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Partnership Presents
Be a Volunteer at Riverfront Rock!
To celebrate the opening of Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park, the City of Tampa, in conjunction the Tampa Downtown Partnership, will be hosting a weekend full of celebration. The two-days will host free family friendly park activation , iconic Tampa events like the Mayor's Mac & Cheese Throwdown and the Florida Orchestra's Pops in the Park, and a FREE concert by Third Eye Blind on Saturday. In order for all of this to happen we need your help. Click here to view the volunteer shifts we have available all weekend. Multiple options available. Help us spread the word. Sign up and bring a friend or bring your mom, to celebrate Mother's Day Weekend.
Save the Date, Annual Meeting
Mark your calendars for our 32nd Annual Meeting happening June 27 at the Hilton Tampa Downtown. The Annual Meeting and Luncheon is the Tampa Downtown Partnership's premier event. Once a year, the Partnership has the opportunity to share with our members and the Downtown community a celebration of our organization's successes and accomplishments, recognize our outgoing and incoming Board Chair and induct Board Officers and Directors for the upcoming year. The event features dynamic speakers, the release of the Partnership's Annual Year in Review, remarks from the Partnership's Board leadership, and a look at what lays ahead for Downtown and our organization. The Annual Meeting is a great opportunity to connect with Downtown stakeholders, learn about key issues, and celebrate Downtown's continued growth. Registration and an exciting keynote speaker to be announced soon!
Downtown Debriefing – The Hillsborough River: Downtown's Connection
Join us on Tuesday, May 22 from 7:30am until 9am for our final Downtown Debriefing Series being held at the Boat House in Julian B. Lane Waterfront Park. Attendees will hear about the activation of the waterfront and the importance the Hillsborough River plays in downtown development and the region. The Downtown Debriefing Series features eight breakfast events annually, focusing on important development issues that impact Downtown including topics such as the Downtown Residential Experience, the importance of smart planning, sustainability, arts & culture, transportation Initiatives, City of Tampa updates and other important issues. To register: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=thrbnadab&oeidk=a07efcse5w2653aeab6
Welcome, New Board Members
Tampa Downtown Partnership staff, Board of Directors, and Executive Committee wish to welcome the following to our Board of Directors; Abbey Dohring Ahern of the Dohring Group, Josh Christensen of Suffolk Construction, Tim Koletic of Fifth Third Bank, Owen LaFave of The Bank of Tampa, Dr. Charles Lockwood of USF Health, Barry Oaks of Cushman & Wakefield, Bryan Wilson of The Beck Group, and Jin Liu of Carlton Fields. Our Board of Directors represent significant downtown shareholders and help to guide the Partnership's mission and strategic objectives. Learn more about our Board of Directors here.
Introducing our New Events Coordinator
Tampa Downtown Partnership is pleased to welcome Ivy Niven as the Events Coordinator to the not-for-profit organization. The Events Coordinator is a new position at the Tampa Downtown Partnership reflecting the organization's focus on developing quality events for its members, downtown stakeholders and collective community. "Our organization continues to evaluate the services and programs we offer," said Lynda Remund, Acting CEO & President of the Tampa Downtown Partnership. "We're excited to have a position that is dedicated to the day-to-day management of our events to ensure they maintain and build on the value our attendees have come to expect." As Events Coordinator, Niven will be responsible for organizing events and meetings related to membership development and community engagement. She will coordinate and oversee all aspects of event planning, including signature events like the Annual Downtown Development, Annual Luncheon and Meeting, Debriefing Series, Urban Excellence Awards, and Member-Exclusive events. Read the full press release.
Lynda Remund Joins Downtown Assoc. Elite
We are pleased to announce that Acting CEO and President, Lynda Remund, has been selected as one of the industry's brightest professionals for the International Downtown Association's 2018 Emerging Leaders Fellowship Program. Remund is one of 30 senior staff members that hail from three countries and 21 provinces or states, including Cape Town (South Africa), Calgary (Alberta), Honolulu, New York City, Anchorage, Sioux Falls, Sacramento, Houston and Denver. This is the only program of its kind created specifically for urban place management professionals. The Emerging Leader Fellowship is a week-long experiential program bringing together a cohort of International Downtown Association (IDA) professionals from within the urban district management industry. Remund and her fellows will learn essential leadership and place management skills and gain practical tools in the areas of place-based economic development, the live-work-play experience, and public-private partnerships. "The International Downtown Association is looking to build the future of our industry, and these accomplished executives are the rising stars of our profession," said David Downey, President and CEO of IDA. Read the full press release.
We're Hiring – Join Us
Tampa Downtown Partnership is looking for a detail-orientated person with sound judgement and a solid background in accounting with strong organizational skills to fill the role of Bookkeeper and Executive Assistant. This position requires strong reasoning skills and good analytical and problem-solving abilities. The Bookkeeper and Executive Assistant will perform administrative duties to support the President and CEO, manage the duties of the Administrative Assistant, as well as provide some human resource support. The Partnership offers fully paid Health and Dental benefits, Life Insurance, Paid-Time-Off, matching 401K, and a commuter parking allowance. View the full job description. Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their resume and cover letter to Lynda Remund, Acting CEO and President.
Your Downtown Calendar
The following is just a sample of upcoming events in Downtown Tampa. Visit the Downtown Tampa Events Calendar for a more comprehensive list.
Thursday, May 10 to Sunday, May 20
When James is sent by his conniving aunts to chop down their old fruit tree, he discovers a magic potion that results in a tremendous peach… and launches a journey of enormous proportions. Suddenly, James finds himself in the center of the gigantic peach, among human-sized insects with equally oversized personalities. Thanks to James' quick wit and creative thinking, the residents learn to live and work together as a family. For more information, go to James and the Giant Peach.
RBG (2018)
Friday, May 11 to Thursday, May 17
A pioneer for women in her career, a powerful voice for fairness in the workplace and in society as a whole, and a hero who, at the age of 85, has had a book published about her hardcore workout routine, RBG tells the story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg's rise to tremendous influence and leadership while also transforming herself into an unexpected pop culture icon. For more information, go to RBG (2018).
Riverfront Rock
Saturday, May 12 and Sunday, May 13
Julian B Lane Riverfront Park
Julian B Lane Riverfront Park will open to the public featuring a series of very special events and musical talent. This 25 acre park features relaxing water views, dynamic public art, sports fields/courts, picnic areas, and a large rowing center. Little visitors can enjoy the new playground and splash pad. In addition, this park will serve as one of the city's premium event spaces, able to accommodate up to 16,000 people in a single lawn. From recreation to leisure, Riverfront Park has something for everyone! For more information, go to Riverfront Rock.
This Week at Amalie Arena
James Taylor with special guest Bonnie Raitt – Saturday, May 12, begins 7:30pm
Taking the Stage at the Straz Center
Spring Music Spectacular: Around the World in 90 Minutes – Tuesday, May 8, begins 7pm
That's the Spirit – Thursday, May 10, begins 6:30pm
Evening of Dance – Friday, May 11, begins 6:30pm
Nick Swardson – Friday, May 11, begins 8pm
Always & Forever: An Evening of Luther Vandross starring Ruben Studdard – Saturday, May 12, begins 8pm
Darci Lynne and Friends Live – Saturday, May 12, begins 7pm
The Sandi Sylver Puppet Show – Saturday, May 12, begins 11am
Mother's Day Brunch Buffet – Sunday, May 13, begins 10am
Mike Birbiglia: The New One – Sunday, May 13, begins 7pm
On Stage at Jobsite Theater
1984 – Through Sunday, May 20
Doing Business in Downtown
Urban Lifestyle Challenges for Tampa Bay
The hottest real estate markets today are in downtown urban cores in cities across the country, including Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater. The situation poses challenges for communities competing for the best and the brightest in a global marketplace. As demand pushes rents higher and higher, young professionals and creatives — the very segment of the population that community and business leaders especially want to attract — risk getting pushed out of the market. Several developers and change-makers across Tampa Bay are seeking to address this issue. "Urban lifestyle challenge: Building sweet digs millennials can afford."– 83 Degrees Media
The Florida Aquarium Ranks High
Florida Aquarium was named No. 3 in the USA Today 10 Best Readers' Choice Awards for Best Aquarium. The Florida Aquarium was among 19 other aquariums nominated by a panel of experts to represent the best aquariums in North America. It was also the only aquarium representing Florida in the Best Aquariums category.
"To be nationally recognized in the top three is both exciting and humbling in view of the other world-class aquariums that were in consideration," said Roger Germann, president and CEO of The Florida Aquarium. "This vote further signifies we're doing our part to protect and restore our blue planet for future generations." "See where USA Today ranks the Florida Aquarium among its peers." –Tampa Bay Business Journal
Mayor Seeks Federal Funding for Stadium
The Tampa Rays are hoping to build their new stadium in Ybor City. Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn sent a letter this week to Florida Governor Rick Scott, asking the area be designated as an economic opportunity zone. The designation would allow some federal incentives to be used for stadium construction. The incentives would offer tax credits that would allow investors in the stadium to receive a federal tax reduction. "Buckhorn seeks federal incentives for new Rays stadium construction." –WFLA
Low Vacancy Rates for Tampa
Tampa's office market has benefited from a relative lack of new construction and solid job creation over the past four years, which has whittled down vacancies, pushed up rents and added significant value for owners looking to sell to new investors.
Vacancy rate for Tampa Central Business District and Westshore submarkets at the end of the first quarter, mirroring that of the entire Tampa-St. Petersburg market for the first three months of 2018. At the start of 2013, the rate marketwide was 13.1%. "Tampa office vacancy at 6.7% at end of first quarter" –Business Observer
Development and Transportation
University of Tampa Plans Big Renovations
The University of Tampa is about to kick off a major campus construction project.
The Riverside Center, built in 1962 on the Hillsborough River, will be renovated and expanded by 20,000 square feet, the university said. It will be complete for the Spring 2019 semester, though some elements will be ready by this Fall. City building permits peg the project costs at $12 million. "University of Tampa plans big renovation, expansion of Riverside Center"– Tampa Bay Business Journal
Bus Rapid Transit Discussion Heats Up
The region's vision for a tri-county bus rapid transit line has a problem: Hillsborough's die-hard transit advocates don't support it. Brian Willis, one of the region's most vociferous transit supporters, said the 41-mile bus line connecting Wesley Chapel, Tampa and St. Petersburg doesn't solve any of Hillsborough's transit problems. Hillsborough County Commissioner Les Miller, who also chairs the bus authority, is concerned that the project is tied to the interstate instead of extending transit options to local roads and neighborhoods. Hillsborough's pro-transit forces stand alone in their opposition, leaving BRT without a key constituency. "Most want BRT. Hillsborough's pro-transit supporters don't." –TBO
FDOT Scraps Some Toll Lanes
After years of backlash over the Florida Department of Transportation's plans to add toll lanes to I-275 through Tampa's urban core, the agency has revised its plan to exclude toll lanes north of downtown. It was news celebrated in neighborhoods like Tampa Heights, Seminole Heights and Ybor City that could be impacted by highway expansion. Of the four options FDOT is considering for the downtown interchange, all call for right-of-way expansions ranging from 30 parcels to nearly 200 parcels. The least invasive option calls for elevated lanes. FDOT says the four downtown interchange options drastically reduce the right-of-way impacts. Transportation officials say the interchange needs to be updated to create better traffic flow. "FDOT Scraps Some I-275 Toll Lane Proposals, But Multiple Tampa Neighborhoods Remain Cautious" – 10 News
Mindful Development of Tampa Heights
Inevitably, the steamrolling success of Downtown Tampa — parks, bars, residences, restaurants, boat taxis, the Riverwalk — is pushing north of Interstate 275 into Tampa Heights, known as the city's first suburb. Its historic red brick streets are now officially the site of Tampa's Next Big Thing. Now here's the trick: not letting success get away from Tampa Heights when it comes to parking, walkability, traffic and noise. "Carlton: Tampa Heights is exploding! And we can learn from it." –Tampa Bay Business Journal
WaVE Entrepreneurs In Residence
Two well-known technology leaders in Tampa Bay have been named executive entrepreneurs-in-residence at Tampa Bay WaVE. In their new roles, Tony DiBenedetto, co-founder and former CEO of Tribridge, and Steven MacDonald, founder of myMatrixx, will work with some of the companies at WaVE, a Tampa nonprofit that services and houses startups.
"When I think back to starting my company 20 years ago, I was always amazed by how much people are willing to help," DiBenedetto said. "One of the unique characteristics of Tampa is how collegial it is and how much people will help you here."
What Tampa Bay WaVE's newest mentors say about the area's startup climate – Tampa Bay Business Journal
EDC Reports On Goals Progress
The Tampa Hillsborough Economic Development Corp. has almost met its annual goal for new job prospect projects, just five months into the year, CEO Craig Richard told the Hillsborough County Commission on Wednesday. The county's job creation arm has opened 75 new projects so far this year; its annual goal is 80. Projects are considered companies interested in moving to or expanding in Hillsborough County.
However, the EDC is behind in actual jobs created and capital investment. EDC projects have created 553 jobs year to date of the agency's 2,700 job goal. That's just 20 percent to goal nearly halfway through the year. Tampa Hillsborough EDC has plenty of leads, but a long way to go to meet a $134M goal – Tampa Bay Business Journal
Vology Hires Chief People Officer
Managed IT services provider Vology, headquartered in Tampa, has hired Julie Clement to fill the newly created role of chief people officer. According to a press release, Clement will oversee talent acquisition, professional development, workplace culture and compensation, in addition to managing employee relations. Clement brings more than 25-years worth of experience in human resources to her new role at Vology. Previously, she served as vice president of solutions consulting at Greenway Health. "IT Services Firm Adds Chief People Officer" – Business Observer
Downtown Will Rock May 12-13
Downtown is ready to rock at a new celebration called Riverfront Rock on May 12 and 13.
It is all in recognition of the reopening of the Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park. Rachel Radawec of the Tampa Downtown Partnership was a guest on the ABC Action News Good Morning Tampa Bay Sunday Edition to talk about all the activities associated with Riverfront Rock, May 12 and 13. The festivities will include Mayor's Mac & Cheese Throwdown, performance by headliner Third Eye Blind and reintroduction to the park for children and adults with many new playgrounds, sports fields, tennis courts, open spaces and picnic areas. Downtown Tampa to rock for the reopening of Riverfront Park May 12-13 – ABC Action News
Construction Spending Up in Tampa
Construction spending in Tampa Bay increased by 24 percent in the first quarter of 2018 as compared to the first quarter of 2017. Total construction starts increased from $1.41 billion in the first quarter of 2017 to $1.75 billion in the first quarter of 2018, according to a new report from Dodge Data & Analytics. Residential construction starts increased 22 percent year over year to $1.45 billion. Residential includes both single-family and multi-family housing. Construction starts in nonresidential, which includes office, retail, hotels, warehouses, manufacturing, educational, health care, religious, government, recreational and other buildings increased 36 percent to $293 million. "Construction spending up in Tampa in 2018" – Tampa Bay Business Journal
Sykes Explains Tampa Bay Rays 2020
The Tampa Bay Rays 2020 nonprofit was created to rally the regional business community and solidify financial commitments and support for a ballpark in Ybor City.
The Rays 2020 team is looking for businesses to support an effort without knowing exactly what a stadium will look like, let alone seat locations. Sykes believes, based on his own thinking, that should not be a hindrance.
Here are 5 things Rays 2020's Chuck Sykes wants business leaders to know – Tampa Bay Business Journal


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1. Announcement of the Medical Institute of Philadelphia for 1847: with a catalogue of students
Medical Institute of Philadelphia.
Philadelphia : United States book and job printing office, 1847
Schools, Medical
Students, Medical
2. Annual announcement of lectures, session MDCCCXXXVI-VII and catalogue of the students and graduates, for the session MDCCCXXXV-VI
Jefferson Medical College.
Philadelphia : Printed by William F. Geddes, 1836
Education, Medical
3. Biographical index of the graduates of the Homoeopathic Medical College of Pennsylvania and the Hahnemann Medical College and Hospital of Philadelphia: including a history of the college and hospital, a list of all the graduates arranged by years of graduation, also a list of the graduates who are now in the medical military service of the United States
Bradford, Thomas Lindsley, 1847-1918
[Lancaster, Pa. : Achey & Gorrecht, Printers], 1918
4. A catalogue from 1834 to 1872 of the professors, other instructors, and alumni: with an historical sketch of the medical college (from its origin in 1834 to 1847), and of its successor, the Med. Dept. of the University of Louisiana (from its establishment in 1847 to 1872)
Chaillé, Stanford E. (Stanford Emerson), 1830-1911
New Orleans [La.] : Printed at the Bronze Pen Book and Job Office, 1871
Faculty, Medical
Medical College of Louisiana.
University of Louisiana. Medical Department.
5. A catalogue of the officers and students of Transylvania University, Lexington, Kentucky, January, 1836
Transylvania University, author.
Lexington, Ky. : Clarke & Co., printers, 1836
Transylvania University.
6. Catalogue of the officers and students: for the session of 1829-30 and graduates of the preceding sessions
Geneva College (N.Y.). Rutgers Medical Faculty.
New-York : C.S. Van Winkle, printer, 1830
7. Catalogue of the regents of the university, and of the trustees, faculty, fellows, graduates, and students of the College of Physicians and Surgeons in the City of New-York
College of Physicians and Surgeons in the City of New York.
[New York?] : Fanshaw, 1829
College of Physicians and Surgeons in the City of New York
8. Catalogues of the classes and graduates of the Philadelphia College of Medicine for 1849-50, and 1850: announcement for the winter session 1850 and 1851, and address to the graduates of 1850
Philadelphia College of Medicine.
Philadelphia: : Printed by Hughes & Gaskill, 1850
9. General alumni catalogue of the Long Island College Hospital: together with the Hoagland Laboratory and the Polhemus Memorial Clinic
Long Island College Hospital.
[New York? : s.n.], 1916
Long Island College Hospital. Hoagland Laboratory.
Long Island College Hospital. Polhemus Memorial Clinic.
10. Medical education and the regulation of the practice of medicine in the United States and Canada
Illinois State Board of Health, author.
[Springfield] : Illinois State Board of Health, 1883
Legislation, Medical
11. Missouri state medical directory: dedicated to the medical profession of Missouri : containing a carefully prepared list of physicians, dentists and druggists, together with colleges, hospitals, medical associations and societies throughout the state
St. Louis : Medical Fortnightly Press, c1893
Societies, Medical
12. A register of the graduates of Western Reserve College, 1830-1873: together with a catalogue of the Theological Department, 1831-1854, and a catalogue of the graduates of the Cleveland Medical College, 1844-1873
Western Reserve College (1826-1882), author.
Cleveland : Fairbanks, Benedict & Co., printers, 1873
Western Reserve College (1826-1882)
Western Reserve College (1826-1882). Medical Department.
Western Reserve College (1826-1882). Theological Department.
13. Report on medical education, medical colleges and the regulation of the practice of medicine in the United States and Canada: 1765-1890
Illinois State Board of Health.
Springfield : Rokker, 1890
14. Second decennial catalogue of the trustees, faculty, officers and of the alumni of the Bellevue Hospital Medical College of the City of New York, 1861 to 1881: together with a history of the college, directory to alumni, and an appendix containing graduates of 1882, 1883, and 1884, the officers, constitution and by-laws of the Alumni Association of the Bellevue Hospital Medical College, &c., &c
Bellevue Hospital Medical College, author.
New York : Published by the Association, 1884
Bellevue Hospital Medical College.
Medicine in the Americas, 1610-192014
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A catalogue from 1834 to 1872 of the professors, other instructors, and alumni: with an historical sketch of the medical college (from its origin in 1834 to 1847), and of its successor, the Med. Dept. of the University of Louisiana (from its establishment in 1847 to 1872)1
A catalogue of the officers and students of Transylvania University, Lexington, Kentucky, January, 18361
A register of the graduates of Western Reserve College, 1830-1873: together with a catalogue of the Theological Department, 1831-1854, and a catalogue of the graduates of the Cleveland Medical College, 1844-18731
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Prof. Joseph Tak-fai LAU
劉德輝教授
BSSc (CUHK); MA, PhD (UC, Berkeley); FFPH(UK)
Emeritus Professor and Research Professor
Email: jlau@cuhk.edu.hk
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Director, Center for Health Behaviours Research, CUHK
Vice Director, Division of Behavioral Health, China National Association of Preventive Medicine (Since 2021)
Director, Community Research Program on AIDS
Director, Centre for Medical Anthropology and Behavioral Health, Sun Yat-sen University, China (Since Dec 2009)
Adjunct Chair Professor, School of Public Health, Zhejiang University, China (Since 2018)
Adjunct Professor, Tsinghua University, China (Since August 2018)
Adjunct Professor, Department of Anthropology, Sun Yat-sen University, China (Since Jan 2017)
Adjunct Professor, Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China (Since Jan 2017)
Adjunct Professor, Peking Union Medical Center, China (Since Jan 2013)
Adjunct Professor, School of Public Health, Shantou University, China (Since May 2012)
Professor Lau received his Bachelor Degree (First Class Honor) from the Chinese University of Hong Kong and his master and doctorate degrees from the University of California, Berkeley, and was a recipient of the Yale in China Scholarship, the CUHK-University of California Reciprocity Scholarship, the Hewlett Packlett Fellowship. and the Population Council Fellowship of the United States. He also received the International Collaboration Award (2019) and the Distinguish Scientist Award (2021) of the International Society of Behavioral Medicine which has 28 member societies in 25 countries. He was also the winner of the Best Health Promotion Award from the Hong Kong government.
He joined the Faculty of Medicine in 1989 and served as the Director of the Centre for Clinical Trials and Epidemiological Research from 1991 through 2002, and the Director of the Centre for Epidemiology and Biostatistics from 2002 till 2009. He co-found the Hong Kong Branch of the Cochran Centre in 2002. He was the President of the Hong Kong Epidemiological Association from 2007-2009. He also served as the Secretary of the Clinical Research Ethics Committee of the University from Oct 2002 to Jun 2008. He is currently the Director of the Centre of Health Behaviors Research of the School of Public Health and Primary Care. Professor Lau is also the Director of the Community Research Program on AIDS, an active research program which was established in 1996 and has been awarded a Focus Investment Grant of the University. Professor Lau is the Founding President of the Hong Kong Society of Behavioral Health, and a member of the Governing Council of the International Society of Behavioral Medicine (ISBM). He was also the co-chair of Strategic Planning Committee of ISBM.
He is also serving as an Associate Editor of the Addiction journal and Frontiers, HIV and AIDS and an editorial member of many international peer-reviewed journals including Vaccines, AIDS Care, Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, International Journal of BioMed Research, Journal of Psychology and Psychotherapy Research, Health Psychology and Behavioral Health, The Open AIDS Journal, Chronic Diseases and Translational Medicine, Annals of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Addictive Behavior, and Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy, as well as a consultant and advisor for two other scientific journals.
Professor Lau has authored and co-authored about 570 papers published in international peer-reviewed journals, including Lancet and BMJ. He has been awarded 64 grants as the Principal Investigator and 52 grants as a co-investigator. His h-index is 72. He has also served as a reviewer for major journals including Lancet, BMJ, American Journal of Public Health, Emerging Infectious Diseases, AIDS, Journal for Epidemiology and Community Health, Social Sciences & Medicine, Vaccine, Journal of Clinical Epidemiology, and Tropical Medicine & International Health.
In terms of consultancy services, Professor Lau serves as a consultant of the WHO Informal Expert Group on Community Engagement Research during the COVID Pandemic, the WPRO Informal Network on Hepatitis Stigma & Discrimination, WHO guideline groups on HIV self-testing and Partner Notification, Disease & Health Management Committee of National Chinese Hospital Association, and as a senior consultant of the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention of the Hunan and Jiangsu Provinces and the Institute of Family Planning and Research in Shenzhen. He provided professional consultancy to international organizations such as the Family Health International, HLSP and the Cambodian government. Professor Lau is also very active in community services. He has been involved in various advisory governmental committees such as those in HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, civic education and youth development etc. He chaired the Hong Kong Coalition for AIDS Services Organizations from 2000 to 2002 and has been a Director of AIDS Concern in Hong Kong since 2005 to present and an advisor of the Community Health Organization for Intervention, Care and Empowerment (CHOICE).
Inter-disciplinary behavioral health research including behavioral health theories, behavioral interventions and mental health related to risk and preventive behaviors:
Addiction research: Substance use, alcohol use, smoking, social media, gaming, and internet addiction
Community responses to emerging infectious diseases: psycho-social and behavioral responses to COVID-19, SARS/H5N1/H1N1, influenza vaccination, and HPV vaccination
Community mental health research among adolescents, older people, and special populations
Impact of social media use
Behavioral intervention for non-communicable diseases prevention
HIV/AIDS research: Risk behaviors, behavioral and bio-medical interventions, treatment adherence, stigma, comorbidity, and psychosocial issues
Social marketing and community health promotion: screening and prevention of diabetics, hypertension, organ donation registration, physical activity, dietary change among cancer patients
Lau JTF, Yang X, She R, Xin M. Who in the general public support violent actions in the social movement and why? (20/03/2020—19/09/2020). HKD 482,873.5 - Public Policy Research Funding Scheme (Special round)
Lau JTF, Wong MCS, Mo PKH, Mak WWS. A randomized controlled trial evaluating two e-health interventions (presence/absence of motivational interviewing) in increasing colorectal cancer screening among people aged 50-60 with moderate risk (01/10/2018 - 30/09/2020). HKD 1,198,022 - HMRF
Lau JTF. A 3-phase survey, training, and inter-disciplinary combined on-line/offline, theory-based and evidence-based intervention for prevention of psychoactive substance use among adolescents who are case-work clients of social workers (The My Sunny Way Project) (01/08/2018 - 31/07/2022). HKD 2,791,153.79 - Beat Drugs Fund
Lau JTF. A Longitudinal Study to Investigate Impact of an Online Real-time HIV Self-testing and Counselling (OSTC) Service on Prevalence of the First-time HIV Testing, Retesting and Sexual Risk Behaviours among Hong Kong MSM (01/12/2017 – 31/05/2020) (Ref#: MD17506). HKD 1,069,834.00 - AIDS Trust Fund


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Have PPO Networks Perpetrated The Greatest Heist In American History?
Dave Chase | Forbes | September 5, 2016
The Washington Post and Vox have done excellent reporting that shows U.S. spends so much more than other countries for one simple reason — price. The good news is that some have found the solution to severe pricing failure, however so few have that the Middle Class is in a 20-year long economic depression that is at least 95% due to healthcare. As we've delved into the issues putting together the story for The Big Heist film, it is clear that the explanation for the strangest presidential election in my lifetime has been badly misreported. At most, immigration and globalization account for 5% of wage stagnation (on the latter, a big reason for jobs moving overseas are healthcare costs). In other words, a minuscule portion of the wage stagnation is due to foreign countries.
The Pathway to Patient Data Ownership and Better Health
Katherine A. Mikk, Harry A. Sleeper, and Eric J. Topol | JAMA | September 25, 2017
Digital health data are rapidly expanding to include patient-reported outcomes, patient-generated health data, and social determinants of health. Measurements collected in clinical settings are being supplemented by data collected in daily life, such as data derived from wearable sensors and smartphone apps, and access to other data, such as genomic data, is rapidly increasing. One projection suggests that a billion individuals will have their whole genome sequenced in the next several years. These additional sources of data, whether patient-generated, genomic, or other, are critical for a comprehensive picture of an individual's health...
This Little-Known Firm Is Getting Rich Off Your Medical Data
Adam Tanner | Fortune | February 9, 2016
You may never have heard of it, but IMS Health knows an awful lot about your medical history. A global company based in Danbury, Connecticut, IMS IMS 1.58% buys bulk data from pharmacy chains such as CVS CVS 0.72% , doctor's electronic record systems such as Allscripts, claims from insurers such as Blue Cross Blue Shield and from others who handle your health information...
You Won't Believe the Outrageous Ways Big Pharma Has Bribed Doctors to Shill Drugs
Martha Rosenberg | The Influence | July 18, 2016
At the 2010 meeting of the American Psychiatric Association in New Orleans, a psychiatrist from the East coast shared her anger with me about the recent clamp down on Pharma financial perks to doctors. Before news organizations and the 2010 Physician Financial Transparency Reports (also called the Sunshine Act, part of the Affordable Care Act) reported the outrageous amount of money Pharma was giving doctors to prescribe its new, brand-name drugs, there was almost no limit to what was spent to encourage prescribing...


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Kiki Chen Builds a Future for Kids
The Kids Elite founder creates a thriving after-school program in Alameda with a STEAM emphasis.
By Renee Macalino Rutledge
Photo by Paul Haggard
When Kids Elite opened for enrollment in September 2017 in Alameda, only one student registered, but founder Kiki Chen did not give up on her dream for a successful after-school STEAM program for kids. Today, the roster at Kids Elite is full.
"I feel like this is my calling. This is the best reward anyone can possibly ask for. I love bringing children a positive point of view and to help expand their minds in the most helpful way possible," Chen said.
For her adult life, Chen has devoted her career to children's development and education.
"I have always been driven by children's education," she said. "I am very excited to be involved in their development. It's been the most rewarding experience."
Chen moved to Alameda in 2011 and soon began a teaching job with Language Alive, a program that provides Mandarin after-school classes at public elementary schools in Alameda through the Alameda Education Foundation.
In 2014, the owner of Language Alive decided to leave the company and asked Chen if she wanted to take over. Chen saw the opportunity as a challenge she could not pass up. While successfully running Language Alive, Chen also envisioned opening a STEAM-based after-school program in a building of her own, providing children the groundwork for 21st-century critical thinking, problem solving, and creative thinking skills.
In 2017, she and business partner Cesar Hernandez opened such a program, Kids Elite, at 1429 High St. across the street from Lincoln Park. A nonschool day camp, after-school program, and summer camp, Kids Elite offers language classes and STEAM curriculum to kids ages 4 to 12.
Kids Elite operates around a philosophy of social responsibility, innovation, empowerment, environmental awareness, inspiration, and creativity, using projects, inquiry, games, and collaborative, hands-on learning to help raise a generation of leaders.
"At Kids Elite, children will learn to operate microscopes, 3-D printers, computer hardware, telescopes, Arduino, cooking, art, and more," Chen said. "We have seen amazing things being accomplished by children as young as kindergarten in building Arduino."
Arduino is a hardware and software platform that is used for building electronic projects such as motion-triggered nightlights, robotic arms, computer control panels, and more. Chen said that one of her students, 5-year-old Chase, has a passion for Arduino building and altering its code.
"He worked with a group of other children to build a door alarm for Kids Elite. He also built a sensor that would read accurate humidity levels in the air. We took a laptop to the park and moved throughout the park capturing the different humidity level readings from his project."
Chen makes sure to integrate lessons on innovative women who have paved the groundwork for others, such as Peggy Whitson, for breaking the record for most spacewalks by a female astronaut, and Marry Anning, who she said inspired many woman and children to search for and document fossils.
"Some of her discoveries, such as a complete Plesiosaur fossil, are still being displayed to this day in London, England. She found this amazing specimen at the age of 12 years old. I feel honored to be one of the woman entrepreneurs that has a hand in setting an example for the next generation."
Chen credits the Kids Elite staff for making the success of Kids Elite possible and Hernandez for bringing in IT engineering and multiple skillsets.
While the Kids Elite after-school program is currently full, there are openings in the nonschool day camp programs, and Chen encouraged parents and their children to schedule a tour. Learn more at KidsEliteClub.com.
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Cynewulf († 786) was a West Saxon nobleman, a member of the West Saxon witan, and was King of Wessex from 757 until his death in 786.
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Cynewulf was a member of the West Saxon witan. He led that council in expelling Sigeberht.[2] Cynewulf was elected by the witan to rule Wessex in place of Sigeberht. He attested a charter at the court of King Æthelbald of Mercia. The charter was for Cynewulf to grant land to an abbot in Wiltshire. This indicates Wessex was still a dependency of Mercia.[3] Æthelbald died a few months later.[2] Taking advantage of this Cynewulf took back lands he lost in Berkshire and Wiltshire.[2] Cynewulf was occupied during much of his reign in wars against the Welsh of Dumnonia. He was never able to conqueror Cornwall however.[2] In 779, Cynewulf was defeated by Offa of Mercia at the Battle of Bensington.[4] and Offa then retook Berkshire, and perhaps also London. Despite this defeat, there is no evidence to suggest Cynewulf became subject to Offa (as his successor, Beorhtric was).[2]
In 786 Cynewulf was surprised and killed by Cyneheard, the brother of the deposed king Sigeberht.[a] The entry for the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle for the year 784 (actual date 786) was: "This year Cyneheard slew [killed] king Cenewulf, and he was there slain, and eighty-four men with him; then Beorhtric succeeded to the kingdom of the West Saxons..."[6] Cynewulf had a long reign of twenty-nine years.[2] He died leaving no heirs.[7]
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↑ The story of Cynewulf and Cyneheard is recorded in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle for the year 755. It is the earliest written story or narrative prose, in English writing. Chronologically the story is out of place in the chronicle because the events did not take place in 755. They took place in 786 and the story is repeated briefly under the year 784 (corrected to 786). It is an example of heroic verse that was written before the time of Alfred the Great.[5]
↑ John Crook, The Architectural Setting of the Cult of Saints in the Early Christian West c.300–c.1200 (Oxford; New York: Oxford University Press, 2000), p. 331
↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Mike Ashley, The Mammoth Book of British Kings and Queens (New york: Carroll & Graf, 1999), p. 311
↑ Frank Stenton, Anglo-Saxon England (Oxford University Press, 1971), p. 204
↑ Frank Stenton, Anglo-Saxon England (Oxford University Press, 1971), p. 209, note 3
↑ Benjamin Thorpe, The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle according to the Several Original Authorities: Translation (London: Her Majesty's Stationery Office, 1861), p. 47
↑ Mike Ashley, The Mammoth Book of British Kings and Queens (New york: Carroll & Graf, 1999), p. 312
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Boxing organizations don't want pros in the Olympics
By Matthew KitchenJun 17, 2013, 11:39 AM EDT
A new rule set in place by the International Boxing Association that would allow pros with fewer than fifteen bouts on their records to compete in the upcoming Olympics is in jeopardy after protests from boxing organizations and promoters.
Now North American Boxing Federation President Joseph Dwyer is getting into the fight, and said his organization supports the protests against the AIBA. He believes allowing pros in the Olympics would put amateurs from underdeveloped countries at a dangerous disadvantage.
"In boxing, athletes punch each other and might get hurt if a non-experienced boxer is fighting against a professional…" Dwyer said. "We respectfully but strongly request AIBA not to proceed to his ruling, and the IOC not to accept it for the fatalities that might occur."
The European Boxing Union has also been vocal about their distaste for the rule, using similar arguments regarding violence to suggest that the AIBA is trying to "force professionalism into the Olympic Games." Of course, we're not talking about anyone jumping into the ring with Mike Tyson. Again, rules state that the "pro" must be on the AIBA's own circuit and have fewer than fifteen bouts on his record to compete.
AIBA President Wu Ching-kuo hoped the rule would help young boxers earn salaries and prize money so they're not immediately lured away by the promises of agents and promoters. The AIBA is also doing away with headgear and changing the controversial punch-count scoring system to make the event safer and more professional, which might encourage amateurs to compete in the Games.


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Adidas to judge: Dismiss ex-Louisville recruit Brian Bowen's lawsuit
Adidas is asking a judge to dismiss a federal racketeering lawsuit filed by former University of Louisville basketball recruit Brian Bowen, arguing that Bowen's father, not the sportswear company, was at fault for the collapse of his son's college basketball career.
Bowen, the McDonald's All-American who was the highest-profile prospect in Rick Pitino's final recruiting class at Louisville, was prevented from playing college basketball amid allegations arising from an FBI probe that his signing was induced by a promise of $100,000, in violation of NCAA rules.
Bowen's father, Brian Bowen Sr., admitted to taking bribes but maintained that his son did not know about the scheme.
In November, Bowen, who is now playing professional basketball in Australia, sued Adidas and six associates: Adidas employees James Gatto and Chris Rivers, consultants T.J. Gassnolla and Merl Code, aspiring agent Christian Dawkins and financial adviser Munish Sood.
Adidas responded in a motion filed Wednesday in the U.S. District Court of South Carolina, arguing that the company was not responsible for the actions of the other defendants and writing, "His father's conduct while acting on his behalf puts Bowen at equal fault with the defendants."
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Gatto, Code and Dawkins were convicted in October by a federal jury on counts of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with a scheme to funnel money to Bowen's family. Gatto was convicted on an additional single count of wire fraud in connection with the University of Kansas.
Brian Bowen Sr., who agreed to be a government witness in exchange for immunity, testified at the trial that he accepted bribes in exchange for his son's commitment to play basketball for certain AAU and prep school teams as well as at Louisville.
In Wednesday's motion, Adidas attorneys accused Bowen of attempting to "piggyback" off federal prosecutors' efforts and contended that the alleged bribery scheme "relied on his father's active participation."
"Through the actions of his father over many years, Bowen was an active participant in and beneficiary of endemic recruiting violations," the motion said. "The Complaint is a cynical attempt to recover indirect damages from his father's alleged co-conspirators for speculative injuries that he has not suffered and which he may never incur."
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In the complaint, Bowen asserted he is entitled damages to compensate for losing out on the experience of playing college basketball, which potentially reduced his lifetime professional earnings.
Adidas attorneys retorted that those injuries were "speculative" at worst and "intangible harms" at best.
Attorneys representing Code, Rivers and Gatto each filed separate motions to dismiss the case this week. Code's motion argued that he was not directly responsible for Bowen's injuries and pointed out that Bowen voluntarily relinquished his scholarship when he left the University of Louisville.
In addition to asking for unspecified damages from all defendants, Bowen's complaint seeks to prevent Adidas from sponsoring men's basketball programs.
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Tai chi credentials: Instructor's passion for martial arts derives from family lineage
Aug 29, 2011 - 12:00am
Margie Carr
Chen Huixian teaches a beginner tai chi class at Premier Martial Arts Academy.
You know the stereotypes: outdoor scenes of classmates moving together in a slow-motion ballet; serene images used to sell pain relievers, insurance policies and vacation packages — and images that lead Americans to hold certain beliefs about the practice of tai chi.
"People in the West usually think (of) tai chi as just a health exercise for old people," says Huixian Chen, who teaches a tai chi martial arts class Sunday afternoons in Lawrence. "But it is also an effective martial art that is fun for young people, too. In China, everyone knows that. I want more people in the West to know the real tai chi, too."
Chen Huixian stops for a moment to share a laugh with her class during a beginner tai chi class held at Premier Martial Arts Academy, 3201 Clinton Parkway. The classes, which began in May, are held twice a month, generally every other Sunday.
If anyone knows tai chi, or who has the credentials to teach it, it is Huixian Chen.
Chen Huixian, left, guides students through basic tai chi moves as Zoey Chi, 10, Lawrence, attempts to follow Huixian's lead during a beginner tai chi class held at Premier Martial Arts Academy.
She is, after all, a direct descendent of Chen Wang-Ting, the man credited with developing tai chi in the 17th century in the Henan Province in China. "He had retired from the army and in his spare time put together a new martial art using the Chen family boxing routines together with his knowledge of Daoist philosophies of yin and yang balance," says Huixian's husband, Michael Chritton.
"In Chen tai chi, specifically, the movements alternate between slow and fast, hard and soft, opening and closing the body's joints. This balance between polar opposites is the basis of Daoist yin yang theory," Chritton says.
Tai chi remained within the Chen family and in Chen village as its secret martial arts system where, as Huixian says, "you're either working in the fields or on your taiji (tai chi)."
Eventually the art form spread to other parts of China and across the world, making it to Roeland Park, where 20-year-old Chritton learned about it from a friend. His interest in tai chi led him to China in the summer of 2004, and although he went with the purpose of studying with Huixian's uncle, Grandmaster Chen Zhenglei, it was Huixian who caught his eye. The two fell in love and carried on a long-distance courtship for a couple of years before he returned to ask her to marry him. They married on Valentine's Day in 2009, and since then both have felt a responsibility to pass on the benefits of the practice to others, especially since Huixian knows how close tai chi came to being lost in to the people of China during the country's Cultural Revolution.
Huixian's grandfather, Grandmaster Chen Zhaopi, continued to teach tai chi, even after martial arts had been banned in his country.
"During the Cultural Revolution, Chen Zhaopi continued to teach," Chritton says. "He was caught a few times and was persecuted and forced into public 'struggle sessions' (bound in shackles), meant to publicly embarrass and shame him and his family. Despite this persecution, he continued to teach the next generation secretly… If not for Chen Zhaopi, tai chi may have disappeared completely from the town where it was born."
Tai chi enthusiasts believe that it works to strengthen an individual's internal energy, (qi or chi).
"Tai chi seeks to open blockages in your 'qi' meridians (channels that carry qi throughout the body, much like arteries and veins carry blood)," Christton says. "A good analogy we like to use is a garden hose: If you kink the hose, the water will not flow through it. When correctly practiced, tai chi aligns your body in such a way that allows for the maximum flow of your qi energy through your body, 'unkinking the hose', if you will. If you sit at your desk all day long, your blood is not circulating to your feet and legs as well as it should. The same is true of your qi."
One of those enthusiasts is Susan Chi, who was instrumental in getting Huixian to teach classes in Lawrence. Chi's family had been interested in martial arts for years. Her husband, Tailin, had studied tai chi in the past and was interested in learning more.
"Last winter I ran into a friendly acquaintance of ours who told me about Huixian. He had taken a few classes with her, and given her background, we wanted to try it," she says.
"We are lucky to have a lot of individual attention from Huixian," Chi adds. "She is an excellent teacher and is great with kids. She often demonstrates for us the self defense concepts behind the traditional tai chi moves as she's teaching them."
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Grace Gunning: Capturing Time, Box by Box
By Anney Ryan
Sparrow and Lily of the Valley Over Pearl, Lid of Box.
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Copper artist Grace Gunning has treasured the art of memory since she was a young girl.
"I've always loved boxes," she says. "I have many from my life. They tend to hold things from the time I got them. As I look into them, I remember that time from my life."
For example, one of Gunning's memory boxes holds the Valentine from her fifth grade boyfriend, as well as a Buckeye ring he carved for her.
"They are my diaries in objects," she explained. "A personal time capsule."
From this simple tradition, Grace Gunning's copper reliquary boxes were born.
The definition for reliquary is "a receptacle of relics." Most people are familiar with the term from the Catholic religion. The bones of saints are referred to as relics; their boxes, reliquaries.
"People think 'reliquary' is a religious word," Gunning told me. "But no... Saints' bones are relics."
In her art, Gunning redefines reliquaries, believing that they can hold any object sacred to a person. This way, memories take on a holiness and live on.
The timelessness of copper is perfect for completing the sacred intention of the boxes. Each reliquary is entirely copper and padded with red velvet - like a tiny vestibule in an old church. The metal is smooth and soft; the patina causes it to appear tarnished, the color of antiquity.
Originally, Gunning fashioned reliquaries from glass.
"I sandwiched fabrics between two layers of glass for the lids," she recalls. "They had somewhat of an abstract landscape feel."
Frog Pearlie box
After twelve years of making glass boxes, Gunning felt like she needed a change. She started making moon luminaries (candle holders) from copper and fell in love with the metal.
"Copper used to be an inexpensive metal," she explains. "That has changed somewhat. But my love for its warmth and ease of working with it has grown."
When Gunning switched to copper, she changed her entire manufacturing technique. Through the help of friends, she acquired different machines, dating back to the 1800s, to cut and fold the copper into boxes. It took her six months to learn the process of soldering. Then she debuted the reliquary boxes at a wholesale show. They sold immediately.
Today, Gunning takes 25 steps, using different machines and processes, to form the reliquary boxes. First, she starts with a 3' by 8' sheet of copper. Next, she uses a kick shear to cut basic shapes. A notcher cuts right angles into the copper to allow the sides to fold properly. A pan and box break folds the sides of the top and bottom. The window is cut from the lid with a modern scroll saw. To create the patina, Gunning applies a commercial brand from Jax Chemicals.
When deciding what to place in the boxes, Gunning chooses objects for personal reasons or because she thinks they might sell. Lately, she's been using graphic images. For example, she combines the image of an antique bicycle with antique kimono fabric. Then she transfers it onto acetate and lays it over pearl. The lid windows are recessed, so there is a little space that has tiny silver and crystal glass balls that roll around on top of the image.
"This series is called 'Pearlie Boxes,'" she told me. "They have been selling quite well."
Despite her success, Gunning is constantly thinking up new possibilities for reliquary boxes and started making lamps. After visiting the Museum of Natural History in New York City, Gunning found herself "floored" by the dioramas. "Boxes in the fulture will be influenced by this, I'm sure," she said.
Most interestingly, Gunning has been commissioned to make boxes for the ashes of loved ones or pets. For an artist who began creating boxes for objects that connected her to those she's loved, it's understandable that these would be the most rewarding reliquaries to produce.
"It's an amazing process, and a lovely part of my work," she says.
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San Diego is an amazing county filled with all kinds of music, art, and culture. The music scene varies from intimate blues clubs, an amazing symphony, some of the nation's top theatres, an opera house, and a history of pop and rock artists making their grand start right in its cafes. It does not matter what your aspirations are or what genre you are most interested in, San Diego has every niche form of music you could imagine and with it the professionals who can pass that knowledge along to their pupils.
Our instructors in San Marcos area come from all sorts of backgrounds and some are still actively involved in their respective scenes. Whether they are playing in a small jazz club in North Park after a long day of teaching lessons, or working in a sound studio with an orchestra on a score for a new Sony video game after talking with their student about how they got their big start with the Youth Symphony, or on a stage as a rock singer at Earth Fest where they waved down at their students from their platform, or in a production at the Old Globe or La Jolla Playhouse after they have sung all day with their own pupils, our instructors in San Marcos area are active and connected and bring their experiences to the table when they teach.
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Home News & Updates US ambassador attacked on face before lecture
US ambassador attacked on face before lecture
Mark Lippert, the US ambassador to South Korea was slashed on the face and wrist at the performing arts centre at Seoul when he was preparing for a lecture to talk about peace with the country on March 5, 2015. Lippert was attacked by a man with a 10 inch knife.
Media images showed a shocked US ambassador looking at the blood flowing from his left hand while he held his right hand on his face. The attack has been criticised by the US State Department and added that the injuries to Lippert were life threatening. The US embassy informed that the official was in a stable condition after he underwent a surgery at an hospital at Seoul.
The attacker has been identified as a 55 year old Kim Ki Jong and screamed during the attack "South and North Korea should be reunified." The head of Korean Federation for Teachers, Ahn Yang-ko witnessed the incident and said that the US Ambassador had just seated for breakfast before the lecture. A man from a nearby table ran towards the Lippert, who stood up for a handshake but the accused pinned him down to the ground and slashed with a knife.
The attacker was immediately detained after which he shouted anti-war slogans. One of the police officials on the condition of anonymity said that the attacker in 2010 threw a piece of concrete at a Japanese Ambassador in Seoul after which he was detained and sentenced for three years of suspended prison term.
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By David Wildstein, January 15 2018 9:31 pm
In a clear signal of support from Barack Obama's team, former White House Chief of Staff Denis McDonough has endorsed Andy Kim for Congress in New Jersey's third district.
"I've seen Andy tested — and I know he will stand up for what's right eve during the toughest of crises," McDonough said in a statement released by Kim's campaign. "He is exactly the kind of leader we need in Congress."
Kim served in the Obama White House as a Iraq Director on the National Security Council. A Rhodes Scholar, he also held posts in the State Department, and spent six months in Afghanistan on the staff of Gen. David Petraeus.
The endorsement will boost Kim's already successful fundraising. He has already raised over $600,000, according to preliminary numbers raised by his campaign.
The timing is also good. Brick Mayor John Ducey is reportedly close to deciding whether he will seek the Democratic nomination. While McDonough's support does little to sway voters, it will help Ducey to understand that Kim brings a national fundraising and political organization to the table.
McDonough's endorsement featured a direct attack on the Republican incumbent, Rep. Tom MacArthur (R-Toms River) on health care issues.
"While MacArthur sought to gut protections for people with pre-existing conditions, Andy has always been committed to serving something greater than himself with passion, purpose and patriotism," McDonough said. "He is a leader who has served the American public with integrity."
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Ken Shamrock was knocked out by Kimbo Slice at Bellator 138 in the first round and since the fight there was a lot of speculation about the fight being fixed.
This speculation was also a topic on longtime UFC commentator Joe Rogan's podcast, "The Joe Rogan Experience."
According to Rogan, the bout looked 'fake' and 'suspect.' He thought that the rear-naked choke that Shamrock applied on Slice was a bit odd and that the takedowns looked way too easy.
Shamrock has since appeared on Submission Radio and commented on Rogan's comments.
"Why in the world would someone in Joe Rogan's position spout off with something like that when there's no proof?" Shamrock told Submission Radio. "It's the speculation of his thoughts that could literally ruin someone's career. That's like me going out there and telling his wife that he cheated on her. That I don't have any proof but someone just said something."
Shamrock would go on to say the following about Rogan's comments:
"You have the people's' ear," said Shamrock. "You have a responsibility to make sure that whatever you say, you can back up. Not just say it because you think it. You ruin peoples' lives on something he has no proof. He's wrong, what he said. He could have ruined my career and my life. What he's saying? There's no proof to it."
"A lot of these people saying the fight was fixed said I should have never been in the ring. 'I'm 51, too old. I can't compete at that age.' Now they're saying there's no way I could have lost. I'm really confused. One minute I can't fight, the next thing, I can't lose. Make up your mind."
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Cairo, Asharq Al-Awsat—It was family friend Mohamed El-Baradei who first told Hazem El-Beblawi he had been chosen to become Egypt's new prime minister. It was a dangerous time for the country: Islamist president Mohamed Mursi had just been ousted by the army (headed...
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Pure Storage strikes back: EMC stole our technology
Roy Blanchard, Tech Times 28 November 2013, 10:11 pm
Pure Storage has responded to EMC's allegations that the former poached on its employees and stole trade secrets, by filing a complaint, which the company has dubbed as 'Round 2,' that says EMC had stolen its technology.
Earlier in November this year, EMC accused rival Pure Storage for stealing its top trade secrets. EMC, which provides cloud computing, big data and trusted IT solutions to businesses, has filed a lawsuit against Pure Storage on the grounds of conspiring with its former employees and stealing confidential information.
EMC's lawsuit in the federal court in Massachusetts alleges that 44 of its ex-sales representatives and other professionals who have joined Pure Storage since August 2011 have stolen confidential data.
On Tuesday, November 26, Pure Storage responded to EMC's charges with documents that deny the allegations. Moreover, Pure Storage has also filed counter-charges against its rival, saying that around a year ago, EMC crafitly obtained a Pure Storage range, absconded with the device to EMC offices and illegally tested the machine to obtain trade secrets of Pure Storage.
Pure Storage also claims that this is not the first time that EMC has stolen its technology. The company says that the stealing is a part of an institutional practices that EMC employs unlawfully to stay in the data storage market.
"We remain confident that Pure Storage will be fully exonerated. Pure has filed affirmative counterclaims against EMC, which are intended to shed light on their business tactics and recruiting practices, and set them in contrast to Pure's own. We are now in the process of reviewing the EMC patent claims, but as the first mover in all-flash arrays, we are very confident in the strength of our own IP portfolio," said Scott Dietzen, CEO of Pure Storage.
"Moreover, Pure Storage is sufficiently well capitalized (and we have our entire $150m recent round in the bank) to successfully defend ourselves, as well as to indemnify our customers and partners from any fall-out, no matter how unlikely," Dietzen added.
EMC has denied the charges. The fight goes on.
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EMC accuses rival Pure Storage of stealing trade secrets


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State Homeless Coordinator: No Sweep Planned For The Harbor - Honolulu Civil Beat
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State Homeless Coordinator: No Sweep Planned For The Harbor
Scott Morishige says -- again -- that community dialogue will play a key role in developing plans for the state's largest homeless community.
By Jessica Terrell / December 1, 2015
Your voices will be heard.
That was the message that State Homeless Coordinator Scott Morishige stressed at the Waianae Coast Neighborhood Board meeting on Tuesday, while also trying to reassure people that no sweeps are currently planned for The Harbor homeless community.
This Waianae Homeless Camp Is Not What You'd Expect
"We want to make sure we are getting everyone's input before we settle on any specific strategy," Morishige said.
The unique homeless village had already won a big victory Tuesday night: Moments before Morishige spoke, the neighborhood board passed a resolution to support "the ongoing leadership of Twinkle Borge and Loke Lono for the Waianae Harbor Village."
Later, after Morishige had stood patiently for close to an hour listening to people tell him to leave the community alone, the board passed a second resolution, this time calling for the state to give the community a lease on the land. This time they recognized the community by the new name Borge and Chung-Lono have given it: Puuhonua O Waianae. Puuhonua means sanctuary, and will also be the name of the nonprofit that Borge and Chung-Lono hope to create to pursue a lease.
Some of the structures in The Harbor sit on the edge of the rocky coastline. Cory Lum/CIvil Beat
The two women are the main leaders of what is now Hawaii's largest homeless community.
Nearly 250 people live in tents and makeshift shacks in a stretch of woods and brush bordering the Waianae Boat Harbor. Some people have lived there for close to a decade.
The state owns the property which is managed by the Department of Land and Natural Resources.
Rumors of a pending sweep caused a sense of panic in The Harbor community last month after the state representative for the area went on television calling for the place to be cleared.
Rep. Jo Jordan's interview came on the final day of a Civil Beat special report on the unique encampment, a project that sought to tell the stories of the homeless, people who are often ignored or written off.
A few days later, Morishige reiterated what he'd said in the Civil Beat series, that state officials were convinced an enforcement action at The Harbor would be the wrong thing to do. Instead, he said, the better solution would be to work with residents of The Harbor to try to figure out how to help move them into permanent housing. Meanwhile, the camp would be left alone.
On Tuesday night, Morishige's presentation again addressed the misconception about a looming sweep. But some Waianae residents said that wasn't enough: They wanted an assurance that there would never be a sweep of the community and that the state would make efforts to provide basic services like trash pickup and running water to the community.
More than two dozen people who live at The Harbor attended the meeting, though only a few stood up to speak.
"What is happening at the boat harbor is entirely unique," Waianae Neighborhood Board member Ken Koike told Morishige, pointing out the efforts of leaders in The Harbor community to connect people living there with social services and meet their needs.
State of Hawaii Coordinator on Homeless, Scott Morishige during a press conference on Kakaako in October. Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Morishige reiterated that although he had yet to visit The Harbor, he was setting up meetings with service providers as well as Borge and leaders from the community.
Koike suggested that he spend the night at some of the shelters to truly understand what it was like.
"The data unfortunately can only show so much," Koike said.
At Tuesday's meeting, several people continued to voice their opposition to the city's plan to build a modular housing shelter close across the street from Waianae High School while at the same time calling for the city to make The Harbor a safe zone.
If you build modular housing, you also have to bring in staff to run the place, Waianae resident James Pakele told Morishige. There is already a structure at The Harbor and staff who are running it without being paid, he said.
"All you really have to do is empower these people to further do what they are doing," Pakele told Morishige. "When I look at this place I don't see a problem, I see a Hawaiian village."
Jessica Terrell
Jessica Terrell is a deputy editor at Civil Beat. You can reach her by email at jterrell@civilbeat.org.
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