Unemployment is high. So are talent shortages. The jobs employers need to fill simply do not match the skills of those seeking work. Poaching talent from your competitors when they, in turn, are poaching yours is a zero-sum game. So how do you find the talent you need? For many companies, the answer increasingly lies in keeping their best employees happy, retraining existing staff with the skills they need, and reaching out to the educational system for help in priming the talent pump.
Adfonic, a global advertising network based in London, is having so much difficulty finding employees in the UK that it is moving most of its R&D to the United States. Meanwhile, Amazon is traveling in the opposite direction, following close on the heels of Google in search of talent in the UK.
Such geographic jockeying is driven by financial and market considerations but also points to a chronic and growing problem: the global talent shortage faced by companies of every size.
With unemployment at stubbornly high levels in many countries, a labor shortage seems counterintuitive. The problem lies in the mismatch between available workers and in-demand skills. In the decade between 1995 and 2005 in Europe, for example, growth in net jobs in the services and knowledge-economy sectors was two to five times greater than in other sectors. In the US in the 2000s, 70% of the jobs created were knowledge-based jobs requiring complex judgments, interactions and problem solving – skills that many American students are failing to master.
In 2012, 34% of the employers polled in 41 countries reported difficulty filling their available jobs.
According to Manpower Group's 2012 Talent Shortage Survey, 34% of the employers polled in 41 countries reported difficulty filling their available jobs, compared to 24% who reported difficulty in the same survey in 2011. Competition is especially fierce in the fields of engineering, skilled trades and commercial/industrial sales.
With so many companies competing for a limited pool of skilled workers, the answer to the shortage problem is becoming increasingly consistent: keep the employees you have happy, retrain those whose skills have become outdated, and work with educators to encourage young people to train in the fields that need them.
In a 2012 survey by outplacement firm Challenger, Gray and Christmas, 80% of human resources professionals said that their companies are focused on employee engagement; 67% said the focus on engagement is greater now than it was before the recession.
Global car rental service provider Enterprise-Rent-A-Car, for example, has identified a number of non-financial factors that provide high levels of motivation for its employees. The company's focus is on creating a positive working environment. Enterprise managers are expected to ensure that employees are engaged and motivated by developing good relationships with them, providing them with all the information and tools they need to perform well, identifying personal development targets and recognizing good performance. Rewards are given through informal competitions, opportunities to take the lead on projects, or training in new skills.
Another company committed to ensuring high employee satisfaction is Google, which consistently ranks at the top of "best company to work for" lists and has a reputation for treating staff well to maximize productivity.
In a blog reflecting on his first year at Google, analytics evangelist Avinash Kaushik listed his ten favorite things about working for Google. This list featured seemingly arbitrary factors, including good food in the cafeteria, "brain expansion opportunities," green technology and diversions for employees on the toilet. Although unusual, the list demonstrates that Google cares about keeping its employees happy and engaged throughout the workday.
While few companies have the resources of Google, its focus on staff satisfaction is something every company can strive to emulate.
Beyond keeping existing employees happy, Manpower suggests that long-term talent shortages may force organizations to devise proactive, innovative and flexible workforce management strategies. These strategies are likely to include focusing on developing the skills of existing staff. In fact, Manpower's 2012 survey indicates that a growing percentage of employers are addressing their talent shortages by "upskilling" current staff and promoting staff who demonstrate the potential to grow and develop. This trend is particularly prevalent among those employers who say talent shortages are having a high impact on their businesses.
International oil and gas company ExxonMobil, for example, credits ongoing on-the-job development programs for its ability to meet its staffing needs both locally and globally. The company employs thousands of scientists and engineers around the world and is committed to helping them develop business-required competencies and skills while transferring learning across the organization.
In 2004, the company opened its ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company Technical Training Center in Houston, designed to accommodate more than 4,000 students annually from across its Exploration, Development, Production and Research businesses. One of several world-class centers that ExxonMobil uses, the facility delivers training programs on topics ranging from integrated exploration to reservoir simulation to fast-drill borehole management. In 2011 alone, ExxonMobil's major business lines spent a total of more than US$79.9 million on employee training, reaching more than 65,000 participants.
To strengthen the company's technical capacity, approximately 39,000 participants attended more than 4,600 professional technical training sessions.
In 2011, ExxonMobil's major business lines spent a total of more than US$79.9 million on employee training, reaching more than 65,000 participants.
According to the official journal of the European Union: "High-quality initial education lays the foundation for skills acquisition and increases enthusiasm for lifelong learning. Today's societies, particularly in the European Union, are increasingly developing into knowledge societies, in which there is greater demand for highly qualified employees." In line with this, many companies are trying to nurture future employees by working with educators, both in schools and at universities.
Education in subjects known as STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) is also gaining widespread support as a valuable method of preparing students for the working world.
One leader in this endeavor is Supélec, an engineering education institution and one of the most prestigious Grandes Écoles in France. An essential feature of research at Supélec, whether fundamental or applied, is that it is based on the actual needs encountered in industry.
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Bravo advises frequent contact between students and the working world to ensure students learn exactly what will be required of them when they graduate. "Already our new intake of students, which joined in September, have been on work placements. It's important to give them that experience and equip them for what lies ahead." ?
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Congratulations to Mrs. Ann Clark, a math teacher at Huntsville High School, who has been selected as this week's HCS Changemaker!
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After Mrs. Clark had children, she became fascinated with watching how they would interact, play, and think. She would watch them play with blocks and wonder how they came up with different patterns or designs. This interest in cognitive development is what led her to becoming an educator, and her love of working with numbers lent itself to math as a subject area. In her words, "Numbers are like puzzles, and I love working puzzles." Mrs. Clark likes coming to solutions and making sense of things, and she says that's what math is all about.
"Ann doesn't just look at a kid and see where they are," says Huntsville High Principal Aaron King, "she sees where they could be." He goes on to say that she doesn't just see the potential, she helps them achieve that potential. Mrs. Clark says that students are always interacting in her classroom because she is always pausing to ask questions and engage them. To help break any potential monotony, she uses something called a Depth of Knowledge Wheel. The wheel has four levels of complexity and students engage in the material based on the level they land on. "Weirdly for math, we've had a lot of fun moments in there," says 10th grade student Hannah Wilson, "it's exciting to learn with her."
Outside the classroom, Mrs. Clark loves to sew and quilt. She says that she enjoys getting to pick the colors, patterns, and sizes that she wants and does a lot of her quilting work on a computer or with the aid of an embroidery machine. She and her husband also do a lot of work with the Huntsville Inner City learning Center. Through that organization they are able to not only feed, but tutor and help kids keep their skills up in a safe environment during the summer months.
Mrs. Clark makes herself available to students every morning, opens her classroom for assistance four days a week during power hour, and also remains on-call outside of school via a classroom messaging app. She wants students to leave her classroom having learned the benefits of struggle and hard work. All the time, effort, and hard work she puts into her craft as an educator makes that a near guarantee.
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Лютица е средновековна крепост, съществувала от IV до XIV век. Намира се югозападно и в близост до град Ивайловград. Разположена е на връх Градището, намиращ се на едно от последните възвишения на Източните Родопи. Лютица е една от най-добре запазените български средновековни крепости и една от най-големите в Източните Родопи. Разрушавана е многократно' а в сегашния си вид е построена през XII – XIII век.

Местоположение
Лютица е разположена на около десетина километра югозападно от Ивайловград. До нея се достига от квартал Лъджа по черен път. Пътят е проходим с автомобил до Лъджанския манастир. Оттук пеша се достига за около 2 – 3 часа. Намира се на надморска височина около 560 m. По пътя до крепостта се преминава покрай Атеренския мост и Атеренска река. При надморска височина около 430 m и на около километър преди крепостта маршрутът преминава през обезлюденото от средата на XX век село Рогозово.

Исторически сведения
Находките от керамика, монети, накити, метални и костени предмети от бита, архитектурни детайли показват, че хълмът е бил обитаван от I хилядолетие пр. Хр. В самата крепост са разкрити останки от късноантична трикорабна базилика с мартирий.

Градежът на крепостта започва през IV век. Късноантичните укрепления са почти разрушени по време на нашествията на хуните, готите, а през VI век и на славяните. Селището започва да се възстановява в края на VIII век, което е свързано с опитите за византийска реконкиста на загубените от империята територии, осъществявана от Константин V Копроним. Историческите свидетелства за района на Ивайловград показват, че тази територия става част от българската държава още в началото на IХ век, по време на походите на хан Крум през 813 година. След 815 година Византия възстановява властта си над региона. Около 904 година крепостта попада за кратко под българска власт при управлението на цар Симеон I. През X - XII век Лютица е значителна крепост в този район на Византийската империя. Завладяна е от българите по времето на цар Калоян. След 1208 година Лютица е част от Латинската империя, създадена от рицарите от Четвърти кръстоносен поход. След временното и завладяване от епирците на Теодор Комнин, след 1230 година Иван Асен II отново връща крепостта под българска власт. Лютица е била център на епископия (IX – XVII век) и архиепископия (XVII – XVIII век). Основният градеж се датира още от IV – VI век. Лютица достига своя разцвет в ХIII-ХIV век, а твърдината е просъществувала чак до края на XVIII век, когато запада, губейки значението си като фортификационно съоръжение, а нейните жители се преселват край близките минерални извори и основават село Лъджа. След османското нашествие продължава да се използва църквата, а в подножието на хълма се изгражда малък манастир - Лъджанският манастир.

Крепостта Литица или Лютица е спомената от двама византийски автори. За първи път името на крепостта се появява в епископските списъци от времето на император Лъв VI (886 – 912). Упомената е и по-късно около 940 година. В един от изворите е описана обсадата на Димотика от цар Калоян през 1207 година. Според Никита Акрополит след като отстъпил назад, Калоян поел по долината на Арда. Съвременникът и участник в събитията-рицарят Жофроа дьо Вилардуен, свидетел на оттеглянето, пише, че българският владетел настанява войските си "в една подвластна нему крепост", която някои историци смятат, че е крепостта Лютица.

Описание
Лютица е разположена на площ от 26 декара. Оградена е от крепостни стени с дължина над 600 m, които на повечето места са добре запазени. Те очертават неправилна елипса, съобразена с конфигурацията на терена. Входът е от запад, само един, фланкиран от две правоъгълни кули, разположени с дългата си страна перпендикулярно на стените. Укреплението има общо 12 кули с правоъгълен план и една с осмостенен. Материалът, от който е изградена крепостта е мрамор, поради което е придобила и известност като "Мраморният град".

От вътрешността са разкрити две църкви, като по-ранната е епископска базилика, донжонът, обширен некропол, основи на жилищна кула, резервоар за вода, на дъното на който се откриват материали от времето на траките, останки от древна канализационна система. Около крепостта има следи от външен град, а в основата на хълма са разположени некрополи от различни епохи. При разкопките са открити доказателства, че мястото е било обитавано от късната бронзова епоха. Откритите керамични съдове са идентични с тези от Плиска и Преслав, с което се доказва, че крепостта е българска и е била център на високо развита култура.

По-ранната църква е трикорабна, богато украсена със стенописи и с пластично оформени пана от мрамор. По-късната е малка, с двускатен покрив, покрит с керемиди. Била е увенчана с кръст, който археолозите откриват сред руините. Проучването показва, че водният резервоар е изсечен в скалата още през късната бронзова епоха, а през средновековието е използван последователно като водохранилище, жилище и яма за отпадъци.

Археологически находки
През 2019 година екип археолози под ръководството на доц. д-р Бони Петрунова открива част от ритуален бронзов боздуган и интересна бронзова шпора с изображения на шест дракона и шип, оформен като глава на седми дракон. През 2011 година е открит златен пръстен, който според хипотезата на доц. Петрунова е сарафски пръстен за измерване на грамажа на златните монети. На името на т.нар. Златен пръстен от Лютица е учредена и награда за непрофесионалисти доброволци, които подпомагат проучването и опазването на културното ни наследство.

През 2018 година археологическият екип открива в крепостта моливдовул на византийската императрица Ирина Палеологина, съпруга на император Андроник II Палеолог. Върху едната страна на печата, права и в цял ръст е изобразена императрицата с корона на главата и жезъл в едната си ръка, а от другата страна на печата е Богородица, седнала на трон и държаща медальон с изображение на Младенеца.

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Външни препратки
 Снимки от крепостта Лютица

Крепости в област Хасково
България през Средновековието
Източни Родопи
История на община Ивайловград

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Re: Rugby...for those who like odd shaped balls
« Reply #120 on: May 29, 2013, 00:50 »
So, would you usually sympathise with the players unless they are total tools? And specifically cos the ref actually made a mess up, or because nobody's perfect and sometimes people just mouth off?
Quote from: lancasterke on May 28, 2013, 19:13
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Capt_Cavman
Quote from: kabloemski on May 29, 2013, 00:50
Have you seen how Hockey is reffed? ("field" for those on the other side of the Atlantic). Just two officials, no mouthing off, no interference with the ball after the whistle has gone, no gamesmanship, no spats between players, nothing. The reason being that refs apply the letter of the law and players have to respond to that or find another hobby - zero tolerance. Calling someone, whoever, an effing cheat is probably a sending-off offence in most team sports; the fact that most sports, including rugby but especially football ("soccer" for those on the other side of the Atlantic) fail to stamp out these offences, does them no favours at all.
I agree with lancasterke, that I'm glad Hartley isn't going on the trip, because he's a tool. That sort of petty, pointless indiscipline can cost you cup finals and it can cost you test series. Better to stay at home and reflect on how to move forward from here.
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If it was most other people I'd believe they were talking to another player and have sympathy that the consequences were so severe.
Quote from: Capt_Cavman on May 29, 2013, 08:32
Thanks, I'm inclined to agree with you.
Ok, I see, thanks.
sublimit
Dylan Hartley is a bit of an idiot, Best is probably better anyway so no worries there.
But considering how poor and arbitrary some refereeing decisions can be its no surprise this sort of cheating stuff from Hartley and histrionics from the likes of Richard Cockeril are starting to creep in though.
Quote from: sublimit on May 29, 2013, 12:44
But considering how poor and arbitrary some refereeing decisions can be its no surprise
Tbh I don't have a clue who any of these guys are, rugby is one of the sports I don't really follow at all, although I do enjoy watching it, it's not one of my faves. The article was interesting and what with all the sh*t going on in football I was curious to know what others 'in the know' think. So, are the refs *really* that bad? Bad enough to make players acting out their frustrations slightly justifiable? I know this is the rugby thread, but I guess the reason I ask in the 1st place is more to do with football than rugby.
In my opinion there a lot of bad referees out there, particularly for International matches where being a spectator you can be kind of left dumbfounded, baffled or whatever.
Welshman Nigel Owens is a particularly good referee but too many are biased, incompetent or both for me.
Rugby...for those who like odd shaped balls
Thanks, Subs.
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« Reply #129 on: June 18, 2013, 13:39 »
Good job today by the Brumbies to deny Lions of the good spirits of 6 out of 6 before the first test on Saturday. Shame that the game was scheduled on the same week as the 1st test so both teams were considerably weakened. To be fair the Lions were non-existent before the subs. Hogg had the game to forget, maybe if Farrell replaced him earlier the Lions would've won (they'll start with Sexton as their №10 on Saturday anyway) but I'm quite content it didn't happen and the Brumbies won.
Unfortunetely I won't be able to watch the first test on Saturday but sincerely hope The Wallabies will win it.
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Great win for the Lions and a fantastic try from our boy.
All round the wing play was terrific for it's quality of finishing.
The Lions clearly had problems in dealing with the referee's interpretation.
Something that shouldn't be an issue for the rest of the series.
"Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.
Can't win tests without a goal kicker. Australia found that, 11 straight forward missed points and Beale's last penalty. How bad was O'Connor? So bad that I desperately want to see Quade Cooper. Thought the game bypassed him and Genia was the sole playmaker. Deans cocked up by not selecting Cooper for the squad. Could do worse than picking Toomua too.
Welcome to test matches Israel Folau. And so too Leli'ifano on a rather worse note.
Lions' scrum completely collapsed in the second half. Definitely expecting Australia to get more coordinated in the next match, hopefully with the Queensland pair at half back.
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Lucky Lions. Sets the rest of the series up nicely though.
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more like crappy Aussies ... if the Wallabies learn to kick straight we might have a chance
Quote from: AG on June 23, 2013, 01:14
That's about the size of it.
Sure, the Lions were "lucky" that the Aussie goal kicking was atrocious,
but they sure were "unlucky" with how many of those penalties were
awarded in the first place.
According to referee Pollack's interpretation of the breakdown, it is illegal to
contest the ball on the floor while standing on your feet, because your weight
is being supported by players in the ruck. However, it is legal to dive over the ruck
to contest the ball.
That's a pretty "unique" interpretation, it has to be said.
Until yesterday, I'd never realised that a forward pass, no matter how forward,
wasn't a forward pass just so long as a player's hand are pointing backwards at the time.
However, very bad luck for the Aussies with all those injuries amongst their backs.
All in all, I'd say that the luck evened itself out.
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I don't know much about rugby, but I know that a forward pass is no-no, no matter what.
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Meh, it was a decent try, no need to spoil it by the itty-bitty forward pass :brzzzz
The second Folau try? Thought it was along the line. And if that was an issue, BOD obstructing JOC?
The first, I agree, there was no advantage and should've been a Lions penalty.
As enny skoolboy kno,
if you run forward along the x axis with vector velocity v and throw the ball behind you with velocity u such that the vector velocity along the x axis is less than v, then the ball will travel backwards relative to the players but forwards relative to the pitch.
When you then factor in the referee's relative motion which can lead to a backwards pass looking forwards and vici versa, it is understandable that rugby looks at the direction of the players hands rather than the flight of the ball to determine marginal calls.
The Lions did get lucky with the kicks, but actually the main bit of luck was in having so many Wallabies' backs put out of the game, something that led directly to the Cuthbert try. But instead of leading to a flood of tries, that was about the last time he received a pass.
Another stroke of fine fortune for Australia.
Cap'n Horwill gets reprieved for introducing his studs
to Alun Wyn Jones's face.
No sanction certainly makes it honours even in the luck stakes.
Mind you, watching the mid week game right now and have to say that watching the Lion's play is
a bit like watching Sky riding a mountain stage. :ohno:
The best compliment I can say is that they play like England circa 2003 - Boring but getting the job done.
Though that team arguably had better forwards but worse backs than the current Lions.
Aussies well worthy of their second test win.
Seems they want to play with ball in hand and the Lion's don't.
Now to catch up with that bit of a bike race...........
Considering they have so many Welsh players the Lions are not playing like Wales at all. Strange considering Gatland is the coach.
Questions will be asked if they continue to play so cautiously I reckon.
Dancing on the Pedals
Can't help but feel Gatland has taken a huge gamble with the team for the final test. No BOD? Yes he's getting on a bit, but still one of the top centres in the world and in a match of this importance I'd have him in the team. It's basically Wales vs Australia for the final test - Aussies win. There is zero creativity in the backs that will threaten the Aussies - Roberts to go route one, and not much else. No back 3 cover either...
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He had to change something, but has he changed too much?
He picked what I believe he genuinely believed was his best team and I can just hope they justify that. I would have liked to see Tuilagi in that team as well but obviously the competition for places in the centre is quite fierce.
RIP Keith
Main problem with the centres is that only one 12 was taken - Roberts, so with him injured, they've been on the back foot.
If they win on Saturday, Gatland's a genius, if they lose (and I fear they will), then he'll be loudly criticised. Either way, should be a cracking match - more North vs Falau match up's please!
I watched the third test of 2001 Lions' Tour the other day. Awesome game, I would love to see something on par (in terms of entertainment) today. Pity that O'Driscoll got omitted and great to see George Smith again... I'll be cheering for the Wallabies, though I perhaps bear a little bit more sympathy to the Lions squad on aggregate but I've read probably too much British press before the tour and must say they are pretty versed in alienating neutral supporters. But anyway, may the best team win.
Well the Lions have scored under the posts inside 2 minutes.
Could be in for a cracker.
Now Smith out of the game already.
Yet another clash of heads.
Hibbard's must be made of rock.
the Lions certainly look pretty fresh and ready to play . going to be a fun game


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3rd International Paris Mahjong Tournament – French Championship 2008
Once again Paris will host one of the major European mahjong events of the year, the 2008 Paris Mahjong Tournament, from the 25th to the 27th of April. In its third edition, the Tournament will continue expanding in number of players and countries of origin, number of rounds and the overall level of competition.
The competition has experienced rapid growth and expansion. From 24 players in the 2005 edition, the Tournament has moved on to 84 players in 2007, and should host about 120 this year. Numbers have grown, and origins have become more diverse as well. The first edition, although small in scale, was already open to players from around the world, including an already large number of dutch players who performed remarkably well. In 2007, the Tournament saw its European attendence rise with Austrian, Hungarian and Swedish players as well as many other nationalities. The 2008 edition should confirm this progression with a still increasing number of players from all around Europe, including new countries such as Spain, Russia, Slovakia, Italy, and Switzerland. Japanese and perhaps American and Chinese players will also join the competition. The Tournament is thus becoming a major attraction in the mahjong community, attracting increased numbers beyond the borders of the European Union.
Mahjong is gaining popularity and visibility through competitions such as the Paris Tournament and becoming less and less a confidential game for die-hard supporters only. And as the number of participants in the Paris Tournament grows, so does the level of the competition. This year's edition will host many top-seeded players, including Marianne Croeze (Netherlands, winner of last year's edition, "Blom1234" on MahjongTime), Kimito Kugimiya (one of the top-ranked japanese players, winner of several international competitions), Bo Lang (Switzerland, winner of two European Mahjong Association (EMA) tournaments and third in the MahjongTime community under the pseudonym "Roxan"), Martin Mauthner (Austria, arrived second in last year's edition, ranked 14th, "Mausiboss" on MahjongTime), or Nathalie Mahe (France, ranked 15th European, "Sodalite" on MahjongTime). The level of the competition has been acknowledged by the EMA, which has given the Paris Tournament a weight of 2 in calculating the results in terms of players' rankings. The Tournament will be played over two days, in six rounds of two hours each, along the rules defined by the World Mahjong Organization's (WMO) "Green Book".
The setting of the competition will reflect this gradual rise in its importance. This year's edition will take place in the grand rooms of the town hall of the 9th "arrondissement" (district) of Paris, a stone's throw away from the Paris Garnier Opera. The Tournament, as all previous ones, will be organized by members of the french mahjong community, the Magic Mahjong Social Pung (MMSP) club, the Fleur D'Orchidee club and, of course, the French Mahjong Federation (FFMJ). This year's top-ranked french player at the end of the tournament will receive the title of french champion for 2008.
With the support of its partners, among which MahjongTime is of prominent importance, the 2008 edition promises to be a major highlight of the 2008 mahjong season, a meeting of talented tacticians and of sharp minds. Tension rises as the date nears!
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Rep. Barbara Lee is 'Pushing Ahead', Wants Congress Held Accountable, Remains 'Optimistic': 'BradCast' 2/9/2018
CA Dem joins 'BradCast' to tout new 'Woman and Climate' bill, much more!; Also: Rand Paul defines 'hypocrisy' in budget battle; Porter scandal reveals Trump, Kelly undermining national security at White House...
On today's BradCast: We're joined by progressive Democratic REP. BARBARA LEE of California, the only member of Congress, in either house, to vote against the Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) after 9/11, calling it a blank check that would lead to endless war. As we now know, 17 years later, with the War in Afghanistan and many others still raging under the third President to cite the AUMF to justify military action anywhere in the world without Congressional oversight, she was, of course, correct. Along with continuing her fight to repeal that 2001 AUMF, this week Lee introduced a new bill regarding woman and climate change, which we discuss as well today. [Audio link to show follows below.]
But first up, on another insanely busy program, we detail what happened on Thursday night and Friday morning when Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) single-handedly held up passage of the new, bi-partisan government spending bill, which includes up to $500 billion in new military and domestic spending, as well as disaster aid. In shutting down the government for the second time this year, for about seven hours, Paul described approval of the bill and increased deficit spending by his fellow Republicans to be the "the very definition of intellectual dishonesty [and] hypocrisy". That, after the intellectually dishonest and hypocritical Paul just voted in December, along with the entire Senate Republican caucus, for massive, unpaid-for tax cuts set to blow a $1.5 trillion hole in the national debt.
Then, late details on this week's newest scandal surrounding the resignation of White House Staff Secretary Rob Porter on Wednesday, following the public disclosure of his alleged violence against his two former wives. Among the new developments: Donald Trump's Chief of Staff John Kelly and other top White House officials reportedly knew about the charges long ago; Kelly has now said he'd be willing to resign over what happened, and several outlets are reporting that their remain "dozens" of White House staffers, some in very senior positions, still operating without full security clearance.
That suggests that many of them, like the President's son-in-law Jared Kushner, may never receive full security clearances, despite Trump and the GOP having run their entire Presidential campaign hypocritically (and falsely) charging that Hillary Clinton carelessly allowed classified information to be seen by those without proper security clearance. According to Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (D-NY), a former White House Staff Secretary himself, describes this situation as "nuts", saying that Porter would have handled the nation's most highly classified secrets in his top Oval Office role. He believes an investigation is warranted to determine what both Kelly and Trump knew about the "eminently blackmailable" Porter and who gave him the okay to remain on, even after the FBI had determined he would not qualify for a full security clearance.
Next, we're joined by Congresswoman Lee, to detail her new "Woman and Climate Change Act of 2018" [PDF]. We discuss how women and girls around the world are "bearing the brunt in many ways", as the first and most affected victims of the dangerous effects of global warming and whether Republican members of the bi-partisan Women's Working Group may help in co-sponsoring this effort, despite "the climate deniers who are within the federal government running the show."
"Women are especially vulnerable to these changes in the environment," Lee explains. "We know women are the ones that are finding water, collecting food, caring for family members. And so now, more than ever, we need to focus on climate change as a whole, but also ways to empower women, as they are the most vulnerable people, and will be impacted most by these health epidemics, refuge crises, forced migration --- all the issues that we know women are disproportionately impacted by."
She also shares her opinion on the odds of Ivanka Trump, self-proclaimed women's champion, coming aboard this particular campaign. Lee, a former co-chair of the Progressive Caucus in the House, who now serves as Senior Democratic Whip, responds as to whether Democrats fought hard enough, during the recent government funding battle, to protect "Dreamers" facing imminent deportation as early as March 5, unless a legislative deal can be struck, and whether she believes House Speaker Paul Ryan will ever allow such a measure to be brought up for a vote. She urges Americans to keep contacting their members of Congress on both of these efforts.
"Listen, you have to stay optimistic. Otherwise we get stuck with their negativity and trying to take us back. The public has to be hopeful and has to work hard to get this done," she tells me.
Finally, Lee also shares her thoughts on the bi-partisan momentum in both the House and Senate for finally repealing (and replacing?) the 2001 AUMF. "Congress has been missing in action. We need to do our job, and we're not. But, believe you me, we are building support to do this," she insists. "Hold your elected officials accountable!"
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From R&D to patient care, technology has the opportunity to drastically improve the US healthcare system. Here are seven important ways it can happen.
It's no secret that the US healthcare system is broken. A report released by the Commonwealth Fund, a US think tank, showed that in 2014 the US ranked last in the quality of healthcare systems when compared to 10 other industrialized nations. We've occupied that spot from 2004 to 2014.
We also spend much more per capita — about $8,600 — on healthcare than any other nation, and that's about 30% higher than the next closest industrialized country, according to the World Bank.
As of 2012, according to the CDC, more than half of Americans live with a chronic disease. Prescription drug spending accounts for one in every $10 spent on healthcare.
Technology has a big role to play in the future of digital health and the improvement of healthcare, and 2015 is going to be a big year for the industry. Here's a look at how technology can be used to better the US healthcare industry.
Big data is one of the biggest trends in digital health right now, and it's key to every stage of the system — from research and development, to disease monitoring and treatment, to patient care. Researchers have been gathering data for years, but now, it's about making sense of the data and putting it to good use. With IoT technology, sensors, and real-time analytics, doctors and researchers can more accurately understand their patients and better customize care.
Access to healthcare in the US has long been regarded as unreliable, and technology may be able to remedy that. Telemedicine is one way that more people can get access to healthcare providers no matter their location, so they can communicate with doctors and receive treatment without having to physically go to a clinic.
The US medical school format, which consists of two years of studying and two years of clinical residency, has been in place since about 1910. Technology has changed the medical industry, but the educational system has not really evolved with it.
However, that is now changing — the American Medical Association's Accelerating Change in Medical Education is funding $1 million to each of 11 different schools to help fund new programs. Some schools are offering classes that use tech to look at disparities in access to care or how tech can help physicians give patient care. Also, the MCAT is going under a revamping for this new age as well.
According to the CDC, one in five children is obese and, in 2010, more than one third of adults were. Because of this epidemic, corporate wellness has become a $6 billion industry, and employers are offering discounts and other financial incentives to get people to be healthier, stop smoking, and/or lose weight.
This comes at a time when fitness trackers and health apps are extremely popular with consumers, and companies like Apple are integrating health apps into their operating systems. It's creating an ecosystem that can hopefully lower obesity rates, preventable diseases, and potentially the costs of healthcare.
With the Affordable Care Act, more people in the US are insured than ever before. According to a survey by the Transamerica Center for Health Studies last year, the number of Americans without health insurance dropped from 22% to 15%, but that's still a lot of people who lack it.
Technology is allowing for some novel approaches to closing that gap. A company called Oscar, which only offers services in New York and New Jersey currently, is trying to revamp the health insurance business model. Use the app to describe your symptoms, click to talk to a doctor about them, and look at all your visits, prescriptions, and medical history in a timeline. The company also pays you money to keep track of your fitness and work towards goals. Users can also easily get quotes for health insurance.
There are brilliant, creative entrepreneurs all over the world, and a lot of exciting innovations in the tech industry. But in many ways, what's being built is not solving real solutions — the industry is full of games and apps and billion dollar valuations that don't make much sense. At the same time, the healthcare industry is long overdue for some creative solutions. Teaming technologists up with medical providers is a great start to making a positive impact.
For example, Significance Labs is a new accelerator based in New York City that offers technologists and entrepreneurs a place to build technology to solve major social issues that low-income people face. Not Impossible Labs builds technology for the sake of humanity, using open source designs and inexpensive resources to build things like the Eyewriter and the Brainwriter. The ideas behind these organizations are key to creating better solutions that can really impact people.
According to a 2013 Deloitte report, 73% of physicians believe that healthcare information technology will improve the quality of care provided long term for patients. The number of health IT jobs is supposed to increase by 20% by 2018, according to the Department of Health and Human Services. Additionally, as more medical providers adopt electronic health records, physicians can collaborate easier for patient care.


List of Taiwan newspapers and news sites including Liberty Times, Apple Daily (Taiwan), China Times, Taiwan News, United Daily News, and Storm Media.
It is one of the most widely read newspapers in Taiwan.
Taiwan's leading Chinese-language newspaper published by Next Media. The media group based in Hong Kong.
Daily broadsheet newspaper published in the Republic of China, headquarters in Taipei city.
Leading traditional Chinese-language newspaper in Taiwan. The newspaper also published in San Gabriel, California, United States.
English-language newspaper published in Taipei, Taiwan. Weekend (Sunday) edition The China Post contains bilingual supplement for ESL (English as Second Language) students.
English-language newspaper featuring travel, sports, business, entertainment, and more.
English language daily newspaper published in the Republic of China (R.O.C).
Republic of China's state news agency. CNA was founded in 1924, providing news in Chinese, English, French, and Spanish.
Bilingual (English and Mandarin) news & voices from Taiwan.
Daily children's newspaper published in Taiwan.
English-language weekly newspaper maintained by Government Information Office, Republic of China (Taiwan).
Daily newspaper published by the government of Kinmen County, Fukien Province, Republic of China.
Newspaper published by the Government of the Matsu County, Fukien Province, R.O.C.
Daily broadsheet newspaper in Taiwan. The newspaper was founded in 1964.
Daily newspaper based in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan.
English-language monthly providing news and articles about politics, economics, society, environment, and arts.
Popular online news media in Taiwan.
One of the major comprehensive news websites, also publish bi-monthly paper.
Travel news and information portal of Tourism Bureau, Republic of China (Taiwan).


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Emergency Assistance to the Independent State of Papua New Guinea for Sea Swells Disaster
Govt. Japan
On December 18 (Thu), the Government of Japan has decided to provide emergency relief goods (water tanks, portable jerry cans, plastic sheets) equivalent to about 13 million yen to the Independent State of Papua New Guinea (PNG), which has been suffering a disaster caused by the recent severe sea swells.
From December 5 (Fri) to December 8 (Mon), severe sea swells had struck northern Papua New Guinea and its island provinces, sweeping away houses and displacing people. The number of victims has been increasing over time. The PNG government's National Disaster Center has been taking the initiative in assessing the extent of the damage. As of December 15 (Mon), according to the announcement made by a major local NGO, there were more than about 75 thousand victims, of which 34 thousand in need of immediate assistance.
Based on the request from the Government of PNG, the Government of Japan has decided to extend emergency assistance as humanitarian relief to the victims of the disaster, as well as in light of the cordial relations between Japan and PNG.
Government of Japan
Pacific Islands: Severe Sea Swell Floods - Dec 2008
Papua New Guinea: Floods DREF Operation No. MDRPG003 Final Report
Papua New Guinea: Floods DREF Operation No. MDRPG003 Interim Final Report
COVID-19 Multi-Sector Response Plan - Papua New Guinea Disaster Management Team (as of 3 September 2020)
UNCT PNG
COVID-19 Multi-Sector Response Plan - Papua New Guinea Disaster Management Team (as of 21 May 2020)


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Q: Nautilus uses different permissions for mounted drives I've written two bash scripts to give read-only or read/write access to my NTFS partition:
read-only access:
sudo umount /media/Data_Drive/
sudo mount -t ntfs-3g -o ro,user,auto,nls=utf8,umask=0000,uid=1000 /dev/sda2 /media/Data_Drive

read/write access:
sudo umount /media/Data_Drive/
sudo mount -t ntfs-3g -o rw,user,auto,nls=utf8,umask=0000,uid=1000 /dev/sda2 /media/Data_Drive

It works perfectly if I only use terminal to work with the files. It also works with Nautilus in read-only mode but not in the read/write mode. In fact, Nautilus gives me an error when I try to copy a file to Data_Drive saying "The destination is read-only".
More funny, when I look at the permissions (by right-clicking on Data_Drive and then properties->permissions) I have all the required permissions to write a file in Data_Drive!
I am so confused why Nautilus behaves strangely. I appreciate if anybody could solve the mystery!

A: It's a bug: Nautilus says the USB stick is read only when it is not  https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/nautilus/+bug/1021375

A: This Bug can fixed by:

*

*Removing /home/[my-username]/.config/nautilus directory and after logout and new login the problem should be solved.

A: Tl;dr:

Run killall nautilus and remount.

As mentioned by @Luis Medina, this is a bug in Nautilus: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/nautilus/+bug/1021375.
I'm unclear whether it was fixed at one point, but I still experience it in 16.04, and users on the bug's thread are facing it in 16.10.
As a workaround, unmount the partition and run killall nautilus. Remount and the problem should be solved. This was suggested by users on the bug's thread, and it's worked for me as well.

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My family loves the Back to Future trilogy. Today only, you can get the Back to the Future 30th Anniversary Trilogy (Blu-ray + DIGITAL HD) for only $19.99 or the DVD for only $14.49.


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Q: Having problems converting jByteArray to .NET byte[ ] I am having problems working with JNI and have been stuck on this issue for quite some time. I have posted about this before, but never received an answer and have done lots of research between now and then.
My JNI signature:
JNIEXPORT void JNICALL Java_MyApplet_invokeManager(JNIEnv *jniEnvPtr, jobject javaObj, jbyteArray encodedData)

Some of my code:
boolean isCopy;
jbyte* bytes = jniEnvPtr->GetByteArrayElements(encodedData, &isCopy);
jniEnvPtr->ReleaseByteArrayElements(encodedData, bytes, JNI_ABORT);
myManager->ShowQueue(encodedData);

The error message:
error C2664: 'MyModule::JniToManaged::ShowFormQueue' : cannot convert parameter 2 from 'jbyte *' to 'cli::array<Type,dimension> ^'

I have found no way to convert this to the C# byte[] that I need to pass. I have heard about casting the jbyte* object but can't figure out how to get it into the correct format.

A: I figured out how to convert a jbytearray to cli::array. Here is the code:
jbytearray jArray; //my array
jint len = jniEnvPtr->GetArrayLength(jArray); //get length

boolean isCopy;
jbyte* b = jniEnvPtr->GetByteArrayElements(jArray, &isCopy); //get pointer
array<byte, 1> ^myArray = gcnew array<byte, 1>(len); //create the cli::array

//loop through jbytearray and copy elements into our cli::array
for(int i = 0; i < len; i++)
{
    myArray[i] = b[i];
}
jniEnvPtr->ReleaseByteArrayElements(jArray, b, JNI_ABORT); // release

I also had to convert a jstring to System::String^...
jboolean blnIsCopy;
jstring jstrOutput;

//jstring to char*
const char* strA = (jniEnvPtr)->GetStringUTFChars(theJString, &blnIsCopy);

//char* to std::string
std::string standardStr(strA);

//std:string to System::String^
System::String^ str2 = gcnew System::String(standardStr.c_str())
MessageBox(NULL, standardStr.c_str(), "Report Name!", MB_OK);
jniEnvPtr->ReleaseStringUTFChars(theJString, strA);

A: If there are no answers, it means (a) nobody knows, (b) nobody cares (Posting .net stuff under C++ is a sure fire way to get there. Posting an error message that should be easy to fix is another.), or (c) it might be a case of "What the heck is OP trying to do?! This makes  no sense whatsoever. Nope, no head nor tail. Moving on..."


Companies typically report their earnings after the end of every quarter. A positive "earnings surprise" means that the company has reported better numbers than the analysts expected. A stock that "beats" on earnings is usually rewarded.
Like I discussed in and earlier article, the earnings announcement is comprised of three parts: earnings per share, revenue and then the company's guidance for future quarters. The earnings per share is usually released first and then the revenue. These are considered the bottom line and top line, respectively.
The guidance is where trading earnings surprises can get very difficult. If the stock posts better than expected earnings per share and revenue but offers poor guidance, it will come under significant pressure. You still may get a pop in the stock on the earnings report but could be short lived once the guidance is revealed. This all takes place in the After the Hours market trading, which we know is a circus.
If you take a long term view when selecting investments, the short term ups and downs become far less meaningful. The guidance is more important, but very difficult to trade on.
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Apple has released iOS 6 update for the iPhone 5, iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPad 3, iPad 2, iPod Touch 5th gen and iPod Touch 4th gen. iOS 6 update includes a number of new features and refinements. The new iOS 6 update removes Google Maps and now includes Apple Maps app with 3D maps and turn-by-turn navigation, new Siri capabilities (now supports devices like iPad 3), Facebook integration, Shared Photo Streams, FaceTime improvements and a lot more. You can upgrade your compatible iOS device easily by using either of the three methods described in this article. But first you should back up your iOS device before your install the update. More details after the break.
Before beginning any iOS update, it's a good idea to back up your iOS device first.
How to Backup Your iOS device?
How to Backup Your iPhone or iPad using iCloud?
Note: You'll need iOS 5 or higher and iCloud account, and a Wi-Fi connection. The time to complete the backup partly depends on your internet connection speed.
If you have iCloud set up, you can easily backup your iOS device to iCloud by visiting Settings > iCloud > Storage & Backup > Back Up Now. Your iOS device will display an ETA for the backup with a progress bar.
How to Backup Your iPhone, iPad or iPod using iTunes?
Before updating, you should also backup your device using iTunes. After updating your device, you can quickly restore your device directly via iTunes. Restoring this way is always faster than restoring from iCloud which is dependent on your internet connection.
Launch iTunes app and select your iPhone, iPad or iPod from the Devices list in the left pane.
Wait for the backup process to complete.
How to Install iOS 6 Update on Your iOS Device?
How to Update Your iOS Device Using OTA (Over-the-Air) Software Update to iOS 6?
You'll need to agree to the Terms and Conditions before you can go ahead with the update.
Your device proceeds to download the update, then restarts and installs iOS 6 before greeting you with a custom Welcome screen. The setup screen asks you a few questions about Location Services, Siri, and more.
OTA updates are always faster as the device downloads only the "delta" updates, which has only parts of the operating system that are changed between the new version and the one running on your device. Delta update downloads are hence smaller than full update downloads. If you have a decent internet connection that can download around 500 MB in a few minutes, you should go for a OTA update.
Note: You may receive a pop-up notification suggesting you to connect to a power source, if you are not connected to one. The time to complete the OTA update partly depends on your internet connection speed.
Warning: Keep your iOS device fully charged before starting a OTA update, otherwise the OTA update will fail or the option will be grey-ed out.
How to Update Your iOS Device to iOS 6 through iTunes?
If you the latest version of iTunes (10.7 or later) installed on your computer or Mac, you can connect your iOS device to iTunes and update it to iOS 6 directly. The process is easy and iTunes will guide you through the steps.
How to Update Your iOS Device to iOS 6 through iTunes using IPSW files?
Warning: This method is only for the advanced users who are very comfortable tinkering with their iOS devices, like unlocking the hardware or jailbreak them. When using the IPSW files, you first need to download (use the links below) the correct iOS 6 update firmware file for your iOS device and use them to manually update your device.
How to use IPSW files to Update to iOS 6 through iTunes?
As mentioned already, you need to have the latest version of iTunes installed on your Mac or Windows before you can use IPSW files.
If you are on a Mac, keeping the Option key pressed click on Update. If you are using a Windows PC, holding down Shift key click on Update.
You will now have the option to select the IPSW file (which you've already downloaded using the links above) and click Choose.
Now, iTunes will update your iOS device using the iOS 6 firmware you provided.
After you have successfully updated your iOS device to the latest iOS 6, share with us which new features you like the most through comments below. Don't forget to share with us your iOS 6 update process. Was it smooth or you faced problems?
Thanks for the post..really helpful..
I have recently updated it and enjoying it totally :) iOS 6 rocks in my iPhone 4S.


Miriam....our teacher and my neighbor, this is her studio. Nurit....friend and neighbor, she told me about the class. It is to her home that I go for the drawing and painting classes. Her husband, Akiva, is the teacher. Noa.... she is a collage student at Hebrew University. Chava....(the Ch is not pronounced as we know it but is a sound that we don't have a letter for, the sound is as if you are trying to get a fish bone out of your throat) and her name means Eve. She showed me where there is a great store for silver working tools and supplies.
Chava took this picture so I could be in one, the picture is a little dark because of a bright light above. How do you like our messy table, there is not a lot of room in this studio, but we do just fine sharing the one torch, one power drill, one power buffer and limited working space.
This silver class and the drawing class are two of my favorite things here in Israel. Nurit and Noa know some English, but Mirium and Chava know very little, I know even less Hebrew. We get along by pointing and swinging our hands around a lot.


George Harrison, John Lennon, Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney were once some of the most famous people in the world forming one of the most-known music bands in the world, the Beatles.
And while only two of these four people are still with us, their legacy continues to live on.
s to the so called 'Fab Four': you can find a lot of memorabilia at 'The Beatles Story'; you can visit the remodelled version of the Cavern Club and have some fun dancing while you're there; and make sure that you pay Casbah Coffee Club a visit as well.
If you are a fan, you can visit Strawberry Fields and Penny Lane, and while there is not much to see there anymore, you can still see the street sign. You can also visit the house Paul McCartney grew up in and the childhood home of John Lennon.


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Q: Fail minimizing to system tray in C# I want to minimize my program to the system tray by clicking an entry in the system menu of the form.
So first I created a notify icon and a context menu:
private void InitializeComponent()
{
  this.components = new Container();
  ...
  this.notifyIcon = new NotifyIcon();
  this.contextMenu = new ContextMenu();
  this.contextMenuItem1 = new MenuItem();
  this.contextMenuItem2 = new MenuItem();
  this.SuspendLayout();

  this.notifyIcon.ContextMenu = this.contextMenu;
  this.notifyIcon.Text = "Test";

  this.contextMenu.Name = "contextMenu";
  this.contextMenu.MenuItems.AddRange(new MenuItem[]
  {
    this.contextMenuItem1,
    this.contextMenuItem2
  });

  this.contextMenuItem1.Name = "contextMenuItem1";
  this.contextMenuItem1.Text = "&Show";
  this.contextMenuItem1.Click += new EventHandler(this.contextMenuItem1_Click);

  this.contextMenuItem2.Name = "contextMenuItem2";
  this.contextMenuItem2.Text = "&Exit";
  this.contextMenuItem2.Click += new EventHandler(this.contextMenuItem2_Click);
}

Then I extended the system menu:
private void Form_Load(object sender, EventArgs e)
{
  int hmenu = GetSystemMenu(Handle, 0);
  AppendMenu(hmenu, 0xA00, 0, null);
  AppendMenu(hmenu, 0, 111, "M&inimize to system tray");
}

A click on this menu item should fade out the main window:
protected override void WndProc(ref Message m)
{
  base.WndProc(ref m);
  if (m.Msg == 0x112)
  {
    if (m.WParam.ToInt32() == 111)
    {
      Visible = false;
      Hide();
      notifyIcon.Visible = true;
    }
  }
}

A click in the context menu have to reshow the program window or close the whole application:
private void contextMenuItem1_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
{
  notifyIcon.Visible = false;
  Show();
  Visible = true;
}

private void contextMenuItem2_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
{
  Close();
}

My problem is now the following:
If I click the new entry to minimize then the WndProc method is executed successfully and the form will be hidden but no item with the caption "Test" is displayed in the system tray.
And then there's also another window visible. I think that comes from .NET but the window is completely empty so I'm not sure. Normally I should fallback to the exe file in windows explorer which starts my program, isn't it?
Thanks in advance!
+++ EDIT +++
I found out that the empty window behind my application was the console window. I only forgot to compile my project with the winexe parameter.


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KXAN helps mom reinstate disabled adopted daughter's Medicaid
by: Erin Cargile
Posted: Aug 9, 2019 / 07:14 PM CDT / Updated: Aug 12, 2019 / 10:31 AM CDT
AUSTIN (KXAN) — On January 20, 2017, Paddy Ramsay stood in front of a Travis County judge and made it official. At the age of 73, her heart was telling her it was time to become a mom.
Despite skepticism from Ramsay's own family, she adopted Naila Parades, a 16-year-old girl who had been in the custody of Child Protective Services since she was two years old.
"I cannot begin to tell you how much I adore and love this child," said Ramsay.
Paddy Ramsay with her daughter, Naila Parades (Courtesy: Paddy Ramsay)
Prior to adoption day, Ramsay had already been fighting for the non-verbal teenager's best interests. When Parades was 14 years old, Ramsay was assigned to her case as a Court Appointed Special Advocate volunteer. Over the next two years, Ramsay became familiar with the child's severe autism and brain disorders — factors that turned other potential adoptive families away, but drew Ramsay closer.
Parades' primary sensor is her tongue.
She touches everything and everyone with it. She is extremely active and self destructive, and lives in a group home with other autistic children where she receives one-on-one care. Ramsay looks forward to weekends when she visits her daughter. Parades is always standing at the window anticipating her mom's arrival.
"This is where the nightmare begins"
The day after Parades turned 18 on April 2 of this year, Ramsay started receiving letters in the mail stating her daughter's Social Security benefits and Medicaid were going away.
Ramsay was under the impression the coverage was supposed to last until her daughter turned 21.
Calls started coming from the group home caring for Parades, also telling her she was about to lose Medicaid and that they needed to meet to come up with a plan to figure out how care, medications and psychological evaluations would be covered.
"When you have a child who is completely disabled — and Naila has one-on-one care — that alone is $65,000 a year," said Ramsay. "It's pretty scary, I would have to declare bankruptcy if this doesn't get fixed."
The next few days entailed Ramsay driving to the local Social Security Administration office, a local Texas Health and Human Services office and local Medicaid offices. In several cases, she would show up, make an appointment, only to be later told she needed to go to a different office and fill out a different form or application.
The initial runaround lasted six more days, and she wasn't any closer to a resolution.
That's when Ramsay, fearful of losing her apartment and not being able to pay for her daughter's medical care, sat down at her computer and typed out a three-page letter of desperation to KXAN.
"The bottom line is the left hand doesn't know what the right hand is doing" wrote Ramsay. "I no longer wonder why they can't find enough foster/adoption folks for special needs children. I do not wish this nightmare on anyone. The most frustrating part is I was so sure I could make her life better!"
When the letter arrived, KXAN Investigator Erin Cargile forwarded it to the the media contacts at all three agencies: the Social Security Administration, Medicaid and Texas Health and Human Services, and said "any guidance you could provide on who to turn to for answers on this case would be much appreciated."
The response was immediate.
A public affairs officer with the Social Security Administration emailed back and said she had already reached out to Ramsay and the agency was looking into the matter. A press officer with HHS called and said she was also trying to get to the bottom of it.
It was the first sign of hope for Ramsay.
Over the next few days, it became clear the Adoption Assistance Medicaid Parades had been receiving, did in fact end when she turned 18. At that point, the Department of Family and Protective Services said it is the parent's responsibility to switch over to a different type of Medicaid.
DFPS spokesperson Patrick Crimmins said a representative is supposed to sit down with adoptive parents and explain what they need to do when their child turns 18 to avoid a gap in coverage. The parents also sign an Adoption Assistance Agreement stating that they understand.
Ramsay said she signed the form, but a representative never had time to meet with her. And she never read the instructions about the coverage ending at a certain age.
Crimmins looked at the wording on the form himself, and said it blended in with the rest of the document. He told KXAN the agency was reviewing the form and would be considering ways to make it stand out more, and add a phone number telling families who to call when questions arise.
Ramsay said an HHS representative eventually called and got it all sorted out over the phone. Her daughter's Medicaid benefits were reinstated, and Ramsay received several back payments to make up for the gap in coverage.
"At first I cried of happiness, and then I met a friend and went out for happy hour," said Ramsay with a laugh. "And when I saw Naila the next day, I know she didn't understand a word, but I told her anyway."
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission said anyone with Medicaid questions should call the HHS Office of Ombudsman at 877-787-8999.
Naila Parades (Courtesy: Paddy Ramsay)
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April 5th, 2011, fell on a Tuesday. It was day 95 of 2011. The decade was the 2010s.
9 years, 9 months and 13 days have passed since April 5th, 2011.
Music Singles
Songs that were on top of the music singles charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on April 5th, 2011:
United States: Born This Way - Lady Gaga
United Kingdom: On The Floor - Jennifer Lopez
Movie Box Office
What movie was on top of the box office?
The movie "Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2" was at the top of the box office on this date.
The date is April 5th, 2011 and it's a Tuesday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Aries. The summer of 2011 is drawing closer and temperatures have started to rise.
In America, the song Born This Way by Lady Gaga is on top of the singles charts. Over in the UK, On The Floor by Jennifer Lopez is the number one hit song. Barack Obama is currently the President of the United States and the movie Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2 is at the top of the Box Office.
In the United Kingdom, David Cameron is the current Prime Minister. The term "hipster" is currently growing in use. The word is being used to describe people who are pretentious and deliberately anti-mainstream. Pre-made comics called "Rage Comics" are extremely popular on the Internet at the moment, as people use them to share relatable experiences.
It's 2011, so the music charts are being dominated by artists such as Adele, LMFAO, Katy Perry and Bruno Mars. The catchphrase "Every Day I'm Shufflin'" is being repeated and parodied following the success of LMAO's song "Party Rock Anthem". Anti-government protests are currently taking place in cities across Syria.
A civil war is raging on in Libya. Large battles are taking place between Colonel Gaddafi's government forces and Libyan rebels, who are being supported by NATO. The recent discovery of eight bodies near Gilgo Beach in New York are raising fears about a Craigslist serial killer. People are watching popular TV shows such as "Dora the Explorer", "CSI: Miami", "Modern Family" and "White Collar".
Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Farmville", "StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty", "Fallout: New Vegas" and "Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood". Children and teenagers are currently watching television shows such as "Go, Diego, Go!", "Ben 10", "Curious George" and "Victorious". If you're a kid or a teenager, then you're probably playing with toys such as "Xbox 360", "PlayStation 3" and "iPad".
News Topics, Fads & Culture
Trending news stories and fads that were prevalent throughout this time period. These are news stories and events that would have been in the media on April 5th, 2011.
The movie "The Artist" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2011.
2011 in movies.
Popular movies in 2011 included Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2, Transformers: Dark of the Moon, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1, Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol, Kung Fu Panda 2, Fast Five, The Hangover Part II, The Smurfs, Cars 2, Drive, Super 8, Moneyball and Limitless.
Who were the best football players in 2011?
In 2011, the best soccer players were Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Xavi, Andrés Iniesta, Wayne Rooney, Luis Suárez, Diego Forlán, Samuel Eto'o, Iker Casillas, Neymar and Mesut Özil.
"The Protester" is named as the Time Person of Year in 2011. This follows the Arab Spring and the Occupy Wall Street movement.
Who were the best NBA players in 2011?
In 2011, the best NBA players were Derrick Rose, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant, Dwight Howard, Pau Gasol, Dirk Nowitzki, Amar'e Stoudemire, Dwyane Wade, Russell Westbrook, LaMarcus Aldridge, Zach Randolph, Al Horford, Manu Ginóbili and Chris Paul.
2011 in music.
Popular music artists in 2011 included Enrique Iglesias, Adele, Pink, Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez, Wiz Khalifa, Katy Perry, The Black Eyed Peas, Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, Adele, Bruno Mars, Pitbull, Lady Gaga, LMFAO, Nicki Minaj, Maroon 5, David Guetta and Gym Class Heroes.
Adele - "Rolling in the Deep"
"Rolling in the Deep" by Adele would go on to win a Grammy for 2011's Record of the Year.
A video called "Nyan Cat" goes viral.
Basic facts and information about this date:
Week Number: This date occurred during Week 14 of 2011.
Leap Year: 2011 was NOT a leap year.
Age: Anyone born on April 5th, 2011, will be 9 years of age.
People born in 2011 belong to the "Generation Z" generation.
Unix Timestamp: The Unix Timestamp for this date is 1301958000.
Around This Time...
Notable events that occurred around April 5th, 2011:
March 7th, 2011: Two and a Half Men: CBS and Warner Bros. terminate Charlie Sheen's contract.
March 11th, 2011: A magnitude 9.0 earthquake triggers a tsunami in Japan. 15,889 people are killed.
March 15th, 2011: The video game "Homefront" is released.
March 15th, 2011: British reggae singer Smiley Culture stabs himself to death during a police raid in Warlingham, Surrey.
March 15th, 2011: Arab Spring: Thousands of anti-government protesters gather across cities in Syria.
March 15th, 2011: Rapper and singer Nate Dogg passes away due to complications of multiple strokes.
March 23rd, 2011: Actress Elizabeth Taylor passes away at the age of 79.
April 4th, 2011: Long Island serial killer: It is reported that police have discovered 8 sets of remains close to Gilgo in New York.
April 9th, 2011: A gunman murders five people at a mall in the Netherlands.
April 11th, 2011: WWE wrestler Edge announces that he will be retiring due to cervical spinal stenosis.
April 11th, 2011: 15 people are killed in the 2011 Minsk Metro bombing.
April 15th, 2011: The animated film Rio (2011) is released in cinemas.
April 17th, 2011: The first episode of Game of Thrones is aired.
April 19th, 2011: The video game "Portal 2" is released.
April 29th, 2011: Fast & Furious 5 (2011) is released.
April 29th, 2011: The Youtube channel h3h3Productions is founded.
April 29th, 2011: Prince William and Catherine Middleton are married.
April 30th, 2011: Georges St-Pierre defeats Jake Shields at UFC 129.
May 2nd, 2011: 9/11 mastermind Osama Bin Laden is killed by a United States special forces military unit in Pakistan.
Horoscopes & Birthstone Information
Zodiac & Birthstone information:
Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on April 5th, 2011, will have the star sign Aries.
However, if you are going by the new star sign system (2020), then the sign for this date is actually Pisces.
Zodiac Element: Fire.
Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2011 was the year of the Rabbit (Yin Fire).
Native American Zodiac: April 5th, 2011 falls under the Falcon.
Birthstone: Anyone born during the month of April will have the birthstone Diamond.
TV shows that you might have been watching around this time.
The Walking Dead - Post-apocalyptic horror series with zombies.
Jersey Shore - Reality TV series.
White Collar - Crime series about a con artist who works as a CI for the FBI.
Modern Family - Mockumentary family sitcom.
Community - Sitcom that is set at a community college.
The Vampire Diaries - Supernatural teen drama.
RuPaul's Drag Race - Reality competition series.
Sons of Anarchy - Crime drama series about a biker gang.
Real Housewives of New York City - American reality television series.
Breaking Bad - Series about a high school chemistry teacher who becomes a drug dealer after he is diagnosed with lung cancer.
How I Met Your Mother - Sictom starring Neil Patrick Harris.
Bones - Crime comedy-drama TV series.
2011 - Kid's TV
Children's and Teen TV shows that would have been airing on this date in 2011.
Good Luck Charlie
LazyTown
The Fairly OddParents
2011 - Toys & Games
Toys and games that would have been popular on this date in 2011:
Popular video games that you might have been playing around this time.
Crysis 2 - The second game in the series.
Homefront - A military FPS game.
Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood - Developed by Ubisoft.
Call of Duty: Black Ops - FPS game developed by Treyarch.
Fallout: New Vegas - Open-world RPG game.
StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty - Real-time strategy game.
Red Dead Redemption - Open-world adventure game that was set in the wild west.
Farmville - Agriculture-simulation social network game.
Celebrities and historical figures that were born on the 5th of April:
April 5th, 1908: Bette Davis: Actress.
April 5th, 1973: Pharrell Williams: Singer.
Weather information for April 5th, 2011:
Dublin, Ireland: It was 17.7 degrees Celsius. It was a very wet day. It was a windy day. It was a cloudy day.
New York, USA: Temperature: 37.8 degrees Fahrenheit. 3.22 degrees Celsius. Snow was reported. Rain fell. Precipitation: 11.18cm.
London, England: Temperature: 11 degrees Celsius. Rain fell. Precipitation: 1.52cm.
Who was the US President on April 5th, 2011?
Barack Obama was the President of the United States.
Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on April 5th, 2011?
David Cameron was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Irish Taoiseach
Who was the Taoiseach (prime minister) of Ireland on this date?
Enda Kenny was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
Conception Dates
Interesting facts about conception dates.
A baby that was born on April 5th, 2011 was probably conceived around the 26th of June, 2010. (Rough Estimate).
The due date for a baby that was conceived on April 5th, 2011 is the 13th of January, 2012. (Rough Estimate).
How old was I?
Enter your date of birth below to find out how old you were on April 5th, 2011.
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Time Difference & Statistics
Here are some fun statistics about April 5th, 2011.
3,576 days have passed since this date.
308,970,000 seconds have passed since the April 5th, 2011.
If you were born on this day, your heart has beated approximately 360,465,000 times.
Since April 5th, 2011, earth has travelled approximately 159,428,520,000 miles through space.
If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 51,495,000 times.
If you were born on this day, you have taken approximately 26,571,420 steps. That's about 11,810 miles!
Since this date, 3,707,640 meteors have entered the earth's atmosphere!
Random Dates
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16th of February, 1982
30th of August, 2013
18th of May, 1983
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MIAMI, FL--(Marketwire - September 28, 2010) - Stock Market Alerts' performance stock list includes: Dragon Capital Group Corp. (PINKSHEETS: DRGV), Citigroup, Inc. (NYSE: C), Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC) and Baidu Inc. (NASDAQ: BIDU).
Yesterday after the markets closed, Dragon Capital Group (PINKSHEETS: DRGV) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the second quarter and first six months of 2010 ended June 30, 2010.
According to the release, revenue for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010 was $15.4 million as compared to $15.0 million recorded in the second quarter of 2009. Cost of goods sold for the second quarter of 2010 were $14.7 million compared to $14.1 million in the second quarter of 2009. Net income for the second quarter of 2010 was $277,800, increasing 123% from the $124,500 recorded in the second quarter of 2009. The increase in net income was largely attributable to a decrease in selling expenses as the overall economic environment improved when compared to the same period in 2009.
Revenue for the first six months of 2010 reached $27.8 million, a slight increase from the $26.9 million recorded in the first six months of 2009. For the first six months of 2010, net income attributable to Dragon Capital Group Corp. was $126,000, a significant improvement from the net loss of ($554,000) recorded in the first six months of 2009. The improvement was attributable to a reduction in selling expenses and a loss recorded in 2009 from the sale of its Fomde subsidiary.
At June 30, 2010, total assets were $16.3 million with $16.0 million in current assets. This compares to total assets of $15.2 million with $14.9 million in current assets at December 31, 2009. At June 30, 2010, shareholder equity improved to $7.7 million with working capital of $8.6 million compared to shareholder equity of $7.4 million with working capital of approximately $8.2 million at December 31, 2009.
Mr. Lawrence Wang, CEO of Dragon Capital Group, stated, "We are extremely pleased with our performance in the first six months of 2010. We have substantially improved our bottom line performance as we continue to increase our revenue. As the overall economic environment in China continues to improve for our business, we believe we can continue to build on these positive trends. We are committed to achieving continued top line and bottom line growth as we move into the second half of 2010. We remain focused on achieving higher operating efficiencies which we believe can extend our profitability into the coming years as we work diligently to increase our shareholder value."
The stock closed yesterday at a Penny a share.
Citigroup, Inc. (NYSE: C) down 0.7% on 366.4 million shares traded.
Citi, the leading global financial services company, has approximately 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 140 countries.
Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC) down 2.6% on 123.7 million shares traded.
Bank of America is one of the world's largest financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small- and middle-market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk management products and services.
Baidu Inc. (NASDAQ: BIDU) up 6.1% on 21 million shares traded.
Baidu, Inc. is the leading Chinese language Internet search provider.
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