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Motor vehicle accidents cause the loss of time, property, health and even life. Such accidents occur because of elements including driver error, negligence, manufacturing defects and dangerous weather. No matter what the specific cause or result, a crash can turn a normal day into a prolonged struggle. Speaking with a lawyer can help you sort out your rights, your options and your future. Contact an attorney from LaRock & Perez, L.L.P. in New York, New york, to find out more.
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An individual who has been injured in an automobile accident may be able to seek monetary compensation for injuries and damages. Cases are fact specific, typically with complex issues of proof and fault in dispute. Working with an experienced attorney will help you sort out your legal options.
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When a driver refuses or is unable to carry proper motor vehicle insurance, that driver puts more than just him- or herself at risk. If the driver injures another person, the insurance will be inadequate to cover the damages. Injured parties, however, may be covered by their own insurance policies; uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage protects accident victims in these cases. If you have been involved in an accident with an uninsured or underinsured driver, it is important to contact an attorney to create a plan of action.
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Your chosen format should be one that works best with your experience and chosen field. We recommend using a combination resume which highlights your skills and lists your employment history in chronological order with the most recent first. Each employment history should provide a glimpse of your achievements, skills, and equipment used. How the resume is formatted (such as font, indentions, etc.) should be consistent throughout the resume. A sample template can be seen here.
The file format of your resume should be RTF (Rich Text Format), DOC or DOCX (Word 97-2007+), or PDF (Adobe Acrobat). PDF would be the best option because it is typically not one that can be edited easily. A DOC/DOCX or RTF file is a good choice if you need to copy and paste or import information into an application.
There should be 5 sections in your resume if you are using the combination format. First is the header which contains your name and contact information. Your name should be about 1-2 font sizes larger and in bold. Second is the professional summary section. This is a 2-3 sentence statement that give a summary of your skills, experience and what position you would like. Third is the experience, skills and abilities section. This encompasses an overview of your responsibilities, highlighting your skills and key abilities. Fourth is the work history section which lists all your work history in chronological order with your most recent job first. Highlight your duties and achievements for each position. The final section is your education and training section listing all college, training, and certificate programs you have completed.
There is no set length for your resume. You can have a "teaser" resume which is 1 page and does not provide great detail about your duties in your position. You can have a full resume which may be 2-3 pages long and describes in greater detail your responsibilities in past positions and give your skills. Or you may choose a Government and State resume which is typically 3+ pages to cover every section needed in great detail based on what is requested by the individual job posting.
You should always target your resume to the particular type of industry or position you are applying for. It is completely fine to list every position you have had within the last 10-15 years, but only go into details on the positions that apply to the industry you are focusing on. For example a person who is applying for a Retail Clothing Management position is not going to give too much detail about the welding position they held 5 years ago. A targeted resume can give you a better value to the employer than a generic resume to cover your entire work history. Create multiple resumes if needed to focus on the skills and abilities you may have over multiple industries.
Show your value at each company you worked. If you had any achievements, commendations, positive letters written about your service, promotions, employee of the month awards or nominations, anything that portrays you were a valued employee. List your productivity at your position. If you worked on 6 cars a day, if you cleaned 20 rooms a shift, if you cared for 18 patients per shift, if you assisted 6 staff members per day. Anything where there can be a level gauged can be helpful. Do not forget to include anything that you might have changed for the better at the company. If your change in process improved turnaround time for clients, or if you changed the product ordered and it saved the company X amount per month, note that. Instances when you increased efficiency, decreased costs, decreased wait times, or increased profits can greatly help your case for being a valuable employee. Don't sell yourself short of the qualifications you have.


In his unforgettable address on April 3, 1968, Martin Luther King, Jr. said: "We've got some difficult days ahead. But it doesn't matter with me now. Because I've been to the mountaintop . . . And I've seen the Promised Land. I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight, that we, as a people, will get to the Promised Land."
The next day he was assassinated-a horrific national tragedy. But to grasp the full significance of those famous words, you need to know about the book that inspired them, the Bible.
In most classrooms today, the Bible is mostly unknown. Mountaintop? Promised Land? Students don't get it. Without knowledge of the Bible, students will never understand the Civil Rights movement, the Mayflower Compact, or Ronald Reagan's "Shining City on a Hill" address. In fact, little of our history can be understood without reference to the Bible.
Nor can our literature. Try reading Milton's PARADISE LOST, Camus' THE FALL, or Leon Uris' novel EXODUS without it. How do you grasp references to Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, or the Last Supper? For Christians and Jews, the Bible is sacred. But for anyone, regardless of faith, it's essential for a good education.
"Today we discussed [Hemingway's] OLD MAN AND THE SEA. . . . When he lies spread out on the mast, it's just like Christ crucified. . . . Most of the class didn't have any idea. TALE OF TWO CITIES - Sidney Carton walks through the garden before he decides, just as Christ walked through the garden. I tell the students, I'm not a Christian. You just have to know the Bible."
He's right. As E. D. Hirsch writes in CULTURAL LITERACY, "All educated speakers . . . need to understand what is meant [by] a contest . . . between David and Goliath or . . . whether saying 'My cup runneth over' means a person feels fortunate or unfortunate. Those who cannot use or understand such allusions cannot fully participate in literate English."
But if this is so, why isn't the Bible taught? Some people think it's illegal. Not so. The same 1963 Supreme Court ruling that banned mandatory prayer explicitly authorized academic Bible teaching. Justice Tom Clark wrote: "the Bible is worthy of study for its literary and historic qualities. Nothing we have said here indicates that such study of the Bible or of religion, when presented objectively as part of secular program of education, may not be effected consistently with the First Amendment."
But teaching about the Bible requires training, and good curricula are hard to find. Well, the Bible Literacy Project has a curriculum I gladly recommend, vetted by professionals from many fields. And the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty has agreed to defend (at no cost) any school district sued for using it.
There's no excuse for ignorance of this great book. As E. D. Hirsch says, "Far from being illegal or undesirable, teaching about the Bible is not only consistent with our Constitution, it is essential to our literacy."
http://www.biblecurriculum.org, for the academic study of the Bible in public schools.
http://www.bringinghopetoyouth.org, for the devotional study of the Bible off-campus during the public school day.


The Fruit of the Spirit | Truth Or Tradition?
"Love" is the very nature of God, for God is love (1 John 4:7-12 and 16). The Greek word is agape.  Love is revealed by the action produced from it (John 3:16; 1 Cor. 13:1-8). Christian love is not an impulse based upon our feelings, nor is it always in accordance with our natural inclinations, nor is it lavished only upon those things we naturally like or find lovely or beautiful.
The understanding of true biblical love has been distorted in our modern society in two major ways. First, it has come to mean, "like a lot." People say, "I love ice cream," or "I love going to the beach," when what they really mean is that they very much enjoy those things. Biblical love can involve feeling and emotion, but it does not have to. Agape love is commanded, showing that it is related to obedience and action, not necessarily feeling. God can command us to "do" something, but not to "feel" a certain way, because our actions are under our control, while our feelings often are not.
"Love" is obeying God whether we feel like it or not. Jesus made that point very clearly: "Whoever has my commandments and keeps them, he it is who loves me…. Whoever does not love me does not keep my words…"(John 14:21 and 24 ESV ). Jesus also modeled true biblical love for us when he suffered and died, something he clearly did not want to do. Agape love is an exercise of the will, a deliberate choice, which is why God can command us to love our enemies (Exod. 23:1-5; Matt. 5:44).
The second way "love" has been distorted in our modern society is that it has been confused with a lack of judgment (discernment) and justice in our society. A modern sentiment is, "I do not want to judge people, I just want to love everyone" (translate that as: "I do not want to have to recognize any evil, and I just want to feel good about everyone and treat them as if what they are doing is good").
This sentiment is not at all biblical, and causes great harm to individuals. People act as if, "Do not judge, or you too will be judged" (Matt. 7:1), was universally applicable, but that verse is in the context of hypocrites who are judging others because they have logs in their own eyes. The universally applicable teaching of Jesus on judging is in John: "Stop judging by mere appearances, and make a right judgment" (John 7:24). True love is obeying God, which involves recognizing what He says about the evil in the world and dealing with it to protect the innocent. For example, punishing criminals to keep society safe is loving, but not easy (Exod. 21:12-17, etc.), and asking someone to leave your Christian fellowship because they persist in flagrant sin is also loving, but never easy (1 Cor. 5:1-5).
Love energizes faith (Gal. 5:6), and empowers us to give and keep on giving. Christians are to be known for their love toward one another (John 13:35). Love is the distinctive character of the Christian life in relation to the brethren and to all humanity.
"Joy" is an inner light, an internal effervescence or bubbling. The Greek word is chara. True joy is a quality of life, not simply an emotion. It is grounded in God and comes from knowing and believing Him, what He has given us, and what He promises us in the future. It is excited by the expectation or the acquisition of good. The "goods" we possess now are the gift of holy spirit, the wonderful Word of God, and many other blessings from Him. The goods we will possess include forever being with Christ in Paradise. These things cannot be taken from us by the trials of this life, and for that reason true joy is not extinguished by the cares of this world. We should make our joy visible so that others can be won by it.
Jesus is our chief example of joy (John 15:11). Joy gives us a sound basis for optimism; it helps us look at the future that is desirable and possible (Heb. 12:2); and it strengthens us for the work we are called to do (Neh. 8:10). God commands us to have joy (1 Thess. 5:16; Phil. 3:1,) so it must be a choice of our will, based upon how we think about our circumstances. Joy can result from the way we choose to interpret the things that happen to us, especially painful things (James 1:2). The Apostles rejoiced after being beaten, that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for the name of Jesus (Acts 5:41). Joy is related to an attitude of thanksgiving.
"Peace" is quietness, rest, tranquility. The Greek word is eirene. It is an inner quietness that comes from an inner strength, an exemption from the rage and havoc of conflict, internal or external. It is associated with the elimination of one's enemies. As influenced by the Hebrew word shalom, which was the ancient Jewish salutation and formula of well-wishing, it includes the concept of total well-being, including security, safety, harmony, prosperity, and happiness. True peace includes the tranquil state of a soul assured of its salvation through Christ, the certainty of which can temper any fears we have in this life.
Peace is not the state of being undisturbed simply because we do not care what happens. Rather, it is the state of quietness that comes from knowing there will be a righteous end to life and the world. God is a God of peace (2 Cor. 13:11). Christians have peace with God (Rom. 5:1). Jesus is the Prince of Peace (Isa. 9:6). The peace of God will guard your heart (Phil. 4:7). Scripture says, "Great peace have they who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble" (Ps. 119:165).
"Longsuffering" is being patient with people.  It is the ability to deal with difficult people for a long time before becoming angry. It is to persevere patiently and bravely; to be patient in bearing the offences and injuries of others; to be mild and slow in avenging; slow to anger, slow to punish. It is translated from the Greek word, makrothumia, which itself is made up of two words, makro = long; thumia = passion or anger.
Longsuffering is that quality of self-restraint in the face of provocation that does not hastily retaliate or promptly punish. It is how a Christian should behave in difficult circumstances with people rather than getting angry quickly. It is associated with mercy, and is used of God. However, it is not being a "door mat" and allowing yourself to be used or abused. Similarly, true longsuffering is not being "too spiritual" or "too holy" to get angry at people, nor is it tolerating sin indefinitely.
In contrast to longsuffering, "patience" (in Greek, hupomone), which is not mentioned in the list of the fruit of the spirit, is being patient with things, not people. Patience is the quality that does not surrender to circumstances or succumb under trial, and it is associated with hope that things will get better (1 Thess. 1:3). The Greek scholar and grammarian Richard Trench writes: "We may now distinguish makrothumia [longsuffering] and hupomone [patience]…. Makrothumia refers to patience with respect to persons, hupomone with respect to things. A man is makrothumei if he has to relate to injurious persons and does not allow himself to be provoked by them or burst into anger (2 Tim. 4:2). A man is hupomone if he is under a great siege of trials and he bears up and does not lose his heart of courage."  "Longsuffering" may not be used much today, but it is a wonderful and descriptive word.
Interestingly, makrothumia (longsuffering with people) is used in reference to God, while hupomone (patience with things), is not. Like the rest of us, God has to put up with people, who have free-will, so He must be longsuffering. However, God never has to be patient with things, which He can change immediately, and He never has to put up with the trials from things and life that people do. Longsuffering (makrothumia) and patience (hupomone) occur together in Colossians 1:11; 2 Corinthians 6:4-6; 2 Timothy 3:10; and James 5:10 and 11. Longsuffering is especially important as an essential quality for Christian leaders (2 Tim. 4:2).
"Kindness" is a generous, warm-hearted, friendly, nature. The Greek word is chrestotes. "Kindness" is sweet, mild, and full of graciousness. It is a virtue that pervades and penetrates a person's whole nature and that mellows anything harsh or austere. "Kindness" is ready and willing to do good deeds, and it expresses itself in acts that create pleasure or relief in others. Kindness comes from an inner disposition to benefit others, and is aroused by their need.
Kindness is a fruit of the spirit that is now, and always has been, greatly lacking in society. People seem to take great pleasure in making cutting, critical, sarcastic and belittling statements to each other, and pointing out faults, mistakes, and shortcomings. Television sit-coms, and many jokes, plays, books, and stories are "funny" because they have sarcastic or cutting remarks. Kindness does none of this, but seeks the welfare, relief, and happiness of others. Kindness is a fruit of the spirit Christians can cultivate that will truly set them apart from the world.
It is important to separate true kindness from sentimentality. It is easy to feel sorry for someone who has gotten himself into a mess, and begin to "caretake" him, which actually weakens the person. In many situations, what one really needs in order to become strong is to repent and get busy restoring his own life with the help of the Lord. People who are kind to others must be aware of the difference between kindness and caretaking.
God is kind, even to the unthankful (Luke 6:35), and God's kindness leads people to repentance (Rom. 2:4), but most of the time God lets us work ourselves out of our own messes. It would be easy for Him to take weight off of us when we overeat, create money in our account when we overspend, energize our bodies when we stay up too late watching television, etc. Instead, God lets us fight our desires and control our eating, our spending, our sleeping habits, etc. God is not a "caretaker," and we should follow His lead. Nevertheless, it is the responsibility of every believer to be kind to others (Eph. 4:31 and 32). Love is kind (1 Cor. 13:4).
"Goodness" is uprightness in heart and life, a moral excellence. The Greek word is agathosune. A person who exhibits the fruit known as "goodness" is upright and honorable. "Goodness" is usually associated with activity rather than inner nature, although the good actions spring from the good heart: "The good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart…"(Luke 6:45). Goodness is not self-absorbed or comfort-oriented. Many "good" tasks are uncomfortable to perform, as Jesus showed us when he died on the cross. "Goodness" is anchored in God and in His revelation to man.
In Scripture, "good" is often contrasted with "evil," and it is the Word of God that defines what is good and what is evil. Moral relativism leaves both "good" and "evil" up to the feelings and inclinations of the individual. In a system without the standards given by God, all kinds of "good" things become viewed as "evil." For example, holding people accountable becomes evil (you may hurt their "self-esteem"), punishment becomes evil (they were not really at fault, but were victims of society), and saying that someone is wrong becomes evil (why be so narrow minded?). Also, without godly standards, many "evil" things become "good," such as getting too much change back on a purchase and then not telling the cashier; couples living together without being married; or not returning something you find to its owner.
"Faithfulness" is translated from the Greek word pistis. In this context it can mean either "faith" or "faithfulness," and here "faithfulness" is the better translation. While "faith" is trusting God and thus believing His promises, "faithfulness" is continued faith or perseverance. It is a steadfast adherence to God and His will. We trust God because God is trustworthy, but more than that, we are to continue in that faith day after day, thereby being "faithful" toward Him. In addition, we are to be faithful in earthly things also. The Christian is to be a faithful person: a faithful friend, a faithful neighbor, a faithful parent, a faithful child, and faithful in prayer, giving, and other Christian virtues. Many people have "faith" for a short time, and while any faith is better than none, the fruit of the new nature, faithfulness, is being full of faith day after day after day. Those given a trust must be faithful (1 Cor. 4:2).
"Meekness" (the Greek word is praotes) is the quality of humility that recognizes one's own imperfection and neediness and causes a willingness to listen to reproof and correction, as well as to help others without unduly asserting one's authority or overpowering them. The last part of the definition is why many translators use "gentleness" here, but the first part of the definition is just as important for Christian character. Thus the translation "meekness," as long as it is properly understood, is much better than "gentleness," which usually refers to being soft and free of harshness.
Meekness is a submissive attitude toward the will of God. Biblically, meekness is the ability to take coaching, teaching, and even reproof from others without resistance, anger, or temptation to seek revenge and retaliation, and it also includes being gentle when guiding others. The Christian's meekness is first and foremost to be toward God. It is that temper of spirit in which we accept His dealings with us as good, and therefore without disputing or resisting.
Godly meekness is a mental posture of power, not weakness. The common assumption is that meekness is synonymous with being "mousy" or "cowardly," and comes from a feeling of weakness, but the opposite is the case. The Lord Jesus was "meek…in heart" (Matt. 11:29). He knew who he was, so he had no need for pride, arrogance, or controlling others. He was coachable, and took direction from God and others when appropriate. Someone who is meek can afford to be so because his strength and confidence allows him to listen to others. Moses was the meekest man on earth in his time, but his life was filled with powerful signs and wonders (Num. 12:3). Meekness is a way of being, and is the opposite of being pushy, demanding, overly self-assertive, and arrogant. It is to be the default manner for leaders in the Body of Christ (1 Cor. 4:21; 2 Cor. 10:1 and 2).
"Self-control" is mastery over oneself. The Greek word is egkrateia, and the root word is kratos, which means power in action; strength exerted. As used by the Greeks, egkrateia is the virtue of one who has power over himself and thus masters his desires and passions, especially his sensual appetites. God designed us so that we are not slaves to our flesh or mind, but instead can use our will to decide what we think and do.
The whole concept of self-control implies that there is a standard to conform to. If there were no standard, there would be no reason for control. The Word of God is the standard according to which God expects people to practice self-control, and the disregard for the Word of God in our society today is a major reason why people are so out of control in their thoughts, emotions, and actions. People have no standard, and thus no reason to control themselves. Furthermore, as our culture becomes less and less godly, we Christians must recognize that what is legal is not necessarily godly. Christians are not to live like unbelievers who indulge the flesh (Eph. 2:3). We are to avoid sin, including culturally accepted indulgences and legal sensuality. We are to control ourselves, even when it takes great effort to do so (1 Cor. 9:24-27).
A person with great self-control can accomplish much for himself. Thus, self-control, more than the other fruit of the spirit, can feed prideful ambition and self-glorification if it is not combined with love, all the other fruit of the spirit, and a desire to serve God and others. Therefore, it seems fitting indeed that self-control is the last fruit in the list, because it shows that we Christians need all of them to live a productive and godly Christian life.
 We give the Greek words in this article for clarity, because different versions of the Bible translate the Greek differently. Having the Greek words assures that there will be no confusion as to which of the fruit we are discussing. Although it is commonly stated that the Greek word "love" is agape, the more accurate understanding is that the noun is agape, and the verb is agapao. This is different from English, in which the word "love" is a homonym, used as both a noun and a verb.
 Richard Trench, Synonyms of the New Testament (Baker Book House, Grand Rapids, MI, reprinted 1989), pp. 207-210. We believe Trench is correct, but not all Greek scholars agree, and that, combined with the fact that "longsuffering" is not used much in English any more, has caused many versions to read "patience" instead of "longsuffering." However, when the two Greek words occur together, one of them must be translated as "endurance" or a similar word, which causes more problems.
 Ibid., Trench, Synonyms, p. 209.
 Scripture quotations marked (NASB) are taken from the New American Standard Bible®, © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977 by The Lockman Foundation Used by permission.
 The NASB correctly has the word "admonish," not just "teach" or "instruct." The Greek word contains the possible need for confrontation, not just teaching.


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Why the 'Necessity Defense' Is Crucial to the Climate Struggle
Many Americans don't realize that breaking a law can sometimes be legally, as well as morally, permissible.
Kelsey Skaggs
A water intake pipe for oil sands operations leads downhill to the Athabasca River on April 28th, 2015, north of Fort McMurray, Canada.
(Photo: Ian Williams/Getty Images)
A climate activist who was convicted after turning off an oil pipeline won the right in April to argue in a new trial that his actions were justified. The Washington State Court of Appeals ruled that Ken Ward will be permitted to explain to a jury that, while he did illegally stop the flow of tar sands oil from Canada into the United States, his action was necessary to slow catastrophic climate change.
This legal argument has deep roots: History is full of situations in which breaking the law was morally justified, and a critical means of changing unjust laws. The abolition movement, the women's suffrage movement, and the civil rights movement of the 1960s all included protests, sit-ins, and other acts of non-violent civil disobedience. Each of these movements saw activists jailed and prosecuted for challenging laws that were changed as a result. While controversial at the time, these struggles are now understood as heroic efforts that led to major milestones in human rights.
What many people don't realize is that, in such situations, breaking the law can be legally, as well as morally, permissible, and our legal system recognizes that breaking the law is sometimes justified. Climate change activists have begun using a legal argument called the "necessity defense," which justifies non-violent action taken to prevent a greater harm.
Similarly, humanitarian workers with the group No More Deaths, who were recently arrested for leaving water in the desert near the U.S.–Mexico border, argue that their efforts to save migrant lives are justified by the necessity doctrine. Under this argument, defendants can be acquitted of an act that is technically illegal. Like its better-known cousin, the doctrine of self-defense, it permits a judge and jury to consider context and morality.
Famous necessity cases date from the 1500s. In recent decades, the argument has been used by activists fighting apartheid, nuclear proliferation, AIDS, and air pollution.
In 1986, protests against Central Intelligence Agency activity in Central America rocked the University of Massachusetts–Amherst. The demonstrators, including President Jimmy Carter's daughter Amy Carter, argued that their protests were meant to prevent the much more severe crimes being carried out by the CIA, including death squads, disappearances, and massacres—human rights abuses that helped enable the rise of U.S.-backed dictators. On her Massachusetts campus, Carter described seeing "60 or 80 cops in riot gear, billy clubs, mace, with four or five police dogs" and police beating an activist's head against a concrete wall. Ultimately, 15 of the peaceful protesters faced charges.
At their trial, these protesters used the necessity defense, providing evidence of CIA assassinations, kidnappings, and misinformation campaigns. They held that these crimes by the state constituted a greater harm to humanity than their peaceful protest had done. The defense also summoned experts, including a former U.S. attorney general, to establish that civil disobedience is an effective way to challenge injustice. Though the defendants freely admitted to their actions, all were found not guilty.
A juror from the trial later explained that the activity of the CIA had been "shocking and alarming" and that the jurors had come to admire the defendants' "integrity."
In the 1990s, clean air advocates launched a months-long series of protests at New York's Queensboro Bridge. In addition to petitions and a letter-writing campaign, citizens gathered at the bridge each week to protest the city's policies on pollution. The activists were motivated by the damage that pollution was causing to the people of New York. At their trial for disorderly conduct, the judge agreed that these activists had been addressing an overwhelming harm. Crucially, the judge also found that civil disobedience had been the only recourse open to the defendants: They had no lawful means available that could stop the harm, he said. The defendants were acquitted.
In these and other cases, courts or juries determined that a given "crime" had been necessary to prevent a greater harm. Today, climate activists argue that stopping fossil-fuel production is necessary in light of the overwhelming dangers of climate change. The necessity defense is the criminal legal system's built-in check that allows us to recognize an important truth: Sometimes, morality is more important than legal technicality.
In Washington State, Ward was barred from using the necessity argument in his first two trials. (The first ended in a hung jury, the second in a conviction for the lesser of two charges.) His new trial may be the first true test of the necessity defense by a climate activist before a jury.
As long as lives are imperiled by misguided and destructive policies, such as those that allow climate destruction, there will be advocates who break the law to follow their conscience. History proves that strict adherence to immoral laws can be foolhardy and destructive. Laws are not perfect. They evolve over time to reflect society's changing values. Our ability to act rationally and prioritize morality in the face of these contradictions is what moves us toward a more just world.
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Kelsey Skaggs is the executive director of Climate Defense Project, a non-profit that provides free legal aid to climate change activists.

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Photos: A STRANGE LOOP's Mars Rucker Records 'CAROLS FOR A CURE' - Get An Exclusive Look Inside the Session!
Mars Rucker of A Strange Loop lays down their vocal track of the song "Misty".
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy Nov. 05, 2022
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The holiday season is not complete without the perfect music to accompany it. After a two year Pandemic Pause "Broadway's Carols for a Cure 2022" is back with the 22nd recording that embodies the spirit of the season like nothing else can. A project born completely out of love, "Broadway's Carols for a Cure" pairs the casts from famous Broadway musicals with songs that are both classic and new. The result is pure gold that will make you reach for the "repeat" button over and over again.
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS is "Broadway's incredible, dedicated nonprofit organization that helps individual people with serious illnesses such as AIDS and women's health issues receive the health care and support they need. In addition, they provide financial support in the form of grants to AIDS and family service organizations throughout the country," according to "Broadway's Carols for a Cure" producer Lynn Pinto.
With a jaw-dropping list of all the most popular musicals, each Production Company is allowed the creative freedom to choose their contribution. Instead of the typical live singing the artists are used to, they're provided with intimate studios that allow for vocal and instrumental isolations. This makes the album unique from the majority of cast albums on the market, and showcases some of the best voices and instrumentalists in the world.
BroadwayWorld was in the recording studio with Mars Rucker of A Strange Loop as they laid down their vocal track of the song "Misty". Originally written by Erroll Garner and Johnny Burker it has been given an updated version for the holiday season with a new arrangement by Ben Cohn who also was the Music Director.
Check out exclusive photos from the sessions below!
You can purchase "Broadway's Carols for a Cure" at most all Broadway musicals during the BC/EFA Red Bucket Drive and will be available for online purchase at www.broadwaycares.org. Previous volumes are also available for purchase there and at www.itunes.com.
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Jackson Steps in as Usher in A STRANGE LOOP Due to Cast Illnesses
Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning writer of A STRANGE LOOP Michael R. Jackson played the role of Usher in yesterday's matinee and evening performances of the show at the Lyceum Theatre on Broadway.
Video: Ryan Reynolds Joins 5 QUESTIONS WITH JAMES AND JAM
Watch Ryan Reynolds join A Strange Loop's James Jackson, Jr. and John-Andrew Morrison for the latest episode of the Broadway stars' podcast 5 Questions with James and JAM.
Listen: John Andrew Morrison Chats With BROADWAY'S BACKBONE
BroadwayWorld is excited to bring you new episodes of Broadway's Backbone- a podcast dedicated to the men and woman of the ensemble: the chorus of dancers, singers, and actors that are the foundation of every Broadway musical. These often-unsung gypsies are the hardest working people on the boards and are Broadway's backbone.
Video: DRAG RACE Stars Pay Tribute to A STRANGE LOOP With Medley
Watch A Strange Loop Medley, produced by Michael Korte and Bryson Camper, starring Bob The Drag Queen, Kornbread, Anania Williams, Kyle Freeman and Elyn.
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Photos: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Celebrates 35 Years on Broadway
The Phantom of the Opera celebrated 35 years on Broadway last night, January 26, at the Majestic Theatre. The production opened on January 26, 1988. BroadwayWorld was there to capture some special moments from the big night, including members of the creative team, the cast's curtain call, and more!
Photos: DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS Opens at The John W. Engeman Theater
The John W. Engeman Theater's production of DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS opened on Saturday, January 21st and BroadwayWorld was there for the festivities. Performances run through Sunday, March 5, 2023.
Photos: Go Inside ROCKIN' AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREE with NY POPS and Ingrid Michaelson
On Friday, December 16, Judith Clurman's Essential Voices USA joined Ingrid Michaelson and the Pops for Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree, a night of classic carols and modern favorites from the holiday season. Check out our photos here!
Photos: Mark William Returns to The Green Room 42 in TECHNICOLOR DREAMS
Mark William returned to The Green Room 42 on Saturday, December 10th at 7 pm with a new show titled TECHNICOLOR DREAMS. Check out our photos here!
Photos: THE AMERICAN THEATRE AS SEEN BY HIRSCHFELD Book and Exhibition Launch
On December 6, there was a celebration of The American Theatre As Seen By Hirschfeld, the title of both the new book and the inaugural exhibition at The Museum of Broadway. The Al Hirschfeld foundation hosted a cocktail reception celebrating the new book at The Algonquin before offering a private tour of the new exhibition at the museum. Check out photos here!


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News Visit of the delegation of Belgian Federal Parliament and the Belgian Embassy in Vietnam to Can Tho University
On March 9th, 2019, at the Administrative Building, Can Tho University (CTU) was honored to welcome the delegation of the Belgian Federal Parliament and Embassy in Vietnam, led by Mr. Georges Dallemagne, Parliament member, in order to promote cooperation between CTU and Belgian partners. Receiving the delegation was Prof.Dr. Ha Thanh Toan, Rector and leader representatives of CTU' units.
CTU welcomed the delegation of Belgian Federal Parliament and Belgian Embassy in Vietnam
At the meeting, Prof.Dr. Ha Thanh Toan, CTU's Rector, sent a warm welcome to the Belgian delegates, and introduced CTU's overview, strengths and outstanding achievements in international cooperation through the process of establishment and development. Mr. Georges Dallemagne, Member of the Belgian Federal Parliament, sent thanks to the warm receive from CTU and expressed he Belgian delegation's desire to learn about the University's activities, post-graduate cooperation programs with Belgian partners, the challenges that are being posed to the Mekong Delta such as effect of climate change on agricultural cultivation, shortage of fresh water resources.
Prof.Dr. Ha Thanh Toan, Rector of CTU, welcomed the delegation and provided the overview of the University's activities
Mr. Georges Dallemagne, member of the Belgian Federal Parliament, spoke at the meeting
The cooperation between CTU and Belgium has been established since 1980s, starting with research in the field of aquaculture, in particular on Artemia production and rice - fish farming systems, research on soil improvement, followed in 1998 by the program with the Flemish universities (Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Catholic University of Leuven, University of Antwerp, University of Ghent, University of Liege, University of Namur, etc.) on institutional strengthening. Thanks to these cooperation projects, infrastructure of the university has been upgraded; research capacity has been built (12 PhD, 46 MSc, 71 short trainings on specific topics, 120 staff exchanges) to contribute to development of the Mekong Delta (sustainable agri-aquaculture production, sustainable natural resource management and environmental protection, rural development, and socio-economic situation improvement).
VLIR-IUC program offered CTU the opportunity to integrate in the international community. In addition, Flemish Universities also got mutual benefits (more than 100 professors and technical experts from Belgium visited CTU yearly during the implementation; cultural exchanges between Belgium and Vietnam, etc.)
The program of VLIR Vietnam Network (phase I) in 2013 is a cooperative program between institutes and universities of Vietnam and Belgium in postgraduate training based on scientific research in the field of fisheries, food sciences and technology. The program has attracted more than 20 master students, coming from Africa, Southeast Asia and Vietnam to take the international master courses in Aquaculture and in Food Technology. Continuing the success of the first phase, the second phase of the program is being discussed and soon launched this year.
It can be defined the collaboration between CTU and Belgian partners as a colorful picture of cooperation. During the period 1990 - 2010, there were nearly 138 staff members of CTU choosing Belgium to be the destination for their postgraduate study.
Based on the achievements of the projects and cooperation activities between the two sides, it is believed that in the near future, plenty of new cooperation projects and exchange opportunities between CTU and Belgian partners will be promoted, helping strengthening and expanding cooperation relationship between the two sides.
Mr. Georges Dallemagne and Prof.Dr. Ha Thanh Toan exchanged gifts
The delegation moved to College of Aquaculture and Fisheries to see fish farming model adapting to climate change
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It is not often in today's music that you find an Australian artist who truly captures the essence of soul, with the potential to cross over to mainstream. There have been a number of notable acts in modern times, from CDB in the 1990s, to the memorable but short-lived, mid-noughties boom led by artists including Israel, Selwyn and Cristian Alexander, as well as the success story of the neo-soul crooner Daniel Merriweather. Australia has not reached that point of embracing homegrown R&B/Soul. But that hasn't stopped Mike Champion from pushing through the resistance with his debut album, Young Boy Old Soul.
The album title rings undeniably true for the sleek Sydneysider. Released in 2012 under the independent record label Some Kinda Entertainment, Young Boy Old Soul envelops the R&B sounds similar to the likes of Maxwell and D'Angelo. Whether it be the smooth love tunes of Heartbreaker, Luv II Luv U and Under Pressure featuring Natalie Conway, or the funk vibes found in I.L.O.V.E.Y.O.U, Luv Mathematics and Love Jones featuring Earthquake. Each track flows effortlessly, with the inclusion of interludes, as he narrates the common theme of love but with his own interpretation.
It is clear that Mike Champion has a firm grasp on the genre. Which is particularly refreshing, considering nowadays, the lines are now blurred, and artists who once created this style of music are crossing over, producing quite the contrary. A record to simply groove to may be just the thing to remind us all that R&B is still alive. He certainly delivers.
However, over the last couple of years, we have witnessed a new direction for R&B. Artists such as Miguel, Frank Ocean and The Weeknd have raised the bar and set a new standard, re-inventing the sound and lyrical expression. The next crucial step for Mike Champion is to hopefully welcome this transition and create a sophomore album that forcefully contends with his international counterparts. Mike Champion can be a true player in the R&B game, and as his name suggests, he may be on his way winning.
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This is the last article in my series about what I learned about dual enrollment. If you haven't seen my previous articles – 4 Things About Dual Enrollment and Is Dual Enrollment a Right Choice for Your Child? – you can click on the titles to read them.
The high school years can be such a challenging time. Our kids are growing up, trying to fit in, figuring out who they are, and finding out what they want for their future. Social interactions with their friends play an even more important role in high school. They cherish their friends and know that their time together may be running out as they probably not see many of them after graduation.
The final factors that you should consider are around social interactions and time requirements.
Different School Calendars – Start dates, breaks, and end dates are never the same for high schools and colleges. Most high schools start before college does and the high school may have a Fall Break but the college doesn't. Your child will need to be more diligent in keeping up with their calendar. They may get feelings of being left out when their friends are off for a break and they still have to take classes.
Decreased Social Interaction – Not attending high school full time will affect your child's social relationships. They might miss out on social outings like homecoming festivities because they have to attend class. They may feel isolated because they miss events and can't join conversations when their friends are talking about something that happened when they weren't around. Your child will have to make more of an effort to spend time with their friends.
Allowing Time for Commuting – I heard from guidance counselors that many kids in dual enrollment make the mistake of signing up for courses without considering the commute time to get to the school. For example, a student may end their high school day at 3:00 pm and sign up for a college course at 3:30 pm. They forget that it takes 30 minutes to get to the college and they have to find a place to park, get to the building, etc. One way to counter this issue is to sign up for online courses, when possible.
Missing Important Announcements – In high school, your child gets many reminders or announcements of changes via the intercom, teacher reminders, and through friends. Being out of high school full-time puts more responsibility on the student and parents to check teacher blogs, school blogs, and to communicate with the homeroom teacher. This is especially important in their senior year, as there are many graduation deadlines and activities that you do not want to miss.
I hope you found my dual enrollment series helpful. What are some key things you learned? What else do you think should be considered? Post your answers in the comments below.
Is Dual Enrollment Right For Your Child?