A combination of flexible policies and smart, cutting-edge technology will help you engage your entire workforce – and not just Millennials.
The great untethering of workers has become a game of musical chairs such as Millennials who drop into their cube the first hour, plop on a couch in an 'idea room' for the next two, then plug into a café with headphones on for much of the afternoon and wrap things up on the train ride home. Great for them, but a bit challenging for IT, HR and facilities teams concerned about keeping their workforce secured, collaborative and productive.
Worker mobility is a mega trend, especially for Millennials — 64% of whom work somewhere other than their main site during a typical day, reports Deloitte. And they're not alone; altogether 80–90% of the US workforce would prefer to telecommute at least part time, according to the same study.
You may find that managing this workplace transformation involves setting goals that together will form a "smart office" strategy. One good place to start is figuring out what are the types of experiences and environments that workers really want?
Working from anywhere means taking valuable data available outside the boundaries of your office network. This freedom has transformed our work lives but requires a new approach for securing our arsenal of company-owned and personal devices along with our data. Trust is everything: Employees must believe what they send, receive and launch will not imperil their clients, partners and co-workers, but also will be safe for themselves too.
One way to achieve better endpoint security is to establish authentication protocols that go beyond software alone. Building multifactor authentication (MFA) into the silicon is a proven way to combat breaches. By providing a hardened layer of protection through the endpoint, it is much tougher to hack than if you use software protection alone. Your workforce will appreciate the strengths of this approach.
Many young workers have never tethered a laptop to an Ethernet connection (many laptops now don't even have network inputs) and it's fair to assume that they don't want to start now.
Yet distributed workforces and the proliferation of mobile devices present constant challenges to IT managers. If IT doesn't remain flexible, it's clear that many workers will take matters into their own hands by buying mobile devices or placing data in the public cloud. One key to successful remote management is to ensure that all devices are receiving updates and can be taken offline in the face of security threats.
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You wouldn't adopt technology just to amuse your workforce, yet capturing their imaginations is a great way to build employee engagement. Consider virtual reality or its variants such as augmented reality, neither of which are just for gaming anymore. Experts predict that commercial or business uses of VR and AR will soon outpace the gaming sector.
Many industries such as manufacturing, retail, construction, and healthcare are already experiencing the benefits of building virtual models and 3D visualization. New wireless gigabit technology gives workers the freedom of moving around without wires.
We believe there is not one industry that won't be impacted by VR advancements in the next decade. The time has come to start testing this game changing technology to see what it can do for you and your workforce.
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MANCHESTER-HEADQUARTERED Social Communications has been appointed to deliver a major video project on behalf of The National Lottery, and to lead on external PR and communications requirements for the First Ark Group, of which the core business is the housing association, Knowsley Housing Trust (KHT).
The £2million turnover agency will draw upon its integrated expertise and disciplines across PR, design, marketing communications and digital, to respond to two distinct briefs which have been set out by each client.
The National Lottery has appointed Social Communications to produce, film and edit, six pilot-promotional videos focussing on prominent athletes who have benefitted from National Lottery funding returning to their home towns in North East England. Each athlete will draw attention to other National Lottery funded causes in their local area, helping to raise awareness of the £39 billon that has been invested to date in more than 535,000 good causes since The National Lottery began 25 years ago.
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MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER by Senior Judge Joseph H. McKinley, Jr. on 1/10/2022: For the reasons set forth above, IT IS ORDERED that Henderson County's motion for summary judgment 69 is GRANTED. cc:counsel; Plaintiff, pro se (EAS)
Case 4:21-cv-00002-JHM Document 74 Filed 01/11/22 Page 1 of 6 PageID #: 569 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT WESTERN DISTRICT OF KENTUCKY OWENSBORO DIVISION CIVIL ACTION NO. 4:21-CV-00002-JHM RONALD WAYNE CHAPMAN PLAINTIFF V. HENDERSON CTY. DET. CENTER, ET AL., DEFENDANT MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER This matter is before the Court on Henderson County's Motion for Summary Judgment [69-1]. Fully briefed, this matter is ripe for decision. For the following reasons, the Motion is GRANTED. I. BACKGROUND Plaintiff Ronald Wayne Chapman is incarcerated as a pre-trial detainee at Henderson County Detention Center ("HCDC"). His trial is currently scheduled for January 10, 2022. [DN 69-1]. He filed a pro se civil rights action under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, alleging that HCDC tampered with his legal mail. Last May, this Court construed Plaintiff's Complaint as alleging that Henderson County had a custom or policy of opening inmates' legal mail outside their presence and scanning it onto an unsecure tablet system where it could be read or accessed by others. [DN 9]. Plaintiff argues that the terms and conditions of the electronic tablet system informed him that the tablet was not secure for any privileged attorney-client communications and could be accessed by "any legal agencys." [DN 1]. He asserts First Amendment and Fourteenth Amendment violations. Defendant Henderson County filed this Motion, arguing that Plaintiff provided no evidence to demonstrate any prima facie allegations of an unsecure electronic system for inmates' legal 1 Case 4:21-cv-00002-JHM Document 74 Filed 01/11/22 Page 2 of 6 PageID #: 570 mail. Defendant provided exhibits of prison policies that show the procedures for inmates receiving their mail were private and argues that their policies related to opening inmate mail are constitutional because they appropriately account for prison security concerns. Defendant explained that legal mail was previously delivered directly to the inmate, unopened. [DN 69-1 at 2]. However, due to a recent uptick in contraband and other material being smuggled into HCDC through the mail, including in envelopes fraudulently labeled "legal mail," HCDC changed its policy in September 2020. [Id.; DN 69-2]. Now, HCDC's practice is to open, but not read, an inmate's legal mail in the inmate's presence to confirm it does not contain contraband. Afterwards, the envelope's contents are electronically scanned into that inmate's mail account, which the inmate can access via a tablet system operated by Global Tel Link ("GTL"), a company that provides telecommunication and technology services specifically to correctional facilities. [DN 69-1 at 2]. The physical mail is then placed in the inmate's storage. Defendant assures that at no point is the inmates' legal mail read by another party, and that each inmate can access his or her mail via their personal tablet, which is protected by a password created by the inmate. [Id.]. Defendants claim that the immediate lawsuit and the 20 or so grievances Plaintiff filed in December 2020 were induced by an incident on December 14 when HCDC officials found an apparent liquid substance applied to the paper inside of a package labeled with a return address of "Illinoise Appellate Court" but containing Indiana postage. [Id.]. After confirming with Illinois Appellate Court that they had not mailed Plaintiff anything since August, the appellate clerks of the court granted HCDC permission to open the parcel due to its ostensibly fraudulent markings. After HCDC officials saw the suspicious substance, they confiscated it. In response to Plaintiff's numerous grievances alleging that HCDC officials were tampering with and reading his legal mail and that the tablet system was not secure, HCDC officials repeatedly explained the new policy and 2 Case 4:21-cv-00002-JHM Document 74 Filed 01/11/22 Page 3 of 6 PageID #: 571 provided assurances of its privacy and security. Officials explained that nobody was reading Plaintiff's legal mail, but that it was simply being opened, inspected for contraband, and scanned into his private tablet account to be read solely by Plaintiff. [DN 69-4]. Plaintiff nonetheless filed this suit, convinced his legal mail was unsecure and accessible to outside entities. II. STANDARD OF REVIEW Before the Court may grant a motion for summary judgment, it must find that there is no genuine dispute as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. Fed. R. Civ. P. 56(a). The moving party bears the initial burden of specifying the basis for its motion and identifying that portion of the record that demonstrates the absence of a genuine issue of material fact. Celotex Corp. v. Catrett, 477 U.S. 317, 322 (1986). Once the moving party satisfies this burden, the non-moving party thereafter must produce specific facts demonstrating a genuine issue of fact for trial. Anderson v. Liberty Lobby, Inc., 477 U.S. 242, 247–48 (1986). Although the Court must review the evidence in the light most favorable to the non-moving party, the non-moving party must do more than merely show that there is some "metaphysical doubt as to the material facts." Matsushita Elec. Indus. Co., Ltd. v. Zenith Radio Corp., 475 U.S. 574, 586 (1986). Instead, the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure require the non-moving party to present specific facts showing that a genuine factual issue exists by "citing to particular parts of materials in the record" or by "showing that the materials cited do not establish the absence . . . of a genuine dispute[.]" Fed. R. Civ. P. 56(c)(1). "The mere existence of a scintilla of evidence in support of the [non-moving party's] position will be insufficient; there must be evidence on which the jury could reasonably find for the [non-moving party]." Anderson, 477 U.S. at 252. 3 Case 4:21-cv-00002-JHM Document 74 Filed 01/11/22 Page 4 of 6 PageID #: 572 III. DISCUSSION Plaintiff's Complaint is best considered and analyzed as a First Amendment claim. The First Amendment protects a prisoner's right to receive mail, but prison officials may impose restrictions on the receipt of mail that are reasonably related to security and other legitimate penological objectives. Sallier v. Brooks, 343 F.3d 868, 873 (6th Cir. 2003). This includes opening a prisoner's mail "pursuant to a uniform and evenly applied policy with an eye to maintaining prison security." Id. (quoting Lavado v. Keohane, 992 F.2d 601, 607 (6th Cir. 1993)). But when the mail is "legal mail," the Court has a heightened concern with allowing prison officials uninhibited access, because a prison's security interests to not automatically supersede a prisoner's First Amendment right to receive correspondence that relates to the prisoner's legal rights, attorney-client privilege, or access to the courts. Id. at 874. In an effort to balance both the security interests of the prison and the First Amendment rights of the inmate, courts have approved prison policies that permit prison officials to open "legal mail" and inspect it for contraband in the presence of the prisoner. Id.; see also Wolff v. McDonnell, 418 U.S. 539 (1974); Knop v. Johnson, 977 F.2d 996, 1012 (6th Cir. 1992). Accordingly, even constitutionally protected mail can be opened—but not read—by prison officials for the purpose of inspecting it for contraband. Such activity must occur in the presence of the recipient inmate. The Federal Bureau of Prisons' policy on legal mail reflects this rule. See 28 C.F.R. § 540.12(b); 28 C.F.R. § 540.18(a). Additionally, Kentucky law expressly permits delivery of legal mail to the prisoner via an electronic copy provided on a secure, personal account after being opened and inspected for contraband in the presence of the prisoner. 441.055(a)(2)(d). 4 KRS Case 4:21-cv-00002-JHM Document 74 Filed 01/11/22 Page 5 of 6 PageID #: 573 HCDC's policy of inspecting legal mail for contraband in the presence of the prisoner and then scanning the mail onto a secure electronic tablet system to be read only by the inmate does not violate the foregoing law. The prison inspected the dubiously labeled "legal mail" in Plaintiff's case after confirming that that the Illinois Appellate Court had not sent the package to Plaintiff. They did so in the presence of Plaintiff. They then allowed him access to read it through the electronic system. The Sixth Circuit and the Supreme Court have upheld these policies as constitutional, finding they necessarily account for both the prison's interest in preventing smuggling of illicit substances and the prisoner's First Amendment rights. See Wolff v. McDonnell, 418 U.S. 539, 577 (1974); Sallier, 343 F.3d at 873–77. Although Plaintiff has a First Amendment right to be free from unreasonable censorship of his mail, he has no such right that prevents a prison guard from opening his mail in his presence and examining it to determine if the mail is being used as a vehicle for illegal conduct. Stanley v Vining, 602 F.3d 767, 770 (6th Cir. 2010). Plaintiff has provided no evidence that HCDC officials read his legal mail at any point, or that they made his legal mail available to anyone other than Plaintiff. In fact, Plaintiff did not even allege in his Complaint that anyone else read his legal mail, either in his presence or in the electronic personal tablet system. Plaintiff only alleges that the system was not secure and accessible to others. There is no evidence in the record of this; the system is protected by a password created solely by the inmate. [DN 69-1 at 2]. Accordingly, Plaintiff's First Amendment claim is insufficient to demonstrate a genuine dispute of material fact. Plaintiff's Complaint further fails to allege a cognizable Sixth Amendment claim. To state a cognizable § 1983 claim for deprivation of right to counsel, Plaintiff must make some allegation that HCDC somehow interfered with his relationship with his attorney or created a barrier to conferring with counsel. Stanley, 602 F.3d 767, 770. The record presents no allegation by Plaintiff 5 Case 4:21-cv-00002-JHM Document 74 Filed 01/11/22 Page 6 of 6 PageID #: 574 that his legal mail in question was either addressed from Plaintiff's counsel or that it interfered with Plaintiff's ability to access counsel. In fact, the record shows that Plaintiff was granted access to his legal mail when he requested it on numerous occasions. See DN 69-5. When he requested his legal mail, documents show that Plaintiff accepted the mail, enabling it to be scanned to the inmate's personal tablet account. Some of these documents were correspondence from Plaintiff's criminal attorney and the ACLU of Indiana. Id. Plaintiff offers no evidence that HCDC's policies pertaining to inmate mail impeded his communications with his counsel or his ability to pursue a legal claim in any way. As such, he has failed to make a cognizable Sixth Amendment claim under § 1983. IV. CONCLUSION For the reasons set forth above, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Henderson County's Motion for Summary Judgment [69-1] is GRANTED. cc: January 10, 2022 Plaintiff, pro se Counsel of Record 6

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Micron has announced the appointment of a new CEO, after the sudden death of Steve Appleton in a plane crash on Friday.
Mark Durcan, 51, will take over the role immediately, and will also serve as on Micron's board of directors.
He's been president and chief operating officer since 2007, and earlier served as Micron's chief technology officer, after joining the company in 1984.
Appleton died on Friday in a small plane believed to have been an experimental vehicle – he had for some time been an enthusiastic stunt pilot, scuba diver and off-road rally driver.
He'd previously survived two plane crashes, one of which left him seriously injured. He was alone in the Lancair kit plane on Friday.
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Учебно-спортивная база летних видов спорта () (бывший комплекс спортивного клуба ПрикВО) — комплекс спортивных сооружений во Львове (Украина). Адрес: улица Клепаровская, 39а.

Создан на основании сооружений 26-го пехотного полка, которые появились в 1930-х годах. В конце 1970-х — начале 1980-х были реконструированы существующие и построены новые спортивные объекты. Стадион и открытый бассейн были дополнены новыми помещениями, залом для спортивной стрельбы, многоборья, конного спорта, крытым велотреком. Авторы проекта архитектор А. Гукович и инженер В. Крюков, а также группа строителей, были удостоены за спорткомлекс ПрикВО Государственной премии Совета министров СССР (1983 год).

Напротив спорткомплекса, по ул. Клепаровской, 30 ещё в 1976 году была построена 12-этажная гостиница министерства обороны СССР Россия (ныне — двухзвёздочная гостиница «Власта»).

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В состав базы входят:
 спортивно-стрелковый комплекс;
 легкоатлетический манеж с велотреком;
 база современного пятиборья;
 стадион;
 универсальный спортивный зал;
 бассейн;
 специализированный зал спортивной гимнастики.

Стадион

Строительство стадиона началось в 1950-тых годах, а открытие состоялось в 1967.
Стадион был домашним стадионом футбольной команды СКА (Львов), которая существовала в 1949-1989 годах.

Велотрек

Строительство львовского велотрека было начато в 1976 году. Велотрек был сдан в эксплуатацию в 1980 году. Настил трека сделан из сибирской лиственницы, привезенной из Хабаровского края.

Площадь велотрека составляет 1378 м². Трибуны рассчитаны на 3000 человек. Объём сооружения — 155 000 м³, общая площадь — 13 500 м². На велотреки тренируются команды сборной и Вооруженных сил Украины. По состоянию на 2011 год является единственным крытым велотреком на Украине.

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Литература
 Трегубова Т. О., Мих Р. М. Львів: Архітектурно-історичний нарис. Київ: Будівельник. С. 244.

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Marine protected areas (MPAs) are playing an increasingly significant role in global ocean conservation governance. In just the past ten years, total ocean area under protected status has increased more than fivefold. Drawing on literature from political ecology, political geography, and Science and Technology Studies, this talk will examine how science and other kinds of knowledge are produced for, and integrated into, MPA policies. The talk will draw on research I have conducted together with collaborators and graduate students in Belize, Kiribati, and international policy venues, including the Convention on Biological Diversity. Collectively, these research projects demonstrate both the possibilities and limitations of various science-based approaches to MPA policy making, in terms of social outcomes and territorialization.
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Here's How Your Bad Days Are Actually Good for You
It's a basic human emotion that is completely unavoidable.
By Christina DesMaraisContributor, Inc.com@salubriousdish
Sadness, as a basic human emotion, is unavoidable in life. People you love will hurt you, and get sick and die. You'll fail at things. Bad events will happen, and you can't stop them. Fortunately, sadness is a temporary state (unlike depression, a long-term mental illness), and according to experts, it's an emotion that can actually be good for you.
Being sad can make you more creative.
It depends on how you handle your sadness, however. Researchers studied 244 college students and tracked whether they engaged in brooding (repeating negative thinking over and over) or self-reflective pondering (examining one's thoughts and figuring out what to do about them). They found that pondering was associated with higher levels of creativity, whereas brooding tended to only make participants feel worse.
Sadness elevates motivation.
When you're happy, you really don't want anything to change. But being in a negative emotional state is uncomfortable, a prompt that moves people toward action. Joseph P. Forgas, PhD, professor of psychology at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia, conducted research in which participants where shown either happy or sad movies and then tasked with answering multiple difficult questions. The happy participants did far worse than the sad ones, spending less time, answering fewer questions, and getting less of them correct.
Your lows help you appreciate the highs.
Helen Russell, author of The Atlas of Happiness, explains that the Brazilians use the word "saudade" to describe the absence of and longing for happiness which once was. And researchers have discovered that making room for transient sadness helps people notice details, persevere, be more generous, and count their blessings. "Saudade teaches us that a degree of melancholy in life is inevitable -- desirable, even -- and something to be savored rather than ignored," she writes. "No one can be carnival-happy all the time, and the lows help us appreciate the highs."
Your happiness will probably return.
According to Art Markman, PhD, professor of psychology and marketing at the University of Texas at Austin, humans have a set point for happiness. So, at some point, weeks or months after your difficulty has passed, you'll probably feel as happy as you were before the negative life event happened. "That doesn't mean that events can't have a long-term influence on how happy you are," he writes, "just that the best predictor of how happy you will be several months after a big positive or negative event is how happy you were before it."
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Congress Faces Several Sexual Assault Allegations
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Wetlands Caravan:
Conserving Arayat Watershed for the Protection of Candaba Wetlands
The annual celebration of World Wetlands Day is an ideal venue for communicating this year's theme Forests for Water and Wetlands. The connection between forests, water and wetlands is clearly emphasized in the enrichment plantation/reforestation project of the Society for the Conservation of Philippine Wetlands, Inc. (SCPW) – the Rehabilitation of the Arayat Watershed for the Protection of Candaba Wetlands or The TreePreneur Project. This is being implemented through the "tree-preneurship" approach wherein the participating uplanfarmers/families are trained to be tree-prenuers.
The SCPW's celebration of World Wetlands Day on 02 February 2011 was around the concept of Wetlands Caravan, the evolving CEPA Programme of SCPW for wetland conservation. The celebration had three components: a bird watching activity, a Community Learning Forum, and a visit to the tree-preneurs' backyard nurseries at Barangay San Juan Baño in Arayat, Pampanga. more about Wetlands Caravan >>
Mt. Arayat – a view from Candaba wetlands
Joining the event were Ms. Jocelyn Esguerra, the National Coordinator of United Nations Development Programme – GEF SGP; Mr. Leovino Ignacio, Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer of Pampanga; Mr. Ruel Nucup, President of the Maria Sinukuan Upland Farmers Association; Ms. Joy Isla and Ms. Liza Vengco of Unilever Philippines; Ms. Minerva Martinez of the Protected Wildlife Services of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Region 3; and Mr. Rommel Santiago, the Protected Area Superintendent for the Mount Arayat National Park. Also participating the celebration was Dr. Llewellyn Young, the Ramsar Regional Advisor for Asia and the Pacific.
Bird Watching at Candaba Wetlands
The celebration started very early in the morning of 02 February with a bird watching at the Birds Sanctuary in the wetlands of Candaba, Pampanga.
The Candaba Wetlands is important in the flood control for the downstream Pampanga River. It acts as a natural flood retention basin during rainy season, holding the overflow from the smaller rivers, then drains into the larger Pampanga River. The wetlands is an important staging and wintering area for thousands of migratory birds. Birds, such as seven purple swamphens (Porphyrio porphyrio), Chinese pond herons (Ardeola bacchus), and black-crowned night-herons (Nycticorax nycticorax) are among of the species sighted in the area. Because of its biodiversity, to protect the area, the swamp has been declared a bird sanctuary, under close monitoring by the DENR and the local government. Regulations include a permanent ban on hunting and strict management of land use.
Also participating the celebration was Dr. Llewellyn Young, the Ramsar Regional Advisor for Asia and the Pacific.
Community Learning Forum
Dr. Simplicia Pasicolan of the Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau (also a Member of the SCPW Board of Trustees), the resource speaker, discussed the topic "Forests and Wetlands: The Wetland-Forest Connection", specifically the Mount Arayat – Candaba Wetlands connection.
Later in the morning, more than a hundred upland farmers/members of the Maria Sinukuan Upland Farmers Association (MSUFA) gathered for the Community Learning Forum held at the MSUFA assembly place. The Forum aimed to increase the awareness and appreciation of the local population on the importance of the Arayat forest cover in the maintenance of the ecosystem integrity of the Arayat-Candaba watershed.
The topic "Forests and Wetlands: The Wetland-Forest Connection", specifically the Mount Arayat – Candaba Wetlands connection was discussed.
The treepreneurs/upland farmers of Mt. Arayat
Backyard Nurseries Visit
The visit to the backyard nurseries of the tree-preneurs was the third component of the celebration. This was ended by an Open Forum where concerns and problems encountered by tree-preneurs in their backyard nursery development were raised and openly discussed. Mr. Bienvenido Martin of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and Ms. Amy Lecciones of the Society for the Conservation of Philippine Wetlands facilitated the community interaction.


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The New York City Council passed the Commercial Waste Zones bill (Intro 1574) this afternoon. The new policy will reform a private trash hauling industry responsible for over two dozen deaths, while raising the sector's transparency, accountability, and quality of service to small businesses.
Prior to the vote, elected officials rallied in City Hall Park alongside sanitation workers and advocates from the environmental justice, safe streets, and small business communities.
"For decades, the private carting industry has operated with blatant disregard for the safety of workers and pedestrians and the health of our environment," said Council Member Antonio Reynoso. "The passage of Intro 1574 will authorize the City to enact a commercial waste zone system to finally transform this industry for the sake of workers, communities, and our environment. Under a zoned system, routes will be made drastically more efficient— this means improved pedestrian safety and a reduction of vehicle miles traveled of at least 50%. Furthermore, in order to operate in one of these zones, companies will be required to comply with stringent labor, safety, and environmental standards. I have fought tirelessly alongside my allies in transforming the waste industry, and I thank Speaker Johnson and my Council colleagues for making possible its passage."
"For too long, the private carting industry has been able to operate without adequate safeguards to ensure air quality and street safety. Private carters have customers throughout the City, resulting in long, inefficient routes and millions of excess truck miles driven every year. The Council is deeply proud to pass this legislation that will result in cleaner air, safer streets, and better customer service to businesses throughout the City. I applaud Council Member Reynoso for his leadership on this issue from start to finish," said Council Speaker Corey Johnson.
Currently, over 90 private sanitation companies operate in New York City, handling commercial waste generated by office buildings, restaurants, and other businesses. Because each of these companies can service customers across the city, more than 50 individual carting companies may service a single neighborhood. The chaotic system harms workers, pollutes the environment, and puts the public in danger.
"You couldn't design a system worse than the one we have now, with overlapping and inefficient truck routes that cause unnecessary emissions, noise, traffic, and safety hazards on our local streets that have injured workers and cost lives. Creating a zoned system to limit the number of private sanitation companies operating in an area will make streets safer for pedestrians, improve working conditions for sanitation workers, and cut down on greenhouse gas emissions. Congratulations to Council Member Reynoso, and the many sanitation workers, environmental justice and safe streets advocates who have worked hard for many years to make a commercial waste zone system a reality," said Council Member Brad Lander.
"For too long, our communities have borne the burden of a private carting industry that has forced hard-working New Yorkers into unsafe conditions, exacerbated congestion on our streets, and polluted our air," said Council Member Margaret S. Chin. "By creating commercial waste zones and holding companies to stronger standards, this legislation will prioritize labor rights, street safety, and the future of our environment. I am proud to be a co-sponsor on Council Member Reynoso's bill to fundamentally change the private sanitation industry and create a healthier, cleaner New York City."
Between 2010 and the fall of 2018, the industry has been involved in 26 fatal crashes. One of the most tragic of these incidents was the death of Mouctar Diallo, an off-the-books worker, and the company's attempt to cover it up. Companies' current practices are largely to blame for making this industry as dangerous as it is. Workers are often pressured to complete impossible routes– some with more than 1,000 stops – in a single shift. To make matters worse, companies routinely deny workers adequate training, compensation, and properly maintained trucks.
"Introduction 1574 will profoundly transform our city's private waste industry. This legislation puts the necessary measures in place to protect sanitation workers, pedestrians, and our environment," said Council Member Diana Ayala, Co-Chair of the Progressive Caucus. "As the Council Member representing East Harlem and the South Bronx – both of which are environmental justice neighborhoods – I am incredibly proud to co-sponsor this legislation. I thank Council Member Reynoso and all of the labor, street safety, and environmental advocates for fiercely fighting to drive this bill to the finish line."
"The private carting system has been overdue for reform for a long time, and I proudly applaud my colleague, Council member Antonio Reynoso and advocates, for the passage of today's long-awaited bill," said Council Member Stephen Levin. "The private sanitation industry is grossly unregulated: employees often work 18-hour shifts for unfair wages and in unsafe working conditions to cover 60-mile routes in a single night. The lack of a regulated system has led to egregious safety violations and put workers and communities' lives in danger. Today we say no more. The passage of today's bill marks an important turning point in our city's sanitation history, and puts the wellbeing of people over profits."
"Fundamental reform of the private sanitation industry has been urgently needed for years. Council Member Reynoso's commercial waste zone legislation presents a comprehensive strategy targeting key priorities for New Yorkers — the safety of workers and our communities, air quality and public health, major efficiency and customer service improvements, and more. Thank you to Council Member Reynoso, partners across city government, and all of the residents, workers and advocates who have worked so hard and for so long to bring a commercial waste zone plan to reality," said Council Member Helen Rosenthal.
Under the current open market system, private sanitation trucks log 79,000 vehicle miles traveled (VMT) within the city per day, adding up to 12 million unnecessary truck miles per year, according to DSNY estimates. The thousands of diesel trucks that complete these routes are on average three times older than the Department of Sanitation's (DSNY) fleet. The industry's operations pollute our air and contribute to climate change.
"The movement to create a cleaner New York City continues: commercial waste zones will allow for safer practices, environmentally conscious operations, and more efficient clean up. Thank you to Council Member Reynoso for his focus on transforming the sanitation industry," said Council Member Keith Powers.
"In my district, 125 waste trucks pass through our streets every day, making it the neighborhood with the fourth highest level of waste truck traffic. These trucks are dangerous, dirty, and damaging to the health of my neighbors. Small reforms are not enough. We must have the guts to tackle this system comprehensively. Council Member Reynoso's bill does that by creating real standards, real accountability, and a rational plan for waste collection," said Council Member Carlos Menchaca.
The industry's waste processing practices also work to the detriment of our environment. Currently, private sanitation companies recycle and compost less than one quarter of what they collect. When the remaining waste is sent to landfills and incinerators, it becomes a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. The majority of these waste transfer stations are located in the South Bronx, North Brooklyn, and Southeast Queens, subjecting these three communities of color to the adverse impacts that come with handling a disproportionate amount of our City's waste.
"As a member of the New York City Council's Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management I am proud to support this package of commercial waste legislation. This legislation will reduce the millage that massive commercial waste trucks travel around our city by thousands of miles each day. These bills will lead to better wages and stronger job security for the truck drivers that do this back-breaking minimum wage work with little benefits every day." said NYC Council Member Andrew Cohen.
The industry also does wrong by New York City's small businesses, which are charged 38% more for waste collection than large businesses, risk fines when carters miss pickups, and often cannot obtain affordable recycling and composting services.
"We are making private sanitation a good job again," said Sean T. Campbell, President of Teamsters Local 813. "For years, private sanitation workers have testified at City Council hearings and protested in the streets for legislation to hold their employers accountable. That legislation is finally being voted on today. Commercial waste zones will overhaul private sanitation to reward the good companies and force the bad companies to shape up. We thank Council Member Reynoso and Speaker Johnson for their leadership."
"For the past six years, our coalition of workers, environmental justice community members and advocates have worked to make the ambitious, transformative policy of a commercial waste zone system the law of New York City," said Rachel Spector, Environmental Justice Program Director at New York Lawyers for the Public Interest. "We anticipate seeing wide-ranging benefits for all New Yorkers, including reduction of waste trucks on our streets, safer streets, cleaner air, as well as major climate emissions reductions from improved recycling, composting, and waste reduction. We look forward to working to ensure that this transformative law truly reaches the potential it has to bring more sustainability and equity to our City."
A commercial waste zone system will comprehensively address the private carting industry's egregious practices by requiring companies to comply with stringent safety, labor, and environmental standards in order to service geographic zones. The system will divide the city into at least 20 zones with each zone serviced by no more than three carters per zone.
"This effort originated from concerns of people on the ground who were deemed disposable by an industry that is staunchly resistant to change – it has culminated in critical transformations in the regulations waste carters must finally adhere to, the way trucks are driven, the way workers are treated, the way materials are diverted from landfills and incinerators, the health and safety of communities with transfer stations, and who bears which burdens. We are far from done and there are many next steps needed to protect people – particularly those who are routinely exploited – and the planet, but today's support behind Intro 1574 reflects that Council Member Antonio Reynoso and the NY City Council have paid attention to those demanding basic human needs of health, safety, dignity, and a future," said Dr. Tok Oyewole of the New York City Environmental Justice Alliance.
"This legislation marks the most significant reform to the problem-plagued commercial waste disposal system since the city's effort to rid the industry of organized crime influence in the 1990s. The City Council has turned a triple play — commercial waste zones will yield less truck traffic and air pollution, safer and quieter streets, and better treatment for private sanitation workers. Bravo to Councilmember Antonio Reynoso, Speaker Corey Johnson and their colleagues and staffs," said Eric A. Goldstein, NYC Environment Director at the Natural Resources Defense Council.
Commercial carting companies will be selected by DSNY through a competitive bidding process that sets baseline standards and determines which carter can cost-effectively meet the needs of a given zone, while abiding by high environmental, labor, and safety standards. Commercial customers will benefit from a predictable, transparent pricing schedule and enforceable customer service standards.
"Today we accomplished what for many years was considered an impossible task," said Maritza Silva-Farrell, Executive Director of ALIGN. "Reforming the commercial waste industry means that we are valuing people over profits. Intro 1574-A protects the safety and dignity of private sanitation workers, reduces greenhouse emissions, makes our streets safer, and guarantees that our communities breathe cleaner air. This work happens because we built a movement of workers and communities unafraid of transforming a system from the ground up. We are thankful to Speaker Corey Johnson and Council member Reynoso for carrying our vision forward by passing this critical legislation."
"For the past two decades, North Brooklyn residents have endured pollution, illegal truck traffic on side streets, noise and dangerous driving as a result of the private carting industry's reckless practices," said Ray Kairys, OUTRAGE Chair. "For over twenty years, OUTRAGE has been one of the organizations on the front lines of demanding change and accountability from the private carting industry. The time to act is now; The Commercial Waste Zones Bill is necessary to reform an industry that operates uncontrolled and utilizes dangerous practices that put the public at risk."
A zoned collection system will make routes drastically more efficient. Fewer stops and concentrated geographical zones will make this industry safer for its workers and the public. Furthermore, a reduction in vehicle miles traveled of at least 50% will dramatically cut greenhouse gas emissions.
"This legislation will bring common sense to New York City's waste carting system. Fewer vehicle miles traveled by private waste haulers — who have been among the deadliest drivers on our streets — means a safer city for for pedestrians, bicyclists, and drivers alike. Transportation Alternatives is grateful to Council Member Reynoso, Speaker Johnson, the bill's cosponsors, and our fellow advocates for their work toward winning a safer New York for everyone," said Danny Harris, Executive Director of Transportation Alternatives.
"After I was run over by the driver of a private carting truck in 2009, I spent six weeks in a medically induced coma, underwent 21 surgeries, including the amputation of my left leg at the hip level, two months in the ICU, and over a year of rigorous rehabilitation. If this commercial waste zone legislation had been in effect at the time, my crash may have been prevented. This bill is a chance to make our city safer for us all. I thank Council Member Reynoso, Council Speaker Johnson and the City Council for prioritizing Intro 1574 today. I'm confident this vote will prevent future catastrophic injuries on the streets of our city," said Jed McGiffin, a member of Families for Safe Streets.
Sanitation companies will be required to provide every worker with extensive safety training. A rate floor will prevent companies from financing irresponsibly low fees by underpaying workers.
"We are proud to stand with Council Member Reynoso, the Teamsters, ALIGN and the entire Transform Don't Trash coalition in support of the passage of Intro 1574, which will create much needed commercial waste zones in New York City. Commercial waste zones will lift labor standards for drivers, help protect the environment, and improve pedestrian safety," said 32BJ Vice President Shirley Aldebol.
"This is an opportunity for the New York City Council to show political courage, to support the workers and communities harmed by the current dysfunctional system. We can end the race to the bottom in this industry. The safety and livelihood of workers will finally be put ahead of profits for sanitation owners and real estate developers," said Stephan Edel of the New York Working Families Party.
Under the policy, carters will be incentivized to transition their fleets to zero emission trucks and use facilities that meet safety and health standards. The City will also be able to incentivize designated haulers to make critical investments in modern recycling, composting, and transfer station infrastructure. These improvements will help spur the creation of hundreds of green jobs across New York City.
"New York City has a lot of work to do in terms of being a global city leader in addressing climate change, but today we celebrate the passing of Commercial Waste Zones as a huge progressive step. Commercial Waste Zones will positively provide much overdue relief for waste overburdened environmental justice communities like North Brooklyn by vastly reducing the oppressive number of miles driven by commercial waste trucks and ultimately working to mitigate unnecessary causes of the climate crisis," said Jen Chantrtanapichate, founder of Cleanup North Brooklyn.
"Commercial waste zones are part of the fight for good green jobs, immigrant rights, and climate justice," said Angeles Solis, Lead Organizer at Make the Road New York. "Many Make the Road New York members work or have worked in the private carting industry. This is an industry that exploits workers of color, especially undocumented or formerly incarcerated workers. We are proud to stand with many of our allies supporting intro 1574, a transformative policy we need to finally hold these companies accountable."
The passage of the commercial waste zones bill will usher in a new era for the private sanitation industry, helping to improve it for workers, communities, and our environment.
Sanitation Workers Grow their Union


Today I reject United States Sentencing Commission proposals that would equalize penalties for crack and powder cocaine distribution by dramatically reducing the penalties for crack. The Sentencing Commission would also reduce the penalties for money laundering by combining the guidelines on money laundering with those on transactions in unlawfully acquired property. I am opposed to both of these changes.
Since I took office, my Administration has fought to stop drug abuse and to stamp out the crime and violence that are its constant companions. We are battling drug traffickers at every level of their networks -- from the very top to the very bottom.
The Cali Cartel, which pumped drugs into America with seeming impunity, is now on the run. We have intensified our efforts to work with drug producing countries to stop drugs from coming into the United States and to capture major drug traffickers. We told criminals convicted time and again for serious violent crimes or drug trafficking that from now on, it's three strikes and you're out. And we established the death penalty for drug kingpins, because they should reap what they sow.
We are putting 100,000 police officers on America's streets. We banned assault weapons because America doesn't want drug dealers to be better armed than police officers. We are helping schools to rid themselves of guns, and we are also helping schools to prevent teenage drug use by teaching children about the dangers of drugs and gangs. And we support schools who test student athletes for drugs.
All of this is beginning to work. For the first time in a very long time, crime has decreased around the country. But we cannot stop now. We have to send a constant message to our children that drugs are illegal, drugs are dangerous, drugs may cost you your life -- and the penalties for dealing drugs are severe. I am not going to let anyone who peddles drugs get the idea that the cost of doing business is going down.
Trafficking in crack, and the violence it fosters, has a devastating impact on communities across America, especially inner-city communities. Tough penalties for crack trafficking are required because of the effect on individuals and families, related gang activity, turf battles, and other violence.
Current law does require a substantial disparity between sentences for crack as compared to equal amounts of powder cocaine. Some adjustment is warranted, and the bill I am signing today, S. 1254, directs the Sentencing Commission to undertake additional review of these issues and to report back with new recommendations.
Furthermore, the sentencing structure should reflect the fact that all crack starts as powder. When large-scale cocaine traffickers sell powder with the knowledge that it will be converted into crack, they should be punished as severely as those who distribute the crack itself. I have asked the Attorney General to immediately develop enforcement strategies to bring about this result. As I said before, we are going after drug traffickers at every level of their networks.


Mental illness and guilt go hand and hand in my experience. Whenever the black dog rears its ugly, scraggy head along comes the accompanying guilt, and it's about as welcome as a wasps nest at a summer barbecue. But why do feel so guilty just for being unwell? More so, why do we feel so… Read More Why do we feel so guilty for looking after ourselves?


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Dvorák: Symphony No. 9 "From the New World"; Serenade for Strings, Op. 22
Ravel: Orchestral Works
By John Zirbel (horn), Theodore Baskin (oboe), Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal, Charles Dutoit (conductor)
Rachmaninov: The Piano Concertos
By André Previn (piano), Vladimir Ashkenazy (piano), André Previn (conductor)
The Best of Brahms
By BRTN Philharmonic Orchestra, Idil Biret (piano), Péter Nagy (piano), Stuttgart Soloists, Takako Nishizaki (violin)
Copland Conducts Copland [Bonus Tracks]
By William Warfield (baritone), Aaron Copland (conductor)
Vivaldi's Ring of Mystery [Atlantic]
By Adele Armin (violin), Adele Armin, Agnes Roberts (violin), Bruce Ubukata (harpsichord), Charles Elliott (bass), Diane Tait (violin), Elizabeth Forster (vocals), Elsie Dunlop (violin), Eric Robertson (synthesizer), John Cowell (trumpet)


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Las Vegas Dining
GIADA's Top 5 Most Unique Elements
April 29, 2014 May 2, 2014 Travelivery Las Vegas	GIADA, Giada De Laurentiis, The Cromwell
Chef, author and television personality Giada De Laurentiis is set to open her very first restaurant at The Cromwell, the first standalone boutique resort on the Las Vegas Strip, and is sparing no detail. From the food to the dishware to the view, every item in GIADA's has been carefully curated to bring to life the De Laurentiis spirit, vision and passion.
GIADA Terrace
Located on the second floor of The Cromwell, overlooking one of the busiest intersections in Las Vegas, GIADA is one of the most highly anticipated openings of 2014. With the space's incomparable views, De Laurentiis felt it was imperative to make sure the interior was just as dynamic as the breathtaking scenery. Incorporating elements from her travels around the world and hand-selecting each item; there was no detail too small to be considered. De Laurentiis along with husband Todd Thompson worked closely with Studio Collective agency located in Los Angeles for the overall design of the restaurant.
GIADA Dining Room
Breathtaking Views- With more than 20 million visitors crossing the intersection of Flamingo and Las Vegas Blvd., guests at GIADA will have a front-row view of one of the most exciting and dynamic areas in the world. The terrace will showcase priceless views of the Bellagio fountains, Caesars Palace and Bally's Las Vegas through seven custom 12' X 10' remote-controlled hydraulic windows wrapping around the perimeter of the restaurant, allowing for a uniquely al fresco dining experience.
Hand-selected by Giada – GIADA is completely inspired by De Laurentiis' personality and style, with its modern, yet sleek design featuring clean lines and pops of color. She has been involved in every design selection made for the restaurant, and has even gone as far as to test every chair in the restaurant. "I need to know how narrow, how wide, how sturdy they are. If I don't sit in each chair, how am I going to know?" Featured art work includes favorites from De Laurentiis' personal collection. De Laurentiis has even included design elements such as Italian tile she has encountered throughout her worldly travels.
Unique Kitchen Elements- The first feature guests experience and smell as they enter the bar/lounge space is a custom antipasti bar which encompasses separate pizza and bread ovens and a pasta stand where chefs will be rolling homemade pasta. The antipasti bar itself consists of a hammered brass bar face and a Carrara gold marble countertop, with floating glass display shelves supported with complementary brass fittings from the vaulted ceiling overhead. On the back wall of this area are hand selected book-matched marble slabs which create the perfect backdrop. In addition to the showcase kitchen, there are cut-outs in the back bar liquor display which provide additional views into the kitchen, allowing patrons to catch a glimpse of the chefs hard at work.
Rose Gold- De Laurentiis loves gold, rose gold that is. Her affinity for the chic metal can be seen as soon as guests step into the entry way, where they will be greeted by a hand blown, rose gold tinted chandelier, which not only lights the room but serves as an art piece. Rose gold can also be seen in the hand-selected dishware and lining the custom-made dessert cart.
Family Touches- GIADA will feature framed family portraits and a selection of movie posters from De Laurentiis' grandfather, Dino De Laurentiis' career. De Laurentiis even paid tribute to her late grandfather by naming several specialty cocktails after movies he produced, such as the Jane Fonda classic Barbarella, that are crafted with ingredients inspired by and reflective of the stories themselves.
While these are just a few highlights of what guests will experience at GIADA, all elements from the food and décor to the atmosphere will provide guests with the feeling that they are in De Laurentiis' home and dining with the celebrated chef.
GIADA Entrance
De Laurentiis is proud to be a part of the Las Vegas culinary community and wants all guests to feel as though they are members of her family, including the locals. So much so, she created a special phone number for locals to call for information on the restaurant and to make reservations. That local line is 702-667-1799.
GIADA is set to debut at The Cromwell just in time for summer, and will be open daily for lunch and dinner and a private dining room space will be available for larger parties. For additional information on GIADA and The Cromwell, visit www.TheCromwell.com.
GIADA Bar Lounge
ABOUT GIADA
Emmy Award-winning celebrity chef and New York Times best-selling author Giada de Laurentiis will open her first-ever restaurant just in time for summer at The Cromwell – the new Las Vegas boutique hotel operated by Caesars Entertainment. Located on the bustling corner of one of the city's most energetic intersections, her self-titled restaurant, GIADA, will be the cornerstone of the 188 room and suite hotel. The second-story locale will extend out over the sidewalk below, offering the most sought-after views in the city. GIADA will embrace DeLaurentiis' Roman heritage, mirroring her passion for Italian cooking with vibrant Californian influences. The restaurant, lounge and terrace will seat nearly 300 guests featuring modern designs offset with warm undertones and pops of color. Upon entering the space guests will feel at home with aromas of delicious breads baking and living-room style furniture. An antipasto bar will also be a first for Italian eateries on the Strip. An open and airy kitchen will set the space apart giving guests the opportunity to watch chefs prepare the specialty pasta of the day, create beautiful flatbreads and bake divine desserts while taking in the breathtaking views of the Las Vegas Strip.
ABOUT CHEF GIADA DE LAURENTIIS
Emmy Award-winning, globally renowned celebrity chef, television personality and New York Times best-selling author, Giada De Laurentiis brings her extensive culinary background to her new restaurant. De Laurentiis cultivated her staple Italian cuisine in the kitchen of her grandfather's restaurant and later commenced her culinary career at the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu in Paris. Since her debut in 2002, De Laurentiis has become one of the Food Network's most recognizable faces, starring in many TV shows, "Everyday Italian," "Giada At Home," "Giada's Weekend Getaways," "Giada in Paradise: Capri, Santorini, Monaco and Thailand," and the highly popular series, "Food Network Star." She is also a correspondent on NBC's Today, where she highlights current trends in travel, cuisine and lifestyle. De Laurentiis is the author of seven cookbooks, all of which have charted on the New York Times best-seller list, along with her recent releases: Giada De Laurentiis's Recipe for Adventure: Naples!, Paris!, and Hong Kong! the first three books in a new children's chapter book series that transports readers to famous food cities around the world, with the fourth book, New Orleans! coming soon; and Giada's Feel Good Food, a collection of Giada's secrets for staying fit and her healthy recipes. Her culinary empire continues to expand with the opening of her first restaurant, at The Cromwell. De Laurentiis currently resides in Los Angeles with her husband Todd and daughter, Jade.
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Q: JDBC Prepared Statement . setDate(....) doesn't save the time, just the date.. How can I save the time as well? I have the following Query :
INSERT INTO users (user_id, date_created) VALUES (?,?)

I have the following prepared statement
PreparedStatement insertUser = dbConnection.prepareStatement(sql, Statement.RETURN_GENERATED_KEYS);

insertUser.setInt(1, 7);
java.util.Date now = new java.util.Date(System.currentTimeMillis());
insertUser.setDate(2, new java.sql.Date((new Date(System.currentTimeMillis())).getTime()));
insertUser.executeUpdate();

If I check the database, I find that it is inserting only today's date not the time though, so it would be : 2011-07-29 00:00:00
What should I put in the setDate() to get the time as well?

A: The Java type java.sql.Date will be normalized to represent only a SQL DATE and not an instant of Time. From the API documentation:

To conform with the definition of SQL DATE, the millisecond values wrapped by a java.sql.Date instance must be 'normalized' by setting the hours, minutes, seconds, and milliseconds to zero in the particular time zone with which the instance is associated.

The normalization explains why you are seeing 00:00:00 as the time.
If you want to retain the time information, consider using the Timestamp class that can represent both a Date and a Time.
Obviously, you should also use the corresponding SQL types to define your table structure; if you want to store timestamps in the database, use the SQL type preferred by your database. While some databases and their JDBC drivers might allow you to store timestamps in DATE columns, it is advisable to use the equivalent of the SQL TIMESTAMP type if it is available.

A: Instead of Date you should use a Timestamp and the setTimestamp method.
pratically you have to do something like that:
private static java.sql.Timestamp getCurrentTimeStamp() {
    java.util.Date today = new java.util.Date();
    return new java.sql.Timestamp(today.getTime());
}

....
preparedStatement.setTimestamp(4,getCurrentTimeStamp());

A: On SQLServerDatabase side define column as SMALLDATETIME and on java side use
Timestamp sqlDate = new Timestamp( System.currentTimeMillis() );
preparedStmt.setTimestamp( ++startIndex, sqlDate );

On SQLServerDatabase side don't specify column type as Timestamp else you will get the following exception.
Cannot insert an explicit value into a timestamp column. Use INSERT with a column list to exclude the timestamp column, or insert a DEFAULT into the timestamp column


I spent the evening online researching travel options for my trip to London, Paris, and Amsterdam this Fall. You can check out some of my travel plans by following my board on Pinterest! I usually try to find places to eat, shop, and experience local culture. And ya girl is on a budget so you know I'm here for ALL the deals.
Have you been to any of these beautiful cities? Let me know some of your travel tips below!


First version of BallRoll for Android is now available on Google Play.
Please keep in mind that this is still a very early version and a work in progress and as such many things are missing and or not finished.
Zetrix now available on iOS.


A leaping jaguar is universally recognized as the symbol of Britain's legendary carmaker. On these very smart cufflinks, the symbol and the name JAGUAR are shown in silver against a background of British racing green. Although the iconic hood ornament has been phased out, you can carry on the tradition. Wear a "Jag" on your cuffs to any event celebrating fine cars, fine design or British industry.


The original First Presbyterian Church building was completed in 1949, and the most recent renovation and expansion project took place in 1988. Now, 30 years later, with a growing membership and a changing community, the time has come for another such project. After much prayer and discussion, the Session has approved this capital improvements plan — the "Cornerstone" campaign.
The project will be organized into two parts: Part 1 will address deferred maintenance needs and improvements in the main church building, including lighting, paint, carpet replacement, and the addition of a bathroom. Part 2 will focus on renovating the Mary Jay Patten Activity Center, including the construction of additional square footage and a second floor (see below).
We need your help to fund this project! New pledges and contributions from church members are being solicited, and assistance from friends, former members, and others is being actively sought. Gifts may be made as memorials or in honor or persons designated by donors, in accordance with the church financial giving policy.
You may give by sending a check to First Presbyterian Church at: P.O. Box 2152, Sylva, NC, 28779. Please write "Cornerstone" in the memo line. You may also give online by clicking here.
By the providence of God, our congregation has increased in such numbers that an enlargement of our church home is, at once, both necessary and possible. In grateful acknowledgement of His mercy, we commit these improved facilities to the worship of God and to the sharing of the Good News of Jesus Christ with others. Realizing that the physical plant is only the material substance of the church, we commit anew, as a body of believers, to give ourselves, our hearts, our time, our talents, and our worldly goods in His service. We prayerfully invite all who will to join us in this commitment!


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Geoffrey Rush accused by Australian actress for 'groping gestures', touching her inappropriately
Geoffrey Rush denied the allegations and filed a defamation suit charging the tabloid having "made false, pejorative and demeaning claims, splattering them with unrelenting bombast on its front pages."
By : Viraj Mahajan
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Australian actress Erin Jean Norvill had alleged that Academy-award winning actor Geoffrey Roy Rush made groping gestures at her in 2017.
The news of Rush's sexual allegation was first published by The Daily Telegraph. In the front-page article Rush was alleged to have engaged in an "inappropriate behaviour" onstage with his co-star during the 2015 production of King Lear.
Erin alleged that Rush made "groping gestures in the air with two cupped hands." Although she had previously denied to put forth her statement to the court, Erin, however, has now agreed to provide evidence at the upcoming trial, reports The Hollywood Reporter.
At that time, the published story had no corroboration for the allegations, however, the Sydney Theatre Company revealed to the Telegraph that there was indeed a complaint about an alleged sexual harassment by Rush.
Erin's statement will be a part of The Daily Telegraph's amended defence in the defamation suit the actor has filed against the newspaper. Her statement will reportedly allow the tabloid to argue on different grounds. In the said documents, the News Corp tabloid lists a series of incidents which according to their legal team reportedly shows Rush "engaged in conduct of a kind in which only a pervert would engage."
According to the documents, Rush touched Norvill on the face and arm in the manner of a father. However, when the actress opened her eyes, she discovered people laughing and the actor was "hovering his hands above her torso and pretending to stroke or caress her upper torso," reports The Guardian.
Rush constantly denied the allegations and filed a defamation suit charging the tabloid having "made false, pejorative and demeaning claims, splattering them with unrelenting bombast on its front pages."
At the same time, the Shine movie actor issued an affidavit stating that as a result of the allegations, he had been suffering from anxiety and even feels that "his worth to the theatre and film industry is now irreparably damaged." In addition to this, his lawyers have stated such delays are causing him trauma.
"Mr. Rush is suffering continuing trauma because of these proceedings and because of the allegations, so the delay of seven weeks is maybe not a big deal to News Limited, but it is a big deal to him."


If you have never played at Bourn Golf & Leisure Club before you are in for a treat. Make the most of your trip by seeing some of the pitfalls that lie in wait and how to avoid them as you follow our hole-by-hole tour.
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This fifth-generation company got its start by employing mules to haul rocks for house foundations. They now provide services for infrastructure projects such as coastal restoration and barrier island creation. With their ability to operate specially adapted equipment in isolated and harsh environments, Bertucci is the leader in shallow water construction and demolition projects along the Gulf Coast.


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U.S. strikes militant staging area
The United States has executed two airstrikes on an Islamic State group staging area
U.S. strikes militant staging area The United States has executed two airstrikes on an Islamic State group staging area Check out this story on detroitnews.com: http://detne.ws/1sptc4m
AP Published 9:29 a.m. ET Sept. 24, 2014 | Updated 9:32 a.m. ET Sept. 24, 2014
A F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to the Tomcatters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 31 lands aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush after conducting strike missions Sept. 23, 2014, against Islamic State group targets in Syria. The United States bombed a suspected Islamic State staging area in eastern Syria on Wednesday, as U.S. warplanes also hit the militants' positions across the border in neighboring Iraq, U.S. officials said.(Photo: MC3 Brian Stephens, AP)
Washington — The United States bombed a suspected Islamic State staging area in eastern Syria on Wednesday, as U.S. warplanes also hit the militants' positions across the border in neighboring Iraq, U.S. officials said.
The airstrikes come a day after the U.S. and five Arab allies opened their military operation against the Islamic State group in Syria with more than 200 strikes on some two dozen targets. That campaign, which President Barack Obama has warned could last years, expands upon the aerial campaign the U.S. has already been conducting for more than a month against the extremists in Iraq.
Along with its Arab partners, the Obama administration aims to destroy the Islamic State group, the extremist faction that has through brute force carved out a proto-state in the heart of the Middle East, effectively erasing the border between Iraq and Syria. The United Nations has accused the extremist faction of committing war crimes.
The latest U.S. strikes damaged eight Islamic State vehicles in Syria near the Iraqi border town of Qaim, the U.S. Central Command said in a statement. It also reported hitting two Islamic State group armed vehicles west of Baghdad, as well as two militant fighting positions in northern Iraq.
In a separate statement, Pentagon spokesman Rear Adm. John Kirby said the strikes in eastern Syria hit a staging area used by the militants to move equipment across the border into Iraq.
He did not specify exactly where the air raids took place, but the Iraqi town of Qaim is across the border from the Syrian town of Boukamal, where Syrian activists reported at least 13 airstrikes on suspected Islamic State positions on Wednesday.
The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said it was not immediately clear who carried out the airstrikes in and around Boukamal, but it cited locals as saying the intensity of the air raids was similar to that of strikes on the town early Tuesday by the U.S.-led military coalition.
The U.S.-led campaign against the extremists has drawn a mixed response from Syria's multitude of rebel brigades, many of whom have been locked in a deadly fight with Islamic State militants since January. But the rebels' ultimate goal is to topple Syrian President Bashar Assad, while the U.S. is focused on defeating the Islamic State group.
On Wednesday, the main Western-backed Syrian opposition group criticized the American-led airstrikes for being limited to the Islamic State group and other extremists while leaving Assad's government untouched.
"We regret that the international community has come up with partial solutions to the Syrian conflict in which hundreds of thousands were killed or detained by the Assad regime," said Nasr al-Hariri, secretary general of the Syrian National Coalition.
In a statement, al-Hariri also said that any effort other than helping Syrians overthrow Assad will only fuel extremism.
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Ilitches offer city of Detroit land in trade for deadline delay near LCA
Ex-Livingston County judge sentenced to six months in jail
Chaldean Chamber wants Detroit senator's aide to resign over Facebook post
Video shows Sterling Heights Kroger worker tossed across floor during robbery
'Like Hitler:' Flint councilman insults council president, does Nazi salute
Fire at Penobscot Building in downtown Detroit


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I've enjoyed a lengthy career, running my own agency and working with businesses of all shapes and sizes - including national brands such as McDonalds, ITV and Ancestry.com - as well as being at the forefront of growing a number of highly successful memberships.
As the host of our podcast, I'm a little fond of the sound of my own voice and I'm partial to the occasional opinionated rant, borne from a passion to help others navigate the murky waters of online marketing.
When ill health forced me to reconsider my business, investigating alternative ways to leverage my knowledge and continue helping people led me into the world of digital products and memberships.
I quickly realised I loved the behind the scenes more than the subject I was teaching; and I became a little obsessed with figuring out the tech side of memberships and the strategy to make them a success.
Partnering with Mike was a no-brainer; and after spending years growing successful memberships for our clients I now love nothing more than teaching thousands through our content and our own membership - the Member Site Academy.
We publish articles, podcasts and videos on a regular basis, sharing proven membership strategies & advice.
Join thousands of fellow membership site owners & experts, ask questions and get feedback.
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Sorry, as much as we'd love to help you we're officially "out of the game" and no longer work with clients on a one-to-one basis. This isn't us playing hard to get either so it's not a case of asking us nicely; the answer will always be no.
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When you say "partner", do you mean like partner-partner, or just partner-partner?
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Sky Mobile TV app for iPhone launches
By Patrick Goss 10 November 2009
Watch your sports from any Wi-Fi location
iPhone showing Sky Mobile TV
Sky has launched it's long awaited mobile TV app for iPhone and iPod touch, allowing subscribers to stream its television stations through their Apple handsets when they are on Wi-Fi.
The Sky Mobile TV News & Sport app will allow people to watch the likes of Barclays Premier League football along with cricket, rugby golf and horse racing.
The Sky Mobile TV app will not (as yet) include film or entertainment channels, but does include Sky News, Sky Sports News, all sports channels, ESPN and At The Races.
Millions of downloads
David Gibbs, General Manager for Mobile at Sky, said: "In less than a year we've already seen millions of downloads of Sky's Apps from the App Store.
"Our new Sky Mobile TV App combines the demand for great live TV on the move with the high quality viewing experience offered by iPhone and iPod touch.
"Sky Mobile TV offers more choice, control and flexibility for customers ensuring they can access the content they want, at a time that's convenient to them, on the screen of their choosing."
£6 a month
A subscription to the service will cost £6 a month and people will need a Sky ID; Even current subscribers to Sky will have to pay the fee.
The app is currently in the 'featured' section of the App store, and given the popularity of the other Sky apps it's likely to be one of the hot downloads in the coming days.


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This is a triptych about the crucifixion, made using oil paint on primed linen. Each figure is an impression of the artist. The crowns of thorns are blackthorn, which is often in flower at Easter time, and would have been the natural choice of thorn in this area of the world.
Each of the paintings shows a different interpretation of Christ crucified. Anguish on the left, resignation on the right, and with back turned in the centre.
The figures are dressed in modern everyday street clothing to emphasise that the scene is still relevant today.
The crowns of thorns are flowering as a message of hope.


Texas plumber Mark Oberholtzer has filed a lawsuit for over $1 million against AutoNation Ford Gulf Freeway, a car dealer in Houston, TX, after a photo last year clearly showed his Ford F-250 fighting as a gun platform in Syria. The truck still had the company's name and phone number on the side, causing his company to be inundated them with angry phone calls and threats. The story got so big that Stephen Colbert even joked about it on his Comedy Central show. Watch that segment below.
When Oberholtzer traded in the F-250, the dealer allegedly told him that their staff would remove the decals themselves, according to The Dallas Morning News. That clearly didn't happen, and the pickup went to auction in Dallas. By late Dec. 2013, the truck was on a boat for Turkey and somehow made it to Syria to join the fighting there.
The agony for Oberholtzer, his family, and business began when the photo hit Twitter in Dec. 2014. According to the lawsuit, some people thought he sympathized with Syrian fighters, not realizing he was just a person caught up in a situation outside of his control. Things were so bad that Oberholtzer left town for a week, and Homeland Security and the FBI even visited him.
Oberholtzer allegedly tried to work things out with the dealer during the firestorm of controversy, according to The Dallas Morning News. However, the company reportedly claimed that it was not responsible for removing the decals'. Now the two sides have to work things out in court.