Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance has announced plans for a $300 million, 840,000-square-foot office tower in Downtown Milwaukee. Pending city approvals, construction could be complete by 2017. The project is contingent on $48 million in tax increment financing. The new high-rise would replace Northwestern Mutual's 34-year-old headquarters, the 451,964-square-foot, 16-story East Building at North Cass and East Mason streets (pictured). That facility currently houses about 1,100 employees. Northwestern Mutual expects to release renderings of the proposed tower by mid-2013.
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance has announced plans for a $300 million, 840,000-square-foot office tower in Downtown Milwaukee. Pending city approvals, construction could be complete by 2017. The project is contingent on $48 million in tax increment financing.
The new high-rise would replace Northwestern Mutual's 34-year-old headquarters, the 451,964-square-foot, 16-story East Building at North Cass and East Mason streets (pictured). That facility currently houses about 1,100 employees. Northwestern Mutual expects to release renderings of the proposed tower by mid-2013.
BizTimes reports that Northwestern Mutual considered several other options, including developing a new building at its Franklin campus, or building new facilities at both its Franklin and Downtown locations. Northwestern Mutual's decision to develop the new office tower will add capacity for up to 1,700 new positions.


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More of the Same in Samawa
New political parties are repeating old habits by hiring cronies and family members.
By Muhammad Fawzi
For many inhabitants of the southern town of Samawa, the fall of Saddam Hussein has not brought any obvious change in the way things are run.
While once they chafed under the tyranny of the Baath party, now they are protesting against the patronage games played by its successors on the Iraqi political scene.
"We got rid of one party, then a hundred parties appeared!" shouts Abbas Rahma, an unemployed man in his twenties.
Tempers in this provincial capital in the predominantly Shia south remain high after a January 3 demonstration against the parties' practice of filling government posts with their own supporters.
In the demonstration, at least one marcher was shot and killed.
Witnesses say the fatal shots were fired by a guard from the Shaaban 15 Movement – a group named, ironically, after the date on the Islamic calendar of the 1991 Shia uprising against the Baath.
In the job-starved south, some Samawis say that access to jobs as police, municipal council employees, watchmen and others is controlled by half a dozen locally powerful groups.
Such groups include religious movements like Shaaban 15, the Supreme Council for Islamic Revolution in Iraq, and the Dawa party, or more secular-leaning parties like the Iraqi National Congress and Iraqi National Accord.
Many inhabitants acknowledge that the parties do play a positive role in keeping order, manning checkpoints, or supervising the long queues outside petrol stations.
The parties also mediate in disputes between Samawa's powerful tribes.
"The parties try to help people with the authority given to them," said Captain Ali Ajil, who runs a local police station.
The problems come when the parties extend that authority over government hiring.
In summer 2003, the US-run Coalition Provisional Authority organised a series of town meetings and other carefully supervised processes to choose local and provincial councils.
In the south, posts largely were filled by officials from anti-Saddam opposition parties, which had fostered ties with the coalition during the war.
Now those local councils control the hiring process and, some Samawis say, they give preference to their relatives and friends.
Ahmed al-Huchamy says he applied directly to the local government for a job as a security guard.
When his application was rejected, he turned to the Dawa party, although he was not a member. The party members interviewed him, examined his credentials, and successfully lobbied the local government on his behalf.
The coalition says it does not interfere in the hiring process.
"We don't know the relations between the parties and the people of Samawa, because we do not have any relation with them," said a public information officer at coalition headquarters in the town.
Meanwhile, some unemployed Samawis are growing bitter.
Rahim Jumaa, 32, says he applied for a job at the municipal council, but was told that there were no vacancies. Yet shortly afterward, he says, the council hired the director's cousin as a watchman.
"Deposed president Saddam Hussein couldn't give a job to every citizen," says Rahim, "and now I can't find an opening in any kind of work so that I and my family can eat."
"I don't see any difference between the old regime and the new," Rahim says. "It's the same old routine, unfortunately."
Muhammad Fawzi is a trainee journalist with IWPR in Iraq.
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NGC is happy to offer Brinker International brands in our catalog. Brinker International has three nationwide restaurants that can please even the pickiest of eaters. Chili's, Maggiano's and On the Border.
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With 281 million guests served annually, Chili's could feed the entire population of New York City 35 times in a year!
Chili's annually sells 60.4 million pounds of fajita meat, a sum that is more than four times the weight of an average U.S. military submarine.
The number of burgers served every year could stretch across the 3,000 miles of the continental United States between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
Chili's serves 135,000 gallons of Presidente Margaritas® every year that is one gallon every 15 minutes for the entire year and enough to fill 13 swimming pools.
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To create the perfect ambience at every Maggiano's, 2.1 million Frank Sinatra songs are played annually, enough to fill more than 1,000 iPods.
Between Thanksgiving and Christmas, Maggiano's is proud to serve 1.7 million guests, the same number of people returning presents every year after the holidays.
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"It's a terrible feeling. It could well be that this was my last match," he said.
The fifth-seeded Spaniard, who won his seventh ATP title in Bucharest in April, was a finalist in Bastad in 2013.
The Serb will face Steve Darcis; Rafa will play Facundo Bagnis.


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Kelly Services (KELYA), a leader among agencies that place temporary workers, is recovering from recession and ready to fatten its profits as the economy improves. But Kelly also faces a herd of competitors in temp work, a field with low barriers to entry, and it is feeding on diminished revenues.
Kelly, founded in 1946 and headquartered in Troy, Michigan, places workers in the Americas, the Asia-Pacific region, Europe, the Middle East and Africa in more than 500,000 temporary jobs a year.
The company's biggest business segment, called Americas Commercial, accounts for between 40 percent and 50 percent of total revenue. Business units within this segment place a wide range of temporary help, including clerical workers, call-center staff, trade show crews, substitute teachers, aerospace technicians, maintenance workers and material handlers. Permanent placement services also are available from Kelly.
The November employment report from the U.S. Department of Labor contained a positive note Kelly and other staffing agencies: "Modest job gains continued in temporary help services."
Kelly has its own advantages, too. It has avoided over-dependence on a few large sources of revenue. Its largest customer accounted for 3 percent of 2010 revenue. Downsizing in the public sector is having minimal impact on Kelly because government work accounts for an insignificant portion of its business.
But competition is widespread, and some rivals are larger than Kelly. The company reported last year that its largest competitors include Manpower Inc. (MAN), Robert Half International (RHI) and SFN Group Inc., a U.S. arm of Randstad Holdings (RANJY), based in the Netherlands.
Altogether, "in the United States, approximately 100 competitors operate nationally and approximately 10,000 smaller companies compete in varying degrees at local levels," Kelly said in a filing.
Among securities analysts covering the company in early January, a slim majority recommended buying Kelly's Class A shares, and the rest had neutral hold ratings on the stock. The company has two classes of publicly traded stock, and the Class A shares are more actively traded than the closely held Class B shares.
Kelly's earnings jumped to $39.6 million in the first three quarters of 2011, more than triple its earnings in the same period in 2010. The company rang up $4.15 billion of revenue in first nine months of 2011, up 14.6 percent from the same period in 2010.
The company is in recovery mode. It earned net income of $26 million in 2010 after incurring net losses in the previous two years totaling $186 million. Revenue totaled $4.9 billion in 2010, up from in 2009 but still below the $5 billion-plus level in each of the four preceding years.
The fourth-quarter report is likely to reflect seasonal softness in the temp market. Kelly is subject to seasonal demand for temporary help, which historically increases in the second quarter and third quarter of the year and decreases in the fourth quarter and first quarter.
Kelly summed up its post-recession prospects last year in its Form 10-K filing last year with the SEC, noting that demand for staffing has grown "since the low point in September 2009" but has remained "short of pre-recession levels ... It will likely take several years for the overall market to recover."
Kelly Services will release its next quarterly earnings report around Feb. 2.


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We love helping bring attention to the tremendous variety of talent among our SSP families here in Brooklyn. One such talent is a SSP mother, Tegan Brozyna, who was recently highlighted in the Gowanus Open Studios event this past month. Her artwork incorporates a combination of textiles, painting and sculptural elements; collectively creating a very calming effect. It's no surprise as her family has been working with textiles for generations, traced all the way back to her great grandmother!
SSP: Let's start by sharing with our readers a little bit about your artwork, which is truly unique in regards to the combination of mediums and materials used. Can you tell us about these materials and your process?
Drawing from both my background in traditional landscape painting and my interest in weaving, my current body of work focuses on my relationship to my environment, specifically my neighborhood in Brooklyn. As part of this exploration, I collect artifacts in the form of objects, shapes and color palettes. Using this source material as inspiration, I then create woven paper collages that are suspended in loom-like structures.
Each piece relates directly to a specific location. The color palette is inspired by found objects, and the paper forms take their shape from rubbings of cracks and other physical markings in that same environment. Borrowing from the language of weaving, clusters of paper are then layered and suspended in space by the tension of threads.
SSP: Can you share a little about your background and upbringing and how these experiences inspired and affected your art?
My parents always encouraged my siblings and me to be creative and to pursue our artistic interests. From a young age my artistic training was traditional with an emphasis on drawing and painting from life, but a few years ago my practice started to feel stale. I wanted to move away from representational work toward abstraction, but didn't know how to break into it.
I started to experiment with textiles, specifically sewing, weaving and embroidery. It felt like a natural fit because my mother's family has a long tradition in textiles starting with my great grandmother who worked as a seamstress in England and going down to my mother who sews and crafts. Although I still consider myself a painter, incorporating textiles has reinvigorated my art.
SSP: How has being a mom changed your approach to your work? How do you balance being a mother and an artist?
At times it can be a challenge to balance being a parent with being an artist. More than anything, time often feels limited so I feel very lucky to have a supportive partner who can watch our daughter while I'm in the studio. When she was little, I often brought my daughter to the studio with me and made smaller work that was easier to complete in 1-2 sittings. Things got a little more challenging when she started crawling and then walking so I have to say that I wasn't as productive as I'd like to be. I baby-proofed my studio to make sure that my daughter had some freedom to play and explore while I worked. It's a little easier to focus and get work done now that our daughter is in school twice a week.
SSP: If your artwork said something, what would it tell us? Is there a deeper meaning behind the textiles, the color and the overall presentation?
For me, my work is meditative and calming; it helps me to make sense of my world, and to feel at home in both my surroundings and my own skin. My hope is that my audience also gets this feeling of peace and harmony, which I think is especially important right now.
SSP: Do you have one particular piece which you've created that has more significance to you, and why?
A few years ago I created a piece that was inspired by a quilt that my great grandmother made during the Depression that repurposed old clothes. It made me feel closer to her, and it also tied into my interest in sustainability and the environment.
SSP: I understand you've not only been fortunate enough to show your art in the US but also on global scale, including Italy and Iceland. Most recently you were a part of the Gowanus Open Studios this past month. Where can we see your work next and what does the future hold?
I'm currently in a four-person show called "A Fluid Tapestry" at Ground Floor Gallery on 5th Street here in Park Slope (just off of 5th Ave). The exhibition is up until November 13, and we'll have an artist talk that night from 6:30-8pm.
We're also expecting our second child in February so I plan on using the next few months in the studio to really dig into my practice and experiment with a new series of work.
To read more about Tegan Brozyna, please visit: www.teganmbrozyna.com
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The exciting team news just keeps coming!!!
A warm welcome to Emma Hanson.
Emma has just joined the KFA Test team as a Trainee Software Test Analyst.
She has recently moved back to Southampton after studying Maths at Swansea University for four years and a year of living in Bristol.
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Many people have been disappointed lately with modern art, feeling as though popular events of today simply don't compare to the art from back in the day. Well, fear not, great art is still being made and here's some photos to prove it.
Can you believe this is painting?
A one of a kind mural.
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Parkland Victims and Families Are Done Waiting for Justice
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22 lawsuits were recently filed on behalf of the Parkland school shooting victims and their family members. Previous lawsuits have been filed by other plaintiffs, but the families and victims who filed the recent round of lawsuits had been waiting to settle their cases with the Broward School District and Broward Sheriff's Office. They eventually lost confidence that the district and sheriff's office were going to settle the matters and decided to file lawsuits. Fort Lauderdale wrongful death lawyers understand that the unexpected death of a loved one is devastating and life changing and when that death is caused by someone else's wrongful conduct, they should be held accountable.
Plaintiffs' claims
The plaintiffs filed their claims against the school district, sheriff's office, the school resource officer, the campus security monitor, and others, alleging that their negligence resulted in the shooting victims' personal injuries and deaths. Their claims are briefly summarized below:
The school district knew that the school shooter was dangerous, but failed to take necessary precautions to protect their children.
The sheriff's office could have stopped the shooting, but failed to do so.
The school resource officer remained outside of the school while the shooting took place instead of entering the school to neutralize the gunman and protect the children.
The campus security monitor saw the shooter get out of an Uber with a large bag, but failed to notify anyone or call for a lockdown.
The behavioral health clinic that had previously treated the gunman is also a named defendant.
Defendants' negligence
While none of the defendants mentioned above actually pulled the trigger that injured and killed the victims, the plaintiffs allege that those defendants all owed a duty of care to the mass shooting victims. Further, the plaintiffs allege that the defendants breached their duty of care with negligent and wrongful conduct and because of those breaches, innocent victims were injured and killed.
Florida wrongful death claims
Under Florida law, certain surviving family members may recover under a wrongful death claim when their loved one's death was caused by someone else's wrongful or negligent conduct. Financial recovery for surviving family members is intended to compensate them for losses they sustained due to losing their loved one. These losses can be wide ranging including, but not limited to loss of the decedent's support and services, loss of companionship and guidance, medical and funeral expenses, and mental and emotional pain and suffering. Wrongful death claims can be complicated and they are subject to filing deadlines. For these reasons, only attorneys with wrongful death claim experience should be entrusted to handle these cases.
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Portuguese Synagogue Tours
Portuguese Synagogue Tours and Tickets
The Portuguese Synagogue in Amsterdam is one of the most significant remnants of Jewish history in the city. Built between 1671 and 1675, the synagogue has been restored over the years, but overall it stands today as it did over 300 years ago.
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Tours and Activities to Experience Portuguese Synagogue
Anne Frank Small-Group Walking Tour in Amsterdam
Discover Amsterdam's WWII history and follow in the footsteps of Anne Frank on this walking tour of the Jewish Quarter. See the Jewish Historical Museum, the Portuguese Synagogue, and the Auschwitz Monument; learn about events such as the February Strike and Winter of Hunger, and end the tour outside the Anne Frank House (entrance not included).
Amsterdam: Jewish Cultural Quarter & Gassan Diamonds
Get an insider's look at Jewish history and diamond production in Amsterdam on a 4-hour tour. Visit the top attractions of the Jewish Cultural Quarter, Portuguese Synagogue, and more. Multilingual audio guides are available for a more immersive experience. Observe the diamond polishing process at family-owned Gassan Diamonds and have a complimentary glass of champagne and gift after the tour.
Amsterdam: Canal Cruise and Jewish Cultural Quarter Tickets
Enjoy a scenic cruise through Amsterdam's historic city center, a UNESCO heritage site. Among the beautiful synagogues of Amsterdam's Jewish neighborhood, your ticket gives you access to 5 locations in the Jewish Cultural Quarter. You decide which activity to do first. If you are looking for an enriching cultural experience, and want to save time and money, this package is ideal.
Amsterdam Highlights Small-Group Walking Tour
This small-group walking tour, limited to just 12 people, gives you an intimate and insider's view of the beautiful city of Amsterdam. An informative guide leads your group around Amsterdam's historical center and past top attractions including Dam Square, the Royal Palace, Nieuwmarkt, and the infamous Red Light District. During this morning stroll, learn intriguing historical background and snap photos of the UNESCO-listed canals and 17th-century gabled houses.
Anne Frank Walking Tour Amsterdam Including Jewish Cultural Quarter
Amsterdam's Jewish Quarter is a significant city landmark with a unique past, but fully appreciating its World War 2 history can be difficult on a self-led tour. Gain insight into the experience of Anne Frank and other Jewish residents on a walking tour, and benefit from included admission to the Jewish Historical Museum and National Holocaust Museum for a deeper understanding of the city's Jewish heritage.
The History of Amsterdam: Anne Frank & Jewish Culture Private Tour
Enjoy an intimate atmosphere and a dedicated guide on this private half-day tour of Amsterdam's Jewish Quarter. Your guide's commentary will focus on the story of Anne Frank and the role of the Netherlands in World War II. You'll visit the Portuguese Synagogue, the Jewish Museum, and other important Jewish landmarks. Booking a private tour means you'll have plenty of time for questions and discussion.
Half day private tour: Amsterdam introduction in one day
A private walking tour is the perfect way to get an introduction Amsterdam and a personalized experience for your small group. Orient yourself to its center as you are transported through its history. Your guide leads you through Old Town, the Red Light District and the Jordaan neighborhood. An excellent start to your visit, you leave wanting to know more.
Amsterdam: Anne Frank walking tour
Join this 2 hour walking tour through Amsterdam and learn all about Anne Frank during the Second World War. Meet your guide at Waterlooplein and discover the most important sights about Anne Frank and other Jews during World War 2 including the Jewish Quarter, the Portuguese Synagogue and the Jewish Council headquarters. Discover historical monuments and buildings which are still marked by traces of war. Learn about life during the second World War and the struggles people endured like the February strike and the hunger winter. Discover the many hiding places in the city where families such as the Franks were forced to flee. Get an idea of what life was like in the Netherlands during nazi-occupation in the early 1940s. Hear the story of Anne Frank, her family and what they had to endure during this dark period of time. Learn about her diary, how it was published by her father after the war and how it became one of the best selling books of all time.
Anne Frank and Jewish Quarter Amsterdam Private Walking Tour
Walk through Amsterdam with a professional guide that shows you Amsterdam during the World War II, through the eyes of Anne Frank. This 2 hour small group tour goes from the Old Jewish Quarter to the Jordaan District, where the Anne Frank House is located. Hear the full story of these dark days.
Amsterdam: Jewish Cultural Quarter Entrance Ticket
Gain admission to four institutions in the Jewish Cultural Quarter of Amsterdam, located near the Waterlooplein. Visit the Jewish Historical Museum, JHM Children's Museum, and Portuguese Synagogue. Learn about Jewish heritage in the Netherlands with this multi-attraction pass, which includes an audio tour with recorded commentary and a map for a self-guided tour of the old Jewish neighborhood. Your ticket is valid for one month.
Holocaust Series: The Jewish Quarter
Walk Amsterdam and discover the distinct places that honor and pay tribute to the victims of the Holocaust. In this emotional audio experience, the narrator tells you the story of his ancestors. The journey begins in front of the Resistance Museum, the VERZETSMUSEUM. As you walk and see its structure, you will learn the story of the resistance against oppression. Then you'll pass by the National Holocaust Museum, where you can find the deportation points to the Nazi concentration camps. Afterwards, you will discover the Auschwitz Monument, with a special soundtrack to better understand its symbolism. Then the narrator will guide you to the front of the Anne Frank House. Anne Frank is one of the most known victims of the Holocaust. When you arrive at the Jewish History Museum, your journey will end with an emotional chapter inspired by Charlie Chaplin's speech in the movie The Great Dictator.
Private Amsterdam Anne Frank and Jewish Quarter tour
Join this 2-hour private walking tour and learn about the Jewish history of Amsterdam. Explore the centuries-old Jewish quarter of the city in a small group and learn about the life of Anne Frank from your guide. Hear stories about Anne Frank's family relationships, her move from Germany, the time she was hiding, and her father's life after the war. Get interesting information about the background of the original Jewish quarter and its evolution over the centuries. Your private guide will tell you stories about Anne Frank's love of writing and the circumstances she experienced in Amsterdam in the 1930s and 1940s. Listen to how her diary gained worldwide fame. Discover some secret hiding places where the writer sought refuge during the Dutch resistance in the Second World War. See many sights like the Joods Historisch Museum, the Auschwitz Monument and finally the house of Anne Frank, where your tour ends.
Amsterdam: Portuguese Synagogue Entrance Ticket
Explore Amsterdam's Jewish history and heritage with admission to the Portuguese Synagogue, a 17th-century Sephardic place of worship with stunning architecture and artifacts. Take in the beautifully-preserved interior, from grand stone pillars to plaster walls and a series of 72 windows. Your ticket includes admission to the most important heritage sites in Amsterdam's Jewish Cultural Quarter.
2.5 hours Amsterdam Pedicab Tour
This private sightseeing tour of Amsterdam takes you around the historic city center by rickshaw (aka pedicab). Travel with ease while your driver-guide narrates the highlights; you'll pass by the Anne Frank House, Van Gogh Museum, and other attractions. With a customized itinerary, your driver makes brief stops at Vondelpark or other scenic spots. Pickup and drop-off include hotels and cruise port.
Jewish History Morning or Afternoon Walking Tour in Amsterdam
Follow a path through Amsterdam's Jewish history and heritage on a walking tour of the city with a local guide. Visit the Portuguese synagogue then explore an atmospheric neighborhood where 16th-century Jewish residents created a thriving community. Hear stories of the tragic period when German fences made the area into a closed ghetto and learn about the families who struggled to survive the holocaust, and about modern-day Jewish people in Amsterdam.
Private Amsterdam WW2 walking tour
Join this 2 hour walking tour and discover all about life during nazi-occupation in the early 1940s. Find out how the people endured important events such as the February strike and the hunger winter. Hear the story of Anne Frank, her family and their struggles during this dark period of time. Learn all about the Jewish history of Amsterdam. Get interesting information about the background of the original Jewish quarter and its evolution over the centuries. Explore the centuries-old Jewish quarter of the city and Learn more about Amsterdam's troubled past. Get an insight into how the Jewish community lived and survived during and after the Second World War. See many sights like the Portuguese Synagogue, the Jewish Historical Museum and the Headquarters of the Jewish Council. Discover sites like the Dokwerker and the Auschwitz Monument. Hear stories about Anne Frank and her family, her move from Germany, her now famous diary and how her father published it after the war.
Amsterdam: walk through the old city
The old inner city of Amsterdam is incredibly picturesque! Here you can see the narrowest houses, crooked alleyways, hidden yards and gardens for butterflies! During this wonderful walking tour, we would like to tell you about Dutch history, traditions, national character and, most importantly, figure out how this place built below sea level, became one of the freest and progressive countries in the world! We will meet you at the Amsterdam Centraal Station, where we will share some wonderful facts about its history, old transport system in the Netherlands and talk about relationships between catholics and protestants after the 80 Years War. Slowly strolling along cozy canals and enjoying the view of old brick buildings and majestic churches, we will find out more about this multifaceted city. We will talk about old and modern lifestyle of Amsterdammers, about their preferences in architecture, fashion, leisure or food and about many other interesting subjects.
Half-Day Private Jewish Walking tour in Amsterdam
Bruchim haba'im! Explore the Jewish heritage of Amsterdam. Explore the former Jewish part of the city and learn everything about the importance of the Jewish community for the city of Amsterdam in the past and today. During our walking tour we will also visit the Jewish Historical museum, the Portuguese Synagogue, the Holland Theatre and the Auschwitz monument. The Jewish Historical museum is located in four former Ashkenazi synagogues which are connected with each other. The museum provides a perfect impression about Jewish life in Amsterdam from the beginning around 1600 until today.
Amsterdam Private Walking Tour of Famous Painters
Who are those luxuriously dressed people, painted by young Rembrandt ? What were they doing, eating and drinking? How were they different from the ordinary citizens, that were painted by Frans Hals or Jan Steen? What was favorite taverns among locals in the Golden Age time? What games were they playing? Why were they wasting their savings in the anatomical theatres? Let's figure it out! We will dive into the Golden Age time to find out what was happening here and how these events influenced the national character of the Dutch. And, most exciting, during the whole walk our story will be accompanied by views of the old city only! We would like to discuss with you different subjects you are interested in, whether it is a Dutch art in its historical context, development of maritime trade routes and Dutch East India Company, role of Dutch women in society or even a daily life of local people. It will definitely be a fascinating adventure! See you soon!
Private Jewish History Walking Tour
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"..And the wisdom to know the difference"
I fell asleep a few nights ago with this phrase replaying over and over. You'll recognize it from the famous "Serenity Prayer".
You have to be able to say "No" or at least a stern, "Not Right Now."
With things moving so fast or seeming that way, it allows us to make rash decisions . It also gives us the ability to blame this quick-moving machine of life for having to make this decision so quickly. "I had to do it!"
I had to do it too. But when I look back, I could have decided against some things in the same, knee-jerk manner.
When it comes to career choice and growth, it is tougher to get out of a situation once you have signed on the dotted line. Take time out to think things over before committing to them.
"It doesn't feel right and you know it." Is what I say to myself when I get to wrapped up into something that is seemingly "perfect" or "convenient". However, in the past, I jumped on board plenty of times for plenty of different reasons. In the end, for whatever reason, I started feeling more regretful as the days past.
How do you walk away from this "great job"? How do you decline this wonderful job offer? How do you leave, now, without burning yet another bridge? I'll tell you how....don't do it in the beginning and the end won't look so grim.
Don't worry about anything because it will be okay. I pray that you will have the wisdom to know the difference between what's RIGHT for you and what just sounds good "RIGHT NOW".
Well, you need to get unstuck? There are salvageable parts of the past that serve us and provide us with lessons. However, we get caught up in regrets or plans that didn't pan out therefore we end up stuck. Now, our days are spend reliving who we WERE and not who we ARE.
The past is a very unforgiving place because there isn't much that can be done to change it. Apologies do not erase wrongdoing. The time cannot be recounted.
This is me starting somewhere. This is also me telling you to start somewhere. Is there a "right" place to start? Of course. But while you are waiting around for the "perfect" kick-off, nothing is happening. The dream is not being realized.
Overwhelm is an easy place to wind up in. Many of us find ourselves under a pile of books, blogs and tweets attempting to make sense of it all. You'll never make sense of it all without first making sense of all of the small stuff.
The idea for this blog always felt right but I over thought much of what I wanted this blog to be. This post is appropriate because it reveals to you what is real for me which is probably a reality to you as well.
I can't tell you where to start because it seems to be a matter of randomness as much as a matter of importance.
I believe that you must start somewhere.


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Davidson Memorial Fund
The Davidson Memorial Fund is named for David and Mary Helen Davidson, two adult education practitioners in Illinois. Mary Helen taught at the Eldorado Adult Center and the Lawrence Adult Education Center. She served as President of IACEA. David was in the adult education section of the Illinois State Board of Education. He served as the coordinator of the Work Incentive Program (WIN). After their untimely deaths in 1983, IACEA sought contributions for a memorial fund to honor the couple. Originally the Venture Grant was created from those contributions. In later years, the Davidson Memorial Scholarship and most recently the COABE National Conference Grant were incorporated into the Davidson Memorial. When Will Leinicke lost his courageous battle with cancer in December of 2004, his wife, Kris, and son, Sam, generously named IACEA as his memorial, knowing how important the association and the enterprise of adult education was to him. In appreciation of Will's service to the field and the contributions to the association, the IACEA board voted to rename the Venture Grant the Will Leinicke Memorial Grant and to add his memorial contributions to the fund. Currently the Davidson Memorial is the umbrella for IACEA's two grants – the Will Leinicke Memorial Grant and the COABE Grant and one scholarship –the Davidson Memorial Scholarship – all of which are available to our members.
Davidson Memorial Scholarship
Applicants shall have been employed in some capacity in the delivery of adult education services in Illinois during the past year.
Applicants shall show evidence of genuine financial need.
Applicants must enroll in courses in professional adult education, or courses related to the profession, at an institution of higher education, during the semester or quarter for which assistance is received.
Each applicant must obtain sponsorship of an IACEA member, who will attest to need and sincerity of applicant.
Davidson Memorial Scholarship Application
Will Leinicke Memorial
The Will Leinicke Memorial Grant is named for a dedicated member and past president (2001-2002) of IACEA. He was a leader, an advocate, and a role model for adult educators. As a GED instructor, he challenged his students to think critically. Because he was a man of diverse interests he introduced his students to new experiences and ideas far beyond the confines of the traditional classroom and curriculum. As the Director of the Center for Adult Learning Leadership, he encouraged his colleagues to think outside the box. Whether he was facilitating a meeting, conducting a professional development event, writing an article to disseminate to the field, or just engaging them in conversation, he always asked the probing questions that caused them to dig deeper into their minds – to reflect and consider – and to grow. As an IACEA board member, he was a fervent advocate for our profession and the adult learners that we serve. His creative energy, his enthusiasm, and his passion for adult education were contagious. Some saw him as a mentor. Some saw him as a valued partner in a cause in which we all truly believe. We all saw him as a valued colleague and friend. Will was one of a kind – a presence that impacted those around him. The adult education community lost one of its best when Will died. His legacy will live on both in the memories of shared experiences and in the work funded by these grants. Through this memorial, Will continues to serve the field of adult education, which he so dearly loved.
The Will Leinicke Memorial Grant
For IACEA members to support activities or projects in the field of adult basic education through the secondary level. The overall purpose of the grants are to promote:
field-based, practitioner-developed activities for student/faculty growth,
program improvement through enhanced curriculum, instruction, assessment, counseling, student services, research/evaluation, or community involvement.
Will Leinicke Memorial Grant Application
COABE Grant
The overall purpose of the grants is to enrich professional development opportunities through:
national networking,
exposure to national issues in the field of adult education and family literacy, and
experience presenting in a national forum to promote Illinois practices in adult education and family literacy.
COABE National Conference Grant Application


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Key findings 6
Summary of recommendations 8
History of Indigenous engagement with science 2
Indigenous knowledge and science— complementary systems 5
Indigenous languages—storehouses of knowledge 7
Language and Indigenous ecological knowledge 7
Aboriginal languages—economic value 8
Intergenerational learning—the importance of language to Indigenous knowledge 8
Changing cultural paradigms 9
Role and composition of the Expert Working Group 10
Theme 1. Indigenous knowledge systems 11
Theme 2. A National Indigenous Science Agenda 12
Theme 3. Indigenous priorities 14
Theme 4. Communication 15
Theme 5. Engage Indigenous young people in the sciences 17
Appendix 1 Expert Working Group composition 19
Appendix 2 Education through consultation, recognition and access 23
Consultation 24
Externally controlled consultation 25
Community-initiated consultation 25
Recognition of and respect for Indigenous knowledge 26
Commitment to Indigenous knowledge 27
Training in Indigenous knowledge 27
Employment opportunities for Indigenous people 28
Building understandings with Indigenous knowledge 29
Access 29
Awareness 30
Bridging 31
Reaching out 32
Visits 33
Further reading 35
The Expert Working Group on Indigenous Engagement with Science would like to thank the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) as convener of this project and for providing professional and administrative support. We would also like to acknowledge the staff of the School of Indigenous Studies at the University of Western Australia for research assistance and production of our scoping report, as well as the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Australian National University, Charles Darwin University, North Australian Indigenous Land and Sea Management Alliance (NAILSMA), Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and Madjulla Inc. for the generous availability of their staff and members in the conduct of this project.
The Expert Working Group on Indigenous Engagement with Science recognises the urgency of increasing the engagement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the development and communication of sciences in Australia. An important step in achieving this is understanding and valuing Indigenous knowledge systems, acknowledging the significant contribution that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have already made to the development of science in Australia, and sharing this within the Indigenous community as well as with the scientific and broader Australian community.
In our preliminary scoping study of this area, the Expert Working Group agreed that the interaction between Indigenous Australians, science and the broader science community is lacking in many areas and from all sides. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have unique knowledge systems that can contribute to all fields of scientific endeavour, including science-based activities such as the management of Australia's natural resources. While it was evident to the Expert Working Group that Indigenous knowledge systems have contributed significantly to research in Australia in the past and continue to do so today, it was also evident that this contribution is not always acknowledged or valued appropriately as a 'scientific' contribution. While Indigenous knowledge systems contain a wealth of scientific information their development is often poorly resourced in Indigenous communities as well as in the wider community and the transfer of traditional knowledge and skills to future generations is critically threatened.
The major issue of maintaining Indigenous knowledge systems is not simply an issue of science engagement—it is an issue of national significance for all Australians. This Expert Working Group would like to emphasise the need for large, ongoing and systemic change to ensure the ongoing health of Indigenous knowledge systems.
While there was a degree of consultation and opportunity for public comment during the process of developing this report, it was strongly agreed by the members of the Expert Working Group that the interests of remote Indigenous communities would not be met by attempting a full and broad consultation within the time and resources available to the Group. Rather, it will be essential to undertake future, dedicated work to ensure that traditional knowledge holders and language speakers are able to participate in a meaningful way in augmenting and implementing the recommendations of this report.
Urgent action is therefore required across a range of initiative areas. The Expert Working Group considers these areas also present significant opportunities for government and industry to engage with Indigenous people in a way that will maximise the potential for increased productivity across a wide range of scientific activity. The most challenging recommendations refer to the urgent need to conserve and prevent further loss of Indigenous knowledge. Critical enabling actions will require urgent application of resources to: protecting Indigenous languages; recognition of knowledge holders by tertiary education institutions and industries; facilitating knowledge and skill sharing between researchers and communities; and providing opportunities for Indigenous knowledge to generate economic benefit for Indigenous communities while protecting Indigenous cultural interests.
The Expert Working Group has made 12 recommendations to strengthen Indigenous engagement in science. To be successful, the changes and actions recommended will need to be owned by both Indigenous communities and the broader scientific communities.


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The Supremacy Clause states that __________
The United States Constitution is the ultimate law of the country.
Congress has the power to make all laws necessary to the maintenance of the powers granted to it under the Constitution.
the Judicial Branch has the ability to regulate the constitutionality of all legislative acts.
the states have the right to nullify any Federal law they deem unconstitutional.
no one branch of the United States government has supremacy over any other.
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Bristol's harbour and M Shed takes you through the city's history
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Why Bristol is the best place in the UK to spend a weekend
Voted the best place to live in the UK last week, Bristol is fiercely independent and proud of it. From restaurants to shops, hotels to museums, here's where to spend your 'Bristol pound' without a chain in sight
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Why go now?
Bristol has just been voted the UK's best place to live in 2017 by The Sunday Times – for the third time in four years. It's also been named the best place to study, one of the top five most inspiring cities, and even one of the top 10 cities in the world in the past. No wonder Bristolians are so fiercely proud of their big little city.
They're also proud of their independence: this is a city with its own elected mayor and even its own currency, the 'Bristol pound', to support the local economy. The entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well here, cultivating a host of independent shops, restaurants, cafe and bars.
You may not be there for the Balloon Fiesta, but a hot air balloon ride is the best way to see the Clifton Suspension Bridge
(Gary Newman)
Get your bearings
Bristol is a roughly circular city, caught in the angle made by the M4 and M5 motorways. The M32 runs directly into the centre, leading you towards the historic Old City and Harbourside districts – both north of the floating harbour that branches off the River Avon and separates out the area of Spike Island. Head north west to the West End, Clifton and Clifton Village for leafy elegance, or north east to the central shopping district of Broadmead and onto bohemian Stokes Croft. If you get lost, don't be afraid to ask someone for directions: Bristolians are notoriously friendly.
Banksy's Mild Mild West in boho Stokes Croft
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Start at the top of Gloucester Road (1), a long stretch of independent shops, cafes and bars, and head south towards the city centre, stopping off for a coffee at Bakers and Co (2) (0117 942 9933; bakersbristol.co.uk). Continue down Cheltenham Road (3) and into the bohemian Stokes Croft neighbourhood to see some of Bristol's famous graffiti, which is everywhere you look. Keep an eye out for Banksy's Mild Mild West artwork, situated next to The Canteen (4) and best seen from the junction of Jamaica Street. While you're on Jamaica Street, pop into the People's Republic of Stokes Croft (0117 944 4540; prsc.org.uk) (5) to pick up an unusual souvenir, then finish your walk at the newly revamped Bearpit (a park-like community space inside a roundabout) (6), where you can have a quick look at the famous black and white bear statue.
Masterchef alumnus Larkin Cen is behind Woky Ko
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Lunch on the run
Take a quick taxi ride across the city centre to the newly developed Wapping Wharf neighbourhood where you'll find a choice of independent eateries catering for pretty much any taste. Woky Ko (7) (no phone; woky.co) is a casual Asian dining venue run by Masterchef finalist Larkin Chen. Try one of the incredible steamed buns filled with things like crispy duck, Peking sauce, leeks and cucumber or braised pork, Hoi Sin ketchup, apple and peanut powder for just £3.95 a pop. There are also Xiao sharing plates from £4.45, plus hearty noodle and rice dishes from £7.45 if you're feeling hungry.
The M Shed sheds light on Bristol's shipping past
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Cultural afternoon
Explore the historic Bristol docks, and stop in at the M-Shed (8) (0117 352 6600; bristolmuseums.org.uk), an unusual – and free – museum that documents Bristol's story via film, photographs, personal stories and objects. Some of the biggest exhibits are actually outside the main building, including a locomotive engine, industrial crane and 19th century tug boat (rides are available on special weekends). It's closed Mondays.
Climb 100 steps to the top of the Cabot Tower for a view over the city
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Take a view
To get a wider view of the city, head away from the harbourside up Park Street and climb the 100 or so steps to the top of Cabot Tower (9), situated a stone's throw from the shops in Brandon Hill (10), Bristol's oldest park. Built in the 1890s to celebrate the 400th anniversary of John Cabot's historic trip to what we now call Canada, the 32m tower was restored between 2007 and 2011 and is free to visit.
Milk Thistle is the place to be on a Friday night
An aperitif
Tucked away in one of Bristol's historic harbourside buildings is Milk Thistle (11) (0117 929 4429; milkthistlebristol.com), a swish Prohibition-style bar spread over four decadent floors. The cocktail menu here is constantly updated and full of imaginatively named mixes such as the Coffin Dodger, Salt & Patience and Milk Thistle Daisy (all around £9.50). This is a very popular venue, so be sure to phone ahead to ensure you're not disappointed.
Cornish scallops at Paco Tapas
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Dinner with locals
Bristolians are rightly proud of the city's foodie offerings, especially the Michelin-starred Casamia (12) (0117 959 2884; casamiarestaurant.co.uk), which has recently moved to more central premises. The family behind the restaurant has been diversifying too, with a pizza place at Pi Shop (13) (01179 256 872; thepishop.co.uk) and a very new tapas offering at Paco (14) (0117 925 7021; pacotapas.co.uk). Blending the ingredients of the West Country with the heart and soul of historic Spain, Paco offers an elevated dining experience well worth the price tag. Dishes range from marinated olives or fried almonds at £3 to stuffed quail, sobrasada and dates at £16.50 and Canary Island prawns at £22 each. If you're feeling flush, try the 780g Galacian steak at £80.85.
Out to brunch
On your second day, head west to experience the famous all-you-can-eat 'Bottomless Brunch' at Brace & Browns (15) (0117 973 7800; braceandbrowns.co.uk) on Whiteladies Road. Featuring such delicacies as pulled pork breakfast hash with poached egg, smoked mackerel and guacamole bagel, and American pancakes with banana & rum syrup – not to mention as much fizz as you can drink – it's well worth the £28 for a two-hour sitting (a booze free option is available for £20). It's also incredibly popular, so book well in advance.
Genteel Clifton is ripe for a stroll
Not far from Whiteladies Road is Clifton Village, an upmarket neighbourhood famed for its Victorian and Georgian architecture and genteel shops – not to mention its views of the Avon gorge and Clifton Suspension Bridge. Spend time browsing antiques at Focus on the Past (16) (01179 738 080; focusonthepast.org), top-end stationery and magazines at Papersmiths (17) (01173 296 347; papersmiths.co.uk), foodie fare at the award-winning Arch House Deli (18) (01179 741 166; archhousedeli.com) and much more besides. Don't miss the two-storey Clifton Arcade (19) (cliftonarcade.co.uk), built in 1878.
Bristol is a proudly green city – it was the European Green Capital in 2015, after all – and you'll see plenty of locals making their daily commute by bike. Join the fun and hire a tandem from Bristol Tandem Hire (07470 311 592; bristoltandemhire.co.uk), which has a range of British made Circe Helios bikes available, plus child seats so the whole family can get involved. There's a pick up point just off Queen's Square at Club Haus Cafe (20), and you can ride all the way from the city centre to Bath on the cycle path, but for today, try the route from the docklands to Arnos Vale.
Not your average park: Arnos Vale
Arnos Vale (21) (01179 719 117; arnosvale.org.uk) is actually a 45-acre Victorian garden cemetery. Pick up a free Discovery Trail leaflet and explore this gem on one of the self-guided routes or look out for the periodic guided tours. There are regular exhibitions at the West Lodge and Spielman Crypt to look out for, plus a war memorial and 'sailors' corner', where nearly 200 service personnel who died in Bristol hospitals from battle injuries are buried. Finish at the new Kate's Kitchen cafe, which opened last September and serves seasonal, high-quality snacks and meals.
The icing on the cake
If there's one thing that truly represents Bristol, it's a hot air balloon rising over the Clifton Suspension Bridge (22). The sight of these colourful spheres drifting across the sky is a sure sign that summer is on its way, getting locals excited about the annual Bristol Balloon Fiesta, held every August at Ashton Court (23). Bristol Balloons (01179 471 030; bristolballoons.co.uk) was one of the first companies to be awarded a British Civil Aviation Authority Certificate for passenger flying in 1978, and today offers both group and exclusive flights. Treat yourself to a champagne flight and raise a glass to an unforgettable Bristol visit as you see it from above in all its glory. Flights last for around an hour and cost from £125 for group flights; the meeting point is Ashton Court.
Live it up at Number 38 Clifton
Bristol is serviced by two railway stations, Bristol Temple Meads (24), which is more central, and Bristol Parkway (25). Travel from London, Wales and the South with GWR or from further north with Crosscountry. National Express coaches finish up at the central coach station (26) in the city centre between Stokes Croft and Broadmead, and Megabus goes to Colston Street (27) in the Old City. There is ample parking throughout Bristol for drivers, though it's not cheap and you will need to be aware of residents-only parking areas, not to mention the many 20mph zones.
Staying there
Located at the top of Gloucester Road, about 2 miles from the city centre, Norfolk Guest House (28) (01179 513 191) has been run by the same Bristolian family for the last 30 years. Doubles from £70, B&B.
The award-winning Number 38 Clifton (29) (01179 466 905) is the closest most of us will get to living in a luxurious townhouse in this swanky area, and makes an ideal base for exploring the West End of the city. Doubles from £125, B&B.
Sample the country house life at Berwick Lodge
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For a country house experience, head towards the outskirts and Berwick Lodge (30) (01179 581 590), owned and run by Sarah Ariken, a born and bred Bristolian. The 19th-century property is set in 18 acres of beautiful parkland with a 2AA Rosette restaurant. Doubles from £155 room only, or £185 B&B (based on two people sharing).
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Mike Aulby Earns 57th Sam Levine Flowers for the Living Award
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Las Vegas – Mike Aulby, one of the all-time greats on the Professional Bowlers Association Tour, received the 57th Sam Levine Flowers for the Living Award during the Industry Awards Luncheon at Bowl Expo.
The prestigious award is given annually to recognize people who are still with us for their exceptional contributions over many years to enhance the growth, welfare and image of the sport of bowling.
That's Mike Aulby to a T.
During his professional career, Aulby won 29 titles, including eight majors, and earned more than $2 million. He won PBA Player of the Year honors in 1985 and 1995, was the BWAA (now IBMA) Bowler of the Year four times, and won the PBA's Steve Nagy Sportsmanship Award in 1994 and 1995.
Aside from being one of the greatest bowlers in history, Aulby is also a proprietor, owning Arrowhead Bowl, a 42-lane center in Lafayette, Ind. He also owns two ice skating rinks in the northern suburbs of Indianapolis.
He is in both the PBA and USBC Halls of Fame, but he did much of his best work off the lanes. Aulby, one of the well-known "good guys" on the PBA Tour, always has been giving back to the sport that has made him one of the most beloved bowlers in the industry.
He has been a member of the International Bowling Hall of Fame and Museum board of the directors since 2004, and is currently the president/chairman of the hall and museum.
For many years, Aulby has been involved in work with and for charitable organizations. He has raised money for the "Children's Miracle Network," volunteered his time for many charity events around the country, such as the Frank Bacon Memorial Strike-a-thon in Brookfield, Conn., and has been running "Mike Aulby Youth Leagues" in Indianapolis for many years, giving youngsters the opportunity to learn how to bowl.
Aulby has been one of the best ambassadors for bowling almost since he joined the PBA as a teenager. He has always presented himself with dignity and honesty on an international platform. He always had time for fans – young and old – when he was on Tour, and has continued that relationship after retiring from the pro ranks.
Aulby and his wife, Tami, live in Indianapolis and have been married for 36 years. Their son, C.J., is 29, and their daughter, Danielle, 21.
The Flowers for the Living Award started in 1961, and has an impressive list of winners. It has been awarded to star bowlers, proprietors, association representatives, and business executives from all corners of the industry. It is bowling's most unique award because it is not owned by any group or organization. Its founders wanted it to be independent from any group to ensure that there would be no campaigning or politics involved in the nominating and selection process. An independent committee runs the award and chooses the winners. No one is allowed to know they have been nominated, nor is the winner known until the official announcement.
For more information about the Sam Levine Flowers for the Living Award, contact committee chairman Johnny Campos – tracktype@comcast.net
The Sam Levine Committee thanks Bowling Industry Magazine for its generous support of the award. History and information can be found on Facebook: Sam Levine 'Flower's for the Living' Award or through the link on www.bowlingindustry.com.
Press Release is compliments of IBMA.
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Russia invades Ukraine and news of Vladimir Putin
Rex Alvarado February 26, 2022 2 min read
President Joe Biden participates in a virtual meeting on February 22 in Washington, DC. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
US President Joe Biden is seriously considering whether to get Russia out of the Swift system, high security net that connects thousands of financial institutions around the world, but hasn't made a final decision yet, according to several people familiar with his thinking.
The decision to launch the procedure has always hinged on the signature of the European Union, which split for weeks in a contentious debate over the measure, ultimately choosing not to go ahead this week.
But US officials and their EU counterparts have continued to evaluate options, including sanctions, to remove banks and individual entities, rather than the entire Russian economy, from the network, officials say.
This move would be considered the nuclear option when it comes to reactions to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Biden and his aides have highlighted the complexity of Russia's ban on the Swift regime, noting that the United States cannot act unilaterally. "This is not the position the rest of Europe would like to take," Biden told reporters on Thursday.
But since Biden's press conference announcing new sanctions on Russia for its unprovoked attack, the administration appears to be getting closer to that position as other European allies have now given it their support.
The administration has discussed the matter with the Federal Reserve, which will have an interest in any decision, according to an official. US officials have held talks with the European Union about possible action.
An administration official said additional sanctions were likely if Kiev, the besieged Ukrainian capital, fell. But it wasn't clear if that would include SWIFT, or if Russia's removal from SWIFT might happen before.
A White House official told CNN that "as the president and administration officials have made clear, we are focused on coordinating with allies and partners to impose more costs on Putin for his war of choice," but declined to comment further.
On Saturday, Italy indicated it would support measures to expel Russia from Swift after Prime Minister Mario Draghi told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that "Italy fully supports the EU's position on sanctions against Russia, including those related to the Swift regime, and will continue to do so." . to do that."
Draghi's comments are particularly noteworthy given the Italian economy's vulnerability to energy, but the main opposition to such action came from Germany, officials say.
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WASHINGTON -- A special prosecutor told Congress yesterday he is still trying to find out whether "officials at the highest level" of the Reagan administration took part in a criminal cover-up of the Iran-contra affair.
Independent counsel Lawrence E. Walsh, indicating that he has not yet ruled out criminal charges against other top officials, named no names of others at risk as he sent a new report to Capitol Hill on his long, expensive probe.
Mr. Walsh has apparently been pressing his investigation closer and closer to the Oval Office of former President Ronald Reagan, and there have been indications that he is looking directly at what Mr. Reagan may have done, as well as the specific role of President Bush -- then vice president.
The new report, his third to Congress, said that the probe "should be completed this summer."
Parts of the report had a some what defensive tone, apparently in reaction to the sharp new criticism that his efforts have drawn from lawmakers and from the White House in recent days. He described himself as "sensitive to concerns expressed by members of Congress and others as to the length and the resulting cost of this investigation" -- 5 1/2 years, and $31.4 million so far.
Mary Belcher, the special prosecutor's spokeswoman, said the report was prepared because "we are attempting to clear the air" about the reasons for the length and cost of the investigation. She said there had been "lots of speculation" and "questions raised -- particularly on Capitol Hill" about the investigation.
Part of the new criticism of Mr. Walsh, Ms. Belcher noted, had come in the wake of last week's new criminal charges against former Defense Secretary Caspar W. Weinberger -- the highest officer in the Reagan administration yet charged.
The charges against him fit a pattern established by Mr. Walsh, focusing on alleged attempts to "obstruct" official inquiries into the scandal that arose over swapping U.S. arms for hostages, and diverting secret arms sale profits to the "contras" in Nicaragua.
The most significant facet of the new Walsh report were indications that his office has obtained many key documents that he had started seeking five years ago, from a wide array of government agencies -- including the office of then-Vice President Bush.
In the past two years, Mr. Walsh said, he had gone well beyond "merely a clean-up chore" with his investigation, resulting in "a significant shift in our understanding of which administration officials had knowledge of Iran-contra, who participated in its cover-up, and which areas required far more scrutiny that we previously believed."
The basic law under which special prosecutors like Mr. Walsh are appointed is due to expire late this year. While he has said he favors that law and wants Congress to extend it, Ms. Belcher said that his latest report to Congress was unrelated to the issue of extending that law.


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Edo College abuse video: Govt suspends Principal, House Master
…to prosecute abusers with Child Rights Law
The Edo State Government has suspended the Principal of Edo College, Benin City, Mr. Peter Edomwonyi and the House Master for Akenzua Hall of Residence of the school, Mr. Oamen Stanley, over the disturbing viral social media video of abuse by students of the college, who were writing their National Examinations Council (NECO) final examination.
In a statement, Secretary to Edo State Government, Osarodion Ogie Esq., said all the students involved in the abusive behaviour have been handed over to the Ministry of Justice for investigation and prosecution in accordance with the Child Rights Law.
The statement reads: "The Edo State Government has watched with disdain the disturbing viral social media video of abuse by students of Edo College, Benin City, the Edo State capital.
"The State Ministry of Education on enquiry discovered that the incident took place at the college premises and involved Senior Secondary School (SSS) students of Akenzua Hall of residence, who are writing their National Examinations Council (NECO) final examination.
"The disturbing video exposed the incompetence of the management of the school authority and the delinquent behaviour of the students who carried out the abusive action."
Ogie further noted that on account of the sad event, the government has taken the following actions: "The Principal of Edo College, Mr. Peter Edomwonyi, has been instructed to proceed on suspension effective immediately. He is to hand over all property and assets of the school in his possession to the next most senior Vice-Principal of the school. He is to remain on suspension until the investigation of the incident is concluded and government provides further directives on the matter.
"The House Master for Akenzua Hall of Residence, Mr. Oamen Stanley, has also been suspended indefinitely, with immediate effect.
"All the students involved in the abusive behaviour have been handed over to the Ministry of Justice for investigation and prosecution in accordance with the Child Rights Law.
"The Edo State Ministry of Health is reaching out to the victims to ascertain the state of their health and provide the necessary support."
He further stated that "the Edo State Government is committed to maintaining a school environment that is safe for children and offers apologies to the victims of the abuse, their parents and members of the public."
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Cosme Damián de Churruca y Elorza (27 September 1761 – 21 October 1805) was a Basque Spanish noble, admiral of the Royal Spanish Armada, naval scientist and Mayor of Motrico. During the Battle of Trafalgar, he was the commander of the ship of the line San Juan Nepomuceno which he defended to his death.

Biography
Churruca was born in Mutriku, he was the fourth son of Francisco de Churruca, mayor of the town. He received his early years education in the Seminary of Burgos, initially thinking of becoming a priest. Then, he entered the School of Bergara where he would become member of Royal Basque Society of Friends of the Country until his death. After finishing his studies, inspired by the adventures of his relative José Antonio de Gaztañeta, he joined the Naval Academy of Cadiz in 1776, and got his degree in the Naval Academy of Ferrol in 1778, becoming a naval officer.

In 1781, Churruca, as an officer of the Spanish Navy, performed heroically in a siege of Gibraltar under the command of Ignacio María de Álava, earning a distinguished reputation for his services. In 1805, just a few months before his death, Churruca married María Dolores Ruiz de Apodaca, niece of Juan Ruiz de Apodaca, naval officer and viceroy of New Spain.

Battle of Trafalgar

The squadron to which the San Juan was assigned sailed on 13 August from the port of Ferrol. General Gravina had given Churruca a place of honour, the head of the vanguard. Churruca completed his mission with the highest merit and upon his arrival to Cadiz, redoubled his efforts in training his recently recruited and inexperienced civilian crew.
It was at this time he married Maria de los Dolores Ruiz de Apodaca, daughter of Brigadier don Vicente, and cousin of the duke of Venadito.

With the Spanish and French squadrons reunited in the port of Cadiz, they sailed on a course to Marticina, where they took the fort of Del Diamante and captured a British convoy consisting of 16 merchant ships; in these moments Villeneuve, the chief of the combined fleet, was informed of the presence of Nelson in the Antillas. Villeneuve now decided he had completed his objective, which was to draw British naval forces to the other shore of the Atlantic, so he decided to sail the combined fleet back to Ferrol.
However, in the cape of Finisterre, he bumped into the squadron of Admiral Calder, where a battle ensued. The majority of the French squadron continued to Ferrol, while the remaining ships were left to fend for themselves. Their defeat is attributed to the indecision and poor command of the chief of the combined squadron, Villeneuve, by Napoleon, who upon reading reports of the battle said: "The Spanish have behaved like lions, while their admiral only offered curses."

The combined fleet entered Ferrol after the battle, proceeding in continuation to La Coruña. From this port, Villeneuve set a course to Cadiz, ignoring Napoleon's order to go to Brest. Once there, despite the protests and opposing opinions of Churruca, Gravina and Alcalá-Galiano, Villeneuve abandoned the Bay of Cádiz to reach Nelson at the Cape of Trafalgar on 21 October 1805. Before sailing on 20 October, Churruca wrote to his brother:

21 October dawned, and in sight of the British fleet Churruca ordered the colours to be nailed to the mast, and ordered that they should not be taken down while he still lived. Under the command of Churruca, the San Juan Nepomuceno demonstrated military precision, daring and efficiency, despite finding itself alone against six English ships, including HMS Defiance, HMS Tonnant, HMS Bellerophon and HMS Dreadnought. After being reached by a cannonball which tore his leg, Churruca died with the admiration of his enemies, who displayed his vessel in Gibraltar to visitors with his name written in golden letters above the cabin, and advising those who would enter to remove their covers, as if don Cosme Damián de Churruca y Elorza was still present. His officers kept their word, and only lowered the colours after his death. Unable to break the circle of fire and in order to prevent the vessel sinking with all wounded trapped below, the San Juan yielded with over 100 dead and 150 wounded on board.

Legacy
Churruca was posthumously promoted to admiral, and in his memory his cousin received the title Count of Churruca. The events to which Churruca was a protagonist, were novelised in 1872 by Benito Pérez Galdós, in Trafalgar, the first title of his Episodios Nacionales.

A statue in his memory stands in his native Mutriku, as well as Ferrol, where a simple monument records his death by the Academy. In San Fernando there is a stone in the third pulpit of the Panteon de Marinos Ilustres (Pantheon of Illustrious Sailors) which reads:

After Trafalgar, the ship was taken to Gibraltar and entered British service, initially as , before her Spanish name was restored. In honour of Churruca's courage, his cabin bore his name on a brass plate, and all who entered were required to remove their hat as a mark of respect for a gallant enemy. HMS San Juan served as a supply hulk in Gibraltar until 1815, when she was broken up.

In the 1942 Spanish film Raza, based on a semi-autobiographical script by then head of state Francisco Franco, the main characters are a family descending from Churruca.

In 1976 Spain issued a 7pta postage stamp portraying Churruca to honor him.

Bibliography
  Foro Historia Naval de España

Bibliography
 Elogio histórico del Brigadier de la Real Armada Don Cosme Damián de Churruca, que murió en el combate de Trafalgar en 21 de octubre de 1805. Julián Baldomero de Churruca y Elorza, Madrid, 1806.
 Ferrer de Couto, José: Combate naval de Trafalgar. Imprenta de D. Wenceslao Ayguals de Izco. Madrid, 1851.
 Marliani, Manuel. Combate de Trafalgar. Vindicación de la Armada Española. Impreso de Orden Superior. Madrid, 1850.
 Alcalá Galiano, P.: El combate de Trafalgar. I.H.C.N. Ministerio de Defensa. Facsímil, Madrid, 2004.

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Census • Person • Peter Minuit
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a Walloon from Wesel, in present-day North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, then part of the Duchy of Cleves. His surname means "midnight". He was Director of the Dutch colony of New Netherland from 1626 until 1631, and founded the Swedish colony of New Sweden in 1638. Minuit is generally credited with orchestrating the purchase of Manhattan Island for the Dutch from the Native Americans called the Lenape, which later became the city of New Amsterdam, modern-day New York City, which was the core of the Dutch colony of New Netherland and the later British colony of New York.
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I had inconsistent results with restart (sometimes display would never return, and other times it would return but with wifi broken, though I admit I have no idea what would cause that to happen. ), but force-reload has worked every time so far.
Sorry I was offline when all of your questions came up. Glad @chrisc was here to help!
You could put it anywhere, so long as it's on a writable filesystem. Since much of the UBPorts filesystem is not writable by default, /home seems a good place to me.
Yes, normal. You could write a script or create a bash alias to make it simpler. Since I'm still tinkering, I've not yet done this but plan to.
Use the built in terminal application, and you won't have to ssh. ssh is useful for doing a lot of setup, but just to unlock and mount the crypt is only a few commands and easy enough to type in the terminal. Just note what my earlier posts said about the steps I had to take to get lightdm to restart when run from the local terminal on the phone as opposed to ssh. I agree that ssh isn't a good solution to unlocking the phone, which is why I kept chipping away at it until I found steps which would work in the on-board terminal.
I may have a bit of an advantage in that from other work I'm extremely used to typing cryptsetup commands by hand and could type them in my sleep (I have in fact dreamt them before ), but it's pretty easy to set up bash aliases or write a simple bash script if you have trouble remembering the steps or syntax or simply want to save the hassle of typing on a software keyboard.
I'm delighted to know there are now at least three of us doing this.