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Please call our office at (902) 492-2546 to ask questions, or email info@gmPsychologists.com.
What is a health service psychologist?
Do I need a referral from a physician to see a psychologist?
Who pays for counselling or therapy?
Following are some questions to ask a psychologist who is providing services. Click for our answers to them.
What kind of experience do you have helping people with my problem?
How long is a counselling or therapy session?
What is your policy about privacy and sharing information?
What are your fees, and how do I pay them?
A health psychologist is a professional trained to assess, diagnose and treat a range of emotional, behavioural, cognitive and relationship problems. A health psychologist works with individuals and couples to help them better understand their problems and find ways to resolve them. At gmPsychologists, our professional staff members are registered psychologists.
A psychologist has post-graduate training (a doctoral or masters degree) in assessing, diagnosing and treating a range of emotional, behavioural, cognitive and relationship problems. A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who has completed a residency in psychiatry. A psychiatrist is trained in the medical management of psychiatric disorders. This usually involves prescription of medication.
No medical referral is required by us.
Your insurance company may require a physician's referral to reimburse for your psychological services. For more information, please see Insurance.
Genest MacGillivray Psychologists is a private practice. Other private practices may be found by using the Yellow Pages for Psychologists or visit our Find a Therapist Page for listings of psychologists and therapists in Canada and the US.
In Halifax, see telephone directory under Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre, Mental Health Services.
Unfortunately, there are often lengthy waiting lists for these public services. Clients frequently find it helpful to use private practitioners while waiting to be seen at public clinics. Please call us for more information at 492-2546 or email info@gmPsychologists.com.
Most people have extended health care plans (such as Blue Cross, Sun Life, or Maritime Medical) either through their employers or privately; and virtually all these plans cover at least part of the cost of the services of a Registered Psychologist. Ask your benefits officer or insurance carrier for details. For more information about how to find out about your insurance coverage, please see Insurance.
Clients may pay directly for psychological services.
Fees of a Registered Psychologist are deductible as a medical expense for income tax purposes but it is important to be aware that the fees of unregulated providers are not tax deductible.
Many companies offer some assistance through their Human Resources departments. You may be able to see a psychologist or counsellor at your place of work. Contact your supervisor or Human Resources department for information. Many companies refer clients who are seeking help to psychologists in private practice and cover at least part of the costs for the services.
Services are provided through government funding and are usually available without user fees. Unfortunately, there are wait times of several months for many mental health services and, generally only people in acute crisis are able to be accommodated.
While all clinical practices and clinicians differ, there are basic principles of counselling and therapy in psychology. For more detail about counselling and therapy offered at Genest MacGillivray Psychologists, please follow the link to Services.
The first session is usually a consultation, which does not commit you to working with the psychologist. The therapist's goals are to understand the issues that led you to make an appointment and to collect whatever background information may be helpful to working together. Your goals may include finding out whether this particular therapist is likely to be helpful and what direction counselling and therapy would take.
The first session should help you to determine whether you will feel comfortable working with the therapist. You should feel that you can trust and respect him or her and that he or she is understanding of you. The therapist will also decide whether he or she is a good match for you. At times, a therapist may refer you to another therapist who may have different expertise or be able to work better with you.
After the initial, assessment stage, the rest of counselling or therapy is focussed on helping you understand and solve current problems, or helping you deal with your situation better. This may involve work toward changing emotions, thoughts, and behaviours.
The goals of counselling and therapy depend upon the concerns that lead you to seek help. The therapist will help you work toward these. The work of counselling and therapy differs, depending upon your particular goals, but in any case, it involves work on your part as well as the therapist.
In Nova Scotia, the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology regulates the profession under the Psychologists Act of Nova Scotia. To become registered in the province, individuals must possess a doctoral or master's degree that is approved by the Board, have specified, supervised work experience, and have passed both a written and oral examination.
By law, ONLY individuals who qualify and are approved by the Board may use the designation, "Psychologist".
Note: Unlike "Psychologist", which is governed by law, designations such as "Therapist" or "Counsellor" are not regulated by law and may therefore be used by anyone. No particular qualifications are required and no governing body is responsible for ensuring ethical standards such as confidentiality or appropriate training.
I. Psychologists must ensure their clients' privacy and confidentiality.
All psychologists are required to maintain all information in confidence. They must not reveal any information you provide to anyone else without your permission.
Unless you give permission, in writing, family members, employers, physicians, or other individuals will not even be told even whether you are a client.
At Genest MacGillivray Psychologists, we take additional steps to protect your privacy.
II. There are exceptions to confidentiality for all health professionals.
If you are a danger to yourself or others, your psychologist may be obliged to take action to prevent harm.
If you reveal information that leads the psychologist to believe that a child or elderly person may be subject to ongoing risk of abuse, all professionals are obliged by law to inform authorities.
If a court subpoenas your psychologist's records or testimony, he or she must comply. Courts very rarely, however, ask professionals to violate therapeutic confidentiality.
All therapists in our practice are registered with the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology.
What kind of experience do you have helping people with my problems?
GM Psychologists have been offering a wide range of services to individuals, businesses and institutions since 1982. Personnel in our practice offer their services only in areas in which they have a great deal of education and experience. With your cooperation, Ms. Genest will assess your needs and offer you the services of a therapist who is best suited to help you with your problem. Please see our gmPeople page for more information.
Our Practice Manager welcomes calls from people seeking information about whether psychology can help, and she or her assistant will help you determine whether the psychologists on our staff are the best ones to serve your needs.
In our practice, the first session's focus is on understanding the nature of your difficulties and collecting the history that is relevant. During this first session, the therapist will also discuss treatment alternatives that may be helpful and answer your questions.
If you come to us as a couple, the general approach is for your psychologist to speak with both of you together, asking what brought you to counselling or therapy. He or she may then talk with each of you privately, collecting more information about your situation. Toward the end of the session, the psychologist may summarize the information and discuss goals and ways of working together toward them. Each psychologist has a slightly different approach and no couple is the same as any other so this description is a general one.
What happens in subsequent sessions partly depends upon your particular issues and problems. In most instances, work with couples includes assisting them with communication skills and strategies, and developing more constructive ways to resolve conflicts. Couples usually have particular conflicts that they wish to resolve, in addition to developing new strategies for resolving any issues they may face in the future.
Read more about this in Therapy with Couples, where Dr. Myles Genest describes in some detail his own approach to couples' counselling.
With individual clients, most of our psychologists prefer to meet for 1.5 hours at the first session and then 1 hour, usually once a week, after that.
With couples, the initial appointment varies from 1 to 2 hours, depending upon the approach of the particular psychologist. Subsequent sessions also vary from 1 to 1.5 hours, usually once per week, again depending upon the psychologist and the needs of the couple.
The clinical hour is 50 minutes. During the final ten minutes, the therapist updates the client file, makes any calls or does paperwork necessary for the client, and ensures the privacy by ushering him or her from the office before the next client arrives.
Psychologists have strict ethical guidelines for protecting privacy and confidentiality. For more information about this, please see how privacy is protected.
At gmPsychologists, our procedures and consulting rooms have been designed to protect your privacy. We have soundproofed office doors and use sound screens so that you cannot be overheard. Our psychologists have separate waiting areas and we use staggered schedules so that some clients arrive on the hour and others on the quarter hour. We also schedule ten minutes between your departure and the arrival of the next client.
For more information on fees and options, please visit our Fees page.


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Privacy shield: Renew Europe calls for a new agreement to secure citizens' rights and certainty for businesses
The European Court of Justice has decided to invalidate the Privacy Shield, the scheme under which the European Commission gives permission for the transfer of personal data by companies to the United States. The case was brought before the EU Court by privacy activist Max Schrems, who also previously won a major lawsuit over personal data transfers to the US. Led by our Group, in 2018 the European Parliament passed a resolution calling for a suspension of the Privacy Shield due to strong weaknesses regarding fundamental rights of data subjects in the US.
Renew Europe calls on the European Commission to now look forward and work constructively with the European Parliament on the negotiation of a replacement agreement that is fully compliant with EU law, protects the personal data of EU citizens and provides legal certainty for businesses.
MEP Sophie in 't VELD, Renew Europe Coordinator in the Civil Liberties committee welcomed the court's ruling:
"The European Parliament has repeatedly urged the European Commission to ensure that transatlantic agreements are fully compatible with EU law. The predecessor of the Privacy Shield, Safe Harbor, was also full of legal loopholes, and had to land in the bin. Likewise, the Parliament has repeatedly called for the legally flawed Privacy Shield to be withdrawn, but the Commission and national governments put diplomatic relations over EU law and European interests. Today they are being corrected by the EU Court of Justice. The Commission should negotiate with the US government as soon as possible to reach a new legally watertight agreement, with good privacy protection and legal certainty for citizens and businesses."
MEP Moritz KÖRNER, Member of the Civil Liberties committee commented:
"Thanks to the judges' decision, US data sniffing in the EU can no longer be ignored or accepted. It is sad that this could only be achieved through Schrems' complaint. The end of the EU-US Privacy Shield strengthens the data protection of EU citizens in the long term. The Privacy Shield has long been proven to be a paper tiger that gave US companies a pass to ignore European standards. To avoid endangering global data flows, an EU-US no-spy agreement must be concluded as soon as possible that will end mass surveillance of European citizens once and for all. The Commission and the German Council Presidency are required to take action immediately."
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Lubbock Area Swamped With Recent Rain, But Drought Continues
Chad Hasty Published: September 1, 2022
Lubbock flooding (Photo: Amber Massoud)
After a hot and dry summer, the last week or so has seen a big change for communities on the South Plains. Cooler temperatures and more importantly, rain fell across the area in numbers we haven't seen in a while.
So much rain fell in Lubbock that we saw several different flash flood warnings. According to KAMC, at the official site for Lubbock, the city recorded 2.68 inches of rain between Saturday and Thursday. Some areas of Lubbock did get more while others may have seen lower totals.
Communities around Lubbock also saw very good rain totals. According to KAMC, Wolfforth saw 3.32 inches of rain while Floydada received over 2 inches of rain on Wednesday alone.
While the rain is welcomed by most, it doesn't mean the drought is over by any means as KAMC reports.
While Lubbock and the South Plains are still experiencing drought, the rainfall in August improved conditions.
According to NWS, rainfall in the last 30 days was 125% to 200% above normal.
At the end of July, all of Lubbock County was in extreme drought, NWS said.
As of Thursday, the northwest half of the county is in severe drought conditions, an improvement since July, with the southeastern half still in extreme drought.
Don't count on the rainy conditions to last much longer. Forecasts show a chance of rain next week but nothing compared to what we have experienced lately.
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The Most Dangerous City in Texas for 2022 May Surprise You
According to FBI statistics, Texas had 438 violent crimes and 2,562 property crimes per 100,000 residents as of this year. For every 100,000 residents, there are 224 police officers statewide.
Crime rates are expressed as the number of incidents per 100,000 people.
Here are the ten most dangerous cities in Texas for 2022, according to World Population Review.
Bet You Didn't Know: 10 Bizarre Texas Laws Still on the Books
Many states still have strange laws on the books that aren't enforced or taken seriously anymore, and Texas is no exception.
Most of these laws are just funny now, but at one time, there was a valid (or at least somewhat valid) reason for them to exist.
Texas has plenty of strange rules and regulations that you could technically be prosecuted for if you violate them, since they've never been amended. Some of these are only for specific cities and not state-wide, but all of them are pretty odd!
Let's take a look at 10 of the weirdest ones in the Lone Star State.
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TRAVERSE CITY>> A northwest Michigan city is building a memorial to the U.S. Coast Guard. ... Traverse City is among 21 municipalities across the U.S. that Congress has designated as a Coast Guard City. The designation recognizes places that've made special efforts to recognize the Coast Guard.
(AP) — Traverse City is building a memorial to the U.S. Coast Guard. ... "I like what they do for our country and for our state, and so I think it's just appropriate that we acknowledge and recognize those people and what they do for us," said Stan Simons, who chairs the city's Coast Guard City Committee.
Pablo Valent's great nephew, Adolfo Garza, felt honored about the Coast Guard's new building. The building was dedicated to Valent, a Corpus Christi native who served in the Coast Guard in the early 1900s. Alexandria Rodriguez/Corpus Christi Caller-Times.
... to destructive flooding in downtown Hallowell and Augusta two weeks ago. The ice on the river hasn't broken loose and flowed southward despite the efforts of U.S. Coast Guard vessels to break ice and clear a path downstream, according to Sean Goodwin, the county's emergency management director.
Local member of Coast Guard honored at President's State of the Union ... She's currently based in New Orleans with the United States Coast Guard. ... "Everyone here is so deserving of that recognition, so to have Ashlee represent us and everyone who works from our unit in Houston and here, it's great.".
We are at Emma Schmitz Memorial Overlook, after numerous reports of a US Coast Guard vessel and helicopter off Beach Drive. ... We reached the USCG after-hours media number and they tell us they got a report of a paddleboarder in distress and sent crews to check it out but it "was a false alarm.".
By 11 a.m., the agency received reports the aircraft disappeared from radar screens. Search and rescue efforts began immediately, Major said. The U.S. Coast Guard joined the search for the aircraft by sending a helicopter in response to a request for assistance by the Royal Bahamas Defense Force.
The Coast Guard cutter Bollard headed up the Connecticut River from Essex on Tuesday to try and break up the thick ice that has been causing problems in the cold ... The U.S. Coast Guard has been called in to help break up ice jams along the Connecticut River and they are out on the water this morning.
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First responders, like U.S. Coast Guard crews, and commercial crews count on the DNR icebreakers to keep them on the water and safe. Doug Outten, with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, said the freeze came early and fast this year. "Everything froze with this cold snap," Outten said.


People don't tend to skimp when it comes to life-saving procedures or medicines, and dividend-paying stocks offer insulation against turbulent markets. Therefore, investing in healthcare stocks with rising dividends could prove to be the perfect strategy for income investors hoping to weather a stormy stock market.
So, we asked three of our top Motley Fool contributors to share with us the dividend-paying healthcare stocks they think could enjoy the best dividend growth this year. Read on to learn which companies they chose.
Todd Campbell: Amgen may not have the biggest dividend yield in the market, but it does have one of the most shareholder-friendly management teams. The company recently announced that it has increased its dividend payout for 2015 by 30%, and last fall, Amgen reported that its long-term goal is to return 60% of adjusted net income to investors through 2018. Dividends will be a big part of Amgen's plans during that period; however, Amgen also has announced that it plans to buy back $2 billion in stock this year.
Amgen's plans come on the heels of its restructuring, which began in 2013, and the company is expected to cut expenses by $1.5 billion annually. The cost savings should help margins, but Amgen could benefit from sales growth, too.
For example, the company expects an FDA decision later this year on whether or not to approve its cholesterol-busting drug evolocumab. Statins, the current cholesterol-lowering treatment, are one of the most highly prescribed drugs on the planet, and many think that PCSK9 drugs like evolocumab could become top sellers. If Amgen can roll out evolocumab and other promising drugs in its pipeline, while boosting operating margin through cost cuts, investors may discover that its 30% dividend increase earlier this year is just the start.
Dan Caplinger:From a dividend perspective, health insurance companies have a history of being stingy with their payouts. But in recent years,UnitedHealth Group has taken great strides in bringing its dividend yield up to more respectable levels, and 2015 is likely to continue what has turned into a five-year streak of considerably higher payouts.
Until 2010, UnitedHealth made only a token annual payout to shareholders; but that year, it instituted a legitimate quarterly dividend policy that raised its yearly amount of dividends per share from $0.03 to $0.50. Every year since then, the company has given shareholders a dividend hike of 30% or more, tripling its payout between 2010 and 2014. Net income hasn't climbed at that same pace, but UnitedHealth still pays out less than 30% of its earnings in the form of dividends.
UnitedHealth has the latitude to tap its earning power to return more capital to shareholders while still capitalizing on the monumental opportunities from Obamacare in the U.S., as well as its international expansion capabilities. With the stock yielding less than 1.5% even after its efforts to boost payouts, it's extremely likely that UnitedHealth will continue its dividend streak in 2015; the raise from its current level of $0.375 per share to $0.50 per share seems like a reasonable starting point for the health-insurance giant.
Cheryl Swanson: For a stock to deliver a substantial dividend increase, it needs a payout ratio of 50% or less, providing room for more hikes. To top it off, the firm should have a history of raising distributions and a solid earnings outlook.
Given the scarcity of good dividend payers in healthcare selling at an attractive value right now, there's a dearth of candidates for rapidly rising dividends. While Dan's pick, United Health, or Todd's pick, Amgen,are more likely to hike dividends substantially this year, I thinkinvestors with a longer-term horizon should take a look atBaxter International.
Baxter is a personal favorite because the company is often overlooked. While the stock rose only 5.5% last year, the company grew revenue at a 16% clip, five points higher than the industry average. During the past five years, Baxter also doubled its dividend. Shares now yield an impressive 2.9%, with a payout ratio of 43%.
The bull case for Baxter lies in a major coming catalyst. Similar to the move made byAbbott Labswhen it spun off its faster-growing business intoAbbVietwo years ago, Baxter is planning to split into a medical tech business and a biosciences company mid-year.
Two-thirds of Baxter's current revenue comes from products that are leaders in their markets, so both companies should have strong market positions for their diversified products.
Baxter more than stood its ground againstBiogen'schallenge in hemophilia last quarter, with hemophilia sales well above consensus estimate, despite Biogen's launch of Eloctate. While there will be disruptions to business as the company breaks apart, when the dust settles, patient investors should benefit from the higher-than-average yield and the promise of greater dividend growth to come.
The article These Stocks' Dividends Could Soar in 2015 originally appeared on Fool.com.
Cheryl Swanson owns shares of Baxter International. Dan Caplinger has no position in any stocks mentioned. Todd Campbell has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends Baxter International and UnitedHealth Group. Try any of our Foolish newsletter services free for 30 days. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.


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California Clemency, Pardons & commutation of Sentences :
How to apply for Clemency in California.
Purpose of " California Clemency, Pardons & commutation of Sentences"
The California Clemency process is quite complicated in nature. Know the California Clemency application, California Clemency Process, California Clemency form and other related resources available through California governor clemency office for application.
One of the primary purposes of executive clemency power in California is to correct injustices. This can come in the form of harsh sentences or unfairness in the legal process. In addition, clemency powers encourage convicted individuals to be accountable and accept responsibility. Also, clemency helps rehabilitated individuals to integrate into society and lead productive lives.
The California Clemency Process
Primarily, clemency involves an official pardon, reprieve or reduction in prison sentences from a government authority.
While those convicted of a federal crime must seek clemency from the president, the California governor approves clemency petitions for those convicted of a state crime in California courts. As explained below, the California clemency process is quite complex.
California Clemency Application form
Above all, clemency is a chance for the convicted individual to put their life back together.
The consequences of a criminal conviction can last far beyond serving a prison sentence.
As such, it is important to take clemency opportunities seriously. Along those lines, anyone considering a clemency petition should first seek out experienced legal representation to apply. Please schedule a free consultation to understand California clemency form for pardon application.
Where Do the Governor's California Clemency Powers Come From?
The California Constitution lays out the clemency powers that the governor can exercise.
They are defined in Article V, Section 8: "subject to application procedures provided by statute, the Governor, on conditions the Governor deems proper, may grant a reprieve, pardon, and commutation, after sentence, except in the case of impeachment."
However, the major restriction on the California governor's clemency powers is for twice-convicted felons.
Before the governor issues a pardon or commutation, the California Supreme Court must approve the governor's request for two-time convicted felons.
The Role of the California Board of Parole Hearings (BPH) in Reviewing California Clemency Applications
In addition to his own review, the California governor may consult with the Board of Parole Hearings ("BPH") - California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation in clemency cases. This body replaced the former Board of Prison Terms.
Generally, it is responsible for investigating California clemency applications.
The Board of Parole Hearings ensures that applicants meet the California clemency requirements of California Penal Code section 4852.05: "During the period of rehabilitation, the person shall live an honest and upright life, shall conduct himself or herself with sobriety and industry, shall exhibit a good moral character, and shall conform to and obey the laws of the land."
Keep in mind that the governor does not have to follow the recommendations of the Board of Parole Hearings.
All recommendations of the Board of Parole Hearings are non-binding. The governor may disagree with the decision and act accordingly.
Who is Eligible for a Governor's Pardon in California?
Before applying for a pardon, you must make sure that a California state court convicted you of a California crime.
Anyone convicted in another state or in federal court may qualify for a pardon in that state or from the president.
This is true even if you live in California when applying for a pardon.
You do not necessarily have to reside in California to apply to the governor directly for a pardon.
Who Can Receive a California Governor's Pardon?
All inmates may apply for a governor's pardon.
But those with a criminal record may have a more complex case.
For example, anyone convicted of two or more felonies needs additional approval for a California governor's pardon. In those cases, four of the seven California Supreme Court Justices must approve the application.
How Do You Get Clemency in California?
California clemency applications typically include commutation or pardon requests.
While a commutation reduces a prison sentence, a pardon forgives the defendant for a crime.
Importantly, this is different from an expungement. California clemency does not seal or destroy records of a conviction.
All California clemency petitions involve written California clemency forms and investigations by government agencies.
It is crucial to fill out the California clemency form application under the supervision of a attorney to avoid mistakes.
The California governor grants pardon and commutation applications based on the specific circumstances of each application.
How to Get a Pardon in California?
There are two general ways to seek California clemency via a pardon.
First, you may apply for a Certificate of Rehabilitation. Essentially, this is a court order that officially declares the applicant rehabilitated.
Second, you may apply directly to the governor for a pardon. Upon denial of a Certificate of Rehabilitation, an applicant can seek California clemency through a direct pardon.
Alternatively, an applicant may apply for a direct pardon without first seeking a Certificate of Rehabilitation.
Applying for a Direct Pardon in California
One of the main reasons why some applicants seek a direct pardon is that they live outside of California. Consequently, they are ineligible for the Certificate of Rehabilitation based on the residency requirement.
Although there is an online California clemency form application , "do not mistakenly submit this form" without first talking to an attorney.
You can delay or jeopardize your pardon application by not filling it out correctly or honestly.
Therefore, an experienced clemency petition attorney can help you avoid delays and complications in submitting the form.
Completing the California Pardon Application
One of the significant issues to discuss with an attorney is whether to admit responsibility for the offense. You can maintain your innocence and still apply for a pardon. However, you do not want to appear to minimize the crime's impact. A defense attorney can help with framing your response to questions about taking responsibility for any crimes.
Finding Out the Status of Your California Pardon Application
After submitting a pardon application, you may not receive direct notice that it was denied. Thus, failure to receive approval means that the governor rejected the application. A criminal defense lawyer who is familiar with the California clemency process can help navigate the process for you.
If you filed the California clemency form application in the past three years, you do not necessarily have to file a new application. Instead, you can complete the California Re-application for Commutation and Pardon.
However, you can still send in additional documents in support. After three years, you will need to send in a new California pardon application. Be sure to include all relevant documents with the new application.
The governor's office will not review your previous application to find any missing information.
Expediting the Review Process for a California Pardon Application
Per the Pardon and Commutation Reform Act of 2018 (AB 2845), the Board of Parole Hearings considers an expedited review of pardon applications when necessary. But the applicant must show why they deserve an immediate review. For instance, an applicant facing deportation may request an expedited review.
What California Clemency Factors Does the Governor Consider for Pardon Applications?
The Governor's Office relies on the Board of Parole Hearings to investigate pardon applications and review submitted California clemency forms .Therefore, pardon applicants must carefully complete all aspects of the application.
Undoubtedly, submitting false or incomplete application on a pardon application complicates the investigation. Even worse, it may result in a rejection.
The Board of Parole Hearings considers several factors for each application.
First, it evaluates the potential impact of the pardon on the victim, offender, families involved, public and justice system. Then, it considers the offender's age and circumstances when the crime occurred.
Next, the Board of Parole Hearings examines the applicant's behavior since conviction. This includes any treatment sought and self-improvement initiatives. Finally, it looks into why the applicant needs a pardon.
All in all, the applicant's efforts at rehabilitation after conviction are crucial.
A proactive criminal defense attorney can assist with gathering helpful documents and evidence.
It is essential to put your best foot forward in demonstrating full rehabilitation. This requires a sound strategy to seek out letters in support of your application and proof of your rehabilitative efforts.
How Do I File a Commutation Sentence in California?
The commutation of sentence California form is available from the Office of Governor. However, California clemency applicants should not submit this form without consulting with a knowledgeable criminal defense lawyer.
Additionally, you must submit the Notice of Intent to Apply for Clemency to the California district attorney. Only the district attorney for the county that entered the conviction receives a copy. Lastly, you must complete and sign the Authorization for Release of Protected Health Information. This is only necessary for those seeking a commutation based on a serious illness or medical condition. Accordingly, you must have proof of a debilitating medical condition to warrant early release from prison.
Can I Seek a Commutation in California for a Second Felony Conviction?
While you may receive a commutation for a second felony conviction, the process is more complicated.
The governor cannot approve the application without California Supreme Court approval. After a full investigation, at least four Supreme Court judges must approve the application.
The applicant does not testify in court to support his application.
The justices simply vote on a form to approve or deny it. Then, the chief justice sends a letter to the governor with the final vote results.
Unfortunately, the governor may deny the application even after court approval. Also, there is no time limit for approval.
How Do You Get a Certificate of Rehabilitation?
The California Superior Court issues a Certificate of Rehabilitation to the applicant directly. The county court where the applicant currently resides issues the certificate. Once issued, the court must send it to the governor's office directly.
The governor treats all Certificates of Rehabilitation as California clemency petitions automatically. Even so, pardon applicants might have additional support for their petition. They should consult with a California clemency attorney like Attorney Brandon Sample to navigate this process. Supporting documents can be the deciding evidence for California pardon applications.
Firstly, you must live in California for three years prior to applying for a Certificate of Rehabilitation. Those convicted of a sex offense involving a minor age 14 or younger are ineligible for a Certificate of Rehabilitation. Furthermore, those on death row or on mandatory life parole may not receive a Certificate of Rehabilitation.
There is no filing fee for applying for a Certificate of Rehabilitation.
How Long Does it Take to Get a Certificate of Rehabilitation?
The processing time for a Certificate of Rehabilitation application varies greatly by case. Once submitted, the district attorney may investigate the case. Also, the court may set a hearing on the petition.
To obtain a Certificate of Rehabilitation, the applicant must show upstanding moral character and obedience of all laws. Furthermore, California Penal Code § 4852.03 generally requires a seven-year waiting period after serving a sentence or completing probation. However, the exact length of the waiting period depends on the nature of the offense involved. For instance, convictions resulting in a life sentence require an additional five-year waiting period.
One of the major reasons why the processing time is so long is the number of records that the court examines. For example, the court reviews prison records, probation officer reports, trial records, police statements, witness testimony and transcripts. Likewise, the court can request witness testimony at a hearing before granting a Certificate of Rehabilitation.
In sum, the application for a Certificate of Rehabilitation is a serious legal process. Even if you do not have to appear in court, you should not submit this California clemency application without a lawyer. You can also work with a lawyer to reapply for a Certificate of Rehabilitation if the court denied your petition.
Expediting the Process for a Certificate of Rehabilitation
According to California Penal Code § 4852.22, the court may grant a Certificate of Rehabilitation before the end of the required waiting period. However, the applicant must show good cause for an expedited review. Additionally, the applicant should support their application with documentation of their need for an early review.
Contact Attorney Brandon Sample to Seek California Clemency
In short, the California clemency process requires knowledge of the system and a careful application. Most importantly, you do not want to jeopardize your chances of receiving a pardon, reprieve or commutation. Certainly, the potential to remove the stigma of a California criminal conviction is worth consulting with a trusted clemency lawyer, such as Attorney Brandon Sample.
To discuss the clemency options for you or a loved one, call Brandon Sample PLC today at 1-802-444-4357. We offer free initial consultations on your criminal case. Also, you can fill out our free consultation form to connect with our attorneys.
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Costco reported a sharp improve in identical-store gross sales for the holiday quarter. When you're still making an attempt to determine, it might be worth attempting out some of the products and experiencing the advantages of Costco's low-cost prices before going all in. Fortunately enough, there are some things you should buy that do not require that $60 fee. Quotation needed Over time, Costco has steadily Read More Here expanded its vary of services and products. Kohl's: Shops shall be open all evening lengthy on December 23 and close at 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve. By October or November of final 12 months, gross annual margins for Medicaid funds to mother and pops had been going beneath zero, and pharmacists have been dropping cash on most drugs bought. The stores at 6721 Chesapeake Middle Drive in Glen Burnie; 3549 Russett Inexperienced E. in Laurel; and 407 George Claus Boulevard in Severn will shut its doorways between 12 a.m. and 6 a.m., Walmart spokesman Brian Nick mentioned.


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Press Association: The relative freedom of the media and the concealment of information is worrisome
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A report measuring journalistic and media freedom made clear that the level of freedom in the Kingdom throughout the past year remained steadfastly "relative," for the third consecutive year.
According to the report which was released by the Jordan Press Association on Wednesday, May 6, the level of media freedom rose by about three points to 47 percent, in comparison to the results of the report made by the association for the year 2013.
The results of the report revealed that websites and online newspapers enjoy a higher range of freedom, reported as 55.7 percent free, while the written and printed press is reported at 46.9 percent and audio visual media is reported as 50 percent free.
In response to a questionnaire included in the report, editors and managers of media institutions responded that the highest level of freedom they were able to obtain was 60.5 percent, where they began touching the realm of media freedom which lies between 60 and 80 percent.
The report emphasized the need to immediately cease the trials of journalists in front of the State Security Court. The president of the Jordan Press Association, Tareq Momani, emphasized the refusal of journalists of the association to appear before the State Security Court.
Momani said to AmmanNet that the indicators of hidden information were high for the third year in a row and that this is a worrisome indicator. Momani added that the Access to Information law prevents journalists from actually obtaining information and is for the sake of researchers more than journalists. He stressed the need to modify the law.
The report also pointed out that the association did not record, historically, any cases of murder or abduction of journalists or media workers in the Kingdom.
The lack of supply of information was marked in the top ranks of challenges journalists faced, being marked 263 times, while concealment of information or the difficulty of access to it occupied second place, being marked 261 times.
184 journalists reported interventions in the work of the press by various parties. While the report said this was a lofty figure, 159 journalists reported that their articles were monitored by media institutions.
The report recommended special amendments be made to media legislation, particularly with regard to the Press and Publications Law, in addition to the legislation regarding media affiliates.
The report closed with a number of recommendations, most notably the completion of amendments to media legislation, especially with regard to the Press and Publication Law, and also advocated finding solutions to ending the print publication crisis, in addition to dealing with the press and other means of media with respect to the integrity of advertisements and subscriptions.
It also recommended strengthening the independence of media institutions, in both their administrative and editorial decisions, and supporting community radio stations.
*The Arabic of this article appeared on May 06, 2015
Translated by Julia Norris
Jordan government rocked by legal challenges over secret gas deal with Israel
Qatar, Jordan to appoint new ambassadors following diplomatic row
Jordanian government charges high fee to community radio station
Jordanians complete work rights sensitization workshop
UNRWA expresses gratitude to Jordan for unwavering support to Agency's operations
Why Jordan's identity can't be bought


The unusual and controversial gold colored Tuxedo vertical tobacco pocket tin. Colors are a solid gold (no traces or hints of green except maybe just a slight hint under lid).
SKU: D10-135. Categories: Antique Tins, Antique Tobacco, Antique Tobacco Tins. Company/Brand: R.A. Patterson Tobacco Co., Tuxedo Tobacco.
Tuxedo Gold Tobacco Tin: The unusual and controversial gold colored Tuxedo vertical tobacco pocket tin. Colors are a solid gold (no traces or hints of green except maybe just a slight hint under lid). Respectable example that displays nicely (C .7.5/+) w/ only light wear and some minor oxidizing spots on bottom right front side (as found, might improve w/ cleaning).


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Erkin - Las Vegas,Nevada : I have personally lived in China for 11 years *wow* I can get your Chinese to a good standrard if you can put in the time!
I have been teaching both English to Chinese students and Chinese to English students for over 4 years now. Together we have been able to learn how to have fluent conversations to writing proper sentences. Students have thanked me all the time for saving them when it comes to exams and I am always grateful to hear that.
I have done the HSK exams which show my level of fluency in Chinese.
Apart from being a tutor for the long time that I've lived in China, I have also been teaching Physics to large classes!


They will reveal their favourite and not-so-favourite brands and take you, the custodians of those brands, to task in four segmented "Brand Challenges".
Admission for pre-registered youth is FREE.
Tickets for Brand & Marketing managers cost N 40, 000 each and participating Managers may submit 2 questions for inclusion in the report of insights which will be sent out after the event.
There will be music, comedy and goody bags for all. The first 250 youth to register qualify for a raffle draw to win a Blackberry, laptop and more!!
Brilliant Concept!!!!! Would have made more sense if it's happening on a Saturday.. Super-interested but can't attend…… Some youths have 9-5 jobs you know….& it's not smart to apply for leave that early in a new year…. Please do something about this date!!!!!


An Apostille in the United Kingdom is a certificate issued by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) which verifies the signature and/or seal of a public officer, e.g. a Notary Public, on a document and the capacity in which he or she has acted and has the same effect as legalisation.
Our Notary is very well experienced in producing these certificates. Having an apostille is very beneficial; as it will speed up any situation where you are told that you have to prove your identity. A seal of approval from our Notary will be recognised by any organisation all over the world.
Many countries have ratified the Hague Convention of 5th October 1961 on the legalisation of public documents. Documents for use in such countries only require legalisation by "Apostille" at the FCO.
Apostilles are required for a number of different countries around the world. This includes USA, UAE, Australia, Argentina, Canada (to name a few). The list of countries are many so please call us and book an appointment at our East London office so we can identify the correct procedure for the country you are concerned with.
1) PREMIUM SERVICE – obtained from the Legalisation Office in Central London.
The FCO offers this "same day" service to which we have access as registered users. This means documents ready to be lodged by our internal courier by early afternoon on any working day should be returned to us before close of business on the same day. The FCO currently charge £75 for each Apostille issued in Central London and there will be an additional charge for the same day courier.
2) STANDARD SERVICE – obtained from the Legalisation Office in Milton Keynes.
We can arrange legalisation by Apostille through the Milton Keynes Office within 3-5 working days. The FCO currently charge £30 for each Apostille issued in Milton Keynes Office and we charge a minimal administration fee per Apostille.
For countries which have not ratified the Hague Convention of 5th October 1961, documents must be legalised at the Consulate of the country in question. For some countries it will still be necessary to first obtain an Apostille. If the notarised document needs Consular legalisation more time is needed. Particularly in connection with some countries where the legalisation process requires two visits. Such countries include Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan, Tunisia, Taiwan, Vietnam, China and Uruguay (to name a few).
We are highly experienced in the process of Consular legalisation; we understand the various requirements and know the likely time scales involved. Our Notary Public will advise you of any country specific Embassy/Consular legalisation requirements. Our Notary Public can also assist in obtaining the Embassy/Consular legalisation if this is requested by you.


Today, after 3 years of trying to build COPE, an organisation I was part of establishing in the period after the difficult 1998 'Polokwane' Conference as a genuine, but misguided effort to strengthen the program of the ANC, I have resigned from that party.
I will be resigning as an MP as soon as parliament re-opens. I have decided to rejoin the African National Congress, the organisation that I left just over 3 years ago.
The ANC is the only organisation that can and does advance a program I can support. It is the organisation that leads the Alliance of those forces who represent the interests of the majority of South Africans, especially the workers, the poor, of women, of youth, of children, of senior citizens and those people who are disabled.
In fact, the ANC represents the best interests of us all. With the 100th anniversary of the ANC upon us, I felt there was no better time to implement what I have believed in my own mind for a long time.
When I left the ANC to join COPE, I did so with good intentions. But it has become clear to me that whatever we set out to do when we formed COPE, that mission is one that has failed.
I joined COPE in the hope that we could defend the National Democratic Revolution and build non-racialism. I was profoundly mistaken.
Instead, COPE descended into an unparalleled chaos, of infighting, factionalism, maladministration and even corruption.
This has led me to the conclusion that whatever problems there are in the ANC, they are not the fault of any one person or a single group of people. A combination of the material conditions which prevail in our society and the choices made by leadership has created whatever weaknesses there are in the ANC.
There is no political organisation that does not have similar problems. This means these weaknesses can be overcome. I would like to contribute to strengthening the ANC, the political home I have been part of for most of my adult life. Whatever the weaknesses the ANC suffers from, its strengths far outway these.
Over the last 3 years, the exchanges between myself and some leaders of the ANC have been intense. Many a harsh word has been said in these exchanges.
For my part, I apologise for anything that I have said that was of a personal nature or which gave the impression of being disrespectful. I do stand by any principle that I have put forward.
To my parliamentary colleagues in COPE and the other opposition parties, I hope that we will remain on as cordial terms as we have despite my political choice to be part of the ANC.
One thing I have learned in this brief period outside of the ANC is that there are good men and women, patriots and cadres in all political parties. It is my hope that I can contribute to building a culture of political debate in our country that is about issues and not about attacking individuals.
I am grateful that the ANC has opened its arms to accept me back. I feel a great sense of relief that this brief interregnum, where I sought to fight for the same things as the members of the ANC do from outside its ranks, is over.
In these challenging times, unity, cohesion and self-sacrifice are needed. I hope that I can be measured to have made a positive contribution to my organisation in these terms. I call all on all members of COPE and other political parties to join the ANC!


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Review: Smoke in the Sun by Renee Ahdieh
Title: Smoke in the Sun
Series: Flame in the Mist #2
Author: Renee Ahdieh
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons
Format: E-Book
For weeks, seventeen-year-old Mariko pretended to be a boy to infiltrate the notorious Black Clan and bring her would-be murderer to justice. She didn't expect to find a place for herself among the group of fighters—a life of usefulness—and she certainly didn't expect to fall in love. Now she heads to the imperial castle to resume a life she never wanted to save the boy she loves.
Ōkami has been captured, and his execution is a certainty. Mariko will do what she must to ensure his survival—even marry the sovereign's brother, saying goodbye to a life with Ōkami forever.
As Mariko settles into her days at court—making both friends and enemies—and attempting Ōkami's rescue at night, the secrets of the royal court begin to unravel as competing agendas collide. One arrow sets into motion a series of deadly events even the most powerful magic cannot contain. Mariko and Ōkami risk everything to right past wrongs and restore the honor of a kingdom thrown into chaos by a sudden war, hoping against hope that when the dust settles, they will find a way to be together.
Set against the backdrop of feudal Japan, Smoke in the Sun is the breathless, romantic, not-to-be-missed fiery conclusion to a spell-binding adventure. (taken from goodreads.com)
"Respect is not a thing granted. It is a thing earned."
I seriously enjoyed Flame in the Mist, so when I picked up this sequel, I had pretty high hopes. I had no idea where this story was going to go, but I was all for it as long as Ōkami and Mariko were included. I ship them so hard.
In the end, I was both impressed and disappointed. I know that makes no sense, but hear me out:
Ahdieh really taps into the tale's political intrigue and deeper themes. I gobbled up the details at the royal palace and loved watching Mariko become a strong, fearless heroine. I feel like she really set the story up to encompass some solid fantasy, and then...
The plot just kind of dies off at the end. I saw so much potential for the last few chapters and potential sequels, and instead, Ahdieh wraps it up with a nice, semi-cliche bow. Sigh. Where was my emotional distress? Where was the big picture? YOU COULD HAVE DONE SO MUCH WITH THIS. I needed more in order to award this book four stars or more.
So, to sum it all up, this book has a lot of drama and interest to it. However, the ending is slapdash and cuts off any real possibility for further installments. I'd certainly recommend that fans of the Flame in the Mist series check it out, but lower your expectations for the final few chapters.
That ending really could have played out so much better.
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MVP Track Time (www.MVPTrackTime.com) is very excited to announce our expanded track day schedule for the 2009 track season.
It is with great pleasure MVP Track Time welcomes Jaime Goffaux to the MVP family. Jaime is a long-time car pal of mine and is taking on operations of several of our 2009 track events as part of our expansion. Undoubtedly Jaime will run a great event in the manner you are accustomed to.
After several years of successful events on the Midwest's premier tracks, we are looking East at some of North America's most historic tracks. The "Big 5" (Road America, Laguna Seca, Road Atlanta, Watkins Glen and Mid-Ohio) have always been on MVP's radar. Adding Watkins Glen, Mid-Ohio and Road Atlanta for 2009 gets us 3/5 way there. If/when we find partners out West, Laguna Seca will become a reality and IF (notice BIG if) we can secure a workable date at Road America we will complete the "Big 5" circle.
As many are feeling the effects of the economic downturn, MVP is attempting to keep pricing the same as 2008. With all the economic bad news, I hope this reaches you as some good news. We aim to bring the best track value to you. Below you will find our tentative 2009 schedule, subject to revision as necessary.
April 18-19: Putnam Park "Tax Freedom Track Weekend"
September 5-6: Blackhawk Farms "No Hurricane Rain Track Weekend"
September 7-8: Virginia International Raceway "Labor Day Speed Fix"
The wet weather of late tells me we are in for a long, cold, snowy Winter. When Spring arrives, I hope you'll gear up for some much needed fresh air and join MVP Track Time at the track.
For those of you thinking about the upcoming holidays (Joy of Joys!) remember MVP Track Time has gift certificates available for stocking stuffers and under the tree. Feel free to contact me, or better yet, have your loved ones contact me for an MVP Track Time Gift Certificate.
Happy Motoring and I hope to see you at the track in 2009!


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2 weekend tornadoes in South Carolina confirmed
Tornadoes were part of storms that moved across the Southeast
SC tornadoes
SOURCE: National weather service
The National Weather Service has confirmed two tornadoes struck South Carolina over the weekend, injuring one woman as storms that moved across the South over the weekend killed at least 18. The weather service says a tornado touched down about 3:45 p.m. Saturday in Barnwell County and moved into Bamberg County. The other occurred in Orangeburg County a few minutes later. Forecasters said Sunday that both storms had been confirmed as tornadoes. A woman was trapped in a mobile home that was damaged near Blackville. She was taken to a hospital but there was no word on her injuries. No injuries were reported in the twister in Orangeburg County. Hundreds of trees were blown down and several homes and barns were damaged. There was a tornado watch Sunday afternoon for six counties from Aiken to Manning, but no tornadoes were reported.
GREENVILLE, S.C. —
The National Weather Service has confirmed two tornadoes struck South Carolina over the weekend, injuring one woman as storms that moved across the South over the weekend killed at least 18.
The weather service says a tornado touched down about 3:45 p.m. Saturday in Barnwell County and moved into Bamberg County. The other occurred in Orangeburg County a few minutes later.
Forecasters said Sunday that both storms had been confirmed as tornadoes.
A woman was trapped in a mobile home that was damaged near Blackville. She was taken to a hospital but there was no word on her injuries.
No injuries were reported in the twister in Orangeburg County.
Hundreds of trees were blown down and several homes and barns were damaged.
There was a tornado watch Sunday afternoon for six counties from Aiken to Manning, but no tornadoes were reported.


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Written by Anton Murray Consulting on 25 Aug, 2017 .
We are looking to recruit a Manager for the Funds Financial and Tax reporting team of a global funds business based in Melbourne. The ideal candidate will be CPA/CA qualified, have previous direct statutory accounting, distribution calculation, tax, financial reporting, strong funds management product knowledge and have previous direct supervisory experience.
The Team is responsible for the various accounting, financial reporting and tax processes for all portfolios and some individual client mandates. You will be able to prepare all relevant deliverables and assist with various ad hoc tasks/projects as well as managing the relationship with both internal clients and external parties.
• Timely and accurate calculation of management and custody fees.
• Learning the unit pricing process and covering their duties during annual, sick and study leave.
• Timely and accurate preparation and eventual review of income tax returns with the objective of becoming the owner of this process.
• Timely and accurate calculation of distributable income for the quarterly and year-end distribution process.
• Timely and accurate preparation and eventual review of quarterly BAS returns with the objective of becoming the owner of this process.
• Sound technical accounting skills (degree qualified and preferably completed/completing CA or CPA).
• Knowledge of Funds Management Industry either via direct experience or consulting to Funds Management clients a pre-requisite.


The Growing Pains of Adrian Mole is the second book in Sue Townsend's brilliantly funny Adrian Mole series. Sunday July 18th My father announced at breakfast that he is going to have a vasectomy. I pushed my sausages away untouched. In this second instalment of teenager Adrian Mole's diaries, the Mole family is in crisis and the country is beating the drum of war. While his parents have reconciled after both embarked on disastrous affairs, Adrian is shocked to learn of his mother's pregnancy. And even though at the mercy of his rampant hormones and the fickle whims of the divine Pandora, a victim of a broken home and his own tortured (though unrecognised) genius, Adrian continues valiantly to chronicle the pains and pleasures of a misspent adolescence. Bestselling author Sue Townsend has been Britain's favourite comic writer for over three decades. 'Funny, moving and a poke in the eye for adult morality' Sunday Express 'Written with great verve, and showing an uncanny understanding of the young, Sue Townsend holds the balance between innocence and precocity and the result is both hilarious and salutary' Daily Telegraph 'Life's no fun for an adolescent intellectual. For the reader it's a hoot' New Statesman Sue Townsend is one of Britain's favourite comic authors. Her hugely successful novels include eight Adrian Mole books, The Public Confessions of a Middle-Aged Woman (Aged 55¾), Number Ten, Ghost Children, The Queen and I, Queen Camilla and The Woman Who Went to Bed for a Year, all of which are highly-acclaimed bestsellers. Sue passed away in 2014 and is survived by her husband, four children, ten grandchildren and millions of avid readers.


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India police: Village elders ordered gang-rape of woman because she fell in love with wrong man
Jan. 23, 2014: Thirteen men arrested in the Monday night gang rape of a woman are produced at a court in Bolpur, West Bengal state, India. (AP)
KOLKATA, India – A 20-year-old Indian woman said she was gang-raped on the orders of a village council because she fell in love with a man from a different ethnic group, police said Thursday.
Twelve suspects and the head of the council have been arrested for the Monday night attack, police said. The woman told police that she lost count of how many men raped her. She was hospitalized Thursday in serious condition.
Television footage showed the woman, her face covered by scarves, being led into a hospital with an IV tube in her arm.
TV news reports said the woman is a member of an ethnic tribal group and the man is a Muslim from a neighboring village. The man visited the woman's village, Subalpur, on Monday to propose marriage, but was caught by other villagers, and the man and woman were tied to a tree while the village council decided their fate, the reports said.
Police official C. Sudhakar said the village council ordered the man and woman to each pay a fine of 25,000 rupees ($400). The man's family was able to pay, but when the woman's family said they were too poor, the council ordered the gang rape, police said.
A rash of high-profile rapes in India over the past year has sparked widespread outrage over chronic sexual violence and government failures to protect women.
The West Bengal case is particularly troubling because it was allegedly ordered by a council made up of village elders. Such councils are not legally binding in India, but they are seen as the will of the local community. The councils decide on social norms in the village, and in some cases they dictate the way women can dress or who they can marry. Those who flout the councils risk being ostracized.
Subalpur is about 110 miles north of Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal.
Four years ago, a village council in Birbhum district ordered a young woman paraded naked through the village. She was accused of falling in love with a man from a different caste.
Annie Raja, general secretary of the National Federation of Indian Women, said that such local councils destroy women's rights.
"They are dead set against giving basic human rights to women," she said. "These are non-constitutional bodies and the West Bengal government should take stringent action against them."
In October, a teenager was gang-raped on two consecutive days in a Kolkata suburb. She was later set on fire when she refused to withdraw a police complaint against the men who had raped her. She died in a hospital last month leading to widespread protests in the city.
Earlier this month, a Danish tourist was gang-raped in New Delhi by a group of men when she stopped to ask them for directions to her hotel.
India's Supreme Court has in the past issued opinions condemning the councils as illegal bodies. Several legal organizations are pushing Parliament to pass a comprehensive law that would make edicts by local councils illegal.


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Born in Mexico and a US citizen, Martin Vasquez is assistant coach at Bayern Munich under Juergen Klinsmann. DW-WORLD.DE talked to him about the new, kinder and gentler philosophy at the German soccer powerhouse.
Mr. Vasquez, how tough of a job is it being Juergen Klinsmann's right-hand man?
Martin Vasquez: My days are really long, longer than those of the players. During pre-season preparations, I worked 10 to 12 hours in a row drawing up short and medium-term plans for the season. That's Juergen Klinsmann's work mentality. One of his strengths is the discipline with which he plans for the team's well-being.
Planning and discipline are typically German traits.
Yes, that's how I know Germans, and they're famous for it in the US and Latin America. In the Latin American culture I come from, things are much more relaxed. Orderliness and planning only happen when it's absolutely necessary. But Germans always display these traits.
Please draw a balance of your first three months at Bayern Munich.
It's very positive. I think we're on the right track. When we started, we knew how full our players' calendars were. The Europeans were playing the Euro, and other were going to the Olympics. We did our planning with this schedule in mind. The aim was to get the whole squad playing at the top level by the fourth or fifth round of the Bundesliga. So everything's going according to plan.
You can get the impression that Juergen Klinsmann, with his philosophizing about soccer, is something of a German soccer messiah. That would make his assistants apostles.
We're not apostles, nor do we think we are. Juergen Klinsmann has a vision. He wants to allow the soccer player to develop as a person. The entire coaching staff shares and supports this vision. But we're not forerunners in this regard. There are coaches in various countries, albeit not many in number, who work this way. The point is to prepare the players as much as possible for life after soccer, to open up new horizons for them.
This philosophy comes from Juergen Klinsmann, who never had such opportunities as a player and who knows that many professional soccer players are left impoverished when their playing days are over. His wish is to see the players with whom he works in a positive situation with a fulfilling life in 10 or 15 years.
How much of Martin Vasquez is there in this philosophy?
As players, coaches and relatively simple people, we've had similar experiences. We've been through the same things as thousands of soccer players. We talked about it a lot. And it became clear to us how many players there are who weren't superstars, didn't have the chance to get an education and weren't prepared for the search for options and alternatives outside the stadium. The time is ripe for Juergen Klinsmann's vision. It's something long-term, not just for the next couple of months.
And Bayern Munich stands behind this vision?
The classic four pillars of soccer are: ball skills, tactics, physical condition and mental disposition. We've introduced a fifth one: human development so that the soccer player is constantly improving. The project of Bayern Munich is to offer the players this fifth pillar.
But the success of a club is measured in wins and losses.
It's clear to all of us that our work will be primarily judged on good results. But a club infrastructure doesn't win games. We haven't neglected any of the other pillars. But of course, the results have to be there if we're to have a chance of continuing our project and our philosophy.
Is the fifth pillar perhaps too much in the foreground?
No. For us, it's just one element of the whole. I think that, from the outside, it appears more central than it actually is. For us, the most important thing is soccer. That's where our priorities lie, and we keep it in view. It's quite simple. Bayern Munich is a club that offers more and is more attractive to players.
What did you talk about with Klinsmann, before the project with Bayern Munich came up? What do you think motivated him to choose you as his partner?
We had a lot of discussions about his philosophy of the players' personal development. I believed in his vision from the very start because I went through the same experiences. We have a lot in common. We want the best for the players and club without personal ego-trips. At some point two people with the same idea crossed paths, namely that a soccer player is more than just an athlete who kicks a ball. He's a human being. For us, it's truly a matter of the heart. If two people believe in the same idea and the chemistry is there between them, then it's logical for them to work together.
And now you both work for Bayern Munich. That's a great career platform.
I don't think in those terms. Of course, because of its prominence in the world of soccer, Bayern Munich is a kind of platform, but it's not my way to see the situation in that light.
I think this is all a good thing... ultimately it may help in players choosing Bayern Munich over another team.
Great interview. I have to admit I was a little suspicious of Vasquez before he came, mainly because I didn't know who he was. But as the results keep getting better and I get the chance to hear what he has to say, I like him more and more.
in the background , which I like .
Personally I'm looking forward to a successful time with Klinsi in charge and all of his staff .
He's been starting to visit the psychologist Klinsi hired so maybe that will help him control himself a bit .
I just had a vision of Van Bommel laying on the psychologist's couch recounting his life story...too funny!
MUTU wrote: I think this is all a good thing... ultimately it may help in players choosing Bayern Munich over another team.
Believe me, for what average football players earn in Italy, Spain, or England (I'm not sure about Germany), they have more than enough money to sustain them for an entire lifetime, and I'm not talking about superstars! So my suggession to Klinsmann is to stop acting like a damn shrink and start acting like the strategist and tactician he should be. We're not running a charity around here! We're running a professional football club! So I suggest less talking and more spending and training!!! Sorry guys but I'm starting to feel Klinsmann overrated! Whaddayathink?!