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The Allied occupation of Japan at the end of World War II was led by General Douglas MacArthur, the Supreme Commander of the Allied Powers, with support from the British Commonwealth. Unlike in the occupation of Germany, the Soviet Union was allowed little to no influence over Japan. This foreign presence marked.
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13 فوریه 2012 . هم اکنون، پس از 11 ماه کار بی وقفه مسئولان، تصاویر گرفته شده، پیشرفت فوق العاده ی ژاپنی ها را نشان می دهد.
بازسازی حیرت آور مناطق زلزله زده ژاپن یازده ماه پس از سونامی /گزارش .
13 فوریه 2012 . بازسازی حیرت آور مناطق زلزله زده ژاپن یازده ماه پس از سونامی /گزارش تصویری (1). جامعه > حوادث - ژاپن در مارس سال گذشته زمین لرزه و سونامی را تجربه کرد که در یکصد سال گذشته بی سابقه بود و عکسهایی که ازمناطق مصیبت زده گرفته شد، گستردگی ویرانی و خسارت را بخوبی نشان می داد. یازده ماه پس از آن حادثه.
Policeman and MP control trafic at the intersection of Ginza 4chome, 1946 (Showa 21). From "Tsukon no Showa. Graphic Report". Japan accepted the terms of the Potsdam Declaration on 15 August 1945 (Showa 20), that ended Pacific War.Japan then was placed under the occupation of the Allied Powers, led by the.
15 فوریه 2018 . کمکهای ژاپن به هائیتی پس از زلزله سال ۲۰۱۰ از طریق آژانس همکاری های بین المللی ژاپن (جایکا) صورت می گیرد.
Occupation and Reconstruction of Japan, 1945–52 - Office of the .
Occupation and Reconstruction of Japan, 1945–52. After the defeat of Japan in World War II, the United States led the Allies in the occupation and rehabilitation of the Japanese state. Between 1945 and 1952, the U.S. occupying forces, led by General Douglas A. MacArthur, enacted widespread military, political, economic,.
Great East Japan Earthquake Reconstruction Support | ITOCHU .
Provides information about [Great East Japan Earthquake Reconstruction Support]. ITOCHU, one of the leading sogo shosha, is engaging in domestic trading, import/export, and overseas trading of various products such as textile, machinery, metals, minerals, energy, chemicals, foods, general products, realty, information.
Japan minister quits after saying it was 'better' tsunami hit the north .
Apr 26, 2017 . Masahiro Imamura, who was overseeing reconstruction of disaster areas, said it was better the north-eastern region was hit instead of Tokyo.
Recovery and Reconstruction in Japan: Harvard Reports from the .
Aug 7, 2012 . Program on U.S.-Japan Relations / Edwin O. Reischauer Insitute of Japanese Studies Reischauer Institute for Japanese Studies Japan Forum Panel Panelists: YUS.
Quarterly Review Spring 1989. Understanding Japan's Saving Rate: The Reconstruction Hypothesis. Lawrence J. Christiano*. Research Officer. Research Department. Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. Over the past 20 years, the Japanese national saving rate has on average exceeded the U.S. national saving rate.
Mar 11, 2018 . As Japan marked the seventh anniversary Sunday of the 2011 earthquake and tsunami that triggered the nuclear disaster, reconstruction efforts have been making progress, but to a varying degree. Residents in disaster-stricken northeastern Japan have rebuilt their lives and infrastructure has been.
In Post-Tsunami Japan, A Push To Rebuild Coast in Concrete - Yale .
May 16, 2013 . Seawall Miyagi Prefecture Japan. An illustration of a seawall planned in Miyagi Prefecture, one of the areas most affected by the 2011 tsunami. MIYAGI PREFECTURE. The reconstruction is threatening that natural recovery in a number of ways. Depending on their design and location, seawalls — some of.
Aug 10, 2017 . Tokyo, October 8-9, 2017. Oral Reconstruction Symposium, Japan. The National Japanese Symposium takes place in Tokyo. The lectures given by international as well as local Speakers will focus on evidence based implant rehabilitation. Visit the Symposium Website (in Japanese) for further Information:.
How Japan Is Spending Its Post-Tsunami Reconstruction Funds .
Oct 30, 2012 . AP Photo/David Guttenfelder SENDAI, Japan (AP) — About a quarter of the $148 billion budget for reconstruction after Japan's March 2011 tsunami and nuclear disaster has been spent on unrelated projects, including subsidies for a contact lens factory and research whaling. The findings of a government.
Quantitative pollen-based climate reconstruction in central Japan .
Climate reconstruction in Japan by the best modern analogues method was tested with 285 surface pollen spectra, and then applied to the 47,000 years pollen profile from Lake Mikata, Central Japan. Both pollen taxa percentages and plant functional type affinity scores were used in the reconstruction of six climate.
Lessons Learned: Japan's Contributions to the World .
Jun 27, 2017 . More than 800 participants from civil society, national and local governments, academia, the private sector and international organizations from around the world gathered in Brussels from 6-8 June 2017 for the Third Edition of the World Reconstruction Conference (WRC3) in Brussels, Belgium.
The Great Kantō Earthquake and the Chimera of National .
The Great Kantō Earthquake and the Chimera of National Reconstruction in Japan (Contemporary Asia in the World) [J. Charles Schencking] on Amazon. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. In September 1923, a magnitude 7.9 earthquake devastated eastern Japan, killing more than 120, 000 people and leaving two.
Reconstruction of Nation in Postwar Japan. MIRIAM KINGSBERG. This article introduces the 1952-56 hiropon crisis, Japan's sole major domestic experienc with illegal drugs, and the world's first methamphetamine "epidemic." In the earl postiuar years, hiropon addiction came to symbolize the dependent, traumatized state.
The Diet enacted the Basic Act on Reconstruction from the Great East Japan Earthquake in June 2011. The Act set the policy for reconstruction, enabled the government to issue reconstruction bonds and establish special zones for reconstruction, and authorized the establishment of the.
Screening Enlightenment, Hollywood and the Cultural .
Screening Enlightenment. Shows how the US's expansive attempt at cultural globalization helped transform Japan into one of Hollywood's key markets. He also demonstrates the prominent role American cinema played in the political reeducation and reorientation of the.
Apr 5, 2018 . Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi is seeking international support to restore peace and prosperity in his country, torn by extremism.
Apr 25, 2017 . Japan Reconstruction Minister to Resign After Disparaging Fukushima. April 25, 2017, at 8:24 a.m.. April 25, 2017, at 8:24 a.m.. U.S. News & World Report. Japan Reconstruction Minister to Resign After Disparaging Fukushima. More. Japan's State Minister in charge of Reconstruction Masahiro Imamura.


After a match-winning performance in the first Test at Edgbaston against India, youngster Sam Curran who bagged 5 wickets and scored 87 runs, said that he draws inspiration from fellow all-rounder Ben Stokes. In a post-match conference the 20-year-old told that he was not over-awed by the situation and tried to play his natural game, just like the way he plays for Surrey. Curran admitted that he was fortunate to have played a special knock in the second innings.


The Cuban Joint is the ultimate resource for production in Cuba. Working with strategic partners and vendors across Cuba, we provide top-flight production services for anyone interested in bringing their craft or project to Cuba.
Musicabana is shaping new opportunities to access Cuba's wealth of musical talent and creativity and to reassert Cuba's historic role as a preeminent cultural leader in the Americas.
Musicabana is here to guide the international music and media industries in service of equal and fruitful exchange.
We work indigenously and organically, with Cubans, for Cubans.
Cuba is back on the map, front and center as a top global music and cultural destination!
And it's capital, Habana, offers a truly universal celebration of culture – a unique musical adventure at the epicenter of the Caribbean.
Musicabana successfully staged its first international music festival in 2016, drawing over 450,000 attendees between three venues over two weekends. Its multi-genre bill boasting more than 20 artists, bands, and DJs from around the globe included top acts Major Lazer, Ibeyi, Cedric Gervais and Havana D'Primera.
We are working on our 2017 dates… Stay tuned!
Musicabana's mission is to unlock the Caribbean by bringing Cuba –a historic cultural epicenter– back into the global equation.
We aim to build bridges and cultural conduits that have been shut down for over a half-century.
With our music and dance tours, the music festival, a suite of digital content and boutique production services, Musicabana has and will continue to become a revitalizing force and catalyst for cultural change in one of the most connected, culturally rich and diverse regions in the world.
El festival Musicabana recogerá el guante con 'el objetivo de convertir a La Habana en el centro musical del Caribe y, una vez al año, del mundo.
Playing in Cuba was a dream come true.
I can't wait to come back for more!
...I didn't start making music to do [Vegas] residencies. I started making music to do cool things like this.
In May 2016, Musicabana curated and sponsored 'Cuba and the World: New Musical Realities,' a single-day conference that was organized in conjonction with the Consortium for Advanced Studies Abroad (CASA) and the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies at Brown University.
Cuban and international scholars, musicians, and producers convened at Casa de las Américas –one of the oldest and most prestigious cultural institutions in Latin America– to engage in discussions that focused on the new opportunities and challenges facing Cuba's music scene and industry.
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Dun, dun, dun. Time to talk about the dreaded topic: Churn. As a Customer Success professional there is not a day that goes by without a discussion about either retention or churn. Whatever you decide to call it, it's important to track it and categorize it so you can quickly learn from it. In this post I'll cover how to uncover the signs of churn. Next time I'll talk about how to tackle those issues and prevent it.
When you're hired as a success professional the one question often missing from the interview process is, "How are your detective skills?" You'll need to quickly learn from suspicious and repeated customer behavior which things commonly lead to that dreaded cancellation call. It's important to keep an evolving list of your own in order to track and ultimately mitigate churn. Here are 7 areas you should consider as you start your own telltale list.
1. Negative feedback - Using a tool like Wootric gives your customer a direct line to provide feedback - good, bad, or ugly. Although you cannot solely rely on a tool like this, it's a great way to collect user sentiment and NPS. Companies that repeatedly provide low scores and negative feedback could be at risk for churning.
2. System use - If you work for a technology company there are probably features in your platform that can show you how clients are using it. If not, solutions like Totango can help you figure out what customers are doing in there. Whether it is logins, timestamps, clicks, usage reports or standard activities, think about the actions (or lack thereof) that might indicate a customer is unhappy with your product.
3. One-off feature requests - Feature requests can be an amazing feedback tool that can have an incredible impact on your product or service. On the other hand they can make for some tough decisions when it comes to which requests you can and cannot accommodate. A customer with a large number of requests that do not align with the vision of your brand should raise some red flags.
4. Company changes - New leadership, an acquisition or even changes in staff are things that a success team should be wary of. You've worked hard to develop a relationship with your champion at a company, but what happens when if they leave the company or get promoted? New leadership can come onto the scene and start evaluating all vendors, which leads to a re-selling cycle or churn.
5. Requests for future pricing - Although this can be a completely innocuous request it could also indicate to your team that the customer is shopping around for other options. Additionally, if budgets are being reviewed saving money could become more important than the relationship your client has with your company. Once you've provided your response regarding future pricing, be sure to follow up with some questions to help you decide whether or not this is a true churn-related red flag.
6. Contract requests - If you get a request for a copy of the contract there is a problem. At a minimum, you probably aren't working with the right contact person. If the customer is new, they might have misunderstood what they were purchasing and need to be re-sold. Worst-case scenario, you have customer who is trying to find out how long they have to stick with you before they move on.
7. Contact goes dark - Your company has a great relationship with the contact – they share about the product, they engage with the success team, you know their kids names. Suddenly, nothing. Weeks go by, you've reached out several times, and still nothing but (at least according to LinkedIn) they are still working for the company. Is it a long vacation or churn risk?
After reading about these 7 signs of churn you can probably recall some interactions with your clients where there were red flags. Get started on a list of your own, and be sure to include any distinct elements of your product or service that are a tell-tale sign of churn for your brand. Building an evolving list for you and your team will give you the basis for a unified and systematic approach to alleviating churn. Next post I will cover how to build a churn prevention strategy based on your list.
Need help identifying and strategizing around your tell-tale signs of churn? The Success League is ready when you are!


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 22 de janeiro - Israel se retira da Península de Sinai.
 20 de fevereiro - O Rei Saud da Arábia Saudita visita os EUA, cujos governantes lhe prometem ajuda militar.
 25 de março – O Tratado de Roma estabelece a Comunidade Económica Europeia.
 26 de Agosto – A Malásia ganha independência do Reino Unido.

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Resolve to keep ALL your tax refund in 2017! – National Consumers League
December 21, 2016 /in Blog, Blog, health, Blogs, food /by NCL staff
The new year is right around the corner. Along with champagne, the Times Square ball drop and midnight kisses, a new year also means resolutions for many of us. Unfortunately, those resolutions will too often be broken before the first few weeks of January are out. Fortunately for millions of of consumers, there's one resolution you can make and actually keep this year: file your taxes early to get the federal tax refund you are entitled to!
Why is this resolution so easy to keep, you ask? Millions of consumers qualify not just for valuable tax credits like the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), but also for free tax preparation help—both online and in person. By taking advantage of these programs, consumers can get thousands of dollars in tax credits, save money on tax preparation services, and file taxes safely and securely.
Unfortunately, despite the availability of these programs, too many consumers fail to get all the money to which they're entitled. Often, it's because they simply don't apply for the EITC even when they qualify. Other times, they may pay for expensive professional tax preparation services when free IRS-approved tax preparation options are available on the Internet and in local communities. And in some cases, it may be because unscrupulous tax preparers offer high-interest loans under the guise of giving consumers "early" refunds or, even worse, tax identity thieves steal refunds.
This tax year, in partnership with the Corporation for Enterprise Development and the Intuit Financial Freedom Foundation, NCL is resolving to help consumers learn more about these important tools. First, we want qualifying consumers (i.e., those with a maximum annual income of $53,930 or less, depending on tax filing status and number of children claimed) to know that they may be entitled to as much as $6,318 in tax credits thanks to the EITC. Unfortunately, the IRS estimates that 20 percent of consumers who may qualify don't claim the EITC. The message to consumers is that even if you work, but don't have an income high enough to be subject to federal taxes, filing a return in order to claim the EITC can potentially put thousands of dollars in your pocket. One wrinkle to keep in mind this year is that thanks to a new law aimed at reducing tax identity fraud, consumers who claim the EITC or Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) will not receive their refunds until after February 15. While this may be an inconvenience for some, it gives the IRS important time to detect and prevent tax identity fraud, which unfortunately impacts hundreds of thousands of consumers every year.
Second, we want low and moderate-income consumers to know that they may be eligible for free tax preparation help from trained volunteers community thanks to the IRS's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. At local VITA sites across the country, IRS-certified volunteers can help consumers who make less than $54,000 per year, persons with disabilities, and limited English speaking taxpayers prepare and file their taxes safely, securely, and completely free of charge. For taxpayers who qualify, using a VITA can save hundreds of dollars versus going to a for-profit tax preparer. For more information, visit irs.gov/filing or download the "IRS2GO" mobile app on your smartphone or tablet.
For those that prefer to file their taxes online, we urge consumers to take advantage of the IRS's Free File program. The Free File program, which is available to anyone making $64,000 or less in annual income, gives consumers access to more than a dozen brand-name online tax preparation services at no cost. Free state tax preparation may also be available through Free File-participating tax preparation services, depending on which state a taxpayer lives in. For more information on IRS Free File, click here.
Thanks to programs like the EITC, VITAs, and IRS Free File, it's never been easier for qualifying consumers to keep that resolution to collect ALL of the refund that they're entitled to. This new year, make taking advantage of these programs a resolution you CAN keep!
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Ad-Blocking: Is it a dirty word or good security practice? – National Consumers League
Victory for hourly workers in four states despite the nation's turn to the right – National Consumers League
Who decides how much your donor eggs are worth? – National Consumers League
CFPB's structure ruled unconstitutional, but is it really? – National Consumers League
Borrower Defense to Repayment rule to protect students from fraudulent schools – National Consumers League
McDonald's employees fight for fair wages – National Consumers League
The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines, taken with a "grain of salt" – National Consumers League
How to make life harder for the hackers – National Consumers League
National Consumers League statement on one billion record Yahoo! data breach... Consumer Fraud Alert: Tax ID theft season opens this month; Free IRS tax preparation...

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Families who have been growing tobacco for generations face the consequences of a national controversy fuming in their own backyards.
Can a good person grow tobacco? As the cigarette war rages, small American tobacco farmers have been the often overlooked casualties. Filmmaking duo Eren McGinnis and Christine Fugate travel across Kentucky to meet the families who have been growing this crop for generations, as they face the consequences of this controversy fuming in their own backyards.
When a highly successful Mexican American Studies program comes under fire for teaching ethnic chauvinism, teachers and students fight back.
An indigenous American music form has bitter histories seen through the work of a world-renown contemporary spiritual group.
Four sons leave their family in Mexico to seek "una vida mejor" (a better life) in Kentucky, where they fight cultural, class, and language barriers.


This week Canadian performers from ACTRA are urging the federal government to recognize and fuel our $20.4 billion film and TV industry.
"We're meeting with MPs to discuss the role that our industry plays as part of the big picture," said Ferne Downey, ACTRA National President. "Canadian culture and content is a vital part of our everyday life as Canadians. And it is playing an increasingly important role in our nation's financial well-being, representing 7.4% of our GDP."
Gordon Pinsent, one of Canada's most respected and recognized actors for almost 50 years, will be feted at a reception on Parliament Hill on Wednesday evening: "We're here to let MPs know Canadian culture contributes to both our economy and to our national identity," said Mr. Pinsent. "This is about who we are as Canadians, from coast to coast. Our stories matter. They define us."
ACTRA lobbyists also include: Katie Boland (Terminal City, Long Story, Short), Jesse Camacho (Less Than Kind), Munro Chambers (Degrassi, Latest Buzz), Maria Del Mar (Terminal City, 24), Demetrius Joyette (Degrassi, Wingin' It, Latest Buzz), Peter Keleghan (The Murdoch Mysteries, 18 to Life), Leah Pinsent (Republic of Doyle, Made in Canada) and more!
Initiate fair treatment for Canadian artists: sign and ratify the Beijing Treaty to give performers IP rights and the ability to protect their image; and implement equitable tax treatment.
ACTRA (Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists) is the national organization of professional performers working in the English-language recorded media in Canada. ACTRA represents the interests of 22,000 members across Canada - the foundation of Canada's highly acclaimed professional performing community.
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The collection entitled "Reflections of Nova Scotia" contains photographic images which are available as fine art prints.
As the title suggests, the images are actual reflections – in water or in glass – taken from locations around Nova Scotia.
The prints are sized at 20″x13.3″ and are printed on a heavyweight Hahnemuhle Torchon paper. They are available double matted and framed in either a walnut or charcoal solid wood frame (frame colour depends on the print), or matted, backed by museum quality foamboard and in an acid free bag. To purchase contact me for full information. Information about each piece, including the print name drops down from the top.


I know there's probably a TON of topics about Mushroom XIII, and in fact, I'm pretty sure I've read some. I don't want to bump a topic that's years old though and I have a specific problem that I've googled that I can't find the answer to.
Here is the problem and this seems to only effect me and I don't get why.
My problem is when I reach a certain point of low MP after I've cast thundaga a bunch of times in a row (and ONLY thundaga), I can't cast it anymore despite having MP. I feel like I could do the wisdom form one IF I could fix this. I don't have time to cast cure because he falls if I do. I don't get why literally everyone else who plays this game can cast thundaga until their MP runs out except me. I've seen videos of it but it doesn't seem to work that way for me. Does anyone know how to fix this? The only thing I can think of is I have 140 MP, but like I'd imagine others who played the game have the same amount?
I'm just really frustrated and I'm wondering why this seems to only plague me.
Also, I've read all the other strats... so you don't need to post your own (unless you have one I haven't heard ) this is just specifically wondering why I can't cast thundaga when everyone else can.
Thanks in advance and sorry for another topic about this mushroom. If it's better to bump an old topic, let me know.
And as I thought it would, the Wisdom lighting/berserk method was what worked for me.
you can delete/lock or whatever. I'll be around when I get caught up on the series.


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Meetings Agendas, Reports and Minutes
Licensing Committee
Licensing Committee 2013/14
Licensing (Miscellaneous) Sub-Committee – 30 January 2014
Chair: Councillor K Vickers
Venue: Civic Centre, Ashby Road, Scunthorpe
Time: 10 am
1. Substitutions.
2. Declarations of Disclosable Pecuniary Interests and Personal or Personal and Prejudicial Interests, and significant contact with Applicants, Objectors or Third Parties (Lobbying), if any.
3. To take the minutes of the special meetings held on 5 December 2013 as a correct record and authorise the chair to sign.
4. Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 Town Police Clauses Act 1847 – Application for a Private Hire Vehicle Drivers Licence – Mr Jonathan Neil Maddison.
The public are likely to be excluded from the meeting for consideration of the following item (item 5) on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraphs 1 and 2 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).
5. Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 Town Police Clauses Act 1847 –Review of a Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Vehicle Drivers Licence – Mr S – EXEMPT
6. Any other items which the Chair decides are urgent by reason of special circumstances which must be specified.
PRESENT: Councillor K Vickers in the chair
Councillors Armitage, Ellerby and Glover.
The sub-committee met at the Civic Centre, Scunthorpe.
1146 DECLARATIONS OF DISCLOSABLE PECUNIARY INTERESTS, PERSONAL OR PERSONAL AND PREJUDICIAL INTERESTS AND SIGNIFICANT CONTACT WITH APPLICANTS, OBJECTORS OR THIRD PARTIES (LOBBYING) -There were no declarations of disclosable pecuniary interests, personal or personal and prejudicial interests and significant contact with applicants, objectors or third parties (lobbying).
1147 (21) LOCAL GOVERNMENT (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) ACT 1976 – TOWN POLICE CLAUSES ACT 1847 – APPLICATION FOR A PRIVATE HIRE VEHICLE DRIVERS LICENCE – MR JONATHAN NEIL MADDISON – The Director of Places submitted a report advising members of an application for a Private Hire Vehicle Drivers Licence to be determined by the sub-committee.
The report contained background information on the process for determining such applications, the information to be taken into account and the circumstances in which the sub-committee could refuse a licence.
The options available to the sub-committee when considering the application were:
To grant the licence as applied for with no additional conditions or restrictions other than those normally applied to such licences
To grant the licence subject to additional conditions or restrictions
To refuse to grant the licence.
Should the sub-committee refuse the application or impose additional terms, conditions or restrictions then the applicant may appeal to Magistrates Court within 21 days from the date on which he was notified of the decision. Should the Magistrates uphold the decision of the council, the applicant had further recourse to the Crown Court.
The procedure for dealing with such applications at meetings of the sub-committee had previously been circulated to members.
Mr Maddison attended the meeting, made submissions and gave an account of the events that had lead to his appearance before this sub-committee, and answered questions relating to the recorded incidents.
The sub-committee then adjourned for deliberation. When it reconvened the sub-committee –
Resolved – That the License be granted, as applied for.
1148 EXCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC – Resolved – That the public be excluded from the meeting for consideration of the following item (Minute 1149 refers) on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraphs 1 and 2 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).
1149 (22) LOCAL GOVERNMENT (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) ACT 1976 – TOWN POLICE CLAUSES ACT 1847 – APPLICATION TO REVIEW A HACKNEY CARRIAGE AND PRIVATE HIRE VEHICLE DRIVERS LICENCE – MR S.
The Director of Places submitted a report advising members of an application for review of a Hackney Carriage/Private Hire Drivers Licence to be determined by the sub-committee.
The report contained background information on the process for determining such applications, the information to be taken into account and the circumstances in which the sub-committee could revoke a licence.
To revoke the licence
To suspend the licence for a set period of time
To add additional conditions to the licence (Private Hire only) or add conditions of obtaining a licence.
To warn the person regarding future conduct.
To take no action.
Should the sub-committee refuse the application or impose additional terms, conditions or restrictions then the applicant may appeal to the Magistrates Court within 21 days from the date on which he was notified of the decision. Should the Magistrates uphold the decision of the council, the applicant had further recourse to the Crown Court.
Mr S attended the meeting and was accompanied by his legal representative Mr K Hussein, Ali & Co Solicitors, Bradford. Mr Hussein made submissions and gave an account of the events that had lead to Mr S's appearance before this sub-committee, and answered questions relating to the alleged incident.
The meeting was adjourned for ten minutes whilst members sought legal advice.
When the meeting was reconvened the sub-committee considered a request to vary the procedure to allow a witness to be called to enable them to come to a more informed decision. All those attending the meeting were in agreement.
The witness provided an account of the events and responded to questions from the committee members.
Mr Hussein was invited to sum up on the basis of what had been previously heard.
Resolved – (a) That the licence be revoked; (b) that it be noted that the sub-committee had considered all of the evidence before them and on the balance of probabilities believed that the revocation was necessary in the interests of protecting the public, and (c) that it also be noted that consideration had been given to the vulnerability of the public in situations where they may be subject to coercion. A taxi driver was in an extreme position of trust and customers put their faith in them at times when they were at their most vulnerable. In the circumstances the protection of the public was paramount to the public.
(Councillors Armitage and Ellerby wished to be recorded as abstaining)
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2002 BODW launched
picture:Hong Kong Design Centre (HKDC) was funded by the HKSAR Government and the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust and under the support of the local design industry....
picture:Grand opening by Mr. Tung Chee-hwa, former Chief Executive of the HKSAR
picture:Business of Design Week (BODW) is HKDC's annual flagship event. It is one of the most significant international events in Asia dedicated to design, innovation and brands. The theme of BODW 2002 is "Solution"....
2003DFA Design for Asia Awards & DFAWOCD launched
2003 DFA Design for Asia Awards & DFAWOCD launched
picture:DFA Design for Asia Awards celebrates Asian designs that combine design and technology to promote sustainability and generate social benefits while reflecting Asia's rich heritage....
picture:DFA World's Outstanding Chinese Designer (DFAWOCD) recognises the achievement of a Chinese designer based anywhere in the world with an exceptional track record for the quality and success of his/ her work, significant contribution in design education, as well as active involvement in design industr...
picture:"LifeStyleAsia", which delves into the creation of innovative excellence. It seeks to explain how our senses are stirred to make decisions which make, or break, companies. It exposes design as a business tool which goes beyond styling and the realization design dominates our life....
2004First BODW partner country – Sweden
2004 First BODW partner country – Sweden
picture:BODW 2004 is a series of conferences and forums are conducted by famous names in design and business. A Design Exhibition and other outreach programmes are also held concurrently....
picture:DFA Design Leadership Award (DFADLA) launched: This award pays homage to a global business leader who uses design as a strategy for success and a fuel for business expansion.
picture:"deTour" is an outreach programme of BODW that connects with the public by bonding design with local community....
picture:"Design in Progress" TV series: Sponsored by the Innovation and Technology Commission, HKDC and the Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK) co-produced this TV series. It follows the development of a design project, from inception to completion, of different local creative industries, in order to showcase different design stories to the general public.
2005GDN established
2005 GDN established
picture:GDN established: Initiated by HKDC and HKTDC, Global Design Network (GDN) was inaugurated in 2005. It is a Hong Kong-based design promotional body which is supported by a strong international membership network.
picture:Aimed at celebrating and nurturing up-and-coming designers and design graduates, the DFA Hong Kong Young Design Talent Award (DFAHKYDTA) is our best channel for rewarding great talents aged 35 or below with publicity, fame and recognition....
picture:Continuing the theme of "LifeStyleAsia", BODW 2005 showcases outstanding designs and marketing ideas of Hong Kong and Asia to the world. At the same time, it offers valuable insight into successful design, marketing and branding case studies from around the world....
2006Relocated to InnoCentre
2006 Relocated to InnoCentre
picture:Reinventing with Design (ReD) is a week-long annual event that comprises a series of workshops, a conference, a Design Leadership Forum and cultural events. It has become synonymous with helping local industry and designers stay ahead of shifting demands within the business environment....
picture:It seeks to provide in-depth exploration of how design, in varied practices, can help to create value. ReD participants learn how to best utilise the latest methodologies and market information to reinvent their industries through real actions. ReD renamed to Knowledge of Design Week in 2011....
picture:The theme of BODW 2006 is "Designs for Life". With a rich variety of participants from China, Asia, Europe, North America and a significant contribution this year from top design talents from our partner country - United Kingdom....
200710 Years of Reunification Celebration Project "9707"
2007 10 Years of Reunification Celebration Project "9707"
picture:"9707 " project consisted of three programmes ─ "Creation 9707", "Image 9707" and "Design 9707"
picture:"Creation 9707" brought together ten world-renowned brands with ten accomplished Hong Kong designers to produce ten creative products of superb quality, craftsmanship and distinctiveness....
picture:"Image 9707" creatively captures the vibrant and energetic qualities of Hong Kong through the perception of famed international designers. Led by globally recognised Hong Kong designer Vivienne Tam, the ten "Image 9707" designers produced ten T-shirts, each featuring their personal impression of Ho...
picture:"Design 9707" is a book jointly published by the HKDC and HKTDC. Titled "Very Hong Kong: Design 1997-2007", this volume offers an eclectic and diverse look at some of the best examples of design that have been realised during the past ten years....
picture:Resenting Italian design's mastery, craftsmanship, and modern inspiration; bringing together the leaders who maintain Italy's position at the forefront of international design alongside acclaimed international and Asian speakers....
picture:BODW 2007 upholds its status as one of the year's most important design events and exemplify our "Project 9707"....
picture:"Designers Abroad – Chinese Designers Series" TV series co-produced by the HKDC and RTHK. It is an eight-episode television series documents the success stories of eight Hong Kong designers who have attained international fame. Focus is paid to their educational background, career development, local and international achievements, and views on the current and future development of design in HK.
2008"Creative Hong Kong" ─ overseas promotions
2008 "Creative Hong Kong" ─ overseas promotions
picture:"Creative Hong Kong" is a series of oversea promotions showcasing Hong Kong's design through an array of large-scale exhibitions, symposia and forums in Milan, London, New York and Seoul....
picture:"Creative Hong Kong" exhibition in Milan and New York....
picture:Joinly organised with Shantou University's Cheung Kong School of Art and Design, "Discover Design" is a programme of exchange and discovery between students from Hong Kong and Mainland....
picture:Multi-disciplinary design-related activities such as design workshops, exchanges with designers, creative cultural tours were arranged to let students gain a comprehensive understanding of design....
picture:"Design To Empower" is a series of individual workshops designed for children aged 8 to 14. Led by design practitioners and educators, the workshops sought to encourage creative thinking and problem solving through a playful and relaxed approach. A follow-up project "Learning to Design Thru Monster"...
picture:Co-organized with Chinese University of Hong Kong's Centre for Entrepreneurship, the "7+1 Programme" aims at stretching the boundary of creative and design professional education in HK to keep pace with the rapidly changing business landscape in the Pearl River Delta....
picture:A combination of seven taught modules and one field trip to design enterprises and establishments located in Pearl River Delta....
picture:C-organized with Domus Academy, "Design Master Class" provides participants an opportunity to gain inspirations from Italian creative culture, including lectures, studio visits, best practice sharing, workshops and a cultural tour to Torino....
picture:The Directory aims at providing a comprehensive and complimentary online database for the benefit of the design community....
picture:HKDC Library opened:The Library holds over 5,000 influential design resources, including a collection of 1,900 books and 120 international design magazines. It is an inspiration refuge dedicated to designers, students, design-preneurs and all related enthusiasts.
picture:Dutch design is internationally reputed for its innovative, daring approach and modern appearance. Themed "Open Minds", BODW 2008 seeks to further strengthening the position of Chinese and international creative sectors through sharing the successes of Dutch design....
2009Mong Kok Post Office Revamp Project
2009 Mong Kok Post Office Revamp Project
picture:Hongkong Post appointed HKDC to conduct a user-centric design research study on Mong Kok Post Office with the aim of enhancing the user's experience and improve the operational efficiency. The project was completed in 2011....
picture:Design Mart launched :It aims at providing a platform for the emerging creative talents in Hong Kong, including designers, artists and graduates from all creative disciplines, to promote their original design works and innovative products in an open market setting....
picture:The exhibition serves as a platform showcasing the further education opportunities for the design, creative and innovative industries and related fields available in local and overseas institutes....
picture:"Design Cities" TV series:This TV series was co-produced with the RTHK. Presented by 9 young Hong Kong designers and artists, the series looked at 8 cities, including Copenhagen, Kyoto, Barcelona, London, Bangkok, Berlin, Sao Paulo and Shenzhen, to examine the relationship between city and design and the many facets of design cities.
picture:France is a cultural mecca as well as an essential design destination. Old-world artisan traditions combined with high-quality materials and design excellence had cemented their reputation for perfection and excellence; from leading the world in avant-garde movement and now - in fashion design....
picture:BODW 2009 strives to reinforce the position of Hong Kong creative sectors by assaying the successful factors of French design and to explore our common qualities such as commerce strength and long standing culture...
2010"Hong Kong: Creative Ecologies " series / Park Déco @Cornwall Street Park
2010 "Hong Kong: Creative Ecologies " series / Park Déco @Cornwall Street Park
picture:Originally conceived for Expo 2010 Shanghai and later moved to Hong Kong, this large scale one-year public exhibition programme profiled the city's creative industries, as well as established and emerging designers....
picture:"Hong Kong: Creative Ecologies" exhibition attracting a total of 360,000 visitors and participants....
picture:The Leisure and Cultural Services Department championed the Park Deco scheme, with HKDC as its design collaborator to outline the whole concept of renovating the Cornwall Street Park from a curatorial perspective....
picture:The project was aimed at introducing a new approach to furniture and signage in parks and cultivating design process experience for LCSD's consideration in their future park projects, in the hope of setting up a good practice for the local government....
picture:FOHKDC Membership Programme re-launched :The Friends of HKDC Membership Programme (FOHKDC) reunites corporates and individuals from all walks of life that share our motto "Design for Society". Our objective is to assemble a group of people that live for design, arts and culture, but that also believes design to be a source of values and benefits not only for businesses, but for society at large.
picture:The first time to collaborate with an Asian country, BODW 2010 themed "Lost and Found". Through this close collaboration, this edition of BODW succeeded in highlighting the best of Japan....
picture:DFAStudent Award firstly launched :The Design For Award (DFA) Student Award was launched to recognize students in Asia whose works have shown that cross-disciplinary creative collaborations are essential to innovation. (Ceased)
2011KODW launched
2011 KODW launched
picture:Knowledge of Design Week (KODW), was previously known as ReD, KODW is an annual thematic programme that gathers the global design community to explore the big design debates of today, offers an opportunity for us all to engage in a dialogue on how design can solve complex challenges of our society....
picture:KODW seeks to foster cross-disciplinary learning and exchange through forums, roundtable, case studies and workshops....
picture:DFALAA launched :DFA Lifetime Achievement Award (DFALAA) is bestowed upon a unique individual whose life work combines the best of the design profession with social engagement, especially in Asia.
picture:A study on the framework of HK Design Index: Published by HKDC, the index provided an objective source of information about the design industry in Hong Kong, aiming to serve as a framework for examining both the development of design-related industry, as well as to encourage exchanges among professional communities and the public on the subject.
picture:Germany takes the stage as a nation of innovative design and attractive brands, together with an unparalleled line-up of the 'Who's Who' of luminaries in design and innovation industries around the globe, to create a powerful impression on the highly-competitive Asian scene....
20122012 Hong Kong Design Year / IDK established
2012 2012 Hong Kong Design Year / IDK established
picture:The Hong Kong Government initiated the 2012 Hong Kong Design Year (HKDY) to engage the entire community in realising the vision "A City Driven by Design". Defined by four specific themes: "Nurturing Talents", "Creating Value", "Bettering Life", and "Celebrating Excellence"...
picture:HKDC organises a total of 19 programmes and events and co-organises 44 activities with strategic partners, including HKTDC, Hong Kong Tourism Board and Hong Kong Ambassadors of Design....
picture:IDK is committed to the dissemination of advanced design knowledge and management skills for senior business executives, corporate leaders, strategic design users and practitioners through interactive exchange, intensive learning and experience sharing in small group setting....
picture:The Design Incubation Programme (DIP) is supported and funded by the HKSAR Government, to nurture design start-ups to propel further development of the design sector, help building a talent pool and promote design entrepreneurship in Hong Kong....
picture:HKDC took over the administration of the DIP on 1st May 2012 to continue with the programme, utilising HKDC's strengths and connections with the design and creative industries locally and overseas....
picture:The programme offers funding support and other support services to incubatees, with the view to helping them meet the challenges during the early and critical stages of development....
picture:Sponsored by K11 Art Mall, this event aims at providing a platform for enterprising designers to showcase and sell their unique designs to the public....
picture:The event invites lots of leading design master from Denmark to share their inspirational ideas and insight in a diverse range of disciplines, including furniture, household products, architecture and designs for social innovations. The event attracts over 100,000 participants....
picture:"DIY2K" TV series :Co-produced with the RTHK, this TV series depicts the trial and tribulation of 7 local designers who strive to become design-preneurs. The series aims to raise public awareness of the important contributions made by the local design industry in sustaining the city's economic development.
2013PMQ opened
2013 PMQ opened
picture:PMQ is a great public endeavour blossoming from the government's "Conserving Central" initiative and revitalisation of a heritage site. Together with three other consortium members steering its development, PMQ offers a new creative address for our designers to advance their entrepreneurship and bra...
picture:PMQ also provides ample business development, networking and exchange opportunities for them, and enjoyment for the public....
picture:Belgium has long impressed the world with its gifted ability in blending art, design and tradition. HKDC had the pleasure of listening to some of Belgium's most celebrated design experts, who shared their design philosophy with a wide audience from Asia, Europe and the United States....
picture:Held at Times Square's PageOne bookstore, Hong Kong Design Book Mart showcases the best of design books from local design talents....
2014"Service Innovation and Implementation: A Series of 2 Day Modules" launched
2014 "Service Innovation and Implementation: A Series of 2 Day Modules" launched
picture:It is an integrated leadership development programme designed for Hong Kong civil servants who are keen to pursue service excellence. This Innovative Leadership Programme (ILP) is where bureaucracy meets creativity for the sake of organizational resiliency, diversity, sustainability and democracy....
picture:The Swedish way of living fuses style, functionality and consciousness to the environment into day-to-day activities, best manifests the very spirit of this year's theme. The Swedishness of being smart, practical-yet-stylish and sustainable has turned this country into a dominant global force....
2015Secretariat of Advisory Group on Implementation of Fashion Initiatives (AGF) established
2015 Secretariat of Advisory Group on Implementation of Fashion Initiatives (AGF) established
picture:Formed by the HKSAR Government in July 2015. The AGF will launch a series of measures on a pilot basis in the next three years to promote the development of the fashion industry. And the HKSAR Government has tasked the HKDC to serve and support the AGF and to assist in the implementation of the Fashion Initiatives.
picture:Funded to the tune of HK$2 million by Hong Kong Disneyland, this is a community outreach programme that used community design to generate happiness and to inspire creativity....
picture:Captured the spirit of Barcelona: Community-driven and forward thinking, BODW 2015 themed "Design. Cities. Future.". Design and business talents from Barcelona shared their thoughts, ideas and expertise on how good design helps create cities of the future....
2016FASHION ASIA HONGKONG launched
2016 FASHION ASIA HONGKONG launched
picture:As part of the new fashion initiative of HKSAR Government launched in 2015, FAHK was a two-day fashion forum "Fashion Challenges" kick-starting this year's BODW, discussed the latest fashion business landscape in Asia....
picture:Featuring also in the event was a one week curated exhibition at the PMQ, showcasing "Capsule collections" from 10 most outstanding Asian fashion designers and the HK Showroom & Pop-up Spaces....
picture:Fashion PMQ is one of the highlights of "Hong Kong in Fashion" events featured by HKTDC, Fashion PMQ is a combination of Fashion Market, Pop-up stores, Exhibitions, Music Performances, Styling, Make-up and Hair Talks etc., that celebrates Hong Kong's reputation as 'Asia's design hub'....
picture:The Fashion PMQ showcased independent designers of fashion, as well as fashion accessories and creative products offering an alternative day to night entertainment and shopping destination to the high street, shoppers will find a selection of sartorial delights that are oh-so Hong Kong....
picture:Noted for its influential reputation as the heart of American architecture, Chicago brought to Hong Kong the 'ChicagoMade' theme and spirit, and their city's creativity icons, architects and speakers from Chicago enlightened the conference with innovative ideas on urban planning and public space ren...
2017DIP and FIP new incubation centres opened
2017 DIP and FIP new incubation centres opened
picture:Two new incubation centres for Design Incubation Programme (DIP) and Fashion Incubation Programme (FIP) were officially opened in Wong Chuk Hang and at Clothing Industry Training Authority (CITA) Kowloon Bay Training Centre.
picture:Confluence • 20+ is a monumental roving exhibition series showcasing a wealth of collaborative works by best talents in the Hong Kong design scene.
picture:Exhibition Locations include Milan, Hong Kong, Seoul and Chicago...
picture:BODW 2017 sees Italy return as official partner country with the curatorial theme "Italy Makes A Difference", brought to Hong Kong some of the leading Italian and international designers across a number of fields actively participating in the week-long event....
2018#ddHK, Unleash! and BODW City Programme launched
2018 #ddHK, Unleash! and BODW City Programme launched
picture:#ddHK, a 3-year creative tourism and placemaking project presented by Tourism Commission and organised by HKDC, is launched. Creative design and street events are held in Wan Chai and Sham Shui Po to curate an open-air design district gallery for locals and tourists.
picture:Unleash! was launched to broaden understanding and applications of design thinking across all sectors in Hong Kong. Through different awareness and capacity building activities, the programme imparts the value of human-centric design and innovation in the 21st century.
picture:BODW 2018 teamed up with Melbourne, the world's most liveable city for seven consecutive years according to The Economist Intelligence Unit, for Asia's annual flagship event under the theme 'Think ∙ Collaborate ∙ Create'.
picture:BODW City Programme, a citywide creative business and community activation programme as well as an extension of BODW is launched, igniting collaboration between brands, businesses, organisations and institutions. CityProg connects partners to organise an exciting mix of happenings from Nov to Jan each year, peaking near the BODW period.
2019Premiere of Unleash! Design Thinking Forum and Design Spectrum
2019 Premiere of Unleash! Design Thinking Forum and Design Spectrum
picture:The inaugural Unleash! Design Thinking Forum gathered thought leaders and practitioners in design thinking from multiple industry sectors to share their insights and experiences. Participants learnt about design thinking via two days of panel discussions, case studies and workshops.
picture:In May 2019, HKDC office was relocated to The Mills, a cultural and innovative hub in Tsuen Wan. The open-plan office has incorporated design thinking to encourage more communication, collaboration and creative thinking among colleagues, redefining our work culture through placemaking.
picture:HKDC's new public-facing initiative, Design Spectrum, opened at 7 Mallory Street, Wan Chai. Different thematic exhibitions and programmes are held regularly to showcase good design from Hong Kong and around the region, and offer exposure to local young talents.
2020HKDC goes digital during the pandemic
2020 HKDC goes digital during the pandemic
picture:The BODW Summit was held as a hybrid event simulcast live on multiple platforms for the first time. Under the theme 'VISION 20/21' and with the UK as strategic partner, over 100 influential design and business leaders addressed topics relevant in the post-pandemic era to help participants find clarity in uncertainty.
picture:Fashion Asia Hong Kong launched a new initiative to expand the format and reach of its content – the Fashion Asia Digital Series. Featuring short videos and podcasts, fashion and brand leaders are invited to share insightful business solutions and actionable perspectives on global fashion developments, with a particular focus in Asia.
picture:The 150-metre-long photographic installation "This is Wan Chai" was unveiled at the platforms of the MTR Wan Chai Station since March 2020. This placemaking initiative was commissioned by the MTR Corporation, jointly initiated with HKDC and produced by UK design studio Wind & Foster, with local and overseas collaborators including Hong Kong Ballet, Treacle Media, UK's Department for International Trade and Conran + Partners.
picture:Our Institute of Design Thinking (IDK) created a handy toolkit to guide beginners through the essential stages of design thinking, and help them generate innovation solutions for everyday problems. Downloadable from the IDK website, the toolkit consists of a guidebook, prompt cards and worksheets, as well as animated intro videos.
2001HKDC temporary office opened 2002BODW launched 2003DFA Design for Asia Awards & DFAWOCD launched 2004First BODW partner country – Sweden 2005GDN established 2006Relocated to InnoCentre 200710 Years of Reunification Celebration Project "9707" 2008"Creative Hong Kong" ─ overseas promotions 2009Mong Kok Post Office Revamp Project 2010"Hong Kong: Creative Ecologies " series / Park Déco @Cornwall Street Park 2011KODW launched 20122012 Hong Kong Design Year / IDK established 2013PMQ opened 2014"Service Innovation and Implementation: A Series of 2 Day Modules" launched 2015Secretariat of Advisory Group on Implementation of Fashion Initiatives (AGF) established 2016FASHION ASIA HONGKONG launched 2017DIP and FIP new incubation centres opened 2018#ddHK, Unleash! and BODW City Programme launched 2019Premiere of Unleash! Design Thinking Forum and Design Spectrum 2020HKDC goes digital during the pandemic
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Q: Displaying Custom User Properties with KeywordQuery that uses Managed Metadata in SharePoint 2010? Background:

I am using KeywordQuery to perform a people search in a custom webpart in SharePoint 2010. I am searching for specific user profile properties. These properties are mapped to Managed Properties in the Search Service Application. I want to output these properties in the search result. This works fine for standard properties and custom user properties that doesn't use managed metadata.

Problem:

However, the problem is: User Profile Properties that uses  Managed Metadata term sets is not displayed in the search results. I am not sure if the problem has to do with MM, but it seems likely, since other custom properties shows up. The kicker is that the search itself seems to work fine. I get the excpected people when I search for user profile properties that uses MM.

Relevant code:

In the code below, I use SelectProperties to add columns for the properties I want to show. The custom properties Regular_Property and MM_Property are both Managed Properties. However, of these two, only Regular_Property is showing up in the GridView. Searching on the MM_Property, for example keywordQueryText = MM_Property:"Some Value", seems to work fine.
private void ExecuteKeywordQuery(string keywordQueryText)
        {
            SearchServiceApplicationProxy SSAProxy = (SearchServiceApplicationProxy)SearchServiceApplicationProxy.
               GetProxy(SPServiceContext.GetContext(SPContext.Current.Site));

            KeywordQuery keywordQuery = new KeywordQuery(SSAProxy);
            keywordQuery.ResultsProvider = SearchProvider.Default;
            keywordQuery.QueryText = keywordQueryText;
            keywordQuery.ResultTypes |= ResultType.RelevantResults;
            //keywordQuery.ResultTypes = ResultType.RelevantResults;
            keywordQuery.HiddenConstraints = "scope:\"People\"";
            //keywordQuery.KeywordInclusion = KeywordInclusion.AnyKeyword;

            keywordQuery.SelectProperties.Add("Title");
            keywordQuery.SelectProperties.Add("Path");
            keywordQuery.SelectProperties.Add("MobilePhone");
            keywordQuery.SelectProperties.Add("Regular_Property");
            keywordQuery.SelectProperties.Add("MM_Property");

            ResultTableCollection searchResults = keywordQuery.Execute();

            if (searchResults.Exists(ResultType.RelevantResults))
            {
                ResultTable searchResult = searchResults[ResultType.RelevantResults];
                DataTable result = new DataTable();
                result.TableName = "SearchResults";
                result.Load(searchResult, LoadOption.OverwriteChanges);

                PopulateResultsGrid(result);
            }
private void PopulateResultsGrid(DataTable resultsTable)
        {
            gridSearchResults = new GridView();
            gridSearchResults.DataSource = resultsTable;
            gridSearchResults.DataBind();
            Controls.Add(gridSearchResults);
        }

Does anybody know how to make this work? I have tried numerous attempts at resetting the index, full crawls, incremental crawls, user profile synchronizations etc. It still does not seem to work.

A: I figured it out eventually, and the answer was annoyngly simple. Since the MM_Property is multivalued, the datatype of values stored in the column (as returned by result.Columns["MM_Property"].DataType), is a string array, and not a string.

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Attorney Richard S. Jaffe Becomes a Certified Brain Injury Specialist
May 13, 2021 | Business
New York personal injury lawyer Richard S. Jaffe, who moonlighted for 10 years as an EMT and firefighter, once again proves his penchant for mixing law and medicine.
NEW HYDE PARK, NY, May 13, 2021 /24-7PressRelease/ — New York attorney Richard S. Jaffe, of the Law Office of Cohen & Jaffe, LLP, has become a Certified Brain Injury Specialist recognized by the Brain Injury Association of America.
The certification involved a rigorous academic program and examination. Before Jaffe could even qualify to take the exam, however, he was required to demonstrate 500 hours of direct contact with brain injury patients.
Having represented the injured people of New York for over 25 years, Jaffe easily satisfied this requirement. In fact, these experiences ultimately inspired him to obtain his CBIS credential.
"The work I had done as a personal injury lawyer often took me into the world of brain injury survivors," Jaffe explained in a blog post announcing his certification. "I began to recognize that these patients suffered from issues that were invisible. They would tell me, 'I can't concentrate. I can't work. I'm a different person—and my children see it. So do my friends. I just can't put my finger on it.'"
Filling in the gaps for clients
In speaking with his brain injury clients, Jaffe discovered that many "old-school" doctors do not diagnose brain injury symptoms. Rather, they attribute their patients' symptoms to the trauma of the accidents that caused their injuries. Patients were often dismissed and left to endure a lifetime of frustration and suffering over their "invisible" injuries.
Things reached a point where Jaffe could no longer ignore the tremendous need gap his clients were facing. When on one occasion, the attorney found himself diagnosing an emergency room physician's traumatic brain injury, he knew he had to do more to properly serve his clients.
So, Jaffe signed up with the Brain Injury Association of New York State, an organization whose training program would enable him to acquire his CBIS credential.
A passion for helping both medically and legally
It's not the first time Jaffe has stepped outside the legal profession to help people in need. For 10 years, while already working as an attorney, he moonlighted as a volunteer Critical Care Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-CC) and firefighter on Long Island.
"Being an attorney sucks out your soul," Jaffe is quoted as saying in the firm's blog post. "I would fill it back up with the volunteer work."
When Jaffe talks about brain injuries, he uses two remarkable words: "invisible" and "insidious." He hopes to use his CBIS credential to help bring light and affirmation to the hardships his clients face––even though these hardships may not be readily apparent.
With the knowledge he has gained and will continue to gain, Jaffe will educate his clients on their injuries, what they can expect on the road ahead, and what they should seek in terms of full compensation for their damages—a financial recovery that accounts for a life of therapy, diagnostic testing, loss of income, and other losses.
About Richard S. Jaffe
Through the Law Office of Cohen & Jaffe, LLP, Jaffe represents patients who suffer from permanent brain injuries. If you or a loved one suffered a brain injury, call the Law Office of Cohen & Jaffe, LLP today for a free consultation at (516) 358-6900.
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The Write log file check box is selected by default.
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Q: Google Authenticaon in Django and React Using django-allauth I've enabled google authentication on backend. I can sign in to my Django project and everything.
Now, I want to connect that authentication with my React frontend, so I can login/register using google on http://127.0.0.1:3000.
What do I need to do?

A: You can use Google libraries for javascript or some npm library that does that for you.
After logging in through Google account and getting associated authentication keys / data on front-end side, you send them to Django and django-allauth should handle that data for you - you have to have specific view for that linked in urls.py.
After such request either new social account will be created or already existing logged in.
It might be required to adapt some of original social account management views to handle data that you send from React.
Keep in mind that at the moment Google is switching to Google Identity Services, which works a little bit differently than old method implemented in django-allauth - there is already an issue raised in the repository.
https://github.com/pennersr/django-allauth/issues/3074
To use Google Identity you can try to use:
https://www.npmjs.com/package/@react-oauth/google
or any other library that supports this
After that if you want to do this yourself new way on Django side, you can send JWT token that comes from Google to Django, validate it based on Google documentation and then create social account / sign in. That currently requires overriding some of original django-allauth views / forms for social accounts.
https://developers.google.com/identity


A director (Orson Welles) is shooting a film on the Passion of Christ in the Roman countryside. Stracci, a poor man who takes the lunch box he receives every day on set to feed his family, is an extra playing the good thief. "La ricotta" is the third chapter of Ro.Go.Pa.G., an omnibus film by Pasolini, Roberto Rossellini, Jean-Luc Godard and Ugo Gregoretti.


The Will of the Father stated that the Eldest son should get Half of 17 Camels, The Middle Son should be given 1/3rd of 17 Camels, Youngest Son should be given 1/9th of the 17 Camels, As it is not possible to divide 17 into half or 17 by 3 or 17 by 9, the sons started to fight with each other. So, they decided to go to a wise man.
Half of 18 = 9, So he gave 9 camels to the eldest son.
1/3rd of 18 = 6, So he gave 6 camels to the middle son.
1/9th of 18 = 2, So he gave 2 camels to the youngest son.
Now add this up: 9 + 6 + 2 = 17 & This leaves 1 camel, which the wise man took back.
Yes, the management lecturers, think tanks keep 'innovating' such examples to 'indoctrinate' new students to serve the rulers as 'competent' staff! They resemble creators of jingles, which is used in advertising products!
Most of the time these lessons are detached from the ground reality; poverty, unemployment and crime which is rampant of our present society!
In above example, finding solution is appreciable and we need to find solution of not few individuals' problem but that of our suffering society, of which these few are part!
We can only solve problems of society by start solving problem for individuals, and inspire them solve problems of other individuals!
« સૈધાંતિક રીતે જે સંબંધોમાં અહમ આડો ના આવવો જોઈએ તે બધા જ સંબંધોમાં વ્યવહારિક રીતે અહમ આડો આવતો જ હોય છે!


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Gulala Aziz
UK Centre for Moisture in Buildings > Team > Gulala Aziz
Gulala Aziz is from Kurdistan- Iraq. She has a bachelor's degree in architectural engineering from Salahaddin University, Iraq. She has also completed my master's degree M.Sc. in Sustainable planning and neighborhood development from Sulaimani Polytechnic University, Iraq. Her master's research was about neighborhood sustainable development (NSA) in developing countries.
She worked for a year and a half as an architect designer at (HFU Org. United Nations, Erbil, Iraq), for a rehabilitation project for low income people. She has also worked as an architect for 5 years at the Raparin University campus in Kurdistan-Iraq.
Gulala moved to UK at the end of 2019. She is currently a PhD student at the Built Environment, Engineering, and computing at Leeds Becket University.
Title of her PhD project:
Developing a Sustainable Management Tool for Damp Control in Residential Buildings
Brief description of the project:
Damp is a serious problem in many buildings, accounting for more than half of all recorded building defects worldwide. In Europe alone, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that 10-50% of properties have damp indoor conditions. As well as endangering the integrity of materials, damp and mould affects the health of occupants and the building envelope's energy efficiency. Damp and mould are therefore an important societal issue. However, reducing damp and mould presents a challenge as it is dependent on multitude of complex variables, including moisture production, building envelope, occupancy rates, ventilation, and heating regimes. The main aim of this study is to develop a sustainable management tool (SMT) to trace, control, and avoid current and future damp without accidentally causing further moisture damage.
The SMT must be effective, accurate, easy to use, energy- efficient, and cost-effective. The SMT should be able to both identify damp risk and recommend actions to be taken in each case to solve the issues. It is further expected that the SMT can quantify, assess, and analyse the key characteristic of all damp types for the affected buildings based on its characteristic, such as building type, building age and envelope area. This management tool will guide practitioners and surveyors to control the existing damp in their properties and guide the housing industry to avoid damp in future residential buildings. The research design will incorporate three phases: – 1. Case studies in which data on building characteristic, occupant behaviours and damp levels will be analysed. 2. Questionnaire surveys in which damp experts will be approached for their input on how damp can be mitigated against. 3. In situ experiments in which interventions will be implemented and tested.
This study is collaborative project between The Leeds Sustainability Institute (LSI) in the School of Built Environment, Engineering, and computing. Damp, Condensation and Mould diagnostics Research Group, Property Care Association. The damp and mould group from Chorus Home part of Place for People (PfP), Housing association.
Supervisors: Dr Matthew Brooke-Peat (Director of Studies), Dr Adam Hardy (Supervisor), Dr Paula Lopez-Acre (External Advisor from Property Care Association), Mark Winstanley (External Advisor from Places for People)