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Discussion in 'Off Topic' started by FirebirdStud, May 8, 2012.
Im currently going to school at Durham Business School in the UK, and Im trying to figure out a dissertation topic.. 15000 words worth.
Im not quite sure how to narrow it down, but I want to write a dissertation around Android (and it's superiority to apple) but Im not quite sure where concentrate.
For an MBA, you could look a the financial element of it. Apple is pushing the iPhone with the goal of selling hardware. Google is pushing Android with the hopes of selling ads. They are completely different business strategies and make a huge difference in how both companies present their products.
I like your take on it! But, what hardware is Apple trying to push? The sale of just the phone? Parts? I guess I have not come across this information. Apple also makes hella cash off of the apps, since you have to pay for a lot more of them than with Android..
Im all ears. I really want to do a dissertation on Android because I am a user of it and a believer.
Both Apple and Google take a 30% cut on app purchases in the App Store and Google Play.
Apple is pushing the phone, the tablet, the iPod, etc.... That's where they make all their money. They are essentially a hardware company.
Ah I get it now! Since Android is on lots of different brands of phones, than hardware sales isn't their driver. Got it. this is very intriguing.
Any more takes on this?
Another possible area is the patenting and copying of intellectual property. Samsung and Apple have been going back and forth suing each other, so looking into what effect this has on business and the dissemination of innovation could be another interesting route to take. Thoughts on that?
You can do a take on that and also Google's Acquisition of Motorola Mobility and what that meant for Android.
You can also look at the partnership that Google created with the various OEMs and how adopting Android has pull various companies from a small tech company to a competitor (HTC), allow another to again dominate on the phone market (Samsung) and got a company from going bankrupt (Motorola). If you go this route, I would also suggest you look at Microsoft Window phones and their OEMs partnership with Nokia and HTC. You can compare the difference between an open source software vs a closed one. On Apple side, you can look at the their partnership with companies that build their parts: Foxconn, Samsung and LG.
... Google expected the delta to widen; the company forecast making $840.2m from Android mobile ads in 2012 vs just $35.9m on apps sales.
Google is closing in on making a billion US dollars per year on Android. It dominates the smartphone market by a good margin, and it's partners are making quite a bit on hardware.
It's superiority to Apple comes down to one simple factor - Android is all about choice.
Consumers can access advanced smartphone features on a wide range of hardware, covering all price points and hardware features, and it represents a class of operating system software, customized by each hardware manufacturer to add features and therefore perceived value.
Until this last year, there was a single iPhone. Now there are a line of three, courtesy of ongoing production of two older models at reduced prices.
Beware of app sale comparisons. Many of the must-have Apple app functions are built in to Android for free.
Choice is, without a doubt, the major driver for Android success. Add to that that the range of choices include all popular user demands in a smartphone included right out of the box. It's nearly an irresistible choice as either an impulse purchase or a planned personal communications and computing investment.
And smartphones are outselling PCs.
Anyway, maybe some of that can be useful to you.
Best luck on your dissertation!
This was a great article that could give you some ideas.
Research their different business models; and then decide your conclusion.
Going in to a dissertation with your conclusion already written is a bad idea.
Will google complete a monopoly on android phones and drive yahoo out of business?
I'm confused. How would a monopoly on Android have anything to do with Yahoo?
have anything to do with Yahoo?[/Q more and more small computer devices are being produced with great success in the market place. googles android is powering more and more of these devices thus using google apps (gapps). yahoos marketing venues are being limited. review microsofts takeover of computers.
But yahoo doesn't have a Google apps competitor that I'm aware of.
Nor will they ever, as Google Play dominates the growing apps market on android.
I am a devoted yahoo user, but I have been frustrated with my new phone, because Google is dominating that devise.
I'm extremely confused. Yahoo has never had a Google Apps competitor, nor have they ever expressed any interest in one. I don't get how Google could put Yahoo out of business. They don't directly compete in anything that I can think of. Yahoo has never tried an app store nor would it make any sense at all for them to do so. I'm not sure why you mention the app store at all.
Also, why would you be surprised that a device running a Google OS would have heavy Google integration?


The photos above are habitat photos of this species.
Here are some habitat photos first then some cultivated photos of some seedlings, which almost look like some sort of Chamaedorea palm, so maybe Dypsis chamaedorea would be a good name for this species..? As many people have mistaken these for Chamaedorea palms in the nursery. The colour of this species is similar to that of Chamaedorea sullivanorum even the seedling look similar.
This is an entire leaf Dypsis and although the photos do not show it these plants are bluish in colour, even the mature plants in habitat hold a bluish tinge colour to their leaves.
I have some seedlings here in the nursery that I will list some photos of that might show this colour a little better, this species grows to around 3m tall and holds these entire bifid leaves that do not seem to have much of notch/cut in the leaf making the leaf near entire. This looks also possibly to be a New species.? The seed has a homogenous endosperm.


Earthy, Bohemian inspiration for our Cornish Styled Shoot!
Last November we worked with Cathy from Boelle Events on a vision she had, to bring in rich and earthy tones to a bohemian theme! She wanted to go back to her Cornish roots and make the most of what this beautiful part of the country has to offer!
For this look, I wanted to go back to my Cornish roots and explore an organic, earthy and wintery theme. When I came across Launcells Barton in Bude, I was instantly drawn to it's raw and rustic features and knew I had to style there! The barns, beams and exposed brickwork were perfect for my rich and bohemian vision. Not forgetting the beautiful house and gardens!
For the styling, I wanted to work with a deep pallet of burgundy's, navys and golds lifted by a hint of blush and oodles of greenery. I believe in working with the seasons, from colours and accessories to seasonal fresh flowers. The colour pallet came from inspiration of autumnal colours mixed with wintery and seasonal golds to add a hint of festivities. Because each of my styles is unique, I hand dye all my fabrics so I can achieve seasonal colours. For the 'Cornish Winter' runner I dyed organic, unbleached cheesecloth with beetroot and red cabbage inspired chemical free dye to create the rich burgundy colour. The perfect base for golds and greens to sit elegantly on a rustic and upcycled oak trestle table. To add a bohemian flair, I incorporated macrame and a wicker peacock chair.
If you're currently searching for an idyllic countryside setting to host your wedding, then look no further than our lovingly restored exclusive-use venue which sits in a secluded spot on the Devon & Cornwall border and is perfectly placed for couples based in the region or wanting to escape to the South West for their dream day.
We have all of the ingredients you'll need to have the wedding you've always wanted; whether it's luxurious accommodation for the bridal party, a reception for up to 200 of your closest friends and family or simply being spoilt with gorgeous Westcountry surroundings and scenery, we're here to make your day the one of your dreams.
As a venue we're very flexible as we have a number of buildings, each with their own qualities; no two wedding days are ever the same here!
The Manor House is made up of two halves; the older half dates back to the 14th century and retains a number of charming, historical features throughout, whilst the newer half is classically Georgian. The Bridal Suite is nestled on the far side of the house, an elegant space perfect for preparing for your wedding day and then spending your first night together as a married couple! You may also have your nearest and dearest stay with you in the house thanks to its further five bedrooms and large communal kitchen.
The Mill Barn is a converted 19th century stone building and retains a number of original stone work features. Along with exposed beams and large French doors, it is a popular ceremony spot for our couples. It's the perfect blank canvas for you to decorate as you wish and bring your ideas to life.
Our purpose-built Reception Barn has been designed to complement the house and is a state-of-the-art space for your wedding. It has capacity for 160 guests on round tables or up to 200 on trestles. You'll be pleased to hear there's also a spacious bar and lounge area, and large lawn for mingling and playing games in the warmer months!
We are set within 200 acres of peaceful wooded countryside, situated under an hour's drive from Exeter and very close to the picturesque seaside town of Bude. Everywhere you look there are breathtaking, countryside views, and if you walk up to the very top of the site you can even see the sea! If you would like to have a band outside or other entertainment our grounds are very spacious so nearly anything is possible; we're flexible and open to your creative ideas.
Close to our site you will find the Parish Church of St Swithian's which dates back to the late 15th Century. If getting married in a Church is something important to you both, we promise this will not disappoint as it's been famously described as the 'least spoilt Church in Cornwall'.
Why would you want to be married here?
It would probably be easier to tell you why not! The benefits of spending your wedding day at Launcells Barton really are endless. Of course the most obvious is being an exclusive-use venue; you can personalise everything as much as you would like, you won't be joined by anyone but your loved ones and you'll always be top priority. When you come for a visit, we're sure like many couples before you you will feel the romance and get butterflies!
Have a read through our testimonials to find out more reasons why there have been countless, wonderful weddings here and then please do get in touch if you have any queries or questions.
Whether you've got 10 weeks or 10 years to plan your big day, there's no getting away from the fact that at times, it can be stressful! Juggling the day job, running a family and keeping up with your social life, all whilst trying to plan a wonderful wedding, can get on top of you. Oh, and not forgetting the engagement party should you choose to have one!
When we welcome couples here to show them around our exclusive hire venue they're usually just starting their planning process and the biggest piece of advice we like to pass on is to be organised!
Instead of surrounding yourselves with scribblings on post-its, invest in a notebook or journal. Rather than trying to remember appointments, set reminders on your phone. And to ensure you don't have that moment of blind panic on the day when you've forgotten something, follow some sort of plan, checklist or timeline.
Not sure what this should include? Based on 12 months of planning, we've created this handy checklist detailing some of the things we think you should complete and when. Take a look and we hope it helps with planning your big day.
It's a good idea for the two of you to set some time aside to discuss and agree on a few details before you start researching. You will need to decide on a budget as well as make sure you're both on the same page as to what sort of day you're wanting.
Then we would strongly advise before you start any of the steps below that you book your dream venue! Once this is finalised, everything will fall in to place and the process will be so much easier for you. There are so many steps you can't do until you have your venue, such as send the invites, work out seating plans, discuss ideas with suppliers, and so on. Plus, once your venue is chosen you can really start visualising how your wedding is going to look which is one of the most exciting parts!
Research which style of venue you both want and any ideas you have on how you would like to dress it. It's no good seeing something you've fallen in love with on Instagram or Pinterest and then finding out the venue can't accommodate your style or you don't have enough time to get in and set it up!
Start researching the dress! Did you know you need to order your dress at least 8 months before?
Book your registrar at time of booking your venue, this is the most important part of your day, as without it you're not legally married!
Book hair and makeup artists- the good ones get booked up well in advance!
Send running order to your venue and suppliers if needed, so any tweaks can be made.
Write your vows if you're writing your own – check out this blog post to help you!
Hold your hen and stag do's!
Pack your suitcase – don't forget your honeymoon items!
Naturally your day might have some variations to this list, after all each wedding is beautifully unique! But we hope this gives you a good outline to ensure every detail is accounted for! If you'd like more information on holding your wedding at Launcells Barton, then please do give us a call on 01288 352352 and we'll be happy to answer any questions you may have.
We know that when it comes to planning a wedding your budget can be pulled in many different directions. Be clear and strict on what you spend in each area; as a rule of thumb, flowers and floral displays will usually account for 10% of your overall budget.
This will of course depend on the style of your wedding; if you're keeping it minimal you can lower that figure, whilst if you're wanting them to be a real feature of your ceremony and reception you may need to adjust upwards. The important thing is that you have a realistic budget to achieve the wedding you're dreaming of.
The sound of homework may send shivers down your spine, but searching for flowers needn't be a chore for you and your partner. Two places which will be a valuable source of information and inspiration are Instagram (search for those hashtags) and Pinterest.
The most important thing here is to get a feel for what you both like; once you've agreed you can then chat with local florists and your venue to get even more information and ideas.
When you picture your wedding do you envisage your ceremony and reception rooms filled with an abundance of florals and fauna? Or would you rather forgo embellishing the venue and just focus on your creative attention on bouquets, button holes and table decorations? From your research you may have gathered images of large installations and grand creations hanging from rafters, but this may have been from admiration rather than reality – it's easy to get carried away!
You may be lucky enough to have a loved one with heaps of creative flair and a willingness to help you out, but if you're not confident enough to take on the task there are plenty of talented florists out there; we have a couple of top choices listed on our recommended suppliers page. Although it may look easy and effortless, there is a lot of skill involved in the craft and sometimes it is best left to the professionals.
There are many benefits to hiring an exclusive use venue for your wedding day and this extends to your flowers. At Launcells Barton couples are able to decorate the venue as they wish, and we're always happy to answer any questions you have and guide you as to what's worked particularly well for some of our previous brides.
We're here to make sure you have the perfect day – from blooms to bunting.
If you'd like more information on holding your wedding at Launcells Barton then please do give us a call on 01288 352352 and we'll be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Mulled wine and sparkle for this laid back Winter Wedding in Cornwall!
Back in December, on a bright Winter's day Ailsa and Phil, along with the help of their two little girls tied the knot in front of all their friends and family!
If ever people think they can't organise a wedding in under a year, Ailsa and Phil are perfect proof that it can be done and planned to perfection with no detail missed! Having given themselves only 4 months due to Phil's leave from the Marines!
I have to admit I do love a Winter wedding, just as much as I love a Summer wedding! Yes you don't always know what the weather is going to do, but as long as you have inside and outside options, it doesn't really matter. Winter and Summer are just very different weddings, but both have their charms! A Winter wedding the sun sets earlier, so you get all the atmosphere of the candles flickering away, guests all cosy inside with hot mulled wine and, if you can't add a bit of sparkle at Christmas, then when can you?! Ailsa and Phil's wedding was all those things and more!
Ailsa got ready in the house with her friends and two little girls by her side, while Phil got into his uniform with all his friends at the couple's house. Ailsa had the most stunning beaded grey dress from Needle and Thread and her bridesmaids wore mix matched 3/4 length grey, white and pink dresses which fitted the laid back feel of the wedding perfectly. The bridal party's make up was perfected by one of our faves and recommended supplier Lizzy Couch.
The groomsmen soon arrived and welcomed guests in the Snug Bar, before everyone began to take their seats.
Ailsa was walked down the aisle by her Dad, while her Bridesmaids walked down the aisle with the couple's two little girls.
Guests were then offered Mulled Wine and Cider in the Snug Bar, while the newlyweds had a bit of time together before being welcomed back into the Mill Barn for speeches and a few surprises!
The couple's speeches were really relaxed and very personal, with the Groom even singing a song he'd written for his new Wife!
Guests were then asked to make their way to the reception barn, while Ailsa & Phil had a bit of time with their family.
I had a very special little helper get all the guests up on their feet by clinking the glass, ready to announce the newlyweds for the first time to all their friends and family!
Their guests enjoyed slow roast beef with all the trimmings provided by The Woodfired Kitchen, before they got the pizza oven all fired up serving mini calzone pizzas throughout the whole evening. They were such a fantastic take on the traditional Cornish pastie!
Rebecca Roundhill one of our recommended suppliers and all round fabulous photographer captured all these beautiful images for Ailsa & Phil's day. It's so great having Rebecca with us during a wedding, she is a burst of sunshine and is just so relaxed- which is what years of experience brings!
A few words from Ailsa- I'm struggling with where to start, because it's so difficult to put into words just how wonderful our day was. From the moment we met Lara and looked around the venue, there was no question that we were going to get married there. It really is a hidden gem. We live 3 minutes away and never even knew it existed. It had everything we wanted from a venue; a beautiful space for our ceremony in the Mill Barn, a large reception Barn for our guests to eat and be merry, a picturesque setting for capturing stunning photos, and a gorgeous farmhouse with the most amazing bridal suite you will ever see! That bathroom!
You'd think that only giving ourselves 4 months to plan our wedding would be stressful. But, I can honestly say that I enjoyed every second of the organisation. Communication between ourselves and Lara was excellent and any questions we had were promptly answered.
The day itself was just perfect. Being a December wedding we almost expected bad weather. Every part of our day was inside or undercover so, rain or shine, it really didn't matter. However, we woke up to blue skies and pink clouds over the farmhouse. It looked beautiful!
One of the best things about the venue is that it is so flexible. Whatever your vision for your wedding, I'm pretty sure it can be achieved here. We had a very relaxed, informal ceremony and we chose to do the speeches immediately after with canapes and welcome drinks in the Mill Barn, rather than during the wedding breakfast. We also had bag pipes during the ceremony, a speech delivered using a guitar and a Scottish Ceilidh in the evening. Anything is possible here!
Throughout the day Matt, Lara and their team behind the scenes made sure that everything ran smoothly. If there were any hiccups we really had no idea because we were just enjoying ourselves so much! Thank you Matt, Lara and team for all the hard work that went into making such special memories for Phil and I. We couldn't have asked for more. I highly recommend Launcells Barton as a wedding venue: It's beautiful, flexible, and Lara and Matt are dedicated to making your day as carefree and memorable as possible!
Ailsa and Phil's wedding was totally relaxed and reflected them as a couple perfectly, incorporating their young family, Ailsa's scottish roots and Phil's duty to the Marine's, making every special moment personal to them. We wish Ailsa and Phil a fantastic future together and sure we will see you out and about as your young family grows!
Launcells Barton is an incredibly special place for all of the team here and we're proud and honored to share it with people on one of the most important and memorable days of their lives. We try to make it the perfect day for each and every couple, knowing that we want our service levels to match the unique and special nature of our location.
When we came to add to our team a couple of months ago we knew we needed someone that would go the extra mile for our couples, someone that would make their day even more enjoyable and most importantly stress free!
Let us introduce that someone to you – Alannah, our new Assistant Wedding Coordinator!
So Alannah, what was it that first attracted you to working at Launcells?
I'm lucky to live in the area and I've always had a passion for everything the North Cornwall coast has to offer. I'd visited Launcells in the past so I knew how postcard perfect the actual village and church were – when the opportunity came up to work at Launcells Barton it was a chance I couldn't pass up!
So how did you make the move to becoming Assistant Wedding Coordinator?
When I was younger I worked for a few pubs and hotels; I always enjoyed interacting with people and it was at that point I had my first experiences of being involved with weddings.
The dream job had always been to work within the industry full time as it plays to my skill set – I love the whole process, from meeting with a couple for the first time through to planning their day and then helping them turn it into a reality!
Great! So you're settling in well?
I'm really enjoying it! I love the drive that everyone here has to make each wedding as unique and special as the next. No two days or weddings are ever the same, and continually trying to exceed people's expectations is something that's been incredibly enjoyable and rewarding – we get some fantastic feedback which makes it all worthwhile!
What is your favourite part of your new role?
There's nothing like the buzz of a wedding day – we know that this will be one of the most special and cherished of that person's life – it's not just another wedding for us, we really care and want them to enjoy it as much as possible – it's that passion that I really enjoy!
And what do you think is the most important part of your job?
Listening! It's essential that you understand what your couple want and need from their day. Being organised and writing it all down helps too!
There must be a lot to think about! What has been your best moment so far?
At the end of October, I managed my first wedding, single handedly. Although a little nervous as it is quite a lot of pressure as you would expect, everything went perfectly and we were able to give the happy couple a day to remember. They thanked me personally and I had such a sense of achievement, I really do genuinely care about all of our clients.
What are your thoughts on the recent royal wedding announcement?
Ha! It's funny you ask that, I have just been reading up on the latest! I am a true romantic at heart so I get caught up in these types of things – makes me certain I am in the right line of work!
What a coincidence! How would you describe Launcells?
It is a typically Cornish and stunning venue, set in beautiful countryside. And of course there's a great team behind it, who are guaranteed to make all of your wedding dreams come true!
Well having two young children means I am extremely busy, but I love being a mum and spending time with them very much.
You've picked the perfect venue, you've started whittling the guest list down and you're all set to go with the best man and bridesmaids feverishly making plans for your hen and stag dos.
But how about the catering? Whether it's braised beef, melting meringues or a trio of delicious desserts, selecting the right caterer can not only provide you with great food but also take a lot of stress from your proverbial plate.
As with every other element of your wedding the catering is going to need a budget. When it comes to food this is usually calculated per head, so the first question you're going to have to ask yourself is, how many heads are there going to be?
Also consider how many children will be attending your big day – these can often be priced differently and will need to be taken into account when it comes to selecting your options – a child's palette can be very different to that of an adult!
If you're inviting children we're able to help out and ensure that tables are child-friendly, free from glass and ready for the little ones to enjoy!
Be sure to get a clear understanding of what's available at your venue when it comes to catering in order to avoid you having additional costs being added to your initial catering quote. Will they be providing staff, cutlery and plates? Some caterers will include this in their packages, whilst others may quote separately.
At Launcells we have a fitted kitchen for caterers to use in order to support them in delivering you with your dream food or meal. It also means they don't need to pay out for a catering tent, equipment and gas or electricity – costs that would otherwise need to be passed on to you.
Sit down meal or more informal dining?
When you picture your wedding do you imagine sitting in a room with a carefully executed table plan, surrounded by friends and family enjoying their formal three course meal, or a more informal scene, guests mingling and popping out for a hog roast when they fancy?
Whatever you vision may be, you'll need to find a caterer that's in their element when it comes to the style of catering you're after. Be sure to ask if they've catered for similar styles in the past, perhaps ask if they have references for those weddings and be sure to listen to any advice they give you as they'll have undoubtedly learnt the best way to deliver your perfect plan!
Could you ask someone's advice?
There's no better recommendation than from someone you know and trust, or from experiencing it yourself! Have you recently been to a wedding where the food simply blew you away? Perhaps people you know could recommend the caterer they used?
Researching potential supplier websites is very different to seeing them in action and the final product on your plate, so definitely take onboard recommendations from those closest to you, as well as your own experiences.
Once you've found someone that fits your budget, knows what you want and is perfectly positioned and experienced to deliver it, you'll want to check that what you're wanting is doable and also going to work! Many caterers will offer tasting sessions – if yours does, then this is an opportunity well worth taking up, not just to taste some fantastic food but to ensure what you're ordering is going to be enjoyable once out of your mind and onto the plate!


Dillamental is a live performance of instrumental versions of tracks produced by the late J Dilla. Though the set list is a closely guarded secret, expect music from The Roots, A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, Slum Village, Janet, Common and more.
As a bonus, Marcus Amaker will perform spoken word pieces as well as all-vinyl DJ sets from Charleston favorite BirdFlu.
Voodoo Lounge, 9pm Aug 1 for just a cool $3!


New Delhi: Chinese major Alibaba Group has started its second global conference on women and entrepreneurship to continue discussions among women globally on empowerment and gender equality.
More than 1,500 participants were told on day-one of the conference, themed around "Altruism, Inclusiveness, and Dreams," that women are the "secret sauce" behind the rapid growth of Alibaba, said the company in a shared statement today.
"Our mission is to enable every individual to realize their dreams regardless if they are men or women," Alibaba group executive chairman Jack Ma told the audience.
"Eighteen years since we founded Alibaba, it has consistently been female coworkers that pushed me forward," he added further.
The objective of the two-day conference from July 10 to 11, is to draw on the experience and know-how of successful women business leaders and influencers to enlighten female entrepreneurs, business leaders, policy-makers and role models for future generations on advancement in the SHE•ERA.
Women account for 47% of Alibaba Group's 50,000-plus employees. One third of Alibaba Group founders are women, one third of partners are women and one third of its management executives are women, said the company.


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Perspective: This is why the Russian invasion of Ukraine is unlawful
It may be tempting to see Russia's invasion of Ukraine as evidence that international law has become irrelevant or, in the worst case, has completely collapsed. Researchers at the Swedish Defence University suggest the opposite.
In situations of extreme violence and antagonism, the role of international law cannot be more important, as it establishes the only universally – also by Russia - accepted regulatory framework. It is international law that gives us the opportunity to understand and evaluate the narrative presented by Ukraine and a large majority of the international community on the one hand, and by Russia on the other. Although their argumentation cannot be more different, these narratives still have something in common. They revolve around some of the most fundamental principles of international law: the sovereign equality of states, territorial integrity, the right to self-determination, peaceful settlement of disputes, the prohibition of the use of force and that even armed conflicts are regulated, first and foremost by the law of armed conflict.
Ukraine is and remains a sovereign state
Under international law, Ukraine is and remains a sovereign, independent state. After its independence in 1991, Ukraine retained the seat in the UN that its predecessor had held since 1945, and was admitted as a member of several international organizations. In addition, there are several agreements, including with Russia, which followed the independence, and which confirm that Russia also regarded Ukraine as a sovereign state. Perhaps most significantly in this respect is the Budapest Memorandum on Security Assurances, concluded in 1994 between Belarus, Kazakhstan and Ukraine, Russia, the US and the UK, which regulated the abandoning of the nuclear arsenal of Belarus, Kazakhstan and Ukraine to Russia in return for the pledge to respect Belarusian, Kazakh and Ukrainian independence and sovereignty in the existing borders.
Indeed, Putin's speech on February 21 was ripe with references to Ukraine as a sovereign state after the collapse of the Soviet Union. At the same time, he clearly expressed his discontent with that development and its consequences, in words that sometimes seem to suggest that he denies Ukrainian sovereignty and statehood, or at least questions the legitimacy of Ukraine and its government, referring to the latter as a corrupt, russophobic neo-Nazi-regime and a Western puppet, that is engaged in genocide against its own Russian-speaking citizens or Russian citizens on its territory.
International law provides no basis for any such suggestion that any of the claims made would lead to a loss of statehood and a consequential loss of the rights as a state that international law provides to Ukraine. Nor does the legitimacy (or otherwise) of a government impact on statehood: even if any or all of Russia's claims against the Ukrainian government were withstanding rigorous scrutiny on the facts (a matter that is, to put it mildly, at least highly doubtful), it would not turn Ukraine into less of a state than if they were not. Consequently, much as after the occupation and subsequent illegal annexation of Crimea and after having lost control over part of its territory in the Donbass, Ukraine remains an independent, sovereign state, with all ensuing (legal) consequences, including its right to territorial integrity, non-intervention, to use force in self-defence and to freely choose membership in international organizations and security arrangements.
In combination with the thinly disguised attempt to undermine Ukraine's claim to statehood and sovereignty, Putin's international law narrative in preparation of the invasion of Ukraine also builds on statehood and sovereignty in another crucial respect. The recognition of the Luhansk and Donetsk Peoples Republics, followed by the signing and ratification of treaties of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance with both of them, is an attempt at elevating these two entities to statehood, with the purported consequence that they would be endowed with a claim to sovereignty, territorial integrity, and requests for assistance (including military).
Again, there is very broad agreement on the lack of a basis for such a course of conduct in international law. Recognizing a secessionist movement as a state does not turn such a movement into a state for purposes of international law and it is widely held that such premature recognitions are in and of themselves a violation of international law.
Prohibition of the use of force
International law prohibits the use of force except in two cases: if the Security Council authorizes it (which it has not in the case of Ukraine) or if a state acts in the exercise of its right to self-defence against an armed attack.
In his address of 24 February, Putin has made reference to the right to act in self-defence as embodied in the UN Charter in an apparent attempt to construe a legal basis for the invasion of Ukraine. The position was reiterated in Russia's notification of the Security Council the same day. However, Russia has not been the victim of an armed attack by Ukraine. Any perceived threat from Ukraine, NATO or 'The West' that features prominently in his address remain at such a level of generality that even an extremely broad application of the doctrine of anticipatory self-defence could not provide a justification for the use of force. Quite simply, there has not been an armed attack against Russia, nor was such an attack imminent. International law does not provide for a broader concept of pre-emptive or preventive self-defence. Rather, it is Ukraine that has a legal claim to use force in self-defence against the armed attack that Russia has launched, a right that it may choose to exercise individually or collectively together with other states.
The additional basis for the use of force that seems to be offered by Russia, namely that the bilateral 'treaties' of assistance between the secessionist entities of the Luhansk and Donetsk Peoples Republics provide a basis for an intervention by invitation, fails, due to a lack of statehood of these entities, as explained above. That lack of statehood entails that the two entities cannot conclude such treaties, nor do they have a right to 'invite' a foreign state.
Lastly, any assertion that a use of force is justified because Russian-speaking inhabitants (or Ukrainian nationals that were turned into Russian nationals as a consequence of what has been referred to as the passportization in the Donbass) need to be protected against a purported genocide must also fail. It does so on the facts: nothing indicates that there is such genocide in its international law meaning as certain acts such as killing or mistreatment, that are committed with the specific intent to destroy in whole or in part a national, ethnical, racial or religious group, as such. It also fails on the law: even if such acts were to occur, international law does not provide a legal basis for the use of force in form of a humanitarian intervention. It may be worthwhile to recall that some of the aforementioned purported legal bases, especially an extremely broad notion of preventive self-defence, and humanitarian intervention, are reminiscent of the claims made by Western states in the cases of Kosovo, Iraq and Syria; claims that are referenced by Putin in his addresses as violations of international law. However, international law – much as any other legal system – does not operate on the basis of 'Two wrongs make a right'.
The law of armed conflict applies and must be respected
The hostilities in Ukraine do not take place in a legal vacuum, but are regulated, first and foremost by the law of international armed conflict (international humanitarian law), as the law specifically designed to balance humanitarian concerns with the exigencies of military necessity. The law of armed conflict provides for a number of principles that both Russia and Ukraine have to respect, including: the principle of distinction between lawful targets and civilians and civilian objects; the principle of proportionality which prohibits excessive incidental harm to civilians and civilian objects; the protection of those who do not or no longer participate in hostilities, including the wounded and sick as well as prisoners of war and others who are detained for reasons of the armed conflict; the obligation to take feasible precautions with a view to spare civilians and civilian objects as far as possible; and the prohibition of and restrictions on certain means and methods of warfare.
These principles apply equally to both Russia and Ukraine, regardless of the fact that it is Russia that is using force against Ukraine in violation of the UN Charter. In addition to the obligations of the two parties to the armed conflict, all states, including Sweden, also have an affirmative duty to exert their influence to ensure respect for the law of armed conflict.
Breaches of the aforementioned fundamental rules that have occurred or will occur entail responsibility under international law of both states and individuals. Although it may be tempting to turn to cynicism and dismiss international law as irrelevant in light of the blatant disregard for it that we are witnessing: the mills of international justice may grind slowly, but they do grind.
Jann Kleffner, Professor of International Law, Centre for International and Operational Law
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Heather Harrison Dinniss, Senior Lecturer, International Law, Centre for International and Operational Law
Carina Lamont, Doctor and Lecturer, International Law, Centre for International and Operational Law
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Author Jill Maher will present a talk on her book celebrating the "History of the Oak Leaf Trail" for the Bay View Historical Society and the general public at the Brinton Community Center 2555 South Bay Street on Monday April 1st at 6:30 pm. The program is free to the public. There are over 125 miles of paved trails, parkways, and roadways in various parks, including Grant, Humboldt, South Shore, Sheridan, and Warnimont. It provides insights and the history of this natural escape for hikers, runners, bicyclists and skiers. The book is due for release in late April. The program will include music by special guest John Stano.


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The77 FP (Floral Pattern), is a series guitar model and signature model of guitarist Steve Vai. Features include DiMarzio pickups, a double locking tremolo, fluorescent green vine fingerboard inlays and a special floral pattern finish.
The77 FP was introduced in 1988, one year after the initial introduction of the series. It was available in the US until 1999 but returned in 2003 as the 15th Anniversary77FP. Outside the US it never was discontinued and remained in production from 1988 through 2004. With its 17 years of production, it was the longest running model until it got surpassed by the7V in 2009. The77 FP was only the first floral pattern, a second one was introduced in 1988 as the77 BFP and a third one in 2010 as the77 FP2.
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The success or failure of a business in this competitive edge most often comes down to the quality of your networks. As karani nyamu on networking advice's Trade deals, new information, mergers and contracts are often established at networking forums. Business is about trust and predictability fostered through relationships.
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There are networking platforms that are built solely on the grounds of business referrals. PowerCore, Business Networking International (BNI), and Chamber Lead are among the few networks that operate in this manner. Most often the people in the group will refer others to work with you based on their trust. It's based purely on who is willing to stake their reputation to help you secure business.
Casual Tete-a-tete. Sometimes social get-together are organized by individuals or firms in whom people are able to bond and blend with a view of networking. Karani nyamu on networking, states that the primary drive of such functions is to build social networks that can be leveraged upon in the future. It tends to be relaxed and less officious compared to business networking forums.
Professional Groups. Industry groups, guilds, career-based bodies, membership organizations etc, fall under this group. The fact that it brings people with certain common interest is already a plus. Karani nyamu on networking states that, through such organization it is easy to secure mentors or even map out your career growth through your peers. Professional groups offer memberships that allow you to benchmark and figure out the industry very easily.
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Community Service: Estate clean-ups, security meetings, fundraisers and other community based services have a way of bringing people together for a common course. This offers you a strategic opportunity to bond and blend with other people in your neighbourhood. Giving back is one way of enabling the society around you understand that you are willing to give just as you are willing to be a recipient of deals and opportunities.


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US says it will open a consulate in disputed Western Sahara
WASHINGTON — The State Department said Thursday the United States will open a consulate in Western Sahara following President Donald Trump's decision to recognize Morocco's sovereignty over the disputed region.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in a statement that the process of opening the facility has begun. That process involves finding and securing a suitable property for a mission before personnel are hired. It was not immediately clear when or where it would be open but until then Pompeo said the U.S. Embassy in Rabat would operate a virtual consulate to serve Western Sahara.
Trump announced on Dec. 10 that the U.S. would recognize Morocco's claim to Western Sahara as part of a deal for the North African country to normalize relations with Israel. The Trump administration has put a priority on securing such deals between Arab states and Israel and has thus far concluded four: the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Sudan and Morocco.
Recognizing Western Sahara was a reversal of decades of U.S. policy and the move has been heavily criticized, not least by those in Western Sahara who have fought for independence and want a referendum on the territory's future. The former Spanish colony, with a population estimated at 350,000 to 500,000, is believed to have considerable offshore oil deposits and mineral resources.
The U.S. decision to recognize Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara has drawn criticism from the U.N. as well as American allies in Africa and beyond.
African observers have said it could destabilize the broader region, already struggling against Islamist insurgencies and migrant trafficking. Former U.S. Secretary of State James Baker, who served as U.N. envoy to the Western Sahara, has called it "an astounding retreat from the principles of international law and diplomacy."
Matthew Lee, The Associated Press
First Nation receives $127M to settle decades-long land claim
A Saskatchewan First Nation near North Battleford will receive about $127 million to settle a land claim that dates back to 1905. The Mosquito, Grizzly Bear's Head, Lean Man First Nation lost over 5,800 hectares of reserve land in the Battlefords area in 1905. In a claim filed with the Specific Claims Tribunal in 2014, the band alleged the federal government illegally took and sold the land. The government denied the claim in 2014. But in a joint statement regarding validity and compensation filed with the tribunal on Dec. 21, 2017, the federal government agreed the loss of land was "invalid." The compensation hearing looked at the agricultural production in the lost land to determine the loss of its use and benefits since 1905. The tribunal determined the current market value of the land at $15.5 million, effective Sept. 21, 2017. The tribunal assessed the value of its loss through Dec. 31, 2019, at $111,433,972. The combined amount is $126,933,972. "Although the agreement did not describe the events and actions that breached Crown fiduciary duty, the evidence introduced in the compensation phase of the proceeding reveals that the Crown took a surrender vote in contravention of the statutory requirement that permitted only members of the Grizzly Bear's Head and Lean Man Bands to vote, and later accepted and acted on the surrender," the tribunal wrote in its decision. "This was, from the outset, a breach of the duty of ordinary prudence. This breach occurred within a Treaty relationship, with respect to a Treaty reserve, and the breach led directly to the permanent alienation of Treaty reserve land from the Claimant." The First Nation began the land claim back in the 1990s and spent decades fighting the government for compensation.
'We just haven't played well enough': Canucks search for answers after tough start
VANCOUVER — Less than a week into the NHL's pandemic-condensed regular season, a sense of urgency is already swirling around the Vancouver Canucks. A disappointing swing through Alberta left the squad with a 1-3-0 record as key players struggled to perform and special teams faltered. "Even in an 82-game season you don't want to start this way, let alone in a 56-(game season)," Canucks left-winger Tanner Pearson said on a video call Tuesday. "You really gotta think about turning things around quicker than dipping your toes in the water and letting things play out. You've got to chomp at the bit. Right away, we've got to turn the boat around." What awaits the team back in Vancouver isn't any easier — the Canucks are set to host the Montreal Canadiens (2-0-1) in a three-game series this week. Wednesday's game is Vancouver's home opener. The Habs' rejigged roster — including right-winger Josh Anderson, defenceman Joel Edmundson and former Canuck Tyler Toffoli — has been clicking early. The team comes to the West Coast on a high, having swept two games against the Oilers in Edmonton after an overtime loss in Toronto to open the season. "Everyone knows (the Canadiens) got better in the off-season," said Canucks coach Travis Green. "They're a deep team throughout their lineup, they've got a lot of speed in their lineup. And they've got off to a good start." Against a deep team like the Habs, there'll be an even greater emphasis on each line playing well, the coach said. Where Montreal has excelled to start the season, Vancouver has laboured. The Canadiens' effective penalty kill kept the Oilers from scoring on all 10 power-play chances across a two-game series. The Canucks have allowed seven goals on 21 penalties in their first four games. Montreal has the fourth-best power play in the league, capitalizing on 40 per cent of its chances with the man advantage. Vancouver is one of eight teams that has yet to score on the power play, despite getting 15 opportunities so far. "We just haven't played well enough. That's the bottom line. If you don't play well enough, you don't win in the NHL," Green said. "You can't have half your team playing the way they should and half your team not. We need everyone to play better. And certain players need to raise their game, they know that. And I'm confident they will." One Vancouver star looking to improve is Elias Pettersson. After raking in 66 points (27 goals, 39 assists) in his sophomore campaign last season, the 22-year-old Swedish centre has been limited to a single assist this year. "I think I can do a lot of better stuff out there. I think I'm maybe not playing with the best confidence right now," he said Monday night after the Canucks dropped a 5-2 decision to the Flames in Calgary. Pettersson's frustration was evident in the loss as he took two uncharacteristic penalties, including a slash on Sean Monahan that resulted in a US$3,987.07 fine from the league. He sat in the box with his head hung low. "It's very frustrating now," Pettersson said. "When we're not playing our best hockey, we can't sink that low. We've got to find a way to get back to our game and not just let them roll over us." There have been flashes of positivity for the Canucks. Vancouver started the season with a dominant 5-3 victory over the Oilers on Jan. 13, and put in a solid performance in the first period of Monday's loss. The Canucks held a 1-0 lead going into the first intermission. Green wants to see his group play that style of game for a full 60 minutes. "Individually, we need to have probably some better efforts out of some players. That'll help," he said. "Our special teams haven't been great. That's going to help. And we've got to stay out of the box. And that's going to help." This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 19, 2021. Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press
Cannabis shop reopens on Osoyoos Indian Band land
The TPD Boutique has reopened on Osoyoos Indian Band (OIB) land making it the third cannabis shop within one square kilometre near the Canco Gas Station on Highway 97 just outside of Oliver. Owner of TPD, Christopher Dawe, said his shop was closed last year to get in line with requirements from the OIB. "(The OIB) had some prerequisites and safety concerns that they wanted me to satiate before I opened. So, what essentially happened was, I built the place last year, and then I was under the impression that we were allowed to open and then I realized that we had just a couple of hoops to jump through. And then with the COVID and everything, it was just a more lengthy process," Dawe said. Those hoops included getting in line with federal legislation on lab testing and packaging, Dawe said. Dawe reopened his shop recently with OIB elders in attendance for the ribbon cutting. The OIB adopted the Osoyoos Indian Band Cannabis Bylaw, with two Indigenous Bloom stores opening on OIB land last year. TPD Boutique is the first shop to open under the OIB's regulatory framework since. The OIB was very particular about safety of the product as well as the packaging and being in line with federal legislation, Dawe said. "Through the OIB program, we just have a little more leniency as to where we can acquire our products from. So, through the government program, you can only acquire your products from a government LP, which is a legal provider. Through the Indigenous cannabis bylaw act, I'm able to acquire my products through any of the previously legislated cannabis enrolment programs." This means Dawe is able to work with local growers who he says have been producing cannabis in the Okanagan and Similkameen for some time for medicinal use before recreational cannabis was legalized in 2018. One of three cannabis shops in the small area, with an Indigenous Bloom location close by, and Nimbus Cannabis across the highway, Dawe does not feel there are too many cannabis shops concentrated in one area. "I feel as though we should have as many shops as the market allows for and ultimately the market will determine the right amount of shops. I think that's how the free market works for the most part," Dawe said. Mike Lane, senior vice president of regulatory compliance for Indigenous Bloom, previously told the Times-Chronicle the Indigenous Bloom stores are not federally regulated, but their product mimics and/or exceeds federal and provincial standards. "Every single product, whether it's a strain of dried flower, an edible, a concentrate, a rub, etc., is tested by an independent third-party laboratory licensed by Health Canada for analytical testing under the Federal Cannabis Regulations," Lane said in early 2020. As of yet, there has not been a negotiation between the Government of Canada and First Nations for tax collection or sharing. "Until that's done, we can't charge taxes," Lane previously told the Times-Chronicle. Dale Boyd, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Times-Chronicle
NEW YORK — Brayden Harrington, the teenager whom President-elect Joe Biden befriended as a fellow stutterer — and will be part of a primetime inaugural special — has a book coming out this summer. Brayden Harrington's picture story "Brayden Speaks Up" will be released Aug. 10, HarperCollins Children's Books announced Tuesday. Harrington, 13, is a New Hampshire resident who met Biden in February while the Democratic candidate was at a town hall event in Concord. They later spoke backstage and Harrington, who has praised Biden for giving him confidence, addressed the Democratic National Convention last August in a video that was viewed millions of times. "When I learned I had the opportunity to speak at the Democratic National Convention, I was so nervous!" Harrington said in a statement. "What got me through and helped motivate me was knowing I could be a voice for other children who stutter as well as anyone else who has faced challenges. I only hope my story provides a little extra support and motivation for those that need it," Harrington, whose first book will be illustrated by Betty C. Tang, has a middle-grade novel scheduled for 2022. He will be among the featured guests Wednesday night during a 90 minute "Celebrating America" program that will help mark Biden's inauguration as president. Hillel Italie, The Associated Press
McConnell pressures Democrats to keep Senate filibuster
WASHINGTON — In one of his final acts as majority leader, Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell is pressuring Democrats to keep the filibuster — the procedural tool that liberals and progressives are eager to to do away with so President-elect Joe Biden's legislative priorities can be approved more easily over GOP opposition. McConnell has told Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer that retaining the legislative filibuster is important and should be part of their negotiations for a power-sharing agreement in the narrowly divided Senate. Schumer and McConnell met Tuesday to begin hammering out the details of organizing the chamber, which will be split 50-50, with Democrats holding the majority once three new senators are sworn in Wednesday and Kamala Harris is inaugurated as the vice-president. "Leader McConnell expressed his long-held view that the crucial, longstanding and bipartisan Senate rules concerning the legislative filibuster remain intact, specifically during the power share for the next two years," McConnell spokesman Doug Andres said. Andres said discussions on "all aspects" of the arrangement will continue. Normally, a divided chamber would produce a resolution to equally share committee seats and other resources. But McConnell is driving a harder bargain by inserting his demand that Schumer keep the filibuster procedure in place. Schumer's office did not respond immediately for comment. The Democratic leader faces pressure from the progressive flank to end the filibuster, but he has not committed to doing so. The group Fix Our Senate criticized McConnell for trying to prevent procedural changes. The group said in a statement that McConnell wants to keep the filibuster because he knows it is "the best weapon he has" to prevent Democrats from delivering on Biden's priorities. "Senate Democrats must swat away this absurd attempt to undermine their majority and kneecap the Biden agenda before it even has a chance to get started," the group said in a statement. The modern filibuster rules essentially require a super-majority threshold, now at 60 votes, to cut off debate in the Senate and bring legislative bills or other measures to a vote. The practice was changed as a way to wind down long-running speeches and debates, notably during the start of World War I, but quickly became a tool employed by minority factions to halt legislation that had majority support. McConnell gutted the filibuster for Supreme Court nominees in 2017, a breathtaking move that enabled the Senate to easily confirm the first of three justices that President Donald Trump nominated to the high court with simple majority votes. It's unclear the Democrats would even have support from their ranks to undo the legislative filibuster, which would require a vote in the Senate. But McConnell is not willing to take any chances and is forcing Schumer into a negotiation that could delay organizing the Senate. The Republican leader has also been talking privately with Republican senators about the importance to resolving the issue now, as part of the power-sharing talks with Democrats. McConnell sent an email Monday to senators outlining his concerns, as first reported by National Review. Without agreement on this and other matters, the Democrats' ability to control committees and other aspects of Senate business may also be delayed as talks between McConnell and Schumer drag on. Lisa Mascaro, The Associated Press
'Out in the cold:' Rancher's lawyer says Alberta should have consulted on coal policy
CALGARY — A lawyer for a rancher trying to get a judge to force the Alberta government to reconsider its decision to throw out a policy that protected the Rocky Mountains from coal mines says his client wants to be treated fairly."What my clients are seeking is not to be left out in the cold," Richard Harrison told a Court of Queen's Bench judge Tuesday at a hearing to decide whether a judicial review into the move should go ahead.The United Conservative government is trying to persuade Justice Richard Neufeld to throw out the application for the review. Melissa Burkett, a lawyer for the province, said it's a matter for elected officials, not judges. "This case is not about an unlawful exercise of government power," she argued earlier Tuesday. "This case is about the government's ability to create and dictate policy based on economic, social, political and other relevant factors."Southern Alberta ranchers and area First Nations are attacking the government's decision to revoke a coal policy from 1976 that blocked development on some parts of the eastern slopes of the Rockies and tightly restricted it elsewhere. The policy was quietly revoked without consultation by Energy Minister Sonya Savage last May.Burkett, saying there is nothing to review, argued the policy was not rooted in legislation or regulation. "The adaptation and any amendment of the coal policy is exclusively under the mandate of the minister of energy," she said.Allowing a review would wrongly tie governments to the decisions of their predecessors, she added.Burkett said the policy had become obsolete given the development of Alberta's energy review bodies and laws. Overturning the policy has "no practical impact" because agencies such as the Alberta Energy Regulator now exist, she said And because those oversights now exist, revoking the policy hasn't violated the rights of those seeking the review, Burkett said.Her colleague, Andrea Simmonds, disputed the ranchers' arguments that requirements for public consultation exist in land-use law and in regional plans.She said the Alberta Land Stewardship Act doesn't allow for judicial review of decisions made under its purview. Regional plans "have no legal status," she said.Harrison argued that the coal policy, far from obsolete, was being used to judge mine proposals right up until the minister revoked it. He emphasized that one coal mine proposal calls for infrastructure right through the middle of his client's grazing lease and would intrude nearly to the doorstep of a cabin that's been in his family for a century.Simple fairness should have required the government to at least talk to him before its decision."Whether consultation, a hearing, a phone call, they want any kind of procedural fairness that reflects the impact it is going to have. "I cannot think of a more detrimental impact than an open-pit coal mine."Harrison argued the land stewardship act does require consultation. He noted that it says property rights should not be infringed on without due process. "(The act) was amended for the express purpose of inserting consultation requirements."He disagreed that regional plans have no legal force and pointed out they have been incorporated into the legally enforceable South Saskatchewan Regional Plan. Earlier Tuesday, ranchers and First Nations who filed separate requests for the review agreed to have their arguments heard together. The Bearspaw, Kainai, Siksika, Blood, Ermineskin and Goodfish Lake First Nations kept the right to bring separate constitutional arguments, which are not part of the application filed by rancher Macleay Blades. The hearing is to last through Wednesday.Popular Alberta entertainment figures, including Corb Lund and Jann Arden, have strongly opposed the decision. Petitions against it have gathered more than 100,000 signatures.On Monday, Savage announced in a news release that the recent sale of 11 coal leases would be cancelled and that no more would be sold on land where open-pit mines were forbidden under the old policy.She did not provide any more details, promise any consultation or offer to reconsider the decision on the 1976 policy.Environmental groups point out the 11 leases represented a tiny fraction of the leases sold since the policy was quashed. At least eight provincial recreation areas are either completely or largely surrounded by coal exploration leases. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 19, 2021.— By Bob Weber in Edmonton. Follow @row1960 on Twitter The Canadian Press


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The Henry Predolin School of Nursing at Edgewood College is seeking a full-time, tenure track faculty member for the 2020-21 academic year. The School of Nursing fosters excellence in classroom and clinical settings in both undergraduate and graduate programs. The undergraduate program includes both a traditional and a post-baccalaureate program. Our Master's (MSN) program has concentration areas in nursing education and nursing administration. A Doctor of Nursing Practice in Leadership (DNP) program is offered both fully online and in a blended format.
Join a talented team of nursing professionals by teaching small classes, with a 7:1 student/teacher ratio.
Utilize our state-of-the-art clinical simulation lab at the Center for Healthcare Education and Simulation, which features a realistic patient setting that includes patient simulators with high-fidelity mannequins and three real-life, fully equipped patient rooms, each viewable from a control room with one-way glass and closed-circuit monitors and in-lab cameras.
Enjoy living in Madison, a vibrant capital city nestled between lakes Mendota and Monona. Located on the wooded shores of Lake Wingra, Edgewood College is located in a friendly residential community, on a safe and scenic 55-acre campus. It is within walking distance of shopping, restaurants, and recreational and cultural opportunities.
Edgewood College is a liberal arts Catholic college in the Dominican Catholic tradition, with 2,800 undergraduate and graduate students. It offers more than 40 academic and professional programs. It has consistently been named a 'Best in the Midwest' by Princeton Review, a 1st Tier National College by U.S. News & World Report and a Top Green College by Princeton Review. Edgewood College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. The School of Nursing is accredited by The American Association of Colleges of Nursing.
Responsibilities include teaching at the undergraduate and graduate (MSN and DNP) levels. Demonstration of excellence in professional nursing education at the undergraduate/graduate level and evidence of scholarly and community services potential are strongly recommended.
Necessary Education or Work Experience
Earned PhD in Nursing (preferred), or doctorate in related field with a Master's degree in Nursing, DNP may be considered
Eligible for RN licensure in the State of Wisconsin
Demonstrated record of excellence in clinical practice (direct and/or indirect care)
Experience in nursing administration preferred for teaching in the graduate programs
Demonstration of knowledge and skills in contemporary practice issues related to the AACN Essentials for Baccalaureate, Masters and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs required
Edgewood College, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is committed to academic excellence through diversity in its faculty, staff, and students. Candidates must demonstrate multicultural competence — the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women and racial and ethnic minorities are especially encouraged to apply. The selected candidate must actively support the mission of the College by working with faculty, staff and students to share in our core values — truth, compassion, justice, partnership, and community.
For more information: Henry Predolin School of Nursing
To apply: Applicants should submit 1) A cover letter briefly outlining the applicants teaching philosophy for a liberal arts college, 2) Professional Curriculum Vitae, 3) Two letters of reference (one from professional or practice colleagues /supervisors and one from an academic mentor/professor), and 4) All official transcripts to:
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The Wren-Lewis Epiphany
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The World's Dumbest Guru
Ram (James Swartz) - October, 2013
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Sven: Dear James, here are some thoughts on Tony Parsons. Being a seeker of freedom as I am it's difficult to disregard somebody like that, and I have a feeling that he is fully aware of it.
James: Tony is either having everyone on with his teaching or he is a complete moron. This kind of Neo nonsense is very dangerous because it contains a kernel of truth. He picked up the basic idea and then ran off with it on his own like a thief in the night. What he added/twisted is so infantile I can't lower myself to comment on his statements. So I will just publish them as you present them. If anybody takes him as their guru – well, they get the guru they deserve. He says he disappeared twenty years ago. That may or may not be true depending on what he means but it is clear that his brain certainly disappeared. It is so sad to see this kind of person pretending to be a teacher and people actually listening.
Sven: Some of the things he says are:
1. There is no one, only beingness, or "what is," which is always already just "this" and nothing else.
2. There is no one, no past, no continuity, no person, no suffering, no time, only "this."
3. All else is apparent, an illusion created by what he refers to as a completely unnecessary "software" in the human brain, which is dense energy, or ignorance, a dream.
4. An irreversible energetic shift can take place, for no one, but never as a result of any action. There is no advantage at all, should this energetic shift take place, everything is just more full-on alive, free-fall, without any self-consciousness at all left.
5. This has nothing to do with religion although the message is hidden in all religions, and there is no connection to Advaita or Vedanta, which are clearly seen as totally dualistic [which I guess is a concept because it has to be explained to me or I will not even know what dual/duality means].
6. There is a total refusal to give any value to any kind of methodology or teaching after being "liberated" in this way, although he says that "I and my wife feel that one need to go regularly to our meetings and residentials."
7. Liberation can happen out of the blue to anyone, no preparation possible or needed. Many times it happens to people in his meetings, although there is no advantage for them.
8. This is a very rare and radical message that no one [ha ha] else is giving in the world today, and it is implied as the highest of all forms of enlightenment.
9. There are no "levels" of understanding or enlightenment; however, he has said that "the philosophy of the Now is far more advanced than the old religious stuff," implying levels of advancement.
10. He makes it very clear that he is completely "ahead of everyone" in the spiritual game, beyond all religions, Vedanta, Advaita, etc. This has been seen in his "total comprehension of everything" that happened that day when he disappeared 20-odd years ago.
Well, James, do you think he would get a full score on your enlightenment test? ☺
~ All the best, Sven
James: He obviously flunks. ☺


It is now two months since umpire Dale Scott suffered a game-ending foul ball head injury in Toronto, and he has not returned to the Major League field since. With no further status update from the League, we continue to wish him the best. His presence on the field is truly missed.
Dale Scott has not umpired since April 14.
At this time, the UEFL is invoking League Rules 1-2-b and 1-5-a for any team owner who has drafted Dale Scott and wishes to replace him on their crew. The membership voted during last year's Rules Summit to allow owners to replace an umpire who becomes injured or bereaved during the season. This is the first implementation of that rule.
Because Scott is a crew chief, two separate injury clauses have been invoked: one for Crew Chiefs and one for Crew Chiefs/Primary/Secondary umpires.
As mentioned in last month's A Look at the Dale Scott Crew Without Their Crew Chief, Scott's regular season crew consists of Jim Reynolds, Brian Knight, and Lance Barrett.
Reynolds, as the number two umpire on the crew, has served as acting crew chief in Scott's absence and has remained the senior-most umpire on the unit, with limited exception (e.g., Joe West joined the crew from May 16-21 to replace Brian Knight).
Meanwhile, Triple-A call-up umpire Stu Scheurwater has remained with Scott/Reynolds' crew ever since the day after West returned to captain his own crew on May 22.
If you own Scott in any capacity (Crew Chief, Primary, or Secondary), and you wish to make a replacement, pursuant to UEFL Rule 1-5-a, you may select any umpire who has fewer points than Scott for that classification.
Scott has two points in Primary and Secondary classifications, and -2 points in Crew Division.
Reynolds has 10 points in Crew Division. Pursuant to UEFL Rule 1-2-b, if you drafted Scott as your Crew Chief, you may replace him with Reynolds. If you wish to replace Crew Chief Scott with a Crew Chief other than Reynolds—or wish to replace Primary/Secondary Umpire Scott with any other umpire (other than those you already own)—you may do so, provided this alternate replacement has fewer than -2 points in Crew Division, or +2 points as a Primary/Secondary Umpire, as applicable.
UEFL Rule 1-2-b: "In the event of injury to the designated crew chief, wherein the chief is officially placed on the Disabled List or on Bereavement, the replacement umpire shall be whoever is appointed by MLB to replace the injured umpire as crew chief or acting crew chief of his MLB crew. This announcement must be public and requested by the affected UEFL member(s) to take effect."
UEFL Rule 1-5-a: "...If a significant personnel modification (hiring, firing, release or retirement, except as exempted by Rule 1-4-d) occurs after the pre-season, no UEFL roster may be modified, unless such modification would result in the requesting member losing points in the UEFL Standings as the replacement umpire's score fully (and retroactively) replaces the injured/fired/etc. umpire's score..."


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RAHWAY — On Friday, Feb. 21, Eric LeGrand, former Rutgers football player, will return to Rahway High School to share his powerful story with members of the senior class and the Rahway community. LeGrand, who lives in neighboring Colonia, is making his second visit to the school.
Injured at a 2010 Rutgers game against Army, with paralysis from the neck down, Eric has overcome many serious challenges. Just a month after his injury, he weaned himself from a ventilator. A few months later he regained use of his shoulders and sensations throughout his body.
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Recently, he and Michael Yorkey wrote his story in the book, Believe: My Faith and the Tackle That Changed My Life. The Rahway event will be held in high school auditorium at 10 a.m.
School Social Worker Devi Misir, back left, Adriana Angrisani, LeGrand, Chassidy Medina, back right, and Ajia Brown, front right, enjoy meeting during LeGrand's visit to Rahway High School last year.
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The Solomon Asch Center is starting a web project on drones–how they function in the present and what they may become in the future. This project aims to explore the politics of government use of drones for surveillance and interdiction, private and corporate use of drones; privacy and due process issues raised by use of drones, fifth generation warfare using drones, and any issue relating to how the technology used in drones will play out in the future. The Asch Drone Project seeks contributions from scientists, engineers, social scientists, lawyers, artists, journalists and citizens to provide a multi-faceted online presentation incorporating text essays and visuals relating to drones. An online gallery will display Afghan folk art, fine art, cartoon, and photographic representations of drones. The Project is open to all types of interpretations and opinions, and to any length text from a paragraph to a multipage essay. If you have visuals or links to existing blogs to suggest, or if you are able to write something for the project, please get in touch with Asch Associate Director for Conflict and Visual Culture Initiatives Jonathan Hyman at jhyman@brynmawr.edu and identify your inquiry or submission in the subject field as such: attention Asch Drone Project.
The Asch Drone Project expects to open on the Asch web site (www.aschcenter.org) no later than 1 January 2013. If enough good essays are contributed, authors may be invited to participate in a Special Issue of the journal Dynamics of Asymmetric Conflict (www.informaworld.com/dac), edited by Asch Co-Director Clark McCauley.
For a decade the Solomon Asch Center for the Study of Ethnopolitical Conflict, now located at Bryn Mawr College, has brought together social scientists from many disciplines-history, political science, psychology, linguistics, economics, law, sociology and anthropology ? to analyze the underlying causes of conflict, how conflict can be managed constructively to avoid widespread violence, and how to ameliorate the refugee problems that flow from intergroup violence.
The Davis Projects for Peace award successful recipients — individual students or groups of students — $10,000 to complete a creative, innovative and entrepreneurial project for peace in summer 2013. Funded by Kathryn W. Davis, a lifelong internationalist and philanthropist, the selection process is administered by the Lang Center in association with the Peace and Conflict Studies Program.
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Cologna took charge on the skate leg, getting in front on the second of four laps. He stayed in contention with the likes of Alexander Legkov (RUS), Jean Marc Gaillard (FRA) and Petter Northug (NOR), and later challenged Russia's Ilia Chernousov and Maxim Vylegzhanin up the final climb. Cologna successfully dropped the Russians, as three of them, including Legkov, attempted to close the gap into the stadium.
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