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The spring 2021 LifeWorks program is underway! Certified Medical Assistant and Electronic Board Assembly classes continue to be strong choices for a new career.
We have also formed a new partnership with New Horizons Computer Learning and Spectrum which provides access to the growing need for information technology support. Through collaboration with our employer partner at Spectrum, we can offer all LifeWorks and New Horizon graduates a resume review for employment as a customer service representative at $18/hr. with spectacular benefits!
CareerSource has been at the center of these planning conversations to make sure this class was fully qualified for scholarship funding. These relationships provide growing opportunities for our participants to gain access to in-demand jobs!
Dr. Barbara J. McLean-Smith
"Let every new day mean something new. Discover and Learn!"- Dr. Barbara J. McLean-Smith
When you meet Dr. McLean-Smith, you'll soon see why her message reflects a commitment to lifelong learning. We met her in 2012 when she attended a meeting on behalf of her church to learn more about Jobs Partnership. Since that day, Barbara has been part of JP, volunteering as a Coach, Instructor, Team Leader, Resume Coach and Mock Interview Coach; she is also a JP Ambassador, supporting the LifeWorks program financially and through advocacy. When asked why she has been such a huge advocate of Jobs Partnership she says she has been able to witness the difference in participants as they go through the 12-week class and how many of them discover and renew their relationships with God.
A Philadelphia native, Barbara became one of the city's most influential leaders. She served as a City Commissioner and as a Director in the Mayor's Cabinet for the homeless adult population. Managing a staff of 144 people, she oversaw 47 homeless shelters that housed 3000 people per night. In addition, she earned a Ph.D. ABD in Psycho-Educational Processes from Temple University.
Then, she "retired" to Central Florida in 1997 to be closer to her daughter. During this new season of life, she became the Principal at Rio Grande Charter School of Excellence in Orlando. She continued her education by earning an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from NOVA. Other accomplishments included a Certificate in School Leadership from Harvard School of Business and being invited to participate in an Oxford University English and Reading Symposium Round Table.
Barbara uses her experiences and skills to encourage participants to learn about their own skills and how they can be used in sustainable in-demand jobs. She is proud to share a story about one of her mentees at JP, Nanette, who was a single parent and experienced a transformation during the program. Nanette says that JP changed her life. This young woman ended up going back to college and earned a degree from UCF and is serving as a deacon at her church. Barbara wrote about Nanette and her many accomplishments in a story for the Orlando Times where she is a writer.
We appreciate our JP Champion, Dr. Barbara J. McLean-Smith!
If you would like to find out more about volunteering like Barbara, please click here.
Now Enrolling for the FREE LifeWorks Class
If you are like Heather, experiencing a recent setback in your career, we are here for you. We have been helping Central Floridians, get connected with the right training and career opportunities, for over twenty years.
Our FREE LifeWorks program is open for enrollment. The Spring 2021 classes are held virtually and in-person for twelve weeks, beginning February 23, 2021.
Click the link below to select your ideal location in Orlando and let us help you get connected, so you can pay your bills, provide for your household, and find a sense of purpose at work!
Star Students Shine
Congratulations to Sharon Wallace and Gloria Grehl, new LifeWorks graduates who were awarded Star Student designations by their class coaches.
Sharon and her coach, Beverly Hudgins, determined the best path for her would be an associate degree in nursing because she wants to someday own a facility that houses and cares for the elderly. Beverly contacted a retired RN and prior instructor at Valencia from the Black Nurses' Association in Orlando who agreed to mentor Sharon, provide guidance in the nursing program/prerequisites and assist her with tutors (as needed). She is also postured to work as a volunteer in a Nursing facility when safety precautions permit.
In nominating Sharon, Beverly said, "This program has provided Sharon the courage and direction required to fulfill the purpose GOD placed within her; becoming a nurse will not be a job for Sharon, it is her calling."
Gloria's coach, Marcos Madeiros, shared, "she has made significant progress during the program and is now more confident to look and apply for new job positions. Our faith-based lessons were a strong push to her psychological health." He praised her recorded online interviews. She also participated in class, encouraging and motivating other classmates and leading by example.
82 men and women and their mentors and families celebrated the successful completion of the intensive 12-week training program. LifeWorks has prepared them for in-demand career jobs, and they are headed on a new path in the new year!
Upskilling in the Middle of a Pandemic
Congratulations to the 82 LifeWorks graduates who worked hard to complete the 12-week integrated program! We celebrated their accomplishments with virtual Graduation ceremonies this week.
They came to JP with challenges to overcome as evidenced by the information that we learned about the men and women we served during 2020:
median monthly income was $1,700 and 22% came into the program making less than $20k/year
41% came in without a full-time job
30% were on government assistance
72% had no health benefits
The good news is that as a graduates of LifeWorks training, they are equipped with life skills for work and have been connected to community, education and employer partners! 45 LifeWorks participants applied to Valencia College Accelerated Skills Training Programs…45 individuals who learned about the many employment opportunities and chose to pursue skills certification.
We also celebrate the 61 passionate community leaders who volunteered to serve as coaches this Fall, giving 48 dedicated hours to each LifeWorks participant. We were so blessed to have 19 NEW VOLUNTEERS join the LifeWorks team! Thank you to all those who came out both virtually and in-person to be the hands and feet of Jesus.
Thank you for your continued support and prayers! We appreciate you and welcome your continued engagement in equipping people for life and work through Biblical principles.
LifeWorks to Lockheed Martin
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Last semester was the highest enrollment in Jobs Partnership's 20-year history of people looking to upskill their lives and find new opportunities! Heather was one of those students who fully embraced the idea of a fresh start in life and work. Through our partnership with Valencia, Heather discovered the Electronic Board Assembly program. An artist by nature with a natural ability to put pieces together, Heather jumped into this new opportunity supported by some much-needed encouragement from her mentor coach.
Facing a tough personal situation, God led Heather to a job fair where she was introduced to Jobs Partnership and not knowing what to expect, she signed up for LifeWorks training. COVID hit in March, but Jobs Partnership offered real and viable career paths forward into high demand recession proof jobs. We are proud to tell you that Heather graduated from LifeWorks training and enrolled in Valencia's Accelerated Skills Training, graduated as Valedictorian of her class and received multiple offers of full-time employment even before she graduated!
This is a powerful story of Gods provision for Heather. She went from being stuck and overwhelmed in February to graduating the 12-week LifeWorks training in May, the 10-week Electronic Board Assembly class in September and landing a full-time offer with one of Orlando's top employers Lockheed Martin in October. Yes, this all happened in the midst of a pandemic!
We celebrate Heather's success and others like her as we continue to prepare people for life and work with Biblical principles.
Volunteer Spotlight: Phil and Elleen Ellis
The key to Jobs Partnership's success over the past 20 years is our Church Partners. Many, like Washington Shores Church of Christ, believe that Jobs Partnership is missionally aligned with their core values and provides a tool for the church to serve the people of the community. Phil and Elleen Ellis who are ministerial leaders at Washington Shores Church of Christ initially agreed to observe a LifeWorks class site to learn more before potentially hosting a class at their church. Because of the need for additional coach mentors, they quickly found themselves serving as coaches. During their first semester, they learned first-hand how beneficial LifeWorks is to both the coaches and participants. They looked forward to the speakers and using the affirmations to strengthen themselves during the week.
The following semester, Washington Shores Church of Christ, with the leadership of the Ellis', jumped in 100% to host a class at their church and bring together all the volunteers needed to run the class. They also purchased laptops for the participants to use for classes and financially supported JP's efforts to expand LifeWorks training to serve more people struggling with work. When the pandemic hit, Washington Shores' site leaders found themselves shifting and learning not only how to be a host site, but how to be a virtual host site. They were successful and their virtual graduation after the 12-week program was a celebration!
Because of COVID, Washington Shores Church of Christ could not host an in-person class this Fall semester, but the team of volunteers shifted once again, joining Thursday's virtual LifeWorks class. The Ellis' both agree that they miss in-person classes yet have fully embraced virtual learning. They shared that the participants are more transparent on a virtual platform and have pushed themselves out of their comfort zones. Asked about their greatest accomplishment as a mentor coach, Phil said his is "getting people to see they have value and building confidence," and Elleen said, "seeing the ladies make it to the finish line."
Why have they served for three semesters, despite all the obstacles and challenges they've faced? "Washington Shores is an underserved community, and the church has a responsibility to serve the people of the community."
Jobs Partnership is grateful for the commitment and sacrificial service of power couple Phil and Elleen Ellis.
Nader Soliman Redirects His Career Through Training
Nader Soliman came to the United States three years ago along with his wife and two children. In his native country of Egypt, Nader worked as an engineer, but in the U.S., he struggled to find work that uses his natural aptitude for problem-solving and engineering.
While searching for work on OrlandoJobs.com, Nader discovered Jobs Partnership and the 12-week LifeWorks training and at the direction of his mentors, Nader was directed to the Mechatronics Certification Program at Valencia College. In addition, Jobs Partnership connected him with CareerSource who awarded him with a scholarship to cover tuition costs.
The Spring LifeWorks session saw record enrollment in short term skills training classes at Valencia College. Students, like Nader, seized the opportunity to redirect their career into an industry that is in high demand.
For Nader and the many other LifeWorks participants, Jobs Partnership is a connector. It connects him to classes and opportunities specific to the demands of the Central Florida employment market while using the skills, natural abilities, and talent.
Nader told us that he is excited about his bright future! We agree!
COVID Generates Innovation and New Partners
When COVID hit, LifeWorks classes were underway at seven sites in Orange County with plans to add two more this Fall. The impact of COVID has caused us to innovate and create new ways to deliver our mission.
This semester, we will host two virtual classes and two in-person classes. We are excited to welcome The Kingdom Church as they partner with New Life Ministries to bring a NEW class site to the Pine Hills community. We're also happy to welcome Heart of Mercy Ministries as they partner with New Life Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church. Thank you First Presbyterian Church Orlando and Lifebridge Church for supporting the Mercy Drive community.
Our Community Resource and Career fairs will shift to a virtual Showcase, currently being developed by our team. A new model has been created for LifeWorks participants to get in front of employers with employment opportunities. Business partners are invited to host JP Tours where small groups of participants can preview a job opportunity. They will learn about the organization, the culture, application process, and career growth opportunities. Businesses can then choose to offer on-the-spot interviews.
We look forward to these new changes to prepare people for life and work with Biblical principles. Together, we're helping people bridge the opportunity and skills gap to connect to better jobs!
JP Graduate Serves as JP Ambassador
Fall 2019 graduate Eglin Ayson was not the 'typical' LifeWorks participant and that's what inspired him to continue to participate in the JP mission. He wanted to be involved with a community of people from different ethnicities and backgrounds to help bridge the skills and opportunity gap.
As an Air Force veteran working in an industry that experiences layoffs based on contracts being won or lost, he experienced a long period of unemployment in 2019. During a meeting with CareerSource, they encouraged him to enroll in LifeWorks.
When asked how the training most impacted him, Eglin said the faith-based perspective because "it reframed how I needed to approach my job and career. Regardless of the balance of your gifting and what you'd love to do, it's all still to the glory of God. We work to help both the companies we work for and for God's purpose."
He also increased his networking opportunities by tapping into LinkedIn with participants, coaches and instructors. The highlight of the class was the Mock Interviews; he received great feedback and "gems and nuggets" that he still remembers.
Eglin encouraged his son Travis to enroll in the Spring 2020 session so he could learn about potential careers through the assessment process and partnerships and be able to look at work from the "right perspective." Travis graduated in June 2020.
Inspired by the volunteers he met and wanting to continue interacting with people from different backgrounds, Eglin became a JP Ambassador. He wants to share in the JP vision and be part of a community that values work and helping others connect to careers.


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Gus Poyet sacked by Sunderland
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Gus Poyet has parted company with Sunderland after the club decided to fast-forward plans to replace him in the summer. Steve McClaren is their No1 target for next season, when the Derby County manager will also be courted by Newcastle United.
Poyet's sacking ends an often turbulent 17-month tenure on Wearside featuring a near-miraculous escape from relegation, a League Cup final and increasing tensions with the club's board.
Lee Congerton, the sporting director, has begun the hunt for a successor to coach the team until the end of the season, when a long-term replacement ideally McClaren – will be sought.
Dick Advocaat, the 67-year-old former Rangers manager who is out of work after stepping down as Serbia's coach last November, is among those under consideration for the temporary role.
It has been apparent for some time a parting of the ways with Poyet in June was almost inevitable but a majority on the board had hoped the Uruguayan could keep Sunderland in the Premier League while seeing this season out.
That stance changed when the team surrendered to a 4-0 home defeat by Aston Villa on Saturday. It is understood Sunderland's owner, Ellis Short, the chief executive, Margaret Byrne, and Congerton decided during talks on Sunday that a change was needed. Poyet's assistants Mauricio Taricco and Charlie Oatway have also left the club.
A watershed was reached when half the near-46,000 crowd vacated the stadium in protest by half-time of a match that left Sunderland only one point above the relegation zone. With Poyet's team having won only two Premier League games at home all season and relations between manager and board extremely tense, the scene was set for the separation confirmed on Monday.
Short said in a statement on Sunderland's website: "I would like to thank Gus for his endeavours during his time at the club, in particular last season's 'great escape' and cup final appearance, which will live long in the memory of every Sunderland fan. Sadly, we have not made the progress that any of us had hoped for this season and we find ourselves battling, once again, at the wrong end of the table. We have therefore made the difficult decision that a change is needed."
Poyet took first-team training at Sunderland's Academy of Light on Monday morning, before being summoned to have his fate sealed.
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Forget about looking at the meter, taxi fares for travel from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) are about to take a drastic change.
Beginning November 6, taxi companies that service YVR will implement a guaranteed set fare zone system for any trips made to the municipalities of Vancouver and Richmond. Taxi travel to any other locations throughout Metro Vancouver, including any trips to the airport, will maintain the existing metered system.
Under the new set rate taxi fare zone system, this means any taxi travel from YVR to the downtown Vancouver peninsula will cost a flat rate of $35. The highest rate is $41 for destinations in North East Vancouver while the lowest rate is $20 for the zones of Sea Island, South Vancouver, North Richmond and Central Richmond.
The airport authority says the changes are designed to provide travellers leaving the airport with "guaranteed and reliable" set fares for their taxi trip. It will offer certainty for travellers by letting them know how much their taxi fare will be in advance.
"Working closely with the 19 taxi companies who operate at YVR, I am pleased to welcome the new zone fare system for taxi trips leaving the airport," said Glenn McCoy, Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer, Vancouver Airport Authority in a statement.
Similar taxi fare zone systems are also in place at other international airports around the world including New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport and Toronto's Pearson International Airport.
Alternatively, travellers leaving YVR can also use the more affordable SkyTrain Canada Line. It is only a 25 minute train ride between YVR-Airport Station and downtown Vancouver's Waterfront Station.
However, for intbound travel on the Canada Line from Sea Island, there is a $5.00 YVR surcharge to any concession, adult and senior fare. Travel between YVR-Airport Station and Templeton Station on Sea Island remains free as an airport shuttle.
Will the new fare zone system make your taxi ride more expensive? Let us know by commenting below.


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The campaign for ratification
On April 2 2013, following a campaign that lasted more than two decades, member states of the UN finally voted to adopt the Arms Trade Treaty. It was an amazing majority: 154 votes to three, with 23 abstentions, so you'd think this would be the end of our campaign, right?
Well, we are really happy but we're not hanging up our campaigning tools just yet.
There are two key reasons that we need to keep pushing governments towards effective regulation of the billion-dollar arms trade.
The first is simple: Although 154 states voted in favour of a Treaty, it does not come into force until at least fifty of them have signed the Treaty and written it into national law. We're urging as many as possible to do this when the Treaty opens for signatures on 3 June.
The second is slightly more complicated. The Treaty includes many of the elements that we focussed our campaigning on, but it's not perfect. When governments attend the UN signing ceremony on 3 June, they are given an opportunity to strengthen the Treaty through their 'interpretive statement'.
What we want strengthened, and how
We campaigned together for a number of features to be included in the Arms Trade Treaty, and these became important negotiating points in the talks.
Now that it has been adopted, it's worth revisiting where we got with each feature - and where we need interpretive statements to strengthen the Treaty. We wanted it to:
Protect human rights. We got this. The 'golden rule' we campaigned so hard for made it in and the treaty contains obligations to deny weapons where it is clear that they will contribute to serious violations of human rights and international law.
Concerned? No real concerns here, but we'd like states to publicly commit to not transferring arms where there is substantial risk that they will contribute to serious human rights abuses.
Cover a broad scope of arms. This proved to be one of the toughest fights but states will now have to implement a transparent export control system to regulate all transfers conventional weapons, including ammunition and parts and components. An Export Control System is what a state now has to use to determine when it can and cannot transfer arms.
Concerned? The scope of equipment remains too narrow - ammunition and parts and components are not fully covered. But we did win a crucial clause that encourages states to regulate a much broader list of equipment. And we need states to commit to this in their interpretive statements.
Apply to all types of trade. One of our key concerns was that the illicit trade could still get arms into the arms of those who use them to commit human rights abuses. We campaigned for and won a clause that puts clear obligations on states to deny any transfers that risk arms being diverted to the illicit market.
Concerned? We're not too concerned about this area, but would like to see governments commit to applying the rules of the treaty not just to commercial sales and government deals but also gifts and loans
Be enforceable and transparent. We wanted the Treaty to ensure governments adopt strong national laws, rules and regulations to strictly control all weapons transfers. States are now obligated to submit annual reports of their arms transfers so we will be able to hold them to account over the decisions they make.
Concerned? We want states to say they will enforce the obligations of the Treaty on all weapons transfers – those from, into, via and through their territories, including those transfers conducted by individuals and companies operating under its jurisdiction.
Why Interpretive Statements matter
States' interpretive statements are used to establish strong 'customary norms' – a legal term that refers to when general practice becomes accepted as law.
These norms are often used to close gaps left by treaties, for example customary International Humanitarian Law has strengthened the protection offered to victims in conflict.
Read our blog for updates on ratification


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Emma Stone's road to the 2017 Oscars
As the front-runner to take residence the ideal actress Oscar for her functionality in "La La Land," it's quick to neglect how far Emma Stone has come in such a brief amount of time. The 28-year-old actress was in her late teens when she made her 1st splash...
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As the front-runner to take residence the ideal actress Oscar for her functionality in "La La Land," it's quick to neglect how far Emma Stone has come in such a brief amount of time.
The 28-year-old actress was in her late teens when she made her 1st splash on the large screen in the 2008 comedy "Superbad," opposite Michael Cera and Jonah Hill as the approachable, however attractive, Jules. Prior to this runaway hit, Stone had been component of a quick-lived series "Drive" that focused on an illegal cross-country road race.
But following her turn in "Superbad," she continued to perfect her comedic chops in hits like "The Residence Bunny" and "Zombieland" alongside other Oscar nominees like Jesse Eisenberg, Bill Murray and Abigail Breslin.
Then in 2010, she starred in "Uncomplicated A," followed by "Crazy, Stupid, Enjoy," her 1st movie opposite Ryan Gosling.
In 2011, Gosling was already "singing" Stone's praises, telling MTV News, "There's no 1 like her. As quickly as she signed on for this movie, I knew it was going to be great."
Tiny did anyone know that six years later the duo would be at it once more, this time both grabbing Oscar nods for "La La Land."
But before that could take place, Stone would co-star with yet another Oscar nominee -- and fellow 2017 front-runner -- Viola Davis in "The Enable," Stone's very first foray into the planet of drama.
"Everyone wants to speak about the race problems, feminism and the themes the film touches on. But even extra than that, it's the story of 3 females who come together in an unlikely way to develop constructive transform," Stone told The Hollywood Reporter in 2011.
But the evolving actress wasn't content with just comedy and drama, and tried her hand over the next couple of years at action flicks, functioning with her then-boyfriend Andrew Garfield in two "Incredible Spider-Man" films.
About the exact same time, she nabbed her initial Oscar nod in 2014 for "Birdman," playing the lonely daughter of an aging actor (Michael Keaton). Her significant breakout scene in that film was a monologue to her father. It really is a scene she told Deadline she had to do about 25 occasions just before finding it right.
"For the initial time, as the words are coming out of her mouth, Sally's connecting to what she's in fact saying. So that's similar to that monologue. It's this issue that I've usually wanted to say to you and I'm only now realizing what the repercussions of these words leaving my mouth will be. I guess that's where it draws parallels for me," she added to Deadline.
That year, the award went to Patricia Arquette from "Boyhood," a film that took extra than a decade to total.
In "La La Land," which took director Damien Chazelle and composer Justin Hurwitz years to convince a major studio to create, Stone gets to show off her singing and dancing abilities, the identical expertise she had flashed on Broadway years prior performing in "Cabaret."
"It was actually cool and intriguing to be a element of, and equally scary—because if the tone wasn't cohesive from the smaller sized scenes into these huge cinemascope musical numbers, I didn't know how it would turn out," she told Time magazine last year.
Nicely, it turned out to be a huge accomplishment, one that has grossed much more than $339 million globally, and landing the film with 14 Oscar nominations -- including Stone's. The planet will see how that turns out tonight at 8:30 p.m. ET when ABC airs the Oscars hosted by Jimmy Kimmel.
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Every hour someone dies from Melanoma in the U.S., including teens and adolescents. Sadly every death could have been prevented by early self-detection. The Melanoma Education Foundation has an award-winning program for educating teen students about early detection and prevention of Melanoma. Michael Brown, the saxophonist of the legendary rock group Sha Na Na and also the executive director for the Melanoma Education Foundation Nevada chapter, discusses melanoma with students at Valley High School in Las Vegas November 27. It's the last stop on a cross-country tour starting in Erie, Pennsylvania and continuing through Ohio, Kentucky, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas and Arizona.
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A city building contractor was shot twice in the head execution-style yesterday morning in the driveway of his Queens home, police said.
Boris Grzic, 54, was fighting for his life late last night at New York Hospital, where he was listed in critical condition.
The would-be assassin shot Grzic as he was getting into his BMW at about 7:15 a.m. at his home at 145-48 17th Road in Whitestone.
The Croatian-born Grzic reportedly started his $50 million business out of his garage in 1983.
Since then, his Whitestone Construction Corp. has won numerous contracts with the city and state.
Grzic had been embroiled in a dispute with a roofer, sources said.


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AAF Space Coast Earns National Club Achievement Award for Government Relations
The American Advertising Federation announces 2016 Club Achievement winners.
2016 Club Achievement Award winners were selected earlier this month, awarding 46 of the American Advertising Federation's (AAF) member clubs across eight categories of entry. Winners were honored at The Salute to Achievers Ceremony at ADMERICA, the AAF's annual national conference, in June in Anaheim, California at the Disneyland Resort.
AAF Space Coast Reaches Out to Business Community
By Ken Datzman, Brevard Business News, November 16, 2015
As the advertising industry begins to strengthen across the various platforms, the local affiliate of the longstanding American Advertising Federation sees this as an opportune time to make a push to grow its membership by appealing to a broader base of businesses in the region.
The Space Coast Chapter of the American Advertising Federation has had a presence in this market for more than 25 years, long being the association known for bringing together area professionals within all facets of the industry. Chapter members represent advertising agencies, marketing firms, web–design businesses, print publications, video–production companies, promotional products retailers, information technology ventures, and other types of entities.
Space Coast Advertising Execs Meet with Florida Legislators for Ad Day 2015
The Space Coast chapter of the American Advertising Federation (AAF Space Coast), attended Ad Day in Tallahassee this week during legislative special session, meeting with State Senators and Representatives to advocate for the advertising industry.
President Eric Needle, President-Elect Madison Conradis and Government Relations Chair Bill Williams represented the members of the Space Coast along with leaders for AAF District 4, which includes over 1,000 agencies, creatives and those who support the industry through services like printing, web design, audio, video, promotional products and so much more. News media, print publications and magazine publishers are also a huge component of the club membership.
American Advertising Federation Space Coast Announces Board of Directors for 2015-2016
The AAF-SC has elected its incoming Board of Directors for the 2015-2016 year.
MELBOURNE, FL. JUNE 16, 2015 — In a unanimous vote at the non-profit's annual membership meeting Tuesday evening, the membership elected and installed a board of five executive officers and six general board members, all local advertising industry leaders on Florida's Space Coast.
American Advertising Federation Board of Directors – National
WASHINGTON, DC | July 1, 2013—The American Advertising Federation (AAF) today announced its new Board leadership, elected at its annual conference in Phoenix on June 7, who will serve during the 2013-2014 year, beginning today through June 30, 2014.


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Katarina Olsson is new General Counsel at Trelleborg
Date: 28.01.22
Katarina Olsson has been appointed the new General Counsel for Trelleborg Group as from the end of the second quarter 2022. She succeeds Charlotta Grähs, who is stepping down from her position at Trelleborg to take a similar role at another company. This has previously been communicated. Like her predecessor, Katarina will be a member of the Group Management and act as secretary to Trelleborg's Board.
Born in 1971, Katarina Olsson, joins Trelleborg from a position as General Counsel for Beijer Ref, a world-leading global wholesaler of cooling technology and air conditioning. Previously she served in positions as corporate counsel at ICA and Ericsson. Katarina holds a Master of Law (LLM) from Lund University, Sweden, and has also studied at Queen Mary and Westfield College, University of London, England.
"We are pleased to welcome Katarina to the Trelleborg Group. Katarina has an excellent background that will allow her to lead the continuing legal work for the Group's strategically prioritized areas, such as M&A, risk management and regulatory compliance," says Peter Nilsson, President and CEO of Trelleborg Group.
"I come to Trelleborg with knowledge and experience gained from working at global and also entrepreneur-driven companies. I very much look forward to taking up my position at Trelleborg and participate in the continued development of the Group," says Katarina Olsson.
Media: Vice President Media Relations Karin Larsson, +46 (0)410 67015, +46 (0)733 747015, karin.larsson@trelleborg.com
Investors/analysts: Vice President IR Christofer Sjögren, +46 (0)410 67068, +46 (0)708 665140, christofer.sjogren@trelleborg.com
Trelleborg is a world leader in engineered polymer solutions that seal, damp and protect critical applications in demanding environments. Its innovative solutions accelerate performance for customers in a sustainable way. The Trelleborg Group has annual sales of about SEK 33 billion and operations in about 50 countries. The Group comprises three business areas: Trelleborg Industrial Solutions, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions and Trelleborg Wheel Systems. The Trelleborg share has been listed on the Stock Exchange since 1964 and is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Large Cap.
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Pueblo schools staying ahead of the COVID curve
By Ernest Gurulé
Pueblo's class of 2021 will certainly have tales to pass on to their grandchildren about life in the age of the Coronavirus The stories won't be hype. The virus has already killed more than 250,000 Americans and more than a few in Pueblo, as it has blanketed the country and the rest of the world leaving its brand on normal life.
In Pueblo, where there's been a recent spike---in cases and deaths---from the virus, the school district has mobilized resources to ride out the storm. It hasn't been easy. "I think we have learned a lot of lessons," said Pueblo School District 60 spokesman, Dalton Sprouse of the virus. "We learned and found out what we were doing well and what we could do a whole lot better."
District 60, the largest school system in southern Colorado with more than 15,000 students, has kept things together with a system that includes both normal classroom schedules for younger students and virtual learning for the high schools.There have also been a few stops and starts and more are coming.
A recent citywide surge in the virus caused the District to adopt uniform distance learning in the city's high schools effective November 11th. Pre-K-8 will follow the same plan after the Thanksgiving break beginning Monday, November 30th.
The District's two different teaching methods were not implemented without a lot of thought, said Sprouse. "In high school, they're taking different electives, changing (classes) all day long." Younger students, he said, are far less mobile, more often remaining in a single classroom for the length of the learning day.
No district, said Sprouse, wants to have disruptions like the ones the virus has caused. But the circumstances in this situation are different than any ever dealt with. "We wanted to give families the final decision…we know some families wanted to make their own decision."
To maintain the best learning environment, the District took the bold and expensive step of ordering electronic devices for every student. Younger students were given iPads, high schoolers received Chromebooks. Families without internet or had a poor internet signal, said Sprouse, got Hotspots, devices that allow access to a Wi-Fi signal.
The virus has also caused a curtailing of fall sports in Pueblo, a traditional high school sports hotspot. CHSAA, the governing body for the states' public schoolathletic programs, modified its 2020-21 athletic schedule to allow as much competition as deemed safe. It divided the school calendar year into four seasons. Currently teams are competing in football, softball, cross-country, golf and boys tennis. The course of the virus will dictate winter sports schedules, said CHSAA.But with the virus resurging across the state---and the country---any changes should not come as a surprise.
At least 18 counties in Colorado have moved to the second highest level of severity on the state dial, a single step away from renewed Stay At Home orders. With hospitals taxed to near limits with patients carrying the virus, the state epidemiologist expects the number of deaths to rise.
The Pueblo Department of Health and Environment announced that it has recorded an increase in COVID-19 cases in the city and county. As of last Friday, there have been 5,744 confirmed "positive and probable cases among Pueblo County residents." The Department reported 74 deaths throughout the county since the beginning of the outbreak.
Earlier this month, Governor Polis called on Coloradans to rethink Thanksgiving plans and not travel for the holiday. "Colorado, I love you," he said, "but this is an intervention." He made the announcement on November 5th. "Cancel your plans to see others who are not in your household for the next few weeks to avoid spreading or contracting the virus." He called the state's situation "urgent and deadly serious."
Pueblo District 60, said Sprouse, will do whatever is necessary to ensure the health of its students and school officials. "It's not coming from our schools, it's coming into our schools…we all have a part to play," he said.


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A Theater sensation is celebrating its 25th Anniversary Pre-Spring of 2019. Stomp is a hit on the stage with a growing fan base. There have been many who avoided the show due to a misconception the setting was loud and brassy. It is not until you see it for yourself that a true appreciation for the performance is granted. When Stomp is afoot you will be enamored with the range of tones that are generated with everyday items. The Stomp crew can turn anything from brooms or lighters to lids, tubs, fingers and feet into a musical beat. The high levels of energy and creativity form a smooth addictive flow that you simply cannot turn away from.
Stomp takes their tempo to the next level with the depth of characters and storylines they represent. Each of the Stomp performers carry their own persona. While you are listening to the Stomp sounds, you also watch the characters develop and grow as the tale unfolds. You will find yourself laughing and sighing a sympathetic breath while you follow the plots. The Actors phenomenally create a connection with the audience. You know who they are and how they feel due to their unique characteristics. The cherry on the Theatrical top is Stomp accomplishes all of this…. without uttering a single word.
Stomp's Humble Beginning
Luke Cresswell and Steve McNicholas began their journey at street festivals and side stop shows. They had flair and an eclectic style that matched their jazzy energies. Running around with beats brought them to the band "Pookiesnackenburger" which later gave them the idea to pull together an eight person group to perform. It was this ensemble that started their path to an awestriking level. They debuted as Stomp at a festival in 1991. Cresswell was the first of the group to improve his percussionist sound with his environment. If it could be hit, tapped or blatantly bashed… it had a sound.
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Using anything in his path such as the ground, garbage cans, pipes and trees, it was an eye opening experience to see the enthusiasm build in the crowd. They loved the impromptu drumming and rhythm. They had found their calling and began to tour internationally. The Stomp group gained traction and went from sometimes to something in the matter of a magical minute.
Stomp found a home in New York and has been there ever since. Spin offs and cable contracts have come and gone, yet the original brilliance of Stomp remains without sway. They have had over one hundred Stompians come and go with famed appearances over their quarter of a century run. One of the performers, Carlos Thomas, has been with the show for twenty of his forty two year old life. It can almost become like a family that rides the waves as they come. Cresswell and McNicholas continue to be a part of the Stomp design. The dedication and talent of both gentlemen and the Stomp performers have brought together a Theatrical icon for many years to come.


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Thompson voters on Wednesday will decide whether to approve a $23.1 million budget for fiscal year 2013-14.
The spending plan includes $16.8 million for education, $4.8 million for general government, $557,500 in capital spending and 893,600 towards debt service. If approved, the budget will mean a .22 mill increase to the tax rate.
Polls will be open from noon to 8 p.m. at the following sites: District 1: Thompson Fire Station, 70 Chase Road; District 2: Merrill Seney Community Room at Town Hall, 815 Riverside Drive, North Grosvenordale; District 3: Quinebaug Fire Department, 720 Quinebaug Road, Quinebaug; and District 4: East Thompson Fire Station, 530 E. Thompson Road.


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"The How to Cross a Picket Line" Instructional Video Series
On March 4, 2010, there was a statewide protest to defend public education on a scale never before seen in California. For those of us working hard to put a swift and efficient end to the distastefully outdated and fiscally reckless institution known as public education, March 4th proved to be a very scary day. For this reason, UCMeP mobilized a special task force to subvert protests: the Strategic Counter-Activism Brigade (SCAB). Almost immediately, SCAB made headlines in major newspapers like the SF Chronicle with its innovative tactics for training students how to cross picket lines without thinking twice about the political consequences of their actions. As part of this campaign to incapacitate statewide unrest, SCAB produced a series of cutting-edge public service announcements (think: 1980s elementary school bus safety videos) which offered viewers fun ways to cross their favorite picket lines.
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On this page, you will find many video tutorials and links to useful tips for managing your Moodle course.
As you know we upgraded to a newer version (3.2) and there are some changes in navigating Moodle that you need to know. Please watch this short video to familiarize yourself with the interface.
Click here for an instructor 101 Moodle course. You will have to login to our Moodle.
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A: Go to https://courses.agnesscott.edu/ and use your Agnes Scott user ID and password to log in. If you have forgotten the password, you may be able to reset it using the Password Change Utility.
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Your professor may not be using Moodle or your professor hasn't yet made the site available to her students.
Or, you are not enrolled in the course. If you recently added the course, Moodle will list your course about 24 hours after the Registrar's office enrolled you in the course.
You may not be listed as the instructor of record. Contact the Registrar's office to ensure you're listed as the instructor of record.
If your students mention they're unable to see a course you're teaching, it's likely you need to make your Moodle course site visible.
Q: What classes are using Moodle?
A: A Moodle course site is created for all academic courses each of which is created hidden. It is up to the discretion of the instructor if they use Moodle for their courses.
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A: Drop/adds will be processed in the system within 24 hours of being submitted to the Registrar's office. Once you are in the Registrar's system your course will appear in Moodle after 3 a.m. the following day.
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A: Fall courses will be available by the first week of August. Spring courses are available by the second week of January.
Uploading documents and adding links are two of the basic uses of Moodle. Below are two videos that will show you how.
The assignment activity module enables a teacher to communicate tasks, collect work, and provide grades and feedback.
Students can submit any digital content (files), such as word-processed documents, spreadsheets, images, or audio and video clips. Alternatively, or in addition, the assignment may require students to type text directly into the text editor.
When reviewing assignments, teachers can leave feedback comments and upload files, such as marked-up student submissions, documents with comments or spoken audio feedback.
Moodle's gradebook is a powerful tool for sharing grades and feedback with students and calculating grades. The gradebook provides several different options for how to calculate and display grades. You may configure your gradebook before the start of the semester or build it as you teach.
Attendance is designed for teachers to be able take attendance during class, and for students to be able to view their own attendance record.
A teacher can mark the attendance status of a student as "Present", "Absent", "Late", or "Excused". These status descriptions are configurable, and more can be added. The teacher adds Attendance as an activity of a course, and then sets up the sessions whose attendance is to be tracked.
The course Import feature allows a user the ability to directly pull content from any other active course on their site, saving the instructor the time required to recreate this content from scratch.


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Child 'hugs' sculpture. Now parents may be stuck with $132,000 bill
Posted 5:17 pm, June 17, 2018, by Tribune Media Wire
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Two parents may be stuck with a $132,000 bill after their child damaged a sculpture inside the Tomahawk Ridge Community Center in Overland Park, Kansas, according to KSHB.
The child's mother, Sarah Goodman, said the incident happened during a wedding reception last month.
Surveillance video shows the child hug the sculpture, then seconds later, it fell.
"We heard a bunch of commotion and I thought, 'Whose yelling at my son?'" Goodman explained. "This glass mosaic torso is laying on the ground and someone is following me around demanding my personal information."
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Following the incident, Goodman and her husband received a letter from an insurance company saying they were negligent for not monitoring their children.
However, Goodman said the accident could have happened to any family.
"My children are well supervised but all people get distracted," she said.
The family has also raised concerns about the safety of the art display.
Goodman said the sculpture should have had more protection and markings around it due to its expensive price tag.
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"It's in the main walkway. Not a separate room. No plexiglass. Not protected. Not held down," she said. "There was no border around it. There wasn't even a sign around it that said, 'Do not touch.'"
Goodman added that she was disappointed that no ever asked if her son was okay after the sculpture nearly fell on top of him.
"He's honestly been having bad dreams every night," she said. "None of these people have ever once said, 'How is Troy? How is your son holding up? Is his face okay?'"
A spokesperson with the City of Overland Park said the city filed an insurance claim. The insurance company then contacted the Goodman family.
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"It was a piece that was loaned to us that we are responsible for. That's public money," spokesperson Sean Reilly explained. "We are responsible to protect the public investment."
Reilly defended the display at the Tomahawk Ridge Community Center and said the sculpture was never meant to be touched.
"There's a societal responsibility that you may not interact with it if it's not designed for interaction," he said.
Goodman said the family still has not figured out how to deal with paying for the damage and has reached out to their homeowner's insurance provider for assistance.
"$132,000 is completely astronomical," she said. "We'll see what the insurance company says and if they're going to take it to lawyers. We don't know."
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Okihiro, Gary
About the author: Gary Y. Okihiro is a professor of international and public affairs and director of the Asian American Studies Program at Columbia University. He is author and editor of several books in ethnic studies, including In Resistance: Studies in African Caribbean, and Afro-American History and Margins and Mainstreams: Asians in American History and Culture.
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This volume is a pre-colonial economic history drawn from field research that benefits from the debates within southern African history arising from the literatures of dependency, peasantization, and articulation of the 1980s and from the more recent critique by the social and cultural historians of the 1990s. It is an excavation of historical knowledge and production undertaken two decades after the initial fieldwork and theoretical readings that inform this study, and is thus not only an exemplar of the intellectual debates of the 1970s, but an important critique of that period and its projects and a reminder of the distinction among varieties of history that emanate from their historical and social locations.


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Alternating Current (AC) – Electric current that reverses direction, usually many times per second. Most electrical generators produce alternating current.
Ampere (amp) – A measure of how much electricity is moving through a conductor.
Blackout – A total power failure over a large area; usually caused by the failure of major generating equipment or transmission facilities.
Bottom Ash – Slag or other residue remaining in the boiler after coal is burned.
Brownout – A small, temporary voltage reduction implemented by a utility to conserve electric power during periods of high use.
British Thermal Unit (Btu) – Amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of 1 pound of water by 1 degree Fahrenheit.
Bus – An electrical conductor that serves as a common connection for two or more electrical circuits.
Capacitor – A device that stores electrical charges and can be used to maintain voltage levels in power lines and improve electrical-system efficiency.
Circuit – Path that electricity follows.
Circuit Breaker – A switch that opens an electric circuit when a short occurs.
Cogeneration – Using waste heat from (1) an industry to produce electricity, or (2) from electric utilities to produce steam for an industry or hot water for a building.
Conductor – A material that allows an electric current to pass through it. Also, the wire that carries electricity in an electric distribution or transmission system.
Cycle – One complete series of changes of value of an alternating current or an electromagnetic wave.
Demand Charge – A charge for electricity based on the maximum amount of a system's electricity a customer uses.
Demand Side Management – A utility program aimed at reducing consumer use of energy through conservation or efficiency measures.
Deregulation – Major reduction of government oversight in a segment of private industry.
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Distribution System – The poles, wire and transformers used to deliver electric energy from a bulk power supplier to the consumer.
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Fossil Fuel – Materials such as coal, oil or natural gas used to produce heat or power; also called conventional fuels. These materials were formed in the ground millions of years ago from plant and animal remains.
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Global Warming – A gradual warming of the Earth's atmosphere reportedly caused by the burning of fossil fuels and industrial pollutants.
Greenhouse Gases – Carbon dioxide and other gases that reportedly contribute to the warming of the Earth's atmosphere.
Grid System – An arrangement of power lines connecting power plants and consumers over a large area.
Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) – A device that instantly breaks the circuit when a short develops. Required for outlets that are used in bathrooms, kitchens, outdoors or wherever electrical equipment might come into contact with water.
Hertz (Hz) – An international measure of frequency or vibration equal to 1 cycle per second. The alternative current frequency used in North America is 60 hertz. In Europe and some other parts of the world it is 50 hertz.
High Voltage – Voltage in a power line higher than the 110 to 220 volts used in most residences.
Horsepower (hp) – A measure of power equal to about 746 watts.
Hydroelectric Plant (hydro) – A facility that produces electric energy by releasing water from a reservoir through generators.
Insulator (nonconductor) – Material that does not conduct electricity, such as glass, ceramics or rubber. It prevents the passage of electricity. All transmission and distribution wires are protected by insulators.
Interconnection – A tie permitting the flow of electricity between the facilities of two electric systems.
Kilovolt (kv) – 1,000 volts. The amount of electric force carried through a high-voltage transmission line is measured in kilovolts.
Kilowatt (kW) – The basic unit of electric demand, equal to 1,000 watts; average household demand is 10 to 20 kilowatts.
Kilowatt-hour (kWh) – A unit of energy of work equal to 1,000 watt-hours. The basic measure of electric energy generation or use. A 100-watt light bulb burning for 10 hours uses one kilowatt-hour.
Lignite – A low-sulfur, low-energy coal, found primarily in the upper Great Plains.
Line Loss – Electric energy lost in the process of transmitting it over power lines.
Load – The amount of electric power drawn at a specific time from an electric system, or the total power drawn from the system. Peak load is the amount of power drawn at the time of highest demand.
Load Factor – The ration of average demand to peak demand. It is a measure of efficiency that indicates whether a system's electric use over a period of time is reasonably stable or if it has extreme peaks and valleys. A high load factor usually results in a lower average price per kilowatt-hour than a low load factor.
Megawatt (MW) – Equal to 1,000 kilowatts or 1 million watts.
Megawatt-hour (MWH) – Equal to 1,000 kilowatt-hours or 1 million watt-hours.
Meter – A device used to measure and record the amount of electricity used by a consumer.
Nitrogen Oxides – Compounds of nitrogen and oxygen formed when fossil fuels burn.
Nuclear Energy – Energy produced from the splitting of atoms.
Nuclear Fission – The splitting of an atomic nucleus, resulting in the release of large amounts of energy; the basic process a nuclear reactor uses to provide heat for the generation of electricity.
Nuclear Fusion – The combination of two light nuclei to form a heavier nucleus with the release of some binding energy.
Nuclear Power – Electric energy generated using heat produced by an atomic reaction.
Nuclear Radiation – Invisible particles or waves given off by radioactive materials such as uranium.
Off-peak Power – Electricity supplied during periods of low system demand.
Ohm – The amount of resistance overcome by one volt in causing one ampere to flow. The ohm measure resistance to current flow in electrical circuits.
Ohm's Law - Voltage equals resistance multiplied by current. In its simplest form, Ohm's Law states that it takes one volt of pressure to push one amp of current through one ohm of resistance.
Outage – Interruption of service to an electric consumer because a power plant, transmission line or other facility is not operating.
Peak Demand – The greatest demand placed on an electric system; measured in kilowatts or megawatts; also, the time of day or season of the year when that demand occurs.
Peak Load – The amount of electric power required by a consumer or a system during peak demand; measured in kilowatts or megawatts.
Photovoltaics – Technology that produces electric power directly from the sunlight. A common application is in solar-powered pocket calculators, but various equipment remote from electric distribution lines also uses the technology.
Power – The term used for the product of voltage and current. It is measured in watts.
Power Plant – A place where electricity is produced.
Rotor – The rotating part of a generator.
Single-phase Power – An electric circuit that consists of one alternating current.
Slag – A residue produced by the combustion of coal. This heat-fused material accumulates on the sides and bottom of a boiler and is removed periodically and disposed of according to environmental regulations.
Stator – The stationary part of a generator within which a rotor turns.
Socket – A connecting place or junction for electric wires, plugs and light bulbs.
Solar Power – Energy from the sun's radiation converted into heat or electricity.
Static Electricity – Created when electrons "jump" from one atom to another. You can create static electricity by rubbing certain things together, such as a brush and your hair. Lightning is also an example of static electricity.
Substation – A place that contains transformers, which lower electricity's voltage so that it can be used in homes and businesses.
Surge Suppressor – An electronic device that protects electric equipment from short-term, high-voltage flows of electricity such as lightning strikes.
System Demand – The total amount of energy required to supply all customers.
Three-phase Power – An electric circuit that consists of three separate currents delivered at one-third cycle intervals by means of a three-wire circuit; typically used to power large industrial motors that operate at 200 volts or higher.
Transformer – A device used to raise or lower voltage in electric distribution or transmission lines. A step-up transformer raises voltage and a step-down transformer lowers voltage.
Transmission – The transfer of electric current from a power plant to a destination that could be hundreds of miles away.
Turbine – A machine with blades attached to a central shaft. The pressure of water or steam on these blades causes the turbine to spin.
Turbine Generator – The combination of a turbine and a generator working together to produce power.
Voltage – The force which pushes electricity through a wire.
Wheeling – Transmitting bulk electricity from a generating plant to a distribution system across a third system's lines.


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[AI] (Tom and Brett) review documents to make them more generic so they could apply more broadly, such as to handle issues around tags such as R&S or SIRTFI.
Baseline Expectations (BE) Implementation Consultation https://spaces.at.internet2.edu/x/uZ6TBg is open from June 23, 2017 until Aug. 18, 2017. This will allow incorporation of feedback from InCommon Steering, as Brett will present BE to Steering on July 10 (overview) August 7 (more in depth).
It was suggested to add to the project timeline more details on the communication plan and plan for project rollout. It was agreed to push certain dates out for the educational phase. Also it was suggested to add a month for review of the revised InCommon Participation Agreement.
Brett or Ted will email a reminder to Steering between the July and Aug Steering meetings.
An issue to consider is that many entities may be out of compliance with Baseline Expectations, for example having incomplete metadata. There will be a need for marketing awareness including educating the execs at InCommon participant institutions.
It was also suggested that for the first few months of implementation the focus should be on the crisply defined areas of the Baseline Expectations. We can notify the community that we will be developing the more fuzzy areas (security practices) together. As BE goes into effect, there will likely need to be community discussion on what constitutes good security practice. The AAC should work to help the community understand its expectations for itself.
It will be important to inform Steering of the risks around having many out of compliance entities.
For the InCommon FOPP and Participant Agreement, there will be internal drafts reflecting changes needed for BE implementation and maintenance. Ann will consult with Internet2 legal division on the proposed changes to those documents. The drafts should be ready to bring to InCommon Steering in September. In addition, as part of updating the InCommon legal agreements, there will be changes to the InCommon Participation Agreement template https://internet2.app.box.com/v/InCommon-Participation-Agreemt, based on a request from Internet2 Legal Division.
. The AAC can update the AAC charter in parallel with the rollout of BE.
The new Internet2 Trust and Identity project manager, Erin Murtha, has started and will be meeting with Tom Barton, John Krienke and others to get up to speed on Baseline Expectations (BE) Implementation and Maintenance. Erin will develop the BE timeline from Federation Operator perspective.
It is expected that information will be available in August or Sept. 2017 about the FICAM requirements for re-certification under the new specifcation. Once that information is available, the AAC will be able to compile rough estimates of timeframes and determine next steps. In addition, Tom Barton will be speaking with those sites who have InCommon bronze certification and learn more about its value to them.


Having a history of benign (non-cancerous) breast disease can increase the chances of developing breast cancer. However, researchers have found that taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT) does not further increase the risk for breast cancer among post-menopausal women with proliferative breast disease. Proliferative breast disease (also called hyperplasia) is a non-cancerous condition characterized by an increase in the number of breast cells.
HRT is commonly prescribed to help treat menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness, and sleep disturbances. HRT is designed to "replace" estrogen that a woman loses when she reaches menopause. Estrogen loss can contribute to menopausal symptoms, osteoporosis (brittle bones), and other conditions. While HRT is the most effective remedy for menopausal symptoms and helps maintain bone mineral density, there is thought to be a link between long-term use of HRT (more than five years) and an increased risk of breast cancer.
There is also an increased risk of breast cancer among women with benign breast disease, according to lead researcher Celia Byrne, PhD of Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School and her colleagues. To conduct the study, researchers analyzed biopsy cell samples from 133 post-menopausal breast cancer cases and 610 women with a history of benign breast disease. While they found that the risk of breast cancer was nearly double among women who had fast-growing proliferative breast disease versus women with slow-growing proliferative breast disease, the addition of HRT did not seem to further increase breast cancer risk.
The breast cells of proliferative breast disease may be normal or abnormal. Proliferative breast disease with abnormal cells is called atypical hyperplasia. According to the researchers, the women with atypical hyperplasia were 3.6 times more likely to develop breast cancer than women with non-proliferative breast disease.
Many physicians think of breast disease as a continuum. Research has shown that many or most breast cancers do arise from the above sequence. However, some women with hyperplasia or atypical hyperplasia will never develop breast cancer. Also, some breast tumors may skip one or more intermediate steps (for example, they may proceed from normal directly to carcinoma in situ). In general, anything farther along than atypical hyperplasia is usually classified as a cancer. Abnormalities beginning with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), usually require treatment as cancers.
Benign breast disease is fairly common, though current or past use of HRT for five or more years did not further increase the risk of breast cancer among women with proliferative breast disease. However, researchers did not take into account different forms or doses of HRT.
Many physicians recommend that women with atypical hyperplasia talk to their physicians about taking steps to help lower their breast cancer risk, especially if they have a strong family history of breast cancer or test positive for BRCA gene mutations. Preventive measures include frequent screenings, taking the drug tamoxifen, or considering a prophylactic mastectomy (preventive breast removal). However, having fibrocystic breasts, a benign breast condition that affects nearly 50% of women at some point in their lives, is not a risk factor for breast cancer.


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Analysis of Resolution 2434 (2018) on Libya (September 2018)
By Kata Lucas
This resolution renews the mandate of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) until 15 September 2019 under the leadership of the Secretary-General's Special Representative.
The Security Council unanimously adopted resolution 2434 (2018), renewing the mandate of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) until 15 September 2019 under the leadership of the Secretary‑General's Special Representative (SRSG). UNSMIL's mandate as an integrated special political mission focuses on supporting an inclusive political process, as well as security and economic dialogue within the framework of the Libyan Political Agreement and the United Nations Action Plan. The mandate renewal comes at time of continued turmoil in Libya, as the security situation remains highly volatile with heavy clashes between armed groups in Tripoli. [1]What's in Blue: UN Support Mission in Libya Mandate Renewal
UNSMIL's mandated tasks are largely consistent with the previous mandate renewal, resolution 2376 (2017), which included provisions on support for key Libyan institutions, human rights monitoring and reporting, coordination of humanitarian assistance, and advice and assistance to the Government of National Accord (GNA) in its efforts to stabilize post-conflict zones, including those liberated from Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/Da'esh). The resolution includes new language that calls on UNSMIL to support constitutional and electoral processes in the context of the transition. Further, the Council encourages greater integration and strategic coordination of UNSMIL and United Nations agencies, including international financial institutions in Libya to support the stabilization efforts of the GNA.
There are four references to women, peace and security (WPS) issues in the resolution: three in the preambular paragraphs and one operative reference. References focus on women's participation in political, peace and conflict resolution processes, as well women's protection concerns in regards to sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). Broadly, there is a balance between participation and protection concerns. In the operative paragraphs, the Council requests UNSMIL to include a gender perspective throughout its mandate and to assist authorities in ensuring women's full and effective participation in the democratic transition, reconciliation efforts, the security sector, and national institutions. [2]S/RES/2434 (2018), OP. 4 This operative reference reflects the good practice of resolution 2376 (2017), while also including additional new language on the protection of women and girls from SGBV. Negatively, across mandated areas, the resolution lacks a specific call for a gender lens in monitoring and reporting on women's participation in key processes, and in regards to the humanitarian assistance and human rights monitoring efforts of the mission. Further, the resolution contains no references to protections for or support to civil society organizations and human rights defenders.
Language on WPS issues in the preambular paragraphs is largely reflective of the previous mandate renewal, resolution 2376 (2017). Preambular references include a call for women's participation across political, conflict resolution, and peacebuilding processes, and a call on Libyan authorities to prevent and respond to sexual violence in conflict (SViC), including ending impunity. [3]S/RES/2434 (2018), PP. 19, PP. 20 Positively, there is an additional preambular reference, which calls on Libyan authorities to investigate violations and abuses, including SGBV and to hold perpetrators accountable. [4]S/RES/2434 (2018), 24
Analysis by Issue Area
Political and Electoral Processes
UNSMIL is mandated to support the development of an inclusive political process, within the framework of the Libyan Political Agreement and UN Action Plan, to support the implementation of the Libyan Political Agreement, and to support the subsequent phases of the Libyan transition process, including constitutional processes and the organization of elections. [5]S/RES/2434 (2018), OP. 1(I), (II) and (IV) The Council discusses WPS issues in one operative paragraph, requesting UNSMIL to integrate a gender perspective throughout its mandate and to assist the GNA in ensuring the full and effective participation of women in the democratic transition, amongst other areas. [6]S/RES/2434 (2018), OP. 4
In future renewals, the Council should add additional provisions that require UNSMIL to prioritize support for women's active participation in political processes as fundamental to ensuring long-term sustainable peace. [7]S/RES/2122 (2013), OP. 4, Monthly Action Points (MAP) for the Security Council: September 2018 In order to foster women's active participation, the Council should add a call for special attention to women's safety in all phases of electoral processes pursuant to resolution 2122 (2013). [8]S/RES/2122 (2013), OP. 8 To further assist in creating the conditions for women's participation as voters, candidates, and monitors, and to strengthen the voices of women in political processes, the Council should call for consultations with women and women's civil society organizations, and request the Secretary-General to report on such consultations. Actionable, gender-sensitive provisions in future mandate renewals are crucial, as UNSMIL's Action Plan for Libya has failed to ensure gender parity in its consultative phase with less than 25% women participants. [9]Monthly Action Points (MAP) for the Security Council: September 2018 It is essential that the upcoming National Conference and elections provide women with opportunities to substantively engage in and impact all phases of these processes from consultation to implementation to monitoring and evaluation to reporting. [10]Monthly Action Points (MAP) for the Security Council: September 2018
Peacebuilding and Reconciliation
The Council broadly references women's participation in reconciliation processes in one operative paragraph. [11]S/RES/2434 (2018), OP. 4 In future mandate renewals, pursuant to resolution 2122 (2013), the Council should call on UNSMIL to monitor the inclusion of women's participation in formal and informal peacebuilding processes, and for the Secretary-General to provide updates on such efforts pursuant to resolution 2122 (2013). [12]S/RES/2122 (2013), OP. 1, OP. 2(c) Such provisions will better ensure quality information and analysis on women's participation, as well as barriers to women's participation in peace and conflict resolution processes.
UNSMIL is mandated to support the provision of essential services and the delivery of humanitarian assistance. To facilitate integration of a gender lens, the Council should request UNSMIL to consult with women and women's organizations in the design, implementation and provision of humanitarian assistance per resolution 2242 (2015). [13]S/RES/ 2242 (2015), OP. 16 Complementary to this, any mission staff engaged in the delivery of services or assistance should participate in gender-sensitive trainings for humanitarian personnel per resolution 1820 (2008). [14]S/RES/1820 (2008), OP. 6, OP. 10 The inclusion of the aforementioned provisions will enable the mission to better ensure the population has access to gender-sensitive humanitarian assistance.
UNSMIL is also mandated to undertake human rights monitoring and reporting, however such language is gender blind. The Council should call for data disaggregated by sex and age, and provide analysis on the impact of the situation on women, and girls, as well as the impact of interventions. [15]S/PRST/2014/21 Gender-sensitive monitoring and reporting on human rights is needed to better assess the gendered dynamics and impacts of conflict. Additionally, the Council should call on the Libyan government to protect civil society organizations (CSOs) and human rights defenders (HRDs), given the increasing security risks and political pressure from Libyan authorities against these groups. [16]Monthly Action Points (MAP) for the Security Council: September 2018
The resolution includes operative and preambular references to protection measures for women and girls from SGBV, however the Council should include new provisions in UNSMIL's mandate to ensure the safety, dignity, and long-term needs of survivors and their families including by supporting CSOs pursuant to resolutions 1820 (2008) and 2106 (2013). [17]S/RES/1820 (2008), OP. 13, S/RES/2106 (2013), OP. 19 The Council should also add language on prevention from SGBV pursuant to resolution 1820 (2008). [18]S/RES/1820 (2008), OP. 8, OP. 9 Further, the preambular call on Libyan authorities to protect against SGBV, including ending impunity, should be reflected in the operative paragraphs. Finally, any human rights monitoring and reporting undertaken in the future should include crimes of sexual violence in conflict pursuant to resolution 2106 (2013) [19]S/RES/2106 (2013), OP. 5, OP. 6
Security Sector Reform
The Council broadly calls for the full and effective participation of women in the security sector in one operative paragraph. [20]S/RES/2434 (2018), OP. 4 The Council should call on UNSMIL to support and report on the realization of a gender balance in all security institutions and processes, particularly, women's participation in police, civil personnel, and security institutions. Complementary, the mission should undertake specific tasks to ensure accountability, including effective vetting processes in order to exclude from the security sector those who have perpetrated or are responsible for acts of sexual violence per resolution 2106 (2013). [21]S/RES/2106 (2013), OP. 16(b) Such efforts will assist in creating the conditions for women's participation in security institutions and processes.
Small Arms Light Weapons
UNSMIL is also mandated to assist in halting the flow of uncontrolled arms and to counter the proliferation of weapons, as well as to provide advice and assistance to GNA-led efforts to stabilize post-conflict zones. [22]S/RES 2434 (2018), OP. 2(iv), 2(2v) However, the Council is silent on gender considerations in these areas. The Council should acknowledge the impact of small arms light weapons (SALW) on women and girls, through heightened levels of violence, including higher levels of SGBV. Further, the Council should call on UNSMIL to empower women, including through capacity-building efforts, and to foster women's participation in the design and implementation of efforts to prevent, combat, and eradicate the illicit transfer, and the destabilizing accumulation and misuse of SALW per resolution 2242 (2015). [23]S/RES/2242 (2015), OP. 15
1. ↑ What's in Blue: UN Support Mission in Libya Mandate Renewal
2, 6, 11, 20. ↑ S/RES/2434 (2018), OP. 4
3. ↑ S/RES/2434 (2018), PP. 19, PP. 20
4. ↑ S/RES/2434 (2018), 24
5. ↑ S/RES/2434 (2018), OP. 1(I), (II) and (IV)
7. ↑ S/RES/2122 (2013), OP. 4, Monthly Action Points (MAP) for the Security Council: September 2018
8. ↑ S/RES/2122 (2013), OP. 8
9, 10, 16. ↑ Monthly Action Points (MAP) for the Security Council: September 2018
12. ↑ S/RES/2122 (2013), OP. 1, OP. 2(c)
13. ↑ S/RES/ 2242 (2015), OP. 16
14. ↑ S/RES/1820 (2008), OP. 6, OP. 10
15. ↑ S/PRST/2014/21
17. ↑ S/RES/1820 (2008), OP. 13, S/RES/2106 (2013), OP. 19
18. ↑ S/RES/1820 (2008), OP. 8, OP. 9
21. ↑ S/RES/2106 (2013), OP. 16(b)
22. ↑ S/RES 2434 (2018), OP. 2(iv), 2(2v)
23. ↑ S/RES/2242 (2015), OP. 15
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