Prioritize support to addressing corruption risks to development. Develop an anti-corruption programme strategy that more explicitly links the UNDP anti-corruption approach to other development programming.
Address regional variations in anti-corruption support and prioritize support to regions that are underrepresented.
Consider prioritizing support to anti-corruption and governance risk assessments and measurements.
Increase support for local-level initiatives to strengthen demandside accountability, particularly concerning access to information and social accountability initiatives.
Further strengthen global and regional anti-corruption projects to support country programmes and enable UNDP to contribute to regional and global policy debates and advocacy. Global and regional projects should be used to develop key streams of programme support at the country level.
Enhance fund mobilization for anti-corruption support, championing select areas of anti-corruption and accountability initiatives.
Strengthen staff capacities at the global and regional levels to address the need for specialized policy and technical services for anti-corruption programming.
UNDP management agrees that the organization should prioritize support to addressing corruption risks to development. UNDP management will ensure that this is taken into full consideration in developing the draft of the next strategic plan, 2018-2021. The UNDP programme on anti-corruption for development was the first to link anti-corruption with development. Learning from the implementation of the Millennium Development Goals (MDG) acceleration framework in many countries, UNDP is identifying governance and corruption-related bottlenecks in service delivery. UNDP global, regional and country-level governance and anti-corruption programmes are implementing projects that seek to identify corruption risk assessments in the health, education and water sectors in order to contribute to national development outcomes. With the Seoul Policy Centre we have expanded these risk assessments to the construction sector, and we plan to expand them to the justice and security sectors.
In supporting the sustainable development goals (SDGs), UNDP aims to apply the 'mainstreaming, acceleration and policy support' approach (known as 'MAPS'), which is the common strategy approved by the United Nations Development Group (UNDG) to ensure effective, coherent implementation of the SDG agenda. This should ensure that various targets under goal 16 are integrated into national plans, strategies and budgets, including through a sectoral approach, social accountability initiatives, and the mainstreaming of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption into the development processes. Acceleration will be supported by the use and further elaboration of tools and methodologies (including risk assessment tools) to identify critical constraints and governance or other bottlenecks (including in anti-corruption). UNDP will provide coordinated policy support to countries that will be involved in project implementation, through UNDP global and regional advisers in coordination with UNODC and other partners, particularly in the implementation and mainstreaming of goal 16 and its targets. UNDP is prioritizing 'clean construction' and 'e-procurement' as an anti-corruption contribution to other goals, such as goal 9 on infrastructure. UNDP has started developing and rolling out a support package to integrate anti-corruption in the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (in Ukraine and Nigeria, for example).
As Chair of the UNDG and coordinator of the United Nations resident coordinator system, UNDP is coordinating with nine other United Nations organizations to provide training to field staff on integrating anti-corruption into United Nations programming processes such as the United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF). UNDP, with other United Nations partners, aims to integrate anti-corruption into national plans and development processes, including those related to the SDGs through UNDAFs and other country-level United Nations programmes and projects.
1.1	Ensure that prioritization of support to addressing corruption risks to development is taken into full consideration in the process of developing the draft of the UNDP strategic plan, 2018-2021.
1.2	Make sure anti-corruption is a part of the MAPS approach and other support packages developed to support the SDG agenda.
UNDP management agrees with the recommendation that UNDP should address regional variations in anti-corruption support in a development context. UNDP will analyse these variations and prepare recommendations for relevant actions to be taken to address them in its regional and country level anti-corruption programming. Full coverage of all regions will depend on the availability of sufficient financial resources.
2.1. In collaboration with the regional bureaus and hubs, prepare analysis of the regional variations in anti-corruption support in a development context, and recommendations to address those variations.
2.2. Provide capacity-building and advisory support to country offices in regions that are underrepresented in the area of anti-corruption support.
2.3. Mobilize resources from development partners to secure additional policy and programme support for the regions where there is high demand for anti-corruption programming but limited resources.
UNDP management agrees with the recommendation that UNDP should support anti-corruption and governance diagnostics and measurement. UNDP acknowledge that there have been many diagnostics, surveys, assessments and other measurements by various partners and academia. The challenge is to ensure coordination among partners, acceptance of such assessments and the data behind them by national policymakers, and their proper use for policy reform. UNDP experience has shown that most anti-corruption and governance diagnostics and measurement do not translate into policy, for reasons that include lack of political commitment, limited resources for follow-up, and lack of sustainability plans. To strengthen anti-corruption measurement and provide guidance on the use of the right indicators for measuring and monitoring corruption, UNDP published a User's Guide to Measuring Corruption and Anti-corruption in 2015.
(c) Maximize the use of information and communication technology (ICT) and social media to strengthen feedback mechanisms and solve the governance corruption-related bottlenecks in the service delivery. UNDP will seek government cost sharing to make sure that the ICT pilots are scaled up and sustained.
3.1. Within the context of UNDP work on the SDG indicators (particularly for goal 16). Review and update UNDP tools and instruments supporting anti-corruption and governance diagnostics and measurement.
3.2. Provide capacity-building and advisory support to country offices in relation to anti-corruption and governance integrity diagnostics and measurement.
UNDP management fully agrees with the recommendation. During the last eight years, UNDP contributed to anti-corruption and addressed drivers of corruption by strengthening its engagement with youth, women's groups, communities, and many local-level civil society actors and non-government organizations, to raise the demand side of accountability. UNDP will continue its engagement with various civil society actors such as the Transparency International, Integrity Action and the Huairou Commission (the international organization of grassroots women's networks) at the global level, while continuing its engagement with national and local-level civil society organizations (CSOs), youth and women's group, communities, and non-governmental organizations to strengthen service delivery, budgets and infrastructures, and the monitoring of corruption. UNDP will include government and non-governmental actors to make sure that there is a two-way dialogue contributing to an effective feedback mechanism that produces tangible results from the increase in demand-side accountability.
(e) Provide support to youth networks for their innovative social accountability projects.
4.1. Provide capacity-building and advisory support to country offices on how the country-level projects could enhance their engagement in social accountability, including monitoring and oversight related to the SDGs.
4.2. Provide capacity-building support to national and local-level youth and women's groups, CSOs and community organizations on how they could work together with government authorities to monitor services, budgets and infrastructures.
4.3. Continue UNDP engagement in knowledge, advocacy and partnership to integrate anti-corruption into local development and urban governance agenda, including through work on open data, open budgeting and open contracting as part of the 'smart cities' initiative.
UNDP management fully agrees with the recommendation. UNDP will consider opportunities for strengthening anti-corruption components in existing global and regional governance programmes and initiatives. In line with this recommendation, UNDP has rolled out the 'Anti-corruption for Peaceful and Inclusive Societies' global project (known as 'ACPIS') to continue UNDP global policy and programme support on anti-corruption.
The new UNDP funding windows (such as the window on governance for peaceful and inclusive societies) will be used as an opportunity for UNDP to allocate funding to global, regional and country-level anti-corruption initiatives.
5.1. Integrate global and regional anti-corruption targets in the results and resources frameworks of the UNDP's new strategic plan, global and regional programmes.
5.2. Continue mobilizing more resources for UNDP global and regional anti-corruption initiatives and working together with other relevant partners for joint global and regional activities on anti-corruption.
UNDP management fully agrees with the recommendation, while noting the challenges resulting from the high degree of dependence on a handful of donors to its global anti-corruption programme. UNDP will intensify its partnership development efforts and diversify the donor base when mobilizing resources for supporting anti-corruption and governance interventions, focusing particularly on multilateral development banks, the private sector, and donor agencies.
The roll-out of the ACPIS global project, 2016-2020, is an opportunity for donor partners to contribute specifically to UNDP anti-corruption work. The new UNDP funding windows (such as the window on governance for peaceful and inclusive societies) also provide an opportunity for interested donor partners to provide pooled, flexible funding through which they can support implementation of the UNDP strategic plan. The objective of the funding windows is to improve the quality of non-core funding to UNDP, promote more integrated programming, and respond to emerging issues. The windows are intended to help UNDP and its partners align around common goals to support country-focused efforts to achieve the SDGs.
UNDP will: (a) Work with UNODC and other United Nations partners to design joint programmes/projects on anti-corruption and governance integrity; (b) Continue to brief donor partners on UNDP plans to implement goal 16 and mainstream it into other goals (this will help to mobilize additional resources in support of the SDGs); and (c) Brief donor partners on the UNDP approach, niche and priorities regarding anti-corruption and its global, regional and country-level projects and activities.
6.1. Develop resource mobilization and partnership strategy, emphasizing the importance of anti-corruption and addressing the drivers of corruption in the context of implementing, measuring and monitoring the SDGs.
UNDP management fully agrees with the recommendation, while recognizing that an expansion of capacities is dependent on additional resources. UNDP will ensure that relevant capacities in support of development and implementation of anti-corruption programming are maintained and strengthened to the extent possible and pending the mobilization of additional resources.


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Data transfer from the European Union to third countries or international organizations may only occur if they offer an adequate level of data protection, which generally means an equivalent level as the GDPR. On January 23, 2019, the European Commission (EC) issued its adequacy decision on Japan. As one of the most active countries in large-scale OMICS research, with participation in initiatives such as the International Cancer Genome consortium (ICGC), the International Epigenome Consortium (IHEC), GA4GH and the Human Cell Atlas, this is welcome news for Japanese researchers. In addition to being the first adequacy decision since the GDPR entered into force, it also marks the first mutual decision. As such, Japan has also deemed the EU adequate under its Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI). Given that the APPI only applies to business operators who handle personal information, the adequacy decision only covers the private sector.
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB)'s Opinion 28/2018, released on December 5, 2018, examined the level of convergence between the two regimes and identified challenges using the principles in the WP 254 working document, an interpretative aid to the GDPR. For instance, the EDPB expressed its concerns regarding the linguistic and institutional barriers in the redress mechanisms under Japan's APPI. Given these concerns, Japan and the EU agreed on a set of Supplementary Rules applicable to Japanese companies importing European data. These rules bridge the gaps between the two systems by strengthening the protection of sensitive data and providing higher protection for onward transfers. The Japanese government also ensured that public authorities would only use personal data for criminal law enforcement or national security purposes in a necessary and proportionate manner. Finally, Japan will establish a complaint mechanism to investigate and resolve complaints from Europeans.
As a result of the adequacy decision and Supplementary Rules, genomic and health-related data from both European and Japanese participants can flow freely between the EU and Japan without any additional contractual privacy specifications or safeguards. Importantly, however, since the regime only applies to the private sector, transfers of personal data between public entities such as local governments or administrative are excluded. Furthermore, the scope of the decision contains sectorial exclusions: universities processing personal information for academic studies is one such category.
The EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement, which entered into force in February 2019, likely influenced the outcome of the decision. Although the EDPB and the EC were critical of some aspects of the Japanese privacy framework, free data flow between Japan and the EU facilitates the execution of the bilateral trade agreement, which may explain the flexible process. Allowing a third country to provide further guarantees is mentioned in neither the GDPR nor the WP 254 document. Nevertheless, the EDPB invited the EC to closely monitor the application of the Supplementary Rules, as "their legal value is an absolutely essential element of the EU – Japan adequacy".
Conversely, the WP29's 2014 Quebec Opinion did not benefit from such flexibility to clarify the relationship between the provincial and federal data protection law and thus achieve adequacy. This suggests that the EC prioritized trade over a GDPR-like data protection scheme. Should a flexible approach remain, we can expect more adequacy decisions, which would facilitate genomic and health-related data sharing. However, the EC should be open and transparent about its flexibility and avoid unfettered discretion, which could create an impression it bases its decision on extraneous considerations and predetermined outcomes.
Julian Wagner, "The transfer of personal data to third countries under the GDPR: when does a recipient country provide an adequate level of protection?" International Data Privacy Law, 2018, 8(4)
European Data Protection Board, Opinion 28/2018 regarding the European Commission Draft Implementing Decision on the adequate protection of personal data in Japan, Adopted on 5 December 2018
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Handi Xu is research assistant at the Centre of Genomics and Policy at McGill University.
Jennifer Stoddart is a strategic advisor at Fasken and former Privacy Commissioner of Canada.
Yann Joly is research director of the Centre of Genomics and Policy and an associate professor at the Faculty of Medicine, Department of Human Genetics, cross-appointed at the Bioethics Unit, at McGill University.
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South Korea Has Bought No Iranian Oil In Three Months
By Irina Slav - Sep 24, 2018, 9:30 AM CDT
South Korea has not bought any Iranian oil since June, an official from the Iranian oil ministry told Shana. This makes it the first country to actually bring its Iranian imports down to zero following the pullout of the United States from the so-called Iran nuclear deal.
The official, Kasra Nouri, director of the ministry's public relations department spoke in response to claims from South Korean officials that Korean companies continued working with Iran despite the sanctions.
Before it suspended oil purchases from Iran, South Korea imported a daily average of 180,000 bpd, which made it one of the top three buyers of Iran's crude, after China and India.
In July, Reuters reported, citing unnamed sources, that South Korean refiners had halted their oil purchases from Iran, even as it talked to Washington in an attempt to secure a waiver from the sanctions that come into effect in early November.
"There was pressure from the South Korean government to halt purchases," one of the sources said at the time. "South Korea overall is lifting zero oil (from Iran) for July loading." Apparently, Korean refiners followed the same line for the next two months as well.
This might not bode well for bilateral relations, but the new ambassador of Seoul to Tehran this weekend reassured his hosts that bilateral business relations would continue despite the sanctions.
"South Korean companies did not cut their trade and business cooperation with Iranian economic enterprises in the sanctions period," Yu Chang Hwang said.
Japan has also stopped importing Iranian oil despite hopes that local refiners could secure a waiver from the United States. Like South Korea, Japan also hopes to maintain positive bilateral trade relations with Tehran despite the sanctions.
Although Japan, along with South Korea, is an important buyer of Iranian crude, which Tehran has done its best to keep on its books by deepening its sales discounts, China is the country that Tehran has pinned most of its hopes on.
"If China . . . buys Iran's oil, we can resist the U.S.," one Iranian analyst told the Financial Times in July, amid reports of import cuts among Iran's Asian clients. "China is the only country which can tell the US off."
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Maoildeirg on September 24 2018 said:
When all nations bow to the demands for sanctions by the USA in the USA's economic oil wars it proves only that the USA is a world dictator. It is time the nations of this time decided to tell the USA that it not our master. It is time to stop all trade with the USA. The world will be a safer place without a world dictator.
We are not the USA's slaves.


Hi all. Have not posted on here for some time.
This is going to be a bit of a rambling post, on a subject no doubt covered many times.
I have owned my elise for 14 years now and loved every minute. She had 16000 miles on her when I adopted her. She now has 91k.
Having done numerous euro trips and a few track days she has been very well looked after. A few careful upgrades and plenty of care and attention later, and I do not seem to be driving her much these days. Those that know me will know how much I care for this car.
So to my dilemma. I plan on taking early retirement within the next couple of years and moving up to the peak district. I doubt my budget will stretch to a property with a garage. At present my daily drive is a van. When I move I do not like the idea of leaving my lotus parked on the road and logic says that a single car would be a better option for a newly retired person. I also plan on getting another dog so a hatch back would be the sensible option. I still enjoy my driving so want to retain a little bit of fun when it comes to " I cant call it a replacement car" for my lotus. Having done a bit of research, it would appear that a M135i would fit the bill.
If anyone on here knows of a potential buyer, then let me know. My elise has a full lotus specialist service history. She had a cambelt service less than a 1000 miles ago.
Sorry to hear Greg but sometimes needs must, is it not possible to find somewhere with a driveway so you could keep the car off-road?
If you are looking at traditional cottages in the heart of the Peak District then you are right that properties with drives/garages come at a high price Have you thought about looking in the Rowsley/Darley Dale/Matlock area for your new pad? It's the Peak District in all but name, you get more for your money and has much more mixed housing stock - i.e. houses with drives and garages!
Greg, never thought i would see this day. we have followed and been followed by this car all round Britain and Euro ( some of it the wrong way ) I have driven it on one or two occasions as well. It always handles as well as any Elise i have been in with the Ohlins on it. Good luck with whatever you decide and we need a beer and curry soon?
Greg I know we haven't seen each other for quite a few years, but NOOOOO!
You're thinking of moving to the Peak District and SELLING your Elise? That's an oxymoron IMHO.
LOL, in all fairness I've had similar thoughts many times. Having a family has meant mine has pretty much been mothballed for the past 10 years, but it's now at the spray shop being done up and has had a full suspension refresh, I'm hoping to get my 6 year old lad out in it more this year and do some events. Would be great to see you and Ali again if you thought you could get out in yours.
Best bet I reckon is follow Duncan's advice, look for somewhere on the edge of the Peak District with a garage and keep the Elise.
Wirksworth is a nice little town Greg, worth a look.
Try Belper in the Peak District. It used to have a reputation for being rough but it's not now. Good shops, deli, cinema, railway station, restaurants etc. Prices are still way down on Matlock, Ashbourne, wirksworth. Ripley, just up the hill is not as nice as Belper but still good.
Sell the Lotus if you need something different but you still need a garage. If you are retired you will need space for your toys.


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April 22, the day Netflix announced a new piece of art that they have been working on. This piece of art is created by the infamous Helena Bergström, an actor, writer, producer, and director.
The cast of this movie includes Marie Göranzon, Christopher Wollter, Rakel Wärmländer, Claes Malmberg, Ann Westin, Razmus Nyström, André Christenson, Emil Almén, Molly Nutley, Fredrik Robertsson, Mattias Nordkvist, Robert Fux, Louie Indriana, Max Ulveson Dominika Peczynski and Fredrik Quiñones, a man who made his dancing debut in this movie and also worked as a choreographer.
The story bases itself around Dylan Pettersson (Molly Nutley), a twenty-three-year-old young lady from a little village in the Bohuslän archipelago with a dream to become a dancer. After some time, she is forced to work for a club's star artist and choreographer (Fredrik Quiñones) out of desperation, inadvertently to find Dylan's ability. She immediately knows that she needs to be a piece of the show, as it may mean big things for her future, yet she's a young lady – and a drag show is not what decent girls do. But she knows if she is a part of the show, she'll be in the limelight for a long time.
Moving Queens is coordinated by Helena Bergström, who's additionally the scriptwriter along with Denize Karabuda. Joana Sorobetea at Sweetwater Productions is the filmmaker with Colin Nutley and Mikael Bergkvist as chief makers. The Director of Photography is Peter Mokrosinski. Swedish style architect Camilla Thulin makes the outfits, and Norwegian Gaute Storaas is forming the music.
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This camp has a superb location on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater. You may be tempted to remain in camp to make the most of the fine views, though you can also explore the local area wth a guide, going for walks or more energetic hikes, including a climb to a pretty waterfall on Olmoti mountain and walks in the scenic Mount Marakot area. The camp has a strong connection with the local Maasai community and visit to nearby villages are popular with guests.
There are 10 safari tents providing comfortable accommodation, with twin or double beds, rugs and ample storage space. All bedding is provided including blankets which are very welcome as evenings can be cold up here. Staff also provide hot water bottles for extra warmth at night. Each tent has an en-suite bathroom with a safari (bucket) shower, hand basin and flush toilet.
here is a central dining tent where you can sit down to meals with the other guests, with the option of dining outdoors if you wish. Pre-dinner drinks are served round the campfire where deckhairs are arranged in a semi-circle, as you re-live the highlights of the day and enjoy the far reaching views acoss the Ngorongoro Crater.
Open: Kirurumu Ngorongoro Pakulala Camp is open seasonally.
Location: This is a mobile camp in the Ngorongoro Highlands on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater.
Rooms: There are 10 large guest tents with twin or double beds, 6-foot mattresses, pillows, sheets and blankets. Furniture includes a table, safari chairs, bedside tables, a luggage rack and mats. Each tent has a bucket shower and flush toilet. Both bedroom and bathroom have solar-powered lighting. Hot water bottles are provided as it can get chilly in the evenings at this altitude.
Activities: The camp offers various guided walks and hikes in the area. Guests can climb the slopes of Olmoti mountain and go hiking around Mount Marakot. Day trips to Empakai Crater enable you to see flamingos near the deep lake. Visits to nearby Maasai villages can be arranged. The camp is wonderful for star gazing at night.
Facilities: The dining tent is open for breakfast, lunch and meals and provides waiter service. Meals are also eaten out in the open air. There is a campfire.


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PSUC addresses conspiracies
Dr. Tom Konda presented his lecture "Conspiracism in American Politics" for a crowded audience in the Angell College Center. Konda, Professor Emeritus of Political Science discussed the research subject of his upcoming book, the growing presence of conspiracy theories in American political discourse. His presentation centered around addressing three central components; first, what is a conspiracy theory; second, why do people believe in these theories; third, tracing the substance behind conspiracy theories. The prominence of the subject matter in contemporary American political discourse attracted a substantial audience, testing the capacity of the Alumni Conference Room.
Konda began by telling the story of Edgar Maddison Welch. On Dec. 4, 2016 Welch entered Comet Ping Pong, a pizza store located in Washington D.C, armed with an AR-15 and discharged several rounds before he was apprehended. He did so because he believed Comet Ping Pong was acting as a front for child trafficking and pedophilia, organized by former chairman of Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign John Podesta. The viral conspiracy theory was born from speculation that coded exchanges contained within Podesta's emails released by WikiLeaks, gained public attention when former National Security adviser Michael Flynn tweeted a link to the conspiracy theory. "An event that almost cost him his job."
Konda then observed that if Welch truly believed that child abuse was occurring within Comet Ping Pong than his subsequent actions are rational. This is the danger contained in these narratives, despite an absence of credible evidence, Welch believed in the theory.
Critical to understanding the personalities behind these theories, Konda listed several recurring characteristics that can be observed within the personalities of zealous conspiracy theorists; first, reliance on paternity to explain meaning of life; second, perceptions of increasing loss of control over one's life; and third, attraction to far right wing authoritarianism.
In relation to the third characteristic, Konda emphasized the role conspiracy theories occupy within the alt-right, a group described as "rooted in white supremacy" that relies on conspiracy theories claiming the existence of a group of global Zionist elite class of financiers to replace the outright condemnation of Jews.
Konda's conclusions as to the source of the substance behind the conspiracy theories; anti-Semitism – occult beliefs – while supremacy – premillennial Add to dictionary. The last of which he presents contrasting postmillennial Add to dictionary which exists absent any religious foundations.
The concept of conspiracy theories can be traced back to as for as the 17th century. Originating out of the French Revolution, Dr. Konda explained the emergence of public sovereignty and it's search for answers resulted in the genesis of theories that remain to this day. Prior in history "conspiracy was just politics" existing within the power struggles of the elite classes, the general population simply had no time.
After the presentation concluded, Dr. Konda fielded questions from the audience. One woman inquired as to what can be done when countering conspiracy theorists. The answer Dr. Konda explains is far from simple. He explained that these theories are self sealing systems, meaning that attempts to present counter arguments are dismissed as products of the conspirators themselves.
The final question came from a self-described conspiracy theorist, he challenged Dr. Konda by asserting that throughout American history conspiracies have existed, always beginning as theories themselves until the conspirators were unmasked. In response, Dr. Konda agreed that conspiracies do exist today, the critical difference is that these conspiracies did not base themselves on a belief system that required a leap in logical reasoning to reach their conclusion in substitution for tangible evidence. The exchange demonstrated the extent of proliferation and the strength of the seductive appeal contained within contemporary conspiracy theories.
As the event concluded Political Science student Nat Emery expressed his enjoyment of Dr. Konda's presentation, or as he describes it as the "theory about theories". Emery observed that the attendance at the presentation was the highest he had seen, crediting Dr. Konda's reputation and interesting subject matter.
Former colleague of Dr. Konda within the Political Science department Professor Lake echoed Emery's sentiment and admiration for Dr. Konda who Professor Lake credited for mentoring him during his first years in the department. Both Emery and Professor Lake commented on enjoying his "dry humor", a characteristic which was on full display throughout Dr. Konda's presentation.
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Case Name Cazenave v. Foti JC-LA-0022
Docket / Court 2:00-cv-01246-ALC ( E.D. La. )
State/Territory Louisiana
Case Type(s) Jail Conditions
Special Collection Strip Search Cases
On April 25, 2000, three named plaintiffs in Louisiana and Kentucky filed this class action lawsuit under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 in the United States District Court the Eastern District of Louisiana. Represented by private council, they sued the Orlean's Parish Criminal Sheriff's Office (OPCSO), ... read more >
On April 25, 2000, three named plaintiffs in Louisiana and Kentucky filed this class action lawsuit under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 in the United States District Court the Eastern District of Louisiana. Represented by private council, they sued the Orlean's Parish Criminal Sheriff's Office (OPCSO), challenging the strip and visual body cavity search policy of the Orleans Parish Jail in Louisiana. The plaintiffs, who were arrested for minor offenses, alleged that they were strip searched pursuant to a blanket policy of OPCSO. The policy required all pretrial detainees entering the jail to be strip searched, even if the police lacked reasonable suspicion to believe the detainees were concealing weapons or contraband. The plaintiffs alleged that the policy violated the Fourth, Fifth, Eighth, Ninth and Fourteenth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution and sought monetary damages, injunctive relief, and attorneys' fees. The plaintiffs moved for class certification on the injunctive and damages claims.
The parties consented to Magistrate Judge Alma Chasez hearing the case.
Initial discovery proceeded and, on January 14, 2002, the District Court (Judge Chasez) entered a Consent Decree agreed upon by the parties as to the injunctive claims. Under the Decree, the Sheriff agreed to end the challenged blanket strip search policy and issued a new policy, which allowed for the strip search of new arrestees charged with minor offenses only when reasonable suspicion existed to believe the arrestee possessed weapons or contraband. Prior to initiating the strip search under the new policy, deputies were required to fill out an agreed-upon form (Arrestee Strip Search Log) and obtain a supervisor's approval. An injunctive class of people arrested for minor offenses and detained pending the posting of bond who were strip-searched in facilities operated by OPCSO was certified pursuant to the Consent Decree. A Supplemental Consent Decree was entered on May 16, 2002, under which the Sheriff agreed to install "changing booths" for men and women so that they could change their clothes in privacy when ordered to do so.
The decree stated that monitoring would proceed for one year following the implementation of the agreement.
Litigation of the case continued on the damage claims. Per the agreement of the parties, Magistrate Judge Chasez certified the case as a class action for people arrested only on minor offenses, confined in any facility of OPCSO and required to submit to the strip searches prior to his or her first court appearance resulting in exposure of the arrestee's genital area, anus, buttocks, and/or breasts. The certification was for liability purposes only and granted on January 3, 2003. While trial preparation continued, the parties began settlement discussions, which continued in an on-again/off-again fashion for years until a proposed Settlement Agreement was reached. Under the Agreement, the Sheriff agreed to pay $9.375 million, plus interest earned since June 2, 2004, to settle all class damage claims. The settlement class members included every person arrested only on "minor offenses" who entered the Intake and Processing Center operated by the Sheriff and who fit into one of 3 subclasses:
Sub-Class A: Those subjected to strip and visual body cavity searches in the presence of deputies and/or other prisoners from April 25, 1999 through February 14, 2002.
Sub-Class B: Those subjected to strip searches when being ordered to change into jail clothes in the presence of deputies and/or other prisoners from February 15, 2002 through May 31, 2002.
Sub-Class C: Those subjected to strip searches when ordered to take off jail garments, in the presence of deputies and/or other prisoners, while being admitted to Templeman III from the Intake Center from June 1, 2002 through May 31, 2003.
Payments to individual class members would be calculated on a point system: 3 points for Sub-Class A, 1 point for Sub-Class B, and 1.5 points for Sub-Class C. Class representatives received incentive awards ranging from $5,000 to $20,000, based on their involvement and participation. Class counsel were to request an award of attorneys' fees in the amount of 35% of the settlement fund, plus expenses.
Judge Chasez preliminarily approved the settlement on January 11, 2007 and held a fairness hearing on September 13, 2007. The final judgment approving the settlement was filed on July 17, 2008.
Over the next several years, the parties worked together to distribute the funds to the class. By 2017, there was still unclaimed money remaining in the fund, and the parties moved to have it deposited in the Court's Registry as a Cy Pres Fund, to later be used for the next best purpose. The court approved the motion on July 31, 2017 and ordered the remaining settlement funds to be put in custody of the Orleans Parish Sheriff to be disbursed upon further order of the court. The court also ordered appointed claims administrators to prepare a final report documenting the state of all unclaimed property funds made to authorized claimants by July 17, 2017.
On February 6, 2018, $2,793.28 was transferred to the Center for Educational Excellence in Alternative Settings (CEEAS) to be used to support enrichment classes through the Travis Hill School at the Orleans Justice Center.
After the settlement money was disbursed, an unrepresented individual class member displeased with the settlement appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit on April 5, 2018. On June 22, 2018, Judge Clement, Elrod and Higginson dismissed the appeal because it was filed too late. The case is now closed.
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Causes of Action 42 U.S.C. § 1983
Defendant(s) Orlean's Parish Criminal Sheriff's Office
Plaintiff Description Every person arrested on a 'minor offense' and confined in the Orleans Parish Criminal Sheriff's Office starting 04/25/1999 who, before his/her first court appearance, was made to expose his/her privates in the presence of deputies or other detainees.
Class action status sought Yes
Class action status granted Yes
Filed Pro Se No
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Public Int. Lawyer No
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Form of Settlement Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree
Order Duration 2002 - 2003
Filed 04/25/2000
Case Closing Year 2018
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Jail Strip-Search Cases: Patterns and Participants
http://law.duke.edu/journals/lcp
Date: Spring 2008
By: Margo Schlanger (Washington University in St. Louis Faculty)
Citation: 71 Law & Contemp. Problems 65 (2008)
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06/22/2018 2:00-CV-01246-ALC
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Consent Decree for Injunctive and Declaratory Relief Only
Supplemental Consent Decree Regarding "Change Out" Procedure
Judgment [Certifying Class]
Joint Memorandum in Support of Joint Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement Agreement
Proposed [Granted 1/11/07] Order of Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement Agreement
Proof of Claim and Release Form
Class Action Notice
Class Action Settlement Agreement Presented to the Court for Preliminary Approval
Final Judgment Pursuant to Rule 54(B) Approving Class Action Settlement and Award of Common-Benefit Fees and Expenses [ECF# 183]
Order and Reasons [ECF# 186]
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Order Regarding Funds in Court Registry [ECF# 221]
USCA Appeal from the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana [Ct. of App. ECF# 223]
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Eggers on Trump & the truth in his lies
FiveThirtyEight's science writer accused of misrepresenting the data on climate change
Climate scientists are not pleased with Nate Silver's new hire
Lindsay Abrams
March 19, 2014 7:20PM (UTC)
Adding to the high-profile flak that's accompanied the launch of the new FiveThirtyEight, climate experts are none to happy with Nate Silver's choice of science writer Roger Pielke Jr., a professor of environmental studies at the University of Colorado Boulder, who has been characterized as an inept, and potentially biased, handler of climate data.
ClimateProgress reports on Pielke's "long history of data distortion and confrontations with climate scientists." Among them, Kiley Kroh writes:
Most recently, Pielke tangled with Obama science advisor and former president of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, John Holdren, over the relationship between the severity of California's epic drought and climate change. In February, Pielke slammed Holdren for offering a scientifically-grounded explanation of how climate change is worsening western drought. As Joe Romm observed, "Holdren's views are right in the mainstream of climatologists' view of drought. I can think of no climate scientists who share Pielke's startling assessment of Holdren's views as 'zombie science.'"
James Annan, another climate scientist, has written numerous takedowns of Pielke's flawed analyses. "There's obviously a simple conceptual misunderstanding underlying Roger's attempts at analysis," Annan observed. For example, Annan debunked a 2008 post by Pielke that called into question whether actual observed trends are consistent with the climate models employed by the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) in its projections. Pielke concludes that they are inconsistent, but Annan is quick to point out the lack of a foundation on which to base that claim. "I challenged this obvious absurdity and repeatedly asked him to back it up with a calculation," Annan wrote. "After a lot of ducking and weaving, about the 30th comment under the post, he eventually admits 'I honestly don't know what the proper test is.'"
After Pielke mistakenly maligned James Hansen, top climate scientist and former head of NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies, based on a draft study that had not been completed or publicly released, ScienceBlog wrote that "his latest effort at sabotaging productive discourse on climate science and policy is a really low blow, putting to rest any lingering hopes one might have had that he still had some integrity stashed away in there somewhere."
Though he took issue with the distinction, Pielke was included in Foreign Policy's 2010 Guide to Climate Skeptics.
Pielke's first piece, posted Wednesday morning, appears to be no exception. In it, he takes on the link between extreme weather and climate change, challenging the idea that "worthy and useful efforts to mitigate climate change will lead to fewer natural disasters":
When you read that the cost of disasters is increasing, it's tempting to think that it must be because more storms are happening. They're not. All the apocalyptic "climate porn" in your Facebook feed is solely a function of perception. In reality, the numbers reflect more damage from catastrophes because the world is getting wealthier. We're seeing ever-larger losses simply because we have more to lose — when an earthquake or flood occurs, more stuff gets damaged. And no matter what President Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron say, recent costly disasters are not part of a trend driven by climate change. The data available so far strongly shows they're just evidence of human vulnerability in the face of periodic extremes.
Wrong, climate scientist Michael E. Mann told Salon via email. Mann, who voiced concern over Pielke in the ClimateProgress piece, and who has taken issue with Silver's approach to climate science in the past, explained that Pielke takes a controversial approach to analyzing the data, in which he "assumes that damages increase with population, but ... completely ignores technological innovations (sturdier buildings, hurricane-resistant structures, etc) that have served to reduce societal vulnerability, thus likely masking some of the aggravating impacts of climate change." In so doing, Mann explains, Pielke "likely removes the climate change signal in natural disasters that he claims to not be able to find."
"Pielke's piece is deeply misleading," Mann said, "confirming some of my worst fears that Nate Silver's new venture may become yet another outlet for misinformation when it comes to the issue of human-caused climate change." And that's one thing we definitely don't need any more of.
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We are Maryanne and Amanda, friends and new co-owners of The Spotted Whale Consignment Sale. We met when we taught at the same high school and became fast friends.
Maryanne has been a volunteer for every Spotted Whale sale except for one (when her youngest was two days old!) and loves selling and buying great gear for her two daughters at a fraction of the price. When her oldest was born, she chose to stay at home while her kids are young and is excited to take over this amazing business that provides such a service to the families of our community.
Amanda grew up in San Luis Obispo and always knew that after college, she wanted to move back here to raise her family. She believes the Central Coast is the best place on earth and is thankful her family is able to live here! She loves shopping Spotted Whale deals for her one year old girl and is excited to start shopping for her son due in February!
We are both committed to seeing The Spotted Whale continue to provide great deals for all families on the Central Coast and the opportunity for families to make some extra money. Who doesn't love to shop for their kids, clean out their house of unused items, and make some extra money? We are excited for this opportunity and look forward to meeting you at our next sale!
Yes please fill out all applicable questions on the Car Seat Waiver.
If you elect to donate, what charities does the items go to?
Great question! We donate any unsold and unpicked up items to Lifeline Pregnancy Center. They give items to local families in need.
How does someone go about selling items at your sale?
Register as a consignor under the consign tab, enter your items and prices, print out and attach the tags it will generate for you, drop off your items next Thursday or Friday depending on the drop off appointment you select, and then either pick up or let us donate your unsold items. You earn 60% of your sales, or up to 70% if you volunteer. There are more details under the consign tab to help with pricing and tagging.


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Francesco Sizi fue un astrónomo italiano renacentista que negó la posibilidad de que existieran satélites girando en torno a Júpiter, rechazando lo que Galileo Galilei decía haber observado con su telescopio. El argumento utilizado por Sizi actualmente es considerado un caso prototipo de falta de relevancia explicativa:

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Nautical flea markets, historic events, festivals, regattas, sports events, and more!
FLORIDA KEYS – The Florida Keys & Key West provide year-round entertainment for visitors, from festivals focusing on the area's colorful history, artistic culture and eccentric ambiance to events celebrating the Keys' underwater paradise and culinary offerings.
Jan. 3: Orange Bowl Swim Classic. Key Largo. Some of the best college swimmers in the country, and perhaps future Olympians, compete each year at Jacobs Aquatic Center, mile marker (MM) 99.6 oceanside, in a free-to-attend event that is part of the celebration surrounding the annual Orange Bowl college football game in Miami. Visit www.jacobsaquaticcenter.org or call 305-453-7946.
Jan. 9-18: Uncorked … the Key Largo and Islamorada Food & Wine Festival. Key Largo and Islamorada. Enjoy a multisensory experience as Key Largo and Islamorada's culinary experts team up to present more than 30 tasty food, wine and sprits events. Savor the flavors of the Keys in 10 days of culinary events, cooking demonstrations, themed wine dinners, food and wine pairing classes, art and wine shows, gourmet chocolate-crafting classes for kids and the festival finale, "A Grand Tasting." Visit www.floridakeysuncorked.com or call 305-394-3736.
Jan. 9-19: 32nd Annual Key West Literary Seminar. Key West. The seminar's 2014 topic, "The Dark Side," explores the mystery, crime and literary thriller genres. The seminar offers lectures, panel discussions, readings and receptions featuring some of contemporary literature's leading writers. The 2014 schedule includes two independent sessions, Jan. 9-12 and Jan 16-19, and writers' workshops Jan. 12-16. Visit www.kwls.org or call 1-888-293-9291.
Jan. 10-11: Inaugural Florida Keys Celtic Festival. Marathon. Some of America's most celebrated Celtic musical masters are to be featured at the inaugural event. The festival will also feature Celtic merchandise, food and beverage booths, and children's activities. Visit www.celticheritageproductions.com/keys.htm.
Jan. 10-11: Brew On the Bay. Key Largo. Presented by the Rotary Club of Key Largo, the craft beer festival includes a home brew competition and more than 100 craft beers from around the world featured in an unlimited tasting with food, music and entertainment along the waterfront. Visit www.keylargobrewonthebay.com.
Jan. 11: No Name Race. Big Pine & the Lower Keys. Join a 5k walk and run that benefits the Domestic Abuse Shelter of the Florida Keys. The race begins at 8 a.m., covers 3.1 miles and is based at the Old Wooden Bridge Guest Cottages & Marina on Big Pine Key. Call 305-743-5452 for more information.
Jan. 17-18: 54th Annual Historic House Tours. Key West. Presented by the Old Island Restoration Foundation, the house and garden tours offer a rare opportunity to see inside some of Key West's magnificent, charming and tropical residences that reflect the varied tastes and originality of their owners. Additional tours are scheduled for Feb. 14-15 and March 14-15. Visit www.oirf.org or call 305-294-9501.
Jan. 18: Art Under the Oaks. Islamorada. This show at the San Pedro Church features arts and crafts in dozens of unique mediums as well as food vendors, live music and raffles from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit http://sanpedroparish.org/art-under-the-oaks-2/ or call 305-360-8556.
Jan. 18-19: Florida Keys Seafood Festival. Key West. This family-oriented feast features fresh local Keys seafood, drinks, marine-related crafts, youth activities and live music. The two-day free-admission event is held at Bayview Park from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5.p.m. Sunday. Visit www.fkcfa.org or http://monroe.ifas.ufl.edu.
Jan. 18-19: Big Pine Key Nautical Flea Market. Big Pine & the Lower Keys. All things nautical are to be displayed and sold at the free-admission event that also includes live music, food and beverages and raffles. The seafaring sale takes place on the grounds of the Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce, MM 31 oceanside. Visit www.lowerkeyschamber.com or call 305-872-2411.
Jan. 19: Key West Half Marathon and 5k Run. Key West. Recognized by Runners World magazine as one of the 10 great half-marathons of the winter season, the race is expected to attract as many as 3,000 participants in 2014. The 13.1-mile course includes Old Town Key West and the scenic waterfront. Visit www.keywesthalfmarathon.com or call 305-240-0727.
Jan. 19-24: Quantum Key West Race Week 2014. Key West. Elite racing yacht crews from around the world compete for class championships in one of the most prestigious regattas on the international sailing circuit. Now in its 27th year, the event offers high-level competition and five full racing days. Visit www.premiere-racing.com or call 781-639-9545.
Jan. 22-26: Key West Food and Wine Festival. Key West. Top chefs and restaurateurs showcase their culinary creativity and the Keys' indigenous cuisine in a tasty schedule of events for food lovers. Highlights include the lively Duval "Uncorked," food-related adventures, intriguing seminars, an outdoor artisan wine market and a "Save the Turtles" grand tasting. Visit www.keywestfoodandwinefestival.com or call 800-474-4319.
Jan. 25-26: 29th Annual Key West Craft Show. Key West. More than 100 juried artisans and crafters gather to display their talents at this popular outdoor festival on lower Whitehead Street in historic Old Town Key West. Visit http://keywestartcenter.com/craft.html or call 305-294-1243.
Jan. 25-26: Key Largo Stone Crab & Seafood Festival. Key Largo. Full of fresh conch, local stone crab and other seafood, entertainment and fun for the entire family, the festival includes cooking demonstrations, eating and costume contests, a kids' play area, arts and crafts vendors, music and more. Visit www.keylargoseafoodfestival.com or call305-451-4502.
Jan. 26: 20th Annual Key West Master Chefs Classic. Key West. Local restaurants vie for top honors in three categories: appetizers, entrees and desserts. Attendees sample the culinary treats while judges pick the winners. The show is held from 4-7 p.m. at the Westin Key West Resort & Marina. Visit www.masterchefsclassic.com.
Jan. 27 – Feb 2: Key West Classic Regatta. Key West. The regatta is to feature classic sailing vessels in multiple races as well as parties, music, storytelling, and nautical fun in the sun. Historic tall ships, modern wooden and replica vessels and aficionados alike are welcome. Visit www.keywestclassicregatta.com or call 305-509-1771.
Feb. 7-9: Dive into History. Islamorada. Presented by the Florida Keys History of Diving Museum, this quarterly series features three-day family friendly events commemorating diving and its heritage. Each is to feature elements such as film screenings, receptions, contests, children's activities and more. Future events are set for May 23-25 and Aug. 22-24. Visit www.divingmuseum.org.
Feb. 7-9: Civil War Heritage Days. Key West.Colorful Civil War re-enactments and tours of Key West's historic Civil War–era Fort Zachary Taylor highlight the journey into the island's past. Visit www.floridastateparks.org/forttaylor/ and click "Events" or call 305-292-6850.
Feb. 8-9: 20th Annual Pigeon Key Art Festival. Marathon. Artists and craftspeople are to exhibit their work at Marathon Community Park, MM 49 oceanside. The event also features live music and food. Attendees can use their ticket stubs toward a tour of historic Pigeon Key, a tiny island where Florida Keys Over-Sea Railroad workers lived in the early 1900s. Visit www.pigeonkey.net or call 305-509-0345.
Feb. 22-23: Old Island Days Art Festival. Key West. The 49th annual juried outdoor fine art festival features oil paintings, watercolors, sculpture, photography and other offerings by artists from around the United States and beyond. The event takes place on lower Whitehead Street in historic Old Town. Visit http://keywestartcenter.com/festival.html or call 304-294-1243.
Feb. 23 – March 2: 30th Annual Winter Star Party. Big Pine & the Lower Keys. Approximately 600 astronomers from around the world gather to view southern constellations, comets and stars in the Lower Keys' clear night skies — virtually the only place in the continental U.S. where they can be viewed. Lectures, programs and workshops round out the event. Visit www.scas.org/winterstarparty.htm.
Feb. 28: Garden Walk 2014. Key Largo. This unique self-guided tour showcases the beautiful private garden properties in the Upper Keys. The event also is to include a private garden tea party with live music, artisans, plant sales, original art, refreshments and more. Visit www.gardenclubupperkeys.org/gardenwalk.html or call 305-393-2976.
Feb. 28-March 1: Sombrero Beach Run. Marathon. A comprehensive race format includes a 15k challenge, 10k run and 5k walk/run, all set for 8 a.m. at Sombrero Beach. Runners from around the Keys, country and world participate in the weekend event organized by the Southernmost Runners Club. A kickoff is set for Friday night, Feb. 28, with music, awards, raffles, prizes, food and entertainment. Visit www.sombrerobeachrun.com.
March TBA: Keystock Music Festival.Big Pine & the Lower Keys. Crowds are expected to gather at Lazy Lakes RV Resort, MM 19.8 oceanside, for a daylong event featuring several musical performances. Keystock is sponsored by Lazy Lakes, Homes for Vets Inc., Southernmost Homes and Howard Livingston. Contact Lazy Lakes at 305-745-1079.
March 1: Conch Shell Blowing Contest. Key West. An island tradition for more than 50 years, this unique contest celebrates the historic importance of conch in the Keys and features contestants in several age categories attempting to make "music" with fluted conch shells. Visit www.oirf.org or call 305-294-9501.
March 1: 38th Annual Marathon House & Garden Tour. Marathon. Tour beautiful homes and extraordinary gardens in the Marathon area that reflect Keys living. Each home is to be adorned with floral arrangements created by Marathon Garden Club members. Other attractions include an art show at the club, MM 50 bayside. Visit www.marathongardenclub.org or call 305-743-4971.
March 8-9: The Original Marathon Seafood Festival. Marathon. Gourmet delicacies from the waters of the Florida Keys, live music, a kids' play area and an array of vendors highlight this annual weekend event that generally attracts more than 20,000 seafood lovers and families to Marathon Community Park, MM 49 oceanside. Visit www.marathonseafoodfestival.com/.
March 22:Woofstock Music Fair. Islamorada. A day of peace, paws and music comes alive as MarrVelous Pet Rescues and Adoptions hosts its fourth annual free family fun event at Islamorada's Founders Park, MM 87. The "fur out" festival typically features local rescue groups, food, drinks, vendors, contests and demonstrations. Leashed well-behaved dogs are welcome. Visit www.keyswoofstock.com.
April 5-6: Florida Keys Island Fest. Islamorada. The annual event features music, art, food and fun. Island Fest hosts a notable art show with 100 artists and crafters from around the state, great live music and a "Taste of the Islands" competition where the best Upper Keys restaurants compete for coveted awards. Visit www.islamoradachamber.com or call 305-664-4503.
April 14: Taste of Key West. Key West. Scores of area restaurants present mouthwatering samples of their cuisine to benefit AIDS Help Inc. The culinary celebration takes place at the Truman Waterfront overlooking Key West Harbor. Visit www.aidshelp.cc/taste.html or call 305-296-6196.
April 18-27: Conch Republic Independence Celebration. Key West. Parades, bed races, parties and a wacky "drag race" commemorate the founding of the Conch Republic April 23, 1982, in response to a U.S. Border Patrol roadblock that halted traffic in and out of the Florida Keys. Visit www.conchrepublic.com or call 305-296-0213.
April 20-27: Key Largo Conch Republic Days. Key Largo. This festival celebrates the Florida Keys' independence from the mainland. Attractions include daily events at Key Largo restaurants, drink and food specials, contests and more. Visit www.keylargoconchrepublicdays.com.
May 1-4: Humphrey Bogart Film Festival. Key Largo. Celebrating the life and films of the legendary actor, the festival is the only event of its kind backed by the Bogart Estate. Events are to include screenings of Bogie's classics and other memorable films centered around the theme of romance, a display of Bogart memorabilia, a gala ball, tours on the restored African Queen and a panel discussion with the star's son, Stephen Bogart. Visit www.bogartfilmfestival.com.
May 1-4: Key West Paddleboard Classic. Key West. Presented by Lazy Dog Adventure Tours, the event includes a 12-mile Elite Race around the island and a 4-mile open race. Other events include a kick-off registration party, paddleboard clinics and races for the kids. Visit www.keywestpaddleboardclassic.com or call 305-295-9898.
May 7-11: Key West Songwriter's Festival. Key West. The annual showcase of musical magic features a large roster of America's foremost performing songwriters. Dozens of concerts are staged in intimate, audience-friendly island settings. Visitwww.kwswf.com.
May 11: Bay Jam. Islamorada. This music and art festival stars local and guest artists performing on the shores of Florida Bay at the ICE Amphitheater at Founders Park, MM 87. Visit www.keysice.com or call 305-395-6344.
May 15-18: Key Largo's Original Music Festival. Key Largo. Enjoy the entertainment, food and ambiance of Key Largo. Presented by the Key Largo Merchants Association, the event features on-the-water venues, unique entertainers and local musicians. Visit www.keylargosongwritersfestival.com or call 305-394-3736.


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'Everybody can win': How a Victorian mansion became a refuge for homeless women
A Victorian mansion on Jarvis Street is getting a second life as a haven for homeless and vulnerable women in Toronto, after a social organization and generous benefactors bought and renovated it.
Local charity, Fred Victor, teamed up with owner of mansion for full renovations
Adrian Cheung · CBC News · Posted: Nov 22, 2018 5:00 AM ET | Last Updated: November 22, 2018
Mona Lisa Pilon shows off her new room at the Mary Sheffield House, a transitional space for Toronto's homeless women. (Adrian Cheung/CBC News)
Mona Lisa Pilon is proud of where she lives and is happy to show it off.
"Whether it was a good day or a bad day, you got a bed," she told CBC Toronto as she recounted other simple comforts like heating and a clean bathroom.
Pilon became homeless last year. But now, along with 25 other women, she can call the Mary Sheffield House home.
The red-brick Victorian mansion at 512 Jarvis St. north of Wellesley Street underwent a top-to-bottom renovation over the past year and now provides 25 units of transitional housing for women over 55 leaving the shelter system.
Nearly 100 homeless people died in Toronto in 2017
Toronto's new shelter plan just a short-term solution to homelessness, advocates say
"We're human beings and we want to be housed, to continue whatever life we have left," Pilon said.
The transformation of the home was a joint effort by Fred Victor, a social services organization for homeless and low-income people in Toronto, and the owners of the property, Mike and Giulia Ahmadi.
They named the home after Mary Sheffield, who founded a downtown mission to help the poor and destitute, and battle the social problems that plagued Toronto in the late 19th Century.
The Mary Sheffield House, a Victorian-era home, has been repurposed as a transitional home for women over 55 leaving the city's shelter system. (Adrian Cheung/CBC News)
The Ahmadis had originally purchased the three-storey home for themselves. But they realized the space could be re-purposed into something with a bigger impact.
"You see the ladies, their eyes full of tears, and they say, 'Thank you.' I don't think you can buy this with any amount of money," said Mike Ahmadi.
The Ahmadis hired contractors and paid for the renovations themselves. Working with Fred Victor, the organization identified older homeless women who had been involved with the group and who were in need.
Mona Lisa Pelon gives a tour of her transitional housing unit at the Mary Sheffield House in Toronto. 1:36
Mark Aston, CEO of Fred Victor, said the idea had been in development for the past two years and explained how the home can help older residents.
"Many of these units are fully accessible; there's an elevator that's been installed," Aston said.
While the home has reached capacity with 26 residents, Aston said, "we do hope that over the years, as these women need to move to retirement homes or long-term care homes, that other women can move in and benefit from this wonderful facility."
Pushback from neighbours
While Fred Victor hails the opening of the Mary Sheffield House as an example of community benefactors helping Toronto's homeless population, several neighbours on Jarvis Street and in the surrounding area took Fred Victor and the Ahmadis to court.
The concern was purportedly that transitional housing could bring more homeless people to the area.
Mike, left, and Giulia Ahmadi, centre, spent their own money to renovate and repurpose the home on Jarvis Street. (Adrian Cheung/CBC News)
Coun. Kristyn Wong-Tam, who represents the ward where the house is located, has been a supporter of the project and called the reaction against transitional housing "disappointing."
With precarious housing and shelter space among the major concerns for Toronto city council heading into the winter, Wong-Tam said this home will serve as an example to developers.
"The cost of housing has become unbearable ... [High-rise developers] can say, 'You know what, I don't need so much, I can use a private property, turn it into housing for people who are vulnerable,' and still be able to walk off with a tidy but modest sum."
Coun. Kristyn Wong-Tam, seen speaking to residents of the Mary Sheffield House, has been a supporter of the project. (Adrian Cheung/CBC News)
Additionally, Wong-Tam says the complainants should "take another look" at the transitional home because their fears have not come true.
"These are women who have been down on their luck, where they have been forgotten by society, where they have an opportunity to turn around their lives," she said.
The Ahmadis and Fred Victor have won their legal battles and are now hoping the new residents can get on the road to recovery.
"There's a lesson here," said Giulia Ahmadi.
"Everybody can win."


What do you do with your wacky ideas? Do you push them aside telling yourself the idea is impossible? Or do you see an opportunity to bring it to fruition? Do you talk over the idea with trusted advisors or do you open the throttle and go for the gold?
My last post alluded to my own wacky idea soon to be launched. I only talked about it with my one and only advisor (my husband), and ran with the wackiness intact.
Now I have a bit of work yet to do as far as promoting the program, but it launched and is live. The idea came to me months ago; and you know when a thought keeps coming back again you must give it serious attention! You can find my wacky idea here.
Do you truly, madly, and deeply believe in what you do? Would you keep doing what you're doing even if you didn't get paid?
This world is made up of giving and loving souls who have the best interest of our global existence close to their hearts. These souls step up by helping their brothers and sisters in time of need: tsunamis, earthquakes, hurricanes, and fires. I too, have contributed to these relief efforts.
Hence, the wacky ideal; rest assured I'll cease to call the idea "wacky" very soon.
I work for the best interests of the unemployed, the tossed-aside, baby boomer women, and anyone who feels lost, broken, and alone from loss of any proportion to give them not only a sense self-confidence and self-worth, but actual control of their lives.
Drawing on the knowledge gleaned from various sources, I remembered a suggestion about how to spread your message via a win-win situation: get sponsors that would pay you a set fee in exchange for their visibility, aka advertising.
Rome wasn't built in a day, God created his divinity in six days (the seventh day filled with rest, as the story goes), and babies are born after a gestational period. Read this explanation of all my madness.
So there you have it in all transparency. By following the links herein, you will see I am passionate. I am heartfelt. I am the best advocate you or anyone could possibly have (besides yourself!). I love what I do and keep shouting it out to the world for you and others like you to find me.
What one thing can you do today, wacky idea or not, that will move you toward your goal or dream life?
In launching my ebook on acceptance earlier this week, there are no quick solutions in finding resolution or peace in this travesty or ones like it.
Our community of 13,000 is reeling with the news of a father killing his three young daughters. Yesterday he was charged with three counts of intentional homicide.
How can you celebrate life after something like this?
This weekend is the annual event of River Falls Days. If the weather holds out I will be walking in a parade later today with other family members celebrating a cousin's milestone of being a 30-year 2-time survivor of breast cancer. How can you not participate in such joy?
My hope for the family of the three young girls is they find solace and peace through the support of this community that is holding them as close to their hearts as possible.
No one can imagine or fathom the kick-in-the-gut pain the mother of these girls must be feeling. No one can imagine or fathom a parent committing such a horrific act.
Three little angels arrived in Heaven a few days ago; they are now there to help their mother in ways beyond imagination.
PeggyLee is a Speaker, Best-selling author on Amazon.com, Certified Dream Coach® & Group Leader®, Trained True Purpose Coach®, and CEO and Founder of MyDreamArchitect.com, a subsidiary of Personal Transition Guidance, LLC. Also, Peggy Lee has co-facilitator mastermind groups and a regular columnist for the online communities. She a proud member of Toastmasters International.
Well, the last few years' of learning have been summed up in 30+ pages with the release of my first solo-authored ebook, The Acceptance Factor: To Serenity and Beyond.
Before sitting down for a weekend of devoted and focused writing, I gathered all my notes and files I thought would be helpful. Because of grabbing a spot during the extra-special registration—yes, it was a fee-paid guided weekend—I was lucky enough to receive one-on-one attention given to my copy (all that I wrote). Awesome!
So, where was I… oh, yes… focused writing.
When it was time to flesh out the first few chapters, I began writing in my usual style. Eleven hundred words later, I turned in my copy to the leader who was pleased, yet had a few suggestions. The main one, however, gave me pause; it was suggested to take the focus off what I've been through and make it more about the reader and what they are experiencing. Huh.
I was okay with this! Actually, I had been thinking along those same lines, too. I need to get away from my story to focus on the solutions for my readers—much like I hope to do with my blog and newsletters.
Two days of nearly straight writing, the words kept pouring from head through my fingers showing up on the screen; I had nearly five thousand words! AWE-SOME!
To those wanna-be authors out there: IF I CAN DO THIS—YOU CAN TOO!!
This last week was spent fine tuning copy, putting it into a working PDF (clickable links), building web pages, and creating email campaigns.
The end result? Click on the book cover image in the upper left corner to grab your copy; it's FREE in exchange for your name and email address. Plus there's a whole lot more inside you can access for no cost as well.
This ebook is also a way to express my gratitude and appreciation for everything and everyone in my life. Accepting the good, the bad, and the ugly has its merits and more rewards than can be expressed.
Enjoy and here's to your success.


Happy Monday! and happy November...3rd?!
Can you believe it, it is already November! I feel that this is the time of year when you really feel and see Fall time. This past weekend was a prime example, the weather was so amazing (If you count 64 degree weather cold LOL). When it gets chilly here in Miami, I take FULL advantage and take out my winter gear...its the only chance I get to wear it because it is always so hot here! That's why I was so excited to wear this little number. I have been wanting a red plaid shirt, and I finally was able to find one that was fitting for me. I love the material because it is pretty thick, but it is still light weight to wear by itself :) I feel like everyone should have a little plaid in their life; it is a true closet staple.
Love the plaid shirt, nice look!


Gold Ridge RCD August E-Newsletter: Healthy Soils Funding, Fun at Agrarian Games, and many local events!
A look back at the 2015 construction of the Westview Jersey Dairy's 1.4 million-gallon rainwater storage pond. With it, the organic dairy has replaced its 7,000-gallon a-day diversion from nearby Salmon Creek.
The first of its kind in the country, the program will provide grants to farmers and ranchers for implementing on-farm practices that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and/or store carbon in soil, trees and shrubs. T hree types of grants will be available: 1) Direct farmer grants, 2) outreach and education/demonstration grants, and 3) research/demonstration grants.
For more information from the Gold Ridge RCD staff, contact: William@goldridgercd.org.
See You at the Agrarian Games!
Lucky us, we will be hosting activities in the Soil Zone of the Agrarian Games, with our partners, Sonoma Resource Conservation District and the NRCS. Come see farmers' test results from the "Soil My Undies" soil health challenge, express yourself with paints made from local soils, examine soil structure under a magnifying glass, and dare to love dirt!
Join the fun at the Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds!
A griculture and Environment Education Program Begins the 2017-18 School Year with a Splash!
Thanks to local conservation efforts and rainfall from Mother Nature, there is water flowing in Salmon Creek through Gilardi Ranch. The Gilardi Ranch hosts 5th graders to learn why conservation practices are important for water quality and quantity, soil health and wildlife habitat.
On the ranch, students learn how Mr. Gilardi's 230,000-gallon underground water storage system, cattle fencing and water-loving trees he planted along the creek are protecting habitat for herons, hawks, frogs, shrimp, deer, lions, otters, and yes--salmon!
Grade school students visit the ranch through our TEAM Environmental Education program, funded by the tax-payer supported Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District. The TEAM program serves students across the county with fall field trips to Crane Family Farm in Santa Rosa and Gilardi Ranch in Bodega, and spring trips to Dutton Ranch in Graton.
For more information, or to sign your 5th grade class up for a trip to Gilardi Ranch, contact: Adriana Stagnaro, Adriana@goldridgercd.org, (707) 823-5244.
Napa RCD is looking for acorns donated to their Acorns to Oaks school and community oak planting program this fall! Please donate quality Valley Oak, Coast Live Oak, CA Black Oak, and Blue Oak acorns. Quality acorns: Are fully matured and brown, their shell is intact without small holes in them, and they DO NOT rattle when you shake them (these won't grow). Want to help plant these trees? Volunteer on the planting day! Saturday, November 18, 9:30-11:30am. For more information, contact: Eric McKee, Eric@NapaRCD.org, (707) 252-4189 x 3120.
Harvest of the Month: In-Class Tasting Kit Program registration now open!
Through these in-class tasting kits, Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF) Harvest of the Month program lets teachers take the lead on food and farming education, connecting students with California family farms. Kids get to taste fresh, local fruits and vegetables, empowering them to make healthy food choices. Know a teacher or school who might be interested? Send them our way. Or, contact: Angie Corwin, angie@caff.org, (707) 824-1823 x 301.
Meet at the bridge over Atascadero Creek on Occidental Rd, west of HWY 116 and just east of Mill Station Rd to join the dedicated crew of cleaners removing trash from this beautiful creek system. More clean ups will be held on Sundays this fall. Stay tuned for scheduled dates. For more information, contact: John Roberts, jahiltop@sonic.net, (707) 321-3273.
International Coastal Cleanup Day is September 16th!
A problem as big as plastic in the ocean requires a big response! By participating in the International Coastal Cleanup, you can make a difference. You'll join millions of volunteers just like you, who love the ocean and want to protect it.
The coast: From Doran to Portuguese Beach, there are 12 separate cleanups. Learn more here.
Petaluma River : Join the Friends of the Petaluma River and the Sonoma RCD. Learn more here .
Russian River : The Russian River Cleanup collected 21,769 pounds of trash in 2016. Help them beat their numbers this year! Learn more here .
The Russian River Watershed TMDL Action Plan will be presented for public review and comment on Wednesday September 20 at the Guerneville Veterans Memorial Hall, 16225 1st Street, Guerneville, CA.
The draft Staff Report describes the watershed setting, the applicable regulatory framework, and desired watershed conditions. It further documents pathogen pollution and impairments in the Russian River and its tributaries, identifies potential sources of pathogens, and estimates the pathogen loading capacity of the system. For information, contact: Alydda Mangelsdorf, Senior Environmental Scientist, (707) 576-6735 or Alydda.Mangelsdorf@waterboards.ca.gov.


Pryor Thoughts: "Recovering the Lost Language of Lament"
"Recovering the Lost Language of Lament"
Card began by noting that lament exemplified in the Bible is a communal activity; thus, individualized American Christians don't handle grief/sorrow/lament well. Coupled with a religious culture of unrelenting extroverted positivity, lamenting is virtually unknown in White evangelicalism. The Black church in American never lost an appropriate place for lament for obvious reasons.
Card lead us through the biblical pattern of lament (the failure of retributive justice expressed as "wilderness," a desire for God's presence in our experience of his absence, God's unbroken hesed faithfulness, and ultimately, a turn and restoration of the longed-for presence) through the texts of Job, a number of the Psalms, Jeremiah/Lamentations, and selections from the Gospels. Most importantly, however, was Card's observation that acts of lament take place in the form of direct address to God. In other words, to engage in lament is to speak to God, not about God. Speaking for myself (and I suspect many others in the Reformed tradition), the latter comes more naturally than the former. But the biblical texts of lament are clear in both their form and substance: lament is an act of worship.
Much more could be said about this exceptionally good conference but you can find out more by attending one of Card's programs elsewhere or getting his book, "A Sacred Sorrow: Reaching Out to God in the Lost Language of Lament".
Finally, we can't say enough about the venue: The Billy Graham Training Center at the Cove. The facilities, food, surroundings, and overall service were as good as it gets and we are likely to take advantage of opportunities to attend other programs there.
Scott - Angela Creech here (Don's wife). Wish I could have taken your Contracts class when I was in law school! Fascinating approach. Christian or not - the biblical principals are universally applicable.


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Q: ArrayList : Picking alternate elements I have a use case where I need to pick elements with alternate index :
for ex : list is having <10, 1, 20, 2, 30, 3, 40, 4>
The result should be :
10, 20
1, 3
30, 40
3, 4
Any suggestion ?
I could get the following :
10, 1
20, 2
30, 3
40, 4

A: In c# something like this:
int[] array = new int[] { 10, 1, 20, 2, 30, 3, 40, 4 }

if (array1==array)
{
array1={10, 20 1, 3 30, 40 3, 4};
}

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