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Томмазо Титтони (; , Рим — , Рим) — итальянский политик, дипломат и государственный деятель, возглавлял кабинет министров Италии с 12 по 28 марта 1905 года, всего 16 дней, установив тем самым рекорд по минимальному сроку нахождения во главе правительства Италии.

Биография
С 1886 по 1897 год Томмазо Титтони депутат Итальянского парламента.

С 1897 по 1901 год Титтони работает префектом в городах Перуджи и Неаполе.

В 1901 году Томмазо Титтони становится сенатором по повелению императора Виктора Эммануила III.

В ноябре 1903 года, занял пост министра иностранных дел в кабинете Джованни Джолитти. В марте 1905 года Томмазо Титтони в течение двух недель занимал должность Председателя Совета министров Италии. Затем вновь стал министром иностранных дел в кабмине Фортиса.

С февраля 1906 года работал в качестве посла в Лондоне.

С апреля 1910 по ноябрь 1916 года — посол Италии в Париже.

В 1919 году, уже в третий раз, получает должность министра иностранных дел Италии, на этот раз в правительстве Франческо Саверио Нитти.

На протяжении десятилетия — с 1 декабря 1919 года по 21 января 1929 года Томмазо Титтони — президент итальянского сената.

Во внешней политике Италии Томмазо Титтони, сторонник сохранения основ Тройственного союза, стремился своим личным влиянием поддерживать дружественные отношения с германским и австрийским правительствами. Оказывал политическую поддержку Бенито Муссолини вплоть до самой смерти в 1931 году.

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Министры иностранных дел Италии
Сенаторы Итальянского королевства
Послы Италии в Великобритании
Послы Италии во Франции
Члены Большого фашистского совета
Кавалеры ордена Святого Александра Невского с бриллиантовыми знаками

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The 60 year history of the Slo Pok club of Vancouver, WA. By Al Drake and Don Pennington, this is perhaps the only hot rod club that such a book could be written about. While other clubs have come and gone, the Slo Pok club has been in continuous existence from 1951 to date.
The club has been involved with street rodding, drag racing, car shows, etc. Most of the 50-plus members own two or three interesting cars, and are always building more.
In the 1950s and 1960s the club required members to compete at area drag strips. Several have competed at Bonneville salt flats. They have been meeting every Friday evening at an event called "The Alley," which actually began in an alley.
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The Kallinikos family of Tower's Funeral Home served up some Greek treats at their tent.
Volunteers Rosmery Madera, left, Maria Dodge, Yudalis Jimenez and Lidia Hernandez served up Spanish delights.
Five-year-old Nikolas Dagan had a blast on the slide.
Volunteer Tony Ditizio, far right, started it all 49 years ago when St. Anthony's Church held its first feast. He was joined by his godson, Dominic Albanese and Rich Giambrone.
Hannah Demetriou, 2, took a regal spin on the carousel.
One of Oceanside's biggest events of the year — the St. Anthony's Feast — now in its 49th year, drew a crowd of more than 12,000 people, delighting youngsters and their parents for four days of family fun and food, according to feast organizer John Fellin.
The annual feast, which ran from June 7 to 10, helps fund various ministries at St. Anthony's Church such as parish outreach as well as senior and youth programs, Fellin said. Despite a rainy Sunday, he reported that the feast raised almost as much as last year's, and he thanked the event's local corporate sponsors — Tower's Funeral Home, Ocean Financial and Home Appliance — for making it possible.


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Santa Paula is a city in Ventura County, California, United States. Situated amidst the orchards of the fertile Santa Clara River Valley, the city advertises itself to tourists as the "Citrus Capital of the World." Santa Paula was one of the early centers of California's petroleum industry. The Union Oil Company Building, the founding headquarters of the Union Oil Company of California in 1890, now houses the California Oil Museum. The population was 29,321 at the 2010 census, up from 28,598 at the 2000 census.


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Wausau mayor accused of violating state campaign ethics rules
by Shereen Siewert January 31, 2020 January 31, 2020
Wausau Mayor Robert Mielke, flanked by staff and supporters, announces he will seek another term of office on Sept. 9, 2019. Photo: Shereen Siewert/Wausau Pilot and Review
By Shereen Siewert
A complaint filed with the Wisconsin Ethics Commission accuses Mayor Robert Mielke of violating state campaign statutes by using taxpayer money to share a campaign message with thousands of Wausau households and businesses.
Mielke's challenger in the mayoral race, Katie Rosenberg, filed the notarized complaint on Thursday.
Rosenberg alleges in her complaint that Mielke violated a statute commonly referred to as the "50-piece" rule, which prohibits elected officials from using public funds for the cost of materials or distribution for 50 or more pieces of substantially identical material during the campaign season.
The rule is one of several in place to ensure elected officials do not use public funds to further their campaigns.
At issue is the "Mayor's Message" in the Wausau City Winter 2020 newsletter, which residents and businesses received earlier this week — during the campaign season. On the front page, Mielke's message contained "substantially similar content to his campaign messaging," much of which is nearly identical to his September 2019 campaign kickoff speech, which was held at City Hall.
In all, about half of the message mailed to residents at taxpayer expense closely mirrors the September speech, which can be heard in its entirety in this YouTube video:
The newsletter, which can be seen here and is embedded at the end of this story, is not mandated by city ordinance and is solicited, crafted and put together at the behest of the mayor, the complaint states.
Rosenberg said filing the complaint made her uncomfortable.
"I wanted to brush it off and continue focusing on my message, my campaign, and the people of Wausau," Rosenberg said. "However, I can't continue to tell my neighbors that I stand for accountability and leadership while at the same time ignoring another lapse in judgement and misuse of government resources."
"In September, he used the city equipment and social media accounts for his campaign announcement," Rosenberg said. "Now he's using the publicly financed newsletter that is mailed to tens of thousands of Wausau households and business to deliver campaign language."
In her complaint, Rosenberg mentions both issues that arose in September and included links to stories in The City Pages and Wausau Pilot and Review for reference.
City of Wausau Facebook Page screenshot captured Sept. 9, 2019
Photos and an announcement regarding Mielke's political plans briefly appeared on the city's Facebook page, but the post was taken down after critics spoke up. Mielke, in September, said his assistant, Kathi Groeschel, is the Facebook page administrator who both determines and adds city-related news as it happens.
"This isn't a policy disagreement, it's a pattern of behavior intended to give him an unfair political advantage," Rosenberg said.
Most investigations into actions by local officials are undertaken by the city's ethics board, an entity established in 1990 with members chosen by the mayor and confirmed by the city council. But the terms of Wausau's ethics board members all expired nearly two years ago.
Ethics board members are ideally appointed during a time that makes clear to the public that the group serves the public interest and not the interests of those groups subject to the board's oversight, according to the Campaign Legal Center.
The mailing differs from the two other issues cited in the complaint because the action appears to apply to a specific state statute, likely bringing it under the authority of the state ethics commission.
Speaking in general terms Daniel Carlton, administrator of the Wisconsin Ethics Commission, said prejudging a complaint would be inappropriate, because the process specifically provides that a person named in a complaint has at least 15 days to respond before the Commission takes any action other than to dismiss a complaint.
"There may be facts or legal argument that would affect any conclusion that we might reach that we would not be aware of until that response," Carlton wrote, in an email to Wausau Pilot and Review.
Penalties for violating campaign ethics rules are far-ranging and vary from state to state, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. In Wisconsin, violators of the code of ethics for public officials and employees are subject to civil penalties of up to $500 or not more than $5,000, depending on the violation. Criminal penalties for code violations include fines between $100 and $5,000, imprisonment of up to one year, or both, according to the NCSL database.
Mielke and Rosenberg are the only two candidates seeking the office in the April election. A third challenger, Christopher Norfleet, announced his candidacy but instead opted to run for city council in Dist. 1, challenging Pat Peckham.
Mielke, in an email on Friday, told Wausau Pilot and Review that he was unaware of the complaint filed against him.
Top image: Wausau Mayor Robert Mielke, flanked by staff and supporters, announces he will seek another term of office on Sept. 9, 2019. Photo credit: Shereen Siewert/Wausau Pilot and Review
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Rheinbacher publishing presents its Moon Mountains calendar 2012 with fantastic photos and in beautiful presentation impressed the new lunar mountains conservation calendar 2012. Go to Paul Ostling for more information. The Tip 4 GmbH advertising agency and Publisher in Rheinbach near Bonn (www.tipp4.de) and the company of printing partner Druck – und medienhaus GmbH from Essen (www.druck-partner.de) produce for the first time in the context of the nature and endangered species media project Moon Mountains"(www.mondberge.com) a unique and impressive calendar. The well known actor and documentary film-maker has taken over the patronage for the wall calendar Hannes Jaenicke. On September 1, 2011, this wall calendar appears conservation under the title 2012 "in large size 68 x 71 cm (W x H). The impressive pictures are from nine renowned nature photographers who have photographed endangered species from around the world on beautiful photos. In addition to known species such as the mountain gorilla, Tigers, polar bear, great white shark, orang utan, Cheetah and right whale are also lesser known as Moor frog, Spix's macaw, Panther Chameleon, OWL and rare Butterflies to see. To support the conservation project the photo professionals have provided free all images. Striking and striking feature of this unique calendar is a novel, innovative, and reusable bracket and binding made of wood.
Four twisted Birch rods are mounted to a Birch wood plate, where the calendar leaves hanging. The month leaves can turn, are both taken easily at any time. Sustainability and ecological production are ensured by the bluegreenprint label printing partner. The calendar comes with a storage solution for the most beautiful calendar leaves in a sturdy shipping box. Each month consists of two sheets of calendar. The upper, something smaller, shows the real motive usually a big photo, sometimes more. On the lower sheet is an informative text about the endangered species with a map of the area of distribution, a making-of-story except the calendar of Photos and a Vita of the photographer, everything in two languages (german and English).


While Jesus would not be crowned an earthly king, Jesus' entrance into Jerusalem has many parallels to the Messianic expectations of the Hebrew people. Before entering, Jesus requisitions a donkey from its owner. In the ancient world, kings had this right. Yet the animal that Jesus requests is rare -- a colt upon which no one else has sat yet. Yet, it's a donkey. This is no great war-charger, no magnificent animal. Jesus acts with all the authority of an earthly king, yet his kingdom is one of simplicity and peace. As the disciples throw cloaks over the donkey, the crowd spreads theirs on the road. This ancient gesture dates back to the line of kings descended from David. Not only are these physical kingly gestures, but the crowd of followers cries out in jubilation and praise. The Messiah has come to Jerusalem!
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Man, 25, arrested over death of pregnant woman and baby in stabbing
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A 25-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of Kelly Mary Fauvrelle and her baby son, Riley, who died after she was stabbed at her home in south London.
The 26-year-old Royal Mail worker was eight months' pregnant when she was killed in the bedroom of her home in Raymead Avenue, Thornton Heath, London, in the early hours of June 29.
Her baby son – who was named Riley by family members after he was delivered by paramedics – died in hospital on July 3.
Detectives investigating the double homicide of a pregnant woman and her baby in #Croydon will be returning to the scene and the surrounding area to speak with potential witnesses a week after the attack #ThorntonHeath https://t.co/jfd6H2cnU7 pic.twitter.com/TMzFBA5VIA
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A Metropolitan Police statement said: "On Thursday July 11 detectives investigating the murder of Kelly Mary Fauvrelle and her baby son, Riley, arrested a 25-year-old male on suspicion of murder.
"The male has been taken to a central London police station where he remains at this time. Inquiries continue."
The attack took place in Ms Fauvrelle's bedroom while her whole family was at home and relatives heard her screams at around 3.30am.
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder previously.
One, aged 37, was released with no further action, and a second, aged 29, has been released on bail until early August.
Anyone with information is asked to call the police incident room on 020 8721 4005 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.


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Regional IT/BPM cities to spearhead inclusive growth in Sri Lanka
In a move to create much-needed IT/BPM capacity required for the expansion of the industry in Sri Lanka, which is now poised for accelerated growth, SLASSCOM Vice Chairman Mano Sekaram is advocating the creation of regional second tier cities to bring about inclusive growth in the country.
The IT/BPM industry is now amongst the top five largest export earners, with an estimated export revenue of US$ 720 million in 2013 and a growth of 33,700 employees in 2007 to 75,100 employees in 2013. The industry has also played a key role in developing ICT, which has played a critical role in the country's economic transformation and there is an urgent need to take ICT to all parts of the country in order to bring about national connectivity. The IT/BPM sector has been and will continue to be a driving force in this area.
Sri Lanka is fast emerging as a niche global sourcing destination for IT and BPM services with a high future growth potential, with AT Kearney ranking Sri Lanka among the top 25 destinations in their global ranking. The worldwide addressable market for IT/BPM off-shoring has been estimated at $403 billion and the Sri Lankan industry's Vision 2022 aims it to become the number one foreign exchange earner of the country, with US$ 5 billion in revenue, creating 200,000 direct jobs and 1,000 start-ups.
SLASSCOM Vice Chairman and 99X Technology CEO Mano Sekaram observed that growth has so far been 'Colombo-centric' and stressed on the need to bring about inclusive growth that will touch every segment of society. "The fastest way of doing this is through the spread of ICT in rural areas, through the creation of regional cities."
He pointed out that the IT/BPM industry is one that can operate from any location, given that an enabling business environment and sound infrastructure are in place. "Our greatest untapped human resources rest in the regional areas which is where 80% of our current workforce comes from."
Furthermore, given Sri Lanka's development drive, Colombo, which is already home to hundreds of IT/BPM firms, will only get more congested. Increased expenses would mean higher costs of operation for companies.
"The creation of 'second tier cities' would see a paradigm shift from the Western Province and would empower regional systems. Rural people will be able to reap benefits while living in their own households, allowing them to enjoy a far better standard of life. This will assist in achieving the Government's vision of transitioning Sri Lanka into a middle-income country," Sekaram asserted.
This shift will also see an enhancement of employment opportunities, by developing the capabilities of the youth of the country and making them employable in the industry.
A readiness assessment of locations has shown that Jaffna, Kandy and Hambantota have potential to be developed as second tier cities in Sri Lanka so far, given the infrastructure already in place, connectivity, current and planned development, their capacity to generate skilled workforces.
In line with this, SLASSCOM has also put forward a proposal for the acceleration of the regional IT/BPM hub concept to fast-forward the movement of businesses to these second tier cities by creating sufficient incentives for early movers to jumpstart the process, and has identified a number of key development areas to work on.
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Hi fellow acrylic explorers !! I'm a self taught artist that has tried many mediums over the years but have fallen in love with acrylics....especially the atelier interactives. I attended a workshop with Mark and Frankie earlier this year, and since then it has unleashed the painting beast inside of me !!
I recently traveled through India and Nepal for a few months, and was immediately struck with intensity of everything from the smells, tastes, sounds and most of all COLOUR. I've been asked by so many people since then about our trip, but as I am not much of a wordsmith, or talker, I have decided to work on some pieces to create an exhibition early next year that brings a little bit of India and Nepal to Brisbane. Using my works as an expression of the emotions and feelings I had whilst there.
Would like to know if you have any "Chapati" prints for sale? Am very interested if you do. How may I reach you? Email address?
Thankyou so much for your kind words, I truly appreciate it.
You not only captured stunning values of color you have captured the strength and majesty of this man. You have actually brought him to life! He is REAL. Keep painting - you definitely have a gift and please keep learning and sharing it with us!
"Chapati" is an amazing painting Kurt!! The light reflections on the skin, the whole composition!! The colour!! I think it's fantastic.
Your exhibition will be a resounding success, that's for sure.
I love the character and the colours. I'm a "newby Artist" and as such my opinion may or may not be of much esteem, but i know what i like when i see it. Great job.
This painting is so captivating! I love the composition and use of color and light. Nice high contrast. I can't wait to see more!


1.1 – Name: The name of the organization shall be The East Bay Stonewall Democratic Club.
2.1.1 – For Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning and Intersex (LGBTQQI) individuals and our allies committed to achieving equality for all and to advance progressive values through the Democratic Party.
2.1.2 – To work to bring the issue of LGBTQQI rights to the forefront of political campaigns and to lobby for legislation that advances and upholds the rights of LGBTQQI individuals.
2.1.3 – To work within the Democratic Party and within the community at large to influence the Democratic Party policy on LGBTQQI rights issues and to help educate the public about issues related to public policy and the positions of the Democratic Party.
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3.3 – Dues: Membership dues shall be established by the Board of Directors. A membership year shall be based annually from the month the member joins.
3.3.1 – Categories: The Board of Directors shall establish membership dues categories, which shall include a reduced dues option for students and low income individuals.
4.1 – Meetings of the General Membership: Regular meetings of the general membership shall be held at least quarterly. Meetings are called by the President, and may also be called by a majority of Officers or upon written request of twenty-five percent of the members.
4.2 – Annual Meeting: The first meeting of each calendar year shall be the annual meeting, at which time the election of officers and board members shall occur.
4.3 – Notice: Notice of each meeting shall be given not less than ten days before the meeting.
4.5 – Quorum: A quorum shall consist of ten percent of the members or twelve members, whichever is smaller.
4.6 – Proxy Voting: There shall be no proxy voting (unless determined by Chair) .
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5.2 – The East Bay Stonewall Democratic Club will abide by the Rules and Regulations set forth in the State Democratic Party Charter and Bylaws.
6.1 – Board Role: The role of the Board of Directors is to establish club policies, provide oversight for all activities, set the direction of the club, ensure the prudent use of all assets, and ensure adherence to the club's mission. The Board is responsible for, and board members are expected to help support the Club in, generating funds for the support and implementation of the Club's policies and endorsements.
6.2 – Size: The Board shall have up to thirteen and not fewer than nine members, which shall include the five Executive Officers and up to eight at-large members.
6.4 – Board Meetings: The Board of Directors shall meet regularly. Meetings shall be called by the President, and may also be called by at least one-third of the members of the Board. Meetings of the Board shall be open to the membership unless the Board, by a majority vote, calls for a closed session. Actions taken in closed session shall be noticed at the next general meeting of the membership.
6.10 – Terms: The term of office of each Board Member shall be two years and thereafter until his or her successor is elected. Successors for directors whose terms of office are then expiring shall be elected at the annual membership meeting of the year such terms expire. A director may succeed himself or herself in office. A record of the directors and their terms of office shall be maintained by the Secretary.
6.11 – Quorum: A quorum is required to conduct business and shall consist of a majority of the members of the Board of Directors.
6.12 – Notice: Notice of each meeting shall be given not less than ten days before the meeting, unless there is emergent business that either the President or a majority of the Executive Officers determines necessitates a meeting with less than ten days of notice.
6.13 – Compensation: Members of the Board of Directors shall receive no compensation other than reimbursement for verifiable expenditures.
6.14 – Appointment to Fill Vacancies: Except for the position of President, the Board of Directors may appoint individuals to fill vacant positions with at least 2/3 approval of Board members. Appointments are valid only until the next membership election. The Vice President shall serve as President until a new President is elected by the membership.
6.14.1 - Process for Filling Vacancies: Upon determination by the Board to fill a vacant position, the Secretary shall issue a call for nominations that is open to all members of the club. The Board may enact procedures for conducting the nominations process equitably.
6.15 – Resignation and Absences: Resignation from the Board must be in writing and received by the Secretary. A Board member shall automatically resign their position if they are absent from 50% of Board meetings in the calendar year or are absent from three consecutive Board meetings. Upon petition by a member of the Board, the Board may waive this requirement with a 2/3 vote of the Board.
7.3 Removal from Office: An officer or a board member of the Club may be removed from office for such causes as misconduct in exercising his or her duties; neglect of duty in office; affiliation with or registration to vote as a member of another political party, public avowal of preference for another political party; or affiliation with an organization that is repugnant to the principles of the Democratic Party.
7.3.1 A petition for removal shall be made in writing, be signed by at least five (5) members of the Board, state the grounds for the proposed removal, and be delivered to either the President or the Secretary at least three (3) weeks prior to the next Regular Membership Meeting.
7.3.2 Upon receipt of such petition, the members of the Club and the accused person shall be informed, and the petition shall be placed on the agenda for the next General Meeting.
7.3.3 At said General Meeting, the accused person shall be afforded an opportunity to respond to the charges.
7.3.4 Removal shall require a two-thirds vote, by secret ballot, of the members present, and, if approved, must be followed immediately by the election of a new Officer or Board member to complete the term of the removed person.
7.1 – Officers: There shall be five Executive Officers of the Board, elected by the membership, consisting of a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Political Affairs Chairperson. The five officers comprise the Executive Committee.
7.1.1 – President: The President shall preside over the Board and the general membership and perform duties including: convening Board meetings and meetings of the general membership; presiding or arranging for other members of the Executive Committee to preside at each meeting; reporting on actions taken by the Board of Directors to the general membership; ensuring adherence to laws and good governance practices; and, acting as spokesperson for the club.
7.1.2 – Vice President: The Vice President shall perform the duties, and exercise all powers of the President when the President is absent or is otherwise unable to act.
7.1.3 – Secretary: The Secretary shall be responsible for keeping records of Board actions, maintaining minutes of all meetings of the Board and Executive Committee, noticing meetings, and maintaining the non-financial records of the organization.
7.1.4 – Treasurer: The Treasurer shall be responsible for filing official campaign statements, shall make a report at each Board meeting, chair the finance committee, assist in the preparation of the budget, help develop fundraising plans, make financial information available as required, and maintain financial records for the Club and any affiliated political action committees.
7.1.5 – Political Affairs Chairperson: The Political Affairs Chairperson shall be responsible for coordinating the political activities of the club, and shall serve as Chair of the Political Affairs Committee and as the principle officer of any affiliated political action committees.
7.2. Terms: The membership shall elect all officers of the Club during the Annual Meeting in even years for terms of approximately two years.
7.3. Executive Committee – The Executive Committee shall have the authority to make decisions on behalf of the Board of Directors on time-critical administrative and policy matters that arise between Board meetings. A majority of the members of the Executive Committee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. Meetings may be called by the President or by any two Executive Committee members. The Executive Committee shall keep minutes of its meetings and shall report at the next meeting of the Board on all actions taken.
6.5 – Elections: Elections for Executive Officers and board members shall be conducted at the Annual Meeting.
6.6 – Nominations: Nomination of Officers and Board Members shall be open to all members. The Secretary shall issue a call for nominations not fewer than ten days prior to the election. Members shall also have an opportunity to make nominations from the floor. The Board may enact procedures for conducting the nominations process.
6. 7 – No Majority: For Executive Officer elections, if there are more than two candidates nominated for any office and none gets a majority of votes cast, a second ballot shall be taken between the top two vote getters. The Board may establish an instant runoff voting process to satisfy this requirement. For Board Member elections, the individuals receiving the highest number of votes shall be elected to the open positions. Members shall be afforded the opportunity to vote for as many Board Member candidates as the number of positions to be filled. In no case shall an Executive Officer or Board Member be elected unless they receive a simple majority of the votes cast. If there should be a tie for the last position, a second ballot shall be held for that position.
6.9 – Assumption of Office: Executive Officers and Board Members shall take office immediately upon election.
8.1 – Committees: Each committee shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Board of Directors, and may develop recommendations for consideration by the Board. The Board may also delegate certain matters to committees, including developing new projects, improving existing services and identifying problems for resolution.
· The Political Affairs Committee is responsible for the political activities of the club, including developing recommendations regarding endorsement of candidates and ballot measures, and regarding the club's involvement in related political activities. The Committee also makes recommendations regarding the disbursement of funds in affiliated political action committees. The Political Affairs Committee Chairperson shall preside over the Committee. Individuals may not serve on the Committee in an election cycle of they are running for office or have a conflict of interest with a campaign. The PAC Chair shall set an annual budget and the PAC Committee shall be tasked with raising those funds.
· The Membership and Communications Committee is responsible for developing recommendations regarding the recruitment and retention of club members, and managing related membership and communications processes. The President shall designate a member of the Board of Directors to serve as chairperson and preside over the committee.
· The Policy and Advocacy Committee is responsible for the policy activities of the club, including developing recommendations regarding the endorsement of legislation, and regarding the club's involvement in related policy matter. The Committee is also responsible for coordinating the advocacy activities of the Club.
8.3. Committee Membership - Committees shall be comprised of Executive Officers, Board Members, and/or members of the club. Committee appointments are made by the President, and unless otherwise specified herein the President shall designate one member of each committee to serve as chairperson. The President shall appoint each Board Member to serve on at least one committee.
9.1 – Offices Endorsed: Subject to the requirements of the State Party By-Laws and the laws of the State of California, the Club may make endorsements of candidates for local elected offices as well as Democratic Candidates in primary elections for state and federal offices and for State and Local Ballot Measures that have been qualified. To be eligible for endorsement, a candidate must be a registered Democrat. The Board may determine which election races and ballot measures to consider for endorsement in a given election cycle.
Time of Meeting – Meetings to endorse a candidate for public office or a ballot measure may not occur until the official filing date has passed, except for early endorsements per Section 10.5 herein.
Eligibility - Except for early endorsements per Section 10.5 herein, registered Democrats who have filed in a race that is under consideration for endorsement by the club are eligible to participate. in the endorsement process.
9.5 – Early Endorsement: An LGBTQ candidate who is a registered Democrat may be considered for early endorsement by the membership prior to the close of filing date for a particular office provided 75 percent of the current Board members agree on the suitability of doing so. The Political Affairs Committee shall make recommendations to the Board of candidates to consider for early endorsement.
9.2 – Notification: Notice of an endorsement meeting must be made in accordance with Article V. Information about the endorsement process must be publicly available and shall include participation instructions for candidates seeking the Club's endorsement.
Threshold for Endorsement: Candidates and ballot measures must receive at least 60 percent of votes cast to be endorsed. Members shall be given the option to vote for no endorsement. In instances where a member does not cast a vote, it shall not be counted as a vote cast.
9.4 – Endorsement Process: For each election cycle, the Political Affairs Committee is responsible for developing recommendations consistent with these bylaws for how the endorsement process will occur during that election cycle, for approval by the Board of the Directors, which shall include: the races and ballot measures that will be considered for endorsement; the format and manner by which candidates and ballot measures will be evaluated, whether by questionnaire, interviews, or some other means; and the dates, times, locations and format(s) of endorsement meetings. Upon approval by the Board, the Secretary shall make information available publicly about the endorsement process to both members of the club and candidates running for office.
Recommendations – With a 60% vote of its members, the Political Affairs Committee may make recommendations to the membership regarding the endorsement of candidates and ballot positions.
Slate of Candidates – Within ten days following an endorsement process, the Secretary shall publish the candidates and ballot positions that have received the Club's endorsement.
9.6 – Rescission: A two-thirds vote of the membership is required to rescind an endorsement.
10.1 – Amendments: These Bylaws may be amended, repealed or new bylaws adopted by a two thirds majority of the membership. Proposed amendments must be submitted to the Secretary to be sent out with regular general meeting announcements.
Directors. These Bylaws were approved at a membership meeting of the East Bay Stonewall Democratic Club on February 15, 2017.


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Noopl 2.0: Cutting Through the Noise
Entering someone's personal space shouldn't be required to have a meaningful or even a quick conversation. Difficulty hearing isn't exclusive to the elderly, as young people also struggle to listen through the background noise to have conversations in public. With modern technology already in your pocket, this is a problem better left in the past.
Using technology licensed from the National Acoustics Laboratory in Sydney, Australia, Noopl has provided a way to have conversations in noisy places using just your iPhone and AirPods.
With Noopl, communicating with your loved ones while out to dinner or eliminating background noise to safely travel through a busy airport becomes an easy task. If you ever catch yourself frequently saying "what," chances are, you need Noopl too.
Photo courtesy of Noopl
What is Noopl?
Noopl, short for "New Places," was initially intended to be an app for people to find new restaurants. This idea was scrapped when founder Steven Verdooner went out to eat with his father and found that they couldn't communicate, even though his dad was wearing his expensive hearing aid set on "restaurant mode."
Inspired to correct this problem, Verdooner connected with scientists and took on the painstaking task of creating a solution. After research, trial, and error, Noopl was born.
Using what you already have, Noopl collects sound from your Apple earbuds and a mic connected to the bottom of your iPhone to deliver high-quality audio, sans the background noise.
In addition to cutting the background noise, Noopl simultaneously raises the audio by 15 decibels, allowing you to better hear what others are saying. Noopl's innovative technology doesn't stop there.
Noopl takes it a step further and uses the technology embedded in Apple Airpod Pro's and AirPod Max to allow you to enhance your hearing based on where you are looking. With the beamformer microphone utilized by the Noopl device and Apple's head tracking capabilities, Noopl will focus the AirPod microphone in the direction the user is facing.
With the costs of medical hearing aids starting at $2,000 and reaching upwards of $10,000 or more, Noopl's inexpensive hearing enhancement provides users with an enhanced hearing experience that they thought impossible.
How Noopl Came to Be
Founder Steven Verdooner initially sought to create an app that would allow users to find information about restaurants they wished to visit. "New Places," or Noopl, was going to revolutionize the restaurant and tourism industry. For better or for worse, things quickly changed.
Verdooner was out to eat with his father when he noticed he and his father struggled to hear each other through background noise coming from every direction. His father's state-of-the-art hearing aids with "restaurant mode" capabilities just couldn't cut through the noise, and he ended up removing them altogether.
Considering that hearing aids cost a fortune out of pocket, this experience convinced Verdooner that he could do better. He concluded that the smartphone already in your pocket coupled with an advanced beamformer microphone and head tracking capabilities could fix that problem.
Verdooner, having a background in ophthalmology and audiology, was the man for the task. He and co-founder Kevin Snow connected with scientists and engineers and were hard at work developing a solution.
After licensing best-in-class beamformer microphone technology from the National Acoustics Lab in Sydney, Australia, hearing industry veteran Tim Trine stepped in as President and CEO in 2020. With their combined experience, ingenuity, and dedication, they created Noopl.
Noopl is the first Made for iPhone (MFi) smartphone accessory created to improve the user's ability to cut through background noise and enjoy a conversation. Verdooner's problem communicating with his father was the beginning of the smartphone hearing enhancement revolution.
How Does Noopl Work?
With Noopl ensuring that users never miss another moment of connection, users are given the ability of enhanced listening through a small plugin that connects to the bottom of their iPhone. Coupled with a downloadable app and Apple AirPods, users enjoy connecting with others in noisy places.
MEMS Microphones: Noopl takes advantage of MEMS (micro-electromechanical systems) microphones that already exist in your iPhone and AirPods to capture high-quality audio.
This low-power, high-performance technology ensures that the user will be able to use their Noopl device for long periods without being concerned that they will miss a moment of their conversation due to losing power in their iPhone.
Apple AirPods already include MEMS microphones and can capture high-quality sounds from long distances giving the user the ability to stand at a comfortable distance away from who they're connecting with.
AirPod Pro's and AirPod Max come complete with head tracking technology that can sense the direction the user is facing. Coupled with Noopl, the microphones will dampen all noise in the direction the user isn't facing while increasing the voice audio in the direction that they are facing. This allows the user to not worry about those around them while they have a meaningful connection.
Noopl Device
Your compact Noopl device will connect directly to the lightning port at the bottom of your iPhone and collect additional audio and send it back to your AirPods for more concise and clearer audio.
Having three listening points ensures that Noopl has a more targeted audio collection that allows the user to enjoy a more enhanced listening experience.
Noopl Listening APP
With Noopl's listening app, you can see the lightning-fast response rate to the head tracking technology. It displays the direction the user is facing, allowing the user to know that their Noopl device is giving them the best possible listening experience.
The intelligent technology included in the Noopl app also allows the user to change the direction the audio is collected. If the user is experiencing a one-on-one connection, they can choose to direct the audio collection in the direction of the person they're connecting with. When communicating to a small group, the user can expand the listening radius to include all parties. The app even enables the user to expand the listening direction to the area surrounding them, allowing them to hear what is said in their immediate vicinity.
With these capabilities, it is no wonder Noopl is quickly becoming one of the world's greatest listening devices on the market. Noopl's technology is making traditional hearing aids a thing of the past, giving those young and old the ability to hear and continue to experience meaningful connections.
Introducing Noopl 2.0
After Noopl's release in February 2021, it was a rapid success, receiving high praise from Forbes, AARP, and numerous other tech and health-related websites.
Although Noopl was an immediate success, the founders recognized that they could do more and immediately got to work on Noopl 2.0. They realized that they could enhance their product to cut the background noise even further and increase the clarity for their users.
With Noopl 2.0, users will receive a more enhanced experience than they already were with Noopl. On top of all the amazing capabilities already provide with their original Noopl device, Noopl is adding:
More consistent, higher fidelity sound at a wide range of audible frequencies.
Better noise reduction and low-frequency sound reproduction.
USB audio via Lightning connector for compatibility with a broader range of phone cases and iOS devices.
With these incredible additions, users can enjoy the original perks of Noopl with Noopl 2.0's more advanced listening and noise reduction capabilities without having to sacrifice their phone cases.
Noopl's continual dedication to its customer's ability to experience meaningful connections is what sets it apart. Noopl is constantly looking to enhance their products so that nobody will miss a thing when communicating with others.
Since Noopl's launch, it has been receiving attention from tech and health organizations worldwide, praising it for its ingenuity and contribution to enhanced listening for those experiencing hearing loss.
Noopl was featured on AARP's website as a valuable option for retired people to use, as hearing aids are often hard to come by. This will make hearing more accessible and affordable for the elderly community.
Noopl is a device that will transform the user's hearing.
Noopl has a customer rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. Customers see Noopl as an immediately valuable addition to their lives, giving them back the hearing that they had lost.
Businesses are giving Noopl praise for its ability to allow them to hear through the noise and connect with customers. This is especially beneficial while customer's voices are dampened due to mask-wearing.
What's Next for Noopl?
With Noopl's continual dedication to ensuring personal connections aren't lost through enhanced hearing, they continue to strive to create a more affordable, high-quality listening device.
Currently, Noopl is only available using Apple products, but they're working on an Android solution to deliver enhanced connections and hearing to a wider population. Their goal is to have it operational by Winter 2021. You can sign up to receive notifications for updates on Noopl for Android.
If you're looking to ensure you have meaningful connections that aren't lost in all the noise, Noopl is right for you.
Cover photo courtesy of Noopl.
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News Notes: Budget cuts lead to UCSC hunger strike
Leyna Lightman, The Public Press — May 27 2009 - 11:28pm
In anticipation of Wednesday's Earth Day celebration, Berkeley Farmers' Market has stepped up to the "green" plate – by becoming the first market in the nation to eliminate all plastic bags and packaging.
"We've been anti-plastic for a long time, but we're also committed to our farmers and didn't want to negatively impact them through diminished sales or costs," said Ben Feldman, program manager of The Ecology Center – an environmental non-profit that has run the markets since 1987.
The market launched its "Zero Waste" campaign March 7, demanding all farmers' market refuse be recyclable or compostable. The new rule includes materials for bagging produce as well as containers and utensils for prepared foods.
Student records lost in Oakland
Mical Asefaw, Crosscurrents on KALW Public Radio — May 23 2009 - 5:46pm
By Mical Asefaw "Crosscurrents" on KALW Radio - Media from dublit
It's the end of lunch at Media Academy in Oakland, and students are heading back to class. One of them is Ronald Johnson. He's a good student and he's involved in lots of extracurricular activities.
"I'm in leadership, head of sound crew, I'm editor-in-chief at the newspaper," he said. He's also a second-year senior who was supposed to graduate last year.
Johnson gets help from Javarte Bamino, a college counselor with the independent program TRIO College Prep. "Ronald had to repeat his senior year because his freshman-year grades weren't in the system," Bamino said. "And we couldn't find any of his information from his freshman year, so he just went from the ninth- to 10th-grade year, so he missed 65 credits."
That's right. Johnson's freshman year was just lost -- like it never happened. And because there is no record of him ever having attending his freshman year, his college applications we considered incomplete.
Farmers' Market says no to all plastics
Leyna Lightman, Apr 22 2009 - 3:11pm


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Economy and the City
Story: Railways
Building the rail network
Main trunk lines
Private rail lines
Diesel and electric trains
Freight transport
Passenger travel
Stations and refreshment rooms
Housing the workers
Rail transformed
New Zealand's first public railway (1st of 3)
New Zealand's first locomotive-powered public railway opened in Christchurch on 1 December 1863. It connected the city and a river port at Ferrymead. Richard Kelly's engraving of the opening ceremony appeared in the Illustrated London News in March 1864.
Reference: PUBL-0033-1864-241
Pilgrim steams to Ferrymead
Neill Atkinson, 'Railways - Building the rail network', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/artwork/21373/new-zealands-first-public-railway (accessed 21 January 2022)
Story by Neill Atkinson, published 11 Mar 2010, reviewed & revised 11 Mar 2016


This recipe is from September of last year. I made this dish with thotakura/ amaranth greens that I harvested from my little container garden, took pictures and after a very emotional and whirlwind India trip completely forgot about it. I thought I'll clear my drafts before moving ahead with the New Year.
I planted thotakura seeds in my container garden last summer (it seems so long ago) and got decent harvest.
Cook the lentils until very soft and mushy.
In a medium saucepan, heat 2tsp oil and add all the tempering ingredients. Once the seeds start to splutter, add onions and green chilies. Cook until onion starts to turn translucent.
Add the chopped greens, cover and cook until they wilt and cooked through.
Add tomatoes, tamarind paste and salt, cook for another 5 minutes or until tomatoes turn mushy.
Stir in cooked lentils and ½ - 1 cup of water (depending on the desired consistency) and simmer on medium heat for 5 minutes.
Serve with steamed rice and a curry for a complete meal.
I'm sending this dal over to MLLA-43rd Edition being guest hosted by Claire @ Chez Cayenne.
I too make one similar to this. will try ur version :)nice click !!
Love the click .. and the dish looks inviting. The only green I get is spinach 🙂 ..


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Over the last two years, the property industry has seen an increase in the number of disputes between freeholders (landlords) and flat owners (leaseholders). The Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners (ALEP) reports that its members are seeing a growing number of enquiries from flat owners seeking legal redress against inflated service charges.
Latest figures* reveal that management companies have boosted their service charges by up to 33%over the same period in some cases, significantly contributing to the rise in the volume of disputes.
Freeholders use service charges to cover the cost of providing certain services such as the maintenance and upkeep of the building and its communal areas, including gardens, lifts and corridors, as well as repairs, cleaning and insurances.
The figures show that the average flat owner pays £1,863 in service charges every year, more than £45,000 over the course of a typical 25 year mortgage. Interestingly the service charges for new build flats are 96% higher than for older properties at £2,777. New builds are also subject to higher ground rents, with the average flat commanding £371 in ground rent, compared to £327 for properties built before 2016.
Service charges differ dramatically between developments. Indeed, a new build in Croydon, coming on stream later this year, will see flat owners pay £1.55 per square foot in service charges, while a development in nearby Lambeth (due for completion in 2017), will charge a staggering £7 per square foot in service charges.
Mark Chick, a Director at ALEP who also heads up the Landlord and Tenant team at Bishop & Sewell, comments: "Above all leaseholders (flat owners) need to remember that they do have rights and there are organisations on hand to deliver advice. Before purchasing a leasehold property, buyers need to consider the level of service charges and how it is going to affect the long-term capital costs of ownership. It is important to keep in mind that this may have a significant impact on their overheads in the long run."
Developers of new build properties often incorporate high end amenities such as swimming pools, cinema rooms and 24-hour concierge services into new projects. In many cases these facilities are completed after flat owners move into their properties, but once the facilities come online they can cause service charge rates to rise.
Mark continues: "Those looking to purchase a leasehold flat need to be very careful about a development's specification. By undertaking thorough research, leaseholders can ensure that there are not going to be any 'hidden costs' with regards to service charges as it is unlikely they will be able to renegotiate a new contract once these changes take place."
To negate the threat of any landlord / tenant disputes (freeholder/leaseholder), ALEP recommends that freeholders present clear, transparent details about the property's service charges and ground rents to current and prospective flat owners.
The Disclosures Act 2014 states agents and owners of property now have a very clear legal responsibility to report any facts that relate to their property, including service charges and ground rents. The Act ensures obligation lies with the seller and their agents to reveal any information that is likely to have an impact on the value of a property or the buyer's enjoyment of the property.
Mark Loveday, Barrister at Tanfield Chambers advises landlords (freeholders) to keep three points in mind with regards to service charges: "Firstly, the landlord (freeholder) or management company can only demand service charges strictly in accordance with the terms of the lease of the individual flat. For example, if the lease says that service charges must be certified by an independent accountant, the landlord (freeholder) may not demand the service charges unless the certificate has been obtained.
"Secondly, there is a great deal of legislation which protects leaseholders and frequently imposes obligations on the landlord or management company. The principal legislation is the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 which, amongst other things, states service charges must be reasonable. Landlords (freeholders) should familiarise themselves with their own rights as well as the rights of their tenants (leaseholder/flat owner).
"Finally, professional managing agents are governed by strict codes of conduct, for example the RICS Residential Service Charge Management Code. If they fail to abide by the terms of the code then they lay themselves open to legal proceedings. Above all, landlords (freeholders) need to ensure that service charge costs (and how often they'll be collected) are signposted upfront to leaseholders."
In certain cases, disputes will escalate to tribunal. Tribunals have the jurisdiction to do various things such as determine service charges and enforce restrictions or allow a majority of flat owners to take over the management of a building. Indeed, figures between 2004 and 2013 show that service charge and management claims in tribunals more than doubled in that period.
For more information on ALEP or to locate an ALEP member, please visit – http://www.alep.org.uk/
Diana Caforio says:
My agent, SPL Property Management, are total @#$%s and charging very expensively, often 5 or 6 times the going rate. They are a really bad service provider that write their own google reviews.
Ken O'Keeffe says:
6th February 2021 at 11:53 am
Ballymore & Service Charges
Just reflecting on what has been an extremely difficult year for Ballymore customers at High Point Village in 2020:
The development failed building safety test and confirmed to have flammable cladding and flammable balcony decking.
Ballymore passing on all associated building safety and remediation costs to its customers that cannot be recovered from the building safety fund.
Remediation works will not be completed until 2023, leaving Ballymore's customers trapped and unable to sell or remortgage.
Ballymore issued balancing s-chg demands for 2017 s-chg year end in the midst of the Covid pandemic (3.5 years after 2017 year-end) and requested payment within 14 days.
The 2017 balancing s-chg demands were later found to be illegitimate as they exceed the amount stated in the S20 notice.
Two instances of leaseholders data breaches with leaseholders bank details being disclosed and leaseholder correspondence details being passed on by Ballymore to Ark.
No refunds / credits given to leaseholders for suspended services due to Covid
2018 accounts still not finalised (1.5 years late)
2019 accounts still not finalised (6 months late)
Increase in insurance costs with Ballymore taking a 12% plus cut off the commission.
For 2021 floated they would be going ahead and awarding themselves a management fee increase.
As you can imagine, the above is having an phenomenal adverse impact on our leaseholders finances and our mental health.
Edward Curtis says:
6th February 2021 at 12:48 pm
You mention in the first paragraph that the flat owner is the Leaseholder – this is very misleading because the actual flat owner is the Freeholder/Landlord and the Leaseholder owns nothing, except a Lease to occupy the flat, as a tenant, for the length of the Lease.
Chrishorne says:
True but sematics. Most owners of flats are leaseholders. If you ask them if they own their property they would probably say yes.
Sally mills says:
The fact that leaseholders are refered to as "homeowners" is the crux of the problem, it's a fallacy.
I have tired of the amount of times I have complained when MSM articles state that as a leaseholder you own the building but not the land it sits on, the truth is that you merely own a piece of paper called a lease. If the public understood this then the whole corrupt leasehold system would eventually come crashing down.
I understand that commonhold also has it's problems.


Orders placed before 2pm CST, Monday-Friday ship the same day. We don't ship Saturday or Sunday because our warehouse is closed on those days.
We ship everything via Fedex Ground because the US Department of Transportation only allows ground shipping for sparklers.
Here's an estimated delivery map from Fedex. It shows how many days it takes packages to get delivered via Fedex Ground.
We got you covered on shipping. We ship anywhere in the lower 48 states completely free.
We only ship via ground methods due to shipping restrictions by the United States Department of Transportation. It's impossible for us to ship any other way.
Why do you only ship via UPS/FedEx/USPS Ground?
We ship via UPS/FedEx/USPS Ground because it's the only shipping method legally allowed for sparklers.
No. Unfortunately, the United States Department of Transportation only allows sparklers to be shipped via ground shipping. But if you order by 2pm CST, Monday-Friday, we'll ship your order the same day. All orders placed after 2pm CST will ship the following business day.
No, due to shipping regulations, we can only ship to the lower 48 states.
No. We can't ship to PO Boxes.
Is it OK to ship sparklers?
Unlike other consumer fireworks, sparklers are classified as NOVELTIES by the federal government which means they can legally be shipped via ground methods.
I ordered three boxes, but only got two, why?
When ordering our #20 or #36 sparklers they can be packaged tighter for safer shipping. It is highly possible that your order was packaged tight. Please open your boxes completely to check and see if this is the case. If after opening the entire order, you are still missing sparklers please contact us and we will make it right.
How long are the 36 inch sparklers?
They are 36 inches long and burn for 3 to 3.5 minutes.
What is the difference between Radiant™ sparklers and other sparklers?
Radiant™ sparklers are brighter, create less smoke and are made of stiffer wires than other sparklers. And the 5-minute sparkler burns longer than any other sparkler in the United States. All these factors work together to produce the best sparkler photos.
How many sparklers come in a box?
There are 48 sparklers per box.
No worries, we will get that for you. Just fill out the form on this page and tell us your order number and the email address you used when ordering. We'll follow up and send you the free kit ASAP during normal hours or our next business day if after hours.
This kit includes downloadable pdf's. You can download it on your computer. You should have received an email from us with instructions on how to download the kit when you placed your order. If you can't find it, contact us and we'll help you out.
I returned sparklers for a refund. When will I see the credit to my card or account?
Once we receive your returned package it is inspected by our warehouse staff and the quality of the return is documented. If the return is documented as satisfactory (meaning it meets the return policy listed on the website) your refund will be granted the same business day. It may take a day or so more to post with your banking institution.
I received my order but one box was damaged?
We apologize this happened. We will work to get you what you need. Please send us your your order number and email using the form on this page. A representative from Bride Envy will contact you as soon as possible. This is an issue that can easily be resolved.
How do I return the sparklers I ordered for a refund?
Getting a refund is a breeze. Just answer three little questions and we'll authorize the return for a full refund.
Question #1 – Is the product unused and undamaged (all 48 sparklers in the box are present, unused and undamaged)?
Question #2 – Is the packaging undamaged and in the same condition as you received it (unripped, untorn, undamaged, etc)?
Question #3 – Will you be sending back the products in their original shipping boxes?
Just fill out the form on this page with answers to those three questions and we'll process your return immediately.


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Mss 145, David Mayer Family Papers
Creator: David Mayer Family
Summary/Abstract: David Mayer was born in Bavaria in 1815. He immigrated to the United States in 1839, settling first in Tennessee and then in Washington, Georgia. Eight years later he moved to Atlanta where he remained until his death in 1890. David Mayer was a businessman, confederate veteran, free mason, and one of the founders of the Atlanta public schools. The collection consists of letters from notables such as Joseph E. Brown, elected as Georgia's governor four times, and from Alexander H. Stephens, vice president of the Confederacy. Also contained are personal letters written by David Mayer and his children.
Preferred Citation: Box #, Folder #, Mss 145, David Mayer Family Papers, The Cuba Family Archives for Southern Jewish History, The William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum, 1440 Spring Street NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30309.
Arrangement: The papers are arranged in alphabetical order by subject and chronologically within each folder.
Biographical/Historical Note: David Mayer was born in Bechteim, Germany, December 6, 1815. In 1839, in a flush of vigor and young manhood, he left the Fatherland, and came to America, locating first in Tennessee, where he remained for four years. In 1843 he moved to Washington, Ga., where he practiced his profession – dentistry. In 1850 he removed to Atlanta, Ga. and embarked in mercantile pursuits. He fought for the Confederacy during the Civil War and devoted his time to education and benevolence after the war. He was an early advocate to establish public schools in Atlanta, and was a member of the board of education as vice-president and treasurer. He was also a master Mason and exalted as a Royal Arch Mason. He served as the High Priest and master of his lodge. Mr. Mayer was also active in the Jewish community. He was vice-president of the Hebrew Congregation and treasurer of the Atlanta Benevolent Home.
Scope and Content: Researchers studying the David Mayer Family Papers will gain insight into early Jewish life in Atlanta, Georgia. The papers are arranged in alphabetical order by subject and chronologically within each folder.
1 1 William A. Bass Junior High School – David Mayer Library 1926
2 Correspondence – Brown, Joseph E. to Mayer, David 1865-1886
3 Correspondence – Mayer, David to family 1839-1888
4 Correspondence – Mayer, Morris to parents 1864-1867
5 Correspondence – Moses, Isaac I. to Mayer, David 1867
6 Correspondence – Stephens, Alexander H. to Solomon and David Mayer 1866, Undated
7 Invitation 1880
8 Johnstown, Pennsylvania – flood 1889
9 Mayer, Eliza A. – Memoriam from the Grandmother's Club 1902
10 Obituary and memoriams 1890
11 Obituaries and memoriams – various individuals including Leonard, Lewis and Joan Arnheim 1902, Undated
12 Salm, Gunzberg, Levetah families – memorabilia 1877-1946
14 Scrapbook – loose pages and miscellaneous clippings 1863, Undated
15 Stephens, Alexander H. – newspaper articles 1931, Undated
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Mss 018, Abe Goldstein Family Papers Date Span: 1920-1987 Creator: Abe Goldstein Family Summary/Abstract: Abe Goldstein (1898-1982) was a businessman, civic lead...
Mss 020, Abraham Bernard Reisman Family Papers Date Span: 1926-1982 Creator: Abraham Bernard Reisman Family Summary/Abstract: A.B. Reisman was a veteran of World War I...
Mss 027, Julius L. Tenenbaum Papers Date Span: 1909-1989 Creator: Julius L. Tenenbaum Summary/Abstract: Julius L. Tenenbaum was a World War I veteran who establis...
Mss 028, Jospeh Jacobs Family Papers Date Span: 1879-1985 Creator: Joseph Jacobs Family Summary/Abstract: Joseph Jacob was raised in Jefferson, Georgia. Af...


The purpose of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, S.O. 2005, c. 11 (AODA), is to improve opportunities for persons with disabilities and to provide for their involvement in the identification, removal and prevention of barriers encountered in some areas throughout the Province. To this end, the AODA mandates that each municipality prepare an accessibility plan and that it must be reviewed annually.
The Village of Casselman first developed this plan in 2005. Council is committed to the review of this plan on an annual basis. It will assess the measures taken and to identify steps to be taken in subsequent years to identify, remove and prevent barriers that could be encountered by persons with disabilities using the facilities and services of the Village of Casselman, whether they be members of the personnel, volunteers, elected or groups and members of the community at large.
The Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation (O. Reg. 191/11) came into force on July 1, 2011.
To help make Ontario accessible to people with disabilities, the Integrated Accessibility Standards regulation requires that designated public sector organizations and large organizations shall establish, implement, maintain and document a multi-year accessibility plan, which outlines the organization's strategy to prevent and remove barriers and meet its requirements under this Regulation.
The Village of Casselman's Multi-Year Accessibility Plan has been integrated into this accessibility plan and outlines a phased-in strategy to prevent and remove any remaining barriers and addresses the current and future requirements of the AODA. The Village shall report annually on the progress and implementation of the plan, post the information on its website and will provide it in alternative formats upon request. While this accessibility plan will be reviewed on an annual basis, the multi-year commitments of this plan will be reviewed at least every five years.
The Corporation of the Village of Casselman supports the right of all persons with disabilities as much as possible, an independent lifestyle, the principle of equal opportunity and the right to fully participate in all aspects of community life.
As council members, we are all aware of the importance of the realization of this vision. Persons with disabilities make a significant contribution toward the well-being of their neighbours, their community and their province.
Therefore, the Council of the Village of Casselman states its commitment to work with its citizens on a continuing basis to eliminate existing barriers for persons with disabilities and prevent the erection of any new ones.
Improving accessibility to buildings, facilities and services for persons with a functional limitation.
Ensuring fair accessibility to employment opportunities with the Village.
Ensuring quality services to all members of the community who live with disabilities.
Incorporating criteria and requirements for accessibility in its procurement process.
Preparing an Action Plan to enable the Village to meet its commitments to persons with disabilities insofar as the planning for improvements or renovations of its buildings and municipal installations as well as employment policies.
Review past efforts made to remove and prevent barriers to accessibility for persons with disabilities.
Produce a list of facilities, policies, programs, methods and services to be examined.
Outline measures to be initiated by the Village over the next five years to identify, remove and prevent barriers to accessibility for persons with disabilities.
Anyone can experience a temporary or permanent reduction in mobility due to disease, accident, pregnancy or age. An accessible environment brings more security and comfort to everyone and is beneficial to all.
A welcome greeting and a few modifications to facilities will enable the delivery of quality services to most persons with disabilities, such as mobility restriction, hearing loss or visual impairment.
We cannot consider only the needs of residents within our community, but also to those of visitors, volunteers, employees, inspectors, consultants, etc. who may visit our facilities. We must eradicate patronizing attitudes, prejudice, neglect, contempt and incomprehension from our approach to serving persons with disabilities.
Ontario's Employment Equity Act, 1993 requires not only identical treatment of all persons but also special measures and accommodation suited to their disabilities. The Human Rights Code of Ontario provides the right to equal treatment with regard to services, goods, housing and facilities for persons with disabilities. The Ontario Human Rights Commission rules on complaints concerning refusal to give access to a specific service or facility due to disabilities.
When someone uses a wheelchair or other mobility aid, he/she may use the main entrance like anyone else.
Allowing a person with a functional limitation to use our facilities without having to personally take measures to be granted the permission to use them.
Not being dependent on the good will of others to take part in the said activity.
Access for a service animal to all municipal facilities, except where prohibited by law, and with adequate facilities for said animal.
When a support person accompanies a person having a functional limitation, this support person will be admitted under most circumstances at no additional charge. In the event that the support person will be charged an admittance fee, these charges will be posted.
Being able to go to places where one wishes to go, to be greeted with respect, with no patronizing attitude or misconstruction, to have the opportunity to communicate and to benefit from a professional attitude on the part of interested listeners who deliver information and services in an effective way.
The Municipality will post notices on its Website and at the entrance to any location where a temporary interruption of accessibility features has occurred, along with the reason and expected duration of the interruption.
Clear indication of emergency exits and notification procedures that meet the needs of persons with disabilities.
The disabled person needs to be informed on the accessibility of places and equipment they will meet. This information must be clear, precise and trustworthy to allow them to decide whether or not they need help to use a structure or a service. They know better than anyone else does their capacities and their limitations. They will tell you what they require.
Council has mandated the following persons as members of this committee: the Mayor, Chief Administrative Officer, every department head and any other party that they may deem necessary to consult with.
The Council of the Village of Casselman named the Chief Administrative Officer, as the Coordinator for this plan.
Identification of initiatives undertaken by the Village in previous years to remove and prevent barriers.
Review of complaints, officially deposited or not, concerning barriers.
Assessing municipal facilities for barriers to accessibility.
Consultation of groups of persons with disabilities.
Consultation of work teams from various departments.
Set time lines for the implementation of measures to remove identified barriers.
Since 2012, the Village of Casselman has undertaken a program of sidewalk upgrading and have had "boats" included in the design at all street corners to provide an access to the sidewalks for persons with disabilities.
Identification of improvements achieved in matters of removal and prevention of barriers.
The Township will make any information concerning its emergency preparedness program and plans available in an accessible format upon request.
If needed, management will provide customized workplace emergency information to employees who have a disability.
Future plans include moving to a new accessible Town Hall and the continued improvement to sidewalks and entrances.
The Village uses several methods for identifying barriers. Regular audits of our facilities are conducted for health and safety issues and these audits are used to ensure no barriers are inadvertently created. The Village will consider any complaints or comments from the public or staff and review any new practices or tools, as they become known to see how they could possibly enhance accessibility.
Any person may comment on or complain about the Village of Casselman's accessibility program or provision of services to the disabled by contacting the Chief Administrative Officer of the Village, in writing, by telephone or in person. The Chief Administrative Officer will provide an answer to the requestor within 30 days.
All employees or other person who deals with the public or other third parties on behalf of the Village of Casselman will receive any training mandated by the Act, as soon as possible after their hiring and from then on in a timely fashion. Updates and revisions to this training will be made available to them. As part of the ongoing training, all of these persons will be made aware of any changes to this plan and any related policies.
Study the municipal services assessment chart to identify the priority of physical barriers to be removed, develop the strategies to remove them and determine their schedule targets on a three-year period.
Apply the Building Code accessibility standards and implement measures to ensure accessibility to all municipal buildings.
Consider any study done as to the percentage of our population living with a disability, their specific needs and respective functional limitations, the rate of participation of this sector of the population and the socio- economic impact of their full participation in the Village of Casselman.
Promote a policy to ensure a proper level of service to all, by conducting training of staff on the realities encountered by persons with disabilities.
Ensure all public meetings and consultations are accessible.
Shall ensure equal job access.
Shall meet the needs of person with disabilities concerning accessibility, pursuant to the Human Rights Code of Ontario, where said needs relate to their job, provided they do not generate excessive costs or genuine health and safety hazards. The employer may not refuse to adapt the job for reasons of cost without taking into consideration outside sources of financing available, where such exist.
Require the Village to take all necessary steps to meet the particular needs of persons with disabilities as far as the site where the interviews are to be held and the special accommodations to fill the offered position are concerned.
Ensure municipal employees working in management or supervisory positions are aware of the Human Resource Policy and abide by its requirements aimed at creating equal opportunity with regard to hiring and job maintenance of persons with disabilities.
Should the Municipality exclude a person with disabilities from its employment benefits plan, from its pension plan or fund or from a group insurance contract signed with an insurance company because, in the opinion of the insurer, the person with disabilities represents a higher risk than the average person, the Village of Casselman must provide payment of an indemnity equal to the contributions the Village provides for an employee with no disability, pursuant to the Human Rights Code of Ontario.
This plan sets out a number of specific improvements over the next five years, aimed at making the Village of Casselman's programs and services more accessible for people with disabilities.
Review municipal policies and bylaws such as Personnel Policy, Procurement Policy, Employment Policy and Taxi bylaws to ensure that they still meet all requirements of the AODA.
Conduct a full audit of all municipal facilities to determine whether or not there are obstacles to accessibility.
Continue work on Website re-design to ensure compliance with latest WCAG 2.0 standards.
Monitor current customer feedback mechanisms and look to increase feedback/engagement with persons with disabilities.
Ensure feedback processes are accessible to persons with disabilities.
Continue to conduct, assess and review accessible customer service training for staff, volunteers and third parties.
Review/revise procurement process and guiding documents to incorporate accessibility criteria and features when procuring and acquiring goods, services or facilities, including accessibility features when designing self-service kiosks.
Continued consideration for accessibility elements in capital projects relative to parks, trails and public spaces.
Review and provide feedback on accessibility of new and retro-fit playgrounds.
Continue to incorporate sidewalk ramps into all construction and reconstruction projects.
Consider the replacement of all courtesy crosswalks with the installation of signalled pedestrian crosswalks. In the meantime, initiate a communication program to the public regarding courtesy crosswalks.
Continue to implement the "Step Safe" Program (accessible sidewalks).
A public reporting process for trip hazards for identification and/or action.
Continue to work towards improvements to the "Winter Control" of sidewalks.
As street benches are replaced and installed, new benches will meet Facilities Accessibility Design Standards (FADS).
Establish new express transit routes.
Consultation with the public and persons with disabilities regarding the implementation of the Transportation section of the Integrated Accessibility Standard.
Consultation with the public and persons with disabilities regarding the design criteria to be considered on the construction, renovation or replacement of bus stops and shelters.
Upgrade existing bus stops to an accessible standard as part of planned Engineering sidewalk and roadway reconstruction.
Provision of accessibility training including emergency preparedness and rescue procedures to staff.
Install accessible mapping/signage in bus shelters.
Investigate the redesign and upgrade of the bus stop at the Via Rail Station.
Ensure that recruitment planning, screening and selection processes provide and notify the availability of accommodations.
Ensure appropriate accommodations are provided to current employees as required.
Ensure a return to work process with related accommodation support is in place.
Ensure that performance management, career development and redeployment practices take into consideration the accessibility and accommodation needs of employees with disabilities.
Ensure that workplace emergency response information is provided in an accesseble format or with accommodation.
Review and revise where necessary, policy and work processes for recruitment, workplace emergency response, employee accommodations, return to work processes, performance management, career development and employee redeployment.
Communicate employment policies and procedures to all staff.
Develop and deliver mandatory accessibility training applicable to all employees, volunteers and third parties.
Provide training in multiple formats (i.e. face-to face training sessions, e-learning, job aids) and tailor to employee duties.


We came across an interesting observation while designing surge volume calculations in flotools that I thought was worth sharing and inviting comments from the flow assurance community. For those that are not 100% sure what surge volume is exactly, let me first explain.
Calculating surge volumes is a routine part of a flow assurance engineer's work. Operational scenarios like slugging, pigging, production ramp-up in multiphase production systems can all result in large volumes of liquids being swept out of the pipeline and into the first vessel on the receiving facility. Often, these liquid surges come in at rates that far exceed the receiving facility's capacity to process liquids. Therefore the vessel, typically a slug catcher, acts as a buffer where the surge of liquid can be collected and processed over time. One of the objectives of performing flow assurance studies is to quantify the maximum surge of liquid that can be seen across various operations in order to size the slug catcher appropriately. The maximum volume that a slug catcher will have to hold for a given operation is called the surge volume.
OLGA provides a way to calculate surge volumes whenever at least one of ACCLIQ, ACCOIQ, and ACCWAQ is included in the list of trended outputs. The calculation assumes that the slug catcher is present just downstream of the location where these variables are trended and that the vessel can be drained at a fixed maximum drain rate during the operation.
Why were the accumulation variables (ACC*) used instead of the instantaneous rate variables (QL*)?
Why is there a operation in equation (2)?
OLGA's calculation of surge volume uses the accumulated variables as the basis of the surge volume calculation instead of the instantaneous liquid volume rate variables (QLT, QLTHL, QLTWT). To understand why, let's look at the instantaneous rate form of the surge volume equation.
You can see that the average QLT (from ACCLIQ) does not show the flowrate spikes that the QLT variable shows. These spikes, while they probably do occur in a flowing system, typically occur in very short time windows smaller than the output interval of the simulation. The larger the output interval, the worse the assumption.
The following chart shows an example of the error in accumulation by comparing the calculated accumulation using the rate variable and subtracting the OLGA calculated ACC variable from it. While the maximum error in this example (~25 barrels) is not significant, the magnitude of the error entirely depends on the nature of the simulation and may be significant in some cases.
In our view, OLGA has taken the correct approach and used the accumulated variables as the basis for the surge volume calculation.
Equation (2) features a operation. This ensures that the calculated volume in the slug catcher never goes below zero. But what happens when the quantity becomes negative?
It is perfectly normal and valid for a numerical simulator to predict negative rates at an outlet boundary. When OLGA predicts negative rates at the outlet of the pipeline, the ACC variable may reduce in value from one time step to the next. When this happens, equation (2) will result in a reduction in the calculated slug catcher volume at a rate faster than the assumed drain rate. Effectively, the calculation does not prevent the possibility that liquid can leave via liquid drain as well as the inlet of the slug catcher. When you look at a schematic of a typical slug catcher, like the one shown below, it becomes apparent that this may not be such a sound assumption. The slug catchers are designed for gravity separation of phases and hence the inlet nozzles are at or near the top of the vessel. Once the liquids go in, they quickly settle to the bottom. Any negative flow is likely to be mostly gas with very little liquid carried as droplets in the gas phase.
In equation (7), we added another max function that bounds the quantity , which is the average flow rate into the slug catcher for a given time interval, to zero.
If the calculation is being done at the outlet of a pipeline that is connected to a pressure node, set the parameter GASFRACTION to 1.0 in your NODE specification. This will ensure that whenever there is negative flow at the outlet boundary, the negative flow is all gas. That said, we still think equation (7) is a better way to perform the surge volume calculation because it works well regardless of the boundary specification.
The plot above shows a comparison of surge volumes calculated according to equations (2) and (7), labeled "OLGA Method" and "Proposed Method" respectively. We can see that filtering out the negative values results in larger surge volumes at lower drain rates. At large enough drain rates, the differences eventually disappear. Given surge volume calculations are performed in order to size the slug catcher, we believe that equation (2) is not conservative and therefore should not be used. Instead, our modified version represented in equation (7), which gives a more conservative estimate of surge volume, should be used.
As always, your comments and feedback would be much appreciated.


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Introduction - Reshel
I'm pleased that Tone has included some of my material in his site, as a friend and fellow worker. It's a situation where two parallel paths have clicked together, matching well in intention and timing in Europe's intricate phasing with the "Ascension" (Transition) dynamics found in her grid systems. This happened first with the RHUN HABAR grid of major importance, stretching between the Callanish Stones to Malta and resonant with the Hathor Temple at Dendera (Egypt) and making a vital link joining Europe with the Mideast "forebrains" in the collective Gaia and Racial Mind/Soul "brain."
My specialty is the discovery and possible participation in the reactivation or upgrade of the ancient Ascension grid systems, now relevant in the Metatronic surge into a Transition much beyond the usual succession of "New Ages." My work is based on information from innerdimensional sources under the supervision of Metatron (highest archangel), the archangel Michael, and human Hierarchical luminary "Thoth" Raismes of Aphra as translated by Maia Nartoomid. Over a 35 year period this focus in grid organization of consciousness and associated energy systems has had wide input from many such sources, all consistent in the advancement of the present Universal transition into a collective Metatronic state of being.
This type of information has always been available across the Ages; it is found in the "Akashic Record" which can be translated by many physical humans. This Record is much more than the "Book of Life" found in scripture; it is "...the planetary 'Recorder Cell,' where thought, feeling and occurrences throughout all time in the planet's history are stored as a record of knowledge within the subtle etheric substance of the planet." (Thoth/Maia: http://www.spiritmythos.org/TM/akashic/akashrec.html ).
The last large group application of this information was by the Knights Templar followed by the Masons. Although much is found in Judeo-Christian scripture there is virtually no written history of these grid systems, for obvious reasons. The essential grid is called the "Techad, or ISIS Eye" or in the more accessible sacred language the "RESHEL" in Hebrew. It means: "Chief Head Stone of God" and is a "Breastplate of Metatron" (of 24). Its importance can be appreciated by referring to 1 Peter 2:4-8, Ephesians 2:19-22, and Psalms 118:19-28... to cite only a few examples.
The "Chief Corner Stone" usually connected with the Chief Head Stone is the golden-ratio rhombus format generally found in temples and earth grids as an "L" shape representing the rhombus' minor and major axes... thus the "corner" reference. It is also a Metatronic Breastplate called the "Eye of Ra" or "L-Gate", or in the Ps 118 reference the "Gates of the Righteous" and "Gate of the Lord"... there being two sets in the Reshel system. This grid is both a Time gate as well as a Pillar. (The two pillars in the Solomon Temple are examples: the Bo-Az and Yah-chen pillars where the unseen central pillar is the "Layooesh" pillar in modern parlance.
Most of grid activity is in the etheric and mental dimensions however they usually ground in the physical dimension with at least several anchor points: stone pillars, cathedrals, henges, mountains, et al. The physical anchoring will be the grid's chief reinitialization orientation however the grids can duplicate themselves, spin to track the Sun, stars or events in the planet or Celestial Sphere. This highly dynamic, complex movement must be remembered when viewing graphics showing grids in primary alignments. This requires close inspection of other important sites within the spin-field.
Another source of information is from practical light-group work. I have over 4000 hours of in-process time (over the 35 years), many times in three sessions a day and including review of taped sessions I could not sit in. A group closely resembles a temple or earth grid using Reshel systems for organization and operation. The group process also uses "free flow" in which innerplanes mentors control the fast-moving energetics. In this way I've noted hundreds of variations and special applications in how grids are operated in layered dimensions.
I am a retired Navy Commander (USN) and am used to cutting through distractions and side issues in an attempt to keep on track with rapid economy of effort. This trait is especially useful when trying to think in multilevels and possibilities when encountering and tracking highly confusing and insubstantial paranormal phenomena. I am presently a Minister in the independent and liberal Catholic Church of Antioch (Malibar Rite). I do not have a congregation but rather I do research in Ascension dynamics specializing in energetic and consciousness systems. Since I am an inept psychic I pay very close attention to other persons' phenomena and its effects, particularly in group formations. I have had a number of paranormal experiences associated with lessons, so I know how they feel and what they can do.