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Dayton Development Coalition Ohio Partnership Enhances Support for WrightPatt
The P4 Partnership Program, a collaboration among the Dayton Development Coalition, several Ohio agencies and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, has shaved operating costs for the Air Force at the same time it has improved support for the installation.The partnership brought together the Coalition, the governor's office, the governor's Office of Workforce Transformation, Ohio Administrative Services, the Ohio Board of Regents, the Ohio Department of Veteran's Affairs, JobsOhio and Sinclair Community College (SCC). The partners have focused on projects that provide education, job training and employment search opportunities; leverage resources to reduce costs on large commodity purchases; and permit the mutually beneficial use of emergency response facilities and equipment, and recreation facilities.To provide job training and networking opportunities, the partnership launched "Ohio Means Internships," a website that promotes internships at Wright-Patterson and throughout the state. The installation and the state are working together to help veterans take advantage of resources offered by universities as well. On base, Wright-Patterson's transition assistance manager helps transitioning members connect easily with "Ohio Means Veterans Jobs," a free online job search resource, thanks to assistance from the governor's Office of Workforce Transformation.Wright-Patterson and SCC also have teamed up to offer a hands-on, site-specific education exchange program. Last year, 2,000 students in SCC's Fire Protection Technology program used the base's fire department, burn tower and equipment to practice firefighting techniques. In return, SCC provided professional development training to base employees and hazard waste and emergency response training to base fire department personnel. The wholesale cost of the exchange was $129,000, but the base avoided more than $464,400 in costs it would have incurred to meet federal regulations. SCC realized savings of $178,400 over five years from this project.The P4 Partnership Program is helping Wright-Patterson to cut costs in other ways. The base used the state's managed services program to obtain low-cost licenses for specialized radios that are used by first responders and public safety personnel. The base also is using the state's cooperative purchase program to save up to 30 percent on commodity purchases.By leveraging shared resources to meet individual and collective goals, Wright-Patterson, the Dayton Development Coalition and the state of Ohio have developed a broad, mutually beneficial and cost-effective partnership. Its success has prompted the secretary of the Air Force to ask other installations to replicate it. For their initiative to work hand-in-glove with the base on a variety of projects, the Dayton Development Coalition in partnership with the state of Ohio earned ADC's Community Excellence Award. Dan Cohen AUTHOR read more
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Apple needs to fix the iPhone 11s buttons so accidental screenshots go
See it All the iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11R and 11 Max rumors Apple iPhone XS See It Now playing: Watch this: Apple iPhone 11: The top 5 rumors Aug 31 • Your phone screen is gross. Here's how to clean it $999 14 hidden iPhone features in iOS 13 you need to know about 12 Photos See All Aug 31 • Verizon vs AT&T vs T-Mobile vs Sprint: Choose the best 5G carrier $999 CNET may get a commission from retail offers. 14 Review • iPhone XS review, updated: A few luxury upgrades over the XR Apple Pencil Mini for iPhoneOn Aug. 7, Samsung launched the absolutely stunning Galaxy Note 10 and 10 Plus. A key feature of the Note is its S-Pen stylus. Over a decade ago, when companies first released capacitive touchscreen phones like the iPhone, a big selling point was that you didn't need a stylus to navigate them. Though I have fond memories of using a stylus on the resistive touch display of my Palm Treo 680, as soon as I tried that screen on the original iPhone, I was immediately hooked on the fact that my finger became, to quote Steve Jobs, "the best pointing device in the world." In its current form, the Apple Pencil might be a bit unwieldy to use on an iPhone. But a mini version might not. Oscar Gutierrez/CNET But it's no longer 2007 and despite Jobs' stand against the stylus, there's now the Apple Pencil, which provides a fantastic experience on the iPad. As the iPhone's screen has grown over the years, I can't help but imagine how wonderful an Apple Pencil Mini would be. Doubly wonderful would be if I could also use it on an iPad.Symmetrical buttons have got to goThe button layout on the iPhone X, XS and XS Max is a one-handed obstacle course. Whenever you don't have a solid hold on the phone or want to change the volume, you risk dropping the device. Recalling the iPhone 4 "antennagate" controversy, I wonder if I'm holding it wrong. But I'm not. The volume buttons don't need to be directly across the screen from the power button. Seriously, I take so many accidental screenshots, my gallery is full of images of my lock screen. Stagger the buttons so there's room to put a finger for the extra leverage I occasionally need to change the volume.Or place all of the buttons on one side. Google took a similar approach with the Pixel 3 and I've never had issues on it.Backside reverse wireless chargingNow that Apple has wireless charging for the iPhone and on certain AirPods cases, it makes sense that the back of the iPhone 11 could have reverse wireless charging to juice up your headphones. Imagine being able to juice up your AirPods on the back of your iPhone. Angela Lang/CNET Of course, if Apple added this feature, the natural progression would be to wonder about the Apple Watch. Imagine how wonderful it would be to only need only one charger while traveling. You'd charge your iPhone and simply place your Apple Watch on the back to top off the battery.A rainbow of colors or high-end finishesThe iPhone XR, besides being the best value iPhone you can currently buy, comes in six colors just like Apple's original logo. But it would be great for the flagship models to come in more colors and finishes, too. Yes, most people keep their phones in a case, so who cares about colors? I do and I know I'm not alone.I'm not saying the iPhone 11 needs to be offered in the same bold colors as the iPhone XR line, but what about trying out something other than black and white? Sure there are the occasional variations of gold or Product Red models, but those still aren't quite enough. And there's a fine line between pushing Apple to look past its tasteful black-and-white scheme and pushing the company to offer a powder blue version like a tuxedo maker in the '70s. Luckily Apple's design team has much better taste than a '70s tuxedo maker. The back on the new Samsung Galaxy Note 10. Angela Lang/CNET But when I see the gorgeous finish on the Huawei P30 Pro or the vibrant iridescence of the Galaxy Note 10, I have to wonder what Apple could bring to the table for the iPhone Pro. Maybe it's not coloring at all. Maybe it's materials like ceramic, which was used on a special edition of the Apple Watch several years ago, or titanium and ceramic like we saw on the stunning Essential Phone.I hate the notchI get it. Since late 2017/early 2018, every new phone has seemed to adopt a notch. The idea behind it was to increase the amount of screen and reduce bezels. The iPhone notch's utility and the way the screen wraps around it are an incredible feat of engineering. But it's ugly. I get used to it in daily use, but there are still moments when I see a video or photo of the phone and realize how ridiculous the notch is.I don't think iPhones will keep the notch forever. But when companies such as OnePlus and Samsung offer better options, there must be a notchless future for Apple at some point. Years from now when we look back at photos and videos of the iPhone X and XS we'll wonder, "What the hell happened in 2017 to cause this?" iCloud basic storage needs to grow upThe smallest storage capacity of the current generation of iPhones is 64GB. And yet, the free tier of iCloud comes with only 5GB, which isn't enough to back up most iPhones. I'm not saying Apple needs to offer unlimited iCloud storage or even 64GB. But give us enough to back up a full iPhone to iCloud for free. Another option would be to include upgraded iCloud storage as part of an Apple Music subscription or maybe even the Apple TV Plus and Apple Arcade subscriptions when those finally roll out. There are a handful of features I want Apple to add to the next iPhone to make it more convenient and have more utility. Angela Lang/CNET The iPhone 11 doesn't need a radical redesign to do well financially, critically or culturally, but it will take several significant improvements and upgrades for it to remain competitive in an increasingly crowded phone industry. Despite the fact that iPhone sales were down 12% in the last quarter, Apple still made $26 billion. It's as if Steph Curry didn't make 300 three-pointers in a single season and somehow the Golden State Warriors still got to the playoffs.There will be an Apple event in the second week of September and it doesn't take a mind reader to know that it's to launch the next iPhone. And as I sift through last-minute rumors and ponder the possibilities, I realize that there is a lot I want Apple to add to the iPhone 11 to make it more convenient and give it better value and utility. Best Buy See It 17 Photos Tags $999 Apple Aug 31 • Apple iPhone 11 launches Sept. 10, Disney Plus in big demand Preview • iPhone XS is the new $1,000 iPhone X Sprint USB-C on the iPhoneApple's most recent iPad Pro came with a significant surprise: the lightning port was swapped for a USB-C. This move seemed like it was the company pushing the iPad Pro into the realm of laptops. But it would be lovely and convenient if the iPhone had a USB-C port, too.In-box 'cheap' Bluetooth AirPodsWhat's most shocking about the loss of the headphone jack across most phones is that Bluetooth isn't ready to be a viable replacement on its own. Apple and its W1 chip make Bluetooth more reliable, but AirPods cost $159 for a pair — $199 if you want a pair with a wireless charging case.If Bluetooth audio connectivity is the future, there should be an affordable pair of Bluetooth headphones in every iPhone box. For years, Apple included a pair of earbuds that sold separately for $29. But Apple also sold a higher end version with dual drivers and swappable ear tips for $79. I'm not sure what the affordable version of AirPods is, but it still seems like we need something. See It $999 Originally published Thurs. Aug. 22 Aug 31 • iPhone 11, Apple Watch 5 and more: The final rumors Mentioned Above Apple iPhone XS (64GB, space gray) 3:47 • Share your voice Boost Mobile reading • Apple needs to fix the iPhone 11's buttons so accidental screenshots go away Comments Mobile Phones Bluetooth Google Huawei Samsung Apple OnePlus read more
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Amnesty calls for Shahiduls release
Activists and photographer Shahidul Alam arrives surrounded by policemen for an appearance in a court, in Dhaka on 6 August 2018. Photo: AFPAmnesty Internationalon Monday said the government "must immediately and unconditionally" release Shahidul Alam, a well-known photographer and activist, who was detained by plainclothes policemen after giving an interview to Al-Jazeera English on the current wave of student protests, reports UNB."Shahidul Alam must be immediately and unconditionally released. There is no justification whatsoever for detaining anyone for solely peacefully expressing their views. His arrest marks a dangerous escalation of a crackdown by the government that has seen the police and vigilantes unleash violence against student protestors," said Omar Waraich, Amnesty International's deputy South Asia director.OmarWaraichsaid the Bangladeshi government must end the crackdown on the student protestors and people speaking out against it."The students have a right to peaceful assembly and physical security. These rights should be respected and protected, and there should be an immediate and effective investigation into the use of force by police, the violent actions of pro-government vigilantes who also attacked the students, and why the police did nothing to stop them."At least 115 students were injured over the weekend as the police resorted to grossly excessive force, including firing rubber bullets and tear gas at thousands of overwhelmingly peaceful student protestors, said the AI.The students also came under attack from pro-government counter-demonstrators, AI claimed.Thousands of Bangladeshi students have taken to the streets of Dhaka to demand safer roads after two teenagers were killed and 13 others injured while waiting at a bus stop outside a college when a speeding bus hit them."As Bangladesh heads towards elections later this year, it is crucial that the government adheres to its international obligations, including the protection of the rights to freedom of expression, association, peaceful assembly and security of persons," said Omar Waraich.A court here on Monday placed Shahidul Alam, managing director of Drik Gallery and chairman of Pathshala South Asian Media Institute, on a seven-day remand for interrogation in a case filed under the ICT Act.Dhaka additional chief metropolitan magistrate Asaduzzaman Nur passed the order after hearing a remand petition filed by the detective branch of police.PEN International on Monday also called for his immediate and unconditional release.The arrest of award-winning writer, photographer and activist, Shahidul Alam shines a light on the "dangerous escalation of the government's crackdown" on dissenting voices, it said in a statement.Salil Tripathi, Chair of PEN International's Writers in Prison Committee stated, "The Bangladeshi authorities must release Shahidul Alam immediately, institute an inquiry into why the officials responsible for action destroyed property and threatened others, establish new norms for security forces to act proportionately and with due regard to the law and within the limits placed by the law.Furthermore, they must change laws that allow the state to make such whimsical attacks on freedom of expression. Shahidul's work and life are to be celebrated and emulated, not restricted." read more
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2 JSS leaders shot dead in Rangamati
JSSTwo leaders of Jana Sanghati Samity (MN Larma reformist faction) were shot dead at Babupara in Baghaichhari upazila on early Monday.The victims were identified as Shatosiddhi Chakma, 38, general secretary of JSS-backed Jubo Samiti's central committee, and Eno Chakma, 35, general secretary of its upazila unit.Jasi Chakma, a leader of the faction, said the two were resting after dinner when cadres of Santu Larma faction shot and killed them around 12:30am.But the attackers could not be traced yet.Police recovered the bodies and sent them to Khagrachhari Sadar Hospital for autopsy, said AM Manjurul Alam, officer-in-charge of Baghaichhari police station. read more
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Trinamool gears up to ensure victory of Mala Roy
Kolkata: Trinamool Congress is not leaving any stones unturned to ensure the victory of its candidate from the Kolkata South Lok Sabha seat.The workers of the Rashbehari Assembly segment held a meeting on Tuesday evening, where the candidate from Kolkata South seat Mala Roy and Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay, state Power minister who is the MLA from Rashbehari seat, were present. Kolkata South is the only constituency where every Assembly segment has been represented by a minister. The seven Assembly segments are Bhowanipore, Port, Behala West, Kasba, Behala East, Ballygunge and Rashbehari. Also Read – Rs 13,000 crore investment to provide 2 lakh jobs: MamataThe representatives are Mamata Banerjee (Chief Minister, Bhowanipore), Firhad Hakim (Urban Development minister, Port), Partha Chatterjee (Education, Behala West), Javed Khan (Disaster Management, Kasba), Subrata Mukherjee (Panchayat and Rural Development, Ballygunge), Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay (Power, Rashbehari) and Sovan Chatterjee, who is no longer a minister. Chattopadhyay urged party workers to work hard to increase the margin of Mala Roy from their areas. The councillors under the Rashbehari Assembly constituency were also present at the meeting. The workers and councillors have been urged to go for door-to-door campaign and build contacts with every voter in the area. In 2014, Trinamool candidate Subrata Bakshi, who is the party's state president, won the seat by over 1.36 lakh votes. Bakshi is not contesting in the election and will be looking after the party instead. read more
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Fighting Fee Increases
Free Workshop | August 28: Get Better Engagement and Build Trust With Customers Now This story appears in the November 2005 issue of Entrepreneur. Subscribe » 2 min read November 1, 2005 This hands-on workshop will give you the tools to authentically connect with an increasingly skeptical online audience. Tired of the increasing costs of credit card transactions? A group of merchants have banded together to fight back with class action lawsuits charging Visa, MasterCard and other leading banks with illegally fixing prices on interchange fees."The banks have become increasingly greedy with their fees, which is making life difficult for retailers and driving up prices for their customers," explains Mallory Duncan, senior vice president and general counsel of the National Retail Federation. "Visa and MasterCard are essentially monopolies, and they are using their status as monopolies to increase profits at the expense of consumers."Interchange fees–fees banks collect from retailers every time a credit card or debit card is used to pay for a purchase–first came under fire in 2003 when retailers won the right not to accept certain high-fee debit cards. In July 2005, Kroger Co. followed suit by banding with several other large retailers to charge Visa USA Inc. and Visa International Service Association with colluding on fees. And now small businesses are joining in with a suit filed by Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi LLP on behalf of five businesses in California, Connecticut and Minnesota alleging that banks violate anti-trust laws by conspiring to fix interchange rates.Duncan attributes the rash of suits to a seemingly arbitrary bump in interchange fees, which have jumped from a weighted average of 1.58 percent in 1998 to 1.75 percent in 2004, the NRF reports–an increase of 10.8 percent. "[Retailers'] costs are in the hands of a third party who has no incentive to keep them in check," says Duncan.While quick to note that legal processes take time, Duncan is optimistic about the suit against Visa. "We're talking about a case with $20 billion a year in fees at stake," he notes. "This is major litigation filed by reputable attorneys with the potential to bring about real change." Enroll Now for Free read more
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Home / Business / Cramer Remix: While these stocks represent good value, they won't be going higher soon
Cramer Remix: While these stocks represent good value, they won't be going higher soon
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The bank stocks and the oil plays are so beaten-up that CNBC's Jim Cramer can't recommend them to investors, even as his positive long-term outlook for the sectors is still intact, he said Thursday.
"Mad Money." "There's no catalyst in the near-term or medium-term future to change this."
Right now, Wall Street is making the call to shed these stocks because with commodity risk, a potentially slowing economy and concerns around the yield curve, "the banks and the oils … have no natural defenses," Cramer explained.
So, even though stocks like Goldman Sachs and Anadarko Petroleum are cheap considering their fundamental strength, he couldn't tell investors to buy them now for fear of them being unable to make a quick comeback.
"Sure, the banks and the oils represent value here, but that doesn't mean they're going to go higher in the time frame most investors care about," Cramer said. "It's a question of opportunity cost: for the moment, there are so many other sectors with better prospects and beaten-up stocks."
The economy is showing signs of weakness that should make the Federal Reserve think twice about raising interest rates after December's widely anticipated hike, Cramer warned on Thursday.
"There's enough conflicting evidence that the economy is slowing, perhaps even dramatically, that I think the Fed should wait and see before taking any additional action," he said.
While U.S. employment is the strongest it's been in decades, Cramer has also seen distinct signs of economic deflation, or when the average prices of goods and services fall. Generally speaking, the Federal Reserve's task is to keep a lid on inflation, or the rise of said prices.
In recent months, Cramer noticed costs for various goods sliding in lockstep with recent declines in oil prices. Both home prices and home sales have also declined, often a "prelude" to a downward spiral of lower and lower prices, he said.
Still, with "incredibly low jobless claims," rising employee wages and seemingly strong holiday retail sales, "it's easy to see" why the Fed would greenlight one more interest rate hike, Cramer said.
"I'll let the Fed give us the expected quarter-point hike next week, [but] it's not ideal," he said. "However, after that, they would be nuts to keep tightening, and even one more rate hike … could be the rate hike too far."
With its acquisitions of Magento Commerce and Marketo, Adobe has officially become the "only" one-stop shop for both consumer- and business-facing enterprises, CEO Shantanu Narayen told CNBC on Thursday.
"When you think about what Magento does, it really completely closes the loop with respect to everything we've been doing for [business-to-consumer] companies in terms of having the leading commerce solution, and that's off to a great start," Narayen told Cramer in an exclusive "Mad Money" interview after earnings.
In its fiscal fourth quarter, the software giant generated year-over-year revenue growth of more than 20 percent for its digital media and digital experience segments and delivered slightly higher-than-expected top- and bottom-line results.
Magento, an open-source e-commerce platform on which businesses can build online marketplaces, exceeded Adobe's internal revenue expectations in the few months since the deal closed, Narayen said.
Click here to read more and to watch Narayen's full interview.
Even high-quality stocks can become victims of circumstance, Cramer said Thursday, as he reviewed the prospects for newly public Chinese music streaming service Tencent Music Entertainment.
A subsidiary of Tencent Holdings, a Chinese conglomerate made up of various technology and internet-related companies, Tencent Music went public in the United States on Wednesday in a highly anticipated initial public offering. It marked the biggest U.S.-based IPO by a Chinese company since Alibaba's debut in 2014.
But even though the company raised more than $1 billion in its IPO, is showing "incredible" revenue growth and has an inexpensive stock, confusion around U.S.-China trade relations makes buying shares fairly risky, Cramer said.
"In a vacuum, Tencent Music Entertainment would be a screaming buy here. But in context? I'm going to give you my blessing if you want to speculate in the stock, just don't put it in your retirement portfolio," he warned.
Click here for his full analysis.
In Cramer's lightning round, he fired off his responses to callers' stock questions:
Edwards Lifesciences Corp.: "That is a fantastic stock, and it's got, by the way, the best technology when it comes to the heart."
Appian Corp.: "Good software. Good, good software. This is business processes and I do like it. Now, remember: all of these stocks have had big moves and they're all coming down. It's like Zuora – someone asked me the other day about Zuora – down a lot, subscription economy, I like it, I'm not giving up on these, but understand they're houses of pain right now."
Disclosure: Cramer's charitable trust owns shares of Goldman Sachs and Anadarko Petroleum.
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Question: How can I tell whether I'll end up in hell or heaven?
My Answer: Hell is the feeling of being ashamed for your thoughts and actions. Heaven is a state of being in the qualities of bestowal and love.
After one's body dies, one doesn't "go" anywhere. Heaven and hell are felt right here, in this life, with respect to the Creator. They are your attitude to Him, what you feel within your soul.
However, you must first develop your soul through the study of Kabbalah. It starts as a point in the heart and then develops into the five spiritual senses, the five Sefirot of your soul or your spiritual body.
Question: If a person wants to commit suicide, is there free will in this, or does the Creator give the person such thoughts?
My Answer: All aspirations (including thoughts and desires) descend to us from the Creator; He is primary. However, everything depends on our attitude or reaction to what emerges within us. In spite of everything, we should proceed toward adhesion with Him through the path of equivalence of form.
Question: Recently someone close to me passed away. Is there a difference between the reincarnation of a person who passed away naturally and someone who was killed?
My Answer: You have no influence on the souls whatsoever, so relax and forget about them. Worry only about your own correction.
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rabbi i love ha-shem but if one desires to die and knows its a mitzvah to stay alive to emulate ha-shem what do we do?if we just cant take it anymore?


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Third Person Charged in 2021 Homicide
Third Person Charged in 2021…
A third adult male has been charged in connection with a homicide that occurred almost exactly a year ago, in Regina, in July of 2021. Two other males have already been charged in connection with this case; both were arrested last August. The victim of homicide was 33 year-old Jason Lee BIRD, of Regina.
This death investigation began on Thursday, July 15, 2021, just after 5:00 a.m., when members of the Regina Police Service were dispatched to the 800 block of Princess Street. An injured, adult male, later identified as Jason BIRD, was found at that location. Patrol officers provided first aid to the victim until EMS arrived. The victim was then transported to the hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Continued investigation into this case led to the arrest of 32 year-old Mursal Abukar HAGI, of Edmonton, Alberta. HAGI was arrested on July 13, 2022, in the Regina district. HAGI is charged with First-Degree Murder, contrary to section 235(1) of the Criminal Code. HAGI made his first court appearance on this charge in Provincial Court at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday (today), July 14, 2022.
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An assessment of the level of understanding regarding issues of marine pollution regulations in respect of waste management (Annex V) in the port of Port Elizabeth
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Background. Considering the experience of the Port of Port Elizabeth where waste volumes discharged from ships dropped drastically at the time when disposal tariffs had been increased due to a regional crisis, the question arises whether the waste that was supposed to be discharged in Port Elizabeth was instead dumped at sea. Objective. The integrated waste management framework was used as a basis to evaluate the level of understanding of the requirements of the International Marine Pollution (Annex V) regulation and South African waste management legislation within key stakeholders (Government, port and ship personnel) that have a crucial role to play over ship to port waste stream. Considering that the individual's level of understanding is in tacit form, which could be difficult to measure, the investigation focussed on responses received and the application of that understanding as reflected by various intervention strategies, such as processes, procedures and practices put in place as means of complying with legislation. Both ship and port side practices were investigated to assess the effectiveness of the above-mentioned intervention strategies across all waste management functional areas as outlined in Figure 1. This included an assessment of the application of a waste management hierarchy in Figure 2, availability of an audit trail (record of waste management strategies implemented en route), clear allocation of responsibility, and capacity building so as to confirm or rule out the possibility of illegal dumping at sea, in light of the Port of Port Elizabeth's experience and also to form a good basis to make recommendations towards future improvements. Sampling. A sample comprising 66.6% of the ships that called during daytime in the Port of Port Elizabeth, during the month of August 2003 were chosen randomly for interviews. Key role-players from the government and port were also interviewed as means of verifying facts around waste management practices from ship to port including legal enforcement issues. Results. It seemed as though the shipside clearly understands legal requirements and there are indications that they attempt to adhere to those however, due to the lack of enforcement, they have adopted casual stance as reflected by waste logbooks that are incompletely filled and some outdated. There seems to be more chaos on the portside since government authorities that are supposed to enforce legislation including the directive they issued on galley waste management, have a fragmented as opposed to holistic approach whereby each department understands and sticks to it's scope, leaving gaps in between that if allowed to continue unaddressed could result in toothless legislation. Conclusion. Due to the lack of visible legal enforcement, it is not possible to rule out the possibility of illegal dumping. The incompletely filled waste logbooks are the only reliable means of verifying that all waste generated on board the ship was indeed handled in a responsible manner and accounted for or not.
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My cousin and her friends came to the US for about two weeks. They were going to be in SF over a weekend and I met up with them for a fun weekend in the city. It was so much fun to explore a different part of the city but also to see old friends.
Mia cugina e dei suoi amici sono venuti in America per due settimana. Andavano a San Francisco per un weekend allora io ho deciso di andare li! Era molto bello andare a vedere dei posti che io non avevo mai visto ma anche vedere dei vecchi amici!
We stayed in an apartment by Golden Gate Park that was perfect. The first morning, we ventured into the park and went into the Japanese Tea Garden - a first for me! It was stunning and so peaceful.
Avevamo prenotato un apartamento vicino a Golden Gate Park che era perfetto! La prima mattina, siamo andati dentro il parco a vedere il Japanese Tea Garden. Era stupendo e molto rilassante!
After the park, we meandered through Filmore Street and Union Street before heading towards the Wharf.
Dopo il parco, siamo andati a vedere due stradine dove ci sono dei negozzi bellissimi! Poi, ci siamo incamminati verso l'acqua.
Had to stop for some clam chowder!
We hung out in Union Square that night and then the next morning headed towards the beach. The San Francisco Model Yacht Club was having a regatta at one of the lake in Golden Gate Park and the boats were really cool!
Quella sera, siamo stati a Union Square e poi la mattina dopo, ci siamo incamminati verso il mare. C'erano tutte queste barche che stavano per fare una regatta.
We stopped by the Dutch Windmill to take lots of pictures and admire the pretty flowers.
Ci siamo fermati al mulino per fare tante foto e guardare i fiori.
Then we headed towards the Cliff House for more pictures!
Poi siamo arrivati al Cliff House per altre foto!
After that, my cousin and her friends ventured towards Alamo Square and I headed downtown for lunch with a friend and then back to San Diego! What a fun weekend!
Dopo di che, mia cugina e' andata a vedere le case tutte colorate e io sono andata in centro per pranzo con una amica e poi indietro a San Diego! Che weekend divertente!


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When Private is Not Private: Privacy Expectations in the Brave New World
Stephen Embry November 16, 2015	Mobile, Security Leave a comment
Privacy as we knew it in the past is no longer feasible… How we conventionally think of privacy is dead. —Margo Seltzer, Professor of Computer Science, Harvard University
You have zero privacy anyway. Get over it.
—Scott McNealy, co-founder, Sun Microsystems
We all love our devices: cell phones, tablets, laptops. Our electronic gadgets have changed the way we work and live, but it comes at a price. We have sacrificed security for convenience and there can be consequences: pocket dialing, hitting "reply all" by mistake, discussing private matters on a cell phone in a public place, or using a laptop at Starbucks to work on documents you don't want or expect anyone and everyone to see. Admit it, we've all done some or all of these things. Most often the results are inconsequential, but sometimes they can be humorous, sometimes embarrassing and sometimes outright catastrophic. But in today's age, none of these situations are unusual, nor are we likely to stop using our devices on the off chance that by mistake or otherwise, confidential and "private" information may be at risk.
But is there any legal protection when our information is placed at risk through routine use? How can we establish that we expected the information to be private in the face of our own mistake? Where does our privacy sit in today's environment and what can we realistically expect to remain private?
Certainly the federal Wiretap Act (18 U.S.C. Section 2511) prohibits the intentional interception and disclosure of "wire, oral or electronic communications." The Act also provides a private cause of action for anyone who believes their communication was unlawfully intercepted. Perhaps that gives pocket dialers and all of us some protection, or at least an ability to sue if private information is intercepted.
However, as a recent 6th Circuit Court of Appeals decisions suggests, that doesn't give us carte blanche not to protect ourselves. If we expect our information to be private, we better act like it: we need to be prepared to exhibit and demonstrate our "expectation of privacy" with respect to information we want to protect and that expectation must be reasonable (see Bertha and James Huff v. Carol Spaw).
Where common security measures aren't used, establishing that expectation may prove daunting. Huff involved the disclosure of information through an inadvertent pocket dial. Because the plaintiff had involuntarily pocket dialed before, and because he failed to use well known measures to prevent his phone from making such calls (for example locking the phone, setting up a password or using one of many apps available to prevent pocket dials), the conversations he intended to be private were not (at least under the Wiretap Act). The Court likened the plaintiff to a homeowner who fails to close his drapes and then claims he expects what he does in his home to be private.
The Court's view of this ought to send some chilling reminders to those who engage in conversations, discussions, and work in public spaces: what you think is private may not be if you don't take steps to protect it:
…a person who knowingly operates a devise that is capable of inadvertently exposing his conversation to third party listeners and fails to take simple precaution to prevent such exposure does not have reasonable expectation of privacy with respect to statements that are exposed to an outsider…
So what does this mean? It's another reminder to us all to use routine security precautions, especially when we consider the matters involved confidential and want to keep them private. Under the Court's reasoning, it's not hard to envision that the failure to use and employ passwords would evidence a lack of an expectation of privacy. The use of cell phones in public where expected private conversations can be overheard may also demonstrate a lack of a privacy expectation.
This has serious implications for the business and financial communities. It also impacts the legal community, in which the concept of privileged and private discussions between lawyers and clients form the bedrock of the profession: Does the call by a lawyer to a client on a cell phone in a public place negate the expectation of privacy such that the conversation may not be privileged? What about the use of a computer with sensitive information displayed on its screen in a public place?
As more security measures become used and well known, the zone of privacy expectations may continue to shrink. For example, would Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) fall within the "simple and well-known" privacy protection category contemplated by the Court at some point? Would the failure to use unique passwords? How about the failure to promptly download software or app updates? And what happens when the Internet of Things creates a world where every device with an off-on switch is connected to the web?
What's scary is that we've gotten to a point where many of the things we do and the tools we use are such a big part of our lives that we have to use them today. Are you really going to delete your Facebook account, stop using Google, no longer buy products online, or ditch your iPhone? No, you're not, because everyone else that you know on this planet is using those same things as well. —Jacob Morgan, Forbes, 8/19/2014.
The upshot of all this: unless you are willing to turn back the clock and trade convenience for absolute security, you better engage in protective safeguards and act like your information is private. Close the drapes. Lock the door. It may be your only salvation.
The statements and views expressed in postings on this site are very much my own, do not reflect those of my law firm, and do not constitute legal advice or a legal opinion.
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Posted by: DH Media Centre, Posted on: 8 December 2022 - Categories: Uncategorized
* Updated 19 January 2023*
This fact sheet sets out action the Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England are taking to improve urgent and emergency care performance including ambulance handover times, A&E waiting times and hospital discharge.
Q: What is your plan to address pressures across urgent and emergency care?
The pandemic put huge pressure on the NHS. That's why the government prioritised Health and Social Care in the Autumn Statement, making up to £14.1 billion available for health and social care over the next two years, on top of record funding to reduce waiting times improve urgent and emergency care and returning performance to pre-pandemic levels.
We are also delivering an integrated COVID-19 booster and flu vaccination programme, minimising hospital admissions from both viruses. This winter, it is vital that eligible people get their booster jab and their flu jab to protect themselves, their loved ones and the NHS.
The NHS will set out detailed recovery plans for urgent and emergency care, including ambitions to improve Category 2 ambulance response times to 30 minutes and improve A&E waiting times in the new year.
Q. What is driving winter pressures?
Winter is always a challenging time for the NHS with seasonal respiratory viruses in circulation.
The pandemic placed huge pressure on the NHS, and many systems including primary care and community services are still recovering. Before the pandemic there were 1,600 people waiting more than 52 weeks for an operation – that number is now over 400,000.
High levels of Covid and flu cases as well as a surge in Strep A have added to these pressures.
Q. How does this compare to previous years?
Attendance to hospital is higher than pre-pandemic levels. Attendances in December 2022 were 4.7% higher than December 2019, bringing the total attendances for the month to over 2.28 million.
Overall bed occupancy is also higher than previous years, General & Acute bed occupancy was 95.7% in the week ending 15 January 2023, compared to 93.2% in the same period last year.
In the week ending 15 January there were on average 3,226 patients with confirmed seasonal influenza in General and Acute beds across England, compared to just 37 this time last year.
Q: How are you improving access to urgent and emergency care?
On Ambulances:
Addressing handover delays is a key priority. NHS England is providing targeted support to some of the hospitals facing the greatest delays in the handover of ambulance patients into the care of hospitals, helping them to identify short and longer-term interventions to improve delays and get ambulances swiftly back out on the road.
This is alongside work to help other trusts identify the root causes of handover delays and implement best practice.
NHS England has allocated £150 million of additional funding for ambulance service pressures in 2022/23, and £20 million to upgrade the ambulance fleet, while the number of NHS ambulance staff and support staff has increased by over 40% since September 2010.
St John Ambulance has also been contracted to deliver auxiliary ambulance services, providing national surge capacity of up to 5,000 hours per month to support the ambulance response during periods of increased pressure, allowing NHS ambulance crews to focus on responding to emergency calls.
We're also speeding up hospital discharge, backed by £500 million, to free up hospital beds, improving flow through hospitals and speeding up handovers and get ambulances back on the road faster.
On 9 January the government announced an additional £50 million capital funding to upgrade and expand hospitals including new ambulance hubs and facilities for patients about to be discharged
On A&E:
The NHS will create the equivalent of 7,000 beds this winter, and improve discharge from hospital, backed by the £500 million Discharge Fund, alongside improved care for people at home, which will help to ease pressures on emergency departments.
In 2020-21, £450 million was invested to upgrade A&E facilities in over 120 separate trusts, to boost capacity through expanding waiting areas, increasing the number of treatment cubicles and reducing overcrowding.
Q: How are you getting people out of hospital quicker?
Following the Autumn Statement, up to £7.5 billion over the next two years will be made available to support adult social care and speed up patient discharge from hospital. This will provide the equivalent of 200,000 additional care packages and the biggest funding increase in social care history. These packages are put together based on patient need and can include basic services such as help with cleaning or shopping, up to home adaptations or a place in a care home.
The government is making up to £200 million of additional funding available to immediately buy short-term care placements to allow people to be discharged safely from hospitals, along with £50 million in capital funding to upgrade and expand hospitals including new ambulance hubs and facilities for patients about to be discharged.
This is on top of the allocation of the £500 million Discharge Fund provided to local areas to speed up the discharge of patients from hospital and up to £200 million to buy thousands of extra beds in care homes and other settings to help discharge more patients who are fit to leave hospital and free up hospital beds for those who need them.
Local areas will determine how spend their allocations which might be through purchasing supportive technology, boosting domiciliary care capacity, or investing in staff recruitment, such as physiotherapists and occupational therapists, to support recovery at home.
We will be looking closely at the impact of the funding, conducting a comprehensive evaluation and using this data to inform future policy and funding decisions.
We are also allocating £50 million capital funding to upgrade and expand hospitals including new ambulance hubs and expanding discharge lounges in NHS Trusts – areas where patients can be moved out of acute beds while they wait to be discharged, freeing up beds in the meantime.
Q: What specifically is the NHS doing?
Ahead of a challenging winter for the NHS and social care services, NHS England announced additional measures to boost capacity, support staff and provide better care for patients at home.
NHS winter resilience plans include:
Increasing bed capacity by the equivalent of at least 7,000 general and acute beds, including through a mix of new physical beds and virtual wards.
Increasing resilience in NHS 111 and 999 services, through increasing the number of call handlers to 4,800 in 111 and 2,500 in 999 services.
Opening 24/7 "System Control Centres" across the country where teams, including senior clinicians, can use data and local insights to make considered decisions in the face of emerging challenges. For example decisions could be made to divert ambulances to another nearby hospital with more capacity, or identify hospitals that need extra support. Over 40 of these centres are already open across England.
Expanding falls response services across the country, which will see local teams sent to help people who have fallen in their home or in care homes, preventing unnecessary trips to hospital. Based in local communities, the expansion could see around 55,000 ambulance trips freed up to treat other patients each year, with a quarter of all category three and four ambulance callouts in January last year relating to falls
The NHS is also investing £10 million to boost mental health support and ease demand on emergency services, with mental health professionals working within ambulance control centres over the coming months, accompanying paramedics on emergency call outs to treat people of all ages who are having a mental health crisis.
Q: What impact will strikes have on urgent and emergency care services?
Our priority is to keep patients safe. NHS England will work with providers, professional bodies and trade unions to agree the safe level of cover during any industrial action.
The NHS has tried and tested plans in place to mitigate risks to patient safety and manage disruption, and we are working with them closely.
People should continue to call 999 as normal if it is an emergency – when someone is seriously ill or injured and their life is at risk – and ambulances will still respond to 999 calls.
For more information, see the industrial action factsheet.
Q. What is the cause of the rise in excess deaths?
We knew during the pandemic many of the measures taken would have an impact on excess deaths, including delays to treatment, operations taking longer and cardiovascular conditions. There are also other factors and other countries across Europe are facing similar circumstances such as in France and Germany.
There are a wide variety of factors contributing to excess deaths. The Health and Social Care Secretary continues to receive regular briefings and it is important not to ascribe all excess deaths to one cause. Some of the increase in excess mortality is due directly to Covid and some indirectly.


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There's No Use Trying to Hide
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On a visit to New York, an Englishman and a Scotsman go to a pastry shop. The Englishman whisks three cookies into his pocket with lightning speed. The baker doesn't notice.
The Englishman says to the Scotsman: "You see how clever we are? You'll never beat that!"
The Scotsman says to the Englishman: "Watch this, a Scotsman is always cleverer than an Englishman."
He says to the baker, "Give me a cookie, I can show you a magic trick!" The baker gives him the cookie which the Scotsman promptly eats.
Then he says to the baker: "Give me another cookie for my magic trick." The baker is getting suspicious but he gives it to him. He eats this one too.
Then he says again: "Give me one more cookie…" The baker is getting angry now but gives him one anyway. The Scotsman eats this one too.
Now the baker is really mad, and he yells: "And where is your famous magic trick?"
The Scotsman says: "Look in the Englishman's pocket!"
How many of us, like that Englishman, think that we are "clever" enough to get away with doing something wrong with no one finding out? We hide from our co-workers, we hide from our family members, we sometimes even think we can hide from God.
But God's Word reminds us that while others around us may never find out, we can't hide anything from God. Adam and Eve learned that lesson the hard way (Genesis 3). So did Achan (Joshua 7).
God said, "My eyes are on all their ways; they are not hidden from me, nor is their sin concealed from my eyes." (Jer. 16:17)
"Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account." (Heb. 4:13).
It may seem frightening that God knows everything we've ever done wrong, but it doesn't need to be. What God requires of us is not perfection, but honesty. We must be honest enough to acknowledge what we've done. No hiding, no pretending, no rationalizing. Just the honesty to admit to God what He already knows.
As Solomon said, "Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy." (Prov. 28:13)
Make the decision – no more hiding. If there's not a clever Scotsman around to reveal your actions, there will someday be an all-knowing God who will!
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Dad talks about message of strength he received from daughter before she was killed
Posted 6:01 pm, September 18, 2017, by Maia Belay and fox8webcentral
STRONGSVILLE, Ohio-- Columbus Police are investigating the Sunday shooting death of Strongsville native, Heather Campbell, 22, as a murder-suicide.
Her father tells Fox 8 it's a loss he never imagined he would endure.
"I don't know if you can put it in words," said her father, Joe Bronczyk. "It's not what runs through your head; it's what is ripped out of your heart and soul."
Campbell was found shot to death inside an apartment on Olentangy Road in Columbus.
Police say evidence links Kyle Lafferty, 25, a possible boyfriend, to Heather's death. He was found shot dead at the scene.
Columbus Police: Strongsville native is victim in murder-suicide
"The nightmare starts over," said Bronczyk. "This is the second day it starts all over in the morning again."
Bronczyk says his daughter enlisted in the United States Navy before being honorably discharged.
Heather graduated from Strongsville High School in 2013 and is remembered fondly by staff.
"She was bubbly, took honors AP level courses, really outgoing," said high school principal, Mark Smithberger. "That's just who she was, always willing to smile."
Bronczyk says his last text from his daughter was about what to name their new puppy. Heather's father tells Fox 8 she wanted to name him after strength.
"It was like a message for me," said Bronczyk. "The next day I found out she was murdered and I'm just reading strong and enduring. I'm like, this is what you need to be, dad: strong and enduring."
Ohio State said Heather Campbell was one of its students. The university released the following statement on Sunday:
"We are heartbroken to learn about this tragedy. Heather Campbell was a psychology major from Strongsville. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends during this incredibly difficult time. Counseling is available for those students in our community who need support by calling 614-292-5766."
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Heyooo, So I have been quite busy lately but I still wanted to do a post so I thought this week would be a great time to start a new Edit called 'currently', which is basically where I just chat with you all and just give you a little update on my life and what's going on in it a the moment! Also feel free to comment and questions or any cool things going on in your life that you want to share etc because I would love to get know you all and to get to chat with you more!
So Wednesday was my birthday which is really exciting! I went to school that day and my friends just absolutely bombarded me with heaps of chocolate and flowers which I am extremely grateful for! They are all beautiful people and are so kind and generous and it really made me realise just how lucky I am to have each and everyone of them.
I auditioned for my school dance eisteddfod troupe a week ago on Friday and we received results last Tuesday and I was very excited to find out that I made it into both the contemporary and jazz troupes! It was really exciting and also such a great surprise to find out that 3 of my friends that auditioned also made it into at least one of those groups!
Continuing on from the above point, a few days ago we had our first practice and it was so much fun! I absolutely love both dances so much! The jazz one is kinda like a Spanish themed dance which is something that I've never done before so I think it'll be really fun to try something different.
a bit of a random dance photo bc I didn't take any photos at the audition or first rehearsal!
Recently I started playing around a bit with my room and restyled it a bit which is super exciting! I also decided to make a bit of a room tour to show you all and have been trying to upload it for almost a month now! I don't know what is wrong with my internet and youtube but I will not load! So I will continue to try and upload it because I really want to share it with you all! I will keep you posted on how the upload goes!
Good morning fabulous people! I am back! Did you enjoy last weeks post? It was something a little bit different but it was super fun to chat and get to know Jaz a bit better! As for today however, I have a style post! Ooh I am so excited you guys! For a while now I have been getting asked to do more fashion posts – and here I am with one! If you are like me, and LOVE fashion/style posts, you can check out my last one here! Anyway, lets get onto this weeks post! chloe wears // black knit v-neck + supre | blue denim shorts + supre | brown leather bucket-bag + colette This outfit , as you can probably assume from the title, has been my go-to outfit this summer. I really love the monochrome colours throughout the outfit that allow the bright blue colour of the shorts to be the feature - plus I'm a sucker for blacks, whites and denims! They are just perfect for each other! It's super comfy and easy to tailer to many occasions just by adding jewelry and changing up hairstyles etc.
Hey hey! Okay so today is a bit of a different post – its something I have never done before which is exciting! So, a few weeks ago I got to interview the lovely Jaz from Just Jaz via Instagram! She was so fabulous and such an amazing girl to chat to! I got to ask her a few questions about blogging and her life to get to know her a little better and them to share them with you! So, whey don't we begin!?
When and why did you start blogging? And did anyone inspire you to begin blogging?
What are your favourite things to blog about?
What is your go-to style outfit?
"Oh that's a hard one! My go to outfit would probably have to be…jeans/pants, a denim jacket, a grey/white or black shirt and my black high top converse! Of course, alongside with many accessories including my white and gold watch and maybe a felt hat.
What do you enjoy doing outside of blogging?
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Valerie's Voice: Summer 2019
To combat hate crime, 'let us say and do more'
On Sunday, Jan. 5, tens of thousands of people crowded Lower Manhattan in a show of solidarity against anti-Semitism, intolerance and violence.
By the early afternoon, the Brooklyn Bridge was packed shoulder to shoulder with demonstrators who stood together in unity with the Jewish community.
These violent attacks, from Jersey City to Monsey and beyond, have shaken the Jewish community in New Jersey and around the nation. However, as the rate of bias crimes continues to rise, so does the size of the crowds responding, calling out for more inclusivity and respect. Our voices are only getting louder.
But with 569 bias incidents reported in 2018 in New Jersey alone, speaking out cannot be the only solution. Amidst the omnipresent rise in hate crime, we need to not only say more, but do more. We need to show the world that this is not who we are, but more than anything, we need to take action.
Opioid Crisis: New Treatment Tactics Emerge
By Robert J. Budosck and Valerie Vainieri Huttle
Seat belts. Bicycle helmets. Designated drivers. These and other common harm reduction tactics and strategies are almost universally accepted and have resulted in a drastic reduction of injuries and countless lives saved. In that same vein, those of us in the drug treatment and recovery world have been investigating and trialing harm reduction strategies that have the potential to save lives, but perhaps more importantly, can start many on a path toward long-term recovery.
We're all aware of the harm and potential for overdose death associated with illicit drug use. It's become a national epidemic. But previous tactics, from "just say no" to harsh prison sentences, have done virtually nothing to slow the rate of overdose deaths. It's time that we try new approaches – and document their effectiveness to create evidence-based tactics that prove successful.
In Open Letter To Rape Victim, Vainieri Huttle Says Judge Should Resign
I, like so many, read a recent New York Times article detailing the two separate ways in which you have been brutalized: once by a rapist and once by a misogynistic judge.
In 2016 Brock Turner was given a meager sentence for the rape of a young, unconscious woman behind a dumpster. The Judge expressed regret that the trial could impede his successful career as a Division 1 swimmer. That same year, an Ocean County judge informed a rape victim that she should have attempted to "close her legs" during her attack.
Unfortunately, you alone are not the only woman to face an injustice of this magnitude at the hands of the criminal justice system. Unfortunately, you are one of the many whose suffering was deepened due to the misogyny, insensitivity and disregard of our justice system.
Finding New Ways to Combat NJ's Opioid Crisis
Drug overdose is now the leading cause of accidental death in the U.S. More than 700,000 Americans die of drug overdoses each year, and everyday more than eight people die alone in New Jersey. That to say, that, often times, overdose deaths occur in the shadows, where many victims die alone. In New Jersey and around the country, families and communities are being devastated by this crisis. Something more must be done.
The Murphy administration has done its part in committing to fighting the opioid epidemic. New Jersey has improved its Medicaid regulations to make opioid treatment more accessible for Medicaid recipients and the state continues to invest in treatments and programs to help those struggling with addiction. Meantime, in partnership with pharmacies across the state, the Department of Human Services will be providing naloxone, also referred to as narcan -- the opioid overdose reversal drug -- for free at participating pharmacies. This is an incredible initiative that will help save lives – but it is not enough.
Honoring the Women of our Time
We are currently witnessing a gender revolution, what some may call social upheaval — I like to call it a long time coming. The election of Donald Trump in 2016 has ignited many, peeling away at the apathy that many in the progressive movement have deferred to. This new wave of political engagement, especially among women, has sparked movements across the country calling for transparency in government, justice for victims of sexual violence and a push to bring more women into positions of power in our governing bodies.
From the Women's March to #MeToo and March for Our Lives, women are speaking out and for once it feels like people are listening. In November, we saw 117 women elected to Congress, bringing the total number to 127 women serving in the 116th Congress. This new class is younger and more diverse than ever, their election takes a significant step forward in ensuring that our representatives look like the people they represent.
NJ's LGBT curriculum 'accurate, inclusive, and respectful'
Huttle: NJ's LGBT curriculum 'accurate, inclusive, and respectful'
"Way to go, New Jersey – you change history and now it's Adam and Steve instead of Adam and Eve."
"I'm not for it. Either way, how I raise my kids is my business, not the school's or government's."
"It's so dumb. How about you teach the kids real history?"
These are examples of criticisms facing the new LGBT-inclusive curriculum law in New Jersey. Just recently, Gov. Phil Murphy made New Jersey the second state in the nation to require boards of education to adopt school curriculum that accurately portrays the contributions of persons with disabilities and the LGBT community.
Save lives and save humanity — stop human trafficking
In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation declaring all persons held as slaves shall be forever free. More than 150 years later, modern slavery still exists in the United States — but now it's called human trafficking.
It's one of the most significant crises we face as a society today.
In recent years human trafficking has risen to the forefront as one of the nation's most devastatingly, severe crimes against humanity.
No 'box' needed for First Lady Tammy Murphy
"I think everyone's put me in a box," New Jersey's new First Lady Tammy Murphy said in a recent interview that was part of a profile by The Record and northjersey.com.
"I'm not sure that that box is going to contain me because I am very flexible," she added.
Flexible or not, we can't pretend that our state's leaders or voters have ever defined what the "First Lady" box should look like.
It's disingenuous to suggest that any political spouse should or ever has played merely a sideline role.
Christie's 11th hour move begs the question, 'Why?'
In the waning hours of June, while all eyes in Trenton were transfixed on the looming state shutdown, Governor Christie quietly served notice that he intended to transfer the state's mental health and addiction services from the Department of Human Services to the Department of Health.
This move went largely unnoticed for days until the tumult caused by the shutdown had subsided. It was then that we began hearing from advocates and providers in the community who were alarmed by this sudden policy shift and the impact it will have on some of our state's most vulnerable.
The struggle for transgender rights isn't surprising
Last week, The Record published "Joe Loses Spot in Pack" about Joe Maldonado, an 8-year-old child who was kicked out of Cub Scout Pack 87 because he is transgender. After a month of his membership, the Northern New Jersey Council of Boy Scouts informed the Maldonado family that other parents complained about including a transgender boy in the pack.
The actions taken by the Northern New Jersey Council of Boy Scouts against Joe Maldonado are sad and unfair, but not surprising. In recent years, we have seen the LGBT community make tremendous strides, especially in 2013, when the Supreme Court struck down the ban on same-sex marriage. Transgender citizens, however, are still struggling in their own fight for equality.


Country music legend Tracy Byrd will hit the road in 2019 for a lengthy North American tour to celebrate 25 years since his first big hit in 1993. Byrd has kept most of his performances close to home in recent years, but says he's ready to get back to the fanbase that he has built across the nation.
"Holdin' Heaven," was Byrd's first hit in 1993, after which he went on to release a lineup of hits that included "Watermelon Crawl," "Big Love," "I'm From the Country," "Ten Rounds With Jose Cuervo," "Drinkin' Bone," and "The Keeper of the Stars," which earned him the Song of the Year title at the 1996 ACM Awards. Byrd has released 34 singles and 10 studio albums, four of which have been certified gold, one platinum and one double platinum by the RIAA.
Byrd kicks off the tour Feb. 2 in Bakersfield, Calif., and doesn't slow down until December, when he closes out the extensive route in his hometown of Beaumont, Texas. He will be joined by fellow Texas native Mark Chesnutt for four shows along the way; the duo are billed as the Beaumont Boys for those select performances.


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Yankees' energy is zapped, momentum halted in quiet loss to last-place Kansas City
NEW YORK – Just 24 hours earlier, the Bronx was electric.
"It was chaos. The Stadium was rocking, our dugout was going crazy,'' Aaron Judge said late Wednesday night, after Brett Gardner's go-ahead grand slam fueled the Yankees' two-game sweep of the rival Red Sox.
Did we mention the fog machine and strobe lights were working overtime in the victorious home clubhouse, transformed into a pulsating nightclub?
All that positive energy had drained out of Yankee Stadium by Thursday night.
Veteran starter Homer Bailey and two Royals relievers held the Yankees to four singles during a 6-1 Kansas City victory, played before a sleepy crowd of 39,106.
Well, the remaining fans did start The Wave in the eighth inning, as a means of alternate entertainment.
"(We're) trying to get this thing going as best we can,'' Yankees manager Aaron Boone said after his club missed a chance to get back to the .500 level.
This time, the Yankees (8-10) had no late kick against the Royals (7-12), who reside in last place in the AL Central but have won five of their last seven games since losing 10 in a row.
"A lot of guys, I feel like, are contributing to the cause. But tonight, we just got shut down,'' Boone said. "So, it's frustrating any time that happens.''
Not as sharp
Domingo German put the Yankees in a 3-1 deficit, but the right-hander still managed to keep the Yanks in it, yielding three runs in six innings.
"Just not quite as sharp,'' Boone said of German, who had yielded just two earned runs over his first 13 innings, covering two starts and one relief appearance entering Thursday.
German hadn't yielded an extra-base hit until Adalberto Mondesi and Alex Gordon delivered consecutive first-inning doubles.
Jorge Soler led off the Royals' second inning by lifting a fly ball home run into the left field corner, and Ryan O'Hearn connected with a leadoff solo shot to left in the fourth.
"That's what happens at this level. You face good hitters and they were able to make some adjustments,'' German said through an interpreter.
Overall, German (3-1) felt good about "giving us a chance'' to come back. He struck out nine Royals and didn't walk a batter in his 88-pitch effort.
Still struggling
In the seventh, Jonathan Holder was charged with two runs and had to be rescued by Zack Britton.
Boone had banked on Holder keeping the bottom of Kansas City's order in check, but singles by the Nos. 8 and 9 hitters led to Whit Merrifield's RBI double.
Over his first six appearances this year, Holder has yielded seven earned runs in nine innings but "it's a job I know I can do,'' said the right-hander who emerged as an effective setup man in 2018.
"I've been letting them down here lately, but I've been working to perfect it,'' Holder said of the need to harness his fastball command. Physically, "I feel good. I haven't been pitching well.''
The Yankees just couldn't do much against Bailey (2-1), charged with one run on three hits in six innings.
"It seemed like his splitter was a problem for us,'' Boone said. "We were having a hard time laying off that pitch out of the zone.''
In the first inning, Judge reached on an infield hit, moved to third on Voit's soft single to center and scored on a Gleyber Torres sacrifice fly.
Clint Frazier's two-out single in the fourth was the last hit they'd get off Bailey, who struck out six.
Mike Ford's debut
At least it was an exciting night in Belle Mead.
New Jersey native Mike Ford made his big league debut as the Yankees' designated hitter, with a contingent of family and friends on hand.
"I actually wasn't very nervous,'' said Ford, who went 0-for-3 with a walk. "Just kind of ready for the moment and tried to put a good swing on the ball.''
Batting seventh, the lefty-hitting Ford struck out looking against ex-Yankee Ian Kennedy with two aboard to end the game.
"No comment,'' Ford said with a smile about the borderline-low pitch he took to end the game; he'd reacted with surprise at being rung up by veteran plate ump Jerry Meals.
With his parents among those in attendance, Ford flied out to right field in the second and struck out to end the fourth. He was erased on a double play after walking in the seventh.
One night earlier, Ford had been preparing to pinch-hit if the situation arose.
"I felt the emotions running through there and had to settle myself down,'' said Ford, who at one point noticed his hand was "shaking a little bit.''
Overall, "I think it was a good test run,'' Ford said. "I was able to keep myself in check.''
7th inning stretch:Yankees drop Kate Smith's 'God Bless America' after being told about her racist songs
Coming along:Yankees' Miguel Andujar continues progress from injury, might have an earlier path back
Inside the locker room:Clint Frazier lighting up Yankees' 'nightclub' along with Brett Gardner


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Iraq PM warns against a victory by Syria's rebels
February 28, 2013 by yalibnan 20 Comments
Iraq's prime minister warned Wednesday that a victory for rebels in the Syrian civil war would create a new extremist haven and destabilize the wider Middle East, sparking sectarian wars in his own country and in Lebanon.
Nouri al-Maliki stopped short of voicing outright support for Syrian President Bashar Assad's embattled regime. But his comments in a wide-ranging interview with The Associated Press marked one of his strongest warnings yet about the turmoil that the collapse of the Syrian government could create.
The prime minister's remarks reflect fears by many Shiite Muslims in Iraq and elsewhere that Sunni Muslims would come to dominate Syria should Assad be toppled, and his statements could provide a measure of moral support for those fighting to keep Assad in power.
"If the world does not agree to support a peaceful solution through dialogue … then I see no light at the end of the tunnel," al-Maliki said in his office in a Saddam Hussein-era palace inside Baghdad's heavily guarded Green Zone.
"Neither the opposition nor the regime can finish each other off," he continued. "The most dangerous thing in this process is that if the opposition is victorious, there will be a civil war in Lebanon, divisions in Jordan and a sectarian war in Iraq."
The Iraqi leader's comments come as his government confronts growing tensions of its own between the Shiite majority and an increasingly restive Sunni minority nearly a decade after the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq.
The war in Syria has sharp sectarian overtones, with predominantly Sunni rebels fighting a regime dominated by Alawites, an offshoot of Shiite Islam. Rebel groups have increasingly embraced radical Islamic ideologies, and some of their greatest battlefield successes have been carried out by Jabhat al-Nusra, an al-Qaida-affiliated group which the U.S. has designated as a terrorist organization.
Assad's main allies are Shiite Iran and the Shiite militant group Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Hezbollah leader Sheik Hassan Nasrallah also warned Wednesday against sectarian infighting in Lebanon related to the Syrian civil war.
"There are some who are working night and day and pushing the country toward civil and religious strife, and specifically Sunni-Shiite strife," Nasrallah said on the group's Al-Manar TV. If this were to happen, he said, it would "destroy everyone and burn down the entire country."
Nasrallah denied accusations by the Syrian opposition that members of the group were fighting alongside forces loyal to the Assad regime, and reiterated that some Shiites in villages along the Lebanese-Syrian border, including Hezbollah members, have taken up arms in self-defense against Sunni gunmen.
Officials and analysts say there is real anxiety within Hezbollah that if Assad falls, it might lose not only a crucial supply route for weapons but also political clout inside Lebanon, where it currently dominates the government, along with its allies.
An opposition Sunni lawmaker in Iraq, Hamid al-Mutlaq, dismissed al-Maliki's contention that Assad's ouster would lead to a civil war contagion in the region.
"Through the statements and the behavior of the Iraqi government headed by al-Maliki, it seems that the Iraqi officials prefer the idea that Assad would remain in power," he said.
Asked about al-Maliki's comments, U.S. State Department spokesman Patrick Ventrell said Washington has been clear in expressing concern about extremists in the Syrian rebel ranks and the risk of Syria's war spilling over to neighboring countries.
"There are people who are trying to foment violence in Syria," he said. "These countries' histories are intertwined, and so we have concerns about sectarian violence and Iraq, as well."
"All the neighbors are concerned about the spillover," Ventrell said. "We're doing everything we can to end that violence and provide a future that's more stable for Syria, and that would be more stable for Iraq as well."
The toppling of Assad would deal a serious blow to the regional influence of Syria's patron Iran, which has built increasingly strong relations with Iraq's Shiite-dominated government.
Iraq has tried to maintain a neutral stance toward the civil war in Syria, saying that the aspirations of the Syrian people should be met through peaceful means.
Washington has criticized Baghdad, however, for doing too little to stop flights suspected of carrying Iranian arms to Syria from transiting Iraqi airspace.
Al-Maliki emphatically denied aiding the arms transfers: "Not to the regime and not to the opposition. No weapon is being transferred through Iraqi skies, territories or waters," he said.
He characterized Baghdad's relationship with the U.S. as maturing nearly a decade after the March 20, 2003, invasion, and said there is a strong will on both sides to strengthen relations further.
He also took another opportunity to note his country's appreciation for the U.S. role in toppling Saddam's dictatorship, and said the withdrawal of American troops in December 2011 was the right decision at the right time. A small number of U.S. military personnel remain in Iraq, but they are an arm of the American Embassy.
Many Sunnis have long blamed al-Maliki for promoting his Shiite sect at their expense and for being too closely aligned with neighboring Iran.
His government has faced two months of unexpectedly resilient protests from the Sunni community, whose members held many senior positions in Saddam's regime.
The rallies, which have been largely peaceful, erupted in Iraq's western Sunni heartland of Anbar in late December following the arrest of bodyguards assigned to Finance Minister Rafia al-Issawi, one of the most senior Sunni politicians in government.
Although the detentions were the spark for the demonstrations, the rallies tap into deeper Sunni grievances, drawing on feelings of discrimination at the hands of al-Maliki's government.
Al-Maliki and his political allies initially dismissed the protesters. But as their rallies gained strength and spread throughout parts of Iraq where Sunnis are concentrated, the stern-faced premier began to offer concessions.
His government bowed to one of the protesters' early demands and released more than 2,000 detainees, including some held without charge. He also set up a committee to examine other grievances.
The prime minister vowed Tuesday to let the protests continue as long as they remain peaceful.
But he made a point of distinguishing between the protesters and the political leaders who back them.
He also suggested, as he has done in the past, that outside influences — an apparent allusion to predominantly Sunni countries such as Turkey and the Gulf states — are helping to fuel the unrest.
"What is going on in Iraq is connected to what is happening in the region. It is also connected to the results of the so-called Arab Spring and some sectarian policies in the region," he said.
"Our patience will continue because we believe that there are people in these provinces who are patriotic and they reject sectarianism, believe in the unity of the country and denounce the voices uttering sectarian words."
There is little chance of a return to open warfare in Iraq, since the Sunnis know they stand little chance of overpowering the Shiites. Nor do the majority of Iraq's Sunni Arabs, including protesters, support al-Qaida and its frequent widespread bombings of Shiite targets.
But Baghdad-based political analyst Hadi Jalo said al-Maliki is right to fear regime change in Syria.
"The removal of Assad by a Sunni government will weaken the Iraqi Shiites," Jalo said, noting that it could embolden Iraq's Sunnis to push for greater autonomy and even independence. "Any reasonable person would be surprised if the Iraqi government stands still and refrains from supporting Assad."
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AntiFSA01
No need to warn Mr Prime Minister , the terrorist will never win. The Syrian army is kicking their asses. Of course Yalibnan will never show this. The negativity in relation to Iran, Syria, and Hezbollah is quite amusing. I am yet to see a positive news report from this site when it comes to the above mentioned. This wouldn't happen to be the case due to them not being Sunni's ?. Um, makes me wonder.
Btru2u
Sunnis send blessings to the prophets family at least 10times a day in our regular prayers. , While I regularly hear shia curse the prophets companions about ten times a day. The same companions that funded the spread of islam during and after the prophets life, The prophet cherished their support. if you curse them , you curse the prophet, i am not sure what religion you are or if you pray, but we once had one common enemy . The Zionists terrorist state." Assad family gave the golan heights to this enemy and never fired one shot in retaliation. They kill our brothers and sisters daily while Assad ignores them for decades. it is time for change. Divided we will never win. i dont support any arab dictators, and i do support freedom of expression if it doesnt promote hatred between people. Asshead started this war by killing unarmed protestors. How can you support this. Are going to be part of the problem or part of the solution.
Moe28
Firstly no one curses the Prophets companions or his wife, If that Idiot in London Habib does he is a Idiot by him self, I have Never Ever Ever seen a fellow Shia curse a prophets companion besides the idiot habibi on youtube. I do agree with you that Assad was a soft when Israel attacked Syria in 2007 and he did not attack back or try to free the Golan which Israel just started digging for Oil in. Maybe because he would have probably not received any help from all the puppet dictators serving Israel at the time. I believe all it is no one wants puppets in Syria like the rest of the Arab world … Do you know the new puppets in Libya won't give any Lebanese visas to Libya?
5thDrawer
And you want to go to Libya ??
Cyprus beaches are better.
wargame1
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said "Matters will run their course until you become three armies:an army in AshSham (Syria) an army in Iraq and an army in the Yemen" The narrator Abdullah ibn Hawalah asked:which one I should join? "He said"You should go to AshSham for it is the best of Allah's lands and the best of His servants will be drawn to there. If you do not, go to the Yemen and drink from its wells.For Allah has guaranteed me that He will look after AshSham and its people"
(Abu Dawud)
Prophet Muhammad(peace be upon him)said "Matters will run their course until you become three armies:an army in AshSham (Syria) an army in Iraq and an army in the Yemen" The narrator Abdullah ibn Hawalah asked:which one I should join? "He said"You should go to AshSham for it is the best of Allah's lands and the best of His servants will be drawn to there. If you do not, go to the Yemen and drink from its wells.For Allah has guaranteed me that He will look after AshSham and its people"(Abu Dawud)
The most important thing is that Syrian free army are on the moral high ground,and insallah, the supporters of Assad and will be flushed down the sewerage pipe of history, and inshallah it will be a great victory for the David against Goliath.
hariri assaoudi
omg you are a blasphemer; you think allah is a sewerage pipe cleaner!!!
yazidi
wow such a stablized iraq u got idiot…!!!!
He is worried he is next… That's all… he he
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Q: Question about harmonic functions on the complement of a bounded set. I'm trying to prove 2.74 Theorem of Folland's book, Introduction to PDE. It says:
If $u$ is harmonic on the complement of a bounded set in $\mathbb{R}^n$, the following are equivalent:
a) $u$ is harmonic at infinity.
b) $u(x)\to0$ as $x\to\infty$ if n>2, or $|u(x)|=o(log|x|)$ as $x\to\infty$ if $n=2$.
c)$|u(x)|=O(|x|^{2-n })$ as $x\to\infty$.
I've proved  a) implies b) and c) implies a) but I'm stuck proving b) implies c).
I started with n=2, it's required to prove $|u(x)|=O(1)$. The assumption means that for every $\epsilon >0$ exists $M>0$ such that
$ |u(x)|<\epsilon\, log|x|$  for every $|x|\geq M.$ From this, ¿How can I prove that $|u(x)|<c$ for every $|x|\geq |x_0|$ for some $C>0$ and some $x_0$?.
For $n>2$, I have the same problem. I think I'm missing some theorem for harmonic functions. I was thinking about maximum principle or maybe the fact that Kelvin transform is harmonic in a punctured bounded set, but I'm not sure how to use them.
Please, give me some hint for this implication or tell me if I'm using wrong something.

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