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Anthony Varona, Toward a Broadband Public Interest Standard, 61 Admin. L. Rev. 1 (2009), available at SSRN.
I was recently reading Bob Garfield's book The Chaos Scenario, which describes the accelerating deterioration of old business models for mainstream media. Garfield's weekly podcast/radio show, On the Media, has meticulously documented the problems journalists, musicians, and news programs are encountering as content converges onto broadband-based intermediaries. In the face of all these dramatic changes, what are legal scholars adding to the debate?
In cyber- and media law scholarship, Anthony Varona deserves special notice for integrating the two fields in his recent article "Toward a Broadband Public Interest Standard." Varona tries to revive an old and oft-neglected standard for broadcasting—the public interest—for the digital age. In areas where scholarship too often degenerates into arid formalism, libertarian rejectionism, and toothless jeremiads, Varona is a breath of fresh air. He has articulated both a comprehensive justification for better broadband regulation and a method of achieving it. The article is both a rigorous intervention into extant debates on network neutrality and importantly demonstrates (and helps remedy) the partiality and ideological character of many of those debates. Continue reading "Democratizing Online Life via Cultural Infrastructure"
Eric J. Miller, Putting the Practice into Theory, 7 Ohio St. J. Crim. L. 31 (2009).
Criminal procedure and criminology have developed along oddly parallel tracks. Criminal procedure is rights-based and court-centric. It cares about policing and crime control not as subjects in their own right, but as objects of constitutional limitation. The field implicates the regulation of police behavior, but has traditionally paid little attention to police attitudes or police organizational culture. It implicates crime control, but has paid little attention to the social, political and cultural context in which the criminal process unfolds. This focus seems increasingly myopic. Most of the promising innovations in police reform and crime control have little to do with judicial enforcement of constitutional rights. Continue reading "Parallel Play: The Disconnect Between Criminal Procedure and Criminology Revisited"
Elliott Visconsi, Lines of Equity: Literature and the Origins of Law in Later Stuart England (Cornell University Press: 2008).
This is a book I like a lot in part because of who – professionally – Elliott Visconsi is. He wrote the book while an assistant professor of English. Lines of Equity is careful tenure track work. Visconsi announces right at the beginning ("I take as given") that he is working within a field already mapped (naming and footnoting his predecessors in the passage I delete.) And he was also an assistant professor of English at Yale – making his way, therefore, within one of the most established, celebrated, central English departments in American academia. There is nothing radical, it appears – or not much – in Visconsi's project. Constitutional thinking is, apparently, a pretty much accepted starting point for exploring the organization and power of literary works. Professor Visconsi cheerfully announces on his Yale webpage that he will "spend a year studying US and comparative constitutional law at Yale Law School courtesy of a Mellon Foundation New Directions Fellowship. The major focus of my current research touches on the cultural and legal history of the separation of church and state…." Continue reading "Taking the Literary Turn"
Andrea Louise Campbell, What Americans Think of Taxes, in The New Fiscal Sociology: Taxation in Comparative and Historical Perspective (Isaac William Martin ET AL. eds., 2009).
Before reading Andrea Campbell's recent book chapter, I relied mainly on two reference points for a mental framework of public opinion relating to taxes: Donald Duck and Pat Soldano. The famous Disney cartoon shorts from the 1940s aimed to convince a patriotic public that mass income taxes would help "Beat the Axis," thus smoothing the transition from a class-based income tax. Lobbyist and anti-estate tax crusader Pat Soldano, as Michael Graetz and Ian Shapiro tell it in their book Death by a Thousand Cuts, helped persuade America that repealing the estate tax would save hardworking family farms and businesses from the clutches of the federal government, making passage of the 2001 estate tax bill possible. In my mental model, Donald Duck stood for effective pro-tax government propaganda. Pat Soldano represented successful grassroots cultivation of anti-tax popular sentiment with the power to hold policymakers hostage, leaving them mainly with the escape hatch of debt financing. But how did we get from Donald to Pat?
Campbell, a political scientist at MIT, gives a more comprehensive, empirical picture of the evolution of American public opinion on taxation. She uses two data sources: Gallup and other poll data, starting in 1939, and political communication such as presidential campaign speeches. Her work suggests that "the dawn of mass taxation came with surprising calm," with data such as 1943 Gallup poll results showing that 78 percent of respondents thought their annual federal income tax due was "fair." Campbell also traces increased public resistance to taxes starting in the late 1960s. As she acknowledges, many developments contributed to this shift to anti-tax sentiment, including decreasing real after-tax income and growing public disapproval of government spending, for example on Vietnam and on social programs associated with racial divides. She offers empirics to illustrate the trend, such as coded political speech data demonstrating a generally upward trend in the frequency with which taxes were mentioned starting in 1968. The data extends to 2000 and later, and she includes an analysis of the increased correlation between a belief that one's taxes are too high and a decision to vote for a Republican candidate for President in the 1990s, when other factors are held constant. Continue reading "Tax Policies, Public Opinions"
David Alan Sklansky, One Train May Hide Another: Katz, Stonewall, and the Secret Subtext of Criminal Procedure, 41 U.C. Davis L. Rev. 875 (2008).
David Alan Sklansky offers fascinating new insights into an old chestnut, Katz v. United States, 389 U.S. 347 (1967). Katz is a worthy subject, because its rejection of the "trespass" test for searches in favor of the "reasonable expectation of privacy" framework apparently heralded a new scope for the Fourth Amendment. The specific holding of Katz, that wiretapping constituted a search, overruled prior law and survives today. Yet, as the cases after Katz developed, from open fields to wired informants, the results of the new test were the same as the old test.
Together, the great criminal procedure cases of the Warren Court read like a parade of vice straight out of Guys and Dolls: The possession of dirty paperbacks at issue in Mapp v. Ohio, 367 U.S. 643 (1961), the incipient stick-up artists of Terry v. Ohio, 392 U.S. 1 (1968), the Chinese opium dealers in Wong Sun v. United States, 371 U.S. 471 (1963), the bookmaker in Spinelli v. United States, 393 U.S. 410 (1969), and the L.A. bookie in Katz itself. Sklansky proposes that with Katz, at least, this image is wrong; Katz was not only about bets and telephone booths. The secret subtext of Katz was protection of gay men from police surveillance in public restroom stalls. Sklansky advances a powerful circumstantial case that both pre-Katz jurisprudence involving gay men and the cultural context of "morals" policing of males might well have influenced the Court's decision. Continue reading "Exposing Criminal Procedure's Hidden History"
Why Exactly Are Jackson Pollock's Paintings Shielded by the First Amendment?
Suppose a suburban city council enacted an ordinance barring the display of any Alexander Calder stabiles or Jeff Koons "sculptures" in any place visible by the public, believing that Calders and Koonses are just ugly. I suspect that most people who know something about the Constitution would think that the city's ordinance is an obvious violation of the First Amendment's protection of freedom of speech. After all, we have it on the highest authority that the First Amendment "unquestionably shield[s]" Jackson Pollock's paintings: If Pollock, a fortiori Koons, whose sculptures at least look like something.
People should check their wallets whenever the Supreme Court takes some proposition as unquestionable. Randall Bezanson shows why. Every route that you might take to explain why non-representational art is covered by the First Amendment leads to mind-bending problems, and rather rapidly places some other unquestionable proposition about free speech under pretty severe pressure. (Here "covered by the First Amendment" means something like "the First Amendment is relevant to assessing the constitutionality of regulation," and should be distinguished from "protected by the First Amendment," which means "can't be regulated consistent with the First Amendment.") What follows are some quite rambling thoughts provoked by reading Bezanson's book. Continue reading "Why Exactly Are Jackson Pollock's Paintings Shielded by the First Amendment?"
Jotwell: The Journal of Things We Like (Lots) seeks short reviews of (very) recent scholarship related to the law that the reviewer likes and thinks deserves a wide audience. The ideal Jotwell review will not merely celebrate scholarly achievement, but situate it in the context of other scholarship in a manner that explains to both specialists and non-specialists why the work is important.
Although critique is welcome, reviewers should choose the subjects they write about with an eye toward identifying and celebrating work that makes an original contribution, and that will be of interest to others. Please see the Jotwell Mission Statement for more details. Continue reading "Call for Papers"
The Journal of Things We Like (Lots)–JOTWELL–invites you to join us in filling a telling gap in legal scholarship by creating a space where legal academics will go to identify, celebrate, and discuss the best new legal scholarship. Currently there are about 350 law reviews in North America, not to mention relevant journals in related disciplines, foreign publications, and new online pre-print services such as SSRN and BePress. Never in legal publishing have so many written so much, and never has it been harder to figure out what to read, both inside and especially outside one's own specialization. Perhaps if legal academics were more given to writing (and valuing) review essays, this problem would be less serious. But that is not, in the main, our style.
We in the legal academy value originality. We celebrate the new. And, whether we admit it or not, we also value incisiveness. An essay deconstructing, distinguishing, or even dismembering another's theory is much more likely to be published, not to mention valued, than one which focuses mainly on praising the work of others. Books may be reviewed, but articles are responded to; and any writer of a response understands that his job is to do more than simply agree. Continue reading "Jotwell Mission Statement"
Kenneth A. Bamberger, Technologies of Compliance: Risk and Regulation in a Digital Age, 88 Tex. L. Rev. (forthcoming 2010), available at SSRN.
The global financial crisis raises profound questions about how financial markets and the participants in those markets should be regulated. The scale of the crisis has meant that issues which are normally discussed only by technical experts now are the subject of public debate. However, much of this public debate (and even some academic debate) about the future of financial regulation seems to assume that introducing a few new national and transnational institutions and changing a few rules can make a significant difference. For this reason, Kenneth Bamberger's article, Technologies of Compliance: Risk and Regulation in a Digital Age, forthcoming in the Texas Law Review, is essential reading. The article shows that it is necessary to think about the ways in which private and obscure technologies of compliance risk distorting financial regulation.
Over the last few years, and somewhat ironically given the crisis, financial regulation has evolved to emphasize risk management by financial firms. Regulators have identified many varieties of interconnected risks which financial firms should manage. But although the crisis illustrates weaknesses in how financial firms have in fact managed the risks involved in their businesses, risk management as a focus of regulation is clearly here to stay. The G20, most recently in the Leaders' Statement from the Pittsburgh Summit, and the Basel Committee (for example in its revisions to the Basel II market risk framework) continue to emphasize the idea of risk management as a core component of financial regulation. Policy makers are advocating the development of more sophisticated domestic and transnational institutions for the management of systemic risk. Continue reading "Better (or Worse?) Risk Management Through Technology"


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But we want to forget the pharmaceutical drugs and medicine and we turn to only natural ways of cleaning our blood. We should know that the cleaning of the blood vessels with drugs can cause dangerous reactions. Because of that, to clean the blood vessels and also to lower bad cholesterol, natural remedies are safer ways; therefore this treatment requires caution and proper access if you want to save your health. Garlic and lemon are considered as excellent products which clean the blood vessels and lower bad cholesterol; they restore the walls of the blood vessels and reduce the risk of many dangerous diseases like atherosclerosis. Successful Safe Liver Cleanse in 24 Hours - Get rid of over 1000 Liver Stones (Literally) - Tiptop Home Remedies. This liver cleanse that we are suggesting you dramatically improves digestion which is the basis of good health and you can expect the disappearance of all your allergies, pain in the shoulders, upper arm and the upper back.
Coconut flour: What is it and how to best use it. (NaturalNews) Coconut has been traditionally cultivated for its raw coconut meat, oil, milk, water and most recently for its flour.
The Philippines is now the largest coconut producing country and was the first to produce flour as a byproduct from its production of coconut milk (1, 2). The growing demand for the use of natural, non-toxic plants as medicinal aids to prevent and treat illness has highlighted the various health benefits of consuming coconut products. Many researchers now recommend the addition of coconut flour to supplement any healthy diet because of its many benefits including its antibacterial and antifungal properties.
Whether you are on a strict paleo diet, you're seeking an allergy free flour source, or you simply desire to stimulate your digestive and immune system, coconut flour is an excellent addition to your meals and a pantry staple. What is coconut flour? Coconut flour is derived from grating the meat of fresh coconuts. Coconut flour: A functional food 3) Vietnamese Herbs and Asian Herbs - Growing, Recipes, Cooking and Storing. Southern Medicine for Southern People: Vietnamese Medicine in the Making - Google Livres. Laurence Monnais is Associate Professor in the Department of History and the Centre for East Asian Studies (CETASE) at Université de Montréal, Canada.
She currently holds the Canada Research Chair in Health Care Pluralism. Her research interests include the history of health in colonial Vietnam and the history of alternative medicine. C. Michele Thompson is Professor of Southeast Asian History at Southern Connecticut State University, USA. Chapter 3, Traditional Vietnamese Herbal Medicine.
I'd like to state here for the record that this tea is not like anything you can buy off the shelf in a health food store.
I have enjoyed all manner of herbal teas for years and most likely also benefitted from their natural properties, but this is totally different. Herbs are chosen because of their individual properties and/or for their synergistic effect when cooked with the entire concoction. The taste is unique to each batch's recipe, of course depending on the ingredients. Traditional Vietnamese Medicine: Historical Perspective and Current Usage — EthnoMed. For several thousand years, Vietnamese Traditional Medicine has evolved under the shadows of Chinese Traditional Medicine, culture, and rule.
Traditional medicine practitioners in Viet Nam pledge to protect threatened wildlife. Traditional herbal medicine still saves lives - Features. Traditional herbal medicine still saves lives Herbs found in the wild can treat many ailments, so researchers are growing them on a wider scale in order to provide affordable herbal treatments for those in need.
Tran Dong and Ha Nguyen report. A 64-year-old Ba Na ethnic teacher in the central province of Quang Ngai'sTay Giang District has pioneered the farming of ba kich (morinda officinalis), a tonic medicinal plant, which later helps his village escape hunger and poverty. After graduating from the Thai Nguyen University's Biology Department, Briu Po returned to the district to teach at a high school, and then began working at the commune People's Committee as a chairman for almost 25 years.
Toxic Diet? This Black Drink Will Cure You. Green juice, make room for black lemonade.
In the world of detox drinks, activated charcoal is the cool new way to clean out your insides. Thankfully, we're not talking about the stuff used to fire up your barbecue. Activated charcoal is ash that's been heated to high temps, then treated with steam or other natural activating agents like phosphoric acid until it becomes a highly porous powder. 'Miracle Grass' Encourages Longevity While Dispelling Disease. By Carolanne Wright Contributing Writer for Wake Up World More potent than ginseng, jiaogulan is a powerful antidote to aging, cancer, cardiovascular disease, stress and fatigue.
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Las Vegas – UFC® today announced that former UFC middleweight champion Rich Franklin has been named to the UFC Hall of Fame class of 2019 as a Pioneer. The 2019 UFC Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, presented by Toyo Tires®, will take place on Friday, July 5 in Las Vegas. The event will be streamed live and exclusively on UFC FIGHT PASS®.
Franklin will enter the UFC Hall of Fame as the 16th member of the Pioneer Era wing. The Pioneers Era category includes athletes who turned professional before November 17, 2000 (when the unified rules of mixed martial arts were adopted), are a minimum age of 35, or have been retired for one year or more.
A veteran of 37 professional fights during his 13-year career, Franklin compiled a record of 29-7, 1 NC (14-6 UFC), which included wins over UFC Hall of Famers Ken Shamrock and Chuck Liddell, former UFC middleweight champion Evan Tanner, and former PRIDE® middleweight champion Wanderlei Silva.
Franklin made his UFC debut as a light heavyweight on Saturday, April 25, 2003 at UFC® 42: SUDDEN IMPACT, defeating Evan Tanner via TKO (punches) in the first round. After winning his first three UFC bouts, Rich would headline UFC's first-ever live network cable show, The Ultimate Fighter® 1 Finale, against Ken Shamrock. Franklin defeated Shamrock via TKO in the first round, earning him a title shot in a rematch against UFC middleweight champion Evan Tanner at UFC® 53: HEAVY HITTERS.
UFC® 53: HEAVY HITTERS took place on June 4, 2005 at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey and would mark Franklin's first UFC bout at middleweight. Tanner, in his first title defense, entered UFC 53 having won eight of his previous 10 UFC fights, losing only to Franklin and UFC Hall of Famer Tito Ortiz during a five-year stretch.
Franklin and Tanner both came out aggressive from the beginning, exchanging punches and kicks throughout the first round, with Evan landing a right hand that floored "Ace" with :30 seconds left, stealing the round. Franklin recovered for the second round, setting the pace through the fourth round, out-striking Tanner. At the 3:25 mark of the fourth round, the bout was stopped by the New Jersey State Athletic Commission doctor due to a large cut over Tanner's left eye. As a result of his victory, Rich earned a spot as a coach for season 2 of The Ultimate Fighter®, opposite his good friend, UFC Hall of Famer Matt Hughes.
Franklin, who won his first seven UFC fights, successfully defended his middleweight title against Nate Quarry and David Loiseau, before losing the belt to Anderson Silva in October 2006. Franklin's career was far from over after his lost to Silva, as he repeatedly battled the best inside the Octagon, compiling seven more wins before retiring in 2012. Following his UFC career, Rich became a combat sports executive, joining ONE Championship as Vice President in 2014.
A native of Cincinnati, Ohio, Franklin earned both his Bachelor's degree in Mathematics and Master's degree in Education from the University of Cincinnati. Rich began his post-college career as an educator, teaching math at Oak Hills High School in Cincinnati. His unique path to the Octagon led Franklin to become one of the sport's most respected and popular ambassadors, as he helped to educate a generation of fans about MMA, making him a key figure in the growth of UFC following the first season of The Ultimate Fighter.
The remaining inductees of the UFC Hall of Fame class of 2019 will be announced in the coming weeks leading to the 8th Annual UFC International Fight Week™, taking place from Wednesday, July 3 – Sunday, July 7 in Las Vegas.
To view Franklin's UFC FIGHT PASS collection please visit: https://www.ufc.tv/category/ufc-hall-of-fame-rich-franklin-2019.
To view the Hall of Fame fight library, please visit UFCHOF. To see a complete list of UFC athletes and fights enshrined in the UFC Hall of Fame, as well as details regarding the UFC Hall of Fame format, please visit UFCHOFFAQ. For additional information, please visit UFC.com.


The Department of Taxation's 2014 Summer Tax Workshops on Hawai'i, Maui, Kaua'i, and O'ahu, will kick-off in Hilo on Wednesday, August 6, 2014.
This year's workshop topics include a 2014 legislative and administrative update, and an overview of the Hawaii Real Property Tax Act.
"We're pleased to present our annual Summer Workshops for the state's tax professionals," said Director of Taxation Fred Pablo. "These workshops provide us a chance to update and educate our tax community on issues, as well as provide the community an opportunity to share their ideas and suggestions."
All workshops run from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., with registration starting at 8:00 a.m. The fee is $80 for persons who submit their registration and payment by the deadline. Late registrations are $100. Walk-in registrations will be accepted at the door on a space‑available basis. The fee includes a continental breakfast, workshop materials, and three (3) hours of Hawai'i Board of Public Accountancy Continuing Professional Education credit. Workshop materials may be separately purchased for $25 per set.


How Can I Avoid Scams After a Disaster?
Don't be rushed into signing a contract with any company. Instead, collect business cards and get written estimates for the proposed job.
A common fraud scheme is for a so-called "contractor" to convince a homeowner that a large deposit must be provided before repair work can begin. Frequently, the job will be started, but not completed. Unfortunately, these con artists are never seen or heard from again.
This is an excerpt from the article "How can I avoid scams after a disaster?" For more info, please visit www.iii.org.
A watch is issued when atmospheric conditions are favorable for the formation of tornado producing thunderstorms. You should prepare to execute your emergency plan.
This is an excerpt from Tornado Myths, Facts, and Safety. For more information, please visit www.ncdc.noaa.gov.
This is an excerpt from the article "Hurricanes". For more information, please visit www.ready.gov.
Learn the elevation level of your property and whether the land is flood-prone. This will help you know how your property will be affected when storm surge or tidal flooding are forecast-ed.
Be sure trees and shrubs around your home are well-trimmed so they are more wind resistant.
Solar control window films applied to existing glass in windows and doors is an effective method to reduce peak demand during hot months and conserve energy anytime air conditioning might be required. In addition to the energy management benefits, the use of these films can also reduce exposure to ultraviolet radiation and reduce glare. Visit the International Window Film Association for more information.
This is an excerpt from the article "Summertime Energy Saving Tips". For more information, please visit www.consumerenergycenter.org.
Age of Building Credit – Buildings less than 15 years old may be eligible.
Association Credit – If you are a member of a national association, you may be eligible.
Commercial Auto Discount – When we also write your Commercial Automobile coverage your vehicles may be eligible for a discount.
Franchise Credit – If you are a member of a national franchise, you may be eligible.
Loss Free Credit – After one year in the program you may be eligible.
Multiple Location Credit – Two or more locations are eligible.
Protective Devices Credit – Buildings with certain fire or burglar alarm systems and/or windstorm protective devices may be eligible.
The MAP® Auto Repair and Collision Repair program offers flexible optional coverages, premium discounts for eligible risks and a commercial auto discount for eligible vehicles written on a companion Commercial Auto policy.
Make sure you and your family are prepared for winter emergencies. By starting ahead of time, your preparations will have you safe and comfortable in almost any winter situation!
First aid kit and essential medications, including for those with special needs, such as babies, the elderly, and the disabled.
Battery-powered NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) Weather radio, flashlight, and extra batteries.
Canned food and can opener. High energy food, such as dried fruit or candy, and food requiring no cooking or refrigeration is best. And don't forget the pets!
Bottled water (at least one gallon of water per person per day to last at least 3 days), as well as an adequate supply for pets.
Extra warm clothing, including boots, mittens, and a hat, and extra blankets.
Emergency heating source, such as a fireplace, wood stove, space heater, etc. -Learn to use properly to prevent a fire, make sure you have proper ventilation.
If you must go outside, several layers of lightweight clothing will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Gloves (or mittens) and a hat will prevent loss of body heat. Cover your mouth to protect your lungs.
As the wind increases, heat is carried away from a person's body at an accelerated rate, driving down the body temperature.
After the storm, if you shovel snow, be extremely careful. It is physically strenuous work, so take frequent breaks. Avoid overexertion.
Start your car and run it for about 10 minutes per hour, then shut it off. This will allow you to run the heater as well as ensuring that it will still start. The last thing you want to do is run out of gas, so keep a close eye on the needle. Keep the exhaust pipe clear so fumes won't back up in the car.
As you sit, keep moving your arms and legs to keep blood circulating and to stay warm.
Keep one window away from the blowing wind slightly open to let in air.
Flurries – Light snow falling for short durations. No accumulation or light dusting is all that is expected.
Showers – Snow falling at varying intensities for brief periods of time. Some accumulation is possible.
Squalls – Brief, intense snow showers accompanied by strong, gusty winds. Accumulation may be significant. Snow squalls are best known in the Great Lakes region.
Wind-driven snow that reduces visibility and causes significant drifting. Blowing snow may be snow that is falling and/or loose snow on the ground picked up by the wind.
Blizzard – Winds over 35 mph with snow and blowing snow reducing visibility to near zero.
Sleet – Rain drops that freeze into ice pellets before reaching the ground. Sleet usually bounces when hitting a surface and does not stick to objects. However, it can accumulate like snow and cause a hazard to motorists.
Freezing rain – Rain that falls onto a surface with a temperature below freezing. This causes it to freeze to surfaces, such as trees, cars, and roads, forming a coating or glaze of ice. Even small accumulations of ice can cause a significant hazard.
F, immediately seek medical attention. If medical care is not available, begin warming the person slowly.
body temperature. Animals are also affected by wind chill.
Require written contracts for all work you perform. Retain copies of contracts for at least three years.
Have contracts and warranties reviewed by your attorney. Do not accept/assume responsibilities you are not familiar with.
Have written contracts with subcontractors, with requirements for them to hold you harmless, indemnify, and defend you against any claim or liability arising from the performance of the contract.
Require each subcontractor to submit certificates of insurance for liability and workers' compensation coverage, prior to beginning a job. Certificates should show limits of liability (if applicable) at least equal to the limits of your policies, indicate a policy period covering the period(s) of time work will be conducted, and be kept on file for premium auditors.
If you are working as a subcontractor, specifically limit contractual agreements for you to hold the owner or general contractor harmless, indemnify, and defend them against any claim or liability arising from the performance of the contract, to the work you perform.
Have licensed professional engineers or architects design and/or approve project plans and specifications.
Employees should have similar job experience, or be provided training in any job they may be assigned.
Assign responsibility for safety to a supervisor or foreman.
Review the safety practices of all subcontractors you have hired. Be sure they meet the same standards you have established.
Have a first aid kit available.
Post emergency phone numbers and have a phone available to summon help in the event of an emergency.
Have fully charged, easily accessible, portable fire extinguishers.
Provide protective equipment such as safety glasses, hearing protection and hard hats. Enforce their proper use!
Secure the job site! Fence the site to prevent vandalism and public access to hazardous areas. Control access to customers and their vendors. Provide lighting when possible.
Barricade work areas and provide warning signs near excavations and other hazards.
Secure equipment and materials left on the job site. Lock tools in boxes and secure large equipment with chains. Limit tools and materials left on the site as much as practical.
Store/handle hazardous materials properly. Protect containers from damage and secure tanks in an upright position. Use safety cans for gasoline and other flammable liquids.
Practice good housekeeping! Remove scrap and debris daily. Limit the accumulation of sawdust.
Follow precautions for welding and other hot work. Shield or wet combustible surfaces. End such operations at least 30 minutes before leaving the site unoccupied.
Temporary heating units should be UL/AGA approved. Follow manufacturer's suggested precautions and provide adequate clearance from combustible material.
Have procedures for reporting and investigating incidents and accidents. Lessons learned even from "near misses" may help to identify ways to avoid future accidents.
Require proper use of ladders and scaffolds.
Limit the exposure of adjacent properties to damage and comply with all building and environmental codes.
If employees drive your vehicles, or drive their own in the course of work, have your agent check their driving record.
If your employees drive their own vehicles in the course of work, verify their insurance coverage and make sure their limits are equal to your insurance.
Provide written driving safety rules to anyone who operates a vehicle.
Have procedures for reporting and investigating accidents.
Develop written preventative maintenance procedures for all vehicles and equipment.
Only designated employees should operate company vehicles.
Driver's license numbers must be provided and are subject to periodic record checks.
A revoked or suspended license must be reported to a supervisor.
Drivers must adhere to all laws and regulations pertaining to the use of the specific type of vehicle they are operating, including requirements for special licenses or permits.
Accidents of any nature or severity must be reported immediately to a supervisor.
Tickets for any violation must be reported to a supervisor. The driver is personally responsible for any fines or penalties resulting from the manner in which they operate the vehicle.
Drivers are responsible for inspecting and verifying the safe operating condition of their vehicle at the beginning and end of each workday.
Unsafe vehicle conditions must be reported to a supervisor.
All speed limits and traffic laws must be obeyed. Speed should be reduced as road conditions warrant (rain, snow, construction, etc.).
All lane changes must be signaled. Flashers should be used when stopped on a roadway or when traveling well below the posted speed limit.
Courteous behavior should be maintained at all times.
The short answer: weather and shared risk.
claims to help customers, like you, recover. If they expect more storms, your rates increase. Ohio has been rocked with several devastating storms this past year, from hail storms to tornadoes. Simply stated, a greater frequency and severity of storms create higher premiums, regardless of whether or not you have had a claim.
An increase in severe weather events: The effect of La Niña, which causes a collision of cooler and warmer air over the United States, has agitated rougher weather this year.


ISTANBUL - Turkey's Deputy Prime Minister Ali Babacan depicted a more positive global economic outlook for the remainder of 2015 compared to 2014, despite major concerns over slow progress in economic growth and low demand.
Babacan, who chaired the meeting because Turkey is the interim president of the G20 group, spoke at a press conference of G20 finance chiefs meeting in Istanbul.
"Overall, compared to the beginning of last year, we are now in a better position," Babacan said.
Finance ministers and central bank governors gathered in Istanbul for a two-day summit, amid major doubts over sluggish global growth, more volatile currencies and deflationary pressures on some advanced economies.
Babacan said a strong recovery in the U.S. and the U.K. and an overall decrease in EU unemployment rates are all part of the "better news." But the minister also said that there are "many risky areas."
The World Bank reduced its global growth forecast in January to 3 percent from an earlier prediction of 3.4 percent.
"In some countries, potential growth has declined, demand continues to be weak, the outlook for jobs is still bleak and income inequality is rising," the final communique of the meeting said.
"Some advanced economies with stronger growth prospects are moving closer to conditions that would allow for policy normalization," the finance chiefs also noted.
The rapid fall in oil prices was felt by the global economy, although its impact on economies varied.
"The decline will increase the purchasing power of oil importing economies and will exert downward pressure on inflation, though temporarily," the group said. "The sharp decline in oil prices, reflecting both supply and demand factors, will provide a boost to global growth, but with varying implications across economies."
The G20 countries called on countries to seize the opportunity of low-priced oil for further investment.
Another point of concern has been the strengthening dollar against other currencies in the past six months, which has pressured emerging economies.
Meanwhile, IMF chief Christine Lagarde urged for a rapid implementation of commitments made by G20 countries in Brisbane in 2014.
The G20 group made more than 1,000 commitments as part of investment strategies to boost the global GDP by 2 percent and to tackle unemployment.
"Given the risk of persistent low growth and high unemployment faced by many countries, time is of the essence," Lagarde said in a press release following the meeting.


Ewan McGregor will make his Broadway debut in the return of Tom Stoppard's classic, winner of two Tony Awards for Best Play (1984 and the 2000 revival). A poignant comedy revealing the complexities of marriage and the breathtaking suddenness of betrayal. The play is centered on Henry, a successful writer who is attempting to balance his professional and personal lives.


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Our Celiac disease genetic test will confirm whether you carry the genes involved in celiac disease and will effectively rule out the disease with an accuracy of 99%. The test is offered at RM1,450 . Results for this test are ready in 2-4 weeks from the receipt of samples at the laboratory.
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If you have a first degree relative who is celiac you are at a higher risk of developing the disease due to the fact the disease can be inherited. You have a 5-10% chance of inheriting the gene if you have a family member who has celiac disease. Only a genetic test such as ours can confirm whether you have the genes implicated in celiac disease.
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Celiac disease genetic testing does not require a blood draw. Blood draws can be uncomfortable for some besides requiring a phlebotomist. Our celiac disease test is done by means of the mouth swabs you find inside our kit. The self-sampling procedure just requires a few simple steps and precautions.
Does this celiac test diagnose celiac disease?
No, a celiac genetic test is not a diagnostic test. Nor are the serology tests available that measure the levels of certain antibodies in the blood which are normally produced in response to gluten. Even if results of a genetic test confirm you carry the genes which cause celiac disease, it does not mean you suffer from the illness or that you will ever develop it. However, if you do not carry the genes, you can have your mind at rest that you will not develop celiac disease.
Diagnosing celiac disease usually requires a biopsy which will establish the extent of the damage to the intestinal walls and whether the type of damage observed attributable to celiac disease.
The HLA DQ2 and DQ8 are the 2 genes which we most often observe in people with celiac disease. These 2 genes are the most common although not the only potential gene involved in celiac disease. HLA stands for Human Leukocyte Antigen. HLA produces a protein which holds any foreign material (such as small foreign particles, viruses or bacteria) on the surface of the cell. In the case of individuals carrying defective HLA genes, the body is unable to correctly distinguish gluten from HLA which results in an auto-immune reaction.
How serious is celiac disease?
How long you have had celiac disease.
How long you have been exposed to gluten (sometimes unknowingly through hidden gluten in foods).
There is no treatment for celiac disease – If you are celiac, you will have to follow a gluten-free diet to a T. There is no way of preventing the damage caused to the mucosa of the small intestine other than by avoiding gluten. Careful monitoring by a health care provider will be required once you being your gluten-free diet.


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WMS Cancer Research Centre
Meet the CRC Team & Associates
STAMPEDE Trials update
Bladder Preservation in Muscle Invasive Disease
Defining Role of Chemo in Prostate Cancer
Early chemotherapy improves cancer survival for men with prostate cancer
Two papers published yesterday show that having early chemotherapy improves survival for men with prostate cancer. The papers report the results from the STAMPEDE trial and a meta-analysis .
Both papers looked at the use of a chemotherapy drug called docetaxel. Docetaxel is already used for men with prostate cancer once hormone therapy has stopped working. In STAMPEDE and the meta-analysis, the researchers looked at using it earlier, when men are starting long-term hormone therapy. Both studies found that adding docetaxel improved survival for these men.
Both studies also looked at whether the drug zoledronic acid improves survival. Zoledronic acid is used to reduce the risk of bone problems in men whose cancer has spread to their bones, and whose hormone therapy has stopped working. The new studies looked at using it earlier, when men are starting long-term hormone therapy. Both studies found that adding zoledronic acid did not improve survival for these men.
We have produced a short (15-minute) film aimed at patients and the public that explores these results.
STAMPEDE trial results
Men in the group given the standard treatment plus docetaxel lived on average for 10 months longer than men who had the standard treatment alone.
Men in the group given the standard treatment plus zoledronic acid did not live longer, on average, than men who had the standard treatment alone.
Men in the group given the standard treatment plus docetaxel plus zoledronic acid lived longer, on average, than those who had just the standard treatment. However, adding zoledronic acid to docetaxel did not seem to add any benefits beyond just docetaxel and the standard treatment.
Many men already report side-effects from the standard treatment, but men who had docetaxel were more likely to experience unwanted sideeffects compared to men on the standard treatment alone. The most common extra side-effects men on docetaxel reported were a low number of white blood cells, which increases the risk of infection. However, these side-effects were manageable and were generally short-term. After one year, there was no difference in the numbers of severe side-effects reported by men in any of the trial arms. Very few patients had to stop docetaxel due to side-effects.
The STAMPEDE researchers say that docetaxel should be routine practice in men with newly-diagnosed prostate cancer that has spread to other parts of the body if they are well enough to take it. Doctors should also consider it for men with high-risk prostate cancer that has not spread to other parts of the body, as it delays the disease getting worse.
Meta-analysis results
The meta-analysis brought together the results of STAMPEDE and all similar trials that were available. It found that, in men whose disease had spread to distant parts of their body, docetaxel increased the proportion of men alive at four years after joining the trial from 40% to 49%. It also increased the proportion of men whose cancer had not come back or got worse, from 20% to 36% after four years.
For men whose disease had not yet spread to distant parts of their body, docetaxel increased the proportion whose cancer had not come back or got worse after four years. However, there was no clear evidence yet that it helped men to live for longer. Further evidence will emerge as more trial results are published and trials like STAMPEDE follow-up patients for longer.
The meta-analysis found no evidence that zoledronic acid helped men to live for longer.
The Lancet paper
The Lancet Oncology paper
Results Film for Patients
Results Film for Health Workers
STAMPEDE website
New Feb 2016 NHS Policy Statement - NHS England widens access to life-extending treatment for prostate cancer
New Feb 2016 NHS Statement re treatment of Prostate Cancer
New Feb 2016 NICE (National Institute for Health & Care Excellence) re treatement of Prostate Cancer
Clinical Trials Unit Building, Warwick Medical School
Gibbet Hill Campus, University of Warwick
Email crc@warwick.ac.uk
Last revised: Wed 11 May 2016


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Whether it's from a doctor, family member, friend, or a total stranger, comments about our health aren't always medically sound.
Women share their experiences living in Missouri, a state with restrictive abortion laws.
Julianne Hough of 'Dancing With the Stars' speaks out about overcoming the pain of endometriosis, a condition that affects 1 in 10 women.
Whether going in for a Pap test or a medical issue, here's what your OB-GYN suggests.
Cervical cancer mortality rates are higher than we previously thought, though the rates are decreasing thanks to cervical cancer screening.
Why is it that some women find IUD insertion incredibly painful, while others barely feel a thing?


davidmaister.com > How Polite Are You?
A friend let me know that he wanted to find out how well one of his seminars went, but after the work was done, he couldn't get the client to return his phone calls. That happens to me, too, and it got me to wondering about people's sense of business manners.
I think the best way to test what good manners are would be to identify what think we should do, not just what we want others to do to us.
So, think about this: In which of these circumstances do you return the phone call?
a) You have used someone's services, and it was OK — not great, not disastrous, OK. They want to telephone you to discuss their performance. Do you take (or make) the call?
b) You have used someone's services and you were disappointed. They want to telephone you to discuss their performance. Do you take (or make) the call?
c) You have asked someone for some detail about their services, with a view to considering hiring them. You decide that they are not someone you want to proceed with. Do you call them to tell them why, or just not respond to emails, letters and telephone calls?
d) You receive an enquiry by email about your services from someone who doesn't fall within your "strategic screen." (ie, they're too small a company, too low level, the wrong type of topic.) They want you to call them to discuss hiring you. Do you place the call and tell them why you don't want to work for them, or do you just not bother?
e) Someone wants to work for/with you as an employee and places a call. Do you return the call to explain why you don't want to consider hiring them? Do you send a brush-off email? Do you just not reply?
f) Someone is interested in exploring a joint venture or alliance with you, something you have never wanted to do. Do you return the call either on the grounds of being open to new ideas, or on the grounds of being polite?
David – I would hope that I would call the other party in every situation. I would want others to do the same for me.
That being said, I have just realized that I have sent a few 'brush-off emails' (as described in 'e') in my day to people who were looking for jobs at the company I was with. In retrospect, a call would have been more professional and courteous to them.
While all my courtesy instincts say that you should always respond to a social gesture (such as a call or email), when I took a step back from this, a question occured to me. For the employment inquiry, how did he or she get my phone number? If I form a connection with them by returning a call, then I'm giving them an advantage over all the people who don't have that access. It may give the caller an edge over someone who could actually do a better job for the company.
This is a great reminder for the use of better manners in all business relationships. I do think a phone call is appropriate in all of these instances but I am also reminded of instances when I have chosen the easier and more informal e-mail to communicate. As a service provider, I often wonder about prospective clients that are not responsive and whether it is worth the time and effort to work with them at all.
Make the call – firstly because you should take the small amount of time required to help someone out. Haven't you been similarly helped a 1000 times already? It's very fulfilling – that's what you want right? – a fulfilling life?
Secondly, there are always opportunities waiting for you at the other end of the line. It may be an indirect referral to a fantastic new client, another business connection, or more 'buzz' about how great you or your firm is – who knows what it may be and you may never find out.
You don't have to generate false hopes in the process, but by truly helping someone ina small way, you will generate a lot of goodwill and a little more 'good' in the world.
What NICE people you all are! Isn't anyone going to make the case for being too busy, or pointing out the risks of being swamped?
Make the call in every situation and make a DIRECT response to the request—be kind and diplomatic, but absolutely honest—otherwise you just leave people confused, wondering, and left to their own guesses about how you feel.
Do this for long enough and you will not only be a top-tier professional, but people will also recognize you as such.
If you are doing the "little things" like this, you'll most certainly be doing the big things also.
Busy is an interesting topic.
I would add that it is difficult to have a genuine concern for individuals (to care about others), if we do not have a genuine concern for people.
I know that I am diving into an ideal here, but if we are too busy to return a call—especially someone we have an expertise to really help with little effort on our parts (someone in the above examples)—then I think busy could be more of a cover. The person we are neglecting deserves a response.
2) Individuals who are not busy who make time for us.
3) Individuals who are busy who don't make time for us.
4) Obviously, individuals who are not busy who don't make time for us.
I used to think we respected the first group the most because we knew they were sacrificing for our needs/wants. After thinking about it, however, I think we like this group the most because they like people and they like us. I suppose the two ideas could have a lot of overlap.
We could use our returning of phone calls as a barometer for how much we like people, which would lead to how much we care for individuals, which would lead to individuals' perceptions of our caring for them, which would lead to individuals giving us what we want, which would lead to our happiness, success, and wealth.
1. "Never talk, when you can listen. Never write when you can talk. And never ever put anything in an email." Elliot Spitzer.
2. Busy is the default setting. Too busy = not organized.
My personal philosophy has always been to treat everyone, regardless of title/status/client/seller with equal respect. I do my best to carry this out in returning phone calls and emails as well. Admittedly, I don't succeed 100% of the time.
It is a relief for me to know that someone with your experience and crediblility sometimes finds it a challenge to get calls returned as well.
I'm probably stating the obvious for many here, but there is a step or two your friend could add to the seminar process for feedback. Perhaps your friend already does this, but he/she could establish an "upfront contract" with the client that a feedback discussion will take place at a prescheduled day/time after the seminar is delivered.
In preparation for this discussion, there are online survey tools (e.g. SurveyMonkey) that make it very easy to create a short questionnaire; email to all participants; collect and compile feedback on the seminar.
As a main part of the prescheduled feedback discussion, then, your friend could review the survey results from participants and obtain the client's additional feedback about the seminar as well. Having something of value to offer the client (e.g. survey results from participants), should increase the likelihood the prescheduled meeting takes place as planned.
It went on to include twenty or thirty items. His secretary would just send a card out (unsigned) whenever he got a request.
Now, I'm not even in the same galaxy as Peter Drucker, but I can say I understand why he did what he did.
I have often wondered why manners are so frequently absent in business and why people suddenly behave in ways they would never do outside the office.
Perhaps sometimes this might be due to the ways our organisations treat us with scant regard for manners or respect. This might be in the way our managers fail to engage their people in what the business is trying to achieve or the ways we struggle to communicate bad news appropriately or how we permeate the 'centre knows best' mentality.
Maybe in these environments the organisation is actually saying manners don't matter round here, so just get on with the work.
Although I now live in Canada, I started my business education in the UK, and my teachers beat it into me that it's a sign of professionalism and politeness to connect with everyone and give them an honest yes/no. So, I always do that.
I even manage to be polite to telemarketers. I just tell them I'm not interested and why. I don't have to but I think it's good manners to give them a reason why I don't need their stuff.
And when some keep pushing me and don't take no for an answer. I click into "bible salesman" mode and start selling them bibles in a pretty pushy manner. Some recognise themselves and we have a laugh. The others get lost within 1 minute or 2.
One thing I don't do. I never hang up on anyone. The Brits taught me it was rude, and I accepted it.
Yes, it takes a bit of time, but it makes me feel good to know that I treated fellow human beings with respect, giving them straight answers, the way I like being treated.
To me the first question common to these scenario is: Do you respond or don't you respond? I think that the question is timeless and think that the answer should be unchanging; Always. However, I have found I'm in the minority when it comes to business, especially small business.
The second question becomes: Which format? This changes with the times and the situation. For me, the choice of format is usually dictated by the format in which the exchange was begun and/or mostly carried out. If it started via email, I'll respond in kind. Likewise by telephone.
I'm like Tom with respect to telemarketers. My wife thinks I'm too polite to telemarketers because she always hangs up on them. I'm polite through the first two "no's." If they continue with their script tree, though, I will eventually say, "I'm sorry, but no." and hang up.
Charles Green (co-author – The Trusted Advisor) – representative contacted me within one day.
Robert Cialdini (author – Influence) – Business partner contacted me within one hour.
John Maxwell (author – Failing Forward and many others) – Responded with personally signed letter within one week.
Kevin Plank (CEO – Under Armour) Responded personally within one day.
Richard Norling (President/CEO – Premier) Responded personally within two hours.
Ron Willingham (Author – Integrity Selling) No response.
Sharon Drew Morgen (Author – Selling With Integrity) Responded personally within one hour.
Warren Buffet (Oracle of Omaha) No response.
Charlie Munger (Vice Chairman – Berkshire) No response.
None of these folks knew me from Adam, yet some of them were "polite" enough to acknowledge my contact attempt and respond. I don't view those who did not respond as impolite, but my level of respect certainly increased with those who took the time to respond in some fashion.
I think whether we classify an action or non-action in this case as "impolite" depends upon our own personal values and are expectation of the situation.
Obviously, I'm not expecting too many responses when I try to contact very busy folks who don't know me at all. On the other hand, I would expect a client to reciprocate my responsiveness and may view a lack of client response as somewhat disrespectful and impolite.
The number one I always reply to: Requests for jobs, especially entry-level ones. I remember how hard it was for me to get my first job; I tried for two or three years before I landed one. The process was far beyond my comprehension. Each of those inquiries gets a personal response from me. It's my way of making up for all those people who couldn't be bothered before.
My hardest one is clients who want to know what the status of their stuff is. Their project duedate may be many months away. I haven't even started it yet, there's twenty projects ahead of theirs that are frankly higher priority due to one legal deadline or another. I've never quite figured out what one says to them. Any hints?
We return all phone calls. Period. And we do our best to return them the day we get them.
Our model for this is James A. Baker when he was Reagan's chief of staff. A feature profiling him in the Sunday NY Times Magazine noted that one reason he was so highly regarded by members of both parties was that he returned all calls the day he got them. As a starving Ph.D. student at the time, I thought, "Well, if someone that busy can do that, I sure can." And we've been doing it ever since.
We try never to ask a question that we're afraid to hear the answer to. Therefore, if folks want to know what we thought of their performance, we tell them; if we weren't crazy about it, we tell them, but gently. If they want to argue, we cut it off and say we're trying to be helpful, but we understand that capable professionals can have different views and that we don't have time to argue, esp. when we're trying to be helpful. If they persist, we offer to "go on the clock" if they want to argue. That always cures the problem.
Having been the job-hunter who didn't have his calls returned, I'd never do that to anyone else. It's rude and mean-spirited. No one is that busy. At the end of the day, we're all in this thing together.
I will also comment constructively on any resume we receive. Few people know how to put together an appealing resume. We offer some specific comments wherever possible.
With telemarketers, how we respond depends. We have zero tolerance for them at the office and we say so. For those who call our residence, we remind them that we've registered @ http://www.donotcall.gov and get off the phone.
I find that my reaction to my phone ringing is an excellent indicator of my stress levels. I usually try to make a point of answering my phone as quickly as possible (along the same lines as this "politeness" discussion, but there are times when my heart somply sinks with the thought of having to add another item on my stretching-into-the-horizon to do list.
Answering all calls under all circumstances is noble, but it also takes valuable time and energy from other activities. This is not a simple "yes let's do it" option. The problem is we have to "do this" rather than "do that". Which is more acceptable depends, in my view, on what "that" is relative to "this".
I would have to point out that the people who are making excuses for not answering ALL of their phone calls sure have the time to yack it up on this website. We're all busy, now get to work you GUYS…..there are few women commenting here because they're busy answering all the calls you're ignoring. Caaaaaaaapeeeeeesh?


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Perry Rosenstein
In Memoriam: Founder & Past President
Perry Rosenstein, the founder and past president of the Puffin Foundation, passed away on 4/3/20 from the COVID-19 virus. Our hearts go out to people all over the world who are struggling with this terrible pandemic. At this time, the physical doors of the Puffin Foundation, the Puffin Cultural Forum, and the Teaneck Creek Conservancy are closed, but our work will absolutely continue. And while Perry's death is a personal loss to the many people who loved him, his progressive values and the projects he supported will most certainly live on. When we are on the other side of this, we will gather together to celebrate Perry's life and legacy. In the meantime, we invite you to share your memories, stories, and reflections on this Facebook page, and to enjoy those shared by others. Perry Rosenstein: A Life and Times Memorial (see Facebook link below). Perry was born in the Bronx to Polish émigrés who instilled in him a tremendous work ethic and a passion for social justice. In World War Two, Perry served in the South Pacific, and with the help of the GI Bill he earned a Bachelor's degree from Indiana University and subsequently a Masters degree in education from Long Island University. Perry decided to apply his talents to industry and developed a system of manufacture and distribution that revolutionized the field of fasteners. His success enabled him to create the Puffin Foundation, launched in 1983, and fund the Teaneck Creek Conservancy, founded in 2001. Perry was married to Puffin's Executive Director Gladys Miller-Rosenstein. Perry had a deep commitment to the town of Teaneck, New Jersey, Puffin's headquarters and where he resided with Gladys. They created the Puffin Cultural Forum that each week brings to the citizens of Teaneck classical music, jazz concerts, films with social content, and a variety of cultural activities including dance, theater, book reviews, and lectures. Perry had three grown children, and, along with Gladys, ten beloved grandchildren.
Gladys Miller-Rosenstein
Executive Director, Board of Directors
Gladys earned her Masters in education from New York University and spent twenty-five years teaching in the public schools of New York City and Rockland County. As Executive Director, Gladys oversees the day-to-day activities of the Puffin Foundation, as well as those of the Puffin Cultural Forum. She also plays a key role in Puffin's grant making. She helped to start the grant program, giving 18 grants the very first year. Gladys serves on the board of the Teaneck Conservancy, which turned a 46-acre dumpsite into a vital wetlands park featuring artwork created from organic and inorganic waste material from the site. She also enriches the cultural life of Teaneck through other venues. She and Perry helped establish the Teaneck Film Festival, an after-school program called, "Puffin Super Strides," and a summer three-week "Nature in the Park" program for elementary school children in conjunction with the Teaneck Community Education. Gladys has three grown children and, along with Perry, ten beloved grandchildren.
Neal Rosenstein
President, Board of Directors
Neal Rosenstein, son of Puffin founder Perry Rosenstein, has been involved with the Puffin Foundation since its inception. As President of the Board, he oversees the Foundation's grant program and assists in the implementation of Puffin's many special projects. A Brooklyn native and the father of two absolutely perfect children, he also consults for the New York Public Interest Research Group on its electoral reform advocacy. Neal has served on the Board of the Teaneck Creek Conservancy (currently as its Treasurer) since its beginning in 2001.
Director, The Puffin Cultural Forum
Andrew became passionate about non-profit work while volunteering at Fordham University's Community Economic Development Program. He landed an internship at the Puffin Foundation, after which he was hired as a Grant Manager. His talent for curation was recognized when he was chosen to direct the activities of the Puffin Cultural Forum, which include art exhibitions, performances, and community events. Andrew has a degree in Politics, Philosophy, and Law from Binghamton University. He loves live music and the outdoors, and can usually be found on local tennis courts on the weekends.
Melissa Lynam
Assistant Director, The Puffin Cultural Forum
Melissa holds a bachelor's degree in Communication Arts with a concentration in Design & Interactive Media from Ramapo College of New Jersey. She has worked at The Puffin Foundation, Ltd. since 2010, assisting during concerts and designing calendars and promotional materials.
Patti Maciejunes
If you call Puffin's Teaneck office, the first person you'll speak with will probably be Patti. She has been with Puffin since 1994. Patti is responsible for all aspects of administrative work at Puffin, including entering the multitude of grant proposals received each year into the foundation's database. When something in the office needs to be located, Patti is bound to know where it is.
Ilene Richman, MSW
Ilene has been working with Puffin since 2017 and became a program officer in 2020. She primarily works on the arts-based and community grants, facilitating the application and award process and participating in proposal review. Ilene holds a Masters of Social Work with a specialty in organizational leadership and is an educator in the field of fertility management and sexual health. She serves on the board of the Association of Fertility Awareness Professionals. Ilene lives in Brooklyn where she is a community organizer and spends inordinate amounts of time rescuing cats.
Jeremy Lentz
Teaneck International Film Festival, Executive Director
Jeremy Lentz serves as Executive Director of the Teaneck International Film Festival, a project of The Puffin Foundation, Ltd. Under Jeremy's leadership, TIFF has been committed to the theme of Activism: Making Change. In recognition of this mission, The Star Ledger, New Jersey's leading newspaper, dubbed TIFF, the "film festival with a social conscience." TIFF is considered one of the most prominent social justice film festivals in the nation, and Lentz has received numerous accolades for promoting racial equality and other social justice-related causes. In addition to his leadership position at TIFF, Lentz also serves as Director of Lentz & Lentz SAT Prep, with college prep classes throughout the Northeastern United States, and is a proud investor in several Broadway productions.
Peter N. Carroll, PhD
Special Consultant to the Puffin Foundation and the Advisory Committee of the Puffin Gallery of Social Activism at the Museum of the City of New York. Facilitator of the Puffin Advisory Board
Peter is an author, historian, and poet. Since 1994, he has collaborated on various Puffin-funded projects, including the Puffin-Nation Prize for Creative Citizenship and the ALBA/Puffin Award for Human Rights Activism. He is Chair Emeritus of the Abraham Lincoln Brigade Archives (ALBA), an educational non-profit, and teaches history and film at Stanford University as well as professional development courses related to social studies, human rights, and social justice. He lives in northern California with the writer/photographer Jeannette Ferrary.
Moshe Banai, Phd
Creator of the Puffin Educational Forum and a member of the Puffin Advisory Board
Moshe is an expert in the field of Global Management. He has taught at universities in a dozen different countries and consulted for major organizations throughout the world. He has also conducted extensive research, the results of which have appeared in 80 academic book chapters and journals, and currently serves as the associate editor of the academic journal International Studies of Management and Organization.
Rachel Banai
Staff Educator and Photographer
Rachel is an award-winning artist whose works have been displayed in over 50 group and solo shows in the USA, Israel, Russia, China, and Germany. Rachel has trained generations of students in her classes and teaches a very popular Nature Art class at Puffin. She has also served as a resident artist at the Art Center of Peter's Valley in New Jersey. Rachel was trained at the prestigious International Center of Photography in New York City where she worked for seven years.
Peter Kukle
Consruction Coordinator
Peter has been working with the Puffin Foundation from the very beginning. He was responsible for the.remodeling of the interior of the Puffin Cultural Forum space as well as art installations in the environs of the Teaneck office. Peter holds a degree in Botany from UC Davis and is a certified Wetlands Delineator; he's also NJ board certified as a Tree Expert. Peter is a licensed contractor and specializes in historically-sensitive renovations. He encourages everyone to go green by acting locally and thinking globally.


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Home Markets German retail rents continue to fall, especially in the Big 7 cities
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German retail rents continue to fall, especially in the Big 7 cities
by Charles Kingston
Localised hotels bearing up better than big chains in battered sector
Bundesbank 'concern' over rising property prices and bank exposure
There is plenty more evidence coming in about the effects of the COVID pandemic on German retail rents, particularly in the larger cities, despite nominal marginal increases in the third quarter.
A new study by the Institut der deutschen Wirtschaft (IW Cologne) shows the damage being done particularly in the big cities and their surrounding areas. Nationwide, the IW researchers still recorded a minimal increase in retail rents of 0.2 per cent on average in the third quarter compared to the same period last year. This compares to the first Corona crisis year of 2020, which had still seen quarterly increases of four per cent, according to the analysis.
In the seven largest German cities - Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Cologne, Frankfurt, Stuttgart and Düsseldorf - the declines were particularly marked (minus 2.7%). However, there is also more room for downward movement here: While rents were recently between €8 and €11 per sqm on average across Germany, the top seven locations were about twice as expensive for retailers, at €20.
The IW observed falling rents in 17 of 30 so-called "district-free" cities ()i.e. autonomous, not haveing a "Landkreis"), including all seven metropolises. In Frankfurt, the economists even saw a decline of 9% in the third quarter. Duisburg, Essen, Wiesbaden, Kassel and Chemnitz also saw sharp reductions. In contrast, retail rents rose significantly in Magdeburg, Bochum and Mannheim.
Over an extended period since Q3 in 2018, rents have generally risen overall. The study's authors say that, "Taken together, this suggests that the current rent adjustment is in many cases a correction of strong supply price increases in the past year, especially in the top seven locations." Rents in Berlin, Frankfurt and Düsseldorf, for example, still climbed significantly in 2020. According to the IW, many owners ignored the difficult situation of the retail sector in the first year of the Corona crisis and tried to continue with the existing conditions.
For the study, the economists examined more than 153,000 rental advertisements and adjusted them for factors such as location and quality - including year of construction and furnishings. This was to prevent properties on the outskirts of the city, for example, from being compared with those in the centre.
The researchers are inconclusive about prospects for the new year, 2022. A further decline in rents is very possible, especially in the big cities, but so also is stagnation. Since more and more people are shopping online, rents for shops are under general structural pressure., they emphasise.
Most recently, the estate agents' association IVD had also reported on Corona consequences for retail rents, noting far greater declines for the first half of the year under review.
Current IVD figures also show that an average of one-fifth of the 6,000 association members have recorded an increasing vacancy rate since the beginning of the pandemic. Almost two-thirds even consider this to be a permanent problem, according to the data published in an article by "Der Spiegel" magazine.
In the most expensive areas, however, the vacancy rate has declined somewhat recently. According to the data, in February almost 14% of shops on Germany's "high streets", were empty. In September, it was only slightly more than 12%.
In its new study (Gewerbepreisspiegel 2021/22) published by IVD points to an average fall across the country's high street and shopping centres of at least 10% compared to a year ago. In the Big 7 cities - Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Cologne, Frankfurt am Main, Stuttgart and Düsseldorf - the fall is even bigger, at 13%. The smallest towns and cities got away more lightly, seeing rent reductions of between 1% and 5%.
The IVD figures from its commercial price index show that the vacancy rate of shops in 370 city centres surveyed averaged 20% in summer 2021- about a third more than at the beginning of the pandemic. In a survey, 77% of IVD members stated that the shop vacancy rate had increased within the past eight months. A majority (62%) said it sees this process as irreversible.
IVD COVID Institut der Deutschen Wirtschaft Gewerbepreisspiegel


Really have a think about how you use your mobile. Are you're paying for minutes, data and texts you don't use (because who is actually texting and calling these days?). Are you always going over your data allowance and getting stung with a big bill? Looks like you have the wrong contract!
The easiest way to check your usage is to look up the last three to six months' bills (you'll be able to get these online and figure out what the average price you are paying is for each month.
Getting a new deal? Do you really need a new handset?
The biggest single factor affecting the cost of your new mobile deal is whether or not you'll be paying for a new handset as well. Don't think that if you are getting it free or for a few quid with your new contract, it's actually properly free. Nope, it will cost more in the long run.
So if you have a decent handset, keep hold if it if you want the cheapest possible monthly bill.
Should you insure your phone?
Insurance can sometimes be a bit of a rip off, so don't automatically assume you should pay out for it. However, if you have a phone that costs £600-odd, you really should invest.
Whether or not you should insure your phone generally comes down to three things: The value of your phone (if you own it outright), the contract repayments if you have a mobile contract and the inconvenience of replacing a lost or damaged phone.
The cheapest way to do it (if you decide to) is to add the phone to your home insurance (or your parents insurance!).
This is especially do-able if your contract is close to ending as your phone company will do a lot to keep you on. So when you're approaching the end of your contract, make sure you get the very best deal possible.
Call up and tell the operator that you're unhappy with your existing argument. Use some price comparison sites such as uSwitch and find out the cheapest tariff. Tell them you're going to go to that if they don't beat it.
If it's not working for you, get put through to the 'disconnections department' where the best deals are. They have the power to give you what you want to keep you.
giffgaff seems like one of those companies that are too good to be true. It's a low-cost mobile networking running on O2. Its goodybags start from £5 a month with 4G included at extra charge, plus members earn cash or free credit by participating in the network.
Most giffgaff member choose to buy one of their goodybag bungles, which includes a set amount of calls, texts and data.
Being a no-frills network with much lowers prices, giffgaff does things different to the big providers - most importantly the customer support is an online-only affair (but works really well). You can also earn cash or free credit by recommending giffgaff to your friends.


Abstract Developments is searching for a talented Development Manager to join our growing, award-winning company.
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Review/coordinate Disclosure Statements and subsequent amendments, Strata Plans, Strata Budgets, etc.
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THE THREE-BODY PROBLEM by Liu Cixin
Penned by one of China's most popular and critically acclaimed science fiction writers, Liu Cixin's THE THREE-BODY PROBLEM is the first in the spectacular REMEMBRANCE OF EARTH'S PAST trilogy. Exploring highly provocative themes pervading a modern society such as space-age astrophysics, the worldwide nuclear arms race, nefarious government conspiracies, the dynamics of space travel, murderous marriages and alien life itself, THE THREE-BODY PROBLEM is one of the most uniquely prescient novels of the 21st century. Centering on an astrophysics student named Ye Wenjie who is forced into a labor brigade following her involvement in the Cultural Revolution, the first novel in the trilogy explores Ye's journey from Mongolia to marital malaise to a space colony and far beyond, literally rewriting human history in the process. Winner of the Chinese Science Fiction Yinhe Award in 2006 and the English translation by Ken Liu the recipient of the esteemed 2015 Hugo Award for Best Novel, Cixin's introductory chapter into the dramatically rich and fascinatingly complex universe of Ye, her friends and her foes provides ample fodder for one of the most compelling science fiction universes ever created.
THE THREE-BODY PROBLEM 2: THE DARK FOREST by Liu Cixin
The second chapter of Liu Cixin's REMEMBRANCE OF EARTH'S PAST trilogy features an English translation by Joel Martinsen that was first released in 2015 following the premiere Chinese publication in 2008. Continuing the riveting and emotional tale begun in THE THREE-BODY PROBLEM, THE DARK FOREST further explores the themes originally presented in the introductory novel while presenting a plethora of new concepts, ideas and situations, as well. Following passionate astronomer and sociologist Luo Ji through more than 200 years of life, the deeply human story swiftly rockets to one of the most thrilling climaxes in the entire trilogy, with human life and our very entire existence in the universe itself on the line. Echoing the ethos originally presented in THE THREE-BODY PROBLEM - that is, the two basic rules of civilization being survival and maintenance of resources - THE DARK FOREST provides an equally dynamic and fascinating central hero, furthering the futuristic story in a stylish and thought-provoking manner and upping the ante to build to the ultimate showdown in the final installment of the franchise, DEATH'S END.


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SSV Vingst 05 was een Duitse sportclub uit Vingst, Noordrijn-Westfalen. Tot 1910 was Vingst een zelfstandige gemeente, daarna werd het een stadsdeel van Keulen. De club is actief in voetbal, tennis en tafeltennis.

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Op 19 november 1905 fuseerden de clubs Borussia Vingst en Concordia Vingst, die een jaar eerder opgericht waren tot Vingster FC 05. Op 1 mei 1906 sloten ze zich aan bij de voetbalbond van Rijnland-Westfalen. In 1908 werd de club na een overwinning tegen Borussia Bonn kampioen van de derde klasse en promoveerde zo. In 1914 werd de club groepswinnaar en na een eindronde met Borussia Bonn en Victoria 1911 Cöln werd de club ook algemeen kampioen. Het uitbreken van de Eerste Wereldoorlog verhinderde echter verdere sportieve progressie. De club verhuisde naar een nieuw terrein aan de Germaniastraße en nam ook de huidige naam aan. In 1926 werd de club kampioen en promoveerde zo naar de hoogste klasse van de Rijncompetitie. Er waren vier reeksen in de competitie en Vingst werd voorlaatste in het eerste seizoen. Het volgende seizoen degradeerde de club weer. In 1930 promoveerde de club terug naar de hoogste klasse, samen met CfR 1899 Köln eindigde de club op de voorlaatste plaats. De volgende twee jaar eindigde SSV in de middenmoot.

Na dit seizoen kwam de NSDAP aan de macht en werd het voetbal in Duitsland grondig geherstructureerd. De Gauliga werd ingevoerd als hoogste klasse, en in West-Duitsland werden de acht bestaande competities ontbonden en vervangen door drie Gauliga's. Vingst kwalificeerde zich hier niet voor. In 1936 was de titel in de tweede klasse dichtbij, maar moest deze uiteindelijk aan SV Beuel 06 laten. In 1939 maakte de club opnieuw kans op promotie, maar werd deze keer aan de kant gezet door SV Westmark 05 Trier. In 1942 slaagde Vingst er uiteindelijk in om te promoveren naar de Gauliga Köln-Aachen. In het eerste seizoen werd de club zevende op tien clubs, het volgende seizoen laatste.

Na de Tweede Wereldoorlog ging de club in de amateurklasse spelen. Door enkele fusies van Keulse clubs werd de concurrentie een stuk groter en kon Vingst niet uitgroeien tot grote club. In 1949 versloeg de club in een vriendschappelijke wedstrijd eersteklasser SC Preussen Dellbrück voor een uitverkocht stadion met 5:2, nadeel was wel dat Dellbrück enkele sterke spelers van Vingst afsnoepte. In 1951 degradeerde de club naar de vierde klasse, maar kon na één seizoen weer terugkeren. In de Landesliga was de club echter niet opgewassen tegen grote clubs als VfL Köln 1899, SC Rapid Köln, SC Fortuna Köln of SV Bergisch Gladbach 09. Nu duurde het tot 1960 vooraleer de club opnieuw kon promoveren naar de Landesliga. Deze keer kon de club het behoud verzekeren en in 1962 werd zelfs de derde plaats behaald. Vingst bleef een vaste waarde tot 1971 en degradeerde dan.

Tegenwoordig speelt de club in de lagere reeksen.

Externe links
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Vingst
Sportclub in Keulen


Audi Atlanta has received the esteemed Magna Society status for 2017, a distinction that represents one of the highest honors that an Audi dealer can achieve. Out of nearly 300 Audi dealerships in the nation, Audi Atlanta is the only one to hold the Magna Society award for twelve uninterrupted years. Audi Atlanta continues to raise the bar as they exceed their yearly goals and rank as the nation's sixth highest volume Audi dealer in 2017. Additionally, Audi Atlanta ranks #1 nationally in certified pre-owned sales and as the country's #1 Audi parts retailer.
Created by Audi of America to identify the top dealerships in the United States, Magna Society recognizes those that rise above and beyond standard business projections and sales goals. To qualify for Magna Society status, a dealership must exemplify the ideals of the Audi brand and provide outstanding levels of customer service throughout the year.
"I am so proud of our team and their efforts in 2017 to win the Audi Magna Society award once again," said Jimmy Ellis, President of the Jim Ellis Automotive Group. "This is a team award only achieved through the dedication and hard work of all of our employees, as they work collectively to pass the baton from one employee to next and deliver an outstanding Audi customer experience."
"Audi Atlanta has achieved the Magna award more than any other Audi dealer in the United States, and this consistent performance is truly what sets us apart," said Tracie Maloney, Vice President of Audi Atlanta. "Every employee here quickly learns that this level of performance is a huge part of who we are, and that failure is never an option for us."
According to Rob Waggoner, Audi Atlanta's General Manager, "As our dealership receives this most recent Magna status, it sends the message loud and clear that Audi Atlanta welcomes each visitor as honored guests and that business stays where its customers are genuinely appreciated."


Should government focus on public services or needy services?
The argument is whether we should provide benefits or programs to both rich and poor – even though higher income folks can afford to pay for these with ease.
If we have a service or program, such as public schools, universal public healthcare, or even public childcare for all – why not open it equally to all members of the public. That will keep government from creating a separate class of people, who are stigmatized by qualifying for a public service – just because they are poor.
How humiliating! Should these recipients be made to wear a green star? Walk on the other side of the street? Keep their gaze averted from ours? Many proud families do not apply for such "aid", refusing to be classified as bottom dwellers of society.
With a fair, progressive tax system, the wealthy would pay a higher percentage of income taxes, and corporations, fair taxes. The wealthy also should be included in every public program, because they are supporters these public efforts.
In practice, the very rich will probably not need many of these public programs, and instead, will avail themselves of very expensive replacements of their own making. But that is on them. We already mostly agree that there should not be a means test for public parks, highways and the stigma of drinking fountains for the poor (free), and the rest of us, 25 cents.
Taking the upper and middle classes out of public programs, insures that a so-called lower class (less income, but not less human) feels unequal equal to other Americans, and becomes isolated from the very middle class to which it aspires.
Such a charity approach is losing support for this pension program, because it has been converted to a part welfare system. The solution here is a fair basic Social Security benefit for all, supplemented by a pension based purely on wages earned and FICA taxes paid.
In another tragedy for seniors means-testing Medicaid – instead of offering universal Medicare to poor and rich – forces families to "spend down" nearly all the elder's assets, just to enter a nursing home, and forces them to the very bottom of the income ladder.
In the same vein, one of the great mistakes of Obamacare is its extra help to the poor and its sliding scale of subsidies. The goal should be "free" all the way up to the top, and at the same time, fair progressive taxes to insure public programs available to all who want them. The only other alternative is to privatize public services, which puts a fee on users and crushes the poor.
Surely, if we deem a service universal there should no fee to exclude the needy, just as there should be no means test to exclude the wealthy. Higher progressive income and excise taxes will lift some of the burden off the average American and insure democratic access without stigma of "getting something" extra from the government.


After 32 years in power Yemen's president, Ali Abdullah Saleh, looks destined to become the next Arab leader to be toppled as 11 military commanders, including a senior general, defected from the regime, promising to protect anti-government protesters in the capital.
General Ali Mohsen al-Ahmar, a long-time confidant of the president and head of the Yemeni army in the country's north-west, announced he would support "the peaceful revolution" by sending soldiers under his command to protect the thousands gathered in the capital demanding for Saleh to step down.
"According to what I'm feeling, and according to the feelings of my partner commanders and soldiers … I announce our support and our peaceful backing to the youth revolution," Ali Mohsen said via a video statement released before noon.
Ali Mohsen's pledge opened the floodgates to a stream of defections from the regime. Scores of ambassadors, regional governors, editors of government newspapers, prominent businessmen and senior members of the ruling party are among those who have either quit or announced their allegiance to protesters in the past few hours.
Within hours, seven Yemeni ambassadors – to Japan, Syria, the Czech Republic, Jordan, China, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait – announced they were standing down.
"The regime is crumbling, there is very little support left for the president now," said Mohammed al-Naqeeb, head of the ruling party in Aden who resigned this afternoon.
Minutes after Ali Mohsen's defection, tanks belonging to the republican guards, an elite force led by the president's son Ahmed Ali, rolled into the streets of Sana'a, setting the stage for a standoff between defectors and loyalists.
Republican guard tanks took up a strategic location across the city at Saleh's residence, the ministry of defence and at the central bank. Meanwhile, tanks of Ali Mohsen's 1st armoured division took positions elsewhere in the city.
At first protesters gathered at Sana'a University were unsure what to make of the general's pledge, with many fearing an increased military presence might mean further attacks.
But confusion soon gave way to jubilation as hundreds of soldiers from the 1st armoured division arrived on foot, greeted by protesters who kissed them and hoisted them onto their shoulders.
Soon a line of policemen, soldiers, and businessmen had formed each waiting their turn to step up onto a huge stage and announce their resignations to a roaring crowd of thousands.
"We've bought you a birthday present ya Ali, it's a plane ticket to Saudi," shouted Haeman Saeed, a leading Yemeni businessman after announcing his resignation from the ruling party.
"The army are with you," roared Abdallah al-Qahdi, a senior military general from Aden who was fired from his position last week for refusing to put down a peaceful demonstration.
Al-Qahdi said many regime insiders had been waiting for someone like Ali Mohsen to lead the way, and he expected most of the army to have defected by nightfall.
The outcome remains unclear. Analysts say there may soon be a violent standoff within the military between those who have defected and the significant portions of the army still under the president's control.
"Unfortunately the president and his sons still have control over powerful sections of the military including the republican guard and the air force," said Yemeni political analyst Abdul Irayani.
Others suggest the resignations may have been negotiated behind the scenes.
"I believe this is a step towards a transitional military government in Yemen," said Abdullah Al-Faqih, a professor at Sana'a University.
The army split followed Saleh's decision to sack his entire government after tens of thousands of mourners flooded the streets of the Yemeni capital on Sunday in a mass funeral for the 52 protesters killed on Friday in a sniper attack by loyalists.
The president asked the cabinet to serve as a caretaker government until he forms a new administration.
Piling further pressure on Saleh, the country's most powerful tribal confederation also called on him to step down.
Sheikh Sadiq al-Ahmar, the leader of Hashed, which includes Saleh's tribe, issued a statement on Sunday asking the president to respond to the people's demands and leave peacefully. It was co-signed by several religious leaders.
Ali Mohsen is between 50 and 60 years old, and is generally perceived to be the second most powerful man in Yemen.
Most reports indicate Ali Mohsen is the cousin of Saleh's two half-brothers, although there is much confusion on this matter, with some claims that he is himself a half-brother to Saleh.
General Ali Mohsen al-Ahmar's name is mentioned in hushed tones among most Yemenis, and he rarely appears in public. Those who know him say he is charming and gregarious.
As commander of the north-east region and the 1st armoured division, Ali Mohsen acted as Saleh's iron fist.
The area Ali Mohsen controls includes the governorates of Sa'ada, Hodeidah, Hajja, Amran, and Mahwit, and he is more powerful than any governor.
Ali Mohsen was instrumental in the north's victory in the 1994 civil war and in crushing the recent Sa'ada uprising. It is estimated that he controls more than half of all military resources and assets.


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Canteen is a two-person indie team, living and working in Brighton, UK. We want to make games that inspire the same feeling you get when you read a really juicy sci-fi short story.
Founders Sam and Vicki are a couple who met in 2012 and soon after began to work on game projects and game jams as a team in their spare time. After realising that creating games together was something that they might be able to do for real, they started planning and preparing to make it a reality. They eventually took the plunge in early 2020, just as the UK entered its first lock-down. By the end of summer that year, they had prototyped CorpoNation, inspired by a mix of dystopian fiction and minimal, UI-based narrative games.
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Doncaster's ratings continued to improve as they out-created Plymouth despite losing in their top-of-the-table clash on Sunday. Mansfield's stock also rose further after a strong away performance.
Carlisle's collapse goes on after a frustrating home defeat and despite Colchester defeating Luton the model hasn't been convinced by them lately.
Leyton Orient's ratings are still nosediving after an anonymous defeat at Crawley, although the margin seemed to flatter their hosts.
The automatic promotion contest looks to be all but settled after another Portsmouth win coupled with defeat for Luton and a draw for Stevenage.
However the play-off battle looks set to drag on for some time yet, with Carlisle's position still salvageable and a cluster of outsiders also not out of the running.
It would take a serious twist to reignite the relegation battle, with Cheltenham and Hartlepool the only clubs that look in any danger at all of being dragged into the bottom two.