Silk Road Medical raised $47 million in venture capital last year during the third quarter of 2017, MoneyTree reports. The company raised the money in the later stage of development in its seventh investment sequence. Investors include CRG, Janus Capital Group, Norwest Venture Partners, The Vertical Group and Warburg Pincus.
The company manufactures less-invasive medical devices that are designed to improve the treatment of carotid artery disease using transcarotid therapies. Silk Road Medical is working to improve the lives of people with carotid artery disease.


Public administration is a broad field that covers the administrative services needed to help build and strengthen society.
The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) defines it as a branch of study that prepares you to serve as a public service manager in local, state or federal government. Typically, courses in public administration cover public policy management, legislative relations, public budgetary processes and financial management, labor relations, and ethics, NCES reports.
Those possessing a public administration degree typically work in a diverse number of roles that may range from developing nutrition programs for low-income families to working with law enforcement officials to help solve the opioid epidemic.
They may also oversee urban planning and municipal budgets, according to The College Board.
The Princeton Review asserts that an undergraduate degree in public administration can help open the door to careers in public housing, law enforcement and labor relations, as well as in healthcare and social service organizations. Urban and regional planners, community service managers, emergency response specialists and budget analysts are all examples of careers that require grounding in the principles of public administration, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What Does a Public Administrator Do?
Public administrators share an important role in ensuring that laws and regulations, civil rights, municipal budgets and health and safety codes are enforced to protect the community they serve.
Today, the issues facing public administrators are as broad as the populations they serve. Good public administrators must ensure they serve all constituents fairly and equitably. Some of the challenges they face include the perception of corruption in government, the rise in new technologies and their effect on communications, a lack of diversity in citizen participation and implicit bias and racial discrimination, according to a commentary published in the American Society for Public Administration's PA Times. It will be increasingly important for public administrators to seek innovative solutions in an era of increasing and changing populations, the commentary suggests.
BLS provides the following examples of government and public administration careers, along with job descriptions, in which an undergraduate degree is helpful.
Administrative Service Manager - Sometimes referred to as business office managers or facilities managers, administrative services managers plan, manage and coordinate the support services of an organization, including its employees and its resources, according to BLS. In an administrative service manager role, you could expect to set goals for personnel and departments, oversee related buildings and equipment, and manage policies related to health, safety and efficiency. The median annual wage for administrative services managers was $94,020 in 2017, BLS reports.
Budget Analyst - As a budget analyst, you could prepare reports and monitor institutional spending for a nonprofit, private or government organization. Your duties could include reviewing municipal budget proposals, monitoring organizational spending, making spending recommendations and projecting future spending, according to BLS. The median annual wage for budget analysts was $75,240 in 2017, BLS reports.
Emergency Management Director - In this role, you could prepare plans or procedures for disaster response in a community, city or state. Emergency management directors work with government, nonprofit and public safety officials to create emergency plans, assess damage, coordinate and distribute resources and secure funding, according to BLS. The median annual wage for emergency management directors was $72,760 in 2017, BLS reports.
Public Utilities Specialist - Energy services are highly regulated and need specialists who understand the laws and regulations that underpin them. In this role, you could develop and negotiate contracts, amendments and other agreements for the sale, purchase or interchange of utilities such as power and water. In 2017, the Department of Energy hired the most public utilities specialist, with an average salary of $102,846, according to FederalPay.org.
Social and Community Service Manager - Interested in improving transportation access for the elderly or ensuring communities have strong crime watch programs? As a social and community service manager, you could coordinate and supervise social service programs and community organizations, including those run by the government and nonprofit organizations, according to BLS. Duties include fundraising, creating and monitoring budgets and working with stakeholders to evaluate the effectiveness of programs. The median annual wage for social and community service managers was $64,100 in 2017, BLS reports.
Urban and Regional Planner - Urban and regional planners develop land-use plans and programs that enhance communities, factor in population growth and update physical facilities in cities and communities. As an urban or regional planner, you could work with public officials, developers and community groups to design development plans for new industrial parks, public housing and public outdoor space, according to BLS. The job also requires a strong knowledge of zoning, building codes and site plans, and could require a master's degree, according to BLS. The median annual wage for urban and regional planners was $71,490 in 2017, BLS reports.
Whichever role you choose, working in public administration can offer you other benefits in addition to salary, including a sense of purpose, the opportunity to learn and grow, and a way to make a difference in your community, state or country.


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Four Feminists Recall Life Before and After 'Roe v. Wade'
It's been 44 years since SCOTUS legalized abortion—now we have an administration eager to repeal the decision. We spoke with women who remember well the dangers of life before it.
Vivian Manning-Schaffel Jan 24, 2017
Sunday marked the 44th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, which gave us the right to a safe, legal abortion. Though it seems hard to believe now, in this climate, the Supreme Court ruled 7–2 that a right to privacy under the Due Process Clause of the 14th Amendment did, indeed, extend to a woman's decision whether to become a parent.
Before Roe v. Wade, "back-alley" abortions were a leading cause of death of women of reproductive age. According to the Guttmacher Institute, a resource dedicated to women's reproductive health, some 700,000 to 800,000 abortions were estimated to have been performed annually in the 1950s and 1960s. Those who could not afford private abortions—mostly young and minority women—risked devastating health consequences, raising maternal mortality rates significantly by taking matters into their own hands. And these numbers are likely low-ball estimates as many women didn't feel safe enough to report their abortions prior to Roe v. Wade.
The Trump administration, together with the GOP-led House and Senate is doing everything in their power—and they have the power right now—to lord over our uteruses and roll back our reproductive rights to a time before some of us were even born.
But millions of women, men, and children took a mighty strong stand against this outrage this past weekend at Women's Marches not just in DC, or across the country, but around the globe. Sadly, these threats to our collective well-being is nearly as old as the Roe ruling itself. There are countless restrictive laws that already exist at the state level, with new ones being passed all the time. According to the Guttmacher Institute, in the first six months of last year, U.S. state legislators introduced over 1,200 provisions relating to sexual and reproductive health and rights—35 percent restricting access to abortion services. By midyear, 17 states passed 46 new abortion restrictions. Along with the 334 abortion restrictions implemented since 2010, this accounts for 30 percent of all abortion restrictions enacted by states since Roe.
As of December 19, 2016, Texas implemented a law requiring hospitals and health-care clinics to perform actual funeral services for aborted fetuses, with the full endorsement of the state's GOP governor, Greg Abbott. Just think about how much a funeral costs, then think about a rape victim having to pay hundreds of dollars for the funeral of a zygote.
Also, Ohio lawmakers somehow managed to pass a controversial measure that outlaws abortions as early as six weeks into the pregnancy. The "Hearbeat Bill" makes an exception in the event the mother's life is in danger but no exception in cases of rape or incest. Pregnancy is barely detectable that early. Now, put yourself in the shoes of a woman, after receiving news of a severe chromosomal defect at 20 weeks, forced through the agony of giving birth to a child that would never live outside the womb.
As states like Ohio and Texas careen toward a live-action version of The Handmaid's Tale, the stability of Roe v. Wade is increasingly hanging in the balance. As soon as President Trump was sworn in, the New York Times reported he reinstated a brutal Reagan-era policy—the global-gag rule, prohibiting the use of U.S. foreign aid to health providers abroad who discuss abortion as a family-planning option.
Not only are women terrified that their children won't have the access to the birth control and health care they had, but how many of us might be forced into having "change of life" babies if affordable access to birth control and abortion are rendered obsolete?
To gain a clear picture of exactly what's at stake, I spoke with four women about what life was like before and after Roe v. Wade, and sought their advice about what women today can do in facing the very real prospect of its reversal.
Eleanor Smeal, President, Feminist Majority Foundation
On life before Roe v. Wade:
"The illegal abortion rate was quite high and conditions often weren't sanitary, so the risk of punctures, bleeding and infection were also high—young women would self-induce abortions and bleed to death. The pill was invented around 1960, but didn't go on the market until 1964. Around the same time, doctors perfected safe abortion but it wasn't as safe as it eventually became. The host of a very popular children TV show called Romper Room had four kids and became pregnant again. She'd taken a common sleeping pill that was administered to pregnant women before they knew it caused deformity, so she decided to try and get a legal abortion. Back then, only four states offered abortions and she was turned down—she had to go to Sweden to get one. This got press and created tremendous sympathy. Then, in the 1960s, there was an outbreak of German measles, a disease that can cause deformities in unborn children. Over 40,000 women were infected and the fact they had no choice whether or not to have their babies really drove people crazy. Soon, a mammoth movement to legalize abortion began."
On how Roe v. Wade changed her life:
"Though I was married and had two small children, this was major issue. All of us had stories of people who had unexpected pregnancies. It was dangerous and you needed a safety valve. I have something called Mediterranean anemia and if I got pregnant again, that baby stood the risk of deformity and death. I could've become an invalid myself."
On what women can do protect their rights today:
"This generation can't imagine not having a safety valve to plan a family or protect their own health. We already know what happens when abortion is not available—there will be increased infant illness and mortality. There will be more maternal illness and death. Roe v. Wade is a massive public policy. If they actually succeed (in reversing Roe) it will be a political issue that is unimaginable in size. Instead, they'll whittle away (at it) for their base and think of ways to make it rarified to the point of backlash. These men want to control women because we have what no man has. They want to control (human) production. My advice to women today is to get involved in a group. You can't fight these things by yourself. They'll know more how to protect themselves, and at most, they'll help others."
Edie Jarolim, author of Getting Naked for Money: An Accidental Travel Writer Reveals All
"Our lives were shrouded in secrecy. When I got pregnant the first time I had sex—as a result of having almost no information about women's reproduction—I didn't feel I could tell anyone. There was no legal recourse, no information about terminating a pregnancy, just shadowy rumors about back-alley hacks. My 18-year-old boyfriend was as clueless as I was; he wanted to get married but I didn't. I didn't love him and I wanted to go to college. I was luckier than some. When I finally had to tell my parents that I was pregnant, they were furious, but they were as eager that I go to college as I was so they helped me figure out a way to get an abortion. We ended up going to a women's hospital in Puerto Rico. It was safe and clean, but the trip depleted my parents' saving and destroyed their trust for me. I never regretted the abortion, but I regretted the trauma of its illegality."
"I got pregnant again in my twenties, even though I was using an IUD. After Roe v. Wade, the difference between my previous experience and this one was night and day. I was annoyed that my birth control didn't work, but I was able to go to a Planned Parenthood clinic and get the procedure done easily and safely, without trauma."
"Be vigilant with birth control. Support Planned Parenthood. Vote."
Senator Liz Krueger, D—New York
"I was 15 when Roe v. Wade was decided—I wasn't following Supreme Court decisions that closely. But Roe grew out of, and in the broader context of, the women's liberation movement, which had an enormous impact on me and my generation. We were the first generation heading off to college who were supported to believe we were equal (though we would have to fight every step of the way). And we all had copies of Our Bodies, Ourselves, and were discussing sexuality in a far more open way than earlier generations of women."
"I knew young women from high school, just a few years older than myself, who had gotten illegal abortions pre-Roe and had terrifying stories. When I headed to college in 1975, just two years after Roe, abortion was legal but not easily accessible, and there was still an immense stigma. I never had to face the question of an abortion for myself, but have discussed this issue with many friends before and after they did make the decision. Each time, it was clear that each woman was making one of the most complicated and emotional decisions of her life, and that she needed support to make whatever decision is the best for herself and her family. I have been close to women who desperately wanted their pregnancy but knew that a healthy viable pregnancy was not possible, and to women who knew having a child at that time could cause damage to themselves and the rest of their family. I've also been close to women who were not sure about whether they were ready, but chose to have the baby from an unplanned pregnancy. Every story is different. What is the same is the importance of support and choice for each woman to make the right decision for herself, without fear or stigma."
"Women and men need to understand how dangerous it would be for every one of them if they woke up in a country where safe, legal abortion was not an option. They need to understand the importance of protecting access to contraception and information about all reproductive health concerns. Some political issues are true litmus tests—included in these must be equal rights under all laws, freedom of speech, freedom of religion, reproductive freedoms, and protection of the earth from destruction. After that, we can argue politics!"
Fran Johns, author of Perilous Times: An inside look at abortion before—and after—Roe v. Wade
"You'd just hope and pray not to have an unplanned pregnancy. If this happened, you had four options: Bear and deliver an unwanted child; try to self-abort (yes, the coat hanger was popular, along with throwing yourself down a flight of stairs or drinking home remedies rumored to end pregnancy which unfortunately often ended instead in death); travel to Canada, Mexico, England or Japan (the four most common destinations for an abortion) if you had the substantial amount of money then required; or seek out one of the many illegal abortionists who operated in the shadows almost everywhere."
"A victim of workplace rape in 1956, I went the illegal abortionist route after trying timidly and unsuccessfully to self-abort. I was very, very lucky to survive without infection—and without bleeding to death—because I was able to get to my physician (who of course had refused to perform an abortion) within 24 hours. I believed the constitutional right to make her own very private healthcare decisions would mean all women would have access to safe abortions. Sadly, thanks to the hundreds of restrictive state laws passed in recent decades, the reality now is that women without money or resources in more than half of the states effectively have no reproductive choice."
"Women today would do well to understand how successful the anti-choice, anti-women forces have been and are continuing to be. Supporting the organizations working to preserve and strengthen women's rights and standing up for reproductive justice are essential if today's women expect to have freedom in the future."
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Vivian Manning-Schaffel has written for The New York Times, Working Mother, CBS Watch!, Prevention, Time Out New York, and many other publications. She is also producer, writer and host of Soapbox Dirty, a weekly podcast that ponders matters of the zeitgeist. Find more of her writing at vivianmanningschaffel.com, follow her on Twitter at @SoapboxDirty and listen to Soapbox Dirty on iTunes.
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Great golfing holidays or even holidays where you want to fit in the occasional round of golf are synonymous with Scotland. The game has been played here since at least the 15th century so it really is the home of golf.
Scotland has some of the most famous and best golf courses in Britain (if not the world) and there are lots of them, with almost 600 to choose from! So it's easy to find good local golf courses throughout Scotland where you will be welcomed during your stay.
As well as famous links golf courses like St. Andrews and Carnoustie, Royal Troon and Turnberry or Muirfield and Royal Dornoch, you'll find hundreds of really excellent golf courses such as Ladybank in Fife and Downfield near Dundee, Blairgowrie in Perthshire and Portpatrick in Dumfries and Galloway.
Whether you play a little or a lot and regardless of you handicap you'll find exactly the right golf course to suit in Scotland, with a wide choice of golf courses ranging from challenging open championship courses to local 9 hole courses. Unfortunately we can only highlight a few courses here but a quick Google search will bring up hundreds more!
It's worth remembering that at some golf courses you will need to contact them in advance to book your tee time and you may need to show them a handicap certificate, although this is not always required, especially at the smaller clubs.
In fact you can choose any region of Scotland stretching from the Highlands in the north to the Scottish Borders in the south and you will be able to find some great golf courses to play and it's easy to plan your holiday golfing itinerary by doing a little bit of research before you book your self catering accommodation.
Simply check out the local courses in the region you wish to stay or use our online search facility to find properties that are near to a selection of golf course.
The world famous Gleneagles golf courses are guaranteed to provide an exhilarating round of golf for both the beginner and the well established player. There are three main courses available for the visitor.
Stunning views, diverse holes and a wonderful location are just a few of the reasons why this course has been included in The Scotsman's list.
With impressive views over the Clyde Estuary and Loch Lomond and the Trossachs, this exciting course is a must play.
Throughout the course there are spectacular views both over the local town of Langholm and through the rolling Scottish Border hills in which it's set. Founded in 1892 the club has a lot of history and invites visitors all year round to come and enjoy the course.
Boasting wonderful views over Loch Lomond and Ben Lomon, Vale of Leven is a terrific 18 hole course that is ideal for the more experienced player.
Set on the shores of Loch Ryan, the Stranraer Golf Club was originally designed by 5 times open champion James Braid.
Measuring 6,138 yards this par 70-course enjoys some amazing views and has some tricky holes making it a really enjoyable round of golf.
Welcome to visitors all year round, this fantastic little course is ideal for those after a quick and memorable game.
This fabulous 18 hole course is bound to provide a challenging yet thoroughly rewarding game for golfers of all ages.
Barra Golf Club, located on the Isle of Barra, is the most westerly golf course in the United Kingdom.
Environmental experts have hailed Askernish as "the most natural links course in the world".
This unique half length 18 hole par 3 course is superbly maintained and provides a fun day out for all the family.
Situated by the loch of Aboyne, this golf club boasts 18 challenging holes.
Founded in 1895, Aberfeldy course holds 18 holes of scenic flatland suitable for all ages.
Established in 1825, this Perthshire Golf Club is set in the stunning former deer park grounds of Taymouth Castle. A fantastic course with spectacular views of the surrounding countryside.
Set in the banks of the royal river Dee, Banchory Golf club is a picturesque course that is also home to the shortest tee in the whole of Scottish golf; the 88 yard "doo'cot"!
The views across this course are fantastic; set in the rolling hills of the Scottish Borders the 13th hole is of particular note for its panoramic views out across the surrounding landscape.
A 9 hole moorland course with well maintained Fairways and greens plus stunning views.
With honorary members including Nick Faldo and Colin Montgomerie this course is a great test for golfers.
Situated in Luce Bay with scenic views and a restless sea breeze the course can give trouble to players of all skill.
This golf course is popular for its beautiful, panoramic views that can be adored from all areas of the course. Don't worry if you forget to pack your clubs as they can be hired and lessons can be organised for those wishing to polish up on their skills.
Running parallel with the Aberdeen beach front,this tremendous 18 hole links course is renowned for its challenging windy conditions.
Founded in 1896, this challenging 9 hole golf course is a fantastic destination for those looking to kick back and relax.
Home to a lengthy 18 hole course, Dunblane is open to visitors and is only 15 miles from the venue of the 2014 Ryder Cup.
A small club situated in a beautiful spot in the highlands. Short but demanding this friendly club is surrounded by mountains and has extensive views across the entire course.
Famous for being the highest 18 holer in the country, Braemar is around 1,200 feet above sea level; no wonder it is becoming increasingly popular.
The Hirsel Golf Course is quite unheard of but a real gem. Large, open greens are plentiful and the course can provide some difficult shots for golfers of all abilities making it a very enticing and rewarding test of golf.
This challenging but short 18 hole course is sure to provide an exhilarating game for all who grace its greens.
This wonderful 18 hole course on the Isle of Lewis offers panoramic views over Stornoway Harbour and the Minch.
Set in the old royal hunting grounds of King's Park and built on ancient volcanic slopes, Stirling Golf Course is guaranteed to provide a purely thrilling game of golf.
Boasting wonderful views over Loch Long, Holy Loch and the Firth of Clyde, this 9 hole course provides a game with varied terrain.
Just outside the centre of Wigtown is this 9 hole course set in impressive moorland. Visitors are welcome to come and bring their game to the sloping greens and fairway; some of the trees even grow on slanted!
Turnberry Golf Course is most certainly one of the most scenic Open Championship golf courses in the whole of Scotland. It lies right next door to the Firth of Clyde with splendid views across to the Mull of Kintyre and the Isle of Arran.
With the River Gala running by it and a mix of woodland and open parkland on the course, the Torwoodlee Golf Club is a real gem.
This short but demanding golf club is open all year round and is ideal for beginners and enthusiasts alike.
This 9 hole par 64 course offers a challenging game to individuals of any ability.
This natural links course has had all of its features shaped by the wind, sea, sand and land, which makes the course rather unique.
Crieff Golf Club, located in Perthshire, prides itself as being the ideal base for a golfing holiday.
This magnificent short moorland 9 holer with excellent greens and well maintained grounds is often described as the `hidden gem' of central Scotland.
A fine 9 hole course with great views of the island and mainland.
Located at Nethy Bridge, this traditional highland course is suitable for golfers of all standards and offers 18 varied holes which are sure to provide an enjoyable game for players of all abilities.
With beautiful, panoramic views surrounding this course; it offers golfing enthusiasts the perfect opportunity to admire the scenery whilst enjoying their hobby. Competitions are also hosted here for those who enjoy a little bit of rivalry and it is perfect for getting to know the locals and other people holidaying in Sanday.
Frequently considered to be home to Scotland's most beautiful 9th hole, Killin Golf Club is a picturesque course.
The course has some stunning views looking out over the Solway Firth and onto the Lake District, a truly unique sight as you navigate around the 18 holes, a real sight!
The Minto Golf Club was founded in 1928 and has enjoyed some great golfing over the years to become an excellent 18 hole course with clubhouse facilities and restaurant.
There is no doubt that St Andrews is one of the most famous golf courses in the world and there are a number of courses to tackle when visiting.
Lying on the Braes of Cowie and overlooking the North Sea, Stonehaven is a short but challenging course.
A popular, testing 18 hole natural links course in a glorious setting just two miles from Pennyland Farm and known for the excellence of its greens.
Golf has been played at Kingussie since 1891 and the course is still very much as it was when it first opened.
With fantastic views of the surrounding hills and a challenging course for all abilities the West Linton Golf Club takes pride in its golfing traditions dating back over 100 years.
One of Scotland's hidden golfing gems, Buchanan Castle Golf Club is set in the beautiful surroundings of the Scottish Highlands.
Situated at the foot of the Menteith Hills and on the southern border of Loch Lomond.
For golfers of all abilities the course at Jedburgh offers a stretching yet rewarding round of 18 holes. With excellent facilities and catering on offer the stunning views can be enjoyed both out on the course and back at the clubhouse.
This modest 9 hole course is set in the beautiful grounds of the Ross Priory country house. If you are looking for something enjoyable and not too testing then this is for you!
The Portpatrick Dunksey Golf Club, on the edge of Scotland's south coast has some great views over the sea as you try to navigate round the 18 holes. The devils in the detail at Portpatrick!
In Monreith Bay, enjoying great coastal views and some hilly landscapes this course can provide a challenge to even the best golfers.
On the southern shores of the Moray Firth in between Inverness and Nairn is Castle Stuart Golf Course.
Situated on the outskirts of Edinburgh the Melville Golf Centre is excellent for those wishing to improve their game on the extensive golf range.
Frequently featuring as one of the top 100 golf courses in the UK, this fantastic links course is on the seaside.
Located in the heart of Perthshire, Auchterarder boasts stunning views across the Gleneagles and Ochil hills. This easy walking course has 18 challenging holes and is open to visitors and members alike.
Named second best in the region the club boasts 18 holes of challenging golf with some stand out views making it a really great course.
With brilliant clubhouse facilities and a course that promises to test golfers!
This course offers stunning views and magnificent wildlife spotting opportunities at each and every one of its holes.
Although a challenging par 70 course, Dumbarton welcomes visitors of all abilities.
The perfect place for visitors, Fyvie is a welcoming and friendly destination providing a fair test.
The sixth oldest golf club in the world, this course is definitely one to play if you get the chance.
A gem of a 9 hole course on the north east Kintyre Coast, founded in 1906, it has wonderful views towards the Isle of Arran.
Located just north of Arisaig, this beautiful nine-hole golf course is a real gem.
This 9 hole course is located on the Tobermory Bay on the Isle of Mull.
Planet golf has considered Machrie a candidate for its list of the top 100 golf courses on earth.
Beginning with the most wonderful view from the opening hole and offering breathtaking views, this historically famous championship links course is a real treat.
One of the finest inland golf courses in the northern part of Scotland.
Known as `the friendly place to play golf', this golf centre has something for everyone!
This unique 13 hole course is different to many others as it takes you back to the first five holes before completing the 18th!
The bridge of Allen Golf club is a quaint 9 hole course renowned for its glorious views of the countryside.
Set on the Solway coastline with brilliant views out over the Irish Sea, the Brighouse Bay Golf Club has some unusual features as it spans across the rugged coast. This makes some holes a quite a challenge for golfers of all levels and a really enticing course to come and play.
Set on the stunning east coast of the Scottish Borders, the cliff top holes can prove tricky!
This particularly well designed, old fashioned links course is a fantastic destination for a traditional game of golf.
This premier north eastern golf course offers something for everyone with three picturesque courses.
Royal Dornoch is probably the most well known golf course within the area providing a truly spectacular, picturesque and peaceful place to enjoy a game of golf whilst unwinding from the stresses of everyday life.
Bute Golf Club is the oldest course on the island and boasts stunning views over the Stravannan Bay on the west coast of the Isle of Bute.


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Obesity May Be a Disability Under California Law
Employees claiming bias must show that their obesity has a physiological cause
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By Joanne Deschenaux January 11, 2018
A severely obese woman who was fired from an athletic club after working there for more than 15 years was entitled to a trial on her disability discrimination claim under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), the California Court of Appeal ruled.
Under California law, obesity may be a disability—but only when the plaintiff can prove that the obesity has a physiological cause. The trial court erred in dismissing the claim before trial because the plaintiff introduced evidence that her obesity was genetically determined and the employer failed to refute this evidence, the appellate court concluded.
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The plaintiff has been obese since childhood, and her weight interferes with several daily life functions, including bathing, walking and using transportation. She cannot stand for more than an hour, cannot walk more than a mile at a time and often experiences significant shortness of breath from engaging in basic activities.
She began working part time for the Berkeley Tennis Club as a lifeguard and pool manager in 1997 while she was a college student. She eventually became a night manager and continued to work at the club after graduating from college in 2001, reporting to the club's general manager. In 2011, she took on additional duties and began working about 40 hours a week as a night manager, day manager and tennis court washer. She consistently received positive reviews, merit bonuses and raises throughout this period.
Rigoberto Headley became the general manager of the club in 2012. The plaintiff alleged that Headley cut her hours, refused to allow her to apply for a position for which she was qualified and paid her less than a new hire doing the same job. She also claimed that Headley asked all employees to wear uniforms, failed to buy one that fit her and then criticized her for failing to comply with the uniform policy. The plaintiff was fired a few months after Headley began work, allegedly for attempting to record a meeting of the club's board of directors.
The plaintiff filed a lawsuit in May 2014 asserting, among other claims, disability discrimination under FEHA. The trial court dismissed all the claims before trial, and the plaintiff appealed. The appellate court reversed as to the disability bias claim.
Physiological Cause
Under FEHA, it is unlawful to discriminate against an employee because of a "physical disability." The plaintiff must first show that she suffered from a disability, could perform the essential duties of the job with or without reasonable accommodations, and was subject to an adverse employment action because of the disability.
The employer is then required to articulate a legitimate, nondiscriminatory reason for its employment decision. The plaintiff then gets the opportunity to show that the legitimate reasons offered were false, creating an inference that those reasons served as a pretext for discrimination.
In Cassista v. Community Foods, Inc. (1993), the California Supreme Court held that weight may qualify as a protected disability within the meaning of FEHA if medical evidence demonstrates that it results from a physiological condition affecting one or more of the basic bodily systems and that it limits a major life activity.
In this case, the club sought dismissal of the discrimination claim on the basis that the plaintiff failed to meet her burden of showing that her obesity is a physical disability under FEHA. The plaintiff submitted proof that her obesity was genetically determined, and the club argued that obesity with a genetic cause cannot qualify as a physical disability. The trial court seemed to accept this argument in dismissing the claim, but the appellate court disagreed.
The pertinent question, the appeals court said, is whether a genetic cause qualifies as a "physiological cause." Quoting the Oxford English Dictionary, the court noted that "physiological" means "relating to the functioning of living organisms."
"This term encompasses genetics," the court said. It then rejected the conclusion that the plaintiff could not establish her claim by proving that her obesity has a genetic cause and ruled that the plaintiff was entitled to a trial on her bias claim.
Cornell v. Berkeley Tennis Club, Calif. Ct. App., No. A147516 (Dec. 21, 2017).
Professional Pointer: While it is established law in California that obesity is a protected disability only if the plaintiff can show a physiological cause for that condition, this case shows that it is not clear what type of evidence suffices to show that cause. An employer could make a costly mistake in assuming an employee's obesity does not have a physiological cause and is therefore not protected under FEHA.
Joanne Deschenaux, J.D., is a freelance writer based in Annapolis, Md.
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import com.gemstone.gemfire.cache.execute.FunctionException;
import com.gemstone.gemfire.cache.execute.ResultCollector;
import com.gemstone.gemfire.distributed.DistributedMember;
import com.gemstone.gemfire.distributed.internal.ReplyException;
import com.gemstone.gemfire.distributed.internal.ReplyProcessor21;
import com.gemstone.gemfire.internal.util.concurrent.StoppableCountDownLatch;
import com.pivotal.gemfirexd.internal.engine.Misc;
import com.pivotal.gemfirexd.internal.engine.GfxdConstants;
import com.pivotal.gemfirexd.internal.engine.access.GemFireTransaction;
import com.pivotal.gemfirexd.internal.engine.distributed.utils.GemFireXDUtils;
import com.pivotal.gemfirexd.internal.engine.store.GemFireContainer;
import com.pivotal.gemfirexd.internal.iapi.error.StandardException;
import com.pivotal.gemfirexd.internal.iapi.services.sanity.SanityManager;

/**
 * {@link ResultCollector} used for query executions in GemFireXD. For
 * streaming result support use {@link GfxdQueryStreamingResultCollector}.
 *
 * @author swale
 */
public class GfxdQueryResultCollector extends ArrayList<Object> implements
    GfxdResultCollector<Object> {

  private static final long serialVersionUID = 8434972705144037747L;

  protected final CancelCriterion stopper;

  protected volatile StoppableCountDownLatch latch;

  protected volatile FunctionException functionException;

  protected final GfxdResultCollectorHelper helper;

  public GfxdQueryResultCollector() {
    this(8);
  }

  public GfxdQueryResultCollector(int initialCapacity) {
    this(initialCapacity, new GfxdResultCollectorHelper());
  }

  private GfxdQueryResultCollector(int initialCapacity,
      GfxdResultCollectorHelper helper) {
    super(initialCapacity);
    this.stopper = Misc.getGemFireCache().getCancelCriterion();
    this.latch = new StoppableCountDownLatch(this.stopper, 1);
    this.helper = helper;
  }

  public final void setResultMembers(Set<DistributedMember> members) {
    this.helper.setResultMembers(members);
  }

  public final Set<DistributedMember> getResultMembers() {
    return this.helper.getResultMembers();
  }

  public final boolean setupContainersToClose(
      Collection<GemFireContainer> containers, GemFireTransaction tran)
      throws StandardException {
    // non-streaming collector will not have anything to do with releasing locks
    return false;
  }

  public void setNumRecipients(int n) {
  }

  public GfxdResultCollectorHelper getStreamingHelper() {
    return null;
  }

  public void setProcessor(ReplyProcessor21 processor) {
    // nothing to be done for non-streaming collector
  }

  public ReplyProcessor21 getProcessor() {
    // not required to be implemented for non-streaming collector
    return null;
  }

  /**
   * Adds a single function execution result from a remote node to the
   * ResultCollector
   *
   * @param resultOfSingleExecution
   */
  // !!ezoerner added argument member, but not yet used in implementation
  // [sumedh] now using member argument
  public void addResult(DistributedMember member,
      Object resultOfSingleExecution) {
    if (GemFireXDUtils.TraceRSIter) {
      SanityManager.DEBUG_PRINT(GfxdConstants.TRACE_RSITER, toString()
          + "#addResult: adding result: " + resultOfSingleExecution
          + " from member: " + member);
    }
    if (resultOfSingleExecution == null) {
      return;
    }
    boolean addMember = true;
    Throwable t = null;
    if (resultOfSingleExecution instanceof Throwable) {
      t = (Throwable)resultOfSingleExecution;
      addException(t, member);
      // exceptions can be fatal ones like low memory exception, so never
      // add the member as having sent a valid reply (#44762)
      addMember = false;
    }
    else if (resultOfSingleExecution instanceof ResultHolder) {
      final ResultHolder rh = (ResultHolder)resultOfSingleExecution;
      // apply TX changes for ResultHolder
      rh.applyRemoteTXChanges(member);
      t = rh.getException();
      if (t != null) {
        addException(t, member);
        addMember = false;
      }
    }
    if (addMember) {
      this.helper.addResultMember(member);
    }
    if (t == null) {
      synchronized (this) {
        final long count = this.latch.getCount();
        if (count != 1) {
          SanityManager.THROWASSERT("unexpected latch count=" + count);
        }
        add(resultOfSingleExecution);
      }
    }
  }

  /**
   * Waits if necessary for the computation to complete, and then retrieves its
   * result.

   * If {@link Function#hasResult()} is false, upon calling
   * {@link ResultCollector#getResult()} throws {@link FunctionException}.
   *
   * @return the computed result
   * @throws FunctionException
   *           if something goes wrong while retrieving the result
   */
  public Object getResult() throws FunctionException, ReplyException {
    try {
      this.latch.await();
    } catch (InterruptedException ie) {
      Thread.currentThread().interrupt();
      this.stopper.checkCancelInProgress(ie);
    }
    if (this.functionException != null) {
      throw this.functionException;
    }
    return this;
  }

  /**
   * Call back provided to caller, which is called after function execution is
   * complete and caller can retrieve results using
   * {@link ResultCollector#getResult()}
   *
   */
  public final void endResults() {
    if (GemFireXDUtils.TraceRSIter) {
      SanityManager.DEBUG_PRINT(GfxdConstants.TRACE_RSITER, toString()
          + "#endResults: ending results");
    }
    this.latch.countDown();
  }

  /**
   * Waits if necessary for at most the given time for the computation to
   * complete, and then retrieves its result, if available.

   * If {@link Function#hasResult()} is false, upon calling
   * {@link ResultCollector#getResult()} throws {@link FunctionException}.
   *
   * @param timeout
   *          the maximum time to wait
   * @param unit
   *          the time unit of the timeout argument
   * @return computed result
   * @throws FunctionException
   *           if something goes wrong while retrieving the result
   */
  public Object getResult(long timeout, TimeUnit unit)
      throws FunctionException {
    throw new FunctionException(
        "getResult with timeout not expected to be invoked in GemFireXD");
  }

  public void setException(Throwable exception) {
    addException(exception, Misc.getGemFireCache().getMyId());
  }

  public final void clearResults() {
    if (GemFireXDUtils.TraceRSIter) {
      SanityManager.DEBUG_PRINT(GfxdConstants.TRACE_RSITER, toString()
          + "#clearResults: resetting the latch and clearing results");
    }
    synchronized (this) {
      clearData();
    }
  }

  protected void clearData() {
    this.latch = new StoppableCountDownLatch(this.stopper, 1);
    this.functionException = null;
    if (GemFireXDUtils.isOffHeapEnabled()) {
      Iterator<Object> resultsIter = this.iterator();
      while (resultsIter.hasNext()) {
        Object obj = resultsIter.next();
        if (obj instanceof ResultHolder) {
          OffHeapReleaseUtil.freeOffHeapReference((ResultHolder) obj);
        }
        resultsIter.remove();
      }
    } else {
      this.clear();
    }
  }

  @Override
  public String toString() {
    return getClass().getSimpleName() + '@'
        + Integer.toHexString(System.identityHashCode(this));
  }

  protected final void addException(Throwable t, DistributedMember member) {
    if (GemFireXDUtils.TraceRSIter) {
      SanityManager.DEBUG_PRINT(GfxdConstants.TRACE_RSITER, toString()
          + "#processException: from member [" + member + "] got exception", t);
    }
    StandardException.fixUpRemoteException(t, member);
    synchronized (this) {
      addExceptionFromMember(t, member);
    }
  }

  protected void addExceptionFromMember(Throwable t,
      final DistributedMember member) {
    if (this.functionException == null) {
      if (t instanceof FunctionException) {
        this.functionException = (FunctionException)t;
        if (t.getCause() != null) {
          t = t.getCause();
        }
      }
      else {
        this.functionException = new FunctionException(t);
      }
    }
    this.functionException.addException(t);
  }

  /**
   * {@inheritDoc}
   */
  @Override
  public GfxdResultCollector<Object> cloneCollector() {
    return new GfxdQueryResultCollector(8);
  }
}

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Last Update December 10, 2015
Leaked Al Jazeera emails reveal disdain for Paris murder victims
By Paul Alster, | Fox News
Apr. 2, 2012: The logo of Al Jazeera Media Network is seen at the MIPTV, the International Television Programs Market, event. (Reuters)
While citizens around the free world embraced the mantra "Je suis Charlie" to show solidarity with the murdered employees of a French satirical magazine, a top editor at a Muslim-owned news organization had a different message for his colleagues: "We are Al Jazeera."
A leaked email from Al Jazeera English Editor and Executive Producer Salah-Aldeen Khadr used the twist on a viral phrase used around the world to show support for victims of the Wednesday slaughter of 12 in an Islamist attack on Charlie Hebdow in Paris. The magazine was targeted for its penchant for publishing caricatures of Prophet Muhammad, which it did in addition to poking fun at other religions.
"Was this really an attack on "free speech?" Khadr asked his subordinates in the email blast. "Who is attacking free speech here exactly?
"Defending freedom of expression in the face of oppression is one thing; insisting on the right to be obnoxious and offensive just because you can is infantile," wrote Khadr, quoting Time magazine, as he urged Al Jazeera staffers to consider that "I am Charlie" is an "alienating slogan – with us or against us type of statement – one can be anti-CH's racism and ALSO against murdering people."
"Defending freedom of expression in the face of oppression is one thing; insisting on the right to be obnoxious and offensive just because you can is infantile,"
— English Editor and Executive Producer Salah-Aldeen Khadr
The email, first obtained by National Review Online, appears to have touched off a vigorous debate among editorial employees of the Qatar-owned outlet, which has often been accused of showing sympathy to Muslim extremists.
Al Jazeera English channel reporter Omar Al Saleh responded with an obligatory condemnation of the killings of 12 people, including four well-known cartoonists, in the attack, but made his real point in all capital letters, for extra emphasis.
"I AM NOT CHARLIE," Saleh wrote. "JOURNALISM IS NOT A CRIME. INSULTISM IS NOT JOURNALISM AND NOT DOING JOURNALISM PROPERLY IS CRIME."
But Al Jazeera's U.S. correspondent Tom Ackerman disagreed, in another portion of the leaked email chain.
"If a large enough group of someone is willing to kill you for saying something, then it's something that almost certainly needs to be said, because otherwise the violent have veto power over liberal civilization," Ackerman wrote. "When offenses are policed by murder, that's when we need more of them, not less, because the murderers cannot be allowed for a single moment to think that their strategy can succeed.
FULL COVERAGE: Islamic Terror Massacre in Paris
Al Jazeera, whose headquarters are in Doha, also has international offices in London and New York. It received a U.S. license and began broadcasting in August 2013 under its Al Jazeera America brand. On its mission statement the company outlines its values saying, "We maintain credibility through impartial, accurate and comprehensive representation of the story," and adds, "Integrity and respect guide our conduct internally and externally."
The company is Al Jazeera and is owned and funded by Qatar's ruling Al Thani family, whose regime has been accused of financing radical Islamist terror groups in the Middle East, most notably Hamas in Gaza and the Al Nusra Front in Syria.
Reached for comment about the internal debate, an Al Jazeera spokesman said such discussions are part of the reporting process.
"We have arguably the most diverse newsroom in the world, and the robustness of our internal discussions that flow from this are a great strength," the spokesman said. "Viewers judge us on our output, which on the Paris story has been first class, relaying events in real time, all the while providing a full spectrum of context."
The spokesman also added that Khadr is one of several executive producers at the organization and his opinions do not necessarily reflect those of Al Jazeera
Paul Alster is an Israel-based journalist. Follow him on Twitter @paul_alster and visit his website: www.paulalster.com.


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by Annette Fortner
Chester Bennington's Depression has never been a secret. You've probably come here wondering, "why Chester Bennington kill himself". A guy who seemingly had it all, right? Fame, fortune, and huge fan base. Well, when it comes to mental health, everyone has their two cents. From someone who's battled depression their entire adult life (Read about that battle here), it's frustrating. It's frustrating because people speak about depression without listening, and give opinions without understanding. This last week, we lost Chester Bennington, the lead singer from Linkin Park to suicide. On Facebook, I read countless posts from people saying "OMG!! I can't believe this happened!! I'm so sad!! Guys, mental health is sooooooooooo important!"… Did that really surprise anyone? We are talking about a guy who dedicated his life to singing lyrics like:
"Put me out of my fucking misery"
"I'm holding on
Why is everything so heavy?
So much more than I can carry
I keep dragging around what's bringing me down
If I just let go, I'd be set free
"I tried so hard
And got so far
But in the End
It doesn't even matter"
Chester Bennington's Depression: Was his suicide really that surprising?
Chester Bennington killed himself because the reality is, depression doesn't discriminate. He may have had fortune, fans, a family, and musical career, but depression messes with the way you see reality. You can be fine for a second and then feel like the biggest burden in the world the next. As a matter of fact, Chester Bennington's wife mentioned that he seemed completely FINE just days before killing himself.
For people to be so shocked when someone's career has been a cry for help… this is the problem. How many more people do we have to lose to suicide before we start listening? After they've died it's too late. We tell people, "I'm here for you. Please call if you need anything", but calls still get sent to voicemail. Because the uncomfortable truth is that depression is heavy, it's ugly, and it doesn't feel good to be around. Some think they are strong enough to be there for someone who is truly depressed when really, they're not.
Related: Be a Fighter: Overcoming Depression and Suicidal Thoughts
Here's the fundamental problem with people's views on depression, suicidal ideation, and mental health…
When we read bleak statuses on Facebook, the assumption is gosh they're so negative, or they're weak, or how dramatic. Do you know what it's like to want to kill yourself? To feel like you are a literal inconvenience to everyone around you? How much pain do you think a person has to be in to feel like they NEED to leave everyone? Think about how shit you have to feel to take the time to set up a noose and hang yourself? That's not an impulse decision, that is premeditated thought.
Some people think that suicide is cowardly and selfish, but when you're in that mindset you truly believe that the world would be better without you. And it's a freaking shame. Because the world lost such a bright light that made other people with depression feel heard and understood.
Depression comes in many forms, and some are not as blatant as the lyrics listed above. We need to learn to listen before it's too late. We need to be having continual conversations about mental health, not just posting a sad status when someone has committed suicide.
Be a part of the change, not a part of the problem. Learn how to see the signs and save someone's life here.
Related: The Secret to Living a Happier Healthier Life
Updated: September 2019
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#region copyright
// <copyright file="Peer.cs" >
// Copyright (c) 2016 All Rights Reserved
// Licensed under MIT
// </copyright>
// <author>Raj Bandi</author>
// <date>26/6/2016</date>
// <summary></summary>
#endregion
using System;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using System.Linq;
using System.Runtime.Serialization;
using System.Text;
using System.Threading.Tasks;
using Newtonsoft.Json;

namespace RiseSharp.Core.Api.Models
{
    [DataContract]
    public class Peer
    {
        [DataMember(Name = "ip")]
        public string IpAddress { get; set; }

        [DataMember(Name = "port")]
        public int Port { get; set; }

        //todo: change to enum
        [DataMember(Name = "state")]
        public int State { get; set; }

        [DataMember(Name = "version")]
        public string Version { get; set; }

        [DataMember(Name = "os")]
        public string Os { get; set; }
    }
}


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LONDON (GBR): L´Équipe writes that World record holder Usain Bolt is back in training as he got green light from his doctor Hans-Wilhelm Muller-Wohlfart after recent check-ups. His coach Glen Mills and the group is based as usual in London for summer training. In his aim to be in shape at World Champs in Beijing Bolt would need to compete before that. After tax exemption one possibility would be Sainsbury´s Anniversary Games in London on July 24. His management is also seeking other options.
TALLINN (EST, Jul 9): European U23 Champs started in the morning session with 2n fastest European time 2015 in women 400 m by Bianca Razor of Romania 51.31 (also PB), also fast Patricja Wyciskiewicz from Poland 51.62. French Thomas Jordier was the best in men 400 m 1st round in 45.59 (equaled his PB). In the 100 m heats first round top times by German Rebekka Haase 11.25 (+0.6) and French Marvin Rene 10.50 (-1.4). German Sara Gambetta was the best in shot qualification 16.71 and another German Fabian Heinle was the best in long jump qualification 776 (-0.7). Russian Valeriy Pronkin topped hammer qualification 72.35. In pole vault qualification major failure Russian Anastasiya Sadovnikova who no-heighted at 400 cm. Her best is 440 cm.
GWANGJU (KOR, Jul 9): South African Akani Simbine highlighted the second day of athletics at the Universiade with 9.97 (0.0) meet record and equaling the national mark of Henrich Bruintjies on Sunday in La-Chaux-de-Fonds. He already clocked first meet record in his semifinal 10.00 (+0.3). Silver for Jamaican Kemarley Brown 10.12 ahead of Turkish Ramil Guliyev 10.16 and two US sprinters Ronnie Baker 10.17 (10.14 in semis) and Markesh Woodson 10.19. In semifinals Korean record 10.16 (+1.8) for Kim Gook-Young. World leader Pawel Fajdek achieved excellent 80.05 in last round (had two fouls in first two throws) over Belarus duo Pavel Bareisha 75.75 and Siarhei Kolomoyets 74.68. Belgian Thomas Van der Plaetsen returned after his difficulties with decathlon win 7952 points ahead of French Bastien Auzeil 7913 and German Rene Stauss 7791. Russian wins for Igor Maksimov in 10 000 m 29:15.30, Dmitriy Sorokin in triple 17.29 PB (+0.2), Yuliya Pidluzhnaya in long jump 679 (+0.4) and Yuliya Maltseva 59.37 in discus. Viktoriya Zyabkina from Kazakhstan was the best in the women 100 m in 11.23 (+0:4) ahead of Jamaican Shimayra Williams 11.46 (11.42 in semifinal). Chinese gold medal for Li Ling in pole vault 445, other medals for New Zealand´s Elizabeth McCartney 440 and Belgian Chloe Henry 440. Australian Dane Bird-Smith topped 20 km walk in 1:21:30 over Canadian Ben Thorne 1:21:33 and Japanese Daisuke Matsunaga 1:22:06. Fastest in men 400 m semifinals Leaname Maotoanong of Botswana 45.77, in women Justine Palframan of South Africa 52.23. In 800 m semifinals Angela Petty from New Zealand 2:00.74, in 400 m hurdles semifinals Thomas Barr of Ireland 49.75 and in 100 m hurdles heats Danielle Williams from Jamaica 13.08 (-1.3).
MADRID (ESP): After some great marks in Barcelona yesterday, world class athletics returns to Spain on Saturday at the Madrid Meeting. As already reported there will be great 100m duels (English Gardner v Elaine Thompson and Mike Rodgers v Femi Ogunode) and a high quality men's shot with Christian Cantwell and Joe Kovacs. The men's 400m will also be a highlight, as Qatari talent Abdalelah Haroun takes on US champion David Verburg and on form Jamaican Rusheen McDonald. South African Cornel Fredericks opens his season in the 400mH, also in the field is Jehue Gordon, with Jeshua Anderson maybe the favourite. Sub two beckons for Laura Muir of Great Britain in the 800m, other top entrants are her compatriot Lynsey Sharp and Chanelle Price of the USA. On the men's side, Job Kinyor goes up against improved Bosnian Amel Tuka. Ruth Beitia will take on talented St Lucian Jeannelle Scheper in the high jump. Jamaican world leader Jason Morgan searches for form in the discus. Gabriela Petrova and Hanna Minenko will jump off in the triple, Kim Mickle of Australia heads the women's javelin field.
MONACO (MON): Taoufik Makhloufi will go to Font Romeu for a training stint following the 1500m at Meeting Herculis, report El Watan. The Algerian has been based in Angers in preparation for the Monaco Diamond League, where he aims to run sub 3:30.
TORONTO (CAN): Due to confusion surrounding the qualification system for the Pan American Games, athletes who thought they had qualified for the event have been cut from their nation's selections, report insidethegames. Over 900 athletes had thought to have qualified for the competition, although there are only 680 places available. After negotiations with the NOCs the PASO Executive board has increased the quota to 711.
TALLINN (EST): Ahead of the start of the European u23 Championships, European Athletics President Svein Arne Hansen and Vice President Jean Gracia underlined the importance of the championships. Hansen said, "The aim of this event was, and still is, to provide career continuity and a motivational bridge between junior competition and the top level of our sport." On the eve of the four day event, over 3000 tickets had been sold.
TORONTO (CAN): The IOC has said that they will use a different approach to target the mainsteam audience for their Olympic television channel. The channel aims to show as much as live sport as possible and, in a lot of cases, will provide review programmes several days after an event. Footage of past Olympic Games will also be shown. Inform insidethegames.
MOSCOW (RUS): Reigning triple jump European bronze medallist and European leader Aleksey Fyodorov is forced to refuse from participation at the World championships after his 5th place at World University Games in Gwangju with 16.35m. "Unfortunately, health problems, which I had after Russian team championships in the end of May, started to disturb me again here in Gwangju and I was not able to implement myself. I discussed current situation with my coach and we would like to do deep treatment with full rehabilitation and then start preparation for Olympic season. I plan to return into the field in October to perform at World Military Games. My summer season is finished," said 24-year-old Russian to R-Sport news agency.
NAIROBI (KEN): Most elite Kenyan athletes will not compete in the National Athletics Championships starting on Thursday at Safaricom Stadium, Kasarani. The athletes will either be taking part in the Lausanne leg of the Diamond League or other IAAF Challenge or Permit events in Europe. Some have opted to train for the World Championships trials due July 31 to August 1 at the Nyayo National Stadium.
LAUSANNE (SUI): Renaud Lavillenie has offered his support to Sergey Bubka, the man whose world pole vault record he broke last year, ahead of next month's IAAF Presidential election- although he has also said Sebastian Coe would be an excellent leader for his sport. Speaking on the eve of Athletissima, France's Olympic pole vault champion admitted that he hoped Bubka, whose longstanding world record he broke in Donestk last year when he cleared 6.16 metres, would succeed Lamine Diack as IAAF President in the election that will be held on August 19 in Beijing ahead of the World Championships. "I think both men have got some great ideas for the future development of our sport," Lavillenie, the IAAF Men's World Athlete of the Year in 2014, said. "Both Sergey and Seb would be very great as the new President. But I am not shying away from showing my support for Sergey."
NURNBERG (GER): The long jump competition which will be held as special on Friday onJuly 24 at German Championships in the market place here will be streamed live vialeichathletik.de. Rest of the events in the stadium on Saturday and Sunday will be broadcast by ARD and ZDF stations.


There are more than 740 bird species recorded, including nine oriole species, in Honduras – a country little known as yet for birding but which has a wide range of colourful birds such as the lovely cotinga, white vented euphonia, keel billed toucan, collared aricari and the green honeycreeper. To name a few other exotic birds… there's the blue-crowned chloroponia, crested bobwhite, keel billed motmot, speckled mourner, the Guatemalan screech owl, flycatchers, hummingbirds, trogons and the endemic Honduran Emerald hummingbird. Also birds than can be seen are royal flycatchers, the great curassow, wetland birds, and the scarlet macaw. More birds of special interest include the harpy eagle, fascinated tiger-heron, blue-tailed hummingbird, blue and white mockingbird, Yucatan woodpecker… and many more. You might have guessed… Honduras is somewhat of a birding paradise. To find out more about birds in the region generally, go to the Caribbean Birdwatching & Birds page in the Caribbean Leisure Activities section.
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Merci Suarez Changes Gears by Meg Medina (2018, 355 pages). Also available on Overdrive e-book.
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Xiomara has always kept her words to herself. When it comes to standing her ground in her Harlem neighbourhood, she lets her fists and her fierceness do the talking. But X has secrets – her feelings for a boy in her bio class, and the notebook full of poems that she keeps under her bed. And a slam poetry club that will pull those secrets into the spotlight. Because in spite of a world that might not want to hear her, Xiomara refuses to stay silent.
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The flexibility of XML allows, in the context of a web service for example, to transfer pretty much any kind of data from the simple integers, text or strings to binary data. A special case of using text strings involves the use of XML formatted data as the value of an XML tag.
Common use cases involve using an XML document to transport data strings containing XML special chatacters (", '&', …) like XML or XHTML data.
If the formatted string is directly used as the value of an XML tag, the resulting XML document will no longer validate its schema as the XML special characters of the value will be in conflict with the actual containing XML.
JAX-B is one of the main tool used when it comes to handling XML in Java applications; especially in the context of web services. It allows to map any XML simple or complex types to Java classes pretty much like when using entity beans mapped to SQL tables with an ORM tool (Hibernate, JPA, …).
As of Java 6.0, JAX-B is bundled with the standard JDK (although with different version from one Java update to the next) thus making use of the tool even more automatic.
The Java classes representing the XML types can be controlled quite extensively using JAX-B bindings thus making the whole system very flexible. In the case of handling formatted content, there is one fault with JAX-B; it does not natively support the use of CDATA strings.
This article shows how to handle formatted content using JAX-B using the three methods.
For the purposes of this example, let us consider a simple web service WSecho. The service exposes a single method echo that allows a client and server to exchange an EchoMessage. The EchoMessage contains three version of the same formatted string data illustrating the three methods presented above.
This schema defines a service request and response that can be used to exchange three versions of the same message.
The following examples show an XML messages used for passing back and forth the simple formatted text Hello World !
This is the simplest method in the respect that everything is automatically handled by the JAX-B Marshaller and Unmarshallers.
The corresponding Java attribute is a java.lang.String.
To use this element, directly pass or retrieve the String data using the attributes setter and getter; Jax-B Marshaller and Unmarshaller will automatically escape and unescape the special characters.
With this method the message is passed in the XML as its Base64 representation.
The purpose of using CDATA elements is to be able to specify that the content of an XML tag should not be parsed. The text that should not be parsed is encapsulated between <![CDATA[ and ]]>.
As stated above, JAX-B does not natively support CDATA; a bit of customization can however make JAX-B CDATA-aware.
Assuming that you have control over the XSD, create a new simpleType CDataString that extends the standard string type.
The purpose of CDataString is to identify the elements that should be handled using CDATA. Use this simpleType for each element that contain CDATA strings.
In the case of the former, add the following binding directly in the XSD file.
This specifies that any CDataString element should be handled with the class com.example.sandbox.ws.helper.CDataAdapter.
In fine this will cause the Marshaller to process CDataString through the print method and the Unmarshaller through the parse method.
* @param ch The array of characters.
* @param start The starting position.
* @param length The number of characters to use.
* @param isAttVal true if this is an attribute value literal.
The examples shown above are usable almost directly in the context of an application server.
The only catch comes from controlling the Marshaller configuration; which in our case corresponds to being able to pass a custom implementation of the CharacterEscapeHandler.
With most implementation there is no direct access to the Marshaller that is used by the JAX-RS or JAX-WS implementation. According to the Framework you are using you will have to dig in the JAX-RS/WS configuration files to be able to specify custom Marshaller arguments.
As an example, let us consider using Apache CXF with Spring to implement the WSecho REST service. In the case Marshaller properties can be set through the jaxbProvider used by the jaxrs server.
Do you have link to code repo? What is CDATA_STOP ?
CDATA_STOP is the marker that identifies the end of the CDATA block. Its value is equal to "]]>". the java snippet was missing the definition of that constant, which is now fixed.


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Eagle campaign caught out in self-serving lie
Kit Knightly
by Kit
The anti-Corbyn coup, launched simultaneously across the press and PLP, hasn't had much go their way. Corbyn refused to resign. The public are largely behind him. The NEC caved to membership pressure and refused to (effectively) bar the incumbent leader from the leadership ballot. That means that the coup-planners had to put their money where their mouths were, and actually have an election. Leading to one of the more cringe-making press events in recent history (see above video).
Straight-off, the anti-Corbyn line has been about his "militant" supporters "bullying" MPs. When a brick was (allegedly) hurled through the window of Eagle's constituency office, by person or persons unknown, Ben Bradshaw went so far as to claim that a Momentum member had done it, and with Corbyn's blessing. Such claims are totally without any evidence to back them up, and are actually libellous (Momentum have since said they are seeking legal advice for a case against Mr Bradshaw).
When Corbyn voted against an unprecedented "secret ballot" of the NEC, Johanna Baxter shrilly decried him for "endorsing bullying". Miss Baxter is apparently of the opinion that public officials should not have their policy decisions made public. An interesting notion.
In their most recent misstep, Eagle's campaign have claimed they had to "pull out" of an event in Luton because of "bullying and intimidation" and "threatening phone calls". The claims were repeated here in John Harris' shamelessly biased Guardian column:
Eagle has also had to cancel a forthcoming meeting in Luton after "threatening" phone calls.
This is a total fabrication. At least according to the hotel where the event was supposed to take place. Which claimed they cancelled it because of who Angela Eagle is, and what the meeting was about:
"We can confirm that the event has been cancelled as we were unaware of the nature of the meeting."
Presumably the "threatening phone call" Eagle's office received was from the manager of the hotel. Perhaps it's one of those militant hotels, committed to both affordable accommodation and the destruction of the bourgeoisie.
In the brief, and rather embarrassing, history of this coup, this may be the saddest own-goal yet. That Guardian should simply report Eagle's assertion, without even performing a simple google search to check its veracity (that is literally all it takes), once again demonstrates whose side they are on, and how far journalism standards have fallen.
Kit Knightly is co-editor of OffGuardian. The Guardian banned him from commenting. Twice. He used to write for fun, but now he's forced to out of a near-permanent sense of outrage.
Filed under: Kit, latest, On Guardian, UK
Tagged with: Angela Eagle, Ben Bradshaw, Jeremy Corbyn, Johanna Baxter, john harris, Labourcoup, Labourcoup, Momentum, The Guardian
by Kit Knightly
Also the lie (told by Tessa Jowell) about homophobic comments at a CLP meeting that was attended by AE…
That would be the CLP meeting that Angela Eagle didn't attend, and the homophobic comments that didn't happen.
(ref: http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2016/07/14/labour-party-denies-angela-eagle-homophobia-claim/ )
flybow
Nice piece. Shows how they will stoop to anything.
Richard Le Sarcophage
These vermin don't 'stoop'. They slither.
Fair enough Richard. I stand corrected.
The Eagle has Crash-Landed …
I did admire her facility for bare-faced lying, so vital in public life in the 'Free World', when denying that she is a Blairite, when her record, to put it mildly, says otherwise. And yet again the sad, demeaning, spectacle of identity politics as a substitute for principles and philosophy.
Yonatan
Hopefully the stench of Blairism will fade and these people will fade into history.
Blairism is just a recent manifestation of an eternal feature of human psychological diversity, the psychopath, and it will never disappear. Somewhere or other, new and even more poisonous 'Blairites' are honing the requisite skills ie dissembling, lying, serving power, groveling to the rich, money-grubbing, back-stabbing etc. Capitalism prefers and promotes human detritus-it's as simple as that.
mohandeer
Reblogged this on Worldtruth.
"Perhaps it's one of those militant hotels, committed to both affordable accommodation and the destruction of the bourgeoisie. "
Love it. Great article.


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package com.uiguard.test.testcase;

import java.lang.reflect.Method;

import org.testng.annotations.Test;

import com.uiguard.entity.driver.extension.UGDriverExtension;
import com.uiguard.entity.testcase.imp.UGTest;
import com.uiguard.exception.UiGuardException;
import com.uiguard.test.page.Detail;
import com.uiguard.test.page.Iframe;
import com.uiguard.test.page.Index;

public class IndexTest extends UGTest {

	@Test
	public void xx() throws UiGuardException {
		new Index(this).submitForm();
		new Detail(this).openIframePage();
		new Iframe(this).showAndBack();
		uiAssert.assertEquals("xx", "xx1");
	}

	public static void main(String[] args) {
		print(UGDriverExtension.class);
	}

	public static void print(Class<?> c) {

		if (c.getSuperclass() != null) {
			print(c.getSuperclass());
		}
		System.out.println("-------------");
		System.out.println(c.getName());
		System.out.println("-------------");
		for (Method method : c.getDeclaredMethods()) {
			System.out.println(method.getName() + ": "
					+ getCareModifier(method.getModifiers()));
		}

	}

	public static String getCareModifier(int m) {
		return m % 2 == 1 ? "public" : (m % 4 == 0) ? "protected" : "private";
	}

}


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I directed my attention to the Marquis, who stood drinking wine and chatting with the Whitsundays beneath a huge full-length portrait of our late Queen, suitably framed in black crepe.
Now to me it was perfectly obvious that it was the portrait and not the Queen that was framed in black crepe, but my spouse took exception to the sentence because the modifying phrase was not directly adjacent to the noun it was modifying, and it could mean the Queen was framed in black crepe.
I know I may be playing fast and loose with the grammar gods, but sometimes a sentence just flows better in a certain order even if the modifier is not in direct contact with its noun. I think if the words make it clear (to me you wouldn't be framing a Queen) it's acceptable.
\I directed my attention to the Marquis, who stood drinking wine and chatting with the Whitsundays beneath a huge full-length portrait of our late Queen, suitably framed in black crepe.
Not to mention the old Marx Brothers line of "We took pictures of the native girls, but they weren't developed yet."
Keeping a watch on modifiers is one good way of avoiding embarrassment.
In that sentence, it could mean the Marquis was suitably framed in black crepe.
Yes, I try to look out for dangling and otherwise misplaced modifiers in my writing, and if the construction is awkward, rewrite the sentence. Clarity of prose is important to me, even if I don't always achieve it.
I agree with the husband. It also detracts from the story by taking you out of the story because of how it's written. If it was written that the queen was framed because the writer liked the flow...well, rewrite the sentence (and possibly the preceding paragraph/s) so it flows but also reflects the intention.
Because of the comma, I'd say the marquis is being modified. If there was no comma, then the queen would be.
I always delete the parts set off by commas to see if I'm modifying the right thing.
Yep, the marquis is suitably framed, not the queen.
Even though I agree that it is easier on the reader to place the modifier in close proximity to the thing being modified, to me the sentence is fine as written.
I like the comma trick to check on where the modifier seems to be directed. I'll use that when I work on my own revisions.
I think my husband knew what was being framed. He just wanted to micro dissect the story. Unless I'm revising or doing line edit critiques, I try to just roll with the author when reading for pleasure.
The comma placed before the modifier suitably framed in black crepe makes explicit the referring to the entire compound noun portrait of our late Queen, not to the Queen as shown in the portrait. Thus the sentence is correct in expressing a crepe-framed portrait, not a portrait of a late monarch herself framed in crepe.
But those with a slippery grasp on how actively punctuation takes a role in our heavily syntax-dependent English may prefer simpler, more direct phrasing. Not as smooth but somewhat clearer would be , which was suitably framed in black crepe. or possibly , the frame of which was suitably draped in/with black crepe. or even the daring , which frame was suitably draped in/with black crepe.
I disagree with the proposition that the marquis was being framed. The "syntactical distance" is sufficient to have left him in the dust, such that the modifier points to something closer.
Maybe just rewrite the sentence to satisfy all the critics?


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Home Sailing Boats Boat Holidays in Ibiza: Which Yacht is Right For You?
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Given Ibiza's dramatic coastal landscapes, lively summer life, and alluring waters that range from turquoise to royal blue, it is no wonder why the island is a magnet for young party and music lovers, sun worshipers and sailors. Zizoo's excited to announce our new fleet of charter yachts in Ibiza. From the ultimate luxury motor yachts to classic cruisers, there's a boat for every type of holiday goer and yachtsman in Ibiza. Read on to get tips for your next boat holiday in Ibiza and check out our latest charter boats here.
Want to reach some of Ibiza's best beaches and hidden coves on a weekend getaway with friends? Then a motor or speed boat rental is the right choice for you. Experience the joy of gliding on the Mediterranean with ease and speed aboard one of the latest additions to our Ibiza motor yacht and speed boat fleet. Drop anchor in beautiful coves to stop for a swim, take in the sun or take a spin around on a paddleboard.
Explore Ibiza aboard this luxury crewed Baia Aqua 54.
From Puerto de Ibiza, you can also easily reach the stunning island of Formentera where you can visit the enchanting Playa de ses Illete. The beach, with its electric blue waters, will make you think that you've been transported to the Caribbean. On your way to Formentera you can stop at Es Palmador, a small uninhabited island that is home to a nature reserve and great beaches that provide a peaceful retreat from the dynamic coast of Ibiza.
You might also like to take a trip to the mysterious Es Vedrá, an island of myths and mystery. Cited in Homer's epic, The Odyssey, Es Vedrá was home to the sirens and nymphs who tried to lure Odysseus and his crew. It is also said to be one of the most magnetic places on earth following the North Pole and Bermuda Triangle.
Discover the mysterious island of Es Vedrá.
In the evening, there will be no need to fight for a spot on the beach to enjoy Ibiza's famous sunset in San Antonio (also known as sunset strip) because you'll already have the perfect place to take in the beauty of the setting sun. After returning your day or weeklong charter, enjoy a long Spanish meal of paella, tapas and sangria and then get ready to spend the night (and morning) in one of Ibiza's legendary clubs.
So what are the advantages of chartering a sailing yacht over a motor boat in Ibiza? Sailing, whether on a classic sailboat or catamaran, gives you the freedom to explore the whole of the island and more. It will take you about a week to sail around the island as you cover around 100 nautical miles. You might also like to discover the nearby island of Formentera. The approximately 3 nautical mile journey from Ibiza will bring you to a paradise of beaches, majestic cliffs and crystal clear waters that are definitely worth exploring by boat.
Ibiza and the nearby island of Fromentera are terrific destinations for a sailing holiday with the family. The numerous tranquil bays, coves and gorgeous long sandy beaches are perfect for a summer trip with kids. From snorkeling in the crystal clear waters of the Mediterranean to nature walks, there's plenty to do and see on a sailing holiday in Ibiza.
Calm, steady winds make sailing in Ibiza a breeze thanks to its position in the Balearic island chain. Sailors begin to flock to the island as early as April, throughout the summer and well into the month of October (the best time to experience the quiet side of Ibiza).
For more tips for your boat holiday, check out our guide to chartering a yacht in Ibiza.
Whether you've booked a day, weekend or weeklong charter, you'll be sure to get the most out of your boat holiday in Ibiza.


The following are some of the positions currently available at EOE Group Inc. This list may not represent all positions available at any given time. Please contact EOE Group Inc. directly with any inquiries regarding available openings.
EOE is Canada's largest provider of Konica Minolta business machines. We are proud of our supportive, flexible, yet demanding environment. Our average Account Manager tenure is over 10 years for good reason. We are currently looking for talented individuals in the areas of account management and inside sales.
The Account Manager is responsible for delivering a monthly quota of business equipment solutions to business clientele in the Toronto area. You will be responsible for servicing an existing client base as well as prospect your geographic territory, target potential companies and develop long-term partnerships with the customers.
Provide consultative sales approach - accurately assessing customer objectives and needs and creating a value driven solution for both the customer and their organization.
Set challenging yet realistic performance targets, and meet or exceed them while maintaining customer satisfaction and overall results.
Take ownership of personal development by ensuring timely completion of our skills development programs.
Earnings range in year one $40K-$60K, substantially higher in subsequent years.
Qualified candidates should forward their resumes with Account Manager Position or Inside Sales Representative specifically in the subject line to recruiting@eoe.ca. We appreciate all expressed interest in this position, however, only the candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
You will prospect for new potential clients. Our typical clients are medium sized businesses in the GTA and Golden Horseshoe. You will develop a wide range of business skills from customer relationship management and problem solving skills, to negotiation and closing abilities. You are an entrepreneurial individual. Your challenge will be to qualify new accounts for the sales team.
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Prospect potential customers with enthusiasm through a proven system of direct marketing, telephone and e-mail communications.
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Part-time is available if preferred.


The greatest strength of the Desmond Tutu Centre (DTC) is the diversity of researchers, at all levels, working under its auspices. What each of these scholars hold in common, is their desire to challenge – contextually, theoretically, and methodologically – asymmetrical systems of power and commonly accepted assumptions about the social world and human experiences.
Given the transdisciplinary philosophy of the DTC, the thematic foci do not function as discrete categories but rather as guidelines for illustrating the depth and breadth of the Centre's undertakings. The DTC champions research and teaching that endeavours to explore, excavate, and explain the multiple and complex ways that these research areas, questions, topics, and projects intersect.
Through this thematic area, the Centre seeks to foster critical research and civic engagement, which actively challenge the intersecting and systemic powers that produce and maintain the marginalisation and oppression of those who identify as female and queer.
Projects within this thematic focus will draw on the variety of resources available within feminist, queer and masculinity studies to develop knowledge and just-action in the complex and diverse areas where religion and gender intersect. These include but are not limited to: sexual reproductive health, violence against women, sexuality, queer identity, women and leadership, and religious and cultural laws and traditions.
This thematic focus area seeks to interrogate the ways in which religion is implicated in the institutionalization of economic oppression and examines the resources available within religion to destabilise prevailing imbalances of economic power. Furthermore the ways in which gender, race and ethnicity intersect with the economy of the sacred are explored.
This thematic area foregrounds the role of religion in the pursuit of "justice for the earth". The religion and ecology research focus area critically engages the connections between anthropocentric and androcentric discourses and practices and examines the ways that religion and the environment are connected with culture, economy, politics, community, heritage, and indigenous knowledge systems.
Research in this area explores the position of religions and cultures in determining and contesting commonly accepted norms that constitute the relationships between and among all living beings.
With this thematic area, the Centre encourages the pursuit of research, conversations and partnerships that challenge the taken for granted nature of concepts and configurations such as democracy, equality, justice, reconciliation, and human rights in the social sciences and society. In light of the role of religion in general and Christianity in particular, in both the colonial and apartheid projects, the Centre is dedicated to exploring the possibilities for social justice through scholarship that engages religion as a critical concept and as a central component of human existence. This is demonstrated through our commitment to providing teaching and research that prioritises giving voice and visibility to religious traditions, religious practitioners, and aspects of religious experiences that have hitherto been marginalized in the academy.
The scope of this area includes but is not limited to the study of religion's manifold entanglements with state, government and non-governmental organizations, law, media, social, and protest movements, and a range of additional formal and informal institutions.
The doctoral training programme is a project in the decolonisation and democratisation of education. Through focussed thematic weekend workshops the process of writing a PhD is demystified and students are given the necessary support they need to navigate the research process.


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It's only been a few months since Northwestern faculty and students attended COP26, the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, but the need to continually engage in conversation and share ideas in the fight against climate disasters remains more urgent than ever. MBA students, as the business leaders of tomorrow, have an important role to play in addressing climate change at the corporate level, in unison with delivering an environmental agenda. And judging by a national conference recently organized by the Kellogg School of Managementthey have the enthusiasm and the will to do so.
The third ClimateCAP Summitheld February 25-26 at the Kellogg Global Hub, drew more than 250 MBA students from 23 business schools across the United States to Evanston in the name of addressing the connection between sustainability and business, and to assess the challenges facing a planet in peril from a business school perspective.
"Kellogg is about leadership, and it's a leadership challenge — the challenge of our lives," said Francesca Cornelli, dean of the Kellogg School of Management in her opening remarks for the summit. "It requires creativity, adaptation, flexibility and a different way of thinking. We know that the Earth's climate is changing, and without decisive action we will have catastrophic consequences.
Indeed, climate change represents one of the major 21st century drivers of value creation and destruction in the global economy. By 2030, the impacts of global climate change are expected to reach $700 billion per year, with billions of dollars in coastal, urban and agricultural assets at risk, according to the presenters. Climate change also represents a multi-trillion-dollar business opportunity for forward-thinking business leaders, with massive new markets in technology and infrastructure solutions expanding around the world.
Cornelli encouraged the MBA students in attendance to see themselves as uniquely qualified agents of positive change for the planet, and to see and seize these business opportunities. "That's why it's amazing that you're all here," she said. "I think it is now clear that the business community and business students will play a central role. We need you to successfully complete the challenge because we need your skills.
Kellogg's Faculty, Teachable Times
Two prominent Kellogg professors co-organized ClimateCAP: Megan Kasner, Assistant Clinical Professor and Director of Social Impact, and Leader of the Consortium of Professors on Global Impact and Sustainable Finance; and Klaus Weber, professor of management and organizations and associate director of the Northwestern Buffett Institute for Global Affairs. Together they gave many presentations and offered thoughtful commentary that reflected climate change in personal and business terms.
As he invited the attending MBA candidates to get involved, Weber offered this forward-looking perspective: "How old will you be in 2050 and where will you end up? Many of you will have children, like me, and they will look at you and say, 'Well, what have you done?' »
He stopped and added, "My generation probably didn't do enough. Don't make this mistake.
But there is hope, Weber pointed out – and he cited the statistics to back it up. The share of green talent in the global workforce increased by 38.5% between 2015 and 2021. Over the same period, employment in renewable energy and environmentally focused jobs in the United States United rose 237%. "It's clearly not something we like to teach, but something that is an opportunity for you," he told attendees.
Climate challenges move to the board
With the summit emphasizing these professional and entrepreneurial dynamics, ClimateCAP marked a turning point for Kellogg, MBA students, faculty and alumni. To that end, Kashner described a progression where the business world has seen concerns progress over the years, moving from seemingly marginal matters to critical and strategic tasks.
"The issues and challenges inherent in climate change have moved into the boardroom, into the investment committee, and into corporate and market strategy standards and expectations," Kashner said. . "Today's MBA students know this very well, and students who have attended ClimateCAP are integrating this imperative into their future concepts of work and leadership."
If the question is "how", then much of this remains uncharted territory. But a repeated theme during ClimateCAP was that Kellogg students are trained at a fundamental level to respond to calls like this: to disrupt, innovate and collaborate. While the solutions to advance global change remain in the making, Kellogg students gain the skills to solve problems and lead businesses.
A more complete version of this story can be found at Inside Kellogg.


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