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Children and Family Relationships Act lecture
The Law School at the University of Limerick was delighted to welcome Dr. Geoffrey Shannon, Special Rapporteur on Child Protection on Monday 20th April 2015. Dr. Shannon gave a lecture on the Children and Family Relationships Act 2015, outlining the key changes and the practical implications of the legislation. Dr. Susan Leahy, Lecturer in Law at the University of Limerick spoke about the changes for unmarried fathers and the forthcoming Marriage Equality Referendum and Dr. Connie Healy, also of the Law School at UL, spoke about the new enforcement provisions under the Act. The event was chaired by Judge Tom O' Donnell and was attended by over 70 practitioners. Also present were the Honourable Mr. Justice Michael Moriarty, Judge Mary Larkin and Judge Marie Keane.
Dr. Shannon is soon to be to be appointed Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of Limerick.


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Changing Course to Make an Impact
May 7, 2018 By: Debra Holtz
Taking care of his elderly grandmother for two years was a turning point in Randy Luu's life, persuading him to turn his back on a business career and become a nurse.
"It's the most important job I could have that requires me to use my brain and have the most impact," said Luu. "I wanted my life to have some meaning."
Luu didn't know his grandmother very well when he quit his job to become her full-time caregiver. He had only met her a couple of times as a child before she emigrated to California from Hong Kong in her mid-80s. But with few relatives and his parents busy working, there was no one else to look after the 92-year-old, who was suffering from progressive dementia.
Every day, he bathed his grandmother, prepared her meals, and maintained a watchful eye to prevent her from wandering off. Often, he was up with her all hours of the night.
"The experience was humbling and eye-opening," said Luu. "It taught me a lot about compassion."
But her diminishing memory and a language barrier also made looking after her a challenging experience.
"She didn't know who I was, so it was kind of sad," said Luu.
Nevertheless, the experience convinced him that healthcare would be a better choice for him than his previous career in the insurance industry.
Shortly after his grandmother was placed in a board-and-care facility, Luu enrolled in SMU's Entry Level Master in Nursing program in case management on the Sacramento campus in January 2017.
Luu dove head first into his SMU education and has been elected to the Student Body Association twice. Earlier this year, as part of his community health course, Luu raised funds and helped to organize a health fair where homeless people were provided with hygiene kits, HIV testing, dental services, nutritional counseling, and even a pop-up beauty shop.
"I chose to work with homeless and transient people to get more exposure to that population and see what I could do to help," said Luu.
Though Luu was born and raised in San Jose, his parents' journey to California was long and arduous. When the communists took over Vietnam in 1975, ethnic Chinese like the Luus were persecuted by the new government. After several failed attempts, the Luus fled Vietnam with few belongings and were forced to spend more than a year in a refugee camp in the Philippines en route to the United States.
"They went through quite a bit of trauma," said Luu, adding that his parents offer few details about their experience as refugees.
Knowing little English, they initially settled in snowy Montana. It was a culture shock for them and a year later they hit the road for California. His father did odd jobs while going to school to learn electrical engineering, eventually landing a job at IBM, while his mother first sewed clothes and later worked on computer drives.
"By the time they were my age, they had to flee their country and completely start over," Luu said. "I am forever grateful."
With his parents busy building new livelihoods, Luu described he and his brother as latch-key kids who took care of themselves most of the time. He bonded with his mother on the weekends by watching her cook and together they viewed cooking shows. Luu said he developed an affinity for cooking and an aspiration to become a chef — a revered profession in Chinese culture.
"I think it's one of the greatest gifts she's given me," said Luu, who still finds cooking therapeutic.
But instead of going to culinary school, he worked his way through college and relied on scholarships, ending up with a finance degree. Luu spent eight years working in the insurance industry, an experience he describes as "soulless" and unsatisfying.
Now 33 years old, Luu has no regrets about his career change.
"Insurance is not as rewarding; it's all about money," he says. "Healthcare for me is about making a worthwhile impact."
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Brianna Alexandra Maitland (Burlington, Vermont; 8 de octubre de 1986) es una mujer estadounidense que desapareció en marzo de 2004 siendo adolescente, después de dejar su trabajo en el restaurante Black Lantern Inn. de Montgomery (Vermont). Su automóvil fue descubierto al día siguiente, al lado de una casa abandonada a un kilómetro y medio de su lugar de trabajo. Desde entonces no se la ha visto ni se han tenido noticias suyas. Debido a una confluencia de circunstancias, pasaron varios días antes de que amigos y familia denunciaran su desaparición.

En los días y semanas posteriores a su desaparición, la policía estatal investigó numerosos avisos, incluida la afirmación de que  estaba cautiva en una casa ocupada por narcotraficantes locales de los que era conocida. Sin embargo, ninguno de estos supuestos resultó positivo. Un posible avistamiento de Maitland en 2006 en un casino de Atlantic City (Nueva Jersey), trajo un renovado interés por el caso, pero la mujer vista nunca fue identificada adecuadamente. En 2012, la policía investigó una posible conexión entre la desaparición de Maitland y el asesino en serie Israel Keyes, quien cometió numerosas violaciones y asesinatos en el estado de Vermont, Nueva York y el noroeste del Pacífico. Finalmente fue descartado como sospechoso por el FBI.

El caso se presentó en varios medios locales, en Dateline NBC y en la serie documental Disappeared. En 2017, el caso fue discutido en la serie documental sobre la estudiante universitaria Maura Murray, que desapareció un mes antes que Maitland en Woodsville (Nuevo Hampshire).

Biografía
Nacida en octubre de 1986, Brianna era hija de Bruce y Kellie Maitland (de soltera Fisher). Fue criada con su hermano mayor en la granja de sus padres cerca de la frontera estadounidense con Canadá. En su juventud, recibió una amplia formación en jiu-jitsu. Maitland asistió a la preparatoria Missisquoi Valley Union High School antes de trasladarse a la también preparatoria de Enosburg Falls, durante su segundo año.

En su decimoséptimo cumpleaños, en octubre de 2003, decidió que quería mudarse de la granja de sus padres. Su madre, Kellie, dijo que no había estrés grave en el hogar, pero que Maitland quería más independencia y estar más cerca de un grupo de amigos que vivían a 24 kilómetros de distancia y asistían a una escuela secundaria diferente. Maitland se matriculó en la escuela secundaria de sus amigos, pero sus arreglos de vivienda eran inestables, ya que entraba y salía de las casas de varios amigos. A finales de febrero de 2004, había abandonado la escuela y se había mudado con su amiga de la infancia, Jillian Stout, a su domicilio en Sheldon, a 32 km al oeste de Montgomery. Para completar su educación, Maitland se inscribió en un programa de GED.

Tres semanas antes de su desaparición, Maitland fue atacada físicamente en una fiesta por una amiga llamada Keallie Lacross. El motivo del ataque no estaba claro, aunque el padre de Brianna, Bruce, más tarde declararía que creía que se debía a los celos por la interacción de Maitland con un compañero en la fiesta. Uno de los amigos de Maitland que estaba en la fiesta afirmó que Maitland se negó a pelear con Lacross, quien posteriormente la golpeó en la cara varias veces mientras Maitland estaba sentada en un camión. El altercado resultó en que Maitland sufriera una nariz rota y una conmoción cerebral. Más tarde presentó cargos contra Lacross. Posteriormente, la denuncia se retiró tres semanas después de la desaparición de Maitland, y la policía declaró que Lacross estaba libre de cualquier participación en su desaparición.

Desaparición

Viernes 19 de marzo de 2004
En la mañana de ese día, Maitland realizó un examen para recibir su GED. Después de completar la prueba, ella y su madre almorzaron para celebrar la ocasión; su padre, Bruce, estaba fuera del estado trabajando en Nueva York en ese momento. Su madre la describió como de buen humor, y que Maitland había discutido los planes de asistir a la universidad.

Después del almuerzo, Maitland y su madre pasaron la tarde fuera haciendo recados. Mientras esperaba en la fila de salida de una tienda, Kellie dijo que algo afuera llamó la atención de Brianna; ella le dijo a su madre que regresaría pronto y salió de la tienda. Kellie completó su compra y encontró a Brianna en el estacionamiento, notando que su hija parecía nerviosa, sacudida y agitada. Ella le dijo a su madre que necesitaba irse a casa y prepararse para su próximo turno de trabajo en el Black Lantern Inn., restaurante ubicado en Montgomery donde trabajaba. No queriendo entrometerse, Kellie no preguntó qué había sucedido y dejó a Brianna en la casa de Stout, su amiga de la infancia, entre las 15:30 y las 16 horas. Esta fue la última vez que vio a su hija. En algún momento antes de partir para su trabajo, Maitland dejó una nota para Stout diciendo que regresaría esa noche. Maitland luego partió hacia el Black Lantern Inn.en un Oldsmobile sedán de 1985.

Tras completar su turno, Maitland abandonó el restaurante aproximadamente a las 23:20 horas de la noche. Les dijo a sus compañeros que necesitaba llegar a casa y descansar antes de comenzar el turno de su segundo trabajo al día siguiente en St. Albans. Según todos los testimonios, Maitland iba sola en su vehículo cuando se fue.

Sábado 20 de marzo de 2004

En la tarde del día siguiente, sábado 20 de marzo, un agente de la Policía Estatal de Vermont fue enviado a una casa abandonada en la Ruta 118 en Richford, a poco más un kilómetro del Black Lantern Inn., donde se encontraba estacionado el vehículo de Maitland. Conocida en aquel entorno como "la antigua casa de Dutchburn", la zona trasera del coche había chocado con el revestimiento de la casa. Una pieza de madera contrachapada que había estado cubriendo una ventana yacía en el maletero del automóvil. Dos de los cheques de pago de Maitland estaban en el asiento delantero del automóvil, y afuera, la policía observó un cambio suelto, una botella de agua y un cigarrillo sin fumar. La policía asumió entonces que el automóvil había sido abandonado por un conductor ebrio, y una compañía de grúas lo llevó a un garaje local.

Maitland no fue reportada como desaparecida por varios días. Su madre Kellie no se enteró del descubrimiento del automóvil hasta cinco días después. Stout vio la nota de Maitland el viernes 19 de marzo, pasó el fin de semana fuera y encontró la nota en el mismo sitio cuando regresó el lunes. Suponiendo que Maitland se quedaba en otro lugar, no llamó a Kellie hasta el día siguiente.

El martes 23 de marzo, Kellie comenzó a llamar a varias personas para encontrarla, incluidos amigos y compañeros de trabajo, pero ninguno había visto a Brianna. Fallando en sus esfuerzos, y aún sin saber que el vehículo que Maitland había sido recuperado y almacenado, presentó un informe de personas desaparecidas ese día. El jueves 25 de marzo, los padres de Maitland le dieron fotos de ella a la Policía Estatal de Vermont. Un policía les mostró una foto del Oldsmobile encontrado en la antigua casa de Dutchburn, que identificaron de inmediato como el automóvil de su hija. Kellie dijo en entrevistas que la foto la "rechazó instintivamente" y que creía que otra persona, no Maitland, había dejado el vehículo en ese lugar y en aquella manera.

Testimonios posteriores
Después de la desaparición reportada de Maitland, varias personas acudieron a la policía para informar sobre avistamientos del vehículo de Maitland en la antigua casa de Dutchburn la noche que desapareció.

 Un hombre que pasó por la casa entre las 23:30 y las 0:30 horas de la noche del 19 al 20 de marzo dijo que los faros del automóvil podrían haber estado encendidos. Dijo que no vio a nadie dentro o alrededor del automóvil.
 Un segundo hombre que pasó entre la medianoche y las 0:30 horas del sábado 20 de marzo, recordó haber visto el coche con un intermitente encendido.
 Alrededor de las 4:00 horas de la madrugada, un exnovio de Maitland pasó por la escena después de una noche de fiesta al otro lado de la frontera en Canadá. Pensó reconocer el vehículo, pero no vio a nadie dentro o alrededor.
 A la mañana siguiente, algunos automovilistas que pasaban encontraron la escena lo suficientemente extraña como para detenerse y tomarle fotos. Uno de los fotógrafos reportó un cambio suelto, una botella de agua y un brazalete o collar en el suelo al lado del auto.

Investigación

Hallazgos iniciales
La Policía Estatal de Vermont dirigió la investigación oficial durante los primeros meses después de la desaparición de Maitland. Se mostró escéptica de que hubiera complicaciones en el caso, considerando la posibilidad de que Maitland fuera una fugitiva. El área que rodeaba la antigua casa de Dutchburn fue peinada a pie por la policía y los perros de búsqueda, pero no se encontró nada. El vehículo de Maitland fue procesado por el laboratorio estatal de crímenes en busca de evidencia el 30 de marzo de 2004, después de que el automóvil quedara confiscado en un garaje local. Al regresar el automóvil a la familia Maitland, Bruce notó que la tarjeta de cajero automático de su hija, las gafas, el estuche de estas y la medicación para la migraña habían quedado en el interior.

Posteriormente, la policía concluyó que el juego sucio era la causa probable de la desaparición de Maitland, y una información de 2007 proporcionado por el FBI declaró que la escena en la que se descubrió el automóvil de Maitland podría haber sido puesta en escena como un accidente. Los padres de Maitland especularon públicamente que pudo haber sido secuestrada por varias personas, afirmando que habría sido difícil para un solo asaltante someterla debido a su entrenamiento de jiu-jitsu.

La desaparición de Maura Murray, una estudiante universitaria de Massachusetts, en el noroeste de New Hampshire el mes anterior, no se consideró relacionada con la desaparición de Maitland por parte de la policía, a pesar de que los eventos ocurrieron a apenas 150 km de distancia. En 2004, la familia de Maitland organizó un sitio web, extinto ya, en el que ofrecían una recompensa de 20.000 dólares estadounidenses por cualquier información que condujera a su paradero.

Alegaciones y declaración jurada
La semana siguiente a la desaparición de Maitland, la policía recibió una denuncia anónima alegando que Brianna estaba detenida contra su voluntad en una casa en las cercanías de Berkshire, a 16 km de Montgomery. La casa, alquilada y entonces ocupada por Ramon L. Ryans y Nathaniel Charles Jackson, dos narcotraficantes conocidos de Nueva York, fue allanada por la policía el 15 de abril de 2004. Se descubrieron varios cargamentos de droga en el interior, así como cantidades sustanciales de cocaína y marihuana, pero no se encontraron signos de Maitland. Ryans fue arrestado durante la redada por cargos de drogas. Tras entrevistar a los amigos cercanos de Maitland, se informó a la policía que la joven había experimentado con drogas duras en el pasado, específicamente el crack, y que conocía a Ryans y Jackson.

A finales de 2004, la policía recibió una declaración de una "mujer mayor" anónima que implicaba a Ryans y Jackson en la desaparición y presunto asesinato de Maitland. La declaración jurada firmada contenía acusaciones, escritas en detalle gráfico, de que Maitland había sido asesinada aproximadamente una semana después de su desaparición. La mujer que proporcionó la declaración jurada afirmó que Ryans asesinó a Maitland durante una discusión sobre el dinero que le había prestado para comprar crack, y que su cuerpo había sido almacenado temporalmente en el sótano de la casa de una mujer local recientemente encarcelada. El cuerpo de Maitland fue presuntamente desmembrado con una sierra de mesa y eliminado en una granja de cerdos. La policía no pudo corroborar ninguno de los reclamos de la carta.

La familia Maitland también informó que habían recibido varias llamadas telefónicas anónimas no corroboradas de personas que alegaban que Maitland estaba "atada a un árbol en el bosque", y que la habían tirado al fondo de un lago.

Desarrollos posteriores
En 2006, las imágenes de seguridad del casino Caesars World en Atlantic City (Nueva Jersey) mostraron a una mujer que se parecía a Maitland sentada en una mesa de póker. No obstante, la supuesta mujer nunca pudo ser identificada adecuadamente.

En 2012, la policía investigó una posible conexión entre la desaparición de Maitland y el asesino en serie Israel Keyes, quien cometió numerosas violaciones y asesinatos en Alaska, Oregón y Washington, así como en Vermont y Nueva York. El FBI descartó esta posible a finales de diciembre de 2012, poco después de que Keyes se suicidara en Anchorage (Alaska).

En marzo de 2016, en el duodécimo aniversario del caso, los investigadores revelaron a una cadena de televisión local que habían recuperado muestras de ADN del automóvil de Maitland, pero dichos resultados no se hicieron públicos. En julio de 2016, la granja donde se descubrió el vehículo de Maitland resultó destruida en un incendio.

Casos relacionados
Otros casos de personas desaparecidas en los que se vio involucrado la presencia de un automóvil abandonado por la persona en cuestión han sido:

 Desaparición de Patricia Meehan, en Montana (1989).
 Desaparición de Leah Roberts, en el estado de Washington en (2000).
 Desaparición de Maura Murray, en Nuevo Hampshire en (2004).
 Desaparición de Jennifer Kesse, en Florida (2006).
 Desaparición de Tiffany Daniels, en Florida en (2013).

Referencias

Estados Unidos en 2004
Historia de Vermont
Personas desaparecidas

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JAWAHARLAL NEHRU UNIVERSITY MOB ATTACK AT SUNDAY NIGHT
The Delhi Police says order has been restored on the GNU campus after they carried out flag marches on the campus late on Sunday night power which had a been turned off has been restored on campus but there has been not a single arrest so far despite a hundred strong mob running amuck on the University campus the violence broke out shortly after 6:30 p.m. on Sunday evening in Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru University mass schools are wielding sticks and stools even enter the girls hostel brutally attacking students service students and some faculty members were injured they were admitted to the Ames trauma center and the staff the junk Hospital all of them have sustained head injuries.
Now how did the JNU violence start the while insulin to fee hike was the issue at where his chair new schools that had been shut down on strike over the fee hike on Sunday the JNU administration abvp wanted to open the gates of the schools and there was a scuffle that started between the left and the right factions of the JNU including stone-pelting later on Sunday evening the ABVP students regrouped and the sources have been saying that the EBA bvp students returned with bigger mob including outsiders.
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The deadly attack on SFI leader & JNUSU prez Aishe Ghosh signifies who is behind the attack.
I have only one message for Home Minister @AmitShah: "Hum Dekhenge, Lazim Hai Ke Hum Bhi Dekhenge." #JNUViolence #SOSJNU #JNUattack #EmergencyinJNU pic.twitter.com/BT5XLXcQUs
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Five reasons why Iceland will beat France at EURO 2016
By Joe Prince-WrightJul 1, 2016, 1:40 PM EDT
The incredible Icelandic journey continues this Sunday as they face hosts France in the quarterfinals of EURO 2016.
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Iceland, once again, will be the heavy underdogs against the much-fancied French team and if they bow out in the quarterfinals they would still look back on a remakrable run in their first-ever major tournament.
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However, there are many reasons to believe this isn't the end for Iceland and their band of incredible fans.
1. Being clinical
This Icelandic team just doesn't know when it is beaten and even though they've had to endure plenty of tough times at this tournament as they sit back and defend for most matches, they always look dangerous in attack. When they've got chances to score, their conversion has been phenomenal and if they get three or four good chances against the French I'd expect the to bury two of them.
2. Gylfi Sigurdsson
The Swansea City star has only scored once at EURO 2016 but his influence on this team is huge. Sigurdsson has that extra bit of quality to unlock a somewhat shay French defense and his set piece delivery will be crucial. He has also sacrificed plenty of his playmaking responsibilities to sit in the center of midfield alongside Aron Gunarrsson and without N'Golo Kante, France could struggle to contain him.
3. That chant
Yes, the videos of it are awesome, but until you've been in the center of it, you don't fully appreciate how powerful the chant which has became the trademark of Iceland's run at EURO 2016 is. For opposition players and fans, it seems a little haunting…
I took the video below on-site in Nice on Monday as Iceland beat England and the rhythmic unison of this chant typifies what this Iceland team is all about: togetherness. It seems to lift the team on the pitch and you only have to look at this video to see how together the fans and players are as they celebrate at the final whistle.
VIDEO: Amazing. #ISL players and fans unite as one. Incredible chant. Goosebumps. #EURO2016 pic.twitter.com/DE9FP4LuEg
— Joe Prince-Wright (@JPW_NBCSports) June 27, 2016
4. France has blown hot and cold
If I was Iceland, I wouldn't be too scared of playing the French. Yes, they are on home soil but much like their last opponents England, the French have blown hot and cold so far.
In the Round of 16 they struggled and trailed the Republic of Ireland in the first half and then stormed back in the second half. They also conceded plenty of chances against Romania and Albania. Didier Deschamps' boys have already been talking about not underestimating Iceland and it seems as though they will be more focused for this clash. That said, there's no denying that France hasn't been at its best and you can't exactly turn form on and off like a light switch.
5. Because it is the year of the underdog
Another team which wore blue and was from a place that had a population over just over 330,000 did pretty well this season too. I'm of course making the comparison to Leicester City and Iceland could continue this incredible year of the underdogs. (Though they shouldn't think about Leicester too much, according to this piece).
Can they actually win EURO 2016? Probably not as even if they get past France they will face Germany. That said, Iceland's players, coaches and fans believe they aren't done yet. I met many Iceland fans in France last week who believed they would win it all this summer. Straight up. There is a quite confidence about the Icelandic people in general and in this season, of all season's, why can't they win it all?


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Home England London & South East Piers Leigh, Chris Barrs and Tom Bridgman join Avison Young in London
Piers Leigh, Chris Barrs and Tom Bridgman join Avison Young in London
Piers Leigh brings 16 years of commercial real estate experience to Avison Young
Mark E. Rose, Chair and CEO of Avison Young, the world's fastest-growing commercial real estate services company, has announced that highly regarded office property specialists Piers Leigh, Chris Barrs and Tom Bridgman have joined the firm in London.
Effective immediately, Barrs, Leigh and Bridgman become Principals of Avison Young and will focus on agency and investment, particularly the South East market. They will be based in the firm's West End office but will serve clients throughout the Greater London marketplace. All three join Avison Young from Capita Real Estate in London, where Leigh and Barrs were both directors and ran the office agency team while Bridgman served as a divisional director of investment.
"We couldn't be more pleased that Tom, Chris and Piers have decided to join Avison Young as we continue to expand our full-service platform in London and across the U.K.," comments Rose. "They are a proven and effective team, particularly with respect to serving the dynamic South East office investment and agency market."
Rose continues: "To achieve long-term growth in the U.K. and globally, it is essential that we have proven industry leaders working for us in the London office market. Given their extensive backgrounds and deep market knowledge, Piers, Tom and Chris have developed the kind of office investment and leasing expertise that all clients expect. The team's presence in London will be critical when it comes to assisting clients with their local, national and international office portfolios – especially those clients with properties in the South East."
Leigh brings 16 years of commercial real estate experience to Avison Young while Barrs and Bridgman have worked in the industry for 10 and nine years, respectively. Before moving to Capita, both Barrs and Leigh were directors at Jones Lang LaSalle (formerly King Sturge) in London, while Bridgman was an associate with Gerald Eve.
"Having known Chris, Tom and Piers for a number of years, I have developed a great deal of respect for the way that they do business," notes Nick Cook, Avison Young Principal and Managing Director of the firm's London offices. "They will be tremendous assets in helping us expand our office investment and agency business-line coverage in the U.K. Their focus on the South East will be a clear differentiator for us when serving investors, landlords and tenants alike."
Avison Young entered the U.K. market in April 2014 when it acquired London-based commercial real estate services firm Haywards LLP and opened new offices in the London West End and Thames Valley. The London-area locations represented Avison Young's first offices outside of North America and a milestone step in the firm's ongoing aggressive global growth and expansion strategy. In December 2015, the firm opened an office in the City of London. In January 2016, Avison Young further widened its U.K. footprint by expanding to the Midlands with the opening of an office in Coventry through the acquisition of North Rae Sanders.
Bridgman says Avison Young's emphasis on partnership and collaboration helped him, Barrs and Leigh open the next chapter in their careers.
"I'm delighted to be part of Avison Young's Principal-led culture and collaborative business model with Piers and Chris," says Bridgman. "I am particularly excited to join a company that has no traditional silos or a one-size-fits-all approach to client service. I also welcome the opportunity to collaborate with our new colleagues in Europe, Canada, the U.S. and Mexico."
"By joining Avison Young, we will have the opportunity to provide creative solutions to clients on a daily basis while offering the benefits of a global brand and an international network of office property experts," notes Leigh. "I saw this as an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing organization as a Principal, and leverage my experience to play an integral role in further expanding the firm's London operations."
Adds Barrs: "It is exciting to be joining such a talented group of people who have assembled at Avison Young over the past couple of years. The firm, with its highly collaborative approach to doing business and entrepreneurial mentality, will allow us to provide clients with a full range of services. We enthusiastically look forward to serving our existing clients and future Avison Young clients in the marketplace."
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SENATOR PHIPPS: THE PHYSICAL TOLL ON HEALTHCARE WORKERS FROM CRIME AND VIOLENCE IS RELATIVELY HIGH
Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 14, 2017 (SKNIS): Honourable Senator Wendy Phipps, Minister of State with the responsibility for Health said that the physical toll on those who work in the healthcare system from crime and violence is relatively high.
Speaking in the National Assembly on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, in support of the Firearms Amendment Bill, Senator Phipps empathized with all those who tirelessly work in the health sector and who can be additionally burdened by dealing with patients, who are victims of violent crime.
"The physical toll on healthcare workers is relatively high," said Senator Phipps, as she explained that workers are often called back into duty after working extended shifts due to firearm related injuries and emergencies. She added that many times, after extended shifts due to emergencies, these workers are required to show up to work the following day, regardless of their physical well-being.
"The full quantum of the burden on our healthcare system is considerable when one takes into account the operational costs to the hospital, use of ambulance, the Accident and Emergency Department preoccupation with victims of gun violence at the expense of others, perhaps less critical patients…," conveyed the Honourable Phipps, while stressing the negative effects that gun violence has on the healthcare system.
Highlighting the inconvenience that gun related crimes have on society, Senator Phipps also added that "In a number of these cases, the patients of gun violence are ill equipped to settle their bills with the hospital, although the cost of their care can be astronomical."
She also added that there is a sense of fear among the healthcare workers who care for victims of gun violence, who may still be targeted by their assailants or criminals.
"The collateral damage we should note, from crime and violence, has taken its toll on our Social Services Department on both St. Kitts and Nevis. We are well aware that crime of any kind results in no winners," said Senator Phipps while articulating that the after effects of gun violence have consequences for both sides.
Senator Phipps also spoke on the need for increased services relating to gun violence, as a result of these crimes, such as counselling, mentorship programmes, diversion programmes, public assistance, and life skills training.
"It is evident that the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis is doing everything possible to prevent crime and violence in the federation," said Senator Phipps, as she listed some of what the government intends to do to address the growing concern of violence in the federation.
Listed among the improvements to combat crime and violence were an increase in firearm penalties and the implementation of various programmes geared towards crime reduction.
GOVERNMENT TAKES STANCE TO TOUGHEN LEGISLATION ON GUN-RELATED CRIMES
THE REPUBLIC OF POLAND REMOVES ST. KITTS AND NEVIS FROM LIST OF NON-COOPERATIVE STATES


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Snow Sworn In As New State Rep. For House District 18
State Rep.-elect Craig Snow (R-Warsaw) takes the oath of office during Organization Day Tuesday at the Statehouse. Snow will serve House District 18 in the General Assembly, which includes Wabash County and portions of Kosciusko, Grant and Miami counties. Photo provided.
INDIANAPOLIS – Craig Snow of Warsaw took the oath of office Tuesday to serve as state representative for House District 18.
Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Loretta H. Rush administered the oath to all House lawmakers during a swearing-in ceremony in the House Chamber of the Statehouse during Organization Day, the formal start to the 2021 legislative session, according to a news release from the Indiana House Republicans.
"This is a big moment, and I'm taking some time to soak it up today with my family," Snow said. "Then, it's time to roll up my sleeves and get busy representing the hardworking Hoosiers in our community. I look forward to the challenges this legislative session will bring, and want to take in as much as possible and contribute where I can."
When in middle school, Snow and his family moved to Warsaw from Missouri so his father could begin studying seminary at Grace Theological Seminary. After graduating from Warsaw Community High School, Snow attended Grace College where he earned a Bachelor of Science in business administration.
Prior to joining the Silveus Organization in 2006, where he now serves as chair of the board, Snow began his career at Zimmer and then held various leadership positions at DePuy-Synthes, a couple of the world's leading orthopedic companies. In 2010, he became chief executive officer of Cedar Holdings.
Snow and his wife, Sherri, live in Warsaw and have three grown children, Tyler, Kahler and Chloe. They are members of Winona Lake Grace Brethren Church where they are active in an adult Bible fellowship class and Snow now serves as chairman of the Elder board.
Constituents can contact Snow by calling 800-382-9841 or emailing [email protected]


Inner-fashion: Day 01- A recent picture of you and 15 interesting facts about yourself.
I'm a dancer but I find it easier to express my emotions through lyrics.
I enjoy reading quotes that I can relate to, I feel it helps me understand myself and how I am thinking.
I love watching romantic, horror and comedy movies.
I could have enough clothes in my wardrobe but I will still want to buy more clothes.
If I was rich, I'd make my family and my dreams come true.
When I was younger, I believed in 'happily ever after'.
My mother told me when I was 2 years old, I cried whilst watching sleeping beauty, believing she was dead.
My mother always tells me that when I was a little girl, I would always sing to 'whitney houston-I will always love you'.
I first danced in public at the age of 2 in a supermarket and formed a big crowd around me.
I've fallen in love once.
I spend most of my time looking at fashion blogs on the internet.
I hate drinking fizzy pop.
I am really good at reflecting and working out things.
I am still learning about myself.
I love learning different styles of dance.
I enjoy speaking different languages. hola/bonjour/hello/ciao.
Thank you CGBlogger, thanks for commenting.
Delightful Dee- Thank you for commenting.
You're beautiful! I agree with number 1, but I'm not a dancer - I sing or whistle, but I dance when I'm alone and feel crazy.


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How women's bicycle helmets are different from men's
Womens cycling helmets are more likely to feature a mesh shell and a foam lining than men's.
The mesh is made of a polyester/polyamide blend that can be used to improve comfort, protect against cuts and scratches and increase wind resistance.
The foam lining provides additional breathability and reduces wind noise.
The polyester shell is made from nylon and is thinner and stronger than the nylon mesh used in men's helmets.
But it is made by different manufacturers and is made with different materials, which makes it hard to tell the difference.
There are also differences in materials used for the mesh and the padding.
Men's helmets are made of the same material as women's helmets and have a similar texture and feel to women's, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Manufacturers also use different materials for the helmets to make sure they are not too bulky.
Men use a thicker material and a thicker shell, while women use softer material.
Some manufacturers, including Bora Bora, which produces the Mavic and Mavik, make their helmets with a more lightweight material.
The material used in women's bicycles is more breathable than that used in the men's models, according a Bora report.
Bora recommends a synthetic material for the men and a polyurethane or polypropylene material for women's bikes.
In addition, Bora says its helmets have a wider range of ventilation holes than the mens' models.
Manufactured by U.K.-based Norgate, the Bora helmet is made for women by an American company, which is a joint venture between U.N. Development Programme and United Nations Children's Fund.
The helmets are marketed in about 20 countries, including Britain, Japan, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Canada and Australia.
They are made from carbon fiber and polyester with a mesh-like material that provides comfort.
The U.F.O. reported that women in Japan have more severe injuries than men.
Boras helmets also come in a variety of colors, from blue to pink and red, which are sold in pairs.
The Bora Mavics come in black, white and green and are available in black and white.
Borsa has made helmets for women since 2004.
The company began selling helmets in 2007 and sold more than 100,000 of them in 2011, according the U,F.
Os report.
The new women's model is made using a different material than the older ones, said Michael Wills, chief of the cycling safety and performance program at the U.,F.P.S., the safety and quality assurance program of the American Cycling Association.
"The foam padding is made out of nylon and it's really good for breathability, but there's a small amount of wind resistance so you'll feel it," Wills said.
The Mavici has a wider shell than the Boras Mavicas, which also features a mesh liner.
The padding is softer and has a more breathability.
The Norgates helmet also has a mesh lining and foam padding.
The size of the padding is larger than the foam lining.
The pads are also made of different materials.
The outer padding is a mesh and is thicker than the inner padding, according U.P., which is part of the U.'s helmet and helmet technology consortium.
The upper shell of the Mivics is a composite material made of polyester and nylon.
The protective padding is plastic and made from the same plastic used in bicycle tires.
The inner padding is polyester, and the inner liner is polypropene.
The exterior padding is an elastic material that is similar to a plastic, but is stronger and more breathably than a mesh.
The liner of the Norgats Mavicy is made up of polypropylsiloxane, a flexible material that allows the liner to be pulled and stretched.
The internal padding is nylon and made of nylon, polyester or a mix of all three.
The top and sides of the liner of Norgatics Mavica are made up from a different polyester material, called polypropelene, which has a soft and flexible feel.
The shell is more than an inch (2.2 centimeters) thick and the pad is about 1.5 inches (2 centimeters).
Both the Maviics and Norgatos Mavis are equipped with a digital headrest and shoulder pads that can adjust for different comfort levels.
The helmet comes with a full battery of protective features, including a heart rate monitor, a compass and GPS, according Bora.
The safety equipment is also made from Bora's own product line, including the Mavaic headrest, which includes a built-in heart rate sensor.
B.S.-based U.B.
S said it will introduce its own helmet line in the coming months.
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More than one reward for Tomas Konecny, new status achieved
Success in Panagyurishte; one reward for Tomas Konecny was that he became the first player from the Czech Republic ever to win an ITTF World Tour Men's Singles title. The second is that as a direct result of his efforts he enjoys a new status.
On the Men's World Rankings issued on Monday 5th September, the 30 year old moves from no.81 to no.69. It means that he possesses the highest listing of his career; his previous best was no.73 in June 2016.
Tomas Konecny enjoying a special period in his career (Photo: Chris Petkov)
by Ian Marshall, ITTF Publications Editor
New heights for Tomas Konecny but he is not alone; Frenchman Stéphane Ouaiche, Korea's Cho Seungmin and Russia's Mikhail Paikov all enjoy the highest places of their careers, as a result of recent efforts on the ITTF World Tour.
Beaten by Japan's Yuto Muramatsu in the final in Olomouc at the ITTF World Tour Czech Open, Frenchman Stéphane Ouaiche climbs from no.92 to no.68; thus superseding his previous best of no.85 in March 2015.
Likewise, Cho Seungmin, a semi-finalist in the Czech Republic who I would suggest is a name to note for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, advances from no.127 to no.99.
Not to be outdone, Mikhail Paikov who reached the penultimate round in the Bulgaria re-enters the listings at the no.84. The previous best for Cho Seungmin was his immediate previous listing, for Mikhail Paikov it was no.95 earlier this year in April.
Climbing the list
Progress, there is also progress for Yuto Muramatsu; he climbs from no.39 to no.33 and approaches his career best of no.23 in April 2015.
It is a similar situation for Quentin Robinot, like Stéphane Ouaiche from France; the runner up in Panagyurishte, he climbs from no.104 to no.96 and approaches a career high of no.94, a position he held in January and April 2014.
Remains the same
Changes but at the top of the list, life is as it was following the conclusion of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
China's Ma Long continues to lead the way followed by colleagues Fan Zhendong, Xu Xin and Zhang Jike. Japan's Jun Mizutani and Germany's Dimitrij Ovtcharov continue in the next two places.
Hugo Calderano
Meanwhile, on the Under 21 Men's Singles World Rankings, as a direct result of performances at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, there are changes amongst the principal names.
Fan Zhendong retains pole position but Brazil's Hugo Calderano is now the next in line, having in August been listed at no.7; he is one position ahead of Yuto Muramatsu who was previously listed at no.4. Poland's Jakub Dyjas is the next in the order of merit. He advances two places; previously he was listed at no.6
The player to make way is Masataka Morizono, also from Japan; he drops from no.2 to no.5.
Japan in evidence
Japan in evidence; it is the very same in the Under 18 Boys' World Rankings. Tomokazu Harimoto retains his top spot with Yuto Kizukuri at no.3; sandwiched in between is Cho Seungmin.
Similarly, Tomokazu Harimoto continues to lead the Under 15 Boys' World Rankings; colleague Yukiya Uda retains second spot but it is a drop of one place for Yu Kayama, also from Japan.
He is now at no.3, following his impressive efforts in Bulgaria where he advanced to the second round of the Men's Singles event.
The month of August provided the highlights of the year
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Which is not what I am going to be for Halloween. :) I certainly feel like one, though! I have decided to stop the Capture Your Grief project. I really enjoyed the week or so that I did it but I'm so out of gas right now both physically and emotionally. Looking at a couple of the entries coming up, I think it's probably a wise choice to pick it back up next year and do what I can then. Thank you for reading along! If you look at the list of subjects and would like to read something or see something from it that I didn't do, let me know.
On a completely different subject, look at this because it's funny. Autumn made a self portrait out of her clementine peel.


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4 leadership lessons from a protector of royals
Leadership guru Richard Lett provides leadership advice during keynote address.
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With a career that has included protecting members of England's royal family and organizing security efforts at large-scale events such as the London Olympics and the marriage of William and Kate, Richard Lett knows a thing or two about how a leader should act.
Lett provided leadership insights during a keynote address to close the CUNA Lending Council Conference Wednesday morning in Las Vegas.
While sharing stories from his past, Lett told attendees about qualities and traits every successful leader should possess. Among his advice:
1. Choose your words
When communicating a thought, idea, or command, consider how you're saying it. Some words or phrases can have different meanings for different people.
Lett gave a clear example. While on a trip with Prince William, Lett said he saw a family of whales jumping in the ocean.
He repeatedly called out "whales," but the young prince—who was in school at the time where teachers referred to students by their last name—didn't respond.
When the prince came into the room, he asked Lett why he was calling him. Lett responded he wasn't, he was merely talking about the animal.
"A prerequisite of leadership is clear communication," Lett says. "You'll fail at leadership without clear communication."
2. Remember to say 'thank you'
Your employees and others work hard. Reward your team for service, performance, and loyalty with a heartfelt thanks that they'll remember for a long time.
When Lett retired from the Royal Protection Order after 32 years of service, he said Queen Elizabeth made a point to tell him thank you.
After providing protection for the royal family and organizing security for two Jubilees, countless royal weddings, and other events, Lett said the Queen wanted to show her appreciation for the work he had done during his career.
3. Be prepared for any situation
You may have gone through years of education and training and believe you are ready to handle anything that's thrown your way. But life is full of unexpected events, Lett says.
On his first day in police uniform in 1982, Lett was parking cars at a garden party at Buckingham Palace. While parking a car, a bomb went off 500 yards away, killing members of the ceremonial guard and their horses.
Although he had gone through the training at the police academy, Lett was not prepared for that kind of attack. But he still responded to the victims and rendered aid.
As a CEO, Lett says, you're never going to be fully prepared for everything. But if your first reaction shows confidence, your employees will trust that you're able to lead them through a crisis or unexpected event.
"You can't always be trained, but you can—and must—function to lead," Lett says.
4. Give the instructions
If a task needs to be done, tell the person who needs to do the job. Then step back and trust that their instincts and knowledge will allow them to complete the task in the best and most efficient manner.
"Sometimes all you've got to do is tell somebody what their job is and what needs to be achieved," Lett says. "Don't get involved with the how. Just tell them what to do and let them get on with it."
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Q: How to return object from recursive function? I have the following function :
function get_(v,data) {
  var xhttp,somevar;
  xhttp=new XMLHttpRequest();

  if(v!='output'){
    xhttp.onreadystatechange = function() {
      if (xhttp.readyState == 4 && xhttp.status == 200) {
          if(v=='go') {
              somevar = JSON.parse(xhttp.responseText);
              get_jurl('get',somevar);
            }
          if(v=='get') { get_jurl('output', JSON.parse(xhttp.responseText)[Math.floor(Math.random() * 4)]) }
        }
    }; }

  if(v=='go') {xhttp.open("GET", 'https://someurl', true)}
  else if(v=='get') {xhttp.open("GET", 'https://otherurl', true)}
  else if(v=='output') {return data}
  xhttp.send();
}

It's just a pseudo-recursive function with multiple purpose. The idea is that you do a get_('go') call, which will reiterate to itself with a get_('get', somevar) call, which gets a JSON list of objects and finally reiterates to itself with a get_('output',data) call, which SHOULD return the data variable (object).
But it doesn't. If you call get_('go') it returns undefined, instead of the object. If you change the return data statement to console.log(data) inside the function, you'll see the object. But it doesn't work with return (even though return works with other variable types instead of object).
How can I make it return the object?

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Chimborazo (Spanish pronunciation: [tʃimboˈɾaso]) is a province in the central Ecuadorian Andes. It is a home to a section of Sangay National Park. The capital is Riobamba. The province contains Chimborazo (6,267 m), Ecuador's highest mountain.
Riobamba (Spanish pronunciation: [rjoˈβamba], full name San Pedro de Riobamba) is the capital of the Chimborazo Province in central Ecuador, which is located at the Chambo River Valley of the Andes. It is 200 km (120 mi) south of Ecuador's capital Quito and located at 2754 m on the Avenue of the Volcanoes. The city is an important regional transport center as well as being a stop on the Pan-American Highway that runs through Ecuador. Riobamba stands as one of the largest cities in the central portion of Ecuador's Sierra region.


The Orleans/Somes Bar Fire Safe Council Quarterly Meeting, features updates from the USFS, the Tribe, the Volunteer Fire Department, OSBFSC, and PG&E, regarding fire and fuels, fire safety, fire planning, etc.
Learn how to graft fruit trees!!
Come pick up the bees you ordered in January. Learn how to install new bees into hives.


Weekday and weekend day walks in national parks, eg Blue Mountains National Park, the Royal National Park, Mt Kuring-gai National Park and others, as well as walks along harbour foreshores, and walks in historic suburbs and areas of natural beauty.
Short holidays with day walks, with accommodation in tents, hotels and motels and using public transport or shared private vehicles. These holidays are often along the New South Wales coast but can be anywhere.
Walks are graded according to their difficulty to provide variety and to cater for different abilities. A new walking calendar is worked out quarterly. Most walks use public transport. There is no need to book for a walk but prospective new members should call the leader before joining a walk for their first three walks. Note to prospective new members: Contact enquiries@wearamblers.org.au or phone (02)9477 1114 (Sally) or (02)9922 6338 (Val). You will be sent an information package which includes 8 weeks of our current walks program.


What is open-source software and is it safe?
This question was answered on March 23, 2006. Much of the information contained herein may have changed since posting.
The term 'open-source' has emerged from the ranks of the technically astute to the general public because of products like Linux and Open Office (a free alternative to Microsoft Office – www.openoffice.org) There was a time when open-source was touted as being "the end of the Microsoft empire" but in practice, it may have helped Microsoft gain even more allegiance for the time being (I'll explain why later).
The basic structure of any software programs is based on something called "source code" Think of it as the DNA of the software program that determines everything about how the program operates.
The statements and instructions contained in the source code are always protected in commercial software so that no one can alter the function of the program, unless they have access to the source code This business model is what allows software companies to continue to generate money on a specific program over time, by requiring users to request and purchase updates from the only entity that has control of the source code; the original author.
This open environment also means that their really is no single "owner" of the evolving products and documentation for the thousands of changes is generally scarce or non-existent.
This also means that many different versions of essentially the same program can exist and may have completely different user interfaces and features.
The trade off for free comes in the limited support available for open-source programs It costs a lot of money to have large structured support mechanisms and there is not one to foot the bill in the free model.
Linux, which is an open source operating system that can be used instead of Microsoft's Windows, is the most commonly used open source software It is completely safe, has many very tangible benefits and best of all is free, but remember, it will not allow you to run everything that is made for Windows on it.
The very ideal that makes open-source software attractive for one user can also be what makes it undesirable for another Technically astute users that don't need much outside help, can use alternative programs and can work with other technically astute users via Internet forums and chat rooms tend to love open source software.
Despite all of the complaints about Windows, virtually every hardware and software product on the planet is designed to work with it With open-source products, you give the vendor an easy out when it comes to helping with a product that you just purchased, so be sure you understand all of the long term ramifications before you shed all of your commercial software.