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Lending Review: benefits for customers
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Three of the bank's Regional Directors: Barry Evans and Mark Gall in Commercial Banking and Jed Bartley in Business Banking, discuss their thoughts on the review and how it will benefit their customers and teams.
Enhancing support for business customers
In July 2013, RBS and NatWest appointed Sir Andrew Large and consultants, Oliver Wyman, to undertake a thorough and independent review of the bank's lending standards and practices for SMEs. The objective of the review was to enable RBS to enhance its support for SMEs and the economic recovery, while maintaining safe and sound lending practices.
The four month review took in feedback from customers, SME business associations, regulators and the Government as well as examining the banks' internal processes. At the same time, Ian Cowie, CEO of Business and Commercial banking met with more than 600 customers on an extensive tour of the UK seeking feedback on what more the bank can do to support SMEs.
The review findings were published in November with initial commitments made by RBS and NatWest to improve customer awareness of lending criteria, speed up lending decisions and make more of those decisions locally.
The report can be read at independentlendingreview.co.uk, and RBS and NatWest will publish a full response in the coming weeks.
Lending Review 2014


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Дэвид Рубенштейн (; род. , , Мэриленд, США) — соучредитель Carlyle Group. В рейтинге 2008 года Forbes 400 самых богатых американцев получил 155 место с состоянием в $ 2,7 миллиарда. Член Американской академии искусств и наук (2013) и Американского философского общества (2019).

Родился в еврейской семье, рос в еврейском районе Балтимора и окончил Городской колледж Балтимора. Получил степень в области юриспруденции в Школе права Чикагского университета (University of Chicago Law School) в 1973 году. С 1973 по 1975 годы занимался юридической практикой в Нью-Йорке в компании Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison. До основания Carlyle в 1987 году совместно с  и , был политическим советником при Джимми Картере, а также занимался частной практикой в Вашингтоне.

Сейчас живёт в Бетесде (штат Мэриленд). Женат на Алисе Рогофф Рубинштейн, основательнице «Дома Аляски» в Нью-Йорке и «Художественного фонда коренных искусств Аляски».

Рубенштейн также активно занимается благотворительностью, делал крупные пожертвования для Duke's Sanford School of Public Policy, John F. Kennedy School of Government в Гарвардском университете и Университету Джонса Хопкинса. Является членом правления университета Дьюка, где в честь него назван один из залов.

Избран в Совет попечителей Чикагского университета 31 мая 2007.

Примечания

Ссылки
 Carlyle biography of David Rubenstein
 U Chicago Chronicle article
 David Rubenstein Biography at the Wharton China Business Forum where Rubenstein was the opening keynote speaker for the 2010 event

Выпускники Балтиморского городского колледжа
Миллиардеры США
Финансисты США
Члены Американского философского общества
Члены Американской академии искусств и наук
Выпускники Чикагского университета
Выпускники Школы права Чикагского университета
Персоналии:Совет по международным отношениям
Почётные доктора Брауновского университета

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how did you sleep last night knowing your 3g is coming today?
Discussion in 'iPad General Discussions' started by alwayslearning, Apr 30, 2010.
It's 5:30 am on the west coast, how did you sleep last knowing your ipad 3g is coming today?
will it be here at 9, or 3? My shipping says no later than 3 pm, that still is before it hits the stores.
I work nights 7p to 7a so I did not sleep,but I probably would not have anyway. Mine says it will be delivered by 4:30p today.
Depends on how much you had to drink and who else was with you.
Suddenly I feel naked without my ipad. I'm at work and it's home. :-( We have been together since launch day ya know!
Sleep is highly over rated. Barely slept all week in anticipation.
This thing is just as cool as cool gets.


My MS is set in an analogue of ancient Java, and I'd originally pegged it as Historical Fantasy (in the vein of Guy Gavriel Kay). But it's based on Javanese mythology & mythological beings figure prominently. Your stated preference is for historical fiction, with fantasy as a possible subgenre. Given that my MS is more fantasy than history, do you think it's likely not a good fit for you?
Thank you for the comment! What draws me to historical fiction is the opportunity to be transported to a previous place and time. And, often, I'm most drawn to the historical novels that spark further curiosity, finding myself on Google. If the fantasy element keeps us close to the recognizable and has the potential to make me go digging for more, then it may be up my alley.
I'm wondering if you'll be open to reading thrillers. And if you would be open to reading a political thriller?
Is it historical fiction with thriller as a subgenre? I'm only open to historical fiction.
Are the '80s historical enough for you?
On one hand, I'm curious about the 80s concept you've got going on (bc yes, it's the past), but I tend to follow the HNS definition of historical: written at least fifty years after the events described, or have been written by someone who was not alive at the time of those events (who therefore approaches them only by research).
However, at the end of a day, concept and writing style are king for me.
I'm with you on the history, but how do you feel about romance? I assume telling the story of Bonnie and Clyde, there are some romantic elements in your book! Also will you consider LGBTQ? I have an early-19th-century romance between two gentleman in period style (think Jane Austen writing male/male romance) – any interest?
I'd also consider LGBTQ, but I'll be honest that I haven't ever read a male/male novel. Other mentors have (and are asking specifically for it) so they may have a better eye for it.
Thanks for getting back to me so quickly. Romance pretty much IS the show, or at least it gets equal billing with the historical atmosphere, so maybe this isn't the best fit. I did see some of the other mentors asking for male/male, but thanks for pointing me in their direction just the same. I appreciate it! Thanks again.
My novel weaves between Prohibition-era St. Paul and Winona, MN and modern day Winona. It's pretty much evenly split between the two. Is that something you'd be willing to consider?
Thanks and thanks for being a mentor in Pitchwars!


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Chiba Ekiden Relay
Sian Edwards
Jon Brown continued his solid preparation for the upcoming Fukuoka Marathon and Sian Edwards gave herself an early 18th birthday present to help Britain's teams perform well at the Ekiden International Relay in Chiba today.
Brown, fourth in the last two Olympic marathons, was third-quickest over his 10km stage, clocking 29 minutes 27 seconds, to lead Britain into seventh place in the men's race. Their team of six covered the marathon distance in 2 hours 4 minutes 12 seconds in a race won by Kenya in 1:57:58 with Japan second (2:00:01) and USA third (2:01:56).
Edwards, the Kettering schoolgirl making her senior international debut after finishing 10th in the junior women's race at last winter's World Cross Country Championships, inspired the GB women's team to fifth place, their highest position since 1993. She was fourth-fastest on the opening 5km stage, clocking 15:41, 14 seconds quicker than her previous best.
With the vastly experienced 1500m specialist Helen Clitheroe chipping in a 16:28 stage on a hillier part of the course, Britain finished in 2:20:49, their second-fastest time in the 17-year history of this race. Their quickest, 2:19:12, was fired by Paula Radcliffe, the world marathon record holder. Kenya won in 2:13:35 with Russia second (2:14:51) and Japan third (2:17:00).
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The Norwich Union Great Britain and Northern Ireland Women's Team achieved fifth place, their highest position since 1993. Britain finished in 2 hours 20 minutes 49 seconds, their second fastest time in the 17-year history of this race. Their quickest, 2:19:12, was fired by Paula Radcliffe, the world marathon record holder. Here is how their race evolved, stage by stage…
Stage1 (5km): On the day before her 18th birthday, Sian Edwards (Kettering Town Harriers) gave the team a great start by clocking 15:41, 14 seconds quicker than her previous best, over a course that was mainly downhill with a couple of slight inclines at road junctions. Already pre-selected in the Norwich Union GB Team for the Junior Women's race at the IAAF World Cross Country Championships in San Giorgio su Legnano, Italy, on 10 December, the Kettering schoolgirl flew out to Japan looking forward to being dragged on by faster Seniors and was obliged by Ongori Philes (Kenya), who put the reigning champions in front by covering the distance in 15:11, Noriko Matsuoka (Japan) 15:20 and Liliya Shobukhova (Russia)15:26. Edwards finished one second ahead of Lisa Corrigan (Australia).
Stage 2 (10km): Following on from her international debut at the IAAF World Road Racing Championships in Hungary last month, Wendy Jones (Cirencester AC) covered a gently downward stretch in 34:03, only 3 seconds outside her fastest of the year. It was the ninth fastest time of the stage and placed Norwich Union GB eighth. Evelyne Kimwei was fastest, clocking 31:20 to extend Kenya's lead.
Stage 3 (5km): As the course flattened out, Laura Kenney (Royal Sutton Coldfield AC) lifted the Team to sixth place, clocking 16:14, the fourth fastest time of the stage and a lifetime best by 44 seconds. Selly Chepyego was quickest with 15:31 to push Kenya even further out of sight.
Stage 4 (10km): Another flat part of the course; another rise for Norwich Union GB. Jo Wilkinson (Bedford and County AC) was fifth fastest with 33:41, seven seconds inside her lifetime best which she ran in 2002. The magnificent effort lifted the team to fifth place. Catherine Ndereba was quickest with 32:03 for the rampant Kenyans.
Stage 5 (5km): As the course began to rise, Helen Clitheroe (Preston Harriers) used all of her experience to consolidate Norwich Union GB's position by running 16:28, the third fastest of the stage. Fastest was Russia's Galina Bogomovola with 16.16 though Jane Gakunyi kept Kenya well clear by cruising through in 16.22.
Stage 6 (7.2km): It was a strange distance, mainly uphill but Jenny Blizard (Rotherham Harriers) coped well enough with the extra pressure of running the 'glory leg' on her international debut to retain fifth place. Her time of 24:42 was ninth fastest overall. Fastest was Maria Konovalova (Russia) with 22.36 as Lucy Kabuu clocked 23.08 to carry Kenya to victory.
Women's Team result: 1 Kenya 2:13:35; 2 Russia 2:14:51; 3 Japan 2:17:00; 4 Japan College 2:18:44; 5 Norwich Union Great Britain and Northern Ireland 2:20:49; 6 China 2:22:44; 7 Belarus 2:22:51; 8 Chiba 2:23:08; 9 Romania 2:23:17; 10 USA 2:23:20.
The average finishing position of GB Men's Teams over the years of the Chiba Ekiden is seventh and the current crop duly obliged with the considerable help of Jon Brown, who is preparing for the Fukuoka Marathon on Sunday 3 December.
Stage1 (5km): Adam Bowden (Harrow AC) was sixth fastest in 14.01, five seconds that his track PB for 5000m. Martin Mathathi put Kenya into a lead they never lost with 13:13; Edward Moran (USA) was second in 13:34; Collis Birmingham (Australia) third in 13:33;
Stage 2 (10km): Off-colour Peter Riley (Leigh Harriers) was 11th fastest with 30:06 and took the team to 10th place. Kenya was again fastest, Gideon Ngatuny clocking 26:51 followed by Andrew Carlson (USA) 29:02 and Lee Troop (Australia) 28:50.
Stage 3 (5km): Matt Barnes (Altrincham and District AC) responded to his late promotion to the team by lifting the team to ninth in clocking 14:25, the seventh fastest on the stage. The quickest: Josephat Ndambiri (Kenya) 13.29, Fasil Bizuneh (USA) 13:50, Yoshinori Oda (Japan) 14:05 and Michael Shelley (Australia) 14:08.
Stage 4 (10km): Jon Brown (Sheffield AC) was third fastest with 29:27 in lifting the team to seventh. Fastest: Atsushi Sato (Japan) 28:28 and Josh Moen (USA) 29.23. Sammy Korir ran 29:46 to keep Kenya ahead.
Stage 5 (5km): Glen Comish (Sale Harriers Manchester) ran the sixth fastest time of the stafe, 14:54, to retain seventh place for the team overall. At the front, Job Mogusus picked up the pace to such an extent for Kenya that his time of 14:01 was the fastest of the stage by threequarters of a minute.
Stage 6 (7.2km): Phil Nicholls (Tipton Harriers) ran the glory leg in style, clocking the fourth fastest time of 21:19 to make sure there was no chance of Norwich Union GB being pushed out of seventh. Gichobi Njui clocked the quickest time, 20:38, to clinch victory for Kenya in the most emphatic style. But Nicholls was "chuffed", explaining: "I beat a couple of guys who have faster 10km times than me. I felt strong again and believe I'm improving with every race. I'm going for a fast 10km myself in my next race."
Men's Team result: 1 Kenya 1:57:58; 2 Japan 2:00:01; 3 USA 2:01:56; 4 Japan College 2:02:03; 5 Australia 2:03:13; 6 Russia 2:03:58; 7 Norwich Union Great Britain and Northern Ireland 2:04:12; 8 Sweden 2:05:53.

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Murder of Boris Nemtsov
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Red Square, Moscow. Boris Nemtsov was assassinated on the Bolshoy Moskvoretsky Bridge (center) between the 5th and 6th lampposts, behind the Kremlin towers on the right. After leaving the restaurant at the GUM department store on the left Nemtsov and Anna reportedly walked around the square, giving the assassins time to position themselves at the stairwell on the bridge.
The scene of the murder. The exact place is the embankment on the Kremlin side of the bridge, north of the stairwell leading down to ground level.
Flowers on the bridge in August 2015
Boris Nemtsov with Finnish MP / MEP / Minister Heidi Hautala (left) in Saint Petersburg during Strategy 31 protests on the 31th day of the month
On February 27, 2015, at around 23:31 h Boris Nemtzov was murdered by multiple gunshots on the foot of Moskvoretskiy bridge in central Moscow.
1.1 Criticism of authorities
1.2 Assassination
1.3 Predictions
1.5 Debates
1.6 Scientific publications
2 Primary Sources
2.1 Emergency phone calls
2.2 Driver of the street cleaning vehicle
2.3 Suspects Interrogations
2.4 Maps
3 Investigative Committee
4 Reliable Sources
6 Witnesses
7 Speculation
7.1 Opposition
7.2 Planned in 2012?
8 Suspects
8.1 Chechens
8.2 Suspects charged
8.3 Arrests
8.4 Guilty verdicts and sentencing of those believed to be directly involved
9 PACE investigation
10 Analysis
10.1 Independent Investigations
11 Commemorations
12 Documentaries
Boris Nemtsov was a young bright star in times of Yeltsin presidency, a young reformer, Governor of Nizhnii Novgorod, then Deputy Prime Minister. He took part in setting out reborn Russian state after the collapse of the Soviet Union, but his name was also associated with painful "shock therapy" reforms and economic hardships it brought. He resigned shortly after the market and ruble crash of 1998. He was in a 'non-system opposition" during Putin presidency; co-chair of a political party RPR-PARNAS (currently no seats in Duma, and one seat--himself--in Yaroslavl local Duma); and one of the leaders of Solidarnost movement in Russia. In 2008-2010, he published a study "Putin. The results" (Itogi). The study was critical and thoughtful but not inflammatory or especially controversial; it quite heavily used statistical information and so had somewhat academic feel to it (possibly reflecting his education and research background). The study may have been ahead of time when it first appeared; but currently this material is comparable to common knowledge in the field, and does not have public controversy attached to it.
Criticism of authorities
On or about 29 April, 2014 made a rude comment about Putin, in an interview to Ukrainian press about Ukrainian affairs. Interview was recorded on video and featured on youtube. A complaint to authorities was made by a Russian citizen alleging a crime. Linguistic investigation determined it was an expression of opinion (meaning basically that the president is strange/odd) , and not an insult of an official. The criminal case was dropped.
27.2.2015 Gives an interview to opposition media source Echo Moskvy, critical of Russia actions in Donbas and Crimea, on grounds of violating international law, e.g. Budapest memorandum, and not telling the truth on military involvement.
Killed at 23:31 local time on 27.2.2015 in central Moscow on Bolshoy Moskvoretsky Bridge.
20.2.2012 (three years prior). Putin, speaking to law enforcement officials:
"...as for provocations, at meetings and so on ...I already talked about that...hoping that it will not come to that, that everybody will remain within the framework of the constitutional [legal] field... and that provocations against the law enforcement would fail...because those you have talked about, they want to instigate all sorts of clashes, and do all they can to make it happen...They even can themselves 'sacrifice' somebody, and than blame the authorities. I know this methodology and tactics, they were trying to use it for the last 10 years already . And primarily those who sit abroad. I am telling you, I know about this.
0:50 They even seek for the so called sacrificial [lamb] victim, from the ranks of some well-visible [public] figures ...They will kill [грохнут -russ, spoken/rude (make a loud blow),=kill] themselves, and than blame the authorities. They have such sort of people, they are capable of anything. I am talking without an exaggeration. I am hoping that people who genuinely want to improve things in the country, and using their rights to criticize, to participate in demonstrations/meetings, will resist [being drawn into such provocations]. But everybody should be aware of this"
Evgenii Fedorov vs Boris Nemtsov talk show debate, Ksenia Sobchak moderates, published on Mar 30, 2015. Super, -but in Russian only.
SAO/NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS) Query Results from the ADS Database (43 items, 1981 -1992)
Geektimes lists his publications cited in his PhD thesis, and 3 publications after that
Also noted:
Library of Congress -USA (a search finds publications on political topics)
Security video camera -TVC.ru A video from a security camera emerged (also here) "An all-weather video camera records Moskvoretsky bridge around the clock.It recorded the crime up to the second. Low quality footage, but the cars and people silhouettes can be seen. Normal Moscow evening. On the bridge there are still a lot of cars and passers-by. 23.30 - the two of them, presumably, Boris Nemtsov and his companion, walk towards Bolotnaya Square. Slowly catching up with them moves a snow-blower (= a machine which removes snow). At 23.31 the snow-blower hides them from the camera. After a moment, another man rushes out into the roadway, quickly gets into a car and drives away(???).
later comments: there is a stairway going under the bridge right there. Apparently the person (the killer) was hiding there at the stairway.
Snow-blower stops a few meters away from the scene. There is only one silhouette - presumably the Nemtsov's lady companion . Than she approaches the snow-blower driver. For a few minutes she stays behind the snow-blower. On the bridge there are still pedestrians walking. Some people pass by as if nothing had happened, others are interested and stop. One person examines the place of Nemtsov death , and runs up to the snow -blower, whereby the girl stays. Then he returns to the body of the deceased. At 23.35 the first car stops here and a few seconds later leaves. The girl returns to the crime scene. Two more people approach. At 23.37 another car flies past. Dramatically slows down and comes back. Stands in front of the scene for a while. Two people suddenly run away under the bridge. A third car arrives, and than both cars leave. The girl is left alone. Another person passes by. At 23.42 police arrived on the scene. From under the bridge two people emerge - presumably those that fled, - the question is why?"
Kadyrov statement on Instagram, made shortly after main suspects were arrested.
Witness. Anna Duritskaya: "The murder of Boris happened on the bridge. I did not see it, because it was happening behind my back" 0:49 on the video. (Arrived to Kiev 03.02.15).
Longer clip. She has not seen anything.
Other. Earlier security cameras footage at GUM centre, and a witness account from massage salon they visited before the restaurant Investigators reconstructed Nemtsov travel on the day of the murder, Lifenews, 01.03.15
More security cameras footage taken at the GUM-Lifenews
видео из регистратора за 2 мин. до убийства Немцова(dashboard video, 2 minutes before Nemtsov murder), inspector Marlin, 3.00 length. OSINT-ers note a black BMW and a passenger car in front (apparently correct time is 11:27:45) , parking on the wrong side in no parking zone, in violation of traffic code. A watercleaning machine travels with us on the bridge (away from Kremlin), turns left (possibly around) at the end of the video (some watercleaning machine is seen moving towards Kremlin on TVC video).
Another watercleaning vehicle noted by OSINTers, apparent location Il'inka 3, apparent time 23:31:31
3 минуты после убийства Немцова. Запись видеорегистратора ("3 minutes after Nemtsov murder-Dashboard video"), by Tonia Samsonova, 1.01 length. Apparently passes the scene ~23:35 h (runs on summer time or another time zone). A car is parked behind snow-blower; another car moves in the right lane (possibly the same as earlier passing a roundabout in fron of us) and slows down, our dashboard vehicle moves left to the next lane. A bent figure is seen on the pavement, to the back of snow-blower.
Fragment, in slow motion.
Brief interview with snow truck driver. Does not add much. Except that the girl ran towards him, and was panicking. He did not stay long, continued with his work, did not know who was killed.
President Putin press conference, December 17, 2015
Finally, regarding crimes against Boris Yefimovich Nemtsov. I was acquainted with him personally and we did not always have bad relations with him. I, on my part, never spoiled relations with him. But he has chosen such a path of political struggle - personal attacks, and so on. I'm used to it, he is not alone. But this is not the fact that a man should be killed. I will never accept this. I think this is a crime that should be investigated and the perpetrators - punished.
You said that they are either hiding in Chechnya, or went abroad, it is necessary to establish - is it this way, or another. I have never discussed these issues with regional leaders, including the leadership of the Chechen Republic, and I am not going to. The investigation should determine. No matter how long, by the way, it will last. Here we had the murder of Starovoitova. She, too, was a member of the opposition to a certain extent. Still, the law enforcement brought the case to its logical conclusion, as well as several other cases against people who have been in opposition to the government.
I believe that these things have to be investigated and the perpetrators exposed and punished. Thus, we will create a stable political system in our own country. It is more important than to cover someone, God forbid. No one is going to cover. But we need to wait for the data of objective investigation.
Duritskaya video interview with investigators emerged, 23 June 2016. She describes their schedule for the day and shows spa and restaurant they attended. There seem to be little useful detail about assassination itself. She is asked what lane was the car in 'from which shots were fired'. She replies 'I don't know, I have not seen the car' (2:08). 'And when the car was leaving?' 'When it was leaving, it was close, I think the closest lane' (in uncertain tone). 'And you were walking closer to the road?' 'Yes, I was walking closer to the road'. Clip ends here. In the report, there are more bits including
Halfway on the bridge, I heard clapping. I thought that firecrackers are exploding under the feet. Than I saw that Boris falls after 5-6 shots and realized what had happened. A light silver car quickly left the scene.
KP.ru publishes what is says to be interrogation record of Duritskaia, made next day after the murder. According to this, she was introduced to Nemtsov by billionaire Prohkhorov in June 2012 when on vacation in Turkey. They were dating, about 1-2 times a month, and he supported her since. Gave her 130K USD for 1 bedroom flat (according to KP, questioning her truthfulness here, there is a dilapidated single village house at this address, unlikely to have a double digit flat number (KP photo), near a high rise, in 1 hour drive from Kiev center; this KP assertion is not clear but seems plausible based on the map). Nemtsov was in Kiev on 12-13 February 2015 and stayed with her at a hotel, according to this document. He kept a contact with Ukrainian journalist Pavel Sheremet , and she is not aware of any other of his contacts in Ukraine. She arrived to Moscow Sheremetievo airport on 27 February 2015 at 12:50 pm, and he met her at the airport. Goes on to describe the rest of their day, known quite well from other sources by now.
Emergency phone calls
Ambulance call received, 23:41
Read in court (published 20 October, 2016, 13:38). Medical emergency phone call received at 23:41, arrival 23:50 (compare with murder time, around 23:31 ?).
Следующим прокурор зачитывает протокол осмотра карты скорой помощи. В ней было указано, во сколько был сделан вызов, когда приехали медики и констатировали смерть политика. Вызов поступил на станцию скорой медицинской помощи имени Пучкова. Оттуда изъята карта вызова: прием вызова — 23:41, передача на подстанцию — 23:42, передача бригаде — 23:43, прибытие — 23:50, окончание вызова — 01:11. На вызов выехала бригада № 491.
Phone calls were placed from Duritskaya phone to emergency services 112 at 23:32:25 for 36 seconds (end 23:33:01) and 23:33:10 for 166 seconds (end 23:35:46)
Driver of the street cleaning vehicle
Interview with Sergey Budnikov, said to be the driver. Убийство Немцова. Водитель уборочной машины. (0:49) duration, Published on Mar 4, 2015
I was riding/driving the vehicle, and saw in the mirror that a person is laying on the pavement. I stopped ...so to say... to help. A young woman ran towards me. So... (Pause). She yelled 'help, please!'. Well, of course, she was hysterical. (Cut jump). She could not call a phone number, she was too hysterical. I called 112 from her phone. We called (to request) police and ambulance...(We/I) did not wait for ambulance and police (to arrive)...because there is work, reglament (regulations)...so I took off...
Another videoed interview, less details from the scene but with a claim that he learned who was killed only hours later after finishing his work.
A girl was running towards me. 'Help, help!' -'What happened?' -'Oy, (there were/they) shots, shots, shots!/shot, shot, shot!' (стреляли, стреляли, стреляли!)
Водитель снегоуборочной машины - свидетель убийства Немцова попался на нестыковках в показаниях -Komsomolskaya Pravda, published on Mar 4, 2015
Writer and philosopher Andrey Blogin: according to the footage (unclear what footage he refers to) he jumped out of the vehicle when the girl stood up and ran. She did not ran towards him, she just ran away, along the bridge, in the same direction she walked with Nemtsov. And that man (driver) ran to chase her, and he managed to do so only there , behind the vehicle
Igor' Murzin mentions Sergey Budnikov, among other things, reporting on the 9-th day of the trial. Sergey Budnikov and Evgeni Molodykh both no-show at the trial. Published 26 October, 2016.
Действительно близнецы, published July 14, 2018. Sergey Budnikov video plays in split screen with another video where Budnikov look-alike is asking Putin to keep (agricultural counter-) sanctions (by Russia) to protect Russian agricultural producers, at one of the regular televised annual question and answer sessions, with people calling in. The composite video is getting viral and is re-posted by many sources. It is not fully clear whether or not this is the same person.
Suspects Interrogations
Both tell on camera that the reason was Nemtsov insulting the Prophet (Charlie Hebdo comments), +the State.
Anzor Gubashev. Анзор Губашев рассказывает зачем убивали Бориса Немцова (Anzor Gubashev tells why they killed Boris Nemtsov), LIFE -Новости, published on Apr 19, 2017, 10:01 length
Zaur Dadaev.
Video 1. Допрос Заура Дадаева на предварительном следствии (Interrogation of Zaur Dadayev at the preliminary investigation), Novaya Gazeta, published on Apr 18, 2017, 22:38 length. The person who was suggesting to commit the murder, and offering/having money, was called 'Rusik', and he does not know the full name.
Video 2. «На нас на троих было по 5 миллионов» "We had five million (rubles) for the three of us" (but that was not the main reason and we will do it because of his statements anyway). Коммерсантъ ИД (Kommersant ID), second part, published on Apr 20, 2017, recorded 8 March 2015 at 2:15 pm, 3:24 length. There is a jump cut in the end, after which Dadaev confirms that the recording is accurate.
Признание в убийстве подтвердили жесты (Admission of the murder is confirmed by the gestures), Kommersant, 20 April, 2017
Zaur Dadaev on Thursday said that the scandalous video recording made on the night of March 8, 2015 in the building of the TFR, "was re-recorded three or four times". The defendant explained that he gave only those testimonies that the then investigator for especially important cases under the chairman of the TFR, and now Alexander Bastrykin's deputy, Igor Krasnov, dictated to him. Zaur Dadaev claimed that he could not remember the testimonies required of him, so he had to record his performance several times. Now defendant Dadaev claims that he did not shoot Boris Nemtsov late on the evening of February 27, 2015, and does not know who or why did it.
even before the refusal of Zaur Dadaev's confessions, at the end of May 2015, another MRS investigator Major General Nikolai Tutevich appointed a psychological forensic examination in the federal budgetary institution "Southern Regional Center for Judicial Expertise of the Ministry of Justice of the Russian Federation". The expert, who worked in the specialty since 1980, was instructed on video recordings and protocols to find out whether Zaur Dadaev had any negative psychological pressure and whether he was in this extreme emotional state due to this. The examination was started on June 18, and finished on August 31, 2015 (concluding that the testimony is genuine).
Bolshoi Moskvoretskii bridge
Cleaning + historic vehicles storage under Bolshoi Moskvoretskii bridge
Investigative Committee
Main page; appeal to witnesses to come forward
29 Jan. 2016 Murder and weapons charges in the final version are filed against Zaur Dadaev, Anzor and Shadid Gubashev, Temirlan Eskerhanov and Khamzat Bakhaev. This investigation is closed.
A separate criminal investigation is opened against Ruslan Muhudinov, who ordered and organized the crimes committed, and who since November 2015 is on the international wanted list, as well as other unidentified persons -investigative committee
Too many rumors- Markin; no update provided. TASS, 27.5.15
New investigator will lead the investigation. Nikolai Tutevich is appointed, old investigation chief Igor Krasnov is reassigned with a promotion. TASS, 15.05.2015.
В убийстве Немцова подозревают бойцов батальона имени Дудаева (Nemtsov murder suspect a fighter in battalion named after Dudayev) - Izvestia, March 3, 2015
Update by Russian Investigative Committee spokesman Vladimir Markin, Rossiya-1 TV channel/TASS, March 3, 2015
Chechen leader says ready to be questioned over murder of Russian opposition figure, October 2, 2015.
Court finds that investigators' refusal to question Chechen leader in Nemtsov murder case is legal, October 14, 2015
Court refuses to recognize Russian opposition leader's murder as political, TASS (Eng.), TASS (Rus.), December 25, 2015.
Bastyrkin claims that Nemtsov murder is 'solved', Rossiiskaya Gazeta interview, 20 January, 2016. Nemtsov family attorney (and opposition figures) do not agree, point out that only those who executed the murder were found, but not those who ordered the killing, Lenta.ru, Jan. 20, 2016.
"Case solved: how Nemtsov murder was investigated", TASS, 25 July,2016
Criminal proceedings started against the 5 directly involved (Dadaev, Gubashev brothers (2), Bakhaev, Eskerhanov) , and an 'alleged organizer' Ruslan Mukhudinov. The case appears to stop here. Timeline of events and the investigation is provided.
Mother of Boris Nemtsov's model girlfriend fears she's being 'set up' - Daily Mail, 2 March 2015
Murdered Russian politician Boris Nemtsov's terrified model girlfriend begs Putin: 'Let me go' ̣- Daily Mirror, 1 March 2015
Anna Duritskaia arrived to Kiev-TSN.ua
Reconstruction of the murder by Lifenews, 03.03.15: According to police sources, surveillance on Nemtsov was conducted by his killers using three cars that changed six times during that day. It was possible to discover this using camera system "Flow" installed on the capital's streets. Reconstruction suggests that a car with the killer stopped under the bridge near the staircase ti drop him of; he went up, walked past Nemtsov , turned around and shot him. A car picked him up and sped away (English translation by FortRuss).
Komsomolskaia Pravda Claims that Duritskaia had two cell phones, the second one with a tracking device, quoting " a source close to the investigation". Article claims that she threw the tracking phone in a garbage bin after the murder. (Also claims that in the past she had worked for an escort agency, etc... reliability of all that information is uncertain ).
It is said that murder preparations were started in September 2014. Rosbalt, 19.11.2015
RBK investigation: where did Nemtsov case lead, RBK, 20.1.2016
Evgenii, was on the bridge at the time of the murder, listening to musics on earphones and looking at his smartphone. Saw a man on the ground in front of him, and another man running away. The killer was medium built, medium height, black hair 3-4 cm length; jumped over the low barrier/border stone that separates the roadway, got into the car waiting for him at the second from the right lane of traffic (description does not match heavy built, tall Dadaev).
A march in Groznyi in January 2016 in support of Russian President Putin and Head of Chechnya Ramzan Kadyrov
Спутница Бориса Немцова оказалась любовницей командира полка "Днепр-1" Юрия Березы (Companion Boris Nemtsov was the mistress of the regimental commander "Dnepr-1" Yury Bereza) - versia.ru, 3 Feb 2015
Bereza denied: "What a nonsense", said Bereza in passing, hurrying up for Rada meeting on March 3. On her Facebook page, his colleague Victoria Siumar noted sarcastically: "typical picture, -tens of deputies with iPhones and eyes wide open approached my colleague Yuri Bereza to show him sites, where Anna Duritskaya was called his lover. At first, Yurii had even wider eyes than his colleagues. Than some interest showed up. He started to think, why it was not Jennifer Lopes, saying she is more to his taste"-- Komsomol Pravda, 03.03.15 .
Bereza is said to repost an article linking him with Anna Duritskaya on his social network page, and received many cheers including from some notorious people.
Andrei Piontkovsky in his Echo of Moscow blog writes an emotional/confused piece where he may be (or appears to be) lending some support to a theory that Russian security services had to do with the murder in order to frame Kadyrov (and presumably regain direct control of Chechnya or start a third Chechnya campaign, or whatever goes in that theory). Also the article offers a critical view on wisdom of keeping Chechnya in, calls to reconsider 'imperial attitudes', but not actually proposing any solution or action, apart from criticizing the course of historic events. Anyway, the 'trolls' jumped on the latter immediately, accused him on conspiring to change constitutional order in Russia / interfering with Chechnya affairs / being the 'fifth column' in a strict/legal sense, etc (see ruposters and Fort Russ and comments for details).
Ruposter article claims that an earlier unedited version of Echo Moskvy called for secession of Chechnya from Russia and Russia from Chechnya. However this is not present in the currently available version of the article. No idea whether the call was actually made. Even if as presented, it's calling for legal legislative amendments, which should be possible, and is not a public call to perform actions undermining territorial integrity-the latter not allowed in the latest edition of the law (article 280.1).
For reference: in 2003, a referendum was held in Chechnya, on the republic draft Constitution. Chechnya was declared part of Russia (articles 1,2), and essentially followed Russian law. Referendum was considered controversial and criticized in the West and by opposition in Russia. The outcome was that Constitution was approved.
Recently, Chechnen politicians organised a rally in Groznyi, sharply criticized Russian opposition, including opposition media outlets Echo Moskvy and Dozhd (tv rain), as being the 5th column, etc.; those opinions were published by Echo Moskvy.
Chechen parliament as well as Russian opposition and human rights activists all asked authorities to investigate the other side claims.
Alexey Venediktov and Lev Lurie, Echo Moskvy, Feb. 27, 2016
Planned in 2012?
As of 2017, it appears that those who performed the killing are under arrest and are tried by a military court in Moscow, however investigation into who ordered and organised the murder appears to be frozen (chief detective replaced soon after first arrests; higher up commanders not interrogated or 'do not remember', with no apparent urgency in finishing that part of the investigation). Interpretation coming from Russian liberal media sources is along the lines that it was realized that some powerful clans are about to clash and it is getting to dangerous, so investigation was scaled back.
The plot actually gets thicker. Akhmet Zakaev claimed (video) that in 2012 he received information on plans to use Chechens to murder Nemtsov and Kasparov, and that he warned them about this back in 2012.
That was confirmed by Andrey Piotnkovskii, who said that in February 2012 he and Nemtsov were invited by the Norway Parliament, to give a speech and to have meetings with activists; that was organised by human rights activist Ivar Amundsen. Amudsen told them that Zakaev very much wants to meet them. Zakaev told them that Chechen fighters are staying in one of Moscow hotels (that was well known), and that moreover one of their tasks will be physical elimination of Nemtsov and Kasparov. Piotnkovskii continues, that had quite strong impression on us, but still we were a bit skeptical. Then a mysterious event took place: when they returned to the hotel and were discussing this information,we turned on TV, and watched on it live broadcast of Putin telling about Western provocation plans to have a 'sacrificial lamb' among the ranks of the opposition, and blame the Russian government for the death (in the works for over 10 years, according to Putin). On 29 February 2012, Piontkovskii published an article telling some sacrificial lamb story, but not the fact of meeting with Zakaev; and on 1 March, Nemtsov had a press conference, saying that he takes all that very seriously, and if Putin talks about such plans, it means that he has such information, and if it is not prevented, then basically he is to blame. That was 2012, and nothing happened in 2012; but somebody set up his murder in 2015.
So now basically Western-based opposition/globalists/whoever are making some noises intended to reinstate that blame. It is unclear whether those noises are justified, and reasons to be skeptical. That would be of no benefit to Putin to eliminate Nemtsov; he knew him for a long time, Nemtsov was not popular or dangerous at the moment, --no reason to create a hero from him at all. Moreover Putin had overall positive and collegial view of him despite some rivalry; and appeared shocked by events (such overall version is confirmed for example by Venedictov, chief editor of Echo of Moscow, often having meetings with Putin and pursuing questions on Nemtsov on a regular basis).
However, there are powerful clans competing for influence; one such clans could spread rumors in 2012 to scare off Nemtsov and Kasparov to refrain from politics (Kasparov actually emigrated, Nemtsov stayed); or even plan something as alleged; but scaring off seems more likely.
And then years later, something happened and Nemtsov was arranged to be killed, with Chechens involved/accused again in the plot. With broader investigation frozen, the truth of what really happened may be not discovered in the foreseeable future. --Resup (talk) 22:10, 27 February 2017 (UTC)
Suspects
Theories about Possible Perpetrators of the Murder of Boris Nemtsov - Catherine A. Fitzpatrick, The Interpreter, March 1, 2015
(Owned by Mikhail Khodorkovsky's son)
Adam Osmayev was arrested in Odessa 3 years ago for the plot to murder President Putin. Now he has been named a suspect in the murder of Boris Nemtsov.
From elite English school to Ukraine's frontline - Daniel McLaughlin, Irish Times, Feb 27, 2015
Adam Osmayev, once arrested for alleged Putin murder plot, now leads pro-Kiev sabotage unit
Suspects named in Nemtsov's murder - 3/2/2015 translated from Lifenews
Dudayev Battalion militants suspected in Nemtsov murder
Successfully avoiding camera, stolen plates on stolen car, converted air gun, 6 shots in 3 double-taps were used in Budanov murder by Chechen militants. Reminds a bit but may be no connection. In that case, 3 months between the murder and arrest (R.)
Zaur Dadaev, arrested and said to confess. Some details about him provided by Kadyrov : in the past served in 46 special operations brigade of interior troops, MOI (Russia); was awarded medal for bravery; later resigned sighting personal reasons. Kadyrov asked his subordinated to look into real circumstances of resignation.
kommersant.ru, 30.3.15 a suspect said to emerge, provided a car and promised payment, somebody nicknamed 'Ruslik'.
Kadyrov: One should look for Nemtsov murder trail in Ukraine and U.S. - Interfax, June 18, 2015
Suspects charged
Investigative committee named Zaur Dadaev, Anzor and Shadid Gubashev, Temirlan Eskerhanov and Khamzat Bakhaev as murder suspects; investigation into their crime was closed.
A separate investigation was opened against those who ordered and organized the murder; Ruslan Muhudinov and 'unknown persons'. Ruslan Muhudinov was the driver and relative of the former assistant commander of internal troops battalion "North" Ruslan Geremeev (who has influential relatives in Chechnya and Moscow). Geremeev was not named in the investigative committee report, and apparently is not under an international warrant.
Another suspect, Beslan Shavanov killed himself, exploding a grenade during his arrest.
Dadaev attorney Shamsudin Tsakaev stated in an interview to RBK:
We have a witness who can confirm that shortly before Nemtsov murder, the person who according to Gubashev shot him, --Beslan Shavaev--returned from Ukraine, where he was arrested by SBU. We are looking into this version, and we are ready to make the witness available for interrogation
SBU denied that Beslan Shavanov was arrested.
Two suspects arrested-CNN: Federal Security Service director Alexander Bortnikov said those detained are from the southern region of the North Caucasus, which for years has been a hotbed of unrest and rebellion against Moscow.
Анзор Губашев (Anzor Gubashev) Заур Дадаев (Zaur Dadaev) are suspected in organizing and executing the murder TASS, 3.7.15 . Arrest was made in Ingushetia. They are also said to have some property in Grozny. Their families' members are hailing from Chechnya, moved to Ingushetia in the 60's. It is said that Dadaev served in the MoI of Chechnya battalion "North," about 10 years ago. A day later, three more suspects were arrested and held without bail till April 28.
Judge is quoted saying that "The guilt of Dadaev is confirmed by his statements confessing to the crime." (Confession was considered 'king of proofs' in Soviet days and is said to remain such to this day, according to a recent interview by Moscow lawyer advocacy group representative, broadcast on tvrain.ru. But there is said to be video footage from traffic cameras as well, linking suspects to the crime )
According to media reports. Dadaev withdrew his confession. Said that he gave it trying to have a friend released/personal safety concerns TASS quoting other media
Guilty verdicts and sentencing of those believed to be directly involved
"The Moscow District Military Court sentenced Zaur Dadayev, 20, who was convicted of the murder of opposition member Boris Nemtsov, to 20 years' imprisonment. He will be serving a sentence in a strict regime colony."
"The court sentenced Anzor Gubashev, who took the murderer from the crime scene, to 19 years of imprisonment, his brother Shadid to 16, Temirlan Eskerkhanov, who followed Nemtsov - to 14, and Khamzat Bakhayev 11 years. Each of them is fined 100 thousand rubles. Like Dadaev, they will serve their sentence in strict-security colonies"
Those who ordered the killing remain unknown , at large.
PACE investigation
PACE Collects Signatures to Initiate Investigation into Nemtsov's Murder, Jan. 26, 2016. Initiated by Janna Nemtsova; supported by Mikhail Kasyanov and Vladimir Kara-Murza.
An analyst of European-Russian relationships looks at the Nemtsov affair
"Man on the Bridge"--The Comprehensive Guide to the Nemtsov Murder Investigation, Kommersant, translated to English by FortRuss, March 2, 2015
The not-so-simple murder of Boris Nemtsov - ALJAZEERA.COM
Vladimir Putin had little reason to have Boris Nemtsov...
Andrey Illarionov analysis. Points out that cleaner was within meters from the murder; stopped and waited for Duritskaia to approach for 45 seconds---but claimed that he has not seen the killer. While an accidental witness (according to Illarionov observation based on the security camera footage) was at a distance of 200 m from the murder, and was checking his smartphone--still could see the killer, including closing, body type, and had Nemtsov dying in his arms (according to some reports). (Have hard time to see things on that security video, need to double check later-R).
Independent Investigations
Dadaev has alibi, Igor Murzin, 18 October, 2017
Memorial march is planned in Moscow, 27 Feb 2016- PARNAS filed a petition notifying Moscow authorities
Additional security measures planned for the march on 27 February, but it is said that the bridge will remain open- TASS
Nemtsov march 'twitter coverage'. Several thousand people estimate at this point; many Russian flags.
26 Feb. 2017. March in memory of Nemtsov in Moscow (also in other cities) Video 1, video 2. Number of participants in Moscow, 5 thousands according to TASS, 5 to 15 thousandsaccording to echo.msk. Around 2 thousands in St. Petersburg.
St. Petersburg. One participant with a poster was arrested after long discussion with police colonel; that man believed that he has a right to stand or move with a poster as he was on Mars Field; apparently it cannot be done outside of designated for protest or march area. They both make references to the law number 54.
pro-Kremlin media, including the website of the sensationalist TV channel Ren-TV, incorrectly reported Sunday that U.S. Ambassador John Tefft had attended an opposition rally in a Moscow suburb that day and used a photoshopped image of him to illustrate the claim -Moscow Times (here, also on Cassad; poster says 'he was fighting for our (OUR!) future).
ARTE-Dokumentation: Boris Nemzow - Tod an der Kremlmauer, Evgenii Gindilis producer, February 2016
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S. Korea to abandon developing nation status in future WTO talks
By Yeo Jun-suk
The South Korean government decided Friday that it would not seek special treatment reserved for developing countries in future negotiations at the World Trade Organization. The decision followed allegations from US President Donald Trump that some countries were unfairly taking advantage of developing nation status.
During a nationally televised address in the morning, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Hong Nam-ki said the government would no longer seek developing nation privileges in upcoming trade negotiations at the WTO.
Given the potential economic backlash and protests from farmers, Hong stressed that farmers would enjoy the current trade benefits until the next round of WTO negotiations for the agricultural sector.
"Considering our economic status, conditions at home and abroad and the economic implications, we decided not to pursue special treatment (extended to) developing nations," Hong said during the news conference at the Foreign Ministry in Seoul.
"Even if we were to delay our decision about special treatment, there is little chance that we would be able to retain (developing nation) status at future WTO negotiations. … The longer we wait to make our decision, the more likely it is that we will lose our power to negotiate."
Finance Minister Hong Nam-ki holds a press conference at the foreign ministry building in Seoul. Yonhap
The announcement came as Trump continued to put pressure on the WTO to change the way it designates developing countries. The US president has accused some countries of abusing the system, singling out China as an example.
In late July, Trump warned that his administration would no longer treat certain countries as developing countries or recognize their special status at the WTO unless the international organization took steps to fix the issue by mid-October.
The Trump administration demanded that the WTO strip "rich countries" of developing nation status. Its criteria for a country to be considered rich include accounting for at least 0.5 percent of total global trade, being classified as a high-income country by the World Bank, and membership in the Group of 20 advanced economies and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. Korea meets all the criteria.
"Countries with similar economic status to us -- such as Singapore, Brazil and Taiwan -- have pledged not to pursue special treatment as developing nations," Hong said. "It is a decision we have made for the sake of the national interest."
Korea has maintained its developing nation status since the WTO's establishment in 1995 to protect its agricultural sector from rice imports. As a result, the country has enjoyed greater freedom to impose tariffs and offer subsidies.
Farmers' groups immediately protested the government's decision to abandon its claim to special treatment for the agricultural industry. The farmers demanded subsidies worth 1 trillion won ($851 million) and called on the government to set aside an additional 5 percent of its budget to promote the agriculture industry.
The Moon Jae-in administration pledged to minimize any adverse impact of its decision by taking measures to protect Korean farmers. The government said it would provide direct payments for farmers to support their income and improve production.
"Our decision (to abandon developing nation status at the WTO) will provide significant momentum for the future of our agriculture industry," Hong said. "We will make every effort to protect farmers."
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Counselors throughout CCSD are offering grief counseling to students dealing with Sunday night's deadly attack, dubbed "the deadliest mass-shooting in modern United States history." Hundreds fled from the scene of the Route 91 music festival last night as a gunman, 64-year-old Stephen Paddock, opened fire into the crowd from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Hotel, killing at least 58 people and injuring more than 500. Several Coronado students were attending the festival, and at least one student was injured. School administrators and teachers have made an effort to conduct "business as usual" while remaining supportive and addressing needs for individual students as necessary. All after-school activities and sports have been cancelled so teens can spend time with their families.
"It's affected the district in a huge way. There are students that were at the concert that were injured, and they're in the hospital, students from our school as well as students from around the district," Michelle Ellis, counselor, said. "The Las Vegas Convention center is open right now for displaced students that aren't even able to go home because of whatever is going on with their parents."
The district-level lead counselor sent an email out to schools throughout the valley requesting help in talking to students who are dealing with the effects of the incident, many of whom will be in attendance. Further messages and statements have been made by the school district via social media and email.
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New Coalition Seeks to End Homelessness
Published on October, 2020 in Features by Rebekah Moan
RescueSF wants to end homelessness in San Francisco, not in the next 10 years, but now. The coalition of neighborhood associations and concerned individuals plans to accomplish that goal by calling for a set of common solutions to be implemented throughout San Francisco, and the Bay Area.
"In the past when we talked to district supervisors, they said, 'I'm one of 11. What can I do?' We realized we needed to address that," said Mark Nagel, RescueSF's co-founder and a Marina resident. "We realized we needed to be citywide so when we talked to the supervisors they couldn't say, 'You're some group that's not part of my district.'"
RescueSF co-founder Lori Brooke, Cow Hollow Association president, added, "We're a bigger voice if we can unite as one."
In February roughly 45 people gathered at Fort Mason to discuss how to address homelessness, including presidents or board members of Cow Hollow Association, Marina Community Association, Golden Gate Valley Association, Coalition for San Francisco Neighborhoods, Russian Hill Neighbors Association, Russian Hill Community Association, Presidio Heights Association of Neighbors, and Pacific Heights Residents Association.
"We're not experts in homelessness," said Brooke. "But we wanted to do something about it. There's so much behind the homelessness situation and we wanted to dig deep to understand what's happening and how to create effective change. We started calling and interviewing folks from around the country. We couldn't hold all the information in our heads, so we started a speaker series."
Over the past few months, the Coalition has held video calls with Dr. Margot Kushel, University of California (UC) San Francisco Center for Vulnerable Populations director, and David Faigman, UC Hastings dean, among others, to educate participants. Membership is loose knit; roughly 30 neighborhood associations have expressed interest in joining the Coalition. Individuals can register on RescueSF's website to receive email updates.
"It's illuminating to hear from various voices, experts in different fields, to get their perspective on homelessness," Brooke said. "It takes away the fever pitch of anger. Everyone has a right to care about San Francisco and we understand there is frustration with the City's deterioration. But we also want to be compassionate about the causes of the homelessness. You can be angry at homelessness but not angry at the homeless."
The Coalition has floated a three-pronged plan to stop homelessness: prohibit street sleeping; expand mental health services; and keep people housed.
"Street sleeping is not safe, healthy, or compassionate," Nagel said. "Homeless people must have sustainable, interim shelter until they move into permanent housing. We have to get people off the streets into safety and there are lots of ways to do that, which is the government's job to explore. It could be tiny houses or RVs on piers. That has to happen. We have to end street sleeping."
Some unhoused people are in crisis, presenting a danger to themselves and others, and need mental health services, Nagel added. RescueSF has asked its members to contact their supervisors and the Mayor to support psychological interventions for unhoused people.
"We have to look downstream, where our homeless residents currently on the street need a path to permanent housing and appropriate services," Nagel and Brooke wrote in an email. "But we can't end there. We also have to look upstream, where people need to remain housed in order to prevent future homelessness."
Homelessness isn't exclusive to San Francisco. RescueSF is engaging with regional and state governments to find solutions. The group hopes that a consistent approach to house people will obviate individuals moving from one place to another in search of viable shelter.
According to Katherine Doumani, president of the Dogpatch Neighborhood Association, a RescueSF member, "The homeless crisis has always been a great concern for everyone in San Francisco and many attempts have been made to help find the cause and solutions over the years with varying degrees of success, including care-not-cash, the navigation centers, more housing and rooms, but all appear to be failing or moving too slow to help nonetheless. However, with the pandemic, the status quo is inhumane, unacceptable, and worse than I have seen in all my years living in San Francisco. It is imperative that we help people get off the streets during this pandemic. It is unconscionable to leave people in crowded sidewalk cities with the current health crisis. I have heard the same sentiment from many of my neighbors and friends throughout San Francisco."
"San Francisco's housed residents have been passive and haven't had a seat at the table in terms of policy in San Francisco. Our voice has been missed along with other groups. We want to have our voices heard," Nagel said.
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Meet Latin artist, Jeypson. He recently debuted his new project, Go100. We spoke with Jeypson briefly to learn more about him. He explained how he makes music with a variety of different sounds, because he feels like he can do it all. He conveys his music to new listeners with a lot of emotions, sounds, and colors, from R&B to reggae to Caribbean rhythms. You can hear more of those on his last two mixtapes, "Streaming tunes " and " Sentimientos Pasajeros." One by one Jeypson is accomplishing the goals he set for himself. Currently, his new single, "Mensaje Universal" is being played at three radio stations in Medellin and Colombia. He recently performed at a showcase in London and Switzerland to gain more exposure and interact with his new supporters. Jeypson often uses the English language in his songs to differentiate himself from other latin artists. He feels as though you can catch another vibe from doing so. After receiving such positive feedback about his recent music, Jeypson easily found his niche. He also discussed how he does not focus on creating party records but he understands why it is important to make them and how social media is beyond beneficial to his career. Social media allows him to freely promote his new project and engage with other independent artist and creatives.
A: I don't think that I make trap music , I just make music with a variety of different sound , I feel like I can do it all and it would be unjust to say that I only do trap music. You'll hear it on my new mixtape, "Go100" , dropping this week.
Q: What is you biggest accomplishment so far?
A: I Have the single that's getting played on 3 radios stations in Medellin , Colombia , right now , I did some showcase to promote the single in London and in Switzerland , now im trying to get the single some exposure in NY. So I'm coming there in March.
Q: How do you convey your music to new listeners?
where you ll find a lot of different emotions colors and sound , from rnb to reggaeton to carribean rhythm . I'm not focus on the parties records but you have to have them to have the djs playing your music in the clubs .
Q: What differentiates you from other independent artist?
A: What I would say that differentiate myself from the typical latin artist is that i use a lot of english in my songs so you get an other vibe , so you ll hear a different song that you used to get from a latin artist but to answer your question , I feel it's important to you when you can only do that .
Q: How has social media been benefical for you?
A: Thanks to the internet , You can still know everything that's going on in the culture see what's getting played the most , what sound is fresh , I feel like it's your homework to study the game and know what's going on even if your live somewhere else.
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DeChambeau's blast setting up eagle is talk of Ryder Cup
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Ball-blasting Bryson DeChambeau's incredible 417-yard monster shortcut drive to set up a pivotal eagle on Friday quickly became the talk of the opening day of the Ryder Cup.
The 28-year-old American, known best for his electrifying long drives and desire to take direct lines no matter the consequences, delivered an epic tee shot at the dogleg par-5 fifth hole at Whistling Straits, playing at 581 yards.
DeChambeau's rocket launch helped him and partner Scottie Scheffler tie top-ranked Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton for Europe in their four-balls match.
"I knew if it was a little downwind, I could take a unique line and I luckily was able to have that wind today," DeChambeau said.
"It was 20-plus (mph) and I said to myself, 'All right, I have to aim at the green,' so I did. I just aimed at the green and bombs away."
In perfect position, DeChambeau dropped his approach four feet from the cup and rolled in his eagle putt to win the hole and level the match. The Europeans never led again.
"I'm glad I got something for the team," DeChambeau said of the draw in a match neither duo led by more than 1-up. "Frustrating, but we fought hard. It was a hard-fought fight to the end.
"We definitely had the upper hand. We had a lot more opportunities to do things and just didn't take advantage of those."
Scheffler, a Ryder Cup rookie, marveled at his chance to see his partner's tremendous shot up close.
"That was probably the most excited he's ever been on a golf course was on number five," Scheffler said.
"That wind, we had it on one of our practice days and we figured out what he needed to do, so to have an opportunity to do that in competition was amazing. I was jacked up for him as well."
Bryson DeChambeau of the United States enjoys a fist-pumping success during day one of the Ryder Cup Stacy Revere GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP
Scheffler was stunned DeChambeau could commit a full-powered blast to such a shot given where he was aiming.
"I think he pushed it a little bit, but he smashed it, so thankfully he pushed it just a touch," Scheffler said.
The shot inspired the US pair in their fight to the finish with the world number one.
"It was great. That was a good spark for us and good momentum for the rest of the day," Scheffler said.
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DeChambeau attributed his Friday form to improved health.
"My body is finally starting to get comfortable and heal from all the speed training stuff," he said.
"Felt good going out there today, almost too good where it was a little loose. I got a little more into my comfort zone after I made eagle.
"I didn't want to make par because if I did I would be walking home."
DeChambeau helped the Americans seize a 6-2 edge, their largest first-day lead since 1975.
"Proud of the team. Super proud," said DeChambeau. "They fought hard every single shot out there from what I saw.
"This is a great start but the job's not over. We have two more days. A lot more golf. And we cannot lose our mindset to win."


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President Trump appears to be escalating the war with sanctuary cities, giving the most blunt warning yet of what is to come.
Whereas the media and most of the establishment at one time dismissed such talk as mere bluster by Trump, they have no illusions any longer. Trump promised Americans that he would enforce immigration law, and there is no more important a symbol of the defiant pro-illegal immigrant left than sanctuary cities. Trump knows that most of these cities will fight hard to evade federal law. This is a winner take all struggle, but in this case, Trump has the upper hand. From Fox:
In the Trump administration's most pointed warning yet, Sessions said federal law allows withholding of federal funding to sanctuary cities, and signaled that such measures will soon be taken. Sessions, who took the podium at White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer's regular media briefing, warned of a pending crackdown by the administration.
"Such policies cannot continue," he said. "They make our nation less safe by putting dangerous criminals back on the street.
"The American people know that when cities and states refuse to help enforce immigration laws, our nation is less safe," Sessions said.
This press conference should be seen as the real start to this war. By sending Sessions out with such uncompromising words, Trump is signaling the start of hostilities. It's time to admit defeat like Miami's Mayor recently did. If not, they should be prepared to lose big. One probable holdout is Los Angeles whose mayor said," LAPD has never participated in programs that deputize local law enforcement to act as immigration agents, and on my watch they never will." Or Chicago where Mayor Rahm Emmanuel's spokesman said, "The administration's plan to deny federal funds to cities that are standing up for their values is unconstitutional…Chicago is proud to stand with 34 cities and counties across the country in asking a federal court to prevent the federal government from illegally withholding federal funds." It's not likely that either of those two radicals will back down. Trump is going to have to wield the hammer against them. Here's what that hammer looks like:
Perhaps telegraphing action President Trump warned of during his campaign, Sessions said the administration will pull billions in federal funding to sanctuary communities if they remain in noncompliance.
Sessions said communities applying for Department of Justice grants will be required to show they are following immigration law.
The DOJ will withhold, and could potentially "claw back" grants to localities out of compliance with federal immigration law, Sessions said. He noted one Justice Department office alone was expecting to award more than $4.1 billion in grants this fiscal year.
That is a tremendous amount of money these states and cities stand to lose. Will they stand defiant or fold? We may not have long to wait for an answer. Watch Sessions lay out the plan and then vote.
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The recent Southwest Airlines tragedy that claimed the life of a woman who was sucked through an aircraft window also showed up a worrying lack of knowledge about basic safety procedures. An image shared online by Marty Martinez, a passenger on board flight 1380 from New York to Dallas, shows him and his fellow passengers wearing oxygen masks, which dropped down after one of the jet's engines blew. Oxygen masks should be placed over the nose and mouth (Facebook/Marty Martinez ) However, as travel expert and former flight attendant Bobby Laurie pointed out on social media, none of the people in the picture are wearing their masks correctly. He tweeted : "PEOPLE: Listen to your flight attendants! ALMOST EVERYONE in this photo from @SouthwestAir #SWA1380 today is wearing their mask WRONG. Put down the phone, stop with the selfies and LISTEN. **Cover your NOSE AND MOUTH." In the photo, the three passengers clearly shown only have the mask over their mouths,
Nunes Says This Is Only The Tip of the Iceberg & Discloses His Next Target
Devin Nunes set off a storm with the FISA memo, which now has the whole nation talking. Reactions have been split, with many saying this is a major break through and there should be prosecutions. While others, mainly from the left, are saying this is a bunch of nothing. Nunes has come under harsh attack from the left since the memo's release, with some even going as far to say he is a Russian agent. Brett Baier was able to have a moment to ask Nunes about what he thinks about the aftermath of the release and what comes next. And what Nunes said will likely not cause the situation to simmer down. In fact, it appears that this is just the beginning. See The Video Below: NUNES REVEALS WHO HIS NEXT TARGET IS Devin Nunes appeared calm and collected in his interview, despite the new BOMB he dropped on the State Departmemt. Nunes said the recent memo release "completes the FISA-abuse portion" of the investigation and stated: "We are in the middle of (what he calls)
Donald Trump 'to cancel Guantanamo Bay closure' and 'load it up with bad dudes'
Donald Trump is set to reverse an order by former President Barack Obama to close Guantanamo Bay, it has been claimed. The notorious military prison holds suspected terrorists but has attracted fierce criticism from human rights groups. During his time in office, President Obama signed an executive order for Guantanamo to be closed "as soon as practicable". In practice, he wasn't able to end the facility entirely due to opposition from US Congress. But hundreds of prisoners were moved to the mainland and just 41 remain. During his presidential campaign, Donald Trump made clear his support for Guantanamo and said he wanted to "load it up with bad dudes". According to Politico, he now intends to come good on that promise and will start by signing an executive order reversing the Obama mandate. He is expected to make the announcement during the State of the Union address on Tuesday or perhaps before, the reports claim.
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So, you've traveled around the world a bit, but you want to experience something different? Somewhere exotic, beautiful, and not jam-packed with other tourists?
A place where you're off the beaten track, as soon as you get there?
Imagine, then, 600 thousand square miles of beautiful, unfenced, unspoiled land..
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Mongolia truly is an awesome place. And it's sitting there, the most sparsely populated nation in the world, waiting for YOU head out and discover it!
Hi! I'm Cam, and welcome to my site! Mongolia Travel Advice tells you everything you need to know about travel to this magnificent country. And it's all written by me, a real person, based on my own experience.
I've kept this site simple, 'old school' and free of flashing banners and ads and stuff. The way websites used to be! But rest assured the content is refreshed regularly.
My site aims to equip you with everything you need to know to independently plan and enjoy your travel to Mongolia.
So what are you waiting for?! Go and make your dream adventure happen!
1. Define your trip: See the overview of all the top destinations, covering the Gobi desert, Lake Khovsgol, Central Mongolia, Terelj, and my personal favourite, the stunning Western Mongolia; these include destination pictures, sights, history and how to get to each destination. Browse through my photo gallery and click to read more about any place that excites you.
2. Plan your trip: Learn of the best ways to get there (train, flights, or overland).
Read my page on what to expect to get a sense of the challenges and rewards you will encounter on a holiday in Mongolia, and manage your expectations by being prepared for the negatives of traveling in Mongolia. Know about all the travel essentials such as safety, visas, and when to go. By the end of this, you will know enough to book your flights or train tickets over. Do it! Lock it in! The rest will then take care of itself.
3. Figure out exactly what you're going to do once you're over there. Now this isn't anything to worry about: there is so much to do, you're going to love it.
Mongolia can be a difficult place to travel independently, so many people decide to take a tour with a reputable tour company. If this conjures up images of large tour buses full of overweight camera-toting fools searching for souvenir teaspoons, don't worry! The word 'tour company' in Mongolia extends to anyone who can arrange a jeep or a horse. If you're going to beautiful and remote West you definitely want a Western Mongolia tour company that specialises in that area.
There's loads of practical advice on planning horse treks, and trips for camping, fishing, trekking, kayaking, and other ways to make an unforgettable trip. Activity ideas are scattered around my destination pages. You can also read my pages on Mongolian rivers and mountains (including maps) to plan your own trip and really get off the beaten track.
Oh, and there's a lot of information on the capital, Ulan Bator -it's a pleasant enough place to pass a few days.
4. Educate yourself as the departure date draws nearer, to ensure you get the most out of your trip. View some of the recommended reading to get a real sense of the place, and get more excited about going there.
Learn about Mongolia: some various country facts and some history on the place (including the great Ghengis Kahn), Mongols and their culture, and all about the fascinating history and persecution of religion in Mongolia. Learn about weather and how its changes define the nomadic lifestyle. See my list of what to pack page, including many valuable hints I've learned from my years of third world travel, and start buying any stuff you might need.
There's even a bad joke for you to recite to your family as they see you off at the airport.
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Also get in touch after your trip and contribute your photos or advice so I can help future travellers. Happy travels!!
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