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BERTRAND RUSSELL THANKS A FAN FOR NEWSPAPER CLIPPINGS
BERTRAND RUSSELL. Typed Letter Signed: "Bertrand Russell". 1p, 7½x9. Penrhyndeudraeth (Wales, United Kingdom), 1963 April 27. To Jack Benjamin, Brooklyn, New York. In full: "Thank you for all your recent newspaper cuttings, which are of great value to me in my work. If I have failed for some time to acknowledge your great assistance I assure you it is not for want of gratitude, but merely through pressure of events. As you know, I have recently written several articles for American publications, and I am most interested to see repercussions to these in editorial and letters columns. With warm good wishes, Yours Sincerely," Bertrand Russell signed this letter of April 27, 1963 thanking one of his many supporters for clippings sent to him of recent articles Russell had published in the New York Times and the fierce reaction they generated. Russell had written these articles denouncing the hard-line, anti-communist stance of the United States government and its role in the Vietnam War. His articles, specifically "Is Communism a Menace?" (April 7), received hostile public response from most quarters; however, they did help to inspire the burgeoning American peace movement. Russell was a Nobel Prize winning author (1950) who had been monitoring world events and had taken an active interest in international politics. Six months earlier, the 90-year-old acted as an internationally in two major international conflicts. In the Cuban Missile Crisis (October 1962), American aircraft had discovered the recent build-up of Russian nuclear-missile base in Cuba. This led to an immediate U.S. naval blockade off the shores of Cuba and a showdown between the superpowers. On October 22, the day of the announced blockade, Russell intervened with telegrams urging a peaceful resolution to the crisis to Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev, United States President John F. Kennedy and Secretary General of the United Nations U Thant. Two days later, Moscow Radio broadcasted Khrushchev's reply to his telegram, making Russell an international figure in the conflict. With the possibility of a nuclear confrontation at hand, Russell continued his correspondence with these leaders on a daily basis, including an appeal to Cuban President Fidel Castro, as well as Khrushchev, to "make a great gesture for humanity ...and dismantle the bases." The world drama faded on October 28, when Khrushchev publicly agreed to remove the missile bases. Russell played a similar role the following month in the on-going Sino-Indian dispute. This border conflict between China and India resulted in a month-long war ending with a cease-fire on November 21st. His actions in these world events inspired the creation, by Russell and several of his associates on September 29, 1963, of the Bertrand Russell Peace Foundation and the Atlantic Peace Foundation. These organizations which opposed violence and promoted world peace were designed as an international communication and education network to develop public awareness. Lightly creased from folding. Otherwise, fine condition. Framed in Gallery of History style: 32¼x24¼.
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In 2012 MetroPark, one of the first malls in Baku, opened its doors to the customers for the first time. For six years now it has been welcoming its guests. In this interview, MetroPark Marketing Manager Anar Zeynalov speaks about the development strategy of the mall and describes its main features.
Dear Mr. Zeynalov, first let us introduce you to our readers. Could you say a few words about yourself?
I was born on May 9, 1988, in the Nakchivan Region; there I went to the elementary school; then our family moved to Baku where I finished secondary school. I entered the Department of International Relations of the Caucasus University. As a student, I worked as a volunteerat a number of youth organizations and represented Azerbaijan at about 30 international events and trainings. Having finished the baccalaureate program, I completed a master course in Latvia and for 4 more months continued studying in Belgium; at the same time, I did an educational internship course at the European Parliament and European Court of Justice. When I was in Latvia, I did my best to tell people about Azerbaijan and to let the European community know the truth about the Khojaly genocide.
And how did you get involved in marketing?
True, everything I shared with you before has little connection to my present-day work. However, even in my childhood I dreamed about this kind of work – when I was still unaware it was called 'marketing'. My father was always in the buy and sell business so I got interested in this type of work. During my study course in Latvia, I made my first steps in marketing. Naturally, I made mistakes now and then but I also learned from them. Having completed the course, I returned to Azerbaijan and sent my CV to several companies. A number of companies invited me to be interviewed but, for different reasons, I was reluctant to accept their job offers. Then I got an invitation from MetroPark that was in the process of construction at the time. I accepted it and, together with the team, started selling sales premises.
After negotiations with a couple of stores I saw that we were on the right track leading to success. We developed our criteria: a) we accept only official stores representing brands well-known to the local public, and b) the majority of our lessees shall be foreign brands and companies. We work with only few Azerbaijani brands, like Ali & Nino chain of bookstores or VMF, the official distributor of several major watch brands. Most of our brands come from Turkey, Italy, Russia, Denmark and other countries. Already during our first year we sold out all the shopping space. So, as you can see, I have been in marketing for six years, and I am even a member of the American Marketing Association.
Could you tell us a few words about MetroPark?
MetroPark was the second mall launched in Baku after Park Boulevard. When we opened we saw the demand was great and it is still high today in spite of the fact that the number of shopping centers in Baku is steadily growing. Today about 20 brands would like to rent from us but all the space is occupied so far.
From the very beginning we follow a certain marketing policy. We study the world experience and adapt it to Azerbaijan taking into account local environment. Prior to opening the mall, we had studied such data as the number of schools in the Nariman Region, the population size, the housing costs, the approximate income of the local inhabitants. After thorough analysis of the data, we got anidea of what the local customers might need and started seeking for the brands that might interest the locals. We would be happy to cover the whole of the market but our target audience comprises the people inhabiting the Nariman Region – those who live close to our shopping center, in particular medium-income families. We know it is not worthwhile to open expensive boutiques as they have their own customer group. We have 14 stores selling children's products, there is a room for feeding babies, a game room for young kids where parents can leave their children and go shopping.
We also target people who wear big-size clothes: due to our national cuisine there are quite a lot. To some extent, we cater for the interests of youth but our main customer group consists of family people. They can have a meal at the mall, relax, visit the bank department, buy food at the supermarket, work out at our gym. All the facilities are available all year round from 10 a.m. till 11 p.m., except the first of January when MetroPark opens at noon. We also have a movie theater working till late at night.
You mentioned that MetroPark became the second major shopping center in Baku. But the number of malls in the city has significantly increased since. What else, besides the features you mentioned, makes MetroPark different from other Baku malls?
At the time when we had just opened our mall we had the largest movie theater in the city. Besides, everything I have mentioned earlier was totally new for Baku. I do not think anybody arranges as many events and activities as we do: the number of our projects exceeds 300. We do a lot of projects for children; every week we give them various gifts and balloons. We have conducted a series of lotteries where six cars and many other prizes were raffled off. Yes, other malls occasionally organize similar activities but with us it has become a tradition. For example, every year, the period between December 20 and January 10 is the time of the New-Year season at the mall.
We always decorate our shopping center for holidays. One could call it a trifle, but you know: seasonal decoration is costly. Let me be frank: the only income source for the mall is the rent paid by the stores. So it does not really matter whether we organize any events or not: the stores would not stop working if we do not. But we allocate big sums for decoration, for setting up festivals and lotteries. Each lottery is strictly controlled, both by ourselves and by the state (by the Chamber for the Control over Financial Markets). By the way, people sometimes do not believe they won. We call them during a live TV broadcast of the lottery to inform them about their prize. They laugh and tell us to mind our business and stop making fun of people. I must add that neither our workers nor their relatives can participate in these projects –this limitation provides for the transparency of lotteries.
A few more words about the activities we arrange. MetroPark was the first to organize an event devoted to Mother's Day. We visited the mother of National Hero Mubariz Ibragimov in Bilyasuvar and gave her presents. We were also the first to give gifts to the inhabitants of the liberated village Jojug Marjanly.
What else makes us different? We are the only mall with a big stage which has all the required technical features and the equipment necessary for concerts and fashion shows. In other words, we do our best to be different by means of the events we organize. And another important thing: none of the events we have held up to date has been fee-based and they will continue to be free: any person can come and participate.
We have conducted over 50 charity events. True, we did not cover them as widely because we did not do it for the sake of promotion. One of the days during each of our projects is dedicated to orphanage children. Their caregivers are already familiar with us and call us in advance asking to reserve space to exhibit children's craftwork and we provide everything they need.
Another example: we organized an event called "Buy and Earn". Any customer who spends at least 50 manats in the mall (though the sum can vary in different years) is entitled to a prize. There is a "wheel of fortune"that a customer can spinand win one of 24 prizes – from teapots to television sets.
We had a project called "The Lucky Table": we used to pay the meal bill of a table chosen at random in advance. Once we set a "Wish Tree" that "helped" us to give our customers the goods they wished to have.
We keep up friendly relations with all our stores and clients and do our best to solve their problems. I listen to their complaints, if any, and take all the necessary steps to fix the problems, apologize in case it was our fault: anybody can make a mistake.
Our top priorities are cleanliness and safety. Not all public places in Baku canimpress their customers with high standards of cleanliness. But you will not find any signs of untidiness in our mall. Now let me say a few words about safety. Our shopping center is visited both by Azerbaijani citizens and by numerous foreign tourists and it is our duty to provide for their safety. Cars entering our parking space are inspected. Some of the drivers are displeased with the procedure: "We are not terrorists, are we?" But they have to understand that the inspection is conducted for their own security. I insist that even my car be checked.
Our cleaning service has a staff of 50, and as many workers are employed in our security service. Besides, there is a generator that goes on within 5 seconds in case of a power failure and provides power supply both for the stores and elevators/escalators.
To summarize, we are customer-oriented. We can like or dislike the goods sold in the stores of our mall but the main thing is that our customers like them. We also maintain effective competition among our restaurants to give the visitors a chance to taste meals of various cuisines.
What security measures do you take on the days when the customer traffic is higher than usual?
On holidays and on the days with increased customer flow, we employ additional security staff. We usually inform the local police station of any big concert we plan to host and the police always help us. As for the parking lot, it is quite spacious and the prices are reasonable. On some days we even let the cars in free – to attract customers.
The new school year will start soon. Are you planning any "back-to-school" events?
We always arrange such activities. Every year, several weeks before the beginning of the school year, parents start buying school supplies for their kids. During this period, we give various gifts to the children who are getting ready for school. They can be small gifts but children enjoy them all the same. It is also expedient from the business point of view: new customers come and our sales rise; each of our events means additional profit for our stores. Among others, there are some activities devoted to the dates which are not as widely celebrated in this country (Halloween, for example); we also hold shopping festivals.
Besides, we organize meetings and autograph sessions with famous authors, athletes, cultural figures; we invite parents and their children to psychology workshops. Every year we offer free tests for HIV infection.
On the Army Day or on the Republic Day, we invite a military band to play and arrange promotion events. We give gifts and make discounts on the days when people celebrate professional holidays, like Teacher's Day, Doctor's Day and others: we greet representatives of various professions on their professional holidays.
One can say that each individual activity of this kind is nothing much but, as a system, such events make our visitors really happy.
Does your team plan any new projects?
We placed boxes for our customers to leave notes with their wishes or complaints. This kind of feedback enables us to take into account their requests or solve their problems. They usually ask us to include this or that store or brand in the list of our lessees. We keep working on it. As for the new projects, we do not plan any so far.
Are you planning to expand the shopping center?
When we were building MetroPark we did not plan to occupy the lower floors where the bank and the supermarket are located today; the original plan was to place the parking lot there. The food court was also absent from the original design. But after the marketing group was created, we decided to open restaurants on the upper floor, to separate the parking place from the main building, and to let the bank and the supermarket occupy the lower floors. All these ideas appeared in the course of our work. Currently, we do not have any expansion plans.
What advertising means do you prefer? How do you see the role of social networks in the marketing strategy of the mall?
We pay serious attention to social networks, like Facebook or Instagram; they play a major part in the modern marketing system. Promotion on TV and radio gradually gives way to digital marketing and we have to take it into account. Today the smartphone is gaining the front positions though we still use television. At the same time, we have to remember about our target audience. Sometimes, representatives of a TV channel ask us to prepare a video story for the program they consider top-rated. Yes, it the program might have a high rating but it is not obvious that our clients watch it: it can be top-rated in the regions but not in Baku.
In our marketing strategy, we are guided by the global trends but adapt them to the specific properties of our national market. I would like our schools and universities to pay more attention to economics-related subjects. You see, as a marketing professional, I did not get an academic education and was a self-learner, so I really want future generations to thoroughly study economics in universities and become well-trained professionals.
In conclusion: what would you like to tell our readers?
What can I say? Please come to MetroPark (laughing)! We invite you to come daily, from10 in the morning, and we are ready to listen to any wishes or complaints you might have. If you have something to tell us, you are welcome to come to our office on the 7th floor and share. We will do our best to help you.


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Paudie O'Neill (born 1957) is an Irish former hurler and Gaelic footballer who played for the Tipperary and Dublin senior teams.

Born in Clonmel, County Tipperary, O'Neill first arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of seventeen when he first linked up with the Tipperary minor teams as a dual player, before later joining the under-21 sides. He made his senior debut during the 1977 championship. O'Neill went on to play a key part for Tipperary as a footballer before later spending one championship season with Dublin.

At club level he is a one-time championship medallist in football with Clonmel Commercials. He also played hurling with St Mary's and Ballyboden St Enda's.

In retirement from playing O'Neill has become involved in team management and coaching. He has been heavily involved in various coaching roles with Ballyboden St Enda's before becoming a selector to the Tipperary senior hurling team in 2012. He later took up a coaching role with Westmeath.

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Implementing a comprehensive set of infection control measures can cut the incidence of Clostridium difficile significantly, according to a study presented at the American College of Gastroenterology's annual meeting.
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The infection occurs nearly 500,000 times annually in hospitals and nursing homes. The national C. diff rate is 13 per 10,000 admissions, and about 30,000 people die each year of the disease in health care facilities, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.


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Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Iowa's outdoor recreation trust fund is empty. Will lawmakers change that?
By Olivia Allen / IowaWatch | January 7, 2022
Four Iowa legislators and two conservation advocates want funding for the Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation Trust Fund – which has stayed empty since it was approved by voters in 2010. They shared their sentiments with IowaWatch as the state of Iowa ended the fiscal year 2021 with a surplus of $1.24 billion — the largest surplus in state history.
There's discussion already about that surplus as lawmakers return to the Statehouse Jan. 10.
Will funding the trust fund be a priority in 2022? Lawmakers from both major parties say natural resources deserve attention but they are unsure given interest in tax cuts. Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott, D-District 22, sees the excess surplus dollars as an opportunity to support Iowa's 83 state parks and recreation areas, but is concerned with the current projection of how the Iowa Legislature will use the surplus.
"We saw in the last two years with a pandemic how our state parks have been such an important resource for Iowans.
Central Iowa's drinking water caught between climate change and farming
Iowa experiment tests potential to pair solar with carbon sequestration
Since 2018 law, Iowa utilities are doing a lot less to help customers save energy
Iowa solar installers forced to adapt as lawmakers let solar tax credit expire
Test your knowledge of Iowa's state parks
By Olivia Allen / IowaWatch | December 30, 2021
In 2020 and 2021, IowaWatch focused on the state parks system, sending reporters to visit more than 50 of the parks. We learned a lot during those visits as well as finding some beautiful spots. Here's a quiz over a handful of these parks and some of their history. 1. Question: What Iowa State Park features an old dam circa 1936 spanning across the Cedar River?
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State parks struggle to sustain adequate funding despite landmark legislation and increased usage
By Olivia Allen / IowaWatch | September 4, 2021
As tourists flock to Iowa's state parks in record numbers, the park system struggles to sustain adequate funding from the state, despite being a major contributor to its economy and an escape for Iowans amidst a global pandemic, an investigation by IowaWatch has found. Iowa's park system is one of state government's most popular programs. Visitations skyrocketed to a record 16.6 million last year. That record reflects an upward trend dating back to 1995. Yet the number of park rangers needed to serve that influx has gone in reverse while state funding for parks remained flat, according to data from the nonprofit Iowa Parks Foundation. "These places have to be maintained to be preserved and protected, and it does require resources," said Patricia Boddy, a former deputy director of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources who was involved in a 2011 comprehensive architectural design study of parks.
State parks 'couldn't function without volunteers'
By John Naughton / For IowaWatch | May 28, 2021
Barbara Lee of Council Bluffs took her daughter to Lake Manawa State Park's playground in the early 1990s. Now she's able to watch her granddaughter play in an updated version in Dreamland Park. The 18,000-square-foot playground, which opened in 2018, cost $1.3 million to produce. More than 1,200 volunteers from ages 3 to 88 took part in making the project possible; it replaced a wooden playground from 1992. A team of civic leaders drove the million-dollar mission, obtaining several $100,000 grants and assisting in construction.
Campground reservations 'a shot in the dark'
By Silvia Oakland / IowaWatch | May 26, 2021
Iowa's state park campgrounds reservations are largely filled up on weekends in June and July, just as the unofficial kickoff to summer and camping season hits Monday, Memorial Day. This is the situation at most of the 72 campgrounds listed on the Department of Natural Resources website, according to an IowaWatch review Wednesday of each location. DNR counts more than 4,500 campsites. In 2020, Iowans flocked to state parks when many sought the outdoors for COVID-19-safe activities. In fact, 2020 set a record for park visitors with 16.6 million, according to the DNR.
What bugs are Iowans seeing?
By Nicole Grundmeier / IowaWatch | May 11, 2021
The term "hornet" has a technical meaning, and Iowa has only one species of hornet – the bald-faced hornet, which has black and white stripes and a white face. Bald-faced hornets aren't aggressive and typically stick to wooded areas, where they make large, spherical paper nests, Donald Lewis, an Iowa State University professor of entomology, said. What Iowans are observing this spring are likely wasps and not hornets, Lewis said. There are two species that are active in the springtime – paper wasps and yellowjacket wasps. Paper wasps have long, slender brown bodies.
Mild winter ushers in wasp-ish spring for Iowans
An unwelcome buzz — wasps — this spring forced teachers to shutter classroom windows. Anecdotally, there seem to be more than usual hovering this spring, following a somewhat mild winter in Iowa, according to weather experts. Iowa State University professor of entomology Donald Lewis said he has heard from Iowans who have felt there were more of the insects than usual. He, too, suspects it was a "good winter" for the them. Gabrielle Smithman, a teacher at Merrill Middle School in Des Moines, experienced the effect of that good winter.
16.6 million visit Iowa's state parks in 2020; Lake Manawa, Gull Point top the list
By Danielle Gehr / IowaWatch | January 28, 2021
A record 16.6 million visitors frequented Iowa's state parks in 2020, according to data from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Iowans turned to the outdoors with indoor activities interrupted or cancelled by the coronavirus pandemic.
Over the last decade, the Iowa DNR saw between 13.7 million and 15.5 million visitors to their state parks yearly.
The system with 83 parks and forests recorded its 100th anniversary in 2020 just as the coronavirus came to Iowa in March. The Centers for Disease Control has recommended people remain six feet apart and meet outdoors to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, making spacious state parks popular destinations.
Lake Manawa in Council Bluffs topped the list with an estimated 3.2 million visitors. Next came Gull Point near Milford. Big Creek, Backbone and Walnut Woods rounded out the top five.
Lone rangers: Number of state park officers declines despite growth in visitors
By Rick Jost / IowaWatch | December 4, 2020
Iowa's state park rangers — certified peace officers who safeguard the state's premier outdoor recreational areas — are having to confront an increasingly endangered species: themselves. Budget cuts have severely thinned the ranks of state park rangers over years — to 35 this year from between 45 and 55 in the late 1990s, State Parks Bureau data show. As a result, far fewer park rangers are now serving far more visitors to state parks. An IowaWatch review of state historical data shows that the ratio of park rangers to annual park visits has gone from one ranger per 217,700 visits in 1995 to one ranger per 422,269 visits in 2019. The shortage has gotten more severe this year — the 100th anniversary of Iowa's state park system — as thousands more visitors flocked to state parks to relieve their COVID-19 isolation.
Coronavirus muddies financial waters for parks
Early in 2020, a movement picked up pace at the Iowa State Capitol to provide more money to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Gov. Kim Reynolds presented the Invest in Iowa Act, which would increase the state sales tax by a penny to fund the Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation Trust. It was a move 10 years in the making. In 2010, Iowans voted to create the trust fund through a constitutional amendment, but the fund has never been funded. The governor's plan would have tweaked the original formula to finance not only water quality and conservation programs but also mental health programs, while cutting income and property taxes.
University of Iowa meets climate change goals — didn't kick its garbage habit
By Julia Poska / IowaWatch | July 3, 2020
The University of Iowa met most sustainability goals it set a decade ago, but failed in a key area — garbage going to landfills. The University of Iowa released a report this spring on its progress towards its 2020 sustainability goals. Based on the original goals, the school met targets to:- Use less energy in 2020 than it did in 2010.- Get at least 40% of campus energy from renewable sources.- Drop per capita emissions from university travel by at least 10%. UI failed to divert 60% of campus waste away from the landfill by recycling, reusing and composting. The 2019 rate sits at 39%.

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This is Chapter Ten. Next week, I'll be releasing chapters on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, in order to try that schedule and see how well it works with my writing pace.
When the Supernatural World collided with our own in 2005, ours became a little bit more surreal. Well, maybe a lot more surreal.
But Las Vegas was already there. Already as surreal as it could be.
It wasn't my first visit. Something about Vegas and the flux and eddy of luck there draws supernatural creatures like ants to spilled sugar. It's always struck me as an odd place. The minute you step out of the car, you know none of this is supposed to be there, really. It's all supported by imported supplies and piped in water and a constant stream of new people, new money. Take any of those away and the place would wither like a flower with a snapped stem.
We came in from the north on 15 and rolled down the Strip, past Treasure Island's pirate ship, Caesar's Palace, Bellagio's dancing fountains, New York, New York and then the castle of the Excalibur. Between it and the enormous glass pyramid of the Luxor, lit with blue light and shining like an upraised sword, was our destination. The Hidden World. The only casino owned by supernaturals, the only casino in which they wouldn't be regarded with suspicion and tested for luck charms and telekinetic powers.
I looked over at Biggles. "You think whoever sent the hound is going to strike at us here?"
"Did you tell your friend where we were going?"
I cast my mind back over the conversation. "No."
"You tell your boyfriend?"
"What boyfriend?"
"That Were that was watching you leave. Didn't you go drinking with him? Came in pretty late." The sanctimonious little sniff that punctuated the sentence was worthy of a great-grandmother.
"Not my boyfriend and I didn't tell him where we were going. No one's tracking us that way."
"Then we should be safe enough," Biggles said, although his voice was unconvinced.
The light turned green and I pulled the car forward into the line for valet parking.
"Still," I said.
He nodded. "Still. It's Fairy."
We left the last part of that sentence unspoken. Nobody likes to fuck with Fairy.
That's something humans learned fast when Newt Gingrich turned out to be a Fairy changeling and the real Newt came back, thoroughly immersed in the Fairy mindset and ready to use all the glamours he'd learned in order to try to seize the White House. Hence the four years that the history books are starting to call "The Weird Administration," responsible for the patchwork of laws and statutes and limitations we've placed on the supernaturals in our midst, because the unicorn was out of the barn and there would be no coaxing it back in.
One of the things humans had had to come to terms with were Fairies, although thank God (one presumed) there were faw fewer of them than one might thnk.
Fairies are crueler, more capricious than Fate could ever be. The legends didn't even do them justice. They're all sociopaths, living by social rules we can't even begin to understand.
But at the same time, humans love them. We can't help it. It must be something genetic, that attraction, wired into us when we were primitives and first saw those glowing perfect forms flitting through the dark woods.
"So this is where the pig is?" I said as valets and bellhops moved towards us.
Biggles shook his head. "Nope."
"Then why are we here?"
"It's how we get to where we're going."
One black and silver uniform had my bags and Biggles' basket, another was hustling the car away. A third was at my elbow, steering me to check-out.
Biggles stayed by my side, but no one gave him a second look. He certainly wasn't the oddest denizen of the lobby, which was mirrored so that it seemed to stretch out forever, a swirling mass of beings flowing through the aisles of slot machines and tables.
Supernaturals aren't allowed in most of the human-run casinos, except as entertainers, as with Vlad's Castle or the Golden Fleece. But the Hidden World is jointly-owned by a couple of their larger power groups, and was part of the Treaty of '07. And so there were plenty here, the usual things like vampires and shifters, goblin-folk, mers, a few Fey or one stripe or another. Dressed for a night on the town in sparkle and bling, black leather and velvets of a color I'd swear I'd never seen before, an almost ultramarine, shimmering with an inner, silvery light.
I must have been gawping like an idiot. I craned my neck around to see — had that strapping blonde woman really been a Valkyrie? — when I collided with someone and went sprawling on the golden coins woven into the midnight-blue carpet.
The body I'd encountered, though matching my own in size, had been much more solid somehow, as though I'd encountered a boulder carved into humanoid form. Still, she looked slight, as though a breeze might blow her away as she stood, arms akimbo, glaring down at me. I closed me eyes and swallowed. We'd been worried about Fairy and here its living embodiment stood in front of me, wearing a pink and purple jumpsuit and sequined kitten heeled slippers that should have looked gaudy but somehow managed to be refined.
The very bitchiest of a phalanx of bitchy Fairy princesses, Titania herself.
"This is not good," I heard Biggles whisper.
I opened my eyes and looked up at her, trying to instill awe into my eyes. "Your majesty!" I scrambled to my feet, trying to look adulatory. Fairies live for adulation. "I'm so sorry, your Exaltedness!" It occurred to me to wonder why I was pitching my voice an octave higher, but I figured it was all part of the persona. I fluttered my hands nervously, imploring her to forgive me, thinking small and harmless thoughts, trying to make it clear how unworthy of attention I was.
She stood there, staring at me with an ice blue stare for at least a minute before turning on her heel and leaving. The smell of raspberries and musk lingered in the air after her.
The breath I had been holding escaped me. I sagged back.
"Not bad," Biggles said, somewhat grudgingly.
The bellhop who'd been steering me originally had been standing there in frozen terror. He grabbed me and steered me towards the front desk even faster.
Once there, I found I had reservations already, and in the suite itself, realized they were some of the best in the place. Biggles seemed less appreciative.
"Sure, it's nice," he said. "But what floor do you think Titania will be staying on? this one. Better change floors. She definitely noticed you. Give her time to forget your face."
The new rooms, three floors down, weren't as nice but I had to admit that Biggles had the right of it. I was willing to give up an en-suite hot tub if the only way it came was with the risk of being turned into whatever it was that Titania was fond of turning people into nowadays. Last year it had been pink lamps. Before that, pastries. Weird are the ways of Fairy, particularly when they think they're catering to humans.
"All right," I said once I'd tipped the bellhop and we were alone. "This isn't where the pig will be, but it's where we're staying?"
"Have you ever heard of the Shadow Casino?" Biggles said.
He nodded as though this answer surprised him not in the least "Of course. And that's because it's for supernaturals and their guests only. It's adjacent to this place."
"What do you mean, adjacent? Do you mean it's inside the Luxor?"
"No. The entrance to it is only through this place."
"Through it how."
"We go to its shadow. That's how we get in. Its location varies, according to the time of the day."
"What if it's night?"
"The sun's not the only thing that casts shadows."
Biggles wouldn't say much beyond that. Instead he insisted on going for a bath and pointedly suggesting that I do the same after the day of travel.
"Dress up and we'll go scope out where the pig is performing."
"Performing?"
"He's performing at the Shadow Casino. You'll see."
Post shower, I came out in jeans and a clean shirt. Biggles shook his head. "Dress up more. You're already going to stand out as one of the few humans."
No one had warned me that I needed an outfit worthy of a night at a Vegas show and it wasn't really standard issue for a Bureau agent. But I managed to make do with what I'd taken from the Goodwill box and a hurried trip through the hotel gift shop (armed with the credit card, of which I was becoming increasingly fond), ending up with something presentable if not totally wow. I debated what to do with it, but finally folded the invisibility scarf as small as possible and stuffed it in the bottom of the tiny black velvet purse I'd bought in the gift shop which was, as advertised, much bigger on the inside than the outside (and priced accordingly, I might add).
Biggles inspected me and snorted. "I guess you'll do. It's better at least."
Strong words, given that he'd changed his little green vest for a paisley one and was wearing a pair of spectacles I hadn't seen on him before. They made him look more than ever like a stuffed toy.
"You think you're going to get laid or something?" I asked, and regretted it immediately. Biggles' love life, or any lack thereof, wasn't any of my business.
"Yeah, right," he said. "The Holiday Consortium sent us to Vegas because they were worried I wasn't getting any trim. No, the glasses are standard gear, let you see through minor illusions. That's something these creatures specialize in, being half glamour themselves."
"Then why don't I have a pair too?"
"Hey!" he protested, swiping at me with a paw as I snagged them off his face. "Those are calibrated to me! I'm here to tell you if I spot any illusions."
I reluctantly handed them back. "How do you know if you're seeing an illusion? Won't it just look normal to you?"
"I'll see both of them at once," he huffed, resettling them on his nose. "It's unmistakable if you're trained to spot it." He extended a paw. "Ready, Boss?"
"As ready as I'll ever be," I suspect." I said. "But – wait. What can I expect from the Shadow Casino?"
He squinted at me unhelpfully. "That's the problem," he said. "I'd suggest going in without any expectations."
"Because I'll be disappointed when they're not met?"
He shook his head, ears flopping in emphasis.
"That's not when to worry," he said. "The problem will be when your expectations are met."
Remember all the furor in 2005, how for a period of three months, everything was supernatural sitcoms, news, reality shows, Burger King souvenir glasses, all of that? And then it all died down (mostly) and it was as though everyone had agreed they just shouldn't pay much attention to the supernaturals. Maybe, we thought, if we just ignore it, everything will go back to normal.
That hasn't been the case, of course. They're still there, and some things will never be the same.
But for most people, things haven't changed all that much. Sure there are some folks who got driven a little nuts by it all, like the members of the Anti-Supernatural League. And the fantasy writers all turned to nonfiction or military thrillers, it seemed, because elves aren't as much fun to write about once you've had one bagging your purchase in a shop. We didn't grumble too much about changes because we owed them something. It was Fairy dollars (not gold, everyone knows better than that, of course) that helped revitalize the US and world economy during the economic slump.
Some people love the supernaturals, an equal-sized group hates it, but for the most part people don't care. It seems short-sighted to me, since so much of the supernatural world is downright dangerous for humans, but there you have it.
So not everyone would have appreciated our approach to the Shadow Casino. It stretched out behind the building that held the Hidden World. A sweep of darkness so black that it seemed to swallow all the light, drink it down until not even a photon was left.
We stepped into that blackness. Shadows slithered over my skin like cold and living things.
"Biggles," I said, and tried not to sound panicked.
"Trust me, Boss. You're in good paws."
What could I do? I'd been told he'd be my helper. I'd let him help me. So I kept walking forward, Biggles' paw gripped in my hand, feeling soft and hairy and hot.
Gradually the blackness cleared and I began to make out shadows within the shadows.
The structure we were in was a casino, sure. But wherever a regular casino would have been light, it was dark, a cold blackness as decorative as any neon, in its own way, although much more somber. Where lights would have chased themselves along the edges of gambling machines, clots of blackness roiled and the machines showed odd symbols instead of fruit: ankhs and spirals and lidless, glowing red eyes.
As my eyes adjusted, I realized that the Shadow Casino was as packed with supernatural creatures as the Hidden World had been. But here many of them were kinds I'd only read about in class, and others I didn't recognize at all: a white-haired gentleman with a unicorn's horn in the middle of his forehead, and a moth-winged woman who I first thought was wearing a green and gold cape. A bat-eared creature riding some sort of clockwork ostrich.
I followed Biggles' white fur through the throng and down a corridor. Navigating here felt odd, as though I was half in this world and half out of it, as though I might run into obstacles that I couldn't perceive, as though half my senses were muffled. We were in an auditorium, I could tell, but I wasn't entirely clear on what it looked like.
"Is there any way to make it clearer?" I whispered to Biggles as we groped our way along an aisle, finding a place to sit. Luckily the place was nearly deserted, but I still managed to step solidly on the feet of a squid-headed creature, whose tentacles flapped in clammy indignation at me.
"Sorry," I muttered, and let Biggles tug me down into a padded seat.
If my vision didn't clear soon,this would all be useless. But it did seem to be getting better, just so slowly, so imperceptibly that I was looking at the stage long before I realized that a silhouette stood in the spot of darkness.
A cartoon pig. I'd wondered what the Ephemerals would look like. My m other after all, who was one if them (if Santa could be trusted to tell the truth), seemed as human as anyone. But this creature was clearly not human and, just as clearly, you could tell he wasn't someone in a costume. It was an anthropomorphic pig, complete with bulbous snout and tiny black eyes that should have looked cheerful just somehow looked dead.
"Why are we here?" I whispered to Biggles. "What's he going to do?"
"Try to make us laugh."
"What?" Odd scenarios flashed through my head. Fairies and supernaturals had all sorts of odd customs and traditions. Say thanks to a brownie and it was a mortal insult, for example. So who's to say?
But the explanation was simple. "He's a stand-up comedian," he said. "Now shush."
"Great to be here, f-f-folks!" the pig said. He mopped at the sweat rolling down his pink skin with a handkerchief improbably grasped in a fore trotter.
He looked out over the crowd and met my eyes. The mike swayed as he pushed away from it.
The pig ran.
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'Bachelor' contestant reveals it's 'very expensive' to be on the show: 'I had no idea'
Katie Mather
11 January 2022, 5:30 pm ·2-min read
Bachelor Nation fans may be well-versed in Bachelor contestant rules, but some people on TikTok are shocked after learning that the cast has to pay for their own wardrobe, hair and makeup — unless you're the star.
The Bachelor just entered its 26th season in early January, and one of the recently eliminated contestants, 24-year-old Yale Law student Daria Rose, took to TikTok to break down how much she spent on evening gowns for the show.
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"How much I spent on dresses as a contestant on The Bachelor," Rose said on TikTok. "As you may know, contestants on The Bachelor have to pay for their own dresses, hair and makeup — so let's see how much I spent."
First, Rose showed the dress she wore in the first episode for her entrance. She bought it from Lord & Taylor for $198.
"Next, we have this fire red dress that I ended up wearing not on The Bachelor," Rose continued. "[It's] from Revolve, Nookie brand, $219."
Among the rest of Rose's packing list was a $285 pink "Elle Woods-inspired" pantsuit, a $420 green gown, a $350 bright pink dress, a $312 light pink dress and another red dress from the Revolve brand Nookie for $319.
"[It was] a total of $2,238," Rose said. "Very expensive. So, if anybody needs to borrow a dress, let me know."
Even though Rose left after the first episode, former Bachelor Sean Lowe revealed in his book For the Right Reasons that women pack 14 Rose Ceremony dresses. Lowe also mentioned that contestants can't wear patterns, so that narrows down options.
Limo dresses for the first episode also have to be approved by producers, so many women pack more than 14 dresses in case their first choice gets rejected.
Rose mentioned in the comments that "some of the girls end up sharing/swapping [dresses] towards the end of the season," but commenters were still stunned by the cost — especially since contestants are not paid anything for being on the show, either.
"I had no idea you had to buy your own dresses," one person said.
"You didn't come to play," another added.
"Naw, everything would've [come] from Shein," a commenter joked.
"Haha. I honestly wanted to buy from all Black designers, but the stuff wouldn't ship in time," Rose revealed in response.
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Executive Summary: The executive summary provides a snapshot of the most important and compelling survey results.
Final Report: The report features answers to individual questions, arranged by topic. They are described, displayed graphically, and analyzed.
Appendix: The appendices include detailed response information and the survey document.
The Euclid Survey was an opportunity for public offices to gather the thoughts and opinions of residents. The outcomes of the survey assisted in the Master Plan process and policy formation. County Planning worked with the City of Euclid to design, distribute, collect, and analyze the resident survey.
The printed survey consisted of 30 questions arranged by topics, which included parks and recreation, quality of life, economic development, housing, transportation, development, and services. Of the 1,400 mailed surveys, 265 were returned and included in the analysis.
This presentation was made to Euclid City Council in January 2017, and is also available for downloading.
Please see the Euclid Master Plan for additional information.


The Fungal Hall Access is a room in the Phazon Mines. It connects Elevator B to Fungal Hall A by Red Doors. The central area of the room has two branching hallways that lead to the doors, with Phazon on the floor. One of these hallways has a Space Pirate near the center. Both hallways can be accessed from mushrooms that are growing from the Phazon below. A Missile Expansion can be found by rolling underneath one of these mushrooms in the Morph Ball. Samus will take damage from this if she does not have the Phazon Suit.
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Light a fluorescent bulb with static electricity.
Take a balloon and fluorescent bulb into the dark room.
Rub the balloon on your hair. This will transfer electrons from your hair onto the balloon and charge the balloon with a negative charge.
Bring the charged balloon near to the fluorescent bulb, and the bulb will light.
If it does not work right away, keep charging the balloon and trying again.
The static electricity of the balloon energizes the atoms or the mercury vapour inside the bulb. (The wall electricity does the same thing when you plug the bulb in.) As the mercury releases this energy again, it gives off UV light. This UV light collides with the phosphors in the bulb (seen as a white coating), and makes them glow. The glowing phosphors light up the bulb.
This works with a fluorescent bulb, because it needs less energy than an incandescent bulb to give out the same amount of light.
I recall it also working when the fluorescent bulb is simply rubbed hard against a sweater - test again.


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The Project Coordinator should understand project management processes and execution, as well as the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) for waterfall, Agile, and hybrid approaches. A working knowledge for IT infrastructure, systems integration and vendor management is essential. This role is one that requires teamwork, business acumen, strong relationship management skills, with both IT and Business areas, and ability to address management.
An understanding of project governance in the context of large-scale IT projects and a basic understanding of the testing life cycle are required. The Project Coordinator should embrace the Leadership Model and actively demonstrate commitment to the model. Perform other duties as assigned.


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Das Marionettentheater Kleines Spiel ist ein Privattheater in München. Seit der Gründung im Jahre 1947 werden hier Marionettenstücke für Erwachsene aufgeführt. Es befindet sich in der Neureutherstraße 12 im Stadtteil Maxvorstadt.

Gründung
Bereits im April 1946 wurde die – so kurz nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg notwendige – Spiellizenz von der amerikanischen Militärregierung an das ehemalige Marionetten-Kammerspiel München verliehen, das bereits in den 30er Jahren von Peter Auzinger gegründet worden war. Die großen Zerstörungen der Stadt und die psychische Last der vergangenen Kriegsjahre ließen einerseits kaum Raum für ein derartiges Vorhaben, andererseits war gerade dies die größte Motivation:

Der Spielort wurde im vierten Stock des teilweise zerstörten Hauses Ainmillerstraße 37 im Stadtteil Schwabing eingerichtet. Als der Theatergründer und -leiter, Peter Auzinger, 1946 bei Bauarbeiten im Theaterraum starb, verloren seine etwa 15 Mitspieler zwischenzeitlich die Kraft, das Theaterprojekt weiter voranzutreiben, doch schließlich konnte am 7. Februar 1947 ein Zuschauerraum für 75 Besucher feierlich eröffnet werden. Dieses Datum gilt noch heute als Gründungsdatum des Kleinen Spiels.

Im Laufe der Jahre waren einige heute bekannte Persönlichkeiten aktiv am Spielgeschehen beteiligt; so schrieb Tankred Dorst seine ersten Stücke für das Kleine Spiel, auch Wilhelm Killmayer und Michael Ende sind zu nennen. Der ehemalige Oberbürgermeister der Stadt München, Christian Ude, schrieb während seiner Schulzeit Kritiken zu Theaterstücken des Kleinen Spiels für eine Schülerzeitung.

Weitere Geschichte
 vom 7. Februar 1947 bis 1951 in der Ainmillerstraße 37 (vierter Stock)
 von 1951 bis 1956 in der Universitätsreitschule an der Königinstraße
 25. Februar 1956: Umzug in den Keller der Neureutherstraße 12, 80799 München
 13. September 1965: Das Kleine Spiel erhält den Ehrenpreis des Schwabinger Kunstpreises
 1971: Der Münchner Stadtrat verleiht den "Förderpreis für Interpretierende Kunst"
 7. Februar 1997: Das Kleine Spiel feiert seinen 50. Geburtstag
 15. Juli 1997: Beginn aufwändiger Renovierungsarbeiten, Spielpause
 Dezember 1997: Der Spielbetrieb wird wieder aufgenommen
 Juli 1998: Der zweite Teil der Renovierung beginnt, erneute Spielpause
 Dezember 1998: Der Umbau ist abgeschlossen, der Spielbetrieb wird wieder aufgenommen
 13. Juli 2004: Das Kleine Spiel erhält zum zweiten Mal den Schwabinger Kunstpreis
 8. Februar 2007: Zum 60. Jahrestag der Eröffnung hat die Eigenproduktion "Wal De Mar und die Wasserköpfe" Premiere
 27. November 2014: "Eine Weihnachtsgeschichte" von Charles Dickens hat Premiere.
 27. April 2017: Anlässlich des 70. Jubiläums findet die Premiere von "Zusammenstoß" nach Kurt Schwitters statt.
 23. Juni 2018: Der 4. "Larifari"-Preis des Verbands Bayerischer Amateurtheater, erstmals verliehen in der Kategorie "Figurentheater", geht für die Inszenierung von "Zusammenstoß" an das Kleine Spiel.
 26. Juli 2018: Das Kleine Spiel erhält den 13. "Pocci-Preis" der Franz Graf von Pocci Gesellschaft. Die Laudatio zur Preisverleihung hält Michael Stephan, Leiter des Münchner Stadtarchivs.
 26. Juli 2018: Das Kleine Spiel wird Teil der Liste zum Immateriellen Kulturerbe "Regionale Vielfalt der Mundarttheater in Deutschland".

Heutiger Spielbetrieb
Jeden Donnerstag um 20 Uhr (mit Ausnahme der bayerischen Schulferien) werden in der Neureutherstraße 12 (Eingang Arcisstraße) wechselnde Stücke gespielt. Der Eintritt ist kostenlos, Eintrittskarten und Reservierungen werden nicht ausgegeben, stattdessen genügt pünktliches Erscheinen zum Einlass um 19:45 Uhr. Das Theater finanziert sich ausschließlich durch Spenden, die nach Ende der Vorstellung in einen eigens bereitgestellten schwarzen Zylinder gegeben werden können.

Repertoire
Nach dem Premierenstück "Wehe dem, der lügt" von Franz Grillparzer folgten viele weitere, teilweise von bekannten Autoren wie Bertolt Brecht, Ben Jonson oder Tankred Dorst, teilweise aber selbstgeschriebene Stücke. Das Kleine Spiel experimentiert dabei immer mit den Möglichkeiten des literarischen Figurentheaters, von der virtuosen Marionette bis zur extremen Reduzierung auf ein bewegtes Symbol und von der poetischen Erzählung über Kabarett bis zur Musiknummer.

Bis heute sind im Repertoire:

Literatur
 Nicola von Otto: Ein Kleines Buch über das Kleine Spiel. August Dreesbach Verlag, München 2007, ISBN 978-3-940061-06-5.
 Gerhard J. Bellinger und Brigitte Regler-Bellinger: Schwabings Ainmillerstrasse und ihre bedeutendsten Anwohner. Ein repräsentatives Beispiel der Münchner Stadtgeschichte von 1888 bis heute. Norderstedt 2003, ISBN 3-8330-0747-8; 2. Auflage 2012, ISBN 978-3-8482-2883-6; E-Book 2013, ISBN 978-3-8482-6264-9, S. 346.
 Tankred Dorst: Auf kleiner Bühne. Juventa-Verlag, München 1959.
 Tankred Dorst: Geheimnis der Marionette. Verlag Hermann Rinn, 1957

Weblinks
 www.kleinesspiel.de

Einzelnachweise

Theatername (München)
Bauwerk in der Maxvorstadt
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Posted on February 7, 2014 April 26, 2016 by Elizabeth Howell
Kapow! Black Hole's Jet Highlights A Galactic 'Dust Lane' 12 Million Light-Years Away
This image, right here, shows us the value of long-term observations. It's a composite of pictures taken between 1999 and 2012 from NASA's Chandra X-ray Telescope. Put 9.5 days' worth of observations together, and you can see a lot of action in Centaurus A — namely, a huge jet emanating from a ginormous black hole embedded in the galaxy.
"As in all of Chandra's images of Cen A, this one shows the spectacular jet of outflowing material – seen pointing from the middle to the upper left – that is generated by the giant black hole at the galaxy's center. This new high-energy snapshot of Cen A also highlights a dust lane that wraps around the waist of the galaxy. Astronomers think this feature is a remnant of a collision that Cen A experienced with a smaller galaxy millions of years ago," NASA stated.
Black hole with disc and jets visualization courtesy of ESA
A past survey of X-ray sources in Cen A revealed that most of them are black holes or neutron stars (the latter created from the wake of a huge star's collapse). It seems that most of these sources are either less than twice the mass of the sun, or more than five times as massive. Here's the more interesting bit: the smaller ones appear to be neutron stars, and the bigger ones black holes.
"This mass gap may tell us about the way massive stars explode. Scientists expect an upper limit on the most massive neutron stars, up to twice the mass of the Sun," NASA added.
"What is puzzling is that the smallest black holes appear to weigh in at about five times the mass of the Sun. Stars are observed to have a continual range of masses, and so in terms of their progeny's weight we would expect black holes to carry on where neutron stars left off."
The 2013 paper is available both in The Astrophysical Journal and in preprint version on Arxiv.
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6 Replies to "Kapow! Black Hole's Jet Highlights A Galactic 'Dust Lane' 12 Million Light-Years Away"
William Weber says:
Ginormous? Is that a technical term I am not familiar with?
Manu says:
I can't make any sense of what I'm reading here. Is the study about the 'ginormous' SMBH, the jets, the dust lane, or stellar X-ray sources in Cen A?
Thankfully the arXiv summary explains it: it's about the mass distribution of 'low mass X-ray binaries' in Cen A, both black holes and neutron stars, which may or may not reside in the dust lane.
And no, the jet doesn't 'highlight the dust lane'.
Agree. Really interesting image. Would like to know what the big bubble is bottom right.
jc hanford says:
The bubble at bottom right is a thin x-ray emitting shell of gas that surrounds the southwest radio lobe of Centaurus A and was created by the supersonic inflation of the lobe. Details of observations and models of this x-ray bubble can be found here:
http://arxiv.org/abs/astro-ph/0304363
The bubble at bottom right is a thin x-ray emitting shell of gas that surrounds the southwest radio lobe of Centaurus A. The supersonic inflation of the radio lobe compressed and heated the surrounding interstellar medium, causing it to glow in x-rays.
(my earlier comment with links is still in moderation)
Jean R. says:
I too had difficulty understanding sections of text. And though aspects of image are unclear ( as noted ), dramatic nature is evident in those colossal particle-beam(?) jets.
In Grand Pavilion of immense Creation, woven with energy lines through dimensions of space, in frames of darkness and light, one narrow-band view into the breathtaking glory and power, wonder and mystery of the material Universe! What measures of depth remain unfathomable, in prism-light unseen ( unrealized in time ), hidden in magnificent astronomical images such those of mighty Centaurus A?
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The other limitation to this study is that they did not have anyone following a diet that was high in polyunsaturated fats. Research has shown that a diet high in the polyunsaturated omega-3 fats can decrease abdominal fat. Omega-3 fats have been receiving a lot of attention lately because of the positive impact they have on health. Omega-3 fats' health benefits include reducing the risk of stroke and heart disease and decreasing the symptoms of hypertension, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depression, joint pain and other rheumatoid problems, as well as certain skin ailments. The research has been so compelling that the American Heart Association now has recommendations for how much omega-3 fat we need to consume. For those who do not have any documented heart disease, the recommendation is to consume at least two servings of fatty fish each week. You can also use flaxseeds, canola oil, walnuts, and soybean oils as sources. For those who have heart disease, the recommendation is to consume 1 gram per day. Omega-3 fats are briefly mentioned in this book but are not emphasized as part of this diet. With the average American diet being too low in this essential fat, this is a grave limitation with this diet.


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International expert and thinker in the field of emergence and development of the collaborative economy and 2013 European Young Leader
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Martijn is an international expert and thinker in the field of emergence and development of the collaborative economy: sharing economy, gig economy, crowdfunding and crowdsourcing. He spoke with over 500 representatives from platforms, government, trade unions and corporate organizations in 16 countries to explore the conditions under which platforms can contribute to a more inclusive society. As a bridge builder and independent professional outsider, he uses these insights and this network to get stakeholders together to address relevant issues in a constructive way. Martijn shares his knowledge in his blogs, books, as an advisor and keynote speaker. His background is in marketing and branding, and he has written the books 'Brand Expedition, a journey visiting Europe's most inspiring brands','Crowdfunding, beyond the hype' and 'Crowdfunding for Dummies'
Jamy Goewie
Community and Market Development Director at European Venture Philanthropy Association (EVPA), 2015-2016 European Young Leader
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Jamy supports young entrepreneurs as a member of the European Leadership Platform's advisory board. She was the Country Director of Ashoka, the worldwide network of social entrepreneurs until 2018 and is now Communication and Market Development Director as European Venture Philanthropy Association (EVPA). She is also a board member of the Child at Venture Foundation, which she founded in 2005, and where she acted as Executive Director for over seven years. In 2010, she established an office in the Philippines, where she remains chairperson of the Youth at Venture Foundation. She is also a board member of the Children of Bulgaria Foundation, which supports Bulgarian orphanages through food and educational programmes. She has a Master's degree in Geography and another in Pedagogical Studies as well as a Bachelor's in Policy, Strategy and Management for Non-Profit.
Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert
Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq, 2012 European Young Leader
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Jeanine is a Member of the Dutch House of Representatives since 2010 and a Member of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy. She previously worked at the European Commission's Directorate General for Enlargement, KPMG, the City of Amsterdam and also served as a Member of the European Parliament. In February 2010, as rapporteur on the issue, Jeanine led the European Parliament vote that rejected an EU-US agreement which would have granted US authorities access to European citizens' banking data without taking account the European legislation on data protection.
Jesse Klaver
Member of the Dutch House of Representatives, Leader of the Dutch green party GroenLinks and European Young Leader Alumnus
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Jesse currently serves as the green-left party leader in the Dutch Parliament, with a mandate focused on environmental and educational issues. In his time as party leader, Jesse was instrumental in capturing 10 additional parliamentary seats, rising to an all-time high of 14, and making GroenLinks the fifth most important group in the House. Previously, Jesse was the spokesperson for Finance, Environment and Education and sat on a wide range of parliamentary committees. He has publically opposed tax evasion and has co-authored a memo on protecting the Dutch flora and fauna.
Fatima Moreira de Melo
Founder, Fatima Performance BV, 2017 European Young Leader
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Fatima is a professional field hockey player. She has played for the Dutch national team in international tournaments and for several teams such as Tempo '34, HGC and HC Rotterdam in Dutch national competitions. She was a member of the Dutch national team that won the 2006 Women's Hockey World Cup and the 2007 Hockey Champions Trophy. After a bronze medal in Sydney in 2000 and a silver medal in Athens in 2004, Fatima won a gold medal at the 2008 Games in Beijing. In 2006, she was named Rotterdam Sportswoman of the Year. In addition to field hockey, she presented TV programmes on local and national networks.
Daan Roosegaarde
Innovator and Founder, Studio Roosegaarde, 2019 European Young Leader
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Daan is a Dutch artist and innovator; he's a creative thinker who explores the relations between people, technology and space through social designs. Having been inspired by natural phenomena like light-emitting fireflies and jellyfish from an early age, Daan's long-standing fascination with nature and technology is reflected in designs that include his Smart Highway project (roads which charge from sunlight and glow at night) and Waterlicht (a virtual flood). His Smog Free Project has seen the creation of the largest outdoor air purifier in the world, transforming smog into jewellery, and the Smog Free Bike which cleans the surrounding air with every pedal. In 2007, he founded Studio Roosegaarde, a internationally renowned social design lab where he works with his team of designers and engineers to craft a better future. Together, they develop 'Landscapes of the Future' by building smart sustainable prototypes for the cities of tomorrow.
Hanke Bruins Slot
Member of the Dutch Parliament and former military officer, 2015-2016 European Young Leader
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Hanke is a Dutch politician, former military officer and hockey player. Immediately after graduating from university, Hanke joined the Dutch Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations as a Senior Policy Officer. She remained in this position for four years before attending the Dutch Royal Military Academy (KMA) where she undertook officer training, and specialised as an artillery commander. Assigned as a Tank Platoon Commander in 2007, Hanke served in Afghanistan and by 2009 was Acting Field Officer assisting the Director of Operations, Land Forces Commando Staff. In 2010, Hanke was elected to the Dutch House of Representatives where she currently serves as party spokesperson on health and defence issues for the Christian Democratic Appeal party, and also focuses on local government, medical law, psychiatry and sports. Hanke is a keen hockey player and was on the team that won the Rabobank Premier Division national indoor hockey championship in 2005.
Farid Tabarki
Founder and Director, Studio Zeitgeist, 2012 European Young Leader
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Farid is a researcher, writer, presenter and entrepreneur. He is the Founder and Director of Studio Zeitgeist, and as such coordinates research and develops projects on the local, national and European level. He also works closely with research institutes such as the Open Society Institute and the University of Amsterdam. Prior to this he was Editor in Chief and Presenter for Coolpolitics, a Dutch civic social organisation that encourages younger generations to shape their roles as citizens. In 2006, 2007 and 2010, he presented the parliamentary election edition of MTV Coolpolitics, featuring debates between leading politicians. He is also a member of numerous organisations, such as the Netherlands Architect Institute and the Foundation for Democracy and Media, and is involved in various initiatives such as co-hosting TEDx Rotterdam and advising the City of Belgrade on their European Centre for Culture and Debate
Kirsten van den Hul
Change Agent and Columnist, The Change Agent, 2013 European Young Leader
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Kirsten has been elected in the Dutch national Parliament in 2017. Prior to starting her political career, she was working as a 'change agent'. As such she has been involved in a number of different change projects for companies and organisations such as Nike and Amnesty International. She is also a columnist for several Dutch newspapers on issues ranging from women's rights to international relations. Trained as an Eastern Europe specialist, she has worked for several international NGOs, including international women's fund Mama Cash and the European Cultural Foundation. After working as a Communication Officer for LPG multinational SHV Gas, Kirsten also worked as a Programme Coordinator for Cultuurfabriek, a communications and production agency. While there she set up WOMEN Inc., a platform for debate and interaction, and was also involved with several other social and cultural projects.
Wietse van der Werf
CEO of Sea Ranger Service and 2020 European Young Leader (EYL40)
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Wietse is an award-winning Dutch social entrepreneur and conservationist, pioneering regenerative blue economy ventures. Wietse has received wide recognition for his innovative approach to mobilising businesses, governments and citizens to form uncommon partnerships for the social, economic and ecological regeneration of European coastal and ocean areas. His current venture, the Sea Ranger Service, trains unemployed young people from port cities with the help of navy veterans to manage Marine Protected Areas in European seas. A new type of professional sailing vessel has been developed for the Sea Rangers, with cost-effective sea operation and zero emissions.
Ruben van Zwieten
Founder and Reverend, De Nieuwe Poort, 2019 European Young Leader
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Ruben is a Dutch pastor and social entrepreneur, well-known for building bridges between the financial sector and spirituality. As a pastor he fills in for ministers, marries couples and baptises babies, as co-founder of the project Zingeving on the Zuidas (finding meaning in the Amsterdam Financial Sector), he aims to discuss a more human and moral perspective on the financial sector with its employees. Recently he opened The New Gate, a modern community house in Amsterdam and Rotterdam dedicated to philosophy, meeting people, and building a kinder society. Ruben is adviser at Goldschmeding Foundation and board member at VUMC Foundation and also member of the Dutch Monitoring Commission for banks. Dutch Newspaper De Volkskrant called him one of the nation's most influential people.


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GOAT Introduces Fall Exhibit, a Digital Shopping Event for Rare Vintage Apparel, Archival Luxury Pieces, and Cultural Artifacts
Charles Rey Hill
The first exhibit provides access to exclusive collections curated by artists including A$AP Nast and renowned vintage specialists such as Horror Vacuo.
GOAT, the global platform for the greatest products from the past, present, and future, has launched Fall Exhibit, a week-long digital shopping event, bringing together the entities that best reflect the state of style in 2021. The first exhibit showcases exclusive products ranging from vintage and archival apparel to jewelry and more.
GOAT's community has the exclusive chance to acquire 1-of-1 pieces from the personal collections of artists, such as A$AP Nast, Ama Lou, and Soo Joo Park, as well as archival luxury and cultural artifacts from vintage specialists, including Horror Vacuo, Middleman, Tried and True Co., Tyranny + Mutation and Earthling VIP.
It's evident that fashion is circular as we often see vintage staples paired with new pieces, said Sen Sugano, Chief Brand Officer of GOAT Group. We're thrilled to launch this unique digital exhibit and shopping event with notable creatives and boutiques who bring diverse perspectives in style. These exclusive products affirm our belief in circularity as they continue to shape a global narrative that makes style more inspiring, meaningful, and sustainable than ever.
GOAT Fall Exhibit: Featuring A$AP Nast, Ama Lou and Soo Joo Park
A portion of the proceeds will benefit Color Compton, an organization working with youth of color in Compton to help them succeed in creative industries. The organization introduces students to the histories of people of color, while using artistic mediums to develop personal narratives, gain leadership skills and build community relationships.
GOAT is the global platform for the greatest products from the past, present, and future. Since its founding in 2015, GOAT has become the leading and most trusted sneaker marketplace in the world and has expanded to offer apparel and accessories from select emerging, contemporary and iconic brands. Through its unique positioning between the primary and resale markets, the company offers styles across various time periods on its digital platforms and in its retail locations, while delivering products to over 30 million members across 170 countries.
Color Compton is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering local youth through centering the narratives of Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) and introducing art mediums as a form of communication and expression. Color Compton seeks to tackle racial inequities in education by redesigning curriculum that has historically excluded BIPOC narratives. Grounded on history, students are introduced to concepts to engage in dialogue and use art mediums to develop their own narratives through collective engagement. Through our youth internships, community conversations, and art workshops, we aim to provide youth and community members with the space and opportunity to reclaim their histories and identities.
The digital event begins on Monday, September 13th at 10 AM PT and ends on Sunday, September 19th at 11:59 PM PT.
Tags: DIGITAL, FALL2021, FASHION, GOAT, RETAIL, SMODÈ, SMODÈMAGAZINE
New Tupac Shakur Documentary To Be Used As Critical Tool In Reinforcing Arts In Education
Kaminski Auctions Holds Special Fall Fine Art Auction on Sunday, September 19th


The chief information officer (CIO) for a large corporation called a project management consultant into her office to discuss an important system development project she felt was in jeopardy. The CIO described the project to the consultant—a seasoned young woman with more than $100 million in projects under her belt—to see what might be done to salvage the effort.
• The budget exceeded $15 million for the entire system development project, from initiation to completion.


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Scaphyglottis atwoodii is a species of epiphytic orchid from Costa Rica. It is known from only one location at Finca de Selva, 3 km east of Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí.

Scaphyglottis atwoodii is an epiphytic herb with stems up to 20 cm long. Leaves are oblong to elliptical, up to 10 cm long. Flowers solitary or in small clusters. Sepals narrowly lancolate, up to 2 mm long. Petals are up to 6 mm long. Lip 3-lobed, the lateral lobes up to 2 mm long, the central lobe rhombic or flabellate, the tip bent upward.

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N.Korea's Investment Czar Leads Tour of Kaesong Complex
Pak Chol-su
The businessman who has been put in charge of wooing foreign investment to North Korea visited the inter-Korean Kaesong Industrial Complex on May 1 along with some 15 investors from China and Hong Kong.
Sources said Pak Chol-su, who heads the Taepung International Investment Group, toured a handful of firms and a water purification plant based in the complex as part of the one-day visit. They were escorted by a deputy head for the complex development project.
North Korea hired Pak, an ethnic Korean from China, in January as president of Taepung to attract foreign investment and to develop the North's industrial complexes. Kim Yang-gon, the director of North Korea's Workers' Party's United Front Department who heads the board of the company's directors, accompanied North Korean leader Kim Jong-il on his recent trip to China.
Pak is also assistant chief of a state development bank North Korea opened recently to handle international financing operations.
There are rumors that North Korea is seeking to build industrial complexes in Sinuiju and other locations, said Cho Bong-Hyun, a North Korea analyst with the Industrial Bank of Korea. "It's possible that Pak took Chinese investors to the Kaesong Industrial Complex to demonstrate that Chinese capital could be invested in North Korean labor."
But a South Korean government source said if conclusive evidence is found linking North Korea to the sinking of the Navy corvette Cheonan on March 26, the Kaesong Industrial Complex could be at risk, and North Korea may have shown it to Chinese investors in case South Korean companies are pulled out.
N.Korea in Ambitious 10-Year Development Plan
N.Korea Shuts Down Military-Controlled Investment Firm
Probe Reveals Elusive Structure of N.Korean Company


Bernard Liautaud, co-founder of Business Objects, and CEO for the company's initial 1.5 decades, las landed as a general partner at Balderton Capital in London. See the press release from Balderton, suitably in English here or French here.
Balderton manages $1.5B and has now four general partners: Tim Bunting, Mark Evans, Bernard Liautaud, and Barry Maloney.
Balderton was an investor in MySQL, acquired by Sun in January, and on whose board Liautaud sat. They are also an investor in Instranet, a provider of multi-channel knowledge applications, founded by former Business Objects engineering head, Alexandre Dayon, and former French operations chief Jean-Noel Grandval.
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Located in Tulsa, 7 mi from Broken Arrow, Knights Inn Tulsa features free WiFi access and free private parking.
The rooms include a TV with cable channels. Every room comes with a private bathroom.
The nearest airport is Tulsa International Airport, 4 mi from the property.


Click on the link below to connect you with the Scholastic website to order books online.
Click on the picture to take you to the classroom volunteer sign up sheet.
Here are a couple great websites to practice reading and math skills at home! You will be directed to an appropriate level based on your child's MAP score. Click on your RIT range that you need to work on. Always round up if needed.
These allow users to go to the reading and math MAP levels for their students. The Test Tutor has question and answer quizzes to practice recognition of figures of speech, literacy elements, vocabulary building and prefixes and suffixes. Once the path has been set for the desired skill, students can easily work through at their own reading level for practice.
Math is similar with computation, number sense, place value, estimation, and probability - all the items that are covered on the MAP tests organized according to the student's score.
I can identify the main idea and details in a text.
I can use context clues to identify the meaning of a new word.
I can measure length using a ruler, measuring tape, yardstick, or meter stick.
I can measure the length of the same object using different forms of measurement.
I can describe how two different units of measurement compare.
I can estimate length using inches, feet, centimeters, and meters.
I can measure to tell how much longer one object compared to another object.
I can use addition and subtract to solve word problems with length.
I can use and create a number line to show length.
I can solve word problems with dollars and cents.
I can use the $ and ₵ symbols.
I can use measurement to create data for a line plot.
I can draw a picture graph and a bar graph with 4 categories.
I can solve problems using a graph.
I can count within 1,000.
I can skip count by 5's, 10's, and 100's.
I can add and subtract to 100 using different strategies.
I can add and subtract two digit numbers using different strategies.
2nd graders have been very busy in Reading! This week we spent time talking about different strategies to attack unknown words. We also started working on identifying the main idea of paragraphs. We also worked on finding details that go along with the main idea.
This week we continued working on module 7 which focuses on measuring and data. This week in math we focused on counting money. We discussed the value of each coin and dollars. We also worked on the proper way to write money with either the cents sign or dollar sign. We also worked on solving number stories that involve money.
In Writing, we continued working on our opinion letters. This week we continued on making our opinion writing letter stronger and longer. Next week we will be picking a new topic.
In science, we finished exploring why plants are important and their functions. The students took their test on Wednesday. The test were sent home today please sign and return. All the students did a nice job understanding the different plant parts and the functions of all the plant parts. Next week we will be shifting into the history of Elmhurst and how communities change over time.
Social Studies- How communities change over time.


When Luke receives an invitation to visit some high school friends, old wounds begin to open.
An ageing actress struggles with her legacy when one of her worst films becomes a cult classic.
WINNER: London Film Awards, 2017, Best First-Time Writer.
An estranged family is forced to reconcile when a small fortune is unearthed.


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by Staff, Princeton University
A. J. Stewart Smith, who served as Princeton's first dean for research from 2006 to 2013 and is the Class of 1909 Professor of Physics, Emeritus, is one of six Princeton faculty members to be named by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) as fellows for 2020, out of 489 chosen worldwide.
These individuals have been elevated to this rank because of their efforts toward advancing science applications that are deemed scientifically or socially distinguished. The public announcement will come in the AAAS News & Notes section of the journal Science on Nov. 27.
Smith is recognized in the AAAS physics section for his many contributions to physics, especially for his leadership of the BaBar experiment, which led to discovery of CP violation in the B system. Smith served as scientific spokesperson for BaBar, an international collaboration comprising over 600 scientists and engineers. BaBar found a new example of matter-antimatter asymmetry in nature, which helped explain why the universe contains a slight excess of matter over antimatter, which takes the form of stars, planets and everyday objects.
A 1966 Ph.D. alumnus, Smith has had a remarkable five-decades-long career at Princeton in research, teaching, and administration. He served as chair of the physics department for eight years while conducting experiments at the Brookhaven National Laboratory, Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory near Chicago, and SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory. He also served as chair of the University Research Board and the vice president of the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory from 2013 to 2016.
Smith has served on the boards of numerous organizations, including Brookhaven National Laboratory, the U.S. Department of Energy, the National Academy of Sciences, and the National Research Council of Canada. A fellow of the American Physical Society, Smith has worked tirelessly to advise the management of the Large Hadron Collider at CERN (the European Organization for Nuclear Research) on their experimental program.
The other AAAS fellows are:
Jason Petta, A.J. Stewart Smith and Nan Yao. Photos of Petta and Yao by Denise Applewhite, Office of Communications; photo of Smith by Elle Starkman, PPPL Office of Communications
Jason Petta, the Eugene Higgins Professor of Physics, is recognized in the physics section for his seminal contributions to the development of quantum computing devices using semiconducting quantum dots.
Nan Yao, the founder and director of the Imaging and Analysis Center and a senior research scholar and lecturer with the rank of professor in the Princeton Institute for the Science and Technology of Materials (PRISM), is recognized in the general interest in science and engineering section for his outstanding achievements in materials and structural analysis and his distinguished contributions in related education, research and service to advance science and engineering and their applications.
Andrea Graham, Isaac Held and Ramanan Laxminarayan. Photos by Sameer A. Khan/Fotobuddy, courtesy of GFDL and by Isometric Studio
Andrea Graham, a professor of ecology and evolutionary biology and the co-director of the Program in Global Health and Health Policy, is recognized in the biological sciences section for her distinguished contributions to the field of ecological and evolutionary immunology.
Isaac Held, a senior meteorologist in atmospheric and oceanic sciences and a 1976 Ph.D. alumnus, is recognized in the atmospheric and hydrospheric sciences section for his major scientific advances in atmosphere science, climate and geophysical fluid dynamics.
Ramanan Laxminarayan, a senior research scholar in the High Meadows Environmental Institute and director of the Center for Disease Dynamics, Economics & Policy in Washington D.C., is recognized in the societal impacts of science and engineering section for his distinguished contributions to the field of economic epidemiology, with particular reference to the spread and control of antimicrobial resistance.
AAAS fellows usually attend an in-person ceremony in the February after the announcement, but this year's inductees will be lauded at a virtual Fellows Forum on Feb. 13, 2021. The fellows will also receive an official certificate and a gold and blue rosette pin (representing science and engineering, respectively) to commemorate their election.
The tradition of AAAS fellows began in 1874. Currently, members can be considered for the rank of fellow if nominated by the steering groups of the association's 24 sections, or by any three fellows who are current AAAS members (so long as two of the three sponsors are not affiliated with the nominee's institution), or by the AAAS chief executive officer. Fellows must have been continuous members of AAAS for four years by the end of the calendar year in which they are elected. The AAAS Council votes on the final aggregate list.
AAAS is the world's largest general scientific society and the publisher of Science family of journals: Science, Science Translational Medicine, Science Signaling, Science Advances, Science Immunology and Science Robotics. AAAS was founded in 1848 and includes more than 250 affiliated societies and academies of science, serving 10 million individuals. Its mission to "advance science and serve society" through initiatives in science policy, international programs, science education, public engagement and more.


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Dentons Muñoz Costa Rica Limitada
Centro Empresarial Forum I
Edificio B, Segundo Piso. Pozos
Santa Ana, San José, 10903
P +506 2503 9800
F +506 2204 7580
https://www.dentonsmunoz.com/
Considered the Ibero-American capital of culture, San José is Costa Rica's bustling capital, its seat of power and its largest city. San José is also where Costa Rica does business. From thriving shipping ports on the Caribbean to the dynamic commercial ports on the Pacific coast, including the vibrant cross-border business with Panama and Nicaragua and the growing agribusiness sector of the country's interior, San José is where the country meets to get deals done.
Rely on us to tap into the extraordinary opportunity in one of Latin America's most important destinations for capital and commerce. With offices near the national government, our team is connected to the city's vibrant business and political community, offering a global perspective with deep local experience.
Our team consists of passionate, innovative strategists, helping our clients, our stakeholders and our employees compete and succeed in a competitive global marketplace. Benefit from a team that recognizes the challenges you face and that proactively finds solutions, positioning you in a way to seize on and profit from emerging trends, patterns and opportunities.
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Dentons achieves top rankings in Chambers Latin America 2022
Latin America: Chambers Latin America 2022 has awarded Dentons 125 quality rankings across the Latin America region. Together with the Chambers Global and Brazil guides, the leading legal publisher now recognizes Dentons offices across Brazil, Chile, the Caribbean, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela, and Bolivia's previously announced combination Guevara & Gutierrez.
Dentons named Top International Law Firm in the JD Supra 2020 Readers' Choice Awards
Dentons was named Top International Law Firm in the JD Supra 2020 Readers' Choice Awards. In addition, six lawyers from Dentons' offices around the world received Top Author awards, in recognition of the visibility and engagement that their thought leadership earned among JD Supra's readers in 2019.
Dentons significant recognition in the recent 2020 edition of Chambers Latin America
Chambers Latin America 2020 has given Dentons lawyers 65 recognitions as leaders in their fields. Among these were five Band 1, nineteen Band 2, thirteen Band 3, eleven Band 4 and two Band 5 rankings.
Costa Rica: Reminder of the triennial increase of the Disability, Old Age and Death Contribution (IVM)
Costa Rica: According to the reform to the IVM Regulations of the Costa Rican Social Security contribution (CCSS) implemented in 2020, the contribution of employers, salaried employees and the State is currently 10.66%. With the increase as of January 1, 2023, and until December 31, 2025, it becomes 11.16%.
Costa Rica: Cannabis the great industry of the future
Costa Rica: Since 1970, when the war on drugs was declared, its use and consumption have been demonized, until recently with the evolution of technology, science and society in general which have proven that marijuana has medical and therapeutic properties for the treatment of several diseases and ailments.
Costa Rica: New legislation for Government Procurement
Costa Rica: New regulations affect public entities as well as private providers of goods, services and public works with commercial ties with government agencies.
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Central America celebrates 200 years of independent life
200 years ago, on September 15, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua and Costa Rica chose to step forward and become independent from the Spanish Empire.
Dentons ranked highly in the 2021 edition of Chambers Latin America
Chambers Latin America 2021 has awarded Dentons 111 quality rankings across the Latin America region. Together with the Chambers Global guide, the leading legal publisher now recognizes Dentons offices across Argentina, Brazil, Chile, the Caribbean, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela.
Dentons extends its footprint in Central America
Dentons is announcing its intention to combine with a leading firm in Honduras, Gustavo Zacapa y Asociados, to extend its reach in Central America and further its growth strategy in Latin America and the Caribbean.
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José Antonio Muñoz
José Antonio Muñoz Central America Chairman and Managing Partner, San JoséSan José
D +506 2503 9800
joseantonio.munoz@dentons.com
Eduardo Zúñiga
Eduardo Zúñiga Managing Partner, Costa Rica, San JoséSan José
eduardo.zuniga@dentons.com
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You can see the rest of the brief review by Richard Feinberg in Foreign Affairs.
I also had recent reviews from Oliver Stuenkel on Post-Western World and Greg Weeks on Two Weeks Notice. Thanks so much to all of them for taking the time to read and share their thoughts.
By tsl2m5 in Uncategorized on August 17, 2016 .