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» Alleged DWI driver causes pedestrian injury to 5 people
Alleged DWI driver causes pedestrian injury to 5 people
New York Police Department reported the arrest of a 34-year-old woman who caused mayhem on 34th Street on a recent Wednesday evening. The woman is now facing charges of DWI and leaving an accident scene, along with operating a vehicle unlawfully. According to witnesses, the convertible she drove was completely out of control as she raced down the street and caused pedestrian injury to several people.
The woman apparently rear ended an SUV, then reversed, then lurched forward and slammed into the rear of the same SUV again. Witnesses say she continued the wild ride and struck another vehicle before slamming head on into yet another. The impact reportedly sent the other car into a yellow cab. The convertible finally came to a halt when it left the road and plowed through pedestrians before smashing through a store window.
One pedestrian suffered severe injuries when the alleged drunk driver knocked her through the store window. A witness said the wreck had to be cut away to free the pedestrian. The fire department reported that five pedestrians were seriously injured and were transported to a hospital. Police reported that the driver and her passenger suffered only minor injuries.
The injured pedestrians are likely facing unexpected medical expenses and may pursue compensation. After any pedestrian injury that was caused by the negligent actions of another party, a victim retains the right to file a personal injury claim in a New York civil court. The court may award compensation for medical expenses, and, depending on the circumstances of the accident, the court may also award additional damages as allowed by state laws.
Source: New York Daily News, "Drunken driver goes on wild ride through 34th St., injuring 5 pedestrians and crashing Ford Mustang into Forever 21 store", Kerry Burke and Joseph Stepansky, Dec. 11, 2014


Patterns in substance use and abuse are changing more and more quickly in the US, and they are spreading across the world at a very rapid pace. Part of the speed of these changes is due to increasing supplies of drugs, especially heroin; part is due to new marketing strategies that target more affluent customers; and part is due to increasing use of the Internet, which provides detailed information on new ways to produce and use drugs. As the drug scene has become global, no country is isolated. This paper, which is a summary of the trends reported at the 1995, 1996, and 1997 Community Epidemiology Work Group meetings in the US, along with the results of the 1995 Australian National Drug Household Survey, the 1995 US National Survey on Drug Abuse, the 1996 Australian Drug Trends Report, school surveys, and surveys of adults and juveniles in prison and detention facilities in New South Wales and Texas, shows the similarities between the US and Australia.


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set(CMAKE_C_COMPILER   avr-gcc)
set(CMAKE_CXX_COMPILER avr-g++)

set(ARDUINO_SDK_PATH F:/Arduino)

# Add current directory to CMake Module path automatically
if(EXISTS  ${CMAKE_CURRENT_LIST_DIR}/Platform/Arduino.cmake)
    set(CMAKE_MODULE_PATH  ${CMAKE_MODULE_PATH} ${CMAKE_CURRENT_LIST_DIR})
endif()

#=============================================================================#
#                         System Paths                                        #
#=============================================================================#
if(UNIX)
    include(Platform/UnixPaths)
    if(APPLE)
        list(APPEND CMAKE_SYSTEM_PREFIX_PATH ~/Applications
                                             /Applications
                                             /Developer/Applications
                                             /sw        # Fink
                                             /opt/local) # MacPorts
    endif()
elseif(WIN32)
    include(Platform/WindowsPaths)
endif()

#=============================================================================#
#                         Detect Arduino SDK                                  #
#=============================================================================#
if(NOT ARDUINO_SDK_PATH)
    set(ARDUINO_PATHS)

    foreach(DETECT_VERSION_MAJOR 1)
        foreach(DETECT_VERSION_MINOR RANGE 5 0)
            list(APPEND ARDUINO_PATHS arduino-${DETECT_VERSION_MAJOR}.${DETECT_VERSION_MINOR})
            foreach(DETECT_VERSION_PATCH  RANGE 3 0)
                list(APPEND ARDUINO_PATHS arduino-${DETECT_VERSION_MAJOR}.${DETECT_VERSION_MINOR}.${DETECT_VERSION_PATCH})
            endforeach()
        endforeach()
    endforeach()

    foreach(VERSION RANGE 23 19)
        list(APPEND ARDUINO_PATHS arduino-00${VERSION})
    endforeach()

    if(UNIX)
        file(GLOB SDK_PATH_HINTS /usr/share/arduino*
            /opt/local/arduino*
            /opt/arduino*
            /usr/local/share/arduino*)
    elseif(WIN32)
        set(SDK_PATH_HINTS "C:\\Program Files\\Arduino"
            "C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Arduino"
            )
    endif()
    list(SORT SDK_PATH_HINTS)
    list(REVERSE SDK_PATH_HINTS)
endif()

find_path(ARDUINO_SDK_PATH
          NAMES lib/version.txt
          PATH_SUFFIXES share/arduino
                        Arduino.app/Contents/Resources/Java/
                        Arduino.app/Contents/Java/
                        ${ARDUINO_PATHS}
          HINTS ${SDK_PATH_HINTS}
          DOC "Arduino SDK path.")

if(ARDUINO_SDK_PATH)
    list(APPEND CMAKE_SYSTEM_PREFIX_PATH ${ARDUINO_SDK_PATH}/hardware/tools/avr)
    list(APPEND CMAKE_SYSTEM_PREFIX_PATH ${ARDUINO_SDK_PATH}/hardware/tools/avr/utils)
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    message(FATAL_ERROR "Could not find Arduino SDK (set ARDUINO_SDK_PATH)!")
endif()

set(ARDUINO_CPUMENU)
if(ARDUINO_CPU)
    set(ARDUINO_CPUMENU ".menu.cpu.${ARDUINO_CPU}")
endif(ARDUINO_CPU)

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Reid 'In Migrant Threat To Firms'
Reid 'in migrant threat to firms'
BBC News, July 16, 2006
Mr Reid has had to deal with a catalogue of crises
Company directors who employ illegal immigrants could be struck off as part of Home Office reforms, it is reported. Those caught breaking the law twice would be disqualified and their profits seized, according to the Sunday Telegraph and the Sunday Times.
Home Secretary John Reid will next week announce his reform plan for the department he described as "not fit for purpose" when taking over in May.
But the Home Office said stories about the reforms were "highly speculative".
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The Sunday Times also reported that Mr Reid wanted to give police the power to impose control orders on gangsters in an attempt to thwart serious organised crime.
A Home Office spokesman said next week's announcements would focus on tackling organised crime, reforming the department and reform of the criminal justice system.
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Q: How can I fix this up to do generic conversion to Nullable? I currently use this handy conversion extension method to do conversions between types:
    public static T To<T>(this IConvertible obj)
    {
        return (T)Convert.ChangeType(obj, typeof(T));
    }

However, it doesn't like converting valid values to Nullable, for example, this fails:
    "1".To<int?>();

Obviously, 1 is easily converted to an (int?), but it gets the error:
    Invalid cast from 'System.String' to 'System.Nullable`1[[System.Int32, mscorlib, Version=2.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=b77a5c561934e089]]'.

This is an obviously simplified example, in reality I'm using it to do conversions from string types like so:
packageDb.Quantity = package.package.ElementDeep(Namespace + "PackageQuantity", Namespace + "ActualQuantity", Namespace + "Quantity").ValueOrNull().To<int?>();

If Convert.ChangeType doesn't like Nullable, anyone have any great ideas?

A: public static T To<T>(this IConvertible obj)
{
    Type t = typeof(T);
    if (t.IsGenericType && t.GetGenericTypeDefinition() == typeof(Nullable<>))
        t = t.GetGenericArguments()[0];

    return (T)Convert.ChangeType(obj, t);
}

But if the conversion fail, it will throw an exception, not returning a null as should be expected.

A: Maybe I'm missing the point, but in the instance of Nullable, how does your method provide either a readability, performance, or maintenance advantage over a simple cast, like (int?)1 ?
Aside from that, perhaps another extension method?
public static T? ToNullable<T>(this T obj) where T:struct
{
    return (T?)obj;
}

Edit
After reviewing your edit, why would the generic function that I provided not work as a substitute to your To<T> function in that line of code? You can't allow a conversion to Nullable for any type (which is why ChangeType doesn't work) because that generic only accepts value types. You'll either have to use a function like the one I provided or change your signature of To<T> to only accept value types and add a special case for Nullable<T>.

A: I've ended up with this
private static T To<T>(this Object @object, Boolean returnDefaultOnException)
{
    Type type = typeof(T);
    Type underlyingTypeOfNullable = Nullable.GetUnderlyingType(type);
    try
    {
        return (T) Convert.ChangeType(@object, underlyingTypeOfNullable ?? type);
    }
    catch (Exception exception)
    {
        if (returnDefaultOnException)
            return default(T);
        String typeName = type.Name;
        if (underlyingTypeOfNullable != null)
            typeName += " of " + underlyingTypeOfNullable.Name;
        throw new InvalidCastException("Object can't be cast to " + typeName, exception);

    }
}
public static T To<T>(this Object @object) { return @object.To<T>(returnDefaultOnException: false); }
public static T ToOrDefault<T>(this Object @object) { return @object.To<T>(returnDefaultOnException: true); }

It behaves like the LINQ extension methods Single and SingleOrDefault and First and FirstOrDefault.
In short, To<T>() tries to convert and throws on failure while ToOrDefault<T>() tries to convert and returns default(T) on failure.

A: Luke's solution was good for me (and obviously got his up vote) but I simplified it for me this way
    private static Type ResolveType(String typeName)
    {
        Type t = Type.GetType(typeName);
        if (t == null)
            return null;

        Type u = Nullable.GetUnderlyingType(t);

        if (u != null) {
            t = u;
        }
        return t;
    }

because I started from a string not from a type...
thoughts?

A: public static T To<T>(this IConvertible obj)
{
    Type t = typeof(T);
    Type u = Nullable.GetUnderlyingType(t);

    if (u != null)
    {
        return (obj == null) ? default(T) : (T)Convert.ChangeType(obj, u);
    }
    else
    {
        return (T)Convert.ChangeType(obj, t);
    }
}

A: This is the method that I currently use (I got my answer on SO), it converts from string to nullable type:
    public static Nullable<T> ConvertToNullable<T>(this string s) where T : struct
    {
        if (!string.IsNullOrEmpty(s.Trim()))
        {
            TypeConverter conv = TypeDescriptor.GetConverter(typeof(Nullable<>).MakeGenericType(typeof(T)));
            return (Nullable<T>)conv.ConvertFrom(s);
        }
        return null;
    }

A: extend @LukeH code:
public static T GetValue<T>(string Literal, T DefaultValue)
    {
        if (Literal == null || Literal == "" || Literal == string.Empty) return DefaultValue;
        IConvertible obj = Literal;
        Type t = typeof(T);
        Type u = Nullable.GetUnderlyingType(t);

        if (u != null)
        {
            return (obj == null) ? DefaultValue : (T)Convert.ChangeType(obj, u);
        }
        else
        {
            return (T)Convert.ChangeType(obj, t);
        }
    }

A: This method does what you need, and it looks nice while doing it.
    /// <summary>
    /// <para>More convenient than using T.TryParse(string, out T).
    /// Works with primitive types, structs, and enums.
    /// Tries to parse the string to an instance of the type specified.
    /// If the input cannot be parsed, null will be returned.
    /// </para>
    /// <para>
    /// If the value of the caller is null, null will be returned.
    /// So if you have "string s = null;" and then you try "s.ToNullable...",
    /// null will be returned. No null exception will be thrown.
    /// </para>
    /// <author>Contributed by Taylor Love (Pangamma)</author>
    /// </summary>
    /// <typeparam name="T"></typeparam>
    /// <param name="p_self"></param>
    /// <returns></returns>
    public static T? ToNullable<T>(this string p_self) where T : struct
    {
        if (!string.IsNullOrEmpty(p_self))
        {
            var converter = System.ComponentModel.TypeDescriptor.GetConverter(typeof(T));
            if (converter.IsValid(p_self)) return (T)converter.ConvertFromString(p_self);
            if (typeof(T).IsEnum) { T t; if (Enum.TryParse<T>(p_self, out t)) return t;}
        }

        return null;
    }

https://github.com/Pangamma/PangammaUtilities-CSharp/tree/master/src/StringExtensions

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Democracy In America 14 of 14 Conclusion. April 18, 1962. "These Precious Premises". The final program of the series. "A study in politcal optimism." Alexis de Tocqueville (author), George Probst (Professor of History at NYU, director of preparation), Andrew Allen (CBC producer), Lister Sinclair (writer), Lucio Agostini (music), Ben Grauer (announcer).oldtimeradiodvd.com
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Democracy In America 13 of 14 . April 11, 1962. "The Happy Republic". "A study in American values." Alexis de Tocqueville (author), George Probst (Professor of History at NYU, director of preparation, writer), Andrew Allen (CBC producer), Lucio Agostini (music), Lister Sinclair (writer), Ben Grauer (announcer). oldtimeradiodvd.com
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Democracy In America 12 of 14. April 4, 1962. P "The Aristocrats Of Democracy". "A study in American law and lawyers." Alexis de Tocqueville (author), George Probst (Professor of History at NYU, director of preparation, writer), Andrew Allen (CBC producer), Lister Sinclair (writer), Lucio Agostini (music), Ben Grauer (announcer).oldtimeradiodvd.com
Democracy In America 11 of 14 . March 28, 1962. "The Chief Instrument Of Freedom". "A study in th American press." Alexis de Tocqueville (author), George Probst (Professor of History at NYU, director of preparation), Andrew Allen (CBC producer), Lister Sinclair (writer), Lucio Agostini (music), Ben Grauer (announcer).oldtimeradiodvd.com
Democracy In America 10 of 14 . March 21, 1962. "Common Sense and Moonshine". S "A study in American education." Alexis de Tocqueville (author), George Probst (Professor of History at NYU, director of preparation), Andrew Allen (CBC producer), Lister Sinclair (writer), Lucio Agostini (music), Ben Grauer (announcer). oldtimeradiodvd.com
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Democracy In America 9 of 14. March 14, 1962. "The Tyranny Of The Majority" "A study in American freedom." Alexis de Tocqueville (author), George Probst (Professor of History at NYU, director of preparation), Andrew Allen (CBC producer), Lister Sinclair (writer), Lucio Agostini (music), Ben Grauer (announcer), Ray Barrett (system cue announcer). oldtimeradiodvd.com
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Democracy In America 8 of 14. March 7, 1962."The Heavenly Prison". "A study in American Reform." Alexis de Tocqueville (author), George Probst (Professor of History at NYU, director of preparation), Andrew Allen (CBC producer), Lister Sinclair (writer), Lucio Agostini (music), Ben Grauer (announcer).oldtimeradiodvd.com
Democracy In America 7 of 14. February 28, 1962. "The Cold Water Army". "A study in American Progress." Alexis de Tocqueville (author), George Probst (Professor of History at NYU, director of preparation), Andrew Allen (CBC producer), Lister Sinclair (writer), Lucio Agostini (music), Ben Grauer (announcer).oldtimeradiodvd.com
Democracy In America 6 of 14. February 21, 1962."The Cement Of Democracy". "A study in American religion." Alexis de Tocqueville (author), George Probst (Professor of History at NYU, director of preparation), Andrew Allen (CBC producer), Lister Sinclair (writer), Lucio Agostini (music), Ben Grauer (announcer). oldtimeradiodvd.com
Democracy In America 5 of 14. February 14, 1962. . "Any Woman Is A Lady". "A study in American Manners." Alexis de Tocqueville (author), George Probst (Professor of History at NYU, director of preparation), Lister Sinclair (writer), Andrew Allen (CBC producer), Lucio Agostini (music), Ben Grauer (announcer).oldtimeradiodvd.com
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The year 2017 was very profitable for both U.S. stock markets and the U.S. high yield bond markets. The ride was smooth and exclusively up, as evidenced by the fact that the S&P 500 did not generate even a 3% correction. Bearish claims of doom have proven to be wrong over the last few years, and we would say that they forgot to ask: what can go right? A lot has gone right over the last five years, as we now have a synchronized global earnings recovery, stimulative tax cuts in the U.S., earnings growth fueled by low interest rates, and a global technology-driven stock boom that is now expanding into Industrials and Materials. How long can this continue without inflation? We would guess longer than most think. The global economy has three major deflationary forces that should keep prices and inflation under control: technology-driven efficiencies, globalization of labor, and aging demographics.
The fourth quarter of 2017 was largely a continuation of past trends. Technology led the way higher in the U.S. The NASDAQ was up 6.6% for the quarter and 29.6% for the year; the S&P 500 was up 6.6% for the quarter and 21.8% for the year. Fixed income markets were quite muted on the quarter, as high yield bonds gained 0.5%, while U.S. Treasury bonds were flat. Of greater importance was the continuing slow shrinkage in corporate bond spreads, which indicates broad investor confidence in the global economy and easy financing conditions. Beneath the surface, we did see potential new market leadership move forward. Financials, Industrials, and perhaps even Energy have displayed positive relative strength, and they all have longer runways than Technology, which is still very strong, but its trend is quite stretched. Our major concern regarding U.S. equities is not as much their trend as it is relative opportunity and valuation. The MSCI EAFE has a forward P/E of 16.1, and emerging markets is at 14.2. By comparison, the S&P 500 is at 20.0, and U.S. small caps are at 25.1. Substantially higher U.S. valuations mean that U.S. stocks could be leaders on the downside during the next correction. However, there are no signs of weakness on the horizon, and while we are well overdue for weakness that might resolve extreme bullish sentiment, we do not see evidence of forces that would break the longer-term bullish trend.
The U.S. equity portion of the Multi-Strategy portfolios ranks a number of U.S. equity styles and factors using Clark Capital's relative strength based ranking methodology, and then purchases those ETFs with higher rankings (and avoids those with lower rankings), assembling them into a broad-based portfolio that attempts to outperform the Russell 3000. The portfolio shifted away from a pure growth emphasis to start the quarter moving toward a more balanced mix. The most notable addition was the S&P 500 High Beta ETF (SPHB), a portfolio that is over 40% financials and also includes overweights to Industrials and Materials. Financials have been staging a slow but steady relative strength rally over recent quarters. The flattening yield curve represents headwinds for earnings, but that is offset by what many measures show are the strongest credit conditions in years. While Financials, Consumer Discretionary — and later in the quarter Energy and Materials — have displayed newer relative strength trends, Technology continues to roll on. We are watching the sector closely as its relative strength may be flattening, but the longer-term trend is still holding. We are likelier to pare back than add to Technology, but we are reluctant to reduce until it displays a clearer breakdown. Large caps rank ahead of small caps in our ranks and with growth ahead of value, but that gap has been narrowing. High dividend equity and minimum volatility are at the bottom of our ranks and are least favored.
Momentum (MTUM) gained 8.1% and the PowerShares S&P 500 High Beta (SPHB) gained 8.2%. Both were leading performers in our style box and factor matrix during the quarter. Small Cap Value (IWN) and Micro Cap (IWC) were up 1.3%% and 1.8% respectively and were the weakest ETFs in our universe.
In aggregate, the portfolio is overweight the Technology, Financials, and Industrials sectors and underweight Consumer Staples, Health Care, and Energy.
2017 was dominated by growth stocks as large cap growth gained 31.9%, trouncing large cap value's 13.8% gain. Small cap growth and mid-cap growth each beat their value counterparts by over 10%. For that trend to reverse we need to see Financials and Energy assume market leadership. So far in 2018, their trends are modestly positive.
The top contributors to the portfolio during the quarter were the iShares Edge MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF (MTUM) and the PowerShares S&P 500 High Beta ETF (SPHB). The top detractors were the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) and the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWN).
Within the high yield space, Utilities and oil and gas were the strongest sectors in the fourth quarter, while Telecommunications and Health Care trailed. For all of 2017, Utilities and Health Care were the top performers, while Telecommunications and Consumer Staples were the worst. We are watching the poor performance by Telecommunications closely, as it is the largest sector in the high yield market, and any troubles will quickly manifest themselves in high yield performance.
While high yield bond issuance has declined over the past few years, that does not mean that overall corporate leverage has not increased. Instead, the lending has been in the leveraged loan area; 2017 has seen the highest leveraged loan issuance since 2011. In addition, many providers of leveraged loans (often large private equity firms) have been willing to provide covenant-lite or even covenant-free loans (thus the borrower can become even more leveraged without the lender's permission). We view these developments as just another reminder of the importance of managing the risk of this asset class. When the next major earnings or economic downturn does come our way, the high yield and leveraged loan spaces will see substantial losses as they have in the past, and we will rely on our model to guide us regarding the larger economically based trends.
As of December 31st, the resulting option-adjusted duration of the FITR portfolio is 3.6. Average maturity is 6.8 years, and average credit quality is B+.
The portfolio's Fixed Income exposure is effected via the Navigator Tactical Fixed Income Fund (NTBIX). The fund maintained exposure to High Yield throughout the quarter, and the performance stayed in line with the Barclays High Yield Index.
Looking forward into 2018, we remain bullish over the intermediate to long-term. We expect volatility to return to normal as the year develops. That would mean a few corrections of the 3% to 5% variety and perhaps a larger 7% to 15% correction. What could cause a correction remains a mystery. Potential trigger events include: earnings failing to meet lofty expectations, inflationary economic data that could force the Fed to be more restrictive, volatility surrounding the midterm elections, and a slowdown in China. We believe an earnings-driven disappointment is the most likely trigger, given that S&P 500 expected earnings growth is at its highest since 2013. It is important to emphasize that while we believe volatility will return to normal, we do not expect the longer-term bullish trend to be vulnerable. A number of winds at the market's back are supporting the trend, including a globally synchronized economic recovery, strong credit conditions, the stimulative effect of tax cuts, strong labor markets, and rising wages. We would expect that as the year develops the equity portion of our portfolios will continue to favor factors such as momentum and possibly even value stocks, which traditionally need stronger economic growth to excel. Strong credit conditions and very favorable readings towards high yield bonds in our models indicate that we will favor high yield bonds over U.S. Treasuries for the foreseeable future.


A lack of constructive or meaningful performance feedback.
A lack of continuous feedback; performance evaluations are usually conducted annually, while 42 percent of millennials prefer to receive feedback weekly.
A lack of diverse feedback; performance feedback can be biased when it comes from a single stakeholder, and 57 percent of companies do not have a strategy for addressing biased performance reviews.
Businesses can use 360-degree performance evaluations to overcome these challenges and gather feedback from multiple stakeholders, including managers and peers. Feedback can be based on parameters such as communication, teamwork, self-management, technical skill sets, and more.
1. Select the 360-degree performance evaluation method (checklist, rating scale, feedback form, etc.).
2. Identify reviewers (peers, managers, HR personnel, etc.).
3. Create a feedback questionnaire.
4. Capture and aggregate the feedback data.
5. Analyze feedback, prepare reports, and share the feedback with employees.
Despite being a key component of performance evaluations, businesses struggle to implement 360-degree performance feedback, either by failing to track feedback throughout the year or failing to educating their raters about the 360-degree evaluation process.
Small businesses that invest in and use 360-degree performance evaluation software to provide frequent feedback from both peers and managers stand to boost employee engagement levels from 20 percent to nearly 50 percent.
In this article, we're comparing top HR tools (based on user reviews left on GetApp) that offer 360 performance evaluation features. Read more about our methodology at the bottom of the page.
For a longer list of 360 performance evaluation, visit our catalog page.
ClearCompany is a cloud-based HR software platform that is designed to help businesses manage hiring, the onboarding process, performance management, and talent management.
The platform offers a matrix-based 360 performance evaluation in the form of a nine-box grid template, which allows managers to identify emerging talent, areas for improvement, and potential leaders in the organization.
Visualize employee data by role, department, or office, as well as the status of reviews, in the 360-reporting dashboard.
Track individual and team progress in relation to the company's benchmarks; identify top performers as well as under-performing employees who may need more training.
Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) for individuals or an entire team, observe performance trends, and compare the results with managerial feedback reports.
Share nondiscrimination checklist (to ensure feedback is given without discrimination based on race, ethnicity, gender, language, etc.) with HR staff and managers to use before sharing final reviews with employees.
Create automated notifications and reminders to be sent to employees who haven't filled out their performance review forms on time.
Automated workflows that help generate, analyze, and gather performance review data.
360-degree performance templates, which can be customized for employees and managers in various job roles.
Increased awareness of employee behavior and co-worker expectations.
Rapidly growing small businesses looking for a customizable 360-degree performance management tool should consider ClearCompany, which can help you identify the core competencies that are most valuable to your organization.
The solution's nine-box grid template lets managers visually analyze employee performance data and link it to competency expectations. For example, applying the independent measures of an employee's on-time delivery and number of days absent from work, to a core competency such as "reliability" helps to make a performance evaluation more precise and evidence-based.
People is cloud-based HR management software for small and midsize businesses that want to focus on employee engagement, applicant tracking, and performance reviews.
The solution lets employees request 360-degree performance evaluations from peers. Managers can use the built-in performance review feature to evaluate employee performance and track progress in real time.
Customize built-in templates to create graphical visualizations of several metrics including employee work efficiency, quantity, and quality.
Automate processes—including the 360-degree evaluation process—by creating customized workflows with the tool's trademarked Ripple Workflow feature.
Evaluate individual performance reports and compare them peer-to-peer to identify key strengths and weaknesses and make informed decisions on where to invest training and development resources.
Build reports, charts, and graphs by extracting employee data (service tenure, promotions received, etc.) from the system using the Query Builder tool.
Add a score in the form of a number, text, or both to keep a record of both qualitative and quantitative performance data.
Monitor and update the status of your performance reviews and add comments to notify other team members in the dashboard, which is updated in real time.
Based on analysis of reviews on GetApp, here's what users of People feel are the most helpful 360-degree performance evaluation features of the tool.
Priority setting through a priority matrix, identifying the key areas for improvement for employees.
Performance results are locked after manager approval and stored for analysis by the administrator.
360-form completion is easier and more efficient than emailing different reviewers and compiling the feedback in an MS Word document.
People, primarily a talent management app, is good for first-time HR software buyers. The solution's key component, Ripple Workflow, automates feedback features that can help managers create customized workflows, eliminating the need for repetitive manual tasks. These workflows can perform several actions using a single employee data set. For instance, a process that involves alerts every year for employee's performance evaluation will repeat every 365 days.
Reviewsnap is a cloud-based solution that automates the performance management process through functions such as performance tracking, custom workflows, multiple language compliance, templates, e-signatures, and 360-degree feedback.
Measure employee capabilities across a statistics dashboard by collecting aggregate data from feedback surveys and generating analytics.
Make journal entries (notes) about employees' specific accomplishments to improve the quality of performance reviews.
Review employee data around time management, behavior toward peers, and technical skill set to determine which employees need extra coaching to improve their individual performance.
Control 360-degree feedback surveys overall, including setting up start and end dates, selection parameters, and automatic notification to those scoring and/or administrators.
Review form is prepopulated with sample fields but can be customized with the help of drag-and-drop fields from the toolbox.
Based on analysis of reviews on GetApp, here's what users of Reviewsnap feel are the most helpful 360-performance evaluation features of the tool.
The unlimited number of templates to gather feedback for all levels and departments in an organization.
Users like that Reviewsnap allows you to customize a basic template with essential functions according to an organization's core competencies.
Customized review templates for each job title and email notifications are sent to managers to alert them about upcoming reviews.
If your business lacks clarity in defining your objectives/goals and struggles with measuring employee performance effectively, consider Reviewsnap, which has a library of competencies you can match to your organization's mission and develop individual employee performance plans.
Spidergap is a cloud-based 360-degree evaluation software that enables HR managers and employee managers to create customized feedback reports with a drag-and-drop interface.
Create customizable feedback questionnaires with a rating scale and competency templates that can be used to define various roles in the business.
Allows employees and administrators to choose feedback providers (direct manager, senior colleague, or HR managers) to develop constructive feedback.
Support managers in recognizing trends across a team or a whole organization as part of a training needs analysis (TNA), which helps to identify gaps in the current employee training and related training needs.
Detailed reports (complete breakdown of the feedback ) enable managers to analyze and rank top performers and identify potential leaders—those who score exceptionally well when it comes to skill and decision-making.
Based on analysis of reviews on GetApp, here's what users of Spidergap feel are the most helpful 360-degree performance evaluation features of the tool.
Users find the tool self-explanatory and say it helps employees along by including prompts at each step of a form.
The intuitive and customizable system makes it easy to align feedback forms with an organization's values and/or manager scorecard (i.e., KPIs).
Users like the ability to run and manage 360-degree evaluations through a more automated process.
The ability to analyze group results and identify what training and other development resources are required to enhance employee skills.
Businesses that need help creating feedback guidelines and personal development plans should consider Spidergap. It provides templates to guide you with best practices and examples so you can set up 360 performance evaluation processes specific to different departments (sales, operations, etc.).
Trakstar is cloud-based employee appraisal software that provides performance evaluation capabilities such as 360-degree feedback, goal management, peer performance review, and succession planning.
Run reports to assess performance history, performance ranking, and other critical performance-based segments.
Compare feedback responses from manager review, self-review, customer feedback, and others to create a comprehensive performance report.
Request multi-rater feedback within the organization and manage 360-degree performance review workflow as an admin.
Based on analysis of reviews on GetApp, here's what users of Trakstar feel are the most helpful 360-degree performance evaluation features of the tool.
Crowd-sourced-style feedback loops, i.e., extending performance evaluations by leveraging social recognition data from co-workers, helps managers collect additional information on employee performance.
Users find the training videos helpful for understanding the software's core features.
Users like that Trakstar allows you to rate competencies based on relevant performance evaluation questions, which helps the managers simplify the process of ranking their employees.
Small businesses in industries with many employees in client-facing roles (customer service representatives, help desk executives, etc.), should consider Trakstar. The tool allows managers to request feedback from clients about the service provided by the employees for a holistic view of employee performance.
Ensure that the 360-degree performance evaluation software includes all the essential features based on your business requirements. Identify the features you need now, as well as those that you anticipate needing in the future, and select a tool that offers all or most of them.
Select software that integrates with your existing HR management system.
Choose software that is within your budget and that offers scalability in terms of licenses or number of users. Additionally, ensure that there are no hidden or unexpected fees involved in the subscription before making a purchase.
Most HR software vendors offer free trials and demos, as well as free versions of the software. Use these free trials to shortlist the right HR software for your business with 360-degree performance evaluation as a core feature.
Compare more HR software solutions that offer 360-degree performance evaluation capabilities.
See a side-by-side comparison of the tools featured in this article.
The solutions highlighted in this article are the HR software solutions that offer 360 performance evaluation capabilities and had the highest overall user rating from among the most reviewed products at the time of writing (the week of July 16, 2018).
We filtered HR products that offered 360 performance evaluation capabilities. The list of 50 products was then arranged in descending order, with those having the highest average customer review at the top. From among the top 10 products with the highest number of reviews, the five having the highest user ratings were shortlisted.
The "User feedback trends" section for each product is based on analysis of feedback for the feature discussed, from users who left reviews on GetApp.
Other information in the article is compiled from vendor websites and other secondary sources, wherever mentioned.


When I started college, I told myself that I wanted a dozen kids. I know crazy, right? When I turned 25, I was worried that perhaps I would never have kids. Funny how you think when you are young. My dreams started coming true when I found out you were coming into the world, I was SO happy. God blessing me with a daughter. I didn't waste any time. I began immediately painting your room, buying your crib and studying hard to become the best Daddy I could be for you.
I prayed and fought hard for you before you were born and have never stopped ever since. Some day you will truly understand the reasons I needed to be your full-time Daddy. A decision I have never regretted and the positive impact on your life is far better than I could have ever hoped or imagined.
Caitlyn my love, I love you more than life itself!
I was there when you took your first steps. I was there to welcome you home on your first day of Kindergarten. I spent seven years changing your elementary school sign just so I could wave at you during school. I was there to say a prayer and kiss you goodnight each night. I cheered at your school performances and was there each night to aid in homework. Caitlyn it has been wonderful watching you grow up.
Caitlyn my love, I love you to the moon and back!
I was there counting rhythms when you started the clarinet. I bragged to my co-workers when you made student of the month. I dressed as Harry Potter and chaperoned your middle school Halloween dance. I listened as we talked of your first crush. And intervened when things went bad. I took you on a father/daughter getaway to discuss life, the universe and everything. I said yes to the third time on Space Mountain. I zombied during your 5a track meets, and brought you Starbucks during your post Mix paintball nights.
Caitlyn, you are my only daughter, and I love you greatly!
Caitlyn, I'm your biggest fan and I love you always.
You are 16 and growing up. In coming years my role will change. I may be strict, I might be more involved than most of your friend's Dads, but I make no apologies. I monitor your cell phone, spot checking your school projects, redirecting your writing and language because–I LOVE YOU!
I am your Daddy. I have your back. I am proud of you!
Images by Fred Campos, the proud Papa.
this made me cry. i wish i had a dad like you. come to think of it, i wish my son's father was like you. your daughter may not appreciate it, but we girls desire a father who will step up and care enough to be in our lives.
Well you don't just wake up one day and become a good father. You are looking at the results of my parenting over 17 years. I have grown up a ton since I first found out I was going to be a Daddy.
Two parting thoughts: 1) Don't discount your son's father. In time he may grow into a great dad (I know I did). 2) Fathers are very important to children. But substitute fathers do wonders as well. It could be your own father, brother or male friend in your life that is there and can make a difference for your son. Don't lose faith, if birth Daddy doesn't step up to the plate, seek out another.


"Amtrak moves people, the economy and the nation forward everywhere the trains go," said President and CEO Joe Boardman.
"In towns all across America, Amtrak brings economic opportunities for people, businesses and communities to grow and prosper," stated Tony Coscia, chairman of the Amtrak board of directors.
During FY 2013, Amtrak's state-supported corridor services grew to a new record of 15.4 million passengers. In addition, all long distance routes combined had the best ridership in 20 years with 4.8 million passengers. Ridership for all Northeast Corridor services reached 11.4 million passengers, the second best year ever. As evidence of a strong ridership rebound following Super Storm Sandy, the Northeast Regional service set a new record.
Also, FY 2013 produced eight individual monthly ridership records, the single best month in Amtrak history and new records on 20 routes. In addition, ticket revenue increased to a record $2.1 billion.
State-supported services are vital links in the Amtrak national network. The power of increasing demand for passenger rail is recognized through state investments to improve service, speed and safety. In addition, states and communities realize stations served by Amtrak are anchors for economic development, catalysts for historic preservation and tourism growth, sites for commercial and cultural uses, and points of civic pride.
Amtrak to place more than $12.6 billion back into the economy through the purchasing of goods and services and employee salaries to maintain, operate and improve its national network.
"This year's record ridership was achieved station by station in the more than 500 communities across America that Amtrak serves," said Boardman. Attached is a listing of the top five stations per state by ons/offs.
Amtraks's Eastbound train 350, the Wolverine, splits the signals at CP Ypsilanti on a dreary April day. The train connects Chicago and Detroit and it saw an increase in ridership of 9 percent in the first six months of the current fiscal year. Photo by Steve Sobel.
Amtrak ridership increased in the first half of FY 2013 (Oct. 2012 – March 2013) and March set a record as the single best month ever in the history of the railroad. In addition, October, December, and January each set individual monthly records.
Rebounding strongly from service disruptions caused by Superstorm Sandy and other severe weather, Amtrak ridership grew 0.9 percent in the first six months of FY 2013 as compared to the same period the prior year. In all, 26 of 45 routes posted ridership increases and Amtrak expects to end the fiscal year at or above last year's record of 31.2 million passengers.
"The continued ridership growth on routes across the country reinforces the need for dedicated, multi-year federal operating and capital funding to support existing intercity passenger rail services and the development of new ones," said Amtrak President and CEO Joe Boardman.
Northeast Corridor ridership took a significant hit from Superstorm Sandy, is seeing a solid recovery and is predicted to show gains for the full fiscal year despite being down 1.2 percent for this six-month period. Ridership on state-supported and other short distance routes is up 2.7 percent and long-distance ridership grew 0.5 percent.
Routes with notable ridership growth in the first six months of FY 2013 include: Palmetto (+10.5 percent), Coast Starlight (+10 percent), Illini/Saluki (+9.8 percent), San Joaquin (+8.9 percent), Piedmont (+8.6 percent), Wolverine (+8.2 percent), Vermonter (+6.7 percent), Carolinian (+6.3 percent), Keystone Service (+5.2 percent), Springfield Shuttles (+5.2 percent), Downeaster (+4.8 percent), Pacific Surfliner (+4.3 percent), and Pennsylvanian (+4.3 percent).
– Amtrak trains in Michigan have set new ridership records for FY 2011.
– Despite track work and freight slowdowns, the Wolverine service continues to grow.
– Blue Water service has impressive passenger growth.
October 13, 2011 — Amtrak trains in Michigan have set new ridership records for the fiscal year that ended Sept. 30 and collected $27.7 million in ticket revenue. Although track work and freight slowdowns between Detroit and Chicago strongly impacted the Wolverine service and contributed to slower growth than anticipated, all three Amtrak services experienced increases in ridership and revenue.
In figures for the 2010-2011 fiscal year, 503,290 passengers rode Amtrak Wolverine service trains on the Pontiac/Detroit-Chicago corridor, an increase of 4.9 percent from the same period a year ago. Ticket revenue was up by 11 percent to $18,769,770.
The Blue Water service on the Port Huron/East Lansing-Chicago route saw an impressive 18.6 percent increase with 187,065 passengers using the Amtrak service in FY2011. Ticket revenue was up by 22.3 percent to $5,797,878.
Ridership on the Pere Marquette service on the Grand Rapids-Chicago route experienced a gain of 4.7 percent with 106,662 passengers riding Amtrak, while ticket revenue rose 9.8 percent to $3,197,106.
Amtrak operates the Blue Water and Pere Marquette services under a contract with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). At this time, Amtrak does not receive any direct state support for the Wolverine service. Michigan is one of 15 states that provide state-supported service.
For a Station Activity Summary Report that shows individual station statistics for FY 2010 and 2011, go to the MDOT Web site for details.


Being a peacemaker is certainly better than being what is perceived as war. There is the balance but it seems as though there are more willing to generate war rather than to project peacefulness. Truces occur when both sides agree to be peaceful. Why have some decided to project war? Perhaps to obtain whatever they're wanting to obtain. "There are positive ways to battle. Offering peace is certainly a better solution." (Tanikka Paulk). Focused on the area or areas in which offer the necessary building. "Create.' Adjusting the negative attitudes but how? Refusing to provide the war using the most effective tactics, strategies, strategy in order to advance further.
Facing the problems dissecting the problems analyzing has helped. Further investigating the best ways to manage problematic occurrences. There is war when parties participate but if there's the refusing to become a participant then there will be less confrontations. Some are confrontational because they're displeased, unhappy, irritated. Attitudes can change and perhaps some should consider changing the way to react, think, and respond. There is still room to learn. Growth continues to occur and "growth" should occur there has to be progress time shouldn't be wasted.
The attention driven folks want what they want when they want. No matter how many communication there are some won't understand exactly how to cease their behaviors. Peacefulness can be obtained perhaps thinking before responding or perhaps refusing to respond to disrespectful actions. Conquering has occurred and will continue to occur when there is love. Love conquers. There are the many emotions some are unable to channel their emotions. Stress occurs when the emotions circulate.
Choosing to be apart of more stabilized environments help lower stress. Some are defeated within the mind. becoming more productive has offered solitude. There are choices and what some choose to be apart of will determine the "outcome." Positivity can occur if allowed. There are so many who've chosen to project negatives. There are positives in stressful environments but there has to be the searching for the positives. Attitudes change, transform, God has spoken about transforming and transforming the mind is the most effective step.
They're unaware of what's really occurring and when individuals are unable to recognize what's happening then they'll become anxious. Wanting to know every move made. If there's a need to make the most progress then the moves shouldn't be revealed. "There's more mysterious than the groups are aware of. There are so many believing that I Tanikka Paulk should engage in their war but there's way too much to conquer. My abilities have surprised so many they thought that I was nothing but I'm everything Everything the same. "An African American female accomplishing what they wish they could." I'm That African American female by the name of Tanikka Paulk.
They've challenges me=Tanikka Paulk and I'm refusing to give in to any persons trying to intimidate me=Tanikka Paulk. So the very ones which need to be included will and the others won't know exactly what's to occur. Coming to a destination where there is further growth and there's the ability to achieve without the nonsense. The right eye continues my goodness has surprised so many and they're trying to find out how just I am. My communications shall be deeply communicated without the invaders.
Secretive in some cases but there is more to what's occurring right now. Perhaps fear is the reason why some feel that they can try to intimidate the path. My focus is on keeping what needs to" be kept" quietly. There could be motions in which they've perceived as actual but there will be the hidden in which doesn't need to be revealed for many reasons. They're watching every move but will they know what's happening? Moving along here on my journey has taught me=Tanikka Pualk a lot. There are so many who I'm unable to trust.
That's why there's more mysteries involved. What they've failed to understand thus far is that "Love Conquers all." Battling perhaps but will continue to keep my armor on. Haven't forgotten about the head plate. There is also the word meditated without all to view. Have they invaded? Yes. What will I Tanikka Paulk do about their invasions? That too is a mystery. They've tried to use my gifts but there is more to me=Tanikka Paulk than their eyes can see. They've tried to compete and tried to intimidate but I'm refusing to back down.
Where will thie=Tanikka Paulk be headed to? There's no reason to tell. They keep their visions on that=Tanikka Paulk. My purpose is to be fulfilled and although there are some wanting to prevent the movements there are some willing to assist with "the elevation." Have I angered some? Yes. Am I concerned about their anger? No! They can project what they believe will destroy me=Tanikka Paulk but God has already ordained that=Tanikka Paulk. Mysterious with the continuation of. . .


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Historically the best actor oscar has gone to men with a little grey in their hair while best actress is usually given to an ingenue. however, we could be seeing a shift in that bias on both sides. Is joaquin phoenix the shoo in to win best actor at the oscars this year? who will win best actor at the 2020 oscars? boring) movie. with the oscar nominations announced, phoenix now. See the list of 2020 oscar nominations including best picture, best actors and actresses, and more. view trailers, photos and detailed information about the 92nd academy awards nominees. Oscars 2020: best actress predictions as always, returning oscar veterans like renee zellweger and charlize theron will compete with newcomers this year. updated 1/15/20. Last update: january 8, 2020. with awards season coming down the homestretch, we're taking a look at the leading contenders for best actress at the 2020 oscars.now that this year's golden globes are in the rearview mirror, all that's left is for the academy to announce their nominations.all of the major precursors have already weighed in, providing much needed clarity to the race.
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This list of black academy award winners and nominees is current as of the 91st academy awards ceremony which was held on february 24, 2019. contents 1 best actor in a leading role. The nominees for the 92nd academy awards were announced live monday morning from the west coast, which honor the best films, actors, actresses, directors, and move movie makers that stood out from. The academy award for best actress is an award presented annually by the academy of motion picture arts and sciences (ampas). it is given in honor of an actress who has delivered an outstanding performance in a leading role while working within the film industry.the award is traditionally presented by the previous year's best actor winner. The 26th annual screen actors guild awards will be handed out tonight, sunday, january 19, and when the evening is over we will have our best view yet of who is leading the oscars acting races. the winners will be revealed in a ceremony airing live on tnt and tbs, sunday, january 19, 2020 at 8pm est. The best actor oscar race this year is insanely competitive, and at its earliest stages there was any combination of 10 15 men who had a decent shot at landing in the nominations circle. things.
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Uniting to Save Children from Court Licensed Abuse
Children: Routinely Ordered into Custody of Abusers and Molesters
Family Court Judges are "licensing" batterers, molesters, rapists and murderers.
Court Licensed Abuse: Epidemic
Abusers are granted custody in 85-90% of cases.
Family Court Judges: Covering Up Sexual Abuse
Judges disregard and conceal substantial evidence of sexual abuse.
Blame: Routinely Shifted to the Protective Parent
Protective Mothers are consistently found to be alienating or mentally ill.
Sexual Abuse Cases: Not Investigated or Adjudicated Properly
Psychologists and social workers are not qualified to investigate crimes.
Mothers and Children: Silenced
Mothers and children are threatened to stay quiet about the abuse.
Awarding Custody to Abusers: Politically & Financially Profitable
The system rewards those who cover up for and enable abusers.
Child Physical and Sexual Assault: a Crime, Not a "Custody Dispute"
Damon's Law puts cases in Criminal Court with juries where they belong.
Join the Growing Global Dialogue about Court Licensed Abuse
Facebook: www.facebook.com/SafeKidsInternational
Twitter: @SafeKidsInternl
Juries for Justice!
Juries, not judges, must decide child sexual assault cases.
Fox News Special: "Children Lost in the Family Court System"
[For more media coverage: Media]
4 PART SERIES:
Lost in the System, Part 1
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(Former) KID in DANGER: Damon
First to be profiled on Fox L.A.'s Lost in the System Series!
In an exclusive interview while still in hiding,
Damon tells his story which he's been trying to tell for years.
Damon's Story on Fox News
WhistleBlower Judge Speaks Out
About Family Court's Failure to Protect Children
Former Judge DeAnn Salcido says Family Court is a "circus".
Judge Salcido Speaks Out to Fox News
Boston Daily article exposing Family Court cover up
analogous to Penn State
In the Wake of Jerry Sandusky
Who Would Believe a Kid?
"...Yes indeed, who would take the word of a mere child over that of a beloved coach like Jerry Sandusky about sexual abuse? Even though we know that such terrible crimes are far too common and the numbers are staggering, we can't believe it.
...And yet, nearly every day, in family courts across the country, people who should know better choose not to thoroughly investigate charges of child sexual abuse — because the allegations come from a kid and they are lodged against someone who is "respectable." The charges aren't investigated, and the child continues to have contact with someone who is hurting them. Touching them. Raping them. It's what some experts call the process of 'growing your own victims'.
....If enough of them come forward and enough of us start to listen, maybe one day when the question is asked — who would believe a kid? — the answer will be different."
KIDS IN DANGER
Each week Safe Kids features children believed to have been placed with their abuser
by a Family Court judge.
Victoria, Elizabeth and Isabela
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Solano County, California, USA
See: Past KIDS IN DANGER!
ANGELA is Finally a Safe Kid!
"Yesterday, I received the judge's SIGNED order that gives me "Sole Physical Custody" of Angela. I am grateful and thankful for all of you who were there for us, who helped us get through this mess."
Angela's Protective Mom Tina
Do Your Part. Help Keep Kids Safe.
Safe Kids has initiated different types of action--Projects--that the public
can get involved into help stop Family Courts from giving children to abusers.
Choose one (or two or three) that's right for you!
This is a convenient and vital community service!
Many can be done from the comfort of your own home or office!
[See the ACTION! page for more]
Project 'Juries for Justice'
The intent of our Founding Fathers with the Seventh Amendment to the Constitution was that juries are necessary in order to keep much of the decision-making power for important matters in the hands of the people. They considered anything over $20 ($260 today) an important matter. Safe Kids International believes each child's life is worth more than that.
Judges are generally supposed to be triers of law, while juries are triers of facts, i.e. juries of peers are supposed to decide innocence or guilt, not judges, in order to keep the process fair and unbiased. It is well-documented that judges are biased against believing children and their protective parents, so it is time for juries to hear these life-altering cases.
Project 'Independent Investigation'
Safe Kids International is attempting to secure an independent investigation similar to the one done by the Freeh Group in the Penn State cover up. With this confirmation that Family Courts are systematically and methodically covering up sexual abuse, change must follow.
This project will catalogue all the moms who have been put in jail as a result of trying to protect their children from abuse in family courts. These case examples will be presented to the media so they have a dramatic example of this drastic measure used by family court judges to silence mothers.
Many mothers are sent to jail by family court judges in an effort to intimidate, disempower and punish them into silence about the abuse and compliance with her children living with an abuser.
The project will involve posting the address and inmate # of each mom presently incarcerated, so that anyone can write her and let her know you support her. We will also encourage participation in efforts to free her, such as petitions, the innocence project, letters to governors, etc. For recent moms sent to jail, go to our FB page: Jailed Moms
Project 'Social Media' is an innovative way to inspire people in a position to help bring awareness to the issue of children being court-ordered to live with their abusers. The idea is for everybody to facebook or tweet simultaneously so we can get media personalities' and celebrities' attention and get them to see how widespread and serious the issue of family courts ordering children to live with abusers is, and to lend support to us.
Safe Kids FB page and Twitter: @SafeKidsInternl
What will Joe Paterno be remembered for? For not reporting abuse, for not preventing the rape of many kids when he could have. Now you can do what Paterno did not: report a child you suspect is being abused. Contribute to stopping a predator and holding him accountable.
Safe Kids will be launching this new initiative in the wake of the Jerry Sandusky debacle. Everyone now agrees that it is up to each and everyone of us to report child abuse to the police when we suspect it, rather than looking the other way or expecting others to do something.
Safe Kids will alert the public to cases in which there is good reason to suspect abuse and let the public know who to call to report it. This can now be done GLOBALLY. If you suspect a child anywhere in the world of being abused, you will be able to call police departments wherever the child is and report it. Safe Kids will provide the information and follow up.
This is the easiest of all actions to take and it can help greatly to get the media to cover this issue. When you comment on an article and praise a journalist/publisher for covering issues of child protection and justice for children, they are likely to write more about it. It also shows that there are a lot of people who will not put up with children being endangered any longer, and sends a strong message to our judicial system. Safe Kids regularly posts articles on its FB page, so check there for articles you can comment on.
This project will involve Safe Kids organizing to impeach judges who give custody to abusers.
Judge Paul Escandon is being targeted this month by New Jersey moms. See the Event Page for details on how to participate.
Judges reported to order children abused, molested or raped: Damon's List
Project 'Court Watch'
Project 'Court Watch' is an effort to hold judges accountable by sitting in on cases where decisions will be made as to whether custody and/or visitation with an abuser will be granted. This has been shown to be very effective in getting judges to protect children rather than abusers.
These case times and locations will be posted on the Safe Kids FB page.
This project requires the most energy, organizing and planning, but if you can get your local elected officials to make these policy changes, it would do much to help protect children. This proposal was created using the combined expertise of doctors, attorneys, judges, psychologists, protective parents and survivors of the system who have identified the problems leading to children being ordered to live with abusers.
San Diego County is leading the way with the first Task Force, with Sacramento County right behind, but it may be modified to suit any county in any state or country. San Diego's full proposal may be found at: San Diego Task Force on Violence Against Children


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After the awakening and controversial Incel Boy
La Roboká returns with an incredible new video for
They had already amazed us and made us fall in love with them with their previous video for 'Incel Boy', which we talked about recently in a previous article.
In case you missed it, you can find it here: La Roboká // Incel Boy
Could we then miss out on their latest release? Obviously, no, so here we are talking about the La Roboká's video 'Enjoy the Silence'. A cover of the famous success by Depeche Mode, the new act of the Berlin-based alt-pop duo is a new work of musical and visual art that once again has left us amazed.
With an expressive uniqueness that is already amazing if you consider even just the song, La Roboká's video becomes a sensory stimulation that we want to define in no uncertain terms as revolutionary.
The communicative synergy that La Roboká brings us is a viscerally overwhelming emotional crescendo, which starts from a gloomy and suspensive reflective intro, to explode in a vibrant and touching supernova that first magnetized and then kidnapped us.
Robulus is the shadow man. With a small cameo that sees him participate to only a few moments of the video, we tangibly perceive the touch of the video composer of undeniable talent that he is, both in what we hear and in what we see. If this weren't enough to make this work a magnificent act of pure artistic expressiveness, here come the fascinating lyrical touch and the unconventional charismatic beauty of classical soprano singer Lady K, to make us happily fall victim to one of the most beautiful sensory stimulations that we have discovered for many months now. We cannot but remain blissfully dazed, as we admire that diamond of incredible beauty that the video is, set in a sumptuous, precious and unique crown.
With another production of impeccable quality, imbued with expressive density and vigorous intensity, the video by La Roboká hits straight to the heart and mind. As it makes our certainties waver, hovering on the edge of a precipice, it also allows us to glimpse dark depths of unimaginable beauty.
As we write this article, we find ourselves still amazed, despite having tried to analyze this work as minutely as possible according to our abilities, and after watching the video dozens of times and listening to the song for as many times.
To be completely honest, we cannot say exactly how La Roboká managed to take a song with such an important background as 'Enjoy the Silence', by a band that helped write part of the foundations of modern contemporary music, and, without having the intention of redefining it, elevate it to an expressive form that seems to come out of a parallel universe.
The core elements still seem to be all there. Yet La Roboká's 'Enjoy the Silence' is of another category. Of course we will continue to love and listen to Deche Mode's original version as well. It is part of our cultural and musical background after all. In this we are sure that Robulus and Lady K will agree with us.
But with La Roboká's 'Enjoy the Silence' we feel we have discovered a new point of view on something we already loved deeply, making it even more beautiful and profound than it already was.
Watch now the official video of 'Enjoy the Silence', available on the La Roboká Youtube channel, and follow them on their social networks, to find out more of their music:
Interviewing: La Roboká
Interviewing Berliner alt-pop duo La Roboká


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In today's digital age, every owner of a social media account serves as their own minister of propaganda. With each shared photo, observation, and announcement, we control our image and shape the way others perceive us. But even back in Napoleon's day, paintings, clothing, decorative arts, and political cartoons served as propaganda tools. Napoleon: Power and Splendor explores the ways the Emperor used these arts to legitimize his reign after the French revolution.
On Friday, August 3, from 6 to 9 pm at VMFA, Secretly Ya'll, a local storytelling organization, invites Richmonders to share their own stories of self-propelled propaganda in "Audacity—Stories of Pomp & Propaganda." "We are looking for stories of times when the face that you presented to the world was, perhaps, a wee bit, uh, contoured from reality," the group states. "Times when it seemed more useful to fabricate or hyperbolize certain attributes, facts, facets, and not others . . . moments when it was fun to boast, brag, or gloat, but perhaps afterwards realized that all that hot air [and or "duck face"] didn't really reflect the 'real you.'"
We asked Dr. Colleen Yarger, VMFA's curatorial assistant for European art and the Mellon collections, to share some of the best examples of propaganda from Napoleon: Power and Splendor.
Portrait of Napoleon, Emperor of the French, in Ceremonial Robes, 1805, François‐Pascal‐Simon Gérard (1770– 1837), oil on canvas. Château de Fontainebleau‐Musée Napoléon I. Photo © RMN‐ Grand Palais / Art Resource, NY / Gérard Blot
By depicting Napoleon in the same way past monarchs had traditionally been depicted—complete with ermine robe, crown, throne and scepter—this iconic portrait appropriates the visual language of the past to legitimize Napoleon's reign as Emperor. "He is trying to convince the viewer that he is an Emperor, equal to or above those across Europe," Yarger says. "It is quite a transformation."
Table Called "of the Imperial Palaces," Later "of the Royal Palaces," 1811–14, altered between 1814 and 1817, Sèvres Imperial Manufactory, tabletop decoration painted by Jean‐François Robert, hard porcelain, gilt bronze. Private collection. Photo courtesy of Sotheby's
This spectacular table is symbolic of France's artistic superiority. Previous to its creation, porcelain was used to make functional tableware and small decorative objects, many of which can be seen in the exhibition. To create a table from porcelain was, at the time, "pushing the limits of the medium with the technology that was available at the time," Yarger says. "It is a miracle that it exists. The people who would have seen it would have recognized the technological achievement that it was. It showed that now, Napoleon has the superior army of artisans that are taking over and dominating the field of cultural arts."
Jacket from the costume of a Grand Master of the Hunt, worn by marshal Berthier, Prince of Neufchatel, 1804, attributed to the workshop of Auguste-Francoise-André Picot, Paris, Musée de l'Armée. Photo by David Stover, ©Virginia Museum of FIne Arts
Napoleon instituted a blockade of English fabrics and reestablished France's luxury trades, which had gone dormant after the French revolution. It was strongly recommended that all of the clothing worn at his court had to be made from fabric produced by the silk manufacturers in Lyon. "This jacket embodies the reinvigoration of that particular trade," Yarger says. "The garments were meant to be spectacular to behold. Today, you might liken it to watching the Academy Awards. Napoleon was looking for a visual vocabulary that was the very best and the most sumptuous as well as a stimulus for the French economy."
The Inhabitants of Saint Helena Addressing Their New Governor!!, ca. 1815, William McCleary (active Dublin 1799– 1820), coloured etching. McGill University Library and Archives, Rare Books and Special Collections, Montreal
Napoleon: Power and Splendor includes numerous satirical political cartoons, a classic tool of propaganda. This British cartoon ridicules Napoleon "in his demotion from Emperor to someone who is roughing it in one of the most inhospitable places on the face of the planet," Yarger explains." In England, they were laughing at Napoleon's downfall from grace. It's propaganda from the other side."
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