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Fev's New Year's Eve to Remember – The Millennium Game 1999
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More destructive than the Y2K Bug, Brendan Fevola had a big night out on New Years Eve 1999.
By Bozza / December 27, 2019
New Year's Eve 1999 was an unusual time for a number of different reasons, not least of all because of the now long-forgotten Y2K hysteria that saw constant updates on the television coverage of the celebrations. Another particularly peculiar aspect of the night took place at the MCG. Just a day after the 1999 Boxing Day Test concluded, with Brett Lee's debut inspiring Australia to a 180 run victory, the ground was in use again for the last AFL game of the millennium between Carlton and Collingwood.
The match, an initiative of Carlton and Collingwood Presidents John Elliott and Eddie McGuire, came about in large part as a result of a change in the format of the Ansett Cup and the upcoming Sydney Olympics. With the traditional knockout competition becoming a round-robin due to start in January due to the necessity of an early start and end to the AFL season, the dream was conceived. If we are starting in January anyway, why not play this one game early and give fans one last opportunity to see Australian Football in the 20th Century?
Despite Carlton coming off a Grand Final appearance and Collingwood a wooden spoon winning season, the traditional rivals were anticipating a crowd in the region of 80,000 for the unique occasion. That these estimates were wildly inaccurate should have become apparent when it became known that it wasn't a big enough event for the Collingwood President to attend. Despite being at the heart of the initiative, Eddie McGuire was not at the MCG as his day job at Channel 9 required him to spend the evening on Sydney Harbour.
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The Collingwood President wasn't the only prominent person from the two clubs to be a no show on the night though. Not one of Carlton's starting midfield on Grand Final day just three months earlier were in attendance either with Matthew Allan, Brett Ratten, Fraser Brown, and Craig Bradley, all given the night off. In fact, of the 24 man Carlton squad, just 12 had represented the club on the last Saturday in September.
Two people who were in attendance were Mick Malthouse and John Worsfold. The pair, who had been so integral to West Coast's Premiership wins in 1992 and 1994, were on opposite teams for the first time after a long and successful partnership out west. For Malthouse it would be his first competitive outing as Collingwood Coach after his celebrated off-season appointment. Worsfold's Grand Final week appointment as Carlton Assistant Coach was less welcomed, with his new boss David Parkin threatening to quit as Coach as a result. While Senior Assistant Wayne Brittain would take on match day coaching responsibilities, it would be the first time Worsfold and Parkin had shared the coach's box.
Malthouse was the big signing in an active off-season for Collingwood who were looking to rebuild quickly after receiving the second wooden spoon in the club's history. While the preseason competition would soon lose its lustre in 2000 it was still highly valued and as a result, this match was identified as an important first step on the path back to relevance for the Pies. Not surprisingly then, that it was pretty much a full-strength squad that took the park in search of the first win of the Malthouse era.
While the importance of the night for the Collingwood players was keenly felt in their dressing room as they prepared for the match, it wasn't shared by the respective supporter groups of the two clubs. As Malthouse and Brittain shared their last-minute instructions to the players, and 100's of 1000's of people gathered a short two km's up the road for the NYE celebrations in the city, the MCG stands were sparsely occupied. So fraught were the crowd numbers, the AM edition of The Age reported that only 2000 people had passed through the gates by the time they had to go to print.
Between printing of the AM and PM editions, a few more had entered the ground, but the final figure of 16,685 was a long way short of what the boffins would have been hoping for when they dreamed the concept up. While the crowd might have failed to live up to expectations, the performance that followed from an 18-year-old with just two AFL games to his name would have been beyond anybody's wildest dreams.
In an 18 disposals, 12 marks, 12 goal performance, Brendan Fevola announced himself to the football world. Proving more destructive than the Y2K Bug that had terrified the world for the previous year, Fevola went from no-name to household name in the space of 100 devastating minutes. As explosive as the fireworks that would light up the Melbourne night sky, he marked everything that came his way in a Night Series Record-breaking performance.
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With Fevola on fire up forward, the second-string Blues were never seriously challenged by a disappointing Collingwood outfit. Conceding just three goals in the first three quarters, poor kicking for goal was the only blight on the Blues copybook as they eventually ran out 88-point winners.
Despite his undoubted potential, Fevola would not start the new millennium in the form he ended the old. Despite playing 14 games in a Carlton team that would finish second on the AFL ladder, he would manage just 26 goals for the year. He and impatient Carlton fans would have to wait until 2003 for his breakout season. Perhaps not surprising when his prematch routine ahead of the Millennium Match became known years later.
Speaking on The Howie Games podcast in 2016, Fevola admitted that he had stopped in at a friend's New Year's Eve party on the way to the game where he joined in the festivities by downing two cans of bourbon. The next stop was the McDonald's drive-through where he ordered two McChickens in a pre-match meal that would make the club's nutritionist shudder.
Sadly for Fevola, after announcing himself to the football world on New Year's Eve, it would be his activities on the same night 11 years later that would bring an end to his enigmatic AFL career. Between the two nights, he would kick 623 goals, win two Coleman Medals, seven Carlton leading goalkicking awards, and three All-Australian jerseys. His 575 goals in Navy Blue enough to place him third on Carlton's all-time goalkicking list.
A much-loved figure, Fevola created countless memorable moments across his accomplished 204-game AFL Career. Despite this, perhaps the one that stands out most was the very first, the night he celebrated New Year's Eve with 12 goals in front of an empty MCG.
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New York City is arguably the greatest city in the world, although we may be a little biased after living there for 5 years.
It's the city that stole my heart, a city that never sleeps and place that you can never be bored. New York City has something going on every second of the day from countless parks, to movie screenings, museums & endless walking. Even though we spent 5 incredible years here, we barely scratched the surface – there are new things popping up every single day.
Just because NYC is a big city, it doesn't mean it has to cost you an arm and a leg to enjoy it. Over the years, along with recommendations from our local friends, we've gathered a list of the top free activities to do in New York City.
Also, see our New York City money saving tips.
The High Line was first opened to the public in 2009 and since then has been developed into one of the most sought-after attractions of the city. The High Line, featuring artworks, pop-up stores, benches and a whole lot of greenery was formally a train track until 1980 but has since been rebuilt as a 1.4-mile above-road path stretching from 34th street to 14th street. Start your walk from 34th Street and 11th Ave and walk downtown. There are exits along the way but try and make it to the end. It's worth it.
Once you reach the end, tap into your inner tummy and explore the amazing Chelsea Markets (75 9th Ave @ 18th street), an indoor food market with a huge range of delicious restaurants, boutique clothing stores, a seafood market and organic grocery stores. The best part of Chelsea Markets? The #1 taco place in NYC can be found inside of here – Los Tacos #1. Drool.
Second, to the Statue of Liberty, Central Park is the most visited attraction in New York and rightfully so, it takes up half of Manhattan's surface area! There are so many things to do in Central Park, some of which cost money, but just being in the park is free and has been since 1858.
Aside from walking around the park, you can grab yourself some picnic snacks from Wholefoods Market, located at Columbus Circle (59th and 8th ave) and enjoy it in Sheep's Meadow, rent a bike (from outside of the park), watch a baseball match, go ice-skating, play golf, enjoy one of the many playgrounds, people watch (oh the people watching!), go for a jog, visit the Loeb Boat House and head out in one of their row boats or if you're really feeling it and last but not least, join in the rollerskating party that is held every Sunday in the summer (see here for where it's located).
Central Park feels like a city in itself and it can be enjoyed year round! Visit Central Park NYC for plenty more things to do!
Free walking tours are a popular way to get around any large city on foot. They're a great way to learn about the history of a particular neighbourhood as well as gather your bearings and decide where you may want to go back to visit. How do they work? You tip your guide, what you think they deserve. You can find these tours with the popular European company Sandemans as well as New York Tours By Foot. New York Tours By Foot also run food tours in the Greenwich Village, Lower East Side and the East Village. The cost of these food tours is determined by what you eat so there's no paying for food you don't like.
Grand Central, although an extremely chaotic place during rush hour is a stunning train terminal that has over 44 platforms and dates back to over 100 years old. Even if you aren't taking a train, a trip to Grand Central is necessary. Take note to look up at the ceilings when you're inside, the details are stunning.
Apart from its sheer size, one of the unique aspects of this terminal is the Whispering Gallery, an unmarked archway located in front of the famous Oyster Bar. Grab a friend and position yourselves at diagonal arches and talk normally right into the wall (I know you look ridiculous, but it works!) whilst the other one listens. You'll be able to hear your friends words clearly from more than 10 metres away!
This iconic Byrant Park is positioned directly in Midtown Manhattan (42nd between 5th and 6th ave) and transforms from a summery outdoor area with summer movies, yoga, poetry readings and picnic tables to a wintery ice-skating rink surrounded by Christmas markets. There are plenty of places to grab something to eat close by, plus it's a great place to people watch and very accessible from all areas of the city.
Tackle the crowds and be mesmerized by all the flashing billboards of Times Square. It will make you feel 1 foot tall but the energy creates a vibe like no other. You will find superheroes (or naked cowboys), comedy show salesmen, endless shops, restaurants, traffic and thousands of people. Shops stay open till 11:00 pm, how's that for consumerism?
One of our favourite things to do in downtown New York was walk over the Brooklyn Bridge. The walk takes anywhere from 30 – 40 minutes depending on how many times you stop but it is a must do when in the city. The views you get of the NYC skyline, the Statue of Liberty and Brooklyn are second to none. Tip: DO NOT walk in the bike lane or you will well and truly get taken down by an angry local on a bike. They don't hold back.
How to get there: The entrance to the bridge is located in downtown Manhattan. Take the R train to City Hall, the 4/5/6 to Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall, or the A or C train to Fulton Street. If you don't want to walk back over the bridge, take the A or C train from High Street or F train from York Street Brooklyn, one stop back into Manhattan.
Every Wednesday general admission costs are waived at the Bronx Zoo! (It's usually $28.50 for adults and $20 for children). The Bronx Zoo is the largest urban zoo in the country and it has everything from Gorillas to lemurs, lions, birds, sea lions, tigers, nature trails and a whole lot more. It's a great fun family day out! Parking is $16 but you can access the zoo via the metro system. See directions on how to reach the zoo here.
A handful of NYC parks (Byrant Park, Randalls Island, Central Park) offer free outdoor movies during the summer. The movies always begin when the sun sets but get there early to reserve yourself a spot and enjoy a picnic on the grass.
Fancy being famous? Get yourself on TV with a live taping. From Good Morning America to the Late Show with Stephen Colbert to The View or The Today Show (which you don't need tickets for!) There are countless ways to experience an NYC live taping.
If you want tickets to the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, you can obtain tickets to watch the taping at NBC's studios located inside the Rockefeller Center. The free tickets are released around a month in advance and long lines can occur.
TIP: it's very cold once you're inside most of these places, so bring a blanket or your jacket. Sometimes when you're an audience member (taping for a special that might air at a different time of the year, like a comedy special), they might ask you to shed your winter layers, but it's always a good idea to bundle up! See a list of all the shows and where to get tickets here.
If you want to see the Statue of Liberty, take the Staten Island Ferry. The big bright orange one! The 25-minute ferry ride is completely free and you'll get a MUCH better look at the lady herself! Official tours with Circle Line cost upwards of $30 for the one hour cruise. Whilst you may get close on the "tourist boat", the best views are from slightly further back not right under her nose. The ferry even has WiFi so those wicked insta shots can be uploaded immediately!
How to get there: Head downtown to Whitehall Subway Station (map). You can take the 1 train to Whitehall Street or the 4, 5 train to Bowling Green and walk south along Battery Park. The schedule for the ferry can be found here. Depending on the day, it will run on a 30 minute or 60-minute schedule.
View NYC from a different perspective! There are several locations offering free kayak use every summer at Pier 40 (Houston Street), Pier 96 (56th Street) and Riverside Park near 72nd Street. Just show up, leave your driver's license with them, sign a waiver and away you go. Too easy!
Brooklyn Bridge Park and the surrounding piers are an amazing (and free) way to spend an afternoon. Each pier has a ton of activities to take part in such as soccer fields, swings, sunbaking chairs, basketball courts, volleyball courts, kids playgrounds, restaurants, you name it, it'll be there! These parks are very busy during weekends and the summer holidays. See here for a full list of piers and activities.
Once you've got a bite to eat, we strongly suggest walking around DUMBO which stands for Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass. Great views of the city, restaurants, cobblestone streets and a beautiful park to relax in. This is where Jacob and I had one of our first dates (shown above).
Although a sombre experience, the 9/11 memorial is a place to reflect on the lives lost during the terrible tragedy that unfolded on 9/11. Visitor passes are no longer required to access the memorial and the 9/11 museum is free on Tuesdays starting at 4:00 pm. Tuesday tickets are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
You don't need to travel to the Top of the Rock ($37) or the Empire State Building ($37) to get a great view of the city, especially if you're on a tight budget. For stellar views of the Empire State Building head up to 230 FIFTH Roof Top (230 5th Ave @27th Street), There's no charge to go up and it offers one of the best views of the Empire State! It is open year-round and during winter dressing gowns are provided to keep you warm. We don't necessarily recommend the food on the rooftop as it's rather overpriced but the views are worth it. Note: Friday and Saturday nights have a strict dress code.
There are numerous museums in the city and fortunately, some of them let you name the price! Two of the most popular museums to visit is The Natural History Museum (Central Park West & 79th St) and The MET (1000 5th Ave @ 83rd Street) which both require a suggested donation. Although the suggestion is at least $20, if you buy them at the counter you can, in fact, pay as little or as much as you like. $1 sound good for a day out?
On Fridays, the MoMA (11 W 53rd St) is free of charge (usually $25), from 4:00-8:00 pm. To avoid long lines, it is best to arrive around 6:00 pm. The line for Free Friday tickets begins at the Museum's 54 Street entrance. On Wednesdays, the Brooklyn Children's Museum (145 Brooklyn Ave) offers "suggested fees" from 2:00-6:00 pm as does the Guggenheim (1071 5th Ave @ 88th Street) on Saturdays from 5:45–7:45 pm.
This may sound a little ridiculous but guys, seriously it's such fun! Grab a coffee or a bite to eat and plonk yourself down on a bench, a chair or in a park. I can assure you within 15 minutes you will exchange a look with someone whether it be your travel partner or another complete stranger. There are all types of people living in New York and honestly, anything goes! I'm not encouraging you to judge, but I am encouraging you to take note. FourSquare has even written a post on the Top Places to People Watch in New York.
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The 2nd Annual North America 50 List
BY DSN Staff | June 01, 2016 | read / Daily News
Click here to order the June 2016 issue in which this article appeared.
2016 DSN Global 100 List
2016 DSN North America 50 List
2016 Profiles
Growth Comes in All Shapes and Sizes for the Global 100
DSN Honors the Global 100 with a Special Celebration
Frequently Asked Questions about the Global 100 Ranking
DSN AWARDS:
Bravo Leadership Award: Dream Builder: Magnus Brännström Defines Oriflame's Path with Consistent Leadership
Bravo Growth Award: Thriving Community: Technology Brings Le-Vel's Growth Story to Life
DSN Lifetime Achievement Award: A Legacy of Firsts: John Fleming
North America is among the largest direct selling markets in the world, and DSN is once again celebrating the companies with headquarters in this market with the 2nd annual North America 50 List. The companies on the overall Global 100 list have combined net sales of $82 billion, and North American companies represent 61 percent of that total at $50.3 billion.
Newcomers to the list represent a collective $3.3 billion in 2015 net sales and included a diverse range of products. New Avon, at No. 10 on the list with net revenue of $1.01 billion, became a privately held company when Avon Products sold its North American business to Cerberus Capital Management at the end of 2015. Le-Vel made an impressive debut on the list at No. 29 with $349 million in net sales. Le-Vel also took home the Bravo Growth Award for the highest percentage growth at 254 percent. Young Living's growth over the past few years has pushed its net sales up to $1 billion, joining the elite group of companies that has reached that benchmark.
With net sales of $9.5 billion in 2015, Ada, Michigan-based Amway once again leads both the Global 100 and the North America 50 in the No. 1 spot. In fact, six of the Top 10 Global 100 companies were based in North America in 2015: Amway, Avon, Herbalife, Mary Kay, Tupperware and Nu Skin.
New to the List:
10 – New Avon, $1.01B
11 – Young Living, $1.00B
27 – Omnilife, $406M
29 – Le-Vel, $349M
37 – Jamberry, $224M
44 – Pure Romance, $164M
48 – Zija, $129M
The number of salespeople involved with the North America 50 companies, according to the profiles submitted by the companies, includes nearly 5 million individuals who have chosen the direct selling channel for an entrepreneurial opportunity. The number of employees working for the North America 50 companies exceeds 27,000. Several of the younger companies on the list have former successful field leaders in founder or executive positions, illustrating the power of bringing direct field experience into the C-Suite.
Eighteen companies on the list operate in one to four markets and once again represent a diverse range of products from weight-loss, fitness and coaching to energy services, accessories, financial planning and household products. Ten companies operate in more than 50 markets, and the remaining 22 companies have international presence in five to 49 countries. This incredible variety of markets and products speaks volumes about the breadth and depth of the opportunity within the direct selling channel.
The DSN Global 100 and North America 50 lists continue to grow in influence and prestige each year. We at Direct Selling News are grateful for the continued support and engagement of all of the companies who work with us to complete the lists. We will continue to expand our research efforts in order to bring new insights and greater transparency to this tremendous channel of opportunity.

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US FDA Extends Menu Labelling Rule Compliance Date
SAFEGUARDS | Food NO. 125/15
On 10 July 2015 the United States Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) announced an extension to the "Nutritional Labelling of Standard Menu in Restaurants and Similar Retail Food Establishments"[1] that was published on 1 December 2014. The new compliance date is 1 December 2016 [2]. A small entity guide is expected to be published in August 2015 to help facilitate compliance.
Menu Labelling Rule
This rule helped to finalise the Menu Labelling Provisions of Section 4205 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010, also known as the Affordable Care Act, that was signed into law on 23 March 2010 [3]. Section 4205 of the Affordable Care Act became effective 23 March 2010, however some provisions required the FDA to issue final rules before they could be implemented. Section 4205 of the Affordable Care Act amends Section 403 of the Food Drug and Cosmetic Act of 1938.
The final rule requires restaurants and similar retail food outlets, including those in movie theatres and amusement park establishments, with 20 or more locations nationwide, doing business under the same name and offering for sale substantially the same menu items, to provide calorie information for standard menu items by the name or price of the item. "Seasonal menu items offered for sale as temporary menu items, daily specials and condiments for general use typically available on a counter or table are exempt from the labelling requirements."[4] Certain alcoholic beverages are now also included in this rule, and their calorie content must be listed. Additionally, mixed dish items such as pizza will now be allowed more flexibility in declaring calorie content. For example, for pizza the calories per slice can be declared instead of the whole item. The US FDA has clarified that food purchased from a retail establishment that is typically intended for more than one person to eat and requires additional preparation before consumption, is not covered by this rule.
Menu and menu boards are to include the statement "2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs vary". [5] In addition, these companies are to provide, on consumer request, written nutrition information about total calories, total fat, calories from fat, saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, sodium, total carbohydrates, fibre, sugar and proteins.
SGS is committed to keeping you informed of regulatory news and developments. Leveraging our global network of laboratories and food experts, SGS provides a comprehensive range of food safety and quality solutions including analytical testing, audits, certifications, inspections and technical support. We continually invest in our world class testing capabilities and state-of-the-art technology to help you reduce risks, and improve food safety and quality. For further information please visit our website www.foodsafety.sgs.com.
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EU Updates Maximum Levels For Lead In Certain Foodstuffs
The European Union has announced Commission Regulation (EU) No. 2015/1005 amending Commission Regulation (EU) No. 1881/2006 with regard to maximum levels for lead in certain foodstuffs.
New Labelling Regulation for Textiles and Textile Products sold in Central American Countries
The Secretariat for Central American Economic Integration (SIECA) has announced the approval by the Council of Ministers of Economy and Trade of Central America (COMIECO) of the Central American Technical Regulation – RTCA 59.01.08:12 for the Labelling Requirements of Textiles and Textile Products. This mandatory standard will become effective on 23 July 2015 in the member countries: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama.


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B Arch (Hons) (National University of Singapore)
MSIA, MSID, MSPM
Joseph joined architects 61 in 1987 and became a Director when the practice was incorporated in 1994. In the capacity of Project Director, he has overseen a breadth of projects including the Marina One mixed development, One Raffles Quay, Marina Bay Financial Centre Phase 2, Changi Airport Terminal 1 Upgrading and People's Association HQ as well as high-end condominiums and retail malls.
Joseph also has substantial experience in master planning and the Mass Rapid Transit having completed the Sengkang Depot and Harbourfront Station on the North-East Line, Stage 2 of Downtown Line's Little India and Rochor Stations, as well as master planning projects in India and the Great Grand Eastern Hotel in Kolkata.
As a Director, he oversees project management and programming, feasibility studies and building contract administration, as well as overall staff training and career development.
Active in the architectural community, Joseph has been a member of various boards and committees over the years, including the URA Development Control Committee and Design Waiver Committee, the Building and Construction Authority, and the Board of Architects (BOA), to name a few. He was the BOA Professional Practice Chief Examiner from 2000-2003 and has been a member of the BOA Investigation Committee since 1999. Joseph is also a registered Adjudicator with the Singapore Mediation Centre.
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CHAN MUN KIT
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M Arch (National University of Singapore)
Mun Kit joined architects 61 after graduating from the National University of Singapore in 2001 as the recipient of the Board of Architects Singapore Gold medal. Specialising in concept design, detail design and project delivery, the quality of work he and his team have been responsible for has been recognised with awards from major professional institutions, such as the SIA Architectural Design Award for The Cosmopolitan and the URA Architectural Award for 42 Cairnhill.
Over the years, Mun Kit has also participated in and won numerous design competitions, including the winning project entries for the Principal Garden condominium, the redevelopment of Keppel Tower mixed development, the Outward Bound Singapore campus on Coney Island, and Rifle Range Nature Park.
As a design studio team leader, Mun Kit draws together creative thinking and collaboration to address complex design briefs that encapsulate clients' aspirations, pushing the boundaries of building technologies and harnessing limited environmental resources.
GIETO SUGIANTO
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DArch (Rhenish-Westphalian
Technological University of Aachen)
Gieto has more than 30 years of experience in design, design development and overseeing a diversity of residential, commercial, institutional, recreational and transportation projects. Since joining architects 61 in 1990, his passion for design and expertise in design development and detailing has contributed greatly to transforming the company into one of the foremost corporate design firms in Singapore.
Leading one of our studios, Gieto and his team have won numerous limited design competitions, including the Changi Airport Terminal 1 Upgrading and The Baywater Collection at Sentosa Cove, and an international competition for Tai Nguyen's Master Plan in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. He has also been involved in master planning projects overseas and Mass Rapid Transit station projects in Singapore.
Gieto was the lead designer for The Heeren lifestyle mall on Orchard Road, which won the BCA Best Buildable Design Award in 1998 and the 4th SIA Micro Design Award (Merit) in 2004; and Newton Gems condominium, which won the BCA Best Buildable Design Award in 2004.
SITI SURIAH BTE TAIB
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BArch (National University of Singapore)
Since joining the firm in 1999, Siti has been involved in a diverse array of projects, from new developments to additions and alterations to existing buildings. In everything from HDB upgrading to private residential developments, schools, hospitals, hotels and retail projects, Siti is skilled at finding the resolution between ideas and compliance, and delivering the practical procurement of the project.
Siti's extensive portfolio of completed projects includes Poshgrove East, Balmoral Crest and Rafflesia condominium developments; a Good Class Bungalow in the prime neighbourhood of Nassim Road; Scotts Square and Lot 1 Shoppers' Mall; National University Hospital Utility Plant; Marina Promenade and Marina Bayfront Bridge; and conservation works for Fullerton Hotel.
CAMPBELL CUMMING
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B Arch (Hons) (University of Newcastle upon Tyne)
MSIA, RIBA
Campbell has more than 20 years of experience designing and delivering major building and complex infrastructure projects in Singapore and the region.
Since joining architects 61 in 2011, landmark developments include Marina One, a mixed-use mega project in Singapore's new downtown; and Singapore High Speed Rail, a strategic project between the governments of Malaysia and Singapore to facilitate seamless travel between the two capital cities. Campbell is currently involved in the design of Singapore's new multi-billion dollar airport terminal at Changi East.
Campbell demonstrates strong leadership in design management through a collaborative approach, balancing design sensitivity and technical know-how to create opportunities from constraints.
As a design studio team leader, Campbell is responsible for leading a portfolio of projects from concept development through to delivery, and is an integral part of architects 61's leadership team, focusing on office management and business development.
SERENA TAN
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Bringing a calm efficiency to every project, Serena's expertise lies in Grade A office and mixed-use mega projects with complex urban design requirements. Since joining architects 61 in 2002, she has been responsible for key projects in Singapore's Central Business District, among them Marina Bay Suites, a 66-storey luxury residential tower in the Marina Bay downtown area; Tanjong Pagar Centre, an integrated Grade A office, residential, hotel and retail development; and Ocean Financial Centre at Collyer Quay, a premium office tower and leading green development.
As a design studio team leader, Serena is currently overseeing a portfolio of projects in Singapore, including a Grade A office tower in downtown Marina Bay and a mixed-use development in Tanjong Pagar with a combined contract value exceeding S$1 billion. Serena is also part of the Senior Management team responsible for guiding overall business planning and strategy.
UN WAI KAY
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MSIA MSPM
Wai Kay joined architects 61 in 1993 and has extensive project experience across all sectors, with a keen interest in conservation involving complex programming. She was involved in Fullerton Hotel/One Fullerton, which received the URA Architectural Heritage Award in 2001 and the inaugural President's Design Award in 2006, and Capitol Development, which received the URA Architectural Heritage Award in 2016. Wai Kay is a co-team leader currently involved in the Changi Airport Terminal 5, Sentosa-Brani Master Planning and Cleantech Three projects.
Wai Kay believes in nurturing the next generation of architects through academia. She has been an examiner for the Singapore Board of Architects' Professional Practice Examination from 2005 to 2007, and a part-time external tutor at the NUS Department of Architecture since 2014.
LOW SIEW WOON
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BArch (Hons) (University of Melbourne)
MSc in Sustainable Building Design (Merit)
(University of Nottingham)
MSIA, MPAM, FSIArb, SMC, SIMI
Siew Woon is a BOA registered architect and LAM graduate architect. As a design studio co-team leader, she has led many award-winning residential and office tower projects, including Concourse Skyline, Volari, The Palette, D'Nest, The Concourse, and 18 Robinson.
Siew Woon has acquired extensive training in dispute prevention and dispute resolution, and is an Accredited Mediator with SMC and SIMI. She is elected by the Council as a Fellow of SIArb and registered as a Fellow of AIADR. She is also a DfSP listed by the WSH Council. To promote "design for all people" and as a Universal Design Assessor, Siew Woon has passionately served as an adjunct lecturer with BCAA for the Certification Course of Universal Design.
Being a certified Green Mark Manager with vast knowledge and experience in sustainability, Siew Woon was a speaker at the International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies. Her research on Understanding Light in Lightweight Fabric (ETFE) Structures through Field Studies was selected and published for international reference.
OOI WEN CHUEN
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Wen Chuen joined architects 61 in 2003 and has extensive experience across various project types. She has completed multiple large-scale projects, seeing through the full project cycle from conception to completion. Wen Chuen is adept at leading the entire project team, from the in-house team to external consultants and stakeholders, to align all efforts effectively towards the project goals. She has invaluable experience in liaising with a wide range of corporate and public sector clients, with a strong commitment to delivering beyond expectations.
Wen Chuen currently co-heads one of our studios, demonstrating strong leadership in project delivery through creative problem-solving strategies, detailed knowledge of the various disciplines and the ability to engage all levels of stakeholders.
ANTHONY WEE
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BA (Arch) (Hons) (Canterbury College, UK)
Anthony has been Project Architect for several landmark commercial developments in Singapore's downtown Marina Bay area, including One Raffles Quay, Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 3, and the Marina One integrated development comprising Grade A offices, luxury residences, a retail podium and a lush central garden.
Besides commercial experience, Anthony was also part of the project team for the Supreme Court Building in Singapore, 120 Collin Street in Melbourne, and Hainan Mandarin Hotel in Haikou, China.
KEVIN LIM
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BArch (Hons) (National University of Singapore)
MArch (National University of Singapore)
Since joining the firm in 1990, Kevin has been involved in the completion of a wide and varied range of projects in Singapore, including the Tanjong Pagar Centre and Asia Square mixed developments, Newton Gems condominium, Wild Wild Wet Theme Park at Pasir Ris, Gan Eng Seng School at Henderson Road, Raffles Medical at Clemenceau Avenue, a golf driving range at Toa Payoh, and Bishan Community Centre for the People's Association.
Kevin is passionate in the role of Employer's Representative, striving together with all stakeholders to bring each project to a successful completion. He is currently Project Lead designate in several key project competitions.
DAVID TY
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BSc (Arch) (Cum Laude) (University of the Philippines)
Since joining architects 61 in 2008, David has been involved in some of our signature institutional, hospitality, commercial, residential, and retail projects. They include the Australian International School, one of the largest educational institutions in Singapore, and award-winning projects such as Ardmore Three, an 84-unit luxury condominium along Orchard Road, and Marina Bay Suites, a 221-unit high-end luxury condominium that is part of the Marina Bay Financial Centre. He has also been involved in one of the office's largest mega projects to date – Marina One, a mixed-used mecca in the heart of the CBD.
As an Associate, he is currently involved in managing several projects for the firm as well as mentoring the junior and senior architects under his wing.
MONNICA MANALO
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BSc (Arch) (Magna Cum Laude)
(University of the Philippines)
Monnica began her career at architects 61 in 2005, working on high-end residential developments such as the Orange Grove Road condominium, and Seascape condominium in Sentosa Cove.
Following her promotion to Associate in 2011. Monnica was involved in the Marina Bay Financial Centre Commercial Tower 3, a prestigious commercial address in the heart of the Marina Bay CBD, and the Early Learning Village, a world-class early-years educational facility for over 2,000 children.
Monnica is currently part of the team working on the landmark Changi Airport Terminal 5 project.
FILIPPO PESCE
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MArch (Hons) (Universita' IUAV di Venezia, Italy)
Filippo moved to Singapore and joined architects 61 in 2010, after acquiring experience in architectural offices in Italy and Spain. He has participated in several national and international design competitions, securing and delivering multiple award-winning design projects. He has also been involved in master planning, large-scale and high-end residential, and Mass Rapid Transit tender projects.
Filippo currently oversees a portfolio of projects of broad spectrum, including the new Esplanade Waterfront Theatre in Marina Bay, the new E7 National University of Singapore (NUS) Engineering In Medicine laboratory building, and the renovation works for the NUS Central Library.
Filippo is a registered architect in Singapore, Italy and the UK, a DfS Professional, and was an invited panelist by BOA and URA. As a passionate promoter of the design culture, he conducts sharing sessions for secondary and tertiary level students on the subject of The Architectural Profession.
QUAH MEI FUNG
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BArch (Hons) (University Teknologi Malaysia)
Mei Fung joined architects 61 in 2013. Among her completed projects is the Marina One integrated development in the heart of Singapore's Marina Bay financial district, which was awarded Best High Rise Architecture, Mixed Use Architecture and Mixed Use Development at the Asia Pacific Property Awards 2012, as well as BCA's Green Mark Platinum Award 2013 and LEED Platinum pre-certification.
Mei Fung is currently a Project Associate for a variety of projects and building types including a high-density mixed-use mega project, façade re-cladding, tenancy fitting-out works and Changi Airport Terminal 5.
She is also leading the 67-hectare Rifle Range Nature Park development, an NParks collaboration that is part of a holistic approach to strengthen the conservation of biodiversity in Singapore's nature reserves. It incorporates a Cliff Walk study, the first of its kind in Singapore.
WIDYANTO HARTONO THENEARTO
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BArch (University of Indonesia)
MSc in Building Performance and Sustainability
(National University of Singapore)
Widy has a deep passion for design and sustainability. Having received an ASEAN Graduate Scholarship, he completed a Master's degree in Building Performance and Sustainability at National University of Singapore in 2012 to deepen his knowledge of green building and sustainability.
He joined architects 61 in the same year and has been a key team member in the design of projects such as NUS AS8, NUS Engineering in Medicine, JTC Multi-Storey Recycling Facility and Health Sciences Authority, as well as projects involving multiple stakeholders and technical complexity.
Widy leads and manages the design team, and is actively involved at every stage of the design process, from concept design to completion.
SEAN SU
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Sean joined architects 61 in 2010 and was responsible for delivering Ardmore Residence, a luxury high-rise condominium with a complex façade geometry. He has also worked on a variety of mixed use, residential and major retail upgrading projects at various stages, including schematic design, design development, contract administration and project delivery.
Sean is currently leading the design and delivery of Afro-Asia i-Mark, an office tower block in downtown Singapore; and Margaret Ville, a residential development in the western part of the island. He is also involved in various initiatives within the office, such as organising in-house design sharing sessions.
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Film commission is seeking some extras to advocate for expansion of the Ohio Motion Picture Tax Credit
"Native Son," which debuted at the Sundance Film Festival and aired on HBO on Saturday, April 6, was filmed in Cleveland last year. The Greater Cleveland Film Commission says that film "created over 100 jobs, with about 80 of those going to local crew." It also "employed over 200 extras, and engaged many local businesses," according to the film commission.
The Greater Cleveland Film Commission is enlisting the public in efforts to expand the Ohio Motion Picture Tax Credit to $100 million from the current $40 million.
"As we advocate for the expansion of the Ohio Motion Picture Tax Credit, we need your help in encouraging our State lawmakers to pass this important legislation," the film commission said in an email to supporters on Monday, April 8, that also is posted on the organization's website.
The film commission is urging supporters to send this letter to Gov. Mike DeWine, House Speaker Larry Householder and Senate President Larry Obhof encouraging them to back SB 37, sponsored by state Sen. Kirk Schuring, R-Canton. The bill on Tuesday, April 9, is scheduled for its sixth hearing with the Ways and Means Committee.
"Time is of the essence," the film commission says in its message to supporters. "Currently we are about to lose $250 million in production to other states if this does not pass. We have already lost over $1 billion in business due to our small incentive. This activity would have a significant impact on our economy and as you know, part of our mission is to positively impact our region's economy. SB 37 will boost the entire state of Ohio."
The current tax credit offers incentives for movies, television, web series and gaming; SB 37 envisions adding touring Broadway productions that are pre-Broadway engagements, are launching national tours or run for a minimum of five weeks.
In the letter that the film commission urges supporters to send to DeWine and prominent state legislators, Ivan Schwarz, president and CEO of the organization, writes, "The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) recently reported that nearly 35,500 people are directly and indirectly (hotels, caterers, carpenters, dry cleaners, etc.) employed by the motion picture and television industries in Ohio, with total wages earned exceeding $1.2 billion.
"The full potential of the Ohio Motion Picture Tax Credit has yet to be fully realized. Georgia has signaled to Hollywood that they are open for business and that no production will be turned away for lack of state funds or infrastructure. Raising Ohio's incentive cap to $100 million will tell the world that we can sustain a year-round production industry, allowing stakeholders (who are ready and willing) to invest in production infrastructure like studios and soundstages that will ensure that we can compete for the biggest productions available (including television series) and employ an even greater number of Ohioans."
He concludes, "I ask you to please raise the annual cap on the Ohio Motion Picture Tax Credit to $100 million, so that we can become the global production destination Hollywood already knows we can be."
Crain's government reporter Jay Miller examined the tax credit issue in this story from January. That story noted that in 2018, 31 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands offered film incentive programs, a figure that's down from 44 states in 2009, as some eliminated their tax credits due to a perceived lack of economic benefit to the state. Both the Buckeye Institute, a conservative think tank, and Policy Matters Ohio, a liberal advocacy group, have questioned the value of the incentive, though a 2015 study by Cleveland State University's Center for Economic Development found that every dollar the state gave in tax credits pumped $2.01 back into the state's economy.
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The demise of Toys R Us has big ramifications for Little Tikes in Hudson, according to this story from The Associated Press.
A year after Toys R Us imploded, the story notes, "toy makers are still readjusting to the big loss of shelf space. That means slashing the number of styles they carry, re-evaluating how they sell large toys like playhouses and cars, and changing their packaging to squeeze into smaller retail spaces."
From the story: Isaac Larian, CEO of privately held MGA Entertainment, has seen overall sales triple last year because of its popular LOL toys. But its Little Tikes division, which makes toy cars and playhouses that need big areas for display, suffered a 12 percent sales drop because of the loss of Toys R Us even as his business with Amazon rose 50 percent. Overall, 27 percent of its overall business stemmed from Toys R Us, but at Little Tikes, that figure was 40 percent. Larian's Little Tikes toy factory — the largest U.S. toy factory — based in Hudson, Ohio, is running at 25 percent capacity. Larian says he's cutting the number of Little Tikes toys it produces mainly because of the loss of Toys R Us. He's now expanding into housewares to keep the factory busier.
That's a smart adjustment.
The AP says "nearly $3 billion in 2018 was left on the table" by Toys R Us, representing 12% of the U.S. toy market, according to market research group NPD Group Inc. Jim Silver, editor-in-chief of TTPM, an online toy review site, "estimates that 40 percent of Toys R Us business wasn't scooped up," according to the story. "Even as the former investors of Toys R Us try to resurrect the business in the U.S. in time for the holidays, many expect it to be a shell of what it was."
The Cleveland Museum of Art is mentioned prominently in this story from Hyperallergic.com, a website that offers "playful, serious, and radical perspectives on art and culture in the world today," that examines how museums are combating a shortage of East Asian art conservators.
From the story:
Because early East Asian art is made of such specific materials, its upkeep requires specially trained conservators. While American collections of East Asian paintings have grown tremendously in the past several centuries, the conservation laboratories dedicated to maintaining these collections have not.
The crisis in conservation of East Asian paintings became evident about a decade ago. All the conservators in the field were approaching retirement, and there were no identifiable up-and-coming practitioners to fill their hyper-specialized positions.
In 2012, The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation arranged a meeting with the major American collections of Chinese paintings to discuss how to prevent the breakdown of these invaluable art objects.
Response to the meeting "was unprecedented in the conservation field," the story notes, and among the institutions taking action was CMA.
The Cleveland museum in 2018 "established the Center for Chinese Painting Conservation, which will train Chinese painting conservation fellows starting next year with funding from the Mellon Foundation and a matching gift of $1.5 million from June and Simon K.C. Li," Hyperallergic says. "After the preservation of CMA's permanent collection, the Center will help restore objects from other museums' Asian art collections as a service to the field and as training for their resident fellows."
Cleveland's center also "plans to send its fellows to meet suppliers in China, accompanied by museum's current conservator, Yi-Hsia Hsaio."
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With upbeat reviews across the board, a Radio 1 playlist for recent single 'Getting Along', and a nomination for Best New Artist at the NME Awards, The Magic Gang have emerged as a force to be reckoned with. Their self-titled debut album which entered the Album Charts at #12 confirmed their rising status, and is currently the highest-charting debut from a British rock band this year.
Now The Magic Gang launch their new single 'All That I Want Is You' as they embark upon their summer festival schedule.
Inspired by stories from Brian Wilson's controversial autobiography 'Wouldn't It Be Nice', 'All That I Want Is You' puts a slow-burning spin on their melodically buoyant, harmony-rich sound. Its closing lyric "Oh Brian, won't you come out?" is the final line that emerges from the album – a reference to Wilson's obsession with spending hours on end in his swimming pool.
The Magic Gang sold-out their entire March headline tour in advance, which included a London show at Electric Ballroom. They're now set to play a summer of festival dates which culminates at Reading and Leeds in August, before they embark upon their biggest headline tour to date in September.
In addition to the UK dates listed below, their touring schedule is boosted with European festival dates at Benicàssim and the ReeperbahnFestival, as well as a wider European headline tour in October.


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Odds to Sign Tom Brady See Buccaneers Surge in Latest Update
By Max Staley
Odds to sign Tom Brady still have the QB going to the Patriots, but the Buccaneers are climbing. / Maddie Meyer/Getty Images
This NFL offseason is rife with potential storylines. Big-name stars like Jadeveon Clowney, Amari Cooper and Yannick Ngakoue could all be changing teams this offseason. And yet, Tom Brady's uncertain future is still largely dominating the NFL conversation.
While the New England Patriots opened as the heavy favorites to sign the future Hall of Famer, but they've been falling throughout the offseason. The team is now available at just -165, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
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In fact, as the Patriots odds have decreased, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have surged all the way up to +125, giving them the second-best odds to sign the QB. This shift has coincided with teams like the Tennessee Titans, who used to be among the favorites, falling off the board completely as they re-signed Ryan Tannehill to a massive extension.
As strange as it may seem to picture Brady in a Buccaneers uniform, a marriage between the two does make some sense. For one, there aren't many teams that project to be natural fits for the Patriots' signal-caller, especially now that Tennessee is out of the race.
From @CSimmsQB: The 49ers were Tom Brady's first choice, but the 49ers have passed on Brady https://t.co/YbilzNE8eN
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) March 15, 2020
And from his perspective, the thought of throwing passes to talents like Chris Godwin, Mike Evans and O.J. Howard could prove too enticing to pass up.
So while the Patriots are still considered the favorites to land Brady, the Buccaneers can't be ruled out either. That said, these odds will surely continue to shift until we get a more concrete update on his plans.
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A personal injury lawyer is a lawyer who provides legal services to those who claim to have been injured, physically or psychologically, as a result of the negligence of another person, company, government agency or any entity. Personal injury lawyers primarily practice in the area of law known as tort law. Examples of common personal injury claims include injuries from slip and fall accidents, traffic collisions, defective products, workplace injuries and professional malpractice.

The term "trial lawyers" is used to refer to personal injury lawyers, even though many other types of lawyers, including defense lawyers and criminal prosecutors also appear in trials and even though most personal injury claims are settled without going to trial.

Qualification
A personal injury lawyer must qualify to practice law in the jurisdiction in which the lawyer practices. In many states, they must also pass a written ethics examination.

Lawyers may take continuing legal education (CLE) classes in order to learn about developments in the law or to learn about new practice areas. In states that require lawyers to attend CLE, personal injury lawyers may take CLE courses relevant to personal injury law, but are not required to do so.

United States
Certain bar associations and attorney organizations offer certifications, including certification of lawyers in the field of personal injury. Certification is not required to practice personal injury law, but may help a lawyer demonstrate knowledge in the field to potential clients. Within the U.S., not all state bars offer certification for personal injury law. Some states, such as New Jersey, allow lawyers to become Certified Trial Attorneys, a credential that is available to both plaintiff and defense attorneys. Some states, such as Arizona, restrict the use of the words "specialist" or "specialize" to lawyers who have obtained a certification from the State Bar Board of Legal Specialization in a specific field of law, with one such certification being in the area of personal injury law.

Practice
Lawyers may concentrate their practice to specific areas of law, including personal injury law. Some lawyers may further specialize to a specific area of personal injury, such as medical malpractice law. By limiting the range of cases they handle, personal injury lawyers are able to acquire specialized knowledge and experience.

Client relations
Before accepting a new case, a personal injury lawyer typically interviews a prospective client and evaluates the client's case to determine the basic facts and potential legal claims that might be made, identifies possible defendants, and evaluates the strength of the case. A lawyer may decline to accept a case if the lawyer believes that the legal claims will not succeed in court, if the cost of litigation is expected to exceed the amount that can reasonably be recovered from the defendants as compensation for the client's injury.

Compensation
Lawyer fees may be charged in a number of ways, including contingency fees, hourly rates, and flat fees. In many countries, personal injury lawyers work primarily on a contingency fee basis, sometimes called an if-come fee, through which the lawyer receives a percentage of a client's recovery as a fee, but does not recover a fee if the claim is not successful.

In some jurisdictions, or by virtue of the retainer agreement between an attorney and client, the amount of the legal fee may vary depending upon whether a case settles before a lawsuit is filed, after a lawsuit is filed but before trial, or if the case goes to trial. For example, a retainer agreement might provide that a lawyer will receive a 33 and 1/3% contingency fee if a case settles before a lawsuit is filed, a 40% contingency fee if the case settles after the lawsuit is filed, or up to 45% if the lawsuit goes to trial.

Due to the high cost of litigation, personal injury lawyers are rarely retained to work based on an hourly fee. However, defense attorneys who are hired to contest personal injury claims are often paid on an hourly basis.

Ethics
An attorney should provide diligent representation to clients, and the ultimate professional responsibility of a personal injury lawyer is to help plaintiffs obtain just compensation for their losses. As with all lawyers, the attorney-client relationship is governed by rules of ethics.

In the United States, lawyers are regulated by codes of conduct established by state bar associations, which have the power to take disciplinary action against lawyers who violate professional or ethical regulations. States normally require all contingency agreements between lawyers and their clients to be in writing, and may limit the amount that may be charged as a contingency fee to a specific maximum percentage of the recovery.

Organizations
Although membership is not required for personal injury practice, many personal injury lawyers join professional associations. For example:

American Bar Association – a professional association dedicated to improving the legal system and providing accreditation for law schools and continuing legal education programs
Association of Personal Injury Lawyers – an association based in Nottingham, England; founded in 1990 by personal injury lawyers on behalf of accident victims
Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles – CAALA is one of the largest associations of plaintiffs' lawyers in the United States and hosts one of the largest annual attorneys' conventions.
American Association for Justice – an association of trial lawyers that was founded in 1946 by a group of plaintiffs' attorneys committed to safeguarding victims' rights. Prior to 2007, this organization was called the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, or ATLA.
The National Trial Lawyers – a national organization composed of trial lawyers, offering networking opportunities, advocacy training and educational programs for trial lawyers.
Personal Injuries Bar Association (PIBA) -  a specialist bar association for UK barristers who practise in the field of personal injuries.

Criticism
Critics of personal injury lawyers claim that litigation increases the cost of products and services and the cost of doing business. For example, critics of medical malpractice lawyers argue that lawsuits increase the cost of healthcare, and that lawsuits may inspire doctors to leave medical practice or create doctor shortages. These concerns, often raised in response to efforts to reform healthcare, have not been well substantiated. A publication by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation found little evidence that traditional tort reforms affect medical liability costs or defensive medicine. A study conducted on a bipartisan basis in Texas has found that tort reform, once enacted, had no impact on reducing the cost of medical care, tending to throw doubt on claims made by tort reform advocates.

See also
Ambulance chasing
Big Apple Pothole and Sidewalk Protection Committee
Compensation culture

References

Lawyers by type
Tort law
Medical law
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It saddens me to say that I lost my beloved Hank to leukemia. Hank adopted me in September 2006, and from that day forward he showed me a love I never thought was possible! I have had different breeds of dogs before, but there is something just so special about Greyhounds. Only having five years with him was way too short, but those five years with him were some of the best five years of my life! Hank never complained about anything unless it was 7:01 a.m./p.m. and he had not been fed yet. He was my clock and I miss that. We made many memories together and I will cherish them forever, you will be greatly missed Hank, my Leaner Dog.


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Elk Hill stands out from the pack for the long-term commitment of our senior staff – not just to our organization, but to service and leadership in the communities we call home.
Ron Spears has been with Elk Hill since 1984. He served as a Team Leader, Admissions and Aftercare Coordinator and Director, Director of Community Services, and Director of Programs before becoming Chief Operations Officer. He knows every Elk Hill program from the ground up and has helped them evolve as the needs of our young men and women change. Mr. Spears is immediate past President of the Virginia Association of Specialized Education Facilities (VAISEF), and has been recognized by the Central Virginia Partnership on Youth as the 2012 Outstanding Private Partner of the Year for actively demonstrating community collaboration and service to youth and families.
David Wyman joined the Elk Hill team in 2008. Prior to that, he worked for more than 20 years as a senior financial executive in high-tech, manufacturing and software organizations. He also serves on the Chesterfield County School Board.
Jessica Cocciolone, CFRE, joined Elk Hill in 2016 to lead the development team in raising more than $1 million annually for Elk Hill programs, building public awareness through marketing communications, and engaging volunteer and community resources to advance the Elk Hill's mission.
Ebony Jones is the Director of Human Resources at Elk Hill. She joined the leadership team in 2018. She has worked for more than 15 years in various human resources capacities. Earlier in her career, she was promoted as a branch manager for CORESTAFF Services (a national staffing agency) and was honored with a national award for relationship management. She has worked in both the compensation and benefit sections for the Virginia Department of Corrections.
Alex Sullivan has been with Elk Hill since 1980 and knows our programs inside and out. He is actively involved in marketing our services and building strong community outreach and customer service relationships. Well respected in the local community and in the human service sector, Mr. Sullivan is a tremendous asset to Elk Hill.
Laura Easter joined Elk Hill in 2007 as the first Program Director for our Spring Garden group home for girls, and was then promoted to the new position of Community Services Director. Dr. Easter received her master's degree in school counseling from Loyola University in Maryland and her doctorate in counselor education from the University of Virginia. She is also a Licensed Professional Counselor. She has served as a counselor working with adults, children, and families in public and private school settings, residential facilities, and community mental health centers, and has also served as adjunct faculty at the University of Virginia teaching and supervising Master's students in the counseling program. Dr. Easter serves on FAPT and CPMTs in several counties, as well as the steering committee for the Systems of Care KKIC Start Initiative.
Tammy Johnston has been with Elk Hill since 2010 as a Program Director at the Spring Garden Group Home for girls. She was promoted in 2015 to her current position as Director of Residential Services. She has over 20 years of experience working with youth and families within mental health and residential settings. Ms. Johnston received her BA from the University of Virginia and her Master's in Social work from West Virginia University. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She also earned a certificate in Trauma Treatment and Healthcare Administration from the University of Maryland. She has served on FAPTs in several counties and continues to advocate for youth and their families in various capacities.


MANCHESTER UNITED boss Jose Mourinho loves being busy on Boxing Day.
Manchester United go up against Sunderland at home on Monday (3pm).
Old Trafford is a happy place to be again after four wins on the trot have moved them to within four points of the Champions League places.
United know they cannot afford to slip up against Sunderland in order to lose more ground in the race for the top four.
And Mourinho has admitted he loves working on Boxing Day - as it gives fans something to look forward to.
"I love it! I know that the family miss something from us, but the family loves us," he told MUTV.
"They know us, they know our nature, they know that we are happy playing football, giving all of the people that love football something really special in a period when almost no countries has football for the fans.
"So, in the end, the family is happy because we are happy.
"I really like it and, for me, Boxing Day is a very special day to work and to give people something that they love.
"We all know that this country is in love with football, Manchester is in love with Manchester United and I am more than happy to work on Boxing Day."


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This is a spatial word cloud project, to show keywords that @AstroSamantha is tweeting during her journey in the Space.
This project is solving the Friends In High Places challenge.
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Wright Chat :: View topic - 1949 Taliesin Origami Chair - Dimensions? Sketches? Drawing?
1949 Taliesin Origami Chair - Dimensions? Sketches? Drawing?
I sat in one of these chairs at T-West and found it comfy, but can't really fall in love with the design. Too heavy and over-complicated.
Yes -- I agree with that, and Wright himself acknowledged that one needed help in moving the chair.
that it just feels right." That was after experiencing an Origami at T West, too.
I find the origami chairs delightful. But they are rather 'design-intensive,' and as such should be used sparingly. One or two per room would not only be enough, but would mitigate against anything else that might draw attention to itself. The Garden Room at T-West has the origami chairs like thrones before the great fireplace, and a lot of very subordinate pieces that do not compete.
I'm so glad I found this forum! Thank you all for your insight it has been very helpful for my study research, especially the drawing plans that have been shared and the link to Cassina's reissued design.
"Side chairs" "In the manner of Frank Lloyd Wright" "Arts and Crafts"
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Carbon dating in chemistry, chemistry glossary
Measuring the Size of Earth. Once a being dies, however, this exchange stops. Carbon is constantly be generated in the atmosphere and cycled through the carbon and nitrogen cycles. Carbon has a relatively short half-life of years, meaning that the amount of carbon in a sample is halved over the course of years due to radioactive decay. We use carbon, as every living being has carbon.
One of the most frequent uses of radiocarbon dating is to estimate the age of organic remains from archaeological sites. The carbon in its body will remain until it decomposes or fossilizes. Korff predicted that the reaction between these neutrons and nitrogen, which predominates in the atmosphere, would produce carbon, also called radiocarbon.
How carbon dating works
They surrounded the sample chamber with a system of Geiger counters that were calibrated to detect and eliminate the background radiation that exists throughout the environment. Skills to Develop Identify the age of materials that can be approximately determined using radiocarbon dating. Gas proportional counting is a conventional radiometric dating technique that counts the beta particles emitted by a given sample. These values have been derived through statistical means. It must be noted though that radiocarbon dating results indicate when the organism was alive but not when a material from that organism was used.
Known as radiocarbon dating, this method provides objective age estimates for carbon-based objects that originated from living organisms. By dating man-made artifacts from Europe, the Americas, Asia, Africa and Oceania, archaeologists established that civilizations developed in many independent sites across the world. This process begins when an organism is no longer able to exchange Carbon with their environment. There are some carbon particles in the atmosphere.
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What is Carbon Dating
Radiocarbon dating is a method that provides objective age estimates for carbon-based materials that originated from living organisms.
The Keeling Curve The carbon cycle features prominently in the story of chemist Ralph Keeling, who discovered the steadily increasing carbon dioxide concentrations of the atmosphere.
In the absence of any historical data concerning the intensity of cosmic radiation, Libby simply assumed that it had been constant.
Some chemical elements have more than one type of atom.
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This method worked, but it was slow and costly. Changes in States of Matter. Nuclear Fission and Nuclear Fusion. Funding to support the advancement of the chemical sciences through research projects. So, lirik lagu jessica dating agency scientists can estimate the age of the fossil by looking at the level of decay in its radioactive carbon.
Background samples analyzed are usually geological in origin of infinite age such as coal, lignite, and limestone. Garlic and Onion are good for you! Radiocarbon dating is used in many fields to learn information about the past conditions of organisms and the environments present on Earth.
Beta particles are products of radiocarbon decay. Communities Find a chemistry community of interest and connect on a local and global level. Thus, the Turin Shroud was made over a thousand years after the death of Jesus. Discovery of Radiocarbon Dating. Among the first objects tested were samples of redwood and fir trees, the age of which were known by counting their annual growth rings.
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Carbon dating was developed by American scientist Willard Libby and his team at the University of Chicago. The application of radiocarbon dating to groundwater analysis can offer a technique to predict the over-pumping of the aquifer before it becomes contaminated or overexploited. Their results predicted the distribution of carbon across features of the carbon cycle and gave Libby encouragement that radiocarbon dating would be successful.
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Fortunately for him, this was later proven to be generally true. All Rights Reserved Terms and Conditions. Seldom has a single discovery in chemistry had such an impact on the thinking in so many fields of human endeavor. The Carbon cycle Radiocarbon dating usually referred to simply as carbon dating is a radiometric dating method. Liquid scintillation counting is another radiocarbon dating technique that was popular in the s.
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Once an organism is decoupled from these cycles i. Libby was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in recognition of his efforts to develop radiocarbon dating. Awards Recognizing and celebrating excellence in chemistry and celebrate your achievements.
In samples of the Dead Sea Scrolls were analyzed by carbon dating.
From the discovery of Carbon to radiocarbon dating of fossils, we can see what an essential role Carbon has played and continues to play in our lives today.
For the second factor, it would be necessary to estimate the overall amount carbon and compare this against all other isotopes of carbon.
He reasoned that a state of equilibrium must exist wherein the rate of carbon production was equal to its rate of decay, dating back millennia.
This also shows an ancient equine skeleton coming from a dinosaur.
One of the most frequent uses of radiocarbon dating is to estimate the age of organic remains from archeological sites.
The method is now used routinely throughout archaeology, geology and other sciences to determine the age of ancient carbon-based objects that originated from living organisms. William Shakespeare Biography. So, every living thing is constantly exchanging carbon with its environment as long as it lives. From that point on, scientist have used these techniques to examine fossils, rocks, and ocean currents and determine age and event timing.
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At the end of the M5, join the A38 (signed Plymouth & Torquay). Exit the A38 (Plymouth Bypass) at the junction with the A386, and join the A386 (Tavistock Road) towards Tavistock. Turn right at the next roundabout into Derriford Road. Pass hospital and turn right at lights onto Research Way. For reception and Phases 1 and 2 turn left, reception and Phase 1 is located on the left and Phase 2 is located on the right. For Phase 3, continue down Research Way and turn left at the small roundabout. For Phase 4, turn left and pass Phase 1 and 2. Continue up the hill and you can either turn left or right.
Follow the A38 towards Plymouth.
Exit the A38 (Plymouth Bypass) at the junction with the A386, and join the A386 (Tavistock Road) towards Tavistock. Turn right at the next roundabout into Derriford Road. Pass hospital and turn right at lights onto Research Way. For reception and Phases 1 and 2 turn left, reception and Phase 1 is located on the left and Phase 2 is located on the right. For Phase 3, continue down Research Way and turn left at the small roundabout. For Phase 4, turn left and pass Phase 1 and 2. Continue up the hill and you can either turn left or right.
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