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Tourists recall dangerous party culture at tour agency that took Otto Warmbier to North Korea
In the wake of Otto Warmbier's tragic death, the China-based tourism agency responsible for his fateful trip to North Korea has come under fire for a reputation of unruly behavior and excessive drinking which may have been putting its clients into danger all along.
Briton Gareth Johnson founded Young Pioneer Tours (YPT) in 2008 in Xi'an, enticing young budget travelers with promises of rolicking adventures and crazy parties in the DPRK. Activities included "booze cruises" down the Taedong River, scuba diving trips from North Korea's eastern coast and plenty of drinking and partying in Pyongyang, according to a report from the Associated Press.
While many may be worried about traveling to North Korea, much less partying there, the agency's website reassures potential customers, stating that "Despite what you may hear, North Korea is probably one of the safest places on earth to visit. We have never felt suspicious or threatened at any time."
Warmbier, a 22-year-old American college student, must have believed that story when he traveled to North Korea last year as part of a YPT group. At the end of the trip, North Korean officials arrested him at the Pyongyang airport for allegedly stealing a propaganda poster and detained him for a year, giving him no contact with the outside world. Last week, he was released by the DPRK, returned to America in a coma and died shortly after from severe brain damage.
Young Pioneer Tours founder Gareth Johnson.
Since Warmbier passed away, many former YPT customers have come forward, offering a damning image of YPT and its founder. Alex Hoban wrote about his experience with YPT in a piece published in The Guardian earlier this week.
"Young Pioneer Tours has developed a reputation for gung ho and unruly alcohol-fuelled youths, propagating an unreal idea of North Korea where safety is an afterthought," he said.
Hoban also wrote that his tour guide was company founder Gareth Johnson, who allegedly spent the trip completely drunk.
Johnson identifies himself on social media as a heavy partier and even posted a picture on Instagram of himself holding a bottle of liquor just a week after Warmbier's detainment. Only after his death did the company issue a statement, saying that they would no longer accept American tourists on their trips.
Adam Pitt, a 33-year-old British expatriate, went on a YPT trip in 2013 and remembered that Johnson was "almost unable to stand and barely understandable when he did speak" while taking the group through a high-security border crossing.
Pitt, who is Mormon and doesn't drink, told Consumer Affairs about the heavy drinking and lack of safety that occurred throughout his trip.
"I'm speaking out now, because I want people to know that North Korea is not a budget destination," he said. "It's not a place where you cut costs, and it's not a place where you want to take risks when it comes to putting your trust in someone who cares more about money and the status of being a North Korean travel guide than he does about your safety."
Although Johnson has so far declined to comment, another YPT guide Rowan Beard spoke out in defense of his company.
"There were actually two YPT guides present throughout the trip, and our tourists do drink beer but not excessively. This may simply be the perception of a non drinker," Beard told Consumer Affairs.
He also brushed off Pitt's accusations about the border crossing, saying, "At no point was anyone 'nearly detained' in anyway shape or manner."
However, several other travelers (some from Warmbier's own tour) have come forward with similar accounts, like Christopher Barbara, who went to North Korea with Johnson in 2009.
"The way Young Pioneers managed the trip made it feel like the priority was having fun, not staying safe," he said. "I'm not sure it was the right balance, all things considered."
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While YPT certainly isn't solely responsible for Otto Warmbier's death, his father Fred Warmbier wants things to change for travel in North Korea. In a news conference last week, he condemned travel groups who, "advertise slick ads on the internet proclaiming that 'No American ever gets detained on our tours' and 'This is a safe place to go.'"
It's not clear if the Warmbier family will pursue legal action against YPT; however, from what has already been revealed they may have a case.
By Caroline Roy
[Images via Instagram / Young Pioneer Tours]
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Meet Becky Thomas – the owner of Bex Baked Goods and a graduate of our Self Employment Assistance Program!
All her life, Becky would watch as her Mom and Grandma created delicious meals and treats within their kitchen. So, it was no surprise when she discovered her love for cooking and baking too! After hosting her children's birthday parties, Becky soon found that through her creations, she loved to make people feel special and add a wow factor to their celebrations. This lead to her family supporting her to start her own business which we now know as Bex Baked Goods.
Bex Baked Goods is a successful small business that sells specialty decorated sugar cookies and other baked goods. Looking back to before her business, Becky notes that she came across sugar cookies at a birthday party she was attending and thought to herself "this looks so cool! I am totally going to learn how to make these!" After researching and creating batches for her family to taste test, she began her journey in the entrepreneurial world.
While owning a business looks different to everyone, Becky loves that each day brings her a different task. "I would have to say everyday doesn't look the same for me, which I love!" She can be baking all day, running business errands, decorating cookies, locating products at stores but above all, she is able to be present for her family. "I enjoy being my own boss that way I can still be the mom that I need to be for my children"
Along the way, Becky found herself in our Self Employment Assistance Program. This program is designed to increase an entrepreneur's level of innovation and how to build their business confidently. In class, students learn business planning, building and assessing a business model, value propositions, business registrations, writing a business plan and more! The final project is to complete a mock Dragon's Den presentation to a panel of CEO's. In reflection to Becky's experience she says, "I still look back to that day with some of the opinions that were brought forth to help better myself and my business."
Becky pays homage to her program instructor as she helped navigate Becky through one of her hardest moments. After baking 3300 cookies for an order and in the middle of an assignment, Becky and her family experienced a basement fire almost resulting in the loss of her husband.
"Even though I was emotionally and mentally drained, I went ahead and pushed myself with a great support system by my side. I'd have to say the overall benefit to this SEA program was and is to never think you're alone. I am grateful that this program exists so people can build their dreams."
We are incredibly proud of Becky in everything she has accomplished as one of our students and a business owner. To Becky, she believes that if it wasn't for her Haudenosaunee values and beliefs, she would not be where she is today. At OSTTC we are proud of her successes, her resiliency to surpass any challenges she may face and her dedication to learning.
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Published January 25, 2023 11:40AM
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PHOENIX - The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office says a man accused of multiple sexual assaults has been arrested.
MCSO says its detectives were interviewing a woman for an unrelated crime in July of last year when she claimed a man named Jessie Rodriguez had sexually assaulted someone in 2020, but it was never reported. When detectives interviewed the alleged victim, they provided additional information about the suspect, which helped them identify him as Jess Rodriguez.
"Investigators successfully identified the involved male as Jess Rodriguez, which was soon followed by the discovery of his involvement or connection to other sexual assault or sex crime allegations," MCSO said.
Other incidents that Rodriguez is allegedly connected to include the sexual assault of a 15 year old in 2019, and a 19 year old who said she was assaulted by Rodriguez after her friend met him on social media.
Rodriguez, 30, is also accused of abusing a girl under the age of 12.
On Jan. 21, Rodriguez was arrested after he was put under surveillance. He was booked into jail. He is accused of sexual assault, sexual conduct with a minor, and molestation of a child.
If you have any information on Rodriguez, you're asked to call MCSO at 602-876-TIPS.
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Benedict Cumberbatch reunites with Sherlock co-star for Letters Live digital stream
The event, staged at London's Roundhouse theatre last night, will soon be available to watch online.
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Published: Thursday, 29th July 2021 at 4:07 pm
If you've ever dreamed of Benedict Cumberbatch writing you a heartfelt letter, this might be the closest you'll get.
The Doctor Strange star has participated in the latest iteration of Letters Live, an event where performers and personalities read out preserved letters from history, inspired by the popular coffee table book Letters of Note.
The letters can be funny, romantic, inspirational, profound or historic, and traditionally theatregoers don't know who will be among the readers until the curtain lifts. Previous stars to join the bill have included Peter Capaldi, Andrew Scott, Alan Carr and Cumberbatch himself.
The show, which first hit the stage in 2013, returned to London's Roundhouse theatre last night, and will soon be available for you to watch from the comfort of your sofa. Plus there's no need for any guesswork about the line-up, as the event has already taken place.
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Cumberbatch took to the stage alongside his Sherlock co-star Louise Brearley and comedy actor Adrian Edmondson to read a range of different letters. Revered American author Armistead Maupin also appeared to read his own letter to his 16-year old self.
If you're already feeling the prickles of FOMO then don't worry, we have excellent news for you. You can see all of the performances on your phone, computer or smart TV, as the show is being made available digitally, this Saturday 31st July at 7:30pm as part of a Roundhouse event called The Last Word Festival. Simply go to the Roundhouse website to get your ticket.
Cumberbatch has praised the event in the past, saying, "Letters Live makes us pause and imagine the lives behind the letters read and the circumstances of their origin. It's a privilege to read this most ancient of communications live to an audience. A truly inspiring event."
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At the DNE International Marketplace, New England travel suppliers have the opportunity to participate in one-on-one meetings with these important international buyers. The Summit includes pre-scheduled meetings (in which buyers and suppliers get to request meetings with each other).
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If you want to check your ticket, here are the numbers from the April 10, 2019 drawing.
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La rue des Moineaux est une ancienne rue de Paris, aujourd'hui disparue à la suite du percement de l'avenue de l'Opéra.

Origine du nom
Selon les frères Lazare, elle porte ce nom en raison d'une propriété appelée la Maison des Moineaux qui y était située.

Historique
Son nom est attesté dès 1561.

Elle commençait au carrefour de la rue des Orties-Saint-Honoré et finissait rue Neuve-Saint-Roch. Elle était parfois appelée rue Monceau car elle conduisait au montceau des Moulins.

Elle est citée sous le nom de « rue de Monceaux », dans un manuscrit de 1636.

On y trouvait l'Imprimerie Xhrouet, et plus tard l'imprimerie de Meymat.

Le , un décret relatif à l'achèvement de l'avenue de l'Opéra déclare d'utilité publique « la suppression des rues de l'Évêque, des Orties, des Moineaux, du Clos Georgeau et d'une partie de la rue des Moulins ».

Bibliographie
 Jean de La Tynna, Dictionnaire topographique, étymologique et historique des rues de Paris (1817).
 Jacques Hillairet, Dictionnaire historique des rues de Paris.
 Félix et Louis Lazare, Dictionnaire administratif et historique des rues de Paris et de ses monuments.

Notes, sources et références

Liens externes
 Paris en images

Voie de Paris disparue
Voie citée dans rues de Paris en 1636

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J.A. Henckels Cutlery: A Sharp Cut Above the Rest
by NxtGen Nexus | Jun 17, 2022 | Celebrating Family Business
When you're using your best kitchen knives, you probably barely pay attention to your favorite brand's history. Unless you're a chef or a kitchen enthusiast, cutlery brands are often overlooked by whoever's on kitchen duty. If it can cut through all it needs to cut...
Family Business Binge-Watching – Looks Familiar?
by NxtGen Nexus | Jun 14, 2022 | Lifestyle
Binge-watching shows can be tons of fun when you're having a lazy day. Just sitting back, favorite snack and drink on hand, and playing episode after episode of your all-time favorite TV characters. Lucky for you now, you don't even need cable TV to watch quality...
A Bundle of Joy: Cassie and Jacklyn Collier's Startup Family Business
by NxtGen Nexus | May 25, 2022 | Family Business Women
Many family businesses are small startups that are built from the ground up. It takes an army — or in this case, a strong support system in the form of your family — to grow a small company. If you're lucky, your family just might be your next business partner. This...
2nd Gen Hollywood – Kristen Stewart
by NxtGen Nexus | May 19, 2022 | Lifestyle
Best known for her portrayal of a timid, mortal high-schooler who falls in love with a vampire who sparkles in the sun, Kristen Stewart took the world by storm as Isabella Marie Swan for The Twilight Saga franchise (2008-2012). Years before that, Kristen has already...
Meals On Wheels: Food Trucks and Family Business
by NxtGen Nexus | May 11, 2022 | Entrepreneurialism
Food trucks are some of the most popular trends in recent years. Thousands of these food-on-wheels have been popping up all over the United States. From sandwiches to desserts to full-course meals, there's a food truck out there to satisfy your cravings on the go....
Celebrities Go From Show Business to Family Business
by NxtGen Nexus | Apr 14, 2022 | Lifestyle
Show Business families going into business together is as old as the Hollywood. Movie buffs can tell you that United Artists was started in 1919 by the married couple of Mary Pickford, and Douglas Fairbanks as well as D. W. Griffith, and Charlie Chaplin. While...
Famous Family Businesses – BMW
by NxtGen Nexus | Apr 8, 2022 | Celebrating Family Business
BMW may seem like a presumptuous brand because of its hefty price tag, but the company has an unusual and interesting history. The name itself stands for Bayerische Motoren Werke GmbH, which roughly translates to "the Bavarian Engine Works Company." It originated from...
Hey Lady: Twins' Shoe Dreams Come True
by NxtGen Nexus | Apr 5, 2022 | Family Business Women
Ever dreamed of designing your own footwear? Twin sisters Emily and Jessica Leung did exactly that. After finding a disconcertingly low number of brands that sell high-quality, fashionable, and comfortable shoes, the ladies decided to make their own. Easier said than...
A Raw Look at Growth & Healing
by NxtGen Nexus | Mar 25, 2022 | Lifestyle
As the process takes us into the depths of our perceptions, emotions, and actions, what is consistently demanded of us is our presence. This is my take on the process of growth and healing and will be henceforth referred to as "the process." In truth, this process...
Who's That Kid: Top Rising Second Generation Sibling Stars
by NxtGen Nexus | Mar 4, 2022 | Lifestyle
Famous siblings have been around for almost as long as Hollywood. Since the entertainment industry was built, people have turned their careers into some sort of family business, one way or another. Parent-children, siblings, cousins, and relatives have long dominated...
Family Business Philanthropy – Why Giving Back Matters?
by NxtGen Nexus | Nov 28, 2022 | Impact
Family Business philanthropy is not such a strange concept. Philanthropy, by definition, is "the desire to promote the welfare of others, expressed especially by the generous donation of money to good causes." Many businesses have been founded because of the values...
Marilyn Monroe –The Estate Planning Hall of Shame
by Heath Goldman | Nov 11, 2022 | 360 Wealth
Marilyn Monroe is a household name that every American, no matter the age, has heard or mentioned at least once in their lives. For estate planners and their family business clients, Marilyn is not only one of the biggest names to grace the Hollywood Walk of Fame but...
Corporate Social Responsibility and the Family Business
by NxtGen Nexus | Nov 1, 2022 | Impact
As part of a family business, it is often easy to become isolated from the rest of the world, especially if your company does not directly interact with customers. It is all too easy to lose yourself in the day-to-day job until you find yourself doing the same thing...
Family Business Women — Stepping out of the Shadows to Lead
by NxtGen Nexus | Oct 21, 2022 | Family Business Women
For many centuries, the idea of women leading anything was deemed ridiculous. When humans started going up the foodchain, men were out hunting while women were tasked to keep the children safe in the caves. During the Victorian Era, women's purpose were quite...


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Stella McCartney's Vegan Odyssey
By Jasmeen Dugal - September 27, 2021
Ethical fashion pioneer and LVMH sustainability advisor Stella McCartney aspires to transform Fashion — from the inside. "We are a vegetarian company, which means no animals are killed for our products. None of our products contain leather, feathers, fur or exotic skins — and none of the glues used in our shoes or bags come from animals", she explains on her website. "None of our products are tested on animals. All our fragrances are vegan friendly, which means that no ingredient is tested in animals or comes from animal origins, including bees. Since 2010, Stella McCartney products have been PVC free. Following a PETA campaign in 2013 highlighting the plight of angora rabbits, we committed to stop all future use of angora in Stella McCartney products."
CONSISTENT SUPPORTER OF ANIMAL RIGHTS
McCartney became interested in designing clothes since the tender age of thirteen. Three years later, she interned for Christian Lacroix, working on her first haute couture collection. A lifelong vegetarian, McCartney does not use any leather or fur in her designs. Those familiar with fashion designer Stella McCartney are aware that she brought a conscience to the fashion industry as the first luxury house to never use leather, feather, fur or animal skin. A lifelong vegan, McCartney has always been outspoken about the environmental damage of processing leather, often requiring toxic chemicals. In fact, The Guardian describes her as "a consistent and vocal supporter of animal rights."
Per Vogue, "McCartney, a vegan herself, has spent the past 20 years insisting that changing our shopping habits are similarly urgent. The ways we consume food and fashion are not so different… She has said time and time again that the fur and leather industries are the worst offender, and is not shy about disputing the party line that leather is "better" than faux alternatives because it is "natural." "The fur body has spun this story that fake fur is more harmful to the environment [than real fur], but that is not the case. It is actually 20 percent less harmful", she said. "And [real leather] kills animals, which no one seems to want to talk about anymore."
VEGAN TATTOOS
Move over slogan tees! Stella McCartney proved her commitment to sustainable, cruelty-free fashion in her 2019 showing at Paris Fashion Week. Not only did the models showcase faux leather boots and fur-free coats, they sported vegan tattoos!! Applied by makeup artist Pat McGrath, the temporary tattoos spelt out a number of slogans such as "vegan" and "regenerate."
Stella McCartney Vegan Tattoos
Committed to not compromising on either desirability or sustainability, McCartney introduced plant-based biodegradable shoe soles in 2012 and recently worked closely with the team of Bolt to develop and scale its most promising plant-based textile innovation, Mylo, grown from mycelium, the underground root of a mushroom. Last season, she formed a consortium with Kering, Adidas and Lululemon to invest in the development of Mylo and it seems her efforts paid off. The first Mylo garments — black leather-lookalike bustier and pants — is a runaway success!!
"These rare, exclusive Mylo pieces embody our shared commitment with Bolt Threads to innovate a kinder fashion industry — one that sees the birth of beautiful, luxurious materials as opposed to the deaths of our fellow creatures and planet".
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STELLA McCARTNEY AUTUMN '21
Stella McCartney's Autumn 2021 collection focuses on animal care and sustainability. The brand claims they have seen animals return to global cities as human activity decreased over the last year and urge everyone to work towards a future where animals can live freely and in their rightful place among humans. To compound this, Stella McCartney Autumn '21 is in collaboration with Human Society International (HSI) and Human Society of United States (HSUS), aspiring to create a fur-free fashion society.
The brand's Autumn '21 campaign too compounded the message: "Animals are our equals": models dressed in autumn apparel wearing soft toy animal heads and roamed the streets of London… a testament to the fact that the fashion brand has been leather and fur-free for twenty years. "All of our nylon and polyester is recycled, and all our bags—including the Frayme, which we are launching this season—are vegan and have aluminium chains that can easily be recycled", she told Vogue. "Every year, 150 million trees are cut down to make fabric—our dresses are made from forest-friendly viscose, which can be traced back to certified forests in Sweden—no ancient or endangered forests are destroyed…"
Stella McCartney Autumn '21 campaign
"The concept of the campaign was about animals reclaiming urban areas that have been taken away from them without any consideration. During lockdown, aeroplanes weren't flying, fewer cars were on the road and some of us were lucky enough to get out of the city; we could hear the birds singing. There was respect for nature living alongside us, which we're normally too busy to acknowledge…"
Stella McCartney made a pitch at G7 that government regulators and policy-makers must stop giving fashion a pass. Instead, the Fashion industry should be treated like any big heavily polluting industry, with tough regulations and strong incentives to reduce environmental impact. "There needs to be policies set in place to police our industry. Certainly the industry has fallen short … left to its own devices." Following on from the G7, she is working with fifteen fashion brands in a task force convened by the Prince of Wales Sustainable Markets Initiative.
I worked with Condenast India as Digital Editor and launched Vogue India's portal. Four years later, I turned entrepreneur and launched my luxury portal www.explosivefashion.in. Perhaps it's my vision and exclusive content that's placed Explosive Fashion at the forefront of luxury: reporting from fashion weeks, collaborating with luxury brands, presenting royal families' vision, championing talent, reviewing hotels and restaurants, writing on travel, heritage. My editorial is of a storyteller, the story of the person behind the brand.
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Many people don't know that Tŷ Hafan cares for the whole family, including the grandparents. It is a fantastic charity that does so much good for the twins and our entire family. They make me feel so welcome and we always have so much fun and lots of giggles when we're there.
The experiences the twins get at Tŷ Hafan are like nowhere else. There's always something going on, whether it's an Easter bonnet parade or a motorbike display – the boys love it!
They are really quiet in school but when they come here they are like different people. I couldn't believe it when I saw them at the hospice and they were being cheeky and doing practical jokes. They can be like normal teenage boys at Tŷ Hafan and that's so nice to see.
When Wendy and Adrian went to Vegas, the staff made sure their stay was as special as possible. They enjoyed a Vegas-themed-week and the twins even dressed one of the staff up as the Statue of Liberty!
Their condition means they sometimes have trouble sleeping. When they are at the hospice, it's really reassuring to know that the care team are there for them day and night, to comfort them and make sure they are ok.
Tŷ Hafan also does a lot for the mums and nans. Wendy and I always really enjoy the Ladies Pamper Evenings and the annual Bath Christmas shopping trips where we can really let our hair down and have a fun day out.
I am so pleased and grateful that Tŷ Hafan is there for our family. I can't thank all the people who support this charity enough.


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How HR is succeeding at transformation amidst extraordinary circumstances
By Staff Writers on Sep 24, 2020 10:39AM
There's no better time to transform than now.
Photo by Chris Montgomery on Unsplash
The pandemic may have been a catalyst in making the workforce more virtual and digital than ever before, but workforce transformation started long before COVID-19 hit. In a recent virtual roundtable, HR leaders came together to discuss how they have fared amidst testing times.
The pandemic may have been a catalyst in making the workforce more virtual and digital than ever before, but workforce transformation started long before COVID-19 hit. So when we gathered HR leaders for a conversation, there was much to discuss in terms of how organisations have fared in this extraordinary year, and what they are preparing for ahead.
These discussions took place at the Virtual Chief HR Officer Roundtable curated by Human Resources Online and Workday. This forum was organised to bring together HR thought leaders virtually and dedicate time to sharing their insights on how to navigate this 'new normal'. Here are the highlights...
1. Employee safety is paramount, giving way to new business models
The HR leaders are in agreement that what we're witnessing is a 'new normal'. This brings with it a new set of standard operating procedures around keeping employees safe – from social distancing to weekly disinfection of the workplace – given that work-from-home isn't an option for several essential or manufacturing industries. As such, the facilities management team has become the "eyes and ears" for HR.
On the broader scale, the new normal has given rise to split operations, multi-locational workplaces, split teams, and all forms of alternative and flexible working arrangements. Even in traditionally conservative industries, for example banking, the culture code is making way for fewer suits and ties and more flexi-hours without seeing any dip in productivity. Thus, mindsets are shifting. Senior management has seen evidence that flexible working doesn't impact productivity negatively, as long as all other parameters, such as clear job descriptions, are in place. Going forward, expect flex-work to be a permanent feature of the employer value proposition.
While flex-work is picking up pace, return-to-work has been a constant reality especially for the large number of workers in essential services. One organisation tackled the return-to-work very innovatively. The HR team built 'employee personas' by clustering the employees as micro groups with common values and common challenges, in order to design the return-to-work journey better. Understanding the employee persona, for instance, whether they use public transport, or do they have kids, helped the HR team map out the employee's journey and identify the kind of guidance they needed to provide each persona for them to be able to work in the office.
2. Data confidentiality requirements push for a closer working relationship with the CIO
When lockdown first occurred, many organisations found themselves scrambling to equip employees to work remotely – be it in handing out equipment like laptops and phones to providing safe and secure access to the company server from a typically insecure environment, i.e. the employee's home.
This transition has been relatively easier for companies with an existing remote working policy, and much harder for those on the other side of the spectrum. In both cases, what has happened is that the role of the CIO has come to the forefront. Tasked with helping to set and lead the company's technology strategy, many CHROs are seeking to cement strong working relationships with their tech peers. The objective is not just to ensure data security and privacy compliance in the short-term, but also to use the CIO's valuable inputs to build a long-term remote working policy that takes legal, employer and employee considerations into account.
3. Communicate in abundance, in alignment with the leadership team
Communication is the backbone of any good relationship, but in times of crisis like this year, it has become critical to keeping the workforce engaged.
From factual information, such as updates from the Ministries of Health or Human Resources, to company-wide guidelines, over-communication is not a bad thing in the eyes of the HR leaders.
Among some of the steps that they've undertaken is the formation of a cross-function crisis management team that provides daily on-the-ground updates; and completes the feedback loop by soliciting employee inputs on the challenges they're facing. Conducting surveys has also worked well in some cases, where the analysis of the results has given management full confidence in the execution of their plans for the staff.
The journey ahead
A majority of HR leaders today find themselves at a major change crossroads, where they are taking stock of answers to three unavoidable questions:
How are we investing financially in the technology we're using?
How are we investing in our talent?
Are we going to have the ability to sustain and see these plans materialise – given the parallel demands of the business operations?
It is indeed a high-pressure environment for HR. The road forward requires a lot of clarity from the CHRO on how they will provide the tools to motivate, upskill and engage employees. At the same time, HR leaders are being called upon to work hand-in-hand with business leaders to not only drive projects commercially and secure profitability, but also to contain staff costs.
On this note, we picked the brains of Melissa Bowden, HR Director at Workday, on how leaders can look to sustain the strategic role of HR, now that it has been thrust to the forefront. . She looks at HR as the "connective tissue" between the business leaders and the employees.
"HR is helping to really accelerate relationships between the two. Our team is innovating every day more so than ever. They've learned how to be resilient; providing support wherever needed is the biggest role HR and people managers can play at this time."
What also helps, particularly in Workday's context, is the strong employee-led culture built around getting extensive workforce insights, to help craft the decisions that are made.
Bringing Jasie Fon, General Manager at Workday into the conversation, she agreed with Bowden, and added: "HR has never been busier. The function has become a true business partner, working closely with leadership in steering organisation towards the right direction.
"It's all about agility in the new world adjusting to new norms. Together with HR, leadership teams need to charter new ways , and face the uncertainties boldly."
Evidently, there's no better time to transform than now.
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Dissatisfied AT&T Customers Plan Network Attack
Some AT&T customers are taking Fake Steve (who is, in reality, Newsweek's Dan Lyons pretending to be Steve Jobs) seriously. The satirical blogger on Monday encouraged his readers to take part of Operation Chokehold — a plan to overload the AT&T network with ruthless, bandwidth-sucking activities. On Friday, December 18, at noon Pacific time, we […]
Some AT&T customers are taking Fake Steve (who is, in reality, Newsweek's Dan Lyons pretending to be Steve Jobs) seriously. The satirical blogger on Monday encouraged his readers to take part of Operation Chokehold — a plan to overload the AT&T network with ruthless, bandwidth-sucking activities.
On Friday, December 18, at noon Pacific time, we will attempt to overwhelm the AT&T data network and bring it to its knees. The goal is to have every iPhone user (or as many as we can) turn on a data intensive app and run that app for one solid hour. Send the message to AT&T that we are sick of their substandard network and sick of their abusive comments. The idea is we'll create a digital flash mob. We're calling it in Operation Chokehold. Join us and speak truth to power!
Fake Steve's post was in response to statements made last week by AT&T executive Ralph de la Vega, who said 3 percent of smartphones were using 40 percent of the bandwidth of its network capacity. He added that the company would find ways to persuade heavy users to reduce activity and that the company could impose caps on data usage, which would put an end to our all-you-can-eat data plans.
Of course, everything on that blog should be considered a joke. However, Cult of Mac's Leander Kahney notes that comments on Twitter, forums and Facebook suggest people are actually planning to participate in Operation Chokehold.
AT&T has provided an official response, dismissing the act an irresponsible media stunt.
"We understand that Fakesteve.net is primarily a satirical forum, but there is nothing amusing about advocating that customers attempt to deliberately degrade service on a network that provides critical communications services for more than 80 million customers," a spokesman said in a statement. "We know that the vast majority of customers will see this action for what it is: an irresponsible and pointless scheme to draw attention to a blog."
AT&T doubts that the protest will have much of an effect on the network, as the number of participants may be diminutive. So far the Facebook page for Operation Chokehold has about 300 members.
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If you haven't heard the new CD 'Torches' by Foster The People, you really should check it out. As luck would have it, if you're in Multnonah County, you can find it at your local library. Pumped Up Kicks is the song you may have heard on the radio, but the album just gets better and better from there.
You can actually find a ton of this stuff at the Library. Lykke Li, Benji Hughes, Yeasayer, LCD Soundsystem, Beck, OK Go... even that Soul Coughing remix. God, I love the library.
Radiohead's Bangers & Mash will be a little harder to find. That one is from the 2 CD 'Discbox' version of their In Rainbows album.


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Umesh Yadav gears up for new franchise
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Pace bowler Umesh Yadav, who recently returned to competitive cricket during the England series after recovering from injury sustained in Australia, is looking to start afresh on return to the Delhi franchise.
Yadav had begun his Indian Premier League (IPL) career in 2010 with the Delhi franchise when it was known as Delhi Daredevils.
He then moved to Kolkata Knight Riders and then shifted to Royal Challengers Bangalore, for whom he had played the last few years.
However, the 2020 season turned out to be a damp squib as he could play just two games for the Bengaluru franchise. He was released by RCB after 2020 and was bought by Delhi Capitals.
"I started my IPL career with the Delhi team, so the Delhi franchise feels like home to me. I know a lot of players in the team. I have been playing with the likes of Ishant Sharma, Axar Patel and Rishabh Pant for quite some time. So, it doesn't feel like I am joining a new team. I am already feeling very comfortable in the Delhi Capitals camp," said Yadav.
The 33-year-old, who has 119 wickets in 121 IPL matches says he feels at home at Delhi Capitals.
"It feels really nice to be here with the Delhi Capitals team. I really enjoyed the practice session. After being in quarantine for one week, it was great to step onto the ground and spend some time with the boys," he said.
"I just want to do well whenever I have the ball in my hand. I will definitely give my best for my team and keep getting better everyday," the speedster added.
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It is with this capacity for observing and identifying the subtle nuances of the human condition that his hopes of becoming a scriptwriter for TV are hinged upon.
Having written theatre and stage plays in secondary school and JC, writing for TV is still a fairly recent undertaking. In fact, Karl spent a fair number of years exploring what's out there before deciding to chase his true passion. Armed with a business management degree and having studied advertising and communications at SMU, he went on to work in event and sports management companies and has even sunk his teeth into magazine writing. However, "there was always this calling to write for TV".
So when his chance came along in the form of WritersLab, he seized it and enrolled in the inaugural intensive scriptwriting programme by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA)'s Story Lab initiative, and organized by LASALLE College of the Arts (LASALLE).
Classes are spearheaded by Shari Goodhartz, an Emmy-nominated writer from L.A., and so far "it's been a real eye-opener", Karl says. The quality of Shari's work and the way she weaves stories is something he's never seen before, and it's made him re-think the way he approaches the craft. At 25, he's also the youngest of the group, and is quick to point out the collaborative and supportive environment fostered by his peers and the visiting experts; a place where everyone readily offers help and assistance.
One thing that's played to his advantage despite the lack of experience, is his hunger for watching TV. From a young age, he'd spend countless hours in front of the screen, devouring anything from drama, to comedy, and even horror. It's given him a huge edge, in that he can visualize a script more naturally than many of his peers.
Acknowledging the chasm between our local entertainment and that of Hollywood's, Karl hopes to pick up on the differences and apply them to our context. He feels that the quality of our English programmes have declined since the era of Phua Chu Kang, Under One Roof and Mr. Kiasu, and is aggrieved that kids of this generation are missing out on what he had growing up, like Mr. Kiasu books.
However, he's optimistic that Singapore will catch up and one day compete on a global platform, and we need to do it by creating new universes and franchises for the next generation. According to him, another important factor on our march towards storytelling brilliance would be honesty – to be more truthful in the stories we tell and characters we create. "What's the most important quality that I look out for in the programmes I watch? It's honesty. It's truth. In my personal opinion, the reason why we don't expect much quality from our shows is that we try too hard to be something that we're not".
As part of the writerslab programme, he has developed a pilot script for a series that could be produced on online platform Toggle.It's a moment of anticipation, as a young writer threading the line between what makes us Singaporean, and what makes us sell on an Asian or global platform tries to make his mark. Overall, things are looking good for him, with an increasing awareness of the importance of good writers and the media industry growing as a whole faster than ever before.
WritersLab is an inaugural programme of the Story Lab initiative by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA). Organised by LASALLE College of the Arts (LASALLE), this intensive scriptwriting programme aims to push the boundaries of scriptwriting and storytelling for television and online platforms by nurturing and developing the skills of committed Singaporean film and television writers.
Like Karl, Adeline Foo is another aspiring TV writer who underwent WritersLab, an intensive scriptwriting programme. She's an experienced writer who has authored several books.. You can find out how Adeline's WritersLab experience helped him on her scriptwriting journey.


Submission to the Friends of Fondren Library Research Awards, 2018. This paper was originally prepared for Course POLI 317, Spring 2017: The Congress, given by Professor Wyche Fowler, Department of Political Science.
Gray, Daisy Robyn. "Preclearance as an Umbrella: The Constitutionality of Voting Rights." (2018) Rice University: https://hdl.handle.net/1911/99274.


This model I developed specifically for travel – after several requests for a small and lightweight instrument with a sound like a large GUDA drum Standart model. I reduced the size and tried to keep the maximum of the sound as in large instruments. It has clean soft wooden sound, it's easy to take it with you to nature, in a car or plane. Freezbee is lightweight and compact. The instrument consists from two hemispheres made from 1,5 mm steel. Eight oval-shaped tongues are located at the upper hemisphere. The lower hemisphere has no holes and serves as the amplifier of the resonance.