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About – J. Bradford Forensic Inc.
Dr. Bradford was a Full Professor in the Division of Forensic Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa and Head of the Division until 2010 when his term ended. He had a cross appointment as Full Professor in the Department of Criminology, University of Ottawa. He was also previously a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry, Queen's University as well as Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Alberta and the University of Saskatchewan Dr. Bradford is a graduate in medicine and received a Diploma of Psychological Medicine, both from the University of Cape Town, South Africa. He holds specialist degrees in Psychiatry from South Africa, the UK, USA and Canada; he also has an added qualification in Forensic Psychiatry from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He is a Founder of Forensic Psychiatry granted by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. He was also the Chair of the Examination Board for the subspecialty of Forensic Psychiatry under the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. He stepped down in 2016 after a 5 year term.
Dr. Bradford's research interests focus on the assessment and treatment of the paraphilic disorders, as well as other aspects of forensic psychiatry. He has published over 140 peer-reviewed papers; more than 45 chapters in academic books, including textbooks; presented at over 300 peer-reviewed international and national conferences, co-authored 4 books.
Dr. Bradford's expertise in the field of forensic psychiatry is well recognized, not only from his peers, media and judiciary but from many levels of government as well. He has sat on task forces, expert panels, served as expert witness and provided special consultation to national and international working groups.
Most recently, his work has been recognized by the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law, having received the Seymour Pollock award in 2007. He was the recipient of the Isaac Ray Award in 2009 an international award for outstanding contributions in jurisprudence and mental health granted by the American Psychiatric Association. He was also the 1st person to receive the Bruno Cormier award granted by the Canadian Academy of Psychiatry and the Law. He is also a recipient of the Silver Apple, Red Apple and Golden APPle awards from the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law. He also received the Inaugural Career Achievement Award from the Canadian Psychological Association for the applied science of psychopharmacology. He was on DSM IV work groups and was a scientific advisor to Sexual Disorders work group DSM 5. He co-chaired the task force report of the World Federation of Societies of Biological Psychiatry on the biological treatment of the paraphilias co-chaired a 2nd task force of the World Federation of Societies of Biological Psychiatry on adolescent sexual offenders. He was also the Chair of Research of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law Education and Research Institute from 2002 until 2015.
Dr Bradford has received a number of honorary appointments, including being made a Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (UK), a Distinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, a Fellow of the American College of Psychiatrists, a Distinguished Fellow of the Canadian Psychiatric Association. In addition he received the Order of Canada in 2011 and the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Medal in 2012.


(WASHINGTON, DC) – The nation's largest gay Republican organization today announced its first round of endorsements in the 2002 campaigns for the U.S. House and Senate. Three incumbent Senators, 27 incumbent House members and 4 House challengers were endorsed by unanimous vote of the Log Cabin Republicans' Board of Directors, meeting in Washington earlier this week.
"Supporting our friends in the Republican Party is a top priority for our organization, and we will be out there in the field, standing by our endorsed candidates in this tough election year," said Kevin Ivers, Log Cabin Director of Public Affairs.
Among those endorsed were two embattled Republican women – Senator Susan Collins of Maine and Congresswoman Connie Morella of Maryland, both strong supporters of gay issues in Congress – who have come under attack from partisan Democratic gay organizations who have announced their intention to drive them from office despite their support of the gay community.
"The Democratic Party and its allies have once again declared war on Republican supporters of the gay community, and will spend millions of dollars to defeat as many gay-supportive Republicans as possible in this election," Ivers said. "With so much being funneled from gay organizations through the Democratic Party aimed at defeating some of our best Republican friends, we will go the extra mile in this cycle to support those who have supported us."
The Log Cabin Board of Directors, with substantial input from grass-roots chapter leaders at Log Cabin's April convention, also hammered out a wide-ranging strategy blueprint for the House and Senate fall campaign, focusing on field operations and training, direct campaign support, inclusive party-building activities and other means of support.
With 34 endorsements in the first round, additional Log Cabin endorsements of House and Senate GOP candidates should be expected as the election season progresses.
Log Cabin Republicans is the nation's largest gay and lesbian Republican organization, with state and local chapters nationwide, a full-time national office and a federal political action committee.


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Unconsolidated Pennsylvania Statutes
AGRICULTURE (Title 3)
AGRICULTURAL AREA SECURITY
§ 901. Short title.
§ 902. Statement of legislative findings.
§ 903. Definitions.
§ 904. Agricultural Security Area Advisory Committee.
§ 905. Agricultural security areas.
§ 906. Public hearings.
§ 907. Evaluation criteria.
§ 908. Decision on proposed area.
§ 909. Review of area.
§ 910. Appeals.
§ 911. Limitation on local regulations.
§ 912. Policy of Commonwealth agencies.
§ 913. Limitation on certain governmental actions.
§ 914. [Repealed.]
§ 914.1. Purchase of agricultural conservation easements.
§ 914.2. Agricultural conservation easement purchase fund.
§ 914.3. Commonwealth indebtedness.
§ 914.4. Legislative report.
§ 915. Rules and regulations.
[Note: See 7 Pa. Code § 138.1 et seq. on the Agricultural Area Security Program.]
This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Agricultural Area Security Law."
It is the declared policy of the Commonwealth to conserve and protect and to encourage the development and improvement of its agricultural lands for the production of food and other agricultural products. It is also the declared policy of the Commonwealth to conserve and protect agricultural lands as valued natural and ecological resources which provide needed open spaces for clean air, as well as for aesthetic purposes. Article VIII, section 2 of the Constitution of Pennsylvania provides that the General Assembly may, by law, establish standards and qualifications for agricultural reserves. Agriculture in many parts of the Commonwealth is under urban pressure from expanding metropolitan areas. This urban pressure takes the form of scattered development in wide belts around urban areas, and brings conflicting land uses into juxtaposition, creates high costs for public services, and stimulates land speculation. When this scattered development extends into good farm areas, ordinances inhibiting farming tend to follow, farm taxes rise, and hopes for speculative gains discourage investments in farm improvements. Many of the agricultural lands in the Commonwealth are in jeopardy of being lost for any agricultural purposes. Certain of these lands constitute unique and irreplaceable land resources of Statewide importance. It is the purpose of this act to provide means by which agricultural land may be protected and enhanced as a viable segment of the Commonwealth's economy and as an economic and environmental resource of major importance.
It is further the purpose of this act to:
Encourage landowners to make a long-term commitment to agriculture by offering them financial incentives and security of land use.
Protect farming operations in agricultural security areas from incompatible nonfarm land uses that may render farming impracticable.
Assure permanent conservation of productive agricultural lands in order to protect the agricultural economy of this Commonwealth.
Provide compensation to landowners in exchange for their relingquishment of the right to develop their private property.
Leverage State agricultural easement purchase funds and protect the investment of taxpayers in agricultural conservation easements.
The following words and phrases when used in this act shall have the meanings given them in this section, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Advisory committee."
An Agricultural Security Area Advisory Committee.
"Agricultural conservation easement."
An interest in land, less than fee simple, which interest represents the right to prevent the development or improvement of the land for any purpose other than agricultural production. The easement may be granted by the owner of the fee simple to any third party or to the Commonwealth, to a county governing body or to a unit of local government. It shall be granted in perpetuity as the equivalent of covenants running with the land. The exercise or failure to exercise any right granted by the easement shall not be deemed to be management or control of activities at the site for purposes of enforcement of the act of October 18, 1988 (P.L. 756, No. 108), known as the "Hazardous Sites Cleanup Act."
"Agricultural production."
The production for commercial purposes of crops, livestock and livestock products, including the processing or retail marketing of such crops, livestock or livestock products if more than 50% of such processed or merchandised products are produced by the farm operator.
"Agricultural security area."
A unit of 250 or more acres of land used for the agricultural production of crops, livestock and livestock products under the ownership of one or more persons and designated as such by the procedures set forth in this act or designated as such pursuant to the act of January 19, 1968 (1967 P.L. 992, No. 442), entitled "An act authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the counties thereof to preserve, acquire or hold land for open space uses," prior to the effective date of the amendatory act, by the governing body of the county or governing body of the municipality in which such agricultural land is located on the basis of criteria and procedures which predate the effective date of this amendatory act: Provided, That an owner of land designated as such under the authority of the act of January 19, 1968 (1967 P.L. 992, No. 442) may withdraw such land from an agricultural security area by providing written notice of withdrawal to the county governing body or governing body of the municipality in which such land is located within 180 days of the effective date of this amendatory act.
"County board."
The County Agricultural Land Preservation Board.
"County governing body."
The county board of commissioners or other designated council of representatives under home rule charters.
"County planning commission."
A planning commission or agency which has been designated by the county governing body to establish and foster a comprehensive plan for land management and development within the county.
"Crops, livestock and livestock products."
Include but are not limited to:
1. Field crops, including corn, wheat, oats, rye, barley, hay, potatoes and dry beans.
2. Fruits, including apples, peaches, grapes, cherries and berries.
3. Vegetables, including tomatoes, snap beans, cabbage, carrots, beets, onions and mushrooms.
4. Horticultural specialties, including nursery stock ornamental shrubs, ornamental trees and flowers.
5. Livestock and livestock products, including cattle, sheep, hogs, goats, horses, poultry, furbearing animals, milk, eggs and furs.
6. Timber, wood and other wood products derived from trees.
7. Aquatic plants and animals and their byproducts.
"Crops unique to the area."
Include, but are not limited to, crops which historically have been grown or have been grown within the last five years in the region and which are used for agricultural production in the region.
"Department."
The Department of Agriculture of the Commonwealth.
"Description of the proposed area."
A complete and accurate list of the name or names of the owner or owners of each parcel of land to be included in the proposed agricultural security area, the tax parcel number or account number of each parcel and the number or account number of acres (including partial acres, to the nearest thousandth) contained in each parcel. Such description shall use county tax map references for determining boundaries of each parcel, and no survey of parcels shall be required, except when an individual parcel included in the agricultural security area shall represent less than the entire amount of contiguous land contained in the property of an owner.
"Eligible counties."
Counties whose easement purchase programs have been approved by the State Agricultural Land Preservation Board. For the purpose of annual allocations, an eligible county must have its easement purchase program approved by the State Agricultural Land Preservation Board by January 1 of the year in which the annual allocation is made. Counties of the first class are not eligible under any circumstances.
"Farmland value."
The price as of the valuation date for property used for normal farming operations which a willing and informed seller who is not obligated to sell would accept for the property, and which a willing and informed buyer who is not obligated to buy would pay for the property.
"Fiscal year."
Fiscal year of the Commonwealth
"Fund."
The Agricultural Conservation Easement Purchase Fund established by the act of May 13, 1988 (P.L. 398, No. 64), entitled "An act amending the act of June 18, 1982 (P.L. 549, No. 159), entitled 'An act providing for the administration of certain Commonwealth farmland within the Department of Agriculture,' providing for the disposition of proceeds from the sale of certain land, equipment or facilities."
"Governing body."
The governing body of a local government unit.
"Immediate family member."
A brother, sister, son, daughter, stepson, stepdaughter, grandson, granddaughter, father or mother of the landowner.
"Joint ownership."
Joint tenancy in an agricultural conservation easement purchase as the interests of the parties appear.
"Local government unit."
Any city, borough, township or town.
"Market value."
The price as of the valuation date for the highest and best use of the property which a willing and informed seller who is not obligated to sell would accept for the property, and which a willing and informed buyer who is not obligated to buy would pay for the property.
"Normal farming operations."
The customary and generally accepted activities, practices, and procedures that farmers adopt, use, or engage in year after year in the production and preparation for market of crops, livestock, and livestock products and in the production and harvesting of agricultural, agronomic, horticultural, silvicultural, and aquacultural crops and commodites. The term includes the storage and utilization of agricultural and food processing wastes for animal feed and the disposal of manure, other agricultural waste and food processing waste on land where the materials will improve the condition of the soil or the growth of crops or will aid in the restoration of the land for the same purpose.
"Planning commission."
A local government planning commission or agency which has been designated by the governing body of the local government unit to establish and foster a comprehensive plan for land management and development within the local government unit.
"Secretary"
The Secretary of Agriculture of the Commonwealth.
"State board"
The State Agricultural Land Preservation Board.
"Viable agricultural land."
Land suitable for agricultural production and which will continue to be economically feasible for such use if real estate taxes, farm use restrictions, and speculative activities are limited to levels approximately those in commercial agricultural areas not influenced by the proximity of urban and related nonagricultural development.
The governing body of any local government may establish an Agricultural Security Area Advisory Committee which shall consist of three active farmers, each representing a different private or corporate farm, and one citizen residing within the unit of local government and one member of the governing body of such local government, who shall serve as the chairman of the committee. Such a committee shall be established when a proposal is received by the governing body for the creation of an agricultural security area. Pursuant to this act the members of such committee shall be appointed by and shall serve at the pleasure of the chairman of the governing body. The members shall serve without salary, but the governing body may entitle each such member to reimbursement for his actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of his official duties. Such committee shall advise the governing body and work with the planning commission in relation to the proposed establishment, modification, and termination of agricultural security areas. In particular, the committee shall render expert advice relating to the desirability of such action, including advice as to the nature of farming and farm resources within the proposed area and the relation of farming in such area to the local government unit as a whole.
(a) Proposals for creation.-Any owner or owners of land used for agricultural production may submit a proposal to the governing body for the creation of an agricultural security area within such local government unit, provided that such owner or owners own at least 250 acres of viable agricultural land proposed to be included in the area. The proposed area may also consist of any number of noncontiguous tax parcels or accounts: Provided, That each tax parcel or account is at least ten acres or has an anticipated yearly gross income of at least $2,000 from the agricultural production of crops, livestock and livestock products on such parcel or account.
(a.1) Submitting the proposal.-Such proposal for creation of an agricultural security area shall be submitted in such manner and form as may be prescribed by the governing body of the local government unit wherein the proposed area is situated and shall include a description of the proposed area, including the boundaries thereof. Such proposal to the governing shall be submitted by certified mail with return receipt requested. The return receipt shall serve as notice of the official receipt of the proposal by the governing body and shall verify the official submission date.
(a.2) Proposals for agricultural security areas in more than one local government unit.-
(a.3) Fees.-Except as provided in this subsection, a governing body shall not require landowners including in a proposed agricultural security area to pay any fees in connection with the application for or the review of agricultural security areas as required in this section and sections 6, 7, 8 and 9. [3 P.S. § 906, 907, 908, and 909 infra.]
A governing body may by resolution impose reasonable filing fees in connection with the administration and review of an agricultural security area application that proposes to include substantially the same lands as proposed in a previously submitted application that the governing body had rejected within 36 months based on the recommendations of the Agricultural Security Area Advisory Committee and the planning commission.
(b) Notice.-[to be inserted.]
(c) Modification proposals.-[to be inserted.]
(d) Report by planning commission.-[to be inserted.]
(e) Referral to advisory committee.-[to be inserted.]
(a) Hearings.-The governing body shall hold a public hearing relative to the proposed agricultural security area upon receipt of the reports from the advisory committee and the planning commission or upon expiration of the 45-day period as provided in section 5 [section 905 supra.].
(b) Place of hearing.-The hearing shall be held at a place within the proposed area or otherwise readily accessible to the proposed area, such as a municipal building.
(c) Notice of hearing.-Pursuant to the act of July 3, 1986 (P.L. 388, No. 84), known as the "Sunshine Act," a hearing notice shall be published in a newspaper having a general circulation within the proposed area. In addition, notice shall be given in writing to those landowners who proposed modifications pursuant to section 5(c) or whose land is included in proposed modifications, and to all landowners within the proposed agricultural security area. Notice also shall be given by posting such notice in five conspicuous places within, adjacent or near to the proposed area. Such notice shall contain the following information:
A statement of the time, date and place of the public hearing.
A description of the proposed area, any proposed additions or deletions and any recommendations of the planning commission or advisory committee.
A statement that the public hearing will be held concerning:
(i) The original proposal.
(ii) Any written amendments proposed during the review period. (Iii) Any recommendations proposed by the Agricultural Security Area Advisory Committee and the planning commission.
(a) Factors to be considered.-The following factors shall be considered by the planning commission, advisory committee, and at any public hearing:
Land proposed for inclusion in an agricultural security area shall have soils which are conducive to agriculture. This factor will have been satisfied without further consideration if at least 30% in the aggregate of the land to be included in an agricultural security area falls into one of the following categories: land whose soils are classified in Soil Conservation Service Capability Classes I through IV, excepting IV(e); land which falls within the Soil Conservation Service classification of "unique farm land"; or land whose soils do not meet Capability Classes I through IV but which is currently in active farm use and is being maintained in accordance with the soil erosion and sedimentation plan applicable to such land.
Use of land proposed for inclusion in an agricultural security area shall be compatible with local government unit comprehensive plans. Any zoning shall permit agricultural use but need not exclude other uses.
The landowner may propose to include all of his land, regardless of zoning, in an agricultural security area.
The land proposed for inclusion in the agricultural security area, and any additions which are proposed subsequently, shall be visible agricultural land.
Additional factors to be considered are the extent and nature of farm improvements, anticipated trends in agricultural economic and technological conditions and any other matter which may be relevant.
(b) Resource materials.-In considering the viability factors as set forth in this section, various resource materials shall be used, including, but not limited to, the following:
Soil surveys of the Pennsylvania State University
Soil surveys and other information provided by the National Cooperative Soil Survey.
Soil survey maps prepared by the United States Soil Conservation Service.
The United States census of agricultural categories of land use classes.
Any other relevant published data, maps, charts, or results of soil or land use surveys made by any county, State or Federal agency.
[to be inserted.]
(a) Review by governing body.-The governing body shall review any area created under section 8 seven years after the date of its creation and every seven years thereafter. In conducting such review, the governing body shall ask for the recommendations of the planning commission, the county planning commission and the advisory committee, and shall, at least 120 days prior to the end of the seventh year and not more than 180 days prior to such date, hold a public hearing at a place within the area or otherwise readily accessible to the area. Prior to the commencement of such review, notice thereof shall be given by publication in a newspaper having a general circulation within the area, by notice posted in five conspicuous places within, adjacent to or near the area and by notice, in writing, to all persons owning land within the area that the agricultural security area will be reviewed in accordance with law. All such notices shall be given 30 days before the commencement of such review. Persons wishing to modify the area shall submit proposed modifications within 30 days of the date of such notices. Thereafter, in conducting such review the governing bodies shall follow all the procedures and requirements of sections 5, 6, 7, and 8 [3 P.S. §§ 905-908] for the consideration of the agricultural security area and proposed modifications thereto. Within ten days of its action of termination or modification, the governing body shall file a notice of termination or modification with the recorder of deeds, who shall record such notice in such manner and place as has been provided in the original recording of the agricultural security area. The governing body shall also file a notice of termination or modification with the planning commissions of the county and of the local government unit. If the governing body does not act, or if a modification of an area is rejected, the area shall be deemed to be readopted without modification for another seven years.
(b) Interim review.- [to be inserted.]
Any party in interest aggrieved by a decision or action of the governing body relating to the creation, composition, modification, rejection or termination of an agricultural area may take an appeal to the court of common pleas, in the manner provided by law within 30 days after such decision or action.
(a) General rule.-Every municipality or political subdivision within which an agricultural security area is created shall encourage the continuity, development and viability of agriculture within such an area by not enacting local laws or ordinances which would unreasonably restrict farm structures or farm practices within the area in contravention of the purposes of this act unless such restrictions or regulations bear a direct relationship to the public health or safety.
(b) Public nuisance.-Any municipal or political subdivision law or ordinance defining or prohibiting a public nuisance shall exclude from the definition of such nuisance any agricultural activity or operation conducted using normal farming operations within an agricultural security area as permitted by this act if such agricultural activity or operation does not bear a direct relationship to the public health and safety.
It shall be the policy of all Commonwealth agencies to encourage the maintenance of viable farming in agricultural security areas and their administrative regulations and procedures shall be modified to this end insofar as is consistent with the promotion of public health and safety, with the provisions of any Federal statutes, standards, criteria, rules, regulations, or policies, and any other requirements of Federal agencies, including provisions applicable only to obtaining Federal grants, loans, or other funding.
(a) Approval required for condemnation and for certain other actions by an agency of the Commonwealth.-
(b) Approval required for condemnation by a political subdivision, authority, public utility or other body.-
(c) Notice.-
(d) Review by Agricultural Lands Condemnation Approval Board and other bodies.-
(e) Public hearings.-
(f) Findings and decisions.-
(g) Injunctions.-
(h) Emergencies excepted.-
The complete Pennsylvania Statutes are not yet available on the web. However, selected portions have been made available and can be accessed by CLICKING HERE. These statutes, though available instantaneously over the web, may not be the current law. Court decisions overturning them, later statutes amending them, and a host of other factors come into play when interpreting them. They are provided here as a resource. They should provide some information about the state of the law. However, a competent lawyer, who from other sources will research the law to insure what is current, should always be employed in matters of importance.

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Power Structures and Power Struggles: The Role of a Board
Boards are responsible for responding to and preventing sexual misconduct. When that's not clear, difficulties will arise. We hope other sanghas won't have to learn this firsthand as we did. Here is what we would like other sanghas, and especially other boards, to know about the board's role:
What it means to be a nonprofit
Founder syndrome and puppet boards
Legal and ethical duties of a board
Boards and sexual misconduct
The (ir)relevance of lawsuits
Pushback
Differences between board power and clergy power
An offer of mutual support
Many Buddhist communities in the U.S. begin informally, with a group of people deciding to meet regularly in a living room, in some other borrowed space, or over the internet. The question "Who's in charge here?" might be answered, "Oh, there's not much to decide" or "All of us—we do everything by consensus." If the group was founded by a teacher, the answer might instead be, "Of course it's the teacher who's in charge; after all, this is their group."
Incorporating as a nonprofit changes things in ways that are easy to underestimate. Becoming a nonprofit is not just a matter of making donations tax-deductible. Once a group has become a nonprofit, it is a legal entity in its own right, separate from its founders. This new legal entity is bound by legal documents (the articles of incorporation and bylaws), and the question "Who's in charge here?" is definitively settled: a nonprofit governs itself, via its board of directors.
This is true regardless of the mission of the nonprofit. There is no special exemption for nonprofits founded by spiritual teachers. Once an organization has been incorporated as a nonprofit, it is a different organization: it is an organization run by a board and not by founders or teachers. If this change is glossed over or trivialized, it is a major warning sign for future problems.
Founder syndrome can affect any organization, whether for-profit or nonprofit. Wikipedia defines founder syndrome as "the difficulty faced by organizations…where one or more founders maintain disproportionate power and influence following the effective initial establishment of the organization, leading to a wide range of problems."
Founder syndrome is a predictable growing pain. It is not easy for founders to let go of the power they initially exercised, even if they are enthusiastic about incorporating as a nonprofit (which by definition requires them to relinquish power to the board). Nor is it easy for nonprofit board members to exercise the power they actually hold (and must hold) if it means overriding the preferences of a founder—particularly if that founder is also their teacher.
What does founder syndrome look like? Having founders or spiritual teachers serving as board members is not necessarily a problem, as long as they don't expect to have "disproportionate power and influence." It is a problem, though, if other board members think of themselves as a de facto staff and the founders as their de facto bosses. Founder syndrome can also be seen when, in times of urgency or crisis, the board is pressured to fast-track decisions in line with the founder's wishes. Founder syndrome can be written into an organization's bylaws through attempts to create a lifetime board appointment for the founder or clauses to make it more difficult to remove a director who is a founder than it is to remove other directors. Founder syndrome can take place even after the founder has left the organization if, for instance, there is pressure to give a transgressing teacher inappropriate latitude because of their status as the founder.
In the worst case scenario, the boards become "puppets" of the founder, relegated to merely adding their stamp of approval on decisions already made.
Puppet boards are bad for organizations and for their directors. Organizations with puppet boards suffer because they lack transparent, independent leadership. Directors suffer because serving on a puppet board puts them at risk of violating their legal and ethical duties as fiduciaries of the organization.
What does it mean for board members to be fiduciaries of the organization? Many people misunderstand the word "fiduciary," thinking it just means "something to do with money." This misunderstanding pairs easily with a "puppet board" concept of board duties: perhaps a board is just supposed to manage an organization's finances (taking in donations, paying the rent), leaving all other decisions to the organization's real leaders; that is, to its founder(s) and/or—in the case of Buddhist organizations—its teachers.
The truth is the opposite. Being a fiduciary means being entrusted with accountability for an organization's well-being. It means taking on the highest possible standard of care under the law. It's a big responsibility. As fiduciaries, board members promise to act on behalf of the organization they serve. They must determine, as best they can and using their own judgment, what is in the best interests of their organization across every dimension (not just finance), and then they must act in those best interests, no matter what kind of pushback they encounter.
Board members' fiduciary duty is often broken down into three overlapping aspects: the duty of obedience requires them to follow the law and carry out the organization's stated mission; the duty of loyalty requires them to place the organization's interests above their own at all times; and the duty of care requires them to take their board duties seriously: they need to be active, not passive, in looking out for the organization's interests.
Board members' duty of care requires them to take active steps to try to prevent sexual misconduct from occurring. This is not a matter of ensuring that there are "no bad apples" among the teachers. Sexual misconduct is not a "bad apple" kind of problem; it is a systemic risk that demands systemic solutions.
What might systemic solutions look like? This is a question boards should ask themselves continuously since there's always room for improvement. Among other things, boards should consider these preventative measures:
Giving teachers ongoing access to relevant training, such as the Healthy Boundaries course offered by the FaithTrust Institute;
Providing regular training to sangha members on teacher-student boundaries, ethics, non-profit structure, and related matters;
Adopting clear and detailed bylaws and governance policies, including ethics policies and procedures;
Empowering an ethics council to work on education and prevention and recruiting an ethics ombudsperson to help with remediation;
Ensuring that students have clear channels to seek information and assistance; and
Offering support for teachers and students around "personal shadow."
Of course, boards must also take effective corrective action if sexual misconduct occurs. This could include:
Offering support to the victim;
Conducting an investigation, using outside providers as necessary;
Reporting the matter to arguably relevant external bodies such as the SZBA (which has a reporting clause in its ethics statement) or the AZTA;
Imposing any necessary sanctions, restrictions, or path-to-recovery requirements on the transgressor; and
Sharing information as transparently as possible with the sangha.
Note: Despite what these two separate sets of bullet points might suggest, the distinction between prevention and correction is not a sharp one. In fact, studies show that taking effective corrective action when sexual misconduct occurs may be, in itself, the most powerful form of prevention.
Also, a caution regarding requirements for a path to recovery: members of an injured community may be eager to recognize any movement toward regret on behalf of the transgressor as sufficient for reinstatement or absolution. The board must bear in mind that prior to reinstatement, a transgressor must demonstrate true rehabilitation through following a suite of actions, such as those recommended by the FaithTrust Institute, bulleted below. Resistance to these steps on the part of the transgressor often indicates a resistance to the gravity of what they've done:
Express and demonstrate true remorse;
Take full responsibility;
Step down from teaching [or similar roles] until restitution work is done;
Notify professional organizations;
Engage in therapy with a counselor who specializes in clergy abuse/professional misconduct;
Submit (vetted) written apologies;
Submit reports by teacher and therapist to board; and (only then)
Apply for reinstatement.
Note: If a transgressor does apply for reinstatement, it is important to consult with the student (or students) harmed in order to center their needs.
Sometimes people recognize that boards are responsible for responding to and trying to prevent sexual misconduct but mischaracterize the basis of that responsibility as being grounded in the need for the organization to "avoid expensive lawsuits."
Of course, all other things being equal, it is in an organization's best interest to avoid being sued, and board members should do what they can to act on that interest. However, it is a mistake to focus on this outcome rather than on the organization's core interests. The board of a sangha should focus on preventing and correcting sexual misconduct not to keep the organization from being sued (or from being sued themselves, in their capacity as directors), but rather because doing so will make the sangha a safe (or at least safer) place for Buddhist practice. The shorter slogan might be: just do the right thing so that your sangha can carry out its mission.
The FaithTrust Institute makes a similar distinction between an "Institutional Protection Agenda," which prioritizes defending the organization in civil litigation, and a "Justice-Making Agenda," which prioritizes restitution for survivors and prevention training. Even those labels can be confusing, though, since protection of the institution's real interests entails justice-making.
Focusing on doing the right thing rather than avoiding lawsuits at all costs allows board members to prioritize their organization's core interests. It also sets up the right priorities in cases where the two bases of responsibility conflict. In the case of teacher misconduct, the best thing for the sangha would not be to resist liability at all costs by minimizing or obscuring the harm done, but rather to settle a lawsuit on reasonable terms or otherwise compensate a victim for the harm that they've suffered. (How could this be so? Because good corrective action is also good prevention, and because care of victims is part of a board's duty of care for the sangha, it is not necessarily appropriate for a board to resist a lawsuit at all costs, should one be brought. The correct choice, where the sangha is arguably liable for harms, could be to reach a settlement that makes the victim whole.)
To reiterate: in order to carry out their fiduciary duties, board members must try to determine what is in the best interests of their organization and then act in those best interests—and they must do so no matter what kind of pushback they encounter.
Pushback may take the form of the "DARVO" dynamic (short for "Deny, Attack, and Reverse Victim and Offender"), with the board accused of supporting a victim who is the "true" offender, and/or with the board itself in the role of offender ("We wouldn't have a problem if it weren't for what the board is doing"). (See below for a more detailed discussion.)
It may take the form of pressure from distraught, confused, or frustrated sangha members, who argue that the board is overreacting, overreaching, or making things worse by "wallowing" in the issue, when in fact the board is simply exercising its duty of care and making space for everyone's recovery.
It may take the form of pressure from teachers who disagree with board actions and—more fundamentally—dispute the board's ultimate authority to address sexual misconduct matters. Among other things, teachers who wish, consciously or unconsciously, to undermine board decisions may end up:
Arguing that the entire board must recuse itself because board members are personally impacted by fallout from the sexual misconduct
(in fact, it is both possible and normal for boards under such circumstances to carry out their duties, and to do so ethically, among other reasons because there simply are no completely unimpacted people ready to step into board roles);
Arguing that the board should "just hand the whole matter over" to some third party to handle
(in fact, the board must retain ultimate responsibility, given its fiduciary duty to the organization);
Arguing that "this is a spiritual matter" and that board actions—and especially any reference to the law or legal and ethical duties—somehow corrupts a spiritual solution
(in fact, this is a false dichotomy: board members may well be acting on their highest spiritual aspirations when they try to carry out their duty of care for the sangha);
Taking systemic preventative measures personally, as if comprehensive ethics policies or teacher training requirements were an insult to "good apple" teachers
(in fact, studies show we are all safer when organizations treat misconduct as a systemic risk rather than an issue of "good" and "bad" teachers); or
Attempting to control key decisions, such as (1) which outside consultants or providers to work with; (2) whether, when, or how a teacher who has committed sexual misconduct should be invited to speak to the sangha; or (3) whether, when, or how the sangha should publicly discuss any aspect of the misconduct
(in fact, all of these decisions fall under the board's purview, given board members' fiduciary duties).
Board members may find these various forms of pushback to be intense and difficult to bear. Serving as a board member can definitely be, to use a common Zen phrase, "a field of practice." Board members do well to brace themselves, try to stay centered, and rely on each other for support.
Differences between board power and teacher power
What if the alleged victim of a teacher's sexual misconduct is also a member of the board? This is not an unlikely scenario, given the small size of most sanghas and the large overlap between the most engaged sangha members (who are particularly likely to be exposed to teacher misconduct) and those sangha members who are willing to serve on the board.
Does the power that an individual carries by virtue of being a board member counteract the power dynamics of the teacher-student relationship so that a board member cannot possibly be a victim of clergy misconduct? Or more than that: would misconduct rules actually be reversed under these circumstances so that the burden of boundary-keeping would be on the board member rather than the teacher?
The answer is no, because there are critical differences between board and teacher power. The nature of board leadership does not entail the kind of vulnerability and transference/countertransference as described with teacher roles and is therefore not governed by the civil and criminal laws that clergy and spiritual teachers (as well as therapists, chaplains, and other care providers) are subject to. Thus, misconduct rules would not place the burden of boundary-keeping on the board member rather than the teacher (thereby reversing their roles and making the teacher into a victim). Nor does the type of power exercised by a board member protect them from being vulnerable to a teacher's abuse of power. Board members may be victimized just like any other member of the sangha.
The only relevance of a victim's status as a board member is this: per ordinary conflict-of-interest principles as laid out in board bylaws, they must be recused from any board decision making in which they might be seen to have a conflict of interest.
What does an appropriate balance of powers look like in a healthy and resilient sangha? How should the board and teachers share leadership? There is no single prescription, but this chart of GBZC's newly clarified structure describes one possibility:
It's important to recognize that this structure still permits input from founders and/or teachers to the board. As noted above, founders or spiritual teachers can even serve as voting board members, as long as they don't expect to have "disproportionate power and influence." At GBZC, we've decided to strike a prophylactic balance (minimizing the risk of puppet boards) by adding the following provision to our bylaws: "Members of the Senior Teaching Community shall not stand for election as a Director, though a Director who becomes a Senior Teacher may finish their term as a Director."
Furthermore, founders and/or teachers are always welcome to serve in an ex officio manner on the board (attending regularly and giving input without being voting members). They may also be invited to serve on the ethics response teams that guide the sangha's response to incidents of sexual misconduct, with the understanding that, by virtue of its fiduciary duties, the board will always hold the ultimate responsibility for decision making related to matters of sexual misconduct.
We noted at the outset that at GBZC, the process of recovering from sexual misconduct was made particularly difficult due to a lack of clarity or assent regarding the board's role in responding to and preventing misconduct. We hope these materials about power structures and power struggles are helpful to other sanghas and particularly to other boards. If we can provide any further support, please don't hesitate to contact us at [email protected].
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What Will Make YOU Stand Out From The Crowd???
These days competition for work is tough – including keeping clients and finding new ones. How do you ensure that you stay ahead of the game?
Have you ever thought about giving talks on your subject matter? Finding opportunities to speak are a good way to market yourself and your organisation. When you're in a roomful of people sharing your knowledge and engaging with your audience, it could well lead to new clients or leads. Also, think outside the box – speaking to groups or companies in other industries may provide more scope for referrals.
Most people would say that they are too busy for this kind of investment of time. That is short sighted. It is about priorities. Everyone else is in the same boat. What better way to get a name for yourself and reach more prospects than being seen speaking?
Of course it's an investment of time – it won't be enough to take a one day presentation skills course where you learn to be more confident. You have to be able to put your content together in a way that demonstrates you understand the audience and their problems. Your prospects want you to explain the impact of the information you share upon their business.
Crafting material and delivering it in the most effective way takes skill that can be improved over time.
If you haven't had much experience of speaking in front of groups, a great way to start is to join a speaking club such as Toastmasters or Pony Express for example. Being a member of one of these clubs provides you with a friendly audience and an opportunity to get constructive feedback, whilst honing your skills.
For inspiration watch some of the videos on TED – there are speakers from all walks of life sharing their message persuasively, even on topics we might initially assume to be boring! What will you do to set yourself apart – will speaking be your new skill?


A repair kit for COIL system threads. The case is composed of a specific STI tap for each thread, a corresponding bit (up to M12), threaded inserts (COIL) of 1.5 D in width, an inserter and a shavings breaker. The COIL system is specifically recommended for work where it is essential to maintain the same diameter as the previous thread and is extremely popular in the automotive sector and other industrial sectors with an increasing demand for this type of system, due to the fact it optimises repair time and reduces costs.


Sir Tony Atkinson is remembered as a pioneer of the modern study of inequality within economics. In a time when inequality was a highly neglected topic within academia, he developed the welfare-based measure of inequality known as the Atkinson Index, which is now widely used by governments and development organisations. He also wrote extensively about global inequality and, to address this, proposed policy tools to alleviate poverty at a global and intergenerational scale. He spent the last part of his career at Oxford as a fellow of Nuffield College where he also served for 11 years as Warden.
In honour of Sir Tony Atkinson, the Global Priorities Institute is offering up to two scholarships to exceptional students who are undertaking a DPhil in Economics. These will be awarded to students whose dissertation topics are relevant to global priorities research – that is, broadly, the question of how agents can use their resources to do as much good as possible.
Note that these scholarships are awarded in conjunction with the Parfit Scholarship, which supports students undertaking a DPhil in Philosophy. A maximum of two Atkinson and Parfit Scholarships will be awarded each year, to the best candidates across both Economics and Philosophy.
If you have any questions about the Atkinson Scholarship, please contact scholarships@globalprioritiesinstitute.org.
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must be commencing the full-time Doctor of Philosophy (DPhil) in Economics programme in the 2019/2020 academic year.


The Panama Canal is one of the great marvels of the world. The history began over 100 years ago in August 1914 when the first ship sailed through the massive locks which opened up Panama to global commerce. The recent canal expansion project will allow even larger vessels to cross from ocean to ocean adding to Panama's economic growth. As a ship travels through the Panama Canal, glimpses of jungle life abound!
The video below shows the journey from the Caribbean to the Pacific through the Panama Canal locks and navigating the giant inland lake. This video is not of one of our yachts but of a yacht of 122 ft. / 160 tons. Longer than Ms B Haven but about the same 'size'. This shows you what to expect on a Panama Canal transit but cannot convey the smells and sounds of the jungle or the tranquility of the middle of the lake.
Visit our Panama Canal Pinterest board to see a collection of related images. You may want to see our other boards also.


It's a public relations move.
Report: Egypt, Saudis begin push to boost Arab trade with … Israel?
Did Saudis bring in a Khashoggi body double to cover up planned murder?
Right. I'm sure you're all over this one.
Trump: Saudi king tells me he knows nothing about Khashoggi disappearance; Update: "Rogue killers"?
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Dene Harlow
Denver area artist Dene Harlow has been painting for more than 5 decades. Beginning as a young boy, first with water colors, then oils, and finally acrylics, his medium of choice today. Although Dene has painted in many different styles, for the past 15 years his focus has been mountain landscapes. "I try to bring a photographic realism to my paintings. I want the viewer to feel like they are there, actually part of the scene." While primarily self taught, Dene has been influenced by other artists, including Bob Ross, Salvador Dali and others. His work is currently in both private and commercial collections, as well as his home studio.
"I try to bring a photographic realism to my paintings. I want the viewer to feel like they are there, actually part of the scene."
Dene was born in Glenwood Springs on May 20th, 1949 and raised in Rifle, Colorado. He has always loved the Colorado mountains. His first lessons were in watercolor, taught by a local art teacher. The first watercolors were of scenery, mostly around the Rifle area. During the next several decades, Dene dabbled in abstract styles, surrealism, as well as exploring other mediums, including macrame. Several of his macrame pieces can be found today at Avogadro's Number, a restaurant in Ft. Collins, some 40 years after they were first installed. This creative period eventually transformed into a more realistic approach, which is demonstrated in his current work, painting the Rocky Mountains one peak at a time.
After graduating high school in 1967, Dene spent a year exploring his options before serving in the Navy for several years. After the Navy, he decided on a new and different direction in life, moving to Philadelphia, where he was exposed to and inspired by a variety
artists in the Philadelphia area. However, around 1974 he made a decision to return to the Rockies, settling in Fort Collins. From the late 70's through the mid 90's, surrealism was his preferred style. However, starting in 2000, Dene began creating photographically realistic paintings, depicting mountain scenes, including Denali (aka Mt. McKinley), as well as the mountains all around us right here in Colorado.
"Reflecting Giants, Mt. McKinley and Company" (24 X 48") was painted after a trip to Alaska. "I like to paint my travels. I always view things from a painter's perspective, so when I photograph a scene in nature, my thoughts are actually what will this scene look like on canvas". The same is true for "Day At Peggy's Cove" (20 X 60"), created after a trip to Nova Scotia. "Grand Mesa" (15 X 45") is based on a scene I remember seeing as a child.
Inspiration is all around us
"Self Portrait" 16"x20", acrylic


The WikiConnections guide showing how to recharge a Kindle Fire 2nd generation from a Colombian power outlet using Type B Micro USB cable with a three pinned Type A power adapter and charging a Kindle Fire 2nd generation using a three pin Type B USB plug.
Complicated standards and sockets can often lead to confusion when planning on travelling to another country especially to the first time traveller. This page was written to help prepare travellers wanting to charge the Kindle Fire 2nd generation abroad.If you're visiting Colombia the following useful instructions show how to charge the Kindle Fire 2nd generation by using the Type B or A Colombian 110 volt 60Hz power outlets. If your Kindle Fire 2nd generation does not power up or charges slowly when you are visiting Colombia from another region then check that it is compatible with a 110 volt power supply. Devices which originate from a country which use a higher voltage (for example 240 volts) can take longer to charge or won't power up, check the device is dual voltage (normally marked with 100-240 volts) else you may need to use an additional power converter to ensure proper use.
The following page shows you how to connect the Colombian power outlet to your tablet and this page refers to the Kindle Fire 2nd generationfrom the Kindle Fire series. We recommend visiting the Amazon page on WikiConnections to see the full series of Amazon Kindle Fire models. You can recognise the Kindle Fire 2nd generation by the volume and power buttons on the sides and a Kindle logo on the rear. These instructions assume you have installed Fire OS operating system version 10.5.1 or greater for the Kindle Fire 2nd generation, however if not visit Amazon for the latest Kindle software update to ensure you have the most up-to-date fixes for your Kindle. For further information visit the support site at Amazon.com for the Kindle Fire 2nd generation instruction manual  or download the Kindle Fire 2nd generation instruction guide.
Can you use a Kindle Fire 2nd generation in Colombia?
What is the best power charger for recharging a Kindle Fire 2nd generation in Colombia?
You can connect a Kindle Fire 2nd generation to a Colombian power outlet by using the correct power convertor.
If travelling with more than just your Kindle Fire 2nd generation and visiting more than one country then the best travel power adapter for Colombia is a multiple USB port adapter which includes swappable plugs such as a 4 port USB travel charger . There are two different types of wall outlets in Colombia (B and A) and using a travel adapter like this ensures that you are covered for type A.
Because these chargers come with interchangeable plugs and handle from 100 volts - 240 volts will mean that you can travel to multiple countries in Europe, Asia, North America and Africa simply by changing the supplied plugs. If your Kindle Fire 2nd generation supports Fast Charge then you'll benefit from faster charging times with one of these types of USB power adapters, plus additional compatibility with certain power hungry devices like tablets. This will allow you to charge multiple devices at the same time without needing to buy seperate travel chargers or occupying additional power sockets. By only needing to bring a single USB travel charger will also keep the size down, making it ideal to store in hand luggage and convenient for charging your Kindle Fire 2nd generation at the airport or on a plane. Due to their space saving versatility these types of chargers can be used at home not just abroad so when you're not travelling they can sit under your bedside table charging multiple tablets, phones and e-readers without needing an additional wall outlet.
We recommend searching for this type of flexible travel adapter at your preferred electronics retailer - the power adapter illustrated is the 4 Port USB Wall Charger  which has been successfully tested with multiple USB devices in numerous foreign countries on a daily basis.
BESTEK Portable International Travel Voltage Converter - The BESTEK international travel converter has 4 USB charging ports with 3 AC power outlets and is the best selling compact power adapter for travellers originating from North America going to Colombia.
ORICO Traveling Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip - Likewise having 4 USB ports but only 2 AC power outlets the travel adapter from Orico is also aimed at travellers from the US using type B plugs and is a much more cost effective alternative to the BESTEK with just one less AC outlet for almost half the price.
BESTEK International USB Travel Power Strip - This power strip has 2 AC outlets but offers a generous 5 USB charging ports. This versatile power strip is compatible with both American plugs and popular plug types A, D,E/F, G, H, I, L and N making it perfect for a wide range of travellers from around the world visiting Colombia.
Using USB Type B cord and a Type A USB charger to power a Kindle Fire 2nd generation with a Colombian power outlet.
In order to supply power to your Kindle Fire 2nd generation from a Colombian power outlet you will need to use a Type A USB power adapter  and a USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B cable .
Begin by inserting the Type A USB power adapter into the Colombian power outlet. You can recognise this wall outlet by the two thin slots next to each other.
Plug in the USB end of the USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B cable into the bottom of the USB adapter and the other end into the USB port on a Kindle Fire 2nd generation. On the side of the 7" Kindle Fire HD located to the right of the HDMI output you will find the USB port.
The battery symbol which appears in the top corner of the 7 inch Kindle Fire HD screen will show a charging icon to indicate that your tablet is charging.
The Kindle Fire 2nd generation takes under 5 hours to fully charge to full capacity, however this may take longer depending on the power strength and if you are using the device whilst recharging. The battery life on your Kindle Fire 2nd generation lasts 8 to 9 hours depending on how you use it. Please read the Kindle Fire 2nd generation charging support page  for more details on battery life and the charging process.
The WikiConnections guide showing how to recharge a Kindle Fire 2nd generation from a Colombian power outlet using Type B Micro USB cable with a three pinned Type B power adapter.
To charge the Kindle Fire 2nd generation using the Colombian power outlet you'll need a Type B USB power adapter  and a USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B cable .
First you'll need to insert the Type B USB power adapter into the power supply. You can recognise this power outlet by two slots next to each other for live and neutral blades with a single semicircle hole below for the earth pin.
Connect one end of the USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B cable into the USB mains adapter and the other end into the USB port on a Kindle Fire 2nd generation. You will find the USB port at the side of your tablet situated next to the HDMI socket.
The battery symbol which is found at the top corner of the Kindle Fire 2nd generation will display a charge icon which indicates that your device is charging.
The Kindle tablet takes approximately less than 5 hours to completely recharge to 100 percent capacity but this is likely to be longer if you are using the device during the charging process. The Kindle Fire 2nd generation battery life is approximately 8 - 9 hours depending on use. For more information please read the Kindle Fire 2nd generation charging support page  for more details on the charging procedure.


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THE PRIDE is the Center Point-Urbana CSD's district newsletter that is published monthly. The content of The PRIDE is created by adults including district, building, and department leaders while the production (assembling) of The PRIDE is done by the CPU HS Publications Class.
Beginning with the 2022-23 school year, CPU CSD implemented a Communications Plan in order to better serve the district's students, staff, families, and stakeholders. The PRIDE has always been a source of information for both the district and community and plays a large part in the communication's plan.
One essential component of CPU's Communications Plan was to involve students in the district's communication process which is why—while the content of The PRIDE will continue to be created by adults—the production will occur by students via the HS Publications Class.
The PRIDE Advisor: Mrs. Shayla Stacey | sstacey@cpuschools.org
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Where the {{myvariable.data}} is giving problem when it is becomes "false".
 is there any angular js condition that i can initiate a variable based on the {{myvariable.data}} and use that variable in div tag ternary condition.
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Debt is the new four-letter word. After being the economy's best friend for the past half century, debt leverage has now become cursed as governments, corporations and individuals come to grips with ridding themselves of its heavy burden. While the issues regarding the world's debt situation are simply too many to repeat here, our intent is to assess how we believe portfolios should be constructed to weather the leverage storm.
The chart shows the accumulation of debt by the US government, which is now above $14 trillion and growing faster than the economy as a whole. We're not just singling out the United States; the chart looks similar for most developed countries, particularly in Europe.
What has spooked markets of late is the simple fact that investors in debt securities are asking themselves "how do we get our money back?" The presumed safety and security of owning a government-issued bond (the assumption is that a government can always raise taxes to meet interest and principle repayments) is being put to a severe test, especially in Europe, as countries like Greece grapple with how to bring budgets into balance.


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Musk believes the Tesla V3 Solar Roof is ready for "the big time"
October 29, 2019	0 By Erin Kilgore
The third version of Tesla's residential solar roof tiles launches.
The Tesla V3 Solar Roof has launched, according to the company's recent blog post. It is the third version of the company's solar roof tiles that have been designed to look like normal roof tiles when they are installed on a home. This gives the home the benefit of capturing the sun's energy without the traditional clunky panels needed to be installed on the roof.
Tesla announced the Solar Roof concept three years ago.
This solar roof concept from Tesla is certainly not new and was first revealed by the company three years ago. However, in a recent call with the media, Elon Musk said that while the company was still "figuring things out" with versions one and two, the third iteration of the company's residential solar energy project "is finally ready for the big time."
According to the company, installations of the Tesla V3 Solar Roof will begin in the coming weeks (with some having already started according to Musk). From there, the company hopes to boost production to as many as 1,000 new roofs per week, TechCrunch reports.
Consumers interested in a Tesla V3 Solar Roof can check out a price estimator on the company website.
Curious to know how much one of these innovative solar tiled roofs will cost? Tesla's Solar Roof website has been upgraded to include a pricing estimator. This estimator lists the total price for the average 2,000 square-foot home with 10 kilowatt (kW) solar power panels to cost $42,500. This price lowers to $33,950 after an $8,550 federal tax incentive.
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The Sundial • September 16, 2015 • https://sundial.csun.edu/94645/arts-entertainment/week-4-getting-the-routine/
Weekly Events: Blood Wedding, John Perry, Oktoberfest
A parade marcher quenches his thirst while a policewoman looks on during the Oktoberfest parade in Munich, Germany. (Thomas Swick/South Florida Sun-Sentinel/MCT)
Anthony Walton
Sometimes it can take a while to get back into the swing of things. Sometimes it takes a few weeks, and that's okay. Most of the time trying to get into the swing of things can be more exhausting than the work itself. Whatever it may be that's tiring, a break is absolutely needed. Human's were not meant to work incessantly without fun or a break. Work to live, not live to work! Here are some things out in the world to help break away from the monotony.
Faculty artist Recital
Master of the piano John Perry will perform at CSUN for and incredible night of music. The piano professor studied with Cecile Genhart and has been a CSUN faculty member for years. With decades of experience under his belt, this is a great opportunity to listen to a professional at his best.
Cypress Recital Hall
Latino Americans : Prejudice and Pride
During CSUNs "Latino Americans: 500 Years of History" event that will be going on throughout the fall semester, they'll be having various educational events on campus. This night will be a film showing just a bit of the history of what Latinos have gone through in their centuries of being here in America.
Oviatt Library Presentation room
Matthew Barney: River of Fundament
A large percentage of Americans use some form of a car in today's world. Matthew Barney will take those who want to join him on a journey into the history of the automobile industry. At this exhibit is a 6-hour-long film split into 3 different acts that explore different aspects of this. Included in this exhibit are images that showcase Barney's process of making this film that took 7 years.
11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Museum of Contemporary Art (The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA)
152 N. Central Ave.
$7 with Student ID
Campus Event
Orson Welles Retrospective : Stranger
Another week has come and It's time to soak in more history of the talented Orson Welles, and this week is his film Stranger. For those who haven't seen this or just don't know much about Welles, come learn and see a bit of history.
Armer Screening Room (MZ100)
Film/Museum
Jimi Hendrix : Electric Church
Jimi Hendrix was and is considered by many to be one of the fathers of modern rock. This documentary showcases behind-the-scenes side of putting together the last concert Hendrix would do before his death. The documentary includes interviews with Hendrix himself, concert organizers, and his band members.
800 W. Olympic Blvd.
$15 – Buy Tickets Here
Blood Wedding
"Blood Wedding" is a CSUN student produced show that encompasses "an explosive of lust, love and rebellion in rural Spain." Opening night starts Sept. 18, but will run throughout the month before the department holds another highly anticipated show.
Experimental Theatre of the Valley Performing Arts Center
$15 for students
Iron Comic
For those who are familiar and enjoy Iron Chef as well as those who enjoy laughing will love this. Nato Green and Moshe Kasher are putting together a blend of these two worlds. They are setting up four comedians who have to put together a routine based on audience input, and they're competing for the coveted Iron Comic title and all it's bragging rights.
7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Nerdist Showroom at Meltdown Comics
7522 Sunset Blvd.
You guys! Becky's Dead!
A comedy routine with a bit of a twist: five men take on the role of five teenage girls at a sleepover. Suddenly, one is dead and according to Siran Bibayan "a sleepover turns into a Clue-meets-'80s-slasher-film whodunit when a body turns up dead. Help look for the killer, and bring your own pillow." There are normal stand-up comedians, and then there's this.
iO West (Improv Olympic)
6366 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles Podcast Festival
During this three-day festival, comedians, voice actors, podcasters will be answering questions live and talking about how to make successful podcasts. On top of this there will be a preview screening of Earbuds: The Podcast Documentary, which goes into the scenes look of big-name podcasters.
10 a.m. – 1 a.m.
Sofitel Los Angeles
Frank Gehry at LACMA
A major restrospective looking back at Gehry's designs going all the way back to the 60's. This giant exhibit will focus through six themes of Gehry's work and look at his style of "urbanism".
An internationally-known event that brings together thousands of people from across the globe to unite over one common love: booze. Disclaimer: you may not have a good if you're under 21
833 W. Torrance Blvd.
Monday 21st
Danger Collective Residency
What is it: Danger Collective, a group from the Valley, is starting a non-profit show started. The group was responsible for the Runaway Festival at Los Globos and shows at the smell. September marks the start of a free Monday night residency at the Bootleg with sets from Dream Panther, Billy Changer and Sugar cube.
8:30 p.m. – 1 a.m.
2220 Beverly, Westlake
Comedy/Literature
The Nerdist Writer's Panel: Family Men – Masters of TV Family Sitcom
Norman Lear, creator of beloved American classic All in the Family, has come to discuss the makings of a good T.V. show. In this discussion, Lear will go through his work and help inspire and encourage people to go out and write. For those who are aiming for this kind of career, this is a must.
Largo at the Coronet
366 N. La Cienega Blvd.
The Coaster Show
Dozens of artists ranging from sculptors to painters, illustrators, animators and more join now for the 3rd annual "the Coaster Show." These artists, using only using four-inch coasters, create some of the most unique and amazing pieces of are one would see. Also, free beer!
11:00a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
La Luz de Jesus Gallery
Tuesday 22nd
Historical Exhibit
For those history buffs out there this should be an exciting moment. Most things relating to the Bible in a historical context are kept in Israel. However pieces of the Dead Sea Scroll are on exhibit to view.
700 Exposition Park Drive
Signs & Alarms: The Art of Margaret Nielsen & Scott Grieger, 1970-2015
Margaret Nielsen and Scott Grieger were two artisits that weren't in collaboration with eachother. However both used their art to critique the political system at the time. This exhibit is far too big to take in on just one visit and should be visited multiple times to soak everything it offers in.
Temporary Space LA
LACMA Classic Movies
LACMA presents matinees of classic movies on 35mm in their theater every Tuesday. It may be possible to find these movies online, but pretty much impossible to view them easily in the 35mm glory.
$4. RSVP Online
Wednesday 23rd
My LA
Los Angelenos know that LA is not a seasonal city. We have season in that its less hot during times, but we dont see a large change in color. Michael Ribaby wants to show his side of LA through use of photography. Showing the bright lights and styles of LA Ribaby will bring us on a journey through LA.
The Hive Gallery & Studios
729 S. Spring St.
Free (although advised to give a donation)
La Vida Es un Ring
Lucha Libre, a timeless, honorable profession of being a wrestler. Luchadors are held in the highest regard and are stars in the culture. La Vida Es un Ring pays tribute to these masked wrestlers who honored their family, and Mexico.
11 a.m. – 5 p.m
628 Alamitos Ave.
$15 for non-members $10 for members
Shannon and the Clams will grace the El Rey with hits "Sleep Talk" and "The Cult Song." The Oakland-based punk-rock trio not only has a rocking sound, but a classic, 1950's doo-wop sound.
Contributed by Joseph Jackson


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Raptors sign Spanish Finals MVP
Updated: July 24, 2006, 7:05 PM ET
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TORONTO -- The Toronto Raptors signed free agent Jorge Garbajosa to a three-year contract worth just under $12 million on Monday.
Garbajosa averaged 14.8 points, 6.9 rebounds and 35 minutes for Unicaja in the Euroleague this past year.
The 6-foot-9 forward has earned a number of honors during his European playing career, including 2005 and 2006 Spanish club finals MVP.
The 28-year-old has spent 11 seasons playing in Europe and has played in two Olympics.
"It's an important moment for me," Garbajosa said in a conference call from Spain. "I have played a lot of years here in Europe, and the Toronto Raptors gave me the opportunity to try to play in the best league in the world. I like the city, I like the team, I like everything else, so I want to be part of it."
Before playing with Unicaja, Garbajosa spent four seasons with Benetton Treviso in Italy. Maurizio Gherardini, Toronto's new assistant general manager and Benetton's former GM, recommended the Raptors sign him.
"He's a guy who's not afraid of fighting anybody," Gherardini. "He's got the size to go against guys in the paint without being afraid of anybody."
The signing adds another European to the team. General manager Bryan Colangelo selected Italian forward Andrea Bargnani with the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft, then signed Anthony Parker, an American who played the last six seasons in Israel with Maccabi Tel Aviv. He acquired Slovenian center Rasho Nesterovic in a trade with the San Antonio Spurs, and hired Gherardini.
Toronto's roster also includes Spanish guard Jose Calderon.
Copyright 2006 by The Associated Press
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Seattle Winter Beer Festival features many local brews
Sun | West Sound A & E
By Christopher Kornelis, ckornelis@kitsapsun.com — Dec 2nd, 2005
Silver City Brewing Co. brewmaster Don Spencer offers his Imperial Stout for the holiday season. Staff photo by Steve Zugschwerdt
Don Spencer, Silvercity brewmaster, and guest brewer Tom Munoz check on a batch of Christmas brew they are perparing for the Chirstmas holiday. Steve Zugschwerdt | Kitsap Sun
Dell Johnson of Puyallup keeps an eye on malt as it pours into a pitcher to be made into beer. James Branaman | Kitsap Sun
Ted Farmer is the brewmaster of Heads Up Brewery, located in Silverdale. Staff photo by James Branaman
A sign hung haphazardly on a wall covered with traditional, foreign and nipple-shaped beer steins at Silverdale's Heads Up Brewery aptly sums up the joint's vibe: Friends Don't Let Friends Drink Yellow Sissy Beer.
Proprietor Ted Farmer stocks more than 100 beers that he believes are quite the contrary. He imports some, brews others and occasionally members of his mug club, who adorn his shop with their favorite goblets, help him develop new recipes.
When he brings his Jack-O-Tripel to the Winter Beer Festival on Saturday at Seattle's Pyramid Alehouse, he will be toting an idea pitched to him by regular Eddie Dutra.
"He wanted to make a pumpkin beer," Farmer said. "I'm not the biggest fan of pumpkin beer. Our half-barrel brewing system allows us to get crazy. This one actually came out very nice the first time we made it."
And it was a hit. On tap, Farmer pushed a keg over a weekend.
Such experimentation has earned his small shop on Silverdale Way a strong reputation in the regional microbrew community.
"The neat thing about their beers is kind of the creativity and imagination that goes into their beer making," said Arlen Harris, executive director of the Washington Brewers Guild which is sponsoring Saturday's celebration of winter beers. "That's really being noticed by people regionally that enjoy beer."
Showcased at the festival will be the evolving definition of what brewmasters consider a winter beer — traditionally dark with high alcohol content. Harris, brewmaster at the Issaquah Brewhouse, said participants are bringing black beers, ambers, strong ales and probably even a couple goldens. Of the 27 participants only two — Colorado's New Belgium and Oregon's Rogue Ales — are not based in Washington.
Don Spencer, brewmaster at Silverdale's Silver City Restaurant and Brewery, is bringing his Silver City Imperial Stout, which he calls "kind of a kitchen sink beer," because of its many varieties of roasted malts such as chocolate, brown and three shades of caramel.
"It gives you a lot of different flavors. It gives it some depth, gives it some intrigue," he said of the winter beer that is so popular that he resurrected the dark draft last summer.
"Ours is pretty hoppy when it's young," Spencer said. "There's a lot going on."
When it comes to developing recipes, Spencer agrees with Farmer that listening to customers is important, as is traveling and scouting out emerging trends.
A trip to Belgium and Germany last year exposed him to a multitude of ideas he's brought back to Silver City. "I've been told my beers have improved since I've had that experience," he said.
Harris, who is bringing his Issaquah Frosty Frog to the festival, said both Silverdale brewers are thought well of in the industry. They each took home honors at the guild's Washington Cask Beer Festival in October at the Seattle Center, and have contributed to Kitsap County's reputation as a good place to find a microbrew.
"People in Kitsap County should feel pretty lucky about having two great places out there," he said. "There's a lot of places in Washington state that I would determine beer poor. Kitsap, especially with the quality of the beer made ... is right in line, if not better, than the beer scene in other places."
Perhaps that's because, as Farmer puts it: "I don't really sell the yellow sissy beer."
Dec 2nd, 2005
CLASSES Field's End Winter Writing Classes, registration begins Dec. 6, info, registrar z Jan. 17: Priscilla Long, The Art of the Paragraph, four Tuesdays, 6:45 to 9:15 p.m., Pegasus Coffee House, 131 Parfitt Way, Bainbridge Island; $210 COMEDY THE EDGE IMPROV, The Playhouse, Bainbridge Island, (206) 842-8569, www.theplayhouse.... [Read More...]
Heat Takes Shine Off Sunny Days
Nathan Plumb, 6, of Gig Harbor, right, gets a face full of sprinkler spray at Silverdale Waterfront Park. Behind him is his brother Evan, 3, They were visiting the park with their mom, Stacy. Larry Steagall | Kitsap Sun Here in the notoriously cloudy Northwest, a ... [Read More...]
Local wine maker hopes for a fair win
Carolyn J. Yaschur | Kitsap Sun Randy Pendras of Port Orchard has been making wine since 1997. He has entered his wines at the Puyallup and Kitsap County Fairs. Randy Pendras of Port Orchard has been making wine since 1997. He has entered his wines at ... [Read More...]
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Celebrate St. Patrick with an ale
Wine of the Week: Heads Up Brewing Company Special Irish Red Ale. True, full-bodied red ale, crisp and malty taste, lightly bittered. 6 percent alcohol. Dry Irish Stout: black, very opaque, medium body, served on a nitrogen tap, so it will pour like a ... [Read More...]


Jordan is my niece and I love her dearly. She has the best imagination of any child I have ever been around. The stories she tells can be outlandish but almost believable at times because she has so much conviction when telling them. When it came time for her 5th birthday my sister asked me to do a photo shoot for her. Well knowing in advance how imaginative she is I told my sister lets let her dress up and live out a fairy tale.
She has always loved being a princess and loves princess and fairy stories so it was logical to dress her up like one and make it magical. What she didn't know is that I planned on editing one with a few animal friends and surprising her with it. My sister called and said she talked about it all night before bed when she showed it to her. Of course she had a story to tell about it. Telling her mom that the animals must have came by when she was singing because they loved it. She then asked why was it that she didn't notice them at the time.
Another photo I wanted to do was with some fairy dust. Jordan had so much fun blowing the dust towards my camera. All the while being nervous about falling back off the small retaining wall we sat her on.
I saw previously the kids had a cool teepee in their playroom, and I had the idea of taking that teepee into the woods behind their house and creating a pocahontus scene. The part that I didn't expect is how she started posing without direction. She is a model in waiting for sure.
Such as fun day with my niece getting to shoot something thats fun for her, and makes her happy. We created a book for her so she can always pull it off the shelf and remember the fun we had on that chilly day. After the staged shots were done she wanted to play and that is always some of my favorites as thats when you catch a child in pure innocent enjoyment.
Until next time Jordan. Keep telling those great stories, dancing, singing, and being the sweet girl you are.
When asked to donate a service to the York County Humane Society of York County there was no way I could say no. As a dog lover it means allot to me that this organization takes in these innocent animals that have been abandoned lost or abused, and tries their best to rehabilitate and find them a forever home. The Cause for the paws event has become and annual fundraiser to support the Humane Society. This year was the 3rd annual event. The Longbranch of Rock Hill hosted the event, and Restaurants Empire Pizza of Newport, Wing King of Fort Mill, Wingbonz of Rock Hill/Fort Mill, and Ledo's Pizza from Rock hill participated in a Wing War.
The food and music was great, and there were plenty of smiling faces. The volunteers and organizers of the event were top notch and the organization of this event went of without a hitch even thought he outdoors weather was less than stellar.
The community donated over $24,000 of items available for auction and raffles. From amazing baskets, to Gas grills, art and all types of services. The event was a awesome opportunity to meet new people in the community, socialize and donate to a great cause. I documented the event with photography hopefully showing how much fun it was will bring in more people to the event in the following years.
If you couldn't make it and want to still donate. Here is the information straight from the York County Humane Society's Website.
To volunteer, please contact Kathy Hawkins or to schedule an event, please contact Mary Beth Knapp.


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Q: How to convert swagger.json to openapi3 spec I'm looking for a solution of converting swagger.json (generated by swagger2) to openapi3 json file in my CI/CD process (Git Actions).
I'm doing my job with Java, and I found some ways like:

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*Swagger inspector -> I guess it works in web env only.

*SwaggerHub gradle plugin

*Swagger codegen

but I have no experience of my task. which one is proper way to solve my problem? or is there any other way?
grateful for reading my question :)

A: Renew) I solved it completely, with using Swagger-parser
https://github.com/swagger-api/swagger-parser
example code is here:
@Test
public void parsingTest() throws Exception {
    String outputDir = System.getProperty(YOUR_PATH_HERE);
    SwaggerParseResult result = new OpenAPIParser().readLocation(YOUR_PATH_HERE, null, null);
    OpenAPI api = result.getOpenAPI();

    // POJO -> JSON
    ObjectMapper objectMapper = new ObjectMapper();
    objectMapper.writeValue(new File(YOUR_PATH_HERE), api);
}

hope it makes helpful someone!


At seventeen, Mary Johnson saw Mother Teresa's face on the cover of Time and experienced her calling. Eighteen months later, she entered a convent in the South Bronx to begin her religious training. Not without difficulty, this bright, independent-minded Texas teenager eventually adapted to the sisters' austere life of poverty and devotion, and in time became close to Mother Teresa herself.
Still, beneath the white and blue sari beat the heart of an ordinary young woman facing the struggles we all share -- the desire for love and connection, meaning and identity. During her twenty years with the Missionaries of Charity, Sister Donata, as she was known, grappled with her faith, her sexuality, the politics of the order, and her complicated relationship with Mother Teresa. Eventually, she left the church to find her own path -- one that led to love and herself.
Provocative, profound, and emotionally charged, An Unquenchable Thirst presents a rare, privileged view of Mother Teresa. At the same time, it is a unique and magnificent memoir of self-discovery.


Cradled in a scenic valley of the Suthep-Pui mountain range, Hmong Hilltribe Lodge offers guests a unique opportunity to experience traditional Hmong culture amidst striking natural beauty. Conveniently located in the Mae Rim district, just an hour's drive from Chiang Mai, our jungle lodge combines simplicity and style to create an environment of rustic elegance and serenity. With an elevation of 2,700 feet above mean sea level, the weather at Hmong Hilltribe Lodge is pleasantly mild and cool all year round.
We invite you to visit our lodge and the tribal communities nearby, where you can learn the intricate techniques of traditional Hmong embroidery, weaving and batik. Trekking tours to villages farther afield are led by our experienced guides, through exquisite jungle scenery rich with endemic plant and animal life, while closer to home, our expansive pool area and massage salas offer fabulous ways to unwind. Our Hmong neighbours from the village of Mae Khi also come to our lodge every evening to perform for our guests, communicating key aspects of Hmong culture through song, dance and rituals.
Hmong Hilltribe Lodge is made up of 10 individual houses, each comprising four separate rooms arranged around a central communal area with a large fireplace. Guests may choose from a selection of standard, superior and deluxe rooms.


When the in-store experience and opportunity to buy online is combined, sales increase all around. Yet, how do retailers go about creating a smooth, strategic integration when choosing to go brick-and-mortar?
In today's digital age, consumers' expectations of their beloved brands are expanding. Shoppers now have an increased need for a more personalized shopping experience – which only a physical retail store can deliver.
The firm L2 found that 75% of online shoppers worldwide consider the brick-and-mortar experience the most important when making a purchase. Consumers miss out on physical interactions with people and products when they choose to online shop. In our experience, online sales increase by at least 60% after an online retailer opens a physical store. Stores help customers get to know the brand in-person, which gives them confidence to buy online.
By creating both a memorable experience and using technology and big data strategically.
Experience: On a recent webcast the CEO of Sweaty Betty, said their locations are providing at least 100 free workout classes every week for up to 2,000 people. They are making their stores an interactive, fun environment for shoppers. Sweaty Betty also has cafes within a few of their stores to promote what they preach, a healthy lifestyle. Allowing for shopping, eating and exercising to be at the fingertips of every customer that walks in their store has proven to increase their sales. Creating a unique experience to better promote the brand goes beyond the transaction. It makes the store a place of interaction and socialization and younger customers are engaging more with experience versus digital.
Technology: The biggest opportunity for retailers is to align the continuity of their store online and off – and technology in-store can help connect the two. It's not easy to find the right tech tools that embody the brand and allow for personalized shopper interactions. But, when retailers get it right, it works. A high-fashion brand based in London recently installed kiosks and digital displays in-store. These kiosks collect data on their customers by sorting their likes and dislikes of their products. Once the customers leave, the data is store and calculated and the retailer goes a step further. At a later date, the customer then receives similar products to those liked which spark an interest in future purchasing. It's not just big data anymore – it's big useful data. This process creates a more personal experience between the retailer and customer. The customer feels as though the retailer knows exactly what their likes and dislikes are, and that is itself is something special.