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Alentejo,Flavors from the World of Wine,Imports,Portugal,Wine,Wine Country
Missing Portugal's Wine Country: The Medieval Influences That Still Affect Modern Times
I'm missing Portugal so much. It's interesting to visit another country, and then have your heart tied up in it forever. (I feel the same way about Maui; although, it's one of the 50 states, getting there's a bit complicated, and it's not like any of our other states.)
I could have gone back there this year, but the timing was off, so I'm thinking that 2012 is the year to make it happen again.
My first (and only trip) to Portugal was when my former client Enoforum Wines flew Gwendolyn Alley (WinePredator) and me to Portugal in the fall of 2010. Gwendolyn won the trip; I was going to Portugal so I could understand flora, fauna, their culture, and most importantly their wine.
Once landed, I was feeling much like Dorothy and Toto having emerged in the Land of Oz.
My first few days, Enoforum sponsored me at the European Wine Bloggers Conference, being held in Lisbon.
From the airport to the hotel, I was struck by how many small cars were on the road. It didn't take me long to assess that Portugal is the Land of Little Cars. This lineup of cars above was the parking median outside of the hotel, where we were staying and where the conference was being held. I had to take this image, because it was like modern art to me… not just the everyday occurrence on this street as seen by its residents. I found it refreshing, coming from the Land of Gas Guzzling SUVs. I'm willing to bet that one in every five to six cars in Windsor (where I live) are SUVs; which also amazes me, but not in the same suburban way.
It was as I traveled through the countryside of the Alentejo that I came to realize that small cars are the only way to go in Portugal, given the narrow streets found in most communities. And, yes, these small cars do travel on these narrow streets.
Having European roots (England, France, Scotland, leading to New England in the 1600s), there was something vaguely familiar (DNA?). It may be the European sensibilities, it may be that I prefer to live in a more respectful way as regards the environment, it may be a more polite way of conducting life than what I'm currently finding in California… It may be all of that, or none of that; but, I did find myself strangely at home… even though I was in Europe for the first time in my life.
Once out of Lisbon, though, things went from the Land of Little Cars to the Land of Awe. As Delfim Costa, my host, drove me to the Alentejo region of Portugal, everything changed as I can relate it to my own wine country experiences. Yes, there were grape vines, wineries, olive trees, etc.; but, there weren't any other familiarities of my California or Oregon wine country experiences.
The land seemed very arid, not proliferated by a mountainous countryside and not with greenery everywhere through irrigation. Each town that we came upon is based around an original fortress that was built during the Middle Ages. This defined the property lines then, and continues as a community commonality today; built in such a way that it has withstood all the normal tests of time: use of people and normal time-lapsed erosion.
The walls that were built as protection from invaders in the Middle Ages still embrace all that's held within today. Being from the U.S., where we have no remnants of that time, save arrow heads from our own native culture (which also can't be dated), my historical background and points of reference are much less rich with artifacts.
These are the things that rambled through my head as I walked though villages to become familiar with Portuguese culture. There was no better guide for me than Delfim. He's completely passionate about his history. He's a gentleman's gentleman. He took great pleasure in defining every past moment as he knew it, and he knew it well. It was Delfim who sent Martin Page's book to me, The First Global Village: How Portugal Changed the World, long before we began to work together. That book gave me not only a great snapshot of Portugal's past, but it was also an amazing world history lesson… One that I had never studied before. I had only caught glimpses of world history in my life. It is only now in life that I find world history completely captivating. As now seen through the eyes of someone who appreciates the Portuguese contributions, it was an eye opening experience for understanding and appreciation for where I was visiting.
It made me feel like I wanted to be Portuguese. I know why there are so many ex-patriots living in Portugal. If I didn't have children and grandchildren, I'd probably convince Jose to pull up our own US roots (like he did to me when he wanted to move from Maine to California), and find ourselves living and working in Portugal. (It was that good.)
The villages that we visited allowed me to put even more of my world history into practical understanding. The images that I'm sharing are giving you a bird's eye view of what a visit to Portugal's Alentejo wine region would be like, and of how and where it was shaped… based on a fortress's position in time. Those current day positions have been held steadfast to this day (who can move a castle) and were/are totally fascinating to this observer.
To Understand Portuguese Wines, One Must First Understand the People (wine-blog.org)
Top 10 Things I Learned in Portugal, Inspired by Wannabe Wino (wine-blog.org)
Top 10 Things I Learned in Portugal (wannabewino.com)
A Pocket Guide to Portuguese Winemakers and Vineyards (greatmentor.net)
Portugal's Alentejo: Europe's New World (tanners-wines.co.uk)
Tags: Alentejo, California, Delfim Costa, Diaz Communications, Enoforum Wines, Juicy Tales by Jo Diaz, Lisbon, New England, Portugal, Recreation, Travel and Tourism, Wine
Jo Diaz on January 4th, 2012 03:00 am
3 Responses to "Missing Portugal's Wine Country: The Medieval Influences That Still Affect Modern Times"
Your pictures are stunning, Jo. Visiting Portugal just moved up on my bucket list. Excellent, well-written blog. Is it terrible to admit that I'm jealous? 😉
Jo Diaz says:
Thanks for enjoying my images and story. I'd say that you're not so much jealous as being more inspired, and there's nothing wrong with that. 🙂
david daniel says:
In one word, it's just amazing blog, to all people I have request to see this blog and leave a comment like me, it's just awesome blog on tour, but I have also a info for wine country tour, elitelimo.net is a firm who definitely will help.


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require 'require_relative'
require_relative '/atom'
require_relative '/s_exp'

class MethodTrails
  class MatchException < RuntimeError; end

  # A +Match+ is an object passed back from +each_match+ and its family of
  # methods.
  #
  # Ultimately, all matches between rules and s-expressions happen because
  # their component atom(s) match up.
  #
  # A +Match+ object contains information about the match, including:
  #
  #   1. the atom that matched
  #      Do I mean the most recent atom that matched?
  #      Do I mean the top-most atom that matched?
  #      Do I mean the bottom-most atom that matched?
  #
  #   2. s-expression containing the atom that matched
  #
  #
  #   3. semantic children of the atom that matched
  #
  # It might be helpful to know that a Match knows nothing about the
  # Rule that caused the match to happen.
  #
  class Match

    attr_accessor :captured

    # An array of s-expressions that are next in line to be searched if the
    # match is still pending (i.e. tentative).  Setting this to an empty
    # array, i.e. [], indicates that no more searching is needed.
    attr_accessor :future

    attr_accessor :head_sibl
    attr_accessor :head_index
    attr_accessor :tail_sibl
    attr_accessor :tail_index

    # This method appends +captures+ onto +@captured+:
    #
    # For example, in the beginning:
    #   @captured = { "a" => ["const_ref"], "b" => ["var_ref"] }
    #   captures  = { "a" => ["def", "class"] }
    #   append_captures(captures)
    #   @captured = { "a" => ["const_ref", "def", "class"], "b" => ["var_ref"] }
    #
    def append_captures(captures)
      return unless captures && !captures.empty?
      @captured ||= {}
      @captured.merge!(captures) do |k, left, right|
        left.concat(right)
      end
    end

    def head
      @head_sibl[@head_index]
    end

    # Returns the head and semantic children of the head.
    #
    # Criteria for selecting children:
    #   * Find the younger siblings (i.e. ones with higher indices)
    #   * Match only s-expressions
    #   * Stop if another atom is reached
    #
    # Return value:
    #   * An s-expression
    #
    # Note: The return value is an s-expression, not just an array.
    def head_and_semantic_children
      hsc = [].to_s_exp
      hsc << head
      hsc.concat(@head_sibl.drop(@head_index + 1).take_while { |e| e.s_exp? })
      hsc
      # I don't know why but the following does not work:
      # @head_sibl.drop(@head_index + 1).take_while { |e| e.s_exp? }.to_s_exp
    end

    # Create a new Match object.
    #
    # Parameters:
    #   +head+       : The siblings of the match's head / top. (SExp)
    #   +head_index+ : Index of +head+ for the match's head. (Integer)
    #   +tail+       : The siblings of the match's tail / bottom. (SExp)
    #   +tail_index+ : Index of +tail+ for the match's tail. (Integer)
    #
    def initialize(head_sibl, head_index, tail_sibl, tail_index)
      assert_valid(head_sibl, head_index, tail_sibl, tail_index)
      @head_sibl  = head_sibl
      @head_index = head_index
      @tail_sibl  = tail_sibl
      @tail_index = tail_index
      @future     = []
      @captured   = nil
    end

    def initialize_copy(orig)
      @head_sibl  = @head_sibl.dup
      @head_index = @head_index
      @tail_sibl  = @tail_sibl.dup
      @tail_index = @tail_index
      @future     = @future.dup
      begin
        @captured = @captured.dup
      rescue TypeError # dup not allowed (or needed)
      end
    end

    def older_adjacent_sibling
      @tail_sibl[@tail_index - 1]
    end

    def older_siblings
      @tail_sibl[0 .. (@tail_index - 1)]
    end

    # Returns the semantic children of a match.
    #
    # Criteria for selecting children:
    #   * Find the younger siblings (i.e. ones with higher indices)
    #   * Match only s-expressions
    #   * Stop if another atom is reached
    #
    # Return value:
    #   * An array of one or more s-expressions.
    #
    # Note: The return value is an array, not an s-expression.
    # It is important that the caller iterate through it to get
    # the s-expressions inside.
    def semantic_children # of tail
      @tail_sibl.drop(@tail_index + 1).take_while { |e| e.s_exp? }
    end

    def semantic_descendants
      _descendants(semantic_children)
    end

    def siblings(including_me=false)
      if including_me
        @tail_sibl
      else
        p = @tail_sibl.dup
        p.delete_at(@tail_index)
        p
      end
    end

    def tail
      @tail_sibl[@tail_index]
    end

    # A capture is tentatively made.  It will not be "permanent" the
    # calling Rule says with +finalize_captures+.
    #
    def tentative_capture(rule_atom, subject_atom)
      raise RuleException unless rule_atom.atom?
      result = rule_atom.try_capture(subject_atom)
      if result
        key = rule_atom.value
        @captured      ||= {}
        @captured[key] ||= []
        @captured[key] << result
      end
    end

    # Not Needed
    # def younger_adjacent_semantic_sibling
    #   yass = [].to_s_exp
    #   yss = younger_semantic_siblings
    #   yass.concat(yss.take(1))
    #   yass.concat(yss.drop(1).take_while { |e| e.s_exp? })
    #   yss
    # end

    def younger_adjacent_sibling
      younger_siblings[0]
    end

    # Returns the younger semantic siblings of match tail.
    #
    # Return value:
    #   * An s-expression
    #
    # Note: The return value is an s-expression, not just an array.
    def younger_semantic_siblings # of tail
      yss = [].to_s_exp
      yss.concat(@tail_sibl.drop(@tail_index + 1).drop_while { |e| e.s_exp? })
      yss
      # I don't know why but the following does not work:
      # @tail_sibl.drop(@tail_index + 1).drop_while { |e| e.s_exp? }.to_s_exp
    end

    def younger_siblings
      @tail_sibl.drop(@tail_index + 1)
      # @tail_sibl[(@tail_index + 1) .. -1]
    end

    def ==(m)
      return false unless m.kind_of?(Match)
      @head_sibl  == m.head_sibl &&
      @head_index == m.head_index &&
      @tail_sibl  == m.tail_sibl &&
      @tail_index == m.tail_index &&
      @captured   == m.captured &&
      @future     == m.future
    end

    protected

    # Find descendants of +s_exp+.
    def _descendants(s_exp)
      result = []
      s_exp.each do |element|
        if element.s_exp?
          result << element
          result.concat(_descendants(element))
        end
      end
      result
    end

    def assert_valid(head_sibl, head_index, tail_sibl, tail_index)
      raise "head_sibl must be an SExp" unless head_sibl.s_exp?
      raise "tail_sibl must be an SExp" unless tail_sibl.s_exp?
      if head_index
        raise "head_index must be an Integer"   unless head_index.kind_of?(Integer)
        raise "head_index must be >= 0"         unless head_index >= 0
        raise "head_index must be in head_sibl" unless head_index < head_sibl.length
        raise "head_index must be an Atom"      unless head_sibl[head_index].atom?
      end
      if tail_index
        raise "tail_index must be an Integer"   unless tail_index.kind_of?(Integer)
        raise "tail_index must be >= 0"         unless tail_index >= 0
        raise "tail_index must be in tail_sibl" unless tail_index < tail_sibl.length
        raise "tail_index must be an Atom"      unless tail_sibl[tail_index].atom?
      end
    end

  end

end

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Don't miss a rare chance to see Between The Lines at a fundraising gig in Spilsby Theatre Bar next Saturday, March 11, at 8pm.
This will be the first time the band have performed at the venue since 2015.
Made up of Phil Biggs, John Blanks and Mark Addison, Between The Lines founded in 2006.
Phil and Mark were, and still are, playing in the South-Lincolnshire ceilidh band, Akmeds Camel, but decided to form a duo outside of the band.
After meeting in Gainsborough, Mark and John wrote The Fallen of Fulstow, which was entered in the 2006 Write A Lincolnshire Folk Song competition and came first.
Phil, Mark and John soon met and formed Between The Lines.
The band members occasionally perform solo gigs, but all three will perform in Spilsby.
There is a no entry fee, but there is a suggested donation of £5.


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Q: Passing a generator as callback in javascript In my redux-saga function, I need to yield a put in a callback. So I am passing a generator as a callback. But my callback is not executing. If instead, I use an anonymous function then the callback runs.
This logs data:
  Tabletop.init({
    key: action.key,
    callback: googleData => {
      console.log(googleData);
    },
    simpleSheet: true
  });

This does not log the data:
  Tabletop.init({
    key: action.key,
    callback: yield function*(googleData) {
      console.log(googleData);
      yield put(setProblems(googleData));
    },
    simpleSheet: true
  });

I saw online that you can yield in then part of a promise. Tabletop.js supports promises like this:
function init() {
  Tabletop.init( {
    key: 'https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/0AmYzu_s7QHsmdDNZUzRlYldnWTZCLXdrMXlYQzVxSFE/pubhtml',
    simpleSheet: true }
  ).then(function(data, tabletop) {
    console.log(data)
  })
}

But this way is not working for me as I get this error:

TypeError: undefined is not a function (near '...}).then(function (data, tab...')

[ https://github.com/jsoma/tabletop/issues/175 ]
Can someone tell me the right way to get this to work? Once I fetch the data I want to set it in my reducer.

A: So this is how I made it work. Do let me know if there is any other way to make this work.
I created a function that returned  a promise:
function fetchProblemsPromise(key) {
  return new Promise(resolve => {
    Tabletop.init({
      key: key,
      callback: googleData => {
        resolve(googleData);
      },
      simpleSheet: true
    });
  });
}

And then yielded it:
const data = yield call(fetchProblemsPromise, [action.key]);
yield put(setProblems(data));

This helped me figure it out:
https://github.com/redux-saga/redux-saga/issues/508

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Die US-Präsidentschaftswahl 1832 fand vom 2. November bis zum 5. Dezember 1832 statt. Dabei wurde der amtierende Präsident Andrew Jackson, Kandidat der Demokraten, ohne weitere Probleme gegen Henry Clay aus Kentucky wiedergewählt. Jackson bekam 219 der 286 Wahlmännerstimmen und besiegte damit ohne Schwierigkeiten Clay, der für die National-Republikanische Partei kandidierte. Weitere Kandidaten waren William Wirt von der Anti-freimaurerischen Partei, der sieben Stimmen des Kollegiums erhielt, und John Floyd, der nicht als offizieller Kandidat antrat, jedoch die Wahlmännerstimmen aus South Carolina erhielt.

Das war die erste bundesweite Wahl für Jacksons Running Mate Martin Van Buren aus New York, der vier Jahre später Jackson als Präsident folgen sollte. Als Vizepräsidentschaftskandidat der Nationalrepublikaner war John Sergeant angetreten.

Kandidaten
Demokratische Partei

 Präsidentschaftskandidat: Andrew Jackson, amtierender Präsident der Vereinigten Staaten
 Vizepräsidentschaftskandidat: Martin van Buren, amtierender Außenminister der Vereinigten Staaten

National-Republikanische Partei

 Präsidentschaftskandidat: Henry Clay, Amtierender Präsident der Vereinigten Staaten
 Vizepräsidentschaftskandidat: John Sergeant, Mitglied im Repräsentantenhaus

Ergebnis

* an 100 % fehlende Prozent: ungültige Stimmen / Stimmen für andere Kandidaten

Nominierungen
Das Ende der Kongress-Nominierungen 1824 hatte eine Lücke hinterlassen; es gab keine institutionalisierte Methode mehr, wie man auf nationaler Ebene die Präsidentschaftskandidaten bestimmen könnte. Diese Lücke wurde durch eine politische Innovation gefüllt: das erste Mal in der Geschichte der Vereinigten Staaten wurden die Kandidaten von National Conventions gewählt. Die erste dieser nationalen Zusammenkünfte wurde von der Anti-Freimaurerischen Partei in Baltimore im September 1831 abgehalten. Die National-Republikaner und die Demokraten machten es ihr bald nach, indem sie ihre Conventions ebenfalls in Baltimore abhielten.

Themen des Wahlkampfs
Das bestimmende Thema war die Second Bank of the United States. Jackson, der Geldinstitute und Papiergeld im Speziellen nicht mochte, legte Widerspruch gegen die Erneuerung der Charta der Bank ein und zog Bundesvermögen von ihr ab. Clay hoffte, die Anhänger von Jackson spalten und Zugewinne in Pennsylvania (der Staat, in dem die Bank ihren Hauptsitz hatte) verbuchen zu können, indem er Jackson attackierte. Whigs attackierten Jacksons Gebrauch des präsidentiellen Vetos, indem sie ihn als "König Andrew" karikierten. Jedoch verfehlten diese Attacken ihr Ziel im Allgemeinen, da Jackson sich dem Volk als Beschützer gegen eine privilegierte Elite präsentierte. Jacksons Wahlkampfauftritte besuchten außerordentlich viele Wähler und er gewann Pennsylvania sowie den weitaus größten Teil des ganzen Landes.

Literatur
 Donald Richard Deskins, Hanes Walton, Sherman C. Puckett: Presidential Elections, 1789-2008: County, State, and National Mapping of Election Data. University of Michigan, Ann Arbor 2010, ISBN 978-0-472-11697-3, S. 97–105 (= Kapitel 14: Andrew Jackson's Reelection.).

Weblinks

1832
Vereinigte Staaten
Andrew Jackson
Geschichte der Vereinigten Staaten (1789–1849)
Martin Van Buren

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A Record-Breaking Shipment Bound for American Soil
Thursday, April 23, 2020, 1:00 PM
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FORT WORTH, Texas — While economies around the world pause in the face of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, farmers haven't stopped. Spring is planting season for soybean and corn crops in America's heartland, and these seeds are a top commodity shipped aboard flights from Argentina to the United States
American Airlines ships more than 115,000 pounds of seeds to US farmers for a busy planting season
FORT WORTH, Texas — While economies around the world pause in the face of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, farmers haven't stopped. Spring is planting season for soybean and corn crops in America's heartland, and these seeds are a top commodity shipped aboard flights from Argentina to the United States.
Although passenger flights aren't currently operating between the two countries, the seeds are traveling on one of American's cargo-only routes from Buenos Aires (EZE) to Miami (MIA). The flight on April 16 broke American's all-time record for freight volume, moving 115,349 pounds (or 52,321 kilograms) of soybean seeds on a Boeing 777-300 — the equivalent weight to 76 cows or 20,900 chickens.
The previous record for American's 777-300 was 103,384 pounds, set in 2014 on a flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to London (LHR).
The season for shipping soybean and corn seeds runs from March to May each year, with seeds bound for the Midwest. American has been part of this seasonal shipping cycle for more than a decade and has shipped more than 290 tons of seeds in the past few weeks alone. Last week's record shipment arrived just as the U.S. government announced the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program, a $19 billion initiative aimed at supporting farmers and ranchers.
American's role doesn't stop once the seeds are planted. After the northern hemisphere's harvest each year, seeds from the grown plants are shipped back to Argentina to wait for the next growing season in the warmth of the southern hemisphere. This proprietary process improves planting yield by up to 40%.
"We are proud to be a part of this important cycle that supports local farming and provides vital food and fuel for the global economy. Transporting record-breaking volume in the process is just icing on the cake," said Lorena Sandoval, Director of Cargo Sales for Mexico, the Caribbean and Latin America. "With reduced flight schedules due to COVID-19, it's more important than ever to maximize every inch of available cargo space. We're here to support the world's food supply, no matter what we face."
American has expanded its cargo-only schedule to 46 weekly flights, offering more than 6.5 million pounds of capacity to transport critical goods each week between the United States and Europe, Asia and Latin America. The airline will continue to add to the number of cargo-only routes in the upcoming weeks, almost doubling its current weekly schedule. In addition to seeds, American continues to fly life-saving medical supplies and materials to the United States, including personal protective equipment and pharmaceuticals.
Soybean seeds wait to be loaded on the Boeing 777-300 flying from Buenos Aires to Miami.
More than 115,000 pounds of soybean seeds wait in the Buenos Aires cargo terminal before the flight to Miami.
American Airlines offers customers 6,800 daily flights to more than 365 destinations in 61 countries from its hubs in Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix and Washington, D.C. With a shared purpose of caring for people on life's journey, American's 130,000 global team members serve more than 200 million customers annually. Since 2013, American has invested more than $28 billion in its product and people and now flies the youngest fleet among U.S. network carriers, equipped with industry-leading high-speed Wi-Fi, lie-flat seats, and more inflight entertainment and access to power. American also has enhanced food and beverage options in the air and on the ground in its world-class Admirals Club and Flagship lounges. American was recently named a Five Star Global Airline by the Airline Passenger Experience Association and Airline of the Year by Air Transport World. American is a founding member of oneworld®, whose members serve 1,100 destinations in 180 countries and territories. Shares of American Airlines Group Inc. trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol AAL and the company's stock is included in the S&P 500. Learn more about what's happening at American by visiting news.aa.com and connect with American on Twitter @AmericanAir and at Facebook.com/AmericanAirlines.

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Slip and fall accidents can occur anywhere. This can be in someone's home, a commercial retailer such as a mall, store, or a supermarket.
What Types of Surfaces Lead to Slip and Falls?
We see all kinds of surfaces.
The slip and fall can be on tile, on concrete, or on spilled water. The falls could be the result of slick surfaces, holes, or cracked stairs. They could occur because of unmarked curbs, or unmarked and raised elevations.
How Much Money is My Slip and Fall Case Worth?
This is totally case dependent.The cost is dependent on how bad you were injured and the potential conduct of the person who owns the place in which you were injured.
Why Do I Need a Lawyer to Handle My Slip and Fall Case?
The first reason you require a lawyer is that you may be denied any claim from the outset. This occurs most readily at a lot of these big companies, like Wal-Mart and other big retailers who vigorously defend any and all claims made against them.
Therefore, you might not get a chance to speak to an insurance adjuster. They might simply deny your claim altogether.
Secondly, a major component in these slip and fall cases is determining liability. If you don't have an attorney, you might say things or do things that may show you were partially at fault or make you liable, as well. This could be detrimental to your case.
If I Had an Injury on a Property that I Was Renting, is the Landlord Liable for the Injuries?
Yes! The landlord can be liable.
If I Fell Down My Neighbor's Rental Steps, Who's Responsible for My Injuries?
The person responsible is the owner of the premises. Therefore, if you lived in an apartment complex, the owner of the apartment complex may be at fault.
If I Fell in Someone's House and He is the Home Owner, Will He Be Responsible for My Injuries?
If the injury took place in this person's house, he is responsible for your injuries.
Can I Go Directly to the Insurance Company and Receive Payment for My Slip and Fall Accident?
Yes but this typically isn't advisable. Insurance companies are out there to make money and not pay claims. Insurance adjusters will typically low ball unrepresented victims in hopes of securing a quick and cheap settlement. Thus, you may receive a greatly reduced or unfair offer to settle your case if you are not represented. The adjuster may also attempt to place some liability back on you and that could potentially ruin your case.
In Alabama, we still follow the contributory negligence doctrine, as mentioned previously. This could be utilized as a defense towards your claim.
Again, if you contribute in any way towards your injury, you can be excluded from all compensation. This is where these cases can be particularly tricky to litigate.
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Local Pilot Body Camera Program for Police Yields Mixed Results
Fatimah Waseem July 9, 2019 at 9:45am
The results of an analysis on the county's pilot body-worn camera program are officially in. Researchers at American University found that the six-month pilot project could have limited results in enhancing policy-community relations increasing police legitimacy and accountability.
In a 119-page report that uses survey data from residents and police officers, researchers found that people had "modest expectations" about the necessity and benefit of body-worn cameras.
Less than half of survey respondents and interviewees noted that the devices would reduce complaints against officers, improve legitimacy or increase police accountability. Police officers also noted that it was unlikely that the devices would change their behavior or how community members responded to the police department.
"If the decision is not to deploy them, the high regard for the department will lead nearly everyone to conclude that it was the right decision for all," the report states.
Researchers did not find any statistically significant changes in officer behavior and performance once the devices were deployed. They also found that respondents were unconvinced that the cameras would lessen the use of force by police.
The pilot program went into effect in March last year after Fairfax County Police Chief Edwin Roessler and a police commission suggested the idea. Last year, 191 cameras were deployed at the Mason, Mount Vernon and Reston District Station, yielding more than 12,000 hours of video.
The police department found that judges, clerks of the courts and staff from the office of the public defendant generally supported the program.
If the program is implemented, the county would deploy 1,210 body-worn cameras to all operational police officers over five years. The Reston, Mason and Mt. Vernon district stations would be the first to get the cameras.
The program could cost nearly $30 million over a five-year contract period. The county would have to hire staff to manage the technical aspects of the equipment, improve station infrastructure and ensure public records laws were being followed.
Additionally, the Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney would need nearly $3.1 million for 23 positions to help review the footage, roughly $773,000 to help the court system use the videos generated by the cameras in the court-rooms, and $150,000 to boost storage capacity to capture video evidence.
The county still has to mull several issues:
The impact of the devices on prosecutors, public defenders and the court system is entirely unclear
The Commonwealth Attorney's Office cannot accommodate planned growth
Whether or not cameras should be given to School Resources Officers
Training requirements for the defense bar
The possibility that future contract costs could increase
The report will be presented to the county's Public Safety Committee today (July 9).
Photo via FCPD
Pedestrian Walkway Improvements Planned on Sunrise Valley Drive
Fatimah Waseem May 23, 2019 at 2:30pm
Two federally funded projects are in the works to improve the walkability of Sunrise Valley Drive.
The county plans to widen an asphalt trail on the north side of the road to 10 feet and install a new asphalt trail that will later be incorporated into a planned cycle track for the Sunrise Valley Drive corridor. That track will separate bikes from the pedestrian walkway, according to county spokeswoman.
On the south side of Sunrise Valley Drive, the county plans to install a five-foot concrete sidewalk. Currently, no walkway exists for pedestrians.
"There's currently very narrow trails in that area or nothing at all," Tom Biesiadny, director of the Fairfax County Department of Transportation, said. "It's not in great shape."
Construction for both projects is expected to cost $1.5 million. The county anticipates receiving a contract award in July and construction is expected to begin later this year.
The projects are intended to improve access to the Wiehle-Reston East Metro Station from surrounding communities.
Map (for reference only) via FCDOT
Fatimah Waseem April 26, 2019 at 8:45am
Fatal Pedestrian Crashes Exceed Murder Rate in Fairfax County — Local officials are asking the public to avoid distracted driving in order to help prevent cyclists and pedestrians from being killed on the road. [WTOP]
'Before the Flood' Screening Tonight — The film follows actor Leonardo DiCaprio as he interviews scientists, activists and world leaders about climate change. The screening, which is part of an annual environmental film series, takes place at the Walker Nature Center from 7-9 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome. A donation of $5 is suggested. [Reston Association]
County Proposal to Pay Legal Fees for Residents Facing Immigration Enforcement –– "As the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approaches the May 7 deadline for budget adoption, one of the more intriguing, and potentially polarizing, items under consideration is a pilot program that would fund legal representation for county residents subject to federal immigration enforcement actions." [Fairfax County Times]
Flickr pool photo by vantagehill
Fairfax County Seeks State Funds for Two Pedestrian Safety in Reston
Fatimah Waseem November 6, 2018 at 2:30pm
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors is asking for $550,000 in state grants to fund two pedestrian safety projects in Reston.
The county is seeking $385,000 to add a pedestrian refuge island and flashing beacons to an existing crosswalk across South Lakes Drive at the eastern intersection with Tanbark Drive near South Lakes High School. The second project would add a pedestrian refuge island and rapid flashing beacons to improve safety at an existing crosswalk at Bluemont Way and Discovery Street for $165,000.
In late October, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted to request funding from the Virginia Department of Transportation's Pedestrian Safety Action Plan grant program, which funds targeted improvements in areas with the potential for pedestrian crashes.
If the state awards funding to the county, county staff will draft project administration agreements with state transportation officials. The funding proposal for Reston is part of a $2.6 million request to the state. VDOT will notify jurisdictions about projects that have been selected for funding this month. Construction on approved projects is expected to begin in April, with a completion date of December 2019.
Construction is intended to happen on an expedited schedule in order to get "maximum return" on limited funding, according to state officials. As a result, projects that require right-of-way or easement acquisition, roadway widening and the replacement or relocation of curb and gutter will not be considered by the state.
Wednesday Morning Notes
Fatimah Waseem October 31, 2018 at 9:00am
Your guide to Halloween — As ghosts and ghouls prowl the neighborhood streets tonight, here are some safety tips you should keep in mind as you head out and dress up. [Fairfax County Government]
Voting 101 — Election Day is just days away and with more than 70,000 active registered voters in the county, there's a lot to catch up on. [Fairfax County Government]
Preventing pedestrians crashes — So far, 10 pedestrians have been killed in crashes in Fairfax County and 100 pedestrians have been involved in crashes. Drivers and pedestrians should keep the following tips in mind in order to prevent accidents. [Fairfax County Government]
Photos: Annual Public Art Reston party –– This year's annual fundraising event for the nonprofit organization took place on the 16th floor of the Helmut Jahn building at Reston Station. [Public Art Reston]
Photo by Ray Copson
Town Officials Mull Pedestrian Safety, Road Improvements to South Elden Street
Fatimah Waseem October 25, 2018 at 1:30pm
Planning is underway for a host of improvements along South Elden Street in anticipation of the adoption of a concept plan next year.
The improvements will be partly financed through a $65,000 grant by the Virginia Office of Intermodal Planning and Investment in order to ensure transportation needs are addressed as more development happens along Elden Street between Herndon Parkway and Sterling Road. Anticipated changes will also make the stretch of the road more accessible and safe for pedestrians and vehicles.
Changes include increasing the visibility of crosswalks; updating ramps, signals and crosswalks for ADA compliance, adding bus stop shelters, widening existing sidewalks by three feet, and installing pedestrian refuge areas in medians.
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A concept plan will be presented to the Town of Herndon Planning Commission on Nov. 19, with a public hearing set for Dec. 3. The town council will likely adopt plan next year. The town must spearhead planning this month in order to avoid repaying grant funds to the state.
Photos via handout/Town of Herndon
Summer Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety Campaign by Local Police Targets Problem Intersections
Pedestrian and bicyclist safety is on the radar of local police at the Reston District Station, particularly as the area becomes more urbanized.
In response to an increase in accidents involving vehicles and pedestrians during the summer, local police officers launched a public safety campaign. Although the campaign was focused on educating the public instead of enforcing violations, local police offered tips about safety, including obeying traffic signals and using traffic laws, to more than 1,000 residents.
The public safety campaign ran from June 4 through the end of the summer following the death of a 71-year-old pedestrian who was hit by a car in May. Police officers met with hundreds of residents to promote pedestrian safety and distribute literature in order to reduce accidents.
Accidents between pedestrians and cars have become more frequent, according to the Fairfax County Police Department.
FCPD's first priority was areas where pedestrian and car accidents have happened in the past. Other areas that were targeted have heavy traffic and pedestrian crosswalks, Sgt. Aaron Pfeiff told Reston Now.
"The public was very appreciative of the officer's efforts and it was noticed that more pedestrians and bicyclist were obeying traffic signals and using crosswalks," Pfeiff said.
Pfeiff identified the following intersections where officers focused their efforts:
Georgetown Pike/Walker Rd
Bluemont Way/Library St
Reston Pkwy/New Dominion Dr
Sunset Hills Rd/Michael Faraday Dr
Sunset Hills Rd/Isaac Newton Dr
Sunset Hills Rd/Whiele Ave
Parcher Ave/Centreville Rd
Coppermine Rd/Thomas Jefferson Dr
Hunter Mill Rd/Hunter Station
Sunrise Valley Dr/Cross School Rd
County Mulls Longterm Improvements to Fairfax County Parkway
Fatimah Waseem October 9, 2018 at 1:30pm
Fairfax County's Department of Transportation is exploring ways to improve Fairfax County Parkway. In concert with the state transportation officials, the county plans to begin a multi-corridor study for Fairfax County Parkway from Route 7 to Route 1, covering a span of 31 miles with 83 intersections and 17 interchanges.
The study will offer longterm recommendations for 2040 and review whether or not changes to the county's current transportation plan are warranted. According to the county, the study will offer "intensive analysis" to spot major problem areas and deficiencies.
Once completed, the study will explore the possibility of tolling and HOV lanes on the parkways, bicyclist and pedestrian mobility, the integration of transit, and if current intersections should be converted into interchanges, overpasses, and underpasses.
The county will lead a public meeting about the study in Reston on Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. in Armstrong Elementary School (11900 Lake Newport Road). A presentation by the county will be followed by an opportunity for public input at 8 p.m.
After initiating a public engagement period, the county will pitch possible ideas to the public by the winter of next year and kickstart another round of public outreach. Officials plan to solidify recommendations by the summer of next year, review study recommendations with the public in the fall and explore any comprehensive plan amendments that might be necessary by the spring of 2020.
A short term study on transportation issues and recommendations for improvements along Fairfax County Parkway and Franconia-Springfield Parkway was completed in 2016. The 113-page report included a mix of recommendations, including improvements to trail crossings on the northbound ramp from Fairfax County Parkway to Sunset Hills Road.
Other meetings on the longterm study are set for today at Navy Elementary School (3500 West Ox Road in Fairfax) and on Thursday at Sangster Elementary School (7420 Reservation Drive in Springfield).
Photo via Virginia Department of Transportation
Bridge on W&OD Trail Over Wiehle Avenue Approved
Fatimah Waseem July 12, 2018 at 12:00pm
An aerial bridge on the Washington & Old Dominion Trail over Wiehle Avenue could be constructed by October 2022.
Earlier this week, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved final design plans for the project, which is expected to cost $11.4 million, according to the Fairfax County Department of Transportation.
The bridge includes retaining walls and directional access to Wiehle Avenue for trail users. Wiehle Avenue would be widened from Sunset Hills Road to the Reston Fire Station property in order to make way for future on-road bike lanes.
Plans have long been identified by the Reston Metrorail Access Group's plan to improve vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian access near the new Wiehle-Reston East Metrorail Station.
Robin Geiger, a spokeswoman for FCOD, said design plans are currently 90 percent complete. The project timeline expects utility design and relocation to take a little over a year-and-a-half, land acquisition to take a year, construction authorization and permitting to take eight months and construction to take one year.
Hunter Mill District Supervisor Cathy Hudgins said the project faces the challenge of ensuring the bridge maintains synergy in the midst of urban properties that are coming together down the street.
The developer of the Isaac Newtown properties, which are being redeveloped, said they were concerned the project's scale interferes with the development. County officials said they would work with the developer to mitigate any concerns.
However, according to FCDOT, the height of the bridge is necessary because the design of the bridge uses existing infrastructure in order to cut cost costs. The height is also vital to meet grade requirements and requirements stipulated by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Rendering via FCDOT
Pedestrian Dies After Being Hit By Car Near Baron Cameron Avenue and Fountain Drive
Fatimah Waseem June 7, 2018 at 4:35pm
A 63-year-old pedestrian was hit and killed by a car at the intersection of Baron Cameron Avenue and Fountain Drive last night around 9 p.m.
The news comes as local police launched a pedestrian and bicyclist safety campaign in Reston this week in response to an increase in pedestrian and motor vehicle accidents.
Police believe the pedestrian was midway through the crossing on Baron Cameron Avenue prior to Fountain Drive when a car in the right lane hit the man.
The driver of the Camry attempted to brake and swerve the car but was unable to avoid hitting the pedestrian police said.
The pedestrian was taken to the hospital and died from his injuries. His identity is being withheld until the family is notified.
Police are investigating whether alcohol was a factor in the crash. Preliminarily, speed and alcohol do not appear to be factors, police said. The driver remained on the scene and called for help.
In late May, a 71-year-old pedestrian attempting to cross the street at the intersection of Reston Parkway and Bluemont Way was hit by a car and killed.
Anyone with information about the most recent incident should call the police department's crash reconstruction unit at 703-280-0543.
Photo via Google Maps
Local Police Launch Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety Campaign in Reston
Fatimah Waseem June 6, 2018 at 10:15am
Following the death of a 71-year-pedestrian who was hit by a car in May, local police have launched a pedestrian and bicyclist public safety campaign in Reston.
The Fairfax County Police Department's Reston District station will display information signs at busy intersections and step up enforcement of violations. The campaign began on Monday (June 4) and will continue through the end of the summer.
Changes in traffic patterns and an increase in pedestrian and motor vehicle accidents motivated the police department to launch the campaign, according to Sgt. Aaron Pfeiff.
"Historically the Reston district has seen an increase in pedestrian versus motor vehicle accidents, and with the WOD bike trail running through the district, there are larger numbers of bicyclists," Pfeiff told Reston Now.
Police will have an increased presence at "problem intersections" and intersections with heavy traffic from vehicles and pedestrians. Pfeiff said the department will also monitor the number of accidents at problem intersections. The police department was not immediately able to identify intersections that will be the top priority.
On May 21, Glanetta Nunn was crossing at the intersection of Reston Parkway and Bluemont Way when she was hit by a car and killed. The incident remains under investigation.
Sidewalk Installations Planned on South Lakes Drive
The project is divided into three segments
Improvements are planned on South Lakes Drive and Twin Branches Road.
Expanded and upgraded sidewalks are planned on South Lakes Drive between Green Keepers Court and Twin Branches Road.
The Fairfax County Department of Transportation will provide information about the proposal at Reston Association's Design Review Board on Tuesday (May 15) at 7 p.m. in Reston Association's Conference Center.
In total, roughly 3,600 feet of sidewalk will be installed in the area, along with a bus shelter on Green Watch Way. Upgrades to curb ramps and six bus stops with ADA-compliant loading pads are also planned.
The project is divided into three segments: from Greenkeepers Court to Pond View Court, from Salt Kettle Way to Ridge Heights Road and from South Lakes Drive at Twin Branches Road.
The Virginia Department of Transportation plans to rebuild the traffic signal at the intersection of South Lakes Drive and Twin Branches Road. Currently, a sidewalk does not extend to the intersection.
Land acquisition is expected to begin in the fall and be complete by fall 2019. Construction should begin around spring 2020, according to estimates from county officials.
Map/photo via FCDOT
Crossing the Street at Reston Town Center? Wave A Flag.
RestonNow.com April 17, 2018 at 3:30pm
If you're a pedestrian, you probably know to look left, right and left again before crossing the street — at least in theory.
In some parts of Reston Town Center, some pedestrians might be adding another unconventional step: waving a flailing yellow flag.
According to the local blog Restonian, signage near the Hyatt Parking Garage indicates a crosswalk pilot program has begun at the edge of Reston Town Center.
Instructions encourage pedestrians to grab a yellow flag from the edge of the crosswalk and wave it until approaching vehicles come to a complete stop, according to the news blog.
Signs caution that the flags are "just a safety tool" and that "pedestrians are reminded to look both ways, make eye contact with the driver and exercise caution before entering all crosswalks."
FCDOT, Pedestrians Agree Increased Safety Needed at Parkway Trail Crossing
Dave Emke September 15, 2017 at 1:30pm
A handful of local residents joined Fairfax County Department of Transportation representatives Thursday at Dogwood Elementary School to discuss how best to increase pedestrian safety in the area of the Dulles Toll Road.
FCDOT hosted the community meeting to discuss options for proposed changes to the crossing of the Fairfax County Parkway Trail over the eastbound Dulles Toll Road ramp. In that area, the crossing is around a curve as cars northbound on the parkway turn onto the ramp.
"There's no visibility, and they have to do something about visibility if they can't do anything about the grade," said Steve Steiner, who said he has particular interest in safety on the trail after being struck by a car two years ago at a nearby crossing and spending four days at Inova Trauma Center. "We're putting a really expensive and massive transportation system and we're trying to promote the use of the trail for commuting … and you want to try to make it safe and accessible."
FCDOT has given two options for safety improvements at the intersection in question, which was flagged as part of the Reston Metrorail Access Group (RMAG) II improvements study. It is proposing either at-grade improvements including a signalized crosswalk, or the construction of a pedestrian/bicycle bridge over the ramp.
Adam Lind, FCDOT's Bike Program manager, said neither choice was the department's first option.
"Our original plan, actually, was a tunnel option [under the Toll Road ramp]," Lind said. "However, once we did a survey we found out there are four major utility lines and an underground stormwater tank — that pretty much nixed that option."
The two options that remain have a vast difference in cost. The at-grade improvements would cost about $633,000 to implement, according to FCDOT, while the cost of the bridge would near $7 million.
Lind said the at-grade option focuses on improving sight distance by bringing the trail up to the shoulder of Fairfax County Parkway and creating two one-lane crossings instead of the current two-lane crossing over the ramp. He said options of stop signals for cars or the installation of a Rectangular Rapid Flash Beacon to alert drivers are also being considered.
The bridge option, Lind said, would require about 700 feet of structure. It needs to be so long and high, Lind said, to allow 18 feet of clearance on the ramp below it. The result would be a bridge that travels parallel to the ramp as its elevation increases, then crosses, then decreases in height back down to the parkway.
Lind said there will be a lot of other projects similar to this one in the area as connectivity to Silver Line Phase II Metro stations is addressed; however, he said, this particular intersection doesn't directly affect Metro access.
"While this is a big and important connection for the county and the region, it doesn't directly serve the Metro station," Lind said. "If you're coming from the north, you can get off at Sunset Hills … and if you're coming from the south, you can access via Sunrise Valley Drive."
While it may not directly connect with the Metro, local residents Norman and Barbara Happ said the crossing is very dangerous for pedestrians and bicyclists and they are happy to see it being addressed.
"I can't imagine anything being safer than the bridge, but at least with the [at-grade crossing] you could be seen," Norman said. "With the Bikeshare coming in on the south side, there are going to be a lot more people using this."
FCDOT will continue to collect comments on the project through Friday, Sept. 29. Those comments can be made online; by writing the FCDOT Bicycle Program at 4050 Legato Road, Suite 4050, Fairfax, VA 22033; or by calling 703-877-5600.
Thursday Morning Notes
Dave Emke September 14, 2017 at 9:00am
Lake Anne Concert Series Ends Tonight — The "Take A Break" concert series at Lake Anne Plaza will wrap up tonight with a show from Texas Chainsaw Horns, an R&B group, from 7-9 p.m. [Lake Anne Plaza]
Reston Association Budget Meeting Tonight — Sridhar Ganesan, treasurer and RA Board at-large director, will facilitate a budget-development community meeting tonight from 7-9 p.m. at Reston Association headquarters (12001 Sunrise Valley Drive). According to information provided by Reston Association, members "are invited to share their thoughts and comments on issues related to next year's budget." [Reston Now]
Meeting on Fairfax County Parkway Trail Crossing Tonight — The County Department of Transportation has slated a community meeting to discuss options for improving safety at a trail crossing of a Dulles Toll Road ramp. The meeting is tonight from 6:30-8 p.m. in the cafeteria of Dogwood Elementary School (12300 Glade Drive). [Reston Now]
Changes Coming to South Lakes Bus Route — To address crowding associated with South Lakes High School ridership, Fairfax Connector will shorten headways on some afternoon trips on Route 551 beginning Sept. 30. [Fairfax Connector]
2017 Virginia Tax Amnesty Program Begins — Until Nov. 14, delinquent individual and business taxpayers can pay back taxes with no penalties and half the interest. [Gov. Terry McAuliffe]
No More 'Wiley'-Reston East? — In a tweet responding to a rider's question, Metrorail says it is "exploring ways" to fix automated voice announcements that mispronounce the name of the Wiehle-Reston East Metro station. [Metrorail Info/Twitter]
File photo courtesy Karen Raffel
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Reston Real Estate: Just Sold
Following Democratic Primary, Little Movement on Comstock's Campaigning Policies
Town of Herndon Appoints New Director of Public Works
New State Driving Laws Go Into Effect Today
Legal Insider: The Benefit of Severance Agreements for Employers and Employees
Town of Herndon to Appoint New Deputy Town Attorney
House Fire in Great Falls Causes $1.3 Million in Damages
Monday Morning Notes
North Italia to Open This Month in Reston Town Center
Crime Roundup: Police Arrest Four Suspects in 7-Eleven Robbery
What's Open and What's Closed on July 4
Newly Renovated Terry L. Smith Aquatics Center to Reopen in November
Healthy Food Snacking Demonstration Set for July 18
Tuesday Morning Notes
Lake Anne Roots Music Festival Returns on July 13
The Region's First New Bank in a Decade to Open in Great Falls, Reston
Del. Ken Plum: Threats to Our Government as We Know It
Pet of the Week: Angela
Reston Hospital Center to Improve Neonatology Services
Local Police Arrest Six in Connection with Series of 7-Eleven Robberies
New Dessert Shop Opens at Lake Anne Plaza
A New Stand-Up Paddle Board Triathlon is Coming to Lake Anne
Free Slurpee Day is This Week at 7-Eleven
UPDATED: Flooding Reported Multiple Roads in Reston
Reston Couple Killed in Jet Skiing Accident
Local Church to Reinstall Stolen Pride Flag
Crime Roundup: Police Say Reston Teen Assaults Police
No Major Flood Damage Reported at Reston North Park & Ride
Author of 'The Spies of Shilling Lane' Coming to Scrawl Books
Despite Mixed Feedback, Board of Supervisors Back Police Body-Camera Program
Herndon-Reston FISH to Celebrate 50 Years of Service Next Week
Downtown Herndon Redevelopment Construction Likely to Begin in Late 2019
Pet of the Week: Amazing Mika
Registration Now Open for Flavors of Fall at Reston Town Center
Boston Market in North Point Village Center is Closed
Reston Real Estate: Just Listed
Changes to Woodland Park Crossing Head to County Board
New Speed Humps Slated for Rosedown Drive
Flood Watch in Effect Until Late Tonight
Emergency Crews Tackle Gas Leak on Sunset Hills Road
Del. Ken Plum: Good for the Gander
Roots Music Festival and More this Weekend in Reston
JD McPherson to Perform at Reston Town Center This Month
Reminder: Send Reston Now Your Op-Eds and Letters to the Editor
Opening of Sprouts Farmers Market in Herndon Delayed
Woodfield's Residential Development at Roland Clarke Place Has a New Name
State Fined Reston Association for Child Labor Law Violations Last Year
DMV 2 Go to Reinstate Suspended Driver's Licenses
Now Open: Fast Food Japanese Hibachi Restaurant in Dulles Park
Reno of the Month: The Art of a Hassle-Free Home Remodel
Legal Insider: U.S. Women's Soccer Team Members File Suit for Unequal Pay
County Offers Free 'Chair Yoga' Workshop in Reston
Police Cruiser Hits Pedestrian in Reston
Reston Residents Take Home Top Honors in National Senior Games
Local Social Media Influencer to Perform in Baltimore
Crime Roundup: Georgia Man Arrested for Prescription Fraud in Herndon
Reston Community Center Announces Upcoming Professional Touring Artist Series
Herndon HS Teacher Charged with Unlawful Filming Released on Bond
Police Make Arrest in Harris Teeter Abduction Case
Reston Under Severe Thunderstorm Warning
County Board OKs Changes to Woodland Park Plan
County Seeks to Crack Down on Panhandling in Medians and Intersections
Design Review Board Flags Green Paint and "Tacky" Elements in Proposed Hotel Renovation
Pet of the Week: Molly
Summer Road Construction Projects on Route 7 Underway
Weather Alert: Heat Advisory In Effect Until Tonight
Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce Drops Flavors of Fall Festival
Reston Eateries to Participate in Summer Restaurant Week Next Month
Neighbors Dispute Two-Story Addition to Round Pebble Lane Home
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Books Open Doors and More This Weekend in Reston
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Rome Fiumicino wins ACI EUROPE Best Airport Award in 'Over 40 million passengers' category
Rome Fiumicino Airport won this year's ACI EUROPE Best Airport Award in the 'Over 40 million passengers' category. It is the third consecutive year in which the airport has been recognised at the awards.
This year, the prestigious result has particular significance, given that it concerned the measures taken and protocols adopted to contain the pandemic. Fiumicino was one of the first airports to be awarded ACI Airport Health Accreditation, and has also received the Rina Service Biosafety Trust Certification.
Rome Fiumicino Airport won this year's ACI EUROPE Best Airport Award in the 'Over 40 million passengers' category. Since the beginning of the pandemic, Aeroporti di Roma has introduced measures to ensure the safety and comfort of passengers and staff.
Since the beginning of the pandemic, Aeroporti di Roma has introduced measures to ensure the safety and comfort of passengers and staff. This includes comprehensive sanitisation; the automatic 'UV Clean Touch' disinfection of escalators, lifts and item trays; social distancing indicated by special signs; installation of over 350 sanitising gel dispensers; and approximately 100 latest-generation temperature scanners, which measure body temperature in less than two seconds.
"We are particularly proud of this new and historic recognition," says Marco Troncone, CEO Aeroporti di Roma. "This time, the Best Airport Award testifies to the virtuous path that, combining safety and quality in the airport experience with timeliness and incisiveness, has made Fiumicino the most recognised airport in the world in the fight against COVID-19. It is a new milestone in ADR's strategy, which is increasingly oriented towards excellence in services, sustainability and innovation. We now hope that effectiveness in safety and innovative spirit will lead us to soon launch a new travel procedure that will best balance the effectiveness of fighting COVID with a gradual resumption of air connections to and from the country."


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Eurovision 2017: Imri Ziv's "I Feel Alive" Song Review
Ayushi March 10, 2017, 11:26 pm
The Eurovision Song Contest 2017 is certainly creating a buzz. With each passing day, fans are getting a chance to see great new song releases by participants from the contest.
On March 9th, 2017, Imzi Ziv, a participant from Israel, released the video of his single "I Feel Alive" for the contest. He was selected to represent his country after he won the finals of the Rising Star.
"I Feel Alive" is an upbeat dance song penned by Dolev Ram and Ben Hazut. As it released yesterday, the single caught an instant attention. Amongst a plethora of ballads, this dance single has come like rain in the desert.
The song has EDM beats mixed with traditional tunes. The video is good; it successfully transmits the energy into the listener.
Even though it's a dance single, "I Feel Alive" has a romantic narrative at its backdrop. The singer talks about how long he has waited for good things to happen to him but now, all he wants to do is be with his beloved.
Ziv was part of the contest in the year 2015 and 2016 as a backing singer for Nadav Guedj and Hovi Star. There are certain points in the video where clips of Ziv's appearance in the contest are shown, probably to create a memorability among viewers.
The single "I Feel Alive" will surely give a tough competition to other released tracks. Israel has won the contest quite a lot of times but will the single be able to help Israel repeat its victorious history again?
If you still haven't seen the video yet, check it out below:
So, what do you think? Did you like it? Tell us @CelebMix.
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An experienced commercial litigation, insurance and workplace and employment legal adviser, Danny has worked for both public and private sector clients. Taking a business approach to his advising, Danny works closely with his clients to ensure that he achieves the desired business outcomes. He has had academic experience as a sessional lecturer and tutor in labour law and discrimination law at the University of Canberra. He has appeared as an advocate in several jurisdictions including the Federal and NSW Industrial Relations Commission, the ACT Supreme Court and the Federal Court.
His work for the public sector has involved advising on funding agreements including the interpretation of contracts, breach of contract issues relating to financial arrangements that support community based businesses including duty of care, economic loss suffered by advertiser, alleged breaches of the Trade Practices Act and an employment contract, certified agreement interpretation, statutory interpretation, subpoenas for documents as well as employment contracts and agreements including unfair dismissals.
Danny is also part of our Canberra-based team that provides debt recovery and insolvency advice to a major Commonwealth government client. Having regard to Commonwealth policies around enforcement of recovery, he provides strategic advice on recovery options for commercial loans and on business grants where default has occurred. At all times he assesses the business requirements of the Commonwealth and the debtor before providing advice.
Danny's work for his private sector clients includes advising on a very complex building and construction disputes involving a large development in the ACT, advising and interpreting a certified agreement and whether allowances could be paid in certain circumstances and whether these can be included in the calculation of overtime, obligations to the Commonwealth Government under a funding agreement including options available to recover funding that had been inappropriately allocated and a commercial dispute involving the cessation of commission payments to an interstate based agent contracted to pursue growth opportunities overseas.
His employment law experience includes providing advice to both public and private sector clients on termination of employment and unfair dismissal claims, preparing employment contracts and agreements, advising on award entitlements and redundancy arrangements and disciplinary proceedings involving employees.
Recent Matters
Provided advice to a major utilities corporation on the interpretation of their certified agreement and whether allowances could be paid in certain circumstances and be included in the calculation for overtime.
Acting on a dispute relating to a consultant employed by a Commonwealth corporation. The consultant, alleges breaches of the Trade Practices Act and his employment contract, is seeking $2 million damages. This is a complex matter and involves a number of factual issues.
Successfully acted on behalf of the Australian National Audit Office by responding to a subpoena issued by a plaintiff out of Federal Court proceedings as a result of an audit of a Commonwealth agency. The ANAO believed the documents subject to the subpoena were confidential. The main issue was the application of section 36 of the Auditor-General Act 1997, which prohibits the disclosure of documents obtained by a person in the course of performing the Auditor-General function. Key features of this work involved parliamentary privilege and oppression.
Currently advising a major public sector corporation in relation to the financial arrangements put in place to support community based businesses. In the early stages, this matter involves complex advice on breach of contract issues and also duty of care that arises when financial lending institutions provide funding for projects or business. Insolvency and the potential for debt recovery are also part of the issues involved in this matter.
Working with the Canberra-based team to provide debt recovery and insolvency advice to a major public sector department. The advice includes recovery options for commercial loans and business grants where default has occurred. Having regard to Commonwealth policies around enforcement of recovery drives the advice being provided to this client and other public sector clients.
Acting on behalf of a business unit within a major telecommunications service provider on claims that are now before the Court for damages for pure economic loss relating to alleged breaches of contracts for advertising services.
Advising a major educational institution on a commercial contract dispute with an interstate agent. The client has been pursuing growth opportunities overseas and to be able to enter into a particular Asian market they had to contract an agent to represent them. Under the original agreement, the agent received a commission and there is a now a dispute as to when the entitlement to payments ceased.
Advising the development manager on a building and construction dispute involving the construction manager on a large commercial development in the ACT. This dispute relates to whether the construction manager has been adequately performing and delivering in a timely manner and when payments are due under the contract. This complex matter involves some 15 boxes of material that has had to be reviewed and analysed to allow the legal team to provide clear business outcomes for the client.
Advised a major not for profit organisation on their obligations to the Commonwealth Government under a funding agreement and the options available to them to recover funding that had been inappropriately allocated by one of their State bodies. Interpretation and construction of contracts have been key to the advice provided on how to manage and resolve this dispute.
2012 - present: Partner, King & Wood Mallesons Canberra
2003-2011: Senior Associate, Mallesons Stephen Jaques Canberra
2001-2003: Solicitor, Mallesons Stephen Jaques Canberra
1998-2000: Sessional lecturer/tutor Labour and Discrimination Law, University of Canberra
1996-1997: Consultant, Ernst & Young Canberra
1991-1995: Bachelor of Economics/Bachelor of Law (Hons), Australian National University.
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Professional Negligence & Insurance
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Maroons greats back Bennett to have Inglis 'buzzing' again
Joel Gould NRL.com Reporter
Wed 10 Apr 2019, 03:42 PM
Maroons legends Mal Meninga and Steve Renouf have backed South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett to get Greg Inglis "buzzing again" when he returns from injury.
Inglis, who had shoulder and neck surgery in the off-season, has played two games this year for the Rabbitohs at right centre. Injury has ruled him out since and Bennett has told Inglis he must be able to play without needles to take his place in the side.
This week Bennett could see Inglis was in need of another week off after also falling ill so told him to rest up until next Monday.
The 32-year-old checked himself in to a mental health clinic in May of 2017 when he realised he needed some help after battling with being on the sidelines and away from his teammates in a year where he suffered a season-ending knee injury.
Last year Inglis told NRL.com about his struggles with self-doubt and then this year, on Fox Sports' League Life program, he revealed how he had turned to alcohol to nurse him through tough times in his career, and conceded he had spoken to Bennett about it.
Queensland need and want their captain Inglis to be at his best in this year's Holden State of Origin series.
Meninga told NRL.com that Inglis was far from a spent force and had been wise to speak about several of the issues he had been addressing.
"That is the way you need to be and how you need to treat it. You have to be able to talk about it and verbalise it. That is one of the strong attributes you need to get over depression and things like that," the Kangaroos coach said.
"Wayne Bennett has got a great understanding about how to manage all players and from what I understand Wayne has been a great confidant for Greg at the club. I think that is fantastic.
"Greg has had a disrupted pre-season and we all just want him back playing footy. When he does, gradually his footy will get better and his confidence will get better. I'm sure he will be buzzing at Origin time."
Renouf leaned on Bennett to get him through challenging periods of his career and said the mastercoach would "get GI back to his best" in time.
"We've all been through challenges as rugby league players and he is in the hands of one of the best in Wayne Bennett," Renouf told NRL.com.
"If I have any advice to Greg it is to listen to Wayne. I said that to James Roberts here at Brisbane. Wayne is really nursing Greg through this period and he is in good hands."
Inglis has a phenomenal record at left centre for the Maroons but Meninga said he could slot in as easily at left centre or right centre for Queensland depending on the make-up of the side.
With Bennett deciding centre will be the best position for Inglis at club level, and Kalyn Ponga returning to fullback for Newcastle, Meninga said coach Kevin Walters and the Maroons selectors now had a more straight-forward job in finding the heir to Billy Slater's throne.
"If Kalyn is playing one for Newcastle it certainly helps Kevvie's decision," Meninga said.
"Number one is a specialist position. You've got to be on-ball and have high energy at one, and be match fit, so if Kalyn is playing well there at club level then that helps him do it at state level.
"We have got a really good spine. There is Andrew McCullough at nine, and Benny Hunt can play there as well. You've got Michael Morgan back and DCE and [Cameron] Munster playing terrific. We just want Milf [Anthony Milford] to fire for the Broncs.
"We've got some quality players around for Queensland that are going to give us some longevity and sustainable success for the next few years."
Meninga said he was also well positioned with halves for the Kangaroos side, nominating Penrith's Ivan Cleary and Souths duo Adam Reynolds and Cody Walker as players who will challenge the three players selected in the national squad at the end of last year, Daly Cherry-Evans, Cameron Munster and Luke Keary.
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