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CEOs Share Views on ESG Challenges and Opportunities
4 Lessons for Leaders from The CEO Forum's Third Transformative CEO Summit
Purple Strategies is the thought leadership and polling partner of The CEO Forum Group and Transformative CEO Summit. The CEO Forum convened its third Transformative CEO Summit on September 21, 2021, featuring top CEOs of leading companies discussing creative ways to solve today's most pressing challenges.
Top CEOs convened in September for the third installment of the Transformative CEO Summit to discuss a host of topics – from the effectiveness of hybrid work models to opinions on the status of post-pandemic operations. They met against the backdrop of continuing pandemic-related health and economic risks, a spate of costly and destructive weather events across the U.S., and state laws on key and controversial social issues making national headlines. As broader societal issues increasingly land on the desks of top executives, one timely topic of discussion centered on CEO perspectives and ambitions around Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG).
As an area of business focus, issues falling under the ESG category such as climate change have historically been deprioritized in favor of more immediate-term issues. More recently, however, CEOs have felt pressure from critical stakeholder groups including investors, customers and their own employees to move these issues to the forefront of company priorities.
These key groups, along with the next generation of talent, increasingly demand companies become more socially and environmentally responsible, at the same time shareholders push to take a holistic approach to company valuation that considers a corporation's non-monetary factors in business decision making, risk identification, and evaluating growth opportunities.
At its core, the principles of ESG resonate with a wide range of influential stakeholders, and CEOs recognize not only the value but also the increasing importance of setting ESG goals and communicating their initiatives to drive reputational equity. Below are key insights from CEOs at the Summit around the accelerating ESG challenges and opportunities in today's business landscape:
(1) ESG today demands moving from words to actions.
As the ESG space matures, smart CEOs look for ways to integrate these issues more deeply into their business planning. Integrating ESG into areas of business focus is no longer a "nice to do" but a "must do" to keep stakeholders engaged and prove the company's value. To see success in the ESG space, CEOs share the importance of setting concrete and attainable goals, which force their companies to follow through and act on the plans. Making ESG changes goes beyond chasing positive PR and must be woven into the fabric of the company to drive credibility.
(2) Corporate ESG storytelling requires skill and nuance.
ESG began as a way for investors to evaluate a company's risk and opportunity profile holistically outside of monetary factors. Now, however, ESG is often something companies want to tout more broadly to tell their story to a broader audience. Many companies have put considerable effort into designing and executing ESG initiatives, and understandably want to be able to tell their story to a range of stakeholders – not just investors and internal audiences, but end consumers and future talent as well. Business leaders, however, recognize the inherent challenge of "promoting" their ESG commitments and progress without coming across as superficial, performative or self-serving. Other leaders question the best ways to compel consumers to care enough about the company's ESG efforts that it impacts their final purchase decision or translates into long-term reputational equity. Despite these challenges, CEOs at the September Summit agreed that successful companies will differentiate themselves in the marketplace by clearly and compellingly sharing their company's ESG progress and successes to critical stakeholder groups.
(3) The ESG through-line is people.
Within ESG, the Environment pillar may be most recognizable externally given the growing focus on environmental sustainability, but CEOs gravitated most toward Social and Governance as the priority areas for business focus during the recent Summit. A few CEOs summarized ESG as ultimately being about treating people better, which is central to all the pillars, particularly Social and its focus on issues like diversity and social justice efforts within companies, evolving expectations around the employer-employee relationship, and the public's expectation for companies to engage in social issues that aren't directly tied to their business. These sentiments were underscored in polling data collected from executives attending the event:
Q. Which single component of "E-S-G" is the biggest area of focus for your business/industry as you look ahead to 2022?
Social (for example, employee relations and diversity, working conditions, local communities, local conflict) = 53%
Environment (for example, waste and pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, climate change) = 35%
Governance (for example, tax strategy, donations and political lobbying, corruption and bribery, board diversity and structure) = 12%
(4) Meeting ESG goals is the key to future business success.
During the Summit, CEOs discussed how meeting ESG goals often demands a longer timeline than financial returns but can lead to more important rewards in the future. An inclusive, diverse workforce, clean water and a healthier planet offer benefits far greater than financial gains but cannot be realized in a matter of quarters – an understanding and commitment that must be shared by employees, C-Suites and boards alike. The most successful companies will integrate ESG thinking into all aspects of their businesses to meet their goals, impress and gain the support of their key stakeholders, and stand out from their competitors.
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Before you turn on your Christmas tree this year, consider how New York City is dealing with this one
A majority of senior management for a Brooklyn neighborhood's Co-op building agree with an additional holiday display. The larger of two houses in the Sheepshead Bay Height Corp., located just two blocks from synagogue,…
A majority of senior management for a Brooklyn neighborhood's Co-op building agree with an additional holiday display. The larger of two houses in the Sheepshead Bay Height Corp., located just two blocks from synagogue, bought a menorah this year, causing tension with residents, who worried they'd be forced to lose the Christmas tree. This opposition is just one of many objections cities are starting to face this year, despite longstanding co-op policies. A rabbi has also requested lights for a Menorah display from two East Jerusalem buildings. And for a brief moment, it seemed New York City residents were going to have to face a hard question about Muslim-American Jew relations.
Outgoing Ed Koch urged a Muslim woman to remove her hijab after she had shouted at a co-op board about having a menorah in her hallway. She claims she's sorry, and she was the one who encouraged the menorah. Maybe. (The trust clearly needs a new landlord.)
In response to the demand that residents remove or remove the menorah, the Sheepshead Bay Heights residents joined a national campaign asking the campaign's 5,000 signatories to form human pyramids and sit in on meetings to protect the building from the polarizing discussion. (Oh, and set the alarm to "overtake" at 2:45 a.m. on Feb. 4, the day of the heated vote.)
The signs shared concerns from residents who did not want the building to display either holiday on its festive façade. They said that Christmas trees were a public property and the holiday should be respected—even those also hoped for a more informative tree display about Chanukah.
The Museum of Jewish Heritage, which celebrates the community's Jewish history, and Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the exhibits that will hang in the popular tree-lighting ceremony on the same day.
In 1989, New York City's elected officials pushed a Co-op Law through that forbids building boards from forcing residents to keep a particular holiday display up, but some argue that many board members still intervene to control the holiday, using an "and so on" clause to keep decorations or refrain from fostering Christmas or Chanukah. Some members with Jewish backgrounds go so far as to refuse to decorate their houses with Nativity scenes on the secular side of the discussion.
It appears a few thoughtful veterans would like to see co-op buildings take a stand.
"It's a tricky balance between what's appropriate and socially acceptable," said Roger Vinson, a member of the Jewish Community Center Board. "The more organizations take a stand, the more cognizant of the differing opinions they are."
More stringent regulations took effect this year for installing Christmas tree displays in the four-story bell tower of the Goldman Building, which was the subject of uproar in 1999. Designed as an 18-room apartment house, the building allows residents to obtain a a permit from the City Planning Commission to replace a declining painting with a tree. But once it's down, the tree is replaced with a less effusive ornaments and light fixtures. Last year, the Goldman Building implemented light-emitting diodes, or LEDs, instead of electric lightbulbs, which might have helped a renter's right to bid may have come under threat.
Passions are still running high in January.
"The only group that had something original to say was the Rabbi," quipped Megan Wang, campaign manager for an Israeli Independence Day celebration set to take place in the building on Feb. 25. "Not to the Jewish people, not for the New Year, but for the Jewish holidays. We've gotten a lot of excitement over our LED lights and decorations."
Correction, Feb. 18, noon: An earlier version of this article misstated that New York City's elected officials pushed a Co-op Law through that forbids the building from forcing residents to keep a particular holiday display up.
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A good variety of ways to handle "no." I definitely have success with the advance warning suggestion and giving choices. I think my daughter always feels like she has some of the control when she gets some sort of choice.
Mihaela, Thank you so much for this opportunity to collaborate with you and other smart Moms. All of these tips are fabulous! Thanks for your ideas and for this post!
You're welcome Deborah. Thank you for contributing with excellent ideas!
Wish I had read this a couple of days ago. Our health visitor asked Amy to step on the scales for a routine check-up and she wasn't having any of it. In the end, we ended up not getting her weighed.
I wear a digital Timex watch, with a countdown timer. I've had huge success with, "We're leaving in five minutes when Momma's watch beeps." I do give warnings at about 3 minutes and 1 minutes, but blaming the inanimate object has worked 100% of the time for our toddler.
Thanks for the good advice on dealing with toddlers–and thanks for sharing this with the Mommy Needs a Timeout linky party! We're pinning it now. Maybe we'll see you again this Thursday!


Press release courtesy Kukje Gallery.
Collateral Event of the 56th International Art Exhibition - la Biennale di Venezia.
We are very pleased to present Dansaekhwa, as part of the official Collateral Events of the 56th International Art Exhibition - la Biennale di Venezia. Curated by Yongwoo Lee and organized by Boghossian Foundation together with Kukje Gallery, Seoul and Tina Kim Gallery, New York, Dansaekhwa is a landmark exhibition. Dansaekhwa is a comprehensive introduction to one of the late 20th century's most compelling art movements, and while its artists each have a unique philosophy many overlapping concerns unite their work. These include a strong aesthetic ideal focused on the unity between artist and nature as well as a very refined approach to mark making. This emphasis on native cultural idioms was politicized during the 20th century when post-war Korean identity was in a state of radical flux. It is in these tumultuous times that Dansaekhwa evolved and helped shape modern Korean art history. While specifically rooted in a Korean context, Dansaekhwa must be seen as having important formal and conceptual links to parallel movements in Japan and the West including Gutai, Mono-ha and Abstract Expressionism.
The exhibition will showcase the works of key masters who defined Dansaekhwa's development in the 1970s, providing an essential conceptual framework to appreciate this important movement. A subject of renewed interest in both Korea and internationally, this is a timely exhibition that explores a group of artists whose exquisitely beautiful and politically engaged work continues to have a profound influence on contemporary art. The participating artists are Chung Chang-Sup, Chung Sang-Hwa, Ha Chong-Hyun, KIM Whanki, Kwon Young-Woo, Lee Ufan and Park Seo-Bo.
Yongwoo Lee has organized the exhibition to trace the development of Dansaekhwa. While a seminal historical movement that has had lasting influence, Dansaekhwa continues to be a vital framework with many of its founding artists continuing to make work. As such the curator has chosen to focus on its development over five decades, from the 1960s to today. By including works completed in different periods, the curator will emphasize how the social milieu within Korea had an impact on the development and public reception of Dansaekhwa.
In order to set the stage for many of the predominant themes that came to be associated with Dansaekhwa, including its emphasis on monochromatic compositions and innovative use of materials, Yongwoo Lee has included a major group of works from the 1960s by the artist KIM Whanki. This is an historic opportunity to see Whanki's role as a foundational member in the post-war Korean art scene whose work and ideas contributed to the advance of Dansaekhwa.
The exhibition will occupy all three floors of Palazzo Contarini-Polignac, the iconic 15th century Renaissance palace located on the Grand Canal. Yongwoo Lee has chosen to use the multi-storied building to organize the exhibition, employing each floor to frame a time period or specific artist. With this in mind the ground floor will be devoted to new, commissioned work by Lee Ufan.
Historical works by the seven participating artists from the early years of Dansaekhwa will be shown. The installation will feature early '70s work to recent paintings by each the artists evolving ideas and ongoing tensions of contemporary Dansaekhwa. In addition, an important academic conference focused on Dansaekhwa was held in January, 2015 and a recording of this event will be shown to engage the public and give necessary historical insight into its beginnings, as well as to frame some of the ongoing debates regarding its influence. Coupled with a range of related archival materials, scholarship and ephemera, the exhibition will be the first rigorous academic presentation of Dansaekhwa to be held outside of Korea and will be a landmark moment in its introduction to the international community.
A comprehensive catalog will be published to accompany this historic exhibition, featuring essays by leading scholars including Melissa Chiu, Director at the Smithsonian's Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden in Washington, D.C.; Doryun Chong, Chief Curator at M+ Museum in Hong Kong; Eungie Joo, Independent Curator / Curator of Sharjah Biennial 12; Joan Kee, Associate Professor at University of Michigan, Ann Arbor; Yongwoo Lee, President of the International Biennial Association; Jeremy Lewison, former Director of Collections at Tate; and Alexandra Munroe, Samsung Senior Curator at the Guggenheim Museum in New York.
Yongwoo Lee is currently the executive director of Shanghai Himalayas Museum and the president of IBA (International Biennial Association). He was the founding director of the Gwangju Biennale in 1995 and served as the president and general director of the Gwangju Biennale Foundation from 2008 to 2014. Over the last thirty years he has worked to present the aesthetics of difference on an international stage, curating and reexamining exhibitions related to the discourse of visual culture as social practice. His curated exhibitions include Electronic Maple (New York Center for Media Art), Whitney Biennial Seoul (National Museum of Contemporary Art Korea), Flowers of May (Gwangju Museum of Art), Nam June Paik Retrospective (National Museum of Contemporary Art), and Dansaekhwa (Palazzo Contarini Polignac, Venice) amongst many others. Yongwoo Lee was a professor of aesthetics and critical theory at Korea University and has lectured at several universities across the United States and Europe. He holds a Ph.D in art history from Oxford University. He has published numerous books including Information and Reality, Nam June Paik and The Origins of Video Art.
Boghossian Foundation is a non-profit organization based in Brussels, Belgium, founded in 1992 by Robert Boghossian and his two sons Jean and Albert. In 2006 the Foundation acquired the Villa Empain and converted it into a center of art and dialogue focused on bridging the cultures of the East and the West. The Villa Empain opened its doors to the public in 2010 and has since hosted celebrated exhibitions, conferences, international meetings and other activities devoted to this mission. The Foundation also finances social, educational, artistic and environmental projects.
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ACLU of Utah - TAKE ACTION: Tell Senator Hatch to vote YES to pass ENDA out of committee.
Imagine being fired for no other reason than simply being who you are. Right now in a majority of states, including Utah, you can be fired solely for being lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT).
Tell your senator to end workplace discrimination.
Next Wednesday, July 10, the Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions (HELP) Committee will vote on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA). ENDA would level the playing field for LGBT workers and ensure that all Americans have the ability to work free from discrimination.
Your senator, Senator Orrin Hatch, is a key vote on the HELP Committee and needs to hear from you to move this important legislation to the full floor of the Senate.
Contact Senator Hatch today and urge him to vote YES to pass ENDA out of committee.
No one should have to fear being fired simply because of who they are. Thank you for taking action to ensure a free and fair workplace for all Americans.


CALDERA APARTMENTS , part of Gorgona & Krokos Villas complex, is located within two buildings and located in a privileges spot, high on the cliff side of Imerovigli village, offering a magnificent view of the volcano, the sea and the nearby islands. Caldera Apartments rooms and suites represent the traditional Santorini style with cozy accommodation in a unique setting.
Breakfast is served on the guests balcony or terrace to contribute to the complete indulgence, but reception and Food & Snack bar (shared with Gorgona & Krokos Villas) is located at a distance of 80 metres.


Incommunities' workers showed their support for International Women's Day by making their own equality pledges.
Staff displayed their messages on 'pledge walls' at four of the housing group's sites including The Quays to highlight their commitment to promoting equality, tackling discrimination and celebrating women's achievements.
The theme of International Women's Day 2019 is a call for action for 'gender balance' in building a more equal workplace and society.
The 'pledge' event was organised by the housing group's Equality Steering Group. Staff from Incommunities' partners, Sadeh Lok, also ran a similar event at their Huddersfield base.
Geraldine Howley, Incommunities' Group Chief Executive, said: "Incommunities Group is proud to again be active partners in International Women's Day.
"As an inclusive employer we are committed to promoting equality and diversity and helping both female and male staff achieve their work goals.
Photo shows Incommunities' staff lending their support for International Women's Day at a 'pledge wall' at The Quay's in Shipley.


A home in Laguna Niguel has their kitchen island cabinets refinished. Including new "soft Close" concealed door hinges and drawer guides.
Some of the work was preformed outside to keep the dust/mess down in the home.
A new but rustic look in the kitchen.
The upper cabinet was to be modified. The shelves are built-in and part of the cabinet construction. The shelves were cut out and removed. the sides of the cabinet walls were repaired and then drilled to provide the ability to have adjustable shelves. The new shelves are actually old reclaimed wood boards cleaned up and sealed.
The kitchen cabinets get A LOT of masking and preparation. Black undercoat goes on first to help with "depth" and "visual texture"
The final coats (off white) of paint get applied. Then sanding the cabinets to the desired visual texture. After the sanding is complete a couple lacquer coats are added to provide protection to the finish and consistency to the sheen.
Doors and drawers all get re-installed and adjusted. major cleaning gets done.


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HARTWICK – Frederick S. Vesely, Sr., 92, of the Town of Burlington, passed away early Friday morning, June 28, 2019, at A.O Fox Memorial Nursing Home in Oneonta.
He was born February 24, 1927, in New Windsor, one of ten children of Andrew and Matilda (Gaydos) Vesely.
In his youth, Fred attended a one-room schoolhouse in Little Britain. At the age of 16 he left school and went to work for Crowley's Dairy Company.
On August 15, 1948, he married Jeanne M. Oles in Newburgh.
After working for Crowley's for 30 years, he retired at the age of 46, and he and his family moved to Hartwick where he owned and operated a dairy farm. After the barn burned in 1976, he retired from farming and went to work at The Farmers' Museum and the Fenimore House where he was in charge of buildings and grounds.
After Jeanne passed away on December 10, 1987, Fred married Doris Grant on May 27, 1989, in a ceremony at St. Mary's Church in Oneonta. Doris passed away on August 16, 2010.
For many years, Fred was a communicant of St. Mary's "Our Lady of the Lake" Roman Catholic Church in Cooperstown.
Fred is survived by his two sons, Frederick "Rick" S. Vesely, Jr. and wife, Roberta, of Hartwick, and Michael "Mike" L. Vesely, Sr. and wife, Coleen of Springfield Center; ten grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; and one great great grandson; one sister-in-law, Joyce Vesely, of Walden; a brother-in-law, Robert Ferris, Sr. of Vails Gate; and many nieces and nephews. He is further survived by one stepson, Robert Blais and wife, Linda and a step daughter-in-law, Sherri Blais, all of Bethel; one step daughter, Linda Citro Gorton and husband, Forrest of Jeffersonville; eight step grandchildren; and twelve step great grandchildren.
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UC chemist's 'light touch' is heavy duty help
UC chemist William Connick has found a way to get a single particle of light - one photon - to do twice the expected amount of work.
The National Science Foundation rewarded Connick for his creative approach with one of its prestigious CAREER Awards for promising young faculty.
A typical photochemical reaction uses one photon to transfer one electron. Connick and his research group have found a way to use a single photon to initiate the transfer of two electrons. "That's exciting, because you're getting greater efficiency," said Connick. "But it's also a new reaction."
Connick presented details of the research at the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers meeting in New Orleans March 25-30.
One of the most intriguing findings was the timing of the electron transfers. Usually, an electron will return to its starting position in milliseconds or faster. But Connick's students have found a long-lived charge separation that appears to last for several minutes. "That's astounding."
Nature has already figured out how to handle multiple electron transfers very efficiently in photosynthesis, a process by which plants use light energy from the sun to convert water and carbon dioxide into sugar.
However, there are several other important applications for Connick's research. Nitrogen could be more easily converted into ammonia to make fertilizer. Carbon dioxide emissions could be reduced if the gas could be changed in another useful compound through electron transfers.
Connick said the ultimate application would be splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen for fuel. "That's the Holy Grail. Hydrogen is the ideal fuel. People talk about the hydrogen economy of the future. Instead of barrel of oil, we'll be talking about pounds of hydrogen."
The NSF CAREER awards also include a teaching component, and Connick is working with chemistry department head Marshall Wilson to develop two new courses as part of a master's of science in teaching degree sponsored by the College of Arts and Sciences. The first course will be offered this spring and will focus on the applications of chemistry for high school teachers.
In addition, Connick is collaborating with Anna Gudmondsdottir, another chemistry CAREER Award winner, to design a new laser laboratory that will give students more hands-on experience with the latest equipment.
Connick is also committed to undergraduate research and research opportunities for women. He has had 16 undergrads working in his lab since joining the UC faculty in 1998. "I feel very strongly about this. It's a great mentoring opportunity for the graduate students, and the atmosphere of the lab is a lot more fun."
The CAREER Award is only the latest recognition of Connick's contributions to chemistry. Last year, he received a Beckman Young Investigator Award, and one of his graduate students Hershel Jude received a prestigious national fellowship from the Link Energy Foundation.
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Crude oil rallied today, gaining more than 1%, even as fundamentals did not look particularly supportive for the commodity. The possible reason for the rally was the weakness of the US dollar.
Attempts of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and some other major producers to buoy oil prices by cutting production faced an obstacle in the form of rising US output. In fact, the resurgence of US shale firms may lead to a record output from the United States next year, making the USA challenge Russia and Saudi Arabia for the title of the world's biggest oil producer. Yet OPEC delegates signaled that they are not in a rush to deepen the production cuts, though they did not rule out such possibility.
With that said, challenges to expanding US oil pipeline network and sometimes inefficient use of the existing pipelines may prevent US supply from growing as fast as it potentially capable of. Additionally, some analysts argued that the market became too one-sided, with short positions on oil piling up. As prices rarely go in one direction for long, there are speculations that crude may have found a bottom.
August futures for delivery of WTI crude oil rallied 1.8% to $44.16 per barrel as of 18:02 GMT on NYMEX today. Contract for Brent crude gained 1.72% to $46.62 per barrel on ICE.


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VASHON FERRY CUTS
Going to Portland Would Be Quicker
Washington State Ferries, in drastically cutting back on the Vashon passenger-only service, is once again punishing those trying to cut pollution by not using cars. While this is business as usual for the WSF (remember those Bremerton foot ferries?), what's unbelievable is they're making these cuts while trying to convince legislators and the public that they want back in the passenger-only circuit between Kitsap and Seattle.
These cuts will force anyone who works a schedule other than 8-5 downtown to create their own Rube Goldberg commute fashioned from maybe three ferries and a couple of bus rides. My total commute between Port Orchard and Seattle will be longer than a drive to Portland would take.
WSF seems to have plenty of funds to subsidize hot dog stands and refurbish terminals with the latest techno materials. But they've lost sight of their main mission — running boats.
I have no doubts this letter will produce zip change within the lumbering, useless dinosaur WSF has become. But I hope it puts the lie to any WSF pretensions that it wishes to expand passenger-only service in the future; all it really wishes is to doom any other service and keep the federal funds for itself.
As one Kitsap legislator put it, WSF cannot be trusted.
Ron Christoffel
They're Just Doing It to Protect Us
I think politicians are funny when they say they want to raise taxes on tobacco, alcohol, sweets and fat, "to protect us from ourselves" — and on oil and gas, "to save our energy for future generations."
They're almost as funny as people who sue McDonald's for a million bucks, and say "It's not the money!"
Max Streeter
So, Start It onNew Year's Eve
There have been numerous letters in support of a South Kitsap school board decision to change "Winter Break" to "Christmas Break." Not all Christians agree with their viewpoint; disagreeing does not make us secular or nonreligious as individuals, though we treat a break for a public (secular) school as a secular matter.
Our country is supposed to be ruled by law, not by a "tyranny of the majority." If a majority of us are Christian, that doesn't mean we should explicitly mix Christianity with secular matters. Using the power of numbers shows dominance, but does not mean a particular decision is fair, just — or even "Christian." There have been many decisions made in the past that most Christians would now look back on and recognize as wrong. Claiming numbers or power doesn't make the decision right.
As it is, Christians have a long break connected with one of our most important religious holidays. Isn't that enough? How about we start the break New Year's Eve? Then it will be around the same time, but would be clearly a secular break for an entity that is not supposed to be specifically religious — our PUBLIC schools. Then there wouldn't be any confusion with religion.
The Rev. Judi Edwards
Don't Single Out a Religious Group
I was so shocked by what I felt was racism in a recent letter about pre-Bush terrorism that at first I concluded the writer must be a racist. Then I realized that it's surely ignorance and not intentional racism that would compel a letter singling out one religious community and laying the blame — and therefore the cure — on the doorstep of their co-religionists.
Suppose I listed a series of horrific crimes committed in, say, Guatemala over 40 years. Suppose I conclude from my list that Roman Catholics are barbaric extremists and therefore other Catholics bear both the responsibility for those crimes and the responsibility to stop them?
The writer missed the critical point that there is always a reason for targeted extremist violence. There is always a wave of revulsion from the other, innocent members of the same group and an accompanying wave of condemnation.
The fact that the violence persists points to underlying causes that attacking Muslims — or any other religion or ethnic group — will not help.
We all have to condemn violence and we all have to act to remove its causes.
Grace M. Hawkins
Impeach Bush
There were at least 27 U.S. deaths in the past week in Iraq. In the meantime, George vacations safely at his ranch.
His inept leadership has promoted the growth of terrorism and resulted in continuing death and detruction throughout the world. His "bring 'em on" challenges and ongoing assault on the environment must stop. We must impeach Bush while there is still time to prevent the full consequences of his policies.
Shawn Northrup
PROPERTY TAKINGS
Don't Forget Lovie Nichols
In a recent column, Tim Botkin writes that there has been no case similar to the Kelo property rights case, recently ruled on by the Supreme Court.
He tells us not to worry, that such a thing could not happen in Kitsap. He casually dismisses people with such as concerns as the "grumpies."
Has Botkin been living under a rock or is he just extremely ignorant?
In fact, the case of Lovie Nichols and the city of Bremerton was pretty darn close to that Kelo case. I urge Mr. Botkin to Google her name and learn about the case so he doesn't sound so uninformed next time.
Kristofer Cruz
Can't Happen Here? Watch Out!
Tim Botkin in his latest column completely misses the point of homeowners' concerns about the Supreme Court decision recognizing "economic development" as a "public use" for which eminent domain may be used by local governments.
The topic is not land use or critical areas regulation. The topic is the condemnation of unblighted private homes to make way for "better" use by other private parties.
Can't happen here? It's not the planners you need to watch on this one. It's the housing authorities and economic development boosters.
Which of our local elected officials would balk at condemning your home or mine to make way for a job-producing industry or sports stadium?
What with nondisclosure agreements, you might not even know about it until it was too late.
Jerry Harless
Foot ferries for Southworth on ice
There will be no new passenger-only ferry service from Southworth this year, whether provided by the state or a private operator. The transportation budget that the Legislature passed Sunday placed a one-year moratorium on the start-up of any passenger-only routes between Seattle, Southworth ... [Read More...]
State shows interest in foot ferry between SK, Seattle
The state should stay out of the foot ferry business and let local transit agencies like Kitsap Transit handle it, Alice Tawresey of the Marine Transportation Association of Kitsap told the state Transportation Commission on Tuesday. Tawresey's comments came in response to the ... [Read More...]
Passenger-Only Ferry Task Forc...
Passenger-Only Ferry Task Force Options Option 1: • Washington State Ferries operates passenger-only ferry service from Vashon Island to downtown Seattle • Private operators may provide service on all other routes with possible subsidies from the state • WSF provides passenger-vehicle ferry service from Southworth to downtown ... [Read More...]
State Shouldn't Drop Kitsap Transit'sPark-and-Ride Lease
Several of my fel-low commuters and I were unpleasantly startled to discover that Washington State Ferries is no longer going to lease the parking lot at the Southworth terminal to Kitsap Transit as of Dec. 31. This is an outrageous move to make without ... [Read More...]
Southworth Car Ferry Importance Underlined
The chief of the Washington State Ferries was compelled this week to emphasize that car boats won't soon stop running between Southworth and Fauntleroy, above. Kitsap Sun File Kitsap County Commissioners Chris Endresen and Jan Angel have disavowed the idea of discontinuing car ... [Read More...]


DETROIT — New Ford President and Chief Executive Officer Alan Mulally reached for the stars this morning at the 2007 North American International Auto Show, as he sync'd up with Microsoft President Bill Gates via satellite from the Las Vegas Consumer Electronics Show to introduce the partnership between Ford and Microsoft to provide wired and wireless access as an integrated automotive component.
Powered by Microsoft Auto software, "Sync" is Ford's new, fully integrated, voice-activated in-car communications and entertainment system for mobile phones and digital music players. A Ford exclusive technology through 2008, Sync — which operates via either Bluetooth or USB technology — will be in 12 Ford, Lincoln and Mercury products, including the 500 and Focus, beginning this year.
Ford President of the Americas Mark Fields said: "Seventy percent of the Ford, Mercury and Lincoln line will be all-new by the end of next year."


STANFORD, Calif. — New season, same old Jessica Hull.
The Oregon junior made her 2019 outdoor debut Friday with a win in the women's invitational 5,000 meters during the Stanford Invitational at Cobb Track and Angell Field.
Hull knocked almost a minute off her personal record with a finish in 15 minutes, 34.93 seconds. Xu Shuangshuang, a professional from China, was second in 15:36.48.
Hull, who won an NCAA outdoor title in the 1,500 last season and a 3,000 indoor title earlier this month, became the fourth-fastest women in UO history in the 5,000, between Alex Kosinski (15:36.90) and Annette Hand (15:34.55).
Hull's previous best was 16:29.14 from the 2017 Pac-12 Outdoor Track & Field Championship meet at Hayward Field.
Her only other collegiate 5,000 was at the 2018 Pac-12 meet when she finished sixth in 16:34.96.
In the women's invitational 10,000, Oregon redshirt junior Carmela Cardama Baez finished 20th overall and 11th among collegians in 32:55.50 to become the fourth runner in Oregon history run under 33 minutes. She is now third all-time behind only school record-holder Jordan Hasay (32:06.64) and Kathy Hayes (32:43.81).
Junior middle distance runner Amanda Gehrich had an impressive career debut in the steeplechase, running 10:15.55 to finish fifth in her heat and move into seventh all-time at Oregon.
Redshirt junior Susan Ejore finished fifth in the Invitational 1,500, knocking three seconds of her personal record with a time of 4:18.11.
In the women's 100 hurdles, former Duck Sasha Wallace was second in 13.31. Wallace, a nine-time all-American and NCAA indoor champion while at Oregon, is now a member of the elite Hurdle Mechanic training group based in southern California.
In the women's collegiate shot put, Oregon State's Jessica Molina won with a final throw of 49 feet, 4 1/4 inches — the second-best mark in OSU history.
HAYWARD, Calif. — Oregon State swept the top three spots of the women's hammer on Friday at the Mike Fanelli Track Classic hosted by San Francisco State at Chabot College.
Junior Lindsay McShane threw 196-4 on her first attempt and then held on to win the competition. Freshman Keely McLaughlin placed second with a mark of 181-5 and sophomore Jessica Molina was third at 160-6.
Beaver freshman Mari Friedman was also second in the women's 1,500 in 4:30.20. Lexi Reed moved into fourth all-time at OSU in the 5,000 with her finish in 16:26, and freshman Haley Wolf moved into fifth all-time with her time of 16:29.
Northwest Christian University junior Christy Seaton was fifth in the women's 100 hurdles in 15.08.
NCU's men's relay teams also had a pair of top-5 finishes, with the 4x100 team placing fourth in 43.04 and the 4x400 placing fifth in 3:25.79.


Following the success of 2005's groundbreaking book and exhibition reGeneration: 50 Photographers of Tomorrow 2005-2025, reGeneration 2: Tomorrow's Photographers Today turns the spotlight yet again on the next generation of photography's potential stars. Through over 200 images, this remarkable survey-the only anthology of its kind-showcases the inspiring creativity and ingenuity of 80 up-and-coming photographic artists. For the second incarnation of this international photography competition, curators at the world-renowned Musée de l'Elysée in Lausanne, Switzerland, selected the winning candidates from hundreds of entries submitted by some 120 of the world's top photography schools. The selection was made with one key question in mind: is the photographer likely to be known in 20 years' time? The variety of subjects and techniques on view reflects the astonishing diversity of worldwide talent that has recently emerged, as contemporary photography reinvents itself and its audience expands accordingly. Useful reference materials include biographical details of each of the 80 photographers included and updates on the winning photographers from the first edition, many of whom have gone on to forge impressive international careers. reGeneration 2: Tomorrow's Photographers Today proves that the art of photography is alive and well, and that practitioners of extraordinary talent are well on their way to making their mark.


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Boris Klaiman (sometimes Kleyman or Kleiman, , ; born 26 October 1990) is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Greek Super League club Volos. Born in what is today Ukraine, he represents the Israel national team.

Club career
Klaiman was born in Vinnytsia, Soviet Ukraine, and when he was ten months old, immigrated to Israel with his family. He began his career in the Hapoel Tel Aviv and Hapoel Kfar Saba youth teams, then joined Hapoel Tel Aviv senior team before the 2009–10 season. He played on loan at Maccabi Herzliya before returning to Hapoel Kfar Saba.

Hapoel Kfar Saba
As a child began to play football in the youth system of Hapoel Tel Aviv, and then moved to the youth department of Hapoel Kfar Saba. On 15 August 2008, he made his debut for the first team, in a draw 0–0 against Hapoel Ra'anana at 2008–09. At this season Klaiman played 13 games at the first team.

Hapoel Tel Aviv
In summer 2009, Klamian moved back to Hapoel Tel Aviv, and was loaned to Maccabi Herzliya for half season. In January 2010, he returned to Hapoel Tel Aviv, and was a second goalkeeper during  Vincent Enyeama played 2010 Africa Cup of Nations. Klaiman didn't share Hapoel Tel Aviv games this season, but was part of a squad team that won the double at the end of the season. In summer 2010 on loaned back to Hapoel Kfar Saba, to get playing time.

In summer 2011, Klaiman returned to Hapoel Tel Aviv, as a second goalkeeper for Apoula Edel. On 31 July 2011 he made his debut for Hapoel Tel Aviv, as he came on as a substitute after Edel got red card at Tel Aviv derby. On 29 October 2011 he made his debut in the Israeli Premier League, coming on as a substitute 6–0 victory against Hapoel Rishon LeZion. At this season he played in 8 games, and at the end of the season won with the team of Israel State Cup. At 2012–13 season played 10 games.

In summer 2013 Danny Amos signed to Hapoel Tel Aviv, and Klaiman again began the season as second goalkeeper. After the 3rd round Amos was injured, and Klaiman impressed when he played and even called up to the Israel national football team's squad. At this season he played 11 games.

Beitar Jerusalem
On 7 August 2014, Klaiman signed a three-year in Beitar Jerusalem. On 13 August 2014, Klaiman made his debut at the club, at the 1–2 loss to Hapoel Petah Tikva at the Toto Cup. On 27 October 2014 Klaiman saved penalty the 82nd minute at the 2–0 victory against his former team Hapoel Tel Aviv after a bad kick of Yisrael Zaguri.
On 22 May 2018 Klaiman left Beitar Jerusalem.

Enosis Neon Paralimni
On 23 July 2018, Cypriot side Enosis Neon Paralimni FC announced the signing of Klaiman for a two years contract with an undisclosed fee.

Volos
On 1 August 2020, Klaiman signed for two years with Super League Greece club Volos F.C.

International career
At youth international level, Klaiman was capped in Israel at levels from under-18 to under-21. On 11 August 2009 he made his debut for Israel U21 against Serbia. In June 2013 he took part at 2013 UEFA European Under-21 Championship and used as a first goalkeeper. Totally Klamian has 21 appearances for the Israeli youth team.

On 4 October 2013, he was called up for the senior Israeli squad, ahead of the matches against Portugal and Northern Ireland. On 23 March 2016, he made his senior debut with Israel, in a friendly match against Croatia that ended in a 2–0 away loss.

Honours
Hapoel Tel Aviv
Israeli Premier League: 2009–10
Israel State Cup: 2009–10, 2010–11

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1990 births
Living people
Footballers from Vinnytsia
Israeli footballers
Hapoel Kfar Saba F.C. players
Hapoel Tel Aviv F.C. players
Maccabi Herzliya F.C. players
Beitar Jerusalem F.C. players
Enosis Neon Paralimni FC players
Volos N.F.C. players
Israeli Premier League players
Liga Leumit players
Cypriot First Division players
Super League Greece players
Expatriate footballers in Cyprus
Expatriate footballers in Greece
Israeli expatriate sportspeople in Cyprus
Israeli expatriate sportspeople in Greece
Israel international footballers
Israel under-21 international footballers
Soviet emigrants to Israel
Ukrainian emigrants to Israel
Footballers from Kfar Saba
Association football goalkeepers

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US Labor Department's OSHA issues new fact sheet on mold hazards and safeguards for workers during Sandy cleanup
OSHA News Release
Please note: Information in some news releases may be out of date or may no longer reflect OSHA policy.
Region 2 News Release: 12-2387-NEW/BOS 2012-221
Contact: Andre J. Bowser Joanna Hawkins
Email: fitzgerald.edmund@dol.gov bowser.andre.j@dol.gov
US Labor Department's OSHA issues new fact sheet on mold hazards and
safeguards for workers during Sandy cleanup
NEW YORK – As part of its ongoing effort to educate workers and employers about hazards associated with cleanup work in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued a new fact sheet highlighting the hazards and necessary safeguards to protect workers who may encounter mold during cleanup activities.
"Workers will be exposed to mold during hurricane response and cleanup activities. Remediation of mold-contaminated building materials and surfaces can and must be done safely, so that no worker is sickened or injured while performing this vital work," said Robert Kulick, OSHA's regional administrator in New York. "Critical to this is employers knowing the hazards of mold, developing an effective mediation plan, the use of effective controls, work practices and personal protective equipment, and training employees to recognize and protect themselves against mold."
The fact sheet provides background on mold and why it is hazardous, the elements of a mold cleanup plan and the use of appropriate engineering controls, work practices and personal protective equipment to protect workers during mold remediation. It is written in clear language for both employers and workers and provides links to additional sources of information.
The fact sheet "Mold Hazards during Hurricane Sandy Cleanup" is available online at http://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA-FS-3619.pdf.
"The fact sheet is a tool for employers and workers, but it does not replace the employer's responsibility to ensure that workers are equipped with the knowledge and safeguards to protect themselves against mold and other work-related hazards," said Richard Mendelson, OSHA's deputy regional administrator in New York. "We have teams on the ground working with employers to ensure that workers are trained to recognize and avoid hazards. We will not hesitate to take action if employers refuse to do so."
In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, OSHA has been conducting daily briefings, safety and health field interventions and other outreach activities to identify and remove employees from hazards and to provide Sandy cleanup workers and employers with safety and health information. To date, OSHA has conducted more than 3,500 briefings and interventions, reaching almost 51,000 workers and employers performing recovery work in Sandy-impacted areas.
Additional guidance, fact sheets and other information can be found on OSHA's Hurricane Sandy web page, located at www.osha.gov/sandy/. OSHA's mold page, which includes links to a fungi fact sheet and mold quick card, can be located at http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/molds/index.html. To access a mold remediation activity sheet, click on http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/hurricane/mold.html.
Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, employers are responsible for providing safe and healthful workplaces for their employees. OSHA's role is to ensure these conditions for America's working men and women by setting and enforcing standards, and providing training, education and assistance.
U.S. Department of Labor news materials are accessible at http://www.dol.gov. The information above is available in large print, Braille or CD from the COAST office upon request by calling 202-693-7828 or TTY 202-693-7755.


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Everton were unfortunate to pick up a win against Newcastle United in the mid-week clash. The Toffees were only able to manage a 1-1 draw at Goodison Park. But they have otherwise looked very good under new manager Marco Silva.
The manager will now turn his attention to this weekend's clash against Watford in the Premier League. The Hornets are on the back of a loss against Manchester City in the Premier League as they visit Goodison Park.
Only James McCarthy and Morgan Schneiderlin are out injured. Everton have no other injury concerns at the moment and can deploy their strongest side for this game.
Did well but his mistake cost them against Liverpool in the derby. He will still keep his place for this game.
Coleman's raids down the flank should cause all sorts of problems for the Hornets. He will continue down the right flank.
Zouma will continue at the back after impressing under Marco Silva this season. He has been vital in defence.
Keane was handed a rest against Newcastle United and he will return for this game. His absence was duly felt at the back.
It's a wonder how Digne is yet to pick up an assist this season. He could do so in this game.
Gueye is one of the indispensable members in this squad. He will surely start in central midfield.
Gomes' arrival has sorted out most of Everton's midfield woes. They must ensure they sign him on a permanent basis.
Walcott has handed a rest against Newcastle United after picking up a slight knock against Liverpool. He will return for this clash.
Was unfortunate not to get a goal or an assist. He will continue to sit behind the striker and dictate the play.
Was rested against Newcastle United and should be back for this clash.
The Brazilian scored once again and has continued to flourish in a striker's role. He will continue to lead the line for the Toffees.
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Black Clover Quartet Knights update version 1.11 is out now on PS4 and PC. Here are the full patch notes for it.
Black Clover Quartet Knights was published by Bandai Namco. It is an Arena Brawler with a story mode that is based on the Black Clover manga. It was released for the PS4 and PC. There is also an online multiplayer component to the game but it didn't manage to take off with the fans.
Here are the full patch notes as seen on the PS4 update history for the game. They should also apply for the PC version.
If you want to read more about the game, you can check out our previous coverage on it including the patch notes for the last major update.
Black Clover Quartet Knights is available now for the PS4 and PC. It was developed and published by Bandai Namco.


A healthy brownie loaded with chocolate chunks and juicy raspberries and ready in under 1 minute! Moist, gooey and completely guilt-free, this one-minute chocolate raspberry brownie is naturally gluten free, vegan, paleo, low carb, gluten free, dairy free and sugar free!
Friends, I think every country needs to take Valentine's day traditions from Japan.
One of my friends is currently on a 2+ year stint teaching English to school-aged children in Japan. Every week, she sends us a group email with everything she's been up to, along with some of the more 'different' traditions or customs she's faced. Along with these emails, I try to skype or Facetime with her regularly. As nice as emails are, there is only so much you write.
The other day, we were having one of our skype sessions and she was telling me about the infamous Japanese traditions around Valentine's day.
For most of us, we'd associate giving candy, chocolate or a sprig of kale our special someone. If we're being a little frisky here, there may be SEVERAL people you'd be gifting things do, come February 14th. For me some of us, it may just be another day of the year.
Now, before you start assuming the Japanese population is completely promiscuous, think again- They are absolute geniuses.
In Japan, the love-centric holiday is featured twice, and NOBODY misses out.
On the 14th February, the female population gives the male population chocolate, candy, and homemade treats. This further delves into two categories- One is for their significant other, and one is often dubbed 'obligation chocolate'. The obligation chocolate is given to their friends, office colleagues or other students. It is often understood if you receive the homemade kind, you are seen in more desirable light than receiving the store bought kind.
Before you think this is all fine and dandy, except for the fact that it is SEXIST, thing again- Roles are reversed a month later!
On the 14th March, the male population has to return the favor, on an occasion dubbed as 'White Day.' For every person who gifted them chocolate (obligation or other), they have to give them chocolate back.
Although I was given a ton of store bought chocolate, I would make the hashtag #foreveralone trend on all social media platforms.
With Valentine's day just under a month away, I'm already sorting out my friend list into obligation and temptation.
It's an excuse to whip out all things chocolate, puffy hearts, and your prominent single status. When I think of flavors which emulate love, I always think of the chocolate/raspberry pairing. The handful of Valentine's day parties/events I've attended alone, I've always seen this duo prominent. From raspberry filled truffles to chocolate and raspberry bon-bons, this duo is prevalent. Outside of Valentine's day, it's one of my favorite combinations regardless.
Long term readers know that I'm a huge fan of single serve desserts, especially when it comes in brownie form. When it comes to fruits, raspberries are also one of my favorites. What better way to embrace my solidarity than to marry these two together?
This healthy chocolate raspberry brownie is moist, gooey and bursting with raspberries and chocolate flavor! It's ready in less than a minute, and comes with a tested oven option too! Unlike traditional brownies, this isn't made up of butter, oil, flour and several types of sugar. Instead, it's based around coconut flour, a lower carb and higher fiber grain-free flour. Instead of butter or oil, this fudgy brownie uses smooth almond butter (smooth peanut butter works well too!) and unsweetened applesauce. For those with nut allergies, you can easily replace it with sunflower seed butter, soy nut butter, or even wow butter. The final touches are some chocolate chips of choice (I prefer these dairy free ones, but to keep this sugar free, use these sugar free chips) and of course, the raspberries!
Because of the ingredients used, this healthy chocolate raspberry brownie is naturally gluten free, paleo, sugar free, dairy free, grain free and vegan! For my vegan friends who don't want to use the flax egg option (which can be a little bit trippy, depending on the brand of flax meal AND the amount of time you let the flax egg sit), you can simply increase the milk of choice by a tablespoon. It won't hold up as well, but it will be super fudgy!
HACK! While some may argue that fresh berries are superior to their frozen counterpart, this is the kind of recipe where frozen is key. As the pictures show, the thawed berries make the mug cake/brownie hybrid even gooey, which takes it to that next level!
Make this healthy one minute chocolate raspberry brownie and let's get packing.
In a small mixing bowl, combine all your dry ingredients and set aside.
Add your wet ingredients, minus the raspberries and mix until a thick, smooth batter remains. If it's too thick, add an extra tablespoon of milk to compensate. Stir through your raspberries and top with the optional chocolate chips.
Microwave for 50 seconds-2 minutes, depending on your microwave. For an undercooked, gooey brownie, remove around the 50 second mark.
Follow as above, but bake in a pre-heated 350 degrees Fahrenheit oven for 10-12 minutes, or until just cooked in the centre.
* You may need more depending on the brand of coconut flour you use.
** You can omit the flax egg and increase the milk a tad- It won't be as fluffy, but more moist and gooey.
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Have you ever heard of any other alternative Valentine's Day traditions?
Okay now I kinda want to move to Japan now…… haha just kidding! This mug cake is so gooey and fluffy that I just want to dive into it head first without a spoon. Who needs a bae when you've got this bae?
Hahaha but seriously! This is always my bae.
Haha! What a great tradition over there in Japan! I don't know about you…but I'm not gonna complain if someone gives me chocolate (homemade or storebought)…But then again, I'd have to return the favor the next month. So if no one gave me chocolate, then I wouldn't have to give anyone else chocolate. That's good logic, right? 🙂 Ah, forget it. I'm giving everyone I know one of these raspberry brownies this year!
See?! That's the tough thing…you owe the favor afterwards! Maybe we can go to Japan and be on vacation during March!
Would love to try this… But I don't see how much almond butter to use. Am I missing something? Thanks!
What would be the best alternative to coconut flour, I don't keep that on hand… and would love to try this.
That is an awesome tradition! I definitely wish we did that over here. I'm not what you'd call a "sappy" person, but I have to say that Valentine's day is my absolute favorite! I use it as an excuse to love on everyone around me, not just Riley.
Stop it, Riley told me you dress up as Cupid and throw petals on your students.
This sounds absolutely delicious! I always love the combo of berries and chocolate. This will be my 28th Valentine's Day, and I have never once celebrated it. In fact, my flight back to Paris is booked for Valentine's Day… but I don't think I'll be taking it…. but that's another story in itself!
WHAT!!!!!!!! No Paris?! Need deets!!! You were my spirit human!
Hahahahahaha MISTER WIVES LOVE IT!
What 'sweetener of choice' should we choose from? What did everyone else choose?
Hi Celeste, it's been popular to use a monk fruit granulated sweetener.
What size ramekin do you usually use? 6oz or 8oz? or something else?


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Die Eisenbahn des kaiserlichen Prinzen () war die erste dokumentierte und durch Fotografie überlieferte Modelleisenbahnanlage der Welt.

Standort
Die 1859 für Napoléon Eugène Louis Bonaparte, den 1856 geborenen Sohn Kaiser Napoleons III., errichtete Anlage befand sich in einem eigens hierfür abgeteilten Bereich (auf der Rasenfläche zwischen dem Bassin des Trois Bouillons und dem Bassin des Chiens) des Parks von Schloss Saint-Cloud, der Frühjahrs- und Herbstresidenz Napoleons III.

Beschreibung
Eine Beschreibung der Eisenbahnanlage fand sich in der Zeitschrift Le Monde Illustré vom 8. Oktober 1859:

Ein erhaltenes Foto der Anlage und des Zuges, zugleich das erste bekannte Foto einer Modellbahnanlage, zeigt, dass es sich bei der uhrwerkgetriebenen Lokomotive um die Wiedergabe einer 1B1-gekuppelten Tenderlokomotive handelte, die zwei dreiachsige Flachwagen zog. Überdies ist erkennbar, dass es über die im Artikel beschriebene achtförmige Strecke hinaus ein durch zwei in die Gleisbögen eingefügte Weichen erreichbares gerades Teilstück gab, an dem sich das Bahnhofsgebäude befand.

Überlieferung
Der Artikel in Le Monde Illustré ist die einzige bekannte Beschreibung der Modellbahn des Prinzen. Die begleitende Illustration der vollständigen Anlage gibt einen Holzstich wieder, der nach einer Fotografie von M[onsieur]. Michelez gefertigt wurde, da es zu jener Zeit noch kein Verfahren zur Druckreproduktion von Fotos in hoher Auflage gab.

Das Foto, das als Vorlage diente, war ein Werk des Pariser Fotografen Charles-Louis Michelez (1817–1883). Es wurde in Gustav Reders Buch Mit Uhrwerk, Dampf und Strom (1970) als früheste bekannte Fotografie einer Modelleisenbahnanlage wiedergegeben, wobei Reder jedoch nichts von der Beschreibung in Le Monde Illustré wusste und daher über Abmessungen und Antriebsart keine Angaben machen konnte. Er schätzte die Spurweite auf etwa 20 Zentimeter, bei einer Breite der Lokomotive von 50 Zentimetern.

Von wem diese Anlage und ihre Fahrzeuge gebaut wurden und wie lange die Modellbahn im Park von Saint-Cloud existierte, ist nicht überliefert. Die Bahn soll sich später im Bestand des Muséon di Rodo in Uzès befunden haben. Dessen Sammlung wurde jedoch 1982 aufgelöst, der Verbleib der Bahn ist nicht bekannt.

Wissenswert
Der thailändische König Mongkut erhielt 1856 als Geschenk von Königin Victoria eine Modelleisenbahn, mit der dafür geworben werden sollte, für den in Zukunft zu erwartenden Eisenbahnbau in Thailand britische Technik einzukaufen. Diese Modellbahn ist heute im Nationalmuseum Bangkok ausgestellt.

Quellen
 Le Monde Illustré, Ausgabe vom 8. Oktober 1859, S. 229–230
 Gustav Reder: Mit Uhrwerk, Dampf und Strom. Vom Spielzeug zur Modelleisenbahn. Alba-Buchverlag, Düsseldorf 1970

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Modelleisenbahn
Saint-Cloud
Bauwerk im Département Hauts-de-Seine
Abgegangenes Bauwerk in der Île-de-France
Erbaut in den 1850er Jahren
Zerstört im 19. oder 20. Jahrhundert


After attending a few recent trade shows and preparing for ProMat in Chicago this April, I've noticed one constant in the B2B landscape --> companies are looking at ways to impact their digital customer buying experience. Some are making investments in new dealer portal tools, others in 3D/AR/VR product assets and some are even rolling out customer-facing web configurators. All of the above are ways of providing a better, more modern customer experience.
Forrester reported that 65% of B2B buyers find gathering online superior to working with a sales representative. If you are still leveraging text based quote requests to gather information like Name, Company, Email & Phone Number, the reality is that you are behind when it comes to giving today's digital customer what they want. Today's digitally savvy buyers don't want to talk to a sales rep to get a ballpark budget. They want to do the research and have that information before getting into the buying process. Those vendors that make it easy for customers to get pricing are the ones who will win out.
The shift to digital selling across configured-to-order and engineered-to-order products is slower than in true eCommerce retail applications. But what happens in B2C will always make its way over to B2B. As "digitally native" millennials continue to make up more and more of the workforce, they'll come to expect a similar buying experience to Amazon, even in the more complex sales processes. It's up to the vendors to figure out how to make it work. Whether we are talking about configuring a large piece of industrial equipment (C2O), or routing a conveyor system through a warehouse (E2O), buyers want a quick and seamless experience because that's what they're accustomed to in their day-to-day life.
The new B2B consumers are more likely to be anonymous and do their research before contacting a sales reps. This means looking at multiple reviews and case studies to help them make an educated decision. For example, if you are a customer looking to buy financial software, companies like G2 Crowd make it quick and seamless to research vendors (and market leaders) in that specific category.
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loanDepot's CEO Anthony Hsieh Gives Back to Disabled Veterans
By Jennifer DuBois
At loanDepot, the men and women who protect our way of life through military service hold a special place in our hearts. Their individual sacrifices to keep our country safe are enormous, and we're continuously looking for ways to honor their service.
Our CEO and Chairman Anthony Hsieh recently expressed appreciation for America's vets on social media. His friend and fellow angler, Terry Stewart, was so inspired by Hsieh's post he stepped up to help Hsieh create an unforgettable experience that kicks off with international travel aboard Hsieh's personal Gulfstream jet; three days on his world-class tournament-rigged fishing yacht, Bad Company; and delicious gourmet meals personally prepared by his private chef. To top it off, the once-in-a-life-time luxury adventure at one of Mexico's greatest destinations will be filmed by a national lifestyle documentary broadcast team.
"Anthony and I spoke at length about the possibilities on how we could show appreciation in an exciting and different way," said Stewart. "Once we realized the best thing to do was host a group of veterans on his world famous 100-foot fishing yacht, Bad Company, was the way to go, we started the ground work and the fun began."
Stewart, who explored more than a 100 veteran's organizations, landed on Freedom Alliance, a group whose aspirations and achievements proved to be exceptionally inspirational to Hsieh, as well as their approach to rehabilitation through recreational therapy.
"Freedom Alliance takes veterans to the most beautiful and peaceful settings around the world to help them heal," Stewart added. "It will be an honor to host these veterans aboard Bad Company as they take in the beauty of Cabo San Lucas and the adventure-filled waters of the Pacific."
Hsieh's close friend and Bad Company's world-class captain, Steve Lassley is already familiar with Freedom Alliance and their Outdoor Adventures program that creates a path to rehabilitation and is looking forward to welcoming the vets on board for this unforgettable experience.
When Bill Boyce, the renowned fisheries biologist and host of Destination: Baja Sur, heard about the trip, he immediately reached out to offer his support by filming this epic adventure. The trip, including the time on Hsieh's Gulfstream, the luxury accommodations and the sport fishing will all be captured in an upcoming episode of his show.
"The wars in which these heroes fought were public," say's Pepper Ailor, director of programs, Freedom Alliance. "It makes their internal, private battles all the more important to be told when they're ready to share. Quality time in a positive environment with supportive friends is essential for their well-being and recovery. The solitude of nature like that experienced on fishing expeditions provides the perfect setting. Anthony's and loanDepot's hospitality and care for our members will never be forgotten. This is going to be a trip and experience of a lifetime for all of us."
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Question: Who All Did Tilikum Kill?
Where is Tilikum buried?
Did Shamu kill anyone?
Has anyone been swallowed by a whale?
Did Tilikum eat dawns arm?
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Tilikum became famous for killing an Orlando trainer in 2010….What did they do with Tilikum's body?BirthDec 1981 IcelandDeath6 Jan 2017 (aged 35) Orlando, Orange County, Florida, USABurialBody lost or destroyed, Specifically: Body dumped in trashMemorial ID178025423 · View SourceMar 18, 2020.
Dawn Brancheau, an experienced 40-year-old animal trainer at SeaWorld Orlando, was killed yesterday afternoon. Billed as Shamu, Tilikum, a 12,000-pound (5,440-kilogram) male killer whale, reportedly grabbed Brancheau by the upper arm and pulled the trainer underwater.
James Bartley (1870–1909) is the central figure in a late nineteenth-century story according to which he was swallowed whole by a sperm whale. He was found still living days later in the stomach of the whale, which was dead from constipation. … The news spread beyond the ocean in articles as "Man in a Whale's Stomach.
bacterial pneumoniaSeaWorld officials say Tilikum, the orca that killed a trainer at the company's Orlando park, died from bacterial pneumonia.
SeaWorld writes: "Tilikum did not eat Ms. Brancheau's arm; The Coroner's Report is clear that Ms. Brancheau's entire body, including her arm was recovered."
Is it safe to swim or dive with Orcas? Yes, however, you have to be very cautious, because they are still wild animals and need attention all the time. Orcas owe their name "killer whale" to the early whalers Because they apparently attacked and killed all other animals, even the largest whales.
Keltie ByrneAlmost to the day of Dawn's death but 19 years earlier, Tilikum claimed his first victim. On Feb. 20, 1991, 20-year-old Keltie Byrne walked into SeaLand of the Pacific in Victoria, British Columbia unaware that she would never walk out again.
On July 6, 1999, he somehow bypassed security and snuck into SeaWorld Orlando. It is uncertain what his exact time of death was, but he decided to go skinny dipping in Tilikum's sleep tank. Tilikum then reportedly thrashed Dukes around in the tank and eventually killed him.
After six years in captivity, Shamu died. Before her death, she seriously injured several people, including Anne Eckis, a SeaWorld employee, who she bit during a live recorded performance. Shamu had reportedly shown signs of erratic behavior before the incident. After her death, Shamu's name lived on.
In the event of a killer whale death, the animal is segmented into pieces and placed inside of large shipping containers. These containers are sealed and then taken to the ocean, where they drill large holes into them and sink them to be taken care of by bottom-dwellers.
Heartbreaking footage shows the moment a killer whale jumped from its enclosure in an attempt to 'commit suicide', according to onlookers. The video of Morgan the orca was captured by a tourist at Loro Parque in Tenerife.
three peopleThe orca Tilikum is seen performing at SeaWorld in Orlando in March 2011. The animal killed three people over the years.
This claim in the movie is misleading because it makes believe that they move the animals whenever they want. SeaWorld only moves mother and calf when forced. … The movement of the killer whale Takara from her mother Kasatka occurred when she was 14 years old and had a calf of her own in which the calf moved with her.
Killer whales (or orcas) are powerful predators capable of killing leopard seals and great white sharks. They have also been recorded preying on usually terrestrial species such as moose swimming between islands. In the wild, there have been no fatal attacks on humans.
Scientists from the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) have reported that "the collapsed dorsal fins commonly seen in captive killer whales do not result from a pathogenic condition, but are instead thought to most likely originate from an irreversible structural change in the fin's collagen over time.
However, in the wild, orcas – although they are capable of taking down much larger and stronger prey than humans – have never been known to kill a human; the extremely rare attacks that have taken place could have potentially been because an orca mistook a human for a seal.
On January 6, 2017, SeaWorld announced that Tilikum had died early in the morning. The cause of death was bacterial infection.
There are a few theories about why orcas don't attack humans in the wild, but they generally come down to the idea that orcas are fussy eaters and only tend to sample what their mothers teach them is safe. Since humans would never have qualified as a reliable food source, our species was never sampled.
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The NCAA Committee on Infractions Has Spoken: University of Tennessee – Chattanooga
Western Athletic Conference v. Mountain West Conference: Conference Realignment – The Legal Showdown Begins
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Published by wpadmin at September 29, 2010
The NCAA Committee on Infractions ("Committee") recently issued its findings and found that the University of Tennessee—Chattanooga ("Chattanooga") committed major violations of NCAA legislation. The case primarily pertains to 137 impermissible text messages sent to prospective student-athletes and 74 impermissible telephone calls. After the investigation concluded the case was submitted to the Committee through the summary disposition process, which is an alternative to a formal hearing before the Committee that may be utilized when the NCAA enforcement staff, the member institution, and involved individuals agree to the facts of an infractions case and that those facts constitute major violations of NCAA legislation.
The violations at issue were detected as a result of Chattanooga's implementation of a new telephone monitoring system in August 2008. Subsequently, in 2009, Chattanooga's compliance staff conducted an audit of the football program's communications with prospective student-athletes and uncovered impermissible text messages and telephone calls. On January 26, 2009, Chattanooga self-reported these violations to the NCAA's enforcement staff. Shortly thereafter, additional investigation was conducted as to other programs and additional violations were found, which were also reported to the NCAA enforcement staff.
The Committee found that Chattanooga committed the following violations of NCAA legislation:
1. Impermissible Recruiting Contacts, Telephone Calls, and Text Messages in violation of NCAA Bylaws 13.1.1.3, 13.1.3.1.1, and 13.4.1.2
a. An assistant football coach violated the provisions of NCAA recruiting communication legislation by knowingly sending 113 impermissible text messages and placing 6 impermissible telephone calls to prospective student-athletes, including 5 calls to a prospective student-athlete who was enrolled at another four-year institution prior to obtaining permission to contact. The coach cited a fear of losing his job during a coaching change as the basis for his lapse in judgment. Additionally, another assistant football coach placed 3 impermissible telephone calls to a prospective student-athlete after making an earlier permissible call.
b. The men's basketball program violated the provisions of NCAA recruiting communication legislation by sending 23 impermissible text messages and placing 61 impermissible phone calls to prospective student-athletes, including 9 calls made by a director of men's basketball operations who was not a permissible recruiter.
c. The head women's basketball coach placed an impermissible telephone call to the father of a four-year college prospective student-athlete prior to receiving permission to contact.
d. The head men's tennis coach placed 3 impermissible phone calls to a prospective student-athlete after making an earlier permissible telephone call and, also, sent one impermissible text message.
2. Failure to Promote an Atmosphere of Compliance, Failure to Protect the Integrity of the Investigation under the Cooperative Principle in violation of NCAA Bylaws 11.1.2.1 and 32.1.4
a. The Committee found that the head men's basketball coach failed to promote an atmosphere of compliance within the men's basketball program and failed to monitor the program to ensure compliance regarding text messaging and telephone communication with prospective student-athletes. Specifically, the head men's basketball coach acknowledged that he failed to adequately monitor the men's basketball program's text messages and telephone contacts with prospective student-athletes. Additionally, the men's basketball program failed to submit call logs upon request and he acknowledged that he failed to monitor his coaching staff's submission of call logs to the compliance staff.
b. The Committee found on three separate occasions the head men's basketball coach failed to protect the integrity of the investigation. By way of a letter dated August 1, 2009, the head men's basketball coach was directed to not speak with anyone regarding matters pertaining an audit of the men's basketball team's communication records. On three occasions the head men's basketball coach directly discussed the investigation. The Committee determined that he failed to protect the integrity of the investigation when 1) he spoke with the former director of men's basketball operations in September 2009 about telephone calls the subject of the investigation; 2) he spoke to a prospective student-athlete in September 2009 about telephone calls the subject of the investigation; and 3) he notified a prospective student-athlete in February 2010 that he would be questioned by the NCAA enforcement staff about impermissible telephone calls.
3. Failure to Monitor in violation of NCAA Bylaw 2.8.1
a. The Committee found the scope and nature of the violations committed demonstrated that Chattanooga failed to monitor its sports programs to assure compliance regarding text messages and telephone communications with prospective student-athletes. The Committee found weaknesses in Chattanooga's monitoring in the following areas:
i. Coaching staff members were required to submit monthly telephone contact logs, but the compliance staff did not always follow through to ensure the logs were submitted.
ii. Prior to the implementation of the audit that discovered the violations addressed herein, the telephone call logs submitted were not compared to available telephone bills to ensure proper recording of telephone contacts.
iii. The athletics department did not have access to all of the coaches' cell phone bills. The institution provided 14 cell phones for 13 sports, thus some coaches had personal cell phones and the compliance staff did not have access to these records.
As a result of the aforementioned violations, the Committee penalized Chattanooga as follows:
1. Public reprimand and censure.
2. Two years of probation from September 23, 2010 through September 22, 2012.
3. The number of grant-in-aids for men's basketball will be reduced from 13 to 12 for the 2010-2011 academic year. (Self-Imposed)
4. The assistant football coach was placed on six-month recruiting suspension and was subsequently changed to an indefinite suspension. (Self-Imposed)
5. The entire men's basketball coaching staff was prohibited from having any recruiting contacts with any recruits for a 17-week period (November 15, 2009 to March 15, 2010) and the number of permissible recruiters after March 15 was reduced from three to two. (Self-Imposed)
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