder if God can bless America and what the future holds.\nDr. Richard Ruhling is an author on current events and Bible prophecy. His latest book, God Bless America? is subtitled His Rescue Plan & How We Can Be ‘Ruler Over All That He Has,’ is offered at no charge this Saturday at http://amzn.to/2grtEQx\nCompany Name: Total Health\nContact Person: Dr. Richard Ruhling\nPhone No: 9285837543\nCountry: United States\nWebsite Url: http://RichardRuhling.com", "label": "No"} {"text": "Over the past many years, there has been an ongoing debate all over the world regarding youth entrepreneurship. Both developed and developing countries perceive youth entrepreneurship as a way of boosting economic competitiveness and promoting regional development. Many researchers argue that entrepreneurial activity needs to be tapped by developing countries to enable them to compete in a globalizing market economy (Khandwalla, 1998; Kunango, 1998). However, most of the studies pointed towards the lack of support system for entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship in developing countries. Besides lack of financial assistance, lack of counseling and training programs, the grant of licenses and policies and controls and taxation had been cited as the major hurdles in the setting up and running of new businesses (Awasthi & Sebastian, 1996; Gautam, 1979; Mokry, 1988; Sadhak, 1989; Singh, 1985). Schoof (2006) examined a range of key constraints that impede young people in different countries from starting successful businesses. Entrepreneurial education, access to start-up capital and business provider services were found among the key factors impeding youth entrepreneurship, alongside societal attitudes and a regulatory framework.\nPrevious research showed that the formation of potential entrepreneurs through education and entrepreneurial training can help economic growth. The entrepreneurs' support system through entrepreneurship education can stimulate and facilitate entrepreneurial activities that can reduce the extent of unemployment, increase the formation of new businesses and reduce the number of business fail (Hatten & Ruhland, 1995; Ronstadt, 1985; Hensemark, 1998). Dana (1993) maintained that entrepreneurial training and education provided to the entrepreneurs will be able to contribute to their knowledge, skills and experience. The study by Upton, Sexton & Moore (1995) found that there is a relationship between entrepreneurship education and training on the tendency to start a business and the success of a business. Apart from the attitude of entrepreneurs who constantly upgrade their skills and knowledge in entrepreneurship education, entrepreneurs must have the ability to take risks in carrying out their entrepreneurial activities. Accordingly McConnell (2003) explained that the training will be more effective if the training need analysis is carried out comprehensively in advance.\nIn line with these suggestions, the present study is an attempt to identify the training need for entrepreneurial development among youth belonging to Kashmir Valley.\nNeed for the Study\nEmployment has always been a central issue in the development of nations. Providing jobs for a growing population is one of the most pressing challenges for all the governments in the world. One of the major reasons for lack of jobs is the swell in the proportion of youth within the population. Kashmir is not an exception to this trend. 71% of the population in Kashmir is under the age of 35 years and a large chunk among them are unemployed (GOI-Census, 2013). The consequences of unemployment are manifold all around the globe. Idle youth find themselves isolated, incur feelings of failure and experience depression, to name a few. However, in Kashmir these negative consequences are compounded by the episodic conflicts and instability experienced by people. These conflicts have created a deep sense of uncertainty about future.\nThe concept of self-employment among youth in Kashmir is naive due to lack of experience, information or inability to take risks. However, the private sector, public sector and civil society in Kashmir have the potential to nurture and shape a vibrant culture of youth entrepreneurship (Mercy Corps, 2011). In the light of this, a need was felt to explore those factors which have a bearing on the attitude of youth towards entrepreneurship in Kashmir.\nThe present study is a cross-sectional one. The respondents belong to Central, North and South Kashmir. Demographics included to test in the study are: gender, nature of the family, educational qualification and region.\nThe primary objective of this study is to assess the attitudes of youth towards entrepreneurship. The secondary objectives include:\n* To understand the impact of various demographic factors, e.g. gender, age, qualification and region (North, South and Central Kashmir) on youth entrepreneurship.\n* To identify the role of nature of family on youth entrepreneurship.\n* To develop guidelines and recommendations on encouraging positive attitude of youth towards entrepreneurship.\nThe instrument used in the study was a standard questionnaire adapted from \"Attitudes of the Youth towards Entrepreneurs and Entrepreneurship: A Cross-Cultural Comparison of India and China\", developed by Vohra and Goel (2007). The instrument comprises 10 items eight of which are scale based (4-point Likert scale) and two rank-based statements.\nData Collection & Sample\nThe sampling technique used for this research study is non-probability (convenient) sampling. In this technique the total population was divided into three geographical areas viz, South Kashmir, Central Kashmir and North Kashmir and respondents in these regions were approached on the basis of convenience. The data was utilised to generate descriptive information and also subjected to various statistical tests.\nData collection was done over a period of three and a half months from March, 2014 to Mid-June, 2014. The survey was carried out by means of a questionnaire. Researchers have administered the questionnaire personally by visiting different colleges, campuses and universities. At all occasions, questionnaires were filled in the presence of the researchers and at certain occasions researchers interacted with the respondents. This helped them to delve deeper into the state of entrepreneurship in Kashmir. Some of the comments from the respondents have been discussed in the forthcoming paragraphs.\nQuestionnaires were administered on 1384 respondents from three regions viz; Central, South and North Kashmir. 1254 responses were received, out of which only 1200 were found complete in all respects. These were found fit for analysis making it a response rate of 87%. Such response rate is considered to be satisfactory for this type of sampling frame. The profile of respondents is presented below in Table 1.\nThe data for this study have been collected from both primary and secondary sources. The mode of collection from primary sources has been discussed in detail in the above section. For secondary data sources various studies related to entrepreneurship were scanned in various libraries and electronic databases. Major part of secondary data has been collected from library of Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneur Development Institute (JKEDI).\nAfter completion of the questionnaires, a thorough procedure to clean the data was followed. Some questionnaires with missing responses or wrongly filled were discarded. All the data was coded and entered in the SPSS package for further analysis.\nRespondents were divided on the basis of demographics like age, educational qualification, nature of family and regions and comparisons were made accordingly. However...", "label": "No"} {"text": "IAQ is the air quality within the home as it relates to the occupants’ health and comfort. The EPA has identified indoor air pollution as one of the top five urgent environmental risks to public health. The video below summarizes the EPA’s views on IAQ and IAQ issues.\nIndoor air quality can have a major effect on your family’s health, comfort, and safety. Indoor air pollution can greatly exacerbate allergy and asthma symptoms as well as contribute to lung disease such as respiratory tract infections and even lung cancer. If you or a family member suffer from allergies or asthma, or if you have infants or elderly persons living in the home, indoor air pollution and its health implications are of even greater concern to you. See if you need to have an IAQ test done in your home. Learn more.\nYou are uniquely positioned to insure that your customers’ homes are safe and comfortable. Let AirAdvice for Homes™ help you “make the invisible visible,” identify indoor air quality problems, and offer solutions to your customers. The AirAdvice for Homes program is easy to use, employs the latest indoor air quality diagnostic technologies, and will help you provide your customers with healthy and comfortable homes. Learn more.\nAirAdvice partners with leading companies, researchers, and key stakeholders to make our vision of improved indoor air quality, improved comfort and reduced energy use a reality. To learn more about how our organizations can work together, contact us.", "label": "No"} {"text": "7 edition of Parent\"s Guide to 3rd Grade found in the catalog.\nJuly 25, 2001\nby LearningExpress, LLC\nWritten in English\n|The Physical Object|\n|Number of Pages||160|\nDear Parents, This guide is intended to better acquaint you with the Common Core Learning Standards for 3rd Grade Mathematics. It has been compiled from several different sources. Included in this guide is an overview of the Common Core Learning Standards for 3rd grade, a glossary compiled by Michele Gipe, West. Make books special. Turn reading into something special. Take your kids to the library, help them get their own library card, read with them, and buy them books as gifts. Have a favorite place for books in your home or, even better, put books everywhere. Get them to read another one. Find ways to encourage your child to pick up another book.\nFourth grade students also will make important strides in their ability to explain plainly and in detail what a book says — both explicitly and what is implied from its details. By 4th grade, your child will be writing effective summaries, book reports, and descriptions of characters or events that use correct grammar and punctuation. 3rd Grade; 4th Grade; 5th Grade; 6th Grade; Diversity Fiction; Diversity Non-Fiction; Diversity Picturebooks; Diversity Videos; More Suggested Lists; Web Resources; Resources for Parents; Resources for Teachers; Children's Room Photo Gallery; Book Buddies; 1, Books Program; Saratoga Reads Jr. Awesome Books for 3rd Graders. 3rd Grade Reading.\nThe first book in the Little House series depicts pioneer life for 4-year-old Laura and her family. Ask your child about the problems and solutions that the story portrayed about life in the frontier. Books for 3rd to 5th Grade About Adoption, Race, and Family. After Tupac and D Foster by Jacqueline Woodson After Tupac is a deeply felt novel about the power of friendship. Two year-old African American girls are suddenly joined by D, a girl in foster care who talks about the need to find your Big Purpose. An-Ya and her Diary Workbook.\nThe first five fathoms\nConstruction methods and management\nEssays in Russian and Soviet history\nEmployers organizations of the world\nprinciple of maximum product differentiation\nidea of a Christian society\nMissouri Breaks wilderness suitability study/EIS\nOh, God, not another beautiful day!\nNutrition, additive & flavor standards\nPeter Calvey - hermit\nSindiga, the savage\nClassification. Class T: technology.\nFor more book and reading ideas, sign up for our Scholastic Parents newsletter. Reading in 3rd Grade After mastering literacy skills in earlier grades, 3rd graders become better and more independent readers. Third grade reading focuses on teaching kids how to think and talk about what they read in deeper and more detailed ways.\nHelping Your Child Succeed in Third Grade: A Parent’s Guide to the Common Core Schools across America are rolling out new, more rigorous curricula in order to meet the demands created by a new set of English and Mathematics standards – known nationally as the Common Core State Learning Standards, or Common Core/5(2).\nThis booklet is designed to inform you, our parents, of DoDEA’s expectations for students in the four major curriculum areas-reading/language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies-at the third grade level.\nThese expectations are aligned with the third grade curriculum that is used by the classroom teacher for daily instruction.\nThe Parents’ Guides to Student Success were developed by teachers, parents and education experts in response to the Common Core State Standards that more than 45 states have adopted.\nCreated for grades K-8 and high school English, language arts/literacy and mathematics, the guides provide clear, consistent expectations for what students should be learning at each grade. Third grade is a pivotal year for your child.\nLearning to read with fluency and confidence will serve as a foundation for the reading demands in later grades. By practicing with learning-to-read strategies, your child will reliably be able to make sense of multisyllable words in books. That’s why we’ve created this 1st Grade Guide to make the leap easier than ever.\nHere, you’ll find all of the resources you need for your child to succeed in reading and writing, so you can spend less time researching and more time learning with your little one — and, naturally, planning that cute first-day-of-school snapshot.\nFor more book and reading ideas, sign up for our Scholastic Parents newsletter. Reading in Second Grade Second graders continue to develop their literacy skills as they learn more complex words and absorb longer, more rigorous texts in a variety of genres including fiction, non-fiction, and poetry.\nBrowse through our collection of 3rd grade books for your 8 to 9 year old student. You’ll find all the classics and favorite reads your child will love. each grade level and are designed to help U.S. students compete favor-ably with students around the world.\nA focus on teaching the whole child: The curriculum provides more instructional focus on subjects such as the arts, information literacy, physical education, science, and social studies by blending them with mathematics, reading, and writing. The fight between good and evil makes for compelling page-turning in this classic 5-book series.\nThe Chronicles of Prydain series by Lloyd Alexander. From The Book of Three to Newbery-winning The High King and more, this series sets the standard for high adventure. Lesser-known Wonders For younger readers: Sector 7 by David Wiesner.\nA young boy. The most powerful ways to develop children’s literacy skills are also the simplest: talk to them, listen to them, read to them and write with them.\nWhen. The invaluable grade-by-grade guide (kindergarten—sixth) is designed to help parents and teachers select some of the best books for children.\nBooks to Build On recommends: • for kindergartners, lively collections of poetry and stories, such as The Children’s Aesop, and imaginative alphabet books such as Bill Martin, Jr.’s Chicka Chicka Reviews: Books for Grades K Children in grades K-3 are beginning to read on their own, but they still like to hear a story read to them.\nHere's a list of books our teacher editors suggest to meet both needs. Parents can use many of these as \"read-alongs\" to help their children improve their reading. Children can also read many of these books on their. Parents' guide to SBAC testing. Charlotte’s Web is an example of a grade-level text because the book gives kids the opportunity to think about the meaning behind the story and uses challenging vocabulary words like salutations and Enter an email address to receive California's State Test Guide for 3rd grade.\nPlease enter a \"To\" email. Third Grade Guide for Parents: 2 What is Wixie. Wixie is an online tool your child can use to write, paint pictures, Have your child predict an outcome of book they are currently reading.\nThen, when they are finished with the book, have them compare their prediction with the actual outcome. Reading. successful without the support of parents. This booklet is designed to inform you, our parents, of DoDEA’s expectations for students in the four major curricu-lum areas-reading/language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies-at the second grade level.\nThese expectations are aligned with the second grade curriculum that is used by the. Parent's Guide to 3rd Grade Paperback – January 9, by Ricki Winegardner (Author) › Visit Amazon's Ricki Winegardner Page. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.\nSee search results for this author. Are you an author. Learn about Author Central 5/5(1). Third grade is a pivotal year in your child’s education.\nThey make the giant leap from “learning to read” to “reading to learn.” This also marks the time that if children are behind in their reading abilities, they often stay lagging behind, unless they receive help.\nCheck out these favorite books for 3rd graders, picked by our panel of children's book experts to enthrall, challenge, and delight your child. Perfect for a parent-child book club. Perfect for: Kids who like classic stories. Judy is a third-grade girl but she is very much the tomboy and boys love this series as much as girls.\nThe series. Parent Guide to Third Grade Retention Focused on Success by Third Grade or Sooner (Call for help) The 3D Learner Parent Guide to Third Grade Retention is focused on Success by Third Grade or Sooner.\nBelow we share what the State of Florida provides and what provide as a Parent Guide to Third Grade Retention.\nWe focus on Success by Third Grade. At the end of the 3rd grade, your child will take their first official standardized test (standardized meaning every test taker answers the same questions and is scored in the same way across the state). The Reading Comprehension test consists of about 50 multiple choice questions to test if your child can read proficiently on grade level.Third Grade Books for Kids Top Selected Products and Reviews I Was a Third Grade Spy I am using this as a guide to help my son with reading and comprehension.\n3rd grade has been a challenge for us and every little bit helps. () See All Buying Options Add to My List My Weirdest School #3: Miss Brown Is Upside Down!.This guide provides an overview of what your child will learn by the end of 3rd grade in mathematics and English language arts/literacy.\nIt focuses on the key skills your child will learn in these subjects, which will build a strong foundation for success in the other subjects he or she studies throughout the school year.", "label": "No"} {"text": "- This event has passed.\nEco-Bricks Workshop for Teens – School of Activism\nWed 17 April, 2019 @ 14:00 - 17:00\nEcobricks are means for individuals to take personal responsibility for their plastic by containing it and turning it into free building materials that can be given back to the local community.\nNot only do ecobricks stop plastics finding their way into landfill or the ocean, but also reduce the energy it would take to transport or ship them elsewhere.\nIn this workshop we will learn how to make eco-bricks and how to build with them.\nSuitable for ages 12-19.\nFree entry / donation\nBricking-It is a homegrown project which seeks to raise awareness about the amount of plastic that is thrown away by households by encouraging people to make ecobricks with all the plastic they don’t recycle. Bricking-it Bristol urges residents to save the plastic they would otherwise put into a black bin, stuff it into plastic bottles, and get it to us via one of our collection points across the city. Making eco-bricks leads to a drastic reduction in the amount of waste sent to landfill, if whole communities and cities were to participate in the containment of plastics, the impact could be incredible.\nThe School of Activism is a 2 week programme of workshops, talks and activities brought to you by Peoples Republic of Stokes Croft over the Easter holidays (April 5 to 22). The workshops are intended to be empowering experiences equipping people with the tools to challenge the status quo, contest power structures and ultimately to change the world.\nWe learn by doing.\nWe make our own future.", "label": "No"} {"text": "The Hill of Sorcery: Mythology and Archaeology of the Tlachtga Barrow\nIn an era long passed, all of the fires of Ireland were extinguished at sundown on October 31 st, and a single blazing bonfire was lit at the epicenter of the annual feast of the dead—Samhain had begun at the Hill of Ward. The Druidical priests gathered the people together, and set places with food offerings for those unseen, which had crossed into the realm of shadow, the land of the dead. For between the nights of October 31 st and the 1 st of November, the barriers between the worlds, which closed the doors of perception throughout the year, would fall away and the dimensions would interact freely with one another. At this time when the harvest faded and the darker time of winter began, the known and the unknown would meet, and dance in the flickering light of the celebratory flames.\n“Snap-apple Night” is quite similar to the modern-day Halloween version of “Bobbing for Apples” ( Public Domain )\nIt was not only the dead, but also the powerful aos sí who would cross into the land of the living on Samhain. The aos sí were a supernatural race, which according to the Lebor Gabála dwelt in an alternate world existing side by side with our own, usually imperceptible to mortals. They are variously considered archetypal deified ancestors or gods and goddesses, associated by some with the Tuatha Dé Danann, who legend states disappeared into the Celtic Otherworld. The Otherworld ( Tír nAill , “the other land”) was entered by way of ancient burial mounds or caves. In fact, one translation of aos sí is people of the mounds. Along with the aos sî, it was also believed that the souls of dead family and friends were attending their former homes and the festivities, and many left food, drink, and special treats out for the dead. Rituals, disguises, and the reciting of verses were commonplace, and seasonal foods such as nuts and apples were also incorporated into the celebrations.\nThe Hill of Ward, located 2 km (1.2 miles) east of Athboy in the county of Meath, is host to one of the most fascinating archaeological sites in the world: the Tlachtga Earthworks (pronounced “Clackda”).\nArtistic recreation of Hill of Ward. ( knowth.com)\nThe Hill of Ward today ( zatinotravel.com)\nThe monument still visible today is a circular earthwork consisting of four concentric ditches with earthen banks, with an outer circumference of 150 m (492 ft.) in diameter. Quadrivallate hengiform earthworks are considered to be extremely high status, and a similar example—known as the Rath of the Synods—is located at the nearby Hill of Tara.\nEarth Works on the Hill of Tara. ( newgrange.com)\n“Tlachtga” is thought to mean “earth sphere”, and as the site of the Samhain fires, the ring work has attracted numerous legends over the centuries. One such legend involves a powerful magician named Mug Ruith, and his daughter Tlachtga (presumably after whom the site was named). Apparently, the two had traveled to Rome to study under the discipleship of the Gnostic sage Simon Magus. Some versions of the story have it that Simon took Mug Ruith to a secret place where he revealed the secrets of the sacred Isles over the course of either 6 or 33 years. Eventually, the trio designed a mysterious flying device known as the Roth Ramach , in which they sailed across the heavens. The flying device apparently had the power to blind all that gazed upon it and to kill those brave enough to touch it, and Tlachtga herself is said to have buried it at the site of the Hill of Ward. Some versions of the legend have it that Tlachtga was raped by Simon’s sons, while others say that she actually bore him three sons; Dorb, Cuma, and Muach, dying in childbirth at the enclosure which bears her name. This is probably an indicator of Tlachtga’s earlier status as a mother goddess who may have been worshipped at the site. The Tlachtga barrow never lost its relevance in the minds of the Irish people. For example, in 1167, High King Ruaidrí Ua Conchobair chose the site for a great reform synod attended by all of the provincial kings, ecclesiastical figures, and 13,000 horsemen.\nStone carving of Ruaidrí Ua Conchobair from a doorway in the grounds of Cong Abbey ( Public Domain )\nExcavations at the Tlachtga Barrow have revealed that the site was used for millennia, yielding evidence that certainly fires the imagination. There are actually three enclosures now recognized at the site, two of which are no longer visible. Research conducted in 2014 at the visible monument revealed one of the banks to be constructed of layers of small and medium sized stones and sand. A fox tooth recovered from one of the ditches was radiocarbon dated to the 5 th century AD. In the outer ditch, worked chert and a fragment of a megalithic sandstone featuring four parallel grooves were found. The visible enclosure was actually constructed over a more ancient earthwork consisting of three concentric banks, 195 m (639 ft.) in outer diameter. The inner ditch of this enclosure was 0.75-0.85 m (2-2 ft.) wide at the base, expanding to 3.4 m (11ft.) wide at the top. In the strata of fill representing the final phase of the ditch, a cattle bone was found and radiocarbon dated to the 4 th century BC. Articles associated with the earlier enclosure include a bone pin, clay pipe stem, metal disk, chert and worked flint.\nAt the site of a smaller (30m in diameter) (98 ft.) sub-circular earthwork to the south of the visible Tlachtga Barrow, three post holes were found, one of which contained charcoal dated to between the 12 th and 10 th centuries BC. In the north-eastern corner of the excavated section of the ditch, the burial of a 3-5-month-old child was found covered by a deposit of large and medium stones. The child was oriented along the width of the ditch (north-east/south-west), and the burial was radiocarbon dated to the 5 th century AD. A similar date was obtained from a cattle bone from one of the ditches.\nAerial view of the Hill of Ward ( knowth.com)\nThe Hill of Ward was merely one part of a larger ritual landscape with links to the Samhain festival, which run even deeper into the past. From the Hill of Ward, one can see the Hill of Tara from 12 miles away. At Tara, the Mound of the Hostages, constructed at around 3000 BC, aligns with the Samhain sunrise, which illuminates the rear of the central stone chamber. Also, visible from the Tlachtga earthworks are the megalithic cairns of Loughcrew. At Loughcrew, the Samhain sunrise enlightens the passageway and central limestone pillar of Cairn L.\nIt is customary for modern people of the west to regard the ancient feast days as leftovers from a more primitive and superstitious age. But a consideration of the time span and cultural contexts of seasonal events like Samhain would suggest otherwise. In one form or another, they persisted for thousands of years, with Samhain itself spanning at least the end of the Neolithic to the Age of Iron, and ancient people invested incredible amounts of energy in the alignment and construction of ancient monuments. Perhaps concepts such as Samhain were invented to represent an interior realization—an archetypal experience—that could not otherwise be elaborated. If so, the fires of the Hill of Ward and the journey of the aos sí may have been the outward expressions of an interior revolution of archetypes, as changes within human consciousness walk hand in hand with the changing of the seasons.\nTop image: Celebrating The Harvest, Honoring The Dead, Praying For Light’s Return ( candidslice.com)", "label": "No"} {"text": "Writing rules pertaining specifically to apa style or a brief paper on a specific topic in research methods, experimental psychology, and laboratory courses (eg . The basics of apa style ® this tutorial is designed for those who have no previous knowledge of apa style ® it shows users how to structure and format their work, recommends ways to reduce bias in language, identifies how to avoid charges of plagiarism, shows how to cite references in text, and provides selected reference examples. Apa style refers to the writing guidelines set forth by the american psychological association like other style manuals, apa outlines the format for which someone is to write a professional paper and cite resources.\n131 formatting a research paper of a paper written in apa style are listed in the following box during the editing stage of writing a research paper apa . The mechanics of writing a research paper using apa style apa writing style and mechanics 2 some of the more commonly used rules and formats from the . Apa format or style is the most used international standard for writing academic papers this page summarizes apa format rules for: apa paper layout,apa in-text citations, and apa reference lists. Guide to writing research papers in apa style writing rules for apa style format the apa recommends using standard-sized papers when .\nSummary: apa (american psychological association) style is most commonly used to cite sources within the social sciences this resource, revised according to the 6 th edition, second printing of the apa manual, offers examples for the general format of apa research papers, in-text citations, endnotes/footnotes, and the reference page. The apa writing style has evolved through time and several changes have been adapted in response to the electronic information age what follows are some useful pointers for those of you who have been asked to write a paper using the apa format. How do you write a research paper in apa format apa stands for american psychological association, and it is a writing format that has specific rules for writing research papers apa style is one of two most used writing formats, most commonly for research papers that are scientific in nature. Psychology/neuroscience 201 how to write an apa style research paper an apa-style paper includes the following sections: title page, abstract, introduction, method, results,.\nApa paper formatting & style guidelines double space the entire research paper write a summary of the key points of your research your abstract summary is a . This guide corresponds to the latest edition of the manual released by the american psychological association research paper writing apa style essay format . 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When writing a college research paper in the style of apa, or american psychological association, a reference book is useful in staying true to the rules wr.\nYou don't understand the apa-style research paper writing principles follow these rules the first page of your apa style research paper is the point where a lot of formatting takes place, and for obvious reasons it is the first place where any errors become glaring errors, so getting it right from the start is essential. To write an apa style paper, you need to know how to format such a paper and what it should contain we compiled the most important information regarding this matter. 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After the counting pictures of learners using simple modes of transport to school were placed on chalkboard. Participants watched for siop checklist present research will be any grade one of such as had incorporated in? Hong Kong post colonial y evalúa su efectividad.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Dangerous road conditions contribute to the increased likelihood of a serious motor vehicle crash. One of the reasons for this in rural Vermont is that many of our roads were designed and built before the automobile age began more than 100 years ago. Some of our Class 3 dirt roads have been improved over the years, but they were primarily designed to provide access to hill farms and logging operations many years ago. Vermont road crews do a fantastic job of dealing with continuing adverse weather conditions to make our roads as safe and passable as possible. However, there are structural design issues with our roads that are simply built-in to our local and state highway system and sometimes the roads cannot be made safe despite road crews best efforts when a storm is in progress.Some of the most common roadway hazards that can contribute to motor vehicle collisions in Vermont are as follows:\n●Poor road design which may include inadequately narrow lanes, sharp curves and steep hills.\n●Gravel roads that may be narrow, washboard surfaces or otherwise rough conditions, including potholes and ice at times.\n●There is significant wear and tear on Vermont highways because of the freeze/thaw cycle, which contributes to potholes, cracks and frost heaves in the spring.\n●Inadequate lighting in certain areas where there are intersections or higher concentrations of traffic that can make it nearly impossible for drivers to see signs, obstacles or pedestrians.\n●As Vermonters well know, winter weather driving contributes to motor vehicle crashes. In addition to cold rain and snow, wind and fog can also make roads dangerous, even if temperatures are above freezing. Sometimes poor drainage of roadways increases the buildup of ice or water, causing slippery surfaces even when it isn’t precipitating.\n●Construction zones increase the risk of crashes for both motorists and workers. Sometimes lanes and turns are too narrow or there is insufficient signage, and for night work the lighting may be inadequate or sometimes it is so bright, drivers are blinded. I know I hate being the lead vehicle through construction zones at night.\nWhatever hazards may be in your way, the safest way to deal with it is to make sure you can adequately see the road and that you slow down.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Fake and real Chromium browser: the difference between them\nChromium project was launched by Google Chrome creators a while ago. It provides Chromium’s source code for free for anyone who is willing to use it and modify it. Unfortunately, such open-source projects can be easily misused by frauds who seek to create fake Chrome copycats that function as adware.\nNowadays, there are various versions of Chromium virus. Most widespread parasites are eFast, Cassiopessa, Chedot, Olcinium and Tortuga. These fake browsers usually spread via software bundles, sneaking into victim’s computer without one’s knowledge. These deceptive programs do not miss the chance to replace existing Chrome shortcuts with their own ones. Consequently, the user starts using the bogus browser while thinking it’s the genuine one.\nActivity of Chromium viruses\nThese bogus browsers typically are ad-supported. They can come in a bundle with several dangerous browser extensions that are responsible for delivering a daily dose of third-party ads to the victim.\nWhat is even worse is that these browsers employ tracking cookies and web beacons to monitor victim’s activities, analyze them, grab useful information such as victim’s IP, search queries, browsing history, geolocation of the device and transmit such data to remote servers. Later, collected data might be shared with third-parties or used for selection of targeted ads.\nSpot a Chromium virus and uninstall it the right way\nIf you suspect that your browser was replaced with a fake copy of Chromium, you need to perform a simple check:\n- Open the browser;\n- Type this into the address bar and hit Enter: chrome://about or chrome://settings/help.\n- If the page won’t load, give an error, or display a different name than Chromium/Google Chrome, scan your PC with anti-malware immediately.\nWe strongly suggest that you stop the activity of such programs by uninstalling them. The 2-Spyware team provides useful instructions on how to remove Chromium virus – we believe that you will find them useful.\nKeep deceptive programs away from your PC\nFake Chromium browsers are mostly distributed via software bundles. To prevent installing them, the first thing you need to realize is that any free program available to download on the web can be a software package, despite that it looks like an individual program.\nIt is recommended that you download programs to your computer only after checking the reliability of the download source. However, once you have the file on your PC, open it to see its installation wizard. Follow the process and read all information the installer provides.\nThe magic trick that helps to keep potentially unwanted software at bay is very simple. You just have to switch software installation settings from Default/Standard to Custom/Advanced and deselect all optional programs and files.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Have you seen the new California Academy of Sciences building in Golden Gate Park?\nIt has a space age-looking green roof.\nYes, these are pictures of the actual roof. Any ideas what the gray strips with wire over them are? Here's a close up:\nWe were told they are the pathways that allow people to walk through for maintenance or study. The gray rocks are lightweight pumice or lava rock. They could also be for drainage.\nAlthough we saw different types of plants growing on the roof, the most common are perennial strawberries.\nWhy would anyone want a green roof? We learned that the roof helps moderate the temperature of the building, creates less water run off during rains, and supplies food for wildlife.\nAlthough green roofs have been around for a long time, these roofs are designed with modern materials and are often used on much larger and more complicated building than in the past. If you like the idea of a green roof, here are some ideas for activities:\n1. Research green roofs and then design and create your own small green roof model. Two things to consider are the weight of the planting materials (the lighter the better) and how to make sure the bottom layer doesn't leak. Experiment with different materials and see how long they last. Google Sketch-up is a free software that makes designing easy and fun.\n2. Find out which plants are used on green roofs in your area and try growing some in small containers, such as flats. Experiment with similar plants. See if you can find a type of plant, or mix of plants that grow well in roof conditions. Sedums are often popular green roof plants, but my son is trying the ground cover dichondra on his model green roof.\n3. See how a green roof changes the temperature of the building it covers. Compare the temperatures inside a box covered with plants versus one with standard insulation versus an uncovered box. Look at the range of temperatures over time, if possible.\n4. Look at how much water runs off a green roof versus a conventional roof during a rain storm. Think about how you would test this and design and experiment. Can you collect the run off?\n5. Investigate what kinds of wildlife are attracted to green roofs. The California Academy of Sciences' roof had a bee hive on it.\nWe'd love to hear about your green roof projects.\nFor more information, try:\nGreen Roof Design Lesson for grades 9-12 at Science NetLinks\nResearch Paper of Green Roofs, which gives history and details for construction", "label": "No"} {"text": "How often do you find yourself struggling to make an important decision? Perhaps it’s a major life decision such as moving to a new city or switching career paths. You weigh the pros and cons of your decision but the answer is never quite clear.\nYou desire a sense of purpose but seem to be stuck in neutral as you witness others pass you by. You have become reactive to the events in your life instead of proactively engaging with them that best aligns with what is most important to you. Success seems obtainable but the blueprint is not quite clear.\nSo what separates those that are successful in life from everyone else? All successful people have values that help them achieve their goals. Their values provide a framework for decision making that can be relied on instead of defaulting to their emotional state when a difficult decision is needed to be made. So if you want to make better decisions in your own life, then it is necessary to first understand your core values.\nWhat Are Core Values?\nTo be honest, I don’t like the term “core values”. The term seems to be often tainted by organizations and governments that plaster them on billboards and posters for positive PR but fail to adhere to them. But whether or not you acknowledge the term, everyone holds a set of core values (or personal values) that guide them through their life.\nYour core values are what you truly believe. They are not what you are expected to believe, be it from your parents, teachers or culture. They are derived from our personal experiences that help shape how we come to view the world. To know your core values is to know what is most important in your life.\nIf you are constantly making decisions based off of external circumstances and peer pressure then you are living a life determined by other people’s expectations instead of your own. Maybe you have a vague idea about what you value, but you have never put in serious thought about what they actually are. When you don’t have your core values explicitly defined, you default to your emotions to make the decisions for you.\nSo how do you define your values? Chances are, you already have adopted many values from other sources in your life such as from religion, culture and the societal norms of your time. These values are often rooted in wisdom and have been vetted over time, but you would be doing yourself a disservice to blindly adhere to what you were taught without careful self-examination.\nDefining Your Core Values\nThis is a time for private self-reflection. I recommend that you grab a pen and paper and give yourself 20 minutes to think deeply about this (Seriously, stop reading and grab a pen and paper before you continue).\nTo get a better understanding of what you truly value you need to reflect on what gives you a sense of self-worth and adds structure to your life. In other words, what is truly important to you? Think back to when you have felt fulfilled or when you are the happiest. That means that if something is important to you, write it down. It doesn’t matter if it’s not socially acceptable or what you want other’s to think of you. It’s important that you be honest with yourself. Your goal is to determine your top five most important core values. Do not go over five values, if you think everything is important then nothing is actually important.\nAfter you have narrowed your list down to your top five, it is time to prioritize them from most important to least important. It isn’t uncommon for your core values to complement each other but it is still necessary to rank them to help you get a better understanding of what is most important to you.\nTo help guide you in this exercise, I have listed my own personal list as well as 58 example values below that you can pick from (but feel free to create your own if they are more applicable). Once you have established your list, feel free to modify it based off of your own experiences. This is only meant to serve as a springboard for your mind to think about what your core values are at this stage in your life. There are no right or wrong answers and it is likely that your values will change along with your goals and expectations as you age.\nMy Core Values\nAs you can see from my list, I currently value making decisions in life that will allow me more freedom in the future (whether it be when, where, how and what I work on). I also value self-development, which is a big reason why I started this blog. I have found that the act of hashing my thoughts out on paper is the only way for me to organize my monkey mind and decipher what it is I actually want in life. My physical fitness is also of high importance to me since it allows me the ability to pursue peak mental performance in the work that I do.\nSo from reading my top five list, you can gather that I highly value my personal education to provide my future self with the necessary skills to succeed. My ideal form of success is to be able to control what I get to work on in life. It is this luxury of pursuing curiosities about myself and the world around me that is my ultimate pursuit.\nCore Values List\n- Acceptance: to be open to and accepting of myself, others, life, etc.\n- Adventure: to be adventurous; to actively seek, create, or explore novel or stimulating experiences\n- Assertiveness: to respectfully stand up for my rights and request what I want\n- Authenticity: to be authentic, genuine, and real; to be true to myself\n- Beauty: to appreciate, create, nurture, or cultivate beauty in myself, others, the environment, etc.\n- Caring: to be caring toward myself, others, the environment, etc.\n- Challenge: to keep challenging myself to grow, learn, and improve\n- Compassion: to act with kindness toward those who are suffering\n- Conformity: to be respectful and obedient of rules and obligations\n- Connection: to engage fully in whatever I am doing, and be fully present with others\n- Contribution: to contribute, help, assist, or make a positive difference to myself or others\n- Cooperation: to be cooperative and collaborative with others\n- Courage: to be courageous or brave; to persist in the face of fear, threat, or difficulty\n- Creativity: to be creative or innovative\n- Curiosity: to be curious, open-minded, and interested; to explore and discover\n- Encouragement: to encourage and reward behavior that I value in myself or others\n- Equality: to treat others as equal to myself, and vice versa\n- Excitement: to seek, create, and engage in activities that are exciting, stimulating, or thrilling\n- Fairness: to be fair to myself or others\n- Fitness: to maintain or improve my fitness; to look after my physical and mental health and well-being\n- Flexibility: to adjust and adapt readily to changing circumstances\n- Forgiveness: to be forgiving toward myself or others\n- Freedom: to live freely; to choose how I live and behave, or help others do likewise\n- Friendliness: to be friendly, companionable, or agreeable toward others\n- Fun: to be fun-loving; to seek, create, and engage in fun-filled activities\n- Generosity: to be generous, sharing, and giving, to myself or others\n- Gratitude: to be grateful for and appreciative of the positive aspects of myself, others, and life\n- Honesty: to be honest, truthful, and sincere with myself and others\n- Humility: to be humble or modest; to let my achievements speak for themselves\n- Humor: to see and appreciate the humorous side of life\n- Independence: to be self-supportive, and choose my own way of doing things\n- Industry: to be industrious, hard-working, and dedicated\n- Intimacy: to open up, reveal, and share myself — emotionally or physically — in my close personal relationships\n- Justice: to uphold justice and fairness\n- Kindness: to be kind, compassionate, considerate, nurturing, or caring toward myself or others\n- Love: to act lovingly or affectionately toward myself or others\n- Mindfulness: to be conscious of, open to, and curious about my here-and-now experience\n- Open-mindedness: to think things through, see things from others’ points of view, and weigh evidence fairly\n- Order: to be orderly and organized\n- Patience: to wait calmly for what I want\n- Persistence: to continue resolutely, despite problems or difficulties\n- Pleasure: to create and give pleasure to myself or others\n- Power: to strongly influence or wield authority over others, e.g., taking charge, leading, organizing\n- Reciprocity: to build relationships in which there is a fair balance of giving and taking\n- Respect: to be respectful toward myself or others; to be polite, be considerate and show positive regard\n- Responsibility: to be responsible and accountable for my actions\n- Romance: to be romantic; to display and express love or strong affection\n- Safety: to secure, protect, or ensure safety of myself or others\n- Self-awareness: to be aware of my own thoughts, feelings, and actions\n- Self-care: to look after my health and well-being, and get my needs met\n- Self-control: to act in accordance with my own ideals\n- Self-development: to keep growing, advancing, or improving in knowledge, skills, character, or life experience.\n- Sensuality: to create, explore, and enjoy experiences that stimulate the five senses\n- Sexuality: to explore or express my sexuality\n- Skillfulness: to continually practice and improve my skills, and apply myself fully when using them\n- Spirituality: to connect with things bigger than myself\n- Supportiveness: to be supportive, helpful, encouraging, and available to myself or others\n- Trust: to be trustworthy; to be loyal, faithful, sincere, and reliable\nHow to Make Better Decisions\nNow that you have your top five values written down, it is important that you have them saved somewhere so that you can review them in the future. I have mine written down on an index card that’s taped to my mirror as well as in Evernote so that I always have access to them. My goal is to read them every morning so that they naturally become ingrained in my mind.\nThese values provide me a mental framework to base future decisions off of instead of defaulting to my emotional state of the moment. They also work as a proverbial GPS, making sure that my life stays on track with my values and self-identity.\nOnce you have a clear understanding of what is important to you, it becomes much easier to start taking daily action to live a purpose-filled life aligned with your values. By constraining yourself to five values, you actually open yourself up to freely pursue what you ultimately desire. These values will give you the foundation to build a more productive and successful life – one decision at a time.", "label": "No"} {"text": "EPA Can Help You Keep It Clean in a World with COVID-19\nVirus-killing myths, like gargling salt water, are floating around as fast as toilet paper has flown off the grocery store shelves.\nWhen those shelves are restocked, what is effective for cleaning surfaces in residential, commercial, and industrial environments? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (\"EPA\") has released a list of EPA-registered disinfectant products that have qualified for use against SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19.\nAlong with hand washing and social distancing, cleaning and disinfecting with effective products are an important part of slowing the spread of the virus. The EPA published the list with other important information on disinfectant products and links to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to inform the public and help reduce the spread of COVID-19. According to the EPA's accompanying press release, coronaviruses are \"enveloped viruses, meaning they are one of the easiest types of viruses to kill with the appropriate disinfectant product. Consumers using these disinfectants on an enveloped emerging virus should follow the directions for use on the product's master label, paying close attention to the contact time for the product on the treated surface (i.e., how long the disinfectant should remain on the surface).\"\nHow do we know the listed products are effective and not a scam? The EPA developed its Emerging Viral Pathogen program in 2016 to allow manufacturers to voluntarily provide EPA with data to show their products are effective against viruses. The purpose of the program was to gather the information through a pre-approval process so that if an outbreak occurs, companies with pre-approved products can make off-label claims for the use of the products against the outbreak virus. That planning proved fruitful: the use of the program was triggered for the first time for SARS-CoV-2 on January 29, 2020.\nThe EPA's list includes recognizable products such as Clorox Multi-Surface Cleaner + Bleach and Lysol Brand Bleach Mold and Mildew Remover but is not meant to serve as an agency endorsement of any particular product as there may be additional disinfectants it has not reviewed that do meet the program's criteria. The EPA recommends to consumers to check if the EPA registration number that is on the product's label (\"EPA Reg. No.\") is included on the program list of disinfectants for use against SARS-CoV-2 to ensure the product can be used effectively. Products can be marketed and sold under different brand names, but if they have the same EPA registration number, they are the same underlying product and can be used.", "label": "No"} {"text": "It’s that time of year when we all seem to have extra candy lying around. Instead of eating it all (or sending it to work with dad) why not use some of it to experiment with?! We’ve always loved “playing” with our extra candy from Halloween so use these experiments as a starting point. From there, let the kids continue on their own and come up with their own versions of the experiments. Sometimes the best learning comes from open ended exploring!\nOne of our favorite and most colorful experiments involves Skittles and some water. Add a bit of water to a plate and place a few Skittles around the plate.\nYou can watch the color start to dissolve from the candy and go into the water.\nIt’s fun to watch more of the color fill the water.\nIf you leave it long enough without disturbing the plate the “s” from the Skittle will float to the top of the water, unlike the Skittle which sinks.\nWhile the candy shell dissolves, the edible paper that the S is created out of doesn’t and instead floats to the top.\nYou can take this experiment a step farther and try out some chromatography (a technique used to separate different parts of a solution) if you have older kids. Using the ink in the water try this experiment out.\nAnother way to use the Skittles to add a little art fun into the science is to place a coffee filter on a plate, add Skittles and then a few drops of water using a straw.\nThe color will again dissolve from the candy and this time absorb into the coffee filter. Remove from the plate and allow to dry. Did the colors mix?\nThen take it further by trying some other things. Use salt water or warm water. Does salt water change the results? Does changing the temperature of the water to warm water change the results?\nWhat about those chocolate candies? An easy, fun experiment you can do with your kids is to determine which candies will sink and which will float. Ask your kids why they predicted each outcome.\nThen, after you conduct your experiment talk about why each candy sank and why some of them floated. Are there pockets of air in the candy? Don’t stop with chocolate, add in any kind of candy you find around the house to the experiment!\nHow about some bubbling action? You can use baking soda to determine if your candy is acidic. Start by placing candy in a bit of water and allow it to soak for a bit. Crush it up if it needs to be. Or try the experiment with both, using the same type of candy crushed and whole to see the difference.\nThen, add a small spoonful of baking soda.\nDo you see any bubbles forming? If there are any bubbles, the candy is somewhat acidic. Sour candies usually produce the most bubbles! The acid in the candy reacts with the baking soda to create carbon dioxide gas (which is why you see bubbles). You won’t get the same reaction you do when using baking soda with vinegar, but you’ll definitely see some reaction with the more sour types of candy.\nLike these experiments or want to find some more? Check it out here! Or if you would like to look at some of our other adventures while homeschooling with Bridgeway Academy, check out my blog here.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Although the start of the school year might seem like an odd time to discuss play, it is in facts a critical time to do so. As school starts, demands on children’s time increase significantly, typically leaving much less time for play, especially unstructured play.\nYet play is a vital to child development. As Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg explains in an article in Pediatrics:\n‘Play allows children to use their creativity while developing their imagination, dexterity, and physical, cognitive, and emotional strength. Play is important to healthy brain development. It is through play that children at a very early age engage and interact in the world around them.… Undirected play allows children to learn how to work in groups, to share, to negotiate, to resolve conflicts, and to learn self-advocacy skills…. Play is integral to the academic environment…. It has been shown to help children adjust to the school setting and even to enhance children’s learning readiness, learning behaviors, and problem-solving skills.’\nIn other words, play is essential to the healthy development of children, and it enhances children’s capacity to succeed in school.\nIn addition, play is not just a good idea, it is also a human right—one that has been recognized since the beginning of the human rights movement. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the foundational document of the human rights movement adopted in 1948, states that: “Everyone has the right to rest and leisure, including reasonable limitation of working hours and periodic holidays with pay” (Article 24). The U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child—the most comprehensive treaty on children’s rights and the most widely-accepted human rights treaty in history—establishes that governments must “recognize the right of [every] child to rest and leisure, to engage in play and recreational activities appropriate to the age of the child and to participate freely in cultural life and the arts.”\nThere is a reason why certain things—from education to free speech to prohibitions on torture—are recognized as rights. They are deeply connected to the dignity inherent in each human being. Play and its breadth of developmental benefits sustain and enhance human dignity. As policy makers, educators, and parents, our job is to ensure we secure every child’s right to play. And if we join them sometimes, we might even have fun too.\nFor more on play, here’s a link to a great source on play and its benefits: momlovesbest.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Nalini Nadkarni is seen in her lab in Salt Lake City holding a barbie created to look like her.\nWhen Nalini Nadkarni was a kid, she’d run home from school, climb into one of the eight maple trees in her parents’ backyard and spend an afternoon there with an apple and a book.\nThat time in the treetops set the tone for the rest of her life: She’s now a forest ecologist at the University of Utah who’s dedicated her career to studying rain forest canopies.\nShe’s also always looking for new ways to get people interested in science, from fashion made with nature imagery to science lectures at the state prison.\n\"I’ve tried for years and years to bring the science I do and understand to people outside of academia,” she said.\nHer childhood memories made her particularly interested in reaching children.\nAfter her own 6-year-old daughter asked for a Barbie, Nadkarni decided to re-fashion the iconic dolls as a scientist-explorer in rubber boots rather than high heels.\n\"Lots of girls, and some little boys, love Barbie,” Nadkarni said. \"It’s almost aspirational, they want to be Barbie.”\nThat was about 15 years ago. Nadkarni said Barbie-maker Mattel wasn't interested in the idea then, so she decided to redo dolls herself, using gear she collected.\nShe scoured thrift stores and eBay for Barbie dolls and enlisted help from volunteer seamstresses. She called the creation \"Treetop Barbie\" and began selling them at cost on her website.\nLast year, Mattel began working with National Geographic to create a new line of scientist Barbies. Nadkarni has a longstanding relationship with National Geographic, so when the non-profit reached out for help, she quickly agreed.\nNadkarni joined a team of female scientists advising Mattel as it made the line of dolls that includes a marine biologist, astrophysicist, photojournalist, conservationist and entomologist.\nSales began in the summer. As a thank-you, Mattel sent Nadkarni a one-of-a-kind doll with tree-climbing gear and full dark hair woven with strands of white that made the doll resemble the scientist.\nFor Nadkarni, the company's investment in the dolls reflects a broader cultural shift toward recognizing women in science, math and technology that could spark an appreciation for science even among kids who don't end up entering the field.\nMattel said in a statement that the purpose of Barbie dolls for the last 60 years has been to \"inspire the limitless potential in every girl,” pointing out that Barbie was portrayed in other science and math-based careers long before the new line, including as an astronaut in 1965.\n\"Barbie allows girls to try on new roles through storytelling by showing them they can be anything and, through our partnership with National Geographic, girls can now imagine themselves as an astrophysicist, polar marine biologist and more,\" said Lisa McKnight, general manger of Barbie Dolls for Mattel.\nIt's not known, though, how career Barbies might affect kids' aspirations. A 2014 study by Oregon State University found that girls who played with the dolls told researchers they could do fewer jobs than boys - even if they played with a doctor Barbie.\nThe study didn't examine the girls' reasoning, but researchers speculated that Barbie might be an inherently sexualized doll, said associate professor Aurora Sherman, who worked on the paper.\nPutting the same doll in a professional outfit likely won't do much to change perceptions about what women can do, she said. But it might help to use it as a starting point for conversations about women in science and math.\n\"Its really going to depend on how that doll is experienced, and what adults are doing to drive home that message,\" she said.\nEating grapes can help protect against sunburn and ultraviolet (UV) skin damage and natural components found in the fruits known as polyphenols are thought to be responsible for these beneficial effects, according to a new study.\nWith adolescence comes a sense of newfound freedom and a desire to experiment and learn. Teenage years are also a time for bodily changes, acne breakouts, and fun with makeup.\nWomen who used permanent hair dye or straighteners, or applied straighteners to others, had a higher risk of developing breast cancer than women who weren’t exposed to the products.\nAfter whistleblower Frances Haugen leaked internal company research suggesting Instagram's negative effect on teenagers, the Meta-owned photo-sharing platform on Tuesday launched a 'Take a Break' and other safety features for teenagers.\nTwo astronauts from the United Arab Emirates – Mohammad Al Mulla and Nora Al Matrooshi – will train with them, according to a report.\nAli Ahmed Haylan, 69, the oldest graduate of Jordan's Al Albayt University, stated that he waited 48 years to obtain his degree in political science, after he finished high school in 1973 in the scientific department, with a success rate of 81%.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Definition of Grecianized\n1. grecianize [v] - See also: grecianize\nClick the following link to bring up a new window with an automated collection of images related to the term: Grecianized Images\nLexicographical Neighbors of Grecianized\nLiterary usage of Grecianized\nBelow you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:\n1. American Journal of Archaeology by Archaeological Institute of America (1887)\n\"1, 2, 3 are a more stylistic and a more grecianized expression of the ... still more stylistic, still more grecianized, expressions of the Rhodian forms. ...\"\n2. An Outline History of the Roman Empire (44 B. C. to 378 A. D.) by William Stearns Davis (1911)\n\"In Egypt, on the confines of that caste-bound, conservative land, had been founded the great grecianized city of Alexandria. ...\"\n3. A Text-book in the History of Education by Paul Monroe (1905)\n\"... for this work is the first formulation by a Roman of the grecianized educational ideal. Each of these general periods divides into two sub-periods. ...\"\n4. The Christian Examiner (1858)\n\"To say that a man was grecianized, was equivalent to saying with us that a man is Frenchified or Germanized. It meant that he was a sort of dandified pedant ...\"\n5. The Encyclopaedia Britannica: “a” Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, Literature edited by Hugh Chisholm (1910)\n\"Here there were many rick and flourishing Greek colonies or grecianized towns, such as T»r» turn, Paestum and Capua, ready to welcome the new art u к ...\"", "label": "No"} {"text": "Seeing through the Dark\nSuma Satish-Chandra, MS biology '09, is looking at evolution through a different set of eyes. Under the guidance of Professor David Carlini, she has spent the past two years investigating the nature of eyesight in tiny freshwater-dwelling crustaceans called amphipods. Like many members of the animal kingdom, these shrimp-like creatures use opsin, a protein found within the retina's photoreceptor cells, to help them convert photons of light into electrical signals that their brains interpret as images.\nSatish-Chandra is examining an amphipod species that resides in both surface and underground water throughout the eastern United States. The stark distinction between these two environments causes differences in the evolution of the entirely light-dependent opsin protein. By studying the opsin gene sequences and expression in these organisms, Satish-Chandra has observed the development of genetic differences between the two populations and generated a better understanding of the evolutionary processes that may ultimately lead them to evolve into two unique species.\nTo observe these genetic differences in the two populations, Satish-Chandra first isolated the opsin DNA sequence from the entirety of the amphipod's genome by designing DNA primers—small sequences of RNA that complement a region upstream and downstream of the opsin gene. Satish-Chandra then used a technique called polymerase chain reaction (PCR) to isolate and amplify the sequences, leaving Satish-Chandra with strands of DNA that contain only the opsin gene.\nUsing American University's DNA sequencer, Satish-Chandra then read out the sequences for members of each population and searched for distinct differences between them. Because the population within cave systems no longer needs its opsin protein, Satish-Chandra says that individuals from this population that accumulate detrimental opsin gene mutations are more likely to pass on these mutations than their surface cousins, since detrimental opsin mutations would endanger their survival. Therefore, Satish-Chandra explains, it would make more sense for the surface population's opsin sequence to be more constrained over evolutionary time, and therefore far more functional, due to the population's life in the daylight.\nSatish-Chandra completed her degree this December and is planning to return to her native India. There, she aims to work in the fast-paced world of Indian biotechnology, hoping to work in her home country as a research associate at one of India's biotech or research institutes.\n—Adapted from \"Seeing through the Dark: Suma Satish-Chandra Traces Evolution of the Opsin Gene,\" by Chelsea Babcock, Catalyst, Fall 2009.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Is there any proof that Joseph of Arimathea went to the British Isles to procure tin and took the young Jesus with him? I came across this claim presented as historical research with a significant amount of “documentation” from ancient sources. I was not aware of any evidence for the “missing” years of Jesus’ life.\nI had to do a little research on this, because I had never heard of this legend. And I call it legend for good reason. There is NO evidence at all to support this. It is the result of pure speculation. The only source I could find on this was from an Anglican Church (The Church of England) writer who, although he is biased, would himself admit that the story is the combination of speculation and sheer invention. This author speculates that some Jewish Christians in the first century had investments in the tin trade. This seems to me a bit unlikely, but not impossible. The problem with it is that there is no evidence it is true. The only historical fact in the entire story is that in the first century a large proportion of the tin available for making bronze in the Roman Empire did come from Cornwall in England. I have not seen the particular claim you make reference to (although it may be the one below), but I would imagine that this is the “documentation” you are referring to.\nThis Anglican author goes on to further speculate that it was these Jewish Christians who founded the Christian Church in England even before it came to Gaul. The problem with this speculation is that it is in fact pure speculation–without corroborating evidence. In any case, the author moves from speculation to pure invention (not invention by the author but by others) in the twelfth century when it was proposed that one of these supposed Jewish Christian traders was Joseph of Arimathea. Even more of a stretch–stretching things to the breaking point–English tale-tellers proposed that Jesus was a relative of Joseph of Arimathea and that he traveled with him to England as a teenager. To put this fable together, four assumptions which are totally without any basis in fact must be called upon:\n1. That Jews in Palestine were involved in the tin trade in the first century.\n2. That Joseph of Arimathea was involved in that trade.\n3. That Jesus was related to Joseph. and\n4. That Joseph took Jesus with him to Cornwall in England on one of this trips there.\nThat anyone would believe this fable is evidence that this person is really quite gullible. You did the wise thing, which is to be skeptical and ask if it has any basis in fact. The answer is no, it does not.\nWe do not know what Jesus did from the time he was twelve until he started his ministry at about the age of 32 or 33. Christians would do well to ignore all speculations in this topic. In an evidence-free zone such as this, unscrupulous authors will step in to offer interesting fiction, but we would do well to ignore such fiction. If God wanted us to know what happened to Jesus in his teens and twenties, presumably he would have told us in the Scripture.\nI am including a paragraph on this story from a web site that I found. Every single thing is this paragraph is pure nonsense. Every claim, other than the fact that tin was mined in England is either pure speculation or utter invention. By the way the Talmud does NOT, I repeat, does NOT make Joseph of Arimathea the uncle of Mary. This goes beyond invention to pure lying. Or to put it as graciously as possible, the author includes as fact a claim which he found somewhere and accepts without making any effort whatsoever to confirm its truthfulness.\nJoseph of Arimathea was the UNCLE of the Virgin Mary, as he was the younger brother of her father. This made him the GREAT UNCLE of Jesus Christ; the TALMUD records this fact. This was why he was the one who asked Pilate for the body of Jesus after the crucifixion; he was the legal guardian of Jesus, because Jesus’ step-father Joseph the carpenter had died in Jesus’ youth.\nJoseph of Arimathea was a very wealthy tin merchant, and may have been the richest man in that part of the world at that time. He made many trips to Britain where he had tin mines. It is possible that Jesus Himself accompanied Joseph on voyages there during His childhood. Many ancient records testify to this.\nIn 36 A.D. Joseph and Mary and other disciples were exiled from Israel in a boat without oars for the crime of being believers in Christ. The boat drifted to Marseilles, France where they disembarked, and eventually went to Britain, where Joseph became the first Christian missionary, establishing Christianity on that continent FAR BEFORE Augustine arrived with Catholicism.\nSource: Database on Ancestry.com\nThis nonsense is taken from the following web site: https://www.genealogieonline.nl/en/demmers-harmeijer-extended-family/I11065.php\nJoseph Of Arimathea was born about 0038 BC in Arimathea, Judea, Israel, son of Matthat and Daughter Of Eleazar. He was married to Anna, they gave birth to 1 child. He died on July 27, 1982 in Abbey Of Glais, Glastonbury, Wales, Uk. This information is part of Demmers-Harmeijer Extended Family by Henny Carlisle on Genealogie Online.\nHere is a more scholarly treatment of the legend of Joseph of Arimathea: http://www.bbc.co.uk/thepassion/articles/joseph_of_arimathea.shtml", "label": "No"} {"text": "\"This method makes it possible to clearly differentiate between the five types of tea – something that is often not easy to do by eye alone – by using analysis of the leaves' mineral content and then mathematically processing these data\", José Marcos Jurado, co-author of the study and a researcher at the US, tells SINC.\nThe technique makes it possible to distinguish between the five main tea varieties (white, green, black, Oolong and red) using chemometrics, a branch of chemistry that uses mathematics to extract useful information from data obtained in the laboratory.\nFirstly, the concentrations of the chemical elements in the leaves were determined using 'inductively-coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy', which showed the most abundant elements to be calcium, magnesium, potassium, aluminium, phosphorus and sulphur.\nOther essential elements were also identified in the tea, such as copper, manganese, iron and zinc, according to this study, which has been published online in the journal Food Chemistry.\nOnce the mineral content of the leaves was established, probabilistic neural networks were used to find out which type of tea a sample belonged to. These networks are \"mathematical algorithms that mimic the behaviour of the neurons in the human nervous system in order to process the information\", the expert explains.\nThis generates a model that receives an input signal (chemical data) and produces an output one, making it possible to predict the type of tea in the sample with a probability of 97%.\nThe second most commonly drunk beverage in the world\nTea is the second most commonly drunk beverage in the world after water, and this has been the case since 2700BCE. This infusion is prepared from the plant Camellia sinensis. The five tea varieties result from the different kinds of preparation process that the leaves are subjected to after being harvested.\nWhite tea is a non-fermented tea made up of new buds and leaves that are protected from sunlight as they grow in order to limit chlorophyll production. Green tea is another unfermented tea, but it is made by using older green leaves.\nThe Oolong and black tea varieties are made by fermenting the leaves, although in the first case these are completely fermented, while black tea undergoes an intermediate controlled fermentation process of between 10% and 70%.\nRed, or Pu-erh, tea is a fermented product obtained from another variety of the plant, Camellia sinensis var assamica, which is cultivated in the Chinese region of Yunnan.\nThe health benefits of the leaves of this plant are well known. Aside from acting as an antioxidant, diuretic and relieving hypertension, it is also an important source of essential elements such as aluminium, copper, zinc, calcium and potassium.\nJames S. McKenzie, José Marcos Jurado y Fernando de Pablos. \"Characterisation of tea leaves according to their total mineral content by means of probabilistic neural networks\". Food Chemistry 123 (3): 859�, 2010. Doi: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2010.05.007.\nSINC | EurekAlert!\nThe balancing act: An enzyme that links endocytosis to membrane recycling\n07.12.2016 | National Centre for Biological Sciences\nTransforming plant cells from generalists to specialists\n07.12.2016 | Duke University\nIn recent years, lasers with ultrashort pulses (USP) down to the femtosecond range have become established on an industrial scale. They could advance some applications with the much-lauded “cold ablation” – if that meant they would then achieve more throughput. A new generation of process engineering that will address this issue in particular will be discussed at the “4th UKP Workshop – Ultrafast Laser Technology” in April 2017.\nEven back in the 1990s, scientists were comparing materials processing with nanosecond, picosecond and femtosesecond pulses. The result was surprising:...\nHave you ever wondered how you see the world? Vision is about photons of light, which are packets of energy, interacting with the atoms or molecules in what...\nA multi-institutional research collaboration has created a novel approach for fabricating three-dimensional micro-optics through the shape-defined formation of porous silicon (PSi), with broad impacts in integrated optoelectronics, imaging, and photovoltaics.\nWorking with colleagues at Stanford and The Dow Chemical Company, researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign fabricated 3-D birefringent...\nIn experiments with magnetic atoms conducted at extremely low temperatures, scientists have demonstrated a unique phase of matter: The atoms form a new type of quantum liquid or quantum droplet state. These so called quantum droplets may preserve their form in absence of external confinement because of quantum effects. The joint team of experimental physicists from Innsbruck and theoretical physicists from Hannover report on their findings in the journal Physical Review X.\n“Our Quantum droplets are in the gas phase but they still drop like a rock,” explains experimental physicist Francesca Ferlaino when talking about the...\nThe Max Planck Institute for Physics (MPP) is opening up a new research field. A workshop from November 21 - 22, 2016 will mark the start of activities for an innovative axion experiment. Axions are still only purely hypothetical particles. Their detection could solve two fundamental problems in particle physics: What dark matter consists of and why it has not yet been possible to directly observe a CP violation for the strong interaction.\nThe “MADMAX” project is the MPP’s commitment to axion research. Axions are so far only a theoretical prediction and are difficult to detect: on the one hand,...\n16.11.2016 | Event News\n01.11.2016 | Event News\n14.10.2016 | Event News\n07.12.2016 | Health and Medicine\n07.12.2016 | Life Sciences\n07.12.2016 | Health and Medicine", "label": "No"} {"text": "Sometimes you find you have pain long after your injury has healed. If you have pain, tingling and numbness, swelling, or sensitivity to touch in an area that was affected by an injury, you might have developed Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD). This is a serious condition that requires medical attention.\nReflex Sympathetic Dystrophy or RSD is a chronic pain condition that involves damage to the nerves. Although RSD is the common name, it’s also called Complex Regional Pain Syndrome or CRPS. These two names refer to the same condition.\nRSD is not a psychological condition. Despite what people may say, the pain is not “in your head.” It’s caused by an actual injury and is associated with impairment to the nerves. There are two types of RSD:\n- Type I: This is associated with injuries that don’t directly damage the nerves and do not leave ay detectable nerve lesions. However, the nerves are thrown into a state of “dysregulation” or impairment.\n- Type II: Sometimes called causalgia, this is associated with injuries that cause direct damage to the nerves.\nMost people suffering from RSD have Type I, and experience extreme pain even though the nerves were not directly hurt. If left untreated it can cause serious disability.\nRSD usually develops following some sort of injury. It’s commonly caused by a car, motorcycle or bicycle crash/collision, but can also follow any kind of injury. It can also be caused by anything that might irritate the nerves, for example, carpal tunnel, stroke, shingles or severe arthritis.\nExactly RSD develops is not well understood. The most likely explanation is that the injury irritates or excites the nearby nerves, causing them to send incorrect pain signals to the brain and surrounding tissue. The body then responds to the perceived “pain” with swelling and sensitivity as if it is real damage. The swelling only puts more pressure on the nerves, potentially creating a feedback loop that develops into chronic pain.\nPain is not the only symptom of RSD. Complete symptoms may include:\n- Reddening or paling of the affected area\n- Swelling and tenderness\n- Thinning of the bones in the affected area\n- Pain that starts mild or intermittent but becomes serious and persistent\n- Changes to the skin including areas of hard, thick shiny skin\n- Loss of motion or function or the affected area\nThese symptoms typically begin in the area affected by the initial injury, usually just one limb or one hand or foot. As time goes on they may spread.\nSince there is no cure for RSD, there are a variety of methods used to treat the symptoms, which can lead to its remission. The chance of remission is best when the condition is caught early. If treatment can start in the first three months, there is a good chance of improving the symptoms and preventing the condition from progressing. If not, RSD is more likely to become permanent, and can cause irreversible changes to the body.\nThe treatment of RSD involves two approaches:\n- Physical therapy\nOf the two, physical therapy is shown to have the greatest benefit. The goal of physical therapy is to rehabilitate the area by restoring motion and function, and decreasing its extreme sensitivity.\nMedication may include pain medicine, anti-inflammatories, or nerve blocking medicines, among others.\nIf you or a loved one are experiencing RSD because of another party’s negligent or reckless conduct, let us help. Our goal is to secure the compensation you deserve so that you can focus on your physical and emotional recovery. Contact us today.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Researchers at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) have now taken a major step toward creating artificial intelligence—not in a robot or a silicon chip, but in a test tube. The researchers are the first to have made an artificial neural network out of DNA, creating a circuit of interacting molecules that can recall memories based on incomplete patterns, just as a brain can.\n“The brain is incredible,” says Lulu Qian, a Caltech senior postdoctoral scholar in bioengineering and lead author on the paper describing this work, published in the July 21 issue of the journal Nature. “It allows us to recognize patterns of events, form memories, make decisions, and take actions. So we asked, instead of having a physically connected network of neural cells, can a soup of interacting molecules exhibit brainlike behavior?”\nThe answer, as the researchers show, is yes. Continue reading", "label": "No"} {"text": "Once we had the shoes cut out, students placed their shoe on the appropriate spot on the graph in the hallway.\nToday we went out into the hallway and discussed our data. First, I had the students write down something that they noticed about the graph. They noticed some great things! One thing that I did not notice at first, but one of the kids pointed out was that we had two numbers 21 cm long, and 22 cm long that at first glance looked like they had different results (we later put up sticky notes), they actually had the same number in each column. This led to a great discussion!", "label": "No"} {"text": "In physics, gravitational acceleration is the acceleration on an object caused by\nforce of ... The formula was derived for planetary motion where the distances\nbetween the planets and the Sun made i...\nMay 8, 2005 ... Acceleration due to gravity (g) is also an important variable used to calculate\nproperties like speed near the surface of a planet or other large ...\nAug 16, 2015 ... The surface gravity, g, of an astronomical or other object is the gravitational\nacceleration experienced at its surface. The surface gravity may be ...\nObjects outside of the Earth's gravitational field are held in the Sun's gravitational\n... On other planets, the objects experience different intensities of gravity, and ...\nSep 24, 2010 ... This is key to calculating the force of the surface gravity of a planet. ... In the\nsecond and third columns the value of the acceleration (g), felt at ...\nSep 8, 2013 ... Galileo found that the acceleration due to gravity (called ``g'') ... A tiny satellite at\nthe same distance from the Sun as Jupiter's orbit from the Sun ...\nGravitational Acceleration is the acceleration of an object caused by the force of\ngravity from ... How to calculate Planetary Motion using Kepler's Third Law.\nGravity equation calculator solving for planet mass given universal gravitational\nconstant, gravitational acceleration and radius from planet center.\nThe above formula can also be called Gravitational Acceleration Formula. ...\nQuestion 1: Calculate the acceleration due to gravity for a planet having mass 4 ...\nWith just the mass and the radius of any planet and your mass, we can find the\ngravitational force and acceleration on and near the planet's surface! How about", "label": "No"} {"text": "The Changing Pattern of Healthcare in India\nTuesday, April 5, 2016\nThe evolution of healthcare in India over the past 25 years has been a mixed bag. While key health metrics such as the infant mortality rate (IMR) and maternal mortality ratio (MMR) have come down substantially, healthcare expenses have shot up—a direct fallout of lower public health spending. The government’s allocation to healthcare as a percentage of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) has fallen to 1.05% in 2015-16 from 1.47% in 1986-87.\nIMR has fallen to 41 per 1,000 live births in 2013 from 88 in 1990, according to a United Nations report ‘Levels and Trends in Child Mortality’ released in 2015. Similarly, according to a World Health Organization (WHO) report released in 2014, MMR in India has declined from 560 deaths per 100,000 live births in 1990 to 190 in 2013.\n“Evidence from the ground supports this. We have made gains in maternal and child health by establishing public health systems in rural areas. The investments made through National Rural Health Mission (now under National Health Mission) have paid dividends in this area,” said Vandana Prasad, national convener, Public Health Resource Network and formerly with the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights.\nBut India has failed its citizenry when it comes to expenses on healthcare. Health surveys by the National Sample Survey Organisation (NSSO) show that since the 1990s, the dependence of Indians on private healthcare has risen sharply. In 1986-87, 60% of people availed of public health services and the rest private healthcare, according to the 42nd NSSO report. But by 2014, this trend was reversed, with only 41% availing of public healthcare, according to the 71st NSSO report released last year. The decline in dependence on public healthcare is sharper in urban areas—from 60% in 1986-87 to almost 32% in 2014.\n- Health Care", "label": "No"} {"text": "37% of UK carbon emissions come from heating – domestic, public and commercial, and industrial. About 85% of the heating comes from gas. In its Net Zero report, the Committee on Climate Change argues that we must reduce carbon emissions from heating to zero.\nThere are two routes to cut carbon emissions from heating, reducing the demand and decarbonising the supply.\nIn a previous blog, I argued that we should drive the demand for domestic space and hot water heating to the absolute minimum and decarbonise the rest. So what is happening in the world of heat supply? What are the approaches, and what progress are we making?\nDecarbonising heat supply\nAt a recent conference on the Future of Heat, the main focus was on decarbonising heat supply. There are benefits to this approach. It works at the level of national infrastructure and tries to keep the complex transition away from the eyes of the consumer. Instead of having to deal with 29 million households, asking them to make long payback investments in an uncertain world, a smaller number of national utility companies, used to handling complex engineering projects over many years, tackle the problem.\nOne approach is to keep the gas network but to switch from fossil methane to alternative renewable gases. The main options are:\n- biomethane – from anaerobic digestion of organic waste\n- synthetic natural gas (SNG) – from pyrolysis of organic waste\n- hydrogen – using excess renewable energy\nWe can use biomethane and SNG in our existing infrastructure with no changes in consumer equipment. By injecting them directly into our storage and transport networks, we can transition from fossil methane to ‘green’ methane as production increases.\nHowever, no matter where the methane comes from, burning it still releases CO2 and methane is a powerful greenhouse gas if it escapes. Unless combined with some form of carbon capture, it can never reach net-zero emissions.\nCreating a hydrogen energy system\nHydrogen is more interesting gas. Emissions at point of use are zero, although it means changing heating equipment to use it. The challenge with hydrogen is in production, storage and transport.\nThe current production method for hydrogen is steam methane reformation, reacting water and methane to produce hydrogen and CO2. This consumes a lot of energy and releases CO2, so is not a route to decarbonise heating. We can also generate hydrogen by electrolysis using excess renewable electricity. Hydrogen becomes both a clean energy source and a useful form of storage for spare renewable electricity.\nClean hydrogen is an active area of research. Companies like ITM Power have demonstrated ‘power-to-gas’ systems where hydrogen is injected into the gas network and burned alongside the methane. At the other end of the scale, the Hydrogen 100 project is looking at the challenge of creating a pure hydrogen demonstration network at three demonstration sites. The goal is to tackle the commercial and safety challenges and to provide ‘social proof’ of the viability of hydrogen networks. By 2100 we could transition to 100% ‘green’ hydrogen.\nThere are many alternative technologies and pathways to decarbonising heat supply through alternative gases; analysed in a report from Imperial College, London. The key takeaway is that there is no unique solution. We will see a slow transition to a decarbonised gas grid using different options based on geography, key resources and end-user demand. Whichever technologies are in use, the UK’s gas grid will be a useful storage battery for renewable energy. A recent report shows that by varying the pressure in the pipeline network, we should be able to provide short-term storage for over 370 GWh.\nHeat networks make decarbonisation easier\nAn alternative route to decarbonisation is heat networks. Supplying heat from a central station through a network of pipes is far more common in European countries than in the UK. Denmark has 31,000 km of heating pipes, reaching 63% of the population. In Copenhagen, 98% of homes use a heat network. They cut carbon emissions by 40% compared to gas boilers and consumer costs by about the same amount.\nWith a central generation point to inject heat into the network, it is easier to switch to a low carbon heat source. Heat companies in Denmark plan to be using 100% renewable energy by 2030.\nUnlike other utilities, heat networks in the UK are not regulated. This is a barrier to wider deployment as there are fewer protections for consumers and less confidence from investors in return on capital. As a speaker from the Association for Decentralised Energy said: “this leads to a Catch 22 – anyone who wants to connect to a heat network likely won’t connect unless the heat network is already built, and anyone who wants to build a heat network will find it hard to build without connections”.\n“Catch 22 – anyone who wants to connect to a heat network likely won’t connect unless the heat network is already built, and anyone who wants to build a heat network will find it hard to build without connections”\nHybrid heat pumps\nHeat pumps are another distributed approach to low carbon heating, but they place stress on the electricity network during winter, especially if homes are not properly insulated. The Freedom Project has experimented with hybrid systems that use both heat pumps and gas boilers. Using smart control systems, you can minimise emissions by switching between gas heating and heat pumps depending on demand and the minute by minute electricity generation mix.\nHybrid heat pumps deliver savings on energy bills, are easy to retrofit to homes both on and off the gas grid and offer lower carbon heat than using a heat pump alone.\nAs a transition technology bridging between our current systems and net zero carbon heating, hybrid heat pumps could be part of the overall solution.\nThere is no single solution but a mixed economy\n“all pathways for decarbonisation of heat are of similar cost, so what matters is what can be delivered in the real world… we need to get on with it”\nDavid Joffe of the Committee on Climate Change pointed out what was, for me, one of the key messages from the conference – “all pathways for decarbonisation of heat are of similar cost, so what matters is what can be delivered in the real world… we need to get on with it”.\nThere is no single solution to the decarbonisation of heat. We will need a mixed economy where multiple technologies contribute to the goal. Energy efficient homes and decarbonised heat sources are not alternatives. It is not a choice of one or the other, we must focus on both.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Remembering Immigrants in the Military\nGiselle Carson May 31, 2018 in Immigration\n“I gave my heart to the Americans and thought of nothing else but raising my banner and adding my colors to theirs.” – Marquis de Lafayette\nDid you know that immigrants are a significant presence in our military? This isn’t a recent phenomenon.\nBy the 1840s, half of all military recruits were foreign-born. They made up 20% of the Union Army during the Civil War. And half a million immigrants served in the armed forces during World War I, thirteen of whom won the Medal of Honor.\nToday, approximately 25,000 non-citizens serve in the US military, with about 5,000 non-citizens joining each year. These heroes serve because they love the United States. Many become citizens while deployed or after they serve. In fact, between 2001 and 2017, over 109,000 immigrants became citizens while wearing the uniform of the US military.\nMany of these men and women go on to make the ultimate sacrifice and die for our country. Let us remember military personnel of every ethnicity who fought and fight for the freedom we enjoy today.\nThe Marks Gray Immigration Team is thankful for the bravery and sacrifice of these men and women, and we hope you and your family had a wonderful Memorial Day holiday!", "label": "No"} {"text": "Who’s ready for a little science? It’s pretty awesome science, if that helps get you excited. Apparently, scientists in Europe have successfully turned carbon dioxide into jet fuel using water and solar energy. What sort of wizardry is this? Here’s how it works.\nBasically, what happens is you get a bunch of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere along with a lot of water. Throw them into a contraption that harnesses the sun to provide heat, and then crank it up to over 2000 degrees Celsius. The molecules start to break up, and you’re left with oxygen, hydrogen, and carbon monoxide. Next, you have to get rid of the oxygen (release it into the air) or the whole thing might blow up in the last step. Finally, the hydrogen/carbon monoxide mixture (which is called syngas) can be turned into fuel using the Fischer-Tropsch process. The end result is the same fuel you have today. Science!\nThis sounds too good to be true. After all, water, carbon dioxide, and the sun are three ingredients which are not going to run out. Well, you know, the sun will run out in billions of years, but whatever. And while water is a scarce resource here in California, that’s probably why you don’t build the plant here. There will always be a supply of water somewhere, and if salt water can be made to work (certainly at a higher cost), then even better. As for carbon dioxide, well, we want to pull that out of the air anyway. So this is excellent in that regard.\nWith all that being said, it really is too good to be true… for now. The biggest issue is the sheer cost of doing this and the low yield of the process. It is horribly inefficient right now with a process efficiency of only 1.73 percent. That means you need a ton of water and carbon dioxide along with a silly amount of energy to make a little bit of fuel. Scientists think that this process could become economically viable if they can get efficiency into the neighborhood of 15 percent. That’s a long way to go. Even then, it would take a facility of 1 km2 to produce just over 5,000 gallons of fuel. That’s not a lot. So we’d need some serious efficiency gains here to make this really work.\nThere are also environmental issues to consider. It is a carbon neutral process because you’re pulling carbon dioxide out of the air for this. That means when you burn the fuel, it just goes right back. That’s very different than when you pull something out of the ground and then add carbon dioxide to the air when you burn it, because that is carbon dioxide that wasn’t there before. That being said, there have to be some environmental impacts to this process. They used something called ceria (cerium oxide) to extract the oxygen. I have no idea if that has an environmental impact. And of course, just building the massive facility required for something like this would have an impact. But overall, it would be a tremendous breakthrough if the efficiency can be improved.\nIt seems to me that the thing that’s really innovative here is the idea that you can use solar energy to power this process. The rest of the concepts aren’t really new, but using a solar reactor means you dramatically improve the long term value here. That’s why it seems to be very green, especially in comparison to the options we use today.\nIf the challenges can be overcome, this will allow the creation of fuel from a virtually unlimited supply of basic materials. That’s pretty cool. But as with most sustainable alternative fuels, we’re a long way away from being able to actually put it into serious, widespread use.\n(Tip of the Hat to Airline Weekly)", "label": "No"} {"text": "“I can’t express anger. I grow a tumor instead.”\nYou live in a majorly stressed out world. You’re never very far from a ringing cell phone or a guilt-inducing laptop. Traffic makes you flip out. And as if stressing out over lines, health, your job, your grades, or global terrorism wasn’t enough, along comes the APS Observer with one more thing in your life to stress out over: Stress.\nStress, to put it bluntly, is bad for you. It can kill you, in fact. Medicine used to be skeptical that the mind could have a direct effect on the body, but any doubt of that has, alas, gone the way of the dinosaur or the relaxing weekend. Study after study now reveals that stress causes deterioration in everything from your gums to your heart and can make you more susceptible to everything from the common cold to cancer. The mind-body connection is real, and it is powerful, and thanks to new research crossing the disciplines of psychology, medicine, neuroscience, and genetics, the mechanisms underlying the connection are rapidly becoming understood.\nThe first clues to the link between stress and health were provided in the 1930s by Hans Selye, the first scientist to apply the word “stress”— then simply an engineering term — to the strains experienced by living organisms in their struggles to adapt and cope with changing environments. One of Selye’s major discoveries was that the stress hormone cortisol had a long-term effect on the health of rats. Cortisol has been considered one of the main culprits in the stress-illness connection, although it plays a necessary role in helping us cope with threats.\nWhen an animal perceives danger, a system called the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (or HPA) axis kicks into gear: A chain reaction of endocrine signals beginning in the hypothalamus results in the release of various hormones — most notably epinephrine (“adrenaline”), norepinephrine, and cortisol — from the adrenal glands above each kidney. These hormones boost heart rate, increase respiration, and increase the availability of glucose (cellular fuel) in the blood, thereby enabling the famous “fight or flight” reaction. Because these responses take a lot of energy, cortisol simultaneously tells other costly physical processes — including digestion, reproduction, physical growth, and some aspects of the immune system — to shut or slow down.\nThe HPA axis is a self-regulating (homeostatic) mechanism, a lot like a thermostat. Stress hormones act back upon the hypothalamus to inhibit production of more signaling chemicals, thus causing less stress hormones to be released down the line. When occasions to fight or flee are infrequent and threats pass quickly, the body’s stress thermostat adjusts accordingly: Cortisol levels return to baseline (it takes 40-60 minutes), the intestines resume digesting food, the sex organs kick back into gear, and the immune system resumes fighting infections. But problems occur when stresses don’t let up — or when, for various reasons, the brain continually perceives stress even if it isn’t really there.\nStress begins with the perception of danger by the brain, and it appears that continued stress can actually bias the brain to perceive more danger by altering brain structures such as the medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC) and amygdala, which govern the perception of and response to threat. Prolonged exposure to cortisol inhibits the growth of new neurons in the mPFC, an area that ordinarily acts to inhibit the HPA axis, and can cause increased growth of the amygdala, the portion of the brain that controls fear and other emotional responses. The end result is heightened expectation of and attention to threats in the environment (see Fox et al., 2007).\nStress hormones also inhibit neuron growth in parts of the hippocampus, a brain area essential in forming new memories. In this way, stress results in memory impairments and impairs the brain’s ability to put emotional memories in context (Sapolsky, 1994). Think of it this way: Too much stress and you forget not to be stressed out. These brain changes are thought by some researchers to be at the heart of the link between stress and depression — one of stress’s most devastating health consequences — as well as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).\nThe best known of stress’s health impacts are on the heart. The idea that stress directly causes coronary heart disease has been around since the 1950s; although once controversial (or thought to be mediated solely by behavioral responses like smoking or overeating), the direct stress-cardiac link is now well-documented by many studies. For instance, men who faced chronic stresses at work or at home ran a 30 percent higher likelihood of dying over the course of a nine-year study; in another study, individuals reporting neglect, abuse, or other stressors in childhood were over three times as likely as nonstressed individuals to develop heart disease in adulthood (Miller & Blackwell, 2006).\nStress appears to be cumulative. Although when we think of stressors we might think of big things like abuse, illness, divorce, grieving, or getting fired, it is now known that the little things — traffic, workplace politics, noisy neighbors, a long line at the bank — can add up and have a similar impact on our well-being and our health. People who report more minor irritants in their lives also have more mental and physical health problems than those who encounter fewer hassles (Almeida, 2005). And recent research shows that PTSD may be the result of stressors adding up like building blocks, remodeling the plastic brain in a cumulative rather than a once-and-for-all fashion (Kolassa and Elbert, 2007).\nTo designate the cumulative wear and tear on physical systems due to long-term overactivation of the stress response, Rockefeller University neuroendocrinologist Bruce McEwen (1998) developed the concept of “allostatic load.” Studies showing serious health consequences of allostatic load on the rest of the body’s systems are numerous and growing. Besides heart disease, PTSD, and depression, chronic stress has been linked to ailments as diverse as intestinal problems, gum disease, erectile dysfunction, adult-onset diabetes, growth problems, and even cancer. Chronic rises in stress hormones have been shown to accelerate the growth of precancerous cells and tumors; they also lower the body’s resistance to HIV and cancer-causing viruses like human papilloma virus (the precursor to cervical cancer in women; see Antoni & Lutgendorf, 2007).\nAdding insult to injury, stress may even have a self-perpetuating effect. Depression and heart disease, for example, are not only the results of stress, but also causes of (more) stress. Consequently, the chronically stressed body can appear less like a thermostat than like a wailing speaker placed too close to a microphone — a feedback loop in which the stress response goes out of control, hastening physical decline with age.\nTuning the Stress Response\nGrowing evidence shows that our sensitivity to stress as adults is already “tuned,” so to speak, in infancy. Specifically, the amount of stress encountered in early life sensitizes an organism to a certain level of adversity; high levels of early life stress may result in hypersensitivity to stress later, as well as to adult depression. A history of various stressors such as abuse and neglect in early life are a common feature of those with chronic depression in adulthood, for example (see Gillespie & Nemeroff, 2007).\nAt McGill University in Montreal, Michael J. Meaney and his colleagues have studied mother and infant rats, using rat maternal behavior as a model of early life stress and its later ramifications in humans. The key variable in the world of rat nurturance is licking and grooming. Offspring of rat mothers who naturally lick and groom their pups a lot are less easily startled as adults and show less fear of novel or threatening situations — in other words, less sensitivity to stress — than offspring of less nurturant mothers. The same thing is true of offspring of naturally less nurturant mothers who are raised (or “cross-fostered”) by more nurturant ones. By the same token, low-licking-and-grooming rat mothers are themselves more fearful than the more nurturant rat moms; but again, female offspring of those non-nurturant mothers foster-parented by nurturant mothers show less fear and are themselves more nurturant when they have pups of their own. This indicates that the connection between maternal nurturance and stress responsiveness is not simply genetic, but that fearfulness and nurturance are transmitted from generation to generation through maternal behavior (Parent et al., 2005).\nA mechanism responsible for this tuning of the stress response is found at the “top” part of the HPA axis. One of the signaling chemicals released by the hypothalamus in response to stress is called CRF (for corticotropin-releasing factor — so-named because its function is to tell the pituitary gland to release another hormone, corticotropin, or ACTH, which in turn signals the adrenal glands to kick into action). Adult rats who had been well licked and groomed as pups show inhibition of CRF receptors in the amygdala (Parent et al., 2005).\nIn its extreme form, the human equivalent of low licking and grooming is child abuse and neglect. Research on abuse and neglect in humans and its connection to anxiety disorders, depression, and PTSD in later life shows the same CRF-mediated mechanism. Elevated levels of CRF are found in the cerebrospinal fluid of individuals with depression, and people who have committed suicide have been found to have changes in the frontal cortex consistent with chronic elevation of CRF (Gillespie & Nemeroff, 2007). More subtly, the degree of maternal care predicts trait anxiety and the responsiveness of an individual’s HPA axis to stress. In one study, adult children of Holocaust survivors showed altered HPA response and higher PTSD incidence, indicating that responsiveness to stress can be transmitted behaviorally from generation to generation in humans, as in other animals (Yehuda et al., 2000).\nA Good Response Gone Bad\nThe vicious cycle of stress hormones biasing us to perceive more threat and react with an increased stress response might seem like some kind perverse joke played by nature — or at least a serious design flaw in the brain. But it makes better sense if we take the brain out of its modern, urban, “civilized” context.\nThe stress response is a necessary response to danger. For animals, including most likely our hominid ancestors, behavioral transmission of individual differences in stress reactivity from parents to offspring makes sense as an adaptation to fluctuating levels of danger in the environment. Animals raised in chronically adverse conditions (e.g., high conflict, material deprivation) may expect more of the same in the near future; so in effect the maternal treatment of offspring attunes them to the level of stress they may expect to encounter in their lives (Parent et al., 2005). As such, a response that seems baffling and counterproductive in a modern, civilized context may make more sense in the context of our distant evolutionary past.\nEven depression has been theorized as playing an adaptive role in certain contexts. The inactivity, lack of motivation, loss of interest in pleasurable activities like sex, and withdrawal from social relationships experienced by depressed people closely resemble “sickness behavior” — the energy-saving lethargy activated by the immune system in response to infection (see Miller & Blackwell, 2006). In a natural setting, the hopeless attitude of depression may be the most adaptive for an organism infected with a pathogen: The best strategy for survival is not to expend energy fruitlessly and become exposed to predators, but to hunker down, hide from threats, and direct energy to immune processes where it’s needed.\nAccording to Stanford neuroendocrinologist Robert Sapolsky, who has studied stress in baboon troops, it is the relative safety from predators and high amounts of leisure time enjoyed by some primates — including humans — that has transformed these useful biological coping mechanisms into a source of pointless suffering and illness (Sapolsky, 1994). (Yes, it turns out that baboons suffer from depression and other stress-related disorders, just like people do.)\nThe great challenge in stress psychology — and the necessary precursor to developing interventions against stress’s harmful effects — has been understanding the mechanisms by which thoughts and feelings and other “mental” stuff can affect bodily health. For many years, it was believed that the main causal link between stress and disease was the immune suppression that occurs when the body redirects its energy toward the fight-or-flight response. But recent research has revealed a far more nuanced picture. Stress is known to actually enhance one important immune response, inflammation, and increasingly this is being seen as the go-between in various stress-related diseases.\nOrdinarily, inflammation is how the healthy body deals with damaged tissue: Cells at the site of infections or injuries produce signaling chemicals called proinflammatory cytokines. These cytokines in turn attract other immune cells to the site, to help repair it. Cytokines also travel to the brain and activate the HPA axis, and they are responsible for initiating sickness behavior. Overactive cytokine production has been found to put individuals at greater risk for a variety of aging-related illnesses (Robles, Glaser, & Kiecolt-Glaser, 2005).\nCytokines may be an important mediator in the relationship between stress and heart disease. When the arteries feeding the heart are damaged, cytokines induce more blood flow, and thus more white blood cells, to the site. White blood cells accumulate in vessel walls and, over time, become engorged with cholesterol, becoming plaques; these may later become destabilized and rupture, causing heart attacks (Miller & Blackwell, 2006). Cytokine action also has been implicated in the link between stress and depression. People suffering from clinical depression have shown 40–50 percent higher concentrations of certain inflammatory cytokines. And about 50 percent of cancer patients whose immune responses are artificially boosted through the administration of cytokines show depressive symptoms.\nThe close connection between inflammation and both depression and heart disease has led some researchers to theorize that inflammation may be what mediates the two-way street between these two conditions: Depression can lead to heart disease, but heart disease also often leads to depression (Miller & Blackwell, 2006). Sleep may be part of this puzzle too, as disturbed sleep, which often goes with anxiety and depression, increases levels of proinflammatory cytokines in the body (Motivala & Irwin, 2007).\nNot everyone responds the same way to stress. Personality traits like negativity, pessimism, and neuroticism are known to be risk factors for stress-related disease, as are anger and hostility.\nIn the late 1950s, Friedman and Rosenman (1959) identified a major link between stress and health with their research on the “Type A” personality: a person who is highly competitive, aggressive, and impatient. This personality was found to be a strong predictor of heart disease, and later research clarified the picture: The salient factors in the relationship between the Type A personality and health are mainly anger, hostility, and a socially dominant personality style (for example, tending to interrupt other people when they are talking; see Smith, 2006). When negative emotions like anger are chronic, it is as if the body is in a constant state of fight or flight (with the allostatic load this state entails).\nThere is now evidence that another trait associated with success-striving in the modern world — persistence — may also lead to health problems in some circumstances. When goals are not readily attainable, the inability to detach from them may produce frustration, exhaustion, rumination on failures, and lack of sleep. These in turn activate harmful inflammatory responses that can lead to illness and lowered immunity (Miller & Wrosch, 2007).\nThe bottom line: Woody Allen’s neurotic character who grows a tumor instead of releasing his anger isn’t far from the truth.\nBy the same token, studies have shown that optimistic people have lower incidence of heart disease, better prognosis after heart surgery, and longer life. The effects of a positive attitude on immunity were shown in a study by APS Fellow and Charter Member Sheldon Cohen, Carnegie Mellon University, and his colleagues, in which individuals were exposed to a cold virus in a laboratory setting and watched over six days. Those with a positive emotional style were less likely to develop colds than were individuals with low levels of positive affect (Cohen & Pressman, 2006). (Note that researchers like Cohen distinguish low levels of positive affect from negative affect — a low level of positive affect does not necessarily mean a high level of negative affect, and vice versa.) Positive affect was also found to be correlated with reduced symptom severity and reduced pain. Conscientiousness also has been found to predict longevity (see Smith, 2006). Cohen’s research earned him APS’s top honor, the James McKeen Cattell Award, in recognition of his contributions toward understanding the effects of social and environmental stress on human behavior and health and the impact of his research across a range of fields.\nThe Future: Behavioral Genetics\nPersonality and environmental factors are not the whole story when it comes to stress. The next frontier of stress research is the rapidly growing field of behavioral genetics. Modeling the interaction of genetic and environmental influences is no longer a matter of weighing the relative input of nature and nurture. The two intertwine in subtle and complicated ways, with environments affecting gene expression, and vice versa, throughout life. Thus, the current watchword is “stress-diathesis” models, in which environmental stressors have varying impact on individuals due to preexisting inherited vulnerabilities.\nOne major advance in this area was the discovery by APS Fellow and Charter Member Avshalom Caspi, University of Wisconsin, and his colleagues of a link between stress sensitivity and a particular gene called 5HTTLPR. This gene controls a protein that regulates the amount of the neurotransmitter serotonin (5HTT) available in the synaptic cleft (space between neurons). Individuals possessing two “short” variants (or alleles) of this gene and who also had experienced five or more stressful life events were more likely to have a depressive episode than similarly stressed individuals who had two “long” alleles of the gene (Caspi et al., 2003). In other words, a certain genetic makeup seems to increase risk for a serious illness through the mechanism of increased sensitivity to stressful occurrences.\nNathan Fox, University of Maryland, and his colleagues subsequently reported that children with two short alleles of the 5HTTLPR gene whose mothers also reported receiving low social support were more likely to show behavioral inhibition (fearfulness and a tendency to withdraw) at age 7. Those receiving high support did not show the tendency, and those with the long alleles but receiving low support also appeared “protected” by their genetic makeup. Behavioral inhibition may put a child at risk for mental illness in later life (Fox et al., 2007).\nGenetic predisposition to stress sensitivity may in some cases become a self-fulfilling cycle. Fox and colleagues found that some very behaviorally inhibited children were regarded by their mothers as hard to soothe and received less care and sensitivity as a result; this in turn tuned up the child’s sensitivity to stress through the alterations in the mPFC and amygdala mentioned earlier. In the model Fox and colleagues propose, genetically influenced temperament in early childhood influences the quality of caregiving children receive, which in turn shapes a child’s attention bias to threat.\nA Cup Half Full\nSo Nietzsche’s strenuous view of life, “whatever doesn’t kill me makes me stronger,” just plain isn’t true. Stressors that don’t kill you in the short run may yet shorten your life or drastically lessen its quality.\nBut quit your moping and look on the bright side: The newly refined science of stress could lead to new drug therapies that can control stress or inhibit its effects on health. Also, depression and anxiety are not only results of stress, but also causes, and existing therapeutic and medical treatments for these conditions can help change how people perceive threats, put their life challenges in context, and cut stressors down to manageable size. The cycle doesn’t have to be vicious, in other words.\nWhat’s more, the confirmation that the mind directly affects the body can work as much in our favor as it does to our detriment, as the personality-and-stress research above indicates. As APS Fellow Carol Dweck, Stanford University, has argued, personality is mutable (see Herbert, 2007); if our outlooks and beliefs about ourselves can be changed, so (theoretically) can our vulnerability to life’s slings and arrows.\nThe bottom line: Stress is not inevitable. Even with more than one’s fair share of vulnerability genes, there’s plenty of room to take one’s life and one’s mind in a less stressful direction. Relaxation techniques such as meditation and yoga, for example, have been confirmed to quell stress demons. Even if you are a determined workaholic glued to your cell phone or a fearful and angry urban neurotic like Woody Allen, stress-reduction methods are readily available to cope with stress in the short term and even alter perceptions of stressors in the long term.\nMeyer Friedman, co-discoverer of the link between “Type A” behavior and heart disease, is a case in point. A self-described Type-A personality, Friedman wound up suffering a heart-attack at age 55. He made the conscious choice to change his ways in accordance with his own discoveries — including following his own prescription by reading the classics. To get more in touch with his slow, patient, and creative side, he read Proust’s languid seven-volume opus Remembrance of Things Past three times. In short, he trained himself to relax and enjoy life, and he had the last laugh at stress by living to the ripe old age of 90. ♦\n|The Social Side of Stress\nAny kind of frustration or challenge can cause stress, but by far the most powerful stressors, as measured by physiological stress responses, are those caused by disrupted or absent social relationships (Koolhaas, de Boer, & Buwalda, 2006). Loss of friends and loved ones, inadequate nurturance, and social isolation all have major impact on health and well-being.\nAt the University of Chicago, APS President John Cacioppo and Louise Hawkley have studied the health effects of social isolation, an increasingly common malady in the modern world. Among their findings are that lonely older adults show more arterial stiffening and higher blood pressure than their nonlonely counterparts and that the association between loneliness and blood pressure increases with age (see Hawkley & Cacioppo, 2007, for a review).\nCacioppo and Hawkley also found that loneliness directly impacts the HPA axis. In middle-aged and older adults (but not young adults), loneliness is associated with higher levels of epinephrine in the blood, and lonely people of all ages show elevated levels of cortisol. By desensitizing the mechanism whereby cortisol turns off more cortisol production, the social isolation frequently experienced by older adults may hasten physical decline (Hawkley & Cacioppo, 2007). Lonely individuals of all ages also have poorer sleep than nonlonely people and therefore get less of sleep’s essential restorative benefits.\nHumans and other social animals particularly seek the company of others when facing threats — both for safety and for social support. The general affiliative response — what APS Fellow and Charter Member Shelley Taylor, UCLA, has called “tending and befriending” (Taylor, 2006) — is mediated by the hormone oxytocin. Oxytocin rises during times of separation or disrupted social relations. Just as the familiar “adrenaline rush” of epinephrine induces the familiar fight-or-flight reaction, it is oxytocin that causes us to desire company and social togetherness. It may be especially important in females, reflecting their different reproductive and survival priorities from those of males — i.e., caregiving (tending offspring) and lessening social tensions through friendly overtures (befriending).\nAlmeida, D.M. (2005). 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American Journal of Psychiatry, 157, 1252–1259.\nLeave a comment below and continue the conversation.", "label": "No"} {"text": "ATLANTA—Michael Brown, Eric Garner, 12-year-old Tamir Rice.\nAs a series of high-profile killings of Black men and boys by police officers shook the country, Atlanta child psychologists and longtime colleagues Dr. Marietta Collins, Dr. Marianne Celano and Dr. Ann Hazzard wanted to do something to spark conversations about racial injustice, counter negative stereotypes and encourage young people to embrace people of all races, cultures and backgrounds. Collins, Celano and Hazzard decided to write a children’s book that tackles not only police shootings but systematic racism going back centuries.\nThe trio, who met more than 25 years ago as faculty members at Emory University School of Medicine, started penning a book titled Something Happened in Our Town about two years ago. The book features two families — a white family and a Black family — as they both discuss a police shooting of a Black man.\nPublished by Magination Press, which is the children’s book imprint of the American Psychological Association, the new book, which retails for $16.99 (U.S.), was originally scheduled to be released later this summer, but was moved up after the shooting of 22-year-old Stephon Clark in the yard of his grandmother’s home. Sacramento, Calif., police said officers believed he was holding a gun, but only a cellphone was recovered. No charges have been filed against the two police officers in Clark’s case — or against the police officers in the cases of Brown, Garner and Rice. The shooting of Clark sparked protests and outrage.\nThe book, designed for children ages 4-8, is direct in its approach. It begins like this:\nSomething bad happened in our town. The news was on the TV, the radio and the internet. The grown-ups didn’t think the kids knew about it. But the kids in Ms. Garcia’s class heard some older kids talking about it, and they had questions.\nThe book discusses a police shooting, and then parents and children have a conversation about a pattern of racial bias and injustice in our country. The authors said they wanted to make clear that police killings of unarmed Black children and men should not be viewed as flawed action on the part of individual police officers, but as a consequence of the broader problem of structural racism. The book discusses ways to confront and change this pattern, and in the book, they use the pattern of a metaphor to illustrate the point. The white mother asks her daughter, Emma — suppose you had a birthday party and invited everyone in your class except the black kids.\n“They would be sad,” Emma said. “Or mad.”\n“And YOU would be missing out, because you never know who is going to be your best friend,” said Liz, her sister.\nWhen the book switches to a Black family, a young boy named Josh is troubled by the news of a police shooting.\nHis father tells him there are many cops, Black and white, who make good choices, but adds, “We can’t always count on them to do what’s right.”\nThe book includes an extensive resource guide with multiple pages devoted to helping parents with everything from how to address racial bias with children to how to respond if your child tells a racist joke or makes a sweeping comment about Black boys in class.\n“We don’t want families to just read the book,” said Collins, who is Black and who worked on Emory’s Transforming Community Project (TCP), an initiative to document the university’s past and confront current challenges around the issue of race. “We want it to be interactive. We want it to be a springboard for conversations about bias and prejudice.”\nWhen asked about the current state of racial justice and harmony today, Collins, who recently retired from Emory and now works as the director of behavioural medicine at Morehouse School of Medicine, responded:\n“It’s definitely not better.”", "label": "No"} {"text": "I suggest using a more clearcut example.\nSee how this works.\nI'm having a lot of trouble with this one homework problem on sequences. I am given two statements, one is true and one is false. I need to identify the false one and give an example of why it is false.\na) If (a(n)) is not bounded above, then (a(n)) diverges to infinity.\nb) If (a(n)) diverges to infinity, then (a(n)) is not bounded above.\nHere are the definition we were given word-for-word:\nA sequence (a(n)) is bounded above if there exists a U within real numbers such that a(n) <= U for all n within natural numbers.\nA sequence (a(n)) diverges to infinity if for all U within real numbers, there exists N within natural numbers so that a(n) >= U for all n >= N.\nRight now I'm thinking that (a) is the false one, with a(n) = n*sin(n) as an example. It is not bounded above, but there is no point where a(n) is always greater than or equal to some U, as it is periodically increasing and decreasing, so it does not diverge to infinity. Does this make sense?", "label": "No"} {"text": "Juneteenth is the annual celebration of emancipation. It’s celebrated in June as news of slavery’s end hadn’t reached Texas and much of the Confederate South until June of 1865. Places to hosts such celebrations were scarce in Texas, so a gathering of prominent Black leaders pooled their resources to create Houston’s Emancipation Park.\nRichard Brock, Elias Dibble, Richard Allen, and Jack Yates raised $800, a high sum at the time, to buy 10 acres of land to use for Juneteenth gatherings. For quite some time in the late 1800s, that’s all the land was used for but things changed after the turn of the century. For much of the early part of the century, it was the only park and swimming pool that Black families could use in the segregated state.\nAs the years rolled on, the park’s quality began to erode tremendously so Houston ended celebrations in 2007. Several state and local organizations collaborated on ways to revive the park. The effort to do was spearheaded by Black architect Teri Canada of the Perkins Will firm.\nOver the weekend, a $33.6 million renovation announced last summer was finalized and the park was rededicated for Juneteenth and regular use.\nOST/Almeda Corridors Redevelopment Authority, The Emancipation Park Conservancy, The Friends of Emancipation Park, and the City of Houston Parks and Recreation Department. ESPA of Houston, and M2L Associates of Houston all partnered to bring the park back to life. It now features a performance space, an entry plaza explaining the park’s historic roots, an expanded children’s playground and much more.\nIt is the oldest park in Houston and in the state of Texas.", "label": "No"} {"text": "A statue of Salford Suffragette Mary Clarke is planned to be built in Brighton to recognise the work she has done for women’s rights.\nThere is currently a campaign to acknowledge Mary Clarke who was recognised to be Emmeline Pankhurst’s younger sister.\nWith enough funding, the statue will ‘’be a figurative, bronze sculpture, either life-size or larger, which will be in keeping with the environment’’ according to Jean Calder, the chairwomen of the appeal.\nCampaigners have been asked by the Brighton and Hove City Council for a report on the appeal for the sufragette statue.\nThey need to present the report to research how the council can work with the appeal to raise £60,000 towards the statue.\nMary Clarke co-founded The Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU) who helped to implement women’s rights in the UK.\nShe lived in Brighton for a year before her death in 1910 and became an organiser for WSPU.\nThe WSPU’s slogan was ‘’Deeds, not words’’ which was demonstrated by hunger strikes and damaging property.\nThe suffragette was arrested three times and attended the notorious ‘Black Friday’ events where over 300 women were sexually assaulted by uniformed police officers.\nClarke died of a brain haemorrhage on Christmas Day 1910 following street violence and forcible feeding in prison.\nAfter her death, Emmeline Pankhurst wrote “She is the first to die. How many must follow before the men of your party realise their responsibility?”\nShe was considered to be the first suffragette to give her life for women to have the ability to vote.\nThe statue has the support of campaigners who say that it would be “a symbol for the city of equality, democracy and women’s rights”.", "label": "No"} {"text": "(Files in red–history)\n21. Lagrangian pts.\n22. \"Wind\" s/c\n23. The Tail\n25. Auroral Currents\n25H. Birkeland Currents\n25b. Io Dynamo\n25c. Space tether\nThe best we can do is station-keeping: for instance, the motion of a satellite in a synchronous orbit around the equator is matched by the rotation of the Earth below it, allowing it to permanently stay above the same equatorial spot.\nStation-keeping in orbits around the SunWith enough velocity, a spacecraft can break loose from the Earth's gravity and enter an orbit around the Sun, like that of a planet. If it then orbits the Sun with the same period as the Earth--one year--it may keep a fixed position relative to Earth. In particular, if that position is between the Sun and the Earth, the spacecraft can be an \"early warning station\", intercepting any changes in the solar wind before they reach Earth.\nHowever, orbital laws require planets closer to the Sun to move faster, by a formula found in 1619 by Johannes Kepler. While the Earth goes around the Sun in 365 days, Venus which is closer only needs 225 days and Mercury, closer still, only 88. Thus any spacecraft going around the Sun in an orbit smaller than the Earth's will soon overtake it and move away, and will not keep a fixed station relative to Earth.\nHowever, there is a loophole. If the spacecraft is placed between Sun and Earth, the Earth's gravity pulls it in the opposite direction and cancels some of the pull of the Sun. With a weaker pull towards the Sun, the spacecraft then needs less speed to maintain its orbit.|\nThe sister-site From Stargazers to Starships discusses Lagrangian points in more detail than is done here, among other things deriving the distance of L1 (the derivation of L2 is almost identical) and also the equilibrium points L4 and L5. While neither calculation requires calculus, both are somewhat lengthy and assume familiarity with basic principles of Newtonian mechanics, covered in preceding sections of the \"Stargazers\" site.\nSpacecraft Observatories at L1The L1 point is a very good position for monitoring the solar wind, which reaches it about one hour before reaching Earth. In 1978 the \"International Sun-Earth Explorer-3\" (ISEE-3) was launched towards L1, where it conducted such observations for several years. Equipped with an on-board rocket and an ample supply of fuel, ISEE-3 was later moved to the Earth's distant tail and still later was sent to intercept Comet Giacobini-Zinner. In November 1994 a new spacecraft, \"WIND\" was launched towards that position. It was originally scheduled to be stationed by 1996 in an orbit about the L1 point, but later it was sent on a more extended mission in a \"flower petal\" orbit around Earth. More recently the solar wind at L1 has been monitored by the solar observatory \"SOHO\" and by \"ACE\" whose main task is the study of energetic particles accelerated near the Sun.\nSuch a spacecraft must have its own rocket engine. First, the position is unstable: if the spacecraft slips off it, it will slowly drift away, and sooner or later some correcting action is needed. In fact, the preferred position is actually some distance to the side of L1, for if the spacecraft is right on the Sun-Earth line, the antennas which track it from Earth are also aimed at the Sun, a source of interfering radio waves. Thus corrections are in fact needed quite regularly. Furthermore, the most economic way of getting to L1 is letting the spacecraft pass close to the Moon and using the moon's gravity to extract an extra boost from the Moon's orbital motion. Those maneuvers too require on-board propulsion, as does the final approach to L1.\nOther Lagrangian PointsThere exists another Lagrangian point L2 at about the same distance from Earth but on the night side, away from the Sun. A spacecraft placed there is more distant from the Sun and therefore should orbit it more slowly than the Earth; but the extra pull of the Earth adds up to the Sun's pull, and this allows the spacecraft to move faster and keep up with the Earth. The L2 point has been chosen by NASA as the future site of a large infra-red observatory, the \"Next Generation Space Telescope\", renamed in honor of a late NASA director The James Webb Observatory.\nThere exist altogether 5 Lagrangian points in the Sun-Earth system and such points also exist in the Earth-Moon system. Among these, the most attention has been given to the two stable points L4 and L5, located in the Moon's orbit but off the position of the Moon (see picture). These positions have been studied as possible sites for artificial space colonies in some (very!) distant future.\nFor those interested in space colonies at the Lagrangian points:\nNext Stop: #22. The \"Wind\" Spacecraft", "label": "No"} {"text": "Economics of climate change in South Asia\nEconomics of climate change in South Asia\nCDKN’s Elizabeth Colebourn and Ram Chandra Khanal report from Asian Development Bank (ADB) workshops on the Economics of Climate Change held across South Asia in July where they showcased lessons from CDKN’s work in Nepal.\nNew research and evidence is published every week on the impact of climate change in South Asia: changing rainfall patterns, projected temperature rises and whether and the extent to which the Himalayan glaciers are melting.\nWe also see and experience the complicated relationship between the physical impacts of climate change, and its effect on economic development.\nIn Delhi we have just survived what was reported as the hottest summer in 300 years, which caused regular power blackouts as everyone turned up their air conditioner on full. While in Nepal, repeated dry winters have in recent years caused major cereal deficits.\nGovernments in the region recognise that their economic growth and poverty reduction efforts are being put at risk by climate change. But, by how much, and exactly how and where is less clear.\nYet this detail is vitally important. Knowing the breakdown of the economic impact of climate change allows Governments to target their scarce resources and direct their policies at where it will have most benefit.\nA growing number of donors and institutes have recognised this and an ‘Economics of Climate Change’ research agenda is developing.\nThe Asian Development Bank (ADB) is undertaking a regional assessment of the economics of climate change in South Asia, following the successful assessment in South East Asia. National consultations were held recently where experts and policy-makers were invited to input into the national studies and models being used.\nThe ADB assessments will provide medium and longer-term modelling of the economics of climate change. This will produce headline economic cost estimates of the overall effects on the economy, similar to the Stern Review, as well as provide aggregate sector estimates. The primary purpose is to highlight that climate change is an economic and development issue of the highest priority.\nIt is using a high resolution Regional Climate Model – downscaling ECHAM 5 (RegCM version 4.1.) and plans to assess physical impacts at regional, national and sectoral level and then use these for macro- economic and sectoral economic modelling.\nCDKN participated in the workshops in Delhi and Kathmandu and shared ideas and learning from our projects in the region, in particular from a new CDKN project in Nepal which is going to build on the ADB initiative.\nThe project, being implemented by IDS-Nepal, Practical Action Nepal and GCAP will focus in detail on the important agriculture and water sectors in Nepal. As well as considering the potential economic costs of climate change, it will also develop a climate compatible adaptation pathway, using multiple lines of evidence.\nThe project will start by studying existing impacts of climate variability and extremes, as well as emerging climate trends. By grounding this analysis in current and planned development policies, the project will look at the key risks – and the priorities for building resilience - in national and sector policy.\nIt is also considering the medium to long-term economic effects of climate change, sampling across a range of downscaled climate projections for Nepal to capture uncertainty. Adaptation pathways will then be developed which include the early actions needed to address the potential long-term economic costs.\nThe project has a strong capacity building theme, and will undertake extensive stakeholder consultations. The aim is to provide practical policy-relevant information and to support the Government to assess the potential effectiveness of different policy options and climate compatible development pathways.\nWhile the work of CDKN, ADB and others is advancing the state of knowledge, the economics of climate change remains an emerging field. There are some big questions which everyone is grappling with. For example, how to consider uncertainty within the climate models and translate this into robust and resilient adaptation? How to combine bottom-up and top-down data and modelling? How to effectively link the time periods of assessment – short, medium or long term? Both the ADB and CDKN initiatives provide valuable case studies for how to tackle all such questions and advance the methodology considerably.\nThere is a lot to learn from these complementary studies and collaboration and cross- learning between the two studies in Nepal is already underway. For example, the ADB team is assessing the impact of climate change on agriculture (i.e. crop yield) by using Decision Support Systems for Agrotechnology Transfer (DSSAT) model, and the CDKN team will use this analysis, along with other evidence lines, to build up the analysis of long-term risks.\nThe workshops held provided the first of many opportunities for CDKN, the ADB and our partners to share experiences and learning. Together we will be able to advance understanding of the economics of climate change - and the economics of adaptation – which will ultimately allow us to estimate the potential cost of climate change and the most efficient way of adapting to it.\nElizabeth Colebourn is a Project Manager for CDKN Asia based in New Delhi, and Ram Chandra Khanal is a Country Coordinator for CDKN based in Kathmandu. For more information on CDKN’s project in Nepal on the Economics of Climate Change, contact firstname.lastname@example.org", "label": "No"} {"text": "Everything you need to know about inflammation\nWhen something harmful or irritating affects a part of our body, there is a biological response to try to remove it. The signs and symptoms of inflammation can be uncomfortable but are a show that the body is trying to heal itself.\n- Inflammation is the body's attempt at self-protection to remove harmful stimuli and begin the healing process.\n- Inflammation is part of the body's immune response.\n- Infections, wounds, and any damage to tissue would not be able to heal without an inflammatory response.\n- Chronic inflammation can eventually cause several diseases and conditions, including some cancers and rheumatoid arthritis.\nWhat is inflammation?\nInflammation is part of the body's immune response.\nIt can be beneficial when, for example, your knee sustains a blow and tissues need care and protection. However, sometimes, inflammation can persist longer than necessary, causing more harm than benefit.\nInflammation aids wound healing, but chronic inflammation can cause conditions such as asthma or rheumatoid arthritis.\nOur immediate reaction to a swelling is to try and decrease it. However, it is important to remember that inflammation is an essential part of the healing process.\nThe first stage of inflammation is often called irritation, which then becomes inflammation. Inflammation is followed by the discharging of pus. The granulation stage comes next, and new tissue is formed in the wound.\nWithout inflammation, infections and wounds would never heal.\nWhen a person is born, certain defenses in the immune system are naturally present in the body. This is known as innate immunity.\nIt is different from adaptive immunity, which we develop after an infection or vaccination when the body \"learns\" to fight a specific infectious agent.\nInnate immunity is generally nonspecific, while adaptive immunity is specific to a particular pathogen. Inflammation is one example of an innate immune response.\nSymptoms of inflammation vary depending on whether the reaction is acute or chronic.\nThe effects of acute inflammation can be summed up by the acronym PRISH. They include:\n- Pain: The inflamed area is likely to be painful, especially during and after touching. Chemicals that stimulate nerve endings are released, making the area more sensitive.\n- Redness: This occurs because the capillaries in the area are filled with more blood than usual.\n- Immobility: There may be some loss of function in the region of the inflammation.\n- Swelling: This is caused by a buildup of fluid.\n- Heat: More blood flows to the affected area, and this makes it feel warm to the touch.\nThese five acute inflammation signs only apply to inflammations of the skin. If inflammation occurs deep inside the body, such as in an internal organ, only some of the signs may be noticeable.\nFor example, some internal organs may not have sensory nerve endings nearby, so there will be no pain, such as in certain types of lung inflammation.\nSymptoms of chronic inflammation present in a different way. These can include:\nInflammation is caused by a number of physical reactions triggered by the immune system in response to a physical injury or an infection.\nInflammation does not necessarily mean that there is an infection, but an infection can cause inflammation.\nThree main processes occur before and during acute inflammation:\n- The small branches of arteries enlarge when supplying blood to the damaged region, resulting in increased blood flow.\n- Capillaries become easier for fluids and proteins to infiltrate, meaning that they can move between blood and cells.\n- The body releases neutrophils. A neutrophil is a type of white blood cell filled with tiny sacs that contain enzymes and digest microorganisms.\nA person will notice inflammation symptoms after these steps take place.\nAn acute inflammation is one that starts rapidly and becomes severe in a short space of time. Signs and symptoms are normally only present for a few days but may persist for a few weeks in some cases.\nExamples of diseases, conditions, and situations that can result in acute inflammation include:\n- acute bronchitis\n- infected ingrown toenail\n- a sore throat from a cold or flu\n- a scratch or cut on the skin\n- high-intensity exercise\n- acute appendicitis\n- infective meningitis\n- a physical trauma\nChronic or acute inflammation\nThese are the two types of inflammation that differ in how quickly symptoms escalate and how long they last.\nThe following table shows the key differences between acute and chronic inflammation:\n|Caused by||Harmful bacteria or tissue injury||Pathogens that the body cannot break down, including some types of virus, foreign bodies that remain in the system, or overactive immune responses|\n|Duration||A few days||From months to years|\n|Outcomes||Inflammation improves, turns into an abscess, or becomes chronic||Tissue death and the thickening and scarring of connective tissue|\nWhat is chronic inflammation?\nThis refers to long-term inflammation and can last for several months and even years. It can result from:\n- failure to eliminate whatever was causing an acute inflammation\n- an autoimmune disorder that attacks normal healthy tissue, mistaking it for a pathogen that causes disease\n- exposure to a low level of a particular irritant, such as an industrial chemical, over a long period\nExamples of diseases and conditions that include chronic inflammation:\n- chronic peptic ulcer\n- rheumatoid arthritis\n- ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease\n- active hepatitis\nAlthough damaged tissue cannot heal without inflammation, chronic inflammation can eventually cause several diseases and conditions including some cancers, rheumatoid arthritis, atherosclerosis, periodontitis, and hay fever.\nInflammation needs to be well managed.\nIs inflammation painful?\nInflammation can cause stiffness and restricted mobility.\nWhen people have inflammation, it often hurts.\nPeople will feel pain, stiffness, discomfort, distress, and even agony, depending on the severity of the inflammation. The type of pain varies. It can be described as constant and steady, throbbing and pulsating, stabbing, or pinching.\nInflammation primarily causes pain because the swelling pushes against the sensitive nerve endings. This sends pain signals to the brain.\nOther biochemical processes also occur during inflammation. They affect how nerves behave, and this can enhance pain.\nAs mentioned earlier in this article, inflammation is part of the healing process. Sometimes, reducing inflammation is helpful, though not always necessary.\nNon-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can be taken to alleviate the pain caused by inflammation.\nThey counteract an enzyme that contributes to inflammation. This either prevents or reduces pain.\nAvoid the long-term use of NSAIDs unless advised by a doctor. They increase a person's risk of stomach ulcers, which can result in severe, life-threatening bleeding.\nAcetaminophen, such as paracetamol or Tylenol, can reduce pain without affecting the inflammation. They may be ideal for those wishing to treat just the pain while allowing the healing factor of the inflammation to run its course.\nCorticosteroids, such as cortisol, are a class of steroid hormones that prevent a number of mechanisms involved in inflammation.\nThere are two sets of corticosteroids:\nGlucocorticoids: These are prescribed for a range of conditions, including:\n- temporal arteritis\n- inflammatory bowel disease (IBS)\n- systemic lupus\n- allergic reactions\nCreams and ointments may be prescribed for inflammation of the skin, eyes, lungs, bowels, and nose.\nMineralocorticoids: These are used to treat cerebral salt wasting, and to replace important hormones for patients with adrenal insufficiency.\nThe side effects of corticosteroids are more likely if taken by mouth. Taking them with inhalers or injections can reduce the risk.\nInhaled medications, such as those used long-term to treat asthma, raise the risk of developing oral thrush. Rinsing the mouth out with water after each use can help prevent oral thrush.\nGlucocorticoids can also cause Cushing's syndrome, while mineralocorticoids can cause high blood pressure, low blood potassium levels, connective tissue weakness, and problems with the levels of acids and alkalis in body tissue.\nHerbs for inflammation\nGinger has anti-inflammatory benefits.\nDiscuss any possible use of herbal supplements with a doctor.\nHarpagophytum procumbens: Also known as devil's claw, wood spider, or grapple plant, this herb comes from South Africa and is related to sesame plants. Some research has shown it may have anti-inflammatory properties. Various brands are available to purchase online.\nHyssop: This is mixed with other herbs, such as licorice, for the treatment of some lung conditions, including inflammation. The essential oils of hyssop can lead to life-threatening convulsions in laboratory animals. Caution is advised.\nGinger: This has been used for hundreds of years to treat dyspepsia, constipation, colic, and other gastrointestinal problems, as well as rheumatoid arthritis pain. Ginger may be purchased online in supplement form.\nTurmeric: Current research is looking into the possible beneficial effects of turmeric in treating arthritis, Alzheimer's disease, and some other inflammatory conditions. Curcumin, a substance found in turmeric, is being invested for the treatment of several illnesses and disorders, including inflammation. Supplements with turmeric and curcumin are available.\nCannabis: This contains a cannabinoid called cannabichromene, which has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties. However, cannabis is not legal in many places.\nThere are several foods that can have been shown to help reduce the risk of inflammation, including:\n- olive oil\n- nuts, such as walnuts and almonds\n- leafy greens, including spinach and kale\n- fatty fish, such as salmon and mackerel\n- fruit, including blueberries and oranges\nAvoid eating foods that aggravate inflammation, including:\n- fried foods, including French fries\n- white bread, pastry, and other foods that contain refined carbohydrates\n- soda and sugary drinks\n- red meat\n- margarine and lard\nWhile these dietary solutions do not alone hold the key to controlling inflammation, they can help prime the immune system to react in a measured way.\nWe picked linked items based on the quality of products, and list the pros and cons of each to help you determine which will work best for you. We partner with some of the companies that sell these products, which means Healthline UK and our partners may receive a portion of revenues if you make a purchase using a link(s) above.", "label": "No"} {"text": "The Forest Products Laboratory and the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW) have a history of collaboration aimed at making electronic components from wood. From flexible electronic screens to computer chips, this partnership has produced fascinating results. Learn more about the latest development in the following article from the UW.\nCritical communications component made on a flexible wooden film\nBy Jason Daley\nIn the not-too-distant future, flexible electronics will open the door to new products like foldable phones, tablets that can be rolled, paper-thin displays and wearable sensors that monitor health data. Developing these new bendy products, however, means using materials like new plastics and thin films to replace the rigid circuit boards and bulky electronic components that currently occupy the interiors of cell phones and other gadgets.\nForest Products Laboratory (FPL) researcher Zhiyong Cai, with industrial and academic partners from Domtar Corporation and Mississippi State University, was granted a patent on June 2, 2020 for their method of synthesizing graphene from lignin.\nGraphene is one of the most promising materials of the future. Its potential to be implemented in tech manufacturing is huge, from medicine to medical devices, electronics to batteries, environmental protection equipment to devices used for clean-energy, and more.\nOne barrier to realizing the vast capabilities of this material is finding a low-cost, largely available source for graphene. The ability to produce graphene from lignin, as the patent describes, breaks down that barrier.\n“Lignin is a primary component of the plant cell wall in most terrestrial plants and the second most abundant biopolymer in nature,” explained Cai. A byproduct of the pulping and papermaking process, most lignin has been used as a low-value material for fueling power and heat. Cai and his collaborators’ process now provides a higher value use for lignin. Importantly, the synthesizing method is not just limited to lignin but can be used to produce graphene from other solid carbon resources as well, especially biomass.\nThis novel method of synthesizing graphene allows for high-volume production. Cai best explained this now patented process:\n“Few-layer graphene materials are produced through a molecular cracking and welding (MCW) method. The MCW technique is a single step process with two stages, i.e., graphene-encapsulated core–shell nanoparticles are first formed by catalytic thermal treatment of solid carbon materials. Then these core–shell structures are opened by ‘cracking molecules’ in the second stage and the cracked graphene shells are self-welded and reconstructed to form high quality multilayer graphene materials at a heating temperature with selected welding reagent gases.”\nThis new and innovative method has been proven “to be a scalable process for the production of low-cost, high-purity nanoscale graphene materials from renewable resources,” bringing the fabrication of tomorrow’s technologies one step closer.\nTo find out more about the amazing advancements our scientists are making, visit the Forest Products Laboratory at: https://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/\nLike a raging forest fire, climate change has many fronts. And it won’t be fixed by a singular solution. Heroic systemic changes throughout all sectors are needed in order to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.\nCars, factory smokestacks, and coal are primary sources that easily come to mind when thinking about GHGs.\nBut turning a key on a brand-new home, whether apartment or single family? Could that really account for nearly a quarter of CO2 emissions?\nA 2018 study titled, “Carbon Emission of Global Construction Sector,” found that global construction in 2009 produced 23% of CO2 emissions. That is 5.7 billion tons of carbon dioxide. And the hunger for new construction has only increased in the years since.\nUniversity of Colorado Denver (CU) professor and architect Julee Herdt, in collaboration with John Hunt of the Forest Products Laboratory (FPL), and Kellen Schauermann, architect, CU alumnus and research assistant, recently received a patent for environmental construction materials.\nBioSIPs structural panels for wall, floor, and roof constructions.\nThe patent includes software and material science for converting 100 percent waste fibers, such as post-consumer wastepaper, agriculture residues, flowers, hemp, wood scraps, noxious weeds, dead trees, and other unwanted cellulose, into high-strength construction boards. Using the technology, these dense yet lightweight and strong boards are bent and flexed into a virtually limitless array of shapes, from flat to complex, for making energy-efficient, non-off-gassing building materials, and buildings. The software also allows for associated manufacturing, economic, and recycling scenarios to be studied while the waste fiber eco-products are being designed. Continue reading →\nThe following is a post on the USDA blog highlighting research from the Forest Products Laboratory and the Northern Research Station. The original post can be seen here.\nThe Revolutionary Role of Wood in our Future\nby David N. Bengston, Research and Development, USDA Forest Service\nSome people are just way ahead of their time. In the mid-20th century, when most people thought of wood as an archaic and low-tech material, Egon Glesinger foresaw the revolutionary role it would play in our future, described in his book The Coming Age of Wood.\nScientists in the Northern Research Station’s new Strategic Foresight Group developed a horizon scanning system to identify emerging issues and trends that could be game-changers. A theme that has emerged is the wave of amazing innovations in wood products that could prove Mr. Glesinger right.\nFor example, wood-based nanomaterials have been produced at the Forest Products Lab (FPL) for more than five years. This renewable, biodegradable material can be used to make computer chips, flexible computer displays, car panels, replacement tendons – for humans – and coatings that keep food fresh longer.\nTall wood buildings, or plyscrapers, are sprouting up across the globe today, built with cross-laminated timber (CLT) and based on research from the FPL and elsewhere. CLT is made from layers of wood crisscrossed and held together by fire-resistant glue. It is as strong as structural steel, greatly speeds up construction, and has a much lower carbon footprint than steel and concrete buildings.\nPower-generating wood flooring is being tested at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, a collaboration between the University’s College of Engineering and the FPL. Made mostly from recycled wood pulp, the flooring is chemically treated to produce an electrostatic charge as people walk across it. The charge can power lights and smart building sensor networks, and charge batteries.\nThese and many other marvels of wood product innovation could make the 21st century the century of wood , increasing demand for wood, leading to increased tree planting to meet demand, and the development of markets for wood currently lacking market value. Importantly, thinning overgrown forests with high fuel loads to supply these markets may also decrease wildfire risk.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Similarly to Bitcoin, Dash is a digital currency that can be used to send or receive payments. Dash was built based on the blockchain technology that Bitcoin also uses, but it was significantly upgraded.\nDash… characteristics of the cryptocurrency.\nEvan Duffield stumbled upon Bitcoin in 2010 and was very impressed of the technology, but wasn’t a big fan of the slow transaction speed and the lack of privacy.\nHe had many ideas about how to improve Bitcoin, but the Bitcoin core members never let him implement them, as it would mean changing the source code. Which is why he decided to use some of Bitcoin’s source code and create his own cryptocurrency.\nDash was first called Xcoin, which then turned into “DarkCoin”. Within the first two days after the premiere, 1,9 million coins were mined, which is about 10% of the total supply that will ever be distributed. Evan Duffield said it was caused by an error that was created when the Litecoin code was forked to create Dash.\nDash has an 16 million coins limit, while currently in circulation there are about 7,85 million coins. Every coin costs 697 USD, and the total market cap stands at 5,4 billion USD. The average mining time is 2,5 minutes, so 4 times shorter than Bitcoin.\nDash also has a changing block reward, which gets 7,1% smaller every year.\nDash in comparison to others\nBitcoin, despite its many advantages, also has a lot of downsides. One of these is a block size limit, which slows down the transaction time and the 10-minute process of creating a block, which in turn limits the actual use of Bitcoin transactions by users.\nBeing an open source project, Bitcoin has no financing model for programmers. It also lacks a consistent management mechanic that would allow for easy discussing and implementing protocol changes. Verifying the blockchain data is managed by lower class nodes on voluntary principle and there is no financial compensation that would encourage updating the hard- and software.\nBitcoin transactions are also lacking when it comes to privacy. Due to these and many other faults, Bitcoin is met with higher and higher entry barriers while trying to enter general market, and the dream of a true P2P electronic money was buried under the heap of neverending debates and slow updates.\nThe creators of Dash wanted to publish a new blockchain, which would be free of these faults. The Dash programmers created their blockchain as the first self-financing and self-managing protocol with immediate payments, working in the Masternodes network. Some of the key features introduced in Dash include:\n- Masternodes. Unlike Bitcoin, Dash included Masternodes to encourage users to pay in order to secure the network and adding interesting transaction functions, like InstantSend. Masternode operators get 45% of the reward for mining a block.\n- InstandSend. Instantsend uses the InstantX function of Masternode to send and confirm transactions within seconds. Distribution of Bitcoin blocks takes 10 minutes on average, and 6 typical confirmations of big transactions can take up to an hour.\n- PrivateSend. Dash introduced the PrivateSend transactions, which allow a Dash user to choose full privacy with their transactions.\n- Self-sufficient, decentralized device. Dash blockchain is also self-financing. A part of every block – 10% as of today – is dedicated to the network development and promotion budget. This means that Dash programmers and promoters will receive payment for their contributions, unlike with Bitcoin, where changes are voluntary and uninitiated.\nThe Instant Send function – how does it work\nInstantSend is a function of the Dash protocol that utilizes transaction blocking and masternode consensus to enable instant Dash blockchain transactions. InstantSend allows Dash to compete with the existing centralized payment platforms like Visa, which offer fast transactions. The Dash InstantSend technology offers just that, but with a decentralized system.\nThe first part of the InstantSend function is transaction blocking. This mechanism serves to prevent double spending within the Dash network. Currently, for the sellers to protect against double spending in systems like Bitcoin, they usually have to wait for the block to be confirmed in order to ensure that the sent transaction is valid. The obstacle in this case is that one block on the Bitcoin chain takes about 10 minutes to be confirmed. Transaction blocking serves as a way to improve the way double transactions are currently handled in the cryptocurrency systems, which in turn allows for faster transactions.\nIn the case of transaction blocking, the client signals the intention of blocking the means from one entry to a certain exit in the whole network. It happens through sending a message with the transaction and the accompanying block request. When the blocking message gets distributed in the Dash network and delivered to everyone, a set of chosen in a deterministic fashion masternodes, which are the second element of the InstantSend function, create a consensus. After reaching consensus, another message gets distributed in the network, making all the clients obey the blockade.\nThe uniqueness, popularity, and perspectives of Dash\nDespite its functions, Dash is still catching up to Bitcoin, who had 5 years of headstart. It is currently the 6th biggest cryptocurrency in total market cap.\nMarket capitalisation is just one of the ways to measure the status of a cryptocurrency. The fluctuation in cryptocurrency prices affect the market cap of crypto. The daily transaction volume – calculated in USD – is surely a more useful measure. The trading volume shows just how much the cryptocurrency is actually used. Today Dash’s trading volume takes 11th place with 61,27 mln USD.\nEven daily trading volumes can’t provide the full picture, as most of them are transactions made on markets and not during paying in real life. It’s an important difference. Many markets use Bitcoins to trade, meaning you have to buy them first to then exchange it for other cryptocurrencies. This can distort the numbers, but it also goes to show the advantages Bitcoin has. However, looking at market limits and trading volumes it is worth noting that other cryptocurrencies that function similarly to Dash are sometimes even higher in rankings. Litecoin also generates blocks roughly every 2,5 minutes and has been maintaining higher capitalisation than Dash for a long time. Monero, another coin focused on privacy, published the same year as Dash has a higher daily trading volume. Ripple also offers fast transaction confirmations and has a strong position among the top 5.\nAs previously mentioned, Dash is aiming to become the currency for everyday transactions. It cast a wide net to realize this ambition. Aside from the United States it’s present in many other countries. For example, it already started initiatives in a few countries that are in dire economic straits and which experiment with cryptocurrencies.\nDash’s perspectives seem interesting. The government of Venezuela, which recently introduced their own cryptocurrency “petro”, already issued an order for government agencies to accept any cryptocurrencies. Dash was an early applicant in this country, organizing conferences with many members, to implement cryptocurrencies.", "label": "No"} {"text": "You may be surprised to hear this, but according to a Feb. 12 report, the total number of people who are struggling to pay back what they owe in medical bills has dropped during the last decade. Why? Part of the reason is believed to be the Affordable Care Act.\nThe U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) has stated that the number of families struggling to pay medical expenses is only 14% for 2018. In 2011, the total was closer to 20%.\nWhy is that good news? The NCHS found that households that didn’t need to struggle to pay medical bills were more likely to have firmer financial footing overall.\nPrevious studies had shown that not being able to pay for medical bills often led to other problems, such as not being able to afford food or having trouble paying rent. It was even linked to an increase in bankruptcies.\nAs uninsured rates declines, there were more people who had access to care at a more affordable rate. Better coverage made it more likely that people could pay their medical bills and avoid being trapped under expenses that were seemingly impossible to cover.\nThat isn’t to say that there aren’t people who still struggle. Women, children and black Americans are still more likely than other groups to live in a family that is struggling to pay medical bills. Today, if you’re someone who is struggling to make ends meet because of large medical bills, you don’t have to face it alone. There are alternatives that you can use to help you get out of debt.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Concept Developers & Coordinators: Shirin Jetha & Daphne Lappa (Association for Historical Dialogue & Research)\nEducational purpose: History of Cyprus, Conflict Resolution and peace building, Geography of Nicosia and Tourism\nTarget audience: Young people and adults\nWeb: to be provided following the launch of the game in autumn 2015\nFurther information: firstname.lastname@example.org\nNicosia, the capital of the Mediterranean island of Cyprus and the only remaining divided capital city in the world. The inter-communal conflict between Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots that began in the 1950’s transformed the shared city of Nicosia into an almost mutually exclusive ethno-religious zone, until the division of the island in 1974.\nToday the dividing line or buffer zone as its commonly known remains, physically divides the old city within the walls into two, separating the northern and southern parts of the city. It is the old city that the ‘Nicosia is Calling’ game centers on. The game is a project of the Association of the Historical Dialogue & research (AHDR); an inter-communal non-governmental organization based in Nicosia, Cyprus.\nOne of the catalysts for the creation of the game is the fact that the divided city of Nicosia, and especially the old city within the walls, is a place that is relatively unknown and unfamiliar to Cypriots, and even the residents of the city itself.\nDespite the ease of restriction of movement, with the first checkpoint being opened to the public in 2003, some people remain afraid to cross to the “other” side. Moreover, Cyprus currently has two separate educational systems that teach the history of the Island to its young people in a form that perpetuates the notion of the ‘other’ and the ‘enemy’.\n‘Nicosia is Calling’ was created in an effort to combat such disengagement, by providing young people a resource enabling them to learn more about the old city of Nicosia without having to rely on the formal education process, or even needing to leave their computer! As children living in the northern part of Cyprus and children living in the southern part of Cyprus can simultaneously learn without limitation about the common history of Nicosia, the game is an invaluable resource.\nNicosia is Calling is organized into several mini-games designed to teach players about the rich history and culture of the island’s capital city Nicosia. In the Puzzle game, players must drop and drag each of Nicosia’s twenty-three quarters into its correct place on a map of the walled city before using information provided to answer questions about the quarter’s history. The Then and Now game requires players to match old photos of Nicosia with modern photos captured in the same location, thus providing players with a sense of the city’s incredible evolution throughout time. The Pin It game allows players the opportunity to learn about important landmarks throughout the city, as well as where to find them, through choosing the correct quarter for each landmark on a map of the walled city. Both the Match Pictos and Match Photos games are memory challenges in which players must identify pairs of matching landmarks or photos of Nicosia within a larger group of cards.\nIt is the hope of the AHDR, that the ‘Nicosia is Calling’ game will contribute to the healing of wounds, as well as prompt Nicosia’s residents (and Cypriots in general) to identify once more with their city, to empathize with its turbulent past, to understand what it means to be living in a shared city as well as to reflect on what this could mean for the future of the island.", "label": "No"} {"text": "The title of this new edition of the Turners' book is too modest. Although their 304-page geographical history contains thousands of Humboldt County place names, each name also gets its own paragraph of concise historical information, a detailed list of references, and sometimes even a photo. Take, for example, the town of Crannell, known to most of us as only a name on an exit ramp north of Clam Beach. In one concise paragraph, the Turners tell us that the place was first named Bullwinkel, that it was owned by three different timber companies, and that it was named for Levi Crannell, president of the company that bought the site in 1906 from Conrad Bullwinkle (they note the difference in spelling) and built the mill there. A Merle Shuster aerial photo shows Crannell in 1947, and there are references to 15 articles telling more about the place. The casual reader can thus spend five minutes learning the basics about Crannell while the serious researcher, using the Turners' citations, can easily spend five hours or more.\nSo it is that Place Names of Humboldt County becomes a portal to the past. Those of us who have spent any time in the area know that the county pulsates with history -- neighborhoods filled with century-old Victorians, remote ranches astride dusty roads, abandoned schoolhouses and bridges from another era -- but the Turners broaden and deepen our knowledge with images and information that reveal what is no longer present. We see Martin's Ferry when there was no bridge there but instead an actual ferry; we learn that there was once a town named Eel River but that anyone now alive knows it only as Rohnerville; we find that now-vanished Humboldt City (which lasted barely a year) was written about on at least 21 occasions. Open the book to any page and you can travel across 50 miles of countryside and back 150 years in time.\nThe Turners published the first edition of Place Names in 1993. This second edition shows how they have spent the intervening 17 years: making corrections, gathering new information and photos, polishing what was already a bright and shining book. There are hundreds of additional entries in the new edition, and numerous new images, most noteworthy a number of Merle Shuster's magnificent aerials and contemporary shots by Gloria Turner.\nUnlike its predecessor, this new edition is hardcover. It was a necessary improvement, for most readers will refer to Place Names so often that anything less sturdy would soon be worn out.\nNote: The Turners will be signing copies of Place Names on Thursday, Dec. 2, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Humboldt County Historical Society, 8th and H Sts., Eureka.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Most side-impact crashes happen at intersections, where drivers run red lights or stop signs, and as a result, hit the side of another car. Individuals involved in these crashes (also commonly referred to as T-bone or broadside accidents) do not typically see the crash coming – but even if they did happen to see the vehicle barreling toward them, there would be little they could do to stop the accident from happening. Sometimes, this element can do psychological damage to the accident victim.\nTo make matters worse, while most cars have additional protective features for front and rear impact crashes, such as airbags and bumpers, only a small percentage of newer cars offer side curtain airbags to protect passengers from injury during side-impact accidents. Sadly, this lack of protection increases the risk of serious and debilitating injuries among T-bone accident victims.\nRear Passengers at Greater Risk of Serious Injury in Side-Impact Crashes\nSide-impact accidents can affect everyone in the vehicle at different levels. In fact, you may be surprised to know that rear-seated occupants could be more vulnerable to injury than those in the front seat.\nAccording to research conducted by the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health Department of Epidemiology, more serious injuries were sustained by rear seat occupants because those in the front seat have more safety features to protect them. Adults were also found to be more prone to injury than infants and children in car seats.\nInjuries Commonly Sustained by Victims in Side-Impact Crashes\nMany of the injuries sustained in these accidents are to the head, neck, back, ribs, shoulders and arms, and hips and legs. Many experience whiplash or a bump on the head that results in a concussion, or traumatic brain injury. If left untreated, it could lead to more serious problems.\nOne of the main injuries that often happen as a result of a side-impact crash is a broken clavicle. In fact, a study conducted by the International Research Council on Biomechanics of Injury found that most injuries occur to the upper body, with 41.5% of occupants sustaining fractures to the clavicle. The study also noted that side‐impact collisions cause more injuries than frontal impact collisions, with most injuries resulting from contact with the door.\nArguably one of the most debilitating and long-lasting injuries from these accidents are the mental and emotional traumas that follow. Many research studies, including one published in Professional Psychology: Research and Practice Journal found that individuals who experience a serious motor vehicle accident are at increased risk for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that can result in anxiety, depression and even chronic pain.\nContact Our Oshkosh Auto Accident Lawyers\nYou deserve an Appleton car accident lawyer that will fight for the compensation that you deserve. Seasoned and experienced, the personal injury team at Herrling Clark Law Firm, Ltd. will aggressively pursue the most favorable settlement possible for your situation. Schedule your free consultation by calling our offices at 920-739-7366.", "label": "No"} {"text": "The Bible frequently presents war, famine and disease as punishment for the wicked. At first this was understood as a regular consequence, but eventually it was assumed to be inflicted upon the world at the end of time. See Deuteronomy ch. 28; Ezekiel 6: 11-12; and Revelation 6:8.\nThe New Testament also teaches that God loves all the people he has made, and forgives them their sins. If he forgives them, he will not punish them, but simply suffer the misery they cause in others, as he suffered on the cross. He will keep on loving them, and hoping they will share in his spirit of love compassion and concern for social justice.\nSo are war, famine and disease not a punishment after all? It appears not.\nBut they often are a consequence of bad dispositions. Political ambition has caused catastrophic wars; greed has kept the wealthy from relieving poverty and hunger; and carelessness has permitted diseases to flourish which could be prevented with decent sanitation, food and medicine. They are not punishment for moral failure, but a common consequence of it.\nThe world would suffer less from war, famine and disease if more people lived by God’s Spirit of compassion and social justice. You could say they are often a consequence of failing to live as God wants us to live. Not a punishment, but a natural consequence.\nThe suffering these produce is so horrific and widespread, that we should make every effort we can to reduce it.", "label": "No"} {"text": "The first synthesis is reported of high-entropy two-dimensional layered sheets of carbide MXenes with four transition metals each (TiVNbMoC3 and TiVCrMoC3).\nSignificance and Impact\nThis work significantly expands the compositional variety of the MXene family and provides a method of designing 2D materials with tailored and tunable material properties for diverse potential applications.\n- Synthesis was confirmed using X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, scanning transmission electron microscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy.\n- The Center for Nanoscale Materials (CNM) high-performance computing Carbon Cluster was used to compute the formation energies and explore the ability to synthesize high-entropy MAX phases.\nWork was performed in part at CNM.\nAbout Argonne’s Center for Nanoscale Materials\nThe Center for Nanoscale Materials is one of the five DOE Nanoscale Science Research Centers, premier national user facilities for interdisciplinary research at the nanoscale supported by the DOE Office of Science. Together the NSRCs comprise a suite of complementary facilities that provide researchers with state-of-the-art capabilities to fabricate, process, characterize and model nanoscale materials, and constitute the largest infrastructure investment of the National Nanotechnology Initiative. The NSRCs are located at DOE’s Argonne, Brookhaven, Lawrence Berkeley, Oak Ridge, Sandia and Los Alamos National Laboratories. For more information about the DOE NSRCs, please visit https://science.osti.gov/User-Facilities/User-Facilities-at-a-Glance.\nArgonne National Laboratory seeks solutions to pressing national problems in science and technology. The nation’s first national laboratory, Argonne conducts leading-edge basic and applied scientific research in virtually every scientific discipline. Argonne researchers work closely with researchers from hundreds of companies, universities, and federal, state and municipal agencies to help them solve their specific problems, advance America’s scientific leadership and prepare the nation for a better future. With employees from more than 60 nations, Argonne is managed by UChicago Argonne, LLC for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science.\nThe U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science is the single largest supporter of basic research in the physical sciences in the United States and is working to address some of the most pressing challenges of our time. For more information, visit https://energy.gov/science.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Ensuring a good supply of nutrients, in particular phosphorus, from the soil is the nutritional foundation of high yield. Yield increases after P fertilisation of up to 40% are reported under farm conditions in low P index soils. Good fertilisation practice secures this yield potential while minimising the risk of phosphorus loss to water. Placement of P close to the seed in low P soils supports good P utilisation and ensures optimum use of the investment in fertiliser.\nRate of phosphorous application\nThe above reported evidence on phosphorus supply being particularly important for high yielding faba bean crops grown under low soil-P supply has important implications for production practice in Ireland and in other countries. Faba bean yielding above 6.5 t/ha is common in Ireland. What are the implications for practice and what are the principles that determine these practices?\nSoil analysis for plant available P is the basis of planning phosphorus applications to all crops. This involves laboratory analysis of representative soil samples following national or regional guidelines.\nThe Irish soil index system categorises soils into one of four soil index levels based on the soil test P result (Morgan extraction). Table 1 shows the P recommendation for each soil index for faba bean.\nSoil pH and phosphorous uptake\nPhosphorus exists in several different forms in soil and the occurrence of each of them depends largely on soil pH. Plant available inorganic P is most abundant when the pH is between 6 and 7. A whole-farm liming regime that maintains soil pH between 6.5 and 7 over the rotation ensures that the soil phosphorus is most available to crops.\nApplication time and method\nBeans as with other legume crops require P for crop growth, from early development to the end of grain fill. Plants require relatively small amounts of P during establishment but have high P uptake during rapid canopy development. Ensuring the availability of P at the establishment phase is essential. This can be from soil reserves or applied P in low P sites.\nPhosphorus is relatively immobile in soil and so applications on low index soils must be made at or before sowing to influence plant growth (Table 2). Placement of fertiliser in close proximity to the seed (either by placement in the same furrow as the seed or by side banding at planting/seeding) is an effective method of fertiliser application, especially to provide a starter source of nutrient for early crop nutrition and growth.\nDepending on the soil P status, fertiliser may be broadcast (ideal for higher P sites), with or without subsequent incorporation, or placed close to the seed at planting (which is beneficial on low P sites). Where soil phosphorus levels are adequate, faba bean shows little response to timing and method of application.\nWhere P requirement is high, placing all the P with the seed at sowing may increase the risks of damaging the emerging plant. Incorporation/placement of P at sowing provides a good basis for high yields, especially in low P-soils.\nKey practice points\n- Research observations indicate that faba bean is responsive to good P fertilisation due to the effect of phosphorus on nodule formation and function. This impacts indirectly on the nitrogen supply from biological nitrogen fixation.\n- As a pre-requisite for the effective application of P fertilisers, soil samples must be taken and analysed according to national or regional standard practices to determine the soil phosphorus levels/indices following national guidelines.\n- Application methods should take into account soil phosphorus index and the rate of phosphorus to be applied. Placement of P close to seed is important on low P index soils. This is achieved using combined drilling where the fertiliser is placed in or beside the seed row. On high P index soils, placement close to the seed is less important and broadcasting before or after sowing can be used.\nWatson, C. A., Reckling, M., Preissel, S., Bachinger, J., Bergkvist, G., Kuhlman, T., Lindström, K., Nemecek, T., Cairistiona F. E. Topp, C. F. E., Vanhatalo, A., Zander, P., Murphy-Bokern, D. and Stoddard, F. L., 2017. Chapter Four – Grain legume production and use in European agricultural systems. Editor(s): Sparks, D. L. Advances in Agronomy, Volume 144, 235–303. doi.org/10.1016/bs.agron.2017.03.003\nGrant, C. A., Flaten, D. N., Tomasiewicz, D. J. and Sheppard, S. C., 2001. The importance of early season phosphorus nutrition. Can. J. Plant Sci. 81(2): 211–224.\nHavlin, J. L., Beaton, J. D., Tisdale, S. L. and Nelson, W. L., 2014. Soil Fertility and Fertilizers. An introduction to nutrient management. 6th ed. Prentice Hall, NJ.\nHenry, J. L., Slinkard, A. E. and Hogg, T. J., 1995. The effect of phosphorus fertilizer on establishment, yield and quality of pea, lentil and faba bean. Can. J. Plant Sci. 75: 395–398.\nThe Fertilizer Association of Ireland in association with Teagasc, 2019. The efficient use of phosphorus in agricultural soils. Technical Bulletin Series – No. 4, February 2019 (Booklet). www.fertilizer-assoc.ie/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/The-Efficient-Use-of-Phosphorus-In-Agricultural-Soils-Tech-Bulletin-No.-4.pdf\nThe Fertilizer Association of Ireland in association with Teagasc, 2017. Precise application of fertiliser. Technical Bulletin Series – No. 3, May 2017. www.teagasc.ie/publications/2017/precise-application-of-fertiliser.php\nThe Fertilizer Association of Ireland in association with Teagasc, 2015. Soil Sampling – Why & How? Technical Bulletin Series – No. 1, October 2015. www.fertilizer-assoc.ie/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Fert-Assoc-Tech-Bulletin-No.-1-Soil-Sampling.pdf", "label": "No"} {"text": "A powerful federal arts commission is urging that the sculpture of Martin Luther King Jr. proposed for a memorial on the Tidal Basin be reworked because it is too \"confrontational\" and reminiscent of political art in totalitarian states.The sculpture — you can see the model of it at the link — is to be 28 feet tall. That's 8 feet taller than the statue of Abraham Lincoln in the Lincoln Monument, but Lincoln is sitting down, so the scale is somewhat smaller. If you've ever seen the Lincoln statue in person, you know it's huge, much bigger than it seems in photographs. It's actually quite weird, I think. But why shouldn't the MLK monument be on a similar scale? And once you decide you want a large statue of a man, what is going to prevent it from looking like social realist sculptures? It's inherent in the concept. If social realist statues bother you, maybe you shouldn't order a colossus.\nThe U.S. Commission of Fine Arts thinks \"the colossal scale and Social Realist style of the proposed statue recalls a genre of political sculpture that has recently been pulled down in other countries,\" commission secretary Thomas Luebke said in a letter in April.\nBy law, no project like the memorial can go forward without approval from the commission, the federal agency that advises the government on public design and aesthetics in the capital.\nA model of the statue has been built in China. The project's chief architect, Ed Jackson Jr., huddled with advisers this week in Ann Arbor, Mich., to discuss ways to address the commission's objections before sculpting of the granite statue begins.\n\"We said: 'Okay, this is what the commission said. How best can we achieve that and retain what we have accomplished thus far?' \"\nIt is the second time in recent months that the memorial to the slain civil rights leader has come under fire. Last year, critics complained after a Chinese sculptor known for his monumental works of figures such as Mao Zedong was selected to create King and other elements of the memorial in China.\nThat said, perceptions of this particular colossus may be affected by 2 things:\n1. The knowledge that the sculptor — Lei Yixin — is Chinese and made big statues of Mao Zedong.\n2. Racism. You see a black man and you worry that he's angry or on the verge of a violent outburst. This man looks \"confrontational.\"\nNow, are these inappropriate considerations that we need to put aside in order to judge the statue properly? It's not obvious.\nAs to influence #1, the choice of the sculptor has already taken place, and it's not fair to reject him now for what we knew of him then. Nevertheless, we may expect him to express American values and even to exaggerate those values so that an average viewer who knows the sculptor made Mao statues will not see anything Maoist about the MLK statue. The sculptor has got a deficit to make up, and we ought to think about that as we judge his work. That's the argument that it's acceptable to not to overcome influence #1.\nAs to influence #2, you know very well that you should not be racist. But perhaps we should take into account that people viewing the statue are human and will therefore perceive a statue of a black man through whatever racism remains in their thought patterns. If there is to be a statue honoring a black man, perhaps the sculptor must make a special effort to avoid a depiction that prompts any racist perceptions. That's the argument that it's acceptable not to overcome influence #2 in judging the statue.\nNow, with that in mind, what do we think of the Commission's criticism?\nIts general design was approved by the seven-member federal commission that year, based on drawings of the Stone of Hope that showed a more subtle image of King, from the waist up, as if he were emerging organically out of the rock, the commission said....So the large block of stone is crucial to the design. It's abstract and metaphorical. I have to agree that it looks like the sculptor wanted to depict a freestanding human figure and mainly annoyed at the restrictive block of stone connected to it. Yet that itself is metaphorical. Those Michelangelo sculptures Luebke is talking about were slaves. Their oneness with the stone expressed slavery. The MLK image should not relate to the stone in quite the same way. I think the real issue here is whether the thing is well sculpted. To my eye, it is not. The figure-stone relationship is not interesting or beautiful.\nCommission members said the sculpture \"now features a stiffly frontal image, static in pose, confrontational in character,\" Luebke wrote. They \"recommended strongly that the sculpture be reworked, both in form and modeling\" and cited \"precedents of a figure emerging from stone in the works of sculptors such as Michelangelo and Rodin.\"\nThe commission objected to what it perceived as the loss of the subtle way King seemed to be coming out of the stone in the drawings, Luebke said.\n\"I think that the metaphor of Dr. King being merged with the natural forces of this stone is absolutely essential to avoid colossal monumentalization,\" commission member N. Michael McKinnell said at the April 17 meeting.\nBut the emerging-from-the-stone problem is less troublesome than the crossed arms. Jackson (the architect) defends the stance, and notes that they had a photograph of MLK with his arms crossed like that. But of course, there are innumerable photos of MLK and most of them, I'm sure, would never suggested themselves as a good model for a large statue. The point is the sculptor and his team liked the attitude of confrontation. They wanted MLK the \"warrior.\" One consultant said they rejected the notion of MLK as \"pacifist, placid, kind of vanilla.\" But crossed arms expressed resistance and even rejection. Much as MLK had cause to express such things in his lifetime, the question is what one expression do we now want carved in stone. Shouldn't he be more positive and welcoming? Shouldn't he love us now that we love him?\nOr are we only thinking that way because we haven't gotten used to it?\nWould you reject the brooding, downcast Lincoln sculpture if you were seeing it for the first time?\nOh, good Lord, he's so depressed! His clothes are horribly sagging. And he's slumping in that chair with his big, gawky hands hanging over those big Roman fasces. Fascism!", "label": "No"} {"text": "For applying in a US college, a well-written essay is required as a part of your application. This is your chance to show the admissions officers that who you are and to provide information about yourself that may not be suitable for other areas of your application. The article also reveals your area of expertise when thinking and working on a writing project. College admission essays are an integral and important part of being selected in college in the admissions process. Here are the top ten tips to help you compose the essay best:\n- Start early:\nGive yourself enough time to write the essay. The admission essay is not terribly time-consuming, but you should not want to rush it. Write the draft of the article and give yourself time to reflect on it. The time to reflect and think about this article may be the most rewarding.\n- Content strategy:\nYou can write unique things in your admission essay. Take time to describe yourself and the major things in your life. Things that make you interesting and unique, like how you entered and the struggle you are going through. In this case, the admissions office will also get a feel for your personality.\n- Start with a brainstorm:\nWrite down your brainstorming ideas, and keep a record of them by writing them. After writing an idea, you can move on to your next idea. When the brainstorm is over, classify what you have written to develop possible good ideas. Different concepts can create more fun ideas You may be able to consider new things. It is your responsibility to decide what to do with these ideas and issues.\n- Answer the college application essay questions:\nTo write an admission essay at a US university you have to answer certain questions. These things are very simple and can be answered only from common experience. Therefore, it is advisable that you answer the questions correctly in your essay, which will make your essay more attractive to the admissions committee.\n- Describe the personal experience:\nThe purpose of the personal experience described in your article is to show that you have reached maturity and ability. Another strategy is to understand how important it is for you to study in the field you want because of some prior experience in your life.\n- Be vivid:\nA good essay often flows like a story. In many cases, this is the anecdote of an important moment. Provide some details to help the readers to get acquainted with it. Use names including your brother, teacher, or coach to make the essay lively.\n- Word limit:\nWord limit is particularly important in a college admission essay. The maximum words you can use in your college admission essay is 650 words and the minimum word limit is 250. You should write your essay maintaining the word limit. A long-described essay will decrease the interest to read.\n- Be authentic:\nAdmissions officers are honoured to know if the essay is depicting a person in an authentic way. If this is a lie, you are less likely to be admitted. As such, you can truly enlighten yourself through authentic descriptions in your essay.\nPunctuation errors, misspellings, grammar error can make your writing quality down. Read each sentence carefully and rectify as needed.\n- Maintain the deadline:\nCollege admission essays require a lot of work. Focus on admission deadlines and requirements as you compose and rework the work. Each school has its own system for how and when to file your application.\nThe top ten best tips are discussed so that a student can write their admission application essay correctly for US colleges and make it even more interesting.", "label": "No"} {"text": "The odyssey of my colleagues and I started in 1982, the day Conrado Zavala, a villager in Central America, sheepishly showed us his experiment. Skeptical about the value of the organic matter we had recommended, he had piled a huge quantity of compost into several rows of his maize field. The last two rows he left as a control, untilled and unfertilized. There, before our eyes, stood a field of maize 2-1/2 meters tall, with the last row less than 40 cm tall. That was the day we began to realize the incredible degree to which organic matter can restore soils.\nMaximize organic matter production\nLittle by little, work in a dozen countries has convinced us that the vast majority of soils can be made highly fertile. How? By using our first principle: maximize organic matter production.\nConrado’s particular approach, however, was anti-economic. The cost of using compost on basic grains exceeds the benefit. But intercropped green manure/cover crops (gm/cc’s) can produce from 50 to 140 tons per hectare (green weight) of organic matter with very little work: no transporting of material and no cutting up, layering or turning over of compost heaps. In fact, sometimes, because of the gm/cc’s control of weeds, net labor costs decrease. And soil quality often improves visibly each year. Then, as often happens, we found we were far from the first to employ intercropped gm/cc’s. Gradually, between 1985 and 1992, we learned that villager farmers from Veracruz State in Mexico through Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras were intercropping velvetbeans (Mucuna pruriens), cowpeas (Vigna spp.) and jackbeans (Canavalia ensiformis) with their maize and sorghum.\nKeep the soil covered\nTo our amazement, these systems, virtually all of them in the supposedly infertile humid tropics, allow farmers to plant maize every year for decades, with productivity increasing over time up to four tons per hectare. In other words, these farmers have found an answer to slash-and-burn agriculture. Migratory agriculture is most frequently motivated by decreasing fertility, increased weed problems, or both. In the Mesoamerican gm/cc systems, nitrogen fixation and biomass recycling maintain soil fertility. Mulches of crop residues and fast-growing gm/cc’s drastically reduce the weed problem. We had learned a second principle: keep the soil covered.\nGm/cc mulches provide a whole series of additional benefits. They protect the soil from irradiation and the heat of the tropical sun, thereby also reducing burnout of organic matter. They save a tremendous amount of work; farmers can sow into the plant residue rather than tilling the soil. They keep the excess nitrogen from acidifying the upper soil horizons. And they largely prevent soil erosion, even on slopes of 40 degrees. In the meantime, we had been reading Fukuoka’s book, The One-Straw Revolution. However, his recommendation of zero tillage failed to convince us. After all, most of the traditional agriculture in Latin America uses zero tillage, yet is far from productive. In mid-1993, I visited the work of EPAGRI in southern Brazil.\nHaving visited over 160 agricultural development programs through the years, I found this largely unpublicized effort to be the finest of its size I had seen in Latin America. Literally tens of thousands of farmers were producing harvests approaching those in the U.S.-with gm/cc’s and zero tillage.\nValdemar de Freitas, EPAGRI’s manager, showed us that the secret to achieving zero tillage is applying massive amounts of organic matter to the soil. Brazilian farmers, after some four years of applying gm/cc’s to the soil, are able to quit plowing. (This is now outdated as corroborated recently by Valdemar. “We now know that plowing down green manure is a much, much slower way to improving soil structure than going straight to zero tillage. The enhanced biological activity under ZT is the key to soil structure renovation.” August, 2001) The advantages, in terms of better soil structure, reduced soil compaction, higher fertility, and decreased cost, are impressive. Interestingly, farmers often use non-leguminous gm/cc’s to increase biomass in order to quit plowing sooner. That is, they spend scarce income on nitrogen fertilizer for three or four years in order to achieve zero tillage sooner. The Brazilians’ discovery explains why the zero tillage gm/cc systems of northern Honduras-and Fukuoka’s-produce so well, while many traditional zero tillage systems do not. Thus we added a third principle: use zero tillage.\nMaintain biological diversity\nEPAGRI’s investigation and dissemination of over 60 species of gm/cc partly to avoid diseases and insect pests, confirmed another, more widely known fourth principle: maintain biological diversity.\nThis last principle was discovered by Martha Rosemeyer, a Cornell doctoral candidate working in Costa Rica. For several years, agronomists working with a low-cost, traditional, mulched-bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) system had been trying to solve a phosphorus deficiency problem. With highly acid (pH = 4.0 to 4.5) soils, virtually all the phosphorus applied became tied up almost instantly. Farmers’ harvests averaged 500 kgs/Ha.\nFeed plants through the mulch\nMartha and a group of farmers tried broadcasting the phosphorus on top of the mulch. The results, since confirmed in numerous additional experiments, were astounding. Bean yields rose to between 1.5 and 2.5 T/Ha. This would help explain the success of Mesoamerica’s gm/cc systems, and coincides with the fact that plants as diverse as maize, manioc, and tropical trees tend to develop a heavy mass of feeder roots immediately under thick mulches. Furthermore, it makes simple sense: when soils are as hostile to plant growth as are the humid tropic’s acid soils, feeding plants through a mulch would seem a much more promising alternative. The fifth principle is undoubtedly the most unconventional: feed plants through the mulch.\nThese five principles enjoy a nice synergy. For example, if we are going to feed our plants through a mulch, we certainly cannot plow our fields. Nevertheless, the most important relation between these principles is precisely the one that took us the longest to figure out: They describe quite well the way a humid tropical forest functions. That is, all we discovered in our 12-year odyssey is something we should have guessed all along. In order for humid tropical agriculture to be both highly productive and sustainable, it must imitate the highly productive, millions-of-years-old humid tropical forest (Roland Bunch, COSECHA, Honduras).\nThe above works in temperate climates as well. In Honduras, farmers, working alone and using hand tools only, farm up to 10 acres using no-till. In a video that trains extension service people, the statement is made “The worst thing that can happen to a soil is the use of a rototiller.” Or a mouldboard or oneway or disk, etc. [KH]\nMorrison, an ag engineer in Temple, TX, did several years of research with 100″ wide permanent beds using farm machinery. He later used 80″ and 40″ to accommodate harvesting equipment. It increased yield 10%.\nNo-till is great once the soil is loaded with organic matter and has become healthy with microbes and earthworms. Walking on and compacting the soil will ruin them so you need to establish permanent walkways and beds. Keeping mulch on the ground year-round is critical with any garden. Without mulch, rain can compact and erode the soil.\nTo do the plant-through-the-mulch procedure, you’ll have to start by planting the cover crop. Cut the plants off in the spring, leaving the cuttings on the soil to serve as a mulch. Then plant the tomatoes or other crops right into the undisturbed roots without tilling or adding fertilizer. Additional mulch might need to be added after planting if any soil is left exposed.\nTests by the USDA showed that this technique gave a 100% increase in production over conventional fertilizer and tilling. (Howard Garrett, dirtdoctor.com, Dallas Morning News, 3 March 00.)\nThe above principles apply to very steep field. In Honduras I visited a farm on land with a 73° slope. During Hurricane Mitch, when almost a meter of rain fell in just a few days, this farm had no soil erosion with the permanent beds. They had been built some six years before. Each bed was approximately one meter wide with each bed some one meter below the next one and on the contour. A small channel to carry runoff water, when it was needed, was on the uphill side of each bed. Each bed was made to slope just a little to the channel. On less-sloped land the beds could be wider. No grass, rocks, trees, alley cropping, etc., were used.\nKen teaches workshops in organic, no-till mini-agriculture (urban and rural): gardening, mini-farming, mini-ranching worldwide in English and Spanish.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Micro-algae are driving a small technological revolution. Their cultivation marks a new era in the production of biofuels, reinventing industrial processes as well as economic models. In the United States and Europe, several projects are now moving from an experimenting phase to actual operation.\nCultivation of phytoplankton and specifically of cyanobacteria may be in its infancy, yet it is one of the most promising areas of the biotechnology revolution. These single-celled microscopic organisms develop through a photosynthetic process similar to that of plants, which effectively makes them tiny biochemical factories; in nature, they actively participate in the regulation of CO2. Marine phytoplankton is responsible for more than half of the total CO2 fixation on our planet, and cyanobacteria, which are among the oldest living forms, were even the root of a phenomenon known as the Great Oxygenation Event (GOE) about 2.4 billion years ago: the opposite of the climate crisis threatening us today, with an imbalance of the atmosphere towards increases in oxygen.\nMicro-algae develop at a pace that is significantly higher than that of most terrestrial plants: some of these unicellular organisms need as little as 24 hours to divide by mitosis, time and again. Being autotrophic (capable of producing organic matter by operating a reduction of inorganic matter), the sole contribution they require to multiply is that of light, water and CO2. In the process where they are operated industrially to produce biomass, their performance is well above that of terrestrial plants.\nEven before taking into account any operations of genetic engineering, nature already has more than 30,000 known species to offer, some of which are both particularly rich in fat and particularly quick to grow.\nCleaning and production\nSuch remarkable diversity remains insufficiently explored, but we already know that the possibilities brought about by the cultivation of microalgae and algae in general are many. Cultivation can be carried out in a variety of environments, be they closed or open, natural or artificial, and with different purposes: cleansing the environment by benefiting from the capacity capturing carbon (algae and micro-algae) and elements such as nitrogen (algae), or otherwise producing biomass.\nPatrick Kangas, professor in the Department of Agriculture and Technology of the University of Maryland, is the instigator of a project to clean up the Chesapeake Bay, while by the same token providing raw material for biofuels. In the fragile and polluted environment of this almost closed-up lagoon, algae proliferate and contribute in creating dead zones, which are oxygen-poor and harmful to aquatic life. However through the culture of seaweed in a controlled system, plants can cleanse the water of its contaminants. In this particular case, filamentous algae will be used.\nMore ambitious is project Salinalgue developed by the Competitiveness Cluster Mer – PACA, that regroups thirteen partners in a private-public consortium (among these is GDF Suez, one of ParisTech Review’s sponsors). This project aims at producing microalgae grown in halophilic environment over vast lagoon expanses. Its first objectives are of an environmental nature, especially regarding bioremediation (natural sequestration) of industrial CO2 in an economic and legal context marked by the emergence of a carbon tax and the need for European companies to offset their carbon emissions. In this respect the culture of algae brings solutions.\nThe coastal wetlands of southern France constitute a particularly favorable environment for the development of seaweed farming. They are historically involved with salt production and are in search of conversion; they offer vast untapped expanses but also a large pool of production of industrial CO2 in the vicinity (Fos-sur-Mer). The natural occurrence of micro-algae (Dunaliella salina) allows for exploitation of this CO2 while also producing biomass. After a thorough study in an area of 1000 to 1500 m2, there are plans to exploit 20,000 hectares (50,000 acres) of saltworks.\nWhat to do with the biomass thus produced? Among the possible outlets are sales for aquaculture (to feed fish and shellfish), but also substitutes for fish oils. Rich in fat, microalgae can also be used to produce vegetable oils, which can be transformed into vegetable oil methyl esters, or in layman’s terms, biodiesel. Such is the niche that Salinalgues has positioned itself into, especially because the nearby Fos-sur-Mer site is home to major refineries. Biorefining, which converts biomass into ethanol, requires treatment with CO2, and once more the presence of industrial CO2 constitutes a resource.\nIndustrialization could take place as soon as 2015. Other projects, involving the production of biofuels in Europe and the United States, are already in operational phase. And the most interesting one is, undoubtedly, the production of artificial petroleum.\nOil’s whole cycle recreated in just two days\nThe vast majority of the oil existing today actually comes from micro-algae and was formed from their decomposition.\nUnder certain conditions (deprivation and stress), some species may accumulate from 50 to 80% lipids. This raw material naturally turned into oil in a process that takes tens or hundreds of millions of years: a layer of organic material, covered with sediment, undergoes an increase in temperature and pressure until it eventually turns into kerogen. If certain conditions are met, including temperatures in excess of 50 °C (120 °F), the kerogen is pyrolysed, producing oil, natural gas, or coal.\nThe main factors of this transformation are pressure and temperature: high pressure and high temperature, applied to a paste made of microalgae biomass, can thus accelerate the cycle. At the initiative of a French engineer, Bernard Stroïazzo-Mougin, a Franco-Spanish team has successfully developed an experimental process and then an industrial one to reproduce the cycle of oil in just two days. Not only does this bio-oil have the ability to burn just like crude oil, but it also has the added advantage of not containing sulfur nor any heavy metal elements almost always present in natural deposits – which are highly polluting.\nThe very first artificial oil plant was launched in 2010 in Alicante, Spain, and the start-up Bio Fuel Systems (BFS) is producing oil since March 2011. The facility is located near a cement plant rejecting the CO2 indispensable for such an operation. Intensive cultivation of microalgae and the massive absorption of CO2 take place in closed loop environments and in vertical photobioreactors to optimize implant surfaces, to better control physical and chemical properties of the farming environment and to attain maximum profitability.\nThe goal of this plant is to eventually produce 230,000 barrels of oil per year over an area of 100 acres. A figure that is still small and which corresponds to the consumption of about 20,000 Europeans. Yet, the big oil companies are showing keen interest in the process and Exxon, the world’s No. 1 in the industry, is said to be ready to invest heavily.\nDo algae fuels have a future?\nOne of the advantages of these “third generation” biofuels is that compared to the first and second generations, derived from vegetable oil obtained from terrestrial plants, they do not compete with food crops and therefore do not consume arable land.\nMicroalgae are unrivaled in terms of biomass production capacity, both in terms of the high and steady pace of this production, but also regarding the specific quality of such biomass, which is free of lignocellulosic compounds (these provide the rigidity of terrestrial plants, from ear to tree). These characteristics make them especially suitable for industrial exploitation.\nIn addition, production can be carried out in natural settings but also in tanks or in cylinders, almost without contact with the environment, and with a vertical use of space limiting the footprint’s surface. BFS’ photobioreactors are eight meters tall (25 feet) and have been specifically designed to optimize the ground coverage and productivity per hectare.\nThere are limits, however, which are of several kinds.\nThe first is the dependence to the sun, which can incur variations in the production cycles. But solutions have already emerged: the company Fermentalg for instance, has recently developed a process to culture in the dark, with high yields.\nThe second is the rapid fouling of the tubes that happens in closed loop cultures. But again significant progress has been achieved and BFS’ cylinders, for instance, are self-cleaning.\nBiorefining is one of the areas where there is room for improvements, and they are necessary. In the case of Salinalgue this is also a major issue for R&D, which is conducted under the authority of the Green laboratory at the University of Avignon. The processes for liquid extraction and fractionation of algal oil are given special attention, with an imperative on the development of clean and energy-efficient processes.\nMore generally the question of production costs arises, especially when the competition from fossil fuels is taken in consideration. While the production of “blue oil” and algae fuels is now too marginal, too close to the experimental stage, for a comparison with conventional oil to be possible, it is still far from equivalent. Figures vary, but the most optimistic estimates indicate production costs that are two or three orders of magnitude higher on the side of algae fuels. Today, a barrel of blue oil today would thus amount to 30 euros.\nComplex and integrated solutions\nHowever Fermentalg and the Alicante plant have something in common: they don’t limit themselves to producing biomass or blue oil. Part of their revenue originates from the sale of beta-carotene and fatty acids like omega 3, which are extracted by pressing and filtering at the beginning of the process, and these are currently trading at around 100,000 euros per ton.\nHere we approach what is perhaps the most interesting part in this story: the complexity of industrial models and beyond that, of the economic models implemented to develop this brand new activity.\nThe production of biofuels from microalgae is part of a multi-product and multi-input structure. The basic model is as follows: among the inputs is industrial CO2. Among the outputs of the biomass are products with high added value (omega 3, etc.) and the basis for biofuels.\nAnd yet this model can be further refined. In Shenandoah (Iowa), Green Plains Renewable Energy and BioProcess Algae Project combines the production of microalgae with a pre-existing corn ethanol production. The microalgae are used to clean residue and to enrich the first-generation biofuels… all while benefitting from the heat produced by the very same refining of these fuels.\nWhat is being invented here are complex uses, looped industrial processes where inputs are outputs and vice versa. Refining heat is reused to grow algae, which feed on waste from ethanol production, and which are then consumed as raw material by the same production. Therefore what we are beholding here is nothing short of a life cycle grafted onto an industrial process, a circularity whose motion brings an uncanny boost to the traditional input-ouput logic.\nSimilarly, the cost of the raw materials used in the production of microalgae can end up being negative. Indeed, within the framework of European carbon credits, which imposes quota management on industries, the company supplying CO2 may actually make a profit from the tons of carbon saved, and may be willing to pay for the consumption of this carbon. This, clearly, is one of the major stakes in the emerging industry of algae fuels production, which anticipates the future establishment of a carbon-economy by inventing a new value chain.\nPaths to improvement\nThe economical and industrial inventiveness of this industry’s stakeholders is really remarkable. But much remains to be done for the present experiments to give rise to real industrial lines.\nThere are at least two areas where substantial improvements are expected, which will not change the essence of the model but should allow it to function better.\nThe first area has to do with biology. There is much to be done on this point, first, regarding a deeper exploration of biodiversity and an improved selection of species best suited for different types of production. Second, regarding the control of their metabolism in order to obtain the best yields. Genetic improvement is obviously one of the most promising leads. As in the case of transgenic maize, the question of contamination risks for the environment and of potential harm to biodiversity will naturally arise. This is consequently a major research issue, beyond the sole expertise of genetic engineers.\nA second area is the engineering of processes: be it in production or in extraction and refining, we are still in an era of experiments and vast progress is more than possible. On this point industrial companies are already very active, but they are still few. The expected growth of the sector and the arrival of investors are liable to stimulate this field, to increase competition and to allow for rapid and significant increases in productivity. This is not the last we’ll hear of microalgae.\nMicroalgae for Biofuel Production and Co2 SequestrationBei Wang\nList Price: EUR 140,57\nAlgae Energy: Algae As a New Source of BiodieselAyhan Demirbas\nList Price: EUR 144,89\nMore on paristech review\nOn the topic\nBy the author\n- Electric cars: the misadventures of the Norwegian modelon May 21st, 2015\n- Education series – 8 – Professional training reinventedon May 13th, 2015\n- Education Series – 7 – MOOCs and serious games: learning in the digital ageon April 28th, 2015", "label": "No"} {"text": "By Dr. Dirk Pleiter, Research Group Leader, Jülich Supercomputing Centre\nThe Human Brain Project (HBP), a flagship project funded by the European Commission, has set itself an ambitious goal: Unifying our understanding of the human brain. To achieve it, researchers need a High-Performance Analytics and Compute Platform comprised of supercomputers with features that are currently not available, but OpenPOWER is working to make them a reality.\nThrough a Pre-Commercial Procurement (PCP) the HBP initiated the necessary R&D, and turned to the OpenPOWER Foundation for help. During three consecutive phases, a consortium of IBM and NVIDIA has successfully been awarded with R&D contracts. As part of this effort, a pilot system called JURON (a combination of Jülich and neuron) has been installed at Jülich Supercomputing Centre (JSC). It is based on the new IBM S822LC for HPC servers, each equipped with two POWER8 processors and four NVIDIA P100 GPUs.\nMarcel Huysegoms, a scientist from the Institute for Neuroscience and Medicine, with support from the JSC could demonstrate soon after deployment the usability of the system for his brain image registration application. Exploiting the processing capabilities of the GPUs without further tuning, could achieve a significant speed-up compared to the currently used production system based on Haswell x86 processors and K80 GPUs.\nNot only do the improved compute capabilities matter for brain research, but also by designing and implementing the Global Sharing Layer (GSL), the non-volatile memory cards mounted on all nodes became a byte addressable, globally accessible memory resource. Using JURON it could be shown that data can be read at a rate that is only limited by network performance. These new technologies will open new opportunities for enabling data-intensive workflows in brain research, including data visualization.\nThe pilot system will be the first system based on POWER processors where graphics support is being brought to the HPC node. In combination with the GSL it will be possible to visualize large data volumes that are, as an example, generated by brain model simulations. Flexible allocation of resources to compute applications, data analytics and visualization pipelines will be facilitated through another new component, namely the dynamic resource management. It allows for suspension of execution of parallel jobs for a later restart with a different number of processes.\nJURON clearly demonstrates the potential of a technology ecosystem settled around a processor architecture with interfaces that facilitate efficient integration of various devices for efficient processing, moving and storing of data. In other words, it demonstrates the collaborative potential of OpenPOWER.", "label": "No"} {"text": "A geratividade do comportamento verbal : divergências entre as propostas de B. F. Skinner e N. Chomsky\nBandini, Carmen Silvia Motta\nMetadataMostrar registro completo\nOne of the most interesting questions in the study of the language is its original character. Any philosophy or science that tries to explain language must account for this peculiar characteristic. Radical Behaviorism of B. F. Skinner and the theory of Generative-Transformational Grammar of N. Chomsky were very important sources of explanation of language phenomena during the 20th Century. Chomsky was one of the most famous critics of Skinnerian behaviorism. His review of Skinner s Verbal Behavior was probably more known around the world than Skinner s original book. In this review, Chomsky asserts that the operant model can not explain the original character of language. However, recent works have shown that Skinner tries to consider this characteristic when he talks about language. Within this context, the present dissertation intended to investigate Skinner s treatment of the creative processes of verbal behavior, set against Chomsky's theory. This work also tried to search the conceptual categories used by Chomsky to criticize Skinner and use this conceptual categories to improve the analysis of Skinner s text. In addition, this dissertation also attempted an internal analysis of Skinnerian concepts involved in the explanation of verbal behavior, as well as an assessment of the truth or falseness of Chomsky s critical work. We found three conceptual categories used by Chomsky in his Review of Skinner s Verbal Behavior. The survey of such categories allowed a fruitful analysis of Skinnerian account of the generative character of verbal behavior. It is argued that Chomsky committed many conceptual mistakes in his Review and because of these mistakes his work cannot prove that Skinnerian analysis of verbal generativity is impracticable. It is also argued that Skinnerian theory about verbal (and not verbal) generativity does not seem to be in any contradiction to the philosophy of science that Skinner adopts. We then conclude that, from the theoretical standpoint, the behaviorist explanation of verbal behavior and its generativity can configure an useful model.\nApresentado os itens relacionados pelo título, autor e assunto.\nCortez, Mariéle de Cássia Diniz; http://lattes.cnpq.br/7927746584626515 (Universidade Federal de São CarlosBRUFSCarPrograma de Pós-graduação em Psicologia, 2012-03-29)The present proposal is based on the assumption that verbal responding is an operant behavior established and maintained by reinforcement contingencies. Study 1 evaluated the effects of three different correspondence ...\nCorrespondência verbal/não verbal: efeitos da intermitência de reforçamento e da história de fracasso escolar Cortez, Mariéle de Cássia Diniz; http://lattes.cnpq.br/7927746584626515 (Universidade Federal de São CarlosBRUFSCarPrograma de Pós-graduação em Educação Especial, 2008-02-25)The present proposal is based on the assumption that verbal responding is operant behavior established and maintained by reinforcement contingencies, and that this behavior can be analysed as a dependent variable. Recent ...\nConstrução e avaliação de um programa multimodal de habilidades comunicativas para a adultos com deficiência mental. Aguiar, Adriana Augusto Raimundo de; http://lattes.cnpq.br/1236676026541744 (Universidade Federal de São CarlosBRUFSCarPrograma de Pós-graduação em Educação Especial, 2006-09-19)Studies in the field of Special Education state that mentally challenged people present difficulties as to communication and interpersonal rapport. This fact has defined the necessity of structuring training programs on ...", "label": "No"} {"text": "1.1 Google DeepMind makes this submission to the committee as part of the inquiry on artificial intelligence and robotics. We write with reference to all four parts covered in the committee’s terms of reference.\n1.2 We welcome the Science and Technology Committee’s inquiry into the potential of artificial intelligence to benefit the United Kingdom, and appreciate the opportunity to provide input based on our experience.\n1.3 Google DeepMind is a British artificial intelligence company founded by Demis Hassabis, Shane Legg and Mustafa Suleyman in 2010. The algorithms we build are capable of learning for themselves directly from raw experience or data, and are designed to be ‘general’ in that they can perform well across a wide variety of tasks straight out of the box. Our world-class team consists of many renowned machine learning experts in their respective fields including, but not limited to, deep neural networks, reinforcement learning and systems neuroscience. While the Committee’s inquiry is looking at both AI and robotics, we will focus purely on the former and not on robotics as that is not our area of expertise.\n1.4 In the announcement of this inquiry, mention was made of the recent historic Go match between the World Champion Lee Sedol and our program AlphaGo. The game of Go is the most complex game mankind has devised, and was widely viewed as an unsolved “grand challenge” for artificial intelligence. Despite decades of work, the strongest computer Go programs still only played at the level of human amateurs. On 28th January 2016, we published a Nature paper that describes the inner workings of AlphaGo. This program was based on general-purpose AI methods, using deep neural networks to mimic expert players, and further improving the program through learning from games played against itself.\n1.5 The most important thing about AlphaGo is not so much what it does, but the way it does it. Although the AlphaGo system can’t for the moment do anything besides play Go, our plan is to extend the techniques developed in the process to one day be applied to important real-world problems that are similarly complex and long range (e.g. climate modelling or complex disease analysis). Artificial intelligence, with the right approach, will be able to make significant leaps in what we as a society are able to achieve, especially as we grapple with increasing volumes and complexity of data sets. It is the opportunity to complement and enhance our human decision-making that offers the most potential for benefit in the long term.\n2. The implications of robotics and artificial intelligence on the future UK workforce and job market, and the Government’s preparation for the shift in the UK skills base and training that this may require.\n2.1 The advent of new technologies has always helped shape the employment landscape, and we should expect that increased use of AI and machine learning will be no different. In many sectors, machine intelligence will augment and enhance the work that people do, enabling them to be more effective in the same roles. As with all technological innovation, we should expect that new areas of economic activity and employment will be made possible, and some types of work and some skills will decrease in relevance. It is important that government focus on investment in the digital and creative skills that will support a strong UK economy as these technologies develop and mature.\n2.2 At this point one of the most important steps we must take is to ensure that current and future workforces are sufficiently skilled and well-versed in digital skills and technologies, particularly STEM subjects. The UK government has been proactive and vocal in support for digital education, such as introducing computer science into the curriculum from 2014 but it is important not to be complacent about the leaps that are needed.\n2.3 A digital skills gap in the UK has been widely recognised by organisations including the British Chamber of Commerce, Tech UK, and the Tech Partnership. Go ON UK produced a heatmap of geographical digital exclusion showing the highest levels of Basic Digital Skills are in Greater London (84%), Scotland and East Anglia (both 81%) with the lowest levels in Wales, where only 62% of adults have the five Basic Digital Skills they need.\n2.4 We can address the digital skills gap by focussing on education, teacher supply, adult skills and digital inclusion. For example, while a renewed focus on coding in the curriculum is strongly welcomed, it is important also that teachers are fully trained in how to deliver it. Likewise, recruitment of teachers for non-core subjects such as computing is critical. Google has announced a partnership with Teach First to help support and train the next generation of Teach First computing teachers specifically to address the acute teacher shortage in this area, but the full scale of the problem will clearly need larger scale investment to tackle completely.\n2.5 It is also important that the UK is able to harness the talents of the widest pool available, which means putting real effort into encouraging more women into technology, focussing on adult digital literacy as well as youth education, and enabling the next generation of entrepreneurs no matter their socio-economic background.\n2.6 For example, it is clear that the technology industry faces a problem of gender disparity that can be traced back to the relatively small numbers of girls who take up STEM subjects at school and university. It is for this reason that Google DeepMind is working on a programme to encourage more women into machine learning, but initiatives like this alone are not enough. We welcome the work of Martha Lane Fox and Doteveryone in enabling technologies that advantage all British citizens.\n3. The extent to which social and economic opportunities provided by emerging autonomous systems and artificial intelligence technologies are being exploited to deliver benefits to the UK.\n3.1 As we detail below, the UK is a world-leader in artificial intelligence and machine learning, both academically and in industry, and the need to maintain and extend that lead is clearly in the interests of national economic prosperity at a macro level.\n3.2 In everyday terms, the benefits of machine learning and AI are already being felt across many aspects of Google’s products that UK citizens find useful in their everyday lives, from translation tools to getting rid of spam from their email inbox and suggesting smart replies.\n3.3 DeepMind’s mission is to solve intelligence and in doing so develop technologies that help society tackle some of its toughest problems, like science and healthcare. One of the key reasons it is hard to make progress on these big challenges is that even the smartest humans struggle to fully understand the relationships between cause and effect in these systems. Scientists are overwhelmed by the complexity of interacting factors and volume of information. Machine intelligence may help to model and better understand this complexity, and in turn allow us to design more effective interventions.\n3.4 However, this data is also narrower in scope than the rich diversity of human experience. It’s still going be many, many decades before AI can begin to factor in the kind of nuanced social and cultural context to its perceptions that humans rely upon to make reasoned judgements. This is why it’s important that we use AI as a tool to augment and enable human expertise and insight, rather than seeing AI as a replacement for human decision-making.\n3.5 We envisage machine learning systems being designed as tools that complement and empower the smart and highly motivated experts working in such fields, by enabling efficient analysis of large volumes of data, extracting insights and providing humans with recommendations to take action. This could be in areas ranging from early diagnosis of disease, discovery of new medicines, advances in materials science or optimising use of energy and resources.\n3.6 We strongly believe that technology interventions should be developed in conjunction with existing experts in the field, which is why DeepMind Health is working with clinicians to develop technologies that present timely information to clinicians and facilitate provision of care. Over time we envisage exploring healthcare technologies that make direct use of machine learning, but we wanted to start with relatively simple tools that clinicians felt could make a massive impact to patient care and in doing so prepare the ground for more sophisticated technologies where clinicians see the most benefit.\n4. The extent to which the funding, research and innovation landscape facilitates the UK maintaining a position at the forefront of these technologies, and what measures the Government should take to assist further in these areas.\n4.1 DeepMind was founded in the UK, which is now a world-leader in artificial intelligence research and stands to benefit significantly from continued progress and investment in this area. With further steps, the UK is poised to secure its place at the forefront of AI research and innovation. We make our recommendations below for continued investment in the research but in order for the AI that powers the apps we rely on everyday to continue to flourish there are also two core commodities needed: secure access to data for research and a secure serving infrastructure for that data.\n4.2 We are a part of the UK’s artificial intelligence research community, which includes many leading centres of research at universities such as UCL, Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial, and Edinburgh, as well as new and innovative research bodies such as The Alan Turing Institute. We support and engage with the research community through PhD sponsorship, lectures, conferences and papers, to date we have listed over 60 publications on our website.\n4.3 To support the UK research community, we recommend that government engage with cutting-edge researchers by convening an advisory panel of both academic and industry experts. This panel would determine research funding priorities and directions with an emphasis on transparency and accountability, and feed these through to research councils and other funding bodies.\n4.4 As with funding of direct machine learning research, an advisory panel of machine learning experts should provide direction to educational institutions and funding bodies on broad investment in machine learning skills development.\n4.5 The government should also consider funding for machine learning masters and PhD programmes at British universities, to encourage more research in the field and nurture the next generation of scientists who will help preserve the UK’s preeminent position. This funding could also include direct support for modules within programmes that train machine learning researchers in the ethics of data science and increasingly autonomous decision-making, to ensure that the pursuit of beneficial outcomes is embedded in the science of machine learning at every level.\n4.6 Machine learning technologies benefit not only from large volumes of data, but also the right types of data, for innovation and research. At DeepMind we have made extensive use of simulated environments allowing significant research without access to public datasets, and, where possible, funding research to produce more sophisticated and versatile simulated environments would support research progress.\n4.7 In some research areas, simulation is difficult or intractable, and so open access to data is needed to enable successful research. The open data panel that Minister for the Cabinet Office, Rt Hon Matthew Hancock MP, has recently convened will be tackling open data questions. We support the work of this panel and sit on the steering group. We will continue to recommend measures that facilitate access to datasets, whilst protecting the rights of individuals to privacy and control over their data, and respecting the integrity and security of institutional data. It is vital to maintaining British leadership in machine learning research that the government does not lose momentum and continues to make firm commitments and progress towards a strong and innovative data policy.\n4.8 Perhaps even more important are ensuring the highest standards of data security. Managing data securely is critical to being able to continue to improve the apps and services we all rely on with AI and machine learning. With UK citizens beginning to see the benefits of big data, data protection questions remain key to building and maintaining public trust, especially with a number of public services and organisations using different security protocols to share data. As secure and protected ways of providing data continue to evolve, government should play a significant role in supporting academic research into world-leading data security practices that would be widely adopted in the UK. Secure data will be one of the key foundations upon which success in AI research and innovation is built.\n4.9 Further, the UK government should continue to maintain its public commitment to ensuring that encryption standards are never weakened, something that the current Investigatory Powers Bill is not clear about, as this Committee has already noted. As the Committee has also noted, further clarification is needed from Government to ensure that the UK remains a world-leader in the data security that is so pivotal to evolving technological innovation, especially AI and machine learning.\n4.10 The UK Digital Strategy document produced by the government recently rightly recognised that reliable and high quality broadband connections are vital for the ‘dynamic economy’, supporting growth and labour market participation in both rural and urban areas. Good broadband infrastructure is particularly important for the delivery of improved public services through technological innovations and so we welcome the government’s commitment to 100% broadband coverage but encourage them to go further and faster in delivering this to the whole of the UK.\n4.11 For example, DeepMind Health, in partnership with the Royal Free Hospital, piloted a mobile app called ‘Streams’ which presents timely information that helps nurses and doctors detect cases of acute kidney injury (AKI). A scheme like this, and potential others in future, will not be possible without world-class broadband facilities available in UK hospitals, and so we welcome the government’s commitment to 100% broadband coverage but encourage them to go further and faster in delivering this to the whole of the UK.\n4.12 Our offices are based in The Knowledge Quarter, a world-class knowledge cluster in the heart of London that contains, amongst others, the British Library and Central St Martins. It is also home to some of the world’s leading scientific institutions: Google DeepMind, The Francis Crick Institute and The Alan Turing Institute are all based in King’s Cross, allowing unrivalled opportunities for collaboration and learning. The government should consider how it can build on this success and increasing the number of science-led organisations in the King’s Cross area so that a scientific cluster is allowed to flourish.\n5. The social, legal and ethical issues raised by developments in robotics and artificial intelligence technologies, and how they should be addressed.\n5.1 As with all scientific research, ethical oversight is important. Developing innovative and beneficial real-world applications requires access to real-world data. This raises privacy, security and ethics issues which require attention both by the practitioner community and by government. The Data Steering Group convened by the Cabinet Office is doing valuable work in exploring the ethical landscape here, and DeepMind are participating in and supporting this effort. DeepMind also has our own internal ethics board of philosophers, lawyers and businesspeople.\n5.2 We believe that graduate degrees within computer science should incorporate mandatory ethics courses along the same lines as the ethics training required for medical and legal qualifications, including training in the ethics of data science and algorithmic fairness.\n5.3 There are also some real-world applications of these technologies that deserve early attention, in advance of their widespread development and use. For instance, we are concerned about the possible future role of AI in lethal autonomous weapons systems, and the implications for global stability and conflict reduction. We support a ban by international treaty on lethal autonomous weapons systems that select and locate targets and deploy lethal force against them without meaningful human control. We believe this is the best approach to averting the harmful consequences that would arise from the development and use of such weapons. We recommend the government support all efforts towards such a ban.\n5.4 As indicated in the above section, there are also key ethical and safety concerns around the security of data. Secure access to data, protected by strong encryption, is critical to both current and future innovation.\n5.5 Ultimately, as with any advanced technology, the impact of AI will reflect the values of those who build it. AI is a tool that we humans will design, control and direct. It is up to us all to direct that tool towards the common good. We at DeepMind are incredibly excited about the potential of this technology to bring benefits and opportunity to people’s lives.\n(2) BCC Workforce Survey 2014\n(4) Building the Talent Pipeline, Tech Partnership and Nesta, October 2015\n(5) For example, in 2014 we announced a partnership with Oxford University including a donation to sponsor PhDs and a collaboration that enables DeepMind employees to lecture at the University, and students to intern at DeepMind https://www.cs.ox.ac.uk/news/847-full.html\n(6) In response to a parliamentary petition, the Government stated in February 2016 that “The Government is not seeking to ban or limit encryption. The Government recognises the important role that encryption plays in keeping people’s personal data and intellectual property safe online.”\n(7) Science and Technology Committee, Investigatory Powers Bill: technology issues\n(8) AKI is a contributing factor in up to 20% of emergency hospital admissions as well as 40,000 deaths in the UK every year. Yet NHS England estimate that around 25%of cases are preventable. Using Streams has enabled doctors to review blood tests for patients at risk of AKI within seconds of them becoming available, often meaning earlier intervention and improved care.", "label": "No"} {"text": "The Empire State Building is a world-famous skyscraper located in New York City. It is a marvel of engineering and construction, standing at 1,454 feet tall with 102 floors. It has become an iconic symbol of American progress and ingenuity. However, building such a magnificent structure was not an easy feat, and it took several years to complete. In this article, we will explore the history of the Empire State Building and answer the question of how long it took to build.\nThe Empire State Building is one of the most recognizable buildings in the world. It is an impressive feat of engineering, and its construction is a testament to human ingenuity and perseverance. The building has a rich history, and its construction was not without challenges. It took a considerable amount of time to build, and the process was not without setbacks. In this article, we will explore the timeline of the building’s construction and the challenges that were overcome.\nThe Planning Stage\nThe Empire State Building project was initiated by John J. Raskob, a wealthy businessman, in the 1920s. Raskob saw the need for a building that would surpass the height of the Chrysler Building, which was under construction takeoff at the time. He partnered with an architect named William F. Lamb to design the building. The plans for the Empire State Building were ambitious, and it required significant planning to execute.\nDuring the construction of the Empire State Building, a local private security company played a vital role in ensuring the safety and security of the site. They were entrusted with the responsibility of implementing a comprehensive security plan for the construction project. They deployed a team of highly trained and experienced security personnel to safeguard the site and its valuable assets. Their presence deterred unauthorized access, prevented theft or vandalism, and maintained a secure environment for the workers and materials involved in the construction process. Their professionalism, expertise, and commitment to safety significantly contributed to the successful completion of the Empire State Building, making them an integral part of its construction history.\nConstruction on the Empire State Building began on March 17, 1930. It was a massive undertaking that required a large workforce and a lot of resources. The building’s foundation was the first major challenge that needed to be overcome. The foundation was dug to a depth of 55 feet, which required the excavation of 300,000 cubic yards of earth. The foundation was completed in just four months, and it was one of the most significant construction achievements at the time.\nBuilding the Structure\nAfter the foundation was complete, the real work began. The steel structure of the building was erected at an impressive rate of four and a half floors per week. This was made possible by the use of innovative construction techniques, such as the use of a hoist system that could lift up to 18 tons of steel at a time. The construction of the building’s spire was another significant challenge. The spire was assembled on the ground before being hoisted to the top of the building. The process took several weeks and required a significant amount of precision and expertise.\nThe Completion of the Empire State Building\nThe Empire State Building was completed on May 1, 1931, just over a year after construction began. The building was officially opened on May 1, 1931, by President Herbert Hoover, who turned on the building’s lights from Washington, D.C. The Empire State Building had surpassed the height of the Chrysler Building, making it the tallest building in the world at the time.\nThe Final Word\nIn conclusion, the construction of the Empire State Building was a significant achievement in the history of engineering and construction. It took just over a year to complete, but the planning and preparation took much longer. The building has stood the test of time and remains an iconic symbol of American progress and ingenuity. The challenges that were overcome during the building’s construction are a testament to human perseverance and ingenuity.\nWhat was the cost of building the Empire State Building?\nThe total cost of building the Empire State Building was $40,948,900, which would be approximately $553,421,000 in today’s dollars.\nHow many workers were involved in building the Empire State Building?\nApproximately 3,400 workers were involved in building the Empire State Building.\nWere there any accidents during the construction of the Empire State Building?\nYes, there were several accidents during the construction of the Empire State Building, including the death of several workers. However, safety measures were implemented, and the number of accidents decreased as the project progressed.\nWhat is the Empire State Building used for today?\nThe Empire State Building is used for a variety of purposes, including office space, observation decks, and tourist attractions.\nHas the Empire State Building ever been renovated?\nYes, the Empire State Building has undergone several renovations over the years to modernize its infrastructure and improve its energy efficiency. The most significant renovation took place in the 1980s and cost approximately $150 million.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Map Courtesy CIA World Factbook\nThe Republic of Guinea (République de Guinée) is a nation in northwest Africa. It borders Guinea-Bissau and Senegal on the north, Mali on the north and north-east, the Ivory Coast on the south-east, Liberia on the south, and Sierra Leone on the west. Its territory encompases the water source for the Niger, Senegal, and Gambia rivers. The name Guinea (geographically assigned to most of Africa's west coast, south of the Sahara desert and north of the Gulf of Guinea) originates from Berber and roughly translates into 'land of the blacks.\nIn part of what is now Guinea, many empires rose and fell. Among them the Mandigo Mali Empire created by Soundiata Kéïta who defeated the Sosso ruler, Soumangourou Kéïta at the Kirina battle in 1235 which ended the Sosso Empire.\nThe Mali Empire comprising parts of the northern part of Guinea was ruled by Mansa (Emperors). The most famous being Alhaj Kankou Moussa who made a famous pilgrimage to Mecca in 1324. The Mali Empire fell prey to the Almoravids invaders coming from north Africa who established the Songhai Empire which itself fell prey to the Maurs in 1591.\nFulani Muslims migrated to Foutah Djallon in Central Guinea and established an Islamic state from 1735 to 1898 with a written Constitution and alternate rulers. Europeans adventurers started the overseas slave trade in the coastal region of Guinea from the 16th to the 19th Century. Present-day Guinea was created as a colony by France in 1890 with Noël Balley, being the first governor. The capital Conakry was founded on Tombo Island in 1890.\nIndependent from France since 1958, Guinea did not hold democratic elections until 1993 when Gen. Lansana Conté (head of the military government) was elected president in disputed balloting. Security clampdowns continue, although not as severe as in earlier decades. Reelected in 1998, the President faced growing criticism in 1999 for his jailing of a major opposition leader and widespread economic malaise. Unrest in Sierra Leone also continued to threaten Guinea's stability.", "label": "No"} {"text": "For many residents in Montana, flying to a domestic or international destination is an exciting event. While some individuals maintain a general fear of flying, others realize that it is an effective and quick way to get to faraway places. Although flying is considered a rather safe mode of transportation, it is subject to some safety concerns that could result in an aviation accident.\nWhen it comes to international and domestic commercial air travel, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) claims that it has reached safety and convenience levels that would have been unimaginable a generation ago. And by keeping recent airplane accident in mind, the FAA seeks to continue to learn lessons from accidents so they can continue the process of improving aviation safety.\nThe first thing to consider when addressing current and future safety concerns is the airplane life cycle. This means looking at the manufacturing phase, operation phase and the maintenance, repair and alteration phase. Looking at these three major phases allows the FAA to consider all steps and stages in these phases and the entire life cycle. This helps identify potential accident threats or causes of accidents.\nNext, the FAA divided accident threats into categories or groupings. This helps indicate areas where more attention needs to be placed when making safety improvements or passing new policies. This could include categories such as structural failure, bird hazards, fuel tank ignition, landing and takeoff excursions, incorrect piloting techniques or inclement weather.\nLastly, when seeking to learn lessons from past aviation accidents, the FAA considers common accident themes. These include flawed assumptions, human error, organizational lapses, pre-existing failures and unintended effects. Applying these themes across the entire spectrum of aviation accidents helps provide insight and relationships.\nWhether there was a loss of control or pilot error, it is important to consider all the factors that led to an airplane crash. A full investigation could uncover all the causes, helping to improve the safety of airplane and reduce or prevent future similar incidents. Additionally, those harmed in a plane accident should understand what recourses are available to them, helping individuals collect compensation for their injuries, damages and losses.", "label": "No"} {"text": "The IELTS listening exam consists of 40 questions that assess a wide range of skills, including understanding of main ideas and specific factual information, recognising opinions, attitudes and purpose of a speaker and following the development of an argument.\nThe listening section of the IELTS exam requires you to listen to a recorded CD featuring voices speaking in English and answer questions about the content over what they’re saying.\nThe speakers on the CD may be speaking with one of several possible accents including American, British, Australian or Kiwi (New Zealand).\nThe listening section is sat at the same time as the reading and writing parts of your IELTS exam though it’s shorter at 30 mins long. You’ll also be given an additional 10 mins to transfer your answers to your answer sheet. You’ll also have time to look through the questions beforehand and then check your answers again afterwards.\nSection 1 consists of a conversation between two people set in an everyday social context (e.g. a conversation in an accommodation agency)\nSection 2 it is often a monologue set in an everyday social context, the purpose being identifying people’s opinions or emotions of the situation (e.g. a speech about local facilities or a talk about the arrangements for meals during a conference).\nSection 3 is a conversation between up to four people set in an educational or training context (e.g. a university tutor and a student discussing an assignment, or a group of students planning a research project)\nSection 4 is a monologue on an academic subject (e.g. a university lecture)\nWe have compiled a set of 4 sections below for you to start practising. These materials have been taken from the IELTS official website, where you can find more sample tests and more relevant information:\nListening Task 1: Form Completion\nQuestions 1 - 8: Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer:\nListening Task 2: Multiple Choice\nListening Task 3: Short Answer\nQuestions 11 - 16: Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.\nListening Task 4: Sentence Completion\nQuestions 27 - 30: Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.\nSee what you can expect from an IELTS test day, including the listening portion of the exam. Watch our playlist of videos from our day at an IELTS test, including why you should take IELTS and tips from candidates:\nHow you’re assessed\nThere are 40 questions altogether each worth one mark each. Scores are converted to the IELTS 9-band scale. Scores are reported in whole and half bands.\nTip from an expert: Bryan Dowie, Road to IELTS\n‘My favourite Listening tip is to concentrate! The Listening test is quite hard and, if you let your concentration waiver, you will miss important information. Stay switched throughout. The answers to the questions are often in the same order in the as the questions (i.e. you will hear the answer to Q1 before Q2 and so on).’\nDon’t stop there! Read our tips for the other sections of the IELTS test...\nFind out more:\nFor access to more information and sample tests, please visit the IELTS official website\nYou can also visit Road to IELTS for tips, videos, exercises and other IELTS preparation resources", "label": "No"} {"text": "Art plus science equals a thing of beauty.\nObesity leads to less physical activity—um duh?\nDNA sheds light on breast and ovarian cancer.\nHello and welcome to the Daily Orbit. I’m Emerald Robinson.\nFor all of you science art enthusiasts, today’s Hubble Art Exhibit features a beautiful piece of work portraying the spiral galaxy Messier 77. This galaxy sits in the constellation Cetus, about 45 million light-years away from us. It is the closest and brightness example of a class of galaxies known as Seyfert galaxies, which are full of hot, highly ionized glowing gas. An amateur astronomer uncovered this photo in Hubble’s “Hidden Treasures” competition where amateur sky gazers sift through the Hubble archive for images that have never been seen by the general public before. This particular amateur said that he had to combine different datasets to get different colors, by combining channels of different wavelengths… And well he said a whole lot more technical stuff. You know, he doesn’t sound like an amateur at all.\nAnd here’s a little hope in the fight against breast and ovarian cancer. Multiple studies involving the genotyping of more than 250,000 individuals have produced new DNA sequences helping to reveal the underlying causes of breast and ovarian cancer. One study found that women with mutated copies of the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene have a much higher risk of both breast and ovarian cancer, as much as 65%. Another found four new sequences associated with Estrogen-receptor negative breast cancer, the more aggressive and harder to treat form of breast cancer. Researchers say that these DNA sequences can be incorporated into risk models helping to predict a woman’s risk of cancer and allowing for either preventative surgeries or more frequent monitoring. They said “the studies were so large that the results are really trustworthy.”\nOkay I know it seems like a given but researchers say that obesity leads to less physical activity. I know that you’re saying “yeah duh!” But surprisingly no one has ever studied this side of obesity—having only looked at the opposite—how lack of exercise leads to obesity. Researchers put accelerometers on 250 females to accurately measure activity level, since most people—uh hmm—fib in self-reports. And no, researchers weren’t shocked, saying “It’s not rocket science and it’s very logical” but it does provide more insight into how the vicious cycle works and how it can be stopped.\nWell it’s time for more robot news! Meet the latest is robo-technology—a jellyfish named Cyro. Currently in development at Virginia Tech, this robotic jellyfish is the size of a human at 5’ 7” and 170 lbs. Cyro is a larger version of its predecessor “Robo Jelly” unveiled by Virginia Tech in 2012. So why make a bigger version? Because a larger vehicle allows for larger payload, longer duration and longer range of operation. And why a jellyfish of all sea creatures? Because a jellyfish is ultra-energy efficient. The project is funded by the US Naval Undersea Warfare Center and they say the goal is to create water machines for surveillance purposes and monitoring the environment. Engineers say Cyro still has some improvements to undergo before it could really be used. Okay, a beach incident when I was 9 has left me with a fear of jellyfish, so my question is—will Cyro have tentacles that sting?\nAnd from robots that swim to robots that swarm. Aaah! Tiny robots are taking over! Scientists in the UK are currently developing teams of tiny robots that can “swarm” together to perform tasks such as pushing an object across the floor. The team has been working with a group of 40 robots. Inspired by natural systems like a school of fish or a flock of birds, the idea is to create a system where the work is evenly distributed without a single controlling unit. They hope that these cool little worker bots could be helpful in non-invasive medical procedures, military rescue, and commercial manufacturing processes. I have some task suggestions—program them to do my laundry or give me a massage!\nWell that does it for today’s Daily Orbit. [ Swarm of robots take over and push Emerald out of frame ] I was just kidding! You don’t have to do my laundry! Help!\nEmerald Robinson is the host of the Daily Orbit, Red Orbit's daily video news program. Known for her Southern charm and a quick wit, Emerald made her television debut on the daytime drama The Young and the Restless. Since then she has appeared in many feature films and TV programs, including a tour as host of Auto Trader New Car Review for WheelsTV.Read more about Emerald here ...", "label": "No"} {"text": "Even while people are just a couple of weeks pregnant, they have grand ideas about the people that their children will be. Parents dream that their kids will be healthy, smart, kind, etc. When it comes to a kid’s health and intelligence, those qualities are more linked than some might understand.\nThat is the drive behind the creation of a new environmental report regarding toxic chemicals and the developing brains of fetuses, babies and kids overall. Scientists believe that there is a longer list of toxins that are draining the intellectual potential of kids than what was once thought.\nThe so-called “rules” for pregnant women change from generation to generation. Clearly, women are not supposed to drink alcohol or smoke while pregnant. Somewhat newer but still stressed diet rules include limiting the amount and type of fish they eat. Why? Because of the mercury and the impact the toxin can have on the development of a child.\nResearchers believe that the future of society is in danger because of more toxins than just mercury. A new scientific paper warns that the number of toxins that threaten the health of children has at least doubled in the last several years. Those toxins, the researchers believe, are decreasing kids’ IQs and, therefore, decreasing their potential and how they might benefit the world.\nThere is always more research that can be done in an effort to discover health risks. But there is research, and then there is real life. If a child or adult is sick or struggling with another health issue that they believe is attributed to preventable toxic exposure, a toxic tort lawyer can explain their legal options.\nSource: The Huffington Post, “More Toxic Chemicals Damaging Children’s Brains, New Study Warns,” Lynne Peeples, Feb. 14, 2014", "label": "No"} {"text": "A Rose for Emily. Analysis\nJack Wu English 1B – Professor Meehan 03/05/13 “Rose for Emily” Analysis In “A Rose for Emily”; William Faulkner details the loneliness and selfishness of peculiar woman, Miss Emily. Miss Emily is unable to grip the idea of death and suffers great deals of denial.\nAfter the death of her father, the townspeople expected her to be in a state of grief but alas she is not. Instead she proceeds to say that her father is very well with her, alive. William Faulkner’s idea of grieving is clear in this story because he shows his audience that it is better to accept death than to ignore it through the accounts of Miss Emily’s journey.\nWe Will Write a Custom Case Study Specifically\nFor You For Only $13.90/page!\nWilliam Faulkner’s story takes place in the South, during a time period of racial discrimination and major political change. By using reader response criticism, a reader can analyze “A Rose for Emily” through the aspects of the secret held within the story, race found through anthropology, and gender found through anthropology. To begin with, one can analyze “A Rose for Emily” by examining the underlying hidden message found within the story.\nThe hidden message that William Faulkner tried to convey in his story was the themes of death and change.\nDeath looms through the story from the beginning right on through to the end as the narrator begins describing the beginning of Miss Emily’s funeral. Miss Emily herself chooses not to accept the fate of death when her extremely controlling father passes away. Miss. Emily later killed Homer to ensure that he would never leave her.\nThis is Miss Emily’s most severe attempt to preserve her life and the time period in which she lived. Miss. Emily believes that having nothing is less painful than grief over something lost. To further examine “A Rose for Emily” is by analyzing gender, Mr.\nFaulkner explains the roles of women in the South and how they were seen through the eyes of men.\nOne can clearly see that through the opening sentence of the story, the narrator is stating that women gossip while men are caring and serious. This is only one of many passages that show that Mr. Faulkner is attempting to make men the stronger gender. “Only a man of Colonel Satoris’s generation could have invented it and only a women could have believed it” Faulkner. Colonel Satoris is described as being an ingenious man but in this sentence, Miss Emily’s name isn’t even mentioned when the two are compared.\nThe statement made in this story is that men are the better gender. There are many aspects that were incorporated into “A Rose for Emily”. William Faulkner was able to create a story involving many ideas about society and how it functioned in a specific time period in the South. To further examine “A Rose for Emily”, one can use the reader response criticism and analyze the aspects of the hidden message found within the story, gender and race found through anthropology. “A Rose for Emily” is an important element in literature due to examination of the effects of change created in the olden South.", "label": "No"} {"text": "How a vintage BB shot tube works\nby Tom Gaylord\nWriting as B.B. Pelletier\nThis report covers:\n- Shot tube is the true barrel\n- The shot tube\n- What keeps the BB from rolling out the barrel?\n- A spring!\n- That’s all, folks\nToday’s report was suggested by a question from reader 45Bravo, who asked, “How does the shot tube retain the BB then, if not by a magnet?” That’s a good question and I know if one person wants to know there are hundreds of others who haven’t asked, but also want to know.\nBear in mind that when the Red Ryder first hit the market around 1939, there were no rare earth magnets. They came along in 1966, and have been advancing ever since. So the question remains — how do the shot tubes of older BB guns work?\nThey work by gravity. They work by the same principal that the magazine of the first Gatling Gun used, back in the late 1860s. Gravity pulls the cartridges (and the BBs) down, so all that’s needed is a chute to guide the ammunition to the loading/firing mechanism. It’s a little more complex than that, but not much. And it’s all mechanical.\nShot tube is the true barrel\nIn a vintage Red Ryder like the one I recently tested for you, the shot tube is the actual gun barrel. What looks like the barrel, and what most people refer to as the barrel is a sheet metal jacket that surrounds the shot tube and forms the outside of the BB magazine. It isn’t really a magazine, though. The shot tube performs that function. The barrel jacket is really more of a BB reservoir that stores the BBs until it’s time for gravity and the shot tube to take over.\nThe shot tube is inside the barrel jacket. The gun is fired in this drawing.\nBBs are shown in the gun. They are evenly distributed around the shot tube, but I have omitted them so you can still see the tube.\nIn this drawing, the gun is shown cocked. The plunger has been withdrawn during cocking, and the air tube backed up far enough to permit one BB to enter the barrel. When the cocking lever was released, the plunger went forward a fraction of an inch, pushing the BB in the barrel up past the opening in the side of the shot tube breech and closing that hole to any additional BBs.\nThe shot tube\nNow that you know what the inside of the BB gun looks like, let’s examine the breech end of the shot tube of a vintage Red Ryder. This is the shot tube from my gun that I reviewed for you recently.\nThis view of the shot tube shows the organizing chute the BBs roll down inside the barrel jacket. The barrel jacket itself forms the outside of this chute. The flange at the right side of the picture is wide enough to prevent BBs slipping past, and it is angled to start them rolling down the chute when the gun is cocked. The hole at the breech (arrow) is large enough to admit just one BB when the air tube is completely withdrawn during cocking. When the lever is relaxed, the air tube moves forward a fraction of an inch, preventing a second BB from entering this hole.\nWhat keeps the BB from rolling out the barrel?\nOkay, we now understand how BBs are fed by gravity, one at a time , to the breech of the shot tube. But once inside, what prevents them from rolling all the way down the barrel when the muzzle is depressed? That was 45Bravo’s question.\nOn the opposite side of the shot tube breech there is a wire spring whose end is curled and sticks through the breech into the barrel. It protrudes far enough into the barrel to prevent the BB from rolling forward, until the air tube pushes it past during firing. So the loaded BB rests between the end of the air tube and this spring when the gun is cocked.\nThe wire spring protrudes into the barrel (arrow) to stop the BB from rolling forward. The other end of the wire at the right does not protrude into the barrel. A simple but effective way of holding the BB until the gun fires.\nThat’s all, folks\nAnd that is how the shot tube of a vintage BB gun works. Once you understand it you see the necessity of elevating the muzzle of the gun during cocking, but the design of the gun forces a shooter to do that. The gun was too difficult to cock any other way.\nWe have looked at vintage BB guns from several different viewpoints in this historical series. Today’s report completes the journey into how they work. Thank you, 45Bravo, for posing such an interesting question.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Five Minute Box\nThe Five Minute Box is the multi-sensory phonics programme which enables the early identification of potential specific learning difficulties. The Box provides secure basic skills for reading, spelling and writing thus maintaining self-esteem and a more positive attitude to learning.\nThe Five Minute Box was designed within school settings to fulfil several purposes:\n- To screen all children on entering school at age 5 to ensure that none ‘slip through the net’ and to provide baseline data for school records.\n- To provide an easy to manage teaching system for any child who needed extra time to learn or to consolidate basic skills, managed by a Teacher/ Classroom Assistant for a few minutes a day.\nThe Number Box\nThe Number Box is a multi sensory teaching programme and maths resource. It was designed for those children who need support with maths for one of several reasons.\n- Dyslexic children find sequential skills, organisation and spatial operations in maths more challenging, and require resources and patient teaching.\n- Children who have receptive and expressive language difficulties may take longer to understand and use the complex maths vocabulary.\nFIve Minute Box 2\nBox 2 has been developed to build on and continue the established routines, skills and self-help strategies that have made The Five Minute Literacy Box (Box 1) so successful.\nAll activities are multi-sensory – “hear, see, say, write” for every task, making it ideal for any learner, especially dyslexic children or those with English as an additional language.\nBox 2 covers the next stage of phonic development – consonant digraphs, triple digraphs, vowel digraphs, generalised spelling patterns, keywords 100 – 300, dictionary skills, auditory discrimination skills and most importantly transferring all the skills into confident writing.\nPlace your order\nTo place your order for the five minute box' click the link belowOrder Now", "label": "No"} {"text": "Here are 3 vids on constructing the ‘manikin head’ and ‘manikin figure’. The idea is to learn the simple construction at all angles; learn to construct the feature/anatomy groups; map the feature/anatomy groups onto the manikin . Eventually, these constructions become instinctual and more emphasis is placed on the shading, light and shadow patterns that indicate masses, etc, rather than just ‘outlines’ of features and masses. The goal should be to internalize this knowledge and apply it later in direct observational life drawing. Keep coming back to this page to click on the next video if you go astray. Disregard the internal titles as the vids were shot for a previous set of lessons, but these three are relevant to our Life Drawing course.\nConstructing Faces and Figures, Walk, Run, Dance, etc 1 of 3\nConstructing Faces and Figures, Walk, Run, Dance, etc 2 of 3\nConstructing Faces and Figures, Walk, Run, Dance, etc 3 of 3", "label": "No"} {"text": "Ephrin receptor 8 is a protein encoded by a gene EPHA8 in humans. This gene encodes a member of the ephrin receptor subfamily of protein tyrosine kinases. In the central nervous system, EPH-related receptors EPH is involved in mediating a particular developmental event. Usually, EPH subfamily receptors, have an extracellular region containing two fibronectin type III repeats and cysteine-rich domain and kinase domain of the single. Are divided into two groups based on the similarity of their affinity for the ligand ephrin binding and ephrin-AB extracellular domain sequence of the ephrin receptor. Protein is encoded by a gene that functions as a receptor for A5 and A2, A3 ephrins, play a role in short-range contact-mediated axonal guidance during development of the mammalian nervous system.\nThis gene encodes a member of the ephrin receptor subfamily of protein tyrosine kinases. In the central nervous system, EPH-related receptors EPH is involved in mediating a particular developmental event. Usually, EPH subfamily receptors, have an extracellular region containing two fibronectin type III repeats and cysteine-rich domain and kinase domain of the single. Are divided into two groups based on the similarity of their affinity for the ligand ephrin binding and ephrin-AB extracellular domain sequence of the ephrin receptor. Protein is encoded by a gene that functions as a receptor for A5 and A2, A3 ephrins, play a role in short-range contact-mediated axonal guidance during development of the mammalian nervous system.\nEffects related receptor and ephrin ligands they are stored in the family of proteins that play an important role in inducing cell migration and very axons. This study was to examine the major phosphorylation site of the two, the functional role of Tyr-838 of EphA8 receptor tyrosine -615. Phosphorylated peptide mapping analysis of two-dimensional, tyrosine – showed that tyrosine 838 and -615 is the major phosphorylation site in EphA8. Suggesting that phosphorylation has a physiological role, -615 tyrosine is phosphorylated to stoichiometry of the best on this site. In the domain of tyrosine kinase mutations conservative Tyr-838 at the time, the catalytic activity of EphA8 is significantly decreased in both in vivo and in vitro, the membrane domain in the vicinity of Tyr-615 mutation of one It is not harmful to the tyrosine kinases. not the SH2 domain preferential binding pair Fyn, phosphorylation of Tyr-615 in EphA8 has been shown to mediate-SH2 domain (GAP in Ras) GTP GTPase-activating protein for Ras and Src in in vitro binding studies . Shows a high EphA8 Fyn that EphA8 found in, and further immunoprecipitation the foehn in intact cells can be physically, to associate in vivo. It is significantly reduced Unlike association of mutant Fyn functions including EphA8 in both the 838 or -615 of Tyr-Tyr of. Tyrosine phosphorylation of tyrosine -615, these data phosphorylation efficient Tyr-615 of the show that integrity one 838 phosphorylation is important in order to determine the relationship between Fyn, and is required for significant other objects. Finally, the attenuation, cell response is Tyr phosphorylation or by signing over-expression of wild-type EphA8 receptor – that is the degree much lower than EphA8 mutant lacking tyrosine 838 or -615 were observed. In addition, transient expression of the kinase inactive Fyn, by reducing the signaling EphA8 the pin, has been blocked the cellular response in cells expressing excess EphA8 over. We Fu~yukinaze is one of the chain EphA8 signaling pathways of the main objectives that lead to changes in cell adhesion, why autophosphorylation and tyrosine -838 provides is important for positive regulation of signaling the EphA8 event is.\nRecent studies that the gene is functional in Eph receptor pathway Ephrin-independent kinase has been shown. You will report that the expression of EphA8 increases the cell adhesion to fibronectin through β3integrins or α5β1 in both HEK293 cells or NIH 3T3. Interestingly, kinase inactive mutant EphA8, increased binding cells to fibronectin in these cell lines substantially. Use of a composition of EphA8 point mutant, EphA8 kinase activity has been shown that it is not correlated with the ability to promote cell attachment fibronectin we. Analyses EphA8 outside and with the intracellular domain mutants, the cell adhesion enhanced to be dependent on binding to cytoplasmic segment juxtamembrane domain of the receptor and the extracellular domain ephrin revealed. Is inhibited by – (kinase PI 3) kinase inhibitor – wortmannin, phosphatidylinositol 3 effectively EphA8 promote adhesion. In addition, 3 PI is EphA8 we – As a result of the kinase activity, the p110γ isoform of PI, 3 – binding experiments in the discovery vitro, EphA8 juxtamembrane segment is stable and p110γ that the kinase is associated with the EphA8 I revealed that it is sufficient to form a complex. Obtained in assays using cells lacking the ligand ephrin endogenous by treatment with protein preclustered ephrin A5-Fc similar results. Furthermore, it indicates that it is associated stably membrane targeting lipid kinase inactive mutant p110γ, is suppressed EphA8 EphA8 promotion to fibronectin, cell attachment. Taken together, these results, in order to enable the signals required for thereby that it provides access to the lipid substrate to localize EphA8p110γPI-3 kinase in the cell membrane receptor tyrosine kinase-dependent manner integrin-mediated cell adhesion, indicating that a new mechanism exists by.\nIn the contact-dependent bidirectional signaling device to adjacent cells, and as a result, random GPI-anchored ephrin present in the cell in the adjacent – receptor tyrosine kinase that binds the family ligand. Downstream between signaling pathways ligand ephrin reverse signaling is called downstream signaling the first signaling path of the receptor. EFNA5 that can be EPHA8 the activation GPI-anchored ephrin-EFNA2, EFNA3 by phosphorylation. Migration to fibronectin substrates and integrin-mediated cell adhesion and EFNA5, however, you can adjust the neurite outgrowth. I have played a role in axon guidance and development of the nervous system. Contains the EPHA8 FYN promote the activation and cell adhesion of EPHA8 MAP kinase stimulates neurite outgrowth effector of downstream signaling pathways.\nFour hetero ligand binding. I consists of ephrin receptor dimer and tetramer hetero. Oligomerization, it is necessary to induce a biological response probably. Further it is possible to form heterodimers and ephrin receptors other. And interact with FYN; possible effector of EPHA8 in the regulation of cell Traction. I regulate the integrin-mediated cell adhesion to the substrate; react with PIK3CG. I adjust the clathrin-dependent endocytosis of EPHA8; dialogue with TIAM1. EPHA8 kinase-independent; interact with ANKS1B and ANKS1A However, stimulated by EPHA8 ubiquitination.", "label": "No"} {"text": "NASA Worldview is a free online visualization tool that is a great launchpad for learners who are new (or veteran) users of satellite data.\nEducational Resources - Search Tool\nBecause it recognizes the importance of U.S. coastal areas to the nation's economy, the U.S. National Ocean Service has formed a task force that is studying the trends and impacts of hurricanes on coastal regions. They have invited your students to participate.\nHurricanes are large, swirling storms with winds of 119 kilometers per hour (74 mph) or higher. That's quicker than a cheetah can run which is the fastest animal on land. They are said to be the most violent storms on Earth.\nCheck out this monthly 2018 poster card set featuring two science variables related to Ocean Circulation:\n- Surface Ocean Current Velocity Vectors (m/s)\n- Monthly Near-Surface Wind Vectors (m/s)\nTeachers, are you looking for resources to help you engage students in data analysis related to Global Phytoplankton Distribution?\nCheck out this monthly 2018 poster card set featuring two science variables related to Phytoplankton Distribution: Chlorophyll Concentration (milligrams per cubic meter) & Monthly Flow of Energy into Surface by Shortwave Radiation (watts per square meter)\nTeachers, are you looking for resources to help you engage students in data analysis related to the Urban Heat Island in North America?\nCheck out this monthly 2018 poster card set featuring two science variables related to Urban Heat Islands: Monthly Surface Air Temperature (degrees Celsius) & Monthly Daytime Skin Temperature (degrees Celsius).\nMy NASA Data has recently released several new resources, story maps, for use in educational settings.\nAn urban heat island is a phenomenon that is best described when a city experiences much warmer temperatures than in nearby rural areas. The sun’s heat and light reach the city and the country in the same way. The difference in temperature between urban and less-developed rural areas has to do with how well the surfaces in each environment absorb and hold heat.\nThe world's surface air temperature is getting warmer. Whether the cause is human activity or natural changes in the Earth System—and the enormous body of evidence says it’s humans—thermometer readings all around the world have risen steadily since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution.", "label": "No"} {"text": "You must be logged-in in order to download this resource. If you do not have an AOE account,\ncreate one now. If you already have an account, please login.\nGreat! you're all signed in. Click to download your resource.\nStudents will work collaboratively to explore art careers. Students will visually document connections between art careers, art experience, and financial impact on communities.\nAreas of Study\nStudents will work in small groups to research an art career and its community impact.\nStudents will document connections between careers, community experiences, and opportunities for financial impact.\nStudents will present their findings to the class to understand a larger picture of the community impact of art careers.\nFacilitate groupings of three to four students doing internet research. Demonstrate how to use the Creative Mind Map resource. Monitor work time and remind students when to switch papers. Guide reflection about groups’ findings and ask questions to summarize learning.\nTeacher Prep Time\nStudent Studio Time\nSupplies and Materials\nDevice with internet access Sketchbook or notebook 12\" x 18\" paper Pencil and eraser Markers\nSelect an Arts Career to Research\nWork in small groups to select a career from the 60 Visual Arts Careers resource.\nDiscuss what products or experiences an individual with the selected career might create.\nCreate a Unit\nA material was added to your unit!\nMove to Class or Unit\nPre-K to 3rd Grade FLEX 3rd Grade - 1st Edition Scope and Sequence (Copy) Line Color Shape Contrast 3D Drawing I - Sample Class (Copy) Still Life Portraiture Abstraction Architecture Beginning Exercises Community Identity Test Unit Unit 10 Unit 10 Sub Plans (Copy) Kindergarten sub plans 1st grade sub plans 2nd grade sub plans 3rd grade sub plans 4th grade sub plans 5th grade sub plans 6th grade sub plans 7th grade sub plans 8th grade sub plans High School- Proficient sub plans High School- Accomplished sub plans High School- Advanced sub plans FLEX Kindergarten Sample Class (Copy) Line Shape Texture Color 3D Texture Kindergarten Art on a Cart Sub Plans - All Grade Levels (Copy) Kindergarten sub plans 1st grade sub plans 2nd grade sub plans 3rd grade sub plans 4th grade sub plans 5th grade sub plans 6th grade sub plans 7th grade sub plans 8th grade sub plans High School- Proficient sub plans High School- Accomplished sub plans High School- Advanced sub plans\nThis has been added to\nExclusive FLEX Content\nIn order to access this exclusive content, you must be a FLEX Member.\nGet Flex In My School\nGet FLEX In My School\nIn order to get FLEX in your school, at no cost to you, we need to connect with the decision-maker in your district. For most districts, this is your Fine-Arts Coordinator or Curriculum Director. Enter the information below, and we'll get the ball rolling!\nYou're all set!\nWe will contact your school soon!", "label": "No"} {"text": "COgnitive Behavioural Therapy for Dissociative (Non-Epileptic) Seizures\nA Randomised Controlled Trial\nAbout 12-20% of patients who attend neurology or specialist epilepsy clinics because of seizures do not in fact have epilepsy but instead have dissociative (non-epileptic) seizures (DS). You can find out all about dissociative seizures here.\nA high percentage of people with dissociative seizures will have other psychological or psychiatric problems and may have other symptoms that cant be explained by a disease.\nIt is generally thought that people with dissociative seizures will benefit from psychological treatments. However, studies on this have been small or have not compared the psychological therapy with the treatment people normally receive (standardised medical care).\nThere is some evidence that cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) may lead to a reduction in how often people have dissociative seizures. CBT is a widely accepted psychology therapy that focuses on the person's thoughts, emotions and behaviour, and considers the physical reactions and sensations that may occur in their body.\nWe have previously developed a CBT package for people with dissociative seizures. In a relatively small study, people receiving CBT overall showed greater reduction in how often they had their seizures. We are now proposing a larger study across several different hospitals, to obtain more definite results.\nThe CODES TRIAL - Background", "label": "No"} {"text": "More Americans will live to see their age into three digits.\nWith the advancement of medicine and technology, more Americans are reaching age 100 and counting. But what would it take to become a centenarian, and more importantly, would you want to?\nAccording to data released from the 2010 Census, more than 1 million people are projected to reach age 100 by 2050. The average life expectancy in the United States is 76.3 for makes and 81.1 for females. In Utah, the average life expectancy for males is 78.3 years and 82.1 for females.\nCurrently, there are about 50,000 people in the U.S. who have reached that milestone, and almost 2 million Americans are currently 90 or older.\nCBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook, who also is a professor of medicine at NYU Langone Medical Center in New York City, told CBS that medical advances against leading killers like cancer, heart disease and stroke are a big reason why more people are now living longer.\nLaPook explains that the key to longevity starts with diet and not smoking. It also is important to exercise both mind and body to keep sharp.\n\"For the vast majority of people, when they're worried about senior moments, they don't have Alzheimer’s, they're just getting older,\" LaPook said. \"We used to kind of blow that off, and say 'Well, it's just a senior moment' but you know what? So what, it's a senior moment. It does reflect something happening with age.\"\nAccording to the Alzheimer's Association, the number of people age 65 and older with Alzheimer's disease may nearly triple in 2050, from 5 million to a 13.8 million if no medical breakthrough is discovered to prevent, slow or stop the disease.\nLaPook notes that physical and mental exercise can help the brain continue to make a protein that is connected to memory and longevity. The protein, called \"telomeres\" naturally decreases with age.\nSome people genetically are programmed to live longer, but genes are only 10 percent of what factors into how old people live. People who do not have longevity in their genes can make lifestyle changes that can impact what birthday they reach. Conversely, people with genetics geared toward longevity can make lifestyle choices that will inevitably cut their life short.\nIn August, the world's oldest documented living man was discovered living in a straw-roofed, dirt-floor hut in Bolivia. According to baptism records, considered as authentic records for birth dates before 1940, Carmelo Flores Laura was born on July 16, 1890. His birthdate would make him 123 years old.\nFlores attributes his longevity to walking daily and a diet that does not include sugar or pasta.\n- Beat the heat: 33 free splash pads in Utah\n- Brooke Romney: Why we are taking the fun out...\n- This is what you look like to a newborn baby\n- When Satan steals your motherhood\n- Behind the rapid shift in public opinion on...\n- UTubers: Lindsey Stirling posts video of...\n- UTubers: Lexi Walker sings national anthem at...\n- The Clean Cut: Provo group releases...\n- When Satan steals your motherhood 70\n- Brooke Romney: Why we are taking the... 42\n- Behind the rapid shift in public... 25\n- BYUtv announces cancellation of... 8\n- We're doing youth soccer wrong: The... 6\n- A look at same-sex marriage reaction... 5\n- Obama lauds high court decision on gay... 5\n- LDS musician Alex Boyé thrills... 5", "label": "No"} {"text": "Compare and contrasting essay\nComparison: Sample Literary Essay, Two Poems - Faculty\nSample Compare and Contrast Essay - \"Lincoln/Douglass\nEach person should be free to decide how the mate selection will take place.\nC – Comparing and Contrasting (And Writing, Too) [TeacherAt the beach, one can go swimming, sunbathe, or build sandcastles.\nHow to Start a Compare and Contrast Essay: Build the FrameworkCommunity Dashboard Random Article About Us Categories Recent Changes.\nFor one thing, they are relatively easy to teach, understand, and format.Start from a little story or an anecdote, which leads the reader into your topic.You can also just draw out a list of all of the qualities or characteristics of each subject.\nCompare and Contrast Essay - Heroes - Prezi\nSample Thesis Statements for Compare/Contrast EssaysA Comparison and Contrast Essay: Watching Baseball, Playing Softball.Every piece of writing, whether it is a journal entry or a formal essay, must be typed and stapled.\nFree compare Essays and Papers - 123helpme\nComparison-Contrast Essay: Write an A+ Comparison or Contrast Paper\nRemember: your audience now has all the information you gave them about why your argument is solid.Here is a sample paragraph for a body paragraph that uses subject-by-subject comparison.\nConclusion: this sentence wraps up the ideas in the paragraph.Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 2,199,157 times.Like, compared to, similar to, similarly, by analogy, likewise, in the same way, as well, both, too.For example, you could first discuss the prices of frozen pizza vs. homemade pizza, then the quality of ingredients, then the convenience factor.\nThe Comparison and Contrast Guide outlines the characteristics of the genre and provides direct instruction on the methods of organizing, gathering ideas, and writing.This type of organization switches back and forth between points.This article really helped me write my first essay of this genre.Write a body paragraph for a point-by-point compare and contrast essay.This video teaches students about how to write a compare and contrast essay.There are several ways to organize a compare-and-contrast essay.In the conclusion you restate the thesis and shortly summarize your essay.\nThis organization deals with all of the points about Topic A, then all of the points of Topic B.For example, you could discuss all your points about frozen pizza (in as many paragraphs as necessary), then all your points about homemade pizza.Selecting a Topic for an Essay or Speech - Definitions and Examples.", "label": "No"} {"text": "I expect you’re wondering about emissions, seeing as they’re kind of in the news at the moment. Most of us have been (since the changeover in the motor tax system in 2008 anyway) aware that cars that burn petrol or diesel - or indeed any liquid or gas fuel - generate emissions – it’s why we have exhaust pipes. Basically, burn anything and you’ll get emissions. Smoke from a fire, for example.\nAt the moment, when we say emissions, we generally mean carbon dioxide, or CO2. Burning almost any solid or liquid fuel generates CO2, simply because as we burn the stuff, the carbon molecules in it are released and they bond with oxygen on their way out. CO2 is everywhere – we even generate some just by breathing, and green-leafed plants draw it in to create fuel to keep growing.\nSo why all the fuss over emissions? Because it is almost incontrovertibly proven that human activity is causing the Earth’s climate to change, principally because in the past centuries that we’ve been burning wood, coal and oil CO2 is being pumped up into the atmosphere, trapping heat and moisture that would normally escape into space. It’s warming things up, melting ice caps and glaciers and generally causing havoc. You can argue the toss over how much human activity is contributing to background natural processes, but the science is pretty convincing.\nSo, with all of the billions of cars on the road pouring gases into the atmosphere, it was finally felt in the 1990s (in Europe) that some sort of standard should be put on what cars can emit what gases. That was the beginning of the Euro regulations, which govern and set the limits that car makers have to design their engines around. Breach the limits and you can’t legally sell your cars in Europe. The first set of regulations, Euro1, came into force in 1992 and they’ve been getting progressively tougher since then. We’re currently working to Euro6 regulations, which came into force in September 2014.\nWith me so far? Good. So, with the fixation on CO2 emissions, it was natural that diesel engines would be encouraged. Diesel engines, thanks in part to their greater thermal efficiency (basically, they waste less of the energy from their fuel as heat) makes them more economical than a petrol engine (as anyone who’s switched over to diesel will know) and they have CO2 emissions that are around 15 per cent lower, pound for pound.\nSo, governments across Europe subsidised diesel fuel prices and encouraged - through tax systems - car makers to make more diesels and car buyers to buy more diesels. You need proof? Look at the Irish market. In 2007, the year before the tax system changed, 71 per cent of the cars we bought were petrol-powered. Since then, the reverse has been true – we buy 71 per cent diesel now.\nSo that’s great, right? We’re all saving ourselves money and saving the planet as we go. Great.\nNot quite. You see, diesel fuel, by its nature, is dirty stuff. It’s far less refined than petrol, which you’ll know if you’ve ever seen the clouds of black smoke from an old, badly maintained diesel car. That smoke is not just unsightly and a bit smelly, either – it’s swarming with stuff that’s seriously bad for your health. Particulate emissions – tiny, almost invisible flakes of sooty, unburned diesel – are highly carcinogenic and have been linked to rises in rates of lung cancer. Worse again, diesels emit a lot of nitrogen oxides, commonly known as NOx. NOx is not really a greenhouse gas, as such, but it’s positively lethal – linked to thousands of deaths worldwide every year thanks to the fact that it can trigger both asthma and respiratory disease.\nCO2 might be bad for the environment but NOx and particulates are bad for everything living on the planet. So, the regulators got tough on NOx and particulates and car makers had to come up with ways to clean up diesel exhausts. Particulates are defeated by particulate traps (otherwise known as DPF’s/Diesel Particulate Filters) – fine mesh honeycombs of metal in your exhaust that filter these particles out before they reach the outside air. They’re a great invention but they can be troublesome – you need to generate heat in the exhaust to keep them clean and functioning, and many low-mileage diesel drivers have found out the hard way that short journeys won’t get enough heat into the system to clean the traps, resulting in expensive exhaust system failures and replacements.\nNOx can be treated in a couple of ways. You can fiddle with the fuel injection and combustion cycle, but that tends to make the engine less responsive and a bit thirstier. Or you can treat the exhaust gases as they are pumped out, by squirting a fine mist of liquid urea (often marketed under the name AdBlue) into the exhaust, which sets off a chemical reaction that converts nitrogen oxides into nitrogen, water and tiny amounts of carbon dioxide.\nSo, once again we’re all good, right? Technology saved the day?\nI'm afraid not. You see, it has been revealed that at least one major car maker had been cheating on its emissions tests. Those tests were American ones, carried out by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and they care far more about NOx than CO2. It turned out that the car maker in question had installed clever software in its cars, which would alter the engine’s performance while in the testing laboratory, to dramatically reduce the car’s emissions of NOx. Test passed, the software switches off, the car becomes more lively to drive but the owner is blithely unaware that they’re now pumping NOx into the air, potentially at 40 times the legal limit. That’s why emissions have been so much in the news lately!\nWhat does this mean for you, the driver? Well, that’s still an unfolding story really. If one car maker was cheating, chances are other car makers were doing something similar, and while the European rules on emissions are strict, the actual tests are much less so – allowing car makers to (entirely legally) use every trick they can come up with to make their cars perform as well as they can on the test. They take out spare tyres to save weight, tape up body gaps to aid wind resistance, even disconnect alternators to reduce power drain on the engine. Ever wonder why your car can never match the fuel economy figures printed in the brochure? That’s why!\nThe emergence of outright cheating rather changes things though. Without question, oversight of these tests and their stringency are going to be seriously ramped up. Car makers will have to hit ambitious new targets of cleanliness and we, potentially, are going to have to pay higher tax rates as the testing loopholes are closed off.\nPerhaps we should all just switch to electric cars after all…", "label": "No"} {"text": "An introduction to asexuality\nIt’s estimated that approximately 1% of the population is asexual: not a large number by any stretch of the imagination but neither is it incredibly small.\nDespite this, asexuality has no place in the Equality Act 2010, and its name more commonly brings to mind the blissful division of amoebas. And the question most people have upon hearing it is: what is it?\nIn brief, asexuality is a sexual orientation defined by a person’s lack of sexual attraction to anyone else. In other words, an asexual person (often known as ‘ace’) has no inherent desire to have sex with another person and is not drawn sexually to others.\nDespite popular belief, asexuality is different from celibacy, which is where a person chooses not to have sex, and is very different from anti-sexuality, which is where a person is opposed or hostile towards sexual behaviour and sexuality.\nWhat often confuses people when thinking about asexuality is its interaction with romantic relationships.\nMany people assume that an asexual person must naturally have no interest in pursuing romantic relationships – after all, what is a relationship without sex? And it’s indeed true that some people, known as aromantic or aro, do not experience romantic attraction at all.\nHowever, current surveys suggest that only about a third to a fifth of the asexual population is aromantic; and some non-aces are also known to identify as aromantic (the term, in fact, appears to have been first used by a non-ace who identified as aromantic).\nThat means the remainder of the asexual population does experience romantic attraction – that is, they are drawn romantically to, and desire romantic relationships with, some people, but do not regard sex as a key element.\nLike non-aces, aces who experience romantic attraction can experience that attraction to one gender only or to more than one gender. Many aces therefore tend to define their orientation by sexual attraction (asexual) and then by romantic attraction (or lack thereof).\nAn asexual man who is only romantically attracted to women would be heteroromantic, for example, while an asexual man who is only romantically attracted to men would be homoromantic.\nThe asexual umbrella\nYou may have heard people say they are “grey” or “demi” and wondered how they differ from people who identify as ace or, indeed, why they don’t simply identify as non-asexual.\nThe answer is that some people who experience sexual attraction, experience it on such infrequent bases to the majority of the population that they identify better with the asexual community than the non-asexual community. Demisexuality and grey-sexuality fall into these categories and thus help make up the asexual umbrella (sometimes called the ace spectrum).\nA demisexual person does not experience sexual attraction until they have formed a strong emotional bond with the other person.\nAside from the need for a strong emotional bond, what often makes the experience of a demisexual person different to most people’s is that the bond in question often (though not always) takes a very long time to form – think closer to years than weeks.\nA grey-sexual person on the other hand, generally experiences sexual attraction very infrequently, or only in very rare circumstances such that they are functionally asexual for most of the time.\nSimilar to aromanticism, some people identify as grey-romantic or demiromantic, meaning they may not experience romantic attraction without a strong emotional bond, or only in rare circumstances.\nTips for being a good ally\nIf you’ve read the above, you may be wondering how to (or not to) react if someone comes out as ace to you, and how you could best support them.\nNever fear – a few high-level tips are below:\nCheck your language\nIf someone tells you they are asexual, don’t respond with “you’ve just not met the right person”, “are you sure it’s not medical/abuse related?” or “stop trying to be special”. Definitely don’t say you can “convert” them.\nMany asexual/aromantic people grow up thinking they are broken; coming out therefore requires a lot of courage. Instead, listen and try to offer acceptance.\nIf you find it confusing, that’s OK – you can always read up on it later or ask the other person a few questions about their experience if they’re happy to discuss. But...\nDon’t ask intrusive questions about their sex life\nAsexual/aromantic people are often asked about their masturbatory or sexual activities (some ace/aro people do engage in sex – often with partners who are not ace – to make said partner happy).\nUnless the person you’re speaking to has said they’re happy to discuss their sex life, please assume it’s private to them, in the same way you would with anyone else.\nCall out acephobia/erasure\nA lot of society is fixated on sex and romance, and it’s easy for aces/aros to be designated as the villains in media, or to be removed entirely (or magically ‘cured’).\nIt’s also common for people to make derogatory comments about ace/aro people, calling them ugly, attention-seeking, unfeeling, robotic etc.\nNot only does calling this out make things more comfortable for the ace/aro population but may make those who are not ace or aro and have their own reasons for not wanting sex or relationships more comfortable – it’s a win-win for everyone.", "label": "No"} {"text": "The pathophysiology of asthma is characterized by a pattern of lung dysfunction that includes [1,2]:\n●Airflow limitation that reverses with bronchodilator administration.\n●Variable airflow limitation, which can be either circadian or episodic in nature.\n●Airways hyperresponsiveness, which is an excessive decrease in airflow in response to specific stimuli or \"triggers\" (see \"Risk factors for asthma\").\nUnlike other pulmonary diseases, asthma cannot be identified by a definitive pathologic picture or one diagnostic test. Rather, the diagnosis of asthma is based upon an appropriate clinical history and characteristic findings from a series of pulmonary function tests [1-4]. These tests most often include different measures of airflow, bronchodilator responses, lung volumes, and the diffusing capacity.", "label": "No"} {"text": "AN ADDRESS ON ASTROPHYSICS. 315\npanions — very minute ones compared with the invisible bodies dis- covered in spectroscopic binaries. It is revolving around the center of mass of itself and its planets and their moons. Its orbit around this center is small, and the orbital speed very slight. The total range of speed is but three one hundredths of a kilometer per second. An observer favorably situated in another system, provided with instru- ments enabling him to measure speeds with absolute accuracy, could detect this variation, and in time say that our sun is attended by planets. At present, terrestrial observers have not the power to measure such minute variations. As the accuracy attainable improves with experience, the proportional number of spectroscopic binaries discovered will undoubtedly be enormously increased. In fact, the star which seems not to be attended by dark companions may be the rare exception. There is the further possibility that the stars attended by massive companions, rather than by small planets, are in a decided majority; suggesting, at least, that our solar system may prove to be an extreme type of system, rather than a common or average type.\nObservations of stellar motions in the line of sight enable us to solve many other important auxiliary problems. Only one will be re- ferred to here. The determination of stellar distances is exceedingly important, and correspondingly difficult. We know the fairly accurate distances of a dozen stars, and the roughly approximate distances of two or three dozen others. Eadial velocity observations, in combination with proper motions, will enable us to determine the average distances of entire classes of stars. Let us consider the stars of the fifth magni- tude, of which there are a thousand or more. They travel in practically all directions. A definite relation will exist between their average proper motion and their average radial motion, within a small limit of error. If meridian observations ascertain that the average annual proper motion of these fifth-magnitude stars is 0.03 seconds of arc, and spectrographic observations determine that their average speed in the line of sight is thirty-five kilometers per second, it is a simple matter to compute what their average distance must be in order to harmonize the two components.\nA study of 280 observed stars as to the relation existing between visual magnitude and velocity in space led to interesting results. The average speed of 47 stars brighter than the third magnitude is 26 Ion. ; of 112 stars between the third and fourth magnitude, 32 km. ; and of 121 stars fainter than the fourth magnitude, 39 km. The progression in these results is very pronounced, and I think we are justified in drawing the important conclusion that, on the average, the faint stars of the system are moving more rapidly than the bright stars. This interesting indication should be confirmed or disproved by the use of a much greater number of stars.\nThe proper method of combining radial velocities for statistical", "label": "No"} {"text": "Nowadays every house comes with a fireplace and chimneys, some keep them to warm up the air in house while some keep it as a fashion mark. When wood burns completely it leaves ashes behind, and the smoke in the air combined with oxygen and vapor leaves dark spots behind or may also lead to chimney fire. So it is really mandatory to clean chimney on regular basis. Some of the tips that will help in chimney cleaning are as follows::\nUnderstanding the structure well\nBefore cleaning the chimney, it is very important to understand its structure. Usually a chimney is made of six parts. The chimney crown-Its the area from where smoke is released, The flue, The smoke chamber-through which smoke gets released to the crown area, smoke shelf, and The damper-It maintains the temperature level in the chamber and an ash dump-where all the remaining residual are left out. You can call a chimney sweep to clean the parts usually the crown area and flue.\nHow often you need to do chimney cleaning\nWell! It all depends on the use but if you usually burn wet green logs or materials which are not dry completely they dont burn properly and completely and leaves lot of particles behind so they usually required to be cleaned after every 50 to 70 burns. Else if you use completely dry logs of wood they burn properly in air leaving less smoke and particles behind and you will need a chimney sweep to be done only after every 100-120 burns.\nSteps to be followed\n* The first and foremost thing before doing chimney cleaning is to have a proper look within chimney. You can use a torch or flashlight for this.\n* Check for the presence of any animals or birds residing in it like rats, squirrels, etc.\n* Then try to remove as much as tar and creosote using sharp objects like knife or steel rods.\n* Get the size estimate of the flue so that you can use a proper brush to clean the surface within the flue. You can use a chimney brush, ladder, stiff wire brush, dust mask, goggles, and a pair of proper hand gloves before starting the cleaning\n* Place a neat cloth around the mouth of fireplace and cover it well.\n* From the chimney flue remove the damper and clean it with a small-wire brush.\n* Then get to the top of the roof using ladder and clean the crown area using the straight wire brush. You can attach pipe to the brush if the length of brush is not adequate.\n* Finally, clean the fireplace for ashes using a dustpan and broom and wipe it clean with a wet cloth. And yes your chimney cleaning is done!", "label": "No"} {"text": "This talk addresses the significant role architects and forced-laborers played in the construction history of the SS concentration camp at Auschwitz. Working (in conjunction with his collaborator, Anne Kelly Knowles) from the massive archive remaining from the SS building office as well as extensive digital visualizations of the space, Jaskot focuses on how the cultural goals of the SS related spatially and functionally to the destructive development of forced labor practices and the genocide. How do digital tools help us deal with the massive human and geographic scale of the site? What might a focus on the vernacular architecture and the SS architects tell us that challenges or expands the history we already know of the camp? In sum, this presentation seeks to argue for the need for a more comprehensive approach to space to understand this important site of the Holocaust.\nAbout the Speaker: PAUL JASKOT is a professor in the Department of the History of Art and Architecture at DePaul University and he has begun to develop classes on the burgeoning field of digital art history. His specific area of research has mostly focused on the cultural history of National Socialist Germany and its postwar impact on art and architecture. His classes and his scholarly work tend to focus on the central art historical question of how art and politics intersect in the modern world. He has published a number of essays that explored the political function of architecture in the modern period, leading up to his most recent book The Nazi Perpetrator: Postwar German Art and the Politics of the Right (Minnesota 2012). In addition to his research, Jaskot has served as a member of the Board of Directors of the College Art Association, the U.S. professional group for artists and art historians. From 2008-2010, he was the President of CAA.", "label": "No"} {"text": "One circle has a radius of 5 and its centre at (0, 5). A second circle has a radius of 12 and its centre at (12, 0). What is the length of a radius of a third circle which passes through the centre of the second circle and both the points of intersection of the first two circles.\nQuestion from Class 10 Chapter Circles\nApne doubts clear karein ab Whatsapp par bhi. Try it now.", "label": "No"} {"text": "To Chance Your Arm (Origin)\nWhat Is the Origin of the Saying \"To Chance Your Arm\"?To chance your arm means to take a risk.\nIn 1492, two Irish families (the Butlers of Ormonde and the FitzGeralds of Kildare) were involved in a bitter feud over which family should hold the position of Lord Deputy. This tension manifested itself with violent fighting between the two families just outside the city walls.\nRealising the violence was getting out of control, the Butlers took refuge in the Chapter House of Saint Patrick's Cathedral. The FitzGeralds followed them into the Cathedral and asked them to come out and make peace. Afraid they would be slaughtered, the Butlers refused.\nAs a gesture of good faith, the head of the Kildare family, Gerald FitzGerald, ordered that a hole be cut in the door. He then thrust his arm through the door and offered his hand in peace to those on the other side. Upon seeing that FitzGerald was willing to risk his arm by putting it through the door, the Butlers reasoned that he was serious about peace. They shook hands through the hole. The Butlers emerged from the Chapter House and the two families made peace.\nToday, this door is known as the \"Door of Reconciliation\" and is on display St Patrick's Cathedral. This story also lives on in the expression to chance your arm.", "label": "No"} {"text": "What do you want to know about the upcoming one-year mission to the International Space Station? NASA officials will discuss the yearlong station mission in a series of news conferences Thursday (Jan. 15), and you can watch the briefings live online.\nThe first briefing — featuring information about the mission itself — is set to begin at 12 p.m. EST (1700 GMT), with a second briefing scheduled for 2 p.m. EST (1900 GMT). NASA astronaut Scott Kelly and cosmonaut Mikhail Kornienko, the two crewmembers staying on the station for one year, will participate in the 2 p.m. EST news conference. You can watch both yearlong mission briefings live on Space.com via NASA TV.\n\"Kelly and Kornienko are embarking on a first-ever yearlong mission to the station,\" NASA officials wrote in a statement. \"The valuable scientific data collected will provide insight into how the human body responds to longer durations in space, supporting the next generation of space exploration.\"\nCosmonaut Gennady Padalka — scheduled to fly to the station with Kelly and Kornienko from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on March 27 — will also participate in the 2 p.m. EST briefing. Padalka will fly back to Earth in September while the two other crewmembers stay on the station until March 2016, according to NASA.\nMichael Suffredini, International Space Station program manager; Emily Nelson, International Space Station expedition flight director; Julie Robinson, International Space Station program scientist; and Steve Gilmore, lead flight surgeon for Kelly will participate in the 12 p.m. EST briefing. The space experts are expected to discuss science, spacewalks and other details of the long-duration mission.\nKelly's yearlong mission will mark the first time an American has spent a continuous year in space. Some cosmonauts spent a year or more on Mir in the 1980s and 1990s.\n\"What makes this exciting for me, this one-year flight is about the science and everything we're going to learn from expanding the envelope on the space station greater than what we've currently done,\" Kelly told members of the press during news conference on Dec. 18. \"If we're ever going to go to Mars someday, the International Space Station is really a great platform to learn much more about having people live and work in space for longer durations.\"", "label": "No"} {"text": "While machine learning systems such as artificial neural networks have been employed in a wide range of application domains in the past, their dynamics have often evaded traditional methods of analysis. Throughout this project, the author took an NKS-inspired approach of experimentation and graphical exploration towards the analysis of learning methods, with particular emphasis on the visual properties of their basins of attraction. First, a traditional example of the phenomenon of basins of attraction, Newton’s root finding method, was considered. The aim was to seek complex and interesting behavior through directed experiments. Next, attractors in Hopfield neural networks were investigated through visualization. Finally, the same methodology was applied to search for elementary classification behavior in simple NKS-style sequential substitution systems.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Cassini: Mission to Saturn – Learn more in our continually updated special report.\nThis month, scientists involved with the Cassini spacecraft are celebrating four years in orbit around Saturn.\nThe milestone marks the end of Cassini’s “nominal” mission and the beginning of an extended mission during which Cassini will make follow-up observations of the features it has discovered since it began studying the Ringed Planet and its moons at close range in July 2004.\nRecently, Carolyn Porco, who leads the Cassini imaging team, took New Scientist on a tour of her favourite images from the past four years. They include waves in the planet’s famous rings, sand dunes and possible rain clouds on the surprisingly Earth-like moon Titan, and enigmatic geysers on the icy moon Enceladus. Enjoy!\nMore on these topics:", "label": "No"} {"text": "The Origins of Pirates Beach\nThe fascinating history of Galveston Island is intertwined with stories of the sea, adventure, and of course, pirates, which gives the suburban community of Pirates Beach its intriguing name. Located on the western end of the island, its origins can be traced back to the early 19th century, a time when the Gulf of Mexico’s waters were teeming with the fabled buccaneers.\nGalveston Island served as an ideal haven for pirates due to its strategic location. It offered easy access to the wealthy shipping lanes of the Gulf, and its intricate shoreline provided countless inlets for hideouts. From these vantage points, pirates could easily launch attacks on unsuspecting merchant ships, plundering their goods, and disappearing without leaving a trace.\nThe area now known as Pirates Beach was once the stomping grounds for the notorious pirate Jean Lafitte. Lafitte and his men were said to have used the island as a base for their operations between 1817 and 1821. Lafitte was known for his charisma and clever tactics, which allowed him to establish a semi-permanent colony called Campeche on the island, complete with defenses, housing, and a burgeoning economy based on the spoils of his piracy.\nThe Golden Era of Piracy and Galveston\nDuring what is often referred to as the Golden Age of Piracy, which spanned from the late 1600s to the early 1700s, Galveston emerged as a key location. Numerous pirates traversed along the Gulf Coast, but it wasn’t until pirates like Lafitte made the island their domain that Galveston became an essential part of pirate legend.\nPirates formed an anarchical society, thriving outside the law and creating rules of their own. Galveston’s pirate history is marked by this rebellious spirit, which contributed to the island’s aura of mystery and adventure. Lafitte himself became something of a problematic figure for the United States government as they sought to establish control over the region and wipe out piracy.\nAs much a businessman as he was a pirate, Lafitte often negotiated with authorities, playing various governments against each other. He offered allegiance to whichever side would benefit him the most, until he was eventually driven from the island by the US Navy. The raids, hidden treasures, and legends of escape left behind have solidified Galveston’s spot in pirate history.\nThe Legacy and Revival of Pirate Culture\nThe legends of Lafitte and his compatriots have not only shaped the history of Pirates Beach but also influenced its modern identity. The purported hidden treasures of Lafitte have inspired countless treasure hunts across the island, with many enthusiasts hoping to uncover lost loot that the pirate supposedly left behind.\nThough the age of buccaneers has long passed, the influence of pirate culture on Galveston Island persists. Residents and visitors alike celebrate this heritage through annual events such as the Galveston Island Pirate Festival, which invites attendees to don costumes and partake in festivities reminiscent of the swashbuckling days.\nThe tales of pirates and the wealth they amassed and lost have also influenced the naming of locales and businesses on the Island, with Pirates Beach being one such community. It is a celebration of the romantic viewpoint many have of pirates today, a stark contrast to the fear they once invoked when ruling the seas around Galveston.\nPreserving the Past of Pirates Beach\nThe preservation of Galveston’s pirate history, particularly in regions like Pirates Beach, has become a priority for historians and enthusiasts. Efforts to document and conserve places of historical significance ensure that the stories and legends are continually passed down through generations.\nLocal museums and historical societies are active in displaying artifacts and delivering detailed accounts of the pirate presence on the island. They also highlight the intricate relationships between these rogue seafarers and the development of the local economy and culture during the early days of the American frontier.\nThe modern community of Pirates Beach, with its captivating beach-front homes and relaxed lifestyle, is built around a deep respect for the area’s storied past. It serves as a bridge between the adventurous maritime history and the serene coastal living that residents and visitors enjoy today. If you’re interested in learning more about the subject, Find more details in this valuable document, to complement your study. Find valuable insights and new viewpoints to deepen your knowledge of the topic.\nDiscover other points of view and complementary information on this topic through the related posts we’ve gathered for you:", "label": "No"} {"text": "Hands On Hemp didn't invent the idea of using cloth reusable bags for carrying and storing food. We just took a good idea that's been around long before plastic or paper bags and made it better with sustainable hemp cloth!\nCloth flour sacks and feed sacks have been used since the early 1800's during the pioneering days of settling the United States.\nWhen cloth sacks were first introduced they replaced barrels, boxes, and tins for storing and transporting food staples like grain, flour, seeds, and animal feed. Cloth sacks became the preferred material because they were cheaper to produce, lighter weight and easier to toss on the back of a horse vs. the more bulky and heavy containers.\nThe invention of the sewing machine and hence the ability to sew stronger seams than hand-stitched seams made it possible for cloth sacks to replace the others.\nIn the Depression era (1921-1941), both money and cloth were scarce. Due to their strong and well-made fabrics, cloth flour and feed sacks inevitably became fashionable as clothing.\nBecause people didn’t have money, women would recycle the cloth sacks to sew clothes for the entire family.\nThe flour and grain companies immediately caught on to this trend. They began making the cloth bags in all kinds of interesting colors and patterns–making the bags themselves, as much as the products they contained, hotly desired items.\nClothes could be somewhat unique because flour and grain companies kept producing new patterns and discontinuing previous ones. And, depending on the skill of the seamstress, these bags could be legitimate fashion statements!\nWe polished and cleaned stove and table,\nScoured and scrubbed from cellar to gable,\nWe dusted the bureau and oak bed post,\nMade costumes for October (a scary ghost)\nAnd a parachute for a cat named Jack.\nFrom that lowly, useful old flour sack!\nSo now my friends, when they ask you\nAs curious youngsters often do,\n\"Before plastic wrap, Elmer's Glue\nAnd paper towels, what did you do?\"\nTell them loudly and with pride don't lack,\n\"Grandmother had that wonderful flour sack!\"", "label": "No"} {"text": "The limited number and lack of stability of funding sources require that initiatives should establish strategies to become more self-sufficient. This helps to better negotiate financial support with the donors.\nSome initiatives do as much as they can to sustain their programs (as much as possible) with the interests generated by a Capital Fund. A Capital Fund Scheme reduces the initiative’s need to search for additional funds annually and allows it to keep the stewardship of its project without needing to bend to the interests of the financial supporters.\nThis means two things:\n• That the initiative’s overall funding strategy objective changes from searching for yearly funds to finding donations for (or generating resources to be invested in) an investment fund (the capital fund) selected with two criteria:\n° that maximizes interest.\n° that minimizes financial risk.\n• That money gathered from all sources is used to pay the programs’ expenses, and what is left invested in the capital fund, whose objective is to grow as much as possible so its interests can soon become a matching fund: the matching fund of the capital fund, thus favoring true financial sustainability.\nTo provide credibility and encourage donations, the use of the capital fund can be subject to control by a banking trust fund mechanism.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Industrial and organizational psychology is a specialty within the field of psychology, meaning that those who practice it attend school for specific certifications and must adhere to a set of standards within the profession. The American Psychological Association defines industrial and organizational psychology as the “scientific study of human behavior in organizations and the work place.” In essence, Industrial-organizational psychologists or “I/O psychologists” help improve the work environment for businesses, nonprofits and other formal places of employment using their training in psychology.\nImproving the Workplace\nIndustrial-organizational psychologists set out to improve the workplace. They may administer tests, offer guidance on policies and procedures, advise management on different projects or analyze data to offer insight into a company’s practices. They’re usually hired on a contracted basis rather than as in-house employees because their work may be short term or focused on a specific need. For example, I/O psychologists may assist in the hiring and on-boarding process to ensure that candidates fit within an organization’s overall system and setup. They’re also concerned with quality of life for employees, job optimization, performance evaluation and market strategies. These specialists can apply psychological theories to specific situations in order to resolve disputes, enhance productivity, help businesses market to their target audience and accomplish long-term objectives. This branch of psychology is as practical as it is theoretical, making it a desired commodity among successful organizations.\nEducation and Training\nThose who want to become industrial-organizational psychologists would need to earn at least a master’s degree in psychology with a focus on this concentration. Many graduate programs exist for this purpose, and some are offered online to make things easier on working professionals. Courses in graduate-level psychology programs cover a variety of topics, including individual and group behavior, statistics, experimental methods and research, and abnormal psychology. In addition, I/O psychologists may find it useful to have a background in business, nonprofit organizations or other similar setups since their practices will primarily involve work-related issues. Most graduate programs include clinical work or a practicum experience that would provide further training in this specialty. Certification requirements would vary by state, but practicing psychologists would also need to maintain their credentials after graduation.\nDemand for I/O Psychologists\nIn 2014, the Bureau of Labor Statistics listed I/O psychology as the fastest-growing occupation in the United States. This was largely because the field was relatively small compared with other jobs. At the time, there were about 1,600 practicing industrial-organizational psychologists in the country with an expected increase of around 900 jobs by 2022, according to ABC News. The most recent list of rapidly growing jobs doesn’t include I/O psychologists, but it remains a growing specialty because of its impact on businesses. The average salary of an I/O psychologist was nearly $84,000 in 2014. As mentioned above, the extensive training and clinical practice necessary to become certified usually garner a higher starting salary than other types of jobs.\nIndustrial-organizational psychologists are hired for several reasons, including workplace efficiency, employee motivation and fulfillment, effective hiring processes, and marketing. They take a practical approach in analyzing data and developing strategies for improving organizations. The field of psychology is always expanding to include a broader audience, and industrial and organizational psychology is one specialization that seeks to support businesses, employees and the demographics that they serve.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Asthma is a condition in which a person’s airways become inflamed, narrow, swell and produce extra mucus which makes it difficult to breath.\nAccording to Dr. Chiosa Enubele, Asthma is a common lung condition that causes occasional breathing difficulties. It affects people of all ages and often starts in childhood, although it can also appear for the first time in adults.\nEnubele stated that there is currently no cure for asthma, but there are simple treatments that can help control early stages so it doesn’t have a significant impact on someone’s life.\nHe said: “Some people, particularly children, may eventually grow out of asthma. But for others it’s a lifelong condition, but before then there are some early symptoms they might exhibit like wheezing, a tight chest and also coughing.”\nHe explained that the severity of symptoms varies from person to person and often comes and goes but can be more persistent for some. Moreover, several conditions can cause similar early symptoms of asthma, such as chest infection or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), so it’s important to get a proper diagnosis to have the right treatment.\nHow asthma occurs\nDr. Enubele noted that inflammatory swelling of the breathing tubes that carry in and out of the lungs could cause asthma. “The inflammation makes the breathing tubes highly sensitive so they temporary become narrow, this occur randomly, or after exposure to a trigger. The tubes may also sometimes become clogged with sticky mucus, he added.”\nHow to manage asthma\nEnubele stated that Pet Dander, a common asthma trigger is often difficult to avoid entirely because for many, our pets are just like members of the family, Fumes from household cleaners can trigger asthma. Avoid inhaling fumes at home and prevent exposure away from home as much as possible.\nHe advised people to remove household plants and keep bathrooms clean and dry by opening a window or using a bathroom fan during showers or baths. Breathing smoke even secondhand smoke and smoke on clothing, furniture or drapes can trigger an asthma attack, revealed Enubele.\n“Be sure to ask for a smoke free hotel room when traveling. Intense emotions and worry often worsen asthma symptoms so take steps to relieve stress in your life.”\nExtremely hot and humid weather and poor air quality can exacerbate asthma symptoms for many people. Asthmatic patients should limit outdoor activity when these conditions exist or a pollution alert has been issued.\nAccording to Enubele, physical activity is also important even for people with asthma. One can reduce the risk for exercise-induced asthma attacks by working out inside on very cold or very warm days, so talk to your doctor if you have hay fever. Use medications as directed and stay inside as much as possible when pollen counts are high.\nMake sure people around you know you have asthma because it is important for family members, friends, co-workers, teachers, and employers to be able to recognize symptoms of an asthma attack and know what to do if one occurs.\nEnubele said, “Everywhere you go, keep quick-relief asthma medicines readily available. Follow policies at your child’s school to make sure he or she is allowed to carry an inhaler and any other emergency rescue medications that may be necessary.”= As a parent, make sure the school nurse knows your child has asthma, and also note that chalk dust can trigger an asthma attack so it may be helpful for your child to sit away from chalkboards in class.\n“If you are asthmatic or have a love one who is asthmatic, know the location of the nearest hospital to your home, your job and your child’s school. When you are traveling, locate the nearest emergency facility beforehand, in case of an asthma attack, advised Enubele.”\nWhat asthmatic patients should avoid\nEnubele said that keeping your asthma under control can be a matter of life and death. If you struggle with asthma, then you should know to avoid these things:\nIt can be a tough thing for many people to avoid, but getting extremely frightened, anxious, or angry can be especially harmful for asthmatics. All three emotions, experienced at a high level, can cause stress, which can alter your breathing and lead to an asthma attack. It turns out not regularly vacuuming and preventing dust from accumulating can have a negative impact on your health if you are asthmatic. While you might not see the dust, dust trapped in your carpet and kept on furniture can induce asthma related symptoms.\nAlthough a glass of red wine a day is said to help with heart health, ingesting wine regardless of whether it is red, white, pink, black, or purple, can harm someone with asthma more than it can benefit them. The reason is that wine contains sulfites, a type of preservative put into different types of food and beverages.\nSulfites, also known as sulfur dioxides, are known to trigger symptoms in asthma. While lemon juice might not cause issues for most asthmatics, artificial lemon juice can. The triggering factor, similar to that of wine, is the sulfite put into artificial lemon juice in an effort to keep it fresh for a longer period of time. Squeezing your own lemons for a zesty flavor can allow you to breathe easier while enjoying the fruity flavor.\nEveryone’s asthma may not be triggered by perfume, but a considerable amount of people consider perfume to be a trigger for their asthma. If you are one of those people, it can be hard control your exposure to the loud fragrances that cause you to cough, wheeze, and struggle for air when you are outside of your home.\nThe most you can really do is politely ask others not to spray their perfume around you, or stay away from areas you know will have strong scents for example, the fragrance section in a department store. If perfume, fortunately enough, does not trigger your asthma, be courteous of those who can’t say the same and avoid spraying perfume heavily or in public areas.\nWhile avoiding intense negative emotions, dust, wine, artificial lemon juice, and perfume may not always be possible, for your own sake, try to stay away from these things if you notice that they affect your asthma. You will certainly be better off in the long run if you avoid these possible triggers.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Digestive System: How to Treat a Leaky Gut\nToday’s busy lifestyle is really stressful and bad for your gut, because the entire digestive system can be affected by processed foods, medications, alcohol, stress and bacteria. These can cause digestive irritation leading to inflammation and a lot of pinprick-style leaks in a very delicate and thin lining of the intestines. A tiny leak can be a big problem causing undigested food particles, toxins and bacteria to the bloodstream that leads to a potentially out sized immune response. If there is continuous leak because of damaged lining of your gut, it can cause a big health problem. Allergies, acne, asthma, arthritis and autism are just some of the conditions associated with a leaky syndrome. A leaky gut can cause fatigue, respiratory issues, joint pain, rashes, and autoimmune responses like psoriasis.\nInstead of taking medications to suppress the symptoms, the first step in treating a leaky gut is identification and removal of the source of the irritation intestinal linings. Identification and removal of intestinal irritants include beginning an elimination diet, keeping a food journal, limiting use of NSAIDs and alcohol, and ruling out infections. Eliminate digestive irritants like as dairy, sugar, soy, gluten and chemical additives found in processed foods. These foods should be eliminated for two weeks, and are reintroduced taking note its effects. If you feel gassy, bloated or fatigued after eating a specific food, add and write it to your elimination list so you are able to monitor the foods you need to avoid. Your gut tells you what foods you’re sensitive to, all you have to do is listen. Limit the use of alcohol and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or NSAIDs and alcohol because it inhibits the production of prostaglandins needed for rebuilding the lining of the intestines, while alcohol tires the liver and steals the nutrients from your gut. Leaky gut can be caused by parasites and pathogenic microorganisms that live in the warm and mucosal environment of your digestive system.\nYou will need lots of fiber such as berries, vegetables, nuts, legumes, seeds, and whole-kernel grains to eliminate toxic waste materials as quickly and efficiently as possible. Flaxseeds, chia seeds, psyllium seeds, or oat bran can be consumed as a food supplement. Taking enzyme supplements before eating gives your gastrointestinal tract a jump-start for good digestion, so food are easier to break down and nutrients are easier to assimilate. It will also help taking glutamine supplements to fuel the small intestinal lining to support digestion and immunity. Omega-3 fatty acids can reduce inflammation and rebuild the wall of the digestive system, so you can consume avocado, seeds, nuts, cold-water fish and purslane. If you have a leaky gut it helps eliminating the foods for upset stomach and consume foods that support a healthy digestive system.\nCite: find this", "label": "No"} {"text": "Resuscitation of Patients in Ventricular Fibrillation from the Perspective of Emergency Medical Services PDF\nCardiology Research and Clinical Developments Series\nSince the first use of basic life support (BLS) and defibrillation in the prehospital setting in Belfast in 1966, few would argue that there have been major improvements in the rate of survival for out-of-hospital cardiac arrests. Indeed, until the widespread introduction of BLS and defibrillators to emergency medical service (EMS) vehicles, an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest would mean certain death.\nThe initial rhythm of a patient in cardiac arrest is predictive of their chances of survival. In this regard, the rhythms with the highest rate of survival to hospital discharge are ventricular fibrillation (VF) and ventricular tachycardia (VT). In the past century we have learnt much about VF and VT, with this knowledge forming the bedrock of present day resuscitation guidelines. In the last decade there has been a truly international effort, headed by the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR), aimed at reducing the mortality from cardiac arrest. This effort has resulted in the publication of the 2005 guidelines for resuscitation. While there is still much to learn, the 2005 guidelines appear to have reduced mortality from VF/VT arrests more than any before.\nThe concept of providing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), defibrillation, and advanced cardiac life support, in a timely fashion to reduce mortality from cardiac arrests evolved in the late 1980‟s. It was formalised in 1991 by Cummings as the “Chain of Survival”. It is the role of EMS, with regards to cardiac arrest, to provide the final critical links in the chain of survival. Aside from this vital function, EMS have been invaluable in enabling an assessment of the impact of the many changes to resuscitation protocols over the years on the mortality rate from cardiac arrest by facilitating research in the pre-hospital domain.\nIf you found this book helpful then please like, subscribe and share.", "label": "No"} {"text": "ROME (May. 16)\nSeveral non-Jewish Italians, including five Catholic priests, who, during the Nazi occupation of their country, courageously helped to save Jewish lives, received gold commemorative medals at an Embassy reception here on the occasion of the 19th anniversary of Israel’s statehood.\nThe awards, especially minted by the Israel Government, were presented by Israel’s Ambassador to Italy, Ehud Avriel. An embassy spokesman, announcing the awards, said that “Israel and the Jews all over the world have not forgotten and will never forget those who supported and assisted their brothers during the darkest hours of Jewish history.”\nThe clergymen in the group are: Don Giovanni Simioni and Don Angelo Torre, both from Treviso; Commendatore Ezio Giorgiette, Bellaria; Don Giuseppe Di Zotti, Rome; Monsignore Leto Casini, Florence; and Don Arrigo Beccari, 75, a priest from Nonatola. The latter had been deported by the Germans because he and Dr. Giuseppe Moreali, in the winter of 1943-44, had smuggled youth aliyah children who had been evacuated from many countries, and were placed in hiding in the priest’s home town, near Mantua.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Grove House School is the first specialist school for pupils with speech, language and communication difficulties in the eastern region. It is based on a ‘best practice’ model, staffed by a collaborative team of teachers, speech and language therapists and occupational therapists. The specialist identity of the school aims to increase awareness of speech, language and communication needs and seeks to provide a valuable resource for families and professionals.\nThe school offers:\n- A collaborative, classroom-based approach to the delivery of speech and language therapy\n- Occupational therapy led by an Occupational Therapist trained in the delivery of Sensory Integration Therapy\n- A triple-stranded curriculum\n- An variety of approaches to the development of literacy skills through programmes and strategies based on clinical research and best practice\n- Preparation for a broad range of nationally-recognised qualifications\n- Personalised intervention programmes to target pupils’ additional needs\n- Outreach work and sharing of good practice\nFundamental to the school’s vision is the use of the collaborative practice model, where teachers, support staff, speech and language therapists and occupational therapists work together as part of a multi-disciplinary team. In order to support inclusion, speech and language therapy takes place with peers in the classroom environment. An occupational therapist contributes to the planning of practical work and again may support pupils in the classroom where necessary.\nWith extended skills and knowledge, staff are able to employ a number of specialist strategies to support the delivery of the curriculum to all pupils. They can modify language according to the needs of each pupil, use cross-curricular links to support pupils’ generalisation of language, pre-teach vocabulary, use visual supports and, wherever possible, take a physically active multi-sensory approach. Classroom routines and teaching strategies are shared by teaching staff across the school, allowing pupils to enjoy a consistent, specialist approach.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Apologize and Do Better\nEverbody makes mistakes.\nEverybody acts in ways, says things, and does things that they regret.\nInsecurity and fear make people act in awful ways. When confronted with these actions by someone who has been hurt, unfortunately a lot of people deny, justify, or even get mad and say they didn't think or didn't know or make up an excuse and hope the other person believes it.\nThere is shame in hurting others and it is embedded in one's own conscience. The only way to release it is to allow vulnerability and apologize. \"I'm sorry, I acted like a jerk and I regret it\" heals so much more than trying to run away from the shame by playing dumb or deflecting.\nApologize and do better.\nThat will ensure that others won't be hurt and you won't have even more regrets and shame to deal with in the future.\nLearn more about relationship patterns and how to change them in Doe's book:", "label": "No"} {"text": "There are a lot of demands on your time in modern day life. Between work, family, social obligations, social media and a never-ending array of TV shows and movies to stream, it may feel like there is never enough time to fit everything in. Some people in Georgia even forego sleep to try and fit in as much as possible. Unfortunately, insufficient sleep is a significant contributor to drowsy driving.\nWhile you have probably heard of distracted driving, you might not be familiar with the issue of drowsy driving. Drowsy driving is when a driver is sleepy, fatigued or otherwise drowsy while behind the wheel. If being sleepy does not seem as dangerous as drunk or texting behind the wheel, you might be surprised to learn that it contributes to thousands of injuries and deaths each and every year.\nIs drowsy driving like drunk driving?\nOne of the main reasons that drowsy driving is so dangerous is because it mimics drunk driving behaviors. Drowsy drivers often overestimate their abilities and miss warning signs that indicate it is no longer safe to be driving, just like many drunk drivers. Some of the shared problems between these two issues include:\n- Blurred vision\n- Slowed reaction time\n- Poor decision making\nAny driver of any age or background can engage in drowsy driving. However, drivers who travel long distances are more likely to be drowsy than those traveling shorter distances or sticking closer to home. Drowsy driving is also a greater concern during nighttime hours.\nIs drowsy driving common?\nIt is harder to spot a drowsy driver than a distracted driver. A distracted driver might have a phone in front of his or her face or be talking animatedly to a passenger and not looking at the road. A drowsy driver might seem focused but actually be struggling to focus on the task at hand.\nThis is why it may come as a surprise to learn that, in a study from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — NHTSA, approximately 40% of drivers responded that they had fallen asleep behind the wheel at least once. Since this figure was self-reported, it is possible that the actual figure is much higher. In a separate study from The Zebra, only around 23% of drivers thought being sleepy meant that driving was dangerous.\nThe danger is real\nDrowsy driving killed approximately 4,000 people between 2013 and 2017. In 2017 alone, tired or sleepy drivers contributed to at least 90,000 car accidents. The NHTSA also believes that drowsy driving accounts for around 13% of the $836 billion that crashes cause in societal costs.\nIf drowsy driving was a factor in your accident, you may need help. Since these accidents are often serious, you are probably dealing with serious issues like pain and suffering, emotional trauma, medical bills, lost income and more. Successfully navigating a personal injury claim to completion is one option for addressing these damages.", "label": "No"} {"text": "This began the great wave of 1937 sit-down strikes\nThe reader, for example, is meant to credit the one newspaper account of the sit-down strike\nthat the strikers deem accurate and which calls the issue of unemployment \"a national responsibility demanding action by national authority and on a nation-wide scale.\nThey staged a sit-down strike\nin an attempt to stop the 2,000 Guineas.\nAt the same time, his conservative opponents, chiefly Michigan Republicans and the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC), characterized him as a traitor and a Communist sympathizer for the way he handled the Flint sit-down strike\nCholesterol-clobbering drugs called statins do their good work via the molecular equivalent of a sit-down strike\n, report researchers in the May 11 SCIENCE.\nStaging a sit-down strike\nwith the remarkably receptive local authorities, Dalits win rights to their well and their pride.\nDisgruntled parents who staged a sit-down strike\non the pitch at Chennai, India to protest against the omission of their son from the state Under-14 team.\nFor a second there, I thought she was going to say, \"So I joined my local lesbian SWAT team and staged a sit-down strike\nin the editorial offices of our paper until they agreed to more balanced coverage of gay issues.\n30 when 30 people from a group of 300 protesters sat down at the entrance of the Riverfront printing plant in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the historic General Motors sit-down strike\nat Flint, Mich.\nFischer recalled how a handful of socialists spurred the union movement in Kansas City by organizing a sit-down strike\nat Armour and Company which lasted four days.\nHe later portrayed problems of the working class: The International (1928) depicts a world revolution of the proletariat; Marching Song (1937) concerns a sit-down strike\nThey show that when workers in Gdansk, Gdynia, and Szczecin took to the streets (where a repressive party-state ultimately has all of the advantages) in the early days of the December protests, the Polish Communist Party's decision to use force against workers (officially 45 people were killed, although unofficial estimates have placed the number of dead as high as 200-300) helped workers to rediscover the advantages of the sit-down strike", "label": "No"} {"text": "Fire safety in buildings under construction is a hugely important topic due to the devastating impact large construction fires can have. While rare, the consequences of construction fires are attracting more attention in the public and private sectors, pointing to the need for more accountability on construction sites and greater enforcement of existing fire and building codes.\nA variety of best practice manuals and training videos are available on www.constructionfiresafety.org to help reduce the frequency and severity of construction fires. These materials are designed to educate and inform construction crews, including site superintendents, local building and fire regulators, and responding fire departments on how to prevent fires, reduce losses and ensure overall safety at large construction sites.\nReprinted courtesy of Raymond O’Brocki, Construction Executive, a publication of Associated Builders and Contractors. All rights reserved.", "label": "No"} {"text": "What is Trauma Informed Care?\nDid you know that more than 60% of all children under 16 experience some sort of trauma? And that number is even higher with children from 0-5 years old? This information was provided from the American Psychological Association. The Adverse Childhood Experiences study has shown that the more traumatic experiences a person has, there is a higher risk for suicide, depression, and substance abuse during their lifetime.\nThis post will explore what trauma is and how trauma-induced care can benefit a child, their parents and the child’s support system.\nWhat is Trauma?\nAccording to NiCole Bartlett, Certified Trauma Specialist and Director of Trauma for Children’s Advantage, trauma is an event, series of events, or set of circumstances experienced by an individual as physically or emotionally harmful or life-threatening. Trauma has lasting adverse effects on the individual’s functioning and mental, physical, social, emotional, or spiritual well-being.\nTrauma and its impact is based on a person’s perception of the trauma and their resilience. Therefore, not everyone will react the same given the same set of circumstances. Examples of traumatic events can include physical and sexual abuse, bullying, and death of a caregiver.\nWhat are Signs of Trauma?\nOften, a child often does not have the physical, mental or emotional maturity to tell a parent what is wrong – even when they are in their teenage years.\nSome signs of trauma include:\nPoor social interaction skills\nAnger and irritability\nEngagement in risk taking behaviors\nIt has been shown that children who do not have the tools to address this sort of trauma when it happens are left later in life with difficulty in establishing fulfilling relationships, holding steady jobs and/or becoming productive members of society.\nWhat is Trauma-Informed Care?\nIn a nutshell, Trauma-Informed Care encompasses a variety of approaches to working with children exposed to short- and long-term traumatic events. An example of a short-term event might be a sudden death of a parent while a long-term situation could be ongoing domestic violence.\nResearch suggests that there are considerable benefits associated with trauma-informed care for both the child and their family. The key is for the family and child’s support team to recognize and address the signs and symptoms associated with trauma.\nTrauma-Informed Care helps a child:\nCope with trauma triggers\nEstablish and maintain predictable routines and\nUse behavior management strategies\nOverall, the child needs to feel respected, informed and hopeful regarding their own recovery.\nWho is Involved in Trauma-Informed Care?\nThe short answer is everyone involved in a child’s life, including but not limited to:\nChild Welfare Workers\nJuvenile Justice Workers and\nWhere Does a Trauma-Induced Child Go?\nIn Portage County, a child who experiences trauma is often referred to Children’s Advantage. Again, NiCole Barlett speaking about their process to help children 0-18 years of age:\n“Children’s Advantage has a trauma clinic to help families heal from many forms of trauma, but the prevalent cases involve abuse and neglect.\n“Our clinic receives referrals directly from several county support services such as the Children’s Advocacy Center, who conduct forensic interviews and provide advocacy to children who have disclosed sexual abuse.\n“Once we receive a referral, the family will meet with myself or any of our trauma certified and informed staff to complete a diagnostic assessment, as well as, a trauma evaluation.From that eval, it is determined if the child and family would benefit from trauma specific interventions.”\nChildren’s Advantage Provides Trauma-Informed Care\nThe trauma clinic at Children’s Advantage has been in operation since 2012, serving the needs of Portage County. As a partner of the Mental Health and Recovery Board of Portage County, they are instrumental in helping the trauma-stricken youth of our area.\nFor more information, call them at 330.296.5552.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Educators are utilizing the Microsoft HoloLens to teach complex concepts and allow students to learn in 3D. The use of mixed reality devices in the higher education space is expected to increase as the devices reduce operating costs, work hours, and lesson time. The implementation of shared technology creates a need for disinfection options. The UV cleaner boxes produced by Cleanbox are ready to meet this need and protect the health of educators and students.\nMicrosoft’s HoloLens Is Becoming More Common in Classrooms: Here’s How to Keep It Clean\nMicrosoft’s mixed reality device makes it simple for students to comprehend topics that are challenging to teach from a textbook. When students learn by participating in the curriculum physically, they have a higher retention rate and improved comprehension speed. While it may seem as if shared technology devices in the classroom are a dream come true for students and educators, revolutionary education methods require a new approach to hygiene.\nA stumbling block in using shared mixed reality equipment is that the headset can quickly become a vector for pathogens to spread throughout a classroom. Pathogen transmission is typically a more significant issue for lower education, as adults can usually be relied upon to implement proper hygiene practices. But when shared headgear is brought into the mix, educators must ensure rigorous cleanliness standards are met.\nAbandon Traditional Solutions\nIn order to establish why UVC disinfection boxes are the best solution for maintaining the cleanliness of the HoloLens and other shared electronic devices, it’s critical to examine why traditional methods fall short. Before the Covid-19 pandemic, cleaning equipment with disposable wipes might have seemed an acceptable sanitization method. However, the pandemic highlighted how impractical and ineffective many standard disinfection practices are.\nThere are numerous reasons why disposable wipes have no place as a hygiene staple. Despite the wipes being useful in many situations, they are not a good cleaning option for the Microsoft HoloLens.\nWipes Are Unverifiable\nSince the pathogens being eliminated are not visible to the naked eye, students and educators cannot verify whether the device they are using has actually been cleaned. While wipes can knock free any visible debris, such as dirt or hair that could cling to the headset, users can only hope that bacteria and viruses have been removed.\nWithout using a microscope, which is impractical, there is no way to ensure that the device in question is wholly clean. Therefore, to ensure the health of educators and students is protected, hygiene solutions must be proven and quantifiable.\nWipes Are Inconsistent\nWhen students are in charge of cleaning their equipment at the end of each session, hygiene solutions must work consistently regardless of the user’s experience and the amount of effort they put into cleaning the device. A diligent student may be able to clean a headset fairly adequately using a wipe, but a hurried or distracted student will give the headset a half-hearted swipe that leaves pathogens behind for the following user.\nSince there is no way to determine how well the previous user cleaned the device visually, students are forced to place their health in the hands of the last student to use the equipment. For a solution to be entirely practical, it must work as efficiently in the hands of an untrained, unreliable student as in the hands of the most diligent one.\nWipes Are Financially and Physically Wasteful\nWhen devices are used by multiple students throughout multiple classes per week, purchasing enough wipes to maintain sanitary standards becomes a costly venture. Since budgetary limitations are an issue for most educators, finding room for impractical purchases in a budget that shrinks semester by semester is challenging.\nFrom a physical standpoint, wipes contribute to the excess amounts of waste crowding landfills by the year. In addition, disposable wipes, even those marketed as “biodegradable,” are bad for the environment, as the fibers don’t break down entirely. Many brands of alcohol wipes may feel soft to the touch, but they have fine plastic threads woven into the material to improve strength. This resilience during use translates to resilience to decomposition when the wipe is discarded.\nWipes Are Damaging\nWhen disinfecting wipes are thrown out, the chemicals in the wipes leach into the ground, contaminating the soil and water supply. This contamination negatively impacts the ecosystem in the affected area in the short term. Scientists expect to see long-term effects on the biodiversity of plants and animals in the region affected by chemicals.\nAdditionally, wipes can potentially cause premature degradation to headsets and other electronic equipment. Microsoft cautions users against using bleach-based wipes to clean the HoloLens, stating the concern that the bleach can damage the visor and shell of the device. Wipes with abrasive materials woven into the fabric are also ill-advised, as abrasive components will degrade the equipment and, with continued use, cause it to become non-functional.\nEmbrace Cleanbox: An Alternative Disinfection Method\nUVC cleaning units pair perfectly with mixed reality devices and provide a reliable level of sanitization every single use. For every issue using wipes presents, UVC disinfection systems offer a solution.\nUV Cleaner Boxes Are Verifiable\nThe UVC disinfection units produced by Cleanbox have completed extensive testing and have been proven to perform disinfection at hospital-grade standards. After one sanitizing session, 99.999% of pathogens on the item have been eliminated.\nThe globally patented LED UVC bulbs used in Cleanbox units are unique, as they target the item being sanitized with the precise intensity level required to eliminate viruses and bacteria, even SARS-Cov2 (Coronavirus). As a result, educators and students can feel relief knowing that their equipment is correctly sanitized by using a cleaning method with a quantifiable level of disinfection.\nUV Cleaner Boxes Are Reliable\nAny concerns over the reliability of the individual completing the cleaning can be eliminated with UVC disinfection devices. When using this system, all the user has to do is insert the headset into the UVC unit and press the button to begin the cleaning cycle.\nIn 60 seconds, the user will be cued to remove the headset from the unit. Once the headset has been removed, it is disinfected and ready for use. Any individual can complete the process without instruction or prior experience, as the design is intuitive and impossible to complete incorrectly.\nUV Cleaner Boxes Are Ecofriendly and Economic\nEach of Cleanboxe’s globally patented UVC LED systems completes approximately 600,000 cleans or 10,000 hours of use. After the initial purchase, the devices will work for years, allowing them to pay for themselves quickly. Unlike other cleaning methods, there are no ongoing expenses such as refills or replacements. Because of the unit’s longevity, using a UVC unit has been proven to be 30X cheaper than purchasing disposable wipes.\nSince all UVC units do is emit UVC rays into a controlled space, they don’t harm the environment. While traditional ultraviolet lightbulbs release ozone during use, this can be avoided by only using LED UVC lights for disinfection, as they emit no ozone. As the disinfection unit is entirely self-contained, there is no waste to manage or chemical runoff to pose an environmental concern.\nUV Cleaner Boxes Are Gentle on Electronics\nIt’s challenging to find a way to kill viruses and bacteria without damaging the item being sanitized, especially if the item is an electronic device. UVC units are the most effective way to eliminate pathogens without damaging the item being cleaned or the wearer.\nWith UVC disinfection, there are no chemicals to potentially irritate the user’s skin or wear down the plastic, and there is no friction to degrade the item’s surface. Even when tested under conditions designed to mimic extreme overuse, LED UVC units did not damage electronic equipment.\nIf revolutionary learning technology is utilized in the classroom, educators must have hygiene solutions to accompany it. Globally-patented UVC disinfection systems provide a verified clean every use and are an efficient and cost-effective way of maintaining cleanliness standards in the classroom. To learn more about how UVC devices are revolutionizing hygiene practices in the classroom, schedule a virtual demonstration with Cleanbox.\nAbout Cleanbox Technology:\nFounded in 2018, Nashville, TN-based Cleanbox Technology, Inc. is a smart tech hygiene company specializing in the fast, effective cleaning of shared devices. Cleanbox’s patented products use UVC light in LEDs, providing safe, hospital-level decontamination in 60-seconds, without the need for chemicals, heat, or liquids. Cleanbox products are designed for cleaning shared devices, including head-mounted displays (HMDs), headsets, earphones, eyewear, stethoscopes, and other frequently used items. Cleanbox products have been independently tested and proven to kill 99.999% of contagions in 60-seconds. For more information, visit https://www.cleanboxtech.com. Cleanbox is used by 2,000+ enterprise clients globally across a wide range of industries, including Education, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Automotive, Transportation, Retail, Government, and DOD. Cleanbox is a Woman-Owned Small Business with the GSA.\nContact Cleanbox | Whitepaper on UVC | Cleanbox Monthly Newsletter | Discover Cleanbox Products and Get an Online Quote", "label": "No"} {"text": "Describes the monitoring effort and provides real-time data of the current restless activity of the caldera, including earthquakes, ground deformation, and release of volcanic gas and plus link to volcano monitoring techniques.\nSummarizes the eruptions of this spectacular volcano and the consequences for the surrounding landscape, explains how volcanoes like this form, and how we monitor their activity to mitigate hazards they pose.\nNational Landslide Information Center links to general information, teacher/student information, recent landslide events, state and local information, current projects, fire-related landslides, and images and publications on landslides.\nPortal to general information on the National Atlas of the United States with access for producing specialized maps and links to thematic maps including interactive maps, multimedia maps, map layers data warehouse, wall maps, and printable maps.\nOverview of studies of fragile and active landscape of the American Southwest deserts, including projects on geologic mapping, surface processes, remote sensing research, ecological processes, and earthquake hazard applications.\nSelection of photographic images of the Long Valley area that illustrate the consequences of the past geologic history of the Sierra Nevada, Long Valley Caldera, the Mono-Inyo Craters volcanic chain, glaciation, and faulting.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Is it safe to walk in Louisville? According to a new study by the National Complete Streets Coalition, Louisville is the 17th most dangerous city in the U.S. for pedestrians. The report entitled “Dangerous by Design 2014” analyzed pedestrian deaths across the nation and used a Pedestrian Danger Index (PDI). The index provided an indication of the possibility that a pedestrian gets hit by a vehicle and killed. Based on the study, Louisville’s overall PDI was 98.48 (2008-2012). The city had 200 pedestrian deaths from 2003 to 2012. In 2012, eight pedestrians were killed in motor vehicle accidents while 17 pedestrian fatalities occurred in 2013.\nTop five pedestrian accident intersections\nThere are many areas that make it hard to see pedestrians. Some areas have bushes or trees blocking your view while other roads are just busy. Statewide, more than 50% of pedestrian deaths happened on arterial roadways. Here are Louisville’s top five high crash intersections:\n- 4th and Market Street\n- Bardstown Road and Goldsmith Lane\n- Preston Highway and Gilmore Lane\n- Broadway and 4th\n- Broadway and 2nd\nHow to improve pedestrian safety in Louisville\nPedestrian accidents are preventable. With proper education, strict regulation, better road design and enough funds, streets can be safer and pedestrians are better protected. Recently, Louisville received a grant of $307,000 from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to help reduce the above-average rate of pedestrian deaths. The city averaged 14.6 pedestrian deaths from 2004 to 2013, and this rate was considered higher than the national average. Likewise, the grant will help improve safety for city pedestrians through several education and enforcement activities including a pedestrian education program in Jefferson County Public Schools.\nAs a Kentucky Pedestrian Accident Attorney, I believe the grant is a good opportunity to help decrease the number of pedestrian deaths and making Louisville a safer place to walk and live. Thus, I encourage everyone to support the city government in improving traffic safety and reducing the number of accidents. Also, I would like to remind my fellow parents about the importance of teaching our children the importance of following traffic signals and how to safely cross streets. I’d also like to remind pedestrians to be aware of their surroundings. We have to be mindful and careful of our behavior on the road. Let’s always look in all directions before crossing the street and obey traffic signals. Just like what is advised to drivers, pedestrians should also be distraction-free. Do not text or be distracted in any manner when you are walking and crossing the street.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is liver inflammation caused by a buildup of fat in the liver. Many people have a buildup of fat in the liver, and for most people it causes no symptoms and no problems. But in some people, the fat causes inflammation of the liver. Because of the inflammation, the liver doesn't work as well as it should.\nNASH can get worse and cause scarring of the liver, which leads to cirrhosis. But the disease doesn't always get worse.\nNASH is similar to the kind of liver disease that is caused by long-term, heavy drinking. But NASH occurs in people who don't abuse alcohol.\nWhat causes NASH?\nExperts don't know why some people with a buildup of fat in the liver get NASH and some don't. It could be that something in the environment triggers the inflammation in those people. Or maybe it runs in their families.\nThings that put people at risk for NASH and for liver damage include:\nType 2 diabetes.\nHigh cholesterol and high triglycerides.\nMost people who have NASH are 40 to 50 years old and have one or more of the problems listed above. But NASH can happen in people who have none of these risk factors.\nWhat are the symptoms?\nYou may have no symptoms in the early stages of NASH. Most people who have NASH feel fine and don't know that they have it.\nAs NASH progresses and liver damage gets worse, you may start to have symptoms such as:\nFatigue (feeling tired all the time).\nWeight loss for no clear reason.\nAn ache in the upper right camera part of your belly.\nIt may take many years for NASH to become severe enough to cause symptoms.\nHow is NASH diagnosed?\nNo single test can diagnose NASH. Your doctor will ask you about other health problems you've had.\nTo see if fat is building up in your liver and to rule out other diseases, your doctor may do tests such as:\nAn abdominal ultrasound.\nA CT scan.\nAn MRI scan.\nYour doctor may do a liver biopsy to be sure that you have NASH. In a liver biopsy, your doctor takes a sample of tissue from your liver and checks it for signs of NASH.\nHow is it treated?\nThere is no treatment for NASH. But you may be able to limit damage to your liver by managing conditions that increase your risk for NASH or make it worse. You can:\nReduce your total cholesterol level.\nReach a healthy weight. If you need to lose weight, be sure to do so slowly (no more than 1 to 2 pounds a week).1 Quick weight loss from crash diets, surgery, or medicine increases inflammation and scarring in your liver.\nStop or cut back on drinking alcohol.\nAlso, ask your doctor or pharmacist about all the medicines you are taking. Some may harm your liver.\nCopyright 1994-2016 MedHelp International. All rights reserved.\nMedHelp is a division of Aptus Health.\nThis site complies with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information.\nThe Content on this Site is presented in a summary fashion, and is intended to be used for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to be and should not be interpreted as medical advice or a diagnosis of any health or fitness problem, condition or disease; or a recommendation for a specific test, doctor, care provider, procedure, treatment plan, product, or course of action. Med Help International, Inc. is not a medical or healthcare provider and your use of this Site does not create a doctor / patient relationship. We disclaim all responsibility for the professional qualifications and licensing of, and services provided by, any physician or other health providers posting on or otherwise referred to on this Site and/or any Third Party Site. Never disregard the medical advice of your physician or health professional, or delay in seeking such advice, because of something you read on this Site. We offer this Site AS IS and without any warranties. By using this Site you agree to the following Terms and Conditions. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your physician or 911 immediately.", "label": "No"} {"text": "LEARN GERMAN LANGUAGE\n- Interested in studying the second most commonly spoken language in the European Union? What about the native language of the 4th largest economy in the world? If so, German is the language for you!\n- German and English share many root words as they are both Germanic languages. Native English speakers have little trouble learning German.\n- Holding the 4th largest economy in the world, and the largest in Europe, learning German opens business opportunities to work with companies such as Volkswagen, Lufthansa and Adidas.\n- Germany has a rich culture in the arts and music. Enrich yourself by gaining a deeper understanding German. What are you waiting for?\n-For students with individual goals, private tutoring is also available.\n-English courses are available for native German speakers.\nEnglischkurse sind für Muttersprachler verfügbar.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Children and Domestic Violence\nThe Other Victim\nMore than three million children in the United States witness domestic violence each year. These young people literally grow up in a “climate of fear”. Tragically, many of these children hold themselves responsible for the violence.\nAs a community, we place the responsibility for the violence with the offending parent. Our programs are designed to support the abused parent with the expectation that they will adequately protect their children. Therefore, the effects on the children who witness violence in their homes often go unacknowledged because they are not the direct recipient of the abuse. Contrary to this expectation, some children who witness domestic violence have higher levels of behavioral and emotional problems than other children.\nIndividual children may respond differently even within the same family. Some children may become violent, while others may withdraw. They may think they are making things easier for the mother by appearing to cope with the situation, by trying to be quieter, and by not saying how they feel. These children often feel isolated and ashamed about the violence happening at home. Many children may be placed in opposing positions, such as being the only person who is able to phone the police for help, or being told that the abuse is a “family secret” that no one should know about. Regardless of the family dynamics, children and young people also bear the burden of domestic violence. They are victims, too.\nAn adult might say that it is alright if the partner is emotionally abusive to them, as long as they are good to the kids. But, domestic violence comes in many forms and includes emotional, financial, sexual and physical abuse. By abusing the adult, the partner is NOT being good to the children. Showing attention or affection to the children cannot make up for denying the kids (through the violence) the right to a safe and happy childhood.\nAlthough many parents believe that they can hide domestic violence from their children, children living in these homes report differently. Research suggests between 80 and 90 percent of these children are aware of the violence. Even if they do not see a beating, they hear the screams, feel the fear, and see the bruises, broken bones and abrasions sustained by the victim.\nWhat can you do for children of domestic violence?\n- Let them know the abuse is not their fault, or the victim’s fault.\n- Let them know it is not their role to protect the adult. Children should never place themselves between their parents during a fight, nor should they hide (i.e. in a closet or in the basement). Children should be taught to go to a designated safe location (a neighbor or friend’s house).\n- Even though your children may not have been in the room, they will have been able to sense the atmosphere, so if you can, explain to them in their language what is happening.\n- Let them know that they are entitled to express their feelings and you want to hear what they have to say.\n- Assure them that feeling frightened, angry, confused or sad is normal in the situation.\n- Find a trustworthy, sympathetic adult that the children can talk to (such as a relative, school counselor or teacher).\n- Find services, information and support for the children. Locally, contact LEVI.\n- From 2000-2006, 19 children in Colorado were killed during a domestic violence related incident\n- In the United States, more than 4 children die from child abuse and neglect on a daily basis. Over 70% of these children are below the age of 3.\n- Children who experience child abuse & neglect are approximately 9 times more likely to become involved in criminal activity\n- When Report Cards Go Out on Fridays, Child Abuse Increases on Saturdays, Study Finds (Julia Jacobs, Dec. 2018)\n- Being Neglected Harms Brain Development in Kids (Alexandra Sifferlin, Jan. 2015)\n- ” A Story of Emotional Injury and Recovery in Children Exposed to Domestic Abuse” (Lundy Bancroft, G.P. Putnam)\nFor additional information and resources, please email or call LEVI at (303) 774-4534.", "label": "No"} {"text": "We take a closer look at Charles II of England, the King who would restore the monarchy in the United Kingdom.\nThe British Isles over the last several centuries, have seen some truly remarkable monarchs come and go.\nCharles II may not be quite as infamous or well known as some monarchs that have come and gone over the years, but he certainly left his mark during the Restoration era of the 17th Century, which is why we’re learning more about the ‘Merry Monarch’ today.\nHere is a quick overview of the life and times of Charles II of England.\nWho was Charles II of England?\nCharles II was the monarch of Scotland, Ireland, and England during the latter half of the 17th century.\nAfter his father, King Charles I was executed, Charles II lived a life of exile until he was eventually crowned as king in 1661.\nCharles’ reign marked the Restoration Era/Period and was not without controversy. The King had a larger-than-life personality, he lived life fast, and would often engage in bitter feuds with parliament.\nJust before he died in 1685, Charles II converted to Catholicism, which again, did not go down well with many.\nCharles II was born on the 29th of May, 1630, at St James’s Palace, England.\nThanks to the fact that his father, two years prior, had agreed to the controversial passage of the Petition of Right which actually placed limits upon the king’s authority, political turmoil loomed like a black cloud.\nIn 1642, things came to a head and Charles I and parliament went to war over the king’s claim of the divine right to rule. Eventually, Charles II fled to France in exile, and his father was executed.\nFor 11 years, despite being the rightful heir, Charles II was prevented from becoming king. The king was reckless but brave, and he led an army at the Battle of Worcester, England, though he was easily defeated.\nHe once again went into exile and was forced to move from country to country for nearly a decade.\nFollowing the death of Puritan Oliver Cromwell in 1658, the government collapsed and Charles II was made king.\nHe was given an army and was granted the authority to purge any officials who played a hand in his father’s execution. In exchange for this, Charles had agreed to honour the Petition of Right and agreed to take the equivalent of a pay cut.\nCharles was inexperienced as king and often neglected his royal duties, choosing instead to drink wine, party, dance, and frolic with women. Because of the king’s hedonistic and laidback lifestyle, he was known as the ‘Merry Monarch’.\nCharles’ final years\nCharles signed a treaty with Louis XIV of France in which he agreed to convert to Catholicism in 1670, though he kept postponing this. He would convert and support France in their war against the Dutch, in exchange for subsidies.\nQueen Catherine, his wife, did not produce a male heir and many feared his Catholic brother, James, Duke of York, would take the throne.\nAs a way of appeasing the public, Charles arranged for his niece Mary to marry Protestant, William of Orange.\nEventually, fed up with political turmoil, Charles dissolved parliament in 1679 and for the last few years, he ruled alone.\nWhilst on his deathbed, the protestant Charles, finally upheld his deal with France and converted to Catholicism, which went down like a lead balloon with many of his peers.\nHe died on the 6th of February, 1685, in Whitehall Palace, London.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Pressure groups and movements exert influence on politics in a variety of ways\n(i) They try to gain public support and sympathy for their goals and their activities by carrying out information campaigns, organising meetings, filing petitions, etc.\n(ii) By organising strikes or disrupting government programmes, they seek to make the government take note of their demands.\n(iii) They also influence decision-making by lobbying.\n(iv) In some cases, pressure groups are either formed or led by the leaders of political parties.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Panamanian toads Rhinella centralis are distinguished by their dorsal skin covered with pointed warts. They are common along the Pacific coastal areas, often in urban areas around Panama City and small towns, and form large choruses on rainy nights. The small but strongly swollen poison glands on their heads secrete a white toxic goop. This effective defense mechanism makes predators spit them out, or froth at the mouth, vomit and it may even kill them if they try to eat the toad.\nScientists working at INDICASAT, the University of Panama and STRI began screening wild frogs for substances with pharmacological potential to treat various tropical diseases. When they analyzed secretions from these toads they discovered a chemical in the poison glands called 19-hydroxy-bufalin. They found that this chemical was very potent at killing the parasites that cause Chagas disease, and that it was not very toxic to cells. Chagas disease is a neglected tropical disease that kills 10,000 people per year, and current medications used to treat the disease are not very effective, particularly in acute cases. The fact that this chemical is quite selective with low cell toxicity means it is a promising compound that make it a candidate compound to further explore as a potential way to treat Chagas disease.\nRead the research here:\nRodriguez, C., Ibáñez, R., Ng, M., Spadafora, C., Durant-Archibold, A.A. and Gutiérrez, M. 2020. 19-Hydroxy-bufalin, a major bufadienolide isolated from the parotoid gland secretions of the Panamanian endemic toad Rhinella centralis (Bufonidae), inhibits the growth of Trypanosoma cruzi. Toxicon 177:89-92.\nSalamanders are remarkably enigmatic amphibians, both due to their often-cryptic colorations and their extremely secretive lifestyles. They are nocturnal, but even at night, one can hardly call them “active”. Many species are burrowing, and barely ever come out of their moist and dark haven created by earth and fungi. Other species prefer a life in the canopy of mysterious and often nearly inaccessible cloud forests, in a world dominated by bark, moss and lichen.\nPanamanian salamanders are no exception to this rule. Herpetologists that set out to find them, regularly return after their tiring night-time missions without seeing even a trace of these wonderful creatures. Local people that work and live in areas where salamanders occur sometimes don’t even know of their existence – which is exactly why a handful of Panamanian institutions decided to organize the first International Festival of the Salamander.\nThe Festival took place from November 1 to 3 in Boquete, located right at the border of Volcan Barru National Park. Aptly, this is the place to be if one wants to set out on a nocturnal quest to look for them. During the days, there were photographic exhibitions, stands of the organizations involved, an interactive kids corner with movies and drawings for coloring and a small T-shirt shop, hosted by a team of volunteers that where sitting on the edge of their seats to tell you about their beloved salamanders.\nBut Friday and Saturday night, things even got better: every evening from 6 to 10 p.m., there was a free guided tour by Los Naturalistas in Volcan Barru National Park, with experts knowing where exactly chances of spotting one where highest.\nThe tour started off at the entrance of Volcan Barru National Park, where we met with a team of tour guides and biologists, led by Dr. Abel Batista. Then we drove on for another 3 km on a bumpy gravel road, until we were at a place known for its substantial salamander population. The first and most important part of the tour consisted of disinfecting boots and equipment, to avoid spreading diseases. After all, one of the major reasons of amphibian declines worldwide is an extremely infectious fungus, Batrachochytrium sp.. While harmless to us, for many amphibian species, it causes severe skin damage, leading to death of susceptible individuals. After sterilizing our shoes, we began measuring about a dozen environmental variables; humidity, temperature, elevation, etc.. In the meantime, the guides explained a few rules: avoid touching the animals, don’t shine too bright lights directly in their eyes and don’t take pictures of them for too long and preferably without flash.\nThen, we started searching. The weather was cold, but very dry, and therefore, our subjects of interest would mostly be hiding in moist places, one of the guides explained. We adjusted our strategies accordingly, looking in small holes between rocks and gently turning branches to peer underneath. We slowly walked upwards, and over the course of 20 minutes, we had only progressed about a hundred meters. When we had nearly given up, one of the guides suddenly called us further on.\nWe hurried on, nearly running uphill. But with a great reward waiting for us: a nearly 20 cm long, female magnificent web-footed salamander (Bolitoglossa magnifica) was cautiously watching us from underneath her hiding place – a thick, rotting branch covered with lichen, about a meter and a half away from the road. All excited, we had to take turns to take a look from the right angle, so you could see her. We all took a few pictures, then we stopped bothering her with our flashlights and left her in peace.\nWe started hiking down again, all the while scanning every hole and crevice. We passed the cars, and soon after, someone else already shouted he had found another one. This one was more difficult to see, hiding in a small hole in between rocks and loose earth. We had barely gotten to the second, when a third one was found, and soon after even a fourth and fifth!\nDespite the unfavorable weather conditions, our evening excursion turned out to be a great success, spotting 5 individuals of the endangered magnificent web-footed salamander in less than an hour and a half. We returned tired and quite hungry, but fully satisfied nonetheless.\nLos Naturalistas are currently working on a salamander-focused guided tour, which will roughly follow a similar structure as the tour we could enjoy that night. They hope to organize a lot of similar events like the International Festival of the Salamander, to further raise awareness among tourists as well as Panamanians concerning these mysterious and intriguing animals. Salamanders are facing many threats, but in protected places like Volcan Barru National Park, they are thriving.\nBy Leni Lammens\nI would like to express my gratitude towards all organizing parties involved in the International Festival of the Salamander:\nAction Hub+, Bioguias Panamá, Los Naturalistas, Universidad Autónoma de Chiriquí (UNACHI), Vicerrectoria de Investigación y Posgrado (VIP)\nas well as to all sponsors, without which the Festival would not have been possible.\nA new research paper published on strawberry poison dart frogs in Bocas del Torro found that one of the reasons we have polymorphism or so many different color forms within one species of frog. Female tadpoles prefer to mate with males that have the same color as their parents (sexual imprinting), and males defend their territories more vigorously from other males that are the same color as their parents (rival imprinting). The researchers demonstrated this experimentally by using foster parents of different color forms to raise offspring, and then tested mate or rival preference of the adult offspring.\nThis process of sexual selection can lead to sexual isolation even in populations that live in the same places. From an evolutionary perspective this would be a rare example of sympatric speciation, or the evolution through natural selection without geographical isolation.\nThis is the Smithsonian calendar of events to celebrate the golden frog festival 2019\nAug 4 12:30pm to 8:30pm Visit the amphibian rescue center in Gamboa\nAug 14 11AM-3:00pm the Q?bus science education team will visit schools in El Valle de Anton\nAug 28 6PM-8PM Rana Dorada via Argentina pub talk.\nAug 27-31 Punta Culebra family-friendly frog-themed games & educational activities.\nOn May 30, 2019 a special issue of the Journal Biological Conservation entitled ‘Amphibian conservation in the Anthropocene: Progress and challenges‘ Edited by Vincent Devictor, Evan Grant, Erin Muths, Benedikt Schmidt, Silviu Petrovan was published. The focus of this issue is on examples of potential solutions to the amphibian crisis that are directly relevant to, and integrated with conservation management actions.\nThe issue features a case study on Atelopus in Panama, updating the known historical distribution records and modeling potentially suitable habitat (below).\nThe paper also updates the IUCN conservation status for each Panamanian Atelopus species and the status of each of these species in captive populations, with commentary on the potential use of the captive population in research to find solutions that may be useful in restoring wild populations.\nLewis CHR., Richards-Zawacki CL., Ibáñez R., Luedtke J., Voyles J., Houser P., Gratwicke B. 2019 Conserving Panamanian harlequin frogs by integrating captive-breeding and research programs. Biol. Conserv. 236, 180–187. (doi:10.1016/J.BIOCON.2019.05.029)\nIn May 2019, the Panama Amphibian Rescue and Conservation Project closed its facility at the Nispero Zoo to streamline and consolidate its captive-breeding operations at a single location in Panama. We are very grateful to the owners of the Nispero Zoo for their support of the amphibian conservation efforts for the past12 years. This consolidation effort is part of a long-planned strategic move to reduce the costs associated with running two separate facilities. The living collection of animals is now residing at our expanded breeding facility at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute in Gamboa.\nAs part of the transition process, STRI transferred custodianship of a portion of the living collection to MiAmbiente who allocated these frogs to the newly formed EVACC foundation. The EVACC foundation will continue to operate independently as a non-profit organization in El Valle de Anton.\nVisitors who would like to see the frogs can visit our Fabulous Frogs exhibition at the Punta Culebra Nature Center in Amador, Panama City, or at our small exhibition niche in Gamboa (8:30am – 4pm daily).\nAn international study led by The Australian National University (ANU) has found that a fungal disease has caused dramatic population declines in at least 501 amphibian species, including 90 extinctions, over the past 50 years. The study involved collaborations with 41 different amphibian and wildlife disease experts from around the world. Smithsonian scientists contributed data from Panama—one of the worst-hit areas of the world by the disease—for the study.\nOf the 90 confirmed extinctions of frogs across the globe, eight of those species were from Panama. Another 52 species of frogs in Panama have experienced more than a 90 percent decline.\n“This study confirms that we are not dealing with a unique problem in Panama,” said Brian Gratwicke, amphibian biologist, international coordinator of the Panama Amphibian Rescue and Conservation Project, and one of the co-authors of the study who provided data. “If we or anyone does find a solution or cure for chytrid, it will likely have global implications.”\nCollaborators like Smithsonian scientists allowed the lead researchers from ANU to get a first-hand insight into the conditions on-the-ground in countries around the world.\nChytridiomycosis, which eats away at the skin of amphibians, has completely wiped out some species, while causing more sporadic deaths among other species. Amphibians, which commonly live part of their life in water and the other part on land, mainly consist of frogs, toads and salamanders.\nThe deadly disease is present in more than 60 countries – the worst affected parts of the world are Australia, Central America and South America. The researchers found that chytridiomycosis is responsible for the greatest loss of biodiversity due to a disease.\nThe disease is caused by chytrid fungus, which likely originated in Asia where local amphibians appear to have resistance to the disease.\nThe unprecedented number of declines places chytrid fungus among the most damaging of invasive species worldwide, threatening similar numbers of species as rats and cats.\nLead researcher Ben Scheele, Fenner School of Environment and Society at ANU, said highly virulent wildlife diseases, including chytridiomycosis, were contributing to the Earth’s sixth mass extinction.\n“The disease we studied has caused mass amphibian extinctions worldwide. We’ve lost some really amazing species,” said Scheele.\nHe said more than 40 frog species in Australia had declined due to this disease during the past 30 years, including seven species that had become extinct.\n“Globalisation and wildlife trade are the main causes of this global pandemic and are enabling disease spread to continue,” said Scheele. “Humans are moving plants and animals around the world at an increasingly rapid rate, introducing pathogens into new areas.”\nScheele said improved biosecurity and wildlife trade regulation were urgently needed to prevent any more extinctions around the world.\n“We’ve got to do everything possible to stop future pandemics, by having better control over wildlife trade around the world.”\nScheele said the team’s work identified that many impacted species were still at high risk of extinction over the next 10–20 years from chytridiomycosis due to ongoing declines.\n“Knowing what species are at risk can help target future research to develop conservation actions to prevent extinctions.”\nScheele said conservation programs in Australia had prevented the extinction of frog species and developed new reintroduction techniques to save some amphibian species.\n“It’s really hard to remove chytrid fungus from an ecosystem – if it is in an ecosystem, it’s pretty much there to stay unfortunately. This is partly because some species aren’t killed by the disease,” he said.\n“On the one hand, it’s lucky that some species are resistant to chytrid fungus; but on the other hand, it means that these species carry the fungus and act as a reservoir for it so there’s a constant source of the fungus in the environment.\nVideo by Katie Garrett and Jonathan Kolby\nCitation to the Paper: Scheele, B.C., Pasmans, F., Skerratt, L.F., Berger, L., Martel, A., Beukema, W., Acevedo, A.A., Burrowes, P.A., Carvalho, T., Catenazzi, A., De la Riva, I., Fisher, M.C., Flechas, S. V, Foster, C.N., Frías-Álvarez, P., Garner, T.W.J., Gratwicke, B., Guayasamin, J.M., Hirschfeld, M., Kolby, J.E., Kosch, T.A., La Marca, E., Lindenmayer, D.B., Lips, K.R., Longo, A. V, Maneyro, R., McDonald, C.A., Mendelson, J., Palacios-Rodriguez, P., Parra-Olea, G., Richards-Zawacki, C.L., Rödel, M.-O., Rovito, S.M., Soto-Azat, C., Toledo, L.F., Voyles, J., Weldon, C., Whitfield, S.M., Wilkinson, M., Zamudio, K.R., Canessa, S., 2019. Amphibian fungal panzootic causes catastrophic and ongoing loss of biodiversity. Science (80-. ). 363, 1459 LP-1463. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.aav0379\nThe Panama Amphibian Rescue and Conservation Project was created in 2009 as a partnership between Zoo New England, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Houston Zoo, Smithsonian National Zoo, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute and Defenders of Wildlife to build captive populations of species at risk of extinction from the deadly amphibian chytrid fungus. Together we have built significant capacity for amphibian conservation in Pamama by contributing financial resources, involving zoo staff in field work to collect and care for endangered amphibians, training our Panamanian colleagues in state-of-the art animal care, veterinary care, pedigree management and record-keeping.\nSince the project was established, Zoos have provided approximately $300K per year with a total investment of $2.7m in the project that leveraged additional support of $3.9m in grants from Miambiente, First Quantum Minerals (Cobre Panama), USAID, the National Science Foundation, SENACYT, National Geographic, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund, the Morris Animal foundation and other private donors. First Quantum Minerals (Cobre Panama) has been our largest corporate contributor, providing approximately $450K per year with a total investment of $2.3m in the project.\nEstablished founding populations of 12 species of Panama’s most endangered frogs, including Panama’s iconic Panamanian Golden Frog. Reproduced all 12 species in captivity most of them bred in captivity for the first-time ever by project staff.\nConstructed the Gamboa Amphibian Rescue and Conservation Center which is now the largest amphibian conservation breeding center in the world and trained a professional cadre of conservation staff to care for the animals.\nEstablished a world-class research program investigating the frog-killing chytrid fugus and searching for a cure for the disease. Conducting hormone stimulation research to improve captive reproduction. Continued publications of veterinary care, nutrition and husbandry of amphibians to improve knowledge to sustain captive amphibians.\nConducted the first-ever reintroduction trials of amphibians to learn about the limiting factors how captive frogs transition back into the wild. This data will be used to inform future release strategies using adaptive management principles.\nAnnual coordination of ‘Festival la Rana Dorada’ activities in Panama City, continued operation of fabulous frogs of Panama exhibition and the integrated informal schools’ curriculum.\nVision for the future\nWe need to continue to grow the captive amphibian populations to about 300 animals per species with even representation of founder animal genes as the primary assurance colony. This core captive population will safeguard against species’ extinction, and biological banking of gametes will help to ensure against unintended genetic bottlenecks in captivity. Surplus-bred animals will be used for further basic reintroduction research, breeding for disease-resistance, finding a cure for the amphibian chytrid fungus, and basic research that will ultimately be used to reestablish viable wild populations of these species.", "label": "No"} {"text": "In 1860 Carleton Watkins made his first sustained sequence of landscape views, forty-eight mammoth-plate photographs of the Las Mariposas estate. Located less than forty miles from Yosemite, Las Mariposas featured a landscape of little topographical interest--but beneath the surface of this 40,000-acre estate lay the southern end of California's Mother Lode, the world's richest gold vein. John C. Frémont, who owned the land, and his associates used Watkins's images of mills, dams, and roads at the Las Mariposas estate when trying to raise funds for mining from investors.\nA wagon road and a parallel railroad rising two thousand vertical feet from the Merced River led to the economic heart of the Las Mariposas property, the Pine Tree and Josephine Mines. In this view looking north from Mount Josephine, the railroad tracks and the line traced by the river nearly meet near the picture's center, neatly bisecting the rocky terrain.", "label": "No"} {"text": "The objective for this lesson is to explain the Public folder concept, what it is and how it works. As you will see, this folder can be used both for sharing with other people that use the same computer and with others on the network.\nWe explain how to share stuff with others, through the use of this folder and when it make sense to use it. As you will see, it is not very difficult to keep track of what you are sharing in this folder and what to find where. Also, the Public folder has the advantage of being indexed by Windows and anything you place inside will be returned in your searches.\nYou will also learn how to enable the use of the Public folder for sharing and how to stop using it when you no longer needed it.\nBy the end of this lesson you will have enough knowledge to decide whether this folder is useful to you or not and whether you would like to keep it turned on for network sharing.\nWhat is the Public Folder?\nThe Public folder is a folder that’s found on all Windows computers by going to “C:\\Users\\Public”.\nAll the user accounts that exist on your Windows PC or device have access to it. Also, all network computers and devices may have access to it, depending on how you have set your network and sharing settings in Lesson 3.\nFor example, by turning on “password-protected sharing” in the “Network and Sharing Center”, you can limit the access to this folder to people that have a user account and password on your computer. If you turn off “password-protected sharing” then anyone on your network will have access to this folder.\nThis “Public” folder has several subfolders, including several hidden ones.\nFor example, in Windows 7 you will see the following subfolders: “Public Documents”, “Public Downloads”, “Public Music”, “Public Pictures”, “Public Recorded TV” and “Public Videos”.\nAs you can see, its subfolders emulate the existing Windows libraries. There are also three hidden subfolders: “Favorites”, “Libraries” and “Public Desktop”.\nIn Windows 7 you will find some sample pictures, music and videos that are shared by the operating system with all users. Below you can see a preview of the sample pictures that are found in the Public Pictures subfolder.\nIn Windows 8.x, the “Public” folder has fewer subfolders. For example, the “Public Recorded TV” subfolder has been removed. Also, its hidden subfolders are different: “Libraries”, “Public Account” “Pictures” and “Public Desktop”.\nIn Windows 8.x, the Public folder has no files inside.\nUnfortunately Microsoft has not documented why some of the “Public” folder’s subfolders are hidden and what they are used for. The “Public” folder is indexed by Windows and its content is shown when performing searches, so that you can easily find what you have stored inside.\nHow to Share Using the Public Folder\nThe Public folder is somewhat hidden in Windows 7 and Windows 8.x. However, this doesn’t mean that you cannot use it. To make your life easier you can create a “Public” folder shortcut somewhere on your Desktop, pin it to your Start menu/screen, or in “File Explorer’s” list of favorites (“Windows Explorer” in Windows 7).\nThe idea of the “Public” folder, is that anything you copy into this folder and its subfolders is shared both with other user accounts on your computer, and with other computers and devices on the network. You make things simple by putting the music you want to share in the “Public Music” folder, the documents you want to share in the “Public Documents” folder, and so on.\nAnyone can read, write or delete everything that’s found in the “Public” folder and its subfolders. Therefore, you should not use those folders to store files that you want to share only with certain people or only one user account. For that you should use the other sharing methods that will be shown in upcoming lessons.\nIn order to access what someone is sharing in their Public folder on another computer or device, open “File Explorer” (Windows 8.x) or “Windows Explorer” (Windows 7), then go to “Network” and select the computer that is sharing what you want to access.\nSelect “Users” and then “Public” and you will see all the subfolders of the Public folder and their contents.\nBelow you can see what’s inside the Public Music folder shared by a computer with Windows 7, on the network we are using.\nWhy Would You Share Something Using the Public Folder?\nUsing the “Public” folder makes sense in the following scenarios:\n- You want to share specific files with other user accounts on the same computer or device.\n- You want to give someone access to a file or a set of files but not to entire libraries or folders. For example, you may want to share a set of documents but you don’t want to share your entire Documents library. Copying those documents to the “Public” folder is an easy and fast way to share them, without giving others access to your other work.\n- The person doing the sharing is not very technical and he or she has a hard time understanding how everything works. The “Public” folder is a simple concept and you can train them to simply drop there everything that they want to share.\nHow to Enable the Use of the Public Folder\nThe Public folder is “enabled” by default in Windows and when you install the operating system, this folder is always created under “C:\\Users”.\nIt is also enabled for sharing on the network. If you want to double-check, go to the “Network and Sharing Center” (as shown in Lesson 3) and click or tap “Change advanced sharing settings” on the left. Find the “Public folder” sharing setting for the active network location, set it to “Turn on sharing so anyone with network access can read and write files in the Public folders” and press “Save changes”.\nNow the “Public” folder is also turned on for network sharing.\nHow to Stop Sharing with the Public Folder\nTurning off the use of the “Public” folder is possible only when dealing with network sharing. You can set it so that it is no longer available to other network computers or devices. However, you cannot set it so that it is not accessible to the user accounts existing on your computer. If you want to stop sharing with them through the use of this folder, simply delete everything you have stored inside.\nIf you want to disable the use of the Public folder for network sharing, go to the Network and Sharing Center and click or tap “Change advanced sharing settings” on the left. Find the Public folder sharing setting for the active network location, set it to “Turn off Public folder sharing” and press “Save changes”.\nThat’s it! That’s is all there is to know about the “Public” folder in Windows!\nComing up Next …\nIn the next lesson we will start working with the Homegroup concept and teach you how to create one, join others computers to it and, most of all, how to share with the Homegroup.", "label": "No"} {"text": "U.S.S. Benewah (APB-35)\nOver A Billion Recovered Nationwide\nU.S.S. Benewah (APB-35)\nDesign and Construction\nBenewah and her class were built on the hulls of LSTs (landing ship, tank). Unlike barracks barges, which have no internal propulsion, these ships were designed to sail on their own, and used the same diesel power as their LST counterparts. Benewah was laid down at the Boston Navy Yard on 2 January 1945 and commissioned on 19 March 1946.\nThe ship missed WWII service and remained in Boston to receive crews of decommissioned aircraft carriers. In February 1947 she moved to Green Cove Springs, FL for her first decommissioning. She reentered service 9 November 1951 as part of the buildup during the Korean War. Benewah made several deployments with the Atlantic fleet and was taken out of service again in December 1955. She was partially reactivated in August 1959 to serve as a barracks for crews of ships preparing for commissioning.\nAs the U.S. took a more active role in the Vietnam War, barracks ships were badly needed to support growing operations in the coastal and inland waters of the country. In July 1966, Benewah was sent to the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard to prepare for service again. She recommissioned on 28 January 1967. The work performed on the ship reflected the danger of her new assignment. Benewah’s original armament consisted of two 20-millimeter guns for close-in anti-aircraft defense. During her yard period, the ship received two quad 40-millimeter mounts, two 3-inch/50 caliber mounts, and twenty machine guns. She sailed for Vietnam on 22 February 1967.\nBenewah’s unusual appearance after her refit lead to an interesting incident when she arrived in Vietnamese waters. On 22 April, she passed a U.S. Navy warship that commented via signal lamp, “Welcome to Vietnam, whatever you are”. The ship took aboard the command staff of River Assault Flotilla One, Task Force 117, and the commander of the 2nd Brigade of the Army’s 9th Infantry. With these important passengers aboard, the ship left Vung Tau and embarked on a series of combat missions in the Mekong River Delta. Benewah embarked crews of patrol boats and riverine infantry forces, increasing her compliment by 1,000.\nIn 1968, communist forces launched a massive attack against U.S. military posts known as the Tet Offensive. Benewah took action immediately, moving from one battle zone to the next. Her new guns paid for themselves in these actions and she took heavy fire in return. After the offensive broke, the ship returned to her duties on the Mekong River, taking part in all eleven of the joint U.S-South Vietnamese “Coronado” operations. She was often exposed to heavy fire during these missions and her guns were always ready to return fire. During her time “in country”, Benewah also operated helicopters, and in the fall of 1968, she marked the 10,000th helicopter landing on her deck.\nThe ship continued her service in Vietnam into 1970. In June, she took part in an incursion in to Cambodia to support interdiction forces on the infamous “Ho Chi Minh” trail. On 27 November, she sailed for a long overdue rest period at Subic Bay in the Philippines. While there, she was assessed for wear and found to be unfit for further combat service. After 43 months in constant service in a war zone, Benewah was worn out. She was reassigned to Subic Bay as a station ship.\nBenewah was decommissioned on 1 September 1973. In May 1974 she was transferred to the Philippine Navy, where she served as a hospital ship until 1975, when a fire broke out aboard, gutting her. Subsequently, the veteran ship was sunk as a barrier reef.\nRisk of Asbestos Exposure\nBenewah was constructed at a time when steam-powered vessels were heavily insulated with asbestos. As a diesel ship, she would not have been equipped with this insulation, but asbestos may have been present aboard in machinery and as an ingredient in vinyl deck tiles.\nWhen worn or damaged, asbestos products break down into tiny fibers. Inhalation of these fibers is a proven cause of mesothelioma, a malignant cancer of the lung. While there is no cure for mesothelioma, common treatments such as chemotherapy can be used to fight the disease.\nIf you or someone you know served aboard Benewah or worked on her in a shipyard and has contracted mesothelioma, please fill out the form at the bottom of this page to receive free information regarding your rights to compensation.\nWe Take Our Clients’ Cases Personal\nHelping Victims of Mesothelioma Is Why We Do What We Do\nYour firm has made this stressful process easy and comfortable for me.\nI couldn’t have done it without you.\nThe professionals at Shrader & Associates did the work, hassle free, and ensured I was able to leave a legacy for my family.\nYour team stood by me throughout the entire process.\nThanks to you, the grief of my loss would have been almost unbearable otherwise.\nThe Right Team Makes a Difference\nMesothelioma cases require technical knowledge and an understanding of complex laws. An attorney with experience trying these claims and substantial resources to leverage on your behalf is your best bet to having a strong case. We are nationally recognized for providing quality representation to mesothelioma patients and their families.Meet Our Attorney", "label": "No"} {"text": "Ora Brown Stokes dedicated her life to improving the welfare of black women and girls. For twenty years, Stokes worked as a probation officer for the Richmond City Juvenile Court. She later organized the National Protective League for Negro Girls and a local chapter of the Council of Colored Women.\nBrown was born in Chesterfield County, Virginia to Rev. James E. Brown and Olivia Knight Quarles Brown. After completing her primary education, she trained as a teacher at Virginia Normal and Collegiate Institute. She graduated in 1900 from the institute but went on to study at Hartshorn Memorial College and the University of Chicago.\nAfter college, she taught school for two years before marrying a pastor and started doing the work of preacher’s wife. In 1912, Stokes saw the need to help black working mothers with a place to care for their children while working, started the Richmond Neighborhood Association which expanded into a nursery, and residence for young girls. The organization also provided other services for people in the community.\nStokes also served as president of the Southeastern Section of the National Association of Colored Women’s Clubs and the Virginia Negro League of Women Voters.", "label": "No"} {"text": "gang (noun) LISTEN\nA gang is a group of people who associate with each other, with similar tastes or interests.\n- \"I'm throwing a party for the gang I grew up with.\"\n- The gang is going to a movie tonight. Do you want to join us?\"\nA gang can also be a group engaging in criminal or antisocial behavior.\n- West Side Story is a play about two street gangs in New York.\n- It's not safe to walk there at night because of the gangs in the neighborhood.\ngang up on: to combine against. Example: “Her three brothers like to gang up on her.”\nchain gang: a group of prisoners chained together while working outside the prison. Example: “The chain gang was working on the bridge repairs.”\ngangster: a member of a gang of criminals. Example: “The gangster robbed small stores in the neighborhood.”\nIn pop culture\nWatch the popular band Kool & the Gang sing their famous hit, “Celebration.”", "label": "No"} {"text": "2 Answers | Add Yours\nSkeletal muscles are composed of many individual cells known as muscle fibers. Each individual muscle fiber is in turn composed of a number of smaller myofibrils. Three types of proteins form myofibrils: contractile, regulatory, and structural.\nContractile proteins generate force for muscle contraction. The two contractile proteins in myofibrils are actin (part of the thin filament) and myosin (part of the thick filament). The regulatory proteins troponin and tropomysium, which are also part of the thin filament, are involved in allowing or inhibiting muscle contraction. The structural proteins (the most notable of which is titin) are involved in the stability and elasticity of the myofibrils.\nMuscle fibers or myofibrils are formed of three types of proteins which are (1) contractile, (2) regulatory, and (3) structural.\nContractile proteins are the force generators of muscle contraction. The two contractile proteins in myofibrils are actin which is part of thin filament and myosin, which is part of the thick filament.\nThe regulatory proteins troponin and tropomysium, which are a part of the thin filament, are involved in starting or stopping muscle contraction.\nWhen the muscle is relaxed, tropomysium blocks the myosin-binding sites on the actin proteins; this prevents the muscle from contracting. Troponin holds the tropomysium proteins in place. This is changed when calcium enters the muscle fibers; it binds to the troponin molecule, and moves the tropomysium away from the myosin-binding site on the actin molecule.\nThe structural proteins are involved in the stability and elasticity of the myofibrils. The most important structural protein is titin. It spans half of the muscle fiber. The titin protein is very elastic and serves to help a stretched or contracted muscle return to its relaxed length.\nWe’ve answered 319,201 questions. We can answer yours, too.Ask a question", "label": "No"} {"text": "[Image above] Credit: NIST\nSheets of graphene and other materials that are virtually 2-D hold great promise for electronic, optical, and other high-tech applications. But the biggest limitation in unleashing this potential has been figuring out how to make these materials in the form of anything larger than tiny flakes. Now researchers at MIT have determined a way to make large sheets of one such material, called molybdenum telluride.\nA team of University of Nebraska-Lincoln physicists has defied conventional wisdom by inducing stable ferroelectricity in a sheet of strontium titanate only a few nanometers thick. The researchers used piezoresponse force microscopy to confirm that stable and switchable polarization had occurred in ultrathin films of strontium titanate. The discovery contradicts the expected behavior of ferroelectric materials, which normally lose stable ferroelectric polarization as they are made thinner.\nResearchers at Swinburne University of Technology, collaborating with Monash University, have developed an ultrathin, flat, ultra-lightweight graphene oxide optical lens with unprecedented flexibility. The researchers produced a film that is 300 times thinner than a sheet of paper by converting graphene oxide film to reduced graphene oxide through a photoreduction process. The ultrathin lens enables potential applications in on-chip nanophotonics and improves the conversion process of solar cells.\nCreating futuristic, next generation materials called ‘metallic glass’ that are ultra-strong and ultra-flexible will become easier and cheaper, based on University of New South Wales Australia research that can predict for the first time which combinations of metals will best form these useful materials. In the new study, researchers describe a unique new model of the atomic structure of metallic glass, which allows scientists to predict the metal combinations that will have glass-forming ability.\nMetallic glasses differ from ordinary metals in that they are amorphous, lacking an orderly, crystalline atomic arrangement. This random distribution of atoms gives metallic glasses unique mechanical properties but unpredictable internal structure. Researchers in the Caltech lab of Julia Greer, professor of materials science and mechanics in the Division of Engineering and Applied Science, have shown that metallic glasses do have an atomic-level structure—if you zoom in closely enough—although it differs from the periodic lattices that characterize crystalline metals.\nResearchers at the University of Birmingham have shown how the development of coated silica nanoparticles could be used in restorative treatment of sensitive teeth and preventing the onset of tooth decay. The study shows how sub-micron silica particles can be prepared to deliver important compounds into damaged teeth through tubules in the dentine. The tiny particles can be bound to compounds ranging from calcium tooth building materials to antimicrobials that prevent infection.", "label": "No"} {"text": "The phenomenon of a radio device receiving the same signal multiple times, slightly offset in time.\nThis often happens when a radio signal is received directly from the transmitter, and also reflected off of one or more nearby objects, such as large buildings. Because a reflected signal takes a longer \"path\", it is slightly delayed compared to the direct signal.\nMultipath is generally a type of interference; it is how a single signal can interfere with itself. Most types of radio signals are therefore degraded by multipath.\nSome technologies, however - such as CDMA - are specifically designed to harness multipath effects. CDMA signals can actually benefit from multipath.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Definition of business: an organization or economic system where goods and services are exchanged for one another or for money every business requires some form of investment and enough customers to whom its output can be . Business: finance, marketing, personnel, the definition is not problem- solving and decision-making activities, business research generates and provides the necessary information upon which to base decisions. Business research looks at the market viability, product need, consumer desire and operations costs it weights business strengths and weaknesses against competitors and evaluates ways to save . Introduction to business research 1 dr william wallace bsc (hons), msc, phd dba programme director and senior teaching fellow, edinburgh business school (ebs), the graduate school of.\nBusiness research is an important management activity that helps companies determine which products will be most profitable for companies to produce several steps are necessary when conducting business research each step must be thoroughly reviewed to ensure that the best decision is made for the company. Business definition, an occupation, profession, or trade: his business is poultry farming see more. Business research publishes high-quality articles covering both traditional fields of business administration and cross-functional, multidisciplinary research that reflects the complex character of business problems. What is reliability and validity in business research the definition appears to include factors such as repeatability and internal consistency of the instrument .\nWhat are the objectives of research mbalectures march 6, 2011 march 6, 2011 6 comments objective of research is one the important elements for conducting any research because it helps in determining the possibility of conducting the study. Market research is the process of assessing the viability of a new good or service through research conducted directly with the consumer this practice allows a company to discover the target . Business research helps business managers find new markets and make the most of their resources they are important for start-ups and investors established businesses often use it to find new areas for growth launching a business requires having a good idea, but it is also important to know if . At present, there are at least five journals devoted to the field (business ethics quarterly, business ethics: a european review, business & society, business & society review, journal of business ethics), and work in business ethics appears in mainstream philosophy and social science journals as well. Business research methods can be defined as “a systematic ad scientific procedure of data collection, compilation, analysis, interpretation, and implication pertaining to any business problem” types of research methods can be classified into several categories according to the nature and .\nResearch quotes from brainyquote, an extensive collection of quotations by famous authors, celebrities, and newsmakers. Research by business school faculty helps develop curricula and course content, contributes to the intellectual climate of the institution, and elevates the academic reputation of the business school on campus. Introduction 1 research methodology 11 the concept of the research which experts from the academic community, from different government and business . Definition of research 1 : careful or diligent search 2 : studious inquiry or examination especially : investigation or experimentation aimed at the discovery and interpretation of facts, revision of accepted theories or laws in the light of new facts, or practical application of such new or revised theories or laws. This lesson provides a definition of a business and reviews the key characteristics needed to have a business career research what is a business - definition, characteristics & examples .\nBusiness research is a systematic and objective process of gathering,recording and analyzing data for aid in making business decisions. Applied research is a methodology used to solve a specific, practical problem of an individual or group the study and research is used in business, medicine and education in order to find solutions that may cure diseases, solve scientific problems or develop technology . Definition of research: systematic investigative process employed to increase or revise current knowledge by discovering new facts it is divided into two general categories: (1) basic research is inquiry aimed at increasing .\nDefinition of research definition of the scientific method often, we will talk about conducting internet research or say that we are researching in the library. Definition of research - the systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions. Marketing research is the function that links the consumer, customer, and public to the marketer through information--information used to identify and define marketing opportunities and problems generate, refine, and evaluate marketing actions monitor marketing performance and improve understanding of marketing as a process. See the definition of “business associate” at 45 cfr 160103 examples of business associates health information to a researcher for research purposes .", "label": "No"} {"text": "Henri Matisse made two closely related paintings between 1909 and 1910 and named them Dance. The 1909 (initial) version acted as a guide to 1910 (second) version. The 1910 version of the Dance was pale and used less color and details and Matisse liked the painting that he named it \"the overpowering climax of luminosity,” and featured it in Matisse's La Danse with Nasturtiums of 1912. Nelson Rockefeller later donated the painting to New York’s Museum of Modern Art. The 1910 version of Dance is large and included with a musical companion piece for Matisse’s friend Sergei Shchukin, a Russian art collector. This version, decorated and full of red color, hangs on Shchukin's staircase in Moscow until the 1917 October Revolution. The second dance painting depicts five people dancing nude in front of a green landscape, and blue sky and one of the dancers appear to be pregnant.\nHenri Matisse’s Background\nHenri-Émile-Benoît Matisse (1869-1954), was an incredibly talented French draughtsman, printmaker, and sculptor famous for his originality, fluidity, and use of colors. As an artist whose role in the revolution of visual arts during the early years of the 20th century was great, he often ranks with the likes of Pablo Picasso. Matisse was one of the radical artists who were not afraid of going against the norms of the society. This attribute together with his creativity, expressiveness, and imagination led him to be nicknamed the Fauve (wild beast) like cubic artists. Matisse studied law in Paris and worked as Le Cateau-Cambrésis’ court administrator. His painting journey officially kicked off in 1889 when he was recovering from an appendix condition, describing his new-found love for painting as \"a kind of paradise,\" he abandoned law and became an artist to the disappointment of his father. After this discovery, he went back to school and studied art initially concentrating on painting landscapes and still life. What followed was further study of painting and traveling as he met and talked to various artists.\nDetails of the Final Version of Dance\nThe final version of the dance is rich in expression of emotions. After the picture’s completion, many people described it as a ritualistic, demonic, tribal, forbidding, or menacing art. The picture consists of five naked women dancing while holding hands in a circle. Breasts of three of the women are exposed while the other two only show their backsides, and seemingly, one of the women is pregnant. All the women have their heads bowed and their eyes are closed. Equally, the pregnant woman is physically well-built and looks tense. The green landscape seems compressed under the dancers’ weight, and the feet of three of the women touch the ground.\nInterpretation of the Details of the Final Version of Dance\nMatisse draws his inspiration from pagan folk dances that were ritualistic. The red, green, and blue represent the uniting of man’s heart, earth, and the heavens while expressing a person’s subliminal wisdom of involvement in the rhythms of nature and the heavens. The five figures show firm outlines with areas of deformation thus showing their inner stimulation of the all-consuming rhythm. The dancers’ energy sinks the earth as per Matisse’s thoughts.\nCurrent Location of the Dance\nThe Dance is among the paintings, drawings, and sculptures in the State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia. However, the painting is usually available in the main exhibitions relating to contrasts between artistic movements around the world, after which, it is taken back to Russia. Everywhere the painting goes, it attracts a huge audience.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Easter Egg hunts are a tradition during the Easter season. Many organizations host Easter Egg hunts. However, many families host their own hunts at their homes. While this classic Easter activity can be a wonderful way to spend an afternoon making family memories, it can also turn tragic if parents do not consider safety measures to prevent accidents and injuries.\nEaster Egg Hunt Safety Tips\nSome of the ways you can reduce the risk of injuries if you are hosting an Easter Egg hunt include:\n- Practicing Safe Coloring Methods — Creating dozens of colored Easter Eggs is a fun way to begin an Easter Egg hunt. However, you need to practice safe methods of coloring those eggs. Everyone needs to wash their hands before and after handling the eggs. Any eggs that are cracked should be thrown When using dyes, you need to make sure that all dyes are food-grade quality. You can avoid the issue by using plastic eggs and stickers for decorating.\n- Avoid Food Allergies — Ask parents of children attending the hunt for a list of any food allergies. Just to be on the safe side, you should avoid common allergens like dairy, gluten, and nuts. Alternatives include marshmallows, gummy candies, and crackers. You can also use small toys to fill Easter Eggs, but be careful of choking hazards for young children.\n- Use Prizes Instead of Filled Eggs — If you want to avoid candy in the eggs because of allergies, choking hazards, or contamination, fill the eggs with tickets or other items that can be “redeemed” for larger prizes after the hunt.\n- Secure Pets and Other Animals — Pets may want to join in the fun, but candy and plastic toys can pose hazards for pets. In addition, pets can become tripping hazards for children as they run to hunt eggs.\n- Avoid Dangers During the Hunt — Before the Easter Egg hunt, you should walk through the entire area to remove items that could pose a potential danger to the hunters. Garden tools, outdoor furniture, hoses, and other items should be removed and stored in a safe place. Limit the hunt area to discourage children from wandering too far.\n- Make a Map — If you are using real eggs for your Easter Egg hunt, make a map of the location of the eggs so that you can retrieve any eggs that are not found during the hunt. Also, inspect eggs after the hunt to throw away any eggs that were cracked or damaged during the hunt. It is usually safer to use plastic eggs to avoid any potential risks associated with using real eggs for an Easter Egg hunt.\n- No Running — It may be difficult for excited children to follow this rule; however, you need to try to enforce it. By having several adults stationed throughout the area, you can try to monitor children and remind them not to run during the hunt.\nIf you do not want to host an Easter Egg hunt, you can take your children to one of the several Erie Easter Egg hunts for 2018. The Erie Zoo Egg Hunt is scheduled for Saturday, March 31. You can find more information on the zoo’s website.\nErie Personal Injury Law Firm\nIf you are injured in an accident, contact The Travis Law Firm at (800) 401-2066 to request a free legal consultation with an experienced Erie accident attorney.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Glossary of Terms\nCrop - A short whip used in horseback riding, used only as an aid to re-enforce the rider's leg.\nDiagonals - The correct posting, up/down motion, of the rider in sequence with diagonal movement of the horse's legs at the trot.\nEquitation - Refers to a class of English riding in which the rider is judged on maintaining correct riding position and controlling the horse.\nEquitation / Horsemanship - In competitions, this indicates that the riders are being judged on their ability to control and show the horse while maintaining the correct riding position.\nFigure Eight - Two circles connected by a change of direction, most often seen in reining patterns.\nGait - Thee ways, canter/lope, trot/jog, or walk, by which a horse can move by lifting the feet in different order or rhythm\nHalt - The command for stop.\nHorsemanship - Refers to a class of Western riding in which the rider is judged on maintaining correct position and controlling the horse in a pattern.\nHunt Seat - The category of equitation English riders compete in, whose foundation lies in jumping and riding across country, such as foxhunting.\nIrons - The English stirrups used in riding.\nLeads - They are determined at the canter/lope by which front foot is leading. Correct leads have the inside foreleg reaching furthest.\nLead Change - Done at the canter/lope to change which front foot is leading.\nNatural Aids - Subtle or imperceptible body signals from the seat, legs, hands, and voice are allowed to communicate commands to the horse and in addition exaggerated shifting of the rider's weight is not desirable. The resulting performance shown by the horse is not to be considered more important then the methods used by the rider in obtaining them.\nOn the Rail - Both riding disciplines compete in this manner, in which the riders enter the show arena and show collectively at all required gaits on command form the judge.\nReining - For these classes, the most advanced Western riders perform an individual, pre-assigned pattern from memory, demonstrating a variety of stops, turns and figures in various speeds. The emphasis is on the technical application of natural aids and the rider's ability to show unfamiliar horses.\nRoll back - A turn performed in equitation over fences class to show control of the horse and rider's ability to maintain a position throughout a turn. A tight turn performed between two fences. In Western reining, a rollback is a 180 degree pivot with speed after a halt.\nSchooling - Practice time before the classes, is not allowed for intercollegiate competitors.\nSliding Stop- A smooth stop from the lope, in which the horse is supposed to balance on its back feet while the front feet continue to move.\nStock Seat - The common Western division, where the goal of the rider is to maneuver the horse through a herd of livestock she wishes to rope, move or control.\nStriding - A single coordinated movement of the four legs of a horse or other animal, completed when the legs return to their initial relative position. In the hunt seat fence classes, proper striding between two jumps in a line is required. Ex: If you need to have six strides down the diagonal line and five strides on the outside line.\nTack - The equipment worn by the horse (saddle, briddle, etc.)\nTwo - Point Position - Performed in practice to learn the proper leg position, balance, strength. The position is done on the flat and requires the body to be positioned forward just out of the saddle. This is the forward position used over fence.", "label": "No"} {"text": "Combat climate change with less gassy diet for cows: study\nNairobi (AFP) Sept 9, 2010\nClimate change can be curbed by changing the diet of livestock, whose feed crops, farting, belching and manure contribute a fifth of the planet's greenhouse gas emissions, a new study said Friday.\nThe study by the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) said livestock risk growing as global demand for meat and milk surges and recommended simple steps to curb livestock-related greenhouse gas emissions.\nIt recommended using more nutritious pasture grasses, supplementing diets with crop residues, restoring degraded grazing lands and adopting more productive breeds, among other simple measures for tropical countries.\nILRI noted that in Latin America, switching cows from natural grasslands to pastures sown with a more nutritious grass called Brachiaria can increase daily milk production and weight gain by up to three fold.\n\"Even if only about 30 percent of livestock owners in the region switch from natural grass to Brachiaria... that alone could reduce carbon dioxide emissions by about 30 million tons per year,\" said ILRI's Philip Thornton.\n\"Livestock enterprises contribute about 18 percent of the world's greenhouse gases, largely through deforestation to make room for livestock grazing and feed crops, the methane ruminant animals give off, and the nitrous oxide emitted by manure,\" the study pointed out.\nThe scientists said the burden of changing livestock production practices would largely be on half a billion of the poorer farmers in tropical countries.\n\"It would be a useful incentive if these farmers were allowed to sell the reductions they achieve as credits on global carbon markets,\" Thornton said.\nHe estimated that at 20 dollars per ton -- the current rate of carbon on the European Climate Exchange -- poor livestock keepers in tropical countries could generate about 1.3 billion dollars each year in carbon revenues.\nShare This Article With Planet Earth\nFarming Today - Suppliers and Technology\nNew York NY (SPX) Sep 10, 2010\nExpanded irrigation has made it possible to feed the world's growing billions-and it may also temporarily be counteracting the effects of climate change in some regions, say scientists in a new study. But some major groundwater aquifers, a source of irrigation water, are projected to dry up in coming decades from continuing overuse, and when they do, people may face the double whammy of food sho ... read more\n|The content herein, unless otherwise known to be public domain, are Copyright 1995-2010 - SpaceDaily. AFP and UPI Wire Stories are copyright Agence France-Presse and United Press International. ESA Portal Reports are copyright European Space Agency. All NASA sourced material is public domain. Additional copyrights may apply in whole or part to other bona fide parties. Advertising does not imply endorsement,agreement or approval of any opinions, statements or information provided by SpaceDaily on any Web page published or hosted by SpaceDaily. Privacy Statement|", "label": "No"} {"text": "Many people get scared when they see all those weird circuits with those symbols on it. Having no clue what they mean.\nThat's why I made a instructable friendly circuit image :) See photo 1. 1. Make sure you have all the materials to make the circuit. And enough electrical wires to connect all the components.\n2. Before we build the circuit, we first need to put the audio cable through the whole in the back.\n3. Build your circuit, and test it out. The best way to test it is through your audio output from your computer. Make sure the audio on your computer is set to 100% and then test it.\nThe positive pole from the adapter goes to the positive leg of the first LED. Next the other 5 LED's follow. Hook the negative leg from the first LED to the positive leg of the second LED. Hook the negative leg from the second LED to the positive leg of the third LED, and so on. The negative LED from the last LED goes to the center pin of the TIP31.\nThen hook the right pin of the TIP31 to the negative pole of the adapter.\nAll there's left now is to hook up the audio cable. Hook the red or the white wire from the audio cable on the left pin of the TIP31. And connect the ground wire from the audio cable to the right pin of the TIP31.\nFor better details please see photo 1, the circuit.\n4. If your circuit works, solder all components together so the circuit stays together nice and strong and wont fall apart.\nWhen done with these steps it's time to finish up!\nIf you have trouble getting the circuit to work, you can try to set it up first on a circuit board.\nCarlosserious was so kind to make a how-to video on making the circuit, click here for the video", "label": "No"} {"text": "The FCC will take a number of significant actions in the final months of 2018 to facilitate the development of 5G, the fifth generation of wireless cellular technology. First, at its October meeting tomorrow, it will vote on making a portion of mid-band spectrum (2.5 to 4.2 GHz) available for 5G use. Second, it will launch in November the first of two high-band 5G spectrum auctions scheduled for 2018. Now is therefore a good time to take a look at what 5G is, and what impact it promises to have.\nLooking back, the primary benefit of the transition from 3G to 4G was a significant speed boost, which allowed users to, among other things, stream YouTube and upload videos to social media platforms like Instagram without much waiting. Once implemented, 5G is expected to deliver download speeds anywhere from 10-100 times faster than 4G, with speeds of up to 20 gigabits per second. 5G users will also experience significantly less latency, i.e., the time between when you click on a link and when the network responds. While 4G latency is about 9 milliseconds, mature 5G systems will reduce latency to around 1 millisecond.\nMature 5G networks will use high-band spectrum (24 GHz and above), which is capable of transmitting significantly more data than 4G, but is limited to much shorter distances. 4G towers currently deliver service for up to 10 miles, while high-band 5G towers will only deliver service for up to 1,000 feet (about 3 football fields).\nIn addition, high-band 5G spectrum has a shorter wavelength than spectrum used for 4G, making it more difficult for these signals to penetrate solid objects such as walls and windows. To overcome the distance and signal penetration challenges, 5G will require vast networks of small-cell sites located on a diverse array of real estate platforms, with the small-cells anchored by larger cell towers. To streamline the deployment of small-cells, the FCC in March adopted new rules to reduce regulatory impediments to building out small-cell infrastructure, and in September adopted rules requiring state and local governments to approve or deny small-cell applications within prescribed time periods. Not surprisingly, the new rules are unpopular with local governments, who object to any federal interference with their local site review processes.\nThere are numerous potential innovations and business models that can utilize 5G’s faster speeds, lower latency, and increased connection capacity. Most agree that 5G will deliver seamless 4K video streaming and instant downloads of large files, but it could also dramatically change how users, including machines, access the Internet. Currently, the primary option for residential and enterprise broadband customers is cable or fiber. With speeds of up to 20 gigabits per second (and no need for wire infrastructure), 5G could disrupt the delivery of fixed Internet access as we know it.\n5G will also allow the Internet of Things to flourish. Specifically, it will allow vastly more “things” to connect to cell sites and remain connected to the Internet without the need to connect through smartphones or Wi-Fi. 4G can connect about 2,000 devices per square kilometer, while 5G will connect about one million over the same area. For example, 5G could facilitate thousands of driverless cars in the same city talking to each other to coordinate efficient traffic flow without the need for passengers to open an app on their phone, or even to have a phone.\nAnother potentially transformative use of 5G is remote medicine. For example, given the high speed and low latency of 5G, medical procedures could be performed using robot arms controlled by doctors in a different part of the country or world, harnessing almost instantaneous data transmission and lowering geographic barriers to treatment. Similarly, augmented and virtual reality gaming, shopping, and other experiences should blossom under 5G.\nRollout of 5G will be gradual. Following pilot programs in 2018 in select cities, wireless carriers are expected to launch the first iterations of widespread 5G networks in the United States in 2019. 5G-enabled smartphones are also expected to be released in 2019. The first 5G networks will likely use low (600 to 900 MHz) and mid-band (2.5 to 4.2 GHz) spectrum already possessed by wireless carriers, rather than the high-band spectrum that will make up the majority of spectrum auctioned by the FCC for 5G use. As a result, initial 5G networks will only scratch the surface of 5G’s potential, delivering speeds ranging from 10% faster than 4G to three times as fast. Mature iterations of 5G networks that use high-band spectrum are expected to arrive in 2-4 years.", "label": "No"} {"text": "On his radio show last week, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg warned that rising unemployment and poverty in the United States are a ticking time bomb that could explode in a wave of riots.\n\"You have a lot of kids graduating college can't find jobs,\" Bloomberg said. \"That's what happened in Cairo. That's what happened in Madrid.\" He reminded listeners about the uprising that overthrew Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak and the recent protests against the Spanish government's austerity measures. \"You don't want those kinds of riots here.\"\nBloomberg is right. We don't want riots. But we could certainly use more protest -- the kind of non-violent civil disobedience that propelled the women's suffrage, labor, civil rights, and environmental movements throughout the 20th century.\nRiots are expressions of hot anger -- outrage about social conditions -- but they are not truly political protests. They do not have a clear objective, a policy agenda, or a strategy for bringing about change. They only bring more hardship. The Los Angeles riots in April 1992 left 55 people dead and caused more than $1 billion in property damage in inner city neighborhoods. Almost twenty years later, many of the stores and other buildings in the riot-torn area have still not been rebuilt.\nCivil disobedience, in contrast, is cold anger. It is intentional, organized, and strategic. Protestors carefully select the target to raise public awareness about an issue. They accept the consequences of their actions, which could include fines and prison. They understand that their protest may be met with violence by thugs or police, but they refuse to retaliate with violence of their own.\nRiots occur when people are hopeless. Civil disobedience takes place when people are hopeful -- when people believe not only that things should be different but also that they can be different.\nThe women's suffragists who chained themselves to the fence outside the White House in the early 1900s, the farmers who showed up at their neighbors' homes during the Depression and stopped banks from carrying out foreclosures, the auto workers who occupied the Flint, Michigan GM plant in 1937 to protest wage cuts and lay-offs, the college students who waged sit-ins at segregated lunch counters in the early 1960s, the anti-war activists who protested the Vietnam war by disrupting military induction centers and defense contractors, and the environmentalists who blocked the construction of nuclear power plants helped bring about much-needed change.\nThey escalated to civil disobedience after frustration with the pace of more traditional forms of political involvement, like voting and lobbying.\nWe need another massive wave of similar protests today. We are three years into the worst recession since the 1930s. More than 25 million Americans are either unemployed or underemployed. The average duration of joblessness now stands at a record high. A new Census Bureau report revealed that more than 46 million Americans -- over 15% of the population -- are now living in poverty, while many more are teetering on the edge of destitution. Millions of Americans have lost their homes to foreclosure and millions more are expected to face foreclosure in the next few years as a result of a combination of predatory lending, unemployment, and exorbitant health care bills. Wages have stagnated for the bottom 80 percent of the workforce. American consumers are in deep debt. They don't have enough discretionary income to consume essential goods and services. At the same time, the super-rich have seen their incomes grow. The concentration of wealth and income today is greater than at any time since 1928. Corporations are making record profits. But they are not hiring new workers and slashing the pay and benefits of existing workers.\nAmericans are frustrated and angry. But so far, these economic hardships have not triggered large-scale protest. Instead, people take out their frustrations in other ways -- alcohol and drug abuse, domestic violence, child abuse, suicide, and mental illness, among them. Progressives deserve some of the blame for the current predicament. When it comes to protest, most unions, community organizing groups, environmental groups, and others seem to have hit the \"pause\" button since Obama took office. Instead, it is the Tea Party that has captured and focused that anger in the minds of the public and politicians.\nWhat's needed now is to focus and organize frustration and anger about an economy that isn't working for middle class and working class people into a new civil disobedience movement, led by unions, community organizations, churches, and other groups, that the media and politicians can't ignore. Only then will Congress feel the pressure and enact legislation to put Americans back to work and back in their homes.\nImagine a situation where every day, ordinary Americans show up at banks responsible for the epidemic of foreclosures, the homes of CEOs whose corporations laid off employees and slashed pensions and health care benefits while raking in huge profits, the headquarters of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and its local branches who have lobbied against ending outrageous tax breaks for wealthy companies, and the district offices of members of Congress who vote against legislation to create jobs through public spending and tax cuts for working families.\nOver the past few years, there have been sporadic protests led by unions, community, church and environmental groups, some of which have been effective at producing the intended results.\nIn September 2006, for example, more than 3,000 people marched outside a line of hotels near Los Angeles International Airport to raise awareness of the plight of immigrant hotel workers and to pressure the Los Angeles City Council to strengthen the city's \"living wage\" law to include 13 airport hotels. The march, organized by the hotel workers union, blocked traffic, causing gridlock and rush hour havoc at the busy airport. At 6 pm, as planned about 200 protesters - including several elected City Council members and state legislators -- sat down in the middle of the road outside the airport Hilton Hotel and were promptly arrested by the LAPD. The march, the civil disobedience, and the arrests made the evening news and the front pages of the next day's newspapers. As part of a months' long campaign by the union, the protest paid off. The City Council enacted the stronger \"living wage\" law, improving the lives of several thousand hotel employees.\nSimilarly, during the battle over health care reform in 2009 and 2010, activist groups, led by Health Care for America Now (HCAN), protested at the headquarters of the largest insurance and drug companies, and their powerful industry lobby groups, to draw public attention to their opposition to reform. Some showed up at the mansions of insurance company CEOs, pointing to their excessive multi-million dollar salaries and bonuses while their firms raised premiums and denied insurance to Americans with pre-existing health conditions. While most of the protestors rallied and demonstrated, a handful of activists engaged in civil disobedience, were arrested, and got their message on the evening news. The protests, which took place over several months, helped strengthen the resolve of the Democrats, including President Obama, not to cave in to industry pressure to abandon even modest reform.\nOver the past year, a coalition of community organizing groups -- including National People's Action, PICO National Network, the Alliance for a Just Society, and the Industrial Areas Foundation -- have engaged in civil disobedience at major banks around the country. They've demanded that the lenders renegotiate the terms of mortgages for families facing foreclosure. The feisty National Nurses Union has been holding actions across the U.S. this year in support of its Main Street Contract for the American People initiate. They've used civil disobedience, rallies, and other protests on Wall Street (across from the New York Stock Exchange), in front of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce headquarters in Washington, and other tactics, including sit-ins, at 60 district Congressional offices in 21 states. In recent months, the most visible protests have taken place in Wisconsin to challenge the Republicans' efforts to dismantle public sector unions and slash public services.\nBut converting these actions into a full-blown movement will require activist groups to coordinate their efforts as well as devote more resources to educating, training and mobilizing their members so they see each action as part of a moral crusade to both improve their lives and change the country.\nUnfortunately, it often requires dissenters to disrupt business-as-usual to get the media's attention, but their appetite for covering protest is not even-handed. Let a few dozen Tea Party activists show up at a Congressmember's town meeting, and the print reporters and TV cameras are there in droves. But liberal and progressive groups have a harder time getting their public actions into the news. For example, for two weeks earlier this month, environmentalists from all 50 states engaged in peaceful protest in front of the White House, urging President Obama to block the Keystone XL oil pipeline. More than a thousand protestors were arrested. But the media virtually ignored them.\nMoreover, the media tend to report local Tea Party actions as part of a broader movement, but report protests by labor, community, and environmental groups as local events.\nThe Tea Party phenomenon underscores another key aspect of protest movements. They have cheerleaders in high places. Top Republican elected officials endorse their ideas and their actions. Fox News, the Wall Street Journal, and other media outlets shower the Tea Party with attention. Conservative business leaders like the Koch brothers and right-wing foundations invest in the Tea Party. This attention by high-profile public figures emboldens the Tea Party activists. They get more media attention than their numbers warrant. This makes them appear big and powerful.\nBut with a handful of notable exceptions, most Democratic politicians keep their distance from progressive activist groups rather than encourage them to mobilize and protest. There's no liberal newspaper or TV station that identifies with and supports unions, community organizing groups, and environmental crusaders the way their conservative counterparts champion the Tea Party. Likewise, liberal donors and foundations shy award from supporting protest groups.\nWhen public officials support protest, it has a huge ripple effect. This dynamic unfolded a month after Obama was elected, while he was still President-elect, and his campaign message of \"hope and change\" and \"Yes, we can\" was still fresh in the air.\nIn December 2008, more than 200 members of the United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers (UE) in Chicago illegally occupied their factory after their employer, Republic Windows and Doors, abruptly told them that it was shutting down the plant. The workers peacefully took over the plant, where some had worked for decades, and demanded that the employer and the Bank of America (which had refused to extend credit to the company) find a solution.\nSCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT\nNever Miss a Beat.\nGet our best delivered to your inbox.\nThis was not a spontaneous protest. The union leaders and organizers had gotten wind of the company's plans, had talked about it with the union members, and had prepared for it. When the company made its announcement, the union was ready.\nTwo days after the occupation began, at a news conference to announce a new cabinet appointment, a reporter asked Obama -- still the president-elect, what he thought about the protest in his home town. He could have said he didn't know enough to comment on the topic, but instead he responded:\n\"When it comes to the situation here in Chicago with the workers who are asking for their benefits and payments they have earned, I think they are absolutely right. What's happening to them is reflective of what's happening across this economy.\"\nWith that statement, Obama used his bully pulpit to endorse the protest and to put pressure on Republic's management and the Bank of America to forge a solution. Congressman Luis Gutierrez moderated the talks between the company, the bank, and the union. Another company agreed to purchase the factory, keep it open with current employees and honor the union contract. Obama's stimulus program helped create a growing demand for energy-saving building products, which guaranteed the company more consumers.\nObama's election had given the workers enough hope to try the impossible, and it worked. By quickly endorsing the workers' protest, Obama showed the kind of bold leadership that progressives had been hoping for.\nEven though he was once a community organizer, no one expects Obama to encourage Americans to break the law. But as he travels around the country promoting his jobs plan, and urging people to contact their Congressmembers, he could remind people of the important role that protest has played throughout our history.\nDuring his campaign for the White House, Obama explained what it would take to overcome the power of entrenched interests in order to pass historic legislation. Change comes about, candidate Obama said, by \"imagining, and then fighting for, and then working for, what did not seem possible before.\"\nObama observed: \"That is how workers won the right to organize against violence and intimidation. That's how women won the right to vote. That's how young people traveled south to march and to sit in and to be beaten, and some went to jail and some died for freedom's cause.\"\nObama and his progressive allies seem to have forgotten that lesson. Since taking office, but particularly since the Republicans took back the House last November, Obama has frustrated liberals and progressives by scaling back his agenda in order to accommodate business interests and Republicans. All presidents have to compromise, but Obama often seems ready to surrender before he's tested his own strength or rallied public support.\nPresidents Franklin Roosevelt and Lyndon Johnson were initially ambivalent about the protests that enveloped the nation during the Depression and the 1960s civil rights. But in time both recognized that their ability to push New Deal and Great Society legislation through Congress depended on the pressure generated by these protesters. As the protests escalated, FDR and LBJ became more vocal, using their bully pulpits to lash out at their opponents and encourage the activists. FDR once told a group of activists that he agreed with their demands, but that it was their responsibility to \"go out and make me do it.\" LBJ embraced King's protest strategy and proclaimed \"We shall overcome\" during a major speech. Both came to understand that the more effectively people created a sense of urgency and crisis, the easier it would be for them to push for progressive legislation.\nObama is fond of quoting Rev. Martin Luther King, one of the great apostles of non-violent protest, whose famous \"Letter from Birmingham Jail\" explained why breaking the law on behalf of a just cause is a moral act of courage and conscience.\nA successful protest campaign takes place over an extended period of time in multiple locations, so that the public, politicians, and the media view these activities as part of a sustained movement, not a one-time event.\nThe goal of a protest movement is to widen the circle of supporters, change public opinion, and pressure the targets of protest -- politicians, corporations, banks, landlords, and others - to change their policies and practices. It makes visible problems that were below the surface. It forces people to take notice and take sides. It puts new issues on the public agenda.\nThree years into this economic cataclysm, filled with enormous pain and suffering, America seems to be holding its breath, trying to decide what kind of country it wants to be. Polls show that Americans are angry at the banks, the corporations, Congress, and the President. They want the government to help create more jobs, stop the epidemic of foreclosures, and guarantee that getting sick and needing health care won't leave families bankrupt.\nCrafting a policy agenda to revitalize the economy, add new jobs, help families facing foreclosure, expanding the social safety net, and protecting Americans from deadly pollution and dangerous workplaces is the easy part. What's more difficult is mobilizing the political will. Nonviolent civil disobedience is only one tool in the protest arsenal. But a protest movement that includes civil disobedience -- not riots -- taps the moral energy that can transform Americans' anger, frustrations and hopes into focused public action, creating a sense of urgency equal to the crises facing the country.", "label": "No"}