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United States players echo Bradley, speak out against Trump order
The U.S. captain's views on new government policy were shared by his teammates, some of whom come from families of immigrants and refugees.
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SAN DIEGO -- Michael Bradley spoke out against President Trump and his anti-Muslim moves on the eve of the Americans' initial outing in Bruce Arena's second stint as U.S. national team coach.
After Sunday's 0-0 draw with Serbia at Qualcomm Stadium, Bradley's United States men's national team teammates followed suit, praising their captain's comments, delivered Saturday in an interview and on his Instagram page, and expressing their disdain for an executive order designed to keep foreigners from seven Muslim countries from entering the U.S.
Citizens from Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen, all predominantly Muslim nations, are barred from entering the country for 90 days. Refugees are blocked from entering the country for 120 days, with Syrian refugees barred from entry the U.S. indefinitely.
At one point, I was a refugee, and my mother was a refugee. So I can only imagine. I mean, I know the pain that [refugees are] feeling this moment.
- Darlington Nagbe
It's a new era for the men's national team, a positive one, it seems, with Arena looking to steer them to the 2018 World Cup in Russia. The new era for the U.S.A.? More contentious.
"I support Michael, and we have a great group," midfielder Alejandro Bedoya told FourFourTwo following the encounter. "This team is the epitome or diversity in America and what America's all about. So I stand by my captain."
Sacha Kljestan also lauded Bradley's remarks, Darlington Nagbe described what it's like to be a refugee, and Greg Garza expressed hope his wife, a Brazilian with a green card, would have no trouble when she returns to the U.S. next month with their son.
"I agree 100 percent with what Michael said," said Kljestan, a first-generation American whose father sneaked into the U.S. from Canada after escaping Yugoslavia during Josep Broz Tito's reign. "I think he took a strong stand and the right stand.
"Even today, I play against Serbia, the country of my father, who came to the U.S. illegally himself and built himself a life here. America is the land of opportunity, and I don't think we're the type of country that should shut our borders to anybody. I think we should welcome everybody here to our soil to live the American dream."
Bradley didn't go that far when he condemned Trump, first in an interview with Sports Illustrated and then on Instagram, after the president's executive order temporarily restricting entry to citizens of Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Syria, Sudan and Yemen.
"I get this idea that there are people who think for the time being we as a country need to think about ourselves and the security of our country first and foremost. As a father of two young children, I can understand that," Bradley told Sports Illustrated. "But, ultimately, I truly believe the United States is a country that has always been about welcoming people from all over the world and giving them an opportunity for a better life, an opportunity they otherwise wouldn't have."
Afterward, Bradley went further, noting that when asked about Trump's so-called Muslim ban, "I gave an answer where I tried to make it clear that while I understand the need for safety, the values and ideals of our country should never be sacrificed. I believe what I said, but it was too soft."
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"The part I left out is how sad and embarrassed I am," he wrote. "When Trump was elected, I only hoped that ... President Trump would be different than the campaigner Trump. That the xenophobic, misogynistic and narcissistic rhetoric would be replaced with a more humble and measured approach to leading our country. I was wrong. And the Muslim ban is just the latest example of someone who couldn't be more out of touch with our country and the right way to move forward."
Bedoya, a first-generation American whose parents came to the country from Colombia, said he was saddened "to hear the rhetoric here that has become so divisive in this country."
"To me, it's kind of disappointing to see what's out there, all this kind of political bullshit," said Bedoya, who played seven years in Europe. "Sorry for the language, but I mean this guy talks about banning [refugees] -- a 'temporary' ban, whatever you want call it -- [and] you're splitting up families. It's a humanitarian-type thing.
I saw Michael's comments yesterday, and they were clearly heartfelt. How this plays out in terms of international [soccer] events, I think that's, frankly, a secondary issue right now.
- U.S. Soccer President Sunil Gulati, on Trump's effect on the bid to host the 2026 World Cup
"I have a teammate here, Darlington Nagbe, whose parents had to flee Liberia because of civil war. My first year in Sweden, I lived with a Somalian refugee. To hear the stories that they told! When you really think about it, it's very dangerous when you label a whole group as terrorists or as harmful people. What happened to separation of church and state? You see today he says Christians are going to take precedent [in the acceptance of refugees], or something like that. Just the rhetoric."
Nagbe has concerns, too.
"At one point, I was a refugee, and my mother was a refugee," he said. "So I can only imagine. I mean, I know the pain that [refugees are] feeling this moment. When we moved to this country [on a visa, after escaping to Sierra Leone], it was one of the best things that ever happened to us, and me just being here, being able to represent the country is a dream come true for myself and my mother and my entire family.
"You know, hopefully everything gets cleared out and everyone's able to go about their day and chase freedom and try to pursue their dream, just like I did."
From refugee to national team. (Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports)
Garza, who has spent most of his pro career in Mexico, said he's "not too much into politics," but he's got some worries.
"My wife is Brazilian. She's a darker[-skinned] person," he said. "She's in Brazil right now, and she has a little white kid with her, and I'm hoping she can get in the country safe [next month], coming back from Brazil. Those are my only thoughts right now, that they don't give her a hassle. ... I'm hoping she can get back in the country safe."
U.S. Soccer president Sunil Gulati, asked how Trump's rhetoric and moves impacted his job and the possibility the U.S. will bid for the 2026 World Cup, said he supported Bradley.
"I saw Michael's comments yesterday, and they were clearly heartfelt," he said at halftime. "How this plays out in terms of international [soccer] events, I think that's, frankly, a secondary issue right now. The issues involving the executive order and the implications are far broader than that ... I have lots of thoughts on those, but today let's stay with sports."
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He said U.S. Soccer had "absolutely no issue whatsoever" with Bradley's comments.
Arena said he'd not seen Bradley's remarks, but "unless I'm mistaken, you're allowed to voice your opinion in this country, right?"
It can be difficult to stay optimistic. Every day there's something new.
"It's not easy sometimes," Bedoya said. "With the rhetoric being so divisive and so negative, it's like we're going into the dark days or something."
Said Kljestan: "It's been tough, but I still am optimistic and hopeful that President Trump will do a good job ... There's no other way to look at it. I've never been a negative person. I'm just hopeful. I have hope for the future, and I hope for the best, and I hope that always good will win out."
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Walter Trout Returns From The Edge Of Oblivion With 'Battle Scars'
Walter Trout has been playing and sometimes living the blues for five decades. The guitarist was with Canned Heat in the early 1980s, shared the stage and recorded with John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers and sold millions of albums as a solo artist, but drugs and alcohol almost did him in. He was just days away from death last year when he received a liver transplant, an experience he recounts in a song called "Gonna Live Again."
"I'm having a conversation with God on that song," Trout explains. "I list in thie song that I've been a bad person in my life — I've lied, I've cheated, I've done things that I'm not proud of — but I've been given this chance. When I was in the liver ward, there were people dying all around me, but I made it. I survived. So I'm asking, what is my responsibility now?"
Walter Trout has returned from the brink, and played the Royal Albert Hall in London this past June. His new album is called Battle Scars, and he joined NPR's Scott Simon to talk about it.


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KTET 2017 Admit Card : The Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan has released the notification for the state Teacher Eligibility Test (KTET) 2017. Candidates who wish to appear for the examination can apply for the same from the official website (keralapareekshabhavan.in). Candidates can also download the hall tickets from ktet.kerala.gov.in.
KTET is held to provide eligibility certificate to successful teaching aspirants for lower primary, upper primary and high school classes in Kerala.
Candidates can download it using their application ID, application number and the category for which applied. most probably. KTET will be held on 28 and 30 December 2017. Online registration for the examination was held till 3 December 2017. Updates in this regard can also be found at the other website ktet.kerala.gov.in.
Official notification for Kerala TET was released in July and the exam was held on 12 August and 19 August. Admit cards were released on 1 August.
The candidates have to secure 60 per cent and above in the KTET examination to qualify. There is no negative marking for the test.
the KTET selection will comprise of four categories. While first three categories will be for teacher posts of lower primary, upper primary and high school classes, respectively; the last category will be for language teachers in Arabic, Hindi, Sanskrit, Urdu (up to Upper Primary level), Specialist teachers and Physical Education teachers (up to High School level).


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Das Repräsentantenhaus von Idaho (Idaho House of Representatives) ist das Unterhaus der Idaho Legislature, der Legislative des US-Bundesstaates Idaho.

Die Parlamentskammer setzt sich aus 70 Abgeordneten zusammen, wobei jeweils zwei Abgeordnete einen Wahldistrikt repräsentieren. Die Abgeordneten werden jeweils für zweijährige Amtszeiten gewählt. Der Sitzungssaal des Repräsentantenhauses befindet sich gemeinsam mit dem Staatssenat im Idaho State Capitol in der Hauptstadt Boise.

Struktur der Kammer
Vorsitzender des Repräsentantenhauses ist der Sprecher (englisch Speaker), der zunächst von der Mehrheitsfraktion der Kammer gewählt wird, ehe die Bestätigung durch das gesamte Parlament folgt. Er ist auch für den Ablauf der Gesetzgebung verantwortlich und überwacht die Abstellungen in die verschiedenen Ausschüsse. Speaker ist seit 2012 der Republikaner Scott Bedke (Stand: August 2016).

Weitere wichtige Amtsinhaber sind der Mehrheitsführer (Majority leader) und der Oppositionsführer (Minority leader), die von den jeweiligen Fraktionen gewählt werden. Majority leader der Republikaner ist Mike Moyle, Minority leader der Demokraten ist John Rusche (Stand: August 2016).

Zusammensetzung nach der Wahl im Jahr 2020

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Nearly three decades of experience as an attorney has given Henry Spalding a firm understanding of what it takes to succeed: preparation and organization.
"I will always be the most prepared lawyer in the room. A busy litigation practice like mine requires strong organizational and time management skills," he says. "I am lucky to have excellent support staff to keep me on track."
Henry represents businesses across a variety of industries and is a proven litigator with both Virginia and federal court experience. He is a particularly trusted go-to for insurance clients and their policyholders, and is regarded as one of Virginia's foremost experts in insurance law. He helps businesses and carriers understand their rights, and, if necessary, defend their rights in insurance coverage litigation. He defends clients in both first- and third-party claims related to, among other things, commercial general liability, professional liability, commercial automobile policies, homeowners and life insurance policies, and umbrella policies.
In his construction litigation practice, Henry represents general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and homeowners in complex and diverse issues. He has successfully litigated many matters and achieved favorable results for clients, including at trial in both state and federal courts throughout Virginia.
"I appreciate the complexity of construction law and the problem-solving approaches I take in litigation," Henry says.
A graduate of the University of Richmond's School of Law, Henry regularly speaks on topics such as mechanics' liens, green building issues, and Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) complaints.
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Klay Thompson Goes Off in Golden State Warriors 2OT Win
Alex McKinnon January 03, 2023 Golden State Warriors
It turns out the Golden State Warriors can still bring the excitement. Klay Thompson stuffed the stat sheet Monday night, hitting 21 of his 39 field goal attempts for 54 points in the Warriors' 143-141 2OT win over the Atlanta Hawks.
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Thompson added eight rebounds and three assists. He also hit 10 of his 21 three-point attempts. His 54 points were a season-high.
The Warriors lost superstar Steph Curry to a shoulder injury in mid-December, but they've done well to survive without him. They've won six of their past nine games, including five in a row following last night's game. Thompson is a big reason why: he has averaged 34.5 points per game on .463 shooting over his past four appearances.
Curry is reportedly making good progress in his recovery and has a chance to return in mid-January. If the Warriors keep coming together and playing well without him, his absence could end up being a blessing in disguise. If Curry can continue his MVP-calibre play on a squad demonstrating improved cohesion and chemistry, then the Warriors will be a team to be feared in the back half of the season.
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The characters "cuatrillo" and "tresillo" were innovations of Jesuit missionaries in the XVIth century to transcribe certain sounds in Mayan languages of Guatemala that do not occur in Spanish. These are illustrated here in a sample taken from the book The Annals of the Cakchiquels, by Daniel G. Brinton.
This does not seem appropriate to me, though, as it seems obvious from the name "tresillo", from the typeform shown in Brinton (above), and from the parallel situation with cuatrillo (clearly derived from "4") that the tresillo typeform is derived by reversing the typeform "3". Indeed, Robertson (in working around the typographic limitations he faced in 1984) uses the digit "3" to represent tresillo in his article.
In Campbell 1977, the cuatrillo is presented more or less in its actual form, but the tresillo appears to have been reproduced by printing the letter "c" and then partially overstriking the circumflex, "".
This evidence leads me to conclude that there is a current user community for cuatrillo and tresillo. For the former, I see nothing standing in the way of proposing a new character in Unicode, LATIN LETTER CUATRILLO. Recent depictions of tresillo have been quite varied, though, and I have not seen any samples from XVIth and XVIIth century usage to be confident of what the glyph should look like. Also, some may feel uncertain about a possible relationship to LATIN CAPITAL / SMALL LETTER OPEN E (particularly given Robertson's comments). Thus, I would want to see further research done before proposing a character LATIN LETTER TRESILLO for addition to Unicode.
Campbell, Lyle. 1977. Quichean linguistic prehistory. (University of California publications in linguistics, 81.) Berkeley, CA: University of California Press.
Robertson, John S. 1984. "Colonial evidence for a pre-Quiche, ergative 3sg *ru-." International Journal of American Linguistics 50.452-5.
Robertson, John S. 1986. "A reconstruction and evolutionary statement of the Mayan numerals from twenty to four hundred." International Journal of American Linguistics 52.227-41.
Robertson, John S. 1999. "The history of first-person singular in the Mayan languages." International Journal of American Linguistics 65.449-65.


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From The Boardroom - Hull City
We bring you the latest comments from the Boardroom as Steve Parish pens his final programme notes of the season ahead of the game against Hull City.
Well, it has certainly been an eventful campaign. I guess that a few months ago, had we been offered a draw or better against Hull at home to retain our Premier League status we would have taken it, but having beaten the teams we have over the last few months we are probably all a little disappointed that we haven't got the job done sooner.
Nonetheless, it makes today's game a huge one for both teams. We have the advantage of being at home and we need to make that count and we need you to do what you always do and raise the roof in support of the team. The Middlesbrough game sticks in the mind as the one where you made the biggest difference, lifting the lads from the kick-off to get the first of our recent huge results. I know you will give us everything today, as will the players, and hopefully we can celebrate securing a record fifth successive year of top-flight football at full-time.
As these are my final notes before the summer, I'd just like to personally thank everyone that's been to a game home and away this season. As I have said, it hasn't always been easy to watch but you have stuck with us. To the people that have provided counsel and support to me, thank you also, especially Josh and David who are unwavering in both of those aspects. I would also like to thank the players for their efforts - things haven't always gone as we would want but we have a great bunch and I want today to be a successful end to the season for them as much as anyone.
Finally, I would like to bring your attention to a few things going on off the pitch. Firstly, today sees the launch of our 2017/18 Memberships, which not only give fans the opportunity to purchase match tickets next season but come with a variety of other benefits, including Junior Gold Members receiving one of next season's shirts with their packs. All the details are online now, so make sure you check these out.
There is also the increasingly popular Selhurst Park Beer Festival on 27th May which gives you the chance to sample some fantastic local beers while watching the FA Cup final and various musical entertainment. Tickets are on sale now, so try and come along to that if you can.
Then of course, there are still season tickets available for 2017/18. We have sold a record number already, but there are a few still to be snapped up. They won't last long, so make sure you get yours as quickly as you can to ensure you get to see all the action at Selhurst next year for the best possible price.
We hope that after today's game, we'll be able to guarantee that you will be watching Premier League football in SE25 once again, so be loud, be proud and be Palace and help roar us on to get this vital result.
Up The Palace!
Steve Parish.
Don't forget today's 88 page matchday programme will be available around the stadium today, priced just £3.50, or can be download to your iPad or Android device for just £1.49.
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My first job as Commodore is to thank Richard Bradburn for all he has done in undertaking the role for the last 3 years. I look forward to working with club members, the volunteers on the various committees and the Flag Officers in maintaining and growing the success of the club. This Sunday (7th April) I will be at the club in the morning as well as before and after sailing, please take the opportunity to stop for a chat about anything to do with the club.
My move into the Commodore role does create a Beachmaster vacancy, please contact Robert Govier or me if you'd be interested in volunteering for that activity.


Re: "Pull the pork and pay for the wall — Congress, stop funding vanity projects dedicated to 'Me, Me, Me,' says Michelle Malkin, Jan. 11 Viewpoints.
This article suggested another solution to the wall funding impasse we're facing. Why could we not withhold $5 billion in foreign aid to Mexico and the other Central American countries whose citizens are involved in the border fiasco and use the money to fund our border security?
This would help in so many ways. First, a clear signal to these countries that we mean business about border security and the need for their help in its solution. Second, a way to get Mexico and others to pay for the wall, as promised by President Donald Trump. Third, a method to ensure that our hard-earned tax dollars are spent here rather than in some Third World country, where its use is likely to be squandered in political pork and intrigue.
Far too long has this country tried to be the banker, farmer, soldier and handmaiden to the world. It's time to stand up for our welfare before we get too concerned about that of others.
The government shutdown is a disgrace. The people who can least afford the shutdown are the ones suffering. Congress? Getting paid as usual, presumably along with their staffers and bloated expense accounts. The guy or gal making $25,000 as a park ranger, Transportation Security Administration officer or federal corrections officer? Zero income.
How would you like to be the front-line federal employee faced with missing a mortgage payment or choosing between paying your utility bill or buying groceries, while your legislator is on the beach in Puerto Rico at taxpayer expense?
This is not a Democrat vs. Republican issue. This is one of total incompetence and irresponsibility on the part of our hired representatives. Most of the voices bloviating from the Hill in opposition to the wall voted in favor of it in the past. President Donald Trump I can take or leave, and I'm not all that crazy about building a wall, but our Congress and prior administrations have been kicking the immigration reform can down the road for decades. Always a campaign promise never delivered. Trump is making them do their job.
I and hopefully many voters are out of patience with our dysfunctional, grandstanding government and stand ready to vote them out in 2020.
Re: "Super Bowl enlisted in Confederate fight — Civil-rights groups plan pregame rally to target monuments," Jan. 11 news story, and "Confederate plaque finally removed," Monday Metro & Business story.
What symmetry we have here. The removal or proposed removal of statues, plaques and Stone Mountain carvings in this country reminds us of the destruction of the Afghan Buddhas of Bamiyan by the Taliban in 2001. Two singularly intently focused groups whose aim is the "destruction and theft of a country's cultural heritage." One group on the right and one group on the left.
The world moaned when ancient Buddhas and other cultural heritage pieces were destroyed. Today, however, some rejoice when objectionable works of art and culture are targeted for removal or are destroyed, such as Robert E. Lee astride Traveller in Dallas and Confederate figures carved in Stone Mountain, Ga.
Are we sinking into the sixth century mentality of the Taliban?
Re: "Our painful reality — We uninsured Texans must cobble together health care; no wonder we end up in the ER," by Destiny Herndon-De La Rosa, Sunday Points.
Herndon-De La Rosa says she doesn't have a solution to our very broken system. I do: improved Medicare for all. One registration (not even application, as everyone will be accepted) for life. Zero deductible. No anxiety about rate changes. No cobbling. It's simple, sensible and proudly American. Everyone wins, except the manipulative insurance companies.
We Americans value our rights, but with those rights come responsibilities. To own a gun, we must store and use it safely. Freedom of speech means we don't use our words to slander or endanger people.
As politicians gear up for 2020, we're hearing a lot about health care as a right. If that's true, then it, too, must come with responsibilities. It becomes our obligation to exercise regularly, to eat a healthy diet and not be obese, to not abuse drugs like nicotine and opioids.
If we don't meet our responsibilities, then the right becomes too costly for all of us. Sadly, too many Americans seem to be ignoring that message.
The nation's endurance was never a given. Even Abraham Lincoln early in his career believed that American democracy, if it ended, would not be through defeat at the hands of a distant foe, but through our own lack of desire to uphold our cherished institutions: "If destruction be our lot, we must ourselves be its author and finisher. As a nation of freemen, we must live through all time, or die by suicide."
A clear choice now lies before us. We can continue down the path of blind partisan rancor that will lead to the inevitable dissolution of our republic, or we can, as Lincoln suggested, live through all time.
Re: "Show stoppers? — Cowboys need their sassy defense to deliver against the high-octane Rams," Saturday SportsDay story.
It's all your fault. Yes, I said it. Notwithstanding all of your sportswriters' analyses, I lay all of the blame for Saturday's Cowboys' defensive collapse directly at the feet of The Dallas Morning News.
As a 64-year-old native Dallasite, I grew up watching the "Fearsome Foursome" of the Rams and the "Purple People Eaters" of the Vikings. I hated the "Steel Curtain" of our nemesis Pittsburgh through the 1970's. But the Dallas Cowboys' great "Doomsday Defense" overshadowed them all. It was shock and awe. I still can't say "Doomsday" without my voice transforming dramatically into the baritone sound of John Facenda of NFL Films.
That's why I knew the loss was inevitable when I picked up my Saturday newspaper. I nearly spewed my hot coffee across my morning table when I opened SportsDay and read "Cowboys need their sassy defense to deliver against the high-octane Rams."
"Sassy defense?" Come on, SportsDay! It's the local newspaper's responsibility to christen their team's defense with a name for the ages, and on Saturday, with a tag such as yours, the Cowboys were doomed for the rest of the playoffs!


AmeriMUNC is a learning experience.
Before the conference, AmeriMUNC offers 7 different complimentary pre-conference workshops for delegates of all skill levels. Aimed at novice and veteran delegates, the AmeriMUNC pre-conference workshops are taught by students on the American University competitive Model United Nations Team.
To make attending workshops easier for both commuting and out-of-state delegates, AmeriMUNC hosts the same 7 workshops at both the Marriott Wardman Park & American University's campus in Northwest Washington D.C. This allows for a personalized training experience based on a delegate's experience and interests. Then, delegates can apply their new knowledge during the conference simulation. Whether they're responding to the refugee crisis, countering terrorism, or diversifying oil-dependent economies, our conference boasts a diverse set of committees and topics for delegates to delve into.
General Assembly (GA) committees simulate the United Nations and work to pass regular resolutions. These are where the "normal" Model UN committees are found (SOCHUM, DISEC, Legal, SPECPOL, etc.).
Delegates will learn the basics of Model UN and the United Nations as an organization. This is a workshop recommended for those who are starting out their MUN career. It is also helpful as a refresher course on the foundational aspects of the activity. For those who attend WIRC in the fall, this workshop will function as a combination of Model UN 101 and Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure.
One of the most essential aspects of a successful delegate is the ability to deliver well-articulated speeches in committee. Delegates will learn how to develop speaking skills, as well as break bad public speaking habits through both instruction and activities.
A large portion of GA committees are spent writing and defending your resolution. In this workshop, delegates will learn the formal writing process of resolutions and how to develop nuanced solutions to issues proposed.
Crisis committees simulate more unique elements of the United Nations and beyond. These committees can simulate special UN bodies (Security Council), historical crises, military crises, futuristic issues, NGOs, cabinets, etc.
Delegates will learn all the basics of crisis committees-- how they operate, what makes them different from General Assembly, and the types of committees classified as "crisis." This workshop will serve as a fantastic introduction for those interested in making a transition from GA committees to crisis. This workshop will also briefly cover parliamentary procedure.
Crisis Notes are personal documents written in committee used to respond to the crises presented. This workshop will focus on the different types of notes a delegate can send, the formatitng of them, and how to be creative when writing them.
Directives and Communiques are the formal documents that are written in crisis committees, similar to a Resolution in a GA committee. This workshop will focus on the formatting of these documents, as well as innovative ideas to solving crises with this tool.


COMMENTS:        This trigger occurred at longitude,latitude = 141.12,16.29 [deg].
Dec(J2000) = -46d 35' 10"
with an uncertainty of 3 arcmin (radius, 90% containment, including systematic uncertainty). The BAT light curve showed a multiple-peaked structure with a duration of about 110 sec. The peak count rate was ~10000 counts/sec (15-350 keV), at ~7 sec after the trigger.
Due to an observing constraint, Swift will not slew until T0+45.3 minutes. There will be no XRT or UVOT data until this time.
ROTSE-IIIc, located at the H.E.S.S. site at Mt. Gamsberg, Namibia, responded to GRB 090201 (Swift trigger 341749; S. R. Oates et al., GCN 8865), producing images beginning 41 minutes after the burst trigger. Weather constraints in Namibia were the cause of the delay, as we had to await the clearing of the skies. Our first image was at 18:28:03.6 UT, 2460.9 s after the burst, under fair conditions. We took 10 5-sec, 10 20-sec and -8 60-sec exposures. These unfiltered images are calibrated relative to USNO A2.0 (R). Imaging is on going.
Comparison to the DSS (second epoch) reveals no new sources within the 3-sigma Swift/BAT error circle, for both single images and coadding into sets of 10; the field is not crowded. Swift has not slewed to this burst yet, so there is no XRT position to examine in detail. Individual images have limiting magnitudes ranging from 16.6-17.4; we set the following specific limits.
with an uncertainty of 3.5 arcsec (radius, 90% containment). The source is 55.5 arcsec from the reported BAT position and within its error circle. We do not have sufficient data at this stage to tell if the source is fading.
We observed the field of GRB 090201 (Oates et a., GCN 8865) with the ESO-VLT in imaging mode starting about 7.5 hours after the burst. Observations were carried out in R and I-band with the FORS2 camera.
Preliminary photometry of this candidate afterglow gives R ~ 25.2 and I ~ 24.1. Further observations are ongoing.
We acknowledge the VLT staff for their support, in particular E. Valenti and J. Smoker.
Dec(J2000) = -46d 36' 16.1"
with an uncertainty of 1.0 arcmin, (radius, sys+stat, 90% containment). The partial coding was 8%.
The mask-weighted light curve shows two clusters of overlapping peaks. The first starting at ~T-20 sec and peaking at ~T+8 sec. The second peaks at ~T+39 sec and ends at ~T+120 sec. T90 (15-350 keV) is 83 +- 4 sec (estimated error including systematics).
The time-averaged spectrum from T-10.2 to T+102.2 sec is best fit by a power law with an exponential cutoff. This fit gives a photon index 0.88 +- 0.18, and Epeak of 104 +- 16 keV (chi squared 39.5 for 56 d.o.f.). For this model the total fluence in the 15-150 keV band is 3.0 +- 0.1 x 10^-5 erg/cm2 and the 1-sec peak flux measured from T+7.60 sec in the 15-150 keV band is 14.7 +- 1.0 ph/cm2/sec. A fit to a simple power law gives a photon index of 1.50 +- 0.04 (chi squared 76.3 for 57 d.o.f.). All the quoted errors are at the 90% confidence level.
We continued observing the field of GRB 090201 (Oates et a., GCN 8865) with the ESO-VLT in imaging mode with the ISAAC NIR camera. Observations were carried out in J, H and K-band about 9.5 hours after the burst.
The optical afterglow candidate (D'Avanzo et al. GCN 8869) is not visible in the coadded images down to the following upper limits (3sigma c.l.): J = 23.0, H = 22.4, K = 21.1 (calibrated against the 2MASS catalogue).
The absence of a NIR detection suggests that the object observed by D'Avanzo et al. (GCN 8869) is not the optical afterglow of GRB 090201 but probably a field galaxy. Further analysis is in progress.
Dec (J2000): -46d 35' 25.6"
consistent with the enhanced XRT position. Preliminary photometry of this object gives R ~ 24.6 and J ~ 21.8. The moderate red color suggests that this object likely is the afterglow of GRB 090201.
The quoted upper limits have not been corrected for the expected Galactic extinction along the line of sight of E_(B-V) = 0.07 mag. All photometry is on the UVOT photometric system described in Poole et al. (2008, MNRAS, 383, 627).
A.P. Beardmore, K.L. Page (U. Leicester), S.R. Oates (UCL-MSSL) report on behalf of the Swift-XRT team.
The Swift-XRT started observing the BAT GRB 090201 (trigger #341749, Oates et al., GCN circ. 8865) at 18:47:33 UT, 3.65ks after the trigger. The UVOT-enhanced X-ray position has been reported in Beardmore et al. (GCN Circ. 8872).
Using 14.5ks of photon counting mode data taken from T+3.65ks to T+39.2ks after the trigger, we find the X-ray light curve can be described by a broken powerlaw, with initial decay slope of 0.64 +0.17 -0.15, break time of 7.2 +2.1 -1.5 ks and final decay slope of 1.45 +/- 0.11.
The spectrum spanning the same interval can be fit by an absorbed powerlaw, with a photon index of 2.20 +/- 0.10 and column density of 4.78 +/- 0.42 x 10^21 cm^-2, compared with the Galactic column of 4.9 x 10^20 cm^-2 in the direction of the burst. The observed (unabsorbed) 0.3-10 keV flux is (1.00 +/- 0.06) x 10^-11 [(2.02+/-0.12) x 10^-11] erg cm^-2 s^-1.
Assuming the decay continues at the same rate, we predict a count rate of 0.017 count/s 1 day after the trigger, which corresponds to an observed 0.3-10 keV flux of 7.4e-13 erg cm^-2 s^-1.
The long GRB 090201 (Swift-BAT trigger #341749: Oates et al., GCN 8865; Baumgartner et al., GCN 8870) triggered Konus-Wind at T0=64020.275 s UT (17:47:00.275).
The burst light curve shows a multipeaked structure with a duration of ~110 s.
As observed by Konus-Wind the burst had a fluence of 6.72(-0.54, +0.47)x10^-5 erg/cm2, and a 64-ms peak flux measured from T0+11.728 s of 7.30(-1.28, +1.24)x10^-6 erg/cm2/s (both in the 20 keV - 2 MeV energy range).
The time-integrated spectrum of the burst (from T0 to T0+107.520 s) is well fitted (in the 20 keV - 2 MeV range) by GRB (Band) model for which: the low-energy photon index is alpha = -0.97(-0.09, +0.10), the high energy photon index beta = -2.80(-0.92, +0.29), the peak energy Ep = 158(-12, +13) keV (chi2 = 51.0/59 dof).
GCN_Report 197.1 has been posted: http://gcn.gsfc.nasa.gov/reports/report_197_1.pdf by S.R. Oates at MSSL-UCL titled: "Final Swift Observations of GRB 090201"
We observed the VLT position of the GRB090201 optical afterglow (GCN 8873) at 4.800 and 4.928 GHz with the Australia Telescope Compact Array (ATCA) between 01:00:00 UT and 22:00:00 UT on February 21/22, 2009.
We did not detect a radio source at the optical afterglow position of the GRB090201 (GCN 8873). The data at 4.800 and 4.928 GHz were merged and the radio flux density at the afterglow position found out to be -0.430 +/- 0.280 mJy/beam (1-sigma).
The Australia Telescope Compact Array (/ Parkes telescope / Mopra telescope / Long Baseline Array) is part of the Australia Telescope which is funded by the Commonwealth of Australia for operation as a National Facility managed by CSIRO.


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Q: Draw a tail like swift key keyboard iOS I want to make custom keyboard . i done all the features , but swipe feature can't implement in my app. When I swipe on keyboard the letters type correctly but the line (draw) can't draw perfectly & i can't remove the old path of points.so please help.I want this type of swipe.

I write this code
- (void)touchesBegan: (NSSet *)touches withEvent: (UIEvent *)event {
CGPoint location = [[touches anyObject] locationInView:self];
myPath=nil;
[_myPathArray removeAllObjects];

myPath=[[UIBezierPath alloc]init];
myPath.lineCapStyle=kCGLineCapRound;
myPath.lineWidth=5.0;

_brushPattern=[UIColor redColor];

_myArray=[[NSMutableArray alloc]init];

UITouch *mytouch=[[touches allObjects] objectAtIndex:0];
[myPath moveToPoint:[mytouch locationInView:self]];}

-(void)touchesMoved:(NSSet *)touches withEvent: (UIEvent *)event {
CGPoint location = [[touches anyObject] locationInView:self];
[myPath addLineToPoint:location];
shapeLayer.path = myPath.CGPath;
shapeLayer.strokeColor = _brushPattern.CGColor;
shapeLayer.lineWidth = 3.0;
shapeLayer.fillColor = [[UIColor clearColor] CGColor];
[self.layer addSublayer:shapeLayer];
[self setNeedsDisplay];}

This code gives this result. But i want to remove path after some path draw..like swype keyboard.

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#TrudeauDictatorship trends on Twitter as Liberals try to force censorship bill through Parliament
Canada •	Media & Internet •	Politics & Economics
The hashtag #TrudeauDictatorship is trending on Twitter as Liberals try, in real time, to force their internet censorship bill through Parliament. On Twitter user put it simply: "#TrudeauDictatorship is real, so I'll be voting Conservative." On Friday, the Liberals began the process of "gagging the filibuster" by shutting down debate on the controversial Bill C-10 bill that would effectively censor large swathes of the internet. The bill is unprecedented in free democracies and would allow the Trudeau Liberals to control what content Canadians see on their social media feeds. The bill purports to be in the best interests of Canadian content creators, however it has been universally panned by free speech advocates including the former head of the CRTC who says it would violate the Charter rights of everyday Canadians. Conservative MP Shannon Stubbs tweeted Friday morning: "As I'm typing this, Liberals are trying to force through Bill C-10 in the HoC. This means internet censorship is coming to Canada without ANY meaningful debate. The Conservatives are doing everything in our power to stop this travesty."


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UPDATE: 60-year-old grandmother identified as victim in fatal hit-and-run, no arrests
One person died and another was injured after a vehicle crash early Thursday morning in St. Paul.
According to the St. Paul Police Department, at around 3 a.m., an officer saw a stolen Ford Focus near the intersection of Franklin Street North and Phalen Boulevard.
Police say the officer turned his vehicle to investigate when the suspect vehicle fled. St. Paul police claim the officer did not activate their vehicle's emergency lights or pursue the suspect vehicle.
The officer followed the path of the vehicle and came along a crash involving the Ford Focus and a PT Cruiser on Minnehaha Avenue.
Alison Annen.
Courtesy of family.
The scene of a crash in St. Paul on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021.
The driver of the PT Cruiser was pronounced dead at the scene and a passenger was transported to the hospital. Two passengers in the Ford Focus were also taken to the hospital.
Family of the victim identified her as 60-year-old Alison Annen of St. Paul later Thursday.
"She was a very lovable person, crazy outgoing, she loved her kids and her grandkids," said Cheryl Strantz, Alison's sister.
Witnesses told police that two suspects were seen running from the scene after the crash.
"Just do the right thing and come forward and let us know so we can have peace in our family. I just want justice for my family because she didn't deserve this at all," Strantz said.
We're at Minnehaha/Atlantic investigating a crash that happened at about 4 a.m.
Preliminary info: Driver of stolen vehicle broadsided another vehicle. One person deceased, another transported. Two ran from scene. Search underway.
More info will be released later this morning. pic.twitter.com/GRVsB1UzYn
— Saint Paul Police Department (@sppdmn) January 7, 2021
A GoFundMe has been set up to raise money for the family.


TechCrunch has a thing,or a place, called the Deadpool. It's where social media companies go when they shut down. A look at TechCrunch posts tagged deadpool shows two arrivals so far this year: EventVue, and Yahoo's Shopping API.
I'd say that these two closings are rather different things. Although each sees the end of a web service, only one sees the end of a company. EventVue is no more, while Yahoo lives on to… well, probably to close more services, among other things.
Yahoo shutting down an API is more like an amputation than a death. Amputations may be gruesome, but the patient is still alive, and may be in better health after the operation.
Sprout Builder was launched as a freemium service. A year later, in January 2009, the free part (almost) went away. Now the Sprout Builder subscription service is now more. This was pointed out in a comment on this blog by Sumit Chachra (who I find to be the CTO of Tivix, a social media platform for nonprofits).
Sprout Builder is an example of the Amputation Ward, rather than to the Deadpool, because Sprout the Company still exists. What is Sprout now? Its home page answers that question as follows. "Sprout technology allows brands to engage their audiences across the social graph." I won't dig into what that actually means – at least not right now.
One of the toughest decisions that a start-up faces is where to focus its efforts and resources. Sprout Builder was our first product and has always been near and dear to our hearts. More importantly, we value the customers who have gotten us to where we are today. However, we have made the hard decision to shut down the Sprout Builder subscription service to focus on our enterprise product lines. The only service level that we will continue to offer for Sprout Builder is geared towards enterprise customers. The cost is $2999 a year.
There hasn't been a lot of coverage of the amputation yet. But a post by Heather Gardner-Madras has already drawn a few comments, all to say the least disappointed with the impending disappearance of sprouts by subscription.
For long-time Launchpad users, we realize that there are some steps required to transition… We've put together comprehensive documentation to help you move from Launchpad to AddThis. We've also setup an area on our forum.
Some of the reaction to the deprecation/amputation is on the forum. I won't link there, since it requires login. A post at Widgetmatic states that those using the Launchpad platform have some transition work, or some broken web pages, ahead of them.
Let's take a look at some of the differences and similarities between these two amputations. The obvious similarity is that each involves a company that used to be in the widget business, and now downplays the term widget. Sprout seems to have purged the very term from its system. Clearspring is amputating its "widget platform" to focus on its "sharing platform." I'd say that the idea of a widget, in the sense of a chunk of code that can be embedded on web sites, is alive and well, but that the term has fallen from favor.
The main difference between the amputations relates to market segments. Sprout is cutting off its smaller customers, in order to concentrate on enterprise clients. Clearspring seems to want to keep its customers, and to transition them to its favored platform.
Some Clearspring users will indeed transition to AddThis. Some will transition to a platform offered by a different provider, perhaps reasoning that Clearspring has pulled one platform from under them and might pull another. Yet other Clearspring users will simply let their widgets die on deprecation day.
I come into the last of these groups. I got very excited when I found that it was possible to use Clearspring widgets at WordPress.com, an environment hostile to many widgets. I'm inclined to be relieved that my excitement died down, and that I didn't get heavily into developing Clearspring widgets for others to use at WordPress.com.
So that was a first visit to the web's amputation ward. I hope that it wasn't too gruesome. I also hope that it illustrates the difference between the amputation ward and the deadpool.


William Gay stories are slow, methodical, language focused, and generally forego heavy plotting in favor of nuance. Imagine these stories slowly bubbling from the mouth of an Appalachian old man, occupying a rocking chair on the porch of an ancient backwoods cabin. These narratives, full of implied history and local folklore, are William Gay narratives.
So, obviously these stories aren't fit for everyone. In fact, I'd say that even to those people for whom William Gay stories are fit, reading an entire collection becomes a bit laborious. My recommendation is to read a couple at a time, let them work on you, read a different book, then come back for a couple more.


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Ex-Clemson football player, Bills' Shaq Lawson to pay for SC girl Ja'Naiya Scott's funeral
Shaq Lawson, a Buffalo Bills defensive end and a former Clemson University football player, will pay for the funeral of a girl killed in a shooting.
Ex-Clemson football player, Bills' Shaq Lawson to pay for SC girl Ja'Naiya Scott's funeral Shaq Lawson, a Buffalo Bills defensive end and a former Clemson University football player, will pay for the funeral of a girl killed in a shooting. Check out this story on DemocratandChronicle.com: https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/2019/06/27/ex-clemson-football-buffalo-bills-defensive-end-shaq-lawson-anderson-sc-girl-janaiya-scott-funeral/1581274001/
Nikie Mayo, The Greenville News Published 5:42 a.m. ET June 27, 2019 | Updated 4:12 p.m. ET June 28, 2019
Family of Ja'Naiya Scott tell people at vigil that former Clemson standout Shaq Lawson paying for JaNaiya Scott funeral Anderson Independent Mail
Shaq Lawson, a Buffalo Bills defensive end and a former Clemson University football player, will pay for the funeral of Ja'Naiya Scott, the 11-year-old who was fatally shot this week at her home in Anderson.
Lawson, who grew up in Central about 20 miles north of Anderson, said he had read news reports about the little girl's death and felt compelled to do something.
"It could have been my little sister," he said late Wednesday. "I've got a little sister around that age, and it could have been one of my family members."
Lawson spoke to the Independent Mail and The Greenville News late Wednesday in a telephone interview from Arizona. He said he had reached out to speak to Ja'Naiya's mother, Marshella Rice.
Former Clemson standout Shaq Lawson with the scoreboard he recently donated in his hometown of Central. (Photo: BART BOATWRIGHT/Staff)
"I know her heart was hurting," Lawson said. "I was so speechless I couldn't saying anything. I felt for her pain. I felt the pain, too. I felt like any way I could possibly help out, I was going to do that. It hit my heart."
Ja'Naiya's uncle Fred Rice first announced that Lawson would pay for her funeral when Rice spoke at a vigil for the little girl Wednesday evening.
Honoring an 11-year-old victim: Ja'Naiya Scott shooting: Vigil honors 5th grader who was fatally shot in Anderson home
Ja'Naiya was fatally wounded after someone shot at her home more than 35 times at 1:30 a.m. Sunday, according to police. A bullet went through her right shoulder and severed her subclavian artery, causing her to quickly lose tremendous amounts of blood, according to Anderson County Coroner Greg Shore.
The little girl who dreamed of going to college and becoming a cosmetologist died in the emergency room at AnMed Health Medical Center.
Ja'Naiya Scott, 11, died after someone fired more than 35 shots toward her home in Anderson, police said. (Photo: Contributed photo)
Ja'Naiya's 18-year-old sister was also shot at the home and is hospitalized, and her 11-year-old cousin, also wounded, remains in critical condition.
No charges have been filed and no suspects have been named in the case.
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Lawson, a standout at D.W. Daniel High School who went on to be a star at Clemson and a first-round NFL draft pick in 2016, said he still thinks of the Upstate as home. And he said he hates to think of this kind of violence hitting home.
Bills Shaq Lawson tries to get the crowd fired up in a 24-21 win over the Jaguars. (Photo: JAMIE GERMANO/ROCHESTER DEMOCRAT AND CHRONICLE)
"Whoever did this needs to come forward and tell the truth," he said. "And whoever's hiding, it's wrong that you're hiding. This is a little girl who is gone. It's just pointless killing people — killing an innocent child. She was at home, a place she was supposed to be safe."
Shaq Lawson of the Buffalo Bills offered to pay for Anderson shooting victim funeral, and McCorvey says it is no surprise that Clemson football alumni give back to communities Ken Ruinard, The Greenville News
Follow Nikie Mayo on Twitter @NikieMayo and email her at nmayo@gannett.com.
More about Ja'Naiya Scott: 5th grader's big plans die amid more than 35 gunshots fired at a home in Anderson
Crime sc: 11-year-old killed, teen and child injured in shooting by 'unknown assailant,' Anderson coroner says
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Liebenau, Jonathan (2013) The Internet post-Dubai. Network Economy Forum (18 Mar 2013). Blog Entry.
Jonathan Liebenau participated at a high-level workshop in Rome on 8 March hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Alleanza per Internet. Read Jonathan Liebenau's reflections on the workshop and his own contributions to the debate.


'CITY OF GOD' Nothing lives forever, be it man, god, or empire, but that doesn't mean you have to go quietly. Join us as Lucifer refuses to fiddle while the Roman Empire burns. The critically acclaimed THE WICKED + THE DIVINE inevitably vandalizes history as it turns to the Sack of Rome. Showcasing the epic art of ANDR? LIMA ARA?JO (Avengers AI, Man Plus), the special is NOT included in the forthcoming fifth volume of THE WICKED + THE DIVINE.


I am a huge fur-baby lover, we have two amazing dogs that have been in our family for 7 years now. They have PCSed with us 4 times and I can't image life without them….they are one of my kiddos. But, there are many things I do as a pet mommy that can be really bad for my fur-babies. I know…I know…we all have done this or that, shared a little food off our plate at the table, let them skip out on their walk because we are tired….however we need to stick to a schedule. Just like humans animals like their schedule and if your fur-babies are anything like mine they Do Not like change!
I have come up with a list of things I do "wrong" as a pet mommy that I am working really hard to change…as I have learned from our vet, "I am doing more harm than good".
Letting Your Dog Walk You – Nope! I am in charge and I will be the leader of this walk. I would allow Autumn (my golden retriever) walk me..well nope not anymore, I am the boss and I will tell her when to stop, run and just brisk walk.
Overlooking Ticks – I am sure you are like me and check your human kiddos when they come in from playing near trees, so why not check the fur-babies too….ticks can cause your serious illness in pets.
Not Bothering to Deworm – Roundworms are common parasites in both dogs and cats. They cause diarrhea, vomiting and may lead to serious illness. What many people do not realize is they can can also spread to humans, which is why deworming is so important.
Skipping Flea Medicine – Fleas are not only harmful to our lets they can be harmful to humans as well. Fleas can also transmit serious diseases to people including bubonic plague. Flea and tick medicine should always be a need not a want.
Not Spaying or Neutering Your Pet – Millions of dogs and cats live in the street or end up being euthanized because of unwanted litters. However, many people are reluctant to spay or niter their fur-babies. By doing so you are helping to cut down on the homeless pet population.
Keeping the Food Bowl Full – eekk!!…I am guilty of this one and is the most common mistakes pet owners make. The problem is that cats and dogs often eat more than they need….yes their eyes are most often bigger than their tummy. If food is constantly available, they will take in too many calories and put on too much weight.
Providing Too Little Exercise – Just like humans pets need exercise too! I use this time to also get my daily 45 mins of doctor recommended exercise. As you all know the heart is a muscle and needs to be used in order to keep working correctly, we this is also true for our fur-babies. The right amount of exercise for a dog depends on the breed and size, but vets recommend at least a half-hour each day.
Providing Too Little Attention – Just like our two-legged kiddos, our fur-babies need attention too. Not giving them enough attention can lead to they getting into things they should not. And boredom can lead to troublesome behaviors like chewing, digging, barking, and whining. Providing toys for them, playing hide-and-seek, fetch and tug-of-war are ways to show them you love and care about them.
Leaving a Dog Alone Too Long – Spending 8-10 hours alone in a crate, tiny laundry closet, or even outdoors is too much for most dogs. This can lead to separation anxiety and destructive behaviors. Better choices are doggie day care, a mid-day visit from a pet sitter, or a canine companion.
Setting No Rules – Many people think their pets will know right from wrong from the start…wrong! Yes, I have a golden retriever and she is very smart, but I had to teach her where we go potty, how to sit, lay down and so on. If you are struggling I suggest seeking guidance from a trainer.
Leaving Young Kids Unsupervised – Most kiddos adore animals, but sometimes their enthusiasm can lead to someone getting hurt. Many times little kiddos can play too rough, pushing a fur-baby and this might cause the animal to strike at them in self-defense. Set rules for how children should treat the pet and teach them to recognize the signs that a dog or cat wants to be left alone.
Adopting a Pet on a Whim – If a family friend is giving away a cute puppy, your local shelter is over crowded or you see a free puppies sign at the local department store you might be tempted to take them home. But this should never be a spur-of-the-moment decision. You need to make sure you understand pets are a long-term commitment and do your research before bringing a pet into your home. Remember many pets are a 10-20 year commitment, it's like committing to having another two-legged kiddo in the house.
Just remember just like raising our two-legged kiddos we are not perfect parents and we are going to make mistakes. That's ok…as long as we learn from them and try hard to not make them again….we will be fine. Enjoy the time you have with your fur-babies….remember even though they are only in your life for a few years, you are their whole life.


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Axel Berkofsky
Senior Lecturer at the University of Pavia, Italy and Senior Associate Research Fellow at the Milan-based Istituto per gli Studi di Politica Internazionale (ISPI)
Axel Berkofsky is Senior Lecturer at the University of Pavia, Italy and Senior Associate Research Fellow at the Milan-based Istituto per gli Studi di Politica Internazionale (ISPI). Axel Berkofsky is also Executive Committee Board Member at the Stockholm-based European Japan Advanced Research Network (EJARN) and Research Affiliate at the European Institute of Japanese Studies at the Stockholm School of Economics. Previously, Dr. Berkofsky was Senior Policy Analyst and Associate Policy Analyst at the Brussels-based European Policy Centre (EPC), Research Fellow at the Brussels-based European Institute for Asian Studies (EIAS). Axel Berkofsky has published numerous papers, articles and essays in journals, newspapers and magazines and has lectured and taught at numerous think tanks, research institutes and universities in Europe and Asia. His research interests are amongst others Japanese and Chinese foreign and security policies, Chinese history, Asian security and EU-Asia relations.


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Managing Arts & Living Editor
K-pop Group BTS Wows with New Album "Map of The Soul: 7"
On Feb. 21, the revolutionary K-pop group BTS released its highly anticipated new album "Map of the Soul: 7." Named directly after the number of members, the album works to highlight the growth of a seven-year group who is nearing the seven year anniversary of its debut in June
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"Taylor Swift: Miss Americana" Tackles Politics in Pop Culture
"Taylor Swift: Miss Americana" fails to deliver what I had hoped it would from pop-sensation Taylor Swift but still manages to capture the spirit of the singer in some capacity. Released by Netflix on Jan. 31, "Miss Americana: Taylor Swift" uncovers the singer-songwriter's attempts to remedy her public persona
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Franchise or Ponzi Dental Scheme? — Comfort Dental
In an Affidavit filed this week in the Bahr brothers (CDMO & CDET) v. Rick Kushner and Comfort Dental lawsuit reveals the abuse and threats that reign down from Kushner and other Comfort Dental executives.
Louisville, Colorado Comfort Dental subfranchisees were berated, threatened and assessed $50,000 penalty for failing to use Budget Dental Lab dba Premier Dental Lab owned by Rick Kushner—owner of Comfort Dental, Inc.—and his brother, Barry Kushner, along with Roy Martin, C. Michael Bloss, Bruce Irick and Neil Norton.
"We would order an appliance from the non-Comfort Dental lab because quality was much higher and much more reliable."
"In some cases costs were higher when using a non-Comfort Dental lab, but we felt it necessary to serve our patients' best interest."
"Comfort Dental assessed a $50,000b out-o-system lab referral penalty on us."
"…after having been summoned by Rick Kushner, at a meeting at the Comfort Dental headquarters in Lakewood, CO… we (the partners of Louisville (CO) office were admonished by Rick Kushner and about the franchise violation, use of an outside lab. Immediately thereafter, Rick Kushner announced that a $50,000 fine was being imposed on our office/partnership. The entire sum due and payable in 2 weeks."
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Labels/Tags: Comfort Dental, Neil Norton, Rick Kushner
Florida Dentists, Dr. Miranda W. Smith-Smiles and Giggles Dentistry-Arrested Medicaid Fraud
One of Dr. Miranda Smith's patient had perfect teeth, yet in Smith's treatment plan she pulled every tooth and fit the patient with ill-fitting dentures; a pattern said investigators.
Other's were children, sedated, for dental treatment they didn't need.
Her husband blames the whole mess on "two disgruntled and racist employees". And says, "She's been fighting this for three years, nine employees and their families are out of work because of this".
Christopher Torres, her attorney, says many of the charges have been disproved on an "administrative level" and believes the criminal charges won't hold up.
Apparently the Feds think otherwise and have a 21-page affidavit to back it up with $140,000 in Medicaid fraud charges.
It's not the disgruntled employees that concern me, it's the ones who are happy at their job working for dentists like these.
Smiles and Giggles Dentistry for Children and Adults is located in Spring Hill, Florida.
Florida AG Press Release:
Attorney General Pam Bondi News Release
Media Contact: Jenn Meale
Attorney General Pam Bondi's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit and the Pasco County Sheriff's Office Arrest a Tampa Bay Dentist
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. –Attorney General Pam Bondi's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, with the assistance of the Pasco County Sheriff's Office, arrested Pasco County Dentist Dr. Miranda Smith on charges of Medicaid Provider fraud.
Dr. Smith, owner of Smiles and Giggles Dentistry for Children and Adults in Pasco County, allegedly billed Florida's Medicaid program more than $140,000 in dental services which were either unauthorized or not provided.
The Attorney General's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit initiated its investigation of Smith and her dental practice after receiving complaints about suspicious billing from parents and patients. According to the investigation, Smith billed Medicaid for x-rays, anesthesia, and other dental procedures that were not performed. Additionally, former patients alleged that Smith's employees provided dental care, even though these employees were not licensed dentists.
According to the investigation, at least one minor patient's parent was told her child had eight cavities and would need to be sedated to perform urgent dental work. The parent received a second opinion from a dentist with more than two decades of experience. The dentist performed her own examination and found that the child had no cavities.
Investigators also found that Dr. Smith and staff exhibited a pattern of pulling healthy teeth in an effort to sell patients dentures and make larger Medicaid claims.
Smith is being charged with two counts of Medicaid Fraud. If convicted, she could face up to 10 years in prison and up to $10,000 in fines. The Attorney General's Office of Statewide Prosecution will prosecute this case.
The Florida Department of Health's Board of Dentistry voted on May 16, 2014, to suspend the license of Miranda W. Smith, D.D.S., in case number 2011-12390. This suspension will become a Final Order of the board within the next few business days.
I couldn't help but compare the two pictures above! LOL
Labels/Tags: Dr. Miranda W. Smith, Medicaid Dental Fraud
Texas State Board of Dental Examiners take swift action!
For those who think the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners can't take swift action, you are dead wrong.
Bryan, Texas creepy dentist and dental board member, Dr. William Reagan Birdwell was arrested Wednesday, May 21, 2014 after caught filming an employee changing in his office bathroom.
At lightening speed the board took harsh action by removing any mention of him on their board member page.
So there!
Birdwell was appointed by Governor Rick Perry in 2009 for a term ending in 2015. I guess his term ended early.
Wednesday May 21, 2014 TSBDE Board Members
Two days later, poof, he's gone!
Labels/Tags: Dr. William Birdwell, Texas Board of Dental Examiners
CSHM-Small Smiles Dental v. Jodi Kuhn: Kuhn Responds to Complaint
The Hearing scheduled for May 14, 2014 to hear arguments on the Temporary Restraining Order and Injunction was rescheduled until after June 5, 2014 apparently to allow time for discovery such as a deposition of Jodi Kuhn. (see Joint Motion to Reschedule)
(Waist high boots will not be nearly high enough; so I'm thinking a full diving getup will be needed.)
May 6, 2014 Kuhn filed her Response to CSHM's Complaint, which I thought odd. Usually at least 2 extensions are asked for before those are ever filed.
Reading the Response will make your head spin, but don't be alarmed. It's suppose to make the judge's head spin, and frankly after reading the Complaint and the Response my sympathy is with any judge who finds this mess on his docket.
I find the Complaint and Response something conjured up in a witch's cauldron. Hardly a sentence in either has the actual truth of the matter at hand. I wonder how she squares up everything in her Response with the clinics she has her name slapped all over in Ohio and Kentucky. (you will see what I mean when you read it) .
If Kuhn's lies hold, then every clinic is up for grabs in more than just Small Smiles!
She goes into great depth about how CSHM was the one Excluded from Medicaid and not her Colorado clinics. She even attaches the Joint Report by Senators Baucus and Grassley, talking about what terrible treatment children receive at Small Smiles clinics.
Since she contends HHS-OIG has serious problems with CSHM, and not Small Smiles clinics, I wonder why the clinics, staff and treatment received at the clinics were under such scrutiny; CSHM wasn't treating these sweet children.
Anyone think HHS-OIG had problems with the way Kuhn's paycheck was being printed or something? Further she didn't mind one bit to hand over every dime "her" clinics made to CSHM until the Exclusion was announced.
Frankly, I would have been pissed long before now they were taking all the money I was making straight out of my bank account. Plus, I'd be pissed they were still taking it out of my Ohio and Kentucky clinics. She doesn't mention those clinics. Hmmm….
Doc 24 CSHM v Kuhn Response
CSHM v Jodi Kuhn Complaint, April 21, 2014
CSHM v Jodi Kuhn Response, May 6, 2014
Thornton Small Smiles Purchase Agreement, May 6, 2014
Thornton Small Smiles Stock Pledge Agreement, May 6, 2014
Joint Motion To Reschedule TRO Hearing, May 12, 2014
Labels/Tags: CSHM, CSHM v Jodi Kuhn, Dr. Jodi Kuhn
Dental Group Practice Association changing it's name to Association of Dental Support Organizations
What's in a name? A brand.
Anyone besides me think the DGPA has gotten such a bad reputation over recent years, it needed a name change? Does it matter? Not really. They are who they are, not matter what they call themselves.
"Association of Dental Support Organizations" Unveiled as New Trade Association Name
(May 13, 2014) – NAME CHANGE REFLECTS EVOLUTION IN THE DENTAL PROFESSION AND ASSOCIATION'S FOCUS
DENVER, May 13, 2014The Dental Group Practice Association (DGPA), a nonprofit industry association representing more than 30 dental support organizations (DSOs), announced today that the organization has changed its name to the Association of Dental Support Organizations (ADSO).
"It's important that our organization's name clearly reflects our mission to support DSOs and all they do to ensure the delivery of innovative, high quality and cost effective care," said Dr. Quinn Dufurrena, Executive Director of ADSO. "Our mission is to provide world-class business and technology support services to dentists, a partnership that lets dentists focus on what they do best, which is serving their patients."
Labels/Tags: ADSO, Assoication of Dental Support Organizations, Dental Group Practice Association, DGPA, Dr. Edward Meckler, Dr. Quinn Dufurrena
Texas v. Xerox in connection with massive dental fraud in the state
www.texasattorneygeneral.gov
State of Texas Files Legal Action to Recover Fraudulent Medicaid Payments from Xerox
AUSTIN – The Texas Attorney General's Office today filed a civil lawsuit in state district court against Xerox Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiary, ACS State Healthcare LLC. The State's legal action seeks to recover fraudulent Medicaid payments for orthodontic and dental services that were improperly approved by Xerox.
Since 2003, Xerox has served as the vendor responsible for reviewing dental and orthodontic claims submitted to the Medicaid program. Under state law, orthodontic services are not generally eligible for coverage under the Medicaid program. Only the most acute cases where orthodontic disfigurement poses a health risk to a patient are eligible for Medicaid coverage; the Medicaid program does not cover cosmetic orthodontics. The State's lawsuit seeks to recover Medicaid payments that Xerox approved for orthodontic services that were not medically necessary and therefore not authorized by law.
Texas Attorney General's lawsuit against Xerox Corporation and ACS State Healthcare LLC
Today's legal action reflects the culmination of a lengthy multi-agency investigation into orthodontic Medicaid fraud. In June of 2012, the Attorney General's Office, together with the Texas Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) and the HHSC-Office of Inspector General formed a dental and orthodontic fraud task force to investigate fraudulent overbilling by dental and orthodontic Medicaid providers. One of the results of the task force's investigation was the discovery that Xerox had not been properly reviewing orthodontic claims as required by its contract with the State. Further, the task force uncovered evidence revealing that Xerox systemically approved orthodontic claims that were not authorized by state law.
The State's law enforcement action is seeking injunctive relief, civil penalties and restitution of overpayments made by the Medicaid program as a result of Xerox's unlawful conduct.
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Labels/Tags: Texas, Texas Medicaid Dental Spending Gone Wild
Partners Uncomfortable at Comfort Dental; patients caught in the crossfire.
In an article on Dentaltown, dated October 2012 Comfort Dental founder, Rick Kushner said: -
"Corporate dentistry scares the hell out of me for two reasons: first, whether they get their money from the public or from private equity, corporate dentistry will always have only one priority: demonstrate more profit. (By the way, Comfort Dental has only one original money source: me. Oh and a couple of local banks. Of course, every single Comfort partner is equity invested in his/her own Comfort partnership.) And secondly, as a dental "chain" we are unfairly lumped together with corporate dentistry by ignorant dentists including DSIs (dental school instructors) and of course, some patients. Structurally and philosophically we at Comfort are as far from corporate dentistry as traditional private practice. Had the profession listened to me instead of attacked me over the past few decades, the professional landscape would be saturated with Lean & Mean group type practices so prosperous that there would have been neither need nor room for corporate dentistry. So again, how did corporate dentistry happen? It's dentists' fault. It's DSIs (dental school instructors) fault. It's not my fault; it's their fault. Dental practices were so bad for so long with their 80 percent overheads and their hygiene-heavy practices that businessmen in business suits looked at them and instinctively knew they could do better and keep the difference in profits. And guess what? They were right. Businessmen in business suits looked at dental practice and knew they could handle our business better than dentists. So they did. Not my fault. I warned dentists but they were smarter than me. Graduates laden with debt and corporate dentistry are a match made in heaven. "
I would agree with 90% of that statement.
However a Complaint filed March 25, 2014 in Colorado US District Court accuses Comfort Dental of "exerting excessive and improper control over medical decisions and judgment of dentists practicing in Missouri, Kentucky and Indiana" appears to indicate Comfort Dental is more "corporate" than Mr. Kushner likes to think.
A Brief filed with the Compliant, seeing an Injunction against Comfort Dental states:
"Comfort Dental's illegal conduct exposes Plaintiffs to immediate and irreparable harm. Comfort Dental's demands that the Plaintiffs participate in the MLRP (Mandatory Lab Referral Program) and sell the Gold Plan (unregistered discount medical plan) force Plaintiffs to make an impossible choice: lose their 25 year franchise or violate the laws of multiple jurisdictions.…it impermissibly interferes with, and exerts control over, dentists' independent medical judgment and forces Comfort Dental dentists to place the financial interests of Comfort Dental' s owners over the best interest of their dental patients…threatens irreparable harm by threatening to terminate Plaintiff's franchise, and by demanding that they engage in potently illegal conduct which could expose them to penalties, professional licensure actions and damage to their patients relationships and reputations. "
I read this to say, instead of dentists being fired, their Subfranchisee Agreement can be terminated without notice or opportunity to correct problems that may arise.This sounds a whole lot like more like "corporate dentistry" than independent franchise owners to me. As always I could be wrong.
However, before getting into what meticulously laid out in the Complaint and other pleadings, you need to know the players:
Labels/Tags: Comfort Dental, Comfort Dental Sues Professors, Rick Kushner
Dr. Li Lou Skelton aka Dr. Li Lou, 7 pending malpractice suits in Texas
Dr. Li Lou Skelton, current dental license status is Active/Probation.
Agreed Settlement Order that began in June 2008; all related to Dr. Skelton's dental treatment of 8 patients fell below the acceptable standard of care on 2004 and March 2008.
August 2010 Agreed Settlement Order dated August 2010, over substandard care of 17 additional patients. In addition to restitution to patients Skelton agreed to pay the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners $20,000 over the next 4 years in $5,000 installments.
Five Malpractices cases were filed against her in 2013 and between February and April of 2014, 3 additional cases have been filed.
This woman as 7 pending malpractice suits!!
Where is the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners?
Case No. Date Filed Case Status
1 2011CI09803 06-14-2011 DISPOSED
3 2013CI00047 01-02-2013 PENDING
10 2014CI05500 04-04-2014 PENDING
Labels/Tags: Dr. Li Lu Skelton
Faulted in Medicaid Fraud, Company Keeps Contract
For nearly five years, a state contractor allowed workers with limited expertise to approve dental claims for Texas' Medicaid program, the joint state-federal insurer. State spending on orthodontic services spiraled out of control; by 2012, federal and state auditors found that the contractor's actions had opened the door for a "massive Medicaid fraud scheme" that cost taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars.
More than two years later, Texas health officials have reeled in spending on Medicaid orthodontic services and pursued legal action against health care providers who billed for the services. But a Texas Tribune investigation found that while health officials have repeatedly raised concerns with the contractor, a Xerox subsidiary called the Texas Medicaid and Healthcare Partnership, they have not severed its multiyear contract worth hundreds of millions of dollars.
Critics accuse the state of dragging its feet because of the contractor's political ties to Gov. Rick Perry, a claim the governor's office says is not true.
Continue reading at New York Times…
Read Texas Tribune Article Here - Company That OK's Unnecessary Braces Kept Its Contract
"Ho" Down in Texas – James W. Orr, DDS Testifies for Antoine Dental Center
Labels/Tags: ACS, ACS Processing Fraudulant Medicaid Billing, Dr. James Orr, Dr. Robert (Bob) Anderton, Texas, Xerox
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