Fleetwood Town duo Nick Haughton and Ashley Hunter visited Fleetwood High school ahead of this weekend's match against Colchester United in another player appearance organised by the Community Trust.
The pair delivered a coaching session to both year eight and nine students for nearly an hour and concluded with a cross bar challenge.
The visit followed on from skipper Mark Roberts' earlier this season.
Declan Cox, Community Events and Marketing Officer, told the Club website the players interacting well with the pupils and it was a great session for all.
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Top 5: Wry and Sly
By jb on August 19, 2011
(Correction below.)
I have been threatening for a couple of years to write a post about singer/songwriter Tom T. Hall, and today's the day. Let's begin with Hall the songwriter, whose "Harper Valley PTA" we mentioned last week. It's the most famous of his songs recorded by someone else. Among his widely covered songs that might be familiar to some amongst the readership: "Hello Vietnam," "That's How I Got to Memphis," "I Washed My Face in the Morning Dew," and "Louisiana Saturday Night." But Hall was, as most songwriters tend to be, the best interpreter of his own material. The wry outlook of his lyrics benefited from his sly delivery. Here are five Tom T. Hall hits worth hearing in the man's own voice:
"The Ballad of Forty Dollars" (#4 country, 1968). Hall's first Top-10 country hit, and a great example of the observational, storytelling style that makes Hall's music so compelling. Why the song is called "The Ballad of Forty Dollars" doesn't become clear until the very last line.
"Salute to a Switchblade" (#8 country, 1970). My favorite Tom T. Hall record. Hall served in the military in Germany during the late 50s, and "Salute to a Switchblade" describes the adventure of a young American in a beer hall who tries to pick up a fraulein without knowing she has jealous—and well-armed—husband. Hall's parenthetical observations at the end of each verse are hilarious.
"The Year That Clayton Delaney Died" (#1 country, #42 pop, 1971). When Hall was seven years old, the man who taught him how to play guitar died. Clayton Delaney was not the man's real name; neither was he the kindly old man you envision when listening to Hall's tribute—"Clayton" was only 19 or 20 years old when he died. Hall talks about the song and performs it here.
"Old Dogs, Children, and Watermelon Wine" (#1 country, 1972). This might be the loveliest melody Hall ever wrote, and it's a beautiful arrangement too, with those shimmering countrypolitan string flourishes so common in Nashville productions of the 60s and 70s. It's a lovely lyric, too: "That night I dreamed in peaceful sleep of shady summertime/And old dogs and children and watermelon wine."
"I Love" (#1 country, #12 pop, 1973). "I Love" was Hall's biggest pop hit, deceptively simple and moving, and it even manages to be funny, when Hall gives up the opportunity to make an obvious rhyme with the word "vine" and goes for something else altogether. The fact that the record runs a little more than two minutes made it popular with DJs who had to back-time to hit the network news.
Bonus track: Hall wrote Bobby Bare's 1968 hit "(Margie's at) The Lincoln Park Inn." It's a song that takes me deep into memory, with vivid associations I can't sort out or explain, but that's a subject for another time. The sound is pure late 60s countrypolitan, but the lyric is a powerful lesson for writers everywhere: storytelling is not only about what you put in, but what you leave out.
Besides "I Love" and "Clayton Delaney," Hall hit the pop charts four other times, with "Me and Jesus," "That Song Is Driving Me Crazy," and "Sneaky Snake." A nice bit of journalism about the 1972 Democratic presidential campaign and the Watergate affair, "Watergate Blues," bubbled under the Hot 100 in 1973 at the very moment Congressional hearings into the scandal were on TV every day.
Hall hasn't scored a hit since the middle of the 1980s, but he's still a relatively young man, having celebrating his 75th birthday last May. His most recent album was released in 2007 and was his first in a decade. Hall wasn't inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame until 2008—and that was a wait too long.
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Chris S. August 19, 2011 at 11:17 am | Reply
That's a great list (I love that final line of "The Ballad of Forty Dollars"), but I'm a little surprised you left out "I Like Beer."
I'd also recommend "Homecoming" from 1969 and 1970's "A Week in a Country Jail," his first self-performed country #1. Both also feature Hall's unique perspective on telling a story in the lyrics of a song. The first is one side of a conversation, while the other spins a yard of waiting for the judge to show up.
J.A. Bartlett August 19, 2011 at 1:46 pm | Reply
"A Week in a Country Jail" was on this list until the very end, when I decided to put "Ballad of 40 Dollars" on it instead. And although I do like beer, "I Like Beer" has never done much for me. Hall's better and more clever elsewhere.
Jeffrey Thames [King of Grief] August 19, 2011 at 4:56 pm | Reply
I had a dream the other night that Tom T. Hall was playing in front of an office building near my (long-deceased) grandparents' house.Alas, I woke up just before I could get his autograph. I love Tom T., and you've posted some great examples of his art and craft. Usually when I play "Ballad of Forty Dollars" for someone, I don't tell them the title until the fadeout. The 1995 anthology Storyteller, Poet, Philosopher is a great career overview; it's not complete, but it does contain some excellent outtakes from the Mercury days.
A possible correction: if you're referring to the "Louisiana Saturday Night" that was a (deserved) hit for Mel McDaniel, it was actually written by Bob McDill,
J.A. Bartlett August 20, 2011 at 5:26 am | Reply
When I saw that, I wondered if it was a different "Louisiana Saturday Night," because the Mel McDaniel song doesn't sound like Tom T at all. And since I can't find the citation now, consider it corrected.
porky August 19, 2011 at 5:33 pm | Reply
I love the cover of Tom's LP "We all got together and….." which shows Nashville A-Team musicians (resplendent in their 70's duds) in a recording studio and identifies each player, finally putting a face to the names seen on label credits throughout the years. It's porn for a label credit-geek like myself.
Willie August 22, 2011 at 8:08 am | Reply
Here's a little research I did on "Louisiana Saturday Night." According to allmusic.com, the original and lesser known "Louisiana Saturday Night" was composed by Tom T. Hall and performed by Jimmy C. Newman. It peaked at #24 on the Country Singles chart in 1967. Mel McDaniel's hit, "Louisiana Saturday Night" was written by Bob McDill and made it to #7 on the Country Singles chart in 1981. The McDill version was first recorded by Don Williams in 1975, but did not chart, technically making McDaniels hit a cover.
Jeffrey Thames [King of Grief] August 22, 2011 at 12:05 pm | Reply
And it turns out I have an mp3 of the Newman recording! A post-lunch listen for sure. Thanks for that!

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Barcelona, June 26, 2017. At its annual meeting held today at the new Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology (BIST) headquarters (the Escola Industrial), the BIST Board of Trustees, chaired by Andreu Mas-Colell, approved the appointment of Gabriel M. Silberman as the new BIST General Director. In addition, the Board approved the expansion of the BIST Foundation with the incorporation of the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC).
Prior to joining BIST, Gabriel M. Silberman was Senior Vice President and Chief Scientist of Cerebri AI, a company developing artificial intelligence products, and an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering at Texas A&M University. He brings with him extensive experience in the intersection between public and private research.
Silberman replaces Miquel A. Pericàs, ICIQ Director, who was, throughout the past year, also responsible for the management of the BIST. Miquel A. Pericàs has presented to the Board of Trustees an exhaustive report on the work carried out during the last 12 months, highlighting the deployment of the organic structure of the BIST, with the incorporation of a high-quality team, the institution's strategic projects in the fields of Chemical Biology and Advanced Microscopy, and the promotion of collaborative multidisciplinary research between the BIST centers. He presented, in a very positive light, the high quality of projects that were selected for the first edition of the Ignite Program, intended precisely to promote the implementation of the aforementioned collaborative projects. Pericàs also particularly emphasized the success of the BIST Founding Conference, held on March 31st, in terms of its very relevant speakers, and the implementation in collaboration with the UPF of the first Master of Multidisciplinary Research in Experimental Sciences, for which classes are scheduled to start this September.
"We have only taken a few steps, but firm and in the right direction. The challenges that I leave on the table of the new Director are ambitious and complex, but we have an enthusiastic and committed BIST community, which now grows in capabilities and potential with the incorporation of a new center of excellence, IBEC ", said Miquel A. Pericàs.
The President of the BIST Board, Andreu Mas-Colell, stressed the importance of two milestones achieved this year. First, he spoke of the approval by the European Union of the two projects submitted by the BIST to the Marie Skłodowska-Curie COFUND call, through which 10 million euros will be received in the next five years to fund 28 pre-doctoral research fellowships and 61 postdoctoral fellowships.
"These programs reinforce our ability to attract international scientific talent, which is the key piece of any project that, like the BIST, aims to boost the excellence and social impact of research," said Mas-Colell.
With the incorporation of IBEC, the BIST Community expands to 2,347 people, 40% with international origin and 43% of which are women. The expanded BIST has 147 principal investigators, 565 postdoctoral researchers and 588 predoctoral students (PhD). IBEC brings to BIST its expertise and research excellence in the juncture between biology and engineering in areas such as the design of nanodevices for drug delivery, biosensors, cellular engineering, biomimetics, and regenerative medicine, among others. IBEC, which, like all other BIST members, is accredited as a Severo Ochoa center of excellence, has 11 grants from the European Research Council, which were received by its researchers between 2007 and 2016.


Fear the data breach. Companies large and small worry that a security lapse compromising personal information may hurt their customers or employees and expose the organization to costly liability and a damaged reputation. But recent developments suggest that comfort may still be found in keeping privacy promises and keeping up with "reasonable security" best practices. This week's $11.2 million settlement of the Ashley Madison class action is a reminder that companies handling potentially sensitive personal information can pay a heavy price for lax security. Of course, in that case there were allegations of "deceptive" as well as "unfair" practices under FTC Act section 5(a), since the company, for example, charged a fee for deleting data from closed accounts and then failed to do so. See the Bloomberg Law article (in which I'm quoted). But this follows last month's $115 million proposed settlement of consolidated class actions against Anthem, Inc. after the first of a wave of cyberattacks against large health insurance companies in 2015 and 2016. In such cases, liability generally comes down to a simple question of keeping up with reasonable security measures, not a failure to keep specific privacy promises. These cases demonstrate that this effort is a real challenge even for large organizations with substantial in-house IT resources.
The Federal Trade Commission has handled more than 60 complaints and consent orders concerning data breaches exposing sensitive personal data. Its "Start with Security" guide offers ten practical principles for businesses handling personal information. Today, the FTC announced that it will publish a weekly blog post on Fridays over the next few months called "Stick with Security" to offer insights drawn from the FTC's experience with data breach investigations. The first post explains how the FTC chooses to take enforcement action in the case of some publicized breach incidents and not others.
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Even if you live in a sports-free universe, the name Jeremy Lin may have seeped in through osmosis. The 24-year-old Harvard grad and point guard for the New York Knicks basketball team has inspired a wave of Lin-sanity and Lin-spiration around North America and much of the world. Lin is not the first NBA player of Asian descent, but there haven't been many, and none as home-grown and crowd-pleasing as Lin.
Lin is a rags-to-riches sports story. He attended university without a sports scholarship, wasn't drafted after graduation, was waived by one NBA team, then claimed off the scrap heap as a bench-warmer by another. Then, given a chance to start for the Knicks, he made history. Lin has set and broken records for most points scored and most assists in his first three, four, and five career starts, ushering in a Knicks win-streak, a Sports Illustrated cover... and a conversation about identity, generally going by the label race.
The other night I caught the tail-end of the local CBC news broadcast from Vancouver (waiting for Coronation Street on timeshifting, in my last days of cable TV). There was a lovely feel-good story on the hoards of young Vancouverites struck with Linfatuation. All the boys and girls interviewed were of Asian descent. All were clearly identifying with Lin's ethnic heritage and feeling pride and joy in seeing themselves reflected in his success, so far from the bookish stereotypes.
Yet the reporter and anchors never once mentioned Lin's background. If it had been radio, you wouldn't have known Lin and his legions of young fans shared a heritage.
This strikes me as simply silly. It's not racist to acknowledge our diverse backgrounds.
On the other hand, we have this:
And this, made by a fan, but crassly aired by the MSG Network:
Each of these images and headlines plays on Lin's background, but they don't raise the dial on the Racist Meter to the same degree. "Chink" is a racial denigration, along the lines of spic, gook, kike, and so on. The fortune cookie, besides being ungrammatical, is fine for a fan but crass from a broadcaster. Personally, I don't find "Amasian" - in a town where a baseball team is known as the Amazin's - racist. Some people do, though, because it calls so much attention to Lin's background, in a way that wouldn't be done for a white or African American player. But isn't part of Linsanity specifically because Lin is of Asian descent? And that's where, for some people, things get tricky.
After several blatantly racist remarks by three separate commenters ESPN issued this apology:
At ESPN we are aware of three offensive and inappropriate comments made on ESPN outlets during our coverage of Jeremy Lin.
Saturday we apologized for two references. We have since learned of a similar reference Friday on ESPN Radio New York. The incidents were separate and different. We have engaged in a thorough review of all three and have taken the following action:
• The ESPN employee responsible for our Mobile headline has been dismissed.
• The ESPNEWS anchor has been suspended for 30 days.
• The radio commentator is not an ESPN employee.
We again apologize, especially to Mr. Lin. His accomplishments are a source of great pride to the Asian-American community, including the Asian-American employees at ESPN. Through self-examination, improved editorial practices and controls, and response to constructive criticism, we will be better in the future.
Jason Whitlock, a Fox Sports announcer and apparently frustrated comedian, combined racist and sexist stereotypes in a tweet that drew instant criticism. And if you want to get into the dark heart of hatred, wade into the cesspool of comments on any of these stories.
African-American athlete Floyd Mayweather seemed offended by the fuss over Lin: "Black players do what he does every night and don't get the same praise." And that's true. Our society expects physical prowess from people who look African and a lack thereof from people who look Asian. Columnist Michael Dulka writes:
A huge part of the fascination with Lin is the fact that it's unexpected. The NBA has more than 400 players, and how many are of Asian decent?
Jeremy Lin has always proved he can play ball. In his final year of high school, Lin led his Palo Alto High School Vikings to a 32-1 record and beat a national powerhouse in Mater Dei for California's Division II state title.
Even with that success, no scholarships. Then, he went on to have success at the college level in the Ivy League, playing for Harvard. He entered the NBA undrafted and was given few opportunities to showcase his talents. But at every level, when given the opportunity, Lin has done a marvelous job showing what he can do.
In basketball, the expectation has become that black players are the more athletic players and are better suited to play the guard and forward positions. For white players, they can either play point guard or big man. Whether right or wrong, these are the stereotypes of the current NBA.
Those of us who follow these issues are familiar with the stereotypes that pervade college basketball coverage, where predominantly white teams are said to be smart, canny, intelligent, and hard-working, and predominantly black teams are characterized as "natural talents", who roll out of bed onto the court. In baseball, tough white guys are gritty and scrappy. When they have meltdowns, they are passionate. Black guys with the same temperament are hotheads, loose cannons, clubhouse cancers. If you're a black baseball player, best to be docile or jolly. Latin players, of course, are colourful but volatile. As more Asian players begin to appear in the major leagues, we're hearing they are enigmatic and mysterious. I don't think the sports world is less evolved or less intelligent than the rest of the world. I think it's just more blatant.
The place to turn for the most consistently progressive and insightful commentary on these issues is Dave Zirin, at Edge of Sports, and at The Nation.
But Lin already represents something more significant. When Jack Johnson became the first African-American heavyweight champion, using a style both cerebral and severe, he defied racist conceptions of white supremacy as well as stereotypes that decreed African-Americans didn't have the intelligence to apply strategy and smarts to sport. We can say the same about Jackie Robinson when he did more than just break baseball's color barrier and win the Rookie of the Year in 1947. Robinson also played with a grace under pressure that challenged white—and even many black—preconceptions about mental toughness on the highest stage. In addition, he did so while playing with an energy that forever changed the game. Or consider Martina Navratilova. Yes, she blazed trails just by being an out and proud LGBT champion tennis player. But she also played with a muscled strength and swagger that changed women's sports forever. The Williams sisters owe as much to Martina as they do to Arthur Ashe and Althea Gibson.
This is the power of Jeremy Lin. It's not just that he's a cultural curio: "Asian-American from Harvard in the NBA!" It's the way he plays the game. Asian-Americans, in our stereotypical lens, are supposed to be studious and reserved. We would expect nothing less than that the first Asian-American player would be robotic and fundamentally sound; their face an unsmiling mask. In sports, we haven't moved that far from the days when we expected Jack Johnson to be a wild, undisciplined brawler in the ring or Martina to play on the baseline. Instead, we have Jeremy Lin threading no-look passes, throwing down dunks and, in the most respected mark of toughness, taking contact and finishing baskets.
For my money, Lin should absolutely be celebrated as an Asian-American player, busting stereotypes, creating new images, inspiring kids to new dreams. But the concept of race should be relegated to history, like the whalebone corset, an antiquated relic of the Victorian Age. Ethnic backgrounds, traditions, heritages - these are all real, as they rest on cultures that we participate in. Race, though, is a social fiction.
Read an American or Canadian newspaper story from the early 20th Century, and you'll find stories about the many races of immigrants flocking to the new world: Italians, Russians, Poles, Norwegians, and so on, each characterized as a separate race. None were simply called white. The European conquistadors and pilgrims thought they had discovered an Indian race, rather than hundreds of separate nations. The people abducted and forced into bondage by the slave traders were told they were African, a continental consciousness invented by their oppressors. Newspapers often referred to them as Ethopians, a generic name for black.
Each of those European "races" were allowed to become socially white, even the "swarthy" Italians and Greeks and the despised famine-ship Irish were whitened over time. In certain North American worlds, those of us whose ancestors hail from Italy, Greece, or the Jewish ghettos know that we are not quite white, and never will be. But somehow we are now part of the white "race".
Yet if a person is visibly of African or Asian descent - based solely on physical appearance - she is still said to be of a different race. African-American heritage and literature are rich with this colour divide - those who can "pass," those who, despite a white parent or grandparent, have black features, so they are black. Researching this post, I saw a reference to an NBA player who is supposedly "one-sixteenth Filipino". Filipinos, whose Asian heritage often includes remnants of the Spanish invasions. And what is one-sixteenth? Does this person look Asian, or does he wear a sign that says "I'm not white"?
As I said, a social fiction.
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DURBAN, Nov 20 (Reuters) - South Africa's Percy Tau scored with virtually the last kick of the game to secure a 1-1 draw in a friendly against Paraguay at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Tuesday.
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Franz Johann(es) Vogt von Altensumerau und Prasberg (* 6. November 1611 auf Schloss Achberg im Westallgäu; † 7. März 1689 in Konstanz) war Fürstbischof von Konstanz von 1645 bis 1689.

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Franz Johann Vogt von Altensumerau und Prasberg entstammte dem alten oberschwäbischen Geschlecht der Vögte von Altensumerau (von Hallwyl) und Prasberg. Er war der Sohn des Albert von Prasberg zu Altensummerau und der Maria Salome von Syrgenstein.

Franz Johann studierte 1629–1635 am Collegium Germanicum in Rom und empfing dort am 3. März 1635 die Priesterweihe. Vor seiner Heimreise studierte er an der Universität Perugia. Am 22. Dezember 1641 wurde er zum Weihbischof in Konstanz sowie Titularbischof von Megara ernannt und am 28. Mai 1645 zum Bischof von Konstanz geweiht.

Unter Bischof Franz Johann wurden Schäden an der Kirche und den Konventsbauten des Augustiner-Chorherrenstift Öhningen behoben, 1681 konnte der neue Hochaltar geweiht werden.

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The new exemptions and the fact they run out in 2026 means that careful thought still has to put into selecting the best path to effective estate planning and is especially true with regard to life insurance policies. Let's start with why many people buy life insurance policies. As young parents, they buy life insurance so a surviving spouse and family will be able to continue to live in their home, pay the mortgage and send children to college. Another reason for life insurance is to cover the cost of estate taxes.
The new tax exemption also has a sunset date. The year 2026 may seem far away; however, it will arrive while we are busy with our lives. It may be much harder and more expensive for an individual to purchase a life insurance policy in 2026 than it is right now.
An estate planning attorney can advise you in creating an estate plan that fits your unique circumstances and can include a life insurance policy as part of the plan.
Strong finances and a full social life can often be the keys to success.
Debt freedom or debt burden? Retirees with no or little debt don't worry about money as much as those who have debt. Paying off a mortgage is the biggest burden to retirement. That's a big amount to cover when you are not working. If you have big credit card bills and high interest rates, that can make matters worse.
Knowing what you spend. Knowing how bills will be paid in retirement starts with tracking and monitoring how bills are paid before you retire. Having a budgeting system, regardless of how you do it, will give you the information you need to know how much income will be needed each month or each quarter to pay bills. It can be as simple as a notepad or as complex as an accountant-level system, but this knowledge is really powerful.
Both spouses up to speed on money. It's not enough for one person to know how everything works. Both need to understand their financial status and communicate their concerns and wishes. Eventually, the harsh reality is that eventually, one spouse will die, leaving the other to either struggle to catch up or be ready to take the reins.
Multiple sources of income. The most content retirees have saved well and wisely. They have income from a few different sources. You don't want all your income to come from a tax-deferred retirement plan because you will be paying taxes on that income. For many, converting an IRA to a Roth IRA makes sense, so that their withdrawals are not taxed. Work with a financial professional to accomplish this.
It's not all about money. Having an active social life, pursuing interests, and enjoying day to day activities is key to enjoying retirement. Sometimes that comes about when people move from their single-family home into an active community, where there are full schedules and facilities that promote a variety of interests. An active network, especially one that is purpose driven, elevates the spirit and provides a strong connection to the community.
However, that's just for starters. You also need a power of attorney and a health care proxy. You may need a revocable trust. You may need a Special Needs Trust. There are many different tools available to protect you, protect your family, and transfer wealth efficiently (read: less taxes) across generations. It takes time to set up, and there are costs associated with having an estate plan created.
Companies offer retirement savings plans. However, the challenge can be in both saving and withdrawing.
When can I start building my 401(k)? Some employers let you start with your first paycheck. Others have a waiting period. Enroll as soon as possible to get your money growing.
How much should I save? Remember to adjust your savings rate as time goes on. If you get a raise and you are able to do so, increase your savings. If you start by saving 5% of your salary, move up to 10% when you're more established in your career, then closer to 15% when retirement is on the horizon.
What about taxes? Most 401(k)s are "tax deferred," meaning that your contributions are made with pre-tax dollars. If you contribute $250, your take-home pay is reduced and so is your tax burden. Note that you don't pay taxes on capital gains, interest or dividends. However, the IRS does take its share, when you withdraw funds during retirement.
When do I withdraw my retirement money? You can start taking withdrawals from your 401(k) any time after age 59½. However, you'll have to pay income taxes. If you are younger than that, you must pay income taxes PLUS a 10% early withdrawal penalty. That's a retirement no-no. You can take a loan from your 401(k)—$50,000 or half your total savings, whichever is lower. However, you must pay yourself back with interest. Penalties can add up quickly, so only do this in an emergency.
How much can I sock away? If you're under 50, you are limited to a $18,500 contribution in 2018. If you are over 50, an additional $6,000 is allowed to help you catch up.
Can I save more? You might be able to use a traditional IRA or a Roth IRA. It depends upon your age and your income level. Talk with an estate planning attorney about how to best structure your savings to max out retirement savings and tax benefits.
What if I get a new job? If you have saved more than $5,000, you can leave the money in the account. However, don't forget about your 401(k). If it's less than that, your old employer will want you to roll the money into a different retirement account. If you don't respond to their request, it's possible that they will send you a check, minus taxes and early-withdrawal penalties. Don't lose money because you forgot to transfer your money!
Considerable assets found hidden in New Zealand.
Many foreign trusts have failed to register under the new trust laws of New Zealand and may have fled the country, according to the Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog in "Trust the Kiwis."
New Zealand has had lax laws and allowed foreigners to have tax-free trusts with little oversight.
However, the Panama Papers, the leaked emails of a law firm in Panama were released and all that changed.
It was revealed that New Zealand was being used by some very wealthy people to hide assets from their own governments. This created some international pressure on New Zealand by other governments, as those other governments do not appreciate avoidance of their taxes.
In response to this pressure, the New Zealand government changed its trust laws. All foreign trusts were required to register, declare who controlled the trusts and specify who the beneficiaries of the trust were.
It was assumed this move would not be a burden for most foreign trusts, since there are many reasons someone might want to have a tax-free trust in New Zealand, other than tax avoidance.
This suggests that using foreign trusts to hide assets is more common than previously thought.
Reference: Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog (June 20, 2017) "Trust the Kiwis."
For more information on trusts, tax planning, asset preservation and estate planning, please visit my estate planning website.
The state was attempting to collect tax without consideration for residency.
A tax court has decided that Minnesota's trust taxation is unconstitutional, according to the Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog in "Tax Refunds for Trusts With Minnesota Grantors? Minnesota Income Tax Statute Ruled Unconstitutional."
Minnesota's income tax statute makes 100% of a trust's assets taxable in that state, if the trust became irrevocable when the settlor was a resident of Minnesota.
This rule applies regardless of where the trust beneficiaries reside or where any trustees reside.
The court looked at trusts that had an out-of-state trustee, beneficiaries who lived in Minnesota and beneficiaries who lived in other states.
It determined that these trusts could not be considered resident trusts of Minnesota and, therefore, the state could not tax intangible assets. Presumably, the same logic could be applied to some other trust situations.
This ruling could lead to refunds for some trusts.
However, it appears likely that Minnesota will appeal to the Supreme Court.
Reference: Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog (June 7, 2017) "Tax Refunds for Trusts With Minnesota Grantors? Minnesota Income Tax Statute Ruled Unconstitutional."
For more information on asset preservation, tax, and estate planning, please visit my estate planning website.
New Jersey considers blood and organ donation tax credit.
A lack of organ donations can cause unnecessary deaths. The New Jersey Assembly is considering another idea to increase donations, according to the Tax Foundation in "Organ Donation Tax Credits: A Life or Death Proposal?."
Getting people and their families to agree to donate organs has proven to be exceptionally difficult. In some cases, it is even difficult to find enough blood donors.
There have been many awareness campaigns, but they normally only have a short-term effect, if they have any at all.
The state is considering offering donors small tax credits for donating blood or organs. In the case of a deceased donor, the tax credit could be used on their final tax return filed by the estate.
Whether these credits would do very much to increase donations is uncertain.
However, these proposals could also be in violation of federal law, which makes it illegal to profit from organ donations. Other states have gotten around that problem by offering tax exemptions for any expense incurred while donating.
It is important to find more blood and organ donors. However, it appears that these New Jersey proposals are likely not going to be solutions, unless federal laws are changed.
Reference: Tax Foundation (June 7, 2017) "Organ Donation Tax Credits: A Life or Death Proposal?."
When you think taxes, you might think estate plan.
Since you have already done much of the work when you gather the financial material needed for taxes, you might consider following up filing by setting up an estate plan or updating your current plan, according to CTV News in "The mistakes of not having a will.
To do your taxes, you have to get out many of your financial documents. You have also been thinking about how much money you have and where it is all located. Doing those things is one of the main steps to getting an estate plan.
You could put all of your financial documents away and think about other things. However, if you later decided to do estate planning, you will have to start all over again.
Why not just go ahead and get an estate plan now, while things are still on your mind?
Contact an estate planning attorney for guidance on creating your own plan to meet your unique circumstances.
Reference: CTV News (March 21, 2017) "The mistakes of not having a will."
For more information on asset preservation, tax planning and estate planning, please visit my estate planning website.


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On Site- Press Conference on the Cote d'Azur's Winter Festivals
Reporting from Paris: The Côte d'Azur sure knows how to party. Today's press conference was held at the Brazilian tent in the Champs-Elysées Christmas market, a place known for its warm welcome. The occasion? To promote the three fêtes de l'hiver (winter festivals) that take place on the French Riviera. Surrounded by fragrant mimosa blossoms and decorations from the Carnaval de Nice, tourism officials presented the Fête du Citron (Lemon Festival) that takes place in Menton; the Fête du Mimosa (in Mandelieu-La Napoule) and the Carnaval de Nice.
The South of France isn't just a fun destination in the summer months; a pleasant year-round climate and abundant sunshine means that winter, traditionally the off-season, is a great time to go, especially for these February festivals.
Noteworthy: This is the first time that the local Tourism Offices have coordinated their calendars together, so that the festival dates overlap-- meaning it's possible to plan a coastal jaunt that would take in each of them. (The Carnaval de Nice takes place from February 15- March 6; the Fête du Citron de Menton is February 16- March 6, and the Fête du Mimosa de Mandelieu is from February 15-24). Tourism officials also emphasized the family-friendly nature of these events, which isn't the case in some Carnival celebrations around the world.
What's in store: More than 20 days of events; flower fights; colorful costume parades and the crowning of the Carnaval Queen; 100 different troupes staging street performances; 145 tons of citrus fruit; 12 tons of mimosa flowers; and- to conclude the Carnaval de Nice—an enormous fireworks display and the burning at sea of the giant cardboard head of the Roi du Carnavel. For more information, visit www.cotedazur-tourisme.com
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Played using either a set of (Touch and Drag) controls or a set of (Tilt Controls) to move your player, (a massive glowing eagle), around the screen of your device, White Trip is centered around collecting/capturing other glowing animals in order to gain extra time while avoiding dark animals and obstacles.
With a minimal number of ads, a number of different stages to unlock, and a soothing soundtrack to trick you into thinking you are doing a good job, White Trip is a beautiful new game you may want to add to your collection of beautiful games you allow yourself to play.
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Q: How to create a edit view for multiple model objects with no primary key? I am doing some calculations on the server side and displaying a table in a view. I want to be able to edit each row of the table in a single view.
How can I bind the model to the view so that after editing in the view I get a list of the model objects in the POST controller action?
My model:
    public class Item
    {
        public float floatValue1;
        public string stringValue1;
        public float floatValue2;
        public double doubleValue1;
    }

From this model, I created a table view that lists the values in a HTML table.
However, in the edit view I don't need to edit each field. For example, only floatValue1, stringValue1, floatValue2 need to be editable. The doubleValue1 should remain its current value and uneditable by the user.
I've tried the suggestions I found online:
My controller sends a list of Item objects to the edit view as an IList<Item>
The edit view has a html form with a for loop, each iteration creates a table row with Html.EditorFor
public ActionResult PricingEdit(int? i)
{
     var result = calculations();  // returns IList<Item>
     return View(result.ToList());
}

My edit view:
@model IList<Item>
@{
    ViewBag.Title = "Edit sheet";
    Layout = "~/Views/Shared/_Layout.cshtml";
}

@using (Html.BeginForm("EditItems", "Controller", FormMethod.Post))
{

                    floatValue1

                    stringValue1

                    floatValue2

            @Html.AntiForgeryToken()
            @Html.ValidationSummary(true)

            @for(int i= 0; i < Model.Count(); i++)
            {

                        @Html.EditorFor(x => x[i].floatValue1)

                        @Html.EditorFor(x => x[i].stringValue1)

                        @Html.EditorFor(x => x[i].floatValue2)

                        @Html.EditorFor(x => x[i].doubleValue1, new { @readonly = "readonly" })

            }

            <input type="submit" value="Save" class="btn btn-secondary btn-lg mt-1" />

}

My HTTP POST controller action:
        public ActionResult EditItems(IList<Item> table)
        {

            return View(new List<Item>());
        }

I get a List<Item> of values in my action, but each item in the list has 0 or null values for the fields.

A: Your model should have getters and setters so the model binder can set the values. It should work when your model matches the following:
public float floatValue1 { get; set; }
public string stringValue1 { get; set; }
public float floatValue2 { get; set; }
public double doubleValue1 { get; set; }

In C# it's usual to start properties like these with an uppercase so i advice you to change that.

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Most commonly, laminate is used in kitchen cabinetry and benchtops as a cost-effective addition to the home - as technology advances, we are now seeing realistic timber-grain and stone choices which rival the 'real deal'.
Laminates are used in various applications across residential and commercial projects including furniture, toilet partitions, wall features, office stalls and wardrobes - the options are endless. However, many don't completely understand the potential of LPM and HPL.
Low Pressure Melamine, or also known as laminate, is manufactured using resin-impregnated decorative paper which is bonded to both sides of an MDF or particleboard sheet under heat and pressure.
Decorative LPM products include a wide variety of colours and finishes. polytec's range of readily available surface textures include Woodmatt, Matt, Sheen, Gloss, Ravine, Legato, Finegrain, Ashgrain, Natura and Venette.
LPM panels are most commonly used in vertical, low impact applications - such as toilet partitions, store fixtures, and office furniture for commercial purposes. In residential applications, LPM can be used for vanities, entertainment units, cabinetry and much more.
High Pressure Laminate, or HPL, is the most popular option in kitchen benchtops, and is created under extremely high pressure an heat to form a thin product which is then glued to furniture or benchtops.
High Pressure Laminate is used in horizontal applications, such as benchtops and tabletops. HPL can also be used in vertical applications such as drawers and door fronts, however, this is mostly practiced in a commercial space and cannot be used in splashback implementation. HPL also has a higher impact resistance, making it more suitable for benchtop application.
Laminate is hard-wearing and durable - with technological advancement, it has gone beyond the 'cheap and nasty' appearance commonly associated with it.
The future of laminates was completely turned on its head with the introduction of vastly superior technologies enabling higher quality products and finishes. Laminates now have the capability to mimic real stone and timber at a fraction of the cost, without sacrificing style and functionality. The touch and appearance of laminates has become a desirable product with various finish options.
Digital technology allows for modern file separation, enabling us to produce a realistic product and finish.
In the past, laminates did not have the luxury of a postformed edge, making it look cheap. Now, polytec employ tight radius', and physical properties such as stain and scratch resistant surfaces that make laminate a much more valuable choice. These new and improved features allow for laminate to be used in high-traffic areas, in various applications from residential to commercial.
Why choose laminate over timber veneer?
Veneer is difficult to repair and scratches through the coating can happen quite often, while LPM and HPL are impact resistant. In addition, polytec's laminates are UV light stable, whereas most veneers are not treated to the same effect.
polytec's laminates are empathetic to the natural material and are extremely competitive against the natural patterns in timber veneer.
Now, homeowners can benefit from on-trend designs and achieve their dream home at a fraction of the cost.
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Department of Creative Arts Therapies
Art Therapy (MA)
Drama Therapy (MA)
Music Therapy graduate programs
Play Therapy (Grad. Cert.)
Workshops for prospective students
Graduate fellowships & awards
Sandra L. Curtis, PhD, MTA, MT-BC
Professor Emerita, Music Therapy, Creative Arts Therapies
Biography Education and training Teaching activities Research activities Publications Participation activities - select
Email: Sandi.Curtis@concordia.ca
Website(s): Research Member, PERFORM
Fellow, Simone de Beauvoir Institute
Sandra Curtis's Explore Concordia page
Research Interests / Expertise / Clinical Practice Experience
Feminist music therapy/feminist therapy
Women and children survivors of violence
Community music therapy
Adults with disabilities/Disabilities arts movement
Deaf Culture/ASL & Deaf Community
PhD, Humanities/Interdisciplinary Studies (Feminist Music Therapy), Concordia University
Master of Music (Music Therapy), Florida State University
Bachelor of Music, McGill University
Taiko Traditional Drumming
HealthRhythms Drumming Facilitation
Sign Language Interpretation for the Deaf (ASL)
Current Teaching/Course Offerings:
Teaching, Learning, and Supervision MTHY 601 (online course)
Recent Awards & Grants
2016-2023: SSHRC Partnership Grant ($2.5 million), "A Multi-Sector Partnership to Investigate & Develop Policy & Practice Models to Dismantle Rape Culture in Universities", co-investigator.
2015-2016: Concordia Seed Funding, "Music Therapy with Women Survivors of Intimate Male Partner Violence", principal investigator.
2011-2013: CIHR, "Gender, Health, & Music Therapy: An International Dialogue", principal investigator.
2011-2013: Canadian Heritage Human Rights Program, "Children's Right to Music, principal investigator
Selected publications / Works of interest
Curtis, S.L. (2019). Music for women (survivors of violence): a feminist music therapy interactive ebook. Dallas, TX: Barcelona Publishers
Curtis, S. L. (2019). Beyond #MeToo. A film. (unpublished). https://sandicurtis.wixsite.com/mysite/beyond-metoo
Curtis, S.L. (2017, February 9). Opinion. The Grammys could use some Gaga. The Montreal Gazette. Retrieved from http://montrealgazette.com/opinion/columnists/opinion-the-grammys-could-use-some-gaga
Curtis, S.L. (2017). Profile 11: Sandra Curtis, Canada. In John Mahoney (Ed.), Lives of prominent music therapists: profiles in creativity (Vol. 2). Dallas, TX: Barcelona Publishers.
Curtis, S.L. (2017). Intersections of gender and culture. In A. Whitehead-Pleaux & X. Tan (Eds.), Cultural intersections in music therapy: music, health, and the person (pp. 207-222). Dallas, TX: Barcelona Publishers.
Curtis, S.L. (2016). Survey research. In B. Wheeler & K. Murphy (Eds.), Music therapy research (3rd ed., pp. 322-330). Dallas, TX: Barcelona Publishers.
Curtis, S.L. (2016). Music therapy for survivors of violence [podcast]. AMTA Pro-Podcast Series. Silver Spring, MD: American Music Therapy Association.
Curtis, S.L. (2016). Music therapy with women who have experienced domestic violence. In J. Edwards (Ed.), Oxford handbook of music therapy (pp. 289-298). London, England: Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/oxfordhb/9780199639755.013.30
Curtis, S.L. (2015). Alike and different: Canadian and American music therapists' lives and work. Canadian Journal of Music Therapy, 21 (1), 11-30.
York, E, & Curtis, S.L. (2015). Music therapy with women survivors of domestic violence. In Barbara Wheeler(Ed), Music Therapy Handbook, (pp. 379-389). New York: Guilford Press.
Curtis, S. L. (2015). Feminist music therapists in North America: Their lives and their practices. Voices: A World Forum for Music Therapy, 15(2), doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.15485/voices.v1512.812
Curtis, S. L. (2015). Profile of community music therapists in North America. A survey. Voices: A World Forum for Music Therapy, 1(1), doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.15845/voices.v1i1.811
Curtis, S.L. (2013). On gender and the creative arts therapies. Journal of Arts in Psychotherapy, 40 (3), 371-372.. doi: 10.1016/j.aip.2013.05.014
Curtis, S. L. (2015). Profile of community music therapists in North America. A survey.
Curtis, S.L. (2013). Sorry it has taken so long: Continuing feminist dialogues in music therapy. Voices: A World Forum for Music Therapy, 13(1). Retrieved from:https://normt.uib.no/index.php/voices/article/view/688/572
Curtis, S.L. (2013). Women survivors of abuse and developmental trauma. In Lillian Eyre (Ed.), Guidelines for Music Therapy Practice: Mental Health, pp. 263-268. Philadelphia, PA: Barcelona Publishers.
Curtis. S.L. (2013). Women's issues and music therapists: A look forward. Journal of Arts in Psychotherapy 40 (3), 386-393.doi: 10.1016/j.aip.2013.05.016
Curtis, S.L. (2012). Changing winds: The music therapy event of 2012. Music Therapy Matters,
Curtis,S.L., & Vaillancourt, G. (2012). The Children's Right to Music Project. Voices: A World Forum for Music Therapy, 12 (3). Retrieved from https://normt.uib.no/index.php/voices/article/view/676/565
Curtis, S.L. (2012). Feminist musictherapy: Transforming theory, transforming lives. In Ken Bruscia (Ed.),Readings in Music Therapy Theory (pp. 227-244). Philadelphia, PA: Barcelona Publishers
Curtis, S. L. (2012). Music therapy and social justice: A personal journey. Arts in Psychotherapy. 39 (3), 209-213.doi:10.1016/j.aip.2011.12.004
Curtis, S.L. (2012). Working together for music therapy: An interview with Jennifer Geiger. Music Therapy Matters, 15(1),14.
Curtis, S.L. (2011). Working together for music therapy: An interview with Clifford Madsen. Music Therapy Matters, 14(3),6-7.
Curtis, S.L. (2011). New horizons: Graduate music therapy education in Québec, Canada. Voices: A World Forum for MusicTherapy, 11, 23. Retrieved from:https://normt.uib.no/index.php/voices/article/view/596/487.
Curtis, S.L. (2011). Celebrating music therapy:The sky's the limit. Ensemble. 37(3).
Curtis, S.L. (2011). Music therapy in and with community: A convergence in Montréal. Ensemble, 37 (2), 18-19.
Curtis, S.L. (2011). Music therapy and the symphony: A university-community collaborative project in palliative care. Music and Medicine, 3(1), 20-26.
Curtis, S.L. (2008) Gathering voices: Music therapy for abused women. In S. L. Brooke (Ed.) Creative arts therapies &domestic violence. (pp. 121-135). Springfield, IL: Charles C. Thomas Publishers.
Curtis, S. L. (2007). Claiming voice: Music therapy for childhood sexual abuse survivors. In S. L. Brooke (Ed.), Use of creative arts therapies with sexual abuse survivors, 196-206. Springfield, IL: Charles C. Thomas Publishers.
Curtis, S.L. (2006). Feminist musictherapy: Transforming theory, transforming lives. In S. Hadley (Ed.) Feminist perspectives in music therapy, 227-244. Philadelphia, PA: Barcelona Publishers.
Curtis, S.L., & Harrison, G. (2006). Empowering women survivors of violence: A collaborative music therapy-social work approach. In Stephanie L. Brooke (Ed.) Creative modalities for therapy with children and adults, 195-204. Springfield, IL: Charles C. Thomas Publishers.
McIntosh, L., Bucci, J., Stickney, S.,& Curtis, S. L. (2006). Music therapy in medicine: The student music therapist's perspective, In Changing lives, changing worlds: 32nd annual conference of the Canadian Association for Music Therapy. Retrieved July 1,2007 from http:www.musictherapy.ca/docs/confproc/2006/McIntosh.pdf.
Curtis, S. L. (2005). Empowering connections: A music therapy-social work approach for women survivors of violence. In Pereira, G. (Ed.), Proceedings of the 11th world congress of musictherapy, Brisbane, Australia.
Curtis, S.L., & Mercado, C. S. (2004). Community music therapy for citizens with developmental disabilities. Voices.:A World Forum for Music Therapy, 4 (3). Retrieved November 1, 2004 fromhttps://normt.uib.no/index.php/voices/article/view/185/144.
Curtis, S.L. (2004). Music therapy in medicine:Creative collaborations. In Joerg Fachner (Ed.), Proceedings of the 6th annual conference of the European Music Therapy Congress.
Curtis, S.L. (2004). Celebrating the creative spark: Community building through music therapy. In Brian McBay (Ed.),Proceedings of the 30th annual conference of the Canadian Association of Music Therapy. Waterloo, ON: Canadian Association of Music Therapy.
Curtis, S. L. (2004). A symphony of life:Changing lives through music therapy. In Proceedings of the annual Ontario Palliative and End of Life Care conference. Toronto, ON: Ontario Palliative Care Association.
Curtis, S. L. (2002). Book review of L. Montello's "Essential Musical Intelligence: Using Music as Your Path to Healing, Creativity, and Radiant Wholeness", Music Therapy Perspectives, 20 (2), 136-137.
Curtis, S. L. (2000). Singing subversion,singing soul: Women's voices in feminist music therapy. (Doctoral dissertation,Concordia University, 1997). Dissertation Abstracts International, 60, (12-A),4240.
Curtis, S. L. (1994). Killing us softly:male inner violence against women. In Stanley G. French (Ed.), Interpersonal Violence, Health and Gender Politics (pp. 287-306). Dubuque, IA: W.C. Brown.
Curtis, S. L. (1994). The effect of music on pain relief and relaxation of the terminally ill. In J. Standley & C.Prickett (Eds.), Research in Music Therapy: A Tradition of Excellence. Outstanding Reprints of the Journal of Music Therapy 1964-1993. Washington, DC: AMTA.
Curtis,S.L. (1994). La musicothérapie féministe. In Recueil des résumés de communications,62e congrès de l'ACFAS, 151. Université du Québec àMontréal.
Curtis, S.L. (1990). Women's issues and music therapists. Music Therapy Perspectives, 8, 61-66.
Curtis, S.L. (1989). Music therapy in griefand stress management. In J. Martin (Ed.), The Next Step Forward: Music Therapy with the Terminally Ill. Bronx, New York: Calvary Hospital.
Curtis, S.L. (1988) The music therapy game.Music Therapy Perspectives, 4, 11-13.
Curtis, S.L. (1987). Book review of S.Munro's "Music Therapy in Palliative/Hospice Care", Journal of Palliative Care,3(2), 59-60.
Curtis, S. L. (1986). The effect of music on pain relief and relaxation of the terminally ill. Journal of Music Therapy, 23(1), 5-12.
Participation activities - select
Research Member, PERFORM, Concordia University
Fellow, Simone de Beauvoir Institute, Concordia University
Professional Member, American Music Therapy Association
Professional Member, l'Association québécoise de musicothérapie
Professional Member, Canadian Association of Music Therapists
Music Therapist Board Certified (MT-BC), Certification Board for Music Therapists
Music Therapist Accredited (MTA), Canadian Association of Music Therapists
Annual conference of the Canadian Association for Music Therapy, Gatineau, QC
Keynote Address. Tapestry: Our Rich Diversity
Annual conference of the Canadian Association for Music Therapy, Waterloo, ON
Research for Music Therapists in the Real World (S. Curtis & L Young, Co-Presenters)
Annual Conference of the American Music Therapy Association, Kansas City, MO
Music Therapy for Women Survivors of Violence: Current Practice & Research Trends
Panel Facilitator, 2015 Trending Topics: Hospice, Memory & Palliative Care
Music Therapy for Women Survivors of Violence
World Congress for Music Therapy, Krems, Austria
Music Therapy for Women Survivors of Violence: A Diversity of Voices
2013 Annual Conference of the American Association for Music Therapy (Jacksonville, Florida), Conference Chair & AMTA Vice-President
2012 Annual Conference of the American Association for Music Therapy (Chicago, IL), Conference Chair & AMTA Vice-President
2012 International Conference on Gender and the Creative Arts Therapies (Montreal, Quebec), Conference Chair
2012 Annual Conference of the Canadian Association for Music Therapy (Montreal, Quebec), Conference Co-Chair
2012 Children's Right to Music (Montreal, Quebec), Conference Co-Chair
Annual Conference of the American Music Therapy Association, Atlanta, GA
Who Are You? A Profile of Music Therapists across North America
Faculty Showcase: Excellence in Research, Concordia University, Montreal, QC
Music Therapy for Health and Wellness: A Diversity of Research and Practice
Annual Conference of the Canadian Association for Music Therapy, Winnipeg, MB
Music Therapists' Lives: 20 Years Later
International Conference on Music Therapy and Supportive Cancer Care, Windsor, ON
Maximizing Resources for Palliative Care Music Therapy: A Town and Gown Collaboration
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Assign Sequencing Based Typing (SBT)
Description: Assign Sequencing Based Typing (SBT) is a Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) sequence analysis software. This technology allows users to import sequence data and perform base callings. Assign SBT enables sequence editing and the development of genomic HLA typing. Additionally, this technology includes functionality for generating and exporting reports that may be used to match patients and donors for bone marrow or cord blood.
The previous vendor of this technology, Olerup, now co-develops products with the new vendor, CareDx. Olerup no longer has a product page as Assign SBT is now distributed solely by CareDx. For more information, please visit the `References` tab.
This technology does not utilize a database, as all reports generated by this technology are saved to the user`s local drive as Microsoft Excel files.
Aliases: Olerup Assign SBT
Vendor Name: CareDx Inc.
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[1] Technology must remain patched and operated in accordance with Federal and Department security policies and guidelines in order to mitigate known and future security vulnerabilities.
[4] Users must ensure that Microsoft Excel is implemented with VA-approved baselines. (refer to the 'Category' tab under 'Runtime Dependencies')
Note: At the time of writing, version 4.7.1 is the most current version, released 02/28/2015.
Other Olerup and CareDx Agreement Description This webpage outlines the agreement between the current and previous vendor to co-develop this technology.
Health Services Specialty Services
Information Management Technologies
Business Intelligence and Data Warehouse Platforms Data Analytics (Statistical Analysis, Prediction, and Modeling)
Administrative Health Delivery Support
Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) Fusion
Integrative Genomics Viewer (IGV)
Sequencing-Based Typing (SBT) engine
UniMatch PLUS
Comma-Separated Values (CSV) Format
At the time of writing, no National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) vulnerabilities had been reported and no VA Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC) bulletins had been issued for the latest versions of this technology.
This technology may improve productivity for specific staff whose responsibilities include Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) sequence analysis.
Due to the rapid release schedule of this technology, the VA may be unable to update to the most recent patch and may require a deployment model requiring the use of specific versions.
There are several other TRM-approved technologies with similar or duplicate functionality.
This technology is not portable as it runs only on Windows platforms.


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Why are Some Writers reluctant?
As I mentioned in the welcome video, all writers struggle from time to time. All writers are reluctant on occasion. You know Diaz took seven years to complete this Pulitzer Prize winning novel, The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao. But one of the reasons it took so long is that for three years in the middle of the process, he didn't write one word, the victim of writer's block. I mentioned how Leo Tolstoy did not believe at his death that anyone would ever care to read books like War and Peace or Anna Karenina. I used to believe that professional writers, successful writers, real writers, got up every morning with huge smiles on their faces, overjoyed that they were about to spend their day sitting at their desk writing. I used to think I could never be a real writer because sometimes I dreaded writing and I'd become up with almost any excuse to avoid doing it. The myth of the writer who loves writing all the time and never struggles is just that a myth, we all struggle on occasion. When we talk about reluctant writers, the difference is not that reluctant writers struggle and other writers do not, it's a matter of degree and frequency. All writers struggle on occasion but reluctant writers struggle all the time. They have not learned the strategies or figured out how to implement those strategies if they have learned them, to allow them to overcome the challenges that are causing them to struggle in the first place. They see these obstacles as insurmountable and understandably they grow frustrated and can lose hope. There are many reasons why reluctant writers struggle. One of them is that writing is hard and that's something all writers reluctant and otherwise share. That's one reason that the strategies and practices we'll look at in this course may also apply to all writers to some degree. What you'll hear me say from time to time is, this is true for all writers but especially so for reluctant writers. At the same time it's important to look at some of the reasons that reluctant writers struggle more frequently and more deeply than other writers. Why are some of our students reluctant writers? Here are just some of the reasons they may be reluctant. They feel overwhelmed or bored by the task especially if they haven't had a choice in what to write about, they may simply not connect to the task, or they may not be able to see a way into writing, a doorway to go through if you will. A writing teacher of mine used to ask, "What is the keyhole through which the reader can enter the story?" That can also apply to a writing task. What is the keyhole that will allow the writer to enter into this task or topic? If they can't find that keyhole they'll remain outside, locked out. For example, they may not know how to make a writing task their own. I'll confess that when I was in high school, I didn't always read the books that were assigned but when it came time to write a paper or take an essay test, I had figured out how to adjust my response to incorporate those things I had read and felt confident talking about. It always seemed somewhat natural to me to look at a writing task and ask myself, how can I relate to this? How does it relate to me? Reluctant writers can't do that. Reluctant writers might also need to concentrate more intensely just to form the text. When writing doesn't come easily to students they feel greater pressure and have to work harder even to do some of the basic things that come easily for other writers. They start out behind and they might have to exert as much energy to write one sentence as other students exert when writing a full page. They might struggle with mechanics or basic writing skills. This can weigh particularly heavy on reluctant writers if they have received a lot of negative feedback because of their lack of grammatical skills in the past. They can come to associate skills with mechanics, with writing ability, and conclude that they are terrible writers because they can't spell or punctuate properly. Well, grammar is important, it is far from the only measuring stick of a student's ability as a writer, and not even the most important one. But when that skill is overemphasized and it goes right to one of the areas that student most struggles with, it can destroy a student's confidence. Reluctant writers might have difficulty with word retrieval for their ideas. Not having a broad enough vocabulary or having the right word on hand when they want to use it can cause frustration in all writers but when it happens often with reluctant writers, that frustration only grows. The harder a student works to find that right word the farther away they're going to drift from their ideas and the flow that will never have a chance to get started because in a sense the machinery has stopped, while they seek out the right word. Reluctant writers might struggle with brainstorming ideas. What we call writer's block. Most writers write more easily and with more interest and passion when they could choose what they write about. But being given the choice can frustrate reluctant writers who might struggle coming up with something to write about. As a fiction writer, I naturally find myself reacting to the world around me by wondering how that latest tidbit might work as a story. I see potential stories everywhere. Reluctant writers aren't trained to think that way, to look at the components of their life as possible things to write about. Compounding the challenge is that their prior experience tells them that even if they do find a topic, the act of writing is going to be hard and frustrating and will likely lead to failure, so why even try? However, it is important that students do have choice. There are ways to help students who do struggle with brainstorming to come up with a list that they can go to when they need to. Reluctant writers might struggle tracking their thoughts and lose track of those thoughts. This connects to a couple of things we've already mentioned, especially how too much focus on grammar or mechanics or finding the right word can distract reluctant writers from what they are writing about. In the writing process course, we talked a lot about the two basic stages of writing being discovery and communication. With discovery being the stage when writers find out what they want to say. Later on they can enter the communication stage where they are concerned with how best to say it. Reluctant writers often don't see writing as a process with different stages but try to think about everything at once. Reluctant writers might never be satisfied with the product they create. This is also known as perfection syndrome, and it affects lots of student writers not just reluctant ones. Sometimes this dissatisfaction is the product of constantly negative feedback on their writing in the past, they expect the writing to fail and so even if it doesn't they assume that it has. Sometimes they don't understand what makes good writing. Again, if they'd been taught that good writing is writing that is grammatically correct regardless of anything else then they're going to discount the value of some of the most exciting components of good writing, strong voice, vivid details, a creative approach to the task. This feeling can also come about because students don't fully understand or don't buy into the idea of writing as process. Anne Lamott has a chapter in her book, Bird by Bird, which is called, and I'll use the euphemism here, crappy first drafts. A point is that the first draft is just to getting downdraft. It may be full of crappy writing but that's okay because you're just looking for those sparks that you can develop later in the next draft. Good writing builds in a series of drafts over time and the first one is likely to be pretty sloppy and may have a lot of bad writing. But if you think of writing as a one-and-done experience, you will want that first draft to be perfect and you're bound to be discouraged. Reluctant writers might have an identified or unidentified learning disability that impacts many aspects of writing. These are just some of the reasons that students may exhibit reluctant writing behaviors in our classrooms. Our first step is to try to get to the root causes of reluctance in order to provide the necessary scaffolding for writing to become more accessible to our students. We'll do that in the next video.


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Juan Archuleta (Hesperia, California, Estados Unidos; 13 de septiembre de 1987)  es un peleador estadounidense de artes marciales mixtas que actualmente compite en la categoría de peso gallo de Bellator MMA, donde es el ex-Campeón de Peso Gallo de Bellator. Siendo un competidor profesional desde 2013, también ha competido en King of the Cage y World Series of Fighting.

Desde el 26 de julio de 2022, está en la posición #3 del ranking de peso gallo de Bellator.

Carrera de artes marciales mixtas

Bellator MMA
Luego de una exitoso paso por King of the Cage, Archuleta firmó con Bellator MMA. Hizo su debut en la promoción en Bellator 195 contra William Joplin. Ganó la pelea por decisión unánime.

Enfrentó a Robbie Peralta en Bellator 201 el 29 de junio de 2018. Ganó la pelea por nocaut en el tercer asalto.

Archuleta enfrentó a Jeremy Spoon en Bellator 210, 30 de noviembre de 2018. Ganó la pelea por decisión unánime.

Enfrentó a Ricky Bandejas en Bellator 214. Ganó la pelea por decisión unánime.

En su siguiente pelea, Archuleta enfrentó al ex-Campeón Mundial de Peso Gallo de Bellator Eduardo Dantas en Bellator 222, el 14 de junio de 2019. Archuleta ganó la pelea por nocaut en el segundo asalto.

En su siguiente pelea,  Archuleta participó en el Grand Prix de Peso Pluma de Bellator en el round de apertura, obtuvo una oportunidad por el título de peso pluma contra el campeón Patrício Freire en Bellator 228, el 28 de septiembre de 2019. Perdió la pelea por decisión unánime.

Archuleta enfrentó a Henry Corrales en Bellator 238, el 25 de enero de 2020. Ganó la pelea por decisión unánime.

Campeonato Mundial de Peso Gallo de Bellator
Archuleta regresó a la división de peso gallo para enfrentar a Patchy Mix por el Campeón vacante de Peso Gallo de Bellator el 12 de septiembre de 2020 en Bellator 246. Ganó la pelea por decisión unánime para convertirse en el nuevo campeón mundial de peso gallo de Bellator.

Archuleta hizo la primera defensa de su título contra Sergio Pettis en Bellator 258 el 7 de mayo de 2021. Perdió la pelea y el título por decisión unánime.

Grand Prix de Peso Gallo de Bellator
Archuleta, reemplazando a un lesionado Sergio Pettis, enfrentó a Raufeon Stots por el Campeonato Mundial Interino de Peso Gallo de Bellator el 23 de abril de 2022 en Bellator 279. Archuleta perdió la pelea nocaut en el tercer asalto.

Posterior al Grand Prix
Archuleta enfrentó a Enrique Barzola el 1 de octubre de 2022 en Bellator 286. En el pesaje, la pelea fue cambiada a un peso pactado de 141 libras. Ganó la pelea por decisión unánime.

Campeonatos y logros

 Bellator MMA
 Campeonato Mundial de Peso Gallo de Bellator (Una vez)
 King of the Cage
 Campeonato de Peso Ligero de KOTC (Una vez)
 Campeonato de Peso Pluma de KOTC (Una vez)
 Tres defensas titulares exitosas
 Campeonato de Peso Gallo de KOTC (Una vez)
 Campeonato de Peso Súper Ligero de KOTC (Una vez)
 California Fight League
 Campeonato de Peso Pluma de CFL (Una vez)
 Tru-Form Entertainment
 Campeonato de Peso Pluma de TFE (Una vez)
 Gladiator Challenge
 Campeonato de Peso Gallo de GC (Una vez)

Referencias

Nacidos en 1987
Practicantes de artes marciales mixtas de Estados Unidos
Campeones de Bellator MMA


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OC Blues owner files trademarks on four new names
Looks like a peek of what the team will be called.
By Alicia Rodriguez Nov 8, 2016, 3:18pm PST
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Courtesy of USL.
When it was announced James Keston was the Orange County Blues' new majority owner, it was also announced the USL club would be going through a rebrand of some sort.
Those rebrand plans are starting to take shape, as Jordan Gardner, president of NorCal PDL side Burlingame Dragons, noted on Twitter on Monday and Tuesday that trademarks have been filed on new team names for the Blues.
Looks like the Orange County Blues will be rebranding as either Football Club of Orange County OR Orange County FC. Trademarks filed 11/1/16
— Jordan Gardner (@DragonsPrez) November 8, 2016
Re: Orange County Blues Rebrand. Futbol Club of Orange County and Orange County Futbol Club were also trademarked.
Gardner's report is easily verified, as a search of the U.S. Patent and Trademark database shows all four names registered, with James Keston as the individual listed on all four applications, dated Nov. 1, 2016. It should be noted none of the applications for the four names includes any visual elements at this point.
So it looks like these are the four options for a new name — out with the Blues and in with the FCOC (FCoOC?) or OCFC, either in English or Spanish.
It has been previously promised the club's rebrand will come "with significant fan input," so it's quite possible that could come in the next several weeks. Whether that input will be solicited privately, with the small number of 2016 season ticket holders, or encompass a larger campaign with the public, remains to be seen. Obviously fan input has been used quite a bit for pro soccer team branding in recent years, but the method of obtaining it (and the weight with which it is used) has varied.
Regardless, we'll continue to follow the story as it develops. What do you think? Leave a comment below!
Acosta claims European move was on table, but also says he's happy to join LAFC We'll see what the future holds here.


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El Pararhabdodon isonensis és una espècie de dinosaure ornitòpode descobert i descrit per primera vegada a partir de les troballes als jaciments de Sant Romà d'Abella, del terme municipal d'Isona i Conca Dellà, al Pallars Jussà, realitzades inicialment per l'equip de Josep Vicenç Santafé i Maria Lourdes Casanovas i membres de l'Institut de Paleontologia Miquel Crusafont de Sabadell. És possible que diversos ossos descoberts al massís de les Corberes per Yves Laurent, del Museu dels Dinosaures d'Espéraza, siguin també del gènere Pararhabdodon. La seva classificació taxonòmica, però encara és provisional.

Segurament es tractava d'un dinosaure quadrúped i herbívor, que habità a la zona al Cretaci superior, fa uns 65 milions d'anys. A partir de les restes trobades fins al moment es creu que era un hadrosaure (dinosaures amb un bec aixafat, semblant al dels ànecs actuals), feia uns 6 metres de longitud i 3 d'alçada, amb un pes d'unes 3 tones.

Iguanodonts del Cretaci
Paleontologia a Catalunya


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A New Generation of Franchise Investors
This emerging group is spurring growth by offering financial and operational resources.
Finance December 2016 By Judy Kneiszel
Investor-incubator Four Foods Group handles finances and HR so Kneaders operator Danny Deaton can focus on running a successful restaurant.
Private-equity investments have been bountiful in recent years, with big firms investing in small, emerging concepts. But while an influx of cash can help businesses soar to new heights, some companies are changing the formula with a hybrid model that's more hands-on, combining the roles of investor, incubator, and master franchisee.
Scott Mortier is president of one such enterprise. Earlier this year, he and David Lopez founded Miami-based Franchise Whales, which invests in concepts and leverages shared efficiencies between them to fuel growth.
Franchise Whales invests in a brand and takes over franchise development, not only finding qualified franchisees, but also providing them with support services like strategic planning, marketing, management, legal services, architecture services, operations training, public relations, and human resources.
One reason this model works better than the traditional franchise, Mortier says, is that the interests of a franchise broker and a restaurant founder don't always align. "They are just interested in their commission," Mortier says. "They sell to whomever and whatever and then they are gone, and they take 100 percent of the franchisee fee as their commission."
One brand in Franchise Whales' portfolio is Gyroville. The concept's COO David Kurlander says the brand was "going nowhere with franchising" before Franchise Whales came along.
"The first thing we're getting from the Franchise Whales is the right candidates," Kurlander says. "A regular broker sends unqualified leads just to make a buck, but the Franchise Whales are invested in the franchisee, so they weed out those who are not serious candidates."
Mortier says buying 30 percent of a concept is the company's sweet spot.
"Typically we look for brands where the founder is involved in the day-to-day operation of the business; somewhere between the 10–50-unit spot," he says. "We look for partners who know what they don't know. They trust us and we trust them."
The Franchise Whales portfolio of fast casuals includes Gyroville, Froots, Tikiz, and Miami Grill. When a new brand comes on board, Mortier says, "They immediately have peers they can lean on—people who maybe two years ago were where they are today and can share their experience."
Utah-based Four Foods Group is another restaurant development company that both invests in brands and incubates them, but it operates somewhat differently from Franchise Whales.
Four Foods Group founders Andrew and Shauna Smith put together a platform of experienced individuals to provide operators of Kneaders Bakery & Café stores the support they needed to be successful. In 2008, Four Foods Group began with one Kneaders location and now operates 43 units with franchisee partners across four states, with 11 more under development.
The incubator-investor achieved this growth by giving franchisee partners a stake in the business. Each operator invests $100,000 and gets a 30 percent equity stake in a Kneaders store. Four Foods Group handles real estate acquisition, equipment sourcing, staff recruiting and training, legal services, and other operational aspects of the business.
"The operator is an equity owner," Andrew Smith says. "There's a corporate mentality that you have to own it all at the top. We believe you have to trust people and let them feel ownership. If you give people equity, they will then bend over backwards for you."
Four Foods Group is partnering with another Utah concept, R&R Barbeque, as its next brand to grow. The announcement came earlier this year, after Four Foods raised $35 million in capital.
Whether offering European-style baked goods or smoked meats, restaurateurs who are busy serving guests all day can experience the pitfall of financial oversight.
"It you're running with your crew all day and trying to get out of there at night to spend time with your family, the things you don't get to are finances, sales taxes, property taxes, and paying vendors," Smith says. "We take that off their hands."
He adds that Four Foods Group uses best-in-class accountants, performs preventive maintenance, and negotiates the best service and product deals with vendors.
Danny Deaton has been a franchise-operating partner at Kneaders in West Jordan, Utah, for seven years.
"We are partners who wake up in different places with the same goal," Deaton says of his relationship with Four Foods Group. "It's an interesting dynamic where people like myself can get into a business this size and magnitude because of this partnership."
Smith says it costs about $2.7 million to build a Kneaders Bakery and Café from the ground up, so the $100,000 investment opens up ownership to more candidates.
Deaton operates the front line of his Kneaders store, while human resources, maintenance, and finances are handled by Four Foods Group.
"I've seen people in this same industry trying to do it on their own and failing," he says. "Any business is stressful, but running a restaurant is something else, because food is always being used and consumed."
The operator takes a salary to run the store, and financial dividends and equity are split between the operator and Four Foods Group. Deaton says the partnership with Four Foods Groups provides incentive to stay in business for the long haul.
Kneaders Bakery & Cafe
Gyroville


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Liberal Media Forced to Walk Back Fake News About Rudy Giuliani
patriotsnewsnetwork 03 May 2021 conservative politics, FBI, Giuliani
Bill Sheridan
The New York Times and fellow "icon" of Liberal Media, The Washington Post, has been forced to apologize and print retractions of false reporting they published about the FBI raid on the home of former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani.
The New York Times, Washington Post, as well as NBC News all issued retractions for their coverage of Rudy Giuliani following a raid of his Manhattan apartment by the FBI.
The Times appended their correction to a story about the role Giuliani may have played in the 2019 recall of ambassador Marie L. Yovanovitch and whether he received a warning from the FBI about Russian disinformation.
"An earlier version of this article misstated whether Rudolph W. Giuliani received a formal warning from the FBI about Russian disinformation. Mr. Giuliani did not receive such a so-called defensive briefing," The Times wrote Saturday in a note attached to the piece.
The Washington Post's correction, on a story about prominent Americans being targeted by Russian disinformation, was similar.
"An earlier version of this story, published Thursday, incorrectly reported that One America News was warned by the FBI that it was the target of a Russian influence operation," the paper said. "That version also said the FBI had provided a similar warning to Rudolph W. Giuliani, which he has since disputed. This version has been corrected to remove assertions that OAN and Giuliani received the warnings."
Left-leaning NBC News NBC News also issued similar retractions, claiming its reporting was based on a source but that a second source "now says the briefing was only prepared for Giuliani and not delivered to him, in part over concerns it might complicate the criminal investigation of Giuliani. As a result, the premise and headline of the article below have been changed to reflect the corrected information."
Giuliani seized on the corrections, tweeting demands for the news organizations to reveal their sources. "Where did the original false information come from? @MSNBC@CNN@nytimes I couldn't quite hear your apology?" Giuliani tweeted Saturday.
He followed up with a second tweet slamming the Washington Post's story as "defamatory." "The Washington Post and NYT must reveal their sources who lied and targeted an American Citizen. #msnbc , #cnn forgot to mention the corrections today. #fakenews #badpeople," he posted.
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Sue those media slimes.


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Contactless cards make paying for small items quick and easy. It allows you to use your Debit Card to pay for things up to £30 without entering your PIN, by simply holding your card over the contactless card reader. More and more retailers are introducing it - look out for the contactless symbol or find your local retailers.
We're starting to include contactless technology in our Debit Cards - if your card has the contactless symbol, it has contactless built in. If you don't already have a contactless card but would like one, just visit your nearest branch who will be able to arrange it for you, if eligible.
Find out everything you need to know in our contactless payments guide.
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Competitive golf returned after the New Year break as the January medals were contested over the weekend. Friday's event saw Tony Ball (86-18=68) comfortably hold off the challenge of runner-up Ian Douglas (83-11=72) and Dave Watson third placed (94-18=72).
On Saturday, an outstanding round by Lawrence Schooley (79-17 = 62) resulted in a runaway win and a 1 shot handicap reduction. Ray Jones (84-16=68) was a distant second with Chris Shawyer (89-19=70) further back in third.
The milder conditions on Sunday produced further low scoring with the medal being decided on countback. First place went to Joan Smith (75-13=62), recording her second victory in as many months and relegating Mark Gopy (87-25=62) and David Bucke (87-24=63) to the minor places.