Students at "non-traditional providers" of postsecondary education will have a chance to earn federal financial aid through experimental partnerships recently announced by the U.S. Department of Education. To participate, providers are expected to partner with "traditional" institutions that currently offer federal aid.
If you are interested, you should consider participating.
US Dept of Ed's financial aid experiment aims to help low-income students.
Sometimes called "alternative providers," there has been much growth in opportunities for students to obtain knowledge and skills outside of the ivy-covered halls of colleges and universities. Examples of such providers include coding "bootcamps" (Seedpaths, Epicodus), StraighterLine, Khan Academy, and some MOOCs. There are many more.
ACE even created the Alternative Credit Project to connect students with colleges that may grant credit for courses offered by the providers. The site could be a bit more user friendly, but it's a start.
Presidential candidates across the political spectrum have taken note. Hillary Clinton proposes increased access to federal aid for students in these programs. Marco Rubio goes farther: "Within my first 100 days, I will bust this cartel by establishing a new accreditation process that welcomes low-cost, innovative providers." Not sure about our being a "cartel," but he is referencing existing colleges and universities.
We all need to pay attention as there is much to laud and much to question with these providers. I suspect many in higher education do not have these emerging competitors on their radar. While this experimental program may ultimately be the camel's nose under the tent, the growth of these providers is a story for another day.
Ed Dept experiments with bringing new, innovative providers into traditional higher education.
On the call they really emphasized the need to serve low income students with this program. Other students may benefit, but the Department is focusing on this population.
It is not a grant with money attached, but merely a waiver of regulations.
BUT, not all regulations are waived. The waivers focus on current rules regarding minimum program length and satisfactory academic progress.
The partnership must identify a Quality Assurance Entity (QAE) that "is appropriately qualified to review and monitor such programs." There are a long list of items that are included in the QAE's assurance process, including: claims for learning, assessments and student work, outputs (disaggregated to identify low-income students), and management.
The partnership must decide if it will offer students: a) Pell Grants only or b) Pell Grants, loans, and campus-based forms of aid.
They plan to approve ten or fewer partnerships.
They hope that the partnerships selected will demonstrate diversity of geography and types of institutions.
The deadline for "letters of interest" is December 14. The Department does not expect that an applying partnership will have finalized every detail by that date. Promising applicants will be asked to submit a more complete proposal in the second phase of the competition.
There are many details to the proposal. Read the notice in the Federal Register. The Department is creating an FAQ. When the FAQ is published, I will attache the URL as a comment to this post. If you would like to submit a question or ask to receive more information, send an email to: innovation@ed.gov.
One concern I have is that the "regular and substantive interaction" requirement remains in place. That expectation severely limits many adaptive learning, self-paced programs, MOOCs, CBE programs, and others from participating. Additionally, I imagine that Gainful Employment requirements will kick-in for some institutions that are unfamiliar with complying with that regulation.
Even with the limitations, I urge WCET members (both institutions and "non-traditional providers") to participate.
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Who doesn't want a spa-like bathroom, a spacious custom closet, and a gourmet kitchen at their next duty station? We can all dream. Champagne tastes on a BAH budget aside, there's nothing wrong with dreaming big. Many military families have successfully met their champagne tastes on their bubbly BAH budget by making smart, strategic choices about their home renting or purchasing.
A well-thought out strategy, as any military family knows, is vital for the success of the mission. In the case of "Operation: Sell or Rent My Home before My PCS," you need a well-thought out strategy to get the best Return on Investment (ROI) on your home sale that your budget can afford. So, if you're a military family homeowner, then now is the time to plan your real estate exit strategy: Will you sell or rent out your home when orders arrive?
Regardless of which option you choose, you can help other military families relocating to your area realize their champagne tastes by making just a few simple renovations to your home. Don't worry, though, you don't have to make any investment just for the betterment of the military community; there's a big benefit for you, too!
Second, now that we know that buyers are looking for, we know that we don't need to waste the dollars you do have for renovations on upgrades such as hand-scraped Amish wood floors to attract buyers (though they are pretty!). Your plan of attack should instead focus directly on these three target areas identified.
The typical ROI for a complete bathroom overhaul is around 85 percent, making it one of the most worthwhile renovation investments you can complete. You don't need to completely overhaul the bathroom to get it ready to sell, though. Instead, replace the fixtures, mirror (remove that 1980s looking builder-grade mirror immediately!), and the countertop. Without having to take large structural repairs into account in this simple renovation, you can easily double your investment in this bathroom with a relatively simple DIY weekend project. If your tiles are looking worse for wear, it's okay to replace them with textured vinyl. Fortunately for home sellers now, vinyl is fashionable; the next owner will likely have to replace the vinyl with something more expensive when trends change.
This one follows closely behind the master bathroom for both men and women. If you're selling in a military-heavy community, don't think that service members aren't interested in a spacious closet just because it looks like they wear the same thing every day. Not only do the uniforms take up a lot of space, but they have multiple types of uniforms: utility uniforms, dress uniforms, PT uniforms, bags, boots, badges, and then they have their casual wear like the rest of us (and hopefully a nice date outfit or two).
If you can take down a wall or make more space, head to a storage solutions shop such as The Container Store to add built-ins that create both more functional room for storing clothes the as well as the illusion of more space. You don't want your prospective buyer to instantly reject your home once she takes a peep at your bursting-at-the-seams closet, do you?
Even if the buyer only uses the granite countertops for displaying take-out boxes, a gourmet kitchen inspires foodie aspirations in everyone. A gourmet kitchen isn't exactly a kitchen on a budget, though, but you can make some inexpensive updates. Replacing the hardware and faucets in a kitchen, for one, will only set you back two or three hundred dollars, but will significantly update the look of your kitchen. (Check out a Habitat for Humanity Re-Store for new or gently used hardware.) If you have a little more in your budget, you may also be able to score a great deal on flooring, new cabinet doors (you don't need to replace the entire cabinet), countertops, and even a new sink.
Let's say your budget is stretched just a little too much by one too many PCS demands by Uncle Sam. There are a few less expensive ways that you can still improve your ROI on renovations in time for moving season.
Paint is cheap. You don't need to repaint your entire house, but you do need to touch it up. If your walls aren't neutral, prepare for a full weekend of painting over them. Stick to neutrals such as tans and light grays.
Elbow grease is free. Declutter, donate, and scrub your home. Only house flippers want to buy the dirty house on the block. Consumer Reports estimates that clearing out and cleaning up your home can help you increase the asking price of your home by up to 5 percent! If you have an average-priced home—roughly low $200s—a 5 percent increase makes for a pretty well-paid cleaning job for you.
A couple hundred dollars can get you out of your mortgage more quickly. Creating a cheery, welcoming entryway will cost you less than a couple of hundred dollars (less if you're even more frugal) with a bright coat of paint (okay, you can use some bright paint in your home), a new welcome mat, a seasonal wreath, and a couple of potted plants. It may not boost your home's asking price, but getting a buyer with an offer in the door sooner can help get you out of the door, and out of that mortgage payment, more quickly. That may be one of the best ROI's you can make!
Now that you know how to get the target the best bang for your ROI buck in renovations, take advantage of the time before you PCS to start executing your mission and getting your home on the market!


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Q: Java Array of Enum (classes) How feasible is to do something like this? Consider Enum* a enum Enum* { /* ... */ }...
public static void main(String[] args) {
  ?[] types = new ?[] { Enum1, Enum2, Enum3 };

  for(? type : types) {
    for(Enum elem : type.values() { /* ... */ }
  }
}

My main requirement is basically a bunch of String constants, each one grouped in a different type. Would I be better set with a bidimensional String array (String[][])? I'd like some more constrained values, rather than types[j] where j==1 is A, and j==2 is B.
I know I could play around with reflection, but I dare say it would turn out too complex and then, less readable.

A: May be this construction could solve your problem:
    enum SomeEnum {
        A("one", "two", "three"),
        B("hello", "there");

        public final String[] constants;

        SomeEnum(String... constants) {
            this.constants = constants;
        }
    }

A: If I understand the question correctly you could create an Enum[][] which would store a list of lists of enums. This would look something like this.
public class Test {

    enum Birds {BIG_BIRD, MEDIUM_BIRD, SMALL_BIRD};
    enum Dogs {BIG_DOG, MEDIUM_DOG, SMALL_DOG};
    enum Bugs {BIG_BUG, MEDIUM_BUG, SMALL_BUG};
    Enum[][] enums = {Birds.values(),Dogs.values(),Bugs.values()};

}

You could then run enums through a nested loop to get the values. Something like;
    for(Enum[] e : enums){
        for(Enum e2 : e){
            System.out.println(e2);
        }
    }

Which would give you the output;
BIG_BIRD
MEDIUM_BIRD
SMALL_BIRD
BIG_DOG
MEDIUM_DOG
SMALL_DOG
BIG_BUG
MEDIUM_BUG
SMALL_BUG

You could go even further and declare constants that represented the numerical value that stores the types. Such as;
public static final byte BIRDS = 0;
public static final byte DOGS = 1;
public static final byte BUGS = 2;

Then you could access the specific type from the array by going;
for(Enum e: enums[Test.BIRDS]) System.out.println((Birds)e);

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Čau-čau je pas koji je vekovima bio na kineskom dvoru. Kineski carevi držali su ga kao čuvara, lovačkog psa, ali da bi veličali svoju moć i bogatstvo. Negovale su ga sluge specijalno obučene samo za njih. Od njegove dlake tkali su se tepisi, a od kože pravila odela. Nažalost, čau-čau se nalazio često i na dvorskoj trpezi, pa je služio i za jelo. Sumrak kineskih careva povlači sa sobom i smanjenje broja ovih pasa, pa su se mnogi od njih našli kod bogatih trgovaca i plemstva. Međutim, za vreme kineske Kulturne revolucije ovi psi gotovo da su bili uništeni. Zahvaljujući budističkim kaluđerima, kao i onim primercima koji su se našli u Evropi, a kasnije i u Americi, rasa je uspela da opstane.

Pametni nežni flegmatik

Čau-čau je veoma inteligentan, pronicljiv, samostalan i veran. To je pas sa svojstvenim izražajnim karakterom. On ne trpi grubosti. Njega ne smete tući, jer ćete ga tako zauvek izgubiti. Sa njim uvek mora lepo da se ophodi, ali tako da mu se ipak stavi do znanja da ste vi vođa, a on podređeni. Odgovora mirnim osobama, jer ne zahteva duge šetnje niti sportska takmičenja, a nije uvek ni spreman za igru. Normalne pseće igre kao što su bacanje loptice, `aport`, preskakanje prepona itd, ne spadaju u igre čau-čaua, a takođe i igranje sa drugim psima. On se drži svog vlasnika i nezainteresovano prolazi pored drugih pasa, pa čak i ljudi. Njega nikada nećete videti kako prilazi nepoznatoj osobi veselo mašući repom i pokazujući znake privrženosti. On će se, dakle, prema nepoznatima ponašati veoma rezervisano. Kada uzimate ovog psa morate imati na umu da on i vlasnik sklapaju jednu vrstu `braka` sa uzajamnom vernošću za ceo život. Čau-čau je potpuno i zauvek odan samo jednom gospodaru i, ako ga izgubi, nikome više neće biti veran jer za drugu ljubav nije sposoban. Onaj ko zadobije njegovo poverenje može biti sasvim siguran u njegovu nepokolebljivost i vernost.

Vernost iznad svega

Čau-čau je pas koji je vrlo čist i bez mirisa. Vrlo retko laje i to obično u slučaju potrebe. Rođeni je čuvar i tome ga ne treba ga posebno. Ima raskošno krzno tako da svojom pojavom podseća na lava. Čau čau ne voli vodu. Naročito treba voditi računa da sa mukom pliva jer mu tada krzno puno oteža od vode pa se može čak i udaviti. Kupa se dva do tri puta godišnje mada ni to nije neophodno jer se čau-čau sam liže i pere kao mačka. Jednostavno, ovaj pas voli da bude čist i uredan. Čau-čau je veoma snažan i mišićav. Veoma je ponosan i gord pas. Interesantna je legenda o njegovom plavom jeziku koji ga i čini toliko različitim od drugih rasa. Navodno, kada je nastajao svet i kada su zvezde usađivane u nebo, padali su mnogi komadi neba na zemlju. Jedini pas koji je smeo da dodirne te komade neba bio je čau-čau. Zato on i danas, po drevnom predanju, ima plav jezik.Kao što je već napomenuto, ljubav i vernost ovog psa su ogromni. Zato i nije preterano kada se kaže da ovoj rasi savršeno odgovara izreka `Veran kao pas`.

Pas mali lav

Čau-čau je jedna od najstarijih rasa pasa. Postoje podaci da je još u miocenu [od 28 . do 12. miliona godina p.n.e.] došlo do ukrštanja jedne vrste šamija i medveda i da je tako nastala ova rasa čiji dopunjeni standard iz 1987. godine objavljujemo. Čau-čau spada u skuplje rase pasa jer je redak i teško se razmnožava, a i dok ne odraste treba dosta uložiti u njega pošto punu zrelost i snagu dostiže tek sa tri godine. Ovo nikada nije bio pas kojeg su gajile široke narodne mase i, ma koliko to možda nekom zvučalo elitistički, treba reći da je to bio i ostao pas `odabrane` grupe ljudi. Krajem 18. veka prvi primerci čau-čaua stigli su do Engleske. U prvo vreme su ih držali u zoološkim vrtovima, da bi kasnije postali pravi kućni ljubimci. Krajem 19. veka rasa počinje da zauzima i značajno mesto na izložbama, a 1894. godine rasa dobija sadašnje ime što u slobodnom prevodu znači - jestivi pas. Prvi klub ljubitelja ovih pasa osnovan je 1. jula 1895. g. pod pokroviteljstvom gospođe Faudel Phillips koja je osnovala i prvu odgajivačnicu čau-čaua i prva počela sa njihovim upisivanjem u rodovne knjige. Iako čau-čau potiče iz Kine, patronat nad tom rasom ima Engleska. Zbog toga je i trenutno važeći standard broj 205 i izdala Engleska. Danas se primenjuje dopunjeni standard koji je objavljen 20. februar 1989. g.

Standard

KLASIFIKACIJA: Čau-čau spada u petu F.C.I. grupu - špic tipu i primitivnom tipu rase; sekcija peta - Azijski špicevi i srodne rase bez radnog ispita.

OPŠTI IZGLED: Aktivan pas, zbijen, proporcionalan, lavljeg izgleda, dostojanstvenog i ponosnog držanja, dobre Grade.

KARAKTERISTIKE: Miran pas, dobar čuvar, plavo-crnog jezika, jedinstven po svom krutom hodu.

TEMPERAMENT: Samostalan, odan ali distanciran.

GLAVA: Lobanja ravna i velika, njuška umereno duga, nosna pečurka je velika i debela, crna, izuzev kod krem i skoro belih pasa kod kojih je svetle boje i kod plavih i riđih kod kojih je dozvoljena ista boja kao što je boja krzna.

OČI: Tamne, u obliku badema, dosta male. Kod riđih i plavih primeraka dozvoljena je ista boja očiju kao što je i boja krzna.

UŠI: Male, blago zaobljenih vrhova, nošene uspravno, dobro razmaknute, usmerene ka napred.

USTA: Zubi snažni i dobro poređani, vilice su jake, makazast zagriz, čeljust pravilna i kompletna. Jezik je plavocrn, kao i usne i nepca.

VRAT: Snažan, ne suviše kratak.

PREDNJE NOGE: Plećke su mišićave i iskošene. Noge su ravne, umerene dužine sa dobrim kostima.

TELO: Grudni koš je veliki i dobro razvijen. Rebra su zaobljena, leđa kratka, ravna i snažna.

ZADNJE NOGE: Mišićave, potkolenice. nikada nisu povijene ka napred.

ŠAPE: Male, oble, nalik mačjim.

REP: Visoko usađen i nošen sasvim na leđima.

HOD: oskudan, ukočen i neprirodan.

DLAKA: Duga ili kratka.
a) Duga dlaka je gusta, prava i vrlo bogata.
Pokrovna dlaka je oštrija, sa mekom i vunastom poddlakom. Dlaka je gušća na vratu gde
obrazuje grivu.
b) Kratka dlaka je gusta, prava i nije polegla već je uspravna i čupava.

BOJA: Jednobojno krzno crno, crveno, plavo, riđe, krem ili prljavo belo, mestimično nijansirano, ali ne pegavo ili višebojno. Ispod repa i zavesica na butinama su često svetlije nijanse.

VELIČINA: Mužjaci od 48 do 56 cm, a ženke od 46 do 51 cm. Kratkodlaki čau-čau je izvorni tip, a dugodlaki je nastao selekcijom. Ukoliko se međusobno pare kratkodlaki i dugodlaki, kratko krzno je dominantnije. Kratkodlaki čau-čau ima duboku i jaku crvenu boju koja se ne nalazi kod dugodlakih, za koju se smatra da je osnovna, izvorna boja.

Čau-čau su doneseni na teritoriju današnje SCG pre petnaestak godina. Najpre su se pojavili u Vojvodini, a potom u Srbiji. Prva legla registrovana su u Vojvodini 1987, a u Srbiji 1990. godine. Do današnjih dana registrovano je preko 400 čau-čaua u našoj zemlji.

Mongolija kao prapostojbina

U Mongoliji, [u to vreme] divljoj zemlji retke naseljenosti, trgovački i kulturni centri bili su manastiri. Upravo tu su budistički monasi uspeli da sačuvaju rasu čau-čau kada je u Kini nastupila neopisiva glad i siromaštvo, koji se vezuju za poslednje decenije vladavine dinastije Tang. Monasi su odgajali plave pse ove rase i oni su bili namenjeni za stražu i nadgledanje stada. Sve do 18. veka Evropa nije znala za Čau-čaue, da bi prvi primerci, kao kuriozitet, bili uvezeni na Zapad od strane mornara iz kompanije East Indian. Godine 1780. sveštenik White pažljivo je opisao u svojoj knjizi `The natural history and antiquities of Selbourne` dva šteneta poreklom iz Canton-a, koja su pripadala jednom mladom gospodinu iz East Indian Company: `... zadnje šape su prave bez ikakvih krivina na kolenima. Njihove oči su crne, male i prodorne; u unutrašnjosti usta i labrnje su iste boje, kao i jezik koji je plav`. Po svemu sudeći, bili su to prvi čau-čau koji su dospeli u Englesku. Nešto kasnije čau-čau su počeli da se pojavljuju na izložbama ali pod nazivom Chinese Edible Dog [jestivi kineski pas] i Chinese Dog da bi posle ta imena bila zamenjena sada aktuelnim. Jedan od prvih odgajivača-izlagača bio je W.K.Taunton koji je 1880. godine na izložbi Kennel Club-a predstavio javnosti ženku zvanu Chinese Puzzle. Međutim, ni danas se ne zna da li je to bio primerak čiste rase ili proizvod nekakvog ukrštanja sa primercima čau-čaua pogotovu što je u katalogu te izložbe, umesto rase, zabeleženo samo `uvoz iz Kine`. Ali, o poreklu i čistoti psa Chang, kojeg je izložio princ del Galles 1881. godine, više nije bilo sumnje. Godine 1890. g. Temple je započeo odgoj ove rase i njegova odgajivačnica Leyswood beše prva koja je bila u potpunosti posvećena ovoj. Prvi zvanični standard rase bio je formulisan na bazi morfologije šampiona Chow VIII koji je oštenjen 1890, a koji je uvezen direktno iz Kine od g-đe Bagshaw. Ovaj pas je postao šampion 1893. g. Uskoro je g. Temple, sa grupom istomišljenika, 1. jula 1895. osnovao i prvi klub ove rase. Naredne godine je Kennel Club, a povodom druge klupske izložbe, usaglasio statut manifestacije šampionata tako da je rasa čau-čau, kao i klub njihovih poklonika, ubrzo bili i zvanično priznati.
Tako su tamne i misteriozne godine za rasu čau-čau postale samo ružna prošlost. Mnogi veliki zaljubljenici u pse su počeli da vode računa o rasi koja je krenula da napreduje i da se pojavljuje po izložbenim ringovima širom Velike Britanije. Mnogi odgajivači, vlasnici i pre svega famozni čau-čau beležili su svake godine vidne napretke rase. Među njima svakako treba pomenuti Lady Granville Gordon sa Blue Blood'-om, koji je sigurno predak svih današnjih plavih čau-čaua, zatim g-đicu Casella sa šampionkom Tien, kćerkom Singapore Boy-a kojeg je direktno uvezao iz Kine g. Burgess, zatim g-đu Rawson sa Bertolinaom koja je parena sa velikim psom Chow VIII, Chow IIIg-đu Scaramanga koja je uvezla jednog od prvih crnih čau-čaua zvanog Hak Kwhy, g-đu Moore sa šampionom Red Craze i g. Sawtell-a sa šampionom Shylock-om. Chow VIII, veliki šampion, uginuo je u desetoj godini života. Nekoliko meseci kasnije, u magazinu Kennel Club Gazette, njemu u čast, bio je posvećen članak. Autorka, g-đa Moore, tada je napisala: `Šteta što nije bio balsamovan i izložen u Kennel Club-u ili u Britanskom muzeju kao uzor kako bi jedan čau-čau trebalo da izgleda i to uprkos činjenici da ni on nije bio idealnog tipa.`

Pohod na Evropu

Rochow Dragoon Posle Prvog svetskog rata za rasu je nastupilo vreme velikog sjaja. Neki od velikih predstavnika svoje rase potvrdili su svoje uspehe i zbog toga se i danas pamte. Šampion Pusa of Amwell, odgojen kod lady Faudel Phillips, dao je veliki podstrek razvoju rase. Gospodin Scriven postigao je izuzetne rezultate sa svojim čau-čauom u Mulfras Kennel-u. Između dva velika rata pojavio se i sjajni šampion Akbar, vlasništvo g-đe Peck. Njegov sin, šampion Choonam Brilliantine, pobedio je na sedam šampionata u Engleskoj pre nego što je bio izvezen za Sjedinjene Države. Šampion Rochow Dragoon, g. Roch-a `carovao` je u ringovima dobar broj godina sa svojom drugaricom iz odgajivačnice, takođe šampionkom Rochow Akbella-om.

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Diablo Immortal and More Red Dead Redemption 2
Matt	Action Adventure, Gaming, Role Playing Game	 November 5, 2018 4 Minutes
Having spent most of the weekend finishing up Red Dead Redemption 2, I figured I would give some bonus thoughts on it this week. Before doing that, however, I'd like to throw in my opinion on the recent announcement of Diablo Immortal and what I think about It, as it had been met with negative reception from its fan base.
From a personal standpoint, I don't think I can consider myself a hardcore fan of the Diablo series these days. I still play the games, just not as religiously as I used to. I suppose at the very least, I can at least say I have a long history with the series. In fact, my history with Diablo goes back almost 20 years, with the first Diablo being my initial entry into the series. Apart from that, I guess you could probably say I was a bit of a hardcore Diablo 2 player during the early Lord of Destruction days, having spent many summer vacations and winter breaks endlessly farming Mephisto and Baal runs for those sweet unique items during my early teenage years. Diablo 2 at that point, was surprisingly a big part of my life, though I did eventually end up playing it a lot less after being introduced to the MMO Final Fantasy XI. As for Diablo 3, I don't think I had spent nearly as much time on that one, though I did admittedly enjoy the story for both the base game and the Reaper of Souls expansion. So that all being said, this brings me to Diablo Immortal.
Admittedly, I guess I found the news to be pretty underwhelming. I thought the trailer and gameplay looked interesting but I just feel that it's hard to find myself all that interested in any kind of mobile game regardless of the series, as I feel most of them can be cheap cash grabs. In all honesty, I just feel like Diablo Immortal is going to be a hard one for me to keep an eye on. I've always felt like the Diablo series was something that just felt at home with a mouse and keyboard, playing it any other way feels a bit odd for me. I guess I just can't really imagine myself pawing away at this one with my greasy fingers. That all being said, I think had Blizzard announced Diablo 4 or even another Diablo 3 expansion, I'd probably find myself being a lot more ecstatic. A spin-off mobile Diablo though? Sorry but no, I think I'm just going to have to take a pass on this one and hope for another main Diablo entry in the future.
With that out of the way, I guess I'll get into my final thoughts on Red Dead Redemption 2. This will 100% be my last time, I promise. Be warned before going in though, as there are some spoilers.
After finally coming to a close with Red Dead Redemption 2, after putting in close to 80 hours worth of gameplay, I guess I found myself a little surprised at how well Arthur had been written. I felt like his death was an incredibly unfortunate way to go, with the events leading up to that point feeling a bit emotional. Even though it had sort of been expected that Arthur was going to die, I felt as though it was tragic nonetheless. Going out from succumbing to a sickness couldn't have been something easy for someone who basically seemed like he was the backbone of Dutch's group, and pretty much seemed extremely concerned for the betterment of everyone in the gang. This was a character I had come to actually appreciate far more than whom you play as afterwards.
In the last part of Red Dead Redemption 2, to the surprise of no one, you take control of John Marston. I figured that the Epilogue portion would lead up into the first Red Dead Redemption game, it doesn't completely, but at the very least it leads into Marston's family coming to own Beecher's hope. With the ending of the game coming from the inevitable showdown against Micah. After which, John finds the money from the gang's initial heist in Blackwater and the game pretty much ends there with credits and then a brief scene of Abigail and John conversing under a tree at Beecher's Hope.
One thing I did notice upon completion of Red Dead Redemption 2, was just how much of the map was left unexplored on the southern part of the map. Aside for a few bounties, there was almost nothing down there and left me kind of scratching my head. I'm assuming these parts will be used for either future downloadable content or Red Dead Online. Either way, it really did feel like a significant part of the map just existed for the sake of having a bigger world. In fact, outside of a few extra towns and a fort, the only other thing I had noticed was a shack randomly exploding out in the desert. I guess it doesn't really matter in the end, Red Dead Redemption 2 is an absolutely fantastic game no matter which way I look at it. It was an absolute pleasure to play, and something I feel I could highly recommend to anyone who is a fan of open world games.
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Jordan Geller and J.B. Williamson on SFGate: Want to be the owner of Lucca Ravioli Co.?
February 6, 2019 /in Acquisitions, Commercial Leasing, Commercial Real Estate, Economy, Investment, Leasing, Locations, Market Updates, Multifamily, News, Reports, Retail, San Francisco, San Francisco Multifamily /by admin
Jordan Geller and J.B. Williams of NAI Northern California represent the sale of 1100-1118 Valencia Street. They recently talked to SFGate.com on the sale of the iconic Lucca Ravioli location: "The family will of course review offers with the hope to find buyers who will respect the current feeling and history of the property…."
After nearly a century, San Francisco's well-loved Lucca's Ravioli Company on a busy Valencia Street corner will close, and the property–all total, three buildings–is for sale at $8.285 million.
Lucca's is a San Francisco institution…Michael Feno has made the store part of his daily life for over 50 years.
After trying to figure out a way to keep the business in the family, Feno has decided, with mixed emotions, to put the storefront and adjacent company-owned buildings up for sale.
The Lucca's storefront and mixed-use structure is only one part of this package. Also for sale are associated buildings at 1102-1110 and 1114-1118 Valencia Street.
These buildings were formerly part of the Lucca Ravioli Company's production and operations. Now, they could be just about anything: This portion of Mission District land is zoned as NCT, which stands for Neighborhood Commercial Transit district zoning.
Listing agents Jordan Geller and J.B. Williams indicated that Lucca's last day of operation will be Easter of this year.
It's hard not to want to know now what will become of the store, but Michael Feno doesn't want to control its future. "The family will of course review offers with the hope to find buyers who will respect the current feeling and history of the property," Geller told SFGate. "But he has no plans to limit or put conditions on the sale."
Perhaps after almost 100 years, the family feels, finally, ready to let go.
1100-1118 Valencia St. is presented for sale by Jordan Geller and J.B. Williams of NAI Northern California. Click here for more details on this listing.
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By Janene Pieters on March 12, 2015 - 07:20
Prime Minister Mark Rutte (VVD) is not happy with the fact that some opposition parties are ignoring his call to work with the Cabinet after next week's provincial elections, Trouw reports.
According to Rutte, the Netherlands is in the middle of the "biggest reconstruction" since World War II and it is therefore necessary that as many parties as possible support the recovery plans. He said this in Pauw's election debate last night.
Rutte is especially disappointed with the CDA. Party leader Sybrand Buma indicated again that his party will be sticking to the opposition. "The CDA was always willing to take responsibility and now they opt for the opposition", Rutte said. Both GroenLinks and the D66 expressed similar sentiments this week. GroenLinks leader Bram van Ojik stating that his party will consider each proposal separately as always and D66 leader Alexander Pechtold stating that his party has no plans to join the cabinet. SP leader Emile Roemer said that he has seen Rutte's outstretched hand, but will not just follow the VVD policy.
According to Geert Wilders (PVV), his party is almost the only one still offering opposition. He pointed out that the CDA and D66 supported 9 out of 10 of the Cabinet's proposals. "All the parties will sell their mothers for power", Wilders said. "A vote for the CDA and D66 is just a vote for continuing with the crippling policy of Rutte for two years."
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What to Do This Week: Apples at David Burke, Il Cantinori's 30th Bday, Korean Restaurant Week, Mangalitsa Dinner, Food Film Festival
by Billy Lyons
The Food Film Festival returns to New York on October 23rd at AMC Village 7 Courtesy of The Food Film Festival via Facebook
If you're freaking out about Monday, take a deep breath: There are plenty of food and drink events happening this week to take your mind off your desk job. Here's a look at what the city has in store for you this week.
Apple Week at David Burke, multiple locations, Monday through Saturday
If you can't find the time to head upstate to the apple orchards, chef David Burke has a solution. For $55, all David Burke restaurants in New York and New Jersey will serve a special four-course menu dedicated to the fruit that's so abundant in the Empire State. Menu items include roasted diver sea scallops with curried cauliflower-apple puree and a caramelized apple tart with apple caramel sauce and vanilla gelato. The menu is the first of the restaurant's "seasonal weeks," which will unveil additional flavors and tastes to coincide with select dates.
Il Cantinori's 30th Anniversary, Il Cantinori, 32 East 10th Street, Monday through Sunday
To mark the 30th anniversary of this long time Village establishment and celebrity favorite, the restaurant will host a birthday party Monday night as well as offer a special four-course prix fixe menu for $75 (tax and gratuity not included) beginning Tuesday. Monday night's party starts at 6:30 p.m. and features cocktails and snacks; proceeds benefit Food Bank for New York. Purchase your $150 tickets for Il Cantinori's 30th Anniversary party online; reservations for the prix-fixe menu can be made by contacting the restaurant directly.
Korean Restaurant Week, multiple locations, Monday through November 3rd
If you didn't get a chance to stop by the Korean Food Fair in Times Square this past weekend–and who could blame you for not wanting to fight hordes of tourists–you have nothing to worry about. Monday marks the beginning of New York's first Korean Restaurant Week, with participating spots like Do Hwa offering signature dishes only available during this time. Select restaurants will also offer barbecue packages for those fans of grilling on tables. There's also a chance to win a free round trip to Korea; additional details and a list of all participating venues are available via the website.
Mangalitsa Dinner, B & B Winepub, 25 West Houston Street, Wednesday, 6 p.m.
Sample the glory of the mangalitsa pig from Brancheville, New Jersey's Mosefund Farms via $50 five-course fixed price feast featuring variations of the pig like testa (head cheese), taquitos, and porchetta. Add wine pairings from Tony DiDio, wine author and founder of Tony DiDio Selections, for an additional $25. Reservations are suggested and can be made by contacting the restaurant directly.
Food Film Festival, AMC Village 7, 66 Third Avenue, Wednesday through Sunday
Featuring films like The Kings of BBQ: Barbecue Kuwait and an event titled The Food Porn Party, this festival examines the visual impact of food–and offers plenty of opportunities to engage your taste buds as well. Participating restaurants–including Char No. 4 and Alewife–will pair food with select films, and don't miss food porn star Larry Cauldwell's Fondue Lounge. Tickets start at $45 and are all-inclusive of food, beverage, gift bag, and entry to film screenings; a full lineup and tickets can be found on the festival's website.
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The Secrets of Ghosts by Sarah Painter
Step back into the magical world of Pendleford with Sarah Painter's new book The Secrets of Ghosts. Don't miss the magical, heart-warming from the bestselling author of The Language of Spells! On her twenty-first birthday Katie Harper has only one wish: to become a real Harper woman. Mystical powers are passed down her family generation after generation – some even call them witches – yet every spell Katie attempts goes disastrously wrong.When her magic does appear, it's in a form nobody expected and suddenly Katie is thrown into a dangerous new world with shadowy consequences. For the realm of the deceased is not as peaceful as she once thought. The dead are buried with their secrets and only Katie can help the ghosts of the past finally find peace.If that is what they are looking for...
First off, let me show some serious cover appreciation! That cover is stunning! Carina always have such beautiful covers!
I previously read Sarah's debut, The Language of Spells and loved it, so was thrilled when she released her second novel The Secrets of Ghosts. Although this is a stand alone novel to The Language of Spells, we get to revisit some of the same characters and I was delighted to go back to Pendleford with Gwen and Katie.
Katie plays the main role in The Secrets of Ghosts and I really liked her as a character as I was able to relate to her in some ways, but not her ethereal abilities of course! We still get to revisit Gwen's story but The Secrets of Ghosts is written seven years later, so Katie is older and hoping to discover her place among the famous Harper women. But Katie is having problems and feels like she is never going to discover her power.
I always manage to get really into Sarah's stories and this one was just so easy to get swept along in. Also like before, I really like the magic element in this. It is more prominent in this one than The Language of Spells and I enjoyed it for this. And it also has a more paranormal twist to it, which made for some gripping reading!
I loved the romance element in this. It had a sweetness to it, even if Katie was holding back a little, which we begin to understand the further we read. I liked how it wasn't heavy stuff as I think I have read far too much of that recently so this actually felt refreshing.
Sarah's writing and dialogue also made me chuckle as she makes the characters so different from each other. Even though Katie is quite reserved, she does come out with some funny rude things; completely different from Gwen.
A really nice, light read that you can easily pick up and lose yourself in.
The Secrets of Ghosts is available from Amazon UK
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EXCLUSIVE: Hilary and Haylie Duff on Mommy Wars, Social Media, and a Special Trip to the Food Court
No one likes to be judged—especially parents trying to do the best they can. That's why celeb moms Hilary and Haylie Duff are joining the fight against mom judgment, with a mission to end the "mommy wars."
By Caitlin St. John
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What's better than one Duff sister? Two of them, of course!
The actress-singers (and devoted moms!) recently teamed up with Similac to #EndMommyWars. As moms in the spotlight, these sisters are all too familiar with experiencing judgment when it comes to raising their kids—Hilary's 3-year-old son Luca and Haylie's almost-5-month-old daughter Ryan.
Parents.com had the opportunity to sit down with Hilary, 28, and Haylie, 30, to chat about mommy shaming, social media's role in parent judgment, and how their sisterly bond has helped them tackle the adventures of motherhood.
P: In what situation have you experienced or felt the most judgement from another parent?Hilary: I would say, mostly just in casual conversation about everyday choices that come up when you're talking about your kids. Once I put Luca on antibiotics because he kept getting ear infections and I got a lot of judgment from that—even though it was a personal decision, it wasn't like some public thing, it's funny how many people looked down upon that. And I was like: Well that's what my doctor tells me to do and we kind of believe in doctors in our family.
P: Have you ever caught yourselves judging a fellow parent?Haylie: Yeah, I think everybody is guilty of judging. And here's the other thing, trying to end judgment doesn't mean that you're not going to have those feelings and those thoughts. You're always going to feel differently about something than somebody else does—it's just about being responsible for what you put out into the world.Hilary: And how it makes somebody feel!Haylie: Not writing little, nasty comments on social media pages and putting a mom down at the park when maybe you don't know what she's going through. Just being more responsible for your own actions.
P: What you do you think is the cause of mom judgment? Why do moms judge one another? Haylie: I love something [Hilary] said about this: Initially you think that the mom is jealous or the mom is insecure or the mom is this-or-that, but it's because every mom is so committed to doing the best that they can, and they have conviction about the choices that they make. So it's not always coming from a place of nastiness or jealousy, it's coming from a place of loving too much and caring too much.Hilary: But then being so heavy-handed with your opinions or advice that it comes off judge-y. I know people love to talk about their kids and be proud of their accomplishment—like an awesome nighttime routine that's working for their family—but it might not work for someone else. Just be responsible with how you react, and avoid comparing.
P: What role does social media play in all of this?Haylie: I think it's opened the door for a lot of [judgment]...but at the same time it can be really positive and wonderful, too. This campaign is opening up a conversation, and [social media] is a place where people can go to get support. Without social media, we wouldn't have that—so I think it can be really good if we focus on the positive side of it.Hilary: Moms get super obsessed with Facebook, because it's a place you can go to share about your child and everyone can check it out, but it can also become addictive and moms can spend too much time on it. I know some moms who post so often, and I wonder how they're even present with their children, and then they can even get into full-blown fights with people they don't even know on message boards—and that is a true waste of time.
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P: How do you help each other through the adventures of motherhood?Hilary: The same way we have through the adventures of sisterhood. Throughout our whole lives, we've always been there for each other and been supportive of one another—we've just [had] a tight bond, always. Obviously, I had Luca first and Haylie was the comic relief when I needed her to be, and when I needed her to hold the baby, she would hold the baby. I think that's been the best way to go about it because Haylie's birth was totally different than mine and Haylie's baby is totally different than mine.
One time she called me and said she needed me to come over because she wanted a good swaddle and some company. I had been on a hike, but I ran over, totally sweaty, and just hung. And she wouldn't let me leave until I swaddled [Ryan] before bedtime.Haylie: Her swaddle is on point!Hilary: It's been more of an adventure than advice-giving.Haylie: It's just been [us] by each other's side—being there to support each other, whatever it is.
P: Are there any specific moments that have stuck out to you and made you think, "Wow, I am such a mom?"Hilary: Oh my gosh... This was a month or two ago, and Haylie hadn't left the house for dinner since she'd had the baby. There is this Vietnamese place that I LOVE and it's inside of a mall, and I just needed this Vietnamese place so bad, and it happens to be in the food court of Century City Mall. So we're driving there, she has Ryan and I've got Luca, and she asks where we're going. And she goes, 'My first meal, my first time out of the house, and you're taking me to the food court?!' She was so bummed.Haylie: Yeah, two and a half weeks in the house and we're going to the food court...Hilary: But the best thing was that on the way there, we're pushing our strollers and I look over at her and was like, 'Who are we?!'Haylie: And I was like... We are moms...Hilary: We are moms... pushing our strollers... through the mall... TO THE FOOD COURT. Who are we?!
P: What has changed the most since you first became moms?Haylie: Sleep.Hilary: Everything.Haylie: Yeah, everything. Everything from your body to your routine. But it changes for the better.Hilary: Your mind never stops. And also, joy—everything is much more joyful. Little things are so much more exciting to you again, and everything is a lot more meaningful.Haylie: I notice that I stop and focus on little things when I'm with Ryan or Luca. One thing that I think is so sweet that Luca does, is when we walk to breakfast or the farmers' market, he will stop and literally—I know it sounds funny—smell a flower. And it's the sweetest, loveliest thing. As adults, we don't do that type of thing so he kind of turns you into a kid again.Hilary: I think patience is something you get so much better at too. I always thought I was a patient person before, but when you have a child you grow a lot of patience.
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Article | The Exploration And Value of Intersectionality
June 15, 2020 /in Article, Intersectionality, Personal /by Scot Anderson
Intersectionality is a term, recently being used by public and private sector organisations to help better address diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI) matters: particularly around recruitment. Although some in-roads are being made, there is still a great deal of work that could be done. To help understand more, we approached PC Laks Mann. He brings his knowledge and expertise to his numerous volunteer roles such as a Committee member on the Met's LGBT+ Network and in his role as a Mayor of London Adviser on City Hall's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Group. He has spoken at length about this topic at events and online, and was recently nominated for his work in the 'Inspirational Role Model of the Year' category at the British Diversity Awards 2020. We asked Laks to give us an insight; and what advice he would give employers to improve DEI approaches.
How would you define intersectionality?
It's where aspects of identity intersect and overlap – e.g. race, class, gender identity, sexual orientation, faith or disability – so that prejudices and discriminations converge and become multiplied.
To visualise this, if you were in a competitive race then your lane would have multiple hurdles to overcome – or each hurdle would be that bit higher – when others may be privileged to have a clear lane with no/lower hurdles.
Can you give us a sense of how intersectionality plays in your life?
I identify as a queer person of colour (QPOC), from the Sikh faith, and having Punjabi cultural roots, with a working class background. I am all of these aspects of my identity – all of the time.
So as a gay guy – I can be subject to homophobia. Being a person of colour – I have to deal with racism. Coming from a working class background – I can experience discrimination. Belonging to a particular faith/cultural community – means I can encounter prejudice. When looking at this through an intersectional lens – these barriers and hurdles converge and can all be experienced at the same time. So for me, just to be me, can involve having to navigate discriminatory systems in society that have been designed to marginalise, silence and oppress.
Do you find one characteristic dominates more than the others or does this vary in different situations? Could you explain your answer?
I'm comfortable with my identity – though I can experience different feelings, depending on situations.
Being a person of colour is a visible aspect of my identity – whereas my sexuality, or my class, faith and cultural backgrounds are not necessarily visible. So when I'm in the minority amongst white people – I'm more tuned in to racism being an issue, whereas in a situation where I'm predominantly amongst straight people – I may be heightened to homophobia. In other scenarios – I may be alert to derogatory views and comments about working class people. I can experience some or all of these at the same time within a given situation – that's where intersectionality bites hardest.
If you link these scenarios to where others have privilege, position and power – you can begin to understand how societies, cultures and workplaces begin to enforce barriers and hurdles.
Intersectionality is being recognised more by public and private sectors right now. Why do you think this is so?
More people are talking about intersectionality because we haven't made the progress towards DEI that we thought we would have made. Prejudice and discrimination continue to blight employment opportunities, in all sectors, meaning barriers to progression have not been tackled. In wider society, certain aspects of oppression are being reinforced with increasing levels of racism, homo/bi/trans phobia, disability hate crime and religious/cultural intolerance.
How would you advise intersectionality is recognised better in the workplace? Can you name a number of ways in which the Met has been working on this or where it can make in-roads?
Leaders in workplaces need to acknowledge intersectionality exists – only then can change become a possibility. Once leaders make that conscious effort to address workplace prejudices and discriminations – then progress can become a reality. All too often, employers make aspirational claims about meritocratic workplaces but their leaders are firmly resistant to change. Basic logic tells you that you cannot achieve difference by staying the same.
I'm not sure the Met, like a lot of employers, has grasped the concept of intersectionality. The Met seems to have a blinkered focus on simply recruiting more BAME people, or more women, into its ranks and staff. However, the experiences of racism and gender discrimination can still be an issue for some – meaning the intersectional experiences of BAME females are not addressed. Likewise, simply wanting to recruit more people who identify as LGBTQ+ into the organisation does not address the issues of racism and homo/bi/trans phobia that QPOCs may encounter.
The Met LGBT+ Network has taken the lead on discussions around intersectionality by consistently raising these issues with other Staff Support Associations, and by engaging with community organisations that reflect the diverse communities of London. I'm proud to see these achievements recognised and for the LGBT+ Network to be shortlisted in the 'Building a better Met' category at the Met Excellence Awards 2020!
What has been your experience of intersectionality within the Met, personally, as well as organisationally?
I think the Met as an organisation has a long way to go – the first step is to acknowledge multiple barriers and prejudices exist. There are pockets of good practice that may become central to the DNA of the organisation, perhaps in the future. Personally, I began addressing inequalities in the workplace over 20 years ago as a Co-Founder of the PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Ethnic Minorities Forum. At times, it feels like conversations I see taking place in the Met right now are a throwback to those PwC days!
On a personal level, I've always addressed instances of negativity, bad behaviour and poor treatment directed towards me with the specific individuals concerned. I'm also more confident to speak up and highlight issues that need to be discussed, and just as importantly, to champion individuals and good practice where they exist. I'm comfortable speaking about intersectionality as it's the main focus of my contribution to the Met LGBT+ Network Committee, and fortunately I've had great support from colleagues and line managers. I've been able to represent the Met LGBT+ Network as a guest panellist and speaker at DEI events with Stonewall, British Transport Police, The Telegraph and Knowledge Quarter – and I also recently featured in a podcast with an award-winning author and DEI specialist, which you can listen to here.
The topic of intersectionality in policing has steadily risen up the agenda, and it was promising to see the National LGBT+ Police Network making it the theme of their annual conference in 2020. I was due to be a keynote speaker – though this has been postponed for obvious reasons due to Covid-19.
What are the opportunities around intersectionality for the Met?
The Met's leaders must firstly acknowledge intersectionality exists – and begin a journey to understand the damaging effects it can have in the workplace and throughout organisational culture. When leaders actually start to see individuals working in the Met for who they truly are, the lived experiences they bring, and what and who holds them back – they can begin to change the culture to address inequalities that exist, instead of maintaining a constant state of denial. Once you have that organisational shift internally, the Met would then have a better focus on outwards engagement with communities – it would have a greater understanding of London and Londoners. The Met would become more in-step with this great city – with opportunities for increased confidence in policing from all communities.
Why should the Met and others be utilising these lived experiences?
Since I joined the Met 11 years ago, I have consistently maintained my sense of self – which at times has been challenging when navigating an organisation with institutional behaviours and practices. Like all employees, I bring a unique set of lived experiences and knowledge – which go beyond possibly featuring in a poster ad or recruitment campaign. For the Met to move forward – it needs to embrace all its employees, to listen to their concerns, and engage them with a sense of belonging – leaders need to show that all employees have a stake in the organisation. Also, the Met could place Staff Support Associations at the centre of its decision making, be more transparent with employees and the public about problems that exist, and commit to community engagement with all of London's communities with the same vigour in order to work towards solutions. Crucially, this means understanding that some of its officers and staff belong to, and have strong connections with, often marginalised and oppressed communities – those connections and lived experiences go beyond simply images.
So if the Met wants to truly embrace DEI, it needs to understand that these discussions start within – centred around a culture of honesty and speaking truth – after all, that's what we expect from the public
Source: Extract from the Met LGBT+ Network's newsletter 'Out & Proud', May 2020.
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Greedy Smith on Good Times and Mental As Anything
On the eve of the Apia Good Times tour, Mental as Anything's Greedy Smith talks about life on the road, surviving on cups of tea and why he still likes to Live It Up
By Lynne Testoni
There may be a few more silver hairs on the heads of their audience these days, but Mental As Anything has still got the energy and the musical skills – if not the whisky.
"I love performing more than I ever had and I do it mostly on cups of tea pretty much," laughs lead singer Greedy Smith. "I can't do it on the whisky anymore."
"I think that it's great to have the ability to be able to do things that are familiar and to find things in your life that bring you joy – performing, I just love it."
The Mentals are one of the key members of the lineup of Apia Good Times 2017, with other friends from the same era – The Black Sorrows, Vika and Linda Bull, Colin Hay (Men at Work) and Deborah Conway.
Smith confides that (in what could be a shock for those of us over 50) the Mentals have been together and touring for more than 40 years now. However, while it may seem as though it's more of the same with this tour, "we get to do it with some pretty groovy performers this time".
Naturally, too, all the musicians know each other pretty well and have shared the odd stage over the years. "I have known Joe Camilleri from way, way back," he says. "We play occasionally together – we played recently together in Bright [Victoria] a couple of weekends ago. Colin Hay? We toured with Men at Work on their two biggest tours through America and Canada in '82 and '83. It will be interesting to play back again with Colin.
"And Deborah Conway, … we used to play together a lot when she was in Do Re Mi. We go back that far. I have known all of these people quite well from way back. I have played with the Bull sisters a few times, but hopefully I will get to sing with them this time, which would be great.
"It's unchartered territory really," Smith adds. "The whole concept of the Good Times tour it seems to have gone into its own thing – it has its own format. A bit of music from each of the acts and then all get together and do some stuff at the end, which is great."
Greedy Smith is as passionate as ever after 40 years
And if you are thinking of reliving your younger years on the pub scene, this could be the tour for you. You will probably know the words to all of the songs, says Smith.
"I think the brief in this one is to play the songs that people know, which is pretty much what we do in our live set anyway," he says. "We do have a brand new EP coming out just before the tour, so we will put a little bit of that, but we are mainly concentrating on getting through some of the classics. People always like "Live It Up" and "The Nips Are Getting Bigger".
And because the Mentals have been such an integral part of the Australian music scene over the years, there is no doubt that people have a special connection to some of their songs. Smith says he enjoys talking to the audience after the show and hearing how their music has touched people's lives.
Sometimes the song will bring back memories of great nights out, or first dates and wedding songs … "and that's quite life affirming, I think", says Smith.
Like any group of people in their 60s (Smith is 61), the Mentals have had their challenges over the years – singer Martin Plaza is battling cancer at the moment and hopes to make the tour, but is waiting to see how his health is.
Relive the 80s with Mental as Anything's music video for 'Live It Up'
"We have had our ups and downs as everybody has had and we have gone through them together. And that's quite comforting," Smith adds.
"Music is a kind of social glue and it's not a bad glue to get stuck on yourself."
The Apia Good Times 2017 tour is returning for its fifth consecutive year and touring nationally. Tickets at www.apiagoodtimes.com.au
What is your favourite song from Mental as Anything?
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The REAL Jimmy Barnes speaks…and sings (obviously)
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Diary of an album – Thomas Bloch (Ondes Martenot, Glass Harmonica)
26th November 2014 by PhilipClemoAdmin
Great recording session in Eastern France with Thomas Bloch playing the Ondes Martenot (pictured) and Glass Harmonica. Adding complex new colours to my new album.
The Breath Project
23rd November 2014 by PhilipClemoAdmin
This image comes from one of my Breath Project test shoots – deep ocean and deep space in a petri dish. The Breath Project explores environment, perception and life-cycles. it will manifest as an art installation and a feature film. More images on my Facebook Page
Diary of an album – John Edwards (double bass), Kevin Pollard (keys)
9th November 2014 by PhilipClemoAdmin
John Edwards played double bass and Kevin Pollard played Bösendorfer grand piano, Farfisa Compact and Vox Continental keyboards at Snap Studios, London. Each track on the new album has an assigned colour and those colours follow them through all the sessions. Once again Phill Brown engineered the sessions.


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History - Established 1964
Created in 1964, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal honors military members who carried out service in support of South Vietnam for a term greater than six months between the dates of March 8, 1949 and July 20, 1954, or between the dates of January 1, 1960 and April 30, 1975. Individuals who were wounded, captured, or killed in the line of duty were granted the award without consideration of the six-month requirement.
The former Republic of South Vietnam created a series of awards to honor military members and civilians who carried out service on behalf of South Vietnam during the Vietnam War and related operations between 1949 and 1974. As the nation no longer exists, the awards are considered obsolete.
The medal is in the shape of a white six-pointed star upon a ridged hexagon; it features a green enameled disc in the center and a red flame superimposed between outlines of North and South Vietnam. The ribbon is green and is bisected by a vertical white stripe; an additional, thinner white stripe appears toward each edge.
The term of service is indicated by a bar with the corresponding years.
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Q: Uniqueness of Alfresco nodeREF Are alfresco document node refs IDs, UIDs, UUIDs or GUIDs?
I haven't been successful in finding any documentation about this, but do see that AlfrescoOne has a GUID generator in one of its Java classes.

A: Yes the are unique. Usually they look something like this workspace://SpacesStore/d0ab65f5-599c-439e-a87c-35eef61a0515

A: Alfresco NodeRefs must be unique for the tenant they live in. By default, they are based on a sort of GUID, but they don't have to be. If you fire up your node browser, you'll see there are a handful of well-known noderefs, eg

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*workspace://SpacesStore/rendering_actions_space -  /app:company_home/app:dictionary/app:rendering_actions

*workspace://SpacesStore/publishing_root_space -  /app:company_home/app:dictionary/app:publishing_root

Most though are things like workspace://SpacesStore/88829143-8494-4cfe-99d6-6c7949aaa279
Because those well-known noderefs will be present in every tenant in a system, you therefore know that noderefs only need be unique within a tenant, and not necessarily globally unique within a given install

A: The GUID.generate() is used for all new node created. I had to deal with this matter when creating DataList entry programmatically, where each row has to have a unique identifier.
Alfresco, at least the version I have (4.2) is using the GUID.java class which internally use the org.safehaus.uuid.uuidgenerator
Altough by the specification the probability of a clash due to same GUID is actually extremely very low, you should have a look at that class from safehaus for gathering information about uniqueness if that ID.
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However, just to enforce what other has said, which is NodeRef has to be unique for a tenant, it is worth to say that regardless the accuracy of GUID generator, there are some cases in which the same node guid could be found in more than one installation.
For example when developing an AMP which made use of boostrap data for pre loading files into alfresco.
In that case, at least in Alfresco 4.2f, if you want to use the option REPLACE_EXISTING or UPDATE_EXISTING then you have to manually specify a guid for all the files you want to be uploaded or replaced at AMP. That GUID will then be assigned to the new node created.
So, if you upload your AMP in different Alfresco installation, then you will have the same GUID on each of them.


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Last Updated: Wednesday, 11 July 2007, 04:58 GMT 05:58 UK
Downing St rebuffs terror threat
Zawahiri said Britain had insulted Islam with the award
Al-Qaeda message
Downing Street has said terrorists will not "undermine the British way of life" following a threat issued by al-Qaeda.
Osama Bin Laden's deputy, Ayman al-Zawahiri, has threatened to retaliate against Britain for giving a knighthood to novelist Salman Rushdie.
The 20-minute audiotape was posted on a website used by Islamic militants.
In the recording the al-Qaeda second-in-command said the group was preparing a "very precise response" to the British knighthood.
A Downing Street spokesman said: "We will not allow terrorists to undermine the British way of life."
Sir Salman's book The Satanic Verses sparked protests by Muslims around the world and led to Iran issuing a fatwa in 1989, ordering his execution.
'Catastrophes'
Addressing Prime Minister Gordon Brown, Zawahiri said: "I say to Blair's successor that the policy of your predecessor drew catastrophes in Afghanistan and Iraq and even in the centre of London."
In the speech, entitled Malicious Britain and its Indian Slaves, Zawahiri was quoted as warning Mr Brown: "If you did not learn the lesson then we are ready to repeat it, God willing, until we are sure you have fully understood."
The former Egyptian surgeon, who is believed to be the architect of the al-Qaeda ideology, said Britain's award for Indian-born Sir Salman was an insult to Islam.
The UK Foreign Office said in response to the tape that the author's knighthood was a reflection of his contribution to literature.
The government has already made clear that Rushdie's honour was not intended as an insult to Islam or the Prophet Muhammad
"The government has already made clear that Rushdie's honour was not intended as an insult to Islam or the Prophet Muhammad," said a spokesman.
Mr Rushdie's knighthood also drew condemnation from Iran, with its Foreign Ministry claiming the decision showed Islamophobia among British officials.
Pakistan also passed a resolution in its parliament, saying the British government had not only "disappointed the Pakistani nation but also has hurt its feelings".
The Foreign Office said it would maintain efforts to thwart terrorists.
"We will continue to tackle the threat from international terrorism as a priority in order to prevent the risk of attacks on British interests at home and overseas, including from al-Qaeda," a spokesman said.
Al-Zawahiri's threat comes as a court in London prepares to sentence four men for attempting to carry out suicide attacks on London's transport network on 21 July 2005.
Al-Qaeda deputy sets out strategy
05 Jul 07 | UK Politics
Reid defends Rushdie knighthood
20 Jun 07 | UK Politics
Iran condemns Rushdie knighthood
17 Jun 07 | UK
Salman Rushdie's controversial career
12 Jul 07 | UK
Al-Qaeda's Zawahiri mocks US bill
06 May 07 | Middle East


Vacaville, California, has a relatively intimate population of 92,000, but it's only 35 miles from Sacramento and 45 miles from San Francisco. This city started around a Pony Express station years ago, but Vaca Valley's rich soil and pleasant Mediterranean climate have made Vacaville home to many large farms and produce companies. The nut tree is even celebrated here. Nicknamed "Voltageville" though, the area has the highest per capita concentration of electric cars in the world. There are also biotechnology pharmaceutical facilities operated by Genentecy, ALZA Corporation, Kaiser Permanente, and Novartis International AG. The scenic views, art venues, restaurants, shopping, and outdoor recreation make this one of California's most vibrant places to shop, visit, stay, or play.


Standard Life is in late-stage discussions to acquire Aberdeen Asset Management in an all-stock deal that would create the UK's largest money manager with £660bn of assets and be worth around £11bn.
The companies confirmed the talks on Saturday evening in a joint statement that said a deal would "leverage Standard Life and Aberdeen's combined strengths to create a world class investment company".
They added that Standard Life would own 66.7 per cent of the combined group, while Aberdeen would owning the remaining one-third. Under the terms of the deal, Aberdeen shareholders would receive 0.757 new shares in Standard Life.
Martin Gilbert, who co-founded Aberdeen in 1983 and remains its chief executive, and Keith Skeoch, who became chief executive of Standard Life in 2015, would become co-chief executives of the new business.
Mr Gilbert has been searching for a merger partner for months as Aberdeen's business is disproportionately exposed to emerging markets and his company's funds have been plagued by investor withdrawals. Talks with Mr Skeoch intensified at the start of the year, according to one person close to the situation.
A new board would be formed with equal representation from the two companies and will be lead by Sir Gerry Grimstone, Standard Life chairman. Aberdeen's chairman, Simon Troughton, would become deputy chairman.
Bill Rattray of Aberdeen would become chief financial officer and Rod Paris of Standard Life would serve as chief investment officer.
Aberdeen has a market value of £3.7bn and is almost half the size of Standard Life, which is worth £7.5bn. Rumours that Aberdeen was searching for a deal had spread throughout the London market over the past week, with some traders putting on speculative bets in recent days.
The companies added: "There can be no certainty that any transaction will occur nor as to the terms on which any transaction may occur." As the acquiring party, Standard Life has until the close of business on April 1 to formalise its offer to buy Aberdeen under UK takeover rules.
The talks come as midsized asset managers specialising in active management are under pressure from larger competitors such as BlackRock and Vanguard.
Both Aberdeen and Standard Life Investments focus on actively picking stocks and bonds, an investment style which has come under additional pressure from the rise of cheap index-tracking funds.
One of their rivals Henderson recently merged with its US competitor Janus Capital in an attempt to fend off these competitive threats. By combining, asset managers often look to rip out redundant costs and also fire underperforming managers.
A senior fund manager at a rival European investment house, who declined to be identified, said he would expect to see "lots of job losses" in the event of a merger between the Scottish companies. The two companies employ around 9,000 people in total.
If a deal were to go ahead between FTSE 250-listed Aberdeen and the investment business of Standard Life, the combined group would overtake Schroders, which oversees £397bn of assets, as the UK's largest standalone fund company.
Standard Life has been making a push into fund management over the past 10 years, distancing itself from its insurance roots in the process. Its Gars range of funds has been described as the "fund management success story of the past decade" by analysts at RBC Capital Markets.
But its performance has stuttered over the past year. Gars failed to beat its benchmark in 2016, and customers have been pulling their money out. That has been a drag on Standard Life's share price, which has underperformed other big insurance companies such as Aviva and Prudential over the past year.
Aberdeen has also faced significant problems due to its heavy focus on emerging markets, which have been out of favour with investors over the past four years. Last month Aberdeen recorded its 15th consecutive quarter of net outflows, bringing total redemptions from the FTSE 250 asset manager to more than £100bn since the cycle of withdrawals began.
A number of prominent hedge funds began betting against Aberdeen's share price in light of those problems, although all short positions against the Scottish fund house were removed in January for the first time in four years.


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In a healthy person, the liver is responsible for cleaning the blood, helping digest food and a number of other tasks. Liver disease damages the liver and prevents the liver from doing what it is supposed to. Liver disease can lead to thousands of dollars in medical bills and an inability to work. Depending on your disease's severity, you might be eligible for Social Security benefits.
Read below for more information on obtaining Social Security disability for a liver disease in Pittsburgh. If you need help obtaining your benefits, call Berger and Green today: 412-661-1400.
Do I qualify for benefits under the SSA Blue Book?
Under the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program, people who cannot work as a result of a long-term disability or medical condition can receive benefits. There are a few ways to qualify; the first is meeting the severity criteria under a listing in the Blue Book.
The SSA's Blue Book contains a listing for chronic liver disease. If you meet the severity criteria under the listing, the SSA might deem you disabled.
In order to qualify for benefits in 2017, you will need to be earning less than $1,170 per month.
Do you meet the SSDI work credit criteria?
To receive benefits, you will need to be eligible for SSDI based on work credits. The SSA will look at the number of years you have worked and whether you have contributed enough money into the Social Security system over the course of your career. The SSA will convert your earnings into work credits; the number of credits you need to qualify for benefits will depend on your age.
If you do not meet the SSDI criteria, do you meet the SSI criteria?
If you have not worked enough to qualify for SSDI, you may still be able to get disability benefits through the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. To qualify for SSI, you must establish financial need by showing low income and low assets under $2,000 for an individual.
What if my liver condition does not meet these criteria?
The SSA will look in to whether you are currently working. If you make more than a certain amount each month, the SSA will not consider you disabled.
If you are not working, the SSA will consider whether you are able to work. If you have the ability to do your previous job, the SSA will not consider you disabled.
If the SSA finds you cannot do your previous job, it will consider whether you can adjust to new work. If you can adjust, it will not consider you disabled. If you cannot adjust, it may deem you disabled.
To determine whether you can work at your previous job or adjust to new work, the SSA will perform a residual functional capacity (RFC) evaluation. Your RFC rating will determine if you can do sedentary, light, medium, or heavy work or if you cannot work at all.
If your condition is severe enough to keep you from working and if it has lasted, or is expected to last, a year or longer or result in death, the SSA might determine you disabled.
The SSA will analyze the effects of the treatments and keep track of any improvements in your condition. If the SSA determines that you qualify, you will receive your benefits.
Claim denials are common. Do not lose hope. The disability attorneys at Berger and Green can help you determine the reason for your denial and help you file an appeal. There are various appeals levels we can go through to recover your benefits.
The appeals process is complicated and can be time-consuming and expensive. Having an attorney can help you navigate the difficult appeals process.
Call Berger and Green to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case today: 412-661-1400.


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VIDEO: Kobe Bryant – Undying Will
Byron Scott On Benching Jeremy Lin, Carlos Boozer: 'It's Nothing Personal'
Coming into his 19th season in the NBA, Kobe Bryant was facing a lot of uncertainty. The five-time NBA champion had to battle back from consecutive season-ending injuries while trying to hold off Father Time at 36-years-old and deal with multiple media outlets writing him off before even stepping on the basketball floor.
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Fortunately, even though the Los Angeles Lakers have struggled as a team this season, the superstar guard is back to form as one of the most dominant scorers in the game. Bryant is currently averaging a league-high 25.2 points per game and continues to be a force to be reckoned with.
In honor of Kobe's resurgence, professional videographer Sam Limon has put together another great video compilation about the future Hall of Famer called, Kobe Bryant – Undying Will:
http://youtu.be/-IgVdLZcZmk
Whether Kobe can help right the ship in Los Angeles remains to be seen, but he's definitely showing the pundits he's got something left in the tank while racking up milestone after milestone.
For more classic Kobe Bryant compilations from Limon, check out his YouTube channel: theperson18
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NBA Record: Kobe Bryant First With 6,000 Assists And 30,000 Points
Lakers Exit Interviews 2015: Clarkson, Black, Scott, Kupchak
The Los Angeles Lakers concluded up exit interviews for the 2014-15 season…
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Lakers Video: Jerry West, Warriors Honor Kobe Bryant With Tribute
Before the Los Angeles Lakers faced off against the defending NBA champion Golden State Warriors on Thursday night on the road, someone very special to Kobe Bryant had a message for the future Hall of Famer…
Los Angeles Lakers Vs. Washington Wizards Postgame (VIDEOS)
The Los Angeles Lakers scored 15 consecutive field goals in the third quarter and led by as many as 16 points, but still came up short to the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night, who kicked it into another gear in the fourth quarter…
Los Angeles Lakers Vs. Orlando Magic Postgame (VIDEOS)
The Los Angeles Lakers followed up their upset over the Golden State Warriors with a 107-98 victory over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night.


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1 Adding Items to a list
2 Creating a New List
In order to add a new list to a screen in the database, you must first define the name and content of that list in Manage > Lists and Vocabularies, then you must define the metadata element in which that list is embedded in in Manage > Administration > Metadata Elements, and finally you can add the new metadata element to a screen in Manage > Administration > User Interfaces.
As an administrator, you can manage the Lists and Vocabularies within the database from Manage > Lists and Vocabularies. Lists and Vocabularies are metadata elements values that can be arranged and manipulated within CollectiveAccess to fit your specifications. They are, in fact, data points with mini-records that can be edited and adjusted through the user interface.
Adding Items to a list
As the project develops, you may find that you want to add a new element to an extant list. When you access the Lists and Vocabularies screen, you will see a horizontal hierarchy:
To navigate through the hierarchy, click on the dark grey arrows. Once you have arrived at the level of the list in which you wish to add a new element, the text above the hierarchy will change to reflect the name of the list you've selected. In other words, the text will read "Add under [name of parent list] new [choose from drop-down list]." The drop down list allows you to choose whether the element you're about to add is a "concept," "facet," "guide-term," or "hierarchy name" (these are distinguishing types for list items analogous to those used in the Getty AAT or Art and Architecture Thesaurus ). Once you have made your selection, click on the small "+" above the hierarchy.
You will then be creating a simple record for that new list item. By default the Basic Info screen for this record will include its place in the hierarchy, preferred names, identifiers, etc. For example, the record for media type "photograph" looks like this:
Each level of a list has its own record.
Creating a New List
As the project develops, you may find that it's necessary to design an entirely new list. This can also be managed from the Lists and Vocabularies screen.
Adding a New List
Just as with each individual element in a list, the list itself has a record. The Basic Info screen for a new list includes the following information:
Preferred Names: This is the display name for your list.
List Code: This is the unique identifier for your list, to be used throughout the system.
"Is System List": A System List is one that is essential to the proper functioning of the database, and is usually created by the installer. As a result, the answer to this question will almost always be "no."
"Is hierarchical": If your list is composed of multiple nested layers, then choose "yes" for this option. Otherwise, choose no.
"Use as Vocabulary": choose whether or not your list will be used as controlled vocabulary for cataloging or if it's a simple set of drop-down values.
Be sure to click "save" when you are finished entering the basic information for your list. When you return to the list hierarchy viewer you should see your new list in the leftmost column. To edit basic information about your list, click on its title in the hierarchy. To add list items, follow the procedure detailed in the previous section.
Even if you do not encounter the need to create new lists or list items, it is useful to understand that metadata elements such as these must be defined before they can be added to a user interface; in other words, you do not create the metadata elements you see on each screen within the context of that screen. Instead, you select them from a pool of available metadata elements and add them to the appropriate screens as needed.
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Since the beginning our motto in the field of data recovery has always been non-destructive examination..
It was evident to us from the start, that harddisks could only be opened in specially built, dust free rooms (=cleanrooms), or else damage to the delicate read-write heads and consequently to the data surfaces would be done.
Why? Well, harddisks are also built in cleanrooms only!
The read-write heads float on air, at a distance of approximately 10 to 25 nanometres (1 nanometre = 0.000001 millimetre = just a hint) above the data disks. The disks consist of glass, upon which a magnetic layer (between 50 and 100 nanometres thick – also just a hint) had been evaporated on.
The air that we breathe, in contrast, contains about 1 million dust particles per dm³ = 1 litre. Those have an average size of 1 micrometer. This is about 50 times the gap between read-write head and data disk.
For illustration, one might say: try to press your living room TV set through a keyhole!
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package de.ftrossbach.dcos.config.reader.parser

import akka.actor.Actor
import com.lambdaworks.jacks.JacksMapper
import de.ftrossbach.dcos.config.reader.ConfigReader.AddPackage

object PackageParser {

}

class PackageParser extends Actor{

  override def receive: Receive = {
    case Parse(name, version, json) => {
      val map = JacksMapper.readValue[Map[String, Any]](json)
      context.parent ! AddPackage(name, version, map.get("version").getOrElse("unknown").asInstanceOf[String])
      context.stop(self)
    }
  }
}


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Poverty simulation at IU Southeast receives grant from Community Foundation of Southern Indiana26th January 2017
By Steven Krolak (NEW ALBANY, Ind.)—How do you apply for food stamps? Can you open a bank account when you live in your car? How do you prepare for a job interview when you have no place to bathe? If you are a teenager in a family of three, living with a single parent who …
FULL STORY | TAGS: Community Foundation of Southern Indiana, grants, homepage, Office of Advancement, poverty simulation, school of education, school of nursing, school of social sciences
Dr. Gloria Murray leads new council to expand community engagement20th January 2017
By Steven Krolak (NEW ALBANY, Ind.)—IU Southeast has long cultivated strong working relationships with employers, government and nonprofits in its service region of Kentuckiana. Now a new partnership between the Offices of Academic Affairs and Student Affairs, supported by a grant from the Indiana Campus Compact, will help the university systematize and grow those relationships, …
FULL STORY | TAGS: grants, homepage, Office of Academic Affairs, Office of Student Affairs, service learning and community engagement
IU Southeast receives grant to microfilm, digitize issues of student newspaper12th July 2016
By Rachel Terlep NEW ALBANY, Ind. — Reliving the most significant moments in IU Southeast history will soon be a click away. The Horseshoe Foundation of Floyd County recently awarded IU Southeast an $8,000 grant to create the Indiana University Southeast Student Newspaper Digital Archive. The archive will provide public access to student-created newspapers from 1947 to …
FULL STORY | TAGS: advancement, development, grants, homepage, library, news
Five IU Southeast faculty awarded grants totaling $308,00025th August 2015
NEW ALBANY, Ind. — The Indiana University Southeast First Year Retention-Student Transition (FYRST) program received a $245,000 grant from the Indiana Commission for Higher Education. IU Southeast's Division of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs was among five recipients of grants totaling $308,000 for proposals submitted during the 2014-15 academic year. The awards ranged from $1,000 t0 $245,000. Rodney Roosevelt, visiting …
FULL STORY | TAGS: biology, development, enrollment management, grants, homepage, ogle center, student affairs, student life
IU Southeast receives Operation Diploma grant4th January 2012
NEW ALBANY, IN (Jan. 4, 2012) – For the third year in a row, Indiana University Southeast has received a grant from Operation Diploma to assist the University in its efforts to support military service members, veterans, and their families.
FULL STORY | TAGS: grants, homepage, veterans
Operation Diploma grant gives IU Southeast veterans VIP status23rd August 2010
NEW ALBANY, IN (Aug. 23, 2010) – Indiana University Southeast has received a $90,250 grant from Operation Diploma to assist the University in its efforts to support military service members, veterans, and their families. The grant is a partnership between IU Southeast and Ivy Tech In addition, the University was one of a handful of …
FULL STORY | TAGS: campus life, grants, military, student veterans
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Misconduct cited in fraternity suspension
Multiple instances of misconduct, including minors drinking alcohol and students potentially having been drugged, have been cited by the Interfraternity Council (IFC) for Phi Delta Theta's suspension.
The sanction follows its national headquarters suspending the fraternity after WSU's Office of Student Conduct began a current investigation into two separate allegations.
The first allegation, according to the IFC's press release, reports a party or event hosted by the chapter allegedly had alcohol available, provided to and consumed by minors.
The same report alleges two students exhibited signs and symptoms of being drugged.
The second allegation, according to the release, reports alcohol was provided to and consumed by new members during a new member activity at a chapter house. Two new members (both minors) allegedly participated in a competition where members separated into teams based on their pledge class or year and were challenged to consume as much hard alcohol as possible.
A new member was reportedly transported to the hospital due to life threatening blood alcohol levels.
The IFC approved during an emergency senate meeting on Wednesday the new emergency bylaw that was proposed Monday with a 24-1 vote.
In a statement published after the meeting the allegations responsible for the suspension of the Gamma Chapter of Phi Delta Theta were released.
The new bylaw states, "Any chapter suspended by their Inter/National headquarters is subject to suspension from the Interfraternity Senate by a two-thirds vote. A temporary suspension can be enacted by the Executive Council in an emergency situation, but must be confirmed by the Interfraternity Senate within seven days of the Executive Councils suspension."
A temporary suspension was enacted Monday until this addition could be voted on Wednesday. It was confirmed by the Interfraternity Senate immediately after the bylaw was passed during Wednesday's meeting.
While the reports are allegations, the IFC stated they do not condone the actions Phi Delta Theta is reportedly responsible for.
Until the Office of Student Conduct finishes its investigation, the fraternity will temporarily lose all benefits of being a member of the IFC. Once the investigation closes, the IFC will evaluate the future of the chapter's membership.
"We have faith in the Office of Student Conduct to provide a proper investigation and bring a conclusion to this incident," IFC President Nathan Harris said during the senate meeting on Wednesday.
Reporting by Lance Lijewski