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Lawyers fight day-long battle to prove Indian River lawmen butchered prostitution cases
May rulings from Indian River County Judges David Morgan and Nicole Menz will determine whether taped sex encounters can be used as evidence.
Lawyers fight day-long battle to prove Indian River lawmen butchered prostitution cases May rulings from Indian River County Judges David Morgan and Nicole Menz will determine whether taped sex encounters can be used as evidence. Check out this story on tcpalm.com: https://www.tcpalm.com/story/opinion/columnists/laurence-reisman/2019/04/25/privacy-issue-doom-sex-videos-prostitution-racketeering-human-trafficking-robert-kraft-martin-county/3559216002/
Laurence Reisman, Treasure Coast Newspapers Published 12:58 p.m. ET April 25, 2019 | Updated 1:05 p.m. ET April 25, 2019
Vero Beach police Detective Sgt. Phil Huddy discusses conditions inside massage parlors Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019, in Indian River County. Patrick Dove, patrick.dove@tcpalm.com
Could Treasure Coast prosecutors lose the ability to use as evidence videos law enforcement recorded allegedly showing hundreds of men having sex with prostitutes in Asian day spas?
If so, it could affect cases against hundreds of alleged johns, prostitutes and brothel operators charged after an investigation over the winter.
About 20 attorneys representing more than 90 defendants spent more than 10 hours in three hearings Tuesday and Wednesday in Indian River and Martin counties arguing why the videos should be excluded.
Friday in Palm Beach County, attorneys for Robert Kraft will make their own arguments why videos recorded inside Orchids of Asia spa in Jupiter that led to prostitution charges against the New England Patriots owner should be excluded from the case.
After reviewing dozens of pages of documents and sitting through more than eight hours of testimony and arguments at the Indian River County Courthouse — the overwhelming majority presented by the defense — here are some takeaways about a portion of the case.
More: Human trafficking or prostitution? The Treasure Coast story from Day 1
PRE-WARRANT INVESTIGATIONS: In probes of four spas across the region, law enforcement conducted thorough surveillance and investigation of the spas before getting court orders to install cameras.
Indian River County Sheriff's Office Sgt. John Finnegan testified Tuesday April 23, 2019, in Indian River County Court about how he obtained a court order to install hidden cameras in the ceiling of East Sea Spa near Sebastian. (Photo: LAURENCE REISMAN/TCPALM)
Detectives spoke with numerous men who walked out of the spas and said they got massages, then were sexually stimulated by hand for a fee. Detectives searched trash and found proof of the sex.
Few, if any, women entered these businesses.
Based on surveillance and testimony from health department inspectors, it appeared spa workers were living in the businesses, often a sign of human trafficking. Detectives also found websites promoting prostitution at these spas.
Law enforcement's reasonable hypothesis: The spas were at least brothels where one or more people were making a living off prostitution.
Lawmen said indoor video surveillance was needed to prove cases of money laundering or racketeering (multiple cases of "deriving of funds from the proceeds of prostitution").
Defense attorneys argued detectives were required to try less-invasive techniques — tapping phones, putting tracking devices on vehicles, etc. — to prove their cases.
SIMILAR BUT DIFFERENT: The Vero Beach Police Department's operation at East Spa on 14th Avenue was the most extensive and yielded the most arrests.
The VBPD is the only agency to report it is sheltering a woman who says she was forced into sexual bondage.
On Tuesday, its detectives explained the lengths they went to try and prove its case before seeking what's called a "sneak and peek" warrant.
It included sending in twice an undercover officer, who testified he was propositioned both times after a massage. The second time, he said, the masseuse was so aggressive she rubbed his private parts and forcibly gave him a kiss on his mouth.
Indian River County sheriff's detectives said they did not use an undercover officer at East Sea Spa in Roseland because they thought it was too risky.
In Vero Beach, Detective Sean Crowley testified U.S. Homeland Security Investigations installed cameras inside and outside the spa so officers could see and record massage rooms and the front office. They rented the strip mall unit next door, inserting cameras through ceiling tiles after getting workers out of the spa by creating an electric problem ruse.
The Sheriff's Office, whose officers said they used their own equipment that could videotape only one room or four rooms, created a similar ruse to get the cameras inside. Detectives watched the action from sheriff's headquarters.
KEY DEFENSE ISSUES
MONITOR OR RECORD? In Indian River County, Vero Beach and sheriff's detectives filed affidavits, signed by judges, requesting warrants to monitor and record "visual non-audio conduct."
But, as attorney Andrew Metcalf noted Tuesday, orders signed by judges allowed installation and monitoring of the cameras. There was no mention of "recording."
Larry Reisman (Photo: PATRICK DOVE/TCPALM)
Thus, said Metcalf, who led arguments for dozens of defendants and lawyers before county judges David Morgan and Nicole Menz, the recordings were illegal and should not be allowed as evidence.
The real question is whether the inconsistency is material. Were defendants' Fourth Amendment rights to unreasonable search and seizure or state rights to privacy violated by the recording? Does the recording merely memorialize evidence detectives saw, or is there more at play?
What was the intent of the judges who signed the warrants and affidavits?
WHAT DID DETECTIVES SEE? Did they watch or record too much activity over the course of more than a month? The order they obtained requires them to "minimize the invasion of privacy" to anyone not acting illegally.
In most cases, detectives said they watched massages until the end, because that's when the illegal acts almost always took place.
More: Palm Beach County officials sued for alleged invasion of privacy over tapes
Testimony suggested Vero Beach's cameras ran 24/7 but were monitored only certain hours. The sheriff had a smaller operation, but, in many cases, recorded all massage rooms at one time. That was a problem, Metcalf said, because in one video he saw, a woman receiving a legal massage was recorded.
Morgan even asked deputies to explain a camera setup that videotaped innocent patrons and prostitution activity at the same time.
Detective Andrew Dean testified there were only four legal massages viewed compared to 63 illegal acts in the 13 days of the recordings.
In Vero Beach, only three of more than 100 massages were legal, Crowley said.
In Palm Beach County, almost three dozen people last week sued police and prosecutors for violating their privacy by videotaping them getting massages.
"This is more invasive than wire-tapping," Metcalf said, suggesting police knew people would get naked. He said he could think of no more private a place other than a marital bedroom or bathroom.
More: Sports Illustrated offers a legal analysis of the case against Robert Kraft
We'll learn more next week when Martin County Judge Kathleen Roberts is expected to rule on some cases argued Wednesday. Indian River County judges gave lawyers more time to file memorandums on the issues.
These should be close calls given that surreptitious videotaping is rarely used in our area and there is no specific state statute authorizing it. Some of the related cases used in arguments have to do with wire-tapping law.
Assistant State Attorney Ryan Butler, who remained quiet most of the hearings, said enacting a surreptitious videotaping statute would be useful. He's right.
Robert Stone, a former state attorney who has some clients in the case, is hopeful the evidence will be tossed. But, he said, judges often are loathe to toss key evidence in high-profile cases like this.
We'll find out soon.
This column reflects the opinion of Laurence Reisman. Contact him via email at larry.reisman@tcpalm.com, phone at 772-978-2223, Facebook.com/larryreisman or Twitter @LaurenceReisman
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MovieWatch: "In the Valley of Elah"
"In the Valley of Elah"
Director: Paul Haggis
In a Nutshell: [Having a three-movie weekend in the midst of premiere season wasn't a mistake while I was doing it. Heck, I like going to the movies even if I don't like the movies and even if the still-new Westside Landmark has begun to lose just a bit of its shine with its embarrassingly poor soundproofing between theaters, occasionally frustrating in-theater sight-lines and inadequate bathroom facilities. But if I hoped to turn around blog reviews quickly, this was the wrong time to do it. Oh well. I've been pumping out content on other fronts. Content is king. Yada. Yada.]
I've made no secret of my utter and mostly unqualified hatred for Paul Haggis' Oscar-winning "Crash." Then again, lots of people made no secret of hating it. That doesn't make me courageous, just right. But that's a different issue. I was in a bit more of a minority, though, in standing behind Haggis' immediate follow-up, the NBC dud "The Black Donnellys," which was an underrated little piece of drama.
That's all the context you get for my saying that "In the Valley of Elah" is a far better movie than "Crash," but probably could have been a far better movie than it is. Know what I mean? No? Follow through after the bump...
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The most recent movie I got around to reviewing was, of course, "The Kingdom," or as everybody's callin' it, "CSI: Riyadh." "In the Valley of Elah" is actually the flip-side of the coin from "The Kingdom," so they were a good pairing for the weekend.
In "The Kingdom," the genre pyrotechnics and procedural mechanics had to work to cover up the fact that they were being used in service of what could have been a provocative and complicated story, a piece of actual dramatic depth. With "In the Valley of Elah," it's exactly the opposite. In "Elah," the conspicuous attempts to overlay depth, meaning and contemporary resonance often covered up or bogged down what should, essentially, have been a procedural with a provocative under-current.
"Elah" is really just about a father (Tommy Lee Jones) and a local cop (Charlize Theron) investigating the disappearance and (this isn't really giving anything away) death of the man's son. This is the sort of thing that "Law & Order" and British TV do really well, a crime thriller in which the political subtext *eventually* becomes everything.
I haven't gone searching through other reviews, but has anybody compared "In the Valley of Elah" to Paul Schrader's "Hardcore"? It seems like an obvious comparison, but I'm too lazy to go look. "Hardcore" is, of course, the story of a religious father (George C. Scott) who travels to the depths of Hell (errrr... Los Angeles) to find his missing daughter, only to get sucked into the world of then-mostly-underground pornography. I guess the comparison would have worked better if Scott's "Hardcore" character had been a former porn star himself, because the military background in Jones' past is key to the plot momentum of "Elah." Jones's Hank Deerfield wasn't just military, he was a military investigator and, if the movie is correct, just about the smartest darned military investigator ever (imagine if Scott had once been Ron Jeremy or Peter North or John Holmes, I guess). But just as "Hardcore" is about Scott's character's view of the adult industry through his Lutheran eyes, "Elah" is about the way Jones' character approaches the modern military through the eyes of a man we can only assume was active in Vietnam and perhaps subsequent smaller actions. ["Elah," in fact, becomes muddled for me by how naive Hank is about post-traumatic stress and the impact of war on young soldiers. While he isn't shocked that soldiers sometimes do drugs or screw whores, the movie goes on at least an hour longer than it needs to because of his failure to see clearly.]
If Haggis had treated the movie as a thriller, first and foremost, and as a story about soldiers coming back from Iraq secondarily, I bet he'd have made the same points in a much more subtle way. Then again, even at his very best, Haggis and subtlety have gone together like peanut butter and dish washing detergent.
"In the Valley of Elah" is tanking at the box office, which didn't need to happen. But from the obscure title (and even after a week of thought, it's unclear to me who specifically Haggis wants to imply is our contemporary David and who is our contemporary Goliath [I have at least four or five possible pairings, several of which take into account outside knowledge of Haggis' politics and religious background] through every aspect of the style, "Elah" works awfully hard to be taken more seriously than you might have taken, say, "A Few Good Men," which could be the most popcorn-y equivalent of what Haggis' movie could have been. Everybody frowns through the entire movie and delivers their dialogue as slowly and deliberately as possible. Every edit is half-a-second slow, lest your mind too quickly move away from whatever has just transpired. Cinematographer Roger Deakins was entrusted with sucking all life-like color from the movie, leaving blues and grays and other cold, steely tones (and he does his job wonderfully, because that's what Deakins does).
I would describe the film's performances as universally somber and sour, from the "Eat a Lemon" school of ultra-important dramatic acting. Don't take that as implying that I dislike the work done by Jones, Theron or Susan Sarandon, who all do variations on their standard character types (or, in Theron's case, a variation on her standard "I'm not wearing make-up, so take me seriously" character type). If these people have any shadings at all, it's the acting and not the writing. In fact, Haggis seems purposely to have filled as many supporting roles as possible with familiar faces as a shortcut. If you plunk James Franco, Jason Patric, Josh Brolin (building a resume as this fall's Most Improved Actor), Frances Fisher or Barry Corbin in a one or two scene part, you can underwrite those characters, since the actors bring their own strengths and baggage.
I gotta say that my overall rating for this movie took three big hits at the very end, with Haggis' refusal to believe that he'd made his point with his storytelling. The final shot, the closing credits dedication and the Annie Lennox final dirge were unnecessary, since it's not like Haggis was making some deeply provocative, insightful or controversial point. His argument is as safe and wishy-washy as you'd expect from the man behind the "Everyone's a little bit racist, we all need a hug" faux-complexity of "Crash."
None of the three movies I saw last week have worn very well in my mind and I'd probably lower all of their Fien Print ratings to something in the upper-50s if I could go back. But that ship done sailed...
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Andrew Dignan 2:58 PM
""Elah," in fact, becomes muddled for me by how naive Hank is about post-traumatic stress and the impact of war on young soldiers."
Ding ding ding ding!
And this right here is where the film lost me. The film wants to have it both ways so Tommy Lee's character has to be a military lifer who passive-aggressively pushed both of his sons into the armed service (and as you pointed out, to be the best military investigator in history) yet he appears to have no concept of PTSD. Even if his character was never in a My Lai-like event (it remains unclear whether he was actually stationed in Vietnam) it is impossible for him to have not encountered someone who did not come back from the war the man they left. Did he never wonder why all those veterans holding signs by the side of the freeway never just "walked it off and got a job."
So to keep the Hardcore analogy going, it would be like if our Ron Jeremy had never met anyone who had the clap.
The film desperately wants to address Iraq but it has no special insight into the conflict and is itself hopelessly naive about what it is our young men and women do (and have done) on the field of battle. Elah's final message can be distilled down to "war... all war is hell" which was a lot more bracing when The Best Years of Our Lives came out 60 years ago. Now it just feels like Haggis is patting himself on the back for taking a "difficult stance" when in fact he's merely scratching the surface.
Still, way way better than Crash.
Eva L 10:43 PM
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Hey "Heroes" -- Why so dull?
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If you'd like an overview of these individuals, how they made the world you live in and a few lessons on competitive strategy, I encourage you to watch a new History Channel Series, "The Men Who Made America." Those who feel business is not suffciently regulated today would be shocked to see what was permitted a hundred years ago. Every literate business person should be familiar with the achievements of this remarkable group of men.
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With a major election in just a few weeks, voters of every political persuasion need a break from the daily mud slinging that has come to characterize American political races . To that end, here are the top ten quips exchanged by Obama and Romney at the Annual Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner which has become a merciful respite from the campaign in recent elections. During this dinner the candidates poked fun at themselves and each other in a way that you can only wish was the standard operating procedure for the campaign at all times. If you'd like to watch the entire 40 minute interchange, click here. Enjoy!
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Those over 50 may well remember a time when the promise of technology was an ever increasing amount of leisure. Instead many of us find ourselves working harder than we ever thought we might have to (assuming we have a job). Technology has increasingly reduced the amount of time required for repetitive , automatable jobs while amping up the time required for things that only humans can do such as colloborate, commuicate and create. The resulting time pressure has created demand for more work-life balance and strategies for attaining it. At least one thinker on the subject, however, has decided we should Forget Work-Life Balance: It's Time for Work-Life Blend Check it out…..maybe this is your future.


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Turkey's Finance Ministry announces two new banks
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Turkey's Minister of Finance, Berat Albayrak on Friday announced that two new banks are set to open as part of a "new economic model" for the country whose currency has slumped to a record low against the U.S. dollar this week, pro-government Ahaber news reported.
Albayrak's announcement arrives as the lira was down by as much as 17 per cent on Friday following a free fall triggered by the U.S.' decision to apply sanctions against two Turkish ministers over the ongoing detention of U.S. Pastor Andrew Brunson who is accused of membership in terrorist organizations.
Emlak Bank and Kalkınma Bank will be integrated into the new system aiming to address what Albayrak described as ''the absence of sustainability,'' A Haber reported.
''The new system will be sustainable. It will be participatory," the minister said of the new economic model Albayrak announced on Friday.
The amount of foreign currency lending they have undertaken could mean trouble for Turkey's banks as the lira takes the lead as the world's worst performing currency in 2018, surpassing Argentina's crisis-hit peso.
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Middlebury Congregational Church traces its origin to 1790, when the Connecticut General Assembly granted a charter for an ecclesiastical society to be established in the outlying districts of Waterbury, Woodbury and Southbury.
The people in the neighborhood, referred to as "West Farms" on maps from the time, had sought relief from their obligation to support the First Congregational Church of Waterbury, especially during the winter months when severe weather made travel for weekly worship services a hardship. Their request finally granted, the society was organized in January of 1791, and the first meetinghouse completed in 1794. Interestingly, two women were among the twelve persons that constituted the church at its formal organization on February 10, 1796, which was unusual at the time.
What was not unusual was that the church was organized before the town was chartered in 1807. Properly speaking, there was a Congregational Church in Middlebury before there was a Town.
This post card from 1924 shows the second meetinghouse and adjacent Town Hall. Both were destroyed in the fire of 1935 and rebuilt along similar lines. — Barbara Hampton collection
The congregation's first meetinghouse was situated on what is now called The Green. The steps and foundation stones were drawn from a mine in Roxbury and the bell was cast in Troy, New York. Both the bell and the steps were reused in the construction of the second meetinghouse, which housed the congregation from 1839 until April 8, 1935, when the church and the nearby town hall were destroyed by fire.
At the height of the blaze, as a stunned community looked on, the great bell, by then over a hundred years old, crashed through the burning rafters and shattered into pieces on the stone steps. The next day as the embers continued to cool, church members sifted through the ashes gathering up the scattered pieces of the old bell. These were later recast and now sound from the bell tower of the current meetinghouse.
The current meetinghouse was under construction in 1936 after the fire in April, 1935.
The current building was completed in 1936 in the same design as its predecessor. In 1952 the building was expanded to provide educational and office space. More than 50 years later, another major renovation added six new offices, three new handicapped-accessible restrooms, a formal parlor, a youth room, a conference room, and an elevator that permits handicapped accessibility to all areas of the church.
Today, Middlebury Congregational Church emphasizes mission, music and religious education in its planned programming. Pastoral care and service to the wider community are ongoing commitments of the church, and its members continue their support of local missions such as the Middlebury Food Bank and Greater Waterbury Interfaith Ministries.
As were their ancestors, today's congregation is characterized by a strong sense of fellowship and an ecumenical spirit. Middlebury Congregational Church has a long-standing reputation as a spirited and lively congregation that attracts and welcomes people of all ages.
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After A Disaster, Kids Don't Want To Talk About The Disaster
By Emily Sohn
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In the months after Hurricane Katrina slammed New Orleans in 2005, Tara Powell was one of the social workers on the scene, trying to help children cope with the disaster.
But as she and colleagues spent time in schools, it quickly became clear that the crisis interventions they were using were not working. One activity incorporated a book that kids were supposed to draw pictures in — something many of them had no interest in doing. Another was rooted in Native American spirituality, which didn't resonate with kids from inner city New Orleans.
Overall, the programs were focused on processing what had happened.
But, it turned out, the students didn't want to talk about the hurricane. They wanted to talk about what had happened next. Many had been forced to switch schools. They were getting into fights and struggling to adapt to new situations, crowded classrooms and the crush of schoolwork, all while surrounded by stressful situations in their communities.
"A lot of the kids were like, 'We don't want to draw. We're not interested in talking about our Katrina experience,' " says Powell, now at the University of Illinois. "They said, 'We want to talk about all the other issues we're facing. There is a lot of scary stuff going on in our community. We don't know how to keep ourselves safe.'
"We realized these kids don't need to reprocess the storm over and over again," she says. "They need to talk about other adversities related to the storm."
In response, Powell and colleagues developed a program called Journey of Hope that lets the children set the agenda. There are eight one-hour sessions with groups of 10 to 12 kids. The curriculum focuses on the fear, anger and anxiety that most kids experience after a disaster. They play games, hold discussions and do art activities.
Distributed by Save the Children, JoH has been used for children dealing with an earthquake in New Zealand, Hurricane Sandy in New York and violent conflicts in Ukraine. The team is now adapting the program for young Syrian refugees.
Powell spoke with Goats and Soda about the art of helping kids cope with disaster and some of the lessons she has learned along the way.
Why did you feel you needed to start a new program to help kids in disaster situations? What was missing in previous programs?
The gap we really found is that in many disaster and crisis situations, there is immediate crisis counseling for kids having really strong negative reactions. But there are not many programs for youth within the entire school to get into smaller groups and talk about their experiences — not in a therapeutic setting but more in a safe place.
What do kids get out of it?
It helps them identify what they can do in terms of coping with all of these different emotions. In studies, we have found that it has really helped them express anger and learn who they can talk to. Another outcome we've found a number of times is kids willing to share with each other and being kind to their peers. [After the program, noted a recent study, kids were better at verbalizing their feelings instead of acting out or fighting when faced with conflict.]
One thing that has come up over and over again is that it really helps them with bullying — I think because of the increase in connectedness with each other. [The curriculum emphasizes cooperation.] Teachers say they notice kids feel more comfortable in the classroom and interacting with their peers.
How have you seen the program affect individual kids?
I talked with a girl in Oklahoma last year. She was in sixth or seventh grade, and she had lost a family member in relation to the tornado in 2013. When I asked her what she took out of the program, she said, "Knowing I'm not alone and knowing I have a place I can talk about what I'm going through." That was one of the big takeaways. A lot of kids have said that about knowing they're not alone.
What has surprised you?
One of the things that has really surprised us as we were creating the program is that kids weren't really interested in talking about the disaster. They just needed things to go back to normal. And they wanted to feel like they were in a safe place. The bullying issue is also interesting. There's not a lot of research on it, but bullying behaviors really go way up after disasters. It makes sense, because kids are really stressed in chaotic environments.
How do you adapt the program for kids from different cultures?
What works in one place might not work in another place. We've done work with refugee kids from Bhutan and unaccompanied minors in Houston, and what we've learned is that some activities work and some don't. Self-esteem is a focus of one of the sessions. But in a lot of cultures, the concept of self-esteem doesn't really exist.
What we do is go through the program with people who are familiar with the culture. They go through the topics and discuss the activities so they will resonate with the kids we are working with.
What can parents do to help their kids cope with traumatic events?
If a parent is really stressed, the child will see that and have higher anxiety. That's just one of the things to recognize. Also, parents need to provide information to kids about what happened in the disaster, but not so much that they're terrified. Say there's a school shooting. Tell kids that, yes, this happened, but tell them what kinds of measures are in place to keep them safe. You also want to limit media. A lot of kids get secondary traumatic stress all over again. Listen to them, and don't minimize what's going on in school. Kids are so smart and so resilient and so creative. Most kids will overcome a traumatic event, given they have strong support networks and are in a safe environment.


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Cross-Device Tracking? The FTC Wants to Know More
Agency to Hold Workshop in November, Why Marketers Should Pay Attention
By Kate Kaye. Published on March 18, 2015.
Why the death of the cookie is threatening multi-touch attribution—forcing it to adapt
FTC headquarters in Washington, D.C.
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Marketers have become obsessed with connecting consumer profiles from the web to their phones to their TVs and beyond, and data services and tech firms are scrambling to make that a reality. Cross-device tracking is big and the Federal Trade Commission is watching.
The commission announced yesterday it will hold a workshop dedicated to the subject in November at its Washington offices. On the agenda: discussions on how cross-device tracking works, the types of data companies can glean from such technologies, benefits and privacy risks to consumers, and whether industry self-regulation covers this rapidly-evolving area appropriately.
The FTC's workshop seeks to address a number of questions about the potential benefits to consumers of effective cross-device tracking, as well as to examine the potential privacy and security risks.
OK, so the FTC is going to hold another one of its all-day talking-head sessions. We can expect the typical speakers and attendees: privacy wonks who will expound on the potential threats to consumer privacy and industry representatives stressing the importance of protecting data privacy and security. A good drinking game for reporters watching the stream would involve quaffing a frothy beverage every time a CEO or privacy chief employs the terms "anonymized" or "no-PII."
It's easy to be cynical about watching this especially bland government sausage being made. But when the FTC says it will hold a workshop on a subject that happens to be all the rage for marketers, industry should pay attention. The agency, as it did after its workshop on the Internet of Things, most likely will publish a report about cross-device tracking. There's a chance that report will call on Congress to establish some sort of security or privacy protections associated with cross-device tracking practices.
Senators with special interest in privacy matters -- think Democrats such as Sen. Ed Markey of Massachusetts or Sen. Al Franken of Minnesota -- could piggyback on the issue, perhaps pushing for a hearing on the matter or proposing legislation calling for restrictions on cross-device tracking practices.
The process is slow and dry but tech providers and marketers aiming to connect consumers wherever they touch a digital device might want to mark Nov. 16, 2015 on their calendars. The FTC is seeking public comment on the subject from now until Oct. 16.
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Kate Kaye covers the data industry for Advertising Age and is the main contributor to the Ad Age DataWorks section. Before joining Ad Age in November 2012, Kate worked as a writer and reporter covering the digital marketing industry since 2000, focusing on beats including data-driven targeting, privacy, and government regulation. Kate helped cultivate the online political campaign beat, and in 2009 wrote "Campaign '08 A Turning Point for Digital Media," a book about the digital media efforts of the 2008 presidential campaigns. Before joining Ad Age, Kate was managing editor of ClickZ News, where she worked for nearly 7 years.
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First-Ever Independent U.S. Brokers Access Lloyd's
Officials with Lloyd's of London announced the names of the first-ever independent brokers in the U.S. to be accredited for direct access to the London-based insurance market.
The historic selection of The Hanleigh Group of Montvale, N.J., and Sarasota, Fla., and International Space Brokers of Rosslyn, Va., comes one month after Lloyd's announcement that the U.S. is now the largest single market in the world for the Lloyd's.
Wendy Baker, the president of Lloyd's America, said the two U.S. brokers were granted access as part of Lloyd's drive "to broaden its worldwide network of brokers – a drive that began at the start of 2001."
Lloyd's of London's Director of Worldwide Markets, Julian James, who is responsible for granting access to Lloyd's, said Lloyd's is delighted to welcome the first independent U.S. brokers into the Lloyd's market, making a total of 11 non-U.K. since the accreditation process started this year. He added that it is Lloyd's is continuing to receive enquiries from all over the world and expects that further brokers will be admitted in the coming months.
The Hanleigh Group specializes in the sports and entertainment business. Henry Tafaro, CEO and chairman of the brokerage stated that gaining direct access to Lloyd's provides The Hanleigh Group with the opportunity to expand its business operations both in the U.S. and overseas.
John Vintner, president and CEO of International Space Brokers, expressed his company's extreme delight to be joining the Lloyd's market, especially in the arena of space insurance, for which International Space Brokers believes there is substantial capacity in the Lloyd's market, making it critical for the company to have access to Lloyds.
Lloyd's first announced plans to introduce its new system of accreditation in 2000. Accreditation is based upon brokers being able to meet a series of standards laid down by Lloyd's including customer service levels, IT standards, and strong national systems of regulation. The first European brokers to be accredited under this scheme were announced earlier this year. There are now a total of 129 brokers allowed access to the market.
Baker noted that only an accredited Lloyd's broker is permitted to bring business to underwriters at Lloyd's. Traditionally, she added, this right was restricted to only London-based firms of brokers. However, she indicated that changes in technology and Communications over the past decade, Lloyd's has recognized the need to expand its network of brokers onto a global basis.
Full details of the broker accreditation process are available on request.
Companies: Lloyd's America Inc., Lloyd's of LondonCategories: National NewsTopics: Agents & Brokers, Florida, London, Markets/Coverages, New Jersey, United Kingdom, Virginia
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If you've been driving on South Minnesota Avenue in Sioux Falls, you have probably seen "Uncle Sam" (alias Larry Scribner) performing his dance routine for Liberty Tax Service. Larry, a professional musician, has been showing his moves in the parking lot during the tax season for the past 6 years.
I've been impressed with Larry's "enthusiasm" especially during the cold weather. So, I decided to find out more about this passionate dancer.
After shooting video of his dance moves, I visited with Larry and learned he has been an entertainer since elementary school. "When I was in 9th grade," Larry tells KSOO Radio, "I heard my first Beatles song and said, 'hey, if I get a set of drums, I could do that! I could get in a band and have fun and make money and meet girls.' When I was 15, my family moved back to Texas. I got my first set of drums and formed a band. We played mostly Beatles music."
It didn't take long before Larry and his band hit the big time! "We played in Dallas Fort Worth 6 to 7 years and then went on the road. We backed up Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Canned Heart, 3 Dog Night, Rare Earth, Charlie Daniels, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, and Chubby Checkers."
Although he's no longer a full time entertainer, Larry Scribner says he considers himself a performer. In his words, "what I do here is just another stage!"


Electronic cigarettes are quickly becoming a preferred alternative to the traditional types of cigarettes. This is owed to the fact that once you buy e-cigs you can enjoy them for a considerably longer time without having to worry about incurring more costs. This is unlike traditional products that required you to keep purchasing a new packet.
Another reason why people like e-cigs is that they tend to boost image. When people notice that you are smoking these modern alternatives they generally have respect for you. It is worth pointing out that these products do not have open flames meaning the risks of starting a fire outbreak due to open flames is eliminated. To enjoy the advantages of these cigarettes you must be able to choose the most suitable for personal use. Here are some details to help you make the right selection.
Brand – one of the things you need to consider before selecting an electronic cigarette is the brand. Take some time to research the brands that are reputable and use the information you acquire to come up with a shortlist of potential product manufacturers. Purchasing products that are produced by such brands are key to getting top quality.
The costs – the amount of money you have to pay for the product you want should be taken into consideration. Avoid going for products that are too expensive without reason. It is also prudent for you to stay away from cigarettes that are too cheap because they may not conform to high standards of quality or usability. Instead, opt for products that go at an affordable rate. This will guard you against spending too much money while allowing you to enjoy the cigarettes you like.
The features – different manufacturers design products with features that vary. Those with sophisticated features are often categorized among luxurious e-cigarettes while those with minimal features are common. Choose products that offer features that are relevant to you. Avoid making purchases simply because a company advertises it in the most colorful of ways.
Long term warranty – electronic products may get damaged because of one reason or another and this can cause a lot of frustrations. This is why it is wise to choose products that are made available with long term warranties. Such warranties ensure that you can get your product replaced or repaired in case something goes wrong within the duration stipulated in the agreement.
The flavors – some e-cigarettes can accommodate a variety of flavors while others are designed to be used with a single flavor. Pick something that is likely to accommodate your needs especially if you are the type of person that likes to switch flavors from time to time.
Your own likes – while it is wise to talk to friends or relatives to make recommendations on the best product for you to buy, the truth is that you are the only one who knows what you want. Consider the opinions of other people but make a personal decision at the end of it all.
When thinking of buying e-cigarettes consider shopping online. This is because most online stores are able to sell their products at reduced costs. They tend to give away rewards and discounts to their customers and that can help you save a significant amount of cash.
The shop through which you acquire the product should have effective mechanisms for communication. You should be able to get in touch through platforms such as the social media, email, live chats, and telephone contacts. The customer care representatives should be committed to responding to any questions or concerns you raise within 24 hours.
Another important aspect of good electronic cigarette sellers is that they offer delivery services. This means you can place your order through an online portal and have the products shipped to the address you indicate. The delivery service should be affordable or free if you are placing an order for bulky products.
Good sellers offer money-back guarantees on their products. This makes it possible for you to receive the product and verify that it is in good condition. If you notice any damage or get the wrong product you have a right to return it and have your money refunded fully.
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In traditional classrooms, character trait study likely consisted of a teacher lesson (read: lecture) to explain the term 'character trait', followed by individual seat work. Students would sit quietly at their desks, read a story alone, and then write a paragraph about the story's characters and their traits. Students' written work would be graded and sent home in a folder. The end.
While staying true to the academic standards, HSE21 teaching and learning turns the traditional quiet classroom into a vibrant learning lab.
Student Choice – Which book would you like to use for this project?
Collaboration – Let's work with partners to analyze the characters; we can learn from each other!
Engagement and Creativity – Design a presentation to teach us what you learned!
Extension of Learning – We'll post our presentations and share our learning with each other and those beyond our classroom walls!
In which type of classroom would you rather learn?
Matthew loves sports. When Mr. Goodwin let students select a project topic, something sports-related was Matthew's natural choice. He ultimately decided to build a blog that would aggregate rankings of major sports teams into one site. Within the space of one semester, this blog, PowerRankingsAndMore, has become a go-to place for sports fans. Matthew explored various site-building platforms, created a domain, designed, and launched!
Matthew admits that to build and now maintain the site has been lots of work–both during Genius Hour blocks at school and in his own time. But the experience has been rewarding. Matthew now has web design skills, experience in writing for web publication, and an understanding of time management and workflow…not to mention the plethora of up-to-date sports knowledge this amazing sophomore holds! Recently, a local ESPN radio station even featured Matthew's blog – interviewing him in a live radio spot.
PowerRankingsAndMore is an example of HSE21 tenets in action: personalized, passion- and inquiry-driven learning, in which students master content area standards in ways that are relevant and engaging. Love sports? Visit www.powerrankingsandmore.com!
Students at Sand Creek Elementary participated in Hour of Code during their library time with Mrs. Collier, SCE's media specialist. After the students understood the meaning of 'coding' and had gotten a chance to practice, it was time to make it real, and third-grade teacher Lorena Forbes, had just the connection that was needed!
Mrs. Forbes brought her husband, Randy Forbes, to school for the day! Mr. Forbes is a software engineer with Salesforce, and is experienced in all types of coding. Mr. Forbes traveled to several classes to give students some background on what computer programmers do in the real world. The biggest surprise for students was that Mr. Forbes' job isn't all about gaming! Mr. Forbes also worked with some students to finish an Hour of Code in the computer lab.
Through taking part in fun coding activities and through hearing about the amazing things grown-up programers do, SCE students are now hooked on coding!
Hour of Code…Hour of COOL!
We continue our week-long focus on the many ways that HSE schools and classrooms have implemented the Hour of Code! Thanks to Lori Silbert for today's post.
At Lantern Road Elementary, students prepared for coding before Hour of Code officially kicked-off. The site www.tinkersmith.org offered lesson plans to get us thinking about programming techniques. We thought about the "small pieces of the puzzle" that would lead to creating the "big picture." Together we gave "human robots" commands to move forward, move backward, 'pick up cup' and 'put down cup' in order to build a pattern of paper cups on a table. Students took turns being the robots and writing the code using left, right, up and down arrows. Now students were ready to program on-line!
All K-4 LRE students are participating in Hour of Code this week. They have written codes to help Anna and Elsa skate across the frozen ice by using commands like move forward and turn right 90 degrees! Using the site www.tynker.com/hour-of-code, they created creatures and programmed them to maneuver along paths to find peppermint drops and lollipops. A poor little puppy lost his family and the students wrote the code to help him find them again – forward, turn left, jump, turn right, forward!!! Often, students have needed to figure out a pattern and have their characters repeat actions. We even decorated the national holiday tree in Washington DC at www.holidays.madewithcode/project/lights#.
Hour of Code has provided each LRE student with sixty minutes of engaged learning that will take them down new paths of their own!! Our 21st century students need core subjects; learning and innovation skills; information, media and technology skills; and life and career skills. This week we are blending all of these important areas in many cool activities!


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Q: debugging with PaX+Linux+Eclipse, executing script after build to remove PaX protections I am Linux PaX user and therefore to debug any binary I need to disable protection flags (per binary) using paxctl command.
PaX gives user protection against buffer overflow attacks and such by randomization, but it also prohibits meaningfull debugging.
I could do this manually, however I'd have to repeat it after every rebuild.
I was thinking about these 4 options:

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*Disabling PaX temporarily using /proc/sys/kernel/pax/softmode

*Having Eclipse run some kind of batch file after build (or modifying default makefile)

*Removing a bit of PaX from kernel to preserve adress space (as Gentoo docs suggests)

*Making Eclipse CDT debugger (gdb) use hardware breakpoints (hbreak) instead of normal ones (break)

2) seems a way to go here (w/o sacrificing security or performance).
Is there any way to execute scripts/batch_files after (re)build?
And there is another problem, even if I somehow manage to run script that does disable protections, how do I make it secure so it could not be used by someone else?
I was thinking about having ide run under "eclipse" user which would be in appropriate group to execute paxctl or something like that.
Thank you in advance for any tips.

A: Have you considered disabling PaX for you executable/library only ? You could do so by adding in Project Properties > Build > Settings > Build Steps > Post-build Steps :
/sbin/paxctl -pemrxs <your_artifact_name>

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American history after 1945
Science and American Foreign Relations since World War II
Part of Cambridge Studies in US Foreign Relations
Author: Greg Whitesides, University of Colorado, Denver
The sciences played a critical role in American foreign policy after World War II. From atomic energy and satellites to the green revolution, scientific advances were central to American diplomacy in the early Cold War, as the United States leveraged its scientific and technical pre-eminence to secure alliances and markets. The growth of applied research in the 1970s, exemplified by the biotech industry, led the United States to promote global intellectual property rights. Priorities shifted with the collapse of the Soviet Union, as attention turned to information technology and environmental sciences. Today, international relations take place within a scientific and technical framework, whether in the headlines on global warming and the war on terror or in the fine print of intellectual property rights. Science and American Foreign Relations since World War II provides the historical background necessary to understand the contemporary geopolitics of science.
Provides an extensive treatment of science in American foreign relations from World War II to the present day
Addresses topics of popular interest, including the atomic bomb, Sputnik, healthcare, global warming, and intellectual property rights
Uses topical headlines so readers can easily access specific sections for reference
'In this intelligent and original book, Greg Whitesides brings needed attention to the role of science in post-1945 American diplomacy. Drawing on deep research in a range of sources, including scientific reports and publications, Whitesides shows with great clarity and skill how the United States leveraged its scientific and technical expertise to help other nations but also to advance the perceived needs of US foreign policy. Not infrequently these twin aims were in conflict, and the study illuminates the often mixed results of America's scientific dominance.' Fredrik Logevall, Harvard University, Massachusetts
contains: 3 b/w illus.
1. The battle of the laboratories
2. Science contained
3. The quiet war
4. The crossing point
5. Disorientation
6. Globalization
7. The fray
8. The laboratory of diplomacy.
Greg Whitesides, University of Colorado, Denver
Greg Whitesides is Assistant Professor of History at the University of Colorado, Denver.
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Potsdam, Hiroshima, and the Cold War
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American Foreign Policy from George Bush Sr. to Donald Trump
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Regional history after 1500
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Russian and east European history
Social and population history
South Asian history
South-east Asian history
Twentieth century British history
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Twentieth century regional history
Twentieth century American history
American history: general interest
Atlantic history
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Terry Hand, Computer Information Systems instructor, recently represented Ogeechee Technical College as technical college instructors from throughout Georgia gathered for the 4th annual Georgia Master Teacher Experience. The event, held in Thomasville at Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC), is designed to bring together teachers from the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) for an intensive week of focus on instructional innovations, motivational techniques, situational problem-solving, contextual learning, and information exchange. The concept of a seminar designed expressly for teachers originated in 1962 by Roger Garrison at Westbrook College in Portland, Maine. Since that time, the concept has become a national movement with programs in numerous states across the nation and around the world. The Georgia Master Teacher event is designed as an experiential learning event developed by teachers for teachers.
Teachers from the Technical College System with expertise in various disciplines gathered for an exchange of learning, teaching, and philosophy. Participants shared experiences, strategies, and instructional methods in the quests of improving teaching. The focus of discussion and activities for the week is on innovations and challenges of instruction in technical college education. The mission of the Georgia Master Teacher Experience is to improve instruction by revitalizing faculty through interdisciplinary collaboration.
The Georgia Master Teacher Experience culminates with a Celebration Event where participants are recognized for their contributions to innovative teaching. In addition to their peers, participants were recognized by the Director, Claudia Grooms, Dr. Craig Wentworth, SRTC President, Benita Moore, TCSG Curriculum Specialist, Dr. Kathryn Hornsby, TCSG Assistant Commissioner, and Matt Arthur, TCSG Deputy Commissioner.


A MAN who had thousands of sickening images of children stored on his computer has been jailed for two years.
Shamed Croft Brown, 64 (pictured right), also distributed illegal videos and images on a file sharing network from his home in Lindale Avenue, Grimsargh.
However on April 28 last year, police raided the home and seized a laptop and separate hard drive belonging to the retired electrical engineer.
In many cases the file names given to the images gave graphic descriptions of their contents, Jeremy Grout-Smith, prosecuting, told Preston Crown Court.
Married father-of-two Brown, who is a glider pilot and was injured when he crashed his plane in Scotland last year, pleaded guilty to 12 counts of making indecent images, four counts of distributing, 10 counts of possessing indecent images, two counts of making indecent video images of a child and two counts of possessing extreme pornographic images.
Beverly Hackett, defending, said: "He is extremely ashamed and so he should be.
Judge Simon Newell, sentencing, said: "It is said in your pre-sentence report that because these were images that in some way you distanced yourself from them.
"People should know and you must know that they can not use that as an excuse.
"Somewhere in this country or in foreign countries there are very small and vulnerable children who are being abused by adults - made to do awful, appalling sexual things, being treated as animals or commodities and being filmed for the benefit of people like you.


"A low-risk idea is an idea with a positive expectancy that's traded at an exposure level (i.e. position sizing) that allows you to survive the worst possible contingency in the short run so that you can achieve the long-term expectancy of the system."
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Sustainable Energy Solutions for Haiti.
Sustainable Energy Solutions for Haiti
Improved Cooking Technology Program
Project Dates: February 2012 - February 2015
Approximately 90 percent of Haitian household energy needs are met by firewood and charcoal, a dependence that is detrimental to the environment and people's health.
Haiti's widespread deforestation is in large part due to the high demand and mass production of charcoal used for household energy needs, particularly for traditional cook stoves. The World Health Organization cites exposure to traditional cook stoves as one of the five most serious health risks in the developing world. To establish a sustainable market for clean, efficient, and affordable cooking solutions in Haiti, the USAID Improved Cooking Technology Program worked closely with the Haitian government and the private sector to increase supply and demand for environmentally-friendly cooking solutions. More efficient cook stoves reduce wood charcoal consumption, slow deforestation, and reduce the risk of serious respiratory illness from smoke inhalation, especially to women and children. The project focused on large charcoal consumers in Port-au-Prince, expanding the market for improved biomass cook stoves and cleaner fuels, as well as addressing regulatory issues that had limited the usage of clean fuel.
new beneficiaries with improved cooking technology
improved biomass cookstoves (ICS) purchased
saved in charcoal expenditures reduction
Improved Cooking Technology Program Final Report
Mitigating Climate Change in Colombia
With progressive policies and private sector and community engagement, Colombia is turning its international greenhouse gas emissions reduction commitments into action.
Conserving Guatemala's Ecosystems with Good Governance
Guatemala's rich – yet fragile – ecosystems must be safeguarded through strong environmental governance to improve livelihoods.
Natural Resource Management and Water Security in Southern Africa
Improved natural resource management and increased access to safe drinking water and sanitation are essential to addressing human and ecosystem challenges in southern Africa.
Combatting Wildlife Crime in Southern Africa
The decimation of wildlife through illegal poaching and trade threaten economic development and livelihood security in southern Africa.
Promoting Tourism in Timor-Leste
As Timor-Leste invests in an inclusive and sustainable national tourism strategy, the country is emerging as an "off-the-beaten-path" destination for adventure travelers and eco-tourists.
Connecting Space to Village
Science, satellites, and information technology are transforming how countries manage critical development challenges such as climate resilience and environmental management.
Fostering Responsible Local Stewardship of Global Fund Grants
Supporting national committees that coordinate Global Fund grants reinforces local ownership and strengthens the effort to end the HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria epidemics.
Stronger Book Supply Chains for Honduran Schools
With schools able to access more reading materials through a stronger supply chain, students in Honduras are benefiting from higher-quality education.
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In Northern Haiti, deforestation and mangrove loss are putting communities, conservation efforts, and environmental governance at risk.
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What needs to change to create the conditions necessary for communities to pursue sustainability? Michael Brown, Samantha Cheng, and Jim Tolisano propose a two step solution.
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In the face of climate change, it's more important than ever to support and strengthen communities' management of the water resources on which they rely.
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To combat sexual violence, the global development community must scale and promote tools, best practices, and resources. In this spirit, Shauna Caria and Ashley Snell Goldstein share lessons from a new prevention and response toolkit.
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How can organizations target the challenges specifically facing minority communities while ensuring efforts contribute to the cohesion and stability of the whole society? Catherine Kannam shares four best practices.


The moment you set foot in Hermosa, you'll probably start hearing Beach Boys melodies softly playing in your head. Surf's up, the sun is out, and the volleyball players are on the sand.
This beachfront area in the Southbay is known for all things you'd probably find in a 60s Frankie and Annette movie, and nobody wears anything but flip-flops. Life centers around the Pacific Beach and The Strand, where you'll find plenty of bars, cafes, and restaurants. The area is a bit more vanilla than it's northern neighbor Venice, but younger and funkier than nearby Manhattan Beach.
Come along for a slice of idyllic LA, in a neighborhood that's just one Endless Summer.
This "Aussie-inspired" cafe is all about the toasts, so we were on board for patio-seating and avocado-on-buckwheat eating (we added eggs, too!) The toasted quinoa and Aussie Pies are also favorites, and the adjourning shop is adorable.
Holy cuteness. If you're ready to decorate your charming beachside cottage, this is the place to come…or if you're just looking for the kind of shop that serves beer to customers as they walk through the door (cuz, yep. They do!) Curious has everything from vintage Olympic prints to Southbay coloring books, plants in Moscow Mule cups, the best greeting cards, and charming furniture. Just make sure you finish that can of PBR before you head out!
In a neighborhood where people spend most of their days in bathing suits, a place like The Source Cafe makes sense: they serve handcrafted smoothies, sandwiches and juices and boast about their "art of nourishment." We went all green, ordering an iced matcha latte and a Healing Refresher juice (pineapple, grapefruit, tumeric, ginger, dandelion, lime, cilantro, cucumber) that were both delicious. A perfect place to fuel up, and feel less guilty about the margaritas you'll surely be drinking later in the day!
This little park area is part of a larger, 3.5 mile trail that extends through Hermosa and Manhattan Beach. Although it's close to the neighborhood's main strip, the park is peaceful and a calm green patch of nature — great for dog-walkers and runners (insider's tip: no bikes allowed).
This Mexican seafood joint could not be more perfect after a day at the beach: cold margarita glasses, fresh fish, and long communal tables for leisurely meals. We arrived just in time to enjoy their "Bandito Hour," scoring $1 oysters and a hearty Mahi Bowl with house rice and corn salsa.
Insider's Tip: live acoustic music every Wednesday from 5-7pm.
Who knew the Danish were so good at ice cream?! Not us, until we entered Paradis. The shop has a wide selection of handmade ice creams and sorbets, using fresh fruit and milk. This location is one of many franchises across Europe and now California, opened just last year by a young couple from Copenhagen. It's Denmark's most popular ice cream chain, and you can taste why: the scoops are light and fluffy, not as dense without the cream. The fruit sorbets were delightful, but we were smitten with the sea salt caramel and peanut butter chocolate caramel. Liflig!
There are a number of buses into Hermosa Beach, and walking/biking/skating around is a breeze once you're on Hermosa Ave (as you can see by our itinerary). More info here.


Perhaps the most difficult aspect of a mediated divorce is the fact that you and your partner are fully responsible for coming up with a fair and equitable way to divide your property and parent your children. Although a mediator is there to guide you, the solution is completely in your hands.
With this in mind, it is apparent that both you and your former spouse absolutely must learn how to compromise.
Know what you want – Compromise is impossible if you don't know what you want and what you need. What is most important to you, and what could you let go of in order to keep what is most important to you?
Understand what your ex wants – Knowing what your ex wants is just as important as knowing what you want. Communication is vital to compromise. Before you start negotiations, make certain that you know where you spouse stands and what they may be willing to give.
Understand that you can't have it all – You should know that you aren't going to get everything you want and that your spouse also won't get everything that they want. Divorce and the division of property is painful, and it is often impossible to strike a deal that makes both of you extremely happy.
Keep an open mind – Compromise doesn't work if you won't bend, consider new ideas, or make concessions. Do you really absolutely need the marital home? Could you consider giving up part of your retirement in exchange for something else you would like? The more open minded you are, the more likely you are to find a solution.
Seek an experienced divorce attorneys advice – A family lawyer can help you determine if your divorce agreement is fair. In addition, an attorney may be able to help you find a solution and strike a compromise.
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In all honesty, I wasn't aware that yesterday was Earth Day until after I'd taken the boys out to shop for plants (specifically irises), but I must have been getting good earthy vibes since we finally got rain after a two week dry spell. In fact, we've received nearly two inches of rain since Saturday. The sprinkler never quite generates the same growth in the veggie garden as a good rainstorm does.
We visited the plant sale at J.C. Raulston Arboretum, but they were pretty much out of bearded irises. We found some about to bloom at the Farmer's Market, where I also found lovely puckered hostas. I don't know what variety they are, and I'm probably going to mix in a couple other shades of green in the future. We also got two more varieties of irises at Lowes and some deeply discounted columbines. There is a shady area under a Chinese Privet that needs the love of hostas, shade flowers and mulch.
My husband also "reclaimed" a chair that someone had set on the curb for our neighborhood dump day or something like that. We were told to put our junk on the curb and the city would clean it up. That was Saturday, and now on Monday, the curbs are still very junky - junky and wet.
My hubby bought one last year and told me they were tobacco hosta's? It's getting really big and gorgeous now.
Planting, or intending to, is a great way to spend earth day.
I carried on preparing my vegetable beds, by laying drip lines, and we spent 1 hour with the lights of in the evening.


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You will enjoy all the complimentary facilities in the rooms: flat screen TVs, DSTV with a wide variety of channels, free 250MB Wi-Fi per day, a coffee/tea station for your convenience and a view of our beautiful landscape.
You will also have fresh still water, refreshed daily; and a mini fridge, which will be filled up from our bar as per your order. Our bathrooms are en-suite, with custom showers. Our bookings process is quick, easy and streamlined.
Executive rooms: The origins of Ndlovu Lodge are reflected in these rooms, with bricks, solid wood, and natural material that will make you feel the relaxation and comfort.
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Premium room with a private balcony: This unique beautiful room offers a private terrace with an outside corner bath to cool down in the heat of the summer nights.
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See variety of Wave Love Live! Sunshine!! Series also Available.
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- Akours 1st single [A bright heart is your heart shining?] Brightly as a leader of Aqours with a friend 's thought and a leader. I made it three-dimensional in costumes.
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Ledtricks run on laptop Parallel Port?
Scan Rate / Refresh Rate adjustment?
ledtricks chips for a different project?
WOW I got my chips!!
Is there some kind of plug-in ??
Why so much mem sucked up ?
A few stuck columns, but IT WORKS!!!
All Parallel ports are not created equal.
Pictures of final product, Ware to mount the pcb's?
another LedTrik plug in idea.
White pegboard... Should I spray paint it?
What software do i down load to run the LEDTRIKS??
Wireless LEDTriks -- Would this work?
LED Color and difused or not - whats the go?
Blue LEDs or Red LEDs???
Eurostyle and AWG question on a 5V supply??
Would these work for splicing the LED boards together?
Can LOR software controll it?
Can ledtrix do this yet ???
LEDTricks panel- why not wire wrap?
Can Ledtricks do this ???
Video of Triks-C in Diag mode?
LedTriks... can anyone post some pictures & videos?
Is it posible to run this with ledtriks ?
Triks-C - trouble programming chip, please help!
AVRstudio for Stand Alone help.
Many thanks to many people!
Tricks-C commands between frames in Standalone?
Here i go again, will this work?
Mind boggled at the moment.
How did you mount your LEDTriks boards?


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One of the most difficult — and most important — decisions a parent can make is finding reliable and safe child care. Unfortunately, child care can become a budget buster, and finding affordable care in these tough times is difficult. When you cannot be the caregiver, the choice of how your child spends his day guides the search for child care. So will family finances.
It helps to identify what type of program is needed, and then figure out how to work that into your budget. Although a paid position generally creates higher expectations of what will and will not be done with your child and in your home, the different positions — nanny, au pair, sitter, casual sitter, family friend, relative, or child care programs — all have different pay scales and infrastructures.
If you don't have a huge budget, try to craft a position for a child care provider and add perks to go with the job. If the caregiver has access to the family car, gets a ride after sitting, or can use your swimming pool or art studio, it might be attractive enough that she will lower her fee. If your position comes with paid sick days, vacation days, and holidays, these perks may put you in a better negotiating position. Leverage whatever perks you can during the interview process.
A relative — for instance, a mother-in-law — may assist for free, but then might feel comfortable to criticize parenting skills (but not yours, of course). Or, you may not be overjoyed that Uncle Jim still smokes cigarettes in the house. Yet, you don't want to take any chances with your precious child, so what's available for free may not always be the best choice. If you can find someone good for free, consider yourself lucky. Adela, in Queens, had to opt out of free family child care when her son, Gian, starting using some unsavory language he picked up at his cousin's house.
The most popular type of child care for working families with young children, which has been popularized by reality TV, is the nanny. Brooklyn resident Mary was able to keep her nanny at a lower price for several years by throwing in benefits like vacations with the family.
Mary found that the child care relationship turned into "family care." Her situation beautifully illustrates that the search for child care can also consider what other needs the family may have in connection with this person. If a mother's helper is needed to assist with shopping, laundry and child care, this is a different position than one that will focus solely on child care. Some nannies will cook and clean for the child, but may not be willing to do so for the entire family. Most nannies are hired by referrals.
When you don't have room in your budget for full-time care with paid vacations, an affordable option is drop-in day care, which provides flexible and part-time care. This option allows you to pick and choose the day and time slot combination that is needed. It is ideal for those who work at home or stay at home and only need a few random hours of child care. A drop in center provides a safe and healthy environment and usually has some creative activities for the children. The drop-in day care also provides a chance for your child to socialize with others, and many are connected with nursery schools or summer day camps.
A legal live-in or nanny will need to be paid on the books with health insurance and regularly scheduled time off. On the opposite end of the spectrum is the person who is looking for immediate cash without the hassles of it being a job on the books — like high school and college students. The student may be most affordable, but may not be the most reliable in keeping to a schedule. Exams, social obligations and lack of interest may eventually clash with your expectations. The potato chips on the sofa may someday irritate your sensitivities. But your reactions may pale in comparison to the savings in child care expenses. The easiest place to find a student is in the neighborhood, or even at a local college. Many schools have employment and career offices that will keep a list of students available for child care services. To cover yourself and your child, interview more than one person and keep a list of five alternate candidates that you have interviewed at all times. You never know when you need backup for the backup.
Unfortunately, child neglect and abuse lingers in the back of every parent's mind when selecting child care. Providers should pass at least a minimal background check and you should check more than one reference before any hiring decision is made. Make a list of interview questions for this person as well. For example, questions like, "Have you ever had a medical emergency on the job, and what did you do?" "What would you do if there was a blackout while you are sitting?" Also, lay down your ground rules and expectations during the interview process. The more you talk about things, the clearer they will become and will help solidify your position for the candidate.
• A good resource for finding a variety of child care workers who run the gamut from casual sitters to live-ins is www.care.com.
Office for Children and Family Services (212) 383-1788, www.ocfs.state.ny.us and Administration for Children's Services (877) 543-7692, www.nyc.gov.
• For finding nannies in New York, www.nycnannyfinder.com is great.
• If you're considering hiring a nanny, you'll want to be aware of the nanny tax and employment guidelines, and www.4nannytaxes.com is a great resource.These are tough times, but a family can easily go from family care to full-time nanny to a sitter and on to a nursery school program over the course of the child's development. I recommend negotiating at every step in a way that will not compromise the quality of care, but won't break the banks, either. If you feel that you need to transition from one provider to the next, try to keep a good relationship going and line up your replacement nanny before you fire the current one. Remember what is best for your child. After all, your child is priceless, but your budget is limited.


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'Joe Bell': The messages ring, but the narrative structure does not
July 23, 2021 July 23, 2021 Jeff Mitchell
"Joe Bell" (2021) – "I've decided to walk across America." – Joe Bell (Mark Wahlberg)
In director Reinaldo Marcus Green's "Joe Bell", Joe – a working-class family man – drops his responsibilities at home and embarks on a trek from La Grande, Ore. to New York City. Jadin (Reid Miller), his eldest son, joins his dad, and this two-person reverse Lewis & Clark journey feels entirely apropos. Joe delivers an anti-bullying message to anyone who will listen, in response to Jadin receiving repeated torments because of his sexual orientation, both at school and online.
Lest anyone think that the United States is in a post-homophobic world in 2021. Sure, the country has come a long way, but the Obergefell v. Hodges U.S. Supreme Court decision – that legalized same-sex marriage – didn't arrive until 2015, and this film – based on a true story – is set two years prior.
Green's 90-minute movie includes a triad of themes: Joe's relationship with his son, Jadin's clashes with certain classmates, and the Bells' journey. These are straightforward ideas – and real-life events – that Green and his team can easily translate into a feature film, but "Joe Bell" takes an altogether different narrative approach.
Jadin (Reid Miller) and Joe (Mark Wahlberg) Bell
This movie – based on Diane Ossana and Larry McMurtry's screenplay – goes arthouse all the way and communicates its views through highlights and bursts of the three aforementioned topics. Additionally, Green endorses a non-linear timeline, and the result is a messy concoction of both family and societal strife. Yes, the film successfully communicates the Bells' story by provoking raw feelings, but the purposely choppy presentation brings unnecessary chaos and misdirection to a movie that doesn't need them.
Even though Jadin's struggle is the film's emotional heartbeat, the movie takes an in-depth look at Joe's arc, hence the title. Joe, who would feel perfectly comfortable living like Jeremiah Johnson 24/7, generally accepts that his son is gay, but not entirely. He sometimes says the right things to Jadin, like "I love you", but Joe doesn't completely acknowledge his son's reality. Ossana and McMurtry's script effectively navigates a delicate balancing act, where they don't paint Joe's internal churn in broad black or white strokes. They don't portray Joe as a cartoon character of straight-up rejection or frustration. On the other hand, he's not wholeheartedly altruistic in his support either, but his viewpoint changes after the harassment at school reaches a breaking point, and his cross-country quest is born.
We see Mr. Bell push a baby carriage with tent equipment and other essentials, and he makes stops to speak on his anti-bullying stance, but Green limits the big-crowd pomp and circumstance and spends more time – it seems – with Joe sitting in the dirt or leaning against a wooden fence and pondering the past. Joe claims that his motivation is for Jadin, but he seems to endorse his penance. His experiences are muddy and grueling as he travels uphill both ways. Rather than celebrate his efforts with masses of supporters, the movie shares his troubled thoughts through occasional one-on-one conversations. Unfortunately, these random meetups aren't terribly memorable, save one completely absorbing chat with a sheriff (Gary Sinise) that makes you wish that Sinise would star in everything.
Joe (Wahlberg) and Sheriff Westin (Gary Sinise)
The cinematic stars don't align on this road trip, and the film doesn't help itself with frequent flashbacks – of Jadin's school experiences – that interrupt the pace and flow of Joe's selfless deeds that also double as hopeful redemption. These disruptions are a double whammy because they don't offer a comprehensive view of Jadin's world. Instead, we see isolated scenes of a potential romance, taunts in the boys' locker room, a game day cheerleading attempt, and a few other glimpses.
Still, Miller and Wahlberg give convincing performances, and they offer a couple of moments that will linger long after the credits roll. Jadin and Joe's story is a consequential one, and the film's messages ring, but the narrative structure does not.
⭐⭐ out of ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Directed by: Reinaldo Marcus Green
Written by: Diana Ossana and Larry McMurtry
Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Reid Miller, Connie Britton, and Gary Sinise
Reviews, UncategorizedConnie Britton, Diana Ossana Larry McMurtry, Gary Sinise Joe Bell, Joe Bell, Joe Bell Movie Review, Mark Wahlberg, Reid Miller, Reinaldo Marcus Green
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During the "Woche der Umwelt" (Week of Environment) Ambassadors for Climate Justice from Berlin fought themselves through a crowd of people to reach the German Federal President Joachim Gauck.
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Lonely Planet is looking for a Senior Software Engineer with great frontend skills to join our wonderfully talented engineering team.
This developer will help write new features, expand existing ones, and be a core part of the team responsible for revamping Lonely Planet's web product line and maintaining a culture of learning and growth. We've got some great things in the works, and would love for you to be apart of of making it happen.
While this role does have a strong individual contributor component to it, the defining quality of a Senior Engineer at Lonely Planet is not entirely based on technical ability or experience, but rather on how well they are able to elevate others. They must empower the team to deliver quality results through mentoring, pair programming, code reviews, planning, and technical direction. They must also maintain a strong individual contribution and understand the tradeoffs between technical, analytical and product needs, and strive to create solutions that satisfy all of these goals.
Exhibits leadership and influence well beyond themselves.
This leadership comes in the form of mentoring, exemplary code quality/delivery, and an exceptionally strong individual contribution.
Help cultivate an environment of lifelong learning and an eagerness to continually perfect our craft.
They are involved in contributing to the standards for the entire engineering organization and providing technical advice and decision-making that affects not only their group but other teams or the engineering department at large.
Research and propose new technologies, and have a broad understanding of the entire architecture, as well as very detailed understanding of their domain of responsibilities.
They proactively identify and clean up technical debt.
Whenever operating in an area of our many codebases, a senior engineer will take the opportunity to unwind the twisted paths and improve code legibility, reduce coupling, and increase cohesion — before it turns into a long-term problem — and encourage and enable their team to do the same.
They will also maintain a high level of unit, integration, and functional tests to increase code confidence and reduce defect regressions.
This is an exceptional opportunity to work with a growing team in a globally loved brand in a truly global company, with offices in the UK, US, Australia, Ireland, China & India. You will also receive 3 weeks of vacation, a competitive salary based on your experience and region, 401K, and great medical coverage.
The legendary travel/adventure company is going digital—again. This time, we're overhauling our desktop and mobile offerings and preparing to launch Lonely Planet into the 21st—nay, the 27th century. The ultimate goal is to create a kind of hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy for travelers: a way of accessing rich, powerful, and contextual information about people, places, and things, whether you're on your computer in SOMA or on your smartphone in Kandahar.
Based on that description, you may be tempted to say that we're building an encyclopedia. Not so fast. Instead of a general reference tool, we're building a targeted searchlight for road warriors, a cicerone for globetrotters, a traveling companion that quickly and intelligently reports on everything from popular phrases to wall outlets to lethal animals. Because you have better things to do than getting eaten by a Komodo dragon on your honeymoon. What you see right now—our current website and apps—are the preface to a much grander vision that we hope to implement in the very near future. To that end, we're hiring the best and brightest from all over the globe with the intention of forming a world-class technology team. In other words: don't think of us as a company that only prints books. We're a technology company, and we're pretty stoked about it.
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