"I cannot thank you enough for your support throughout this past year navigating this bike/car accident. Your presence and work have helped me heal in a profound way…"
"I would recommend Mr. Bugay to any person suffering an injury from a power tool accident, He worked very hard for me and my wife to get the best results possible. …Against one of the biggest tools makers in the U.S., he was able to find the best people in the field to help us, I rate Mr. Bugay a 10 on the scale for top lawyers."
"This firm was efficient, helpful, handled details in a very timely manner, and respected the fact that I am disabled and could not always get to their office. . . . They are a great law firm. I was in the insurance claim industry for 25 years, so I have dealt with quite a few attorneys. This firm is top-rate."
"I wish to thank you, as well as your Partners, for the attention you have given my case. Without your help I would not have been able to retain my pension benefits. Your intervention was not only efficacious but I was very sensitive to the way you calmed my fears and reassured me. You treated me with kindness and fairness…Without your intercession; I could not obtain a resolution."
"Once again, thank you for your wonderful assistance is this matter. Without your help this never would have been resolved."
"Thank you so much for your time and support! You saved me "legal fees" and your work resulted in a prompt resolution of this matter. Much appreciation."
"Thank you…This [note] is hand-written because of what this means to me & my family for everything you have done. You are a man of honor, trust & one of the most professional people I have met. I am able to be here to do this because of your help."
Once again, thank you for your patience, ethical behavior and kindness."
I wanted to thank you for your efforts on my behalf. Your interest and information certainly went above and beyond what one would expect and I am most appreciative. If karma holds true, good things will come your way. Thanks again!"
Thanks for everything you did for me. Your work with other hopeful firemen shows what kind of person you are. Also thanks for not killing my wallet. It shows how honest you are. If I need any legal help in the future, you are my first call. Not to mention I'll highly recommend you to anyone who needs legal help. Have lunch or dinner on me. You deserve it."
"Mr. Bugay was a very professional gentleman to have handled my case. He was efficient, cognitive of the status of my case at all times, and had documentation prepared and sent to me in a timely manner. I would recommend him to anyone searching for a bankruptcy attorney."
"I was very pleased with the settlement of my case, which was a result of the hard work of attorney Rick Jurewicz with the assistance of attorney Henry Yampolsky. Expert advice was also given to me by attorney Marc Jacobs concerning Workers' Compensation.
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Rick was a presenter for me in a Medicine for Lawyers seminar. His presentation was articulate, precise, and informative. Rick is a zealous advocate for his clients. He does his homework. He is always prepared. He has a very affable personality which, I believe contributes to his success in the courtroom."
"I was an opponent of this individual in a complicated litigation matter involving very serious injuries. I was more than impressed with his case preparation, theories of liability and their development and grasp of difficult medical matters. As the result of that experience, I have referred plaintiff's cases to him and have done joint CLE presentations. Needless to say, I have no hesitation in giving Mr. Jurewicz a 5 star recommendation."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have handled a number of cases with Rick and he has always represented his clients aggressively. At the same time, he maintains a realistic outlook and a professional relationship with opposing counsel that fosters honest communication. As a result, the cases we have handled together have always resolved in a fashion that is fair to everyone involved."
"Rick is an exceedingly capable personal injury trial attorney which is why I refer such cases to him. Rick has been obtaining very favorable results for his clients in difficult personal injury and Workers' Compensation cases for years and has an excellent reputation."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Richard is an extremely competent trial attorney with a particular expertise in product liability litigation. He is a zealous advocate on his client's behalf and a hard worker."
"I would recommend Mr. Jurewicz without reservation. In all of the matters that I have had the opportunity to refer to Mr. Jurewicz, he has demonstrated, in every instance, that he is an exceptionally skilled, competent, and thorough professional. Because of his excellent representation, he has obtained, what I would consider, exceptional settlements on behalf of my clients and I know that they have been extremely pleased with the outcome of their cases."
"I wanted to let you know how glad I am I went with you and your firm. Of all the guys that called me back after I fell, it was your demeanor and professionalism that stood out, and they were the biggest reasons I went with Galfand Berger. So really, I guess I wanted to say thanks…"
"Thanks Mike, and it has been a pleasure working with you, thank you for all of your work and help with my case. Without your assistance I would have probably settled for next to nothing."
"Thank you for everything you did for me. I am happy and forever grateful. I will certainly refer family and friends as well as myself if I ever find myself in need of an attorney."
"Thank you for all you have done for us. God Bless you always!"
"Just want to thank you for a job well done. I really appreciate all your effort."
"Gabby helped my dad in his work injury case and secured a settlement quickly. She wasted no time and knew what she was doing. She went beyond the injury case and helped him filed for disability and got it in just 3 months. She cares about her clients!"
"Last week, I was involved in an accident & thought it wise to contact someone I trust in these matters. I remember your specialty is Workers' Compensation but your referral to Gabby [Raful] was one of the best legal representation experiences I've had…"
"Gabby Raful represented me in a pallet jack accident. She is a good human being, compassionate and hard working. I highly recommend her."
"The firm handled the filing and paper work for my wife's Social Security Disability Benefits. The process was very easy and communication during the entire process was great. The attorney handling our case was thorough and kept us updated frequently during the process. They were able to get us SSDI back pay, that we never even anticipated."
"I have known Gabriela for over ten years as a colleague and friend. Gabriela has the perfect blend of diligence and compassion that is a rarity in the legal field these days. I can truly say that if you want the absolute BEST experience and outcome of your case, look no further than Gabriela. I am proud to have her as a friend and colleague, and anyone would be equally proud to have her as an attorney."
"Gabby helped my dad settle his auto accident in less than a year. She got the full policy of the striking car and the entire coverage of my dad's underinsured coverage. In a year she got everything done! She cares. She called on weekends and evenings and texted all the time. She kept us informed."
"Gabriela was very professional in the handling of my workers compensation claim. I was very impressed with her knowledge of Pennsylvania Workers Comp. Laws. I was very satisfied with the outcome of my case and I highly recommend her."
"Michael helped me with a separation agreement with my former employer. He went over the agreement and helped me better understand the agreement and what some of my choices were. He also put in touch with his colleague Henry, who handles employment cases. They were very helpful, and I'm truly grateful for all their hard work. They both made a difficult situation a lot easier for me."
"When I was uncertain of what to do in my situation, I was given a recommendation to go and find guidance, so I did I visited the office of Galfand Berger LLP and Gabriela Raful took me under her wing. When talking about experience the quest at hand should be plain and simple: Trustworthy, Transparent, Dependable, And full of knowledge. The ability that this attorney has to get her client what they may need is incredible. Gabriela Raful was able to get me the settlement that I deserved and that I became more than grateful for."
""This lawyer took a case after many turned me down stating "No there is nothing that can be done, no money to be won". Peter met with me in my own area, driving to me, to do a consultation. He took my case immediately and stayed in contact with me throughout the entire process. (Injury Case). He was very good about his timing and waited until after the job I had let me to go to really kick the case into high gear so that he didn't make any more problems for me than I already had at my old job. He made sure I understood everything through the process and at no point in time did I feel taken advantage of or ignorant of."
"I would not go elsewhere other than Galfand Berger associates for lawyers services. and Mike Malvey was the greatest."
"My experience with Galfand Berger was a very positive one. I worked with Rick Jurewicz and he was absolutely great! I couldn't have asked for a better lawyer. The staff was excellent – they kept me up to speed and were very responsive… answered all my questions quickly and efficiently. My case is settled and I am very pleased with the outcome. I would recommend this firm to everyone!"
Richard, I enjoyed your comment on LinkedIn this morning about product manufacturer's duty to warn. I will certainly acknowledge you as one of the leading, if not the best, product liability attorney in Pennsylvania!
"To Ms. Raful: I am writing you this letter to thank you for handling and winning my case. Your job performance on that day was excellent when it came to handling my case. There are no words to describe the satisfaction I felt that day when I heard those words that we won my case. Thank you!"
"I was represented by attorney Gabriela Raful for my workers comp claim. She explained the process step by step from the beginning, she was truthful and honest and always available. I highly recommend her and the firm."
We appreciate the support your company provides to the New World Association. Thanks to people like you, we are able to provide excellent services to educationally and economically disadvantaged people in Northeast Philadelphia, and help them acquire knowledge and skills necessary to carry out daily responsibilities as proficient workers, caring parents and responsible citizens.
I just wanted to say that I was very moved by the culture that you and your predecessors have developed at Galfand Berger. We all try to do the best work that we can every day and, in so doing, strive to provide the highest level of service to our clients. For many of us, this is just a given. If we are going to be successful in business, we need to do our best work every day. We need to reward our clients for their trust. That being said, what defines you and your colleagues as terrific people is that you do work for others who can never really repay you. For me, this is the mark of a successful person.
I just want to share a heartfelt than you to you and your partners at Galfand Berger for the way that you support our local community.
This firm was efficient, helpful, handled details in a very timely manner, and respected the fact that I am disabled and could not always get to their office. . . . They are a great law firm. I was in the insurance claim industry for 25 years, so I have dealt with quite a few attorneys. This firm is top-rate.
I wish to thank you, as well as your Partners, for the attention you have given my case. Without your help I would not have been able to retain my pension benefits. Your intervention was not only efficacious but I was very sensitive to the way you calmed my fears and reassured me. You treated me with kindness and fairness…Without your intercession; I could not obtain a resolution.
I would recommend Mr. Bugay to any person suffering an injury from a power tool accident, He worked very hard for me and my wife to get the best results possible. …[A]gainst one of the biggest tools makers in the U.S., he was able to find the best people in the field to help us, I rate Mr. Bugay a 10 on the scale for top lawyers.
My dear friend. Sorry it has been so long since we have spoken. I took some time to reflect and move a bit forward. My mother let me know you had called so I wanted to return the honor. I am been busy with work and finishing my education for my Athletic Science degree. I have purchased a home and defining my career. This is all thanks to you and Marc. I will be sending a very personal thank you to you, Marc and Galfand Berger to thank everyone that made this possible . If you are ever in this area please stop by have a coffee and relax. You will always be welcome in our home and family.
I just wanted to send a quick letter to say how happy and impressed I was with Mr. Bugay's handling of 2 of my cases.
Mr. Arthur Bugay impressed me immediately with his knowledge, compassion toward my particular situation, his professionalism, and his handling of my cases from start to finish.
I could not have found a better attorney to represent me if I tried, and you should be happy to have an attorney of Mr. Bugay's caliber at your firm.
Once again, thank you for your wonderful assistance in this matter. Without your help this never would have been resolved.
Thank you so much for your time and support! You saved me "legal fees" and your work resulted in a prompt resolution of this matter. Much appreciation.
Thank you…This [note] is hand-written because of what this means to me & my family for everything you have done. You are a man of honor, trust & one of the most professional people I have met. I am able to be here to do this because of your help.
Once again, thank you for your patience, ethical behavior and kindness.
I wanted to thank you for your efforts on my behalf. Your interest and information certainly went above and beyond what one would expect and I am most appreciative. If karma holds true, good things will come your way. Thanks again!
You are my hero. Everyone I tell of this case wants to know your name. You are the best. You won my promotion. You are now the hero of the Fire Department. The calls are coming in, "How did you beat the city?" My lawyer beat the city.
I tell them about you. The firemen are so proud of you. My family is so proud of you. You saw that justice was done. I am so proud of you. I will never forget what you have done for me.
Thanks for everything you did for me. Your work with other hopeful firemen shows what kind of person you are. Also thanks for not killing my wallet. It shows how honest you are. If I need any legal help in the future, you are my first call. Not to mention I'll highly recommend you to anyone who needs legal help. Have lunch or dinner on me. You deserve it.
Mr. Bugay was a very professional gentleman to have handled my case. He was efficient, cognitive of the status of my case at all times, and had documentation prepared and sent to me in a timely manner. I would recommend him to anyone searching for a bankruptcy attorney.
I was very pleased with the settlement of my case, which was a result of the hard work of attorney Rick Jurewicz with the assistance of attorney Henry Yampolsky. Expert advice was also given to me by attorney Marc Jacobs concerning Workers' Compensation.
Rick came into our lives at a most crucial time. I did not know if my husband would ever survive the accident. Rick was supportive, advised us without telling us what to do and was there whenever I needed him, even just to vent. Thankfully, we settled out of court, but I would have liked to watch him in a courtroom.
I endorse this lawyer's work. Rick was a presenter for me in a Medicine for Lawyers seminar. His presentation was articulate, precise, and informative. Rick is a zealous advocate for his clients. He does his homework. He is always prepared. He has a very affable personality which, I believe contributes to his success in the courtroom.
Every opportunity I have to refer a product's liability case, I refer them to the best: Richard Jurewicz.
I was an opponent of this individual in a complicated litigation matter involving very serious injuries. I was more than impressed with his case preparation, theories of liability and their development and grasp of difficult medical matters. As the result of that experience, I have referred plaintiff's cases to him and have done joint CLE presentations. Needless to say, I have no hesitation in giving Mr. Jurewicz a 5 star recommendation.
I endorse this lawyer's work. I have handled a number of cases with Rick and he has always represented his clients aggressively. At the same time, he maintains a realistic outlook and a professional relationship with opposing counsel that fosters honest communication. As a result, the cases we have handled together have always resolved in a fashion that is fair to everyone involved.
I endorse this lawyer's work. Richard is an extremely competent trial attorney with a particular expertise in product liability litigation. He is a zealous advocate on his client's behalf and a hard worker.
Rick is an exceedingly capable personal injury trial attorney which is why I refer such cases to him. Rick has been obtaining very favorable results for his clients in difficult personal injury and Workers' Compensation cases for years and has an excellent reputation.
I would recommend Mr. Jurewicz without reservation. In all of the matters that I have had the opportunity to refer to Mr. Jurewicz, he has demonstrated, in every instance, that he is an exceptionally skilled, competent, and thorough professional. Because of his excellent representation, he has obtained, what I would consider, exceptional settlements on behalf of my clients and I know that they have been extremely pleased with the outcome of their cases.
Thanks Mike, and it has been a pleasure working with you, thank you for all of your work and help with my case. Without your assistance I would have probably settled for next to nothing.
Thank you for everything you did for me. I am happy and forever grateful. I will certainly refer family and friends as well as myself if I ever find myself in need of an attorney.
Thank you for all you have done for us. God Bless you always!
Just want to thank you for a job well done. I really appreciate all your effort.
Gabby was absolutely wonderful and I would highly recommend her again. As a matter of fact I did recommend her and my friend was extremely pleased with her services. I was and have been dealing with cancer. I had every intention to return to work but that was not to be the case. Gabby basically took care of all matters concerning social security.At the time I was receiving chemo and was so sick I could not even attempt to take care of all the paperwork involved. She was kind,patient and walked me through any questions and concerns. What I was so appreciative of was how she was able to get me my rightful benefits that were due to us. That money helped us out tremendously as I had to leave a job that paid quite well. I would highly recommend Gabby again and I truly believe she is an asset to your firm. Thank You.
Gabby was and is very professional and caring with me as her client and my family when they came with me. I did recommend Gabby to a friend and will continue to do so. She is also handling my disability claim. I absolutely love Gabby she is just such a people person and VERY VERY good at her job and went above and beyond to make sure she did and does everything she can for me. Gabby is definitely the lawyer you want, you will not be disappointed!
Gabby helped my dad in his work injury case and secured a settlement quickly. She wasted no time and knew what she was doing. She went beyond the injury case and helped him filed for disability and got it in just 3 months. She cares about her clients!
Thank you for taking the time to speak at our Worker Memorial Event. Your passion for helping the injured worker was apparent in your words and we appreciate the work you do.


Travellers cannot be banned from Walsall due to fears over violating their human rights, council bosses have said.
Walsall Council chiefs have resisted pushing for an outright ban over fears they could be challenged over discrimination.
Some 25 sites are protected from camps in the borough but there have been calls for measures to go further.
But a new report reveals fears about being pulled up if the council comes down too hard on travellers.
The report, which is due to go to full council, next week said: "Gypsies, travellers and Roma people are recognised ethnic groups and living a travelling lifestyle is part of their culture.
Council leader Mike Bird said the borough needed a 'real solution' rather than bringing in a total ban.
The authority is considering setting up a transit site where travellers can legally pitch up, and in turn give the council more powers to shift groups who camp on public spaces, as has happened in neighbouring Sandwell.
Several groups have set up in Walsall over recent months, including at Walsall Arboretum in June.
Councillor Bird said: "It is frustrating but an injunction just pushes the problem somewhere else.
"While it would be beneficial it doesn't solve the problem. What we need is a permanent solution.
"We are looking at what has been done in Sandwell and seeing what works and what doesn't."
He added: "What about our human rights? It seems to be the perpetrators who get the support from human rights legislation.


The moon's eclipse of Mercury, planet of the mind, on your birthday means you need to find the right balance between following your instincts and using your head. Once you have done that everything else – health, wealth and happiness – will fall into place.
If you one of those Aries who likes to pretend that you are always in control, the next few days could be difficult for you. If, on the other hand, you are emotionally secure enough to let others call the shots occasionally you'll have the time of your life.
Either you have been working too hard or you have not been working hard enough but either way you need to bring some balance back into your life. The Sun's transit of Libra over the next few weeks will help you to find the perfect midway point.
Creative and artistic activities are under excellent stars at the moment, as are intensely private matters such as affairs of the heart. Friends and family may urge you to be cautious but you are in no mood to hold back. You want it all and you want it now.
Be careful how you choose to react today if a partner or loved one does something you do not approve of. If you make a big scene that will only encourage them to do it all the more, simply because they don't like your negative tone. Be more understanding.
You need to be on the move and you need to be busy. Anyone who tries to slow you down or keep you in one place longer than a few minutes won't be happy when you take off at full speed once again but you're a free spirit – no one can own you.
No matter how many risks you take over the next 24 hours you will end up ahead of the game, so forget about playing safe or you will look back later and wish you had been a bit more adventurous. Life is for living – so live it to the full.
Whatever you turn your hand to over the next few days will go remarkably well, so well in fact that you may wonder if fate is about to play one of its tricks on you. Don't worry. Not just the next few days but the next few weeks will be extra special.
Resolve here and now that you will simply ignore anything negative that other people say about you, no matter how well meaning they might be. Keep telling yourself what a wonderful human being you are. Say it often enough and you'll start to believe it.
Don't let anyone limit your horizons with their negative attitude. You can be whatever you want to be and you can go wherever you want to go, even if it's to the ends of the Earth. For a Sagittarius all things are possible, today and every day of your life.
Anyone who harbors secret doubts that you have what it takes to succeed will soon have to admit that they were wrong. Cosmic activity at the midheaven angle of your chart will inspire you to work harder and aim higher than ever before. You're one of life's winners.
This appears to be an extra lucky time for you and if you've got any sense you will take full advantage of it. Don't wait to be invited to do what gives you most pleasure – just do it and enjoy the envious looks on the faces of those who don't dare.
Cosmic activity in one of the more sensitive areas of your chart means you are unlikely to be very sociable today. But that's okay. You are under no obligation to put on an act just to make others feel good about themselves. It's your feelings that matter.


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The Salvation Army has unintentionally highlighted the complete failure of our tax and welfare systems to address poverty and inequality, says ACT Leader David Seymour.
"The Salvation Army's State of the Nation report says there are few signs government policies are addressing entrenched poverty in New Zealand.
"The government taxes one in every three dollars and spends $33.7 billion a year on social security and welfare – $18,500 for every single household.
"In effect, the Salvation Army is saying this approach has failed to address poverty and inequality.
"ACT agrees. The outcomes achieved by poorer New Zealanders are an indictment on the last 20 years of policy drift under Labour and National governments.
"The report also talks about the growing gap in educational achievement between poor and wealthy communities.
"ACT's charter schools were helping children in disadvantaged communities achieve outstanding results before the Government scrapped the innovative educational model, a move that prioritised the teachers unions over Māori and Pasifika children.
"ACT believes tackling poverty will require economic policies that allow firms to thrive, an education system that provides choice and competition, rules that allow the private sector to build more homes, and a welfare system that doesn't create dependence.
"Neither the Government nor the National Party appear willing and able to provide such policies. ACT will."


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View of the South Fields, all works by Mark di Suvero. Photograph by Jerry L. Thompson.
AK Cultural Planning collaborates with institutional leaders to ensure the building blocks of long-term sustainability are in sync. Research tailored to the unique circumstances of each client provides a solid foundation for decision-making.
The results are strategies and plans that align mission-based programming, market position, and audience development goals with governance, staffing, space use, and business strategy.
AK Cultural Planning is a consulting practice founded by Amy Kaufman in 2015, building on a 25 year career in arts and cultural management. We are known for producing comprehensive Institutional, Business, Strategic and Implementation Plans, often integrated with major capital projects. Every project is built on a solid foundation of market research, public engagement, organizational assessment, and client collaboration.
Clients include The Studio Museum in Harlem, Oklahoma Contemporary, and Storm King Arts Center.
Amy was formerly Managing Director, U.S. at Lord Cultural Resources. During her 12 year tenure, her clients included National Museum of African American History and Culture, Longwood Gardens, Constitution Hill in Johannesburg, Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum at Michigan State University, National Museum of the American Latino (future), Central Park Conservancy, Planet Word (future), Nasher Sculpture Center, Vaclav Havel Library in Prague, and the Museum of Lebanese Art at American University of Beirut.
"The Virginia Discovery Museum was fortunate to work with Amy Kaufman during a critical time in the museum's evolution. Amy was an invaluable resource to museum staff and board members in preparing to execute a successful capital improvement campaign. Amy helped us to prioritize our initiatives and to distill our objectives into a language that would best resonate with supporters and donors."
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Congo Basin Unveils World's Largest Protected Wetland
The Congo Basin region is home to the Ngiri-Tumba-Maindombe Complex – which was recently declared as the world's largest Wetland Site of International Importance by the Ramsar Convention – a treaty established in 1971 that protects the world's wetlands. WWF and partners began working with the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in 2004 to officially recognize the complex.
Larger than twice the size of the state of Maryland, the 16.2 million-acre site is near the Lake Tumba landscape in the Central Western Basin of the DRC, and contains the largest freshwater body in continental Africa - the second driest continent in the world. The rivers and lakes of the region are a major storehouse for CO2, which helps slow down the rate of climate change. The wetland's vegetation protects towns along the Congo River from floods, while the forests filter water and maintain its quality.
"The Ngiri-Tumba-Maindombe area contributes to the regulation of flooding and regional climate and ensures that the quality of the water remains good enough for millions of people who depend upon it," said WWF Project Manager Inogwabini Bila-Isia. "Waters of this zone need to be managed appropriately and the classification of the site will help with a coherent planning process and mobilize all stakeholders to abide by the rules."
The Ngiri-Tumba-Maindombe site is also vital to the livelihoods of local people and supports one of the highest concentrations of biodiversity in the world. Its waters nourish the wide variety of domestic and commercial crops that are grown in the area, including cassava, oil palm and rice. Fish caught in its rivers are sold in the nearby cities of Kinshasa, Brazzaville and Mbandaka.
As WWF continues to work with local communities and international partners to improve sustainable development in the landscape and preserve the biodiversity, recognition of the site helps ensure that local economies are based on sustainably managed natural resources.
Join us to make change. Speak up for species and places through WWF's Action Center.
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Make a donation to help save some of the world's most endangered animals from extinction and support WWF's conservation efforts.


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Hefty Fabworks will honor any Hefty Fabworks merchandise returned in original condition, not having been installed, and being 10 days or less from date of invoice. All returns are subject to a 20% restocking fee and purchaser is responsible for all shipping costs to and from. No Returns or cancellations on custom built products. No Cancellations once products have shipped. Cancellations are subject to a 20% restocking fee. For more information please contact us regarding your specific return or problem.
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When Fidel Castro and his supporters overthrew the Batista regime in Cuba, there was a need to introduce new banknotes. Initially, the old Batista designs were used until a completely new series could be organised. Che Guevara was appointed President of the National Bank of Cuba in 1959, much to the surprise of many. One of the stories told, supposedly by Che himself, was that when Fidel Castro asked if there was an economist in the room, Che raised his hand and was duly appointed President of the Bank. Che had misheard Castro, thinking he had been asking for a communist. He subsequently signed Cuban banknotes with his nickname and nom de guerre, Che. This set of three Cuban notes dated 1960 all feature Che's facsimilie signature. We offer this set here in Very Fine condition.
This is a fantastic One Peso coin from Cuba. It was issued in 1982 and it honours the American writer Ernest Hemingway on his getting a Nobel Prize for literature in 1952. Hemingway kept a house in Cuba for years and it was one of his favourite homes. Today it looks like America and Cuba might make up their differences and one day Americans might even be allowed to collect Cuban coins. This coin shows a scene from his novel The Old Man and the Sea, with a fisherman fishing from a very small boat. The coin is One Peso, it is struck in cupronickel and is in Uncirculated condition.


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Individuals Impacted by the Federal Government Shutdown Can Call United Way's 2-1-1 Helpline for Assistance
by Brayton Hagge | Jan 23, 2019 | Press Release
As the government shutdown stretches into its 33rd day, nearly 800,000 federal employees continue to work without pay or remain furloughed across the country.1 Recognizing the impact that a missed paycheck can have on these individuals, United Way of the Midlands (UWM) is encouraging Omaha-Council Bluffs metro residents who have been affected by the shutdown to call its 2-1-1 Helpline.
About 60% of Americans don't have enough savings to pay for an emergency between $500 and $1,000.2 This means an average federal employee, whose weekly take-home pay is about $500, may currently be struggling to pay their bills or buy necessities such as food.3 And because the government shutdown may impact the distribution of March SNAP benefits and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)'s ability to provide funding for public housing and Housing Choice Vouchers, the number of individuals impacted by the shutdown may continue to increase.
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Wunderkammer: wonder-rooms, cabinets of curiosity
'Wunderkammer': wonder-rooms, cabinets of curiosity…I like to make productions that take people into a 'world between worlds' (my favourite review) where pieces of the everyday and the ordinary are captured and reassembled. I also produce extraordinary projects for other people….
Telling stories (larger stage works & radio)
Concerts with a twist
I'm excited by work that brings different art forms, artists and cultures together. Making opera and music theatre is one of the most thrilling, all-consuming journeys imaginable. I love to collaborate with artists of all disciplines and create unique frameworks for them to work within – and with each other.
Dear Marie Stopes chamber opera (Kings Place September 2019)
The Washerwoman's Tale – work in development
Bin Boğalar Efsanesi (Music Theatre, Hezarfen Ensemble – touring 2020-21)
Hansel & Gretel (a nightmare in eight scenes) 2018 Goldfield Productions
Kepler's Trial by Tim Watts @V&A Museum OPERA PASSION (2017)
SIDDHARTHA – a new musical (2017-2018)
OPERA: Tokaido Road (2014-15)
I love the concept of a travelling show and all of these are designed for younger audiences and families. I've written and directed most of them myself and there is always a focus on story-telling carefully illustrated by some of the finest chamber music – we've used repertoire by Ravel, Beethoven, Stravinsky, John Adams, Haydn, Howells, Grainger and many more to tell our tales. Each show lasts around 50 minutes and they have been seen by over 7000 young people.
Three Stories About Home (2018)
Three Stories About Birds (2017)
紙芝居 Kamishibai! (2015)
Music composed in the Shadow of War (2014)
HIGHBURY WHISPERS – site specific theatre for young people (2018)
The Paper Forest (2015)
I think of concerts rather like visits to a museum or an art gallery…I don't believe that any music or genre is 'unprogrammable' and I'm intrigued by mixing up musical styles, visuals and technology. I'm keen to constantly challenge our concert conventions and to take music into new places and spaces.
Bascule Chamber Concerts 2017 (Langham Research Centre & Kate Romano, clarinet)
Lost Britain – neglected repertoire from the early 20th Century
RITUAL IN TRANSFIGURED TIME
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Q: HTML header associated with table I have a table with an uncertain amount of entries; on printable PDF pages I want that this table jumps to the next page when it doesn't fit on one page anymore, rather than cutting through the middle and this works well. However, i have a table name/description that says something about the table that I want to associate with the table and that jumps along with it, whenever the table jumps to the next page. Any idea on how to accomplish this?
Sorry if this seems trivial I'm not a CSS/HTML Guru any help will be greatly appreciated.
Here's what I have: I know there should be a body in the table but for some reason that doesn't go well with the tool I'm using
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A: The answer is rather simple: to use the HTML table tag

This does exactly what I wanted.

A: Have you tried to put the table description header in the very first row of your thead, and within a th with a colspan of 3?
I guess that'll work, then apply a class to style it separately. You can even remove the borders from that row and make it look like it's out of the table


Guy Kawasaki has had an interesting life, from the early days of Apple, having his shoes polished by Richard Branson, through to turning down the role of Yahoo! CEO (in the days when Yahoo! was still relevant), so there are a few rich seams of stories to tell. Wise Guy is effectively an autobiography with a veneer of self-help – each anecdote of his life is followed with a wisdom section, practical takeaways that we, the readers, can apply to our lives.
Some of these are interesting, such as there's nothing wrong with being shallow – choose any motivation that works for you – his was the desire to own fast cars to impress the women, but if it gets you pushing yourself, keeps you producing your best work, then so be it. These become a little stretched towards the end yet his likeability and enthusiasm carry the book.
An enjoyable, easy read, from a master of his craft!


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NASA: Computational Modeling Capabilities
By catdynamics on March 5, 2009.
NASA's Science Mission Directorate produced a cross-discipline report on medium term needs for computational modeling capabilities; ie what serious iron NASA might want to get to play with
report is up here (pdf)
Panels from Earth System Modeling and Assimilation; Solid Earth and Natural Hazards; Astrophysics; Heliophysics; Planetary Science and Mission Engineering, considered current and near future needs and desire, scalability and both state of the art of the codes and development issues.
It is an interesting read, if you like that sort of thing.
Just for fun I did a keyword search:
Fortran - 18 matches
GPU - 5 matches
FPGA - 4 matches
Java - 3 matches
NVIDIA - 2 matches
C++ - 2 matches
Cluster - 38 matches
Cray - 1 match
beowulf - 0 matches
Cloud computing - 9 matches
I think I see the future.
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The "C is Efficient" Language Fallacy
I came across an article yesterday about programming languages, which hit on one of my major peeves, so I can't resist responding. The article is at greythumb.org, and it's called [Programmer's rant: what should and should not be added to C/C++](http://www.greythumb.org/blog/index.php?/archives/…
NASA Science Web Site
The Open Source content management system PLONE runs the newly released NASA Science web site. The site has something for everyone (researchers, educators, kids, and "citizen scientists"). The Plone seems to be working quite nicely. Some of it is still a little rough. The Space Calendar link…
Video Card Singularity
We all had some laughs when the two-bladed razor was improved with the addition of a third blade. Late-night comedians joked about razors coming with four or even five blades. Then, we all had a few more chuckles when the four-bladed Schick Quattro actually made it to market, soon followed by the…
Knowledge Interoperability
Below, John Wilbanks answers our final question. Cross-disciplinarity seems to work best when there's a problem that has a few facets that are apparently unconnected, but the disconnect comes from the artificial way we divide up the knowledge. Because in reality the problem is simply the problem…
Some of these may be false positives. "Cluster" happens to be the name of a currently operating heliophysics mission (mostly European but with some US participation).
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The Aspen Art Museum is doing a series of interdisciplinary lectures, titled "Another Look" Another Look Lecture: Gabriel Orozco & Cosmology - so this is a thing. I did one of the lectures. The first one, I gather. It was quite an interesting experience, for me at least. Good fun, riffing on…
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SEE ONGOING UPDATES BELOW FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION Tropical Depression Eleven is currently located way east of Florida, and is predicted to become a tropical storm by Tuesday night some time. It would be nameD Joaquin. Some time Wednesday night, the storm is predicted to turn north and head straight up along the coast. There are no significant advisories or suggestions of a threatening…
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If you've ever played in a satellite for a seat to the World Series main event, you know about the pressure. You know what it takes to make it to those final few places that get you a ticket to the world's biggest poker show. Since the early 80s, players have been getting in to the big one for a smaller price tag.
But not until Chris Moneymaker won the main event on a PokerStars satellite entry did we see the kind of craziness we saw tonight. Now, PokerStars can run one tournament...one tournament...and award more than 200 seats to the main event in just nine hours.
More than 8,000 players signed up for the biggest online World Series satellite in the world. Nine hours later, 226 players had their entry to this year's World Series main event. Every one of those players now has their ticket and $2,500 worth of hotel and travel expenses.
If you were one of the players who made it, congratulations. If you couldn't get there tonight, there is still time. PokerStars is still running satellites all week long. Get your seat today.
This page contains a single entry by Brad "Otis" Willis published on June 16, 2008 1:35 AM.
2008 World Series: Another final table for Greenstein was the previous entry in this blog.
2008 World Series: Barry Greenstein wins Razz bracelet is the next entry in this blog.


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How can Neanderthal DNA tell us about ourselves?
The Pencil Test
Why Are Fossils So Rare?
This Evidence web project applies the general question "How do we know what we know?" to the specific question of human origins. It features interviews and interactives based on the work of scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig, Germany. Spanning anthropology, biology, paleontology, and genetics, the project reveals how different forms of evidence come together to tell the story of how we humans became human. Explore video components of the project here.
Evidence: How Do We Know What We Know?
This project was made possible by a grant from the National Science Foundation, with the additional generosity of the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, The Jim Clark Endowment for Internet Education, and the McBean Family Foundation.
Total Running Time: 00:03:07
What Can We Learn from a Tooth?
How Do Bones and Teeth Grow?
Virtual Skull Reconstruction
When Scientists Disagree
Reconstructing Neanderthal DNA
The Talking Gene
Why Did the Neanderthals Disappear?
Neanderthals: Fact vs. Fiction
Did Humans and Neanderthals Mix?
How Do You Find a Fossil?
Why Have a Fossil Cast Collection?
Chimpanzees: Leaf Clipping
Chimpanzees: Ant Dipping
Chimpanzees: Nut Cracking
Chimpanzees: Culture Loss
Altruism in Chimps and Humans
Chimpanzee Cooperation
Do Primates Plan?
Primate Problem-Solving
Primates and Payback
Chimp Behavior in Lab and Field
Chimpanzees: Hive Raiding
Humans, Chimps, and Culture
Alfred Wegener's Crazy Idea
Why Do Nutcrackers Work?
Ancient Astronomy, Modern Knowledge
Evidence: Ancient Writings Revealed
In these videos, see ancient text revealed and read for the first time in a thousand years.
Evidence: Extremophiles in Kamchatka
People often use boiling water to kill bacteria—so why look for life in natural sources of boiling water?
Origins: Unwinding DNA at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Viewed as the "home" of DNA, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) in Long Island, New York, is considered by scientists to be one of the most important places for cutting-edge genetics research.
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by Jarrett J. Krosoczka
Grades 10 & up
Memoir/Autobiography
(graphic novel)
Star Wars: Jedi Academy - New Class
Lunch Lady (series)
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Jarrett started out life with just his mom, but he was still pretty young when she went away and he was raised by his grandparents. They both loved him and cared for him, but they dealt with alcoholism, too. Jarrett's mother came in and out of his life over the years, struggling with a heroin addiction. In his teens, Jarrett learned his father's name, and then he had to decide how he wanted to handle that relationship. Through it all, Jarrett's gift for drawing was a source of motivation, connection, and sometimes, a way to deal with the world around him.
It's a graphic novel, but the content isn't for young children. Many scenes are difficult, but that's what makes this book so important - lots and lots of readers don't have two parents who speak affectionately and thoughtfully, and many readers live with people who are battling addiction.
Jarrett is not a hero, but he is working to survive his circumstances, and while no one would describe them as ideal, it's also more complicated than bad and good - he shows the love and positive moments with his grandparents and his mother, as well as the disappointments and tragic times. Although it isn't as gut-wrenching or incisive as Maus, it echoes some of that story's elements, including the belief that truth - even in its ugly, uncomfortable cruelty - is important to face, and pain cannot obscure affection or beauty.
The artwork is clearly a labor of love, with some authentic letters and drawings from his past and painstaking attention to details.
Strong language and references to violence and drug use may make this book better suited for older readers.
"When you don't see your mom much, you treasure anything that she gives you."
Substance Addiction
Raised by Grandparents
Absent Parent
Drawing - Comics
2018 - National Book Award Finalist
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Posted by plassaaj on Friday, June 20, 2014 in Neuroimaging.
Imaging genetics is an emerging methodological field that combines genetic information with medical imaging-derived metrics to understand how genetic factors impact observable phenotypes. In order for a trait to be a reasonable phenotype in an imaging genetics study, it must be heritable: at least some proportion of its variance must be due to genetic influences. The Sequential Oligogenic Linkage Analysis Routines (SOLAR) imaging genetics software can estimate the heritability of a trait in complex pedigrees. We investigate the ability of SOLAR to accurately estimate heritability and common environmental effects on simulated imaging phenotypes in various family structures. We found that heritability is reliably estimated with small family-based studies of 40 to 80 individuals, though subtle differences remain between the family structures. In an imaging application analysis, we found that with 80 subjects in any of the family structures, estimated heritability of white matter fractional anisotropy was biased by <10% for every region of interest. Results from these studies can be used when investigators are evaluating power in planning genetic analyzes.
Results from the application analysis. Heritability estimates from the twin, nuclear, and grandnuclear families of 80 subjects overlayed on the ENIGMA-DTI fractional anisotropy template and skeleton. The color scale reflects the heritability estimate, with warmer colors suggesting greater heritability. The ground truth heritabilities were derived from the previous literature.


While traveling, the vehicle would not shift into reverse. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they replaced the transmission. This happened twice within the last two years.
Premature transmission failure @ 78,797 miles on 1998 Chevrolet, Tahoe.
These problems have been with this vehicle since purchase. It has been returned to the dealer for corrective action. The reply has always been "rearend wind-up" is the problem and it is not covered under warranty. We purchased a three year /36,000 mile warranty to cover these types of defects, only to have the dealer tell us that the warranty will not cover this "rearend wind-up" as it is a regular maintanence item. I have searched the owners manual for this item and have not found it as a maintanence item, according to GM. At all service intervals the only mention of the rearend is to check the fluid level. This has been carried out by the dealer for the first 45,000 miles. I have since lost faith in GM and my dealer and have purchased my last american made vehicle.no safety defec tlisted.
I have never had a transmission go on a car and have driven other GM cars well over 100,000 miles. This car has gone in for dealer service every 3,000 miles. While checking on the internet about this, I find that some owners of '98 Tahoe have replaced their transmission twice by 50,000 miles. I really think something should be done about a company that puts a transmission in a vehile that they know is faulty. If you can not help me, can you direct me to a class action suit or something else I can do?
Automatic transmission failed. ECM code 1870 slippage. Valve body fails either by contamination or defect causing high line pressure causing hard 1-2gear shifts. Hard shifts cause internal damage and eminant failure. I've read hundreds of other similar failures that sound identical. This cannot be by accident. All transmissions are GM 4L60E.
I purchased my vehicle with 42,093 miles with the dealers additional coverage of 3,000 miles bringing the total coverage to 45.093 miles on 06/25/2001 at 47,297 miles my vehicle started hesitating on the start after being stopped it was taken to the repair dealer meissner Chevrolet at 70th essington ave phila pa where it was found to have code 1870 internal transmission failure it has to be replaced I'm very dissapointed about this I always wanted a Chevy trunk and now I sincerely regret it.


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Ruskin K. Hartley
about Ruskin
Parks, Parks, Parks.
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National parks shut down — where should I go?
October 1, 2013 Ruskin K Hartley	Leave a comment
NPS closed for business
So the Federal Government has shut down as the lawmakers continue their spat. And with it the doors have been shut on your National Parks. By some estimates, 715,000 people would have visited the parks every day during October. If you live here, you can always wait it out. But if you're here on vacation, what should you do?
Fortunately here in California we have a wonderful state park system and if you're here to see the redwoods and giant sequoia in the National Parks you have some great options.
Muir Woods National Monument is closed — consider heading a little further north to Samuel P. Taylor State Park. Or for a real treat, head south to Big Basin Redwoods State Park. It's the oldest park in the state park system and home to the tallest tree south of Humboldt County!
Yosemite National Park is closed — it's tough to find a stand-in for the valley or the vast backcountry wilderness, but if you came to see the Giant Sequoia groves you are in luck. A little further north is Calaveras Big Trees State Park. This jewell of a park has two incredible sequoia groves. Not only will you see some amazing forest giants, but you'll get to stand on the Discovery stump and learn how the destruction of the tree spurred the movement to save the redwoods.
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park is closed — while nothing compares to walking the trails in Giant Forest, you could always head north to Calaveras Big Trees. Closer to the park is Mountain Home Demonstration State Forest with ancient sequoia, rock art, and a host of other significant cultural resources it's well worth a visit.
Redwood National Park is closed — this one is complex. Given it's partnership with the state park system, although the National Park is closed, many of the best trails are actually in the state park much of it is likely still open. And fall is a wonderful time of year to get into Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, and Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park. For me, nothing beats Prairie Creek Redwoods — a rich, verdant forest, wild coast and of course the iconic elk.
Towering Redwoods in Redwood National and State Parks
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Red Bull Home Ground announces Cloud9 featuring yay as the final team for VALORANT tournament
Source: Cloud9
According to an announcement on Red Bull Gaming's social media account, Cloud9 is officially competing in the third edition of Red Bull Home Ground. The VALORANT tournament will feature some of the most exciting teams going into the 2023 VCT year, with all the teams competing for a $100,000 prize pool. The tournament will also mark the debut of Cloud9's new blockbuster team — headlined by Jaccob "yay" Whiteaker.
Cloud9 was the final team announced in the eight-team tournament, the other teams being FOKUS, FUT Esports, KRU Esports, Team Liquid, Team Vitality, 100 Thieves, and Team Heretics. The competition will take place from December 9th to December 11th at the Victoria Warehouse in Manchester, England.
Throughout 2022, yay built a reputation as arguably the best VALORANT player in the world — helping OpTic Gaming reach the finals of several big tournaments, as well as a win at VCT 2022: Stage 1 Masters - Reykjavík. After it was announced that OpTic would not be a featured team in the VCT Americas league, where yay would end up was a key story through the offseason.
Though Cloud9 did not have nearly as strong results, they had a solid amount of success throughout 2022, including a third place finish at VCT 2022: North America Stage 1 Challengers. Yay will be joining a proven core Nathan "leaf" Orf, Anthony "vanity" Malaspina, and Erick "Xeppaa" Bach, as well as former Version1 and Sentinels star Jordan "Zellsis" Montemurro.


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Home > Big Story > NGT raps Punjab, Haryana, UP, Rajasthan on crop burning
NGT raps Punjab, Haryana, UP, Rajasthan on crop burning
M Post Bureau7 Aug 2017 6:35 PM GMT
The National Green Tribunal has rapped four northern states — Punjab, Haryana, UP and Rajasthan — for not submitting action plans to prevent pollution emanating from crop burning after the harvesting season.
A bench, headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar, warned the state governments that if they failed to comply with its directions, it would order attachment of the treasury account of the states.
"Despite our judgement and subsequent orders, the state government have failed to comply with the directions and take preventive precautionary and controlling measures for air pollution resulting from crop residue burning.
"We grant last and final opportunity requiring them, at least, to file action plans with complete accountability and elements of performance, within one week... (If) compliance is not made, we will be compelled to attach the treasury account of the states concerned," the bench, also comprising expert member B S Sajwan, said.
The matter has been fixed for further hearing on August 11.
Earlier, the tribunal had directed the Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Rajasthan governments to state how the field staff of the departments concerned and the state pollution control boards were going to control pollution caused by crop residue burning.
The NGT had earlier fixed the environment penalty amounts per incident of crop burning to be paid by small land owners having less than two acres of land at Rs 2,500, medium land owners holding over two acres and less than five acres at Rs 5,000 and those owning over five acres at Rs 15,000.
It had also directed the state governments to take coercive and punitive action against persistent defaulters and asked them to withdraw the assistance provided to such farmers.
The green panel had said the five states — Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana and Delhi — which had issued notifications prohibiting agriculture crop residue burning, should ensure that these notifications were enforced rigorously and proper action was taken against the defaulters.
The NGT's order had come on a plea by environmentalist Vikrant Tongad who had sought a ban on burning of agricultural waste and remnants in open fields.
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I was recently involved in a case where someone was offered half a million dollars as settlement, declined that offer, lost his case in the Supreme Court and had a costs order made against him. He subsequently decided to make an application to the Court of Appeal, but he also lost the appeal and had another costs order made against him.
The costs of the two proceedings together are likely to equate to at least $250,000. This person has gone from potentially gaining half a million dollars to losing a quarter of a million.
The solicitors who ran this case ran it on a "no win no fee" basis. This means that if the client does not win the case, the solicitors do not charge them any professional fees. This is a generous arrangement provided by the firm – the firm essentially takes all the risk that it will be paid for its time and effort in acting on the claim – and in many cases means that a client is able to pursue a claim in circumstances where they may not have otherwise had the funds to pay for it.
However, if the client does not succeed in the litigation, they can still be ordered to pay the legal costs incurred by the parties that did succeed.
Anytime someone engages in litigation, they need to consider carefully any settlement offers they receive and accept the fact that no matter how prepared you are or how strong a case you may feel you have, there is always the risk that you might not win.
And if you do not win, you can be subject to a hefty costs order.
How can I still lose when my legal advisers are telling me I have a strong case?
This is a good question, and there are many reasons.
For example, you may have a strong case, but you might be called to the stand to give evidence. If this happens, you might not be a good witness. Your solicitor is limited in how much guidance he or she can give you with respect to what to say in the witness box, as there is a fine ethical line between witness preparation and "witness coaching".
Also, being in the witness box can be scary, nerve wracking and emotionally draining. These feelings can all impact negatively on how you answer questions and how you present yourself in the witness box. If you exude negative emotions or rub the judge up the wrong way, you could be inadvertently harming your own case.
Going to a final hearing is a gamble. You are placing the decision-making power into the hands of a third party, and hoping that on the basis of the evidence, they will make a decision in your favour.
While your evidence and claim may be strong, do not forget that the other party would not have taken the matter this far if they did not also believe they have a strong case.
Humans can declare objectivity in their decision making and can even appear to be objective. However, we cannot control the subjective influence our subconscious mind can have on a decision.
Sometimes we cannot consciously recognise our own biases regarding particular characteristics and/or behaviours. How can we ensure objectivity with respect to such biases if we do not even know that they exist?
The same applies to judges – they are human too. While we are lucky in this country to have such a professional and independent judiciary, a judge comes to every trial with their own history, story and experiences that can influence their decision making.
If you have a case which is going to trial, you should become familiar with the different types of costs orders so that you know what kind of costs orders you may be facing.
Scaled costs are costs which are regulated by law and capped at a certain amount. Scaled costs are common in certain debt recovery matters where default judgment is given in favour of the plaintiff because the defendant never responded or filed a defence to the claim.
Solicitor/client costs are the costs that you pay to your lawyer. Unless you are in a no win no fee arrangement, these costs are payable to your lawyer regardless of the outcome of your case. Normally you would pay these costs on a weekly or monthly basis, depending on the cost agreement you've entered into with your solicitor.
Party/party costs are the costs which the winning party in the case can recover from the unsuccessful party, if an ordinary costs order has been made. The purpose of these orders is to compensate the winning party for their solicitor/client costs.
Indemnity costs are the costs payable to a successful party where the successful party has been subjected to unnecessary costs as a direct result of the conduct of the other party. The awarding of an indemnity costs order is made by the court upon an application from the aggrieved party.
An example of a circumstance where an indemnity costs order may be made is when a party has appealed the decision of a judge after being unsuccessful in their case, and subsequently loses that case too (as in the example given earlier).
If you receive a costs order against you, the costs order is automatically considered to be a court judgment. Bankruptcy notices can be served on the basis of the judgment.
If you are ordered to pay another party's costs (which could be well in excess of $100,000 depending on the type and duration of the court proceedings) and you are not able to come up with that money or negotiate an alternative deal with the successful party, you could be made bankrupt and any assets in which you have an interest (which might include your family home) may vest in an appointed bankruptcy trustee, who could then liquidate those assets to satisfy the creditor debt.
Going to court and going to a final hearing is a serious matter with serious financial consequences. Do not let matters of principle, a misdirected search for justice or greed be the motivation for going to court.
Listen to your solicitors carefully, take settlement offers seriously and always be commercial and practical in your decision making. Settling litigation is a commercial decision just like any other. Do not let your heart rule your head, or you could end up in a far worse position than you were in when you embarked on the litigation.


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Board Game Review – 6 Games, and 2 Playtests
Hello, Tangerines! This week, we're going to do something a little different. Most of this post will be spent reviewing outside board games I had the pleasure of playing recently. At the end, there will be info about our upcoming RPG, "Dungeon Tours Limited."
TCEP 2017
In September, I had a pleasure to returning to the tiny board game convention, TCEP. If you've never heard of it, don't be surprised; it has a small but loyal group of followers, mostly friends, who've been meeting annual for 24 years start. "TCEP" actually stands for Tad and Craig's Excellent Party; it didn't start as a con, but as a board game party that grew too big for a single house! If you can, I recommend you come next year. Lots of awesome games, home-baked bread, and prizes (not dealers room or long lines). https://barkingmad.org/
Here are some of the games I got to play, and to run:
Gravwell
Shadowrun: Crossfire
Photo courtesy of Plan B Games, used without permission
Designer: Emerson Matsuuchi
Publisher: Plan B Games
Description: A very cleverly built resource / engine game* themed around the medieval spice roads.
*Engine Game – a game that focuses on building powerful, repeatable combos, or gathering cards that combine several steps into one to achieve maximum efficiency.
It is definitely a "Eurogame," in that the mechanics are only loosely tied to the setting – the game could easily be about trading company stocks or asteroids without any significant change. Similarly, like many Eurogames, there is very little player interaction (at first glance, it seems like no interaction at all, but it's there – it's just very subtle).
Reaction: I thoroughly enjoyed this; it is one of those "minutes to learn, years to master" kind of games, which is particularly rare for Eurogames. Each player's turn moves quickly. There are enough choices to allow a variance in strategy, but not so many that a player gets decision paralysis. The art on the cards is gorgeous (and as a plus, it has lots of colorful dice cubes… I love bits.) In addition, it's nice to see a peaceful game set in a non-European country.
Side note: I've heard it described as "Splendor made better" – personally, I've never played Splendor, so I cannot compare.
Replayability: I suspect it is very high. However, while it can be played with 2-5 players, it feels like a game that needs at 3-5 players to shine, which limits times you can play. Also, it is similar in style to many Eurogames, which can kill the replayability some.
Rating 8 / 10 – Buy it, assuming you don't already have 10 other games just like it.
Designer: Aza Chen
Photo courtesy of GaGa Games, used without permission
Publisher: GaGa Games
Description: In a nutshell, it's a timed tangram game with a dexterity chaser.
Kitty Paw is a competitive tile game, in which players race to find cat-shaped tiles and place them in a set geometric pattern. The player who accomplishes this first holds up their hand (in a paw) and says "meow." All other players must stop what they're doing and touch the winner's paw. The winning player gets positive points equal to their puzzle's value; the last player to touch the paw gets a negative point; all other players get nothing. The puzzle deck is tiered, so the puzzles naturally progress from easy to difficult.
Reaction: I happened to play this game amongst close friends of mine, and that seemed the perfect group. It doesn't feel like a game to try with serious gamers, or strangers with short tempers. Much like the old card game Spoons, dexterity and reflexes have a factor in the game; if a player is slow raising their hand, hearing the winner's announcement, or reaching their paw, it can mean never winning the game. Similarly, players must race to grab their kitty tiles from the middle of the playing area.
That being said, I did find it enjoyable. It is also easily modified based on the preferences of that group. The difficult puzzles can be removed for younger players. The scoring can be altered, adding points for runners up. I suspect you could even play a solitaire game against a timer, or idly fiddle with the tiles in a timeless solo mode (like you'd play with a tangram).
Let us not neglect the fact that the kitties are adorable.
Replayability: I suspect low. However, it doesn't take up much room on the shelf, so it'd be easy to keep the "kitty in a corner" and pull it out once in a blue moon.
Rating: 6/10 – For casual, family fun
Gravwell: Escape from the 9th Dimension
Photo courtesy of Cryptozoia, used without permission
Designer: Corey Young
Publisher: Cryptozoic Entertainment
Description from Board Game Geek:
In Gravwell: Escape from the 9th Dimension, players command spaceships that have been pulled through a black hole, transporting them into a different dimension. With each ship lacking fuel to get home, each player must collect basic elements from surrounding asteroids, using the gravity of the dimension and what little resources they have in order to reach the warp gate that will take them home. But in this dimension, moving ships will travel towards the nearest object, which is usually another ship, and when those objects are moving either forward or backward, reaching the warp gate isn't always easy. … When your opponents move in ways you didn't expect, you won't always be heading in the direction you thought you would!
Reaction: Another simple game, but lots of fun. The beauty of it is that the game is very unpredictable, without being random; rather, the cards your opponents play can flip the effect of the cards you play. Similarly, I was impressed by the clever way players get cards every round; instead of being dealt random cards, players draft a face up card, which is packaged with a face-down card. This is a smart simple tweak that likely can be added to many card games.
Replayability: I suspect it's quite – it takes only 15-20 minutes to play a full game, and most of the people near me were eager to play 2-3 games in a row. The only flaw is that it has a very large board for such a simple game – I wish it was a little more portable.
8/10 – Darn good fun.
Designer Connor Reid
Photo courtesy of Kosmos, used without permission
Publisher: KOSMOS
Description: First off, let me say, this game is not for everyone. 5 Minute Dungeon is a cooperative, real time card matching game, based around the theme of a dungeon. Each player has a deck, based around a specific class: warrior, cleric, wizard, etc. The decks have cards with specific symbols, and while every deck has all five symbols, certain decks have certain symbols in higher concentration (i.e. the ranger has more arrow symbols). The dungeon consists of a deck of monsters and obstacles to overcome. Once the timer starts, the players flip the first card of the dungeon deck and play cards to overcome it. The players can talk and reveal their hands, but once a card leaves their hand, they can't take it back – which means that if two players defeat a monster at the same time, the redundant cards are wasted. If they defeat the dungeon and the final boss monster before time the five minutes run out, they win. If the players run out of time or cards, they lose. Extra dungeons have thicker decks, increasing the difficulty.
Reaction: If you want proof that humans can improve on a skill in a short time, play several dungeons of this game with the same group. Even though the difficulty increased each dungeon, we managed to beat every level with approximately the same time frame. We were subconsciously getting better at reflex speed.
A common feature or flaw of co-op games is that it can become "one experienced player telling everyone what to do." In 5 Minute Dungeon, the speed factor helps side-step this problem, but does not eliminate it; commonly, one player might come up with a brilliant plan, but it will fall apart in the rush. Unfortunately, this means that might still be a dominant player telling everyone what to do, but with increasing volume and frustration as players miss or ignore instructions. I know some friends who would love this, and others that would break down under the pressure and/or start yelling at each other.
Replayability: Replayability is my biggest concern. Because it takes only 10 minutes to set up and play, it has great reuse as a "waiting for the game" game. However, the fact that we beat every level in the box within 40 minutes means there's not much adventure left. The shelf life is extended, thanks to the fact that each character deck has two different character classes (of which, one is female / non-male – thumbs up for being inclusive!). Also, the box has extra room, implying that there might be more classes planned; the monsters, however, are so mechanically similar that additional monsters will not alter the game in any significant way.
As a side note, another slow-release feature of the game is the clever characters that populate the world. Just like Munchkins or Peasant Buffet, the monsters are humorous and expressive; unlike Munchkins, the players don't have time to appreciate them mid-game. This makes the game itself less interesting, but spreads the joy of discovery over a longer period.
If you do get it, also recommend downloading the timer app, which has handy warnings and a great group of flavorful voice actors.
Total Rating – 7 / 10 – Convince your friend to buy it!
Photo courtesy of Catalyst Game Labs, used without permission
Designer: Mike Elliott, Rob Heinsoo, Jim Lin, Gregory Marques, Sean McCarthy, Jay Schneider, Rob Watkins
Publisher: Catalyst Game Labs
Here's the official description from Board Game Geek:
Shadowrun: Crossfire is a cooperative deck-building card game for two to four players set in the gritty, cyberpunk fantasy world of Shadowrun. Play a shadowrunner team and take on tough jobs such as protecting a client who's marked for death, shooting your way out of downtown when a run goes sour, or facing down a dragon. In each game you'll improve your deck with a mix of strategies, while earning Karma to give your character cyber upgrades, physical augmentations, magical initiations, weapons training and Edge.
Reaction: A friend of mine hyped this pretty hard. I enjoyed it, but wasn't blown away – to be fair, I was fatigued when I played. It is a deck-builder co-op, which is something I've fascinated about making myself for some time. However, I didn't find the game had any other breakthrough features. The player decks are relatively generic at the beginning, and cards are added at such a slow rate, that you can play a whole game without feeling like you've gained that much of an identity.
Replayability: This game excels at replayability, namely in that there are multiple missions to pursue, and ways to upgrade your character over time from game to game. The game features blank character mats, with tons of skill stickers for making the character yours. It has a ton of expansions, which is a blessing (for everything but your wallet).
Sidenote: I DARE any American child who grew up in the 80's-90's to hear the word "Crossfire" without immediately thinking of the old commercial for the marble-shooting game. I dare you.
Rating 7.5 – Great, if you're looking for another large investment.
Designer: John D. Clair
Photo courtesy of AEG, used without permission
Publisher: AEG
Description: Custom Heroes is a card-crafting trick-taking* game in which plastic cards are added to sleeves to modify the cards already in those sleeves.
*Trick-taking – divided into short rounds, with a highest value card winning the round and removing all cards in play. Common in older games. Custom Heroes is based on the Japanese game called Daifugo, which is like the Western card game known as President or Capitalism.
The players attempt to win rounds by getting rid of their cards as quickly as possible using the classic climbing trick mechanic. e.g. If a player leads with three 4s then the next player must play three of a kind of equal or higher value. When all players pass, the last player to have played cards leads a new trick with whatever card or set of equal cards they want. Go out of cards first for first place, second for second, etc.
However, you also have advancements you can sleeve onto your cards. These may increase or decrease the value of the cards, or even add new abilities such as turning a card into a wild or reversing the direction of the values (i.e. you are now playing lower numbers instead of higher) or making cards count as multiple copies of themselves, etc.
But since all the cards are reshuffled and dealt to start a new round, the changes you made may end up with someone else (and vice versa), and the common distribution of values will begin to change and shift over multiple hands. Thus, a good strategy must factor in not just doing well in the current hand, but also managing your resources (card advancements) over multiple hands and maximizing their impact though well-timed plays.
You earn points and more advancements based on your end of round position. Be the first player to go out each round and gain the most points, but draw fewer new advancements for the next hand. To win a player must first get to 10 points, and then win a hand.
Reaction: This is the second game I've played with AEG's game-changing sleeve technology; I first encountered it in their fantasy deck building game, Mystic Vale. I expected the two games to be quite similar, and was pleasantly surprised to see how unique they are.
As you can see in the above description, Custom Heroes a trick taking game. Let me start by saying:
I love the idea of a trick taking game that lets you alter the cards. (I'm reminded of the Dilbert cartoon, which involved Dogbert cheating at Scrabble by carving his own letters with a wood burner).
I love the idea of a showdown between customizable hero cards with weapon / prop overlays (this includes everything from dramatic lightening effects and weapons, to kittens and cabbages).
Sadly, I don't think the mechanics of A. mesh with the theme of B. The theme is supposed to be major arena battle between skilled super-human individuals: but they battle by showing up on four or five cards at a time? How does that make sense? Similarly, the art is amazing, but has no sense of scale – one character's art might look amazing, but they are only a three; trumped by another character with a value of 9 that looks far less impressive.
That being said, I found the game enjoyable- the fact that the customized cards are shuffled and re-dealt every around adds balance to what could otherwise be a game out of control. I could also imagine it being very customizable; use the same card and sleeve system to create a unique fighting card game with new mechanics.
7/10 – Not amazing, but keep an eye out for other Card Crafting System games.
And, now, onto the playtests!
Ravenspurn Abbey
This is a new card game that I haven't had a chance to talk much about. For that reason, I plan to devout an entire post to it. Nutshell version: it is a simple board game of Gothic mystery and romance. Regarding TCEP in particular, I couldn't have had a better cross-section of playtesters; different genders, age ranges, and dedication to the hobby. They suggested I add more player interaction; and I can think of just the place to include it!
Dungeon Tours Ltd.
I have had the pleasure of runni ng the Dungeon Tours RPG multiple times in the last few years, but I've always run it with the same client: Lil' Lord Fitzroy. I can slip into the foppish noble like a comfy house coat, and can drop into his annoying brogue at the drop of a hat. Of course, he wouldn't be complete without the twitch-inducing twittering laugh (copied straight from the movie Amadeus.) However, I needed a break from Fitzroy.
This time, I ran a game as a new client: Colonel Bradshaw Quackenbush. This old soldier was anxious for one last taste of the old days, which he'd often expound upon. Of course, you can't make clients too likable, so I made sure to pepper his anecdotes with openly racist opinions (ex. "It was swarming with greenskins… supposedly you can't call orcs 'greenskins' anymore, but I don't see why not.")
The party consisted of a Paladin (who couldn't lie, but was adept at selective truths), a sneaky hedge mage (with the Wrangler approach set), and a shapeshifting courtesan. There was also a builder (played by a 10-year-old player who dropped out half way).
In addition to testing out the new client, I also got to test out the new rules. For those of you with the Beta test, I've removed the differentiation between "real" rooms and "fake rooms," making the final room process much more streamlined.
Overall, I'd call the whole thing a success.


Guys. I love these things. I was compiling a fall fashion wish list – mainly for inspiration – and was so happy when upon further inspection, I noticed an obvious palette. Well, maybe not so much a palette as an overt inclination toward all things preceded by the following adjectives: wine, burgundy, oxblood. I mean, how could I not? Don't these colors just exemplify fall? As much as I enjoy the ease of a summer wardrobe, it's so refreshing to get a few new items. So we've established that I'm an obvious sucker for these hues, right? Do you have a go-to fall favorite?


Kari Hayter is a professional director and educator based in Southern California. She was nominated for the 28th Annual LA Stage Alliance Ovation Award Best Direction of a Musical for both Parade at the Chance Theatre and Urinetown, The Musical for Coeurage Theatre Company. She was also nominated for the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award for theatrical excellence in 2016 for Direction of Urinetown the Musical. Most recently she directed the Los Angeles Critic's Choice and Ovation Nominated Violet at the Chance Theatre, and In the Heights and The Drowsy Chaperone at the Valley Performing Arts Center. Future projects are: Nate the Great at South Coast Repertory, Hairspray for Palos Verdes Performing Arts and Cabaret for CSU Long Beach. Kari also teaches directing, acting, musical theatre performance, and musical theatre history. She is a proud member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society.


MIAMI (AP) — Jake Arrieta allowed one run in seven innings to earn his 100th career victory and the Philadelphia Phillies sent the Miami Marlins to their fifth consecutive loss, 9-1 on Friday night.
Arrieta (2-1) took a 6-0 lead into the seventh, when the Marlins ended a streak of 21 consecutive scoreless innings on Austin Dean's sacrifice fly.
The Marlins have lost nine of their past 10 games, and they've been outscored 30-2 in the past four games.
The Phillies' J.T. Realmuto hit into a double play with the bases loaded to end the first inning, but finished with two hits, two runs and an RBI. The game was his first at Marlins Park since Miami traded him in February.
Andrew McCutchen had three hits, including a three-run homer in the eighth. Bryce Harper had an RBI and two hits to hike his average to .325 as the Phillies tied a season high with 14 hits.
Arrieta gave up five hits, struck out eight, lowered his ERA to 2.25 in three starts and improved to 100-68 in 10 seasons. The former NL Cy Young Award winner is the 18th active pitcher to reach the victory milestone.
Sandy Alcantara (1-1) gave up six runs and 11 hits, both the highest totals of his brief career, while working five innings.
The Phillies reached Alcantara for six consecutive hits and five runs in the third. Rhys Hoskins doubled home one run, and Odubel Herrera added a two-run double.
McCutchen hit opposite-field singles against a shift in the third and sixth innings. When the Marlins abandoned the shift in the eighth, he homered to center.
Since the start of last year, the Phillies have won 12 of 20 meetings with the Marlins while outscoring them 112-60. This was the first meeting this season.
The Phillies recalled RHP Victor Arano from Triple-A Lehigh Valley, and he pitched a hitless eighth and ninth. The Marlins optioned OF Peter O'Brien to Triple-A New Orleans and recalled Dean from New Orleans.
RHP Zach Eflin (2-0, 0.75) is scheduled to make his third start of the season Saturday for the Phillies against LHP Caleb Smith (0-1, 4.09).