American and occasionally European law students and recent law school graduates are always contacting our China lawyers to ask what they must do to become international lawyers focused on China law. My advice to them is usually a somewhat rambling dissertation on the need to build a solid legal foundation while constantly working on improving your Chinese language skills. I then talk about how almost every lawyer I know just fell into/morphed into their practice area after many years as a lawyer. I always get the sense this is exactly what these law students/young lawyers do not want to hear.
They want specifics and I am giving lectures on following one's heart, foundations, basics, training, morphing, and luck. They want to become a China attorney tomorrow and I tell them how if they follow an unclear and difficult and convoluted path they might become one some day.
Here then are some specifics, some of which are my own ramblings and some of which were purloined and appropriated from others.
Many international firms in mainland China seek attorneys with American or British law degrees and high level Chinese language skills, but for various reasons, it is difficult to enter the China legal market without previous experience in the United States or the UK.
It is important to note that Westerners generally cannot become licensed China lawyers; they can only become Foreign Representative Attorneys. and there is a law requiring Foreign Representative Attorneys have at least two years' experience in another jurisdiction before they can work in China. Many lawyers get around this by splitting their time between another jurisdiction (including Hong Kong) and China. If you spend 6 months + 1 day in the other jurisdiction and the rest of the year in China, that will count as a year in another jurisdiction. If you do that for two years, you are eligible to work in China as a Foreign Representative Attorney. You still cannot "practice" law in China, but you can work there.
Generally, the best way to do this is to spend your first few years practicing law at a major US London law firm and then go to China to practice for a couple more years. This way you bring an American or British legal education and the requisite high level law firm experience. Even if your Chinese is excellent, your added value to a law firm in China is your American/British legal background. If you go to China immediately after graduation you cut into what you can offer. It is important to note thought that the real key to increasing your value as a foreign lawyer doing China law is to be able to read and write in Chinese. Being able to order a beer or discuss the weather in Chinese is great as a tourist, but nearly meaningless as a new lawyer whose chief job is usually to research and analyze written laws and contracts.
On the other hand, there is something to be said for going to China right after law school. Ten years ago if you went immediately to China you would arguably be ending your legal career before it began. I know a ton of fine lawyers who went to Japan or to Korea or to China and spent decades in those countries and by doing so became virtually unemployable as lawyers in the United States. Globalization is changing this rapidly, but it is still a little risky and I frankly do not know the current situation well enough to advise anyone. I have heard though that if you don't want to be a partner at a major law firm, going to China first is probably fine. However, if you are looking for an American legal career, It is probably still best to stay in the States for at least a couple of years after graduating law school.
Speaking of law school, one of the more common emails our China lawyers get comes from law students and potential law students, asking us what they should start doing now to prepare themselves for a career practicing China law. My advice on that is also probably a bit too Zen-like for their tastes, but here goes. Get into the best law school you can, not in China. Take as many corporate and intellectual property and private international law courses as you can. Get the best grades as you can. Travel as much as you can. Hone your Chinese language skills as much as you can. Hone whatever other foreign language skills you have as much as you can.
Lately, I have been getting many emails from people who are already working in China in non-lawyer jobs, asking about getting a law degree from an English language law school program tied in with a Chinese law school. My response to them is to ask what that degree will allow them to do once they complete it, because it is my understanding that it will NOT allow you to practice law in either China or the United States. If anyone believes I have this wrong or if anyone is aware of a country that does permit a graduate with one of these degrees to practice law, please let me know via a comment below. See also China "International" Law Schools???!!!!
Practicing law tends to require certain traits. Practicing law in China or even with China also requires certain traits. Far too many people get into law when it is not suited for them and they end up unhappy. You should passionately want to become a lawyer or not bother. You should passionately want to become a China lawyer or not bother.
Technical and Corporate Expertise: Select people with a rock-solid professional background and an excellent knowledge of the company.In the legal arena, this means smart people who understand complex legal issues, no matter what the country.
International Expertise: A posting in China becomes vastly more manageable after an assignment either in an Asian location or another developing market, or both. The key here is that the person who has spent time in another country tends to be better equipped to deal with other countries, including those countries to which he or she has never been. I have seen this time and again with both lawyers and clients. We have many clients who when their business dried up in one country moved nearly effortlessly to another country. We also see domestic companies that simply cannot make the leap to go international at all, even when they should. What you learn in one country (but obviously not everything) will help you in another country.
The principle, one more time: Keep an open mind, and assume nothing.
Commitment to Learn: Learn from those around you. Listen to your employees, JV partners, clients, and customers. This is equally true for international lawyers.
Humility: Be humble and avoid using an authoritarian style. Influencing and coaching is the way to get the best out of your Chinese employees. Of course. This is also the way to get the best out of the lawyers in other countries with whom you will be working.
Strength: Be unyielding in defending core corporate values and culture. In the legal context, this means doing things by the law, even if you see others around you not doing so. This also means always telling your clients the truth.
Exercise Extreme Patience. This principle stems from the maxim that everything takes twice as long as you think it will. If it takes twice as long in the West, triple that in emerging market countries. You'll go in both as a businessperson and a teacher — and in both roles, the learning curve of your partner will almost certainly take way more time to deal with than you think.
For example, many emerging market countries have a history where "bad business" meant "thinking long-term." A year or two after the fall of Soviet communism, I was involved in a matter where an investor put $250,000 into a Russian joint venture. The business very quickly was making good money and all indicators pointed towards steadily increasing profitability. But, quite quickly, the Russian company stole the $250,000. Was it so irrational for him to think so short term in a country where the government and tax systems had such a history of unpredictability?
Guanxi-Building: Build your guanxi not only internally (with subordinates, peers and superiors) but also externally with clients, suppliers and government officials). A strong guanxi network is a fundamental element of your success in China. As a lawyer, both you and your practice will benefit by your doing more than just staying in your office poring over law books. Get to know your clients, your fellow lawyers, good people in the industries in which you are working, and treat them with respect. This is basic good business for anyone. An international lawyer friend of mine (with a great international law blog) recently sent me a very popular and highly regarded book, The Go-Giver, Expanded Edition: A Little Story About a Powerful Business Idea, that expands on this in all (not just China) contexts. I highly recommend this book to anyone contemplating a career in law or in business. Lawyers who succeed widely generally work well with others.
Speed: Be flexible and quick. Stay well informed; the business environment in China is in a constant and rapid flux, probably much more so than in other markets. This is true of international law as well, and if one is going to practice in this area, one must enjoy and thrive on constant change and even constant uncertainty. You need to be prepared to work tirelessly just to keep up.
A few years ago, a law student emailed me a link to a Quora question and answer session on what it takes for someone to succeed in working for a company in China as a foreigner. The law student specifically referred to answers given by David Wolf and asked whether those things apply to China lawyers as well. They most certainly do.
Chinese language skills: Language is the key to culture, and if you don't understand the culture here, you aren't going to add much value, and you'll be gone within 2-3 years. Sure, a lot of people speak English, and it is easy to operate in an English bubble in larger companies. But the better your Chinese and the better your appreciation for the culture, the better you'll fit in. For lawyers, being able to read and write a language are more important than being able to speak it and law students need to realize this. Being able to order a beer in Chinese is great, but being able to read and analyze Section 308 of such and such code and being able to read a ten-page contract in Chinese in the same amount of time it would take you to read it in English is what law firms need.
Communications skills: industry specific knowledge and skills can be learned. You need to come in with the clear ability to express yourself in both written and spoken form. Absolutely. Want to piss off a client? Send them a long email giving them six options without making any recommendation. Want to make a client happy? Send them an email clearly explaining and ranking their best three options.
An ability to roll with the punches: operating in a cross-cultural environment is trying at the best of times, and at the worst of times would test the patience of a saint. If you are high-strung or expect things to work the way they're supposed to all the time, don't even get on the plane to come here. This is particularly true at smaller law firms and companies and this is a crucial element in my law firm's hiring at all levels. One of our lawyers began with us as a legal assistant and we hired her for that position because she had great marks as a cocktail waitress at a Vegas casino. We figured if she could keep her cool while dealing with a bunch of drunk losers, she could keep her cool in a fast-paced office. We once hired a receptionist who had been the interface between a private school and the students' parents because we figured if she could deal with parents who are wildly concerned with their kids, she could deal with clients who are wildly concerned about their legal matter. I love asking potential hires about their travels and I do so because I want to know if they like going to the same ski resort every year or prefer going to remote villages in Guatemala (which was true of another of our legal assistants). The person who treks to Guatemala in his or her spare time has learned to roll with the punches.
A very clear idea of what you offer that is hard to find or is unobtainable from among your Chinese peers, and the ability to express that well. If you can't tell me in 50 words or less what you have that I need but I can't get from a fresh Tsinghua University graduate, you are wasting your time and mine. If a potential hire cannot pitch me on his or her skill-set, it is unlikely they will be able to instill confidence in our clients.
Passion for the business that is so real that others can feel it walking into the room. If you interview with me and I think you have not spent hours poring over our website or that you are talking to me just because you want a job (as opposed to this job), you have no chance. I stretch this even further by wanting to see passion in other things as well. I want someone who shows passion for something and I do not care what it is. Passion translates. The last kind of person I want to hire (for a million reasons) is the person who just doesn't seem to care about anything.
Integrity: Like few other places on the planet, China will test your character and your ethics. If you do not know when or how to stick to your principles when the chips are down, you're part of the problem. This is in many respects everything. The lawyer-client relationship is based on trust and it cannot work without it.
Excellent project management skills: This is something in fairly short supply among people coming out of school in China, and it is expected from expats. This is very important, but in law there is generally a high correlation between high grades and the ability to develop these skills.
Creativity: I don't mean Pixar-style creativity, but the ability to come up with new ideas, to not only think outside of the box but burn the box altogether. Far more important for the law than most law students realize, and more important in an international context than a domestic one.
Last and by no means least, a demonstrated commitment to China: Most hiring decisions for China and Asia positions — even for multinational companies — are made on the ground here in the region. If anything, this is more the case now than it was a decade ago, as most firms have so expanded their operations in the region that the Asia HR function is managed separately. See number 5 above.


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Главная События 2019, Май
События в Бостоне
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European Cabaret Music Night
16 май 07:30 pm
European Cabaret Music Night from Chicago with International multilingual cabaret singer and pianist - Tanya Melamed and virtuoso violinist – Alex Koffman.
We'll take you on a magic journey into the charming times of retro golden era! Favorites by Edyth Piaf, Salvatore Adamo, Charles Aznavour along with Argentine and Old Polish Tango, Russian and Gypsy romances, songs by Alexander Vertinsky, Tanya's original compositions based on Russian poetry and more…
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TANYA MELAMED is multilingual singer, pianist and composer. Graduated from the Odessa Conservatory of Music, from where she holds a Master of Arts degree.mUpon arrival to the United States, Tanya has won popularity as a solo pianist and singer that presents concerts and shows around Chicagoland, as well as nationally and internationally. Tanya collaborated with the numerous international musicians, which resulted in the production of her four CDs. Among those ensembles were Eyes Manouche (Balkan band), Guitarra Azul (octet of virtuosic Latino style musicians), and the Maxwell Street Klezmer Band - just to name a few. Tanya Melamed is the founder and the lead singer of the "Melamed Band", which has performed concerts, private and corporate events throughout the United States for the last 17 years.
ALEX KOFFMAN received his Masters Degree from the Conservatory of Minsk in Belarus. In 1990, after immigrating to America, Alex studied with Albert Igolnikov of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Alex joined Maxwell Street Klezmer Band in 1990 and soon after became its Musical Director and composer. In 2008, Alex was the featured soloist in the world premier of Klezmer Rhapsody in Preston Bradley Hall at the Chicago Cultural Center, which was presented again in Symphony Hall in 2014 with Chicago Sinfonietta. In 2015, Alex was featured in Lyric Opera of Chicago's World Premier Klezmer Opera, The Property. Alex is featured on four of the band's commercial recordings and has toured with the band nine times in Europe and in Carnegie Hall. Alex is the leader of two Chicago- area community bands and The Junior Klezmer Orchestra.
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Patek Philippe Nautilus a great sports watch and its replica is also in high demand in our market. On my blog, I introduced a replica Patek Nautilus watch made by Biao.is factory before, a lot of people bought it from me and have given good feedback. MK, which is another famous factory, also makes the blue Patek Philippe Nautilus replica, both BP and MK manufactured good quality Patek Philippe Nautilus replicas, but not the best. Now, there is a maker named P, we call them PF, produced the Nautilus 5711 replica, which is considered to be the best Nautilus replica. The one I am going to introduce has a blue dial, PF also has grey and white dial in stock.
PF made several improvements on old BP Nautilus 5711 replicas. First, the horizontal dial patterns are very natural especially when the dial is under sun light, PF makes the dial closest to genuine Nautilus. Second improvement lies in the case, which is made of 316F stainless steel, the Patek Philippe 5711 Replica from biao.is is measured to be 40mm in case diameter, which is the same as genuine, while its case thickness is only 9mm, which is ultra-thin, both BP and MK can not make that thin. The third improvement is the movement. PF uses more reliable Miyota 9015 as base movement, then the factory modified its plates and auto rotor to make it look the same as Patek Philippe Calibre 324. Look at the movement photo below, the decoration is beautiful. Auto rotor is golden and has special patterns polishing and a Patek Logo. Movemen plate has golden engravings like original Patek 324. The fourth improvement is the bracelet. The designer is a watch master from Germany, he designed the bracelet of PF Nautilus 5711 replica, whole bracelet is made of 316F stainless steel and has the same construction as genuine. The bracelet could be interchangeable with genuine, including links and clasp. These are four main improvements PF made on basis of BP Nautilus 5711. Please enjoy photos. By the way, the replica watch is about 120g in weight. Replica Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711 is one of the best-selling stainless steel watches, if you are out of budge to buy a genuine and looking for its perfect replica, please buy from PF, you will never regret.
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Upcoming Events, Media and Podcasts
NEWS PROVIDED BY Brook, Inc. Jan 12, 2022, 11:45 ET BUFFALO, N.Y., Jan. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Community Health Center of Buffalo (CHCB) has partnered with Brook Health to improve health outcomes for patients with hypertension. The alliance is already off to a...
"Medicine requires flow, unity, and continuity. Healthcare can be complex and even more so for the underserved – it's embedded with regulations, rules, and social and cultural issues, such as structural racism. We, along with our community partners, are sensitive to...
BUFFALO, NY – Jan. 5, 2022 – The Community Health Center of Buffalo, Inc, Inc. is offering COVID Testing; Adult Vaccination and Booster Clinics; and Pediatric Vaccination Clinics at locations in Buffalo, Lockport and Niagara Falls as follows: COVID TESTING – BUFFALO...
Marsha McWilson holds a photo of her sister who died of Covid-19. McWilson has lost six relatives to Covid and had it herself; she's part of a documentary that screens on Saturday trying to break down vaccine hesitancy. Marsha McWilson's sister had a heart attack...
Sat. Dec. 18, 2021, 11 AM (Doors open at 10:30 AM)
At Dipson Amherst Theatre, 3500 Main. St., Buffalo
Film documents candid community voices sharing personal stories of loss, COVID sickness,
and ultimately, how they overcame vaccine hesitancy
Dr. Song Park, D.M.D. Joins CHCB, Inc. Dental Team
Dr. Song Park, Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (D.M.D.), has joined The Community Health Center of Buffalo, Inc, Inc. Dental Team based at 34 Benwood Ave. Dr. Park most recently served as Staff Dentist with the Syracuse Community Health Center, Syracuse, NY. He is also a...
Dr. Robertus J. Salis, Pediatrician, Joins Community Health Center of Niagara
The Community Health Center of Niagara is very pleased to welcome Dr. Robertus J. Salis. MD, to the Family Medicine team at the Community Health Center of Niagara. Dr. Salis is a Pediatrician and is located at CHCN at 2715 Highland Ave., Niagara Falls. Most recently,...
CHCB, Inc.'s Dr. Shahla Ahmad, MD, Receives Erie County Medical Society 'Fellow of Year Award'
Dr. Shahla Ahmad, MD, a member of The Community Health Center of Buffalo, Inc, Inc, Inc.'s Family Medicine provider team, has received the "Fellow of the Year Award" from the Erie County Medical Society after completing her fellowship in Geriatrics and Palliative Care. Dr. Ahmad was selected for this prestigious award from among all State University of New York Jacobs School of Medicine fellowship candidates participating in program disciplines such as Neuroscience, Cardio, Hospitalist, etc., throughout Erie County.
Community Health Center of Buffalo, Inc. Hosting Dr. Siri Sat Nam Sept. 7-11 for Community Meetings, Workshop, 'Black Men, Who Are We?' Seminar, Book Signing
World Renowned Los Angeles-based Mental Health Practitioner currently featured on Viceland network's 'The Therapist,' conducting therapy with celebrity musicians Katy Perry, Waka Flocka, Grammy Award winner Corey Taylor and many more
Author of 'The Pocket Guru: Guidance and Mantras for Spiritual Awakening and Emotional Wisdom'
Community Health Center of Buffalo, Inc., Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center partner to increase early pre-natal care
Niagara Falls, July 27, 2021 -- The Community Health Center of Buffalo, Inc, Inc. (CHCB, Inc.) and Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center (NFMMC) have launched a partnership to increase obstetrical care including pre-natal care, labor and delivery services, postpartum...
New Year Visits to Dentist are Vital to Your Health
No Need to Fear COVID; Tele-Dental Option also Available
By Dr. Shilpa Kapoor, DDS, MS, BDS
Did you visit the Dentist at least once in 2020?
If not, to be certain you are fully protecting your overall health, plan in 2021 to see your Dentist every six months for an exam and a cleaning. This will cover everything.
When it comes to oral health, patients need to understand that every ailment starts from your mouth. And oral health is not just about taking care of your teeth. In addition to diagnosing cavities, a routine oral exam can also diagnose developmental abnormalities, syndromes, oral cancers, mental health issues, oral effects of various medications and medical problems such as diabetes.
CHCB, Inc. Publishes COVID Clinical Case Report in Wiley Global Journal
Sounds Alarm on Blood Clots 'Masquerading' as Back Pain in African Americans
Dr. LaVonne Ansari, Chief Executive Officer and Dr. Arvela Heider, Chief Innovation Officer, join author Dr. Kenyani Davis in displaying the first product of The Community Health Center of Buffalo, Inc, Inc.'s recently launched research focus.
The Community Health Center of Buffalo, Inc, Inc., has published a "Clinical Case Report" in the Wiley Open Access Journal entitled: "COVID-19 pneumonia with back pain: Presentation of an acute pulmonary embolism associated with novel coronavirus infection in an outpatient setting".
CHCB, INC. Continuing to Build Behavioral Health Telehealth Visit Expertise
Advantages for Patients, CHCB, INC. are Significant and Growing!
Prior to the beginning of COVID, using "Telehealth" for Behavioral Health patient visits, was seen by Healthcare at large (providers and insurers) as a new idea that might have some possibilities. Today, over seven months into the pandemic, Telehealth or conducting a patient session by laptop computer or Smartphone, according to Megan Quinn, "is here to stay!" In fact, The Community Health Center of Buffalo, Inc, Inc.'s Behavioral Health Manager and her diverse and highly talented Behavioral Health Team, have and are continuing to note numerous benefits from the communications technology for both CHCB, Inc.'s patients and the organization. To learn more about how CHCB, Inc. has fast become a Behavioral Health Telehealth expert with almost 400 billable visits per month, Megan recently participated in an interview and provided her hands-on perspective.
Stepping Up When It Matters Most
Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures. Health centers across the nation have distinguished themselves in responding to the current pandemic. Here are some examples:
The Community Health Center of Buffalo, Inc, Inc. (Buffalo, NY) put together a COVID-19 Response Team consisting of trained staff, including medical and dental providers. The team determined that the safest location for testing was their mobile van (pictured below), which enabled both drive-up and walk-up testing. Their original goal was to conduct health screenings in public housing and in collaboration with schools, but their target populations have rapidly expanded.
Using their HRSA funding, they held community testing days in early May at several sites that have some of the highest rates of COVID-19 in Erie County. They now offer COVID-19 testing five days a week in collaboration with the local health departments and other community agencies. They also coordinate with local churches to conduct on-site testing and organize testing days for barbers and beauticians, who must be tested every 14 days. Additionally, they're working with the Erie County Department of Health to start testing at homeless shelters.
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
Tens of millions of Americans receive quality, affordable health care and other services through HRSA's 90-plus programs and more than 3,000 grantees.
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the primary federal agency for improving health care to people who are geographically isolated, economically or medically vulnerable
HRSA programs help those in need of high quality primary health care, people with HIV/AIDS, pregnant women, and mothers. HRSA also supports the training of health professionals, the distribution of providers to areas where they are needed most and improvements in health care delivery.
HRSA oversees organ, bone marrow and cord blood donation. It compensates individuals harmed by vaccination, and maintains databases that protect against health care malpractice, waste, fraud and abuse.
Since 1943 the agencies that were HRSA precursors have worked to improve the health of needy people. HRSA was created in 1982, when the Health Resources Administration and the Health Services Administration were merged.
Healthy Communities, Healthy People
To improve health outcomes and address health disparities through access to quality services, a skilled health workforce, and innovative, high-value programs.
Goal 1: Improve Access to Quality Health Services
Goal 2: Foster a Health Care Workforce Able to Address Current and Emerging Needs
Goal 3: Achieve Health Equity and Enhance Population Health
Goal 4: Optimize HRSA Operations and Strengthen Program Management
Community Health Center of Niagara Falls honors
CELEBRATION: Dedications for Dr. Edward Brown, Jesse E. Richardson.
Flanked by local clergy, city, state, and national elected officials, Dr. LaVonne Ansari announced the dedication of the Community Health Center Niagara Falls' pediatric wing in honor of long-time local pediatrician Dr. Edward Brown. "We are also renaming our first floor Community Room in memory of the late Jesse E. Richardson. He was a pillar of the Niagara Falls North End community."
Power 150 Women: Dr. Ansari #47
By Donna Collins – Editor, Buffalo Business First
Meet the 2020 Power 150 Women, a group whose talent and influence fuel economic, social and cultural growth.
Over the last year, the news staff of Business First has been talking to and writing about these women. Trust us, you want to know them.
The countdown is sponsored by M&T Bank.
We're getting down to our final numbers. Number 58 starts today's countdown and we'll stop at Number 26. Thank you, ladies, for all you're doing to help Western New York.
HEALTHeLINK Medical Minute: Community Health Center of Buffalo
A MOMENT OF SOLIDARITY
Dr. Ansari is seen here flanked by her Chief Medical Officer Dr. Bharat Kohli and approximately 50 staff.
Western New York's most influential people of 2020
By DONNA COLLINS
We concede that there is no formula for computing power and influence. Influence means different things to different people, but most of us will agree on this: We all know power and influence when we see it.
Community health leader expands her reach
By Tracey Drury
LaVonne Ansari long has been a leader in the region for community health. She has overseen the growth of The Community Health Center of Buffalo, Inc (CHCB) from one to five sites across two counties, while expanding services to provide care for underserved populations. Now she's taking that leadership a step further.
College radio helped a present-day mental health expert find stability
By NICK LIPPA
"When I was a college freshman, I had a psychotic episode. I ended up being diagnosed with bipolar disorder."
Karl Shallowhorn has made a name for himself as one of the region's largest mental health advocates.
Black teens report more suicide attempts
By Karys Belger | Buffalo,NY
"Reported attempts of suicide increased among African-American teens while decreasing among other groups" – Karys Belger
In this article Community Health Center of Buffalo's Education Program Coordinator, Karl Shallowhorn speaks with WGRZ about his encounters with suicide attempts by African American teens.
Lead Poisoning Task Force Provides Update on Action Plan
By Andy Young | City of Buffalo
As a nurse, Trinetta Alston knows the dangers of lead poisoning. As a mother, she's seen the effects firsthand.
Counselor Karl Shallowhorn on mental health and mass shootings
Counselor karl Shallowhorn | AUG. 5, 2019 | WGRZ
CHCB Education Program Coordinator, Karl Shallowhorn, discusses the recent El Paso and Dayton shootings and addresses the myths associated with mental illness and violence.
Technology Helps Keep Families Connected While A Parent Is Jailed
BY MAURA CHRISTIE| APR. 25, 2019 | SPECTRUM NEWS
When a parent is sent to jail or prison, the bond with their child is often lost or put in jeopardy.
Now, there's a new program to help make sure families don't miss out on that precious time.
Technology like FaceTime and Skype will start playing a role in eight prisons, allowing parents that are incarcerated to visit with their children more often.
State Senator Tim Kennedy announced Thursday that $180,000 was secured for the new project, called Family Works Buffalo.
The Osborne Association has helped launch similar programs in other areas and for this project, worked alongside The Community Health Center of Buffalo, Inc, Inc, where the video visitor center will be located.
The calls will still be monitored but the family-friendly center will have living rooms with toys and even the same books so parents and kids can read together.
Officials called Family Works Buffalo an important way to make sure parents and kids have a good relationship so when parents are released, they can start fresh together.
"People that stay connected to their families while they're incarcerated are six times more likely to succeed on release so starting inside is important," said Liz Gaynes, president and CEO of the Osborne Association. "More important than suddenly seeing this child for the first time when you come home, it's really going to be hard to adjust, I mean kids are hard no matter what and they will have years' worth of demands and expectations of a parent who comes home."
These video chats however are not meant to replace in-person visits as officials said those are still important.
10 Things Employers – And Employees – Should Know About Mental Health At Work
BY NATALIE BURG| OCT. 8, 2018 | FORBES
When Gabe Howard was 25, he was diagnosed with a serious illness. At the time, he was a successful employee in a competitive industry. When he returned to the office after his initial hospitalization, though, he wasn't welcomed with balloons and cards. Instead, he encountered whispers and sideways looks. As his treatment required increasing time away from work, things got worse.
"Any time I was off, the rumor mill would start all over again," Howard said. "People would say, 'Well that's a great scam, Gabe says he's sick and he gets six weeks paid vacation.'"
If Howard had cancer, this reaction would appall most people. But his diagnosis is a heavily stigmatized one: bipolar disorder. Though his first experience dealing with a mental health crisis in the workplace was awful – and ended with his termination – it was his employer who ultimately missed out: it lost a valuable young talent. The employer also lost countless hours of productivity to the drama that its lack of support caused.
Howard, however, went on to have a successful career in the nonprofit sector, and now he writes and speaks about bipolar disorder full-time. Howard's story shows that it's possible to be a healthy and productive employee while managing a severe and persistent mental health condition.
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EDITORIAL: Condemning immigrants explains Trump? That's what Mendham official thought
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The deputy mayor of Mendham recently circulated a Facebook rant characterizing immigrants as "rabid, messy, mean raccoons" infesting basements.
Soon thereafter, the deputy mayor of Mendham was no longer the deputy mayor of Mendham, having appropriately resigned after a groundswell of criticism.
Rick Blood is the man responsible for spreading such garbage, and thankfully he didn't pull out that tried and true 21st century form of denial that he was hacked. His explanation was that he was merely trying to be thought-provoking in sharing a post that a friend had sent him in "explaining" why President Trump has enjoyed such support.
Mendham official resigns after 'racist' post
Keep in mind, the original post wasn't just an explainer; it's unabashedly pro-Trump. In describing the vile views of immigrants held by many of the president's supporters, the post doesn't even hint at condemning those views. "We're sick of politicians, sick of the Democratic Party, Republican Party and sick of illegals," the post read. "We just want this thing fixed. …We just want those raccoons gone, out of our house. NOW."
That's what Blood chose to put out there in social media, under his own name, without comment that might have added some context or suggested he wasn't supporting the thoughts included.
If Blood was indeed merely trying to be provocative, as he claimed, then he accomplished his goal. The post is deeply bigoted, and rightly prompted a firestorm of protest. It certainly didn't help Blood's cause that a Township Committee meeting was already scheduled for last Monday night, right after the news of the post broke.
Blood first apologized, on both Facebook and at the meeting, arguing that he wasn't trying to be offensive; of course the only people who wouldn't find it offensive are those who agree with the sentiment.
Blood also took a weak stab at suggesting it didn't register with him that the post was referencing immigrants. Whom, then, did he believe was being compared to nasty raccoons in basements? Was there a message there about some other group of targets hated by Trump supporters that he wanted to help illuminate?
The angry crowd that gathered Monday night was having none of it. Blood began the meeting resolved to continue on as deputy mayor. He ended it with his resignation. No governing body should harbor anyone willing to share such hateful views, regardless of what we currently endure from the White House.
In the end, we learned another lesson about the power and danger of social media. Use it wisely, and always be mindful of your audience. But we also were reminded once again how often Trump supporters — from the hard-core absolutists to those who grudgingly accepted him as preferable to Hillary Clinton and the Democrats — are left to defend the indefensible. Many of Trump's people do indeed condemn immigrants in the disgusting manner described in the post. It's those people, and their views, that must be overcome, not the nation's immigrants.
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Carriera

Club
La carriera di Priscila Daroit inizia a livello giovanile nel Colégio Sinodal, dove inizia a giocare all'età di undici anni e a livello professionale nella stagione 2005-06, quando viene ingaggiata dal  dove rimane per un biennio prima di trasferirsi al  a partire dall'annata 2007-08. Dopo un triennio nel club di Belo Horizonte passa al  nel campionato 2010-11 con cui vince il primo titolo di club della propria carriera, ossia il Campionato Mineiro.

Nella stagione 2012-13 gioca nel , col quale si classifica al terzo posto in campionato, mentre in quella successiva passa al , dove resta per due annate vincendo il Campionato sudamericano per club 2014; si trasferisce quindi al  nella stagione 2015-16 e nuovamente al Minas in quella successiva, dove conquista il secondo titolo mineiro e il Campionato sudamericano per club 2018.

Nell'annata 2018-19 è in campo con la  mentre in quella successiva è di nuovo al Praia Clube, dove si aggiudica il terzo titolo mineiro personale e la Supercoppa brasiliana 2019, prima di tornare a Belo Horizonte per la terza avventura con la maglia del Minas a partire dalla stagione 2020-21: questa si rivela l'esperienza più prolifica per Priscila, che conquista due titoli nazionali, la Coppa del Brasile 2021, il titolo mineiro 2020 e il campionato sudamericano 2022, impreziosito quest'ultimo dal riconoscimento individuale come miglior schiacciatrice.

Nazionale
Dopo aver vinto nel 2005 il campionato mondiale di categoria con la nazionale Under-18 e l'anno seguente il campionato sudamericano Under-20, nel 2007 ottiene le prime convocazioni in nazionale maggiore, con la quale esordisce in occasione della Coppa panamericana raggiungendo la finale del torneo, pur continuando il proprio percorso con la nazionale Under-20 con cui si aggiudica la medaglia d'oro al campionato mondiale di categoria.

Nel 2012 si aggiudica il secondo argento in Coppa panamericana mentre l'anno seguente vince la medaglia d'oro al World Grand Prix; nel 2022 giunge seconda alla Volleyball Nations League e al campionato mondiale.

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2020-21, 2021-22

2021

2019

2010, 2017, 2019, 2020

2014, 2018, 2022

Nazionale (competizioni minori)
  Campionato mondiale Under-18 2005
  Campionato sudamericano Under-20 2006
  Coppa panamericana 2007
  Campionato mondiale Under-20 2007
  Coppa panamericana 2012
  Montreux Volley Masters 2013

Premi individuali
 2022 - Campionato sudamericano per club: Miglior schiacciatrice

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Q: Change Date format with Month name and date format in string in Bigquery I have two date formats 2020-01-02T10:26:47.056-04:00 and January 2, 2020, 10:10 AM that I need to transform into a comparable date format to make a subtraction between the two dates.
I've tried turning into strings and truncating them but I can't get the formatting right
FORMAT_DATETIME('%Y/%m/%d %H:%M:%ES', PARSE_DATETIME('%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%ES', New_Date))

A: Assume that you have two different time formats and second one is at the same timezone as first one (offset -04:00).

*

*'2020-01-02T10:26:47.056-04:00'

*'January 2, 2020, 10:10 AM'

Try this one:
SELECT DATETIME_DIFF(first, second, SECOND) elapsed_seconds FROM (
  SELECT DATETIME(TIMESTAMP('2020-01-02T10:26:47.056-04:00')) first,
         PARSE_DATETIME('%B %e, %Y, %R %p', 'January 2, 2020, 10:10 AM') second
);

output:

(update)
SELECT DATETIME_DIFF(first, second, SECOND) elapsed_seconds
  FROM (
    SELECT DATETIME(TIMESTAMP(date_answer)) first,
           PARSE_DATETIME('%B %e, %Y, %R %p', date_created) second
      FROM (
        SELECT json_value(answer, '$.date_created') as date_answer,
               date_created from table1
      )
  )

Above your query got an error like below, it means date_created   column in table1 is a TIMESTAMP.

"No matching signature for function PARSE_DATETIME for argument types: STRING, TIMESTAMP. Supported signature: PARSE_DATETIME(STRING, STRING) at [4:10]", "status" : "INVALID_ARGUMENT"

If so, second time format is not like January 2, 2020, 10:10 AM as you said. Json value is ok with TIMESTAMP() because it is a TIMESTAMP formatted string.
And you can convert date_created TIMESTAMP column in table1 to DATETIME by DATETIME(date_created) AS second in my original query.


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Lexus LS+ Concept Previews the Brand's Autonomous Future, Achieves Peak Predator-Grille
"But grandma, what a terribly big mouth you have," said Little Red Riding Hood.
By Chris Tsui October 26, 2017
As a precursor to the future of its LS flagship sedan, Lexus has taken the wraps off of what it calls the LS+ Concept. It's an even more futuristic interpretation of the already-super-modern LS and features one of the most brazen examples of the brand's predator-grille front end we've seen so far.
Lexus says the car previews technology that'll be seen in the 2020 LS as well as a design direction that will pervade Lexus cars of every price bracket in the future. A design direction that, evidently, involves doubling down on the firm's controversially styled front fascias and checkmark-shaped headlights. Around the back, Lexus appears to be following the Volkswagen Group's suit with a long, uninterrupted, horizontal taillight—also seen in the recently updated versions of the Porsche Cayenne and Audi A7. Are long uni-taillights the Hottest Automotive Design Trend of 2017? Seems like it.
Under the skin, Lexus is touting "advanced, AI-backed, automated driving." The LS+ can apparently operate itself independently from on-ramp to off-ramp, merging with traffic and making lane changes without the help of a human driver. In addition, the Lexus concept connects with a data center and is able to update its own software, add new features over time, and continuously improve its self-driving capabilities, constantly learning the roads in which it roams.
While Lexus says we can look forward to all of this tech in just three short years, we'll believe it when we see it.
Apple's Self-Driving Lexus May Have Been Spotted with New Hardware
The tech giant's Lexus may have been fitted with new self-driving tech.
Lexus Cuts Ties with the Weinstein Company Amidst Sexual Harassment Scandal
Fallout from the Harvey Weinstein sex scandal finally reached an OEM.
Lexus Boss Wants to Build an LFA Supercar Successor, Eventually
'I would like to do it, but we have other priorities for now,' said Yoshihiro Sawa.
Why Does This Self-Driving Lexus Have Two Steering Wheels?
Shouldn't a self-driving car subtract steering wheels, not add them?
The Lexus LC's Blue Paint Took 15 Years To Develop
'I'm afraid Lexus just blue itself.'


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Judge Cheryl L. Waite is running for her fourth term as a judge on the 7th District Court of Appeals. She graduated from Youngstown State University in 1982, and went on to receive her Juris Doctorate law degree from Cleveland-Marshall School of Law, Cleveland State University in 1985. She was admitted to the Ohio bar that same year. She clerked for various law firms in both Cleveland and Youngstown during law school, and was then hired as an Assistant Law Director for the City of Youngstown, attaining the post of First Assistant. She also served as the City's acting Risk Manager beginning in 1991. From 1986 to 1995, she also had a private law practice.
As Assistant Law Director, she was admitted to practice in the Federal Court of Appeals in 1986 and the United States Supreme Court in 1992. During her time at the Law Director's Office, she litigated and argued numerous appeals in the Ohio Courts of Appeals, the Ohio Supreme Court, and the Federal Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Judge Waite was elected to the 7th District Court of Appeals in November 1996. After a hard-fought campaign in which she faced opponents in both the primary and general elections, she became the first woman ever elected to this Court. She was re-elected in 2002 and 2008. She was also the first woman to serve as presiding judge of the 7th District Court of Appeals, holding that office from February of 2003-2005, and again from 2011-2013.
When Judge Waite was first elected in 1996, the 7th District Court of Appeals occupied part of the fourth floor of the Mahoning County Courthouse in very limited space that was inadequate for the 4 judges and 17 staff members of the Court. Soon after Judge Waite took office in early 1997, she promoted plans for the relocation the 7th District Court of Appeals to more acceptable quarters. She championed the idea that a new 7th District Court of Appeals courthouse could be economically built in downtown Youngstown, using already existing funding sources. The $3.4 million building project commenced in March 2005, and the new courthouse, located on West Federal Street in Youngstown, was officially dedicated on June 16, 2006.
The 7th District is comprised of eight Ohio counties: Mahoning, Columbiana, Jefferson, Carroll, Belmont, Harrison, Monroe and Noble. Judge Waite hears the appeals arising from all the 74 trial judges in those counties, except for death penalty appeals decided after 1995, which go directly to the Ohio Supreme Court. In her three terms as Judge, she has authored over 1,100 judicial opinions and has sat on over 4,000 case panels, almost all of which are published by the Ohio Supreme Court or other legal sources such as Westlaw. Judge Waite has also served on the Ohio Supreme Court a number of times, having been selected by the Chief Justice to sit by assignment.
Judge Waite was appointed by the late Chief Justice Thomas Moyer of the Ohio Supreme Court to serve as the Court of Appeals representative on the Ohio Criminal Sentencing Commission from 2000-2004.
She is a member of Ohio State Bar Association and served on its Committee on the Independent Judiciary and the Unjust Criticism of Judges. Her other memberships include the American Judges Association, Youngstown State University Alumni Association, and the honor society of Phi Kappa Phi. She is also a member of the Ohio Courts of Appeals Judges Association, and was elected Secretary/Treasurer of that prestigious body in 2013.
She served for 12 years on the Board of Trustees of the Youngstown YWCA and was the chair of its personnel committee for several years. In addition, she served as President of the YWCA's Board during its recent multi-million dollar renovation project. She also served as President of the Board of Directors of Gateways Industries, Inc. after serving for 8 years on the Board of Directors of Gateways to Better Living, Inc.
In January 2000 she was a recipient of the Mahoning Valley Women's Political Caucus Judicial Excellence Award.
Judge Waite is married to Attorney Edwin Romero. They have two children, Alexis and Evan, both currently attending Ohio colleges.


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After defeating No. 2 Auburn, Where Will Mississippi State Land in the Polls
While the path to the top of the Amway Coaches' Poll would be tough to climb Sunday, the path to the top of the AP poll might be cleared.
By justinrsutton Oct 11, 2014, 11:21pm EDT
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With Mississippi State's 38-23 victory over the Auburn Tigers, talk has started swirling as to whether or not the Bulldogs will assume the top spot in the polls when they are announced tomorrow. While it looks like a possibility in the AP poll, there will be a bit of work to make it happen in the Amway Coaches' Poll Sunday.
In the Coaches' Poll, the Bulldogs came into the matchup ranked No. 6 behind (in order) Florida State, Auburn, Baylor, Ole Miss, and Notre Dame. Of those teams, all picked up win except for Auburn. The Seminoles knocked off the 2-4 Syracuse Orange 38-20 in Syracuse. Baylor survived No. 12 TCU (5-1) 61-58. Ole Miss is in the process of knocking off No. 14 Texas A&M, and Notre Dame defeated North Carolina (2-4) 50-43.
As far as impressive victories, the Bulldogs had by far the most impressive, even if they had a sloppy second quarter. Baylor cannot play defense, and one has to wonder what impact that might have on the voters. Notre Dame survived a not-good Tar Heels Squad, and Florida State did not look extremely impressive against Syracuse. A look at the victories shows that Notre Dame and Baylor should be the bottom two of the five of those teams.
Sorting out the top-three becomes a bit more difficult. There are 61 first place votes that are worth keeping an eye on. Forty-four belong to Florida State, 16 went to Auburn and one to Baylor. One would have to imagine that the vote going to Baylor is going to someone else, as will Auburn's. No matter how those 17 are divided, it is unlikely that anyone will end up with more than Florida State, so the question becomes who gets the most.
With Mississippi State and Ole Miss picking up solid victories over ranked foes, my guess is about 20 or so votes are split among those two teams. Which ever gets the most will probably end up the No. 2 team in the nation behind Florida State. My guess is Mississippi State gets the votes.
In the AP poll, there appears to be growing sentiment to put the Bulldogs at the top spot. Coming into this week, Auburn had 23 first place votes, and the Bulldogs had two. Those 23 of the Tigers are up for grabs, and they could likely land with the Bulldogs. It would not take too many others to put Mississippi State ahead of Florida State in the first place votes.
However, the issue for the Bulldogs may be where voters who do not rank them at No. 1 or No. 2 rank Mississippi State. The Bulldogs had voters place them as low as ten last week, and if that continues, the could well have more first place votes as Florida State, but still end up ranked No. 2.
At the end of the day, I'm guessing the Bulldogs end up at No. 2 in the Coaches' Poll and will just sneak past Florida State for the No. 1 ranking. However, if it No. 3 and No. 2, I won't be shocked.
However, no matter what happens, a top-spot in the polls could only last one week. Florida State and Notre Dame play each other next week, and should the Seminoles look solid in that matchup, they would more than likely regain any No. 1 spot.


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This collection contains the preserved and restored archival materials from 7 original 35mm nitrate reels, which contain 8 distinct rolls or "views" of THE PICTORIAL STORY OF HIAWATHA, a live pageant performed in Desbarats, Ontario by the Garden River Ojibway community in 1902 - 1903. Katharine and Charles Bowden filmed this pageant so they could screen the moving images as part of their Chautauqua Lecture Circuit presentation of the same name. The reels were discovered in the Valparaiso University Special Collections Library by Judith Miller. Clearly there are reels of the pageant that are missing.
This collection of films was compiled by Jack Behrend who owned a camera equipment rental house and worked as a professional industrial filmmaker from the 1950s until the 1990s. Included in this collection are 13 reels of raw footage from an unfinished documentary of historical inns of America and time lapse footage of Grant Park, the Equitable Building and Lake Point Tower as they were being constructed. The collection includes industrial films about steel foundries, the making of railroad wheels and a film about the teachers' strike at Niles North in the 1970s. Also within this collection are films made by Gordon Weisenborn, a Chicago filmmaker who gave his films to Jack Behrend before his death. Behrend has donated the prints and rights of his films and those of Gordon Weisenborn to CFA. He has also donated 52 prints made by the National Film Board of Canada.
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By Mark WebsterMarch 13, 2021No Comments
The city of Kanazawa (金沢市), bordering the Sea of Japan, is a place where old and new harmoniously co-exist. During the Edo period, Kanazawa was home to one of the greatest ruling clans in Japan, the Maeda, whose samurai warriors quickly expanded the city, and many reminders of that time can still be seen today.
Kanazawa, in the foothills of the mighty Japanese Alps, makes an ideal excursion when visiting the bustling ski resorts of Nagano, about an hour away from Nagano city and surrounding attractions on the Hokuriku Shinkansen bullet train, and gives visitors a taste of Japan's history. Here, Japanese appreciation of nature takes on a greater meaning, where the breathtaking scenery will certainly captivate your imagination.
Many of the attractions in Kanazawa are located around Castle Park, just a short walk from JR Kanazawa station, but further transportation options are detailed at the end of this article.
Listen to the Trees in Kanazawa's Kenrokuen Garden
Situated around the outer gates of Kanazawa Castle Park, Kenrokuen Garden (兼六園) is regarded as one of the top three landscaped gardens in Japan, alongside Kairakuen Garden in Mito and Korakuen Garden in Okayama. Its central location in the heart of the city makes it a must for any visitor to Kanazawa. The original garden is thought to have been built in the 1670s, but part of it was destroyed by fire before being rebuilt in 1774. Kenrokuen's 10 hectares of beautiful, landscaped gardens are truly interactive, a space to experience rather than simply view from a distance. As visitors walk around, their senses are heightened by the smell of 160 different species of plants and the sounds of birds rustling in the garden's 8,200 trees.
Kotoji-tōrō stone lantern on the edge of Kusumiga Pond
Classic points of interest include the Kotoji-tōrō stone lantern with two legs that sits on the edge of Kusumiga Pond, the garden's largest pond at 5,800 square meters. On the various traditional wooden bridges such as Hanami-bashi, or flower-viewing bridge, you can admire the surrounding flora at any time of year, but particularly during the spring sakura cherry blossom season.
The gardens are beautiful in any season
Historical artifacts are scattered throughout the grounds and make for a true voyage of discovery. The Kaiseki Pagoda, situated on a central island in Hisago Pond, dates back hundreds of years.
The centuries-old Kaiseki Pagoda
During the winter months Kanazawa receives heavy snowfall, so to prevent the weight of the snow from damaging the trees in the park, bamboo poles and ropes (雪吊り, yukizuri) are erected around many of the older trees for extra support.
Bamboo poles and ropes protect some of the older trees during the winter months.
Explore Seisonkaku Samurai Villa and Art Museum in Kanazawa
Seisonkaku Villa (成巽閣) is located in the southeast corner of Kenrokuen Garden. Constructed around 1863 during the Edo period by a Maeda lord, it was dedicated to his mother. Seisonkaku was listed as an important national cultural property in 1938, before being designated as a national treasure in 1950. On the second floor, the Ultramarine room features vermillion walls that extend from its ultramarine ceiling.
There is also a covered viewing deck with stunning views over the garden so that it can be enjoyed in any weather. The villa hosts regular art exhibitions related to the samurai era, such as showcasing traditional winter clothing worn by women from the Maeda family.
Admission to Seisonkaku Villa is separate from the garden: ¥700 (adults aged 19 and above); ¥300 (children ages 13-18); ¥250 (ages 6-12); free for children under 6. Open 9:00-17:00, closed Wednesdays.
Walk under the Swimming Pool at the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art
The acclaimed 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art opened in 2004 and received one million visitors in less than a year. It was designed by Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa, who have also worked together on art installations at the Louvre in Paris and the Serpentine Gallery in London. The building has won several architecture awards, including the Golden Lion Award in 2004 and the Pritzker Award in 2010. The museum is designed to blend into the surroundings, and many of the works spill out on to the forecourt leading up to it. Glass walls give the space an open feel, and barrier-free areas ensure that parts of the museum can be accessed by all.
Several permanent and temporary exhibitions include works by both Japanese and international artists. The space is also used as a meeting area by local people, for example in hosting school groups for various projects. The museum's most famous art installation is The Swimming Pool by Leandro Erlich, a mesmerizing optical illusion in which visitors can peer at each other from above and beneath the shimmering surface of an outdoor swimming pool.
The Swimming Pool by Leandro Erlich
Admission varies according to the exhibition, but regular adult admission for most special exhibitions is ¥1,200.
Decorate Beautiful Items with Kanazawa Gold Leaf
Ishikawa Prefecture (石川県) boasts an impressive number of traditional crafts. One of the most famous is the gold leafing used to decorate many Japanese products, from chopsticks to the famous Golden Pavilion in Kyoto. Gold leaf as a material has existed for centuries, but it is only in the last 50 years that intricate golden leaves have been used to decorate household items. Today, gold leafing is even being used on food, and many Kanazawa-inspired dishes feature a tiny edible gold leaf as a symbol of the region. 99% of all gold leaf in Japan is produced in Kanazawa.
Sakuda (さくだ) is one of the primary producers of gold leaf, with five locations in Kanazawa and one in Toyama. The Sakuda main store in Kanazawa offers gold-leafing workshops where visitors can decorate items, such as chopsticks, plates, jewelry boxes, or compact mirrors with the famous Kanazawa gold leaf.
Stroll through Kanazawa's Nagamachi Samurai District
Located in the shadow of Kanazawa Castle, the Nagamachi Samurai District (長町武家屋敷跡, Nagamachi Bukeyashiki) is where many of the middle-class samurais were housed during the Edo period. As much of Kanazawa avoided large-scale bombing during World War II, Nagamachi still retains many of its original features such as narrow streets, mud walls and old waterways. During the cold winter months, the mud walls are covered with straw mats to protect them from frost and subsequent cracking.
In the narrow streets of Nagamachi, mud walls are covered with straw mats in winter to prevent cracking.
Nagamachi is an attractive area to stroll around and harks to Japan's ancient past. A samurai residence called Nomura House has been carefully restored by the local government as a relic to show the samurai way of life. At small shops and restaurants dotted throughout the district, you can browse souvenirs and try many delicious foods. One of the specialities of Kanazawa is jibuni (治部煮), simmered duck and seasonal vegetables in a broth that has been thickened with potato starch or flour. The samurai district is the ideal place to sample this classic dish.
Jibuni, a Kanazawa delicacy.
See a Geisha Performance in Kanazawa's Higashi Tea House District
As the largest of Kanazawa's three main 'chaya' (or 'teahouse') areas, Higashi Chaya (ひがし茶屋街) is lined with wooden teahouses where geisha still entertain to this day. Situated on the bank of the Asano River, some of the buildings date back to the 1820s, and visitors can hear the sound of the stringed shamisen (三味線) accompanied by the singing of geisha when walking around the area at night. While many of the working teahouses are not open to the public, Kaikaro presents geisha performances for visitors on some evenings.
Teahouses offer a refined atmosphere and the opportunity to try Japanese teas and sweets in a traditional setting. Higashi Chaya is also an ideal place to discover restaurants serving Kaga (加賀) vegetable dishes (Kaga is the historical name for this southern area of present-day Ishikawa Prefecture), as the region is famous for the quality of its vegetables and fresh seafood from the Sea of Japan.
Traditional wooden buildings line the streets in Higashi Chaya.
How to Get to Kanazawa
Kanazawa is a very walkable city, as all the major attractions are located within about 2 kilometers of Castle Park. The Kanazawa Loop Bus, which departs every 15 minutes from JR Kanazawa Station, also stops at all the main sites. A one-way ticket costs ¥200, while day passes can be purchased for ¥600.
Tradition and experience run deep through Kanazawa, making this historical Japanese city a unique place for anyone fascinated with the samurai culture of the Edo period. The region is easily accessible from Tokyo, as well as for Nagano skiers, thanks to the recent expansion of the high-speed bullet train. From the mighty Sea of Japan to cozy teahouses and hearty samurai cuisine, you will certainly be able to satisfy your yearning for Japanese culture, while discovering some of Kanazawa's own hidden secrets along the way.
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Two of Nigeria's biggest banks, Zenith Bank and GTBank, reported record-high profits of N193 billion and N184.6 billion (respectively) for the fiscal year ended December 2018. The banks were able to achieve this on the back of a rather slow economy, where most businesses struggled to grow topline revenues.
A major contributing factor to both companies' revenues and bottom lines is the money they earned from their electronic products. Electronic products, for most banks, refers to income from online transfers and transactions using a mobile phone application, etc.
Earnings keep rising – In 2018, Zenith Bank reported total fees of N20.4 billion from their electronic product, compared to N14.1 billion in 2017. GT Bank, on the other hand, realised a total of N9.5 billion in 2018 compared to N7.4 billion in 2017.
Why it matters – Despite being the two of Nigeria's biggest banks, Zenith and GTBank fell behind the likes of FBNH and UBA in terms of earnings from the e-business market segment.
Last year, the five biggest banks in Nigeria — First Bank, UBA, GTBank, Access Bank, and Zenith Bank (collectively known as FUGAZ) — made a total of N68.1 billion from electronic fees. This was a 4.2% drop compared to the N71.7 billion reported in 2017.
Growth Industry – Nigeria's e-payment industry is fast growing, with billions of transactions taking place monthly. According to data from the National Bureau of Statistics, Nigeria's electronic payment market (which is made up P.O.S, mobile payments, internet web, and e-bills), has a transaction value of about N426 billion per month.
Nigerian Banks see this as an area of incremental revenue and have invested billions in this segment of the financial services sector. The CBN has also played its part by pushing banks to support its financial inclusion policy.
Fintech Angle – In Nigeria, several Fintech startups have also made inroads into the financial services space as they all jostle for a growing industry with seemingly huge opportunities for everyone. Thus, a peep into the results of banks provides an idea into how huge the industry is. Fintech companies are also valued based on the potential fees they can earn from transactions.


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Bradley's first written opinion agrees with Kloppenburg
Bruce Vielmetti
In her first written opinion on the court, Supreme Court Justice Rebecca Bradley on Wednesday came out squarely on the side of her opponent in Tuesday's election.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Wednesday said a hot-air balloon business is not immune from a lawsuit filed by a woman injured when its balloon came loose and knocked her to the ground at a windy charity event.
Bradley dissented, saying a lower court properly dismissed the lawsuit against the business, a decision the Court of Appeals affirmed in an opinion written by Judge JoAnne Kloppenburg, who is running to unseat Bradley in Tuesday's election.
Wednesday's dissent is Bradley's first authored opinion since Gov. Scott Walker appointed her to the high court in October.
At a Beaver Dam charity event in July 2011, Sundog Ballooning was offering free tethered rides. Patti Roberts signed up for one and was waiting in line for her turn when a wind gust caused one of the balloon's three lines to break and sent the basket crashing into the waiting line. Roberts was hit and suffered a broken arm. She sued, claiming Sundog was negligent.
A Jefferson County judge granted summary judgment to Sundog, and the Court of Appeals affirmed, before the high court reversed those rulings in a 5-2 decision.
The majority found that, unlike cases in which organizations hosting fairs or events were granted recreational immunity, Sundog was only a vendor at a charity event hosted by Green Valley Enterprises, on land owned by Beaver Dam Conservationists. The immunity law, it said, is meant to encourage landowners to open their property to recreational use; here, Sundog was not a landowner, and granting it immunity would not further the objective of the law.
'If Sundog — who has no connection to the land — is granted immunity, there will be no stopping point to recreational immunity,' Justice Ann Walsh Bradley wrote for the majority.
The opinion also found that a waiver Roberts had signed, in anticipation of riding in the balloon, did not save Sundog from liability, calling the waiver 'against public policy,' because it was unclear and overbroad.
Justice Annette Ziegler, in a concurring opinion, agreed that Sundog was not covered by the recreational immunity statute.
Justice Rebecca Bradley's 13-page dissent lays out why she believes Sundog clearly meets the definition of an occupier and that the activity was recreational. She said neither the statute's language nor its intent supports treating Sundog differently from the landowner, or the main event organizer, on the question of immunity.
'Declining to recognize Sundog's statutory immunity will discourage organizations such as Sundog from donating recreational activities at charity events for fear of incurring liability, which, in turn, will reduce sponsorship of such events by organizations because they will have less recreational options — if any at all — to draw attendance,' Rebecca Bradley wrote.
Justice David Prosser agreed with the dissent, but wrote his own opinion.
'I do not hesitate now to recommend that the Legislature promptly review the recreational immunity statute,' Prosser wrote. 'I respectfully dissent, however, from any notion that the court itself should rewrite the statute to reach a desirable objective.'
He joined Rebecca Bradley's dissenting opinion except for a single footnote, but concurred with the majority that Sundog's 'waiver of liability' form was no protection from Roberts' negligence claim.


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Huayuan Art is delighted to announce its first participation in the 2016 edition of Spectrum Miami. At booth 218, Huayuan Art will feature Suzhou embroidery and cave painting replicas from the Mogao Caves, with a focused presentation of rare works inspired by the Silk Road legacy, the core to the Huayuan Art's narrative. This will be the first time these one-of-a-kind pieces have ever traveled outside New York since their debut earlier this year.


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Branding and other intangibles account for 30 per cent of product value – UN report
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Customers in Rome, Italy, browsing products on sale inside an Italian gourmet food store.
Intangible capital, such as branding, design and technology, is increasingly determining success in the marketplace, as nearly one third of the value of manufactured products comes from such capital, a study conducted by the United Nations intellectual property agency has revealed.
"Intangible capital will increasingly determine the fate and fortune,'of firms in today's global value chains. It is behind the look, feel, functionality and general appeal of the products we buy and it determines success in the marketplace," said Francis Gurry, Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
"Intellectual property, in turn, is the means by which companies secure the competitive advantage flowing from their intangible capital," he added.
The WIPO's study, 'World Intellectual Property Report 2017: Intangible Capital in Global Value Chains,' released on Monday, looks at how much income is credited to labor, tangible capital and intangible capital in global value chain production across all manufacturing activities.
The report finds that intangible capital accounted, on average, for 30.4 percent of the total value of manufactured goods sold throughout 2000-2014. Overall, income from intangibles increased by 75 per cent from 2000 to 2014 in real terms, amounting to $5.9 trillion in 2014, twice as much as tangible capital, such as buildings and machinery, contributed to the total value of manufactured goods.
Smartphones: Substantial Returns Driven by Intangible Capital
Source: WIPO
In the case of high-end smartphones, crucial intangible assets include technology, the design of hardware and software, and branding. Smartphone firms and technology providers rely heavily on patents, trademarks and industrial designs, generating a high return on their intangible capital.
For every iPhone 7 that Apple sells for about $810, about 42 per cent of the sales price derives from intangibles. Huawei and Samsung also capture significant value in their top-end smartphone models.
Indeed, in the domain of patents, up to 35 per cent of all first filings worldwide may relate to smartphones. The report finds that the 4th-generation (4G) cellular standard used today is associated with close to four times more patents than the 2nd-generation standard.
Coffee: New Consumer Preferences Driving Value
Technology plays a key role in turning a coffee bean into a cup of brew. Brand reputation and image allow companies to differentiate their offering from their rivals.'
Shifting consumer preferences have progressively transformed the global coffee value chain, moving from consumption in the home, then in coffeehouses and now to a new generation of discerning consumers who are interested in their coffee product's back story, willing to pay premium prices.
Prices commanded in this so-called 'third wave' market segment can exceed those in 'first wave' consumption by more than four times, with coffee farmers' incomes tripling. Information on the origin and variety of the coffee beans, how they were farmed and processed, and farmers' compensation become integral to selling coffee.
Responding to the shifting consumer preferences, coffee growers and even countries are investing in efforts to move beyond generic coffee, adopting their own branding strategies.
Solar Panels: Technological Innovation Prompts Profound Shifts
Technological innovation is prompting profound shifts in the global manufacturing value chain for photovoltaic (PV) solar panels. Solar panels have moved from highly specialized products to low-cost commodities, putting pressure on producers.
Many companies are seeking growth in local service markets – such as the installation of solar panels in private homes. In such consumer markets, company and product branding are key intangible assets that help attract consumers and project finance.
Business leaders with UN Global Compact urge action on water crisis
Ban appeals for corporate leadership in building sustainable, inclusive markets
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Turning problems into progress: UN celebrates 'risk-takers' on World Intellectual Property Day
On World Intellectual Property Day, the United Nations is spotlighting innovation – "future-shapers and risk-takers" – exploring how it is making our lives healthier, safer, and more comfortable, turning problems into progress.


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Nova Credit receives FCA approval as first cross-border credit reference provider
The credit system has faltered in today's global society, where international relocations are part of daily life. Millions of international migrants have been excluded from access to financial products, a hardship not impacting many nationals.
This is particularly pressing in post-Brexit Britain, which, buffeted by economic headwinds and a critical talent shortage, may need to implement additional measures to maintain its seat as a global epicenter of trade and innovation.
In addition, many in the UK's existing immigrant population, making up over 16% of the total number of residents, have been stuck without access to credit products- a critical disadvantage as the cost of living crisis takes hold.
However, developments in fintech have risen to address the issue.
On Thursday, Jan. 19, Nova Credit received authorization from the FCA to become the UK's first cross-border credit reference provider.
Crossing the Atlantic
The company, founded in the U.S. in 2016, has partnered with credit bureaus in more than 20 countries. Using its technology, Nova converts the data from the bureaus into credit scores and reports compiled in a "Nova Passport" that local lenders can use.
"Using the Nova Passport, UK lenders will be able to understand the financial history of consumers from over 20 countries and instantly use this information to make more fair and inclusive decisions," said Collin Galster, Non-Executive Director of Nova Credit UK.
"We've been thrilled by the reception we've received from the UK's leading banks, fintechs, auto lenders, and telecom providers, and we look forward to announcing our first wave of partners in the coming months."
After announcing its intention in April 2022 to expand into the European market, the new subsidiary will operate in the UK under the FCA's oversight.
Misha Esipov, Co-founder & CEO of Nova Credit
Nova Credit's technology unlocks consumer-permissioned access to over 2 billion credit profiles worldwide. By working with Nova Credit UK, financial services providers in the UK can now incorporate credit information from foreign bureaus as part of their creditworthiness assessment.
"The UK is home to one of the world's largest and most diverse immigrant communities; one in seven people in the UK was born overseas," said Misha Esipov, Co-founder & CEO of Nova Credit.
Improving access to credit products
The Office of National Statistics showed in 2022 an overall reduction in net immigration of 540,000.
While this has been an objective of the post-Brexit government (framed by controversial rhetoric), this has led to concerns that drops in immigration have left the British workforce lacking. Experts have warned that this reduction could limit the growth of the economy.
Despite this, 277,069 work-related visas we granted in the year ending March 2022, demonstrating a continued need to provide immigrants with access to financial services.
Many are left without access to lending products due to an inability to leverage their existing credit files in their previous country of residence.
"This critical consumer segment is the largest driver of the country's population growth and is mission-critical to any business looking to maintain and grow market share," said Esipov.
Matt Davies, Head of UK Market Development for Nova Credit, said, "There is a widespread appreciation among UK financial institutions of the need to be more inclusive. This trend will be accelerated substantially this year when the FCA's Consumer Duty rules are enacted to help more financial services deliver good customer outcomes."
The Customer Duty rules come into effect in July of this year, requiring businesses to implement additional measures to "act in good faith, avoid causing foreseeable harm, and enable and support customers to pursue their financial objectives."
RELATED: Customer Duty legislation could create opportunity
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LK Advani has won the Gandhinagar constituency six times.
NEW DELHI: BJP president Amit Shah will contest his first Lok Sabha polls from Gujarat's Gandhinagar constituency, which is the seat of veteran party leader LK Advani.
There had been speculations that several veteran leaders in BJP may be kept out of the Lok Sabha polls this year.
Following its decisive victory in the 2014 Lok Sabha polls, the BJP had decided to make changes to the parliamentary board's leadership by dropping the names of several senior leaders, including Advani. Subsequently, the party created a body named 'Marg Darshak Mandal' (guiding group) for its veteran leaders.
Advani was placed in the 'Marg Darshak Mandal' along with Murli Manohar Joshi in 2014 in pursuance of Sangh Parivar's decision that those over 75 should not be burdened with executive responsibilities.
So far Amit Shah who is credited with scripting BJP's victory in 2014 LS polls had kept his role limited to party work. The announcement of his candidature from Gandhinagar marks a major shift in party's strategy as it looks to augment its executive ranks.
Shortly after the announcement of Shah's candidature from Gandhinagar, the Congress hit back at the saffron party for "not respecting" its elder leaders.
"When Modi Ji does not respect elders. Then why will he respect the people's trust? Get rid of BJP, save the country," he added.


Cesc Fabregas scored his first goal in Monaco colours as ASM beat Toulouse 2-1 at Stade Louis II- their first home league win of the 18/19 season. The game saw Toulouse's Christopher Jullien cancel out Golovin's opener, but Fabregas' 62nd minute goal, assisted by Radamel Falcao, saw ASM register a rare win. The victory also ended the Principality outfit's run of four straight defeats across all competitions.
Monaco are now 18th in the table with 18 points, level on points with Caen, but below them on goal difference. Their next clash is an away one against Montpellier.
Fabregas played the full 90 for Monaco against TFC, with a crowd of 5,896 present to watch him score his maiden ASM goal.


Mark Ryall has been appointed as General Manager, Grid Service Delivery at Transpower, effective from today. His appointment is confirmed after acting in the role for three months.
"The Board and I are delighted to confirm Mark Ryall's appointment as General Manager, Grid Service Delivery", says Alison Andrew, Chief Executive. "The appointment is a great outcome for Mark and for Transpower, after an extensive search and a robust recruitment process, Mark was clearly the stand-out candidate".
Ryall has been with Transpower for almost 12 years, working in a variety of roles. His most recent one has been driving business change programme using digital technologies to deliver operational expenditure efficiencies.
His role as General Manager, Grid Service Delivery will see him responsible for HVDC and power electronics, operational engineering and regional services management.
"Mark brings a wealth of experience to the role, is comfortable with ambiguity as we face a rapidly changing energy sector, and is an experienced people manager with a sound understanding of how technology will enable our business in the future. I look forward to working with Mark in his new role", says Alison.
Corporate Communications Manager Kerri Osborne on 04 590 7473 or 021 195 86.


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