and these delightful scallion cakes served with ponzu dipping sauce that had the flavor of a savory italian pizza fritte, sans confectioner sugar.
For dinner that night, we had a treat in store. Being consummate fans of spanish tapas and the beautiful ingredients it promotes, we had to get to Toro, a 55-seat Barcelona-inspired tapas restaurant in Boston's South End. It is owned by chef Ken Oringer, who was named Best chef-Northeast" by the James Beard Foundation in 2001. The executive chef, Jamie Bissonnette, brings the spanish theme true credibility with a delicious menu. So, here is the meal as we experienced it. Some of the dishes may make you think, " I would NEVER order that," but think again, this was amazing.
So, the dished we ordered ranged in price from $5-$14. Each offering was enough for two bites for both of us, and some were larger. All were very well prepared.
These two dished were our first offerings. On the left is Corazon a la Plancha, grass-fed beef heart with romesco. The romesco was a nice combination of almond or hazelnut, red pepper, garlic and onion. The heart was shaved quite thinly and piled lightly. It was not minerally, nor was it tough, it was a nice beef flavor. On the right is Ventresca, or tuna belly, tomato tapanade and celery leaves. Unfortunately, this was the least memorable of the dishes. It tasted of albacore tuna, not ahi, and was balanced with the tomato.
The dish on the left is Mollejas, crispy sweetbreads with blood orange and cinnamon. The sweetbreads were fantastic. The blood orange really off-set the fattiness of the sweetbread, and the cinnamon added a nice, unexpected tone. The dish on the right is oyster with a citrus foam. Good, but not fantastic. On the bottom is Jamon de Pato- cured duck ham. It is just a duck breast, cured and served as charcuterie. It ROCKS. You can get it in Philly at DiBruno Brothers- see my past post.
Ok, now these two dishes were by far two of my favorite of the night. On the left is Uni Bocadillo, a pressed Uni sandwich with miso butter and pickled mustard seed. For those of you who are uninitiated, Uni is the gonad of the sea urchin, male or female. It is the Foie Gras of the sea. Simply it is a savory, creamy, slightly salty delight. The miso butter added to the creaminess, with the crispy texture of the panini-like sandwich, it was heavenly. On the right is Foie Gras con Chutney de Pera- Foie Gras with pear and bacon chutney. Again, Foie Gras is the Uni on land. It is creamy, fatty, rich, delicious, and was cooked to perfection. Crispy outside, creamy center, and seasoned nicely. The chutney added a sweet pear flavor, and bacon added to anything makes it better. There was great balance in both of these dishes; just amazing.
These two dishes came to us on the recommendation of the server. On the left are Croquetas de Bacalao- salt cod fritters with preserved fried lemon rings. The lemon rings were very nice, and complimented the salty fish. On the right, there is grilled corn with alioli, lime, espelette pepper and aged cheese. I thought this dish was a little bit of a throw away for the restaurant. It was one of the less expensive dishes, but it was not great. It was messy and the corn was not in-season sweet corn.
On top here was a daring dish for my wife. It is Lengua con Lentejas y Salsa Verde- smoked beef tongue with lentis and salsa verde. The tongue was as tender as any beef dish you could think of. The smoke, though, brought on a pastrami taste and texture. The lentils were fantastic. Served al dente, they paired beautifully with the salsa verde. On the left is Vientre de Cerdo- crispy pork belly with pumpkin, escargots, apple and maple crumble. It was a near-perfect dish. The pork belly could have been a little crispier, but the flavors were spot on. On the right are Navajas a la Plancha- razor clams with garlic, lemon and piquillo peppers. Razor clams are a little used and rare ingredient. They have a very strong clam flavor, but are not overpowering in any way. These are actually Atlantic jackknife clams and can be found from Canada to South Carolina.
The last dish we enjoyed was Asado de Huesos- Roasted bone marrow with radish citrus salad and oxtail marmalade. Restaurant bone marrow is often the inner-most part of the femur bone. It is rich, fatty, and best over bread. Some of the best chefs in the world, famously including Anthony Bourdain, consider it to be good enough to be their death-row meal. The oxtail marmalade had the consistency of a beef short rib, and the intense flavor of a long braise. the radish salad added a brightness to the dish, and the citrus cut through some of the fattiness of the dish, but there was no cutting through all of it.
The meal was paired with a nice pinot noir that complimented most of the dishes, but there was no wine that would have reached all of these wonderful dishes. It was a great meal, worthy of a gander if you are up in Boston. If you want a similar experience in Philly, chef Garces' Amada is a similar style restaurant with similar flavors. Hope you enjoyed, because I know I did.


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Moon Kyungwon (; born 1969) is a Seoul-based artist who received her Masters of Fine Arts from the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) and Ph.D in Visual Communication from Yonsei University, South Korea. Moon held her solo exhibition at the Fukuoka Asian Art Museum in 2004. Her recent exhibitions include Poiesis of Collective Intelligence at Yamaguchi Center Arts and Media in 2013 and A Different Similarity at BOCUM Museum, Germany in 2010. In 2012, Moon and a fellow artist, Jeon Joonho, participated in Documenta (13) in Kassel, Germany and collectively received the 2012 Noon Award Grand Prize and 2012 Korea Artist Prize at Gwangju Biennale. In 2013, the two artists put on a large-scale exhibition called News from Nowhere at the Sullivan Galleries inside the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). Curated by Sook-Kyung Lee from Tate Modern, Moon Kyungwon and Jeon Joonho were selected to showcase their collaborative video installation, The Ways of Folding Space and Flying at the Korean Pavilion for 2015 Venice Biennale.
Moon currently works and resides in Seoul, South Korea and teaches at the College of Art and Design, Ewha Womans University

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'Sister, Sister' Stars Tia & Tamera Mowry Share Adorable Photos of Their Families on Easter
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Tia and Tamera Mowry celebrated Easter with their respective families, and they documented the day with pictures they shared with their fans on social media.
Easter was an opportunity for many families to get together to enjoy time together. Tia and Tamera were no different— they spent the day with their families and were kind enough to share mementos from the special day.
Tamera took to her personal Instagram page with a series of pictures that featured her posing up a storm with her husband, kids, and mother.
Tia and Tamera Mowry at Essence Magazine's tribute to Lauryn Hill, Kirk Farnklin and others at the 1999 Essence Awards. | Photo: Getty Images
The first shot she shared was a photo of herself with them, but her mom was absent in the next, leaving her to pose with her husband and kids.
The third shot captured her mother, Darlene, with her kids. It was obvious that they enjoyed their time together from the smile they all had on their faces. She captioned the post,
"We love you, Grandma Darlene. Isn't she lovely? I love you, momma. I hope you guys had a wonderful Easter."
Tamera's husband, Adam Housley, also shared the same couple of shots on his Instagram page. In his caption, he expressed gratitude for meeting with family during the Easter celebration.
Tia confirmed that the reunion was a tearful one.
The photos Tamera's sister Tia shared featured herself, her husband, sibling, Tahj Mowry, and father. They all sat on a white picnic mat and flashed their best smiles for the camera. In her caption, she revealed that the day was full of "love, great food, and great company."
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Ucayalipithecus  ist eine fossil überlieferte Gattung der Primaten aus der ausgestorbenen Familie der Parapithecidae, die an der Grenze des Eozäns zum Oligozän in Südamerika vorkam. In Peru entdeckte Knochenfunde, die zu dieser Gattung gestellt werden, wurden in die Zeit vor mindestens 32 Millionen Jahren datiert. Einzige bislang beschriebene Art der Gattung ist Ucayalipithecus perdita, ein naher Verwandter von afrikanischen Vorfahren, die den seinerzeit rund 1500 bis 2000 Kilometer breiten Südatlantik – vermutlich auf einer Art Floß aus Pflanzenteilen – überquert und den gesamten Kontinent von Ost nach West durchquert hatten.

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Ucayalipithecus ist ein Neologismus. "Ucayali" verweist auf die peruanischen Provinz Ucayali, in der die für die Erstbeschreibung herangezogenen Funde entdeckt wurden. Die zweite Hälfte des Gattungsnamens ist abgeleitet von dem griechischen Wort πίθηκος (altgriechisch ausgesprochen píthēkos: "Affe"). Das Epitheton der Typusart, perdita, steht für lateinisch "verloren". Ucayalipithecus perdita bedeutet demnach sinngemäß "ausgestorbener Affe aus Ucayali". In der gleichen Fundstätte in der Provinz Ucayali wurde auch der etwas ältere Perupithecus ucayaliensis entdeckt.

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Als Holotypus der Gattung und zugleich der Typusart Ucayalipithecus perdita wurde in der Erstbeschreibung ein einzeln gefundener, zweiter Molar aus einem Unterkiefer benannt (Sammlungsnummer CPI-7936). In der Erstbeschreibung von Gattung und Typusart wurden zudem drei weitere Zähne als Paratypen benannt: ein teilweise erhaltener Oberkiefer-Molar M1, ein teilweise erhaltener, linker Oberkiefer-Molar M2 und ein linker Unterkiefer-Molar M3. Verwahrort der Zähne ist das Instituto Geológica, Minero y Metalúrgico in Lima.

Alle vier Zähne stammen aus dem gleichen, Yahuarango Formation genannten Fundhorizont am linken Ufer des Río Yurúa, rund 7,5 Kilometer südlich der Grenze von Peru und Brasilien. Ihre Merkmale – insbesondere die Beschaffenheit und Anordnung der Zahnhöcker – wurden in der Erstbeschreibung abgegrenzt von den beiden aus Ägypten bekannten Gattungen Qatrania und Abuqatrania sowie von Perupithecus. Im Ergebnis wurde Ucayalipithecus perdita als "Schwestertaxon" von Qatrania wingi interpretiert. Die Art wurde der Verwandtschaftsgruppe der Altweltaffen und in dieser der Familie Parapithecidae zugeordnet, deren bisherige Funde aus Nordafrika (Fayyum) stammten.

Anhand der Größe der Zähne wurde geschätzt, dass Ucayalipithecus zwischen 319 und 366 Gramm gewogen haben könnte (vergleichbar mit heute lebenden Marmosetten); der Beschaffenheit ihrer Zähne nach lebten die Tiere der Art auf Bäumen und waren Fruchtfresser.

Weblinks
 Eintrag Ucayalipithecus perdita in der Paleobiology Database.
 Another Ancient Primate Lineage Sailed to South America. Auf: the-scientist.com vom 10. April 2020.
 Ancient Teeth from Peru Hint Now-Extinct Monkeys Crossed Atlantic from Africa. Auf: leakeyfoundation.org vom 15. April 2020.

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Second NWSL abuse report covers Clarkson, LaHue, Pauw, Riley
The U.S. soccer world is now grappling with another report and investigation into systemic misconduct in the National Women's Soccer League, which came with a lot of recommendations for profound structural reform. Matthew Ashton – AMA/Getty Images
A second investigation into systemic abuse in the National Women's Soccer League was released Wednesday, providing further details of how the league, its clubs and the U.S. Soccer Federation failed to protect players and allowed misconduct to run rampant throughout the 10-year-old league.
– NWSL investigation finds 'ongoing misconduct,' details culture of abuse
Wednesday's report, which was jointly commissioned by the NWSL and the NWSL Players Association, comes just over two months after former U.S. deputy attorney general Sally Yates released her report, which was commissioned by the U.S. Soccer Federation. Whereas Yates' report focused on three major storylines and perpetrators, the NWSL/NWSLPA joint investigation looked further, scrutinizing each of the 12 current NWSL teams, as well as historic complaints in the league.
"Misconduct against players has occurred at the vast majority of NWSL clubs at various times from the earliest years of the league to the present," the report states, referencing instances of inappropriate sexual remarks to players by staff in positions of power, blurred professional boundaries, and manipulation.
Here are the larger questions and contents of the report.
What is this investigation, and how is it different from the Yates report?
The latest investigation ("the joint investigation") acknowledges and reiterates the Yates report's detailing of misconduct by former Portland Thorns, Western New York Flash and North Carolina Courage coach Paul Riley; former Washington Spirit coach Richie Burke; and former Sky Blue FC and Racing Louisville coach Christy Holly. It also provides new information around the suspensions and firings of several coaches and general managers and recommends how the league must change going forward.
Yates was commissioned by the U.S. Soccer Federation, which is the sport's governing body and was, for eight years between 2012 and 2020, the manager of the NWSL as part of an operational agreement.
Following the revelations of Riley's sexual misconduct on Sept. 30, 2021, the NWSL and the NWSLPA separately sought to conduct investigations. The league retained Covington & Burling LLP, while the NWSLPA retained Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP. The two parties ultimately decided that a joint investigation made the most sense, with Covington taking the lead under the direction of an oversight committee. That committee included: NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman; NWSLPA executive director Meghann Burke; WNBPA executive director Terri Jackson (selected by the NWSLPA); Goop, Inc. general counsel and chief people officer Djenaba Parker (selected by the NWSL) and former United States District Judge Barbara S. Jones, who was deemed an independent member.
Whereas the Yates report intentionally focused on what it deemed the most egregious abusers, the joint investigation scrutinized more nuanced incidents of emotional abuse and power imbalances that caused players to report that they contemplated quitting, had panic attacks and, in some cases, needed therapy. The latest report also focuses on racism and microaggressions in a way that the Yates report did not.
The joint investigation states:
"Some types of misconduct against players, including certain instances of sexual abuse and manipulation, have already been widely reported. Other misconduct, which this Report discusses in detail below, has not received as much, if any, public attention. The Joint Investigative Team found, for example, that club staff in positions of power made inappropriate sexual remarks to players, mocked players' bodies, pressured players to lose unhealthy amounts of weight, crossed professional boundaries with players, and created volatile and manipulative working conditions. They used derogatory and insulting language towards players, displayed insensitivity towards players' mental health, and engaged in retaliation against players who attempted to report or did report concerns. Misconduct against players has occurred at the vast majority of NWSL clubs at various times from the earliest years of the League to the present."
Why was a second investigation required?
USWNT and Portland Thorns' Becky Sauerbrunn speaks out after findings of systemic abuse across women's soccer in the Yates report.
Two overlapping trends factor into why there are two major reports on systemic abuse in the NWSL: a lack of trust in reporting systems, and a lack of accountability among those in positions of power.
Throughout its 125 pages, the joint investigation repeatedly details how U.S. Soccer, the NWSL and specific clubs passed on responsibility for problems of the past to each other, with parties either claiming ignorance to specific information or stating that another party was responsible for reporting something.
– NWSL abuse allegations as they happened: Portland Thorns, Washington Spirit timelines, day by day
Second, the investigation found that players and club staff did not trust reporting processes or the league at large, so much so that it affected participation even in this investigation, which had the oversight of the players' union, the NWSLPA. The union is referenced by players in the report as a default place to voice concerns, for lack of historical human resources departments in the league and at clubs, but concerns remain over how reported complaints are handled.
Truth Be Told: The Fight for Women's Professional Soccer, stream on ESPN+.
"The lack of clearly established responsibilities allowed individuals within these institutions to disclaim personal responsibility for player protection and to turn a blind eye or shift blame to other individuals and entities, while players were left exposed to further misconduct and unsafe environments. Players from marginalized backgrounds, or with the least job security, were often targets of misconduct."
The joint investigation also confirms that the misconduct from Riley, Burke and Holly, which made headlines, was part of a wider culture of power imbalances between players and staff members that was pervasive in the league. Eight different ownership groups and 15 individuals — including some from the NWSL and U.S. Soccer — come under detailed scrutiny in the latest report.
The second report finally shed light on why Houston Dash manager James Clarkson, right, was suspended from his position. The club announced after the release of the report that they would not be renewing his contract. Trask Smith/ISI Photos/Getty Images
So what is new in this report?
Among the new revelations about specific individuals, those regarding Houston Dash head coach James Clarkson stand out. Clarkson was suspended in April amid an ongoing investigation, but until Wednesday, no reasons were provided publicly.
Clarkson was described by many players in the report as unpredictable and temperamental, which "created a culture of anxiety." Clarkson, according to players interviewed in the report, targeted a couple of players each year to berate. Two players said they sought therapy.
An initial complaint against Clarkson was filed in December 2021, and the joint investigators leading Wednesday's report spoke with seven current and former players who described the coach as "volatile, verbally abusive, and not showing appropriate regard for players' wellbeing." Then, in the spring of 2022, came additional complaints and concerns that Clarkson would retaliate against players since he was aware of an investigation into him, which led to his suspension. A further 19 current and former players were interviewed, and investigators "determined that Clarkson's actions constituted emotional misconduct." The report, however, acknowledges that "a majority of players expressed the view that Clarkson's treatment of players did not rise to the level of abuse or misconduct."
Among the specific incidents detailed about Clarkson was a 2022 preseason trip to Mexico. Ahead of the first game of the trip, Clarkson questioned whether a player was hungover from an outing the previous night, despite his medical staff informing him that they thought she was experiencing altitude sickness (Mexico City is 7,300 feet above sea level). Clarkson then demanded hotel security footage (which investigators said he did not get) and reprimanded the team for drinking before a game, although player maintain they did not. When confronted by the team's captains about his response, Clarkson said that the players "should be scared."
The report also details Clarkson's handling of an incident in Houston back in April 2021, when stadium security questioned the boyfriend of then Chicago Red Stars defender Sarah Gorden. Gorden said that she and her boyfriend were racially profiled, prompting a league investigation at the time.
Gorden's boyfriend was prevented from entering an area where he could speak with her, and she said publicly that her white teammates were visiting family in the same area, but were not scrutinized. The Dash blamed coronavirus protocols, and Clarkson did not ask security to look into it. According to the report: "While the NWSL investigation [of the 2021 incident with Gorden] was ongoing, Dash Head Coach James Clarkson — during a team meeting prior to completion of the investigation — wrote phone numbers for stadium security on a board and asked players to call and apologize for their conduct." Some players viewed this as defending stadium security staff.
The report also outlined why NJ/NY Gotham FC terminated general manager LaHue. Chris Pedota, NorthJersey.com via Imagn Content Services, LLC
The reasons for Alyse LaHue's termination as NJ/NY Gotham FC general manager in July 2021 are also now clear following 1½ years of silence from the club on the issue.
It was previously reported, although never officially communicated by the league or club, that LaHue was fired for violation of the league's anti-harassment policy. The joint investigation details how LaHue sent inappropriate messages to a player, including some about the player being in her dreams, despite the player's request for those to stop and asking of LaHue to "accept that we are working together and nothing more." Investigators determined that LaHue's interactions with the player constituted misconduct.
Vera Pauw, who was the Houston Dash head coach in 2018 and is currently the head coach of the Ireland women's national team — which will play in its first Women's World Cup next year — was also identified in the report. Pauw lived in the same apartment complex as players — an issue the report flags as a too-common problem around the league — and allegedly attempted to control their diets and prevent them from weight training for fear they would be too "bulky."
Pauw's presence at the same apartment complex created anxiety among players. Witnesses to body-shaming by both Pauw and Riley reported that "players developed eating disorders and sought mental health treatment." North Carolina Courage defender Kaleigh Kurtz previously spoke publicly about Riley's body-shaming of her, and how the disgraced coach told her she had to lose 14 pounds in 10 days if she expected to start the next game.
Kurtz further detailed to investigators incidents of weight-shaming by Riley, noting that she developed an eating disorder. Kurtz added that after reading last year about Riley's past sexual misconduct, she realized that the coach was "grooming" her with similar patterns of behavior. Kurtz alleges that in 2019, Riley shared detailed information about his life, including preferred sexual positions, and persistently tried to obtain more details about her romantic life in the weeks and months that followed.
Courage leadership was made aware of Riley's conduct toward Kurtz, who also reported her experiences directly to then-NWSL commissioner Lisa Baird in a group meeting last year. Another Courage player told team leadership last year that Riley had been verbally abusive and created "a culture of fear."
Alex Morgan calls out former NWSL commissioner Lisa Baird for her failure to address allegations against Paul Riley in this bonus footage from E60: Truth Be Told, available now on ESPN+.
At a higher level, the joint investigation makes a greater attempt to identify and define problematic everyday behaviors like emotional abuse, at times noting that even the players they interviewed struggle to define the lines between that and "tough coaching" because many of them grew up with so much of the latter. Indeed, the report notes at the outset: "Misconduct in the League is not wholly independent from abuse that begins in youth soccer, where many coaches' and players' formative experiences shaped the way they engaged in, or reacted to, misconduct and abuse in the NWSL."
Did everyone cooperate with the investigation?
Investigators for the NWSL/NWSLPA report say they reached out to approximately 780 current and former NWSL players regarding the investigation; about 150 were eventually asked to share their experiences. Additionally, 15 current and former NWSL staff members engaged in interviews or provided documents, as did 11 current and former U.S. Soccer staffers. Investigators say they "reviewed approximately 200,000 documents."
The Yates report made note of teams and individuals who did not cooperate, including the Portland Thorns, Chicago Red Stars, and Racing Louisville FC. The joint investigation team noted that all three clubs also "withheld key documents" from them until after the Yates report was released. Notably, investigators for the NWSL and NWSLPA also cite U.S. Soccer as an entity that delayed the investigation.
"Even after repeated requests and lengthy negotiations, U.S. Soccer did not meaningfully respond to the Joint Investigative Team's requests until shortly before and again after the USSF Report was released. This included withholding documents and other information related to an investigation U.S. Soccer conducted into reports of misconduct by Rory Dames for the better part of a year. When U.S. Soccer did respond to the Joint Investigative Team's requests, it produced limited documentation and refused the Joint Investigative Team's request to identify the documents withheld."
Former NWSL commissioner Jeff Plush responded to the joint investigators after refusing to speak with Yates & Co., though the report indicates that Plush only provided written responses. Plush eventually resigned as CEO of USA Curling nearly a month after the Yates report detailed his inaction and culpability in allowing Riley to continue coaching in the NWSL following Riley's 2015 sexual misconduct in Portland.
Alex Morgan shares her frustration at the NWSL's failure to support Meleana Shim after speaking out against Paul Riley in this behind-the-scenes clip from E60: Truth Be Told, available now on ESPN+.
The overlap of the two reports also proved problematic in some cases. Holly spoke with investigators for the Yates report but pulled out of a scheduled interview with the joint investigation after the release of the Yates report, which of course publicly revealed his misconduct for the first time. Riley and Dames refused to speak to the joint investigation team or Yates' team, while Pauw "appeared, but refused to cooperate" and ultimately issued a written statement. LaHue participated in an initial interview, but then cancelled a follow-up interview.
Investigators said after interviews that Burke did not acknowledge the offensiveness of his behaviors with the Washington Spirit, and that Clarkson "exhibited a lack of candor… Clarkson denied ever raising his voice at players or losing control of his emotions, notwithstanding credible evidence to the contrary." They also found former Utah Royals head coach Craig Harrington to lack credibility while offering defenses of his actions, which ranged from drinking with players (including once at a strip club while an assistant coach in Chicago), attempting to enter a player's hotel room and inappropriate comments of a sexual nature.
What does the report recommend?
While the report singles out individuals and clubs for alleged misconduct or mishandling of situations, investigators chose to make recommendations that are "forward-looking, systemic in nature; rather than recommending discipline as to specific individuals or entities." The latter is presumably for each club and, perhaps in some cases, NWSL commissioner Berman to decide. (There have already been consequences since the Yates report, including Merritt Paulson and Arnim Whisler agreeing to sell the Portland Thorns and Chicago Red Stars, respectively.)
Instead, the joint investigation identified gaps in existing policies and procedures, including strengthening the league's anti-harassment policy, which was only first adopted in 2021 — eight years after the league first played a game. That initial policy was created with a primary focus of maintaining a safe environment, free of harassment. In 2022, it was updated to prohibit discrimination and retaliation more explicitly.
More specificity is needed, investigators concluded, to provide examples of how ostracizing players or denying playing opportunities could fall under the definition of prohibited behavior. They also feel the non-fraternization policy, first implemented in January 2018, must be more explicit, extend to staff beyond the head coach and "clarify that any sexual or romantic relationship between players and those in supervisory roles over players is strictly prohibited, even if the relationship is consensual."
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Investigators also call for more centralized hiring processes, including background checks with references for all prospective club owners, staff, and volunteers who might interact with players. The report identifies several instances in which basic criminal records checks would come back clean, but where reference checks would have revealed character issues regarding potential hires. It provides a successful (albeit anonymous) example of this working in late 2021. Among the suggested actions is involving players in hiring processes more formally and establishing information sharing among clubs.
There are some interesting suggestions in the report, too, including a call for the NWSL to establish and enforce a policy discouraging the use of nondisclosure and non-disparagement agreements "in circumstances involving alleged or substantiated misconduct under the Anti-Harassment Policy." Such policies can create veils of secrecy around the dismissal of some coaches and allow them to be rehired elsewhere despite their misconduct. The NDA between Holly and Racing Louisville caused various problems, including for investigators trying to obtain evidence.
"Inattentiveness, neglect, and concealment allow misconduct to fester," the report's conclusion reads. Now, league leadership must make meaningful changes: sources tell ESPN that the NWSL board received the report at the same time as it was released to the public, but in terms of timing, some of the report's recommendations could well be in place before the start of the 2023 season.


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This is a site that gets 90,000 visitors a day. And today it's gotten 9 subscriptions or renewals during the subscription drive. $260 down, $49,740 to go in about a month to re-do the site.
There are two different visions for the site. Let's call them the community versus commercial views. I'm on the commercial side. Zoomba/ID/jafo are likely on the community side.
We've estimated that the new site is going to cost around $50k to make. Stardock is going to pay for anything that the community doesn't come up with. But in return, the more Stardock pays into it, the more say it's going to have on the design.
I'm pretty sure that the core skinning community is no longer big enough to pay the bills and that's fine. Skinning has become one of those ominipresent things that, because it's not a niche, doesn't really have a strong core following like it used to. It has millions of users but relatively few who really care about a "skinning community" any more than people really care about a core World of Warcraft community. Skinning is everywhere these days.
The new WC, the commercial one, will be radically different than the WC we have today. First, the S-corporation that runs WinCustomize will get disolved and become part of Stardock Software (which makes WindowBlinds, Object Desktop, etc.).
Second, WC will be funded out of Stardock Software's marketing budget.
Now this may sound bad but let's face it, most people come here for Stardock related content. When this site started, programs like Winamp, Hoverdesk, WinStep, ICQ Plus and others were pretty significant. Today, it's pretty much all about WindowBlinds, DeskScapes, IconPackager, wallpapers and a that's about it.
The community won't disappear but obviously the site will become much more Stardock oriented and the days of WinCustomize as a quasi-independent entity will come to an end.
Makes a lot of sense to me, a business has to be able to adapt to the climate.
And if i can speak frankly, remember the path that led to 90.000 visitors a day is not wrong and a tweak is probably all it needs to meet the future head on.... remember Frogboy without the community it wont be as many happy days at SD anymore and without "wincustomize" our happy days wont be as many either, both parts benefits of a mutual compromise.
Stardock have great support and a great connection to those who uses it's products dont make it all about the benjamins that would be a step down.
I will still be here making skins eitherway unless you guys have something completely different in mind??
i dont completely understand the thread..darn insomnia. i come to WC for the skins for xion, the misc icons and of course WB. hope these sections will remain intact .this little community is a great place to hang out... as i stated previously, wish i could contribute by buying a subscription, but circumstances beyond control force me not to.
I don't know what to think, but then again I guess it wouldn't matter much at this point. Can you be more specific when you say more Stardock oriented?
I don't think the forums will vanish completely y'all.. as it stands its already a fairly small forum and small number of 'locals' compared to some other forums and many folks come... and go.. sounds more like a consolidation of the two entity's... No one died.
On top of which, seems to me that the number of actual skinning \ customization posts have dropped dramatically over the past year or two.
And i think it would be in SD own intrest to have a forum... its a great and inexpensive way of support, new ideas suggestions etc. and we all work like beta tester.
As Brad said, WC as we know it today won't be around....however WC will still be here. This is where the community needs to show it's support for WC. Object Desktop, it's auxilliary apps and the games they produce is Stardock's "cash cow". This is what keeps Stardock afloat. WC on the other hand most likely costs the company a boat load of money. I'm sure the maintenance costs and bandwidth alone cost a lot more money than what the subscriptions are bringing in. In order to survive, companies must conform to their environment and adapt to changes.
Let's face it....as mentioned, the skinning world has changed significantly throughout the past several years. It was programs like Hoverdesk, Beatnik, and EZPop is how I actually stumbled upon WC. Windowblinds was in it's extreme infancy. Cursor XP, Object Dock, and several others didn't exist yet. Today, the primary focus is WB, IP and a couple of others. DesktopX is still struggling to catch hold despite the incredible power this program has to offer.
Don't worry Tails.....you can't get rid of us that easy!!
The forums will remain as they are today.
But the non-stardock sections of the site will likely be no longer visible by default (they'll still be around).
Most people don't realize that today, WinCustomize is actually its own S-corporation (Stardock Media, Inc.) which is run independently from the rest of Stardock. The "community" has a large say over how the site is run, what content is maintained, etc.
Assuming the subscription drive fails to pay for the new site, what will happen is Stardock Media will become part of Stardock Software and Wincustomize would be run by Stardock's marketing team instead of by a community lead.
The new design is going to be web 2.0 and the GUI Champs site is serving as a lot of the base tech for the site (though not the layout). I think you'll see a lot fewer ads for google and such but you'll see a lot more promotions of things Stardock is interested in.
I also think you'll see more migration to Impulse with getting skins and themes and such more about using Impulse to obtain and manage them but I'm just speculating.
It's not the forums that cost the majority of the money....It's the database structure, and all the proprietary programming that IS WC. Let's face it....no "out of the box" software can handle and/or provide anything close that Wincustomize does.
Wouldn't that make WC more like "Impulse Lite"
I fear most benefits of a WC sub will be gone as it will become a corporate supported entity.
On the plus side,will that make it possible to bundle ODNT Ultimate or other SD software with a WC sub?
I still plan on renewing my sub in Feb. anyway.If it's going to be the future,so be it.
Do what you gotta do but anouncing a subscription drive the same week as announcing "huge" changes does seem a bit sketchy. I undersatand the need for changes , I'm just saying there is a big contradiction there.
If the new site functions like the GUIC site I don't think there will be many people around anyways.
WC introduced me to great apps such as xion and WB..both which has brightened my daily life. xion has brought back my love for blues music and WB's tweak of the OS has made my friends who arent WC members intrigued if not jealous.
Remember folks He did say if the sub drive fell short.
The way I read it is, the more money they have to put out, the more WC will be altered to fit Brads idea of a commercial site rather then the semi independant site WC has been over the years.
Even then... look at Impulse community and the gaming sections. They still have folks chatting it up in those SD run communities. So I dont imagine We will be run off.
Tho,I would be interested in having a better idea of what Brads Vision would be for WC.
Just saying More commercial like is pretty vague. What changes will be implemented if SD does Take a larger part in the goings on in WC ? will there be less categories? Will the mods be replaced with Paid staff? Will people still be able to submit skins? Will there be voting and comments on those skins? Would People still need to subscribe? Will it be more like a store?
Also I do Imagine SD will make sure anyone who subscribes to WC still gets their moneys worth. Brad and the crew have made thier mark's by building a buisness on customer service and giving the masses more for their $. I doubt this will change.
I'm sure the maintenance costs and bandwidth alone cost a lot more money than what the subscriptions are bringing in.
Let me re-post this. I have two kidneys and only need one. Anybody know someone who wants to buy a kidney? Awe, nevermind. I just realized I'd have to take time off of work to have the kidney harvested...I can't afford that, either.


Composed of musicians largely from St Louis and Kansas City, the Missourians were one of the most exciting aggregatons on the New York scene. While in residence at The Cotton Club betweeb 1924-1927, the band changed its name to the Cotton Club Orchestra, recordings for both Columbia and Gennett. After leaving the Cotton Club on the death of bandleader Andy Preer, they toured extensively with the acclaimed singer Ethel Waters, finally returning to New York in 1928 and changing its name back to The Misourians.
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At the Academy holiday party I found myself in a conversation about rural healthcare with our board president, Tim Size. Because Tim works as the director of a rural healthcare cooperative, he is keenly aware of disparities between rural and urban communities when it comes to healthcare access and affordability.
Even if I hadn't meant to denigrate my experience of growing up in unincorporated Lind Township, my comment implied that a rural community is defined only by its proximity to a city or town. In doing so, I had dismissed the richness of my childhood experience: Mom and Dad's drafty old farmhouse and sweet-smelling barn, tranquil forests and marshes in which I wandered without care or concern, friends and neighbors who made me what I am today.
Embarrassed, I apologized to Tim and made a mental note to never again use that phrase—and try to remember what I value most about the place I still call home.
Working with photographer and author Richard Quinney on "Elegy for a Family Farm," I was reminded how our connections to the places we call home transcend easy categorization and are often wrought with contradiction. But this doesn't make these connections any less meaningful or powerful.
In this issue, there are many examples of what we value most about the landscape that defines our common experience, that makes Wisconsin our home. Look for them along a quiet road outside Blanchardville, between the apple trees of Ela Orchard, on a narrow strip of land between two lakes, at an old farmhouse in the middle of somewhere.


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More Meaningful Impact: A Change in Approach
Kenny Montijo, United Way of Lebanon County
https://comcastnewsmakers.com/Videos/2019/2/17/Monjito-United-Way-LebCo
Host Jill Horner talks with Kenny Montijo, CEO, United Way of Lebanon County, about the changes in approach the organization is making to make an even more meaningful impact. unitedwaylebco.org
Hosted by: Jill Horner Produced by: Keystone Newsmakers Team
#Pennsylvania #General Interest
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Making Sure Everyone is Counted in Census 2020
Making Sure Everyone is Counted in Census 2020 - 3:45
Philadelphia Councilmember At-Large Derek Green talks about the role of the Complete Count Committee as part of the Philly Counts 2020 initiative working to ensure that the City is accurately funded for the next decade. Recorded December 19, 2019.
https://comcastnewsmakers.com/Videos/2019/12/23/PHL191219-3
Exploring Free College for PA Students
Exploring Free College for PA Students - 4:02
Pennsylvania State Senator Vincent Hughes explores the issue of college affordability as well as the feasibility of free tuition for Pennsylvania students. Recorded December 19, 2019.
https://comcastnewsmakers.com/Videos/2019/12/23/PHL191219-12
Coastal Ecology - 4:48
Jill Horner speaks with Ryan Rebozo, Director of Conservation Science from the Pinelands Preservation Alliance, about Coastal Ecology. Interview recorded 1/15/2020.
https://comcastnewsmakers.com/Videos/2020/1/16/NJ200115-12
A Century of the Vineland Chamber
A Century of the Vineland Chamber - 4:33
Jill Horner speaks with Dawn Hunter, Executive Director from the Greater Vineland Chamber of Commerce, about A Century of the Vineland Chamber. Interview recorded 1/15/2020.
Agriculture in New Jersey
Agriculture in New Jersey - 4:12
Jill Horner speaks with Assemblyman Vince Mazzeo, from the NJ General Assembly, about Agriculture in New Jersey. Interview recorded 1/15/2020.
Partnering with Non-Profits
Partnering with Non-Profits - 4:14
Jill Horner speaks with Assemblyman John Armato, from the NJ General Assembly, about Partnering with Non-Profits. Interview recorded 1/15/2020.
https://comcastnewsmakers.com/Videos/2020/1/16/NJ200115-9
From Slavery To Freedom Exhibit at Heinz
Samuel Black, the Director of the African American Program at the Heinz History Center, tells host Sheila Hyland about the "From Slavery to Freedom" exhibit, which has won international awards for taking visitors on an exploration of more than 250 years of African American History and given visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in the evolution of the region's African American community. HEINZHISTORYCENTER.ORG
https://comcastnewsmakers.com/Videos/2019/2/12/Samuel-Black-012819
Extreme Hardship Help in Centre County PA
Extreme Hardship Help in Centre County PA - 5:23
People suffering through extreme hardships like being alone with no job, car, suffering with addiction, health issues and/or an abusive relationship are among the more than 2,000 that receive help from Centre County's Housing Transitions. Guest is Morgan Wasikonis, Executive Director for Housing Transitions in State College. Sheila Hyland hosts from studios in the Bellisario College of Communications at Penn State University. housingtransitions.org
https://comcastnewsmakers.com/Videos/2019/8/4/Housing-Transitions
Legislation Protecting Animals in Pennsylvania
Kristen Tullo, Pennsylvania State Director, The Humane Society of the United States, discusses animal rescue and legislation that will help protect animals against cruelty and neglect. Jill Horner hosts. humane-pa.org
https://comcastnewsmakers.com/Videos/2019/2/17/Tullo-Humane-Society
Support for Grieving Children
Support for Grieving Children - 4:19
Jill Horner speaks with Darcy Walker Krause, Executive Director from the Uplift Center for Grieving Children, about Support for Grieving Children. Interview recorded 5/15/2019.