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Living Large in Las Vegas
Bravo. Encore!
702. 770-7171 for hotel reservations
888. 320-7110 for dinner reservations
There's the train of thought that a "junior" is never quite as good as the "senior"; a copy of an original is somewhat less than. Throw that concept out along with the fear that you can't afford Vegas in these tough times. Steve and Elaine Wynn have brought us Vegas like you've never seen before, and this time it's on steroids: The Encore Hotel and Spa.
You might as well plan on spending your entire stay at the Encore (with a field trip to the neighboring Wynn), because there is so much to do, see, and eat that there's no need to go anywhere else. At the end of the famed Las Vegas Strip, the gold shimmering Encore is a product of imaginative genius and detail that one-ups its already superlative neighbor. From the exquisite tropical flowers in the lobby to the seamless and friendly check-in, we knew we were in for a treat.
Arriving on the 61st floor (we suggest booking a strip-view room, and hook a right when you exit the elevators for a room as far in that direction as possible), we opened the doors to sweet suite that has absolutely outdone anything we've seen in Vegas before. Some creepy owner somewhere once thought that ugly rooms will keep people on the casino floors spending, but finally the Wynns have realized that indulgence, sophistication and luxury only encourage you to open your wallets all the more. There are Salon and Tower suites on each floor that range from an unheard of 1,408 to 2,261 square feet of exquisite marble bathrooms, handsome wood furniture and electric curtains that open to floor to ceiling, wall to wall awe-inspiring views of the strip and the mountainous desert beyond. Like flies, we had our noses glued to the window taking in the scene like a kid waiting in line at Disneyland for that ride on the Matterhorn. Add in an abundantly comfortable bed with divine sheets and beyond-soft down pillows, and you have a win-Wynn situation.
SINATRA'S
Man cannot live by a fabulous hotel room alone, one must eat; and eat is what we kept doing. The first stop for dinner must be Frank's place. If you like Italian, you will love this restaurant. Steve Wynn sets the tone at the door with a picture of his young self with Frank, and when you swing through the doors, with the sound of Frankie swooning in the background, and non-stop Sinatra movies playing in the bar, you feel as though you've arrived in Frank's personal dining room. Elegant and comfortable, the light wood paneling centers a simple 50 x 100 photo of Frank. The soft orange tablecloths offset the giant green chandeliers that have a slight pagoda look. There is an expansive wall of windows that overlook lush formal Italian gardens, complete with pergolas and fireplaces, where you can dine during the warm weather nights. The details to be served on your plate are initiated with even the fine linen napkins, embroidered with butterflies, all to compliment the smart leather chairs.
The Dining Duo always hates when a waiter says, "everything on the menu is good", so it pains us to relay that, everything on the menu is not good; it's great. The sommeliers at all of the Wynn restaurants are top notch, so we threw ourselves into their hands at each restaurant, asking for appropriate pairings. Executive Chef (and one heck of a nice guy) Theo Schoenegger, has created a menu that is simple, but sublime. We suggest starting with the Cappesante ($21), which was a most unusual combination of seared Maine diver scallops, celery and kumquats. It practically melted on our tongues and we are not even scallop fans. The Zuppa di Fagioli (no comments please, and it was $15) was light and flavorful as it offset the bean soup with tubettini and garlic and rosemary oil. Butternut squash is becoming de rigeur as of late, but Frank's puts a spin on theirs by adding vanilla and amaretto which sets it apart from the pack.
There is a dish which we have to rate amongst the best we ever tasted and we can not recommend it highly enough: Uovo in Raviolo, Parmigiano-Reggiano, Truffled Beurre Noisette, quite simply this is soft boiled egg in a ravioli with black truffles ($25). When you break the egg yoke and it combines with the other pasta ingredients, it creates a taste sensation that is unparalleled.
It's a shame you can eat both meat and a fish entree, because the dishes are fabulous. Scott had the Black co with lentils, celery puree, pancetta and vinaigrette ($45) that proved to be tender and succulent. Michael, the meat eater, devoured the Ossobuco "My Way". The veal was, well, like "butta" and was served with risotto cannelloni for ($49). There are only four side dishes, Rapini, Ratatouille, Mashed potatoes and wild mushroom sauté ($9 - $12), and we particularly enjoyed the blend of spices in the vegetable ratatouille. Ready to burst, we only tried two desserts, the chocolate sweetheart cake and pumpkin cheesecake, both scrumptious and accompanied by Dow's 1985 Vintage port and Cockburn's ten-year-old Tawny port. One should allow Jennifer Eby, the wine manager, to pick out pairings for each course as her choices were nothing short of brilliant. Sadly we had to cut the dining experience short because we were rushing to see Elton John in one of his last performances, and at the end of the show we got to work off the calories because we went on stage and danced and sang around his piano with about 30 of our closest new friends.
Waking up to this amazing view, we worked up quite a hunger for brunch, and although there are so many choices, the one you simply cannot miss is Society. Elizabeth Blou conceptualized an Oscar Wilde feel for the room, and it proved to be a perfect place to snuggle into and stuff our faces. The décor is opulent, done up in greens and vibrant pinks, framed by lush green and white striped curtains that surround a room of coffered walls and rich paneled walls. The Asian theme is carried over here too with the accents of lime green chandeliers and two giant kensha palms in Asian pots. The black crocodile chairs and tables make the room come alive.
Be prepared to gorge on everything breakfast (there's more, but this place is "it" for breakfast items). The sticky bun is the best, sweet, most fabulous sinful experience you can have this side of a downtown girlie bar. Piping warm, you can feel the cholesterol coating your pipes. Don't miss it. The waffle was made with pumpkin and pecans and slathered in butter ($15), and was a sweet tooth's fantasy. The French toast was surrounded with cornflakes, proving a nice texture and flavor. It was decadent and rich, but certainly hits the spot, especially with the serving of caramelized bananas and chocolate cream ($14). The Eggs Benedict were superb, primarily because of the homemade muffins. The eggs were perfectly cooked, soft on the inside, firm on the outside; and the Hollandaise was gooey and fresh ($15). Do not leave without trying Society's signature dish, the ultimate Steak and egg sliders. The beef tenderloin, scrambled eggs and creamed spinach were all on a bacon-cheddar muffin ($16) and you simply cannot believe that something could taste so good. Wash it down with a great Caesar Bloody Mary (spiced like a Caesar salad), and you're ready to hit the spa. By the way, Patrick is the manager and if you mention the Dining Duo, he'll get you past the ubiquitous line to enjoy all of the above.
WAZUZU
Still hungry? No problem, you don't have to walk far. Encore created Wazuzu restaurant, a pan-Asian bistro with a gorgeous red and white intimate dining room that sets the stage for the meal, with Thai-American Chef Jet Tila conducting the orchestra. Anchored by a giant Swarovski crystal dragon that took thirteen months to create, white leather booths and chairs are splayed over a carpet of multicolored fans, with accents of gold leafed giant pears.
Jet, an approachable, affable and beyond creative chef has enjoyed an interesting background of writing for the L.A. Times, working for his family in the restaurant biz, and as a private chef for Reba MCintyre and Jim Belushi. He has Grace, Boulevard and The Hungry Cat under his belt as well, but this time Steve Wynn allowed him to bring not a fusion or Asian flavors but an array of tastes from all regions of Asia: Chinese, Japanese, Indian, Singaporean, and Thai cuisines. It's all about "Sebai Sebai", which in Thai, means "easy going" or "comfort". The Dining Duo loved spending Valentine's Day here (and our 23rd anniversary) because the place is comfort, while screaming red, as well as passion.
At Wazuzu, Chef strives for a balance of tastes: hot, salty, sour and sweet, resulting in what the Thai's call "yum", a midpoint between these four flavors which result in balance. We found this balance in so many taste treats that our stomach said "yum" over and over again. If you're daring, ask to try the Bitter Melon with minced pork and 1000 year old egg ($28), a classic Chinese dish with detox health benefits which Americans don't have the taste for but Michael loved, Another classic taste treat is the Northwest Roll ($30), spicy tuna expertly chosen with salmon sashimi, and, if you ask, their home made Wsasabi.
We've been told that the way to judge Thai food is by their Thom Khar soup and chef Jet tested his out on his; it should be on the menu shortly and it was sensational, once again, the perfect blend that he had mentioned to us. Be sure and try the Roti Panang ($12), the velvety curry chicken, which is creamy, and the curry taste is not overwhelming, it is just perfect.
The average check at Wazuzu is about $45 per person and it may be one of the best deals in town and on your way out, cleanse your palate with their Ice Kachang, straight out of Singapore, ($9), shaved ice and red beans with tropical fruit.
Lusting for more Large Living in Las Vegas? More of the spectacular Encore Hotel next week...keep your eyes open for it!
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De villa aan de Gerrit van der Veenlaan is rond 1900 gebouwd. De woning is symmetrisch opgebouwd; links en rechts zijn identiek aan elkaar. Opvallend detail is de uitpandige portiek met Ionische zuilen. De woning heeft een dubbele oprijlaan welke beiden aan de Gerrit van der Veenlaan uitkomen.

Bewoning
De villa is steeds particulier bewoond geweest.

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Lijst van gemeentelijke monumenten in Baarn

Villa in Baarn
Gemeentelijk monument in Baarn

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White PPL in the bible?
This was a great read and rediscovery. This article tackles a great debate that has sparked a conversation among Quakers and Christian based religions. How did this image of European decent make its way to the forefront in a land dominated by people of color? Well lets go over to Friends Journal and learn some more.
Exert from article:
"White Christianity has often depicted characters in biblical scenes as pale-skinned. Given the people's origins and location, this is unlikely. Christianity in its origins was a movement consisting principally of colonized people who suffered under military occupation in the Middle East and Africa. The opening lines of Matthew even give us a family tree that shows Joseph, a many-times grandchild of Abraham and Sarah, as the descendent of migrants from what is now Iraq."
Link below:
Are There White People in the Bible?
Published January 22, 2021 By Eli Montgomery
Categorized as Faith and Practice, What's Up?
Entering into Force
Plant Based Alternatives

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This is Business Live from BBC News with Ben Thompson and Sally Bundock.
Prime Minister Mark Rutte hails his election win which keeps
far right Geert Wilders out of power.
Live from London, that's our top story on Thursday the 16th of March.
The Dutch result brings relief to financial markets and the future
of the European single currency but questions over who will lead
Also in the programme: The magic of Musk.
Tesla's boss asks Wall Street for more money for his
electric cars but how long until the demand
Markets in Europe are headed strongly higher. They are reacting
to the result in the Netherlands, but also what the Federal reserve
did the night before. Behind the glitz and glamour
of Hollywood is all the hardwork We'll speak to the man who makes
sure you can hear and understand award winning movies and shows such
as Moonlight, Narcos And also today, a San Francisco
startup has started selling fried chicken strips made entirely
in the lab. Let us know, would
you eat man-made meat? Is that new idea just a turkey? Get
We start with the elections in the Netherlands where,
as you have been hearing, Prime Minister Mark Rutte
and his Liberal party have seen off a challenge from the far-right
He had pledged to take the Netherlands out
of the European Union and ditch the Euro.
The Euro has soared on the news - it jumped as much as 1.3%,
It's been having a tough time of course since
But this is the reaction immediately after the polls began to emerge.
You can see the spike in the Euro here.
Huge relief that the political risk facing the single currency
and the EU itself has dissipated a little.
France holds presidential elections next month
and Germany holds parliamentary elections in September.
Both are expected to see strong challenges by anti-EU parties.
Peter Thal Larsen is Global economics editor
Nice to see you. Let's start with that. Let's look at what this tells
us. There was an expectation there would be a surge in that populist
vote. It happened, but it did not happen enough to change the outcome.
How significant is it given that this is one of three that we are
watching closely? The Dutch situation is slightly different.
There were inevitable comparisons with President Donald Trump and
Brexit in the UK. But Geert Wilders, the populist candidate, has been
around for sometime and he has been in Parliament for 18 years and this
was fourth election where he was leading his own party. There was
always a question about whether he could get a significant increase and
become the largest party. Even though he gained seats, he did worse
than he did in 2010 when he got 50% of the vote. Even though the
governing coalition lost a lot of votes, they went to lots of
different parties. Not enough to create a government, so now we are
talking about a coalition, lots of horse trading will inevitably go on
and it means it might be difficult to get things done, so we have got
more uncertainty. There is a certain amount of relief that Geert Wilders
was not able to increase his position. If he had got the largest
party, he would have been in a position to try and form a
government, which would have been difficult and it would have created
a difficult situation. Now the Prime Minister is being hailed as a great
victor, Mark Rutte. He is the clear number one and gets to try and form
another government, but he will need at least three other parties to go
into coalition with him and the Dutch have not had a four party
coalition since the 1970s. Once it is formed it could become quite
unstable. We are looking about pictures from the Hague and it is
interesting talking about the calm before the storm. Let's talk about
what it means for the wider European project. There was an expectation
that this rise in populism could change things. It could raise
questions for the president of the euro group. He is the Finance
Minister in Holland. Does that cast doubt over his future? Most
definitely yes. He is also president of Holland and the leader of the
euro group, but his party got walloped in the election from 39 C
is down to nine or something like that. It seems unlikely they will be
in the new government and even if that party is in the new government,
he will be such a junior party that it will be very unlikely that he
will stay on. In that situation the euro group would be to look for a
new president. This is one of three, so France and Germany next. What
should we watch out for? The lesson from this election is that all these
political situations are very difficult and you cannot read across
from Brexit to Donald Trump and Marine Le Pen. The populist surge
has not really happen. It is questionable whether it was ever
really going to happen to the extent it might in the Netherlands. Marine
Le Pen is similar because she has been around for a long time, but the
situation is very difficult. I am quarter Dutch and the Dutch might do
it in a calm, understated way. Let the Brits do everything else!
Investors have been on central bank alert his week,
Investors have been on central bank alert this week,
after the US Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate
In Tokyo, the Bank of Japan held steady on rates while in China,
the central bank raised short-term interest rates to keep
Today the Bank of England is meeting.
A federal judge in Hawaii has blocked President Donald Trump's
new travel ban hours before it was due to begin.
The judge cited Mr Trump's own words to rule the order was still intended
to discriminate against Muslims and was therefore unconstitutional.
It would have placed a 90-day ban on people from six mainly Muslim
nations and a 120-day ban on refugees entering
President Trump has vowed to appeal.
German airline Lufthansa has reported a 3.6% fall in profits
But the airline, which is one of the biggest in the world,
said that if it hadn't been for the cost of strikes it's profits
would have been in line with the previous year.
On Wednesday they agreed a pay and conditions deal with pilots
which will end years of strikes that have cost the airline hundreds
South Korea's wide-ranging bribery and corruption investigation has led
prosecutors to questions officials at the country's third
SK Group is now caught up in the scandal which has seen
criminal charges against Samsung's boss and the country's President
He has been tracking all these developments. This is getting wider?
It is. The investigators were asking questions, they were not accusing.
But the country's third biggest company, everything from telecoms to
petrochemicals, it is a huge company. The central question of
investigation seems to be whether as Kate gave just short of $10 million
to the friend of the President round about July 2015. Shortly afterwards
the chairman of S K was freed from prison, was pardoned by the
president. The chairman was imprisoned for a previous corruption
prosecution. So the allegation is did SK pay money to the friend of
the president to get him out of prison. That is what they are
looking at. Thank you, see you again soon. We have mentioned the central
bank meetings and the bank of Japan and China as well and that affected
the Hang Seng. Just to say Asia was really rallying off the back of a
strong close the night before on Wall Street. That is because the US
central bank did exactly what we expected, raise rates by 0.25%. A
strong rally in Europe following on from Wall Street and Asia. There are
specific winners. Anglo-American shares up 10%. Reports an Indian
businessman is looking to get a ?2 billion worth of state in
Anglo-American. That is an interesting story. Reaction to what
is going on in the Netherlands. Let's have a look at what is going
on in the United States. President Trump will release his first budget
on Thursday. Early drafts were for dramatic cuts at some agencies,
including the environmental protection agency and
across-the-board cuts to other agencies as the administration seeks
to beef up military spending. This budget will cut of months of debate
on government spending. Adobe has shifted to a more cloud computing
business and investors believe their earnings will reflect that switch.
Some of their offerings include photo shop, Illustrator. There are
slower sales growth as a result of reductions in food stop products
have made demands for those products lower.
Joining us is Lawrence Gosling, editor in chief at Investment Week.
Let's quickly touch on events in Holland. The markets are up. They
have taken this in their stride because it was expected, no big
shock. No, and as your previous guest said, there is a small sense
of relief. No disrespect to the Netherlands, of the three elections
this year it is the smallest and perhaps France and Germany are more
important, with Germany being the most important later in the year.
Let's talk about Anglo-American. An Indian businessman is busy getting
hold of the ?2 billion stake. What his seat up to? He says it is a good
investment. He runs a mining business. He was rebuffed by them a
couple of months ago when they were doing a joint deal in Hindustan. He
says one plus one equals 11. They did not think that, so he has gone
back with a friendly investment on behalf of his family. Is this the
little guy trying to take over the big guy? It is not a full reverse
takeover. He owns enough of Anglo-American to break it up. He
has got an investment bank tried to buy these shares over the next
couple of days, so I expect we will see the price rise in Anglo-American
rise for a couple of days until he gets his stakes. Everyone poring
over the detail about what happens next to rates in the US. This was
very well telegraphed and they have indicated they will carry on being
cautious and the market will probably see two more rises this
year. If there is more, the markets get a bit spooked. The market likes
predictability. Musk going to Wall Street for more money and he wants
$1.15 billion to get that model three into the mass market this
summer. That is his promise. What do you think? He keeps trying to raise
more money. They seem to be up for it, yet they are not making any
money yet. People will begin to call his bluff, as you set a couple of
minutes ago. He has got a lot of money, but no real revenue and
profits. I feel this will be the dot-com of our generation. The model
three is supposed to be mass-market and it is almost affordable,
$30,000. There still seems to be some negative news flow about the
whole idea of driving this car. I think they will come through, but I
am not sure he will be the person who cracks it. Oh! Your cards are on
the table. Nice to see you. You will be that a bit later.
We meet the man responsible for translating, dubbing
and subtitling some of our biggest films and TV shows.
You're with Business Live from BBC News.
Sales at supermarket giant Sainsbury's are up 0.3%.
That's after what the boss described as "very competitive" trading.
The firm bought the owner of Argos - Home Retail Group -
last September and it was the sales at Argos that helped boost
Theo Leggett has been going through the numbers.
What does it look like? On the face of it, these figures are quite
disappointing. If you look at like-for-like sales, that kind of
thing, overall sales were down half a percent but look over here, this
is the reaction from investors. Sainsbury's share price initially
dipping if you p but now it is on the road back. That tells you a bit
about going into the nitty-gritty of the figures. These figures were for
example weighed down by the fact that Mother's Day and Easter come
quite late this year and are not included in these figures. It has
weighed on sales of general merchandise, soft it sells alongside
its main food business was to Argos, which Sainsbury's bought only last
year, sales up 4.3%, starting to look like a good purchase. Online
grocery sales also did very well. Orders are up 8%. Convenience stores
doing nicely. It is a mixed bag but it reflects the fact that
Sainsbury's's core business is an intensely competitive one, and
pricing from Aldi and Liddell as well. They the value of the pound
has really hit these competitors. You get the sense that followed the
retailers are starting to make preparations. What Mike Cooper the
chief executive of Sainsbury's were saying today is that the market
remains very competitive, we know that, there are price pressures and
the impact of that imports, which are the honourable to the falling
pound, that outlook remains uncertain. But they say they are
well-placed navigate those external pressures. Thank you, Theo, good to
see you. Buying for a family of five I always find it hard to believe
that these companies aren't making more money, frankly. Balfour Beatty
returning to profit. Details on the way on the website.
You're watching Business Live - our top story...
The Dutch Prime Minister has come out on top in Parliamentary
elections, seeing off the challenge of the far right. The Euro is up
1.2%, a 5% higher, reassurance that may be the Euro project continues
for a bit longer but there are two big elections Germany and France
still to come. A quick look at how
markets are faring... All up strongly. A lot of that to do
with the Federal Reserve decision yesterday.
You may not have heard of BTI Studios, but you will know
their work because BTI Studios is among the world's largest
That means it provides translating, dubbing and subtitling
in more than 30 languages, so that hit TV shows like Games
of Thrones can be enjoyed in many countries.
Now there are more ways to view and enjoy TV content,
For the past ten years, BTI Studios has experienced
double-digit growth annually, and today operates 20 local
Clients include broadcasters, film studios and most recently,
it provided the audio descriptions and subtitles
Bjorn Lifvergren is the Chief Executive of BTI Studios.
Good morning. It is a fascinating business and quite complicated as
well, but before we get into all that, just tell us the story. At the
age of 24, you took over this company and became the boss with two
other twentysomethings. And you are ill -- also running it together now
which I think is quite phenomenal. I started out the company at age 20
forward two employees, and old friends of mine, they have grown
with the company. The first few years we are sitting in the basement
of a building next to a bicycle storage room. Today we have offices
in 70 countries. That was in the 1990s, because you still look like
you are in the mid-20s. Thank you very much! Sorry, I am getting in
the way of this. There is a tendency to think of subtitling and dubbing a
sort of the same thing, it gets the point across, but the pending way
you are in Europe, very different things. It is, a cultural thing of
course. We see a lot of the bigger languages. They have a strong
dubbing position where they dub almost everything, which of course
has to do with the population of these countries are a lot bigger.
And that is actors reading the words. Really acting the words. That
process starts with the casting process, a mixing and laid-back
process, while subtitling, you have a subtitler manually doing it. That
is being done in the smaller countries, often like Sweden where I
am from. One of these things that amuses many people because when you
get subtitling right, you take it for granted, but when you get it
wrong, it can go very wrong. It is called the invisible text you
shouldn't be able to notice it unless something goes wrong. That is
the difference between dubbing and subtitling. If you do a subtitling
error, you will always have the original in the background, in the
original language, and hence we can never make an error. Have you had
any major faux pas? Yes, things around make up sex, where it was
translated something a bit more. Too early in the morning on the BBC!
Just to say, across countries, it is difficult with regulation, and with
Brexit on the way it can make things even more, located for you. I think
so. They lot of the issues around access services, that has been
regulated for a lot of costing from the UK, international broadcasters,
and regular did by Ofcom. Even if they are broadcasting into Poland or
the Czech Republic or other parts of the EC, they are obliged to follow
the Ofcom regulations. With Brexit coming about, we don't know how that
affect will come into the local territories. I really wish we could
talk more, time is against us. It is really good to talk to you, thank
you for coming and explaining and best of luck with it.
Train operator Eurostar - which operates passenger services
between the UK and France and Belgium via the Channel Tunnel -
says it made an operating loss of ?25 million last year.
Bookings were down in the aftermath of terror attacks
But Eurostar says things are looking up, the start of 2017 has been
positive with a surge in bookings from US travellers attracted
This is what the boss of Eurostar Nicolas Petrovic had to say.
It was difficult everywhere, a number of terrorist attacks, as we
know, on the continents, and it scared off a number of passengers,
especially from outside Europe, from Japan and the US. Overall it was
very challenging. With the swinging exchange rate also it was not very
good for us. Overall, a bit of a tough year but at the same time some
good news for stop we kept investing in our customer experience, we have
a new fleet of trains, because we know it will be temporary, these
kind of effects are temporary. Lawrence has returned, as promised,
and he will explain this story. They are producing chicken strips
from self reproducing cells. In a lab. It is the strength is clean
food, not from battery farming or traditional chickens. The Wall
Street Journal is allowed in with other journalists, and they thought
it tasted reasonably like real chicken, which I guess is either a
positive. That's what people say about frog legs. You should not have
been told it was not chicken as in and and all. Correct. Apparently the
duck tasted reasonably like duck. Already in your head you are saying
it is not really chicken. There is a serious issue about food security.
There are 61 billion chickens being grown every year for food. This
could pick up some of that. Benjamin says 100% yes, viewer feedback,
meat. However on the other side, meat. However on the other side,
Peter says no, if it didn't have feet it ain't meat. That is a direct
quote from Peter. Dean says of course why wouldn't you? It helps
the environment, would have no disease, could not happen fast
enough and me. Will you try some? I think so, I am up for some clean
meat. They should send some in. We will see you again soon, think of
your company too. Goodbye. -- thank you for your company.


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The 2014 UEFA Europa League Final was the final match of the 2013–14 UEFA Europa League, the 43rd season of Europe's secondary club football tournament organised by UEFA, and the fifth season since it was renamed from the UEFA Cup to the UEFA Europa League. It was played at the Juventus Stadium in Turin, Italy on 14 May 2014, between Spanish side Sevilla and Portuguese side Benfica. Sevilla won the match 4–2 on penalties, following a 0–0 draw after extra time.

Sevilla secured their third title in eight years, after winning the competition in 2006 and 2007. With this triumph, they joined Juventus (1977, 1990, 1993), Inter Milan (1991, 1994, 1998) and Liverpool (1973, 1976, 2001) as the teams with the most wins. Benfica lost their second consecutive UEFA Europa League final, following their defeat against Chelsea in the 2013 final. Including their runner-up finish in 1983, Benfica are the team with the most lost finals in the competition.

As the winners, Sevilla earned the right to play against 2013–14 UEFA Champions League winners Real Madrid in the 2014 UEFA Super Cup.

Venue
The Juventus Stadium in Turin, Italy, was chosen as the venue of the match at a UEFA Executive Committee meeting in Istanbul, Turkey, on 20 March 2012. It is the home stadium of Juventus since 2011. This was the first time that a one-legged final was hosted in Turin. Previous UEFA Cup finals contested over two legs have had one of their matches played in Turin. The first legs of the 1977 UEFA Cup Final and the 1990 UEFA Cup Final, both contested by Juventus, were played at the Stadio Comunale (now the Stadio Olimpico di Torino). The first leg of the 1992 UEFA Cup Final, contested by Torino, and the second leg of the 1993 UEFA Cup Final, contested by Juventus, were played at the Stadio delle Alpi, which has been demolished to make way for the Juventus Stadium.

Background
After a comeback by their opponents Valencia, who had lost the first leg 2–0, Sevilla secured their presence in the final after Stéphane Mbia's injury-time header qualified them on away goals. Sevilla had previously played in two UEFA Cup finals, winning both times in 2006 and 2007, and were aiming to become the fourth team to win three UEFA Cup/Europa League titles, after Juventus, Inter Milan and Liverpool.

Benfica reached their second consecutive Europa League final, after defeating Juventus 2–1 on aggregate and denying their opponents a chance to play the final at their home stadium. It was the first time a club has reached consecutive finals in the competition, having featured in the Champions League group stage on each occasion. Both of their previous UEFA Cup/Europa League finals, in 1983 and 2013, ended in defeats. They had also played in seven European Cup finals (1961, 1962, 1963, 1965, 1968, 1988, 1990). After winning successive European titles in 1961 and 1962, they had lost seven straight major European finals.

The final was Sevilla's 19th match in the competition, having started their participation in the third qualifying round against Montenegrin side Mladost Podgorica. They only qualified for the competition after Málaga were banned and Rayo Vallecano were denied a UEFA license. Benfica transitioned from the Champions League group stage, after finishing third in their group, behind Paris Saint-Germain and Olympiacos. They became the first team to reach the Europa League final without conceding a defeat, registering six wins and two draws in eight knockout phase matches.

The only previous meeting between Sevilla and Benfica in European competition was in the 1957–58 European Cup preliminary round. The first leg at Estadio de Nervión, won by Sevilla 3–1, marked the European debut of both clubs. The second leg at Estádio da Luz ended 0–0, giving Sevilla the victory on aggregate, and they later reached the quarter-finals before losing to eventual champions Real Madrid.

Road to the final

Note: In all results below, the score of the finalist is given first (H: home; A: away).

Pre-match

Ambassador

Former Italy international and Juventus player Ciro Ferrara, who won the UEFA Cup in 1989 with Napoli, was named as the ambassador for the final.

Logo
UEFA unveiled the visual identity of the final on 30 August 2013, the same day as the group stage draw.

Ticketing
The international ticket sales phase for the general public ran from 27 February to 25 March 2014. Tickets were available in four price categories: €150, €100, €70, and €45.

Officials
German referee Felix Brych was named by UEFA on 7 May 2014 as the referee of the final. The rest of the refereeing team are fellow countrymen Mark Borsch and Stefan Lupp as assistant referees, Tobias Welz and Bastian Dankert as additional assistant referees, Thorsten Schiffner as reserve assistant referee, and Serbia's Milorad Mažić as the fourth official.

Match

Team selection
Benfica were not able to play either Enzo Pérez or Lazar Marković, both of whom were sent off in the second leg of their semi-final. Eduardo Salvio, who was booked in that match, was also suspended.

Summary
At full-time, the game was locked at 0–0. After a further 30 minutes of extra time, both sides were still scoreless. This meant the match was the first final to end goalless and the first to be decided by penalty shoot outs. Sevilla won the penalty shoot out 4–2, their goals coming from Carlos Bacca, Stéphane Mbia, Coke and Kevin Gameiro. Lima and Luisão scored for Benfica, while Sevilla goalkeeper Beto saved goals from Óscar Cardozo and Rodrigo. Paul Gardner writing for Soccer America opined that the assistant referee standing on the goal line allowed Beto to advance too far when he saved the two goals and that Benfica should have been allowed to take the shots again.

Details

Statistics

See also
Sevilla FC in European football
S.L. Benfica in international football

References

External links
2013–14 UEFA Europa League
2014 final: Turin

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The violations would have been considered secondary, but because there was a pattern that prevailed for over four years, the secondary violations became major. Throughout the 33-page report, the committee cited very simple recruiting rules that were not observed by members of the coaching staff, prompted mostly by the former head coach's insistence that his staff be creative. The staff took advantage of the "bumping" rule – it's a common practice that allows coaches to be civil to prospects and parents when it is not permissible to talk to them. In an evaluation period, football and basketball coaches can't talk to prospects or their parents – during contact periods coaches can't talk to prospects that are not yet in their senior year – but NCAA rules have allowed coaches to be civil and to say "hello." The Colorado coaches exceeded courtesy – they would engage prospects in detailed conversations.
Coaches also would be "creative" in other ways – all outside parameters of the recruiting legislation. The institution was cited for failing to monitor the football staff, and the penalties affect the financial aid that Colorado will give for the 2003-2004 and 2004-2005 seasons. Official visits have been reduced as well. The former head coach? He can't recruit off-campus at his present school until the end of 2003. The school has been required to report on how they will monitor and educate the coach through 2004. No question the penalties for Colorado far exceed those placed on the former head coach. The message sent in the Kentucky case is sent again in this one – schools will be held responsible for monitoring coaches and athletics department staff members. If you do not monitor and make sure everyone is on boars – it will be painful.
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Hayes, Alexander. "Uberveillance: Where Wear and Educative Arrangement." Geospatial Research: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications, edited by Information Resources Management Association, IGI Global, 2016, pp. 1319-1337. http://doi:10.4018/978-1-4666-9845-1.ch061
Hayes, A. (2016). Uberveillance: Where Wear and Educative Arrangement. In Management Association, I. (Eds.), Geospatial Research: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications (pp. 1319-1337). IGI Global. http://doi:10.4018/978-1-4666-9845-1.ch061
Hayes, Alexander. "Uberveillance: Where Wear and Educative Arrangement." In Geospatial Research: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications. edited by Information Resources Management Association, 1319-1337. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2016. http://doi:10.4018/978-1-4666-9845-1.ch061
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Uberveillance: Where Wear and Educative Arrangement
Alexander Hayes (University of Wollongong, Australia)
Source Title: Geospatial Research: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications
The intensification and diversification of surveillance in recent decades is now being considered within a contemporary theoretical and academic framework. The ambiguity of the term 'surveillance' and the surreptitiousness of its application must now be re-considered amidst the emergent concept of Uberveillance. This chapter presents three cases of organisations that are currently poised or already engaging in projects using location-enabled point-of-view wearable technologies. Reference is made to additional cases, project examples, and testimonials including the Australian Federal Police, Northern Territory Fire Police and Emergency Services, and other projects funded in 2010 and 2011 by the former Australian Flexible Learning Framework (AFLF), now the National VET E-learning Strategy (NVELS). This chapter also examines the use of location-enabled POV (point-of-view) or Body Wearable Video (BWV) camera technologies in a crime, law, and national security context, referencing cross-sectoral and inter-disciplinary opinions as to the perceived benefits and the socio-ethical implications of these pervasive technologies.
[The Emperor] said: "It is all useless, if the last landing place can only be the infernal city, and it is there that, in ever-narrowing circles, the current is drawing us."
And Polo said: "The inferno of the living is not something that will be; if there is one, it is what is already here, the inferno where we live every day, that we form by being together. There are ways to escape suffering it. The first is easy for many: accept the inferno and become such a part of it that you can no longer see it. The second is risky and demands constant vigilance and apprehension; seek and learn to recognize who and what, in the midst of the inferno, are not inferno, then make them endure, give them space." (Calvino, 1972, Invisible Cities)
Picture a domestic setting in the 1970s.
Sydney, Australia throbbed under the self-determination of the tune in, dropout culture and the soapbox debates strayed left and right as far as public tolerance would allow. Telephones were wired to the wall, spin dialled and publicly coin dependent. Dogs roamed free, unidentifiable until someone visited the local pound. The faux-wood panelled television set peddled sitcom have-it-now culture. Police officers wore two-way radios and carried Smith & Wessons.
Fast forward to 2012.
Parents know more of their family's lives through an online website designed originally to unite college sweethearts. Everyone owns a mobile phone or two and sometimes even three. Dogs are chipped, de-sexed, voice-boxed and confined to yards as are children confined to their living rooms. Long division is a practice lost to the electronic calculator.
DIY drone hobbyists gather on local town ovals.
Police officers and security agency personnel wear high definition location enabled video recorders for evidence gathering, as do teachers in educational organisations.
Have we progressed as a society over the last 30 years or have we lost the ability to think outside of the networked grid? Amidst our hyper-connectivity does anyone give himself or herself long enough to review what has been, what is happening and where we want to be?
We could, upon reflection, conclude that we now live in a society besieged by a technological omnipresence born of dystopia and intense paranoia.
We might also draw conclusions that communities in all parts of the world are constantly teetering between peaceful citizenship and utter chaotic anarchy, as if in a state of schizophrenia so acute that the very architectures they inhabit have become cells of their own Orwellian incarceration.
In many countries camera surveillance has become commonplace and ordinary citizens and consumers are increasingly aware that they are under surveillance in everyday life. Camera surveillance is typically perceived as the archetype of contemporary surveillance technologies and processes. While there is sometimes fierce debate about their introduction, many others take the cameras for granted or even applaud their deployment. Yet what the presence of surveillance cameras actually achieves is still very much in question. International evidence shows that they have very little effect in deterring crime and 'in making people feel safer' but they do serve to place certain groups under greater official scrutiny and to extend the reach of today's 'surveillance society'. (Doyle et al., 2011)
We could also, as optimists, consider that we have as a society developed a better sense of who we are as humans as a result of surveillance technologies, by being able to observe others at work, play and in public places volunteered to the interweb.
Some would say this developed "awareness" of self, our moral conscience before evil and malcontent, as impossible to attain given the depravities of inconsistency that humans exhibit when subject to a constancy of ''unseen" supervision.
One of the goals of moral education is to cultivate a conscience – the little voice inside telling us that we should do what is right because it is right. As surveillance becomes increasingly ubiquitous, however, the chances are reduced that conscience will ever be anything more than the little voice inside telling us that someone, somewhere, may be watching. (Westacott, 2011)


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 Die Bestie (1956), US-amerikanischer Film noir (While the city sleeps)
 Die Bestie (1970), Italowestern (La belva)
 Die Bestie (1975), französisches Filmdrama (La bête)
 Die Bestie (1987), französisches Filmdrama  (La brute)
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Mozilla board members resign over CEO pick: Report
Three Mozilla board members have reportedly resigned over the organisation's pick for CEO, but not for his stance on same-sex marriage.
By Josh Taylor | March 30, 2014 -- 23:42 GMT (16:42 PDT) | Topic: Open Source
As Mozilla on the weekend looked to extinguish the flames of controversy surrounding its pick for CEO, Brendan Eich , it has been reported that three of the six members of the organisation's board have resigned over Eich's appointment.
The Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday that former Mozilla CEOs Gary Kovacs and John Lilly, and Shmoop CEO Ellen Siminoff left the board of the non-profit organisation last week, reportedly because they were seeking a CEO outside of the company with experience in the mobile industry who could advance the plans for Mozilla's Firefox OS mobile platform.
Eich, a co-founder of Mozilla, has served as the company's chief technology officer for close to a decade, and Eich said when he was appointed to the role last week that Firefox OS was the organisation's top priority.
"It's like the great circus act — spinning plates while doing back handsprings, and we are definitely turning mobile in the only way that can be really effective. The highest priority is to get volume to Firefox OS, especially the $25 phones," he said.
At Mobile World Congress last month, Mozilla announced it was partnering with semiconductor company Spreadtrum to develop low-cost Firefox OS smartphones. Firefox OS is already available on three devices in 15 markets, but the company wants to expand its availability, particularly into Latin America, parts of Europe, and China.
Eich's appointment raised controversy outside of Mozilla due to the CEO's donation of US$1,000 to the Proposition 8 movement in California in 2008 that resulted in a same-sex marriage ban in the state until the law was overturned by the Supreme Court last year.
In addition to a statement from Mozilla last week, and Eich himself , Mozilla put out an additional statement over the weekend clarifying that although Eich has not indicated his views have changed, Mozilla as an organisation supports marriage equality for same-sex couples.
"Mozilla's mission is to make the web more open so that humanity is stronger, more inclusive and more just. This is why Mozilla supports equality for all, including marriage equality for LGBT couples. No matter who you are or who you love, everyone deserves the same rights and to be treated equally," Mozilla said.
"We realise that not everyone in our community or who uses our products will agree with this. But we have always maintained that as long as you are willing to respect others, and come together for our larger mission, you are welcome. Mozilla's community is made up of people who have very diverse personal beliefs working on a common cause, which is a free and open internet. That is a very rare and special thing."
Additionally, Mozilla said it encouraged its staff to be candid on its views about the direction of Mozilla, and said it was deeply committed to openness and equality for everyone.
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Son of Ethiopian Immigrants Encouraged Ukrainian Jews to Make Aliyah
by: Israel Moshkovitch
New immigrants from Ukraine upon arrival at Ben Gurion airport (illustrative)
Friday, 12 May 2017 | Last week, Uri Biv, 31, a son of immigrants from Ethiopia and a member of the Nazareth Illit city council, left on a campaign to encourage immigration to Israel (and to Nazareth Illit in particular). Biv's destination was Kiev, the capital of Ukraine.
Biv was born in Kfar Saba to parents who immigrated to Israel during Operation Moses. When he was four, the family moved to Nazareth Illit. He studied political science at Emek Yezreel College and married Gili Segal three and a half years ago. He was first elected to the city council three years ago.
Biv attended a conference in Kiev attended by hundreds of Jews from all over Ukraine. The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews was a partner in financing the trip. "When the mayor suggested that I go on a delegation to encourage immigration to Israel, it was unexpected because I was a member of the opposition. He put politics aside and made a decision for the good of the city," he said.
Biv was not concerned about the language problem. "I speak fluent English, and a translator will join me to help me with the immigrants," he explained. "As a young man of Ethiopian origin, integration into Israel was not easy. I reached where I am, and I'm an example of successful absorption in Israel.
"As the son of immigrants, this is the most important Zionist mission I could have. I'll do everything I can to convince the Ukrainian immigrants to come to Nazareth Illit."
A few days before the flight to Kiev, Biv met with new immigrants from the former Soviet Union who were studying at the absorption center in the city and received a few tips from them. Alexander Smolensky, 23, who immigrated to Israel from Ukraine three months ago, said, "I never encountered an emissary of Ethiopian origin. It could be very successful."
Ronen Plot, the mayor of Nazareth Illit, said, "I chose Uri Biv to go on the mission and to encourage immigrants from Ukraine to come to Nazareth Illit because he is a successful example of absorption."
(Translated and edited by J. Herzog)
Source: (Ynetnews originally published this article on 04 May 2017. Time related language has been modified to reflect our republication today. See original article at this link.)
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Red Cross Flanders is part of the international Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies throught the Belgian Red Cross. Throughout the whole world this organisation disposes of volunteers to help people. The association was founded in 1863 by Henry Dunant, a Swiss banker who managed to create societies of voluntary social workers in 16 European countries.
Red Cross Flanders asked hict to follow up a development project for the new website. The project consisted of making the existing website more user-friendly and this for both the visitor and the administrator. The goal of this project was in the first place to improve the communication with the public.
The project was guided internally by the interal departments 'Communication' and 'IT'. In close collaboration with the external technical and graphical partners, hict took care of the entire project follow-up. As from the initial proposition hict delivered the necessary contributions regarding which architecture, project methodology and integration approach to follow.
In collaboration with the communication department and the external communication partner of the Red Cross Flanders, the functioning and 'look & feel' were defined. Integrator Telindus took care of the application architecture, the realisation and the installation of the new platform. The tandem hict/Telindus finished the project successfully.


The Forest Way is used for walking, cycling, horse riding and the quiet enjoyment of the countryside. It runs from East Grinstead to Groombridge along an old railway line and is an important habitat for wildlife as a 'green corridor'.
There are seats and picnic benches along the entire route. West of Hartfield, a restored pond has been allowed to naturally regenerate. On a hot summer's day, the area buzzes with life, and visitors will be treated to damsel and dragonflies dancing about the water, glimpses of newts, toads and frogs, and an abundance of bird song.
The Forest Way Country Park lies within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and passes through or close to East Grinstead, Forest Row, Hartfield, Withyham and Groombridge. There are circular trails varying in length and difficulty. Walkers may spot swallows, badger tracks deer and foxes, amongst the fields and woodlands.
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Those who have a penchant for poker often think of giving up their mundane jobs and become a poker professional. But most cannot do so. This is because a poker's job is not as easy as it may appear. Of course there are many who have other jobs and use poker as a way to make extra money. However, before you think of making poker your ultimate profession, ask yourself 4 questions. If the answer to all the questions is in affirmative, go ahead. You can consider yourself a poker pro and you are on the right direction of your career.
Question 1) Do I have a solid bankroll?
Question 2) Can I return to my old job or get other jobs?
Question 3) How have my past records been?
Question 4) Can I cope with the pressure?
It is always important to estimate the amount of money you are willing to shell out for the game so that you get a substantial return and at the same time, does not leave you broke. This means, before you enter the field, you have to ensure that you have a solid bankroll. However, many poker professionals tend to ignore the bankroll factor and end up losing everything. A solid bankroll is required for the big bets, the big binds and the strategic buy-ins. Therefore ask yourself whether you have sufficient money to feel secured and you do not feel the threat of going completely bankrupt.
There is no fixed salary and no guarantee of a steady career when you consider poker as a career option. So if your boss assures you that you can make a comeback even if you quit, you can plunge headlong into the poker professional. Also if there are plenty of job opportunities in your city, you need not worry too much and give full time poker a try. Most people start taking up small poker games alongside their regular jobs and those who succeed big time think of making it a fulltime option. So ask yourself the above question before you get into this business.
This is a relevant question you need to ask yourself before you become a fulltime poker professional. Past results matter a lot, so go through your track record in poker and check the number of wins and losses. See how many times you have won over a short stretch and whether the win is consistent over a period of time. It does not matter much if you have hit a jackpot once in your poker session.
Losing is always depressing. And this is especially true for fulltime pokers whose everyday living depends on the number of games won. There will be many times, when you would not be left with a single penny no matter how much of strategy you use. Ask yourself, can I cope with the pressure. Many times, this profession may take a toll on your physical and mental health and this can be highly detrimental in some cases. If you can lead a happy and normal life and choose to join this profession fulltime, you are most welcome.


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Churches and mosques weigh up risks after announcement that places of worship can remain open
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Faith leaders have urged caution after the government announced that places of worship in England could remain open despite heavy restrictions imposed in the latest coronavirus lockdown.
The Church of England said some people "may feel that it is currently better not to attend in person" and that clergy who had concerns or were shielding should "take particular care and stay at home".
A statement from Sarah Mullally, the bishop of London, who is leading the C of E's response to the pandemic, added: "We will continue to follow the guidance and ensure that churches remain as safe as possible."
Sarah Mullally, the bishop of London. Photograph: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire/PA Images
But some clergy expressed anxiety over the exemption in the face of the virus's spread.
Alice Smith, the vicar of St John the Evangelist in Brownswood Park, north London, tweeted: "There's a part of me that wishes we had been closed so as not to be going to bed with what feels like an impossible decision. Not in the least helped by being told by the Twittersphere either outcome is wrong, foolish or dangerous. Hey ho."
Smith told the Guardian the "benefits of public worship are huge – especially as most of my congregation have poor access to technology". But, she added, although she thought her church building was Covid-secure, "I'm conscious that a lot of people come to it for our soup kitchen and food bank."
She said: "I honestly don't know what is the best thing to do. I would have been disappointed if the government had told us to close, but at least it would have been cut and dried."
Another vicar in the north of England wrote to a friend on Tuesday: "I'm really shocked. I feel as if someone thinks it's fine to put me and people I know at risk. And if goes wrong, it will be because I wasn't careful enough."
Harun Khan, the secretary general of the Muslim Council of Britain, said some mosques in England had voluntarily suspended communal activities in recent weeks "out of precaution" and many Muslims had taken individual decisions regarding the risks of going their mosque to pray.
Mosques should take "tremendous care in choosing to remain open to the public", and should provide online services and prayers for individuals staying at home, he added.
Harun Khan: mosques should take 'tremendous care in choosing to remain open'. Photograph: Andy Hall/The Observer
Qari Asim, the chair of the Mosques and Imams National Advisory Board, said: "Voluntary closure of mosques should be considered by those mosques where risk assessments suggest that remaining open will pose a serious risk to the wellbeing of worshippers. Preservation of life is an important Islamic principle … None should feel pressured to attend a mosque during this pandemic."
The Board of Deputies of British Jews said synagogues must be "meticulous" in following Covid guidelines.
Last month, one in three United Synagogue communities said they were closing amid concerns over the virus spreading in congregations. In response to the new lockdown announcement, Steven Wilson, chief executive of the United Synagogue, said: "We will continue to support shuls [synagogues] who have chosen to close, and those now thinking of closing."
However, the most senior Catholic in England and Wales was unequivocal in his response to the exemption for places of worship. "I am glad no measures have been introduced to obstruct or curtail this essential source of energy for the common good," tweeted Cardinal Vincent Nichols, the archbishop of Westminster and the most senior Catholic in England and Wales.
During the November lockdown, Nichols urged the government to reverse its decision to ban communal worship, saying there was no evidence it would help combat the virus.
In Scotland, places of worship were ordered to close under new restrictions that came into force on Tuesday. In Wales and Northern Ireland, they can remain open but must enforce social distancing measures.
Funerals and weddings with restricted numbers are still permitted across the UK but receptions and wakes are banned.


Professor Jo Shaw, Salvasen Chair of European Institutions, School of Law, University of Edinburgh, was hosted by the UNESCO Chair for Comparative Research in Cultural Diversity and Social Justice, Professor Fethi Mansouri at the Alfred Deakin Institute for Citizenship and Globalisation in Deakin University, Burwood on 21 August 2018. Her public lecture wrestled with many dimensions to citizenship, of which at least seven were identified in her research: the interstate dimension; the relational dimension; the bio-political and bio-territorial dimensions; the protective dimension; the securitising dimension; the distributive dimension; the active/activist dimension. Her work at present is concerned with mapping and theorising these dimensions, drawing on examples from citizenship regimes across the globe, and making use of a socio-legal approach to understanding citizenship as a relational and constructed concept, rather than as a fixed endpoint. Her paper explored how 'crisis' affects citizenship, focusing on the examples of Brexit in the UK, the breakup of Yugoslavia (resulting in the creation of 7 successor states), and – further to that breakup – the partial 'reintegration' of those states into the EU. The focus is on how the forces of integration and disintegration impact upon the various dimensions of citizenship articulated within her research.


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The Office of Charter Schools, as part of its oversight responsibilities, collects a great deal of information on each charter school authorized by UWM. This includes student and staff demographics, attendance, truancy, and discipline data, student, staff, and parent satisfaction indicators, and student achievement data.
The charter contract (PDF) requires each school to cooperate with UWM in regard to research efforts. Specifically, the contract gives UWM researches the opportunity to conduct surveys, test pupils, observe both staff and students, and conduct other research. Further, the contract requires the schools to seek parental approval for UWM research as part of the registration process.
Faculty and students are encouraged to take the opportunity to conduct research at UWM authorized charter schools. For more information regarding the Office of Charter Schools process see our Research Protocol (PDF), Research Request Form (PDF) and the Confidentiality Agreement (PDF) documents. Information regarding the Institutional Review Board (IRB) process can be found on the Institutional Review Board website.
The following information specified the data that is collected and presented for contract renewal which occurs every 5 years.
State the school's core beliefs.
State the board's vision for the school's future.
How does the school determine if it is meeting its mission?
Provide evidence to show that the school has met or made significant progress toward achieving its mission.
Provide a developmental history of the school including relations with sponsors, sites utilized by the school, and enrollment patterns.
Provide information regarding services provided to students and parents beyond the regular school program.
What it the ethnic mix of the student body?
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduces school lunch?
What is the average daily attendance rate of the students over the past three years?
What percentage of students have been suspended outside of school during the previous year?
What is the total number of days students were suspended from school?
How many students were expelled from school in each of the past three years?
What is the year-to-year mobility rate of students?
How satisfied are students with the school?
What have been the school's major improvement efforts over the last three years?
What are the results of the improvement efforts?
What continued action is being considered in regard to the above improvement efforts?
WKCE results and analysis will be provided by the Office of Charter Schools.
NWEA, PMAP & MAP results and analysis will be provided by the Office of Charter Schools.
Provide any other academic results and analysis of results that should be considered.
How many members make up the school board?
What are the board leadership positions?
What is the responsibility of each position?
How long have members served?
How are new members selected?
How does the board develop strategic goals?
How does the board evaluate progress toward the strategic goals?
How does the board take action to correct deficiencies?
How does the board obtain information regarding the school's progress?
How does the board evaluate administrators?
How does the board use the results of administrative evaluations to improve leadership?
Provide as an appendix all board policies/bylaws.
Provide as an appendix the latest strategic plan.
How do leaders communicate the school's mission, values, and beliefs?
How do leaders establish a culture of high expectations?
How do leaders set priorities for school improvement?
How many members make up the administrative team?
What are the responsibilities of each administrative/leadership position?
What is the certification and degree status of each administrator/leader?
How many years of experience do administrators/leaders have – total, at present school, in present position?
Describe the process in place for parents to seek information.
Describe the process in place for parents to make complaints and how the complaints are managed.
Describe the process in place for parents to provide input to administrators and teachers.
How satisfied are parents with the school?
What courses are taught in each grade?
Is essential knowledge and skills that all students are expected to achieve defined at each grade level?
How is the curriculum aligned with state standards?
How are teachers provided with the information to correctly implement the curriculum?
Do teachers develop unit lesson plans that are in alignment with the defined knowledge and skills and follow those plans?
Do teachers use the data from the Measures of Academic Progress to determine instructional objectives for each student and groups of students?
How do school leaders determine if it the curriculum is being implemented correctly at all levels?
What process is in place to evaluating the effectiveness of the curriculum?
What procedure is in place to modify and/or improve the curriculum?
Please provide as an appendix the full school curriculum.
What model/models of instruction are in place?
What instructional strategies are utilized?
How do teachers determine what is to be taught?
How do administrators evaluate instructional practices?
How many teachers are employed and in what positions?
How many years of experience in total and in the charter school does each teacher have?
What licenses does each teacher hold?
What is the ethnic make-up of the teacher group?
What is the mobility rate of the teacher group?
How is direct support provided to teachers?
How satisfied are teachers with the school?
How are at risk learners identified?
What services are provided to at risk learners?
What screening procedures in place for identifying students and providing them with appropriate intervention?
How are services provided to at risk learners coordinated?
What special programs exist to help at risk learners?
Is a documented discipline policy in place?If so, provide as an appendix.
What classroom management techniques are routinely used?
How are minor disciplinary infractions handled?
For what reason is a student suspended in-school/out-of-school?
Is a documented student suspension procedures in place?If so, provide as an appendix.
Under what circumstances can a student be expelled?
Is a documented expulsion procedure are in place? If so, please provide as an appendix.
Is a documented school safety program in place?If so, please provide as an appendix.
How is the content of the professional development program determined?
Who is involved in making professional development content decisions?
How are new teachers oriented to the school's operations and requirements?
How is the professional development program evaluated?
Who is involved in the evaluation of the professional development program?
How are accomplishments of the staff recognized and celebrated?
How does the school provide for and encourage individual and organizational learning and enable personnel to adapt to change?
What systems re in place to motivate educate, and train personnel to work effectively in a high-performance work place?
Is a documented, comprehensive data collection plan in place?If so, please provide as an appendix.
To whom are the results of data analysis communicated?
How are the results of data analysis communicated?
How are data used to improve student learning?
How are the security and confidentiality of data maintained?
What systems are in place to ensure that legal and contractual requirements are met?
What legal problems has the school faced during the last three years?
How have legal problems (if any) been resolved?
What is the process for preparing the annual school budget?
Who is involved in developing the school budget and what are their roles?
How often does the school board review the budget during the school year?
Please provide, as an appendix, actual revenue and expenditures for the past three years and the current revenue and expenditure budget.
Does the school maintain an operating reserve?
What was the balance of the operating reserve at the end of the last fiscal year?
What outstanding debt does the school have?
What lines of credit have been approved for the school?
What is the current cash position of the school?
What outstanding (more than 30 days) bills exist?
What written policies/procedures exist to maintain internal financial control?
What recommendations have auditors made to improve the financial accounting system?
How has the school responded to auditor's recommendations?
Describe any planned changes to the school's structure.
Describe any planned changes to the school's educational program.
Describe any planned changes to school's governance structure.
Describe the school's fiscal and facility issues and how they will be addressed.


After watching a video or having sugaring procedure in beauty salon, some people think that epilation with sugar paste is very simple. Seriously, what so difficult is about applying paste on the skin and ripping it off the body? Practice shows, that everyone makes mistakes. Let's have a look at the most common of them – typical for both, professionals and beginners.
Soft, means easy to work with.
Soft, therefore less painful it will be.
In reality, to work with a soft paste you must be very skilled and have a lot of patience, and also be very familiar with technique. Professionals recommend to choose a harder paste, so you can learn how to soften it up, and feel its optimal temperature and texture that you need.
When it comes to pain level of procedure – this is not a question of paste density, it's a matter of technique. If you are not confident that you do everything right, then it makes sense to take lessons, get more skilled, and only after that attract clients.
Sometimes you chose a correct type of paste, and it's acting weird, becoming sticky and liquid.
More likely you over melted paste in your hands and it lost its qualities. Paste should stay in hands of specialist minimal time: apply, pull (pluck) – apply, pull (no messing around with it in your hands). In other cases, it get overheated in hands of specialist, and stop working.
In professional sugaring using gloves is necessary, they isolate warmth from specialist hands almost completely, and, of course it is hygienically correct.
You can hear from the beginners, that paste is being just sticky and too liquid, and not able to pull hair. This can be caused by incorrectly performed technique of applying and pulling (perpendicularly towards skin). Sugar paste must be applied against the direction of hair growth, and pulling – along the direction of growth, with a fast and strong hand moves, parallel angle towards skin. To minimize the pain and maximize the result – skin must be stretched tight.
One more mistake, that is very typical for beginners, when a sugar paste strip is left too wide. The wideness of the strip does not guaranty the effect of procedure. The strip must have quite convenient wideness, so while pulling, all sides coming off equally.
Not being confident with his actions, specialist takes a pause between applying the paste and pulling or, after smearing the paste, tries to increase adhesion by pressing "strip" against the skin.
In both cases, procedure is being performed not correctly. Pauses, delays, and especially pressing and smoothing of the paste on the skin are prohibited. Moves must be confident and fast – only this will help to minimize painful sensations and get the work done maximally quick.
The only exception – some deliberation at work, before paste is reheated. After absorbing warmth from the client's skin, paste becomes more flexible, and then it is time to "turn on speed", not forgetting about technique.
Find "models" for you experiments, and practice, until you technique get automatic – without any stuck and fear.
Find professionals, who are good at it and can teach. After courses graduation, start work immediately.


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I never would have thought to pursue venture capital (and entrepreneurship) to this extent. This was a great first step for me and the other team members and has definitely shaped all our career choices a lot.
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Diamond Platnumz is very unlucky when it comes to public perception about how he relates with women. The Bongo singer is what Justice Wakiaga would describe as a woman eater.
The singer has been said to have sexual relationships with nearly all women he has seen posing with, or even woman who are close to his family. The most recent case involves a woman by the name Christina.
Christina was seen with Diamond's mother Sanura Sandra in Dubai and all over sudden people wanted to find out whether she was the woman warming Diamond's bed.
Diamond has dismissed claims he is romantically involved with Christina. Speaking during an interview with Global Publishers, Diamond said he was tired of being linked to all women.
He explains that he knows Christina well and that she was seen with his mother because she was with them all along during their trip in Dubai. Diamond further reveals that Christina resides in Dubai.
"Mimi na msichana huyo tunafahamiana, ameonekana kweli na mama yangu na wamejiachia kwenye picha tofautitofauti lakini ifahamike kuwa alikuwa akitupa kampani tu kama mwenyeji na si mapenzi," said Diamond.


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Unison sparks partnership with Future ChampioNZ Triathlon Festival
Competitors take to the water in last years' Future ChampioNZ Triathlon Festival.
Taupō electricity distributor Unison Networks has entered a one-year partnership with New Zealand's premier Junior Triathlon event, Future ChampioNZ Triathlon Festival, to be held in Taupō from 14-16 December.
Now in its fourth year, Future ChampioNZ will see junior triathletes – aged from 11 to 20 years old – compete over three days and five races. The competition is unique in that it is scored on points, as opposed to timing, which every triathlete accumulates over the weekend.
Organised by husband-and-wife duo, Stephen and Sam Bradley (nee Warriner – Former ITU World Number 1 Triathlete & Ironman NZ Champion), the Festival has seen continued growth with 130 triathletes participating this year, up from 84 in 2015.
Mr Bradley said the Festival's growth in the last four years had sparked international interest. "In addition to the top junior triathletes from around New Zealand, this year we have the Japanese National Team attending, along with athletes from Australia, the UK, and Italy.
"Unison's support enabled us to offer 10 local athletes free entry to this years' event, and to implement some exciting new developments to help grow the competition further in 2019," said Mr Bradley.
Mrs Bradley added that a focus for the Festival over the coming years is to increase local participation in swim, bike and run-based activities. "Unison's support will help us to reach more Taupō athletes, encouraging them try the sport and ideally ignite a passion for it!
"Focusing on grass-roots is critical in any sport – triathlon included – and we hope the Festival will encourage more youngsters to step up and reap the benefits of regular physical activity and social inclusion," said Mrs Bradley.
Unison Relationship Manager, Danny Gough said Unison is extremely pleased to offer support to the Future ChampioNZ Festival.
"This partnership will help us to develop closer relationships with more of our customers, while also being an incredibly important vehicle for delivering electricity safety messages to young people.
"Physical activity brings people together, encourages participation, develops talent and contributes to the wellbeing of our regions, which we are proud to power and connect," said Mr Gough.
Alongside the racing, youngsters will be encouraged to participate in various workshops taking place at Taupō's Owen Delany Park.
"Presenters such as Drug Free Sport NZ will be talking about safety and fair racing, and Triathlon NZ coaches will deliver workshops on skills and pathways. Young elites – including U23 World Champion, Tayler Reid, and 2018 Commonwealth Games Medallist, Nicole Van Der Kaay – will also be in attendance to talk to the kids," said Mr Bradley.
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