text:
< Back to Practices
The General Liability Practice Group of Marshall Dennehey regularly defends insureds, insurance companies and self-insured entities.
The general liability practice area includes such diverse types of defense litigation as:
Owners and contractors protective liability
Owners, landlords and tenants coverage
Bailor/bailee
Advertising injuries
Elevator incidents
Malicious prosecution cases
First-party and third-party property damage cases
Fire legal liability litigation
We understand that every client is concerned with the extent of legal fees and costs incurred. Savings are achieved in a number of ways. With offices situated within a six-state region, we are able to provide our clients with defense attorneys who are close to and very familiar with the litigation forum. Secondly, we are cognizant of the need to deliver legal services in a prompt and efficient manner, coupled with considerable emphasis on being results-oriented.
We would welcome the opportunity to work with you in handling your general liability litigation and we are available to give presentations or conduct training seminars on general liability topics. We are also on the cutting edge of alternative fee arrangements in order to provide our clients with the highest level of services in the most cost-efficient and predictable manner possible.
Howard P. Dwoskin, Chair
Contact Practice Lead
Matthew S. Schorr, Co-chair
Court affirms granting motion for summary judgment for defendants following the death of an individual in a workplace accident.
Philadelphia - Headquarters
After Rickie Lee Grimsley was killed in a workplace accident, his wife filed suit asserting claims of negligence against the Manitowoc Company, Inc. Case Law Alerts, 1st Quarter, January 2020 is prepar
Court may not award a legally excessive jury award of nominal damages when jury was not permitted to award compensatory damages.
The First District Court of Appeal reversed an award of $80,000 in nominal damages as legally excessive. Case Law Alerts, 1st Quarter, January 2020 is prepar
Delaware law does not recognize general duty of a child to care for an aging parent.
The plaintiffs filed a lawsuit stemming from an auto accident, suing not only the other driver, but also his adult children. Case Law Alerts, 1st Quarter, January 2020 is prepar
Out-of-possession landowner can be liable for property defects.
The Court of Appeals issued a unanimous decision which held that the duty to maintain sidewalks in a "reasonably safe condition" under Section 7-210 of the New Case Law Alerts, 1st Quarter, January 2020 is prepar
Another Delaware case holds that one defendant who settles with a plaintiff cannot be dismissed in full because the non-settling co-defendant needs to pursue its claim for contribution at trial.
The plaintiffs settled their claims with certain of the defendants, but not others. The settling parties executed a confidential joint tortfeasor release. Case Law Alerts, 4th Quarter, October 2019
Court upholds applicability of waiver of liability in funeral home case
We obtained summary judgment in the New York Supreme Court on behalf of a funeral home. The plaintiff alleged that the funeral home failed to deliver cremated remains. The funeral home had used the wrong zip code on the package. The plaintiff's son signed the funeral home's release from liability. Our motion for summary judgment argued that the plaintiff's cause of action was barred due to the release and because the plaintiff failed to demonstrate that the wrong zip code was a proximate cause.
Successful defense of dog mauling claim
We successfully defended a significant dog mauling case against a landlord defendant. The plaintiff was fortunate to have survived the attack and suffered severe permanent physical and emotional trauma.
Defense verdict in plaintiff's "leaky" case.
We obtained a defense verdict in a three-day jury trial in the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas. The 81-year-old plaintiff, who was staying at her daughter's home, alleged that she slipped and fell on water in the basement of the rental property and injured her hip. The property was owned by our clients. The plaintiff's daughter and son-in-law claimed they repeatedly complained to our clients of leaks from the ceiling in the basement, without response.
Dog attack claim lacks "bite."
We obtained summary judgment in favor of our homeowner clients in a case involving an alleged "attack" by our client's dog. As the plaintiff walked past the client's property on a public sidewalk, the dog ran out to the edge of the sidewalk barking loudly. The plaintiff became "startled" and stepped back, falling into the street and sustaining a seriously displaced left distal radius fracture that required open reduction and internal fixation.
New York PIP action dismissed.
We secured the dismissal of a New York no-fault/personal injury protection (PIP) lost wages suit that carried a potential judgment of more than $1.37 million. The suit commenced in 2014, and over several years, the plaintiff was not cooperative in providing requested information. In 2018, the defense served a 90-day notice on the plaintiff, which advised that we would move for dismissal if the plaintiff did not take action or file a notice of trial within 90 days.
Marshall Dennehey Announces New Assistant Director of the Professional Liability Department and New Board Member
Marshall Dennehey has promoted Craig S. Hudson to the position of Assistant Director of the Professional Liability Department. In this capacity, he will assist department director Christopher E. Dougherty with the management of 16 practice groups and approximately 150 attorneys.
Thomas P. Wagner Named 2018 Personal Injury Litigation "Lawyer of the Year" In Philadelphia By Best Lawyers in America©
Thomas P. Wagner, shareholder in the Philadelphia office of Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin, has been named the 2018 Personal Injury Litigation, Defendants, "Lawyer of the Year" in Philadelphia by Best Lawyers in America©.
Steven Forry and Stuart Sostmann Promoted to Supervisory Roles in Pittsburgh
Steven J. Forry and Stuart H. Sostmann, shareholders in the Pittsburgh office of Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin, have been promoted to supervisory roles in their respective practice areas. Mr. Forry has been named Supervisor of the Pittsburgh office's Health Care Department, and Mr. Sostmann is the new Supervisor of the office's Casualty Department.


who first presented themselves to my acquaintanceship, were perfect little Ishmaelites-their hand against everybody and every man's hand a 1 Class 8 (Middle School) The Life Of Olaudah Equiano Essay Words: 1062 Pages: 4 Paragraphs:. When writing a narrative, follow these simple steps: step I: Analyze the Writing Topic. Skim through a photo album, a magazine, or a book, and find an interesting picture. 27, President Donald. Presents important changes, contrasts, or conflicts and creates tension.
Telling a great story could be a challenging task. Thats why EssayPro's team have compiled a list of things you need to know before writing a personal narrative essay. The Learning Network 500 Prompts for Narrative and Personal Writing.
The cold seeps through my equipment and hits my skin. The topic you decide on should be something you care about, and the narration should be a means of communicating an idea that ties to the essays theme. A time when you judged someone first and then realized that you were wrong about the person. He switched down the volume a couple Lion Essay 1 Class 5 (For Kids) Words: 1641 Pages: 6 Paragraphs: 15 Sentences: 116 Read Time: 05:58 Last Thursday morning, I knew with certainty it was coming. Worthless." There had been an uneasy feeling in the pit of my stomach for the past 2 weeks, a Last Thursday morning, I knew with certainty it was coming. It is typically presented in a way that engages the writers to imagine themselves as the main character of the story. Something funny that happened to you. For those individuals living with disabilities, life can become demanding in several different ways. Theme, meaning of the story. No matter what I do I cannot turn the time back in order to Class 7 (Middle School) An Essay On My College Education Words: 687 Pages: 2 Paragraphs: 6 Sentences: 45 Read Time: 02:29 The first class I went.


Chicken Curry (Murgh Tari) Murgh tari is the most-common way to serve chicken. The curry (sauce) tastes great with roti or rice. Typically a large amount of oil is used in preparing the sauce. However, by using a nonstick skillet and all the spices, you can reduce the fat significantly without altering the taste.
Remove the skin and all visible fat from the chicken pieces. (I often have the butcher clean the chicken.) Cut 2 to 3 slits, 1 inch long and 1/2 inch deep, in each piece of chicken. Set aside.
Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium high heat. Add the chicken pieces in a single layer and fry for 3 to 5 minutes, turning the pieces over once or twice until they are white. Transfer the chicken to a plate using a slotted spoon.
Add cumin powder, cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, chopped onion, garlic and ginger to the oil. Fry for 7 to 8 minutes, stirring constantly, until the onions are golden brown.
Stir in tomatoes, turmeric, coriander powder, cayenne pepper, ground fennel seeds and black pepper. Fry for 2 to 3 minutes. Whip yogurt with wire wisk and add 1 tablespoon at a time, stirring constantly. Fry for another 2 to 4 minutes.
Add the chicken and sprinkle with salt. Stir to coat the spice mixture evenly. Pour the water evenly over the chicken. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Add the cilantro and gently stir the chicken. Cover tightly and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes. Chicken should be tender to the touch but should not fall apart.
Transfer to a serving platter. Sprinkle with lemon juice.
This is one of my family's favorite vegetable. It is colorful and has a nice blend of flavors. Cauliflower is typically fried or cooked in a fair amount of oil, but I add the oil at the end, to bring a similar flavor with a fraction of the fat.
Wash and drain cauliflower, carrots and zucchini. Set aside.
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a heavy, nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add asafetida and cumin seeds and cook for a few seconds until seeds are golden brown.
Add vegetables and stir. Add ginger, turmeric, salt and cayenne pepper. Stir thoroughly.
Heat through, cover with a lid and reduce heat. Simmer for 8–10 minutes. Open 1–2 times to stir the vegetables. Cook until vegetables are tender but firm.
Sprinkle with coriander powder, mango powder and garam masala. Stir carefully in a lifting and turning fashion so as not to mash the vegetables.
Transfer to a serving platter. Garnish with fresh coriander.


A person, thing, or situation that can at any moment cause much havoc or result in a disastrous outcome. I'm telling you, this dirty money we're using to finance the campaign is a ticking time bomb! If anyone were to investigate how we got it, we'd all go to jail! Jenny's attracted to men who exude an air of danger, and her new boyfriend seems like a time bomb.


Nine members appointed to advise and make recommendations to the City Council on matters concerning the needs of senior citizens. Members must have reached their 50th birthday. Terms will coincide with the term of the Mayor.
Prepare and submit an annual report of activities to the city council and make such other reports and recommendations to the city council from time to time as the senior services commission may determine necessary to improve the quality of life for senior citizens in the city.
Second Tuesday of each month, 9:00 a.m., at the Oxnard Public Library, Room B, 251 South 'A' Street, Oxnard, CA 93030.


text:
[ONLINE] VIVA MOZART! #1
VIVA MOZART! #1
5th February 2021, 7:00 p.m.
CONCERT ONLINE
Concert will be streamed online on Torun Symphony Orchestra Youtube Channel.
Andrii Dorofeiev (Ukraine) – piano
Dainius Pavilionis (Lithuania) – conductor
Agata Zając – conductor-in-residence
W. A. Mozart – The Magic Flute KV 620 Overture (conductor – Agata Zając)
W. A. Mozart – Piano concerto No. 21
The concert co-organised and co-financed under the Institute of Music and Dance 'conductor – resident' programme.
'Conductor – resident' in season 2020/2021 is Agata Zając.
Andrii Dorofeiev was born in Kyiv. He began to study piano art at the age of eight. Graduate of the Kyiv secondary specialized music school named after M. V. Lysenko for gifted children in the class of Tatiana Abajeva and professor at the National Music Academy of Ukraine named after P. I. Tchaikovsky — Boris Fedorov. At the invitation of Professor Jaroslaw Drzewiecki, he is currently studying at one of the best music academies in Europe — the Music Academy named after Feliks Nowowiejsky in Bydgoszcz (Poland). In 2020 year started studying in a class of Professor Katarzyna-Popowa Zydron. Regularly plays concerts in the philharmonic halls of Ukraine. He was awarded high prizes at prestigious piano competitions, including the Grand Prix of the 20th piano competition F. Chopin (Ukraine), 2nd prize at the seventh international piano competition in Tbilisi (Georgia). Had a big concert tour in the Netherlands in its best halls in cities such as: The Hague, Ede, Amsterdam. He received the Grand Prix of the XII, XIII XIV International Piano Festival "Bieszczady Without Borders" (Poland), received additional awards and the highest award — Golden Parnas 2019. In the 2018-2019 season, Andrii recorded four studio discs at the Pomeranian Philharmonic in Bydgoszcz (Poland). The discs cover the most outstanding works of the era of romanticism, neoclassicism and their geniuses: Chopin, Scriabin, Godowsky, and others. The last of his CDs was Passacaglia by Leopold Godowsky on the theme of F. Schubert's entry into the Unfinished Symphony. The disc was recorded by one of the leading recording companies in Europe "DUX Recording producers". This record is historical, because since so far none of the Ukrainian pianists have recorded this work in studio, and there was only one good quality record made by Canadian pianist Mark-Andre Hamelin in 1987. His concerts were held in such prestigious venues as: The National Philharmonic of Ukraine in Kyiv, the Edeshe Concert Hall (Holland), the Arthur Malawski Philharmonic in Rzeszow (Poland), The National Opera of Ukraine in Kyiv , Rotterdam Hall (Netherlands), Splendor Hall (Netherlands) and many others. He received the best recommendations at master classes from such famous musicians as Anna Fedorova (Ukraine), Martin Epsen (Denmark), Andrzej Yasinsky (Poland), Igor Pilatyuk (Ukraine), Lidia Grichtovuna (Poland), Andrzej Tatarski (Poland), Sergey Osokin (Latvia), Boris Bloch (USA) and others.
Agata Zając started her musical path at the age of 7 as a violinist. In 2015 she began conducting studies with Marcin Sompoliński at Poznań Academy of Music and obtained a Bachelor's diploma in 2018. She currently pursues a Master's degree at the same university. Her professional career started in 2018 – she was involved in three premieres in Warsaw Chamber Opera as an assistant conductor. Since September 2018 she has been assisting to Greek conductor Michalis Economou, in his international projects. The last one was China New Year's concert tour with Athens Philharmonia Orchestra in December 2019. During the last two years she took part in conducting competitions and auditions – among others, in Warsaw Philharmonic and Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra in Katowice. She has also been a student of Peter Eötvös, Gregory Vajda, Marin Alsop, Michalis Economou and Charles Olivieri-Munroe as an active participant at international masterclasses. Since the beginning of her conducting path she had the opportunity to conduct multiple orchestras like Malta Philharmonic Orchestra, Greek Radio Symphony Orchestra, Karlovy Vary Symphony Orchestra and Schumann Youth Orchestra.
Main Patron: Gmina Miasta Toruń
Strategic Sponsor of TOS in 2020: Nova Trading S.A.
Cultural Patron – Main Sponsor: PGE Energia Ciepła S. A

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


Things add up in our lives. We certainly need to clean out closets, give away old ill-fitting clothes, and finally toss that odd little statue we picked up in a souvenir shop on some forgotten vacation a decade ago.
We all have baggage and we need to decide what we will take with us on our journey.
Years ago I traveled to Oxford, England, and studied for a term at Regents Park College in Oxford University. When I left home I had a duffle bag and a backpack.
When it came time to travel home ten weeks later, I began packing the night before because I had a four block walk to catch the 5:30 AM bus.
I went to sleep and woke up very early to finish packing, but about 4:15 in the morning I realized I had a serious problem. I had more than I could carry.
I had mailed things home but I also had bought things and I now had five bags of things to carry. It was impossible to carry everything at once. Impossible.
It was too early to call a taxi and I had one hour to get four blocks to the bus park. I did what we do when we're carrying too many bags.
I took three bags and carried them forty feet and then went back to get the other two bags. I picked them up and carried them forty feet past the first three bags. Then I went back and got the first three bags and carried them forty feet past the two bags.
You get the picture. My four block walk turned into eight blocks as I shuffled back and forth, carrying bags past bags, dropping bags, and then going back to get the ones I'd left behind.
The few people out on the street at that early hour must have thought I was crazy. I made it to the bus just as the driver was preparing to pull out.
Of course, once I got into London, I had to do the same thing through the subway system until I checked my bags at the airport.
How often do we live our lives in that way?
We are always shuffling around trying to carry all the things we think are important. We simply cannot let go because we must be in control.
We need to pack lightly for the journey ahead of us, so I would like to suggest three things for you to leave behind.
First, leave behind your need for control.
Do not start on this journey with the idea that you need to achieve four certain goals or solve three vital dilemmas. Just look to the horizon and leave the lists behind. This journey is not about what you want but what God wants for you.
Second, leave behind your expectation of what you think you need to find.
The best journeys are those where we stumble into unexpected adventures. Be open to God showing you something new about yourself.
Third, leave behind your fear of doing something different.
We may discover or talk about a spiritual discipline that is unfamiliar or uneasy to you. You may discover a spiritual discipline that is different from your tradition so be prepared to embrace something new. Be open to how others have discovered God.
If we can leave these things behind and pack lightly, we might just discover something amazing about God and ourselves along the way.
What do you need to leave behind to discover God more fully?
I remember you sharing this story when we were in Honduras. It was so funny watching the faces of the Spanish speakers as the translator described why you were walking all over the room! Thank you for reminding us that we are all trying to carry more than we are able to!
You're welcome, Libby! I hope you are well.
This story was a significant learning moment in my life and it continues to teach me!
Thanks for this Darrell. I read this morning and found it helpful. A week into the New Year I'm already burdened by the lack of progress on my "four certain goals" and "three vital dilemmas." Thanks for this good reminder to continue entrusting my growth to God.
Hang in there, Steve! I'm glad this was helpful.


text:
Home Living Health Beyond Mammography
Beyond Mammography
by Sarah K. McDonald
Sarah Walor photo
Tricia Prillaman was fully aware of her odds with breast cancer. Her grandmother was diagnosed with the disease at age 80; her mother's 20-year battle with breast cancer ended when it metastasized and eventually reached her liver; and her sister is a five-year breast-cancer survivor.
Armed with this history, Prillaman, who's now 58, started getting annual mammograms in her thirties. Following her July 2007 mammogram, additional testing in the form of a second mammogram and an ultrasound was ordered because of a suspicious area on her left breast. Dr. Jacquelyn P. Hogge, head of breast imaging for CJW Medical Center, noticed Prillaman's strong family history and also ordered a breast MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), an increasingly important tool for detecting breast cancer in high-risk patients. The MRI cleared up the suspicion in Prillaman's left breast, but found something on her right breast. A needle biopsy determined that cancer was present, and Prillaman had a lumpectomy. The pathologist found no cancer in the tissue that was removed, so a second lumpectomy was performed and Stage 0 cancer (early-stage cancer) was detected. "Years would go by before you detected the cancer by mammography," Hogge says of Stage 0 breast cancer.
Despite the inconvenience of double surgeries, Prillaman credits breast MRI — and the doctor who suggested it — with potentially saving her life by catching her cancer so early.
During a breast MRI, the patient lies on her (or his) stomach with the breasts inserted into two holes on the table; the breasts are not compressed. A magnetic field generates thousands of images — compared to radiation with a mammogram. Images are taken at the onset of the test and then again after a contrasting dye is injected intravenously. Blood vessels in healthy tissue slowly take in the dye and slowly release it, whereas blood vessels in cancerous tissue light up almost immediately with a large amount of dye and leak it out quickly. The test lasts about 45 minutes. The computer subtracts out the two sets of images and leaves behind pictures that need further inspection. After the results are read, the MRI machine can guide doctors to the site for a biopsy.
For the average woman, the mammogram remains the gold standard of breast-cancer detection; MRI cannot detect microcalcifications, which can be cancerous. Breast MRI is usually reserved for women (or men) who are at high risk of developing the disease, including those with a strong family history (at least two first-degree relatives, especially if they were premenopausal when diagnosed, says Dr. Gilda Cardenosa, the Veronica Donovan Sweeney Professor of Breast Imaging at VCU Medical Center); those who had chest radiation early in life for something such as lymphoma; and those who have dense breasts.
Because of the use of a magnetic field, breast MRI is not for patients with pacemakers or metallic prostheses, among other things, Cardenosa says. Most patients can tolerate the contrasting agent, gadolinium, because it's very different from iodine dyes, which can cause allergic reactions among some people.
All of this isn't to say that breast MRI is perfect. "Studies have shown that breast MRI can miss 8 percent to 10 percent of breast cancers," says Dr. Melanie Fidler, chief of breast imaging with Radiology Associates of Richmond at Henrico Doctors' Hospital. "This is lower than mammograms alone, which miss 15 percent to 20 percent of breast cancers."
Still, doctors cannot stress enough that women who don't fall into the high-risk category should continue to get regular mammograms — ideally digital. "Mammograms remain the only test proven to save lives from breast cancer," Fidler says. "Since its initial use, breast-cancer deaths have decreased 30 percent to 40 percent. It is not perfect, but the earlier we find it, the higher the cure rate."
Prillaman has completed radiation treatment and is cancer-free; breast MRIs and mammograms annually are in her foreseeable future. Now she's even more dedicated to making sure her three daughters are prepared to take on their family history. "I don't think they can avoid [cancer]," Prillaman says. "It's definitely made me want to make them more aware of these tests."


text:
Tag Archives: torrid tales
How to make friends and influence people (Tales from Luddley-cum-Mogwash, part 2)
My newly acquired status as a forlorn, slightly crazed misfit with a bottle fixation, at last endeared me to the bosom of village life, and I became a prime candidate for Sebastian's care in the community initiative – a vehicle for him to explore the potential creative diversity among the villagers of Luddley-cum-Mogwash. To showcase our talents the first village fete for over three hundred years was organised in the grounds of No.3 Mogwash Mansions, a mock tudor art deco semi to be found at the edge of the village near the skate park.
Prioritising my position, Sebastian gave me a trestle table set back from the rest of the fete – just down wind of the port-a-loo, so that I could display my bottles in an area that, in his own words, 'would highlight the strong pervasive feel of alienation inherent within my work, encouraging the viewer towards sympathetic generosity'.
From this I could only deduce that he was finally on my side, obviously finding my work as life enhancing and worthy of promotion as I did. I welcomed his support and flashed him a come hither smile; unfortunately, at this very same moment, he must have gotten an insect in his eye as he appeared to recoil in terror in response to my friendly overture.
Evening entertainment was provided by George, a mild mannered post office manager with a large gnome collection, who for this one night made a miraculous transformation into Georgina, a dangerous diva with an unparalleled talent for outdoor operatics. With an ear splitting heartbreaking rendition of Don't Stop Believin', he brought the day's events to a close.
Finally I felt as if I belonged.
This entry was posted in Art, Bottled, Creative Writing and tagged alienation, art in a bottle, art speak, bottled feelings, clue no.1, fiction, Luddley-cum-Mogwash, satire, torrid tales on July 29, 2014 by Scarlet.
Missing About
I am querying my decision to call my new avatar Ms Quotes. Originally I thought it was a jolly clever misnomer as it seems to encompass all that I am – I write out calligraphy quotations; I make mistakes; I am female – jolly clever indeed. But perhaps, with hindsight, I was too hasty with this choice as it has now come to my attention that I could have been Ms Chief, Ms Chance or even Ms Leading… did I Ms Out?
Anyhow to quell my feelings of misdirection I have decided to write a series of scintillating screenplays about the Ms Misses, which are bound to be box office hits.
The first in the series will be a futuristic racy romp featuring Ms Guided who travels around the world blindfolded, with nothing but a faulty compass, a dowsing rod, and a camel to help her find her way. Everyone she encounters has teleport technology and 3D printing, but she is determined to prove that the world can be circumnavigated the old fashioned way.
The second in the series will be a dark dramatic tale of intrigue and horror, of subtle nuance and deep thinking, starring Ms Cast who is a sunny blonde with a penchant for slap-stick humour, peek-a-boo bras, and Ms Behaviour. Everyone she encounters has read and understood Ulysses.
The third, and possibly the last, will be a Police/Medical drama which will be an ensemble piece featuring Ms Diagnosis, Ms Apprehend, Ms Begotten and the glamorously named Ms Cellanea. I am not sure of the synopsis for this final screenplay but I am certain that it will have some handcuff detailing… a skirmish in a waiting room… some long lingering looks out to sea… some of it will be shot in black and white… some of it will be spoken in French and there will be subtitles… and possibly someone will fall off a bike…probably Ms Haps.
I am sure that all my readers will look forward to reading more about the production of these torrid tales…. or maybe I am sadly Ms Taken… my faith, Ms Placed…. this could all turn out to be Ms Adventure…
This entry was posted in Silliness and tagged Missing a brain, ms diagnosis, peek a boo bras, torrid tales on August 20, 2013 by Ms Quotes.


Diplomatic sources told Al-Anbat that an agreement was made between the Jordanian and Moroccan governments on re-launching the direct airline between Jordan and Morocco in the coming period, which was stopped for many years because of economic futility.
The sources added that the Moroccan Airlines with the re-launching of the line has opened the office of the Moroccan Airlines in Amman, noting that the flights between the two countries will be three flights a week.
The source pointed out that the re-launching of the direct airline between Casablanca and Amman will contribute to strengthening the ties between the two parties and intensifying visits at all levels of political, economic and tourism, pointing out that this step will be greatly appreciated by the Moroccan and Jordanian people for facilitating their movement between the two countries.
The flights between Jordan and the Kingdom of Morocco are currently transit through several countries including the UAE, Lebanon, Turkey and Egypt.


text:
Home 2020 NBA Playoffs Lakers Wearing Kobe Bryant 'Black Mamba' City Edition Jersey For Game 4
Lakers Wearing Kobe Bryant 'Black Mamba' City Edition Jersey For Game 4
Lakers vs. Trail Blazers 08/24/20: Odds And NBA Betting Trends
Matthew Moreno
The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to wear their "Black Mamba" City Edition jersey on Monday for Game 4 against the Portland Trail Blazers. The jersey was designed by Kobe Bryant and first unveiled during the 2017-18 season.
With Nike providing teams more flexibility upon signing an apparel contract with the NBA, the Lakers took matters a step further by annually using their City Edition uniform to honor franchise legends through the "Lore Series."
Bryant was first to design a jersey for the team, and he fitting tapped into his Black Mamba persona. The black alternate jersey featured shadowbox numbers, a snakeskin-like print and included 16 starts on the side panels to represent each of the Lakers' 16 championships.
The shorts featured "LA 24" on the belt buckle area and Bryant's Nos. 8 and 24 under the flap of each leg. The Lakers wore the Black Mamba City Edition jerseys for eight games that season. Kyle Kuzma called it his favorite jersey, and former head coach Luke Walton also was a fan of the look.
The franchise's Lore Series continued in 2018-19 with Magic Johnson, and this season Shaquille O'Neal put his touches on the Lakers' City Edition apparel.
It was recently reported the Lakers intended to bring back their "Black Mamba" alternate if they advanced in the NBA Playoffs. However, the NBA's tracking of which uniforms each team will wear reflects that instead is occurring Monday, which is widely revered as Kobe Bryant Day.
Lakers head coach Frank Vogel declined to provide any details when asked last week about the team's plans. "We don't have anything to announce regarding that," he said. "We know Kobe's birthday is coming up, Kobe Day is coming up next week.
"We do intend to honor him but we don't have anything to announce further than that."
Vogel then confirmed as much following Sunday's practice. "This day and tomorrow, where we're going to wear the uniforms, brings back a lot of the emotions of what happened," he said. "We're all still really sad about his loss, and Gigi's loss."
Nike's Mamba Week
Nike held off on releasing any Bryant products in the time since the tragic accident, but began doing so Sunday with the start of "Mamba Week." A Nike Kobe 5 protro Big Stage released, and more shoes and a special edition jersey are to follow Monday.
Lakers Wanted Ad: Free Agent Help Required in Los Angeles
July 1st marked Canada's birthday for us who live up north, but…
Gabriel Lee
Kobe Bryant on Steve Nash: 'Extremely Effortless To Play With Him'
Tonight marked the first time in over a year that Kobe Bryant…
2015-16 Lakers Training Camp Recap: Day 5
The Los Angeles Lakers added a couple more injuries to the list…
Serena Winters
Charles Barkley Believes Luke Walton Will Struggle Coaching Lakers Roster
This upcoming season will feature a Los Angeles Lakers roster that is very different than the one that just went 35-47…


VALUE PACK - 18 COUNT!!
Pickle Addicts rejoice, now even popsicles can taste like PICKLES!
You don't have to be pregnant to crave Pickle Pops (previously known as Pickle Sickles). They've been selling out in Texas for years, and now you can enjoy them wherever you live.
Bob's Pickle Pops are made from a dill pickles, and that's it! Each pickle is squeezed right down to the skin and then the pickle juice (the brine left over from pickling) and pickle guts get liquefied and made into one tasty treat. If you're a true pickle addict, then this mouth watering, temperature lowering, tongue curling treat is for you. We have to warn you though, they can be very addictive! Yes, many people are happy to have a frosty, salty, sour treat instead of a sweet ice pop or ice cream.
Bob's Pickle Pops are a healthy, tasty treat!. But there'€™s more to Pickle Pops than a six-calorie, sugar-free ice pop. Vinegar, which is a component of pickle brine, is a healthy food. While there are many unsubstantiated claims for vinegar (especially apple cider vinegar) as an overall health tonic and disease preventative. While some of these are overstated, alternative therapists and scientists alike can agree on that vinegar is high in acetic acid, which, like other acids, can increase the body's absorption of important minerals in the foods we eat, including calcium. Vinegar has also won attention in a 2004 study for its potential to help type 2 diabetes. Indications show that vinegar may be able to inactivate some of the digestive enzymes that break the carbohydrates from food into sugar, thus slowing the absorption of sugar into the bloodstream. The spices used in the pickling process, such as garlic and dill, have wide-ranging health properties. Garlic is an anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and cardiovascular aid (it helps to lower blood pressure). Children undergoing chemo enjoy the salty taste. People with cystic fibrosis need lots of salt every day, and people with MS enjoy the taste after treatments.
The pops arrive as unfrozen €"juice in plastic casing. Stick them in the freezer and in a few hours, you've got Pickle Pops.
18 Unfrozen Pickle Pops (freeze and eat). Net weight: 2 oz per pop.
Only 6 calories per pop!
I first saw these pickle pops on an episode of Unwrapped months ago. Curiousity finally got the better of me and I ordered some. They arrived today in the mail and after about 4 hours in the freezer, I finally tried one. At first taste it was wierd! I'm used to a sweet fruity pop, so the salty pickle flavor made me smile and pucker just for a moment. After a while, the real pickle flavor (the juice is really squeezed from pickles) won me over and the coolness of the ice was quite refreshing. I even enjoyed the little bits of pickle found in the ice. I'll definitly be purchasing more of Bob's Pickle Pops as the warm summer approaches."


text:
Armed Forces Gear first opened its doors in 1976 in Annapolis, Maryland, and our first website was launched in 1996. Over the last several years we have focused on developing five additional websites that are exclusive to each individual Military branch, for those of you who are active, a Veteran, and/or loyal to a specific service.
For close to 45 years we have been most proud of our efforts to honor and support those who choose to serve our Country. We bring our customers the best selection and brands of apparel, accessories, and gifts that represent the five U.S Military branches. We also feature a great selection of veteran and patriotic styles and items.
Our products are officially licensed by all Military branches and the U.S Military Academies. A percentage of our sales goes to help support the well-being, rest, relaxation, and recreation for all who serve in our active Military.
We continue to build our Armed Forces Gear brand, bringing you a selection of styles that are not only exclusive to us, but more importantly, a greater value than our competitors.
We owe our success and longevity over all these years to you, our loyal customers, and we will always take that to heart. Thank you for your support and your faith in us and thank you for the many amazing Google Customer Reviews we receive each day.
We encourage you to contact us via email or a phone call with any questions, comments, or recommendations.
At AFG we make it our mission to bring you the very best.
We thank you and truly appreciate your patronage.
Our Best Wishes
Marcia, Stewart and the entire Armed Forces Gear Team


Today's topic is keeping kids entertained during the summer.
Last month I posted about planning for summer camps and holidays. I feel fortunate that E gets to go to day camps for a lot of the time so that when he is at home for a week or so I really appreciate the time we have to explore the city and have fun together. The cliché about dreading the summer because you have to deal with your kids does not apply here.
High Park - We spend a lot of time here, and there are a lot of fun things to see and do, but the Jamie Bell Adventure Playground is a frequent stop for us. I will say that it can get a little crazy since it is so popular and because it is made of wood, it can be hard to keep your eye on your little ones at all times. The last time we went E was wearing a white t-shirt and a Blue Jays hat so he looked like everyone else, big mistake, but I trust him more than I used to that he won't run away or go off with a stranger.
Dufferin Grove - The playground isn't even the best part, it's the muddy ditch that the kids get to dig in with a variety of provided tools and materials.
Budapest Park - This has some fun equipment but also great views of the city and lake, and usually an ice cream truck parked nearby.
We also love a good splash pad and pool. We usually go to the Sunnyside Gus Ryder outdoor pool but have also gone to the High Park one. The splash pad at High Park is the most convenient for us, but we also like the one at Marie Curtis Park and on the Toronto Islands (unfortunately the Toronto Islands will be closed to the public until at least July 31 because of flooding).
Since E is at a camp all day, or we spend a lot of time outside, when we are at home, we don't mind if E watches some TV to take a break. He never stops moving when we are outside so the TV time allows him to rest. We also get him to help us out with stuff around the yard or in the kitchen. Husking corn is always a good task for kids.
Looking forward to the final bell of school!
So looking forward to school being done! I didn't k ow to island was closed! Boo!


text:
Visit ISMPP.org
POLL RESULTS: Presenting Author Changes Slides Just Before Oral Presentation
May 1, 2019 | Survey
Medical publication policies and guidelines offer a framework for best practices, but there may be situations when more than one approach seems reasonable. The primary purpose of "What Would You Do?" is to explore examples of such situations. With the limited information provided to interpret the scenarios, you may find yourself agreeing with one, more than one, or none of the proposed actions. And that's the point ‒ you should debate, contemplate, and communicate (with a comment) before selecting your "best" answer.
Now let's find out how you responded and read through some commentary (for context only; not meant to be comprehensive) to the below scenario:
You are a company publication professional and have been supporting authors to develop an oral presentation for a scientific congress. The content is agreed upon and approved by authors prior to the start of the congress. Both sponsor and medical writing agency colleagues are onsite to provide support, and it was agreed that the presenting author would upload the slides to the system. Approximately 2 hours before the presentation, you see the presenting author, who mentions that he/she reviewed the slides again, changed them, and then uploaded them without obtaining further approval from the co-authors.
A total of 141 respondents replied to this poll.
Proceed with the uploaded version; it is important that the presenter is happy with the slides and he/she takes responsibility for the content (6% of responses)
This approach seems to imply that any changes should be accepted straightaway. It is true that the presenter should be comfortable with and take primary responsibility for the presentation, but it generally should not be an individual decision. The sponsor/publications team (and co-authors, when time permits) should also have visibility and be aligned.
The approach is usually fine when the edits are minor; but when the edits are major and may alter the key results and conclusions, further consideration is warranted. When there are only minor edits, it would be beneficial to send the final version to all authors for informational purposes.
Download the presentation from the system and immediately contact all authors to obtain approval of the new version (16% of responses)
This action seems like an ideal step based on good publication practice. However, with only two hours until the presentation, it is likely not realistic to obtain approvals, especially if authors are in different time zones and/or the presentation takes place during the weekend. Good publication practice applies to oral presentations, posters, and manuscripts, but constraints related to congress presentations may sometimes prohibit full adherence in the final deliverable as it relates to author approvals of last-minute changes. For an oral, the presenter and sponsor may take on greater responsibility for the content due to the nature of this type of scientific exchange.
Tell the presenter that the presentation should be changed back to the previous version that all authors approved (18% of responses)
This approach would probably be taken if the presenter made major changes that altered the key results or conclusions and the sponsor/publications team disagreed with the edits. A compromise with the presenter would need to be reached quickly (eg, would the presenter be willing to verbally state some of the points instead of changing the slides?); otherwise, the decision could be to either go back to the original version or withdraw from presenting. If the edits were minor, there is probably no need to change the content back because there is minimal impact to the approved version. The updated version should be shared with all authors for informational purposes.
Check the uploaded version, and if the key data and conclusions remain the same, then it is OK to proceed (59% of responses)
With this option, the sponsor/publications team have transparency and opportunity for input into the changes and often will not object to proceed if the key data and conclusions remain the same so that the presenter can be comfortable with the content. The time constraint may not allow for another round of author approvals, so minor edits may be acceptable since the key content that was previously approved remains unchanged. It would also be good practice to send the final version to all authors for informational purposes.
This case scenario illustrates that:
The choice of presenter is critically important, and the presenter should be informed about good publication practice as it relates to congress presentations.
Good publication practice related to author approvals should be applied to the extent possible for oral presentations.
The nature of congress presentations may pose constraints that need to be managed with the presenter.
Eric Y. Wong, PhD, MBA, ISMPP CMPPTM, Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
This article was prepared by the author in his personal capacity. The opinions expressed within are the author's own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC.
THE FUTURE OF ADVISORY BOARDS – Is This the End of the In-Person Format?
Preprint Review Results in Added Author?
ISMPP-Sponsored Study on PLS Now Published in CMRO Presents Expert Perspectives
POLL RESULTS: Adding an Author at Final Draft Stage?
The Public Face of Science: Elevating Trust through Medical Communications – Continuing the Conversation
Meet the MAP Working Group members.
The MAP newsletter is an informational and educational service intended only for ISMPP members. It is not meant as a basis for individual companies to make policy and/or procedural decisions, which should be made in consultation with the company's Legal and/or Compliance representatives. The articles in The MAP newsletter do not necessarily represent the views of ISMPP.
All contents © 2020 International Society for Medical Publication Professionals, Inc. (ISMPP)
ISMPP will grant limited permission to use postings and articles in The MAP newsletter for personal and noncommercial use. Permission requests or questions should be directed to ISMPP (ismpp@ismpp.org).


text:
Morning Buzz: Jordy Nelson balks at pay cut from Packers
Aaron Nagler
Welcome to your Morning Buzz, rounding up news and views regarding the Green Bay Packers from around the web and here at PackersNews.com. Grab a strong cup of coffee and get caught up on everything you need to know about the Packers as they head into the official start of free agency.
We'll start with Tom Silverstein's latest take from a busy day at 1265 Lombardi, which saw the arrival of Jimmy Graham and Muhammad Wilkerson and the release of Jordy Nelson.
From Tom:
Before the day was over, the Packers remembered that coach Mike McCarthy had said at the NFL scouting combine that he didn't want his defense feeling like a second-class citizen. They addressed a need on that side of the ball agreeing to terms on a one-year deal with defensive lineman Muhammad Wilkerson.
But really, the most significant development of the day was general manager Brian Gutekunst brushing past the top cornerbacks in the free-agent market and putting money down on another offensive piece of the puzzle.
Gutekunst's first free-agent move of his career was to agree to terms with tight end Jimmy Graham.
When push comes to shove, the Packers are always going to build around their franchise quarterback Aaron Rodgers, which is exactly what they did in agreeing to a three-year deal with the former Seattle Seahawks tight end.
In order to keep Graham and Wilkerson from putting them in a tight salary-cap situation, the Packers cut receiver Jordy Nelson, clearing $10.25 million from the cap. The Packers were $30.26 million under the cap after the Nelson maneuver, but that number will drop once the two free agents sign their deals.
Tom also wrote on the reunion of a coordinator and a long-time player:
Michael Cohen wrote on the news of the day:
Brian Gutekunst knew Tuesday would be a tough day:
Ryan Wood wrote on what Kirk Cousins' deal in Minnesota might mean for Aaron Rodgers and the Packers:
I spoke with Pete about what the Packers' offense will look like:
I chatted with fans throughout the afternoon and evening via Facebook Live:
Elsewhere, Jason Wilde reports the Packers were indeed open to Nelson returning at a greatly reduced rate:
Adam Schefter breaks down Tuesday's moves on SportsCenter:
The Packers thanked their longtime receiver:
Several current and former Packers chimed in as well:
NFL Network looks at the reasoning behind Nelson's release:
Nelson is already visiting other teams:
James Jones has some thoughts on Morgan Burnett:
Randall Cobb appears to be staying put:
Kenny Clark seems to approve of the addition of Wilkerson:
Nick Kostos looks at the addition of the defensive lineman:


I almost never leave a response, however i did some searching and wound up here Eissalon-Cafe-Muratti.
And I do have a couple of questions for you if you usually do not mind. Could it be just me or does it look like a few of the responses come across like left by brain dead folks? :-P And, if you are writing on other online sites, I'd like to keep up with anything fresh you have to post.
Would you make a list of all of all your shared pages like your linkedin profile, Facebook page or twitter feed?
Hi there, I discovered your web site by way of Google whilst searching for a similar matter, your website came up, it looks great.
I have bookmarked it in my google bookmarks.[X-N-E-W-L-I-N-S-P-I-N-X]Hello there, just turned into aware of your blog thru Google, and found that it is truly informative. I am going to be careful for brussels. I'll appreciate for those who continue this in future. Lots of folks shall be benefited from your writing.
I really like the info you provide here and can't wait to take a look when I get home. I'm surprised at how fast your blog loaded on my phone .. I'm not even using WIFI, just 3G .. Anyways, awesome site!


text:
Research: Nuclear Disarmament
According to the United Nations:
Nuclear weapons are the most dangerous weapons on earth. One can destroy a whole city, potentially killing millions, and jeopardizing the natural environment and lives of future generations through its long-term catastrophic effects. The dangers from such weapons arise from their very existence. Although nuclear weapons have only been used twice in warfare—in the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945—about 14,500 reportedly remain in our world today and there have been over 2,000 nuclear tests conducted to date. Disarmament is the best protection against such dangers, but achieving this goal has been a tremendously difficult challenge.
No surprise then that people have tried to stop these weapons. According to Wikipedia:
Nuclear disarmament is the act of reducing or eliminating nuclear weapons. It can also be the end state of a nuclear-weapons-free world, in which nuclear weapons are completely eliminated. The term denuclearization is also used to describe the process leading to complete nuclear disarmament.
The Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament
The catalyst for the foundation of CND occurred in November 1957, when the writer JB Priestley wrote an article in the New Statesman calling for unilateral disarmament. Readers responded to such an extent that the editor suggested that a mass movement against nuclear weapons was needed.
5000 people turned up to the first CND meeting, on February 17th, 1958. The first march to the nuclear bomb factory at Aldermaston, in Berkshire, followed – an event which brought anti-nuclear campaigning, together with the new CND symbol, to public consciousness...
Most recently, CND was one of the grassroots organisations that successfully campaigned for a global ban on nuclear weapons at the United Nations. The UN adopted the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons in 2017 and it is now open for states to sign. The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons – of which CND is part – won the Nobel Peace Prize for this work.
The UN Secretary-General has produced a five point proposal on nuclear disarmament. You can read it in full here.
But in all this, I have not seen anything about old stock. This is picked up by the author of A Brief History of the Future who talks about aging nuclear devices becoming unstable, and in 2151 an accident with an old device irradiated a large area. This gave impetus to the argument for disarmament and led to the One Accord - each country would keep only 1 device – with the target of 1 Jan 2165.
Ann Marie Thomas is the author of four medieval history books, a surprisingly cheerful poetry collection about her 2010 stroke, and the science fiction series Flight of the Kestrel. Book one, Intruders, and book two Alien Secrets, are out now. Follow her at http://eepurl.com/bbOsyz
Labels: research, scifi
Building a Castle: The Kitchen
Building a Castle: Food Supply
Research: Prison Reform


Alt-country and Southern rock stalwarts Patterson Hood and Mike Cooley are best known as the leaders of the Drive-By Truckers, but the pair is planning a tour sans backing band, in addition to their dates with the Truckers, for the spring of 2019, according to Rolling Stone.
The solo dates will kick off at the Savannah Music Festival in Savannah, Ga., on April 11 and extend for nearly 20 shows across the country before wrapping the following month. In advance of their shows together, Cooley and Hood will join the full band for select dates with Lucinda Williams, a stint on the Outlaw Country Cruise in late January of 2019 and a four-night residency at the 40 Watt Club in Athens, Ga., the following month.
Billed as the Dimmer Twins in homage to the Glimmer Twins (aka Keith Richards and Mick Jagger), Hood and Cooley will draw on their substantial solo material as well as some favorites from the Truckers' catalog of hits. The pair founded the Drive-By Truckers in 1996, although they have been collaborating since the '80s, when they formed their first group, Adam's House Cat.


Avant is woven from 100% natural sisal treated with UltraFiber, an innovative stain resistant, fire-retardant technology deep at the fiber level, making it safe for children and pets. Merida UltraFiber rugs ensure durability and long-lasting protection for high-traffic areas in residential, retail, or hospitality settings. Spun, mixed and woven in Belgium. Hand-finished in Fall River, USA.
With breadth and originality, our sisal rug collection characterizes the quality and care that go into the creation of a Merida rug. Each sisal rug begins with the finest quality, long fiber sisal, spun to create sophisticated heathered yarns, woven on heritage looms in Belgium and finished in our Fall River workshop.


I am exhausted. Well, actually, I'm not so bad now, but at work I was DRAGGING. I ended up staying up to watch The Daily Show last night, and a little of The Colbert Report, and I swear, as soon as my head hit the pillow to go to sleep, The Munchkin woke up and needed to be fed. I didn't get to sleep until a little after 1am. And then, he woke up at 4:30am, and would. not. sleep. He stayed awake until after 6, which was pretty much when I needed to get up! Ugh. I ended up sleeping in. I didn't have time to shower, and I was late for the sales meeting. Double ugh.
When I got home though, I was determined to have the night be productive. I strapped my little man's bebePOD to a kitchen chair, and then strapped him in, and started to make dinner. Or, I was going to, except that he was fussing like CRAZY. So I dragged two other kitchen chairs over; one on either side of him, and plopped his farm toys on the two new chairs, so the toys were dangling in front of him. Happy baby! I was able to make dinner in peace. I couldn't eat in peace though, because he started to get fussy anyway, but hey – you can't win them all.
I got the Halloween mess from hell in his nursery all cleaned up too! I originally put The Munchkin in his bouncy chair, but he started to cry, so I brought the Johnny Jump-Up upstairs and hooked that in his doorway and plopped him in. Worked like a charm! I was too tired to do anything else after all that, but all in all, a good night!


Two block upper-case alphabets, no "J," alternate colors. One block lower-case alphabet of alternate colors. Numbers 1 through 9. One crown. Satin-stitched sawtooth crossband; one crossband worked in Irish stitch, also basket and two large diamonds in lower half. Two weeping willow trees, each with bird in its top, and three boxes, one containing verse and two containing maker's name and date and group of initials. Box on right side contains initials "WB," "CB," "JS," and "ES." Box on left side contains initials "WB," "LB," "WP," "EP," "NU," "CU," "WB," "EB," 'SB," "MB," "LP," and "LU" as well as "Rebecca Ballinger 1830." Strawberry border. Silk embroidery thread on linen ground. STITCHES: cross, Algerian eye, satin, rice, Irish, queen, crosslet, long-armed cross, gobelin. THREAD COUNT: warp 24, weft 34/in.
Rebecca was born on March 22, 1814, to William and Lydia Smith Ballinger in Pipe Creek, Maryland. The family moved to Ohio in 1819, and Rebecca stitched her sampler under the tutelage of Ann Thorn in Jefferson County. The initials on her sampler are of her grandparents, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, and two nieces who died in infancy. The initials in black are family members who had died by the time she stitched her sampler. Rebecca married Thomas H. Terrell as his second wife on April 22, 1863.


Venus & Serena, First Black Female NFL Team Owners - The 3 ladies of Gossip, HipHop, Fashion, and Sexiness...we're something like The View, but for the hood!
It's official, the referee has blown the whistle. "Serena and Venus Williams" are the newest minority owners of the "Miami Dolphins". They are also the first black females to own part of an NFL Franchise. Other celebrity owners for the Dolphins are "Marc Anthony", "Jennifer Lopez" and "Gloria and Emilio Estefan".


On behalf of Law Offices of John Patrick Ryan posted in Theft & Property Crimes on Monday, December 29, 2014.
An unsealed indictment against two California men revealed multiple charges in relation to a Stockton bank robbery in which a female was killed. The men, ages 20 and 21, were each charged with three counts of murder, robbery, kidnapping, gang crimes and carjacking. In addition to the woman, two additional bank robbery suspects were killed.
Under the law in California, people may be charged with murder when a person dies during the commission of a felony. The case, which involved a shootout between the robbery suspects and police, also carried an additional 35 counts of attempted murder for every police officer involved in the men's pursuit.
Reportedly, the men robbed a Bank of the West branch on July 16, taking two bank employees and one female customer as they fled the scene. While fleeing police, the men allegedly engaged in a shootout with officers. The San Joaquin County District Attorney's office has not yet made a decision regarding whether they will pursue the death penalty in the case. A spokesperson indicated the decision will be made in 2015.
The robbery case demonstrates that an initial theft offense can quickly spiral out of control, leading to many more serious charges. People who are accused of a crime should remember to assert their right to remain silent and their right to an attorney. In this case, if the men had stopped instead of fleeing and engaging officers in a shootout, they may have received fewer charges and potentially greater bargaining power if they were to choose to pursue a plea agreement. An attorney can help advise these men of their rights and provide guidance as to their next steps.


Payforit (www.payforit.org) is a cross-network mobile payments initiative, supported by all UK mobile operators. It enables consumers to buy low cost (less than £30) content & services on mobile portals and web sites by charging purchases directly to their mobile phone bill, instead of via Premium SMS messages.
Accredited Payment Intermediaries (APIs) have been appointed from the Mobile Aggregator community to ensure that all transactions are managed and processed in accordance with the Payforit scheme rules. The responsibility for the mobile purchase experience has passed from the content provider to these APIs, which means Payforit offers a consistent and transparent user experience regardless of where consumers purchase their content.
The APIs are also obliged to ensure consumers get direct access to customer support should they need help, and that they are able to opt in and out of subscription services and marketing as they wish. These improvements in the user experience for consumers have instilled consumer confidence in paying by mobile and generated improved conversion rates and repeat business for merchants.
Applications to run charity donation services via Charge to Bill must be submitted to your Vodafone Account Manager.


text:
Immigrant Entrepreneur from Mexico Pays it Forward in Urbana, IL
Mauricio Salinas grew up poor in Puebla, Mexico. In 1986, as a 19-year-old fresh out of high school, he came to the United States looking for a better life. He worked in landscaping and as a food server, and managed to get an education at Parkland College in Champaign. Still, he struggled to find fulfilling employment. "When you're undocumented, you're afraid of looking for a job," he says. "I would just work wherever I could."
After five years without papers, Salinas fell in love with and married a U.S. citizen, and in 1991, he obtained a green card. "That was a big step for me," he says. "It made a huge difference in allowing me to achieve my ambitions."
As a legal immigrant, Salinas could apply for scholarships and grants to resume his education. In 2001, he received a bachelor's degree in finance from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and was quickly hired by Bank One as an assistant branch manager.
After three years, Salinas took a risk and opened his own business: a tax-preparation and legal services company called Chicago MOR. Among other services, the company offers advice and support for would-be entrepreneurs. To date, he has helped dozens of clients, many of them immigrants, to open new businesses in Champaign County. "Nobody tells you how to accomplish your dreams or how to start a business," Salinas says. "That's one of the reasons why I'm now helping people understand the process."
I'm trying to help this community in general, and the immigrant community in particular."
A few years ago, Salinas opened El Oasis, a Mexican-style ice-cream parlor. "I'm an entrepreneur—I saw a niche, and I went for it," he says. He now employs eight people across his two businesses. He's also on the boards of the Urbana Business Association, the Champaign County Health Care Consumers, and the New American Welcome Center.
Salinas says his goal is to help other immigrants to settle in and start businesses of their own. "I'm trying to help this community in general, and the immigrant community in particular," he says. "From manual workers to businesspeople, immigrants are an essential part of this community."


text:
Q: Exploitation of Equality in Inequality. I want to ask:
How do I exploit equalities in the solution of an inequality when equality holds for variables equal to each other?
One can take this example:

For positive real numbers that sum to $3$, prove that$$\sqrt{a + \sqrt{b^2 + c^2}} +
\sqrt{b + \sqrt{c^2 + a^2}} +
\sqrt{c + \sqrt{a^2 + b^2}} \ge
3\sqrt{\sqrt{2} + 1}$$

As this one which is a little tough for me, one can almost easily say that (though I am not so sure)

Equality holds for $a=b=c=1$.

But how do I exploit this in the solution? So far, I have squared both sides, but ended up only with a giant square root term, and still I can not see what can I do with this equality case.
This is not only for this one, but every time I solve an inequality and in the solution see that the equality holds for variables equal to each other, I can't still observe what happened in my solution from this equality.
Any explanation will be thankfully welcome!

A: The first step does not change something:
$$\sum_{cyc}\left(a+\sqrt{b^2+c^2}+2\sqrt{(a+\sqrt{b^2+c^2})(b+\sqrt{a^2+c^2})}\right)\geq9\sqrt2+9$$ or
$$\sum_{cyc}\left(\sqrt{b^2+c^2}+2\sqrt{(a+\sqrt{b^2+c^2})(b+\sqrt{a^2+c^2})}\right)\geq9\sqrt2+6.$$
The second step:
By C-S $$\sqrt{b^2+c^2}=\frac{1}{\sqrt2}\sqrt{(1^2+1^2)(b^2+c^2)}\geq\frac{b+c}{\sqrt2}$$ saves the case of the equality occurring: $a=b=c=1$.
It's enough to prove that:
$$\sum_{cyc}\left(\sqrt{a^2+b^2}+2\sqrt{\left(a+\frac{b+c}{\sqrt2}\right)\left(b+\frac{a+c}{\sqrt2}\right)}\right)\geq9\sqrt2+6.$$
The rest is the same: any step saves the case of the equality occurring, which gives the proof.

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaStackExchange


The main contributors to the formation of blended families are second marriages, single parents marrying to one other than the child's biological parent and adoptions. A sad fact about blended families is the success rate is not as good as the non-blended families. The good news however is, by adequately addressing key issues one of two things will happen. The first possible outcome is no marriage because by addressing these pertinent areas the only sensible course of action is to STOP. The second possible outcome is the necessary adjustments will be made thus increasing the possibility of a successful blended family. Almost all of the blended family killers could be arrested if sound advice is followed. Too many enter unprepared. Let's examine areas that need addressing before marriage, but if already married can be areas of healthy discussions.
The other biological parent. How rational is the other parent? What is the personality type? Is the parent cantankerous or reasonable? Are there major unresolved issues between both parents? The very thought of another person entering the life of the child is, for some bio parents, enough to invoke nasty negative behavior that will place undue pressure on the new blended family unit.
The gender and age of the child/children. Child rearing is a challenge and as we all know, different age brackets (teen) present certain challenges that sometimes call for tough parenting. Bio mothers especially must ask themselves if they are prepared for a man to enter their lives (her and the children) and exercise appropriate tough parenting without allowing it to created a disconnect between her and the new. The non-bio parent must also seriously consider the ages of the children involved and what is going to be required of him/her to complete the parenting processes. Many non-bio parents are not prepared to amend their life styles or plans to continue the growth process for the children. If this is the case marriage should not be considered any further.
Assets. Before your marriage, legally protect any assets you own that you intend to be inherited by your children. I strongly recommend that you insist your expected spouse do the same. Whatever arrangements are made should be honestly and clearly explained to each other. The flip side to this act is, when your spouse die even if you carry out his/her wishes, you expose yourself to intense scrutiny and criticism from his/her children and relatives. Save yourself the headache.
Rules of engagement for discipline of the children. Set the rules! Who will spank, remove privileges, does each bio-parent deal with own child?
When settled rules should be conveyed to the children.
Major expenses. Everyday expenses for the upkeep of the children are usually not an issue. But when major expenses arise (college, braces, medical attention, trips etc) it is not uncommon for the stepparent to be unwilling, expecting the child's other parent to provide the money. This attitude often takes the spouse by surprise and can become a point of contention throughout the marriage. Bring expectations to the table before hand.
Visitation with or of the other parent. Many parents are reluctant for the child to be in the presence of the stepparent or have the stepparent transport the child. If at all possible, be considerate of the wishes of the other bio-parent. Do not forget to discuss the holiday breaks. Do not put your spouse in an awkward position with the other parent. Always protect each other.
Addressing these and other challenges, you can improve the odds of a blended family surviving and staying healthy.


text:
Phelps Medical Associates Welcome 3 New Physicians
River Journal — September 4, 2015
Michael Marchese, MD; Janice Teixeira, DO, MS; and Gary Willard, MD, have joined Phelps Medical Associates, the primary and specialty care medical group of Phelps Memorial Hospital Center.
Michael Marchese, MD , of the Bronx, an endocrinologist, is board certified in internal medicine. He earned his medical degree at Ross University School of Medicine and completed a residency in internal medicine at Stamford Hospital, followed by a fellowship in endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism at Albany Medical Center.
Janice Teixeira, DO, MS , of Scarsdale, is board certified in obstetrics/gynecology and is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. She earned her degree at New York College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital Center.
Gary Willard, MD , of White Plains, a wound care specialist, has been appointed medical director of Phelps' Hyperbaric Medicine Center. He is board certified in family medicine and has certification in undersea and hyperbaric medicine. He received his medical degree from Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara and completed an internship and residency in family medicine at University of Southern California Medical Center.
Appointments with any of the Phelps Medical Associates physicians can be made by calling 914-269-1900.
Sleepy Hollow to Host State Half Marathon Championship
Destiny and a Dream: Bobby Checchi's Last Trip to Yankee Stadium
RiverWalk Stretches from Sleepy Hollow's Past to its Future
Sleepy Hollow Tarrytown Winter Stroll – All You Need to Know


text:
Posted in | Electronics | Sustainability
New Method Reduces Environmental Impact of Extracting Metals from Post-Consumer Electronics and Raw Materials
Written by AZoCleantechJun 8 2017
Chemists in Canada have developed a new method to process metals without using toxic reagents and solvents. The system, which also uses far less energy than standard techniques, could significantly shrink the environmental impact of developing metals from post-consumer electronics or from raw materials.
Strategy for reducing the environmental impact of a refining process: replace hazardous chemicals with more benign and recyclable compounds. CREDIT Michael J. Krause (Western University)
At a time when natural deposits of metals are on the decline, there is a great deal of interest in improving the efficiency of metal refinement and recycling, but few disruptive technologies are being put forth. That's what makes our advance so important.
Jean-Philip Lumb, Associate Professor, Chemistry department, McGill University
The discovery is the outcome of the teamwork between Lumb and Tomislav Friščić at McGill in Montreal, and Kim Baines of Western University in London, Ont. Recently, in an article featured in Science Advances, the Researchers outlined an approach that employs organic molecules, instead of hydrochloric acid and chlorine, to help purify germanium, a metal extensively used in electronic devices. The laboratory experiments carried out by the Researchers demonstrated the possibility of using the same technique with other metals, including cobalt, manganese, copper and zinc.
This research could mark a significant milestone for the "green chemistry" movement, which focuses on replacing toxic reagents used in standard industrial manufacturing with alternatives that are more environmentally friendly. Most of the advances in this field have involved organic chemistry, referring to the synthesis of carbon-based compounds employed in, for example, plastics and pharmaceuticals.
Applications of green chemistry lag far behind in the area of metals. Yet metals are just as important for sustainability as any organic compound. For example, electronic devices require numerous metals to function.
The Benefits of Using Post-Consumer Plastics
Using Rare Metals in Solar Panels
Biosolids Management Reduces Waste and Reduces Energy Requirements
Taking a page from biology
It has been established that no single ore rich in germanium ever exists, hence it is usually obtained from mining operations as a minor component in a mixture with several other materials. It is possible to reduce that blend of matter to zinc and germanium through a series of processes.
"Currently, in order to isolate germanium from zinc, it's a pretty nasty process," Baines explains. The new approach developed by the McGill and Western chemists "enables you to get germanium from zinc, without those nasty processes."
The Researchers accomplished this by taking a page from biology. For years, Lumb's lab has performed research into the chemistry of melanin, which is a molecule in human tissue that gives color to the hair and skin. Melanin is also capable of binding to metals. "We asked the question: 'Here's this biomaterial with exquisite function, would it be possible to use it as a blueprint for new, more efficient technologies?'"
The Scientists worked together in order to synthesize a molecule that imitates a few qualities of melanin. This "organic co-factor" particularly acts as a mediator that enables the extraction of germanium at room temperature, without the need for solvents.
Next step: industrial scale
The new system also taps into Friščić's expertise in mechanochemistry, which is considered to be a promising branch of chemistry that depends on mechanical force, instead of heat and solvents, to promote chemical reactions. Milling jars comprising of stainless-steel balls are shaken at elevated speeds in order to purify the metal.
This shows how collaborations naturally can lead to sustainability-oriented innovation. Combining elegant new chemistry with solvent-free mechanochemical techniques led us to a process that is cleaner by virtue of circumventing chlorine-based processing, but also eliminates the generation of toxic solvent waste.
Tomislav Friščić, McGill University
As part of developing the technology, the next step will focus on establishing how it can be deployed economically on industrial scales, for a variety of metals.
"There's a tremendous amount of work that needs to be done to get from where we are now to where we need to go," Lumb says. "But the platform works on many different kinds of metals and metal oxides, and we think that it could become a technology adopted by industry. We are looking for stakeholders with whom we can partner to move this technology forward."


The South American nation earns 96% of its revenue through oil sales but a lack of foreign exchange has sparked economic paralysis that has left the country suffering serious shortages of food and medicine. This was stated Middle East Online reported.
The government of socialist President Nicolas Maduro has told state oil company PDVSA to increase production in the country, which sits atop the world's largest reserves of crude, told "Financial tribune".
According to the International Monetary Fund, Venezuela's economic collapse is one of the worst in modern history. The economy has shrunk 45% since 2013 and IMF expects it to contract 15% in 2018 alone, with inflation reaching 13,800%.
Maduro's government blames the current crash on PDVSA mismanagement amid a spate of recent corruption cases and a dip in investments due to a lack of funds.
But experts put declining production down to the government using PDVSA revenues to plug its fiscal deficit.
Last November, several rating agencies declared Venezuela and PDVSA in partial default.


The idea being: "A Multi-Media Portfolio and Personal Technology Blog : 10 Years of Random Notes"
Also in the news; my Demo Reel is finished! At the moment I only have 1 ridiculously High Quality version available (large download). But that will change soon… You can check it out in my portfolio, or click here.
Here are a few x-mas treats, enjoy!
I finally got around to overhauling The Haus. Additonal content added, old schwag weeded out. New design to better serve as both a portfolio of my work, and a general resource for mapping.
OGG Snipers is finished!!! After some help from the good folks at OGG, we had some beta's and IMO, this is a solid map and should prove to be engaging in the Sniper Wars, which take place tomorrow 11/05/03.
Visit www.ogguild.com for more details. Head Over the Maps section To Get yours..
Content, more content! The maps section is filling out nicely.. Also stay tuned for Map 'walk-through' videos built into this site!! Beside map pics, there are some new web features here and there.. dont forget to check out the tutorials section!
Ogg_Snipers : About done. Simple, lightmapped terrain, and a giant friggin bridge!


text:
English Lietuvių EN LT
VRP Hill+Knowlton Strategies
Darbų pavyzdžiai
Campaign to foster respect for intellectual property 'You've just been robbed'
VRP Hill + Knowlton Strategies conducted the campaign 'You've been just robbed' to promote the legal use of intellectual property (IP). The campaign took 7 months – from November of 2014 till June of 2015. It achieved the growth of 3 percent of Lithuanian inhabitants who use IP legally. On average, it takes a year to shift public opinion by 1- 2 percent.
There is a vast problem of illegal use of intellectual property (IP) in Lithuania, especially in music and film industries. After conducting a public opinion survey at the end of 2014, its results showed that more than half of the Lithuanian population uses IP illegally.
The survey also revealed that only a fifth of the population recognizes that this is a theft.
The objective of the campaign – to increase the legal use of IP – was ambitious as the attitudes are generally inert and are changing slowly - only by 1-2 percent over one year.
The illegal use of IP is acceptable among the Lithuanian public because this behavior is not considered as a theft. This was the main insight for planning the campaign. Therefore, the key message of the campaign was that the illegal use of IP is a theft.
Message was communicated in two phases. The objective of the first phase was to shock, i.e., to simulate the theft of authorial content in places where that content is relevant: in cinemas before the beginning of film short videos named 'The movie have just been stolen' were shown, on national newspaper half-page layouts named 'Article was stolen' were published and the same inscriptions occurred on online articles, on national TV channel TV shows and films 'disappeared', radio station broadcasted 'stolen' and 'damaged' popular Lithuanian singer Andrius Mamontovas song, and content also 'disappeared' on one of the main news portals, also on the screens in public transport.
The aim of the second phase was to explain that this kind of behavior is detrimental for authors and country in general: after conducting public opinion survey on the Lithuanians' use of IP, a special press conference was organized, which attracted a lot of media. Moreover, various famous authors and experts were interviewed for articles and video reports on one of the TV channels and news portal www.lrytas.lt. The highlight of this stage was two videos in which famous song writer and singer Andrius Mamontovas instead of paying for his purchases at the shop and gas station simply applauded, inviting people to see this situation from the creator's perspective, when he doesn't receive the reward of his work.
The 7-month campaign received a wide audience: video 'Film was stolen' was seen by 12 thousand cinema goers, information reached 242.8 thousand readers of the newspaper 'Lietuvos rytas' and 600 thousand visitors of online portal Lrytas.lt, 360 thousand TV viewers of Lietuvos rytas television, 600 thousand listeners of the radio station 'Lietus'. Visibility of videos in public transport in Vilnius, Kaunas, Klaipėda, Šiauliai reached 6 million times.
Videos with Andrius Mamontovas gained a lot of attention on social networks such as Facebook, Youtube – they were seen tens of thousands of times, attracted plenty of comments and shares.
Although changing public attitude is a complex and time-consuming process, but, according to the public opinion survey conducted by Spinter, the campaign achieved the following results: an increase by 3 percent among Lithuanian residents who use IP legally, strengthening the perception that illegal use of IP is a theft by 4 percent, although still justifying this kind of behavior, and decrease by 5 percent among who don't have opinion if illegal use of IP is a theft.
Campaign was conducted under the program 'Creative activities, copyright and related rights protection', developed by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Lithuania.
Integrated SEB bank campaign 'Tomorrow Came Yesterday'
Communication campaign for the elections of the best gastronomic project in Lithuania
A study: Who is living on cash?
An exclusive critical illness insurance program "Sveikatometras"
Merry Christmas and the Happiest New Year!
"Coca-Cola" integrated communications campaign "Kiss happiness"
TV Show "Travel! Acknowledge! Share!"
Smart Woman
Campaign "5 a day"
VRP Hill+Knowlton Strategies is one of the most experienced PR companies in Lithuania.
We believe that communication both changes the world and helps to keep up with it.
Learn more about the people behind VRP Hill+Knowlton Strategies and their versatile experience.
VRP Hill+Knowlton Strategies, Lithuania
Address: A. Goštauto str. 40, 03163 Vilnius, Lithuania
Main: (+370) 5 249 99 49
Fax: (+370) 5 260 42 00
Email: info@vrp.lt


Highlight 'Bluetooth Menu' then press OK.
Highlight 'Add New Device' then press OK.
If prompted to turn Bluetooth on, press OK to choose Yes.
Press OK when prompted to place the device you are connecting to in discoverable mode.
Highlight the desired device then press OK to choose PAIR. Enter the default passkey of 0000 (four zeros) then press OK.
Highlight the desired connection option (Always Ask or Always Connect automatically) then press OK.
Highlight the desired device then press the Right soft key to choose Options.
Highlight 'Send Name Card' then press OK.
Highlight the desired contact(s) by pressing OK to choose MARK at each one.


Both my daughter and I would have liked to unsee the images and words contained in this world, called "Mate With Me". Unfortunately, what's done is done. The only positive from this experience, has been the conversations and learning we've embarked on as a family about Internet safety.
Did you know you can use Siri to look up inappropriate pictures on the Web? I didn't until I had a recent conversation about online safety with a friend. Here's how to set restrictions on your iPhone or iPad to keep your kids safe.
We Are, All of Us, Makers.
Is the "maker movement" really new? How makerspaces are just another example of "what's old is new,"
Do you remember the PowerPuff Girls? I just learned about a new website that allows you to turn yourself into a PowerPuff Girl (or... er... boy). And even though this may seem silly, I'm realizing the fact that I (and many other fully grown adults mind you!) have gone silly over a web site that will make you into PowerPuff girl is a great example of why REPRESENTATION MATTERS.
What to Do With All Those Kid Selfies ?!?
If you are a parent of a child over 7 months old and own an iPad you will doubtless begin to see TONS of kid selfies in your photostreams.
Connected Educator 101: Blogging is Good for You!
Feminism NOT!: If This is the "New Feminism" Count Me Out!
The controversy over Nicki Minaj's latest album cover has me wondering... "Whose idea of feminism is this anyway?" Why mainstream media is way off when it comes to understanding women's lib.


8-Slot, 1.33 GHz Dual-Core CPU, 2 GB DRAM, 32 GB Storage, Xilinx Spartan-6 LX150 FPGA CompactRIO Controller (Legacy)—The cRIO‑9082 is an embedded controller ideal for advanced control and monitoring applications. It features an FPGA and a processor running either a real-time OS or Windows Embedded Standard 7 (WES7). This rugged, fanless controller offers a variety of connectivity ports, including one VGA, one MXI‑Express, two Gigabit Ethernet, four USB, and two serial ports.


text:
- Please make sure the below checklist is followed for Pull Requests.

- [ ] [Travis tests](https://travis-ci.org/jhipster/generator-jhipster/pull_requests) are green
- [ ] Tests are added where necessary
- [ ] Documentation is added/updated where necessary
- [ ] Coding Rules & Commit Guidelines as per our [CONTRIBUTING.md document](https://github.com/jhipster/generator-jhipster/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md) are followed

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


text:
The Gambia: ARTICLE 19 condemns new attacks on freedom of expression
PURA urged to immediately repeal April 19 order
President of The Gambia Yahya Jammeh, who is often accused of rights violations by human rights defenders, speaks to journalists in 2011 (Photo credit: SEYLLOU/AFP)
ARTICLE 19 has condemned what it described as "new attacks" on freedom of expression by the Gambian authorities in a climate where freedom of speech is already severely limited.
"ARTICLE 19 finds the recent amendments and also the original respective provisions of the Criminal Code problematic. They are vaguely phrased and have the potential to criminalise the legitimate exercise of freedom of expression," a statement released by the organisation said.
Last week, The Gambia government introduced amendments to the Criminal Code that allow local courts to impose harsh punishments to anyone found guilty of: "giving false information to public servants", disturbing "the peace by quarrelling or attempting to quarrel or by using any insolent, scurrilous or abusive term of reproach."
A few days later, the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) prohibited companies and individuals operating Internet cafes from offering dating services and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services such as Skype and Viber.
Amendments to the Criminal Code
On 16th April 2013, the National Assembly adopted amendments to several provisions of the country's Criminal Code, including, section 114 which prohibits the crime of "giving false information to public servants".
The amendment will allow courts to impose a prison sentence of up to five years or a fine of up to 50,000 Gambian Dalasis (about USD1,650) for an offence that was previously punishable with 6 months imprisonment or 500 Dalasis (about USD17).
Section 167 which prohibits disturbing "the peace by quarreling or attempting to quarrel or by using any insolent, scurrilous or abusive term of reproach" was amended and now perpetrators face either a fine of up to 25,000 Dalasis or a five year jail sentence or both.
"We have previously called for a number of provisions in the Gambian Criminal Code to be reviewed for their lack of compliance with international freedom of expression standards. It is disappointing that the Government has chosen instead to introduce even more restrictions to freedom of expression under this problematic legislation," the statement further noted.
The rights group noted its particular opposition to these amendments is as follows:
"Section 114, the crime of "giving false information to public servants," prohibits anyone from giving "public servants" information that he/she "believes or knows is false" with intent "to cause or knowing it to be likely that he will thereby cause such public servants a) to do or omit anything which such public servant ought not to do or omit if the true state of facts, respective which such information is given, were known to him or b) to use the lawful power of such public servant to the injury of annoyance of any person."
ARTICLE 19 points out that under international freedom of expression standards, any restriction to the right to freedom of expression must first of all be provided for by law. This means that the law must be accessible and formulated with sufficient clarity to enable individuals to regulate their conduct. The wording of Section 114 is so vague and convoluted that it is not clear what action is prohibited.
"However, we note that Section 114 has been used to intimidate journalists and whistle-blowers who reported wrongdoings or arbitrary treatment to public officials and were subsequently charged themselves. For example, in July 2011, Nanama Keita, former sports editor of the Daily Observer, was arrested and charged under section 114 for complaining about his wrongful dismissal and drawing attention to financial malpractice at the newspaper.
"We note that there has been a growing recognition in international law of the important contribution of investigative journalists and whistleblowers. Their rooting out of many social problems, such as corruption, mismanagement and poor safety practices is valuable. We also note that domestic legislation on whistleblowers also typically protects them from civil, criminal or administrative liability if they acted in "good faith." Section 114 goes against these standards and practices.
"ARTICLE 19 finds the wording of Section 167, prohibiting "quarrelling" and "scurrilous or abusive songs or words", equally vague and overly broad. It therefore fails the three-part test. We argue that the interpretation of this wording is likely to be highly subjective," the statement said.
"We also submit that behaviour such as quarrelling in public or singing certain songs does not reach a level at which the extraordinarily intrusive measures provided under criminal law can justifiably be used. The definition extends to forms of behaviour that would warrant – if any – response through administrative sanctions. We question whether the use of the criminal law against those arguing publically would be proportionate.
Given the ambiguity of Section 114 and Section 167, ARTICLE 19 is concerned that the recent amendments will have a chilling effect on the right to freedom of expression in the country.
On the PURA Restrictions
ARTICLE 19 noted that the PURA order failed to meet the three part test set by international standards for restriction on freedom of expression. The Human Rights Committee has confirmed that all forms of expression and means of their dissemination are covered by Article 19(2), including "audio-visual, as well as electronic and internet-based modes of expression."
"The fact that the use of VoIP services is being prohibited in order to benefit phone companies is a concern. Unless the government can demonstrate that this prohibition serves the public interest, the prohibition is likely to strengthen state control of the provision of phone services to the detriment of Internet- based services.
This issue also raises concerns in the light of the Gambia's obligation to promote, as well as protect, the right to freedom of expression. The State has a positive obligation to take measures to facilitate greater access to communications tools.
Some of these have been mentioned specifically with regard to their ability to bridge the "digital divide" relating to Internet access – for example by the UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of expression. Measures such as the PURA order arguably go against this desired broadening of access.
"ARTICLE 19 therefore calls on the PURA to immediately repeal the 19 April order in its entirety," the statement concluded.
Labels: Freedom of expression, Gambia, Gross domestic product, Internet café, iPad, Online dating service, Press Freedom, Skype, Viber
The Gambia: Again, Government bans vehicles with t...
The Gambia: ARTICLE 19 condemns new attacks on fre...
Trial against Gambian journalist rescheduled
ACHPR's Atoki talks about ending human rights prob...
The Gambia to submit a supplementary budget to Nat...
The Gambia: Internet communication restrictions fl...
The Gambia criticised for toughening law on false ...
2013 is critical for malaria financing
Human rights defenders welcome African Commission ...
$6.7m to support ECOWAS climate adaptability progr...
Africa continues to grow strongly despite global s...
The Gambia's national assembly criminalizes cross-...
'Amnesty fears Baba Leigh's continued detention'
YJAG to hold mega fundraising dancehall show with ...
'Dropping of the knife is the beginning of change'...
The Gambia: Lower court says it cannot force State...
Death penalty violates fundamental human rights
For 'concealing treason' Alieu Lowe gets 20 years ...
FROM COMMISSIONER SOYATA MAIGA'S DIARY
FROM COMMISSIONER MED S.K. KAGGWA'S DIARY
FROM COMMISSIONER PANSY TLAKULA'S DIARY
Africa: 100s of minority groups in dire need of pr...
The Gambia: FA presidential hopeful barred from at...
Mubarak's re-trial suffers setback
GFA adopts constitution amid nonstop arguments
The Gambia: Woman wins international award for ter...
Civil Society wants greater focus on human rights ...
NGOs picks out Africa's plus and minus on human ri...
IMF highlights risks to Gambia's economic outlook
Egypt's Mubarak is to be re-tried today
Sexual violence goes sky-high in Mogadishu
AU begin campaign to popularise its 'year of Afric...
More charges against Daily Observer editor
'The Gambia will soon have a functional independen...
We cannot hope African governments will uphold leg...
The Gambia ask to honor April 10 students killing
Hamat Bah reiterate call for the release of Imam B...
Kenya sworn in indicted Kenyatta as new president
Ahmadiyya light 10 Gambian villages with solar ene...
African Commission raises concerns over state part...
Gambian journalists expect country to perform poor...
ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS: More Gambians determined to tr...
UTG student associations announces Gambia tour to ...
UTG Students Union elects broadcaster Nfally Fader...
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION: APRC lost Banjul, retai...
3 in 1: Garba narrowly escape death to become pres...
Prosecutors cut one of six charges against editor ...
GFA to adopt constitution on April 13
FGM is a development issue that transcend the Afri...


text:
Federal judge blocks US from enforcing directive…
Federal judge blocks US from enforcing directive to schools on transgender students and bathrooms
August 22, 2016, 12:14 pm CDT
A federal judge in Texas has barred the federal government from enforcing its directive that public schools allow transgender students to use bathrooms and locker rooms that match their gender identity.
U.S. District Judge Reed O'Connor of Fort Worth issued a nationwide injunction (PDF) barring enforcement of the guidelines on Sunday in a suit involving 13 states and two school districts.
The suit claims the United States misinterpreted Title IX of the Education Act of 1972, which bars discrimination on the basis of sex in schools receiving federal funds. O'Connor agreed.
O'Connor said the federal government had bypassed the notice and comment process before developing the guidelines. And he said the guidelines are contrary to the meaning of the term "sex" in Title IX. Publications covering O'Connor's ruling include Bloomberg News, USA Today, the New York Times, the Washington Post and the Austin American Statesman.
It can't be disputed that the plain meaning of the term sex, as used in Title IX implementing regulations, "meant the biological and anatomical differences between male and female students as determined at their birth," O'Connor wrote.
The judge added that the injunction applies only in states that require separation of student facilities based on biological sex.
The plaintiffs in the suit are Texas, Alabama, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Tennessee, Maine, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Utah, Georgia, Mississippi, Kentucky, the Arizona Department of Education and school districts in Arizona and Texas.
Civil Rights | Education Law | Trials & Litigation | Government | Federal Government
Who will defend Trump in second impeachment trial? 'He's not going to get the A team,' one prof says
Then-AG Sessions and DOJ were 'driving force' behind policy leading to family separations, report says
Could Trump face charges for speech before Capitol riot? Experts differ on Brandenburg impact
Riot fallout leads 1 law firm to dump Trump businesses, others to suspend PAC contributions
As House impeaches Trump for second time, some say Senate trial after his presidency is unconstitutional


text:
Event: US Open 2023US Open 2024
View all US Open Accommodation
U.S. Open 2023
Venue: Los Angeles Country Club
Location: Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024, United States
Dates: June 15th-18th
Tickets: For ticket information and availability please go to the PGA website.
Travel: Travel and venue access restrictions may apply. For information on renting your property for The US Open go to Rent your house for The US Open .
Use the U.S. Open location map below to plan your visit to the event.
Rent your house for the U.S. Open
Event Accommodation U.S. Open Accommodation U.S. Open Rentals U.S. Open Accommodation Packages U.S. Open 2023 U.S. Open 2023 Accommodation Rentals U.S. Open News Updates U.S. Open 2023 Venue, Dates & Location Other Events
Rent your house U.S. Open House Rental Login
AccommodationforTheEvent.com as seen on BBC One, VM1, NBC, The Independent, The Sun & Wales on Sunday is not affiliated with or endorsed by USGA or any U.S. Open


Do you have your house decorated for Halloween yet? If so, I bet your animal pal is having a delicious time exploring the new 'toys' you have put out just for her/him - which of course, you didn't! Here are some things to keep in mind to keep your animal pal AND the decorations safe this Halloween. Streamers, fake spider webs, wires and cords for electrical decorations can look like marvelous things to chew. Be sure these are out of reach to your animal pal. And be sure to think about what 'out of reach' means to your animal pal. I know I live with 2 cats who are very creative about getting to those items I have so thoughtfully and carefully placed 'out of reach'. And of course, keep in mind wagging tails, curious cats and burning candles don't mix.
Keep all candy and treats away from your animal pal. Should a foil wrapper fall on the floor, be sure to discard it immediately so Fluffy/Rover doesn't chew it and it becomes stuck in their digestive track.
Take a look at this short video that has some more ideas about keeping both your animal family and the decorations safe!
Older PostWhat Do Pets Think of Dressing Up For Halloween?