and a Suburban parked near the pavilion. After the
shooting had stopped, he began walking in the direction of the gunshots
while calling the Ripley Police Department. He saw the shooter, describing
him as an African-American, slender male who was firing a weapon. He
then observed the shooter get into the white car and leave the scene. The
Suburban left shortly after and crossed the railroad tracks at a high rate of
speed.

        Demetrice Jones also remembered little of the shooting. She
testified that, on July 10, 2011, she was watching the basketball game at
Rice Park when she heard “probably” more than five gunshots. She agreed
that she testified at a preliminary hearing, identifying the [Petitioner], also
known as “Nudy B,” as the shooter. She said the police showed her              Investigator Louis Ruff with the Ripley Police Department testified
       that he responded to a call at Rice Park at about 6:30 p.m. on July 10, 2011,
       to investigate a shooting at the pavilion. He found nine shell casings from a
       nine-millimeter semiautomatic handgun at the scene. On the night of the
       shooting, the Ripley Police Department came into possession of Foxworth’s
       white Pontiac after receiving a call from her. Searching the car, he found
       two nine-millimeter shell casings


General Eric Holder had both publicly pressed for passage of the new statute.

"This day was long in coming," Holder said recently. The attorney general claimed the bill will "go a long way toward ensuring that our sentencing laws are tough, consistent, and fair."

Members of the Congressional Black Caucus had led the battle for passage for 10 years, but several key Republicans -- including Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions and South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham -- also pushed for the change.

House Republicans Dan Lungren of California, James Sensenbrenner of Wisconsin, and Ron Paul of Texas also provided high-profile support.

Not all Republicans joined the majority, however.

The top Republican on the House Judiciary Committee Lamar Smith, R-Texas, argued vigorously shortly before passage that to reduce the crack cocaine penalties would be ayears. Purchased by The Bridge Church, it was returned to its community function in a modern interpretation and is now known as the Hub community center.

SALVAGED: The building’s structural elements, including exterior brick walls and concrete columns and ceiling structure. The existing monumental stair and exterior window placement and shapes were left in place.

RENOVATED: The space was gutted from top to bottom. Drywall was taken off the exterior walls and ceilings, exposing the beautiful 1920’a brick and concrete elements. A fireplace wall was strategically placed in a location that allowed us to hide an existing roof drain, which would have been very challenging and expensive to move. The building also received all new mechanical and electrical systems to meet all current building codes.

A new concrete overlay floor was


the existing high cost elements.

SALVAGED: The kitchen, dishroom and bathrooms were all left in their current locations with only minor upgrades needed to bring them up to code. Much of the existing track lighting was salvaged, outfitted with new bulbs, and relocated within the space to meet the new design. The existing mechanical system was salvaged, again with only minor updates needed.

RENOVATED: The existing bar area was demolished.New wall and ceiling massing was added to frame dining areas and add waiting and semi-private dining areas to the space. New decorative lighting, metal screen and wall elements were added in line with the theme of the space. New flooring material was added over the existing concrete floors and ceilings and walls throughout got a fresh coat of paint.

PRESTIGE MEDICALA man walks past Chinese and Hong Kong flags ahead of 20th anniversary of the handover from Britain to China, in Hong Kong, China June 27, 2017. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

HONG KONG (Reuters Breakingviews) - China is flunking the soft-power test with Hong Kong. President Xi Jinping will visit the city to commemorate the 20-year anniversary of its triumphant return to Chinese control. But Beijing’s grip over hearts and minds in Hong Kong is weakening. That is a problem, since this a primarily ethnically Chinese, ruthlessly pragmatic city - people who one would expect to be sympathetic.

Graphic: 1997 handover: tmsnrt.rs/2tj2NKV

Hong Kong University surveys show increasing proportions of Hong Kongers no longer identify as Chinese. Localist sentiment has risen in the wake of massive pro-democracy protests in 2014. Judging by a


ourselves, using an 8 track reel to reel machine which we borrowed and had no idea how to use. Alan figured it out eventually. We may have done some recordings in more than one location, but most of the material was recorded at our friends’ house which was on a busy street (Mill avenue) in Tempe, Arizona, right across from the Grady Gammage Center on the ASU campus. We recorded in the front room of the house and also in the garage. Some of the more ambient and spoken-word recordings were actually made in the front yard right next to the street. A few weeks after we finished recording there, a car jumped the curb and crashed right into the front window of the house. Thankfully nobody waspresentdayfort

Fort Massachusetts is no longer standing today. Its' original location, near Williamstown, Massachusetts, has been turned into a memorial for Fort Massachusetts and the brave men who fought for the fort. At the site, a tree has been planted. Along with the tree, is a memorial for Ephraim Williams. Ephraim Williams was killed during a battle, but his memory and spirit will forever live on through the memorial sites, and through Williams College, which was named after him.

The Fort Massachusetts chimney was rebuilt and stands in the Price Chopper parking lot in North Adams, Massachusetts. It's not the original chimney, but it is an exact replica. The above pictures are the memorial site created for Ephraim Williams, and the replication of Fort Massachusetts' chimney.


A new Banksy artwork near the French Embassy could be removed or covered up by the building's owner.

The mural depicts the orphan Cosette from the musical Les Misérables, who appears to be affected by a cannister of tear gas.

It also contains the first use of a QR code by a Banksy artwork, which if scanned links to an unverified YouTube video of alleged uses of tear gas by police in the Calais refugee camp known as 'The Jungle'.personal decision and has nothing to do with NCAA compliance, but just an opportunity to evaluate his future path,” Muschamp said. “I always have, and will continue to be very supportive of Coach Young and his family. Our entire staff will be there for him to provide any assistance and guidance in the future. We wish he and his family nothing but the best.”

Young spent all 14 of his NFL seasons with the San Francisco 49ers where he was coached by Quinn. He was a four-time Pro Bowl selection, four-time NFL All-Pro, Super Bowl XXIX champion and the league’s Comeback Player of the Year in 1999.

It is unlikely that the Gators hire a replacement for Young as Muschamp brought in Brad Lawing as the team’s new assistant head


as Cenozoic remains of indeterminate cetaceans. The swordfish remains were not prepared at that moment, being interpreted as *Teredo* remains. Since then, the whole collection was housed in the MNHN. Probably because of its antiquity, the collection was not included in any catalog, being re-discovered during 2008 by S. Soto-Acuña (Universidad de Chile). After this, a first inspection of the 'wood remains' revealed that they are actually bone remains. Subsequently, part of the material was mechanically prepared by the author during 2008 and 2009. The rostrum and dentaries were preliminary presented and identified as an indeterminate xiphiorhynchine by [@ref-14]. These authors also gave to the specimen, for the first time, a formal numeration and repository (SGO.PV.6634). Further preparation was carried out by the author during 2012 and 2013,of Ecology and Evolution, Russian Academy of Sciences) is also thanked by valuable literature provided. K Monsch (Naturalis Biodiversity Center, Netherlands) is acknowledged for the revision of a early version of the manuscript. M Gottfried (Geological Sciences and Museum, Michigan State University, USA), P Brito (Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil), D Parris (New Jersey State Museum, USA) and G Piñeiro (Universidad de la República, Uruguay) are especially thanked for their reviews and all the comments that improved this paper. RE Fordyce (Otago University, Dunedin, New Zealand) is acknowledged for allowing access to the holotype of *Aglyptorhynchus hakataramea* during 2013.

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:   Geological Survey, GNS Science, Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand

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a general education as well as a specialized engineering and logistical education. In addition, several civilian studies are available.

The general course last for three years and is divided into the fields of military power, leadership, language and inter-cultural communication, strategy and physical training. When finished, the cadets will serve as platoon commanders.

The engineering course lasts for three years and is divided into the fields of military building techniques, military geography, mathematics, statistics, physics, chemistry and computer science. When finished, the cadets will serve as platoon commanders.

The logistics course lasts for three years and is divided into the fields of methodology, logistics, law and economy. When finished, the cadets will serve as logistical officers.

The NCO course lasts for one year and is divided into the fields of military leadership,the King of Norway. A parade is conducted every 16 December to celebrate the establishment of the Academy. In addition, the Academy conducts a parade on 8 May, to celebrate the Liberation Day or Veteran Day.

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BETHLEHEM, Sunday, June 16, 2019 (WAFA) – Israeli occupation authorities approved the destruction of thousands of trees between the western entrance of the town of Taqou’ and the entrance of the village of al-Minya, southeast of Bethlehem, the occupied West Bank, said a local activist.

Hasan Brijiyeh, a local anti-settlement, anti-wall activist, told WAFA around 2000 fully grown olive trees planted in an 80-dunums of land located along a 1600-meters long and 50-meters wide street between Taqou and al-Minya areas will be cut down by Israeli authorities.

Israeli forces have recently stepped up their arbitrary measures against the town of Taqou, including the expropriation of land, closure of main entrances, and arrest of children and youth.

T.R.1) Millwall the happiest of underdogs under hero Harris

The FA Cup quarter-final at Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday is a fitting way for Neil Harris to celebrate two years in charge of the club he loves. Regardless of the result, the club have been upwardly mobile under Harris, the club’s all-time record goalscorer. Harris initially took caretaker charge on 10 March 2015 before assuming the full-time position a month later. Their start to this season was tricky – at the end of September they had 12 points from 10 games – but now Harris’s side are only six points off the automatic promotion places and travel to White Hart Lane on a 17-match unbeaten run. “It was about having a Millwall team,” the 39-year-old said this week of a


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3) In-form Lincoln loom for Arsenal

Perhaps Arsenal, vulnerable as they are at present, should just be grateful that Lee Angol, a Tottenham academy graduate, is ineligible for Lincoln City’s trip to the Emirates. At the same time as Arsenal were being carved open by Bayern Munich, Angol, on loan from Peterborough United, scored a hat-trick as Lincoln limbered up for the biggest game in their history by breezing past Braintree Town 4-0. Angol, described by the Lincoln manager, Danny Cowley, as “like an iPhone 7 because he can do a bit of everything”, may be cup-tied for the Imps’ FA Cup quarter-final in north London – having played for his parent club earlier in the competition – but the National League leadersCup is just the respite Middlesbrough could do with. Leaking goals frequently in the Premier League and failing to pinch points off those around them at the bottom, Boro will at least find City providing a different test. The other issue has been putting the ball in the net, with Boro blunt in attack, having failed to score in their past four league games. On home turf, Aitor Karanka’s side ought to be able to let loose a little. They put up a fight to earn a point away at City in November and the last time they met in this competition two years ago, Boro won 2-0. Patrick Bamford scored the opener that day. The striker re-signed for £6m in January but his only start since came


Michail Antonio, who headed a winner at the London Stadium in the reverse fixture in August, will return from a one-match ban, while Andy Carroll is again set to lead the line. Both will relish the prospect of facing a depleted Bournemouth back line, which could see Baily Cargill given his full Premier League debut. Watford and Crystal Palace tapped into their more ugly sides to stifle Bournemouth earlier this year, so as against Manchester United, the Cherries will need to dig deep again. BF

• Anger at Bournemouth as Mings gets five-match ban

• West Ham turned down Chinese offers for Carroll, says Bilic

8) Llorente to give Maguire toughest of tests

When these two sides met in January both Paul Clement, at Swansea, and Marco Silva, at Hull, were makingFormer San Diego County District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis said she has no interest in reforming or eliminating county employee pensions if elected to the County Board of Supervisors later this year.

Dumanis — whose county pension totals $269,000 after 35 years of work — was a staunch supporter of pension reform for city of San Diego pensions when she unsuccessfully ran for mayor in 2012.

That year, she supported the city initiative Proposition B, which eliminated guaranteed pensions for most new city employees in exchange for 401(k)-style retirement benefits. Dumanis called city pensions unsustainable, but said she never supported eliminating pensions for San Diego law enforcement. Their pensions were largely preserved under Prop. B, though the ceiling for pension benefits was reduced for new hires.

In an interview Feb. 14, she


and Technology Organisation (ANSTO), the Micro Crystallography (MX2) beamline
produced X-rays more than a million times brighter than the sun to create
intricate diffraction patterns as light bounced off microscopic crystals of the
viral capsid proteins. This allowed the researchers to identify the locations
of the individual atoms and broader structure of the viral shells in stunning
3D detail.

The
research team, involving scientists from CSU, Monash University, the Australian Synchrotron, and Spain's National
Microbiology Centre and the Autonomous University of Madrid, have been working on the project
since 2009.

Along with the loss of habitat
and feral predators, the BFDV is one of the main threats to the affected
parrots, which also include the Norfolk Parakeet (Norfolk Island) and the Swift
Parrot (eastern and southern states). Infected birds face starvation and death
as their feathers moult and their beaks soften.

Professor Raidalsaid, "The
disease has caused significant problems, in particular, for the Orange-bellied
Parrot since 2006 when it reappeared in the captive recovery program.

"The Parrot is a small and vulnerable migratory bird which breeds only
on Tasmania's south-west coast, flying north to spend the winter in coastal Victoria
and South Australia, so we look forward to building on this work to find new
approaches to restoring their numbers in the wild."

Mr Barry
Baker, Chair of the national Orange-bellied Parrot Recovery Team said it's
important new and innovative fields of science work across conservation
projects to protect Australia's at-risk fauna.

"BFDV is an
awful disease, especially in small, short-lived species like Orange-bellied
Parrots – young birds with the virus stand little chance of survival in the
wild, and affected captive birds are often compromised, as the virus can affect
the bird's ability to


Russian citizen Arkady Babchenko, a journalist and TV host, was shot dead in Kiev on Tuesday. Ukraine's Interior Ministry reported the killing in a statement on its Facebook page.

It was Ukrainian social media that first reported that the victim was Babchenko.

"The incident took place on the Nikolsko-Slobodskaya street in the Dnieper district of the capital. The line 102 received a message from the doctors: a woman called them and said that she had found her husband covered with blood in an apartment. The victim has died from the received wounds, preliminary inflicted on his back. The dead person is a Russian citizen born in 1977 who is a host at one of the TV channels," the Interior Ministry stated. The statement indicated that police were headed to thescene.

Ukrainian Interior Ministry board member Anton Gerashchenko confirmed that Babchenko had been shot several times in the back in a stairway and died of those wounds.

"The killer was waiting for him on the stairwell at the entrance. When Arkady opened the door to his the apartment, the murderer made several shots in the back of Arkady Babchenko," Gerashchenko wrote in his Facebook blog.

Ukrainian police circulated the Babchenko killer's suspect sketch showing 40-45 y.o. man with grey beard.

The head of Russia's Human Rights Council said the council condemns the murder and will demand that Kiev conduct a thorough investigation. Russia's Investigative Committee has also launched an investigation. Meanwhile, the Committee to Protect Journalists urged a swift and thorough investigation into the murder.

The Russian Foreign Ministry said that Moscow was


demanding that Kiev conducted a swift investigation of the murder of the journalist.

"We are demanding that the Ukrainian authorities do everything possible to conduct the investigation swiftly," the ministry said in a statement published on Facebook. Moscow urged the relevant international organizations and non-governmental organizations to control the probe as well.

The foreign ministry also noted that media professionals in Ukraine were more and more often facing physical violence or murder threats, but probes never seem to lead to the punishment of the culprits.

In 2016, journalist Pavel Sheremet died when a car he was driving blew up in downtown Kiev. Ukrainian Interior Ministry said the explosion was probably caused by a remote-controlled explosive device. The Russian Foreign Ministry stated back then that Russia was shocked by the murder andCORN GROWERS CALL ON CONGRESS TO PASS TPP IN 2016

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The National Corn Growers Association today joined more than 220 national and state food and agriculture organizations in expressing support for the Trans-Pacific Partnership and urging Congress to pass the agreement in 2016.

In a letter to Senate and House leaders, the organizations write, “Delaying the launch of TPP by even a year would represent a $94 billion permanent loss… to the U.S. economy. With net farm income at its lowest level since 2002, the costs of inaction are too high to ignore. We must act now.”

Last year, the United States agreed to the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a trade agreement with 11 Asia-Pacific countries representing 40 percent of the world’s economy. TPP countries currently account for


KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 5 — A team of students from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, sponsored by the National Institute for Computational Sciences captured second place in the Student Cluster Competition at the SC14 supercomputing conference held Nov. 17–19 in New Orleans. The students on this year’s UT Knoxville team chose the name Team VIBE (Vols in the Big Easy) in reference to the nickname for the conference’s location.

The Student Cluster Competition is a real-time, non-stop, 48-hour challenge in which teams of undergraduates, high school students, or both, assemble a small computer cluster on the exhibit floor and then race to demonstrate the greatest sustained performance across a series of applications while staying under a 3120-watt power limit.

The students dedicate many months of their own time and effortQ:

How to market an anarchic city as a tourism spot to people living in civilized areas?

So, in my Post-Apocalyptic world, there’s a city down in South Nevada known as Vegas. Unlike the rest of the majority of North America, Vegas was not hit by nuclear warheads in its near vicinity. But, over the last 100 years, society in the city has devolved considerably.
Vegas lives in a state of near constant anarchy. The only government-like forces are the families, but they often cause more trouble than they stop, causing gang wars in the streets and political assassinations and such. Mostly, Vegas’s economy  consists of prostitutes, gambling, and drugs.
Back far west, in the region of New California, the USC (United States of California) has arisen, and now


you answered it yourself:

Unlike the rest of the majority of North America, Vegas was not hit by nuclear warheads in its near vicinity.

Even though the citizens of the USC live somewhat comfortably and securely under an organized government, they are unfamiliar with real pre-war cities.  They live in stable and secure towns and cities of their own, but many things have changed since the war and cities in the USC just don't match the grandeur and scale of pre-war cities.  In fact for many tourists from the USC, visiting Vegas skews their perception of pre-war society and their impression is that before the war cities were much more dangerous and anarchic.  In their minds society has settled into peace and order only under the stableDirector.

They will part company on Jan. 30.

Oddly, BlackBerry didn’t mention at the time that it was only going to be a one-year gig.

If BlackBerry brass thought Keys alone could rescue the company, they were wrong.

The BlackBerry 10 launch fizzled — with the public shunning the new devices in droves.

Since Keys came aboard, BlackBerry has failed to find a buyer for the company and is now retreating from the consumer market.

It has also changed its CEO.

Keys at the time said she was “going to work closely with the app designers and developers, the content creators, the retailers and the carriers to really explore this BlackBerry 10 platform and create ideas for its future.”

Shortly after debuting on the BlackBerry team, however, Keys embarrassed the company, when caught using an iPhone


has governed the State of Mexico, which rings Mexico City, for nearly nine decades.

Financial markets are closely watching the progress of Lopez Obrador, a divisive figure with nationalist leanings.

Delfina Gomez of the National Regeneration Movement (MORENA), candidate for the governor of the State of Mexico, addresses the audience during her electoral campaign in Metepec, State of Mexico, Mexico May 16, 2017.

If Lopez Obrador does win in 2018, it could stoke tensions with the United States after President Donald Trump’s electoral campaign broadsides against Mexico, such as calling on that country to pay for a wall on the U.S. border.

A poll in the national newspaper Reforma showed Delfina Gomez of his National Regeneration Movement (MORENA) party had 31.9 percent support to be governor of the state of 16 millionlater, Akal discharged Columbia, who, along with his union, commenced this litigation against the Marshal's Service. (Compl. ¶ 5a).
*527 II. The Complaint
The Complaint sets forth four claims for relief. In Count I, plaintiffs allege several violations of the Privacy Act, 5 U.S.C. § 552a. In particular, they allege that the Marshal's Service violated the Privacy Act by failing to publish its new standards and procedures in the Federal Register; by disclosing Columbia's medical certificate to the Public Health Service; by failing to provide any mechanism for Columbia to review and amend his records; by placing irrelevant and unnecessary information into its records system; and by failing to promulgate rules concerning the records system.
In Count II, plaintiffs allege that the failure of the Marshal's Service to publish the new


have it, of course. Following Wilde, they reduce sex to a power game, and what they exclude from their position of enunciation is precisely and simply sex.

The Slovenian Marxist philosopher and cultural critic is one of the most distinguished thinkers of our time. Žižek achieved international recognition as a social theorist after the 1989 publication of his first book in English, "The Sublime Object of Ideology“. He is a regular contributor to newspapers like “The Guardian”, “Die Zeit” or "The New York Times“. He has been labelled by some the "Elvis of cultural theory“ and is the subject of numerous documentaries and books.An Illinois real estate agent who lashed out at comedian Patton Oswalt may be out of a job after making a crack about Oswalt's late wife.

Oswalt took to Twitter on Monday night to defend acting Attorney General Sally Yates, who was fired after refusing to defend President Donald Trump's executive order on immigration. Trump: "You leave this White House now!" Sally Yates rides bus to city. Becomes a taxi dancer. Leads dance revolt against pimp. Triumphs.

— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) January 31, 2017 That comment reportedly drew fire from a Peoria-based realtor named Tony Brust. In a since-deleted post, Brust allegedly responded, "Oh (bleep), the little troll has an opinion again,'" according to the Kansas City Star.

As others jumped in to defend the comedian, Brust reportedly took a swipe


at Oswalt's late wife, joking that he was a psychic "channeling" her opinion. Oswalt's wife, crime writer Michelle McNamara, died unexpectedly in April 2016. Her death left Oswalt a single father to the couple's 7-year-old daughter. The comedian has been candid about his struggle with grief since McNamara's death. In October, he recounted finding her unresponsive in their bed, telling the New York Times, "The worst is when I told my daughter the next day." Oswalt said comedy has been therapeutic for him since his loss.

"I'll never be at 100 percent again, but that won't stop me from living this," Oswalt told the paper. He also wrote at length about his grief on social media. Brust's jab prompted outrage from Oswalt, who, in a series of now-deleted tweets,began mocking some of Brust's listings with comments like, "Totally Not a Murder House" and "Personally crop dusted by Tony Brust."

By Tuesday morning, many of the tweets had been deleted, but Oswalt explained why he felt the need to lash out, sharing a screenshot of Brust's comment.

Would've happily ignored Tony Brust if he hadn't sent THIS Tweet. But he did and it caught me at a dark moment: pic.twitter.com/yflAMuSAqo

— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) January 31, 2017 Brust's Twitter account appeared to have been deleted Tuesday morning, and his professional website was "unavailable."

According to his LinkedIn page, Brust was a realtor for Jim Maloof/Realtor in Peoria, but the company on Tuesday said he no longer works there. An employee who answered the phone at the business Tuesday afternoon repeated that


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Pakistani girl shot by Taliban receives OKC award

By TIM TALLEY Associated Press

Posted:
02/07/2013 02:19:05 PM PST

Updated:
02/07/2013 02:19:45 PM PST

OKLAHOMA CITY—A human rights activist who founded an all-girls school in Pakistan and his 15-year-old daughter who was shot in the head by a Taliban gunman will receive the 2013 Reflections of Hope Award from the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum.

Memorial officials said Thursday they will honor Malala Yousufzai and her father, Ziauddin Yousufzai, at a reception and dinner on April 8 in advance of the 18th anniversary of the April 19, 1995, Oklahoma City bombing that killed 168 people and injured hundreds more.

Ziauddin Yousufzai receive the award on his and his daughter's behalf during his first trip to the United States since the Taliban's October assassination attempt on Malala,according to memorial officials. His remarks will be telecast globally from Oklahoma City.

The memorial's executive director, Kari Watkins, said Malala and her father are being honored for the hope they have displayed in the face of political violence.

"We chose her because she stands for exactly what the award represents," Watkins said Thursday. "Hope can survive and blossom despite tragedy and chaos."

The memorial included Yousufzai , an educator, as a co-recipient because he inspired his daughter to get an education and has been her mentor, she said.

Seventeen years ago, Yousufzai founded the all-girls Khushal Public School, an institution he still directs. It was created to foster female leadership in an area where the Taliban has banned girls from attending school.

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Malala was herself an outspoken activist who attended the school


until Oct. 9, when the Taliban shot her in the head on the school bus she was riding home from classes. The Islamist group said it targeted her because she promoted girls' education and "Western thinking" and criticized the militant group's behavior when it took over the scenic Swat Valley where she lived.

The shooting sparked outrage in Pakistan and many other countries, and Malala's story has captured global attention for the struggle for women's rights in her homeland. Malala was airlifted to Britain from Pakistan in October to receive specialized medical care and protection against further Taliban threats. She had surgery there Saturday to reconstruct her skull.

In a statement released by the memorial, Yousufzai said he and his daughter are grateful to have been chosen to receive theReflections of Hope Award.

"Many thousands of people from around the world have reached out to our family to express their support and love, and it is extremely touching to know that the people of the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum are among them," he said.

The memorial is located on the former site of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, which was destroyed by a truck bomb in a domestic terrorism attack. Timothy McVeigh was convicted on federal murder charges for the deadly bombing and was executed in 2001.

The Oklahoma City bombing was the deadliest terrorist attack on U.S. soil before the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.


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Last updated at 10:23 08 February 2008

A father-of-three who was found with a microscopic speck of cannabis stuck to the bottom of one of his shoes has been sentenced to four years in a Dubai prison.

Keith Brown, a council youth development officer, was travelling through the United Arab Emirates on his way back to England when he was stopped as he walked through Dubai's main airport.

A search by customs officials uncovered a speck of cannabis weighing just 0.003g - so small it would be invisible to the naked eye and weighing less than a grain of sugar - on the tread of one of his shoes.

Dubai International Airport is a major hub for the Middle East and thousands of Britons pass through it every year toholiday in the glamorous beach and shopping haven.

But many of those tourists and business travellers are likely to be unaware of the strict zero-tolerance drugs policy in the UAE.

One man has even been jailed for possession of three poppy seeds left over from a bread roll he ate at Heathrow Airport. Painkiller codeine is also banned.

If suspicious of a traveller, customs officials can use high-tech equipment to uncover even the slightest trace of drugs.

Mr Brown was detained and arrested in September last year and has been held in a cell with three other men in the city prison ever since.

This week the youth worker, who has two young children and a partner at home in Smethwick, West Midlands, was sentenced to four years in prison.

A 25-year-old Briton who


was found with a similar speck in one pocket as he arrived on holiday has been awaiting sentence since November.

Meanwhile a Big Brother TV executive has so far been held without charge for five days after being arrested for possessing the health supplement melatonin.

The authorities claim to have discovered 0.01g of hashish in his luggage.

Last night Mr Brown's brother Lee said his case "defied belief".

"For that sort of amount common sense should prevail, from where it was found it was obviously something that had been crushed on the floor - it could have come from anywhere."

Rastafarian Mr Brown had been returning from a short trip to Ethiopia, where one of his children lives and where he owns property.

He was travelling with his partner Imani, who was also stoppedis likely receive a four-year prison sentence.

Last night his brother Peter, 26, told how it took 24 hours to find out why he had been stopped.

"As we understand, the amount of cannabis was barely visible to the human eye and was at the bottom of the pocket of an old pair of jeans.

"He's not a drug user, but he goes clubbing and the speck was so small."

Last week Cat Le-Huy, a London-based German national, was arrested on arrival at the airport.

Mr Le-Huy, 31, head of technology with Big Brother production company Endemol, was arrested on suspicion of possessing illegal drugs after customs officers found melatonin, a health supplement used for jet lag available over the counter both in Dubai and in the US.

Authorities also claim they discovered fragments


health issue began to shadow Lincoln in the middle of their last tour. As his physical symptoms worsen, Lincoln has to fight the urge to hide from the world and himself inside his estate. Aaron Baylor enters Lincoln's life at his lowest point. Lincoln feels broken, damaged beyond repair, and he's ready to give-up. Aaron's patience and unwavering support slowly begin to pull Lincoln back to being present in his own life and gives him hope for a future and for love. Will Aaron be the glue that holds the broken pieces of Lincoln's life together? Can Lincoln fight his way back to good health and take a chance at love? Or will the task be too great for Lincoln to handle? Beyond The Music is Book 7for the pleasure to finally makes its way with the release of another Rock God; Wheland and Rooster found love and a little kink in Looking at Forever. Following their story, Jared and Tony, the quiet duo who were joined at the hip, easily navigated their way from friends to lovers in Meant For Me. I was hanging on by a thread waiting for the next book, Fighting His Fire—Dante and Ashton's explosive and passionate story. There, we were treated to bathroom after bathroom being destroyed while in the throws of lust. Now, it's time to go Beyond the Music, where Lincoln has sat painfully quiet, patiently waiting his turn for his story to be told, his voice to be heard, his diagnosis to be named. Lincoln is


their strength and dignity by helping his clients live a healthier lifestyle. Aaron not only is smokin hot, but he exudes positivity, intelligence, kindness, motivation and patience. He helps Lincoln manage his meds, his meals, and his life, in general. He also helps him out with some other ... stuff. Lincoln is so deserving of love; he's never had it, but he's smart enough to not let go of what he's found with Aaron. As we watch the dynamic of this unique relationship unfold between the two them, it also brings out the very best in every single member of both bands. There is so much love. So much friendship. So many laughs. Dagger stands out in this story as well; he is brilliant. There's also the introductioncouldn't wait to read this book!The fear of knowing the truth was just as intense as remaining in the dark and fear had a way of pulling one down to the dark place where Lincoln found himself.From his struggle to his new-found hope, and ultimately his look on life and love.... Lincoln's story was beautiful, and sad.He was so broken and defeated, yet he kept it all to himself.Until Aaron!!I adored him."I'll be your strength if you let me."Not only did these men share a steamy chemistry, but they had quite the deep connection. It was all about intimacy and trust.Of course there was also laughter, sexual innuendo, and amazing lyrics!It was a quick read, full of emotions, friendship, love and a suspenseful twist thrown in the mix.Overall


is the 7th book in The Rock Gods series and I am delighted to have had the opportunity to have read it. Even though there are 6 previous books, I didn't feel lost or confused whilst reading, yes all the other characters are there and occasionally we heard about their previous experiences but it only made me want to start from the beginning and that is what I intend to do.Lincoln is the bass player for the famous rock band, Black Ice. As the last remaining unattached member in the band, he has seen his friends who he refers to as his "brothers" find love and fall hard. He mocks the fact that they are all so lost in their fluffy and sickly romantic world. He seriously believesbegan to work together Linc begins to realize that he is attracted to Aaron but he has one problem he hasn't been with anyone in two years he has a hard time physically staying interested. The guy's are also dealing with a stalker so they bring in some new security and we are introduced to the guys ofGuarding The Rock Gods. I really liked this book Aaron worked with Linc to get him ready for the upcoming tour with Ivory Tower even though practice doesn't go well for him. By the time the tour starts Linc is ready and nervous known of the guys know that he has MS and when he has a seizure on stage and had to be taken to the hospital. When Aaron tells


the doctor that Linc has MS the guys in the band are mad at him for not telling them once everything is said and done the guys are very supportive and are willing to do anything to help Linc. He not only comes out about his illness but about his personal life as well. With some patience's he gets his sex life back in a big way. The stalker was a surprise turns out Sebastian Keating is the one behind the stalking and Ashton being hurt. He put a knife to Ryan's throat when they stopped in Paris when Linc's bodyguard Zac took him by surprise he sliced the tendons in his hand and one of the other guard's shot and killed him. Turns out Sebastian blamed RyanLincoln is trying to convince himself he couldn't care less, but deep down there is some jealousy and envy roiling in his gut. On a break before the tour with Ivory Tower, Linc wants to smoke some pot, sleep and fade into the wallpaper until it's time to rehearse. Thankfully when Linc has a fall, the bands stage manager Spimoni, is there to take him to the ER. Spimoni uses the fact that Linc doesn't want any of the guys in the band to know what's going on with him, he gives Linc an ultimatum. Get a physical therapist or tell the guys in the band. Aaron Baylor is good friends with Spimoni and not only does he understand the word confidentiality, he has worked with one of


sure. Lincoln has suffered silently for a couple years isolating himself inside his four walls and closing himself off to the people closest to him. However, one person noticed what was going on and took matters into his own hands forcing Lincoln to at least acknowledge something was wrong. Finding out that his problem now has a name pushes Lincoln further away from the real world where he tries to give up on having any kind of a normal, healthy, and happy life. Fortunately, for Lincoln, some people cannot take a hint to leave him alone and he finds himself with one sexy, attractive, and very smart male nurse standing in his home ready to push diet and exercise on him. Aaron Baylor is a self-employed nurse whoteam and roadies (yep Spumoni) too. Thank you so much Ann for giving us the best series out there I'm really not ready to say goodbye so I'm anxiously awaiting the next series. Please go out and "one click" this brilliant book it will make an imprint on your soul forever. #RockGodObsessedFanForever

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About the author

Ann Lister - Ann Lister is a native New Englander currently living in Florida with her husband. She has pulled details from her years living in the New England area and uses many local settings and landmarks in her novels. After graduating art school, marrying, and raising two daughters, she established her own video production company. Her nearly two decades working in video production included work within


the music industry and won her a coveted Telly Award. Her 'behind-the-scenes' exposure to the music world and her love of rock music is the inspiration for her erotic rock star romances. The Rock Gods series gave her Bestselling Author status on . Beyond The Music, Book 7 in the series, reached #1 in Gay Erotica in the Pre-Order and held that spot for several weeks. The last book in the series launches the spin-off series, Guarding The Gods, which is releasing in early summer 2016. Fall For Me, Book One in the series was a Finalist in the 2013 Rainbow Award. Each book in this series brings her two favorite elements together: musicians and the love between two men. These stories focus on what it truly meansJUSTICE

Justice has many faces. Justice can be seen as an attribute of individual conduct, sometimes as a characteristic of persons, and most commonly as one of the main features of a good society. Justice is a system rewards and punishments based on the way one human being treats another. Justice sometimes slips through the hands of those who are most needing of it.

Such is the case of "Baby Richard". Baby Richard, a pseudonym for a little boy named David, was put up for adoption by his birth mother in March of 1991. The birth father was visiting his home country of Czechoslovakia for a few weeks prior to the birth of David under the guise of visiting an ailing grandmother. David's mother, Daniella, was informed by his family


that he was there visiting an ex-girlfriend. Daniella packed up her belongings and moved in with her uncle.

Before the birth of David, Daniella had already decided to give up her son for adoption. After Daniella rejected many requests by the prospective adoptive parent's lawyer for information of the birth father, the courts waived the information and the adoption began to proceed.

The birth father, Otakar, was told that the baby had been still born, but he said he did not believe this. He knew when and where the baby was born. After doing nothing, the time had elapsed for him to assert his rights as the father of David.

Later, Otakar filed paper with the courts to petition for his parental rights. The courts gave him a chance to provehis willingness to take responsibility of the child and was allowed to offer support for the child, now living with the Warburton's, the adoptive parents, and also was granted rights to visit the child, neither of which he did. Later, the courts declined his request and terminated his rights as David's father.

And so it went, the case climbed from lower court to higher court, all the way up until it reached the State Supreme Court. In a remarkable and astounding 5 to 2 decision, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled that Otakar's rights as the legal birth father be reinstated. Not only did they maintain that there would be no "best interest" hearing on part of the child, as prescribed by law, but also that the child be immediately


handed over to a man whom David had never met, which was unprecedented. This final act was carried out on April 30th, 1995, four years since the Warburton's had adopted David. The day that David was to be turned over to his biological father and Daniella, who had gotten married during the course of this court battle, a Chicago columnist, Bob Greene, was there to write the story that would change his life. He had to sit by and watch a son torn from the only family he had ever known.

Not only was this decision made by ignoring and dismissing many state and federal laws, it was made on a level above law; the fair treatment of a human being by other human beings. There have been manyDHR Leadership

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He has the ability to identify future trends and develop strategies and programs to meet community-level needs. His ability to manage people and strategically allocate resources will allow him to drive organizational improvements and implement best practices within the agency.

Sam is committed to community service, he’s served on several boards including: Creative Education Foundation, and the Holy


Cross Hospital Finance Committee. He’s on the Board of Governors of the Alumni Association of the University of Maryland, and on the Board of Visitors for the College of Computers, Mathematics & Natural Sciences, University of Maryland, College Park. He is a graduate of the University of Maryland, College Park, Harvard Business School, and Georgetown University.

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In addition to overseeing economic assistance programs, Ms. Malone has considerable experience in employment and training,quality control, research and analysis, and planning. After graduating from Eckerd College and doing graduate work at the University of South Florida, she began her public service career with the Florida Department of Commerce.

Mr. DiPrimio brings over 30 years of front-line and executive experience in state and local government and has considerable private sector experience. Prior to coming to Maryland, Mr. DiPrimio worked with Philadelphia’s Child Support program and was responsible for overseeing the administration of the Philadelphia Court System.

His considerable experience has prepared him well to assist Maryland in reviewing its operations and making the necessary adjustments to achieve Maryland’s goal of becoming one of the top ten states in the nation for child support collections.


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Taulupe Faletau (left) made his Wales debut against the Barbarians in 2011

Newport Gwent Dragons say Taulupe Faletau's decision to join Bath at the end of the season is "the worst possible" outcome to his transfer saga.

Faletau, 25, has rejected an offer of a national dual contract (NDC) with the Dragons and the Welsh Rugby Union.

Dragons chief executive Stuart Davies said he is "extremely disappointed" by the decision and questioned the WRU's handling of the negotiating process.

The WRU says it liaised with Dragons "on all developments" during talks.

But Davies said: "I want to fully review how the negotiation was handled. I need to understand it for my own peace of mind.

"And in a wider context I'm tired of Toby and the Dragonsbeing a test case for these policies, procedures and documents."

Bath head coach Mike Ford confirmed that Faletau had signed a three-year deal on Wednesday.

Loss of a 'significant' transfer fee

Faletau had been set to join Bath in October but a move was blocked by Wales head coach Warren Gatland.

The proposed transfer would have involved a fee because the number eight was under contract, but he will now join the English Premiership side for free when his deal ends at the end of the season.

"It's the worst possible scenario for the Dragons as an outcome," said Davies.

"The value of the transfer was significant. Some of the figures I've seen bandied around didn't do justice to what it meant to us in terms of a figure.

"And obviously the NDC not going


through now is the knockout follow-up."

Davies added that the outcome vindicates their decision to attempt to ensure a transfer fee for a key member of the Wales squad.

When asked if they would attempt to scupper the move to Bath by selling the player to another club, Davies said: "The process surrounding that remains the same.

"It would see us having to go to the Union and gain Warren Gatland's permission. So if Warren's position on that hasn't changed then we won't be pursuing it."

Faletau in demand

Faletau has been with the Dragons since 2009 and has won two Six Nations titles with Wales, including one Grand Slam in 2012.

The Tonga-born back-rower has been capped 52 times by Wales, and represented the British and Irish Lions on the 2013 tour ofAustralia.

Stuart Davies said he has made his feelings known to the WRU about their handling of the process

Following the collapse of his proposed transfer to Bath in October, Faletau indicated he was keen to stay with the Dragons on a dual contract.

Negotiations with the WRU soon began, although Bath remained determined to tempt him over the border.

Davies said he was under the impression Faletau was still considering the offer of a dual contract and so was "extremely surprised" to learn of his decision to join Bath on Wednesday.

"Naturally it's disappointing, it does raise questions about the NDC process," he said.

"The inability to reach a satisfactory conclusion on this focuses attention on the NDC process.

"There are players signed up to an NDC that don't have Toby's standing in the


game and naturally we're very disappointed that we haven't been able to secure his services."

The one that got away

To date, the WRU have signed up 18 players on dual contracts, which are funded 60% by the WRU and 40% by the region.

The initiative has helped secure some of Wales' leading players in Wales, while also bringing others home from French clubs.

On Tuesday, the WRU revealed an offer to Scarlets centre Scott Williams has been withdrawn after regions had "upped the ante" over the Wales international's contract.

In response to Davies' criticism of the process with Faletau, the WRU said it is "disappointed but accepts the player's decision in which he identified a desire to pursue a new rugby challenge at this stage of his career".

The statement added: "It remainsbars.

The closure of British pubs is a well-known story. Organisations such as the Campaign for Real Ale and the British Beer and Pub Association have charted the disappearance of pubs for many years, citing reasons including rising overheads, the smoking ban and the rise of cheaper alcohol sold in supermarkets.

Barking and Dagenham, Newham and Luton - all in and around London - now have fewer than half the pubs they did in 2001.

There are far fewer pubs in some towns around Manchester, including Burnley, Bolton and Rochdale, as well as on the outskirts of Birmingham, in areas including Sandwell, Dudley and Walsall.

On the other hand, locations popular with tourists, including the Highlands of Scotland, Blackpool and Brighton, either have seen pub numbers increase or hold steady.

The ONS's report,


president twice said he had not stayed overnight in the Moscow Ritz-Carlton.

The denial aimed at refuting an unverified charge in the dossier compiled by former British spy Christopher Steele that Russian prostitutes in Trump’s presence defiled a bed in the presidential suite where the Obamas had stayed.

Trump’s first denial came over dinner at the White House in late January 2017.

“He said he arrived in the morning, did events, then showered and dressed for the pageant at the hotel,” and then left for the event, Comey wrote.

“Afterwards, he returned only to get his things because they departed for New York by plane that same night.”

On the second occasion in February 2017, Trump “explained, as he did at our dinner, that he hadn’t stayed overnight in Russia during the Miss

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"Vision Zero," New York mayor Willam de Blasio's plan to remove traffic deaths in the city, is audacious but not unmatched. Like nearly all good social policies, the Swedes did it first. And we might find out a thing or more from them.

Sweden initially introduced its own version of Vision Zero in 1997 as a plan to remove all deaths and serious injuries on the roadway by the year 2020. It's not at zero yet, however the variety of traffic deaths has actually cut in half, dropping to a record low of 264 in 2013. Right here are some lessons learned from Sweden along with a couple of speculative concepts of our own. For instance upgraded highways


Letter to Touro Synagogue

by sister projects: Wikidata item. During a visit to Newport, R.I., in 1790, a year before the Bill of Rights was ratified, President George Washington received a letter from Moses Seixas, warden of the Touro Synagogue. Below is the transcript of the letter and its reply. Original spelling, punctuation and capitalization have been retained. During a visit to Newport, R.I., in 1790, a year before the Bill of Rights was ratified, President George Washington received a letter from Moses Seixas, warden of the Touro Synagogue. Below is the transcript of the letter and its reply. Original spelling, punctuation and capitalization have been retained. 2453 Letter to Touro Synagogue George Washington

The letter from Moses Seixas to President George Washington [ edit ]

To the President of theUnited States of America.

Sir:

Permit the children of the stock of Abraham to approach you with the most cordial affection and esteem for your person and merits — and to join with our fellow citizens in welcoming you to NewPort.

With pleasure we reflect on those days — those days of difficulty, and danger, when the God of Israel, who delivered David from the peril of the sword, — shielded Your head in the day of battle: — and we rejoice to think, that the same Spirit, who rested in the Bosom of the greatly beloved Daniel enabling him to preside over the Provinces of the Babylonish Empire, rests and ever will rest, upon you, enabling you to discharge the arduous duties of Chief Magistrate in these States.

Deprived as we


my Administration, and fervent wishes for my felicity. May the children of the Stock of Abraham, who dwell in this land, continue to merit and enjoy the good will of the other Inhabitants; while every one shall sit in safety under his own vine and fig-tree, and there shall be none to make him afraid. May the father of all mercies scatter light and not darkness in our paths, and make us all in our several vocations useful here, and in his own due time and way everlastingly happy.

G. Washington

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Link to the letterbooks in the George Washington Papers atwe, in India, would like to join the global TUI campaign of “no child without a toy” for this Xmas, we re-aligned our Xmas charity plans to team up with TUI India and be a part of the global effort. Mr Vishal Sinha, CEO, TUI India also consented to change the plans for a charity lunch to the toy campaign and Mr Arjun Sharma, Managing Director, Le Passage to India directed Shaping Lives to pitch in with our own contributions.

An empanelled NGO, The Earth Saviours Foundation, located in Vasant Kunj was chosen. It houses over 130 destitute and abandoned senior citizens and simultaneously runs an informal day school for approx. 80 children from the local slums belonging to various less privileged backgrounds. Mutually deciding on 18 Dec as


the date, the plan was to have a high tea for all inmates and follow it up with toy distribution to the children. GM Shaping Lives, Col Anil Alagh, and a representative of TUI, spent two days surveying the markets and picked up both individual and common use toys. The individual ones were in two lots, the one for the toddlers was a soft toy each and the second for slightly senior ones was a money bank with a huge TUI smile, intention being to make them understand the joy and value of saving small.

The coordination having been done with TESF by Shaping Lives, everything was ready for action as the volunteers from TUI India, NOIDA office and Le Passage descended on TESF premises on said date. Thechildren were thrilled to know that they would be able to take the toy being presented, home as well. Their additional happiness manifested in their smiles when they saw that a cricket set, footballs, hoop-la rings, skipping ropes, multiple board and puzzle games were being presented in addition for their recreation and learning during school hours as well.

The TUI and Le Passage volunteers were initially encouraged to mingle with the children. That took a few minutes. And then, one really wondered, who was enjoying more, the children or the volunteers, as they laughed and played and munched on their muffins and samosas. Almost everyone tried their hand at the hoop-la, with Mr Sunil Hasija, TUI winning at least on camera. Mr Vishal Sinha, COO was travelling and missed.


a morning out to the premium Select Citywalk Mall, Saket, Delhi. This outing was facilitated by Mr Qameer Zafeer’s SBU handling the Italian market. It was a wonderfully thought up acknowledgment of the paintings done by these children which were used to make customized files for individual clients for his Italian market.

A total of 55 children and staff enjoyed going around and admiring the wonderful Xmas decorations. They were a fair mix of hearing & speech impaired and autistic and challenged children. A photo session in various areas and a surprise jujube treat by the GM, Shaping Lives at the candy shop delighted the children as they experienced the thrill of using an escalator both ways, most of them actually for the first time.

The huge Christmas tree witha wonderful depiction of the manger depicting the birth of Christ and the visit of the three wise men was the main attraction in the main Atrium area. Another surprise awaited the children as they gazed at the 40 feet high tree shimmering and shining in all its glory. The Mall management does extensive CSR and Shaping Lives often partners it. In this visit, on request by us to Saloni, our Mall contact, they agreed to surprise the children by gifting them chocolates at the tree, and sure enough, they kept to their word as the CEO and COO themselves accompanied by their team came in and did the honours.

It was the first time the sun had come out after 3 dreary days of winter fog and cloud


in addition to the outing and goodies. As the children then trooped into their transport for the ride back to school, there were lots of byes and flying kisses. To the un-initiated, a flying kiss by a special child means the world. It means you have gained their confidence, their love and their trust and they liked being with you. It is an honest expression and at Shaping Lives we treasure them beyond compare.

We also take this opportunity to thank Qamar and his team for sponsoring the outing and peripherals and Mr Shashi Sharma and Mr Yogeshwar Sharma at the Mall for being a graceful part of the fun and making our children feel special and loved. Merry Xmas.

Project Arman : Pilot Initiative Of Shaping Lives

It has beena tough situation for Col Anil Alagh, GM, Shaping Lives to convince them that the party ‘was just around the corner’ during his weekly visits to the Project in November. God ordained a nice sunshine filled day as the Le Passage Admin team ensured the set-up and administrative support was in place at the Sunder Nagar lawns.

Bouncies, clown, nail and hair dressers, tattoo team, candy floss man and a magician and DJ from Mr Migma’s Qshow Events, our ever willing and pro-active partner in this annual party, were all charged up as the 160 children arriving in busloads were received amidst hugs and handshakes by the GM. The next four hours were one chaotic, crazy, frenzied melee of fun and games and repeated rounds of candy floss. Lots


of games and an equal number of prizes kept the children on a high. The Select Hotels sales and marketing team sent in volunteers in addition to our Le Passage ones, while The Heritage Village Hotel and Spa, Manesar F & B team laid out a complimentary lavish lunch for the ever hungry children.

Our girls are coming of age….was so apparent when they sashayed their confidence as they walked the ramp in a game, with Mrs Jyotsna Sharma, Director as the judge, and the Managing Director Le Passage, Mr Arjun Sharma, looking on in pride, sensing fructification of his signature project. Dancing and miscellaneous games followed under the loving stewardship of Anees Khan, who is a magician as well, and whose presence is always complimentary by his ownout. The children were all administered de-worming doses and given iron and vitamin capsules, beside routine medicines as diagonised and recommended by the three very senior and experienced doctors who checked them. A DCWA card was also made for each child for future medi-care. The Chintan team also recorded their weight and height with a view to reviewing the effects of the health supplement which was introduced on the same day. The R O plant was installed by the year end and the children given a bottle each to encourage them to not just consume safe drinking water while at the Project but also take home a bottle each for the night.

The next medical camp would be in Apr where we would also review the benefit of the


the two Cankids Centres at Delhi.

Charity Lunch at TESF : Le Passage to India hosted a charity lunch on 01 Nov to all inmates of The Earth Saviours Foundation, Delhi. Senior citizens and destitute from this NGO had been displaced in September due to expiry of Lease of their premises but the landlord had a change of heart and extended it by six months in end Oct. The citizens had been sent to a Government home and Shaping Lives had committed that the day they returned to TESF, the first family meal would be sponsored by us. We kept our promise. It was a pleasure to once again see the entire staff, children and these seniors together as a family. The love and compassion that the TESF staffNov, the whole floor looked liked an outdoor picnic with the sun, the clouds, a bright blue sky and numerous children prancing on the walls. The dining area came alive with a lavish birthday party layout. The study centre and corridor theme was a train. Two huge trains ordained the walls, one of which was drawn to precision by Adelle, a group volunteer. Helicopters and space ships also came up as part of a huge mobile plan. When work was completed to satisfaction of GM Shaping Lives, the Group was taken to the Gautam nagar Centre where Chris, Advisor – Candkids, a long stay volunteer himself, welcomed them and having given an overview of the NGO, presented each of them their individual appreciation certificates. A round of the


first lot of a Scandinavian TEMA group series visited the I-India Jhag Centre on 11 Nov 2013. Comprising mostly of senior citizens, this was the first group in an 8 series CSR booking at Jaipur spread over Nov ’13 to Apr 2014. The traditional welcome, briefing and conduct by Mr Charu, one of the Founder members, were followed by a round of the multiple facilities. Senior citizens bond naturally with children. Perhaps it’s the old world charm or a gentleness and love induced by age and children/grand-children at home. That was once again visible as the children held their hands as they were guided through their hostel inducing contentment and a sense of belonging in the group. The intention in bringing such elderly groups into our empanelled NGOsbrushes cleaning up the floors and tiles in their sectors, on their knees on the terrace creating innovations to enthrall the kids. By the time they had finished on 24 Nov afternoon, the basement was sparkling, but it was the terrace where magic had happened. While the wall to entry to the kitchen had a procession of dainty multi-colored elephants, the service windows became sparkling white and the terrace floor saw a permanent hop-scotch and a snakes & ladders game painted on it so that the children could play in the winter sun. Much to the Group’s surprise and joy, Shaping Lives secretly purchased a huge dice to set the game rolling in their presence. Their store, a black structure due to neglect, was transformed into a sun


and cloud motif with oriental blooms painted onto its walls. Perhaps the most inspiring of all the work was the removal of one broken overflow water pipe which was messing up the entire terrace at least 3-4 times a day and replacing it with a new one aligned to have its disposal in the main drain outlet at the far end of the terrace. The work was done by Wayne, a plumber by trade, and it was sheer joy to see him so engrossed.

Prior to lunch on the second day, the Group was taken on a tour of the Centre and met the children and parents in the wards. Though tears flowed freely, it is one of the surest signs that compassion has once again created long termbonds between both parties. Work over and floors and tables etc cleaned, the Group assembled on the terrace for a small thanksgiving by Chris again. They were also given their appreciation certificates much to their delight. These formalities over, all children, parents and Cankids staff available at the Centre on this Sunday were invited to a high tea and post a good 45 minutes session of mingling and merriment, the Group exited the gates of Cankids, Gautam Nagar, content and visibly happy that they had made a difference and their 2 day interlude had made a difference to their lives as well. Most of this group promised to affiliate and come back to Cankids in future or raise funds for them back home in UK.

Conclusion : November has


all our Le Passage business Units, our wonderful agents abroad and TUI-India for their support in 2013 and wish you all a blessed Christmas and Season’s Greetings 2014.

The Final October Fest via Shaping Lives

Lenidree Swiss Group Visits Deepalaya, Sanjay Colony

A short 2 hour visit to Deepalaya’s Sanjay Colony School on 23 Oct morning succeeded the volunteer group work at Cankids. The children gave the 20 odd guests a traditional welcome at the school gate and Ms Shikha, the Principal, led them to the briefing room. After a quick briefing of Deepalaya, suitably translated by the Tour Guide, and light refreshments, the group split into three and the round of the school for normal children began. The group was bowled over as the tiny tots sang and entertained themamount of CHF 500.00. Thanks for the confirmation of payment. Kind regards from Switzerland. Martin and Patricia Willimann”. This was received on the dot on 04 Nov 2013. God bless them.

Fam Visit to Project Arman
A short notice fam visit to Project Arman materialized immediately after the the Swiss group. An esteemed travel partner form Germany was taken to both the Arman centres and left visibly impressed and assuring Group interventions at this Project.

The Punjab Face
Unknown to most, Shaping Lives is also the emissary to a very noble philanthropic enterprise by the Select Group Chairman, Mr Inder Sharma, in a border belt village named Lalowal, in District Gurdaspur, Punjab. The area has a large number of low income families who till the fields and are engaged in part time


this amount, this INR 1500 was also sponsored from the Dispensary account.

The success of this camp depends on close coordination between Shaping Lives, our local Dispensary Custodian, Mr Praveen Punj and the unflinching support of Major Gurnam Masih, Salvation Army and Administrator, MacRobert Hospital and obviously involves blocking a day suitable to all besides the medical staff and resources for that day, local announcements and awareness poster distribution in a 10km x 10 km belt and setting up administrative facilities at the Dispensary to take in the extra load.

Conclusion
Oct wound up in this flurry of activities and November promised Shaping Lives a ‘soulful’ goldmine as well.

VOLUNTEER GROUPS AT CANKIDS…KIDSCAN VIA SHAPING LIVES : OCT 2013

The season picks up towards end September and as October progresses, a slew ofsocial interfaces takes place across India via Shaping Lives and our group offices. While Bangalore saw visits and volunteering at Don Bosco Centre at Chamrajpet, Akshar Society once again hosted the first of the regular groups that visits its Centre during their Jaipur sojourn. The focus however was more on Delhi this October.

UK Volunteer Groups : Three volunteer groups from Hospices across UK/South Wales and around were channelized into the Cankids…Kidscan Centres at Delhi to paint the Centres and beautify them. When our operational team approached us for this last year, a round of meetings with Cankids followed and the NGO, which works with cancer afflicted children from less privileged backgrounds across the country, very kindly agreed to keep two of their centres available for renovation by Groups


facilitated by Shaping Lives.

The first Group, Butterwicks, descended on the HAH (Home Away From Home) Centre at Kotla, Delhi on 05 Oct 2013. The HAH is a rented two floor area, which has the administrative, kitchen and medi-care sections besides others. The upper floor has 11 cubicles, each with a double bunker bed and is used as a low cost residence by outstation families coming for treatment via Cankids. A quick fire introduction to Cankids by the Founder, Ms Poonam Bagai, was followed by delegation of tasks by the GM, Shaping Lives and over the next two days, the group members painted the entire lower level including cupboards, bunker beds, etc., and did a delightful value addition in spring cleaning as well. The area was sparkling by theto and visits facilitated by Shaping Lives to its multiple NGOs, for prospective assessment by our wonderfully supportive overseas agents. Vocational products from our NGOs were also ordered in bulk by various operations teams. The prime focus however was the detailed meetings and coordination with Cankids…Kidscan at Delhi in preparation for the painting and beautification work of both their Centres at Kotla and Gautam Nagar, Delhi by 5 volunteer groups spread over the next 6 weeks.

The month-end, 30 Sept to be precise, saw a group of young Australian girl students and their three teachers from Melbourne, visit the I-India’s Jhag Village facility about 30kms from Jaipur. The visit was delayed by over 3 hours due to weather and unforeseen exigencies and as the GM, Shaping Lives, received them


on the highway coming from Ajmere, the girls, all Class 10 and 11 students, seemed exhausted, desperately hungry and apprehensive. That lasted only until the coach stopped at the Jhag facility gate. Serenaded by a base drummer, they were escorted into the school building, given a traditional Indian welcome, and proceeded to mingle with the children in every class. Almost 45 minutes later, the giggling group had to be coaxed and forced out by teachers and the GM combo, to proceed for lunch. One of the girls walked up to the GM and said, “you know what Sir. We have been on two other such visits in other countries, but this was amazing, the children here are so different, they are so happy, well-behaved and polite.”

The lunch, asin traditional Indian style, was floor seating and served by the ladies and gentlemen of the two hostels for street children in the Complex. Served a pure vegetarian non-spicy meal, the teenagers and their teachers freaked out on the daal (lentil) and curds with ground roasted cummins seeds, and most went beyond the second helping. In the words of ‘Clam’, one of the senior girls, this was decidedly the best meal they had partaken in the past 8 days in India.

Mr Charu and Mrs Darshana, the husband and wife team who manage Jhag Complex as the Founders, thereafter escorted the group into their Ladli Vocational Training Centre. This Centre, newly inaugurated, has limited products on sale, since the main Ladli centre is in Jaipur. The Jhag vocational outfit


focuses more on creation of new products and in its goal of empowerment of local backward community women from 9 surrounding villages, through vocational produce and financial independence. The hundreds of trinkets of all shapes and sizes, girlie stuff, scarves, aprons, bags and the ambience and love pervading all around, made the group go crazy. Shaping Lives is proud to state that this was the first ever ‘over the counter’ sale of products from this new Centre and it was worth more than a tidy amount. Mr Damien, accompanied by Mrs Ford and Georgia, the other two teachers, also donated a lumpsum as a sponsorship amount. This was in addition to Ekta handing over an appreciation cheque from Le Passage to India, the group’s tour facilitator.

Some of theflagship of the Le Passage family goes into overdrive, not for our esteemed inbound clients, but on an internal philanthropic journey. It commences the preparations for Le Passage Foundation Day falling on 06 Aug each year. There are no wine and cheese evenings. What happens is a series of philanthropic activities through the build-up and on the day of reckoning. This 11th Foundation day was no less. Such an august occasion, lots of august philanthropy and all done by the august colleagues of our pan-India Le Passage family.

Blood Donation : The day commenced with ‘Blood Donation’ across our Delhi (NCR) offices, as well as in Mumbai. While we at Delhi, laid open the doors to our local neighbors for the first time, Mumbai office co-opted a hospitality hotel


Sharma, MD, Le Passage, had welcomed all and the NGO heads put in a word of appreciation, Chintan was gifted a carton of goodies by each SBU head. The 15 or so carton contents would suffice to cover the entire stationery and recreational requirement of 180 children of Project Arman for this schooling year. This Project, run at Nizamudin, is totally financed by us and has given a new meaning to life to children of waste pickers through education and awareness programs that we run via Chintan.

Deepalaya was next. There were a few cartons of goodies for the special children of Deepalaya’s Special Unit at Sanjay Colony, as well. Those were the fringe benefits. The real reason they were present was that, while the MD presented a chequeMD takes special pride in volunteering here, thereafter partaking of the same lunch and then distributing individual gifts to each child. Shaping Lives had also in the previous week, had the dining hall and front façade renovated and painted. This is an add-on we do each year, by taking the ‘gurukul’ wish list and completing it as part of our philanthropic activity for the Foundation Day.

Clothes to GOONJ : The last philanthropy of the day was dispatching the clothes collected for NGO GOONJ for their relief efforts. Most of the clothes would go towards the Uttarakhand cloudburst region of ‘char-dham’ and a few to the Gazipur slum waste-pickers whose homes had been destroyed in the fire a few days back. Besides 16 cartons of old usable woolens donated


appreciated the commitment of LPTI as a travel company to give back on its tourist destinations regularly. He indicated that what was donated today was almost 50% of the annual output of limbs of AIIMS, Delhi. The congregation was thereafter also given individual snack packets and the ceremony ended with both Mr Khan and Col Alagh thanking Mr Mehta for his kind words and a promise to continue the association in times to come.

Conclusion : Shaping Lives takes this opportunity to thank all colleagues of Le Passage and TUI India families for their contributions in making the 11th Foundation Day memorable. We also take this opportunity to convey appreciation for the support you give in so many other CSR activities through the year. We may be spread acrossthe past three years. Each interaction with our NGOs has been an experience of a lifetime for the visitors and is chronicled in the ‘events’ and ‘testimonials’ pages of the Le Passage Travel Foundation website, www.shaping-lives.com, as well as the Indian Routes monthly newsletter.

The team chose a unique way to celebrate their fifth anniversary which fell on 12 May. They sponsored a lunch for all inmates of NGO, The Earth Saviours Foundation. The NGO has about 150 less privileged children in day school, and another 75 abandoned senior citizens and destitute residing there 24 x 7. The 25 member team, led by their Executive Director, Ms Kiran Joti, reached the NGO an hour before their scheduled time, to familiarize with the inmates. They were shown the facility, briefed


heat-stroke’. The briefing over, Poonam showed the group the terrace and stairways and gave her vision of what would appeal to the cancer afflicted less privileged children, some of them terminally ill and spending their final days in her NGOs loving care.
Col Anil Alagh, took over proceedings thereafter. As GM, Shaping Lives, he dissected the work into tasks, levels and manpower requirements. He encouraged the group members to choose their own teams to take on each task, also seeking their ideas and color preferences. By late evening, the teams had been formed, a rough execution plan made, and paint demands placed. The instructions to the group were to report to the Centre for work by 0900h next day. ….. which they did.
Paint and accessories were distributed. Teams movedpainting work and a few colorful designs on almirahs came up. By the time we called it a day and the group assembled for a closing photo shoot on the terrace before our tea with the Cankids children, their parents and staff, the Centre was as good as new, sparkling, vibrant, like a kindergarten just opened for the happiest tiny-tots in the world. Courtesy? This wonderful volunteer group, cajoled by Victoria, and brought in by Purequest.

The valedictories commenced before the tea. Poonam and every member of Cankids, was profuse in their appreciation and thanksgiving to this lovely group, even as each one was presented a ‘Volunteer Certificate of Appreciation” for the excellent work done. High tea courtesy Purequest was a big hit. Pizzas, chips, chocolates, juices were aplenty,


so were the farewell hugs and tears. The group had not just painted Cankids, they had created an emotional bond of a lifetime and Shaping Lives, once again humbly proved that love and compassion is sans barriers, it only requires windows of opportunities to burst forth and create magic anywhere in the world. The high tea was a planned surprise for this lovely group by Shaping Live, and it worked magic as it meshed the material bonds of painting to the emotional ones of meeting and experiencing the beauty and resilience of the children afflicted with cancer.

Tears flowed freely even in London in the words of Rachael Townley, who was the 6’3” tall baby of the group at 23 years, “Anil, I will never forget my experience atof Ms Darshana Goswami, the Ladli Centre in-charge followed. The French youngsters, all aged between 19 – 20 years, mingled with the lovely Ladli girls and I-India boys called in from their centre as a special treat, as they explained the intricate and beautiful jewelry, gudri rugs, cards and miscellaneous other gift items they make at the Centre. The card and jewelry corners got maximum attention. In fact more than half the group opted to make cards themselves and Shaping Lives initiated an on-the-spot card making competition with prizes and gifts for all participants as a surprise happiness quotient for the group. Broken English on both sides joined many hearts that day.

All members of the group were also given tiny baskets and encouraged to take a round of


the multiple vocational products on display – cum – sale at the Centre. The girls in the group freaked out and the NGO did a reasonably good sale of these products at the end of the day. The French teachers expressed happiness and satisfaction when briefed that the girls, although staying with I-India and being educated and nurtured by them, were yet given money for their work. This was put into their independent bank accounts to be utilized when they attained the age and maturity to move out into an independent world of their own.

Since time was at a premium, the group was literally coaxed out of the vocational hall and urged onto the Computer Centre. This new centre was the brainchild of Mr Charu Goswami, son ofthe I-India founder, Mr Prabhakar Goswami. Fitted with 10 brand new desktops, the idea had germinated when Shaping Lives gifted some financial aid in addition to the Indian Routes CSR effort, and suggested computers and some air conditioning as a long term investment for the I-India children esp the Ladli girls. They eventually installed 10 with the help of other donors and this Centre would now empower the local community youth, as well. Hence a small Shaping Lives idea is now expected to become a youth empowerment program for the local low income community where this Ladli Centre is located.

The group was requested to inaugurate the two donated desktops amidst much cheering and clapping. That done, a special vegetarian meal had been organized by I-India, sponsored and requested


by Indian Routes for all present, and we, including Shaping Lives GM, who was present, sat down on the floor as a mixed group, the Indian way, for an Indian meal. Chairs were of course put for the senior faculty on request. Quite a novelty for the French students. They were apprehensive about the Indian ‘masala’ (spices) effect, but I-India which is internationally recognized for its work with street and abandoned children and often hosts them, knows how to cook superb Indian delicacies suitable for the European palate. Additional helpings were the order of the day. The Indian puri, a fried fluffed wheat bread and the assortment of vegetables were a big hit and even the most shy and apprehensive amongst the students finally succumbed to their taste.

Thebeautiful afternoon ended with the group leader, Ms Madeliene Arias, being honored with a ‘chunri’, a ladies intricately designed head cloth which is gifted as a mark of respect to key persons. Each member of the group was also presented a Ladli elephant key ring as a memoir. The students were profuse in their thanks. Quite a few, used their limited English to express that this was their most unforgettable experience, and two of them even took details with intent to return and volunteer with I-India. Overall it turned out a very satisfying and happy experience for all of us. It is always a joy to share love and experiences and that is exactly what happened when students from two different parts of the world and economic backgrounds


met at Ladli, Jaipur.

AGRA : Indian Routes added icing to the cake, by gifting 50 bedsheets to the Shrimad Dayanand Anathallaya in Agra, the very next day. This orphanage of boys and girls is run like a gurukul and teaches children scriptures besides their normal schooling. It is a haven for the children and a visit here, esp to the girls section, brings a strange feeling of harmony and peace to the visitor. Situated in the heart of the old city, it can be navigated by smaller vehicles only. Mr Rajesh Sharma did the honors as the local head and representative of Indian Routes and Shaping Lives.

Total Espana group under aegis of Indian Routes, a premium travel unit in India, had a feel of the special talents ofThe use of vibrant colors and motifs states the inner urge of these special children to live a meaningful mainstream life. As each child personally came up or was wheeled up to present one of their paintings, there was an abundance of smiles and pride in their eyes. The guests on their part were lavish and effusive in their praise and love and some of our tiny-tots were actually looking embarrassed when showered by hugs and kisses from the recipients.

Mrs Deepak Kalra, Founder - Director of Umang and the current Chairperson of the Rajasathan State Commission for protection of Children Rights, took time out from her busy schedule to grace the event. In her words post the event, she wrote, “Dear Col Alagh , It was indeed a


match between touring students of the premier public Uppingham School, UK and our NGO Deepalaya children. Organised under aegis of the UK operations team of LPTI, Deepalaya preparations for the match started in end Feb post consent from their management.

The evening of 02 Apr saw the players congregate at the Jamia Hamdard University cricket ground, Delhi, in the afternoon. It was decided to make the match a mixed team one in view of the CSR nature of the event. The Deepalaya children, all charged up, were a bit disappointed at this mix-n-play decision but soon reconciled as both sides made concerted efforts to break the barriers of language and backgrounds. Teams, toss and a little tea later, the match commenced. The Deepalaya players proved their mettle in equaletc. The guests were touched when the Deepalaya children responded with a return gift for not just each of them, but also for all the School fraternity and a few accompanying parents.

As the rain slackened a bit, the Uppingham group departed amongst many high 5s, byes and come back / see you agains. The Deepalaya children were treated to some excellent Chinese box meal before they too bid goodbye to Col Anil Alagh, GM, Shaping Lives and the operational team that had made this wonderful match possible. In his thanksgiving Toby Makhzangi, Head of Politics, Uppingham School and their tour coordinator, emailed “Anil, Thank you so much for these and for arranging the match; as you say it went very well. It was certainly one of the highlights


ensure safety of every child in this special Holi. The little rainbows finally were bundled off into their buses for home. The real Holi was the next day but the trailer had been great and they left amidst final hugs, a tiny naughty smearing of additional color and huge grins splashed across their multi-colored faces.

Shaping Lives : The Japanese Interlude

TESF Visit : 25 Feb 2013
Shaping Lives facilitated the visit of 60 Japanese students to our empanelled NGO, The Earth Saviours’ Foundation, on 25 Feb. The group and their coordinators, Ms Yasuko and Ms Megumi, were pleasantly surprised to be able to experience children, senior citizens, destitute men and women, live cattle and poultry, a media centre, and also be given a feel of the NGO’s environmental work, allunder one roof.

The start was slow as the students, not being conversant with Hindi or English, were reliant on their escorts for the briefings and translations. Things however warmed up gradually and the barriers of language were overtaken by those of love and compassion and the students, most of them teenagers themselves, lost themselves in playing and interacting with the children or understanding how an NGO could be so kind and caring to the destitute.

The round included a trip to their field kitchen. This and the fact that they could touch and be near to live cattle had the students open-mouthed in awe and their cameras clicking overtime. Japanese courtesy is renowned the world over, and that came to the fore as the student leader came forward to


give a small thanksgiving speech and exchanged some goodwill gifts they had brought for the NGO. Mr Ravi Kalra, the Founder – TESF, profusely thanked the guests and distributed TESF mementoes to the key members of the large group.
The closing address and official exchanges of gifts were actually overshadowed when prior to their departure the Japanese girls and boys dug into their bags and produced a variety of individual gifts which they were encouraged to give to the children themselves. That enhanced the bonhomie and camaraderie levels and obviously the smiles all around. The group left contented and educated, besides having a higher happiness quotient than on arrival.

Japan Day Festival 03 Mar 2013
A troupe of approx. 90 Japanese performers ranging from university students to elderly artistes over 70years old gave an electrifying display of Japanese culture and grace in a 3 hour performance at the Siri Fort Auditorium on 03 Mar 2013, as an ode to Indo-Japan friendship . The show had a motley mix of the modern dance forms and traditional music, ethos and culture of this sedate and wonderful nation. Shaping Lives figured prominently in the evening proceeds as a partner to the sponsors Cotswolds Wind Academy in this unique program.
We brought in over 200 children and another 50 plus volunteer and staff of our empanelled NGOs in Delhi for this delightful experience. Shaping Lives also took this opportunity to invite Salwan Public School children and staff for the show as a token of acknowledgement for the stupendous love and compassion they show


Christmas. Well she kept her word and involved her team in another unique effort ‘TUI : Paint a Smile’. This initiative was undertaken to paint 4 classrooms of the Deepalaya Special School, Sanjay Colony by volunteers from the TUI India team at Delhi.

Twelve volunteers descended on a bright sunny Friday afternoon at Deepalaya’s Sanjay Colony School for specially abled children. Welcomed by the GM, Le Passage Travel Foundation (Shaping Lives), which had facilitated this ‘giving’, they were given a quick briefing by Ms Sangeeta Kardam, head of the Special School and then partook a community lunch, also sponsored by themselves, with staff and available school children. The volunteers were thereafter divided into four groups and given a room each. A bout of giggles and doubts as Shaping Lives,reviewed the proceedings from time to time, and their eyes and glee on seeing their classrooms being transformed into fairyland, reinforced the ‘TUI : Paint a Smile’ concept. Some of the more stable and physically able challenged children were allowed to dabble with paints, while the rest were encouraged to pep up their teams to work faster.

Some volunteers, who had the Picasso and MF Hussain touch, sprinkled the walls with a lovely rainbow, the alphabets, a huge butterfly and other beautifying touches, bringing the walls alive with their artistic talent. It was well past office hours as the team finally put their brushes down, eyes twinkling at the sight of brightly colored walls and doors and the ceilings painted to depict a starry sky. Three entities went home


that evening in various stages of bliss, one, the TUI India volunteers, satisfied in soul and happy in heart, two, the staff and children of the Special School, elated that they would walk into a sparkling, refreshing classroom post the week-end, and last but not the least, Shaping Lives, satisfied that they had enabled painting of the entire school in two stages, as promised to these lovely special children when the main hall was painted in 2012.

Shaping lives : events update for period upto 25 jan 2013

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Construction on the CSD is expected to begin fall 2015 with an estimated completion in the 2018 academic year.

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defendant   by     name,

informed police defendant assaulted him, and warned defendant had

a weapon.    Sergeant Jonathan Greenberg observed defendant running

away, drove his vehicle into an alley near defendant, exited, made

eye contact with defendant, observed him holding a gun in his

right hand, and ordered him to stop.

     Defendant did not stop, and the officers pursued him to a

house, where defendant went inside.             The officers followed and

announced themselves at the door when defendant's grandmother

answered.    She allowed the officers to enter, and family members

told the officers that defendant was in the basement.                the    other     officer      remained     with    defendant.

Defendant loudly voiced his objection to the search. As he entered

the basement, Sergeant Greenberg noticed one round of ammunition

on the floor but was unable to examine anything further because

he had to quickly return upstairs when defendant caused a commotion

in   the   kitchen.         Sergeant      Greenberg    and   the   other    officer

restrained defendant, escorted him from the residence, and placed

him in a responding police car.


 Sergeant Greenberg then returned

to the residence and requested consent to search it.                    He initially

requested consent from defendant's grandmother, but she explained

that defendant's father was the actual homeowner.                  After Sergeant

Greenberg read defendant's father a standardized consent form, he

acknowledged his consent and signed the form.                  Sergeant Greenberg

then re-entered the basement, where he found and recovered a rifle,

a handgun, ammunition, and some PCP.

      Defendant was indicted for second-degree possession of a

firearm forthe need to locate a handgun missing in

the presence of a child and other members of defendant's family,

which police reasonably believed to be in the home of defendant's

family.

     Defendant    argues   the   officers   failed   to     satisfy    the

requirements for a protective sweep; however, the trial judge did

not rely on the doctrine of protective sweep.             "A 'protective

sweep' is a quick and limited search of premises, incident to an

arrest and conducted to protect the safety of police officers or

others.     It is narrowly confined to a cursory visual inspection

of those places in which a person