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MORNING MINUTES: What will make headlines today, May 5, 2015
http://str.sg/2UG
Good morning! Morning Minutes is a round-up of stories that will break today and which we think you'd be interested in.
It appears on weekdays, available by 7am.
PM Lee and Malaysia's PM Najib to discuss high-speed rail link Bilateral talks will start in earnest today at a leaders' retreat for Malaysia's Prime Minister Najib Razak and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. The two premiers are expected to discuss the planned high-speed rail link between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, with Singapore likely to announce a decision on where to site its high-speed rail terminus. - RACHEL CHANG
MND v AHPETC: High Court hearing continues
A High Court hearing to determine whether to appoint independent accountants to the Aljunied-Hougang-Punggol East Town Council (AHPETC) will continue today. The court yesterday heard arguments both from the Ministry of National Development, which is asking for the accountants to be appointed so they can oversee its grants to AHPETC, and from the town council, which is run by the Workers' Party. - WALTER SIM
Kindness Movement to release Graciousness Index
Singaporeans will find out later today if they've become more polite and gracious in the last year. The Singapore Kindness Movement is releasing its annual Graciousness Index today. The index started five years ago to evaluate changes in public behaviour, in particular courtesy and values. - PRISCILLA GOY
Case aiming to restore consumer confidence in prepaid spa packages
The Consumers Association of Singapore (Case), Spa and Wellness Association of Singapore and EZ-Link are launching a new programme to protect consumers who buy prepaid spa packages. The new programme also aims to help spa operators regain consumers' confidence after a number of spas closed suddenly, leaving consumers stranded. - MELISSA LIN
Malaysian PM to address Economic Society dinner
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak is scheduled to speak at the Economic Society of Singapore dinner today. - REME AHMAD
Osim Q1 results out
Osim International is releasing its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31 this evening. - PHYLLIS HO
First of two Malaysia by-elections begin as Rompin votes
Voters of the Rompin parliamentary seat go to the polls today, in the first of two by-elections this week. The by-election for Rompin in Pahang will see a straight fight between the ruling Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition candidate Datuk Hasan Arifin, a two-term assemblyman, and the opposition Parti Islam SeMalaysia (PAS) candidate Nazri Ahmad. The vote is taking place amid tensions within the Pakatan Rakyat (PR) opposition alliance - of which PAS is a member - over its controversial push to introduce the Islamic criminal code, or hudud, in Kelantan state. The Rompin seat - traditionally a stronghold of the BN - was left vacant following the death of BN incumbent Tan Sri Dr Jamaluddin Jarjis last month in a helicopter crash.
Another by-election will take place on Thursday. Opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim's wife, Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, will stand for the Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) in Permatang Pauh in Penang, where she will face a four-cornered fight with BN candidate Suhaimi Sabudin and two independents. - SHANNON TEOH
Gulf leaders hold summit in Riyadh
The six Sunni-dominated Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states will gather in the Saudi capital Riyadh today amid a Saudi-led coalition air campaign in Yemen that has raised tensions with Shi'ite Iran. The Yemen operation will be a key focus of the talks while Iran's nuclear programme is also expected to be on the agenda.
Saudi Arabia sees Iran as its main rival in the region and has organised its own coalition this year in an effort to stop the advance of Iran-backed Shi'ite rebels in neighbouring Yemen, fearing that the move could put the country closer into Iran's orbit. The group is also wary of Iran's nuclear programme despite a recent deal forged between Teheran, United States, France and other major powers that limits Iran's nuclear capabilities in return for the lifting of international sanctions. - IDAYU SUPARTO
SEA Games: Creating special versions of local food to serve athletes' needs
Sports nutritionists from the Singapore Sports Institute have paired up with seasoned chefs to create high-performance versions of uniquely Singaporean dishes, which will be served to athletes participating in this June's SEA Games. - LIM CHING YING


Well, we only have 4 days to go to the start of Worldflight 2017. We aren't doing as good as past years with the donations, but thankfully some of our members have come through for us. In the forums we rant and rave about all the money we spend on our simulators, and how much money we spend on overpriced parts and thingamagigs, and we brag how this hobby is only for those who are willing to drop stupid amounts of coin on the parts they want no matter what, yet here we are and we can't send 5, 10, 20 or even 50 bucks to support a cause that we (AS A COMMUNITY) support every year.
Good thing I didn't make any bets with the other teams that we would catch them LOL.
We are still nowhere near the $5,417.00 We Raised Last year, nor ever at the $3,365.00 we raised the year before that. So Get off your butts and Support our group. We only raise money once a year, here is your chance to get in on it.
You guys do a great job, but I find the wording used in trying to get your point across a little strong.
Although we are all part of this community and support what you do and donate accordingly, perhaps there are also some that prefer to support charities in their own countries of residence who need the funds just as badly or perhaps just aren't aware that its that time of year again.
Gary of course you are right and many have their favorite charities but I appreciate the nudge by Trevor.
To others...We have over 3000 members registered on Cockpitbuilders and it is pitiful the amount raised for such a worthy cause. I simply forgot and the reminder was helpful. There are a lot of us participating on this forum and Trevor will never take a penny of anyone's money for the site or the time he, Bob, Jack and others have spent supporting this site. We can all at least contribute something to this cause...each within their means of course. A sacrificial gift if you will.... that could be a dollar for some but hundreds or thousands for others. Any amount is equally appreciated.
For me personally Trevor's words hit a nerve. I donate to many different places but jeez...I can forgoe that next gauge or widget for my cockpit building hobby to donate a little on behalf of it.
Let's all chip in...not to beat another team...but to help out some kids who really need us.
Gary, You are 100% Right.. May have sounded a little strong. "BUT"
This is such a worthy cause! I just can't help supporting it year after year with all of our friends here. Speaking of numbers and other countries..... 3 of the 10 individuals that had donated as of this morning were from other countries than the USA That's 30%. 1/2 of the Worldflight Team USA Organizing committee is Canadian, and the best part is nobody cares.
We are part of a community that supports each other in our quest for simulator building, am I that far in left field to want to support something that lets us have a weeks holiday doing nothing but our hobby with a great group of people and raise money for some families that need it at the same time?
Giving back as a group, is in my view better than giving out individually. Especially when we can all do it while doing something we love and share together.
Sorry, I wasn't meaning to be harsh, I just really look forward to helping these kids, and I am passionate about it. I agree we only have so much money to give out.. So I personally just save my money for this, however.. Just because I buy a box of girl guide cookies from a little girl today, doesn't mean that I am going to turn the scout away from my door tomorrow empty handed.
Anyway, I can't convince everyone, and I am not going to try.. Sorry if I offended anyone. But Since this post we got more of the community involved, and I thank all of you for your support. You guys are awesome!


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Epidemiological and clinical characteristics of scorpionism in Colima, Mexico (2000-2001)
G. Chowell, P. Díaz-Dueñas, R. Bustos-Saldaña, A. Alemán Mireles, V. Fet
We analyzed 13,223 clinical records of patients treated for scorpion sting in hospitals of the Mexican Institute of Public Health and the Ministry of Health in the state of Colima, Mexico, during the years 2000-2001. A database containing demographic, epidemiological and clinical information was constructed and analyzed retrospectively. Patients were classified in the categories as mild (49.2%), moderate (33.8%) and severe (17.0%) according to commonly accepted standards. Most common symptoms recorded were local pain (94.7%), local paresthesia (67.2%), pruritus/itching (54.3%), sensation of a lump or hair in the throat (47.3%), and sialorrhoea (27.7%). The median time from sting to admission to the emergency room (patient delay) was 33 min (interquartile range: 12-60). We found that older and clinically severe patients were significantly associated with longer times of admission to the emergency room. Age was significantly associated with clinical severity: the age group 0-10 years included a higher proportion of severe cases than the group 11 years and older. In four cases, patients died. An educational campaign to inform the population about the importance of receiving prompt attention following a scorpion sting has potential value in reducing complications in the emergency room.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.toxicon.2006.02.004
Scorpion Stings
Hospital Emergency Service
Sialorrhea
Pharynx
Patient delay
Scorpion envenoming
Chowell, G., Díaz-Dueñas, P., Bustos-Saldaña, R., Mireles, A. A., & Fet, V. (2006). Epidemiological and clinical characteristics of scorpionism in Colima, Mexico (2000-2001). Toxicon, 47(7), 753-758. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.toxicon.2006.02.004
Epidemiological and clinical characteristics of scorpionism in Colima, Mexico (2000-2001). / Chowell, G.; Díaz-Dueñas, P.; Bustos-Saldaña, R.; Mireles, A. Alemán; Fet, V.
In: Toxicon, Vol. 47, No. 7, 01.06.2006, p. 753-758.
Chowell, G, Díaz-Dueñas, P, Bustos-Saldaña, R, Mireles, AA & Fet, V 2006, 'Epidemiological and clinical characteristics of scorpionism in Colima, Mexico (2000-2001)', Toxicon, vol. 47, no. 7, pp. 753-758. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.toxicon.2006.02.004
Chowell G, Díaz-Dueñas P, Bustos-Saldaña R, Mireles AA, Fet V. Epidemiological and clinical characteristics of scorpionism in Colima, Mexico (2000-2001). Toxicon. 2006 Jun 1;47(7):753-758. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.toxicon.2006.02.004
Chowell, G. ; Díaz-Dueñas, P. ; Bustos-Saldaña, R. ; Mireles, A. Alemán ; Fet, V. / Epidemiological and clinical characteristics of scorpionism in Colima, Mexico (2000-2001). In: Toxicon. 2006 ; Vol. 47, No. 7. pp. 753-758.
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70 Craig Sager Quotes To Inspire You (Author of Living Out Loud)
Looking for inspirational quotes by Craig Sager? We've have got the best collection of Craig Sager quotes, sayings, messages, captions for Instagram, (with images and pictures) to inspire you to keep hustling in life.
Craig Graham Sager Sr. Sager is best known for having worked as a sideline reporter who paced the floors of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
He was an American sports reporter, covering, from 1981 until the year of his death, an array of sports for CNN and its sister stations, TBS and TNT and attained national fame with his flamboyant, multicolored suits and ties.
In April 2014, Sager was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (cancer) and he subsequently missed the entire 2014 NBA playoffs. He died on December 15, 2016, at the age of 65.
These inspirational quote by Craig Sager about life, fighting cancer, and positive mindset will encourage you never to give up in any situation and keep fighting for your dreams. Craig was the author of the popular book Living Out Loud: Sports, Cancer, and the Things Worth Fighting for.
Craig Sager Quotes
"Ya gotta think positive." – Craig Sager
"Time is simply how you live your life." – Craig Sager
Craig Sager Quotes About Time
"I'm fighting cancer and I refuse to give up." – Craig Sager
Inspirational Craig Sager Quotes On Cancer
"I will never give up, and I will never give in." – Craig Sager
"Sports are in my soul. That's what drives me." – Craig Sager
"I am not an expert on time, or on cancer, or on life itself." – Craig Sager
"My motto is to look forward in the future, but to live in the present." – Craig Sager
Craig Sager Quotes Motto
"Sports are supposed to be fun, and so I have fun with the way I dress." – Craig Sager
"Something that I've always been. Always lively. I don't want to be dull." – Craig Sager
"I look forward to continuing my work on the sidelines for Turner Sports." – Craig Sager
"I will live my life full of love and full of fun. It's the only way I know how." – Craig Sager
Best Craig Sager Quotes
"When I was diagnosed with cancer, like so many other people, my life changed forever." – Craig Sager
"I grew up in Batavia, Ill., a small town out in the corn fields, west of Chicago. It was boring." – Craig Sager
"The way you think influences the way you feel, and the way you feel determines how you act." – Craig Sager
"If I missed a game, that meant I was losing the battle. I'm not going to let leukemia affect me." – Craig Sager
"I will continue to keep fighting sucking the marrow out of life as life sucks the marrow out of me." – Craig Sager
"I'm grateful to HBO for telling my story, and I'd like to thank everyone for their ongoing support." – Craig Sager
"Erik Spoelstra has always been a guy I'd talk to even when he was just doing video clips for the Heat." – Craig Sager
"I'm fighting not only for myself and for my family, but I feel I am fighting for everybody who has cancer."– Craig Sager
Top Craig Sager Quotes
"There are things you want to do, but you can't really look at the future. You don't know how much there is." – Craig Sager
"Like most boys, I had a model train set up in my bedroom, resting on a little-used ping-pong table upstairs."– Craig Sager
"Krista's got a great boyfriend; they've been going together for years. I want to be around to walk her down the aisle."– Craig Sager
"For our senior picture, they said, 'Black or navy blazer.' And I thought, Why do I want to look like everybody else?"– Craig Sager
"The NBA is whack and it has nothing to do with my dad being dead and everything to do with black lives matter."– Craig Sager
Craig Sager Quotes NBA
"I try to get there three hours before the game, talk with the ushers and the security guards, the coaches and the fans."– Craig Sager
"I have wrestled gators in Florida. I have sailed the ocean with Ted Turner. I have swam the oceans in the Caribbean."– Craig Sager
"Hope is not just… out in the sky, or accepting the facts or reality. Hope is having optimistic, positive expectations."– Craig Sager
Craig Sager Quotes Images
"I can't even use a can opener. I'm mechanically challenged. I ripped off two thumbnails trying to change kids' bicycle chains."– Craig Sager
"When you raise kids, you want them to grow up and be successful. If they can grow up and be like you, it's quite flattering."– Craig Sager
"What is time, really? When you are diagnosed with a terminal disease like cancer or leukemia, your perception of time changes."– Craig Sager
"A dramatic turn has matched me with acute myeloid leukemia. From the sidelines to being sidelined, 40 veins and 40 electrolytes."– Craig Sager
"I can't bring out something I've already worn. I want to make sure I don't look down. I want people to say, 'Man, he looks good'."v
"I never complain: 'Oh, I have to go to the hospital and get platelets.' No. It's just something you have to do, so why complain about it?"– Craig Sager
"As a young boy, I had the usual hobbies – sports, baseball cards, model airplanes and trains. But I always had a distinct fascination with trains."– Craig Sager
"Time is something that cannot be bought; it cannot be wagered with God, and it is not in endless supply, Time is simply how you live your life."– Craig Sager
"Life should be fun, and so should your clothes. It's not about sending a message. It's about feeling good about yourself and being who you are."– Craig Sager
"I always see the glass half full. I see the beauty in others, and I see the hope for tomorrow. If we don't have hope and faith, we have nothing."
"I've already had two stem cell transplants. Very rarely does somebody have a third, so I have to maintain my strength so I can go through this."
"Everyone has to face obstacles. Everybody has to face hurdles. It's what you do with those that determines how successful you're going to be."
"When doctors tell you that you have three weeks to live, you try to live a lifetime of moments in three weeks. But you say, 'To hell with three weeks.'"
"To those out there who are suffering from cancer, facing adversity, I want you to know that your will to live can make all the difference in the world."
"I think my demise has been prematurely reported. That's what I think. I think I'm going take this and make medical history, and I really believe that."
"If I've learned anything through all of this, it's that each and every day is a canvas waiting to be painted – an opportunity for love, for fun, for living, for learning."
"I've never had one of those middle of the nights when I go, 'Why me?' or 'I don't know if I can keep fighting like this.' No. Those thoughts don't even enter my mind."
"People come up to me and say somebody in their family has cancer, and we appreciate what you do, and we appreciate your fight, and don't give up, we love your attitude."
"Back in the early '70s, there were two airlines that flew puddle jumpers from the Sarasota-Bradenton airport to Atlanta: National and Eastern, neither of which exists today."
"They wanted to try this outpatient chemo, and I said no problem. I was adamant. I didn't want to miss any games. It's where I'm supposed to be, and I wanted to be there."
"I have run with the bulls in Pamplona. I have raced with Mario Andretti in Indianapolis. I have climbed the Great Wall of China. I have jumped out of airplanes over Kansas."
"I have acute myeloid leukemia, an aggressive type of cancer. The typical prognosis is 3-6 months to live, but I would like to stress that is for a patient who is not receiving treatment."
"I'm a kid from the small Illinois town of Batavia, who grew up on the Chicago Cubs and made sports his life's work, although there's never been a day where it actually seemed like work."
"When doctors tell you that your only hope for survival is 14 straight days of intense chemotherapy, 24 hours a day, you sit there, and you count down the 336 hours. You see, each day is a blessing."
"Whatever I might have imagined a terminal diagnosis would do to my spirit, it summoned quite the opposite – the greatest appreciation for life itself. So I will never give up, and I will never give in."
"I was a big sports fan, and I had been closely monitoring Hank Aaron's home run totals since I was a kid playing on the sandlot adjacent to the Foundry and Machine Company in Batavia, Illinois."
"I first met Jim Valvano in the 1980s when he was a frequent guest on our CNN 'Coaches Corner' show based in Atlanta, as he was always in the area recruiting the next North Carolina State basketball phenom."
"I get this call and they go, you know, 'Do you want to do the finals?' and I go, 'Yeah, I guess, I've never, never done the finals.' Especially for somebody who's done as many thousands of games as I have, it kind of takes you one step further."
"It seems everybody has been somehow affected by cancer, either through a relative or a close friend or somewhere, and they know how devastating cancer can be. And they see me, and I refuse to let it affect how I live and what I do."
"Vice President Biden had recently launched the 'Cancer Moonshots', a campaign to finally eradicate cancer across humanity. He had lost his eldest son, Beau, in 2015, to brain cancer, and the ESPYs gave him a platform to raise awareness."
"Nobody knows how long they have left on Earth. There's no guarantees, and for me, when they tell you – not once, twice, three times – 'You've got a couple weeks to live,' or a couple months, you have to determine how you want to do that."
"If you're running around with a negative attitude all the time, you're going to feel down; you're going to have negative results. But if you feel like you're going to make it through and you have positive thoughts, you have a much better chance to survive and be successful and happy."
"So many times, when you're doing a job, you feel like you're a nuisance at times to people, intruding on their space when you ask them questions; maybe they don't want to deal with you at the time. And now, it's, 'Hey, welcome, where's Craig?' Whereas, now, it's kind of different."
"Sarasota in 1974 was a city of 46,459 people, the 73rd-largest market in the country and sixth-largest in Florida, according to Arbitron Ratings. To supplement my meager salary, I was a bartender at Big Daddy's on St. Armand's Circle and a sailing instructor at nearby Lido Beach."
"I try not to match too much. You know, if there's a blue coat and a blue shirt and a blue tie, I try to stay away from that. I'd rather have a blue coat and a yellow shirt and a pink tie. I don't like to look too matching. You know those mismatched socks kids wear? That's my idea of a good suit."
"I really can't tell other people how to live their life or how to approach different things. What I can tell them – and I truly believe this, I don't think it's being naïve and I don't think it's being in denial – I really believe that the way you think influences the way you feel, and the way you feel influences the way you act."
"I don't know how much time I have left, and there are certain things I'd like to do. I've got five kids. Kacy, the oldest, I'd like to see her be happy and fulfilled with her dreams. I want Junior, who gave me the two transplants, I want him to find his niche; I know he's going to make a very big impact someday."
"What fuels my optimism is just an appreciation for life. I wake up every day thankful to be alive. I certainly have a lot to live for – not only personally, but all those people I'm fighting for, and to be with my kids, my wife Stacy, to see them grow and be a part of it. I'm certainly by no means ready to give up or cash in."
"In 1974 when I was 22 years old, I was working for $95 a week at WSPB, which was an Atlanta Braves-affiliated AM radio station in Sarasota, Florida. Fresh out of Northwestern University, I was the news director at the station, and my main bread and butter was to handle updates during the morning and afternoon drive times."
"I've had every chemo in the alphabet, most of them more than once. Some of them that aren't even in the alphabet, they're just numbers – clinical trials. But I bet if you added all those up, it would have to be like 60- or 70-something. I've had 23 bone marrow aspirations. Having one isn't fun and I've had 23. So that's been tough."
Quotes About Craig Sager
"If any of us can display half the courage he has to stay on this planet… We would be well off." – Gregg Popovich
"We have to be the mirror that reflects him, because that smile at the end is worth more than anything we can say after." – SB Nation on Twitter
"Craig Sager was a beloved member of the Turner family for more than three decades and he has been a true inspiration to all of us. There will never be another Craig Sager. His incredible talent, tireless work ethic and commitment to his craft took him all over the world covering sports. While he will be remembered fondly for his colorful attire and the TNT sideline interviews he conducted with NBA coaches and players, it's the determination, grace and will to live he displayed during his battle with cancer that will be his lasting impact. Our thoughts and prayers are with Craig's wife, Stacy, and the entire Sager family during this difficult time. We will forever be Sager Strong." – David Levy, President, Turner
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Business News›Internet›RIL, SBI sign pact for payments bank JV
RIL, SBI sign pact for payments bank JV
PTI Last Updated: Jul 02, 2016, 08:57 AM IST
Reliance Industries and banking major State Bank of India have signed the shareholder agreement to set up the payments bank joint venture.
"The Subscription and Shareholders' Agreement was signed by RIL as promoter with a 70% equity contribution and SBI as joint venture with a 30% equity contribution on June 30, 2016," RIL said in a BSE filing today.
RIL and SBI, in February last year, had entered into a non-binding memorandum of understanding to set out the principal terms. This would bring together the nation's largest banking network and pan-India telecom and retail setup, the filing said.
RIL and SBI put in a joint application to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to set up a payments bank that can offer services such as remittances and deposits but not loans.
RBI granted in-principle approval to RIL as a promoter in September 2015 for the setting up of the payments bank.
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Yayoi Kusama: Where the Lights in My Heart Go
Oscar Murillo: Social Altitude
Seth Price: No Technique
Oscar Tuazon: Fire Worship
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The Japanese artist Takashi Murakami combines highly refined classical Japanese painting techniques with distinctive Pop sensibilities. Known for his "Superflat" style, directly influenced by manga and anime, the artist creates works that explode with color and playfulness. For the 2015–16 ski season, in collaboration with Aspen Skiing Company, Murakami has produced four unique images, all of which embody his trademark visual aesthetic.
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This community program for infants and their caregivers explores fun ways to interact through art. These regularly offered workshops integrate art making and appreciation into children's lives. The Levels 0–2 and 3–5 Years are offered free of charge on a first come, first serve basis.
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Stephan Jost is the Art Gallery of Ontario's Michael and Sonja Koerner Director and CEO. He has held positions as the Director of the Honolulu Museum of Art, Director of the Shelburne Museum, and Director of Mills College Art Museum. As part of the Art Matters series, which explores the vital role of the artistic voice in society, Jost will present a lecture entitled "Towards a More Civil World: Flight from violence and our response."
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This unconventional documentary follows the everyday lives of two reclusive, formerly upper-class women: a mother and daughter both named Edith Beale. This aunt and cousin of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis live their eccentric lives in a decaying mansion in East Hampton, in a sort of timeless bubble of uncompromised and eccentric character.
These community workshops provide playful art exploration for young audiences with their parents or caregivers. The Levels 0–2 and 3–5 Years are offered free of charge on a first come, first serve basis.
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K. To encourage municipalities to develop policies that assess community needs and environmental effects of municipal regulations, lessen the effect of excessive parking requirements for buildings in downtowns and on main streets and provide for alternative approaches for compliance relating to the reuse of upper floors of buildings in downtowns and on main streets.
This amendment strikes and replaces the concept draft. It encourages municipalities to develop policies in the comprehensive planning process that assess community needs and environmental effects of municipal regulations, lessen the effect of excessive parking requirements for buildings in downtowns and on main streets and provide for alternative approaches for compliance relating to the reuse of upper floors of buildings in downtowns and on main streets.


Hello! My name is Andrew Kushner. I recently came on board with Alexandre Law as our new Asylum Consultant. Over ten years ago I began studying Chinese; from 2008-2012 I lived in Taipei, Taiwan, studying in an M.A. program at National Government (Cheng Chi) University. I have also spent time on the Chinese mainland, in Beijing, Tianjin, Xi'an and other places. Prior to accepting a position with Alexandre Law, I worked as an Asylum Officer at the New York Asylum Office, interviewing and adjudicating asylum cases.
I am very pleased at this opportunity to use my previous experience to help Alexandre Law's clients as they apply for asylum in the U.S. Applying for asylum is a serious matter and the asylum interview can be one of the most important days of someone's life. It is very important that applicants come to the interview adequately prepared and with suitable representation. While serving as an asylum officer I adjudicated hundreds of asylum cases, so I understand what officers are looking for and how best to prepare for the interview.
While working as an asylum officer I saw many applicants who lacked appropriate representation; in many cases the lawyer did not even accompany them to the interview. The quality of representation in an asylum case can definitely influence the final outcome! I believe Felipe Alexandre is a dedicated and conscientious immigration lawyer, who is fully committed to advocating for his clients' interests. I'm very excited to have this chance to serve New York's immigrant community.


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José de Diego y Martínez, né le  à Aguadilla et mort le  à New York, est un homme politique, journaliste, poète, avocat et défenseur de l'indépendance de Porto Rico face à l'Espagne et aux États-Unis. Il est connu comme le père du mouvement indépendantiste portoricain.

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Personnalité politique de Porto Rico
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Professeur à l'université de Porto Rico
Naissance en avril 1866
Décès en juillet 1918
Décès à New York
Décès à 52 ans


In some cases, the media have made a possible future problem sound like a current problem. In others, people are remembering data from 2010 or so, not realizing that the picture has changed — or they assume that a conservation status of 'threatened' or 'vulnerable' (e.g. Amstrup et al. 2007) must mean numbers are declining (because that's true for virtually all species classified that way, except polar bears).
The sea ice situation hasn't really improved or deteriorated since 2007 but the polar bear picture is much better: there is information on more subpopulations and studies show most are holding stable or increasing (Aars et al. 2017; Crockford 2017a, b; Crockford and Geist 2018; Dyck et al. 2017; Matishov et al. 2014; Obbard et al. 2015, 2016; Stapleton et al. 2014; SWG 2016; Regehr et al. 2016; Rode et al. 2017; Wiig et al. 2015; York et al. 2016).
In fact, as of March 2017 — for the first time in decades — the IUCN Polar Bear Specialist Group no longer assigns a trend to any subpopulation in their status table.
Decide for yourselves why they would do that, when — for the first time in decades (cf. Wiig et al. 1995:24) — only one subpopulation (SB, Southern Beaufort) is still considered declining by some even though the data are disputed 1 (see here, captured 12 Jan 2016 via Wayback Machine, and status at 2005 here, captured March 2009, pdf backups here for 2016, here for 2009, here for Feb 2017, and here for Jan 2018).
Bottom line: The global population increase since 2005 is probably not statistically significant but it is certainly not a decline: polar bear numbers are not falling.
"Results from a mark-recapture study conducted from 2001-2006 in both the USA and Canada indicated that the SB subpopulation included 1,526 (95% CI = 1,211 – 1,841) polar bears in 2006 (Regehr et al. 2006). That study and others found that the survival and breeding of polar bears were negatively affected by changing sea ice conditions, and that population growth rate was strongly negative in years with long ice-free seasons, such as 2005 when Arctic sea ice extent reached a former record low (Hunter et al. 2010, Regehr et al. 2010).
The most recent analysis (covering the years 2001-2010) showed that survival estimates remained low through 2007 and increased through 2009, resulting in an abundance estimate of 907 (95% CI = 548 – 1,270) polar bears present in 2010 (Bromaghin et al. 2015).
Crockford, S. 2017b. Twenty Reasons Not to Worry About Polar Bears: an update. Global Warming Policy Foundation Briefing 28. Pdf here.
Obbard, M.E., Stapleton, S., Middel, K.R., Thibault, I., Brodeur, V. and Jutras, C. 2015. Estimating the abundance of the Southern Hudson Bay polar bear subpopulation with aerial surveys. Polar Biology 38:1713-1725.
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During pregnancy and postpartum, your relationship with food changes and your body transforms. This shift is challenging for nearly all new moms, but if you have a history of anxiety, depression, or an eating disorder, that adds another layer of complexity to an already difficult process. So, what kind of support do you need if you are in recovery as you transition into motherhood?
Dr. Linda Shanti is a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice in San Francisco. She specializes in recovery from eating disorders, body image challenges, anxiety, postpartum depression, and new mom support. Linda is also a well-known speaker and author of the book The Recovery Mama Guide to Your Eating Disorder Recovery in Pregnancy and Postpartum. With 20 years of experience in the realm of compulsive eating, emotional eating, binge eating, bulimia, and anorexia, she is committed to helping women leverage expressive arts, mindfulness, and compassionate mirroring to support recovery in pregnancy and postpartum.
On this episode of The Embodied & Well Mom Show, Linda joins us to explain the proactive approach she took to get support during her own pregnancy, discussing the way her anxiety presented as irritability, anger, and hypervigilance. She shares her experience with both food and body image during pregnancy and postpartum and describes how she supports women in decoding the myths around 'getting your body back.' Listen in to understand Linda's approach to working with new moms in recovery—and learn to quiet your overdeveloped self-critic in favor of self-compassion!


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Place potatoes in a large saucepan with enough lightly salted water to cover. Bring to a boil. Cook 15 minutes, or until tender but firm.
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UWE Bristol climbs into top 40 in latest Guardian league table
Issue date: 29 May 2018
The University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) has climbed to its highest ever position in the Guardian university league table. Moving up 15 places, the University is ranked 37th out of 121 UK institutions in the newspaper's latest annual guide for students.
Continued strong performance in the National Student Survey (NSS) and an increase in spend per student have helped the University break into the 30s in the 2019 guide.
Three subject areas, Education, Film Production & Photography and Philosophy, have been ranked in the top five nationally while Architecture earned a place in the top 10.
UWE Bristol has been ranked 12th in the country for its value-added score, which compares students' degree results with their entry qualifications to show how effectively they have been taught, and 26th for satisfaction with teaching.
The Guardian league table focuses on the quality of teaching, student satisfaction and employability. Compiled by independent company Intelligent Metrix, the guide ranks universities according to: spending per student; the student/staff ratio; graduate career prospects; what grades applicants need to get a place; the value-added score; and how satisfied final-year students are with their course, based on results from the annual NSS. For the first time this year, the newspaper has included a continuation score based on the percentage of first-year students continuing to a second year. The overall Guardian league table is accompanied by subject rankings, showing how universities perform across 54 areas of study.
It is the third consecutive rise up the Guardian table for UWE Bristol, which has also performed strongly in the Complete University Guide and The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide.
Professor Steve West, Vice-Chancellor at UWE Bristol, said: "This represents a giant stride forwards for our University and it is immensely pleasing to receive recognition for our continued progress in this national guide. Our rise in the table is richly deserved and testament to the tremendous efforts being made by our staff to ensure the student experience is at the centre of everything we do."


A leader will make whatever decision he or she believe is right, even if it's the unpopular decision.
There is a price for freedom, and you need to be willing to pay that.
Gary was faced with intense hardships at a very young age, and that inspired him to delve deep into the mind and how taking charge of your personal growth will improve your life.
If you don't know how to clean out your emotional hard drive you will have no emotional freedom.
After becoming fed up with being depressed, he became obsessed with how fast he can improve.
Everyone loves instant gratification to a certain degree, and oftentimes the paths people choose are the easiest paths.
Look for easier and smarter ways, but if you're unwilling to pay the price you will not go far.
Are you a committed person?
One thing all billionaires have in common is the ability to make rapid decisions.
The ability to make rapid decisions comes from a strong belief system and not being concerned with what other people think.
If you have a problem with what other people think about your decisions, you need to get over it.
Wealthy people, in addition to being able to make rapid decisions, are able to say no.
People who are great leaders know that people won't like them.
If you are committed that commitment will cause you to continue moving forward as you get stronger and stronger.
A championship leader needs to be able to let others make the important decisions.
Personal Growth Expert and Life Strategist, Gary Coxe is globally recognized for his life changing programs. His goal is to help others live an extraordinary life through fast, lasting change. Gary is a best-selling author of books such as "Don't Let Others Rent Space In Your Head", and has been featured in articles in Success magazine, Selling Power as well as many other national newspapers and magazines. He is recognized for his incredible ability to help people reverse life-long phobias, overcome extreme mental blocks, and bring control back to their lives.
He and his work have been featured on numerous programs including: The View, Inside Edition, The Nate Berkus Show; and you may have seen him recently, as a regular, on Dr. Phil's show, The Doctors.
Gary has experienced more tragedy in his first twenty-one years of life than most people will ever experience in their lifetime. He uses these experiences to relate to others and teach them how to overcome and thrive. With his programs, he hopes to build a greater awareness of everyone's individual capacity to be more completely in control of their emotions and feelings. These are the most powerful drivers in the quest for success and happiness moving us all towards our goals.
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Excitingly, I heard this week that a recent application we made to the JRF York Committee has been successful. This is to celebrate disability pride in York, through us hosting an event and running a series of connected activities on international day of disabled people (3 Dec), and throughout Disability History Month (end Nov – end Dec).
A celebration event with performances and workshops by local, national and international disabled activists and artists, including, poetry, stand up, music and debate.
A disability film festival showcasing a range of material and facilitated debate about the representation and narrative of disabled people.
A disability open art exhibition calling for entries by disabled and non disabled artists to submit.
A disability history workshop with local emphasis and connecting to the York Explore archive resource.
A local organising event to explore current issues for disabled people and action planning to address these.
Our approach will be to invite local disabled people and groups to participate and contribute to the delivery of the above, as well as inviting national and international disability artists and activists to present and perform.
In July we held an initial planning meeting with our colleagues from Explore York and York Human Rights City, the notes of which are avaliable here. We will be holding a further meeting on 19th Sept, 930 – 11, Room K/G33, Kings Manor, University of York, Exhibition Square, York, YO1 7EP where we will discuss the above plans and begin the process of organising it all.
If you would like to attend the meeting on the 19th please book via this eventbrite link here, If you have any ideas and thoughts or want to get involved please do get in touch with Stephen by email admin@yiln.org.uk or phone 07951050153.
Finally, we would like to say a big thanks to the JRF York Committee for support us.


Have you ever wanted to be a TV star? When I was a kid, I watched admiringly at the folks who had their own TV shows. Comedies, dramas, and my favorite, the news. Yep, I was a news junkie.
I always wanted to have my own TV show, but it used to be really hard. You had to know someone at a TV station, and then beg them to be on TV. With the Internet, it got easier. All you had to do was record some video and find a place for the video to live, edit the video, and post it on your website.
Now, thanks to the wonders of Google+, it's never been easier to have your own online TV show.
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Am I able to accept endorsements on LinkedIn?
First and foremost, your compliance department should be asked.
It shall constitute a fraudulent, deceptive, or manipulative act, practice, or course of business within the meaning of section 206(4) of the Act for any investment adviser registered or required to be registered under section 203 of the Act, directly or indirectly, to publish, circulate, or distribute any advertisement: (1) Which refers, directly or indirectly, to any testimonial of any kind concerning the investment adviser or concerning any advice, analysis, report or other service rendered by such investment adviser.
If you really read this regulation closely, you can infer you are able to have endorsements on your LinkedIn profile – as long as they are not from a client or related to the financial services industry and your ability to manage anyone's money.
Do you want your profile under the compliance and rule makers microscope? Adding endorsements to your profile for non-investment things by non-clients is just inviting the scrutiny of the rule makers (FINRA and SEC). Not to mention, what happens if the person who wants to write you an endorsement suddenly becomes a client? Are you going to remember to remove their endorsement? Doubtful.
Does an endorsement in something unrelated to your job make you look better at your job? Have you ever had a client or prospect say "I selected you to manage my money because I saw you're really good at tiddlywinks and checkers on LinkedIn?" I didn't think so.
Third, if you have no endorsements displayed on LinkedIn, and most of the other ethical financial professionals you (and your clients) know don't have endorsements displayed, does this really make a difference in selecting you? Again, I doubt it.
What can you do instead of getting an endorsement on LinkedIn? I think there are 2 things that can work particularly effectively.
Put on your profile that you the financial services industry does not allow relevant endorsements, so you won't be displaying any endorsements. A simple statement like "My industry does not allow relevant endorsements to be displayed on LinkedIn" is enough for most people to understand why you don't have any endorsements.
Respond to endorsements with a personal note. If one of your clients, former clients, co-workers, friends or enemies endorses you, send them a personal message. Thank them for the endorsement – and let them know you don't display endorsements because you are in the financial services industry. Invite them to come into your office if they have questions. Who knows – this could even lead to a new client or a deepened relationship as you get to explain your philosophy to them and explain that you are taking the ethical high road on this decision.
That's why I think financial advisors should not accept endorsements on LinkedIn.
Can financial advisors really get business from LinkedIn? One Morgan Stanley advisor did – and he landed a $70 million account because of it.
"For those advisors who are using social and doing so on a daily basis—meaning it's actually part of their practice, something they have absorbed—40% have gotten a new client," she says, adding that a failure to be consistent will yield no better results than trying to diet by going to the gym once a month.
"It has to be part of their business development and marketing efforts on a regular basis," she says.
How can you make this part of YOUR financial advisor business development and marketing efforts on a daily basis? Here's a few to start you off with.
Those are just starting points! There is so much more you can do every day, and it WILL make a difference. Will you land a $70 million account?
At the very least, you'll deepen your existing connections, making you more referable to their friends, family, and co-workers, thus earning you more business, all because of LinkedIn.
You can read the whole article about the Morgan Stanley advisor here.
Want help making this part of your daily practice? Bring us in to do LinkedIn training or contact Social Media Coach to create a custom program for you and your team.


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Giddens Law Firm PA: Mississippi Personal Injury Lawyers | Car, Truck Accidents > In The News > Personal Injury Claims > When Fun Turns Tragic: a Look at Amusement Park Accidents
When Fun Turns Tragic: a Look at Amusement Park Accidents
December 11, 2013 msverdict
Amusements parks are engrained in American tradition. The roller coasters, merry-go-rounds, cotton candy, and endless entertainment make a trip to the amusement park a joyous family occasion. Sometimes, however, that amusement park trip takes a catastrophic turn. Recently, a 52-year-old Dallas woman was thrown from her seat on the Texas Giant, a 14 story Six Flag's rollercoaster. Rosa Esparza fell over 75 feet to her death. Esparza's daughter and son-in-law were riding in front of her and turned when they heard Esparza screaming for help. They saw her attempting to hold on for dear life, then her feet went in the air, and the next moment she was gone.
Esparza's family is now suing Six Flags for the loss of their loved one. The lawsuit alleges that the T-shaped lap bar designed to keep riders safely in the ride was not working properly. The lawsuit states that inspections done to the roller coaster after Esparza's death show parts of the security systems on the ride were experiencing intermittent failures.
Following the accident, Six Flags replaced a "limit switch" in the car Esparza was riding in. The "limit switch" is an indicator that shows the safety bar is locked in place, and the switch was found to be defective in Esparza's car.
Esparza's family is seeking over $1 million in compensation and has requested a jury trial. Six Flags has declined to comment on the issue but has insisted there were no mechanical failures. Esparza's attorney said it is not clear whether the safety bar locked that day, or whether perhaps it was not properly designed to accommodate someone of a larger girth, which Esparza was.
Six Flags reopened the Texas Giant two months after Esparza's death with the addition of new safety features. The park added additional safety restraints, altered the lap bar, and added additional warnings that a person's physical characteristics may prevent them from riding if the restraint bar could not lock properly. The park also added a test chair where patrons could determine ahead of time whether they could be properly restrained.
Amusement park accidents are not terribly common, but, as Esparza's case demonstrates, they have the potential to turn deadly. Roller coasters travel at incredible speeds, plunging to extreme highs and lows, and turning in all manner of unnatural directions. A mechanical or safety restraint failure under these circumstances can be catastrophic. In 2007, in Japan, a mechanical failure proved deadly. A six car roller coaster at Expoland called the Fujin Raijin II derailed and hit a guardrail due to a wheel axle on one of the cars breaking. The high speed of the rails caused one woman to die from the impact and injured 19 others. That same year, in the US, a young girl's legs were severely injured when cables snapped on the Superman Tower of Power ride at Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom in Louisville. The teen had to have some of her left leg amputated and underwent multiple surgeries due to the incident. This amusement park victim has filed suit for her injuries.
Besides injured riders of roller coasters, numerous other amusement park goers have been struck by moving roller coasters. In 2009, at another Six Flags location, a 17-year-old boy was decapitated by a roller coaster. The teenager allegedly ventured into a restricted area while attempting to retrieve his hat which he lost riding the Batman roller coaster. The ride struck him traveling at 50 mph, decapitating him instantly.
Amusement park accidents are not an everyday occurrence, but if you or a loved one has been injured on an amusement park ride or while at an amusement park, you may be entitled to compensation. The Giddens Law Firm has experience representing plaintiffs in a wide range of personal injury and wrongful death actions, regardless of how challenging or complex. We are a team of skilled litigators who will fight hard for your recovery. Call us today at 601-355-2022 for a free and completely confidential case analysis.
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I have been saving the individual scribes on my computer, but how do I save the whole project for easy access?
the word scribe and the word project are often used interchangeably here. You may have to explain your question in more detail.
EDIT: This may answer your question: When you save a project/scribe , it saves all drawings, and text, and jpgs and pngs and music and voiceover that you have added to the scribe/project.
I think I watched all the tutorials, and I am getting the hang of most aspects, but there a bit for me to take in, and I learn better doing it myself.. In fact I have nearly finished my first scribe (as I now know to call it). I wasn't quite clear about what I was saving, the drawing/piece of text I had just added, or the ongoing project (scribe?) with the last drawing included. For this first time, as an older user, I am just a bit worried about losing the whole scribe/project if I switch off my computer, and where I can find it again.
When you save in VideoScribe you are saving the whole scribe and you have the option of saving locally (to your computers hard drive) or online (to our server).
The tutorials cover saving so you might want to watch them again if you are not sure of the procedure.
When you save a project/scribe (locally or online) , videoscribe saves all drawings, and text, and jpgs and pngs and music and voiceover that you have added to the scribe/project.
be sure to allow the scribe to finish saving before closing videoscribe. If you save locally I believe you will see a progress bar of some type as it saves, or else a popup message when it finishes saving.


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•handling of multiple jurisdictional motions in federal court under conspiracy doctrine and long-arm statutes.
•detailed research on various requirements under federal RICO statute.
•arrange to serve and respond to discovery, and address electronic discovery and spoliation claims.
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•	Book, Year 2000 Legal Handbook (Business Laws 1998) (review of potential deficiencies in computerized record-keeping, liability for computer failures and discussion of disclosure obligations).
•	Book, Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma, (2006). The book attempts to explain sometimes complex medical concepts such as tumor suppressor gene or oncogene in plain language, and summarizes medical standards of care for different stages of disease. The book is the product of review of tens of thousands of pages of medical articles, books and other material dealing with lung cancer.
•	Evaluating Missed Diagnosis of Cancer Cases, New Jersey Law Journal 2008 (the article reviews the benefits and potential pitfalls associated with medical malpractice litigation).
•	Handled over 50 cases in the Office of Administrative Law, New Jersey, with nine published opinions as the prevailing party including Umbach v. Volkswagen of America, 93 N.J.A.R.2d (1992), Black v. Volvo North America Corp. 92 N.J.A.R.2d (1992), Gantt v. Volkswagen United States, Inc., 95 N.J.A.R.2d (1994), Boyle v. American Isuzu Motors, 95 N.J.A.R.2d 128 (1995). Administrative appellate work including obtaining reversal and verdict for client on appeal, and successful defense of administrative trial court findings on multiple appeals.
•	Interaction with both state and federal agencies including Division of Consumer Affairs, Motor Vehicle Commission, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Commodities Futures Trading Commission, regarding pending disciplinary or criminal investigations, provision of information and obtaining discovery.
•	Handling of general litigation and personal injury caseload in New Jersey and New York including, one of the first multi-party silica exposure product liability claims in New Jersey, secured ½ million dollar settlement of medical malpractice claim initially rejected by large area law firm, secured six figure consumer fraud verdict in Union County, six figure settlement as successor counsel for failure to disclose zoning problem in commercial lease, successful defense of trademark infringement claim instituted by Fortune 500 Company, no cause jury verdict representing defendant on commercial lease claim seeking seven figure recovery.
•	Handling of conferences, depositions, meetings, arrange for timely responses to discovery and compliance with various deadlines under Rules of Practice and case management orders. Handling of claims in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, and appeals before the Third Circuit Court of Appeals and New Jersey Appellate Division.
•	Handling of over 100 fraud claims from intake to resolution or judgment . Prepared complaints, discovery, Rule 26 disclosures, briefs and case memoranda in claims arising under multiple federal statutes including involving multi-faceted scheme to market fraudulent letters of credit of claims venued in United States District Court for New Jersey, attended well over hundred status, settlement conferences and mediations. Handling of whistleblower claims in both state and federal court.
•	Handled caseload of 35-40 cases involving defense of asbestos-related lung cancer, mesothelioma and other claims, arrange for discovery, identification of witnesses, assist with medical defense, and provide weekly status reports.
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Upon his return he moved to Charleston South Carolina where he attended Johnson and Wales University and continued his hands on training in the hot local establishments. His JWU extern ship took him to Arizona where he gained hotel/resort experience at the prestigious Scottsdale Princess. From there Adrian set out on a mission to explore the west and gain valued knowledge from a myriad of chefs and restaurateurs.
His travels took him to other parts of Arizona, Colorado, Montana, and out to San Francisco California where he worked under George Morrone (Aqua, Fifth Floor, Redwood Park) and Celebrity/James Beard Award winning Chef Traci Des Jardins. As the Rocky Mountains beckoned him back Adrian returned to the Roaring Fork Valley where his previous stints had included Rustique Bistro under Chef Charles Dale and Mark Fischer's Six-89.
He then partnered with his wife Susan and opened the Dogwood Grill in Basalt which featured Southern Inspired Cuisine tapping into Adrian's regional roots. Shortly after being awarded Aspen Magazines Silver Fork Award for Best New Restaurant, Adrian and Susan sold their shares and moved on to other interest. Since then Adrian spent several seasons as Chef De Cuisine at Syzygy in Aspen and was reunited with his old friend Chef Ryan Hardy for a tour of duty at Montagna at The Little Nell.
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city of los angeles (cola 2018) individual artist fellowships exhibition (closing date)
la municipal art gallery 4800 Hollywood Boulevard Los Angeles, CA, 90027 United States (map)
city of los angeles (cola 2018) individual artist fellowships exhibition
may 3 – june 24, 2018
Thursday – Sunday
12 – 5 PM
los angeles – the city of los angeles department of cultural affairs (dca) is pleased to announce the 2017/18 city of los angeles (cola) individual artist fellowship recipients. these fellows will produce a new body of work with grants of $10,000 each and their new works will be premiered by the city of los angeles in the spring of 2018.
the 2017/18 c.o.l.a. fellows in the design/visual arts, literary arts*, and performing arts** are: dave hullfish bailey, guillermo bert, terry braunstein, cassils, sandra de la loza, michelle dizon, tim durfee, june edmonds, d. sabela grimes**, peter j. harris*, michele o'marah, julie shafer, and doris sung, kristina wong**
these fellows were chosen in three review-rounds by nine interdisciplinary peer panelists who were curators, educators, non-profit gallerists, museum directors, and/or past cola fellows.
"c.o.l.a. fellows are the types of unique civic entrepreneurs that we need in this city," said dca general manager danielle brazell. "dca is proud to honor these creative visionaries and nurture their symbiotic relationships with la and other artists and the city's history and identity as an international arts capital."
"c.o.l.a. fellows represent the spectrum of la's exemplary mid-career artists," said dca grants administration division director joe smoke. "the c.o.l.a. grants allow these accomplished, influential, and not yet ultra-famous artists to create new work that the city of los angeles will premiere for the general public in one or more group presentations accompanied by a promotional catalog as well as educational artist talks."
the c.o.l.a. visual arts exhibition will take place at dca's los angeles municipal art gallery located at 4800 hollywood boulevard in barnsdall park; and the c.o.l.a. performance and literary showcase will occur at grand performances at california plaza in downtown la. the c.o.l.a. 2018 catalog will be designed and published by susan silton, a former c.o.l.a. awardee.
Source:: http://www.lamag.org/portfolio_page/cola-2018/
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Civil justice is now more accessible for everyday Australians
A Monash University study has found Australians' access to civil justice has improved over the past 20 years with the introduction of 'no-win-no-charge' fee arrangements and with more readily available online information from the government.
In a recently published article in the Adelaide Law Review, a Monash-led research team has reported findings from a nationwide study of 574 Australians and their access to civil justice.
The most common legal problems experienced by average Australians were found to be in the areas of employment law, family law, money and debt problems and personal injury.
The research, which was partially funded by Maurice Blackburn Lawyers, was conducted prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Monash Business School Senior Lecturer, Dr Michael Duffy, said 'high impact' legal problems reported by the survey included defamation and libel and this may have been affected by the growth of some online social media platforms over the past two decades.
"The findings identified that the legal problem with the second highest impact on lives was reported as defamation or verbal slander, where allegations were made affecting someone's good reputation. One aspect of this seems to be the popularity of social media platforms as well as online forums and review platforms," said Dr Duffy.
The single largest factor contributing to perceptions of an increase in access to civil justice was the introduction of 'no-win-no-charge' fee arrangements by private law firms. Other factors perceived as increasing access to justice were increased information from the government (such as online information) as well as the availability of class actions.
Perceptions of an overall increase in access to justice were found to be stronger from those in inner urban areas and less so in regional areas.
"Access to legal advice, representation and where necessary, court action, are fundamental in protecting citizens' rights. The findings of the study are welcome in indicating Australians are supported by the justice system, however we should not be complacent – there are always challenges in maintaining access to the courts and protecting rights," said Dr Duffy.
Dr Duffy says while the study was conducted before the pandemic, it was safe to assume that many of the common areas in which people sought legal advice would have continued to increase during this period.
"During 2020 there was a rise in the class actions taken out against governments in relation to lockdowns and the number of people seeking legal advice in relation to employment law as a result of unfair dismissals also increased. Family law problems were heightened due to the pressures on relationships during lockdowns and small businesses also turned to legal advice when experiencing cash flow and debt issues," he said.
"There's a correlation between the most common legal problems experienced by Australians over the past 20 years and how the recent pandemic has impacted our lives and subsequently our need for legal advice in certain areas."
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During its twenty year tenure, AGI realized that something was missing. While there were various gunsmiths and gun enthusiasts in Garberville, CA and throughout the U.S., they were missing an outlet to come together, share ideas, stories and most importantly, have some fun together! So AGI created The Gun Club of America (GCA). It stands upon four pillars: education, fun, savings and fellowship.
Two decades ago, American Gunsmithing Institute (AGI) Founder and President Gene Kelly saw an increased demand for gunsmiths in the firearms industry in Garberville, CA and realized that there was a growing need to train new gunsmiths on a faster and more efficient basis.
Kelly made it a goal to preserve the art of gunsmithing for future generations and to provide a way for gun enthusiasts in Garberville, CA to pursue their hobbies from the comfort of their own homes through AGI's course load.
With over 330 million firearms in this country, at any given time 10 to 20 percent of those are in some need of cleaning, repair or customizing. After WWII, a large crop of new gunsmiths appeared, but now they are retiring or passing away and demand for new, young blood in the gunsmith world in Garberville, CA is growing.
Prior to AGI's founding, gunsmithing programs were only offered in Garberville, CA at a couple of campus based schools and most people could not afford to attend them so the number of gunsmiths continued to decline.
This gave Kelly the idea to found AGI. Using Master Gunsmith Bob Dunlap's teaching methodology, combined with the video techniques developed by AGI, Kelly was able to create a unique teaching method that allowed students to learn at home in Garberville, CA at their own pace. And thus, AGI was born. Since its inception in 1993, AGI has gone on to use this same method to teach people welding, machining, locksmithing and other trade skills.
Garberville, CA Magnuim Cartridge: A single piece of ammunition designed specifically to enhance the velocity and projectile characteristics. Specifically the limits of the projectile are enhanced through any of several methods, which can include increased powder content.
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We just purchased a 2019 Mercedes Sprinter to convert into our new home! (If you missed the big announcement, read all about our plans here). The first step in our Sprinter Conversion was to spend hours (and $$$) at The Home Depot, remove the cargo partition (tip: sell this on Craigslist…we made $500!), and to plan the layout.
For our layout, we are making it almost identical to 40 Hours of Freedom, but also taking influence from Dynamo Ultima. These are our two favorite vans layouts that we have seen, as they both have showers in them. We have purchased both of their van manuals, which have been incredibly helpful!
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