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School of Applied Social and Policy Sciences
Professor Gillian Robinson
Emeritus Professor and Research Associate ARK
School of Applied Social and Policy Sc.
Room MD143 Londonderry BT48 7JL
gm.robinson@ulster.ac.uk
Gillian Robinson is Professor of Social Research and Research Director of ARK at Ulster University. Based in the School of Applied Social and Policy Sciences and a member of the Psychology Research Institute, Gillian worked with colleagues to establish ARK as a cross-university resource (with Queen's University Belfast) providing access to social and political information on Northern Ireland in 2000. She has been involved in the monitoring of social attitudes in Northern Ireland since 1989 and co-directs the Northern Ireland Life and Times survey series. She leads the ARK Ageing Programme at Ulster University.
Recently Gillian co-ordinated the Accounts of the Conflict project www.ulster.ac.uk/accounts, a digital archive of personal accounts of the conflict in and about Northern Ireland. This archive is a valuable new addition to the CAIN (Conflict Archive on the Internet cain.ulster.ac.uk ) web resource. Gillian has worked closely with INCORE (International Conflict Research Institute www.ulster.ac.uk/incore where she was Director 2003-2008).
Her research interests include peace monitoring, social attitudes, gender roles, policy development in transition and research methodology including issues around researching violent societies and comparative methods. She has published extensively on these issues including six books and numerous articles and has led teams that have developed over 40 online publicly accessible databases. She is the 2003 Eisenhower Fellow from Northern Ireland.


This week, I had the good fortune to visit Kyoto. Readers of this blog will know that I visited Kyoto barely 6 months ago and fell absolutely in love with the historic, spiritual heart of Japan. It was sheer delight when I found out I would be back there this month.
This time's visit was different, however. I went as part of a group from work, and the visit was much shorter, just a day. We had a guide to take us around, stayed at a pretty nice hotel, and ate at Indian restaurants.
The last time I was there, I was on a personal, solo trip, and stayed in Kyoto for a good 4-5 days. I stayed at a traditional ryokan inn and then a decent, low-key hotel. I took buses and trains, walked quite a bit, and ate at local restaurants in the Japanese tradition. I did barely two things in a day, like visit a zen temple in the morning, and then another one in the afternoon. I lingered and loafed, without hurry, without expectation.
Undoubtedly, the latter is the true way to see Kyoto. I mean, really see Kyoto for what she is. Kyoto is a city that doesn't want to be anywhere else except where she is. While Tokyo and the rest of the world frantically speed ahead to catch who knows what, Kyoto rests in tranquility in her spot, like a lotus in a still pond. That's why, you have to slow down too.
Walking through the bamboo forest at Arashiyama, the first time around, I breathed in the fresh green scent in the air. I heard birds overhead, I saw leaves flutter gently and then go still until another breeze stirred them again. At Nijo-jo Castle, I imagined the trepidation and awe with which visitors to the Tokugawa shogun waited in the third room, surrounded by menacing tigers on the walls around them, painted to intimidate. I pictured what life in ancient Japan must have been like, the immense power held by the shogunate.
The first time around, I walked through tiny lanes to find the oldest zen temple in Japan, snuggled within a residential neighbourhood. I meditated at another zen temple amidst a large campus, where apprentice monks could be seen going about their business. I hiked through thousands of bright orange gates at the Shinto site of Fushimi Inari to reach the summit point, from which I could scan the entire city beneath me.
There was no agenda except to be where I was. Because of this, I think, Kyoto unfolded herself. Her old stories flowed out. Her images painted themselves in the clear blue sky, in the grey pebbles carefully raked, in the brilliant green Japanese maple trees.
I loved being back in Kyoto. I will go back every chance I get. Like an old friend, though, Kyoto will best show her real self if you give her time to be herself.
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Fines for parents for unruly teens | ConductDisorders - A soft place to land for battle weary parents.
Discussion in 'Substance Abuse' started by gottaloveem, Nov 21, 2006.
In a city not to far from me, they just passed a "parental responsibility law". Meaning, if your child does anything to end up in court, (skipping school, violence, drugs, etc...) then the parents will get a $100.00 fine.
I'm not sure how effective this will be or what the point is. Most of our kids have responsible able parents. A lot of our kids will keep on doing what they are doing even if mom and dad get fined.
yes, most of the parents on this site are responsible (or they wouldn't be on this site) but there are so many parents that AREN'T.
I could tell you a lot of stories from my doing Citizens on Patrol, etc. - but I'll just detail one that was in the news here recently. A 14 year old was killed (shot) when he attemped to steal a car at 6am on a Monday morning. He had already been in front of juvenile court 14 times, he had been in several foster homes, he was on house arrest at the time of his death. His mother stated he went to go see his friend in a football game on Friday night, and she expected him home "before school".
While it's horrible the young person died (by the way, the man who shot him will not be prosecuted - he was found to be defending his life because the kid was trying to run him down with the car) but surely the parent must have SOME responsibility in this case. The kid was on house arrest and she "allowed" him to leave - she saw nothing wrong with it. She saw nothing wrong with having him running around town for 3 days as long as he was home "before" school started. She's also attempting to sue the man who shot her son in civil court.
I'm sure in the cases where these fines are imposed, if one could show attempts that the parent HAS asked for help, etc. the judge will have the option of not imposing them. Unless your state has manditory sentencing (ours doesn't).
You are right skeeter, I wasn't considering the fact that there are irresponsible mixed up parents.
I'm used to us here, who are doing everything we can to help our kids.
Thanks for reminding me of the other side of the coin.
in my humble opinion it's not just neglectful parents, there are a lot of parents in denial.."boys will be boys", "oh I drank beer when I was in HR too", "it's just a phase". Can't tell you how many times this comes up in court, parents who make excuses rather than face the fact that Johnny has a sub abuse problem or whatever problem. Personally I think that in those cases the fine is meant to be a wake-up call and I think it's a good idea. I've heard of places where it may be low the first time but it can go up very high if there are repeated offenses. Other question I have is if the judge has discretion about assessing it. I think there needs to be some level of discretion so for those of us who are really trying, we don't end up in hock forever because of our difficult children.


Nov. 14 - Businesses need to transform themselves to succeed despite the globe's economic stresses, says N. Chandrasekaran, CEO of Tata Consultancy Services. Here's how technology can help them do it.
Among the top Harvard stories of 2011 was the return of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) to campus after an absence of 40 years. In March, the University signed an agreement with the Navy. By September, offices had opened in Hilles Hall for the Navy ROTC's Old Ironsides Battalion.
Nov. 11 - Investors shift their focus towards EU policymakers for signs of progress that will help prevent a euro zone meltdown, following Italy's rapid action on Friday to implement austerity measures.
Nilekani: Working in the Indian government is "complex"
Nov. 11 - Nandan Nilekani talks to Chrystia Freeland about the difference between working in the Indian government and as an entrepreneur, and what his motivation was to join the public sphere.
This seven minute video slowly shows the moves in this dance as seen in a college level physical education class. It is suitable for most all ages and utilizes many major muscle groups.
Russia became a communist state in 1917. The KGB began soon after as the secret Soviet police. This two minute video shows the violent history of this movement with the emphasis on Stalin's slaughter of millions.
This 14:70 video tells the personal stories of some of the early settlers in this country. Uses narration and reenactors. Shows some of the conflicts and the continuing dealing with England.
Pennsylvania's Mercer Museum houses a gadget collection dating from the Middle Ages tomodern times and includes a device for hunting turtles plus 60 types of apple peelers and mouse catchers as well. Should show students that technology does not always have to be related to electronics.
America's war efforts during World War Two. Nylon and other inventions are explored. It is a good video to show students to keep all their notes as they may come in handy later as well as to examine the many roles plastic technology played in the war.
This video shows how scientists worked on the invention of frozen orange juices that was concentrated. A great video of the scientist who co-invented this breakthrough. Its impact it hinted at in United States households as well.
This three minute video explains how penicillin was invented, spread, and made a difference to hundreds who were saved from infections. A general overview.


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42nd Street–Port Authority Bus Terminal (IND Eighth Avenue Line)
Infobox NYCS
name = 42nd Street–Port Authority Bus Terminal
image_caption = Southeastern stair
accessible = yes
acc_note = passageway to Times Square–42nd Street is not accessible
bg_color = #11117D
line = IND Eighth Avenue Line
service = Eighth south
platforms = 2 island platforms on upper level
1 side platform on abandoned lower level
tracks = 5 (4 on upper level, 1 on abandoned lower level)
passengers = 55.487 million (combined with Times Square)
pass_year = 2006
pass_percent = 2
transfer_custom=NYCS Times Square|time=1 at Times Square–42nd Street
connection = Port Authority Bus Terminal
open_date=September 10, 1932New York Times, List of the 28 Stations on the New 8th Av. Line, September 10, 1932, page 6] (upper level)
1959 (lower level)
north_line=IND Eighth Avenue Line
north_local_station=50th Street
north_local_service=Eighth 50th local
north_local_station_acc=southbound
north_express_station=59th Street–Columbus Circle
north_express_service=Eighth 50th express
north_custom_station = NYCS next|type=Queens Boulevard|station=50th Street|line=IND Eighth Avenue Line|service=Queens 53rd west|acc=southbound
south_station = 34th Street–Penn Station
south_station_acc = yes
south_line = IND Eighth Avenue Line
south_service = Eighth south
42nd Street–Port Authority Bus Terminal is a station on the IND Eighth Avenue Line of the New York City Subway. Located at the intersection of 42nd Street and Eighth Avenue in Manhattan, it is served by the NYCS|A and NYCS|E trains at all times, and the NYCS|C train at all times except late nights.
It is an express station with four tracks and two island platforms in use. A free transfer to the Times Square–42nd Street complex, the busiest in the subway system, is available via an underground passageway. The platforms here are extra wide, to accommodate passenger volume. In order to fit the wider platforms, they are offset from north to south; the southbound platform extends between 40th and 42nd Streets, and the northbound platform between 42nd and 44th Street. The mezzanine extends from 40th to 44th Street. Ramps are in place for access to the mezzanine, which is unusual in that there are retail stores within the fare control (including a record store), as well as various New York City Transit offices. The tile color is dark purple with black border and there is no IND-style tile name tablet.
In addition to the platforms described above, there is an abandoned lower platform on the southbound side (one track, underneath the downtown local track on the upper level, and one side platform underneath the island platform above). The 42nd St station was built in 1932; the lower level platform was completed in the 1950s, and used, from 1959 to 1981, for odd services like the Aqueduct Racetrack special fare trains, and for rush hour NYCS|E for a period during the 1970s. [New York Times April 20, 2008] For many years, a crossunder was open between the upper level platforms using a passageway at the northern end of the lower level. Rearrangement of the mezzanine a few years ago allowed passengers to cross over using the mezzanine within the fare control.
It isn't clear why this lower level was built. It could only be used by trains running from Queens via 53rd Street (today's NYCS|E service). Heading downtown on the track from the lower level of 50th Street, switches allow access to the downtown local, downtown express, or lower level of 42nd Street. Departing 42nd Street on the lower level, trains can become local or express prior to entering 34th Street–Penn Station. However, trains departing 42nd Street on the upper level cannot cross over until reaching the Canal Street station. It is likely, therefore, that the extra platform was built to allow some operational flexibility, by permitting trains from 53rd Street to have access to both downtown local and express. Perhaps there was no other suitable location for a crossover switch, or it was thought an extra platform face could allow increased dwell time or time for switches to line up.
An oft-repeated story offers this as a reason the lower level was built: The Independent subway was being built by the city to compete directly with routes owned by the IRT and BMT companies. The IRT Flushing Line terminates at Times Square. It is said that the bumper blocks of the Flushing line are directly against or very close to the eastern wall of the lower level of the 42nd Street IND station. The construction of the lower level therefore blocked any potential extension of the Flushing line to the west side of Manhattan. If this is true, it would have been done only in the spirit of crushing the competition, for the IND had no plans to construct a competing crosstown line.
Film producers have used the lower level platform for several movies, most notably Ghost (1990), starring Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore.
In 1998 and 1999, all but one remaining entrance to the lower level was sealed (the remaining one is under a lift-up trap door at the south end of the southbound platform). A report in the September 1999 Bulletin of the New York Division ERA reports that the lower level track D-3 from north of 42nd Street all the way to 34th Street is now out of service. It will be demolished as part of the planned IRT Flushing Line extension to Eleventh Avenue.
Some relative depths of stations in the Times Square complex are as follows, +/- 10 feet.
*IRT Broadway–Seventh Avenue Line, 40 feet below street
*IRT Flushing Line, 60 feet below street
*BMT Broadway Line, 50 feet below street
*IRT 42nd Street Shuttle, 20 feet below street
*IND Eighth Avenue Line, 30 feet below street
*M11
*M104
*NYCS ref|http://www.nycsubway.org/perl/stations?7:2345|IND 8th Avenue|42nd Street/Port Authority Bus Terminal
*Station Reporter — [http://www.stationreporter.net/timessq.htm Times Square Complex]
* [http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/20/nyregion/thecity/20port.html?ref=thecity No Whoosh, No 'All Aboard', by Alex Mindlin: New York Times April 20, 2008]
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David Manners, 11th Duke of Rutland
IND Eighth Avenue Line — Eighth Avenue Line Метрополитен Нью Йорка Станция Chambers Street Открытие первого участка … Википедия
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50th Street (IND Eighth Avenue Line) — Infobox NYCS name = 50th Street image size = 275px accessible = southbound acc note = southbound only bg color = #11117D line = IND Eighth Avenue Line line 2 = IND Queens Boulevard Line service=Eighth south local platforms = 4 side platforms (2… … Wikipedia
34th Street–Penn Station (IND Eighth Avenue Line) — Infobox NYCS name = 34th Street ndash;Penn Station accessible = yes bg color = #11117D line = IND Eighth Avenue Line service = Eighth south platforms = 1 island platform, 2 side platforms tracks = 4 passengers = 23.729 million pass year = 2006… … Wikipedia
42nd Street (New York City Subway) — The following stations on the New York City Subway share the name 42nd Street. *42nd Street–Port Authority Bus Terminal (IND Eighth Avenue Line) *Times Square–42nd Street (New York City Subway) *42nd Street–Bryant Park (IND Sixth Avenue Line)… … Wikipedia
42nd Street Shuttle — Saltar a navegación, búsqueda 42nd Street Shuttle Un mapa del servicio actual en la línea 42nd Street Shuttle Datos generales Tipo … Wikipedia Español
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Eighth Avenue (Manhattan) — Eighth Avenue is a north south avenue on the West Side of Manhattan in New York City, carrying northbound traffic. It is the longest straight road on Manhattan. Eighth Avenue begins in the West Village neighborhood at Abingdon Square (where… … Wikipedia
Times Square–42nd Street (New York City Subway) — Infobox NYCS name = Times Square–42nd Street bg color = black service = Times Square passengers = 55.487 million pass year = 2006 pass percent = 3 borough = Manhattan transfer station = 42nd Street–Port Authority Bus Terminal transfer line = IND… … Wikipedia
34th Street–Penn Station (IRT Broadway–Seventh Avenue Line) — Infobox NYCS name = 34th Street–Penn Station accessible = yes bg color = #E20F00 line = IRT Broadway–Seventh Avenue Line service = Broadway Seventh south platforms = 1 island platform, 2 side platforms tracks = 4 passengers = 27.804 million pass… … Wikipedia

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A quick look at
Martin Guitar Truss Rods
© Frank Ford, 9/28/98; Photos by FF, 9/11/98
I just noticed today that I had an interesting photo opportunity. We have several Martin guitar necks out of their bodies for repair, and there is one of each type of neck reinforcement so I can show them to you.
The earliest Martins had no neck reinforcement:
This one was made in 1887. The neck was carved from a single piece of Spanish cedar and it has remained strong and stable because the workmanship and materials were top quality. In those days, Martin made only gut strung guitars. The low tension of gut strings is not likely to bend a neck.
As steel strings became an option, Martin added a simple ebony reinforcement bar inlaid in the neck under the fingerboard:
It's about 3/16" wide and serves to stabilize the neck suffieciently. Bar frets were still the standard then, and they tended to give the neck superior rigidity.
In the early 1930s, Martin started making guitars with narrower, 14-fret necks. The need for extra neck strengthening was met by the "T-bar" steel reinforcement:
With its hefty "T" cross section, this steel bar remained the standard for about 30 years
In the 1960s a new, still nonadjustable, reinforcement replaced the T-bar. It's a 3/8" square steel tube:
A square tube is nearly as rigid as a solid bar, but weighs less. In addition, the square tube resists twisting more than a T-section. (Not that twisting was ever a problem with Martin necks.)
Here's a closer look at that square tube:
I have an old broken neck, so I was able to cut it.
Around 1985, Martin finally started using an adjustable rod, which can be reached through the soundhole for adjustment:
The adjustable rod allowed Martin to make their necks a bit slimmer to meet popular requests.
Now the adjustable rod is a standard feature of Martin (and most other) steel string guitars.
Oh yes, I do have an opinion. The adjustable rod is definitely superior.
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The world today sees women excelling in a variety of fields, from exploring the universe as astronauts to even leading nations; there are few areas that are left uncharted. Women are believed to be the largest untapped reservoir of talent in the world. With perseverance and determination, women around the world strive to prove themselves in order to reach the pinnacle of success.
However, as women scale new heights and expand their horizons, they must constantly struggle to overcome the shackles of inequality and discrimination. As Secretary of State Hillary Clinton rightly said, "the status of the world's women is not only a matter of morality and justice. It is also a political, economic, and social imperative. Put simply, the world cannot make lasting progress if women and girls in the 21st century are denied their rights and left behind." It is commonly believed that the suffering and denial of the rights of women and the instability of countries go hand in hand.
As women continue to fight for their space in the world, we notice a wave of liberation and empowerment that floods nations worldwide as more and more women become aware of the oppressive atmosphere around them, and begin to raise their voice against it. From the young and courageous Malala Yousafzai, who fought for education of girls in Pakistan, to the women activists in the war-torn region of Syria who demand political reforms, to the scores of Saudi women who led a campaign against the ban on female drivers, to the first woman elected as president in modern Africa -- Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia -- these extraordinary women stand as "agents of change" and transcend countless obstacles on their path toward freedom and equality.
In order to continue to fuel this fire within women worldwide, nations across the world must not only revolutionize their economic, social and cultural structure to one that supports the progress of women, but must also take active measures to include women in the political structure of the country as well. Women must be given adequate representation in the government. Women often have different priorities than men and these should be reflected in the decision-making bodies. Through this, women will finally be given the chance to initiate change and overcome obstructions in all spheres, from traditions and cultures to economic and social barriers. President Joyce Banda of Malawi, a strong propagator of maternal health care, launched the "Presidential Initiative for Maternal Health and Safe Motherhood" in Malawi soon after taking office. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, president of Liberia, established the "Reach Every Pregnant Woman" program in order to provide healthcare facilities to pregnant women across Liberia.
In India, 33 percent of the seats in the local government level are reserved for women. After this women quota system was introduced in village councils across the nation, it is estimated that close to one million women have joined the elected local government bodies seeking reforms in the political structure and voicing their concerns regarding health, social security, livelihood, etc. In this regard Michelle Bachelet, former president of Chile, who is now with UN Women rightly said, "It will send a strong message to the women of India and it will send a strong message to the world that India is leading the way for democracy, for women and for equality."
Governments should take the initiative to make education compulsory for every woman and this must be strictly and effectively implemented. Beginning at the grass-root level, they should aim at improving the infrastructure and teaching methods at public (Govt.) schools, as these are often neglected, in order to provide a healthy learning environment for the students. In addition to this, the government must also aim to reform the private educational sector. In this regard the Indian government has enforced the Right to Education Act, which provides 25 percent reservations for underprivileged children in all private schools. This measure brings India one step closer to a hundred percent literacy rate.
In the words of A. Cripps, "Educate a man and you educate an individual. Educate a woman and you educate a family." Through the education of a woman, a household is transformed in all aspects -- socially, morally, economically and even politically. An educated woman is able to fight age-old prejudices and gender bias logically, rationally and more successfully by being connected and informed globally. She is no longer isolated in her ignorance, but on the contrary, has embraced and been empowered through the connectivity and information that the world has to offer.
As women become more aware of their rights and entitlements, nations must also support their ascent towards liberation by following a zero-tolerance policy for sexual violence perpetrated against women and children. Lack of political will and corruption often pose a hindrance to international efforts to combat such violence. Countries worldwide must send out the unequivocal message that violence against women is not tolerated under any circumstance. As Secretary Clinton once said, "Sexual violence harms not merely single individuals, families, and villages; it also shreds the fabric that weaves us together as human beings."
Women in certain regions of the world also bear the burden of financially supporting their families -- in one out of every three households, women are the sole breadwinners. By working longer hours than men and being subject to numerous forms of financial exploitation like being overworked and underpaid, there exists a lack of equality in the working sector as well. What remains a critical concern is that women earn less than 10 percent of the world's wages but do more than two-thirds of the world's work as they relentlessly strive to support their families and keep their head above the surface financially. Therefore it is imperative that the international community take concrete action toward converting economic exploitation of women into economic empowerment at every level both regional and national by investing in women. With an increase in the participation of women in the labor force, the economy will experience a reduction in poverty rates. When women are allowed to own property and earn money from it, it gives them more power at home and they are no longer vulnerable to deep-rooted traditions and customs that are heavily gender biased. Through such reforms, women are empowered to contribute financially to their families, communities and countries.
The United Nations defines women's empowerment with five main components: women's sense of self-worth; their right to have and to determine choices; their right to have access to opportunities and resources; their right to have the power to control their own lives, both within and outside the home; and their ability to influence the direction of social change to create a more just social and economic order, nationally and internationally.
As we recognize the long road ahead of us to achieve the empowerment of women, we must also acknowledge the progress women have made. Though a vast majority of women are yet to attain the five components of women empowerment, there are scores of women who have become 'agents of change' against all odds and are empowered citizens of the world today.
We must take a stand if we want the 21st century to be one of change and reformation, one that converts oppression into opportunity for women worldwide. Otherwise half the world's population will continue to suffer and struggle, being illiterate, unsafe, vulnerable, and without a voice to support and advocate for their families, communities and nations.
Women worldwide will continue to fight against repression and make their mark in the world. As "agents of change," they will continue to strive to change the system and reform political, economic, social and cultural spheres to create ones that support women and do not suppress them. It is as much up to the international community in its collective wisdom as it is up to every individual to assist women in their endeavors in order to reach their true potential.


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"WE CANNOT BE FREE UNTIL THEY ARE FREE": REWRITING THE NARRATIVE OF IMMERSION IN ALL-AMERICAN BOYS AND MONSTER
Feher_mtsu_0170N_11136.pdf (609.75 KB)
Feher, Kimberly Rose
Middle Tennessee State University
Authors of African American literature have addressed the traumas caused by systemic racism—slavery, Jim Crow, or mass incarceration—in order to protect and uplift the next generation. This thesis contributes to the discourse surrounding literary portrayals of the effects of systemic racism on individuals and communities by exploring how authors of contemporary African American young adult literature—Walter Dean Myers, Brendan Kiely, and Jason Reynolds— utilize Robert Stepto's paradigm of the narrative of immersion in order to respond to the calls of Richard Wright and James Baldwin. Myers's Monster (1999) terminates the narrative of immersion to confirm Wright's call from Native Son (1940) that institutional racism in America's criminal justice system thwarts the ability of young, Black males to develop into contributing members of society. Kiely and Reynolds's All-American Boys (2015) answers the call issued from Baldwin's The Fire Next Time (1963) that in order for Black Americans to gain true freedom and equality, white Americans must confront and overcome their fear and racial ignorance. Reynolds and Kiely write their young adult novel in dual chapters from the points view of Rashad, a young Black male, and Quinn, a young white male. Rashad's quest embodies a contemporized narrative of immersion for young Black readers trying to understand their role in modern America whereas Quinn's journey teaches white readers to recognize their privilege and take action against racial injustices. Though the didactic impulse has been studied in works of African American young adult texts and Stepto's work has been applied to adult African American texts, there has yet to be thorough study of how Stepto's paradigm contributes to the didactic impulse. My project challenges scholars to fill the gap left by this neglect.
British and Irish literature
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In two side-by-side showcases, faculty will present courses they designed using technology and media, and share ideas for others to use. Faculty will also highlight modules based on digital learning games from conceptualization to design and development of instructional games.
Learn about these great courses and techniques, as well as the support available from Learning Experience Design (LED) to increase technology-enhanced, media-rich active learning in all courses.


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package org.drools.core.base;

import java.math.BigDecimal;
import java.math.BigInteger;
import java.text.SimpleDateFormat;
import java.util.*;

import org.junit.Test;
import static org.junit.Assert.*;

import org.drools.core.spi.FieldValue;
import org.drools.core.type.DateFormatsImpl;

public class FieldFactoryTest {

    @Test
    public void testBigDecimal() {
        final FieldValue val = FieldFactory.getInstance().getFieldValue( "42.42",
                                                                         ValueType.BIG_DECIMAL_TYPE,
                                                                         new DateFormatsImpl() );
        assertEquals( BigDecimal.class,
                      val.getValue().getClass() );
        assertTrue( val.getValue().equals( new BigDecimal( "42.42" ) ) );
    }

    @Test
    public void testBigInteger() {
        final FieldValue val = FieldFactory.getInstance().getFieldValue( "424242",
                                                                         ValueType.BIG_INTEGER_TYPE,
                                                                         new DateFormatsImpl() );
        assertEquals( BigInteger.class,
                      val.getValue().getClass() );
        assertTrue( val.getValue().equals( new BigInteger( "424242" ) ) );
    }

    @Test
    public void testDate() throws Exception {
        SimpleDateFormat df = new SimpleDateFormat("dd-MMM-yyyy", Locale.UK);
        String s = df.format(df.parse("10-Jul-1974"));
        final FieldValue val = FieldFactory.getInstance().getFieldValue( s,
                                                                         ValueType.DATE_TYPE,
                                                                         new DateFormatsImpl() );
        assertEquals( Date.class, val.getValue().getClass() );

        Date dt = (Date) val.getValue();
        assertEquals(s, df.format(dt));

    }

}

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يقع Fraser Coast Top Tourist Park في سكارنيس, خليج هيرفى, هو خيار شائع بين المسافرين. يمكن من هنا للضيوف الاستمتاع بسهولة الوصول إلى كل ما تقدمه هذه المدينة النابضة بالحياة. بالنسبة لمن يريد الخروج، هذه بعض المعالم السياحية المتوفرة للزوار World Bazaar, كوالا ادفانتشر, ايه 1 فرازر روفنج.
كما يقدم Fraser Coast Top Tourist Park الكثير من الخدمات لإغناء رحلتك في خليج هيرفى. يمكن الاستمتاع بمجموعة من الخدمات على أعلى المستويات في الفندق كمثل واي فاي مجاني في جميع الغرف, واي فاي في المناطق العامة, صف السيارات, التوصيل من وإلى المطار, غرفة عائلية.
يمكن للنزلاء الاختيار من ضمن مجموعة من الغرف المصممة بعناية لتعكس جواً من الراحة، والتي يتجاوز عددها 12. صممت خدمات الاستجمام في الفندق والتي تتضمن حوض استحمام ساخن, حمام سباحة خارجي, سبا, بلياردو, غرفة ألعاب لمساعدتك على الاسترخاء والراحة. مهما كانت أسبابك لزيارة خليج هيرفى، فإن Fraser Coast Top Tourist Park هو الخيار الأفضل لإقامة مثيرة وممتعة.
I did not use all the facilities but it looked like it had everything for every type of person. I only stayed in the budget room which was all i needed during my stay.
We had booked the budget room which had just a bed in it, but still a decent size. Bathrooms are shared and in good condition. Good set of amenities. It's located a short distance, about 10 min walk,from cafés and restaurants.
Really nicely appointed small Caravan Park. Pauline was very helpful with our tour enquiries and made a booking for us.
Place was perfect. We stayed in one of the budget rooms, reasonable size, shared bathrooms were clean and amazing showers, nice communal area and lovely pool area. Staff was super friendly and helpful. Also only 5 min walk to the beach.
It's good for value If the studio unit and cabin is almost the same, choose cabin. It's way better than the studio if it's a few dollars more. The staff are friendly but they didn't give us a proper introduction about the place and had us guessing a few things during our stays. The bunk beds ruins the presentation of the room and it was dirty, even though we weren't using it, it should at least look presentable.
A good holidaypark. We would stay here again.
the recreation room and pool table. the large range if dvds free to borrow and the location.
We enjoyed our stay despite the (bad) weather. Spent a day on Fraser. Dined out several times, Hervey bay has many cafes and restaurants on offer.
Very neat and clean tourist park, recommend for future caravaning.
Close to the beach. Good and clean facilities.
Statt was very helpful in organizing our trip to Fraser and all other issues.
Genial! Está muy bien ubicado, cerca de la zona más comercial y la playa, pero a la vez alejado, como para estar muy tranquilo. Es genial para ir en familia, con una cocina exterior comunitaria gigante y bien equipada. Hay que ir si o si a Fraser Island!
We got a smoky room. Reception was not informative. No wifi provided. Anyway the camp kitchen is good and bathroom is clean.


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House January 6 probe asks Jim Jordan about Donald Trump contact
The House committee investigating the deadly Capitol riot asked Wednesday for a meeting with Republican Rep. Jim Jordan to discuss his communications with then-President Donald Trump on Jan. 6.In a letter to Jordan, select committee Chairman Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., said, "We understand that you had at least one and possibly multiple communications with President Trump on January 6th. We would like to discuss each such communication with you in detail."A spokesman for Jordan did not immediately respond to a request for comment.Jordan, a staunch Trump ally, is the second lawmaker the panel has tapped to cooperate with its probe of the invasion. Hundreds of Trump's supporters stormed the Capitol and temporarily stopped Congress from confirming President Joe Biden's Electoral College victory.Rep. Scott Perry, R-Pa., said Tuesday he would refuse to cooperate with the investigators.CNBC PoliticsRead more of CNBC's politics coverage:Jordan has given unclear answers about when, and how many times, he spoke with Trump on the day of the riot."Of course I talked to the president" on Jan. 6, Jordan told the House Rules Committee in October. "I talked to him that day. I've been clear about that. I don't recall the number of times, but it's not about me. I know you want to make it about that."The rules panel questioned Jordan after he argued that Congress should not hold Trump ally Steve Bannon in contempt for defying a subpoena issued by the Jan. 6 committee. The House later found Bannon in contempt and referred him to the Department of Justice for criminal prosecution.He was indicted on two counts of criminal contempt, and has pleaded not guilty.Earlier this month, the House held Trump's former chief of staff Mark Meadows in contempt of Congress for his refusal to sit for a deposition in accordance with a subpoena from the panel. Meadows has sued the committee to invalidate the subpoena.After Perry said he would not comply with the Jan. 6 probe, a spokesperson for the committee said investigators would seek information "using other tools."It was revealed last week that Jordan, prior to Jan. 6, sent then-chief of staff Meadows a legally dubious text arguing that Vice President Mike Pence should reject Electoral College votes while presiding over Congress' confirmation of Biden's victory over Trump.Pence refused to try to unilaterally invalidate any state's electoral votes, stoking the fury of Trump and many of the president's allies who pressured him to challenge the results.In is letter to Jordan, Thompson said the committee wants to ask the Ohio lawmaker about any talks he had with Trump's legal team, his White House personnel or "others involved in organizing or planning the actions and strategies for January 6th."Thompson also noted, "Public reporting suggests that you may also have information about meetings with White House officials and the then-President in November and December 2020, and early-January 2021, about strategies for overturning the results of the 2020 election.""We would also like to ask you about any discussions involving the possibility of presidential pardons for individuals involved in any aspect of January 6th or the planning for January 6th," Thompson wrote.Thompson's committee is tasked with investigating the facts, circumstances and causes of the Jan. 6 invasion. It includes seven Democrats and two Republicans — Vice Chair Liz Cheney of Wyoming and Rep. Adam Kinzinger of Illinois — both of whom voted to impeach Trump on a charge of "incitement of insurrection."The select committee was created by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., after Senate Republicans voted down a bill to create a "9/11-style" commission to investigate the riot. Republican and Democratic leaders each would have been able to appoint half the members on that commission.House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., selected Jordan as one of his five picks for the Pelosi-crafted select committee. But Pelosi objected to Jordan and Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., joining the panel, calling them "ridiculous" choices in light of their past remarks and actions related to Jan. 6.McCarthy responded by pulling all five of his picks for the panel.House Republicans last spring ousted Cheney from her role in GOP leadership after she refused to stop criticizing Trump for spreading lies about the 2020 election.Cheney defended Pelosi's decision to reject Jordan and Banks, saying at the time that one of them "may well be a material witness to events that led to" the invasion.
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Kaman awarded contract to reactivate USMC K-MAX helicopters
Posted on May 1, 2019 ; Kaman Corporation Press Release
Kaman Aerospace, the Aerospace segment of Kaman Corporation, announced that it has been awarded a contract to return two United States Marine Corps (USMC) K-MAX aircraft to flight operations. Kaman Aerospace will transport the two helicopters from Yuma, Arizona, where they are currently located, to Bloomfield, Connecticut, where they will be reactivated to flight-ready status.
The two U.S. Marine Corps K-MAX helicopters (designated as CQ-24A) served in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom from 2011 to 2013, and exclusively flew unmanned missions. Kaman Photo
The two helicopters, designated as CQ-24A, served in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom from 2011 to 2013, and exclusively flew unmanned missions. In the 33 months the unmanned K-MAX was deployed to Afghanistan on combat resupply and logistical support missions, it moved over 4.5 million pounds of cargo throughout Afghanistan between forward operating bases and remote outposts. Operating exclusively during nighttime hours, these unmanned missions replaced the equivalent of 900 convoys and eliminated 46,000 hours of exposure to IEDs, direct fire, and other threat to troops on dangerous roads.
The current unmanned system on the Marine CQ-24A aircraft will be replaced with new technology advancements.
The Marine Corps recently finalized plans to return the two CQ-24A K-MAX helicopters to flight readiness and install the latest autonomous technology to support future unmanned efforts. Once the aircraft are operational, the USMC and Kaman will continue to collaborate to develop and integrate next-generation autonomous technology.
Kaman Aerospace continues to improve the design of optionally piloted vehicles (OPVs) for future commercial applications, with plans to provide this capability as an option for future new and existing aircraft.
"We are honored to have the opportunity to pair manned and unmanned capabilities to support our deployed troops and government agencies at home. We have also identified a number of missions that will benefit from unmanned capabilities, including aerial firefighting and humanitarian relief, and are looking forward to aligning with domestic and international operators in need of these capabilities," said Darlene Smith, vice president and general manager of the Kaman Air Vehicles and MRO division.
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Bio: Demi Lovato is one of the most famous and well known American actress, singer, song writer, philanthropist and personality. Demi Lovato is ranked as one of the most beautiful celebrities of the world. Brerbyy and friends was her first film in which she highlight herself and this film become famous in the whole world and Demi Lovato receive love and appreciating from all over the globe.
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Moses the Hungarian (, ; ; died 26 July 1043) was a Kievan Russian monk of Hungarian origin. He is venerated as a saint on 26 July by the Eastern Orthodox Church.

Moses was born around 990–995. Although the Hungarians were mostly pagan at the time (though they later became Christians), the Hungarian chieftain Gyula of Transylvania was baptized in Constantinople. This probably made it possible for Moses to leave Transylvania to serve the princely family in Kiev. Between 1015 and 1018, already preparing to become a monk, he was an escort of Predslava, the daughter of Vladimir I of Kiev and sister of the future Prince Yaroslav I the Wise.

Following the Polish expedition of 1018, he was carried to Poland as a prisoner and could only return in 1025. Moses spent the rest of his life in the Kiev Cave Monastery.

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Posted in: vertigo.	Tagged: 1-75, cards, complete, master, novels, partial, posters, sandman, vertigo.
For Sale is a huge collection of DC Vertigo The Sandman & Sandman Related Comic Books, Graphic Novels, Books, Trading Cards, Posters. Aside from the complete set run of 1-75 this lot also includes an additional 68 Comic Books & Graphic Novels. The following is a list of what is included. 1991 The Sandman Orpheus Special #1 Comic. 1993 Death the High Cost of Living 3 Comic Set Plus additional #1 issue. 1993 Sandman Mystery Theatre #1 Comic x2 Copies. 1993 The Sandman #50 Platinum Variant Comic. 1994 Sandman Gallery Of Dreams #1 Comic. 1994 Death Talks About Life Comic. 1994 Death Gallery #1 Comic. 1996 The Sandman Preludes & Nocturnes #1 Comic. 1996 Death The Time Of Your Live 3 Comic Set. 2001 The Sandman Presents #1 Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Dreams Comic. Additional DC Vertigo Sandman & Similar Comics. 1990 The Books Of Magic 4 Comic Set. 1993 The Children's Crusade 2 Comic Set. 1993 Black Orchid Comic x2 Copies. 1993 The Children's Crusade Black Orchid Comic. 1994 The Books Of Magic #1, #2, #3, #4 Comics. 1995 Endless Gallery #1. 1995 Dreams & Nightmares #1. 1996 The Dreaming #1 Comic. 1996 House Of Secrets #1 Comic. 1997 Destiny A Chronicle of Deaths Foretold 3 Comic Set. 1998 The Girl Who Would Be Death 4 Comic Set. 1998 The Dreaming Special #1. 2000 Winter's Edge Holiday Special #3. 2001 The Little Endless Storybook Comic. Sandman Books & Graphic Novels. 1991 The World Of The Sandman 3 Graphic Novel Set w/ Sliding Book Case. 1992 The Sandman Season Of Mists Hardcover Book No Dust Jacket. 1993 The Sandman Fables and Reflections Hardcover Book w/ Dust Jacket. 1993 The Sandman A Game Of You Hardcover Book w/ Dust Jacket. 1994 The Sandman Brief Lives Hardcover Book w/ Dust Jacket. 1994 The Sandman Worlds End Hardcover Book w/ Dust Jacket. 1994 Death The High Cost Of Living Graphic Novel. 1995 The Sandman Dream Country Hardcover Book w/ Dust Jacket. 1995 The Sandman Preludes And Nocturnes Hardcover Book w/ Dust Jacket. 1995 The Sandman The Doll's House Hardcover Book w/ Dust Jacket. 1996 The Sandman The Kindly Ones Hardcover Book w/ Dust Jacket. 1996 The Sandman Book Of Dreams Hardcover Softcover Book. 1997 The Sandman The Wake Hardcover Book No Dust Jacket. 1997 Death The Time Of Your Life Hardcover Book w/ Dust Jacket. 1997 Destiny A Chronicle Of Deaths Foretold Graphic Novel. 1999 The Sandman Companion Hardcover Book w/ Dust Jacket. 1999 Veils Hardcover Book w/ Dust Jacket. 1999 The Sandman The Dream Hunters Hardcover Book No Dust Jacket. 2000 The Quotable Sandman Hardcover Book w/ Dust Jacket. 2002 Murder Mysteries Hardcover Book NO Dust Jacket. 2003 The Sandman Endless Nights Hardcover Book w/ Dust Jacket. (I believe the books listed about with no dust jackets did not originally come with one but I could be wrong on a few). 1994 Skybox Vertigo Trading Cards Complete 90 Card Set w/ 6 Card Foil Bonus Set & 1 Death Skydisc Card. Cards come with accompanying 1994 Skybox Vertigo Binder w/ Pages. 1994 Skybox Vertigo The Sandman Trading Cards Two Complete 90 Card Sets w/ Morpheus Hologram Insert, Insert Set CI-1 – CI-9, The Doll's House Insert S1 x2, Guardians of The Gate Wrong Back Error, several additional cards. 1994 Skybox Vertigo The Doll's House Oversized Promo Card. 1994 Skybox Vertigo The Sandman Trading Card 3 Page Press Release in Folder with Unopened Pack and 2 Posters. 1993 The Sandman Morpheus & Death Large Size Poster. 1997 Destiny A Chronicle Of Deaths Foretold Large Size Poster. 1999 The Sandman The Dream Hunters Large Size Poster. All of these items appear to be in great shape. There are some items with minor flaws but no major problems. Some of the key comics look to be worthy of sending in for grading. Photos will be added soon. Reasonable offers will be consider. The item "DC Vertigo Sandman Partial Master Set Complete Run 1-75 + Novels, Posters, Cards" is in sale since Friday, March 16, 2018. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Comics\Modern Age (1992-Now)\Superhero\Sandman". The seller is "eddieplank" and is located in Delray Beach, Florida. This item can be shipped to United States.
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DC COMICS 2000 PREACHER GLENN FABRY POSTER DOUBLE SIGNED. ANY IMPERFECTONS WILL BE PROVIDED IN DESCRIPTION BELOW. FOR VINTAGE POSTERS, THEY ARE ORIGINALLY STORED ROLLED AND ARE HANDLED WITH EXTREME CARE DURING CATALOGING. VINTAGE/OUT OF PRINT (OOP): YES, OUT OF PRINT 16 YEARS. SIGNED: YES, PREACHER CREATOR & WRITER GARTH ENNIS SIGNED AT TORONTO FANEXPO 2013 AND GLENN FABRY SIGNED AT OTTAWA COMICCON 2014. DIMENSIONS: 22″ x 34″. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: THIS FEATURES THE EXACT SAME PREACHER #55 COVER ART OF THE MAIN AND SUPPORTING CAST OF THE CULT FAN FAVORITE SERIES. GET READY FOR THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED AMC TV ADAPTATION PREMIERING ON MAY 22, 2016! A FEW LITTLE EDGE CRINKLES ON THE LOWER LEFT. OVERALL IN FANTASTIC SHAPE! PLEASE REFER TO PICTURES PROVIDED. ATTENTION COMIC POSTER FANS! I WILL BE LISTING A LOT OF VINTAGE POSTERS SIGNED/UNSIGNED/OOP/CURRENT! THERE ARE ALSO PRINTS/LITHOS TOO! COME CHECK IT OUT! SO DON'T WAIT, MAKE HASTE! ALSO CHECK OUT MY MANY NEW/OLD SIGNED OR OUT OF PRINT (OOP) TPB'S HARDCOVERS AND POSTERS LISTED! THERE'S SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE! HOW THESE POSTERS ARE KEPT: BACK IN THE EARLY 80'S AND 90'S THERE WAS NO METHOD AVAILABLE THAT I COULD FIND TO PRESENT MY POSTERS WITHOUT HANGING ONTO MY WALLS TO ADMIRE. MY ONLY OPTION WAS TO KEEP THEM ROLLED AND STORED IN A BOX. IT WASN'T UNTIL AROUND 1998 THAT I STARTED TO ORDER POSTER SLEEVES TO BOTH PRESERVE AND BE ABLE TO ADMIRE MY FAVORITE CHARACTERS OR ARTISTS. SIMPLY PUT, THEY'RE LIKE HUGE COOL ART ON YOUR WALL. BUT THE FACT IS THEY MAY WELL BE AS RARE AS COMIC BOOKS SINCE THEY'RE SPECIAL NOVELTY ITEMS AND THEIR PRODUCTION RUN IS MUCH SMALLER. THEY WERE MOST LIKELY POPULAR DURING 1980'S, BUT AS TIME PROGRESSED, COLLECTING BOOKS WAS THE WAY TO GO. POSTERS WERE PUT TO THE SIDELINES AS TOYS, T-SHIRTS, STATUES AND GRAPHIC NOVELS BECAME MORE ABUNDANT, LESS MAINTENANCE AND APPEALING. THE GOOD NEWS NOW, WITH BEING A COMIC COLLECTOR IT'S NOT EXCLUSIVE TO NERDS ANYMORE. WITH THE MEGA POPULARITY OF COMICS IN THE MEDIA MAINSTREAM, IT'S AN OPEN MARKET TO CATER COLLECTORS, AND HOPEFULLY I HAVE WHAT THEY NEED :D. IF INTERESTED, CHECK OUT MY OTHER LOTS, HARD TO FIND OUT OF PRINT OMNIBUSES & TPB & HC BY CLICKING MY OTHER ITEMS LINK! I DO NOT USE STOCK PHOTO'S. I MAY HAVE NUMEROUS SIMILAR ITEMS FOR SALE INDIVIDUALLY OR IN LOTS. IM NOT A PROFESSIONAL GRADER, BUT AS A COLLECTOR I TRY TO ACQUIRE THE BEST OF THE BUNCH. IF REQUESTING PICTURES OF CERTAIN ITEM OF INTEREST, I WILL GLADLY SEND ADDITIONAL PICTURES. ALL SOFTCOVER TPBS AND UNSEALED HARDCOVERS WILL BE BAGGED. IM AN AVID 20+ YEARS COMIC COLLECTOR STRICTLY POSTERS/PRINTS, COLLECTED EDITIONS SUCH AS TRADE PAPERBACK, HARDCOVERS OR OMNIBUSES. I M ALSO AN EXPERIENCE PACKAGER AND WILL ENSURE YOUR ITEM ARRIVES TO YOU EXACTLY THE WAY I HAVE ADVERTISED ON THIS LISTING. I RESIDE IN A NON SMOKE, PET FREE HOME. I STORE MY BOOKS IN AN ENVIRONMENT CONTROLLED AREA AWAY FROM DIRECT SUNLIGHT & DAMPNESS. MAJORITY OF BOOKS ARE BAGGED. POSTERS ARE KEPT ROLLED, BUT WITH VINTAGE POSTERS, IT'S BEST KEPT IN A POSTER SLEEVE AND SECURELY STORED. I HANDLE ALL MY ITEMS WITH EXTREME CARE. I ALSO ATTEND CONVENTIONS AND ALL AUTOGRAPHED MERCHANDISE BY WRITERS, ARTISTS, MISC GUESTS ARE AUTHENTIC. HAVING HARDCOVERS SIGNED, THE DUSTJACKETS I NEVER BRING TO BE SIGNED. THEY ARE CAREFULLY REMOVED, STORED AND CAREFULLY REPLACED. ALL SALES ARE FINAL! COMIC GRADING VARIES FROM DIFFERING PERCEPTIONS. SINCE GRADING FOR COMICS, BOOKS, POSTERS/LITHOS IS HIGHLY SUBJECTIVE, I DO MY BEST WITH PICTURES AND ACCURATELY DOCUMENT FLAWS. I WILL ACCOMMODATE AS BEST AND SOON I CAN. MUCH OBLIGED FOR YOUR KIND ATTENTION AND INTEREST FOR MY ITEM! MAJORITY OF MY MANY BOOKS ARE STORE-BOUGHT/SPECIAL ORDERED AND CHARGED HST (13%). Please refer to detailed photos to make your own grading assessment. I will tell you if the item is untested, not working, any flaws at all, and I provide as many pictures as I feel will adequately do the product justice. I WILL HOWEVER WILL MORE THAN HAPPY TO DECLARE THE ITEM AS GIFT IF REQUESTED. INTERNATIONAL BUYERS FROM U. The item "DC VERTIGO COMICS PREACHER DOUBLE SIGNED FABRY ENNIS POSTER 22 x 34 RARE OOP" is in sale since Monday, October 17, 2016. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Comics\Posters". The seller is "903livehood" and is located in Unionville. This item can be shipped worldwide.


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May 5, 2021 /in COVID-19, Employment, For Business, human resources, News /by Kelly Cockerham
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Find out how the location of remote workers may cause issues with taxes and compliance.
In a matter of months, COVID-19 upended the business world. It forced organizations to make seismic shifts in their daily operations. While most executives hope the next year will bring better fortune, businesses can't lose sight of emerging compliance trends. These trends have the potential to shift the operating environment in 2021.
How will the legal and compliance landscape evolve, and what can businesses do to anticipate those changes? Fiducial has the scoop! Two legal experts at ADP — Stacy Williams, Senior Counsel, Global Compliance and Ellen Feeney, Vice President, Counsel — identified four trends to watch in 2021.
1. Change in the workplace accelerates
"COVID accelerated some of the changes we were starting to see pre-COVID, including working from home and the growth and evolution of the gig economy," says Williams. She points to the passing of California's Proposition 22 as an example of how the landscape changed in 2020. This proposition created a hybrid worker status between employee and independent contractor.
While Williams acknowledges that there is promising news regarding a vaccine for COVID-19, she predicts that it might take up to six months for it to become widely available. Even then, employers will face some challenging questions.
"Employers are going to have to grapple with employees who balk at getting the vaccine. Can an employer require it?" asks Williams. She notes that employers will also need to accommodate religious beliefs and health conditions. These factors may affect employees' ability to get the vaccine.
As to working from home, Feeney recommends employers pay close attention to the guidance from local, state and federal officials. "Look to that guidance to figure out the appropriate return-to-office strategy and how to keep employees safe and productive," she says.
2. Employee leave programs may accelerate
Making it safe for employees to enter the workplace is an important goal for many employers. However, providing employees with time off to recover from such a trying year is also an important consideration. Also, as COVID-19 lingers, some employees will continue to need to take time off to care for themselves and their families.
"Being proactive in this environment means being nimble and recognizing you're dealing with a very fluid situation. Business leaders have to recognize that good compliance is good for business. You're not just trying to check the box."
– Ellen Feeney, Vice President, Counsel, ADP
In 2020, Congress passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) that required employers with fewer than 500 employees to provide specified paid sick and family leave to employees affected by COVID-19. It also provided affected employers with a corresponding employment tax credit. The mandatory leave portion of the FFCRA sunset on December 31, 2020.
The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 extended the 100 percent tax credit for voluntary payments through March 31, 2021. This applies to employers with 500 or fewer employees that choose to provide paid sick or paid family leave payments, subject to the limits established by the FFCRA.
Before and during the pandemic, some local and state governments had established paid leave provisions. We will likely see even more paid leave programs that allow employees to step away from their work commitments. In response to COVID-19, some jurisdictions have enacted entirely new paid sick leave laws and some existing laws have been amended. There also has been general guidance issued regarding how the existing paid sick leave law applies in light of COVID-19.
3. US legal and compliance shifts
With the change of presidential administration beginning in 2021, employers should expect some very substantial policy changes. The next administration will be very active, and employers will see a shift in some of the policies championed by the outgoing administration.
Every change in administration generally brings policy changes and different areas of focus. One of the main areas of focus for the Biden administration is COVID-19 and economic recovery. So, expect new stimulus measures and new CDC and OSHA guidance concerning workplace safety.
As a specific example, the DOL recently issued a final rule on the test for determining who is an independent contractor and who is an employee under the FLSA. This is set to take effect on March 8, 2021. With the new administration, this rule may be delayed, modified or abandoned.
There will be more regulatory activity related to the workplace, such as increased efforts to improve pay equity. The changes to the EEO-1 report to include pay data for the 2017 and 2018 reporting years are expected to be revisited and possibly reinstated by the Biden administration.
"We expect to see a pivot to be more in line with Obama administration priorities and policies but not necessarily a replica of the Obama era," says Feeney. She notes that the extent of the changes under the new administration and what is possible legislatively depends on the Georgia Senate run-off race, as control of the Senate has enormous implications for the legal and compliance environment businesses will face. However, businesses cannot overlook changes in the compliance and legal landscape from beyond Washington.
"Even if we continue to see legislative gridlock on the federal level, state and local governments will continue to be active. We would definitely expect to see that continue or even accelerate," says Feeney.
4. Work from home complicates compliance overseas
With millions of employees working from home, achieving compliance with laws and regulations overseas — particularly those that limit working hours — will require careful consideration.
For example, in France and Spain, there is the "right of disconnection." This enables employees to disconnect from their employers' technology after normal work hours. Employees working from home complicates this policy. Adhering to this policy requires walking a fine line between achieving compliance and not alienating employees for leaving the virtual office when they deem appropriate.
"Since employees are working remotely, they may move their physical location, and that may create problems related to taxes and compliance with local laws," says Williams. To that end, employers might want to create policies requiring employees to receive permission before they relocate across borders. They may have to at least notify their employer of their intent to do so.
Compliance will always matter
Much remains unknown about the 2021 operating environment. However, businesses cannot wait for a clearer picture of compliance demands to present itself. Instead, they must continue to evolve their policies. They must also give their employees as much advance notice as possible about changes that could affect how and where they work.
Compliance starts at the local level. It also requires subject matter experts with knowledge of the compliance landscape and how it might evolve.
"Being proactive in this environment means being nimble, and recognizing you're dealing with a very fluid situation," says Feeney. "Business leaders have to recognize that good compliance is good for business. You're not just trying to check the box."
It's difficult to predict the future. However, organizations that account for current and emerging compliance trends can better position themselves to meet tomorrow's challenges head on.
Wondering how these new compliance trends may affect your business? Call Fiducial at 1-866-FIDUCIAL or make an appointment at one of our office locations to discuss your situation.
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If you are a business house, then you must know the importance of innovation. You may need regular care and analyzing critical situations while inventing new products. You must already know that prototypes are a way to build a successful empire, as they offer you with unique results. This is why you need a company like Tarlow Design that happens to be a prototype company proffering you with many solutions.
Running a business is not an easy job and to maintain considerable teams in different departments could wear your business performance down at times. This is most often the case, especially for startups that operate on a tight budget. A company like Tarlow Design can save you from all that and more. You will not have hire and keep up teams for something that you can outsource. This certainly helps you save a lot, and a prototype company can always provide you with better results as we are entirely dedicated to this kind of work. Think about it!
As a result of all this, it has to be mentioned that you get what you want in an enhanced way. Tarlow Design ensures that the end product is ergonomic, polished and is functional. At the same time, we make sure that your product is visually as appealing as you may have dreamt of. What more can you look for in a professional company that has developed more than 500 consumer products alone!
To be fair, it must be added that our company has always produced quality products. As a significant prototype company, our have never compromised our distinction. We are aware of the fact that this is what defines us and sets us apart from the rest. We are a company to look up to, and our competitors take us as a benchmark. They learn from us and try to live up to our standards. This gives our company a mark of its own. So why don't you give us a try?


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-Visit Cafe Neko: one of the 3 cat cafes in the area. It costs 12 dollars for an hour to have tea with all the rescue cats and kittens <3 there is also a puppy cafe apparently.
-Take a trip to the symbolic Gardens by the Bay. The highlight was the Cloud Walk Gardens which are truly stunning and also serve to educate you about climate change, the environment and the natural history of the planet. The waterfalls and scent mists were welcome moisture in the mid-day heat.
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Sickle cell anemia is a hereditary genetic blood disease that triggers painful crisis episodes. It is particularly prevalent among populations in Africa and the West Indies. In response to requests for aid for children suffering from sickle cell anemia in northeastern districts of Paris, LVMH first began offering support in 2011. The Group forged a partnership with teams at the Robert Debré pediatric hospital to enable the creation of a world-renowned center for sickle cell disease research.
An annual highlight of this support is a special "Committed Companies Dinner" hosted by Antonio Belloni, Group Managing Director, and Chantal Gaemperle, Group Executive Vice President, Human Resources and Synergies. The 200 participants include the presidents of LVMH houses, staff members and LVMH Group partners. Members of the hospital's medical staff are invited to the event to help broaden awareness of the disease and share progress achieved thanks to support from LVMH.
Donations to the hospital since 2011 have enabled the team to pursue their research and improve the quality of patient care. "LVMH's patronage has provided key impetus for several important research projects that would otherwise have lacked resources," said Doctor Malika Benkerrou, head of the sickle cell disease center at Robert Debré Hospital.
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Our boutique ballroom can accommodate up to 100 guests for a seated affair, or up to 150 guests for a cocktail-style event. The fully air conditioned space offers gorgeous views of the golf course and the north coast of the island. Decorated in a tasteful, neutral palette, the space offers a versatile backdrop for any event.
This al fresco venue, with a partially covered area, overlooks the golf course and the island's dramatic north coast. It is ideal for seated events for up to 50 guests, or 100 guests for a more casual, stand-up event.
The perfectly-manicured lawn of this outdoor space offers a myriad of possibilities for ceremonies, receptions, and other special events. A backdrop of the rolling greens of the golf course and the crashing waves of the north coast of the island sets the scene for a spectacular celebration. This venue can seat up to 100 guests, while 150 guests can enjoy a cocktail-style event.
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The USMLE success academy is amazing!
I took their course and it was amazing. The course has only 3 students to each doctor and the people teaching and working with you have passed all their usmle exams and are licensed doctors. I don't know about the other program so I cant make a comment. I highly recommend the success academy because you will cover over 25 cases with them and its not just a lecture like other places do. I was doing the 25 minute patient encounters with the SP and then we would discuss each case in great detail with the doctors. I was very weak with my physical exams and the closing of the cases and they help me fix all of my weakness.
- Dr. Thomas: A great teacher who knows his stuff well!
- The Standardised Patients are actually from a medical background and really help you hone your clinical and communication skills.
- The mock tests feel just like the real exam.
Will be glad to answer any other doubts or queries.
I took the GOLDUSMLE course without even reading FA. I passed my CS with HIGH PERFORMANCE at Philly. So I would recommend it to anyone and I have. It is a great course. Sure, the days are long but its worth it. It is more economical than any other course and provides Free PT NOTE GRADING till your exam date. Extremely well planned and Dr Thomas is awesome, so is Ms. Lori and the other Support staff.
GoldUSMLE, No question about it!
GoldUSMLE review has a very comprehensive and well structured program that practically guarantees your success.
I was in a class in which everyone of my classmates, including myself, passed the test.
I was very surprised with how fast we were able to review many important topics for the test in terms of clinical and interpersonal relationship, that are crucial to be successful and confident in the test.
The Mock test is essential to acquaint you with the test environment and help you review cases that are likely to be tested in the actual test.
The staff is amazingly well prepared and willing to share knowledge and advice with you. And I noticed an outstanding sense of commitment from everyone in the team to teach and make of it the best course possible.
This course is rather inexpensive considering all it offers and I recommend it without a single doubt in my mind. I was successful on the test thanks to them.
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I was unsuccessful with my first attempt of CS. I did Gold course and I passed second time around (in Philly too!). I just got my results today . I know the course made the difference. It was cheaper than Kaplan. Dr. Thomas is really good at teaching and the SPs were really helpful with the feedback. I'm so glad I did the course and would highly recommend it to anyone who wants to pass for sure.
I Have taken Gold Usmle course In Houston in September.
I definitely have to thank Dr.Thomas and all the SP's who have helped me pass the exam. The days were intense but you will definitely benefit from organised teaching of Dr.Thomas and will most certainly master the physicals.
The mock exams prepared me for the final day and the input and feedback at the end of day from all SP's and Dr.Thomas is invaluable and will help you know where you are standing and what area needs more attention.
Will recommend Gold CS review training to anyone, so that you can go to exam more confidently and well prepared.
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Tom Hanks' Filmography (Part I)
Tom Hanks started his career acting in comedies with simple plots but with a lot of heart later to focus on more serious roles that made him become an acting powerhouse. I wouldn't have believed when saw him in those early roles that he had it in him to excel as a superstar. But he did, and big time! His versatility is displayed in war movies, gangster films or romantic comedies alike. Furthermore, he alone can carry a whole motion picture on his shoulders as in Forrest Gump (♦♦♦♦♦) and Cast Away (♦♦♦).
In Angels and Demons (♦♦♦♦), an adaptation of Dan Brown's first novel, Hanks stars as Robert Langdon, a symbologist expert called by the Vatican authorities to assist in finding the culprits of the kidnapping of four Papabili during the Interregnum, the period between the death of a Pope and the election of a new one. Victoria Vetra, the daughter of a prominent physicist leading experiments to create antimatter, becomes involved in the investigation due to her father's untimely and gruesome death. Langdon must run against time to find the hidden symbols behind the kidnappers' messages all the while trying to remain unbiased in the fight against faith and science. Ewan McGregor (Cassandra's Dream, Moulin Rouge) co-stars. In The Da Vinci Code (♦♦♦♦), released first than Angels… due to the mega success of the homonymous novel, Hanks also stars as Robert Langdon, this time in a visit to Paris, where he goes to deliver a series of lectures and instead he becomes the focus of an investigation surrounding the gruesome killing of the curator of the Louvre Museum. The deceased's granddaughter, Audrey Tautou (Amelie) as Sophie Neve, cryptographer with the Paris police, helps Langdon escape and solve the mystery involving her grandfather's death as well as getting a crash course on the supposedly best kept secret of Christendom, all the while solving puzzles encoded in Leonardo Da Vici's most famous paintings. Ian McKellen (The Lord of the Rings Trilogy), Alfred Molina (Goya's Ghost), Jean Reno (The Pink Panther) and Paul Bettany (Inkheart) brilliantly co-star.
In Charlie Wilson's War (♦♦♦♦♦), Tom Hanks truly shines. It is a drama with humorous undertone concerning one of the biggest black operations in American history: the siphoning of money and modern weapons to Afghan mujahedeen to fight and ultimately defeat the Soviet invaders in the 1980s. Hanks stars as Congressman Charlie Wilson, while Philip Seymour Hoffman (Before the Devil Knows You're Dead, Capote) stars as the CIA operative who provides intelligence to put all the operation together. Amy Adams, Julia Roberts and Emily Blunt co-star. This film is at once both funny and thought provoking.
The Ladykillers (♦♦♦♦♦) is a clever and rewarding movie on every level. The jokes are educated and subtle for the most part; language becomes the weapon of choice to kill the audience with laughter. I saw this motion picture twice, back to back, and after the second time didn't lose its freshness. A group of first-time criminals plot to rob a casino by digging a tunnel from the basement of the house where their mastermind (Tom Hanks) has rented a room, but when the old landlady walks in on them, they decide to kill her. Who thought that killing an old woman was the stuff of nightmares?! Hysterical situations ensue.
In Catch Me if you Can (♦♦♦♦♦) and The Green Mile (♦♦♦♦♦), Tom Hanks interpret officers of the law, but both with different purposes. In Catch Me if you Can (♦♦♦♦♦), Hanks stars opposite Leonardo DiCaprio (Shutter Island, The Aviator) as an obsessed FBI agent serious about catching one of the smartest forgers in America's criminal history. This movie is funny and the cat and mouse game between the con man and the officer makes it even more satisfying. It's so easy to sympathize with this criminal! With The Green Mile (♦♦♦♦♦), however, I couldn't stop crying. This film is so sad…John Coffey, "Coffey as the drink, only not spelled the same…", a giant accused of a savage act against a young girl, arrives on Death Row and forever changes the dynamics between guards and prisoners for he has a superpower: he is able to heal people. Miracles come and go, but no one will be able to save this man from the electric chair, not even learning the truth behind the brutal slaying of the young girl for which he was sentenced to death. Not to be missed!
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Etiya has been named a finalist in two 2015 TM Forum Excellence Awards. A distinguished panel of industry executives and experts selected it as a finalist in the Agile Business & IT — Solution Provider category and its implementation at Avea as a finalist in the Customer Centricity — Service Provider category.
Etiya's Catalog Driven B/OSS and real-time resource management solution was selected for the Agile Business & IT — Solution Provider award for demonstrating the most innovative and effective use of TM Forum Frameworx to deliver tangible cost reduction, risk reduction and improve time-to-market.
Etiya's Catalog-Driven Order Management (CDOM) for Customer Centricity aims to simplify order management, provide an end-to-end visibility of orders, and improve delivery times and fulfillment of all products/bundles. Avea chose Etiya's Telaura solutions to launch Project UNICORN, placing a centralized product catalog, unified order capture and customer order orchestration layer at the core of Avea's ecosystem.
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Today you can download Johannes Ulander's presentation and Kirsten Langendorf's presentation from the PhUSE conference.
SDTM Domains by Query – is it possible?
Johannes Ulander had a packed room for his presentation on SDTM and linked data graphs. In fact, graphs and linked data were a 'hot topic' at this year's PhUSE Conference. As the life sciences industry looks towards improving processes and, perhaps more importantly, improving the quality of the data, graphs seem to provide the solution. Johannes discussed the way that the industry currently spends painstaking hours mapping data from one system to another and the inherent difficulties of eliminating errors in such a system.
Within the pharmaceutical industry, there is a growing interest in trying to find new ways of working with our clinical data, as it seems that we always end up in the same situations. We have multiple mappings of one data point from one data structure to another, with a constant need to express the relationship between data points and its metadata. We are constantly searching for the perfect relational database model, so that the small subtle changes in our collected data can be handled without interfering with the overall model. Maintaining our standards and releasing new versions is very complex, and when we are ready to release a new version of a standard, it is probably already outdated compared with what needs to be collected.
Other industries, e.g. companies creating social network apps for your mobile phone, usually release new apps every other week. And more interestingly, you usually never notice any difference although something must have happened. These companies use linked data and graph databases to a very high degree, which has triggered Johannes' curiosity and need to understand if there is something that we in the pharmaceutical industry can learn from this technology.
He gave examples using the CDISC SDTM and SDTMIG to represent tables in relational databases, as it is the most commonly used and understood tabular structure for using clinical data, but the discussions is at a general level on the differences between relational databases and linked data.
Johannes is an expert in CDISC Standards, particularly SDTM and ADaM and graph databases. If you want to know more about the benefits of linked data then please take a look at the Glandon Suite MDR developed by our sister company, A3 Informatics.
Paper: SDTM Domains by Query – is it possible?
Slides: SDTM Domains by Query – is it possible?
Kirsten's presentation demonstrated a set of define.xml tools developed for a customer (Pharma Company). She showed how the tools create and compare define.xml and are used to specify what data to receive, description of the actual data received and a way to compare the two. The tools were developed using SAS® 9.4 and SAS Clinical Standards Toolkit (CST) 1.7. Her presentation provided an overview of how the define.xml tools are used in a SEND data process. The three define.xml tools were described and demonstrated. To support the maintenance of the CDISC data standards and the CDISC controlled terminology, two tools have been developed to update the SAS Clinical Toolkit's Global Library of standards.
The tools described and demonstrated in the presentation have been developed for a customer to support a SEND data process, but the tools are also applicable for SDTM.
Kirsten is S-cubed's Principal Consultant with a particular focus on CDISC Standards. She is also a subject matter expert for A3 Informatics. If you want to discuss implementation of the CDISC standards you can contact us here.


The new state-of-the-art Rapid Recovery Center of Surprise bridges a gap in rehabilitation treatment with an innovative approach to health care that is changing the way people heal.
Balfour Beatty was awarded contracts for three ground-up Transitional Care facilities developed by Mainstreet Investments. Each property is developed as a Rapid Recovery Center (RRC), which is a health care model specializing in rehabilitation and care immediately following a hospital stay. The state-of-the-art skilled nursing facility is focused on getting patients well efficiently. RRC provides short-stay, high acuity rehabilitation and care across a broad spectrum of acuity and complexity. Projects were constructed in Surprise, Chandler and Tucson, Arizona. The Mainstreet Surprise is a 68,675 sf, 2-story,100-bed skilled nursing facility valued at $15.3 M.
Initially awarded the Surprise, AZ facility for preconstruction and construction activities, the Ownership group quickly realized the value that Balfour Beatty provided to the development team in terms of preconstruction plan review and value engineering to each particular site. The Surprise location was challenged by budgetary constraints, yet through review of alternatives the budget was captured. Lessons learned were applied to the sister projects in Chandler and Tucson.


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The SL 120 features the SL Imaging Module, enabling image and video recording of all examinations – whether for documentation, patient consultation or presentations. The SL cam 5.0, a fully integrated, highly compact 5-megapixel camera, and the SL imaging software, combine forces to deliver high-resolution images and videos. User-specific capture settings and image review functionalities promote a smooth workflow. The SL Imaging Module is also available as an easy upgrade kit for existing SL 120 slit lamps.