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What 9/11 taught the world
Kamal Mitra ChenoySep 11, 2015 | 17:39
The US has long thought of the Atlantic Ocean as a barrier to enemies. Further it had never suffered a serious attack on US civilians in any major city. Therefore 9/11 was catastrophic. It hit at the heart of US capitalism - New York and consisted of three separate highjackings of civilian aircraft two of which brought down the World Trade Centre, a symbol of US pride and entrepreneurship. Because of a heroic resistance by the US passengers in the third aircraft, the Pentagon was saved. But the brave passengers died. It was a shocking lesson for the US. And they have considerably increased their external and internal security thereafter.
But catastrophes of such a dimension in a country which is the mightiest in the world and has been so ever since World War II will ever remain a lesson not only for the Americans but for all democratic people's throughout the world. Expectedly the US went after al Qaeda. A number of their leaders and lots of their cadre were killed, weakening it compared to the Taliban and the present Islamist monster the Islamic State.
There are lessons to be drawn from this too. The US and its allies politico-military strategy in West Asia of destabilising secular Muslim regimes from Iraq, to Somalia, to Libya and now with Syria in its sights, fuelled an Islamist upsurge which has culminated in the IS capture of large parts of Iraq and Syria. Is it possible that once again an ally will provide shelter to a major anti American terrorist leader like Pakistan did for Osama bin Laden?
The Islamist backlash which led to 9/11 appears to have heightened, fuelled by the West Asian policies of the US and its allies including Turkey, whose policies of "active neutrality" towards the IS while they on the other hand along with others have attacked the Kurdish Workers Party - PKK, who are on the ground the main fighters against the IS. Some British politicians while supporting Britain's joining the US/ led coalition to bomb IS held areas of Syria, have also stated that President Assad of Syria will be removed in six months. Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel which is known to be a nuclear weapon state, one of the best known secrets in the World, staunchly opposed the US Iran nuclear deal. However, the US and its allies do not want the formidable Iranian militia to fight the IS, because they are scared that this might exacerbate the Sunni-Shia divide which is already evident in Saudi Arabia and allies bombing of Yemen where the Shia Houthis are seen as a threat.
One lesson from 9/11 was that efforts be made to diminish if not remove lines of conflict between Arab States and Iran. Instead there was increasing great power intervention in the affairs of Muslim States. The fact that the US has not been able to get any military support from its allies to send troops to fight the IS in the Syria-Iraq region is an example of "imperial overreach" as George Kennedy has shown. The US has learnt lessons from 9/11, but in a rapidly changing world there will be more lessons to be unravelled. As the Chinese would say "may you live in interesting times". Will the US be able respond to that challenge?
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Sunshine Week Events 2019
Posted on January 9, 2020 by SW Admin
Across the country, Sunshine Week is marked by panel discussions, workshops and other events about using and understanding the latest developments in freedom of information resources.
To have your Sunshine Week 2019 event included below, please send details and a link or email contact for more information to: sunshineweek@asne.org. If you'd like to see some of what went on in 2013-18, please visit The Vault.
Feb. 7, 2019 Federal Data Strategies
Online Webinar
This talk, from 2:00pm-3:00pm EST, will provide insight into public domain and open data policies and how they are made. The status of open data policies in the Federal Government is changing with new laws and rulemaking. The White House sees data as Strategic Assets and is directing the Executive Branch to recommend changes that will "create a coordinated approach to Federal data use and management that serves the public." What are these changes, and how can you affect those changes? Learn about other trends in Government data policies regarding access to statistical data and datasets. Viewers will come away with a better understanding of U.S. Federal policies and laws regarding data.
Feb. 23, 2019 FOIA Fest
Loyola University Chicago's Schreiber Center
16 E. Pearson St., Chicago, IL 60611
Chicago Headline Club's annual FOIAFest, a daylong conference dedicated to the Freedom of Information Act, features panels and workshops with leading journalists, attorneys and community groups. From beginners to veterans of FOIA, we'll help boost your skills to better understand public records and produce more impactful investigations. The conference is from 9:00am-5:00pm CST and costs $20 for Headline Club members, $30 for non-members, and $10 for students. All are welcome!
March 7, 2019 Freedom of Information: Your Right to Know
2019 NYSCSS/NYS4A Annual Convention
Albany Capital Center, 55 Eagle St, Albany, NY 12207
Our system of representative democracy requires active, informed participation by We the People, including professional journalists, in our role as government watchdogs. Our democracy is not a spectator sport. Sunshine Week (March 11-18) provides a unique opportunity to engage students in important lessons about our right to access public records and the dangers of government secrecy. This session will offer participants effective strategies to engage students in learning about NYS Freedom of Information, Open Meetings, and Personal Privacy Protection Laws which benefit all participants in our democracy, if we exercise our right to know. Free instructional resources will be shared. This presentation is scheduled for 3:30 pm. There is a convention admission fee to attend.
March 8, 2019 National Freedom of Information Day Conference 2019
Newseum, Washington, D.C.
Join several of the nation's leading journalism and freedom of information advocates to preview Sunshine Week 2019. Topics will include a look at transparency at the midpoint of the current Presidential term, the privatizing of government under a cloak of secrecy, and, for the first time, a look at court transparency. The event is free and open to the public but requires registration. More details regarding time and location to come soon!
March 11, 2019 In-Person RTKL Training for Requesters
Office of Open Records, 333 Market St., 16th Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17101
From 10:00am-11:30am EDT, join the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records for this in-person training that will focus on Right-to-Know Law issues of importance to requesters. Topics to be covered include how to write a good RTKL request, accessing information in databases, significant deadlines in the RTKL, how to appeal a RTKL denial, and more.Right-to-Know Law Training for Requesters
From 2:00pm-3:30pm EDT, join the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records in this webinar that will focus on Right-to-Know Law issues of importance to requesters. Topics to be covered include how to write a good RTKL request, accessing information in databases, significant deadlines in the RTKL, how to appeal a RTKL denial, and more.
Sunshine Week 2019 at the National Archives
U.S. National Archives and Records Administration
William G. McGowan Theater
Leading experts and special guests will convene at the National Archives from 1pm- 5:30pm EDT on Monday March 11, 2019, for this special program, during which we will also celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Office of Government Information Services (OGIS), the Freedom of Information Act Ombudsman. The event is free and open to the public but registration is required.
Sunshine Week: How to Find and Use Climate Data that Readers Can Trust
National Press Club, 529 14th Street NW, 13th Floor, Murrow Room, Washington, DC 20045
In honor of this year's Sunshine Week, reporters and the public are invited to a March 11 evening panel discussion to learn how to obtain and improve coverage of climate data. The National Press Club Journalism Institute and the NPC Freedom of the Press Committee have organized a panel of climate science journalists and climate policy researchers to lead this lively discussion. The conversation will take place in the Club's Murrow Room and go from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Registration is required; tickets are free with RSVP. There will be audience Q&A at the end. Participants will learn: What quality government/academic/privately-produced data sets are available to reporters and how to access the data; How to interrogate scientific data sets, particularly what to look for and red flags if you don't have a data journalism background; How to evaluate the independence of the scientists/experts they are interviewing and learn who provides their funding. Confirmed speakers include: Elliott Negin, senior writer at the Union of Concerned Scientists; Chelsea Harvey, E&E News climate science reporter (moderator); and Emily Therese Cloyd, director of American Association for the Advancement of Science's Center for Public Engagement with Science and Technology. The National Press Club is the world's leading professional organization for journalists and represents more than 3,000 reporters, editors and professional communicators worldwide. The Club's nonprofit Journalism Institute works to advance press freedom and grow journalism in the public interest. Free to attend. Registration required.
March 12, 2019 Basics for New Agency Open Records Officers
From 10:00am-11:00am EDT, join the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records in this webinar that will give new (and relatively new) Agency Open Records Officers a strong working knowledge of the Right-to-Know Law and their duties under the law.FOIA TRAINING + Q&A
CALS Cox "Bookstore" Building 3rd floor, 120 River Market Ave., Little Rock, AR
At 10:00am, join Arkansas SPJ and the state attorney general's office for a Freedom of Information Act training, followed by a Q&A session with local journalists. Learn how to use FOIA to access public records and how reporters use the law every day. SPACE IS LIMITED so RSVP at ArkansasSPJ@gmail.com. A $5 donation is suggested at each event to assist with printing costs of the 19th Edition of the Arkansas Freedom of Information Handbook (set to be revised October 2019). A joint effort by the Arkansas Press Association, the Governor of Arkansas, the Attorney General of Arkansas, the Arkansas Pro chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists and other organizations, the Handbook is the state's definitive and most up-to-date resource on the FOIA.
Sunshine Week: Optimizing Public Records Request with e-Forms – RESCHEDULED FOR APRIL 16, 2019
Freedom of information is a collective right as a nation, and it's important to cultivate this freedom so it remains a keystone of democracy. Join Laserfiche at 2:00pm ET/11:00am PT to learn everything you need to know to build a strong foundation in which to manage your organization's document-intensive processes. We'll be discussing how an enterprise content management system can: Eliminate lost, misfiled and redundant hard copies in your office; Increase cross-departmental communication and visibility while maintaining security; Manage records efficiently and adhere to compliance standards by automating retention characteristics
2019 Agency Open Records Officer Survey Results
This webinar, put on by the Office of Open Records, will present the results of the OOR's 2019 survey of Agency Open Records Officers. The goal of the survey was to gather data related to Right-to-Know Law (RTKL) requests submitted in calendar year 2018 to help inform future policy decisions regarding the RTKL and other government transparency issues in Pennsylvania. This webinar will be from 2:00pm-3:00pm EDT.
Celebrate Sunshine Week: The First Draft with CFOIC, CSPJ, CPA and CMP
Wynkoop Brewing Company, 1634 18th Street, Denver, CO 80202
Celebrate Sunshine Week the evening of March 12 with the Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition, the Colorado Media Project, the Colorado Press Association and the Colorado Society of Professional Journalists and pick up a hot-off-the-presses copy of CFOIC's updated, revised and much improved 2019 guide to Colorado's sunshine laws. Mingle with journalists who will answer your questions about getting information from your government. And try your hand at CORA trivia!!!! The first round is on the Colorado Media Project! PS: RSVP ASAP, as space is limited! This event will be from 5:30pm-7:00pm MDT.
Letting the Sunshine In: A look back at the 10-year history of the Right To Know Law and a glimpse of the future. Legal and policy experts, and veteran journalists assess the issues with public records law.
Hilton Harrisburg – 1 North 2nd Street, Harrisburg PA
This complimentary event, put on by The Caucus, will host a reception from 5:30pm-6:00pm and follow up with a panel discussion and Q&A from 6:00pm-7:30pm. Panelists will address legal challenges and successes, process guidelines, and tips for users. You'll hear from lawyers familiar with the law, reporters who use it virtually every day, and officials who render judgment on agency appeals. Don't miss this frank discussion of the law's shortcomings and what can be done about them. Invited guests include representatives from law firms that file lawsuits for records, reporters who file requests and battle bureaucracies, the state's current and former directors of the Office of Open Records, champions of the law in the General Assembly, as well as a leading public policy professor offering an academic perspective. Email Tricia Greyshock by March 8 to RSVP.
Speaker: Sandra Chapman, investigative reporter, WTHR-TV, Indianapolis
Ball State University Alumni Center
This event is at 7:00pm. Links to Ms. Chapman's work: Report: State and Franklin city officials knew toxins were migrating into neighborhood in 2013, Desperate for Answers: Testing for Toxins
Sunshine Week 2019: Science and Transparency in the Trump Era
OpenGov Hub, 1100 Vermont Ave NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20005
Transparency and access to information are essential to a functioning democracy. But science and science professionals have been under relentless assault during the Trump administration, compromising both the public's right to know and Congress's duty to conduct effective oversight. Censorship of research, efforts to limit the communication of federal employees and contractors and reprisal against employees who blow the whistle on serious abuses are just some of the tactics that cast a shadow on truth. This Sunshine Week event will include discussions with journalists and presentations by civil society members that explore the ongoing assaults on science and offer resources to help journalists, public interest organizations, employees, and policymakers promote accountability, protect scientific integrity, and restore public trust in government. Join us to network with professionals committed to scientific integrity, free speech, and government transparency. This 6:00pm-8:00pm event, presented by Government Accountability Project, Union of Concerned Scientists, & the Sunlight Foundation, is free and open to the public. The event moderator is Michael Halpern, Deputy Director, Center for Science and Democracy, Union of Concerned Scientists; the featured speakers include Emily Holden, Environment Reporter, The Guardian; Lisa Friedman, Climate Change and Energy Reporter, The New York Times; and Annie Snider, Energy Reporter, POLITICO. Additional presentations by Liz Borkowski, Managing Director, Jacobs Institute of Women's Health Department of Health Policy and Management, Milken Institute School of Public Health, The George Washington University (discussing assaults on science documented in new coalition report, Protecting Science at Federal Agencies: How Congress Can Help); Dana Gold, Senior Counsel & Director of Education, Government Accountability Project (discussing role of science whistleblowers in promoting transparency and accountability, government efforts to chill employee speech, and sharing resources for federal employees & contractors, journalists and public interest organizations on whistleblowing); and Rachel Bergman, Web Integrity Project Director, Sunlight Foundation (discussing information censorship & demonstrating new Website Tracker Tool used to help track shifts in public information, access to Web resources, and changes in stated policies and priorities on government websites). Food and refreshments will be provided. RSVP here.
DC Open Government Summit
American Bar Association, Washington, D.C.
The DC Open Government Coalition will be partnering with other local organizations on its 8th annual Open Government Summit. The summit will be held at the American Bar Association (1050 Connecticut Ave., NW) on the evening of Tuesday, March 12th and promises a lively discussion about the state of transparency in the District of Columbia. The event is free, but registration is required.
March 13, 2019 "Thank a Journalist Day" proclamation from Gov. Eric Holcomb, R-Indiana
Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana
"Thank a Journalist Day" will recognize the work that journalists do to empower their communities around the world. Governor Eric Holcomb (Ind.) has proclaimed March 13 as "Thank a Journalist Day." "Thank a Journalist Day" acknowledges the important role that journalists play in keeping communities informed and safe. From stories on hometown heroes to breaking national news, without their work, there would be no news. On March 13, individuals across the globe will be asked to thank a journalist and media outlets on Facebook and Twitter using the hashtag, #thankajournalist. "We have thanked firefighters, police officers and teachers who are all vital to the community," said Michelle O'Malley, a lecturer of journalism at Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana. "However, we might never know about where the fire was, or who was burglarized, or won the ball game or received all A's, if it weren't for journalists. Journalists are an important part of every community's fabric and today is a good day to thank them for doing this very important job." More than 100,000 media outlets across the United States provide communities with news that supports everyday life. It's time to thank them for providing us with the truth, and protecting free speech and democracy, O'Malley said. Students behind the project are Alissa Brewer, Michaela Dean, Claire Demirjian, Eddie Metzger, Kelli Reutman and Jillian Wilschke. They are guided by their adviser O'Malley.Sunshine Act Training
This webinar, put on by the Office of Open Records, will focus on Pennsylvania's Sunshine Act, which governs access to government agency meetings in Pennsylvania. Topics to be covered include the definitions of agency business and official action, when executive sessions may be held, recording public meetings, penalties for violating the Sunshine Act, and more. This webinar will be from 10:00am-11:00am EDT.
About Office of Open Records Mediation
From 2:00pm-3:00pm EDT, join the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records in this session that will cover the OOR's mediation program, which has proven to be effective and can be used by both agencies and requesters to help resolve disputes under the Right-to-Know Law. Topics to be covered include how to request mediation, the process of mediation, what happens if mediation fails, and more.
EMMA: Your Electronic Window into State and Local Government Finances
The Electronic Municipal Market Access (EMMA®) website provides free access to detailed information about the finances of states, cities and counties, as well as many hospitals, universities, stadiums and other ventures financed by public debt. Staff from the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board, which operates EMMA, will demonstrate how to find data and information—from public finance credit ratings to comprehensive annual financial reports. This webcast will also highlight several EMMA tools and resources that can assist the public with monitoring the economic and financial health of their communities. This webinar, put on by the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board, will be from 3:00pm-4:00pm EST.
March 14, 2019 Recent Court and Office of Open Records Decisions of Note
This webinar, put on by the Office of Open Records, will highlight recent, significant court decisions and final determinations issued by the OOR. This webinar will be from 10:00am-11:00am EDT.Preparing Affidavits for Appeals
This webinar, put on by the Office of Open Records, will give Agency Open Records Officers (AOROs) and agency solicitors the information they need to prepare appropriate affidavits when a Right-to-Know Law appeal has been filed with the OOR. Typically, evidence is submitted to the OOR via affidavit, so it's important for AOROs and solicitors to be familiar with what constitutes a good affidavit under the RTKL. This webinar will be from 2:00pm-3:00pm EDT.
POGO's Sunshine Week Open House
1100 G Street NW, Suite 500, Washington, D.C. (At Metro Center, across from 11th & G St. exit)
From 5:30pm-8:00pm, meet the POGO team and enjoy light refreshments and hors d'oeuvres. Chat with us about government transparency and celebrate Sunshine Week with POGO.
Sunshine Trivia
Vino's Brewpub, 923 W. 7th St., Little Rock, AR
At 6:00pm, grab a brew and a slice while we test your knowledge of the state's FOIA history and regulations with a fun twist, of course. A $5 donation is suggested at each event to assist with printing costs of the 19th Edition of the Arkansas Freedom of Information Handbook (set to be revised October 2019). A joint effort by the Arkansas Press Association, the Governor of Arkansas, the Attorney General of Arkansas, the Arkansas Pro chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists and other organizations, the Handbook is the state's definitive and most up-to-date resource on the FOIA.
March 15, 2019 Releasing the 2018 Office of Open Records Annual Report
From 10:00am-11:00am EDT, join the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records in this webinar that will feature highlights from the 2018 OOR Annual Report, which will be released concurrent with the start of the webinar. The OOR's Annual Report includes data about Right-to-Know Law (RTKL) appeals, examples of successful RTKL requests, and more.Noontime Update – The Sunshine Act and Open Meetings in PA
Stay up to date and prepared. Don't miss this helpful legal training for newsrooms! The Sunshine Act might not have changed, but it's always valuable for reporters and editors to revisit the law. This session will cover definitions, procedures, violations and remedies for violations. We'll touch on public comment, recording, executive sessions and other issues that frequently challenge your coverage. Melissa Melewsky, PNA's Media Law Counsel, offers invaluable information, advice and examples. Most appropriate for editorial staffs, especially newcomers and those desiring a refresher course. This one-hour webinar is scheduled to begin promptly at 12 noon. Cost is just $10 per login for PNA members; $20 for non-members. Registrants must have both a computer and phone in order to participate. Gather your newsroom together in one room and have lunch and learn! Still only $10 with no limit on the number participating. To register, email foundation@pa-news.org or phone (717) 703-3012. Participation instructions will be emailed one to two days before the session.
Sunshine Week FOIA Training in Fairfax County
12000 Government Center Pkwy, Board Auditorium, Fairfax, VA 22035
The Fairfax County Government's Office of Public Affairs FOIA Team would like to invite Virginia FOIA officers and interested colleagues, to Virginia Freedom of Information Act (VFOIA) training offered by Alan Gernhardt, Executive Director of the Virginia FOIA Council. This training, from 10:00am-12:00pm EDT, will cover access to public records, including emails, navigating the balance between transparency and privacy, and FOIA fees. Please note that this training counts towards CLE credits. (Fairfax County employees are asked to sign up for this training via Fairfax County's EmployeeU.) Questions? Please e-mail FOIA@fairfaxcounty.gov!
Office of Open Records Website Resources
From 2:00pm-3:00pm EDT, join the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records in this session that will introduce participants to the many resources available at the OOR's website for both agencies and requesters. The website includes guides for citizens and agencies, many sample forms, a powerful Final Determination search tool, and much more.
March 16, 2019 Transparency Science Fair
30 Newbury Street, 3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02116
To celebrate Sunshine Week, MuckRock is hosting their very own transparency-themed science fair on Saturday, March 16th at Oficio Back Bay! Think booths, interactive exhibits, prizes, swag and everything else science fair-y. You'll meet local activists, researchers, journalists, and more, all from organizations fighting for transparency, public records access, and government accountability. They'll share their work, answer your questions, and help you win prizes! Come for an afternoon of exploring the exhibits – it's an open house from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Plus, you can stop by their two scheduled talks: a FOIA 101 Workshop and FOIA Stories with MuckRock executive editor JPat Brown. RSVP on their Eventbrite page! (Due to space restrictions, registration is required.)Police, Press and the Public
CALS Main Library – Darragh Center, 100 S. Rock St., Little Rock, AR
This panel, beginning at 2:00pm, will feature members of local police departments and professional journalists on public information, transparency, crime, community policing and how media and police work with each other. A $5 donation is suggested at each event to assist with printing costs of the 19th Edition of the Arkansas Freedom of Information Handbook (set to be revised October 2019). A joint effort by the Arkansas Press Association, the Governor of Arkansas, the Attorney General of Arkansas, the Arkansas Pro chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists and other organizations, the Handbook is the state's definitive and most up-to-date resource on the FOIA.
Breaking News!! Forum
NALC Union Hall, 2950 N. Country Club Rd., Tucson, AZ
Meet the activists and get the skinny. Kochs Off Campus! will reveal newly obtained documents describing the UA Freedom Center's project to spread the creed of privatization on behalf of billionaire donors. KOC! will update the community on UA's review of the Freedom Center and announce two new campaigns. Merrill Eisenberg will update us on re-launching Arizona's Outlaw Dirty Money initiative. This event begins at 4:00pm; doors open at 3:30pm.
March 18, 2019 Campaign 2020: How to follow the money and report essential, untold election stories
National Press Club, 529 14th Street NW, 13th Floor, Bloomberg Room, Washington, DC 20045
On Monday, March 18 from 10 a.m. to noon, the National Press Club Journalism Institute will host a workshop in the National Press Club's Bloomberg Room on campaign finance for political reporters and other journalists who don't usually cover finance but will be writing about it during the 2020 election. Registration required to attend. Tickets ($5 for NPC Club members and $10 for the general public) can be purchased here. This hands-on program will answer these questions: Is it illegal? How to spot problems with candidate funding, political parties and outside groups; What's the follow-up question? How to fact-check and use campaign fundraising numbers without being used; What are voters most concerned about? How to highlight influence buying and "the company you keep"; What did we see in 2016 that should worry us in 2020? How to identify the likeliest campaign finance issues and focus on the numbers that matter. The workshop will include an interactive deep dive into OpenSecrets.org and the data sets there, as well as the FEC website and other campaign finance databases. Bring your laptop and your questions to get the most out of the workshop. Confirmed speakers include Ellen Weintraub, Chairwoman and Commissioner, Federal Election Commission; Paul S. Ryan, Vice President, Policy & Litigation, Common Cause; Anita Kumar, White House Correspondent and Associate Editor, Politico; and Sheila Krumholz, Executive Director and former Research Director, Center for Responsive Politics. Contact Julie Moos, executive director of the National Journalism Institute, with any questions at jmoos@press.org.
March 23, 2019 Demystifying Democracy: Learn from the Experts: How to use Rhode Island's Public Records and Open Meetings Laws
Metcalf Auditorium, Chace Center/RISD Museum
20 N. Main St., Providence, RI 02903
Since 2005, the American Society of News Editors has hosted Sunshine Week to highlight the importance of transparency in a free society. In 2019, our second Demystifying Democracy event will focus on the importance of open government and will be co-hosted by ACCESS/RI, RI ACLU, League of Women Voters of RI, and the New England First Amendment Coalition. Moderated by Edward Fitzpatrick, formerly of the Providence Journal the panel will include Dan McGowan of WPRI, Ethan Shorey of The Valley Breeze and Amanda Milkovits of the Providene Journal. It will be an in-depth discussion of how Rhode Island's public records and open meetings laws can be used to hold government accountable. This event is 10:30am-12:00pm EST.
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Wellington Mills Housing co-operative was originally the mill site of John Oakey & Sons Ltd, a manufacturer of abrasives and sandpaper; the estate has an extensive history and records show that in the 1700's a female orphanage stood on the site. In 1970, architect Barbara Bienias was commissioned by the Greater London Council to create the separate buildings that make up the existing estate. The construction took 6 years and it has remained part of the housing co-operative ever since.


This spectacular island, which sits just below the Arctic Circle, is packed full of natural wonders. From volcanoes and geysers to hot springs and glaciers, this winter wonderland is one of the best places to catch a glimpse of the elusive Northern Lights.
Reykjavik is home to the famous and distinctive corrugated iron houses, painted in every colour of the rainbow.
Most hotels and apartments are based on bed and breakfast or self-catering, and with independent restaurants serving world-class cuisine you will certainly be spoilt for choice.
You can fly locally from London's Gatwick, Heathrow or Luton airports, with flight times of around 3 hours.
A weekend break in Reykjavik at a 4* hotel, with bed and breakfast and flights included costs on average £243 per person. Pop into your local East of England Co-op travel branch to get the most up-to-date offers.
Take advantage of all that Iceland has to offer with our pre-bookable excursions.
Iceland's number one tourist attraction – the Blue Lagoon is a huge geothermal pool heated to a welcoming 37 degrees. There is a swim-up bar and spa where you can treat yourself to an in-water massage.
The 300km circuit takes in the mammoth waterfalls, geothermal geysers and the Thingvellir National Park, where the tectonic plates are still moving apart.
This tour is a must for any fans of the hit TV show. Walk in the footsteps of the cast and crew as this tour takes you to the famous landmarks featured in the programme, including the 'Ice Wall'.


The Black Sea Fleet's frigate Admiral Makarov has arrived at the home base in Sevastopol after accomplishing missions in the Mediterranean Sea, the Fleet's press office reported on Tuesday.
The missile frigate had operated as part of Russia's Mediterranean taskforce since November last year.
"An official ceremony was held in Sevastopol under the direction of Black Sea Fleet Commander Vice-Admiral Alexei Moiseyev to welcome the ship's return from its missions in distant waters. Frigate Commander Captain 2nd Rank Grigory Breyev reported to the fleet's commander that the tasks assigned in the distant sea zone had been fulfilled successfully," the press office said.
In compliance with the planned rotation, the frigate Admiral Essen has replaced the Admiral Makarov in the Mediterranean Sea. The Admiral Essen passed through the Black Sea Straits on Monday.
The Admiral Makarov is the third Project 11356 blue-water frigate named after Imperial Russian Navy Commander, Oceanographer and Vice-Admiral Stepan Makarov. The latest frigate was delivered to the Navy and the naval flag was hoisted on the warship on December 27, 2017.
The Project 11356 frigates have a displacement of 4,000 tons, a length of 124.8 meters, a speed of 30 knots and a sea endurance of 30 days. They are armed with Kalibr-NK cruise missiles, Shtil-1 surface-to-air missile complexes, A-190 100mm artillery guns, air defense artillery, rocket launchers and torpedoes and can also carry a deck-based Kamov Ka-27 (or Ka-31) helicopter.
The Soviet Navy's 5th Mediterranean Squadron served as a prototype for the Russian Navy's permanent Mediterranean taskforce operating at present. The 5th operational Soviet Squadron dealt with the tasks of naval presence in the Mediterranean theater of operations during the Cold War period.
Its main rival was the US Navy's 6th Fleet. The Soviet Squadron was disbanded on December 31, 1992, a year after the disintegration of the Soviet Union.
As it emerged in 2013, Russia was creating a new operational Mediterranean taskforce in its modern history. Russia's new permanent taskforce is dealing with planned and emergency combat missions arising in the Mediterranean theater of operations, including warding off threats for Russia's national and military security.
The deployment comes amid US plans to withdraw its military from Syria as the White House has announced victory over the Daesh* terrorist group. Commenting on the pull-out, US President Donald Trump noted that the remaining states will be able to eliminate the group's remnants.
French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle (CDG) has sailed off for a new deployment in the eastern Mediterranean, where it will conduct operations against Daesh* in Syria, French media reported. It's unclear what exactly this operation will include and how long the carrier will stay there.
Upon the end of its mission in the Mediterranean, Charles de Gaulle will move to the Indian Ocean and to the Asia-Pacific region. There, CDG will participate in joint drills, namely with Indian forces. The carrier is expected to return to France in July.
This is the first assignment for the Charles de Gaulle following 18 month-long repairs in Toulon. Prior to that, the aircraft carrier had participated in another operation against Daesh* in Syria and Iraq in 2016.
The redeployment follows French President Emmanuel Macron's criticism of Donald Trump's plans to withdraw most American troops from Syria after declaring victory over Daesh*. The president expressed regret at the US' decision and vowed to continue France's involvement in fighting the terrorist group.
The US will keep a total of 400 troops in the Arab Republic, half of them in al-Tanf military base and the other half in northern Syria.


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Web 2.0: Wikis, blogs, RSS aim for the workplace
Business managers like promise of collaboration
By Juan Carlos Perez
As businesses worldwide debate the pros and cons of using wikis, tagging, Web mashups, syndicated feeds and blogs, the Web 2.0 Expo opened Sunday in San Francisco with a gaggle of vendors betting these Internet tools belong in the workplace.
The promise of simplified and more effective collaboration among employees, partners and clients has caught the attention of business managers. Still, although a hit among consumers, these Web 2.0 products must meet special requirements for business use in areas like availability, performance, scalability and security.
"Some aspects of Web 2.0 are viewed as attractive by businesses. It's just a case of getting over the hurdles," said analyst Rob Enderle of Enderle Group. "Clearly, the market is moving in this direction, but many things prevent it from moving very quickly."
Vendors backing Web 2.0 in the workplace say new tools, like wikis, can significantly improve how employees collaborate on projects. They also point out that blogs can be effective marketing tools if they are used wisely, while syndicated feeds can improve communications that aren't efficiently handled by e-mail.
Web 2.0 proponents have also embraced the concept of hosted business applications, saying they also encourage sharing and collaboration among employees while reducing the complexity of software management and hardware expenses.
Yet each cheerleading argument also has a flip side. Companies that used hosted applications run a risk that their data might be compromised or that the applications may be unavailable. They also give up control over whether and when to upgrade those applications.
Critics also warn that companies must evaluate how and whether these new tools will integrate with their existing infrastructure and what level of support the vendors, many of them start-ups, can offer.
Just last month, Google Apps, Google Inc.'s hosted communication and collaboration suite for businesses, suffered three major outages in its Gmail service. Some affected customers complained that Google failed on its pledge of 99.9% uptime for the suite's fee-based edition.
"There has been more reluctance to adopt Internet-based tools by large companies, but less resistance among SMBs," said Greg Sterling, an analyst at Sterling Market Intelligence.
Aggravated with Microsoft Corp.'s Word, Shelli Kesler, senior research scientist at the Stanford University School of Medicine, did a Web search for an alternative word processor and found AdventNet Inc.'s free Zoho Writer. Three months later, Zoho Writer is her primary word processor, because it's a hosted application that she can use whenever she is online.
"I don't have to worry about remembering to send what I've done or worry about which draft is the most current. It's very convenient to work on things in multiple locations," said Kesler, who has gotten some colleagues to adopt the product as well.
On a larger scale, Mike Suding introduced eTouch Systems Corp.'s SamePage enterprise wiki to Citrix Systems Inc.'s online division, where he is IT director. The tool has improved collaboration in the engineering and sales departments, while requiring minimal IT intervention, he said.
"I can make [a user] an admin of a certain space or project, and they can add their own members and invite their own people to participate and post their own texts or graphics or attachments," Suding said. Accomplishing similar goals with the existing intranet and e-mail and collaboration platform would be more complicated, he said. The intranet lacks search and content syndication capabilities, while e-mail collaboration is less than ideal.
"E-mail comes and goes, and we wanted a place to collect and build," Suding said. "Web 2.0 is about employee collaboration and empowerment and self-service. That's what we're achieving with the wiki."
AdventNet's Zoho division, which has a suite of hosted productivity applications to which Zoho Writer belongs, and eTouch Systems Corp. are two of the vendors exhibiting at the event, along with Google, Adobe Systems Inc., eBay Inc., Amazon.com Inc., Fast Search & Transfer ASA, Microsoft and Sun Microsystems Inc.
Keynote speakers include Amazon's CEO Jeff Bezos and Google's CEO Eric Schmidt. Announcements expected include the following:
Intel Corp. will announce the availability of SuiteTwo, a suite of collaboration applications unveiled in November at Web 2.0 Expo's sister event Web 2.0 Summit. Intel's partners for SuiteTwo include SocialText Inc., NewsGator Technologies Inc., SimpleFeed Inc., Six Apart Ltd. and SpikeSource Inc.
Nokia Corp. will unveil technologies to link Internet content and Web services with mobile devices using the S60 smart phone operating system. The company will also demonstrate how content and developers can create material and applications for Nokia devices.
Tellme Networks Inc., which Microsoft announced it would buy last month, will announce new mobile search products that let people query search engines with their voice.
Web 2.0 Expo, at San Francisco's Moscone Center, ends Wednesday.


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Qui perd gagne (bouffe-tout ou antichess) est une variante du jeu d'échecs dans laquelle le but du jeu est de faire capturer toutes ses pièces par l'adversaire ou de ne plus pouvoir faire un mouvement.

Règles du jeu

Les règles du jeu d'échecs sont appliquées avec les exceptions suivantes :
 la capture est obligatoire quand elle est possible (comme au jeu de dames, avec la règle du souffler n'est pas jouer.)
 si plusieurs captures sont possibles, le joueur dispose du choix de la capture,
 le roi ne dispose pas de prérogative particulière, et par conséquent :
 il peut être capturé,
 il n'y a pas d'échec au roi ni d'échec et mat,
 il n'y a pas de roque,
 les pions peuvent être promus en roi,

En cas de pat, les règles varient :
 soit c'est une victoire pour le joueur qui est pat (règles internationales),
 soit la partie est nulle,
 soit le camp qui dispose du moins de pièces remporte la victoire. Si le nombre de pièces est égal, la partie est nulle. La nature des pièces ne joue pas de rôle (règle adoptée par le site FICS).

Un joueur remporte la victoire quand toutes ses pièces sont capturées, ou qu'il est pat dans les cas décrits plus haut.
La partie est nulle par répétition, application de la règle des 50 coups, accord mutuel ou s'il est impossible que les pièces restant sur l'échiquier se capturent (par exemple en présence de fous de couleur opposée).

Choix des ouvertures

La capture forcée pouvant entraîner les longues suites de captures successives, le choix de l'ouverture est important. Les ouvertures connues pour perdre  contre le meilleur jeu sont 1.d4, 1.e4, 1.d3, 1.Cc3, 1.Cf3, 1.f4, 1.h4, 1.b4, 1.h3. Les joueurs expérimentés peuvent remporter la victoire de façon forcée contre 1.d3, 1.d4 ou 1.e4 grâce à une suite de captures forcées.

Ce jeu étant résolu, l'ouverture 1.e3 permet de gagner à coup sûr à condition par la suite de jouer de manière parfaite.

Histoire

On trouve une référence à un jeu dont le but est de faire capturer son roi dans l'Almanach de Brede en 1844 sous le nom de  « jeu de Codrus ».

Walter Campbell invente la variante « Take me » en 1874, qui ne diffère que légèrement de la pratique actuelle.

En 1901, le Dresdner Schach-Kalendar publie la première étude du jeu.

Jeu en ligne
En 1996, le serveur de jeu en ligne FICS propose le Loser's Chess comme variante du jeu.

On peut y jouer en ligne sur Lichess.org, où il est appelé "Antichess".

Sur les sites de jeu d'échecs en ligne, la variante est connue sous les noms de suicide chess, loser's chess ou encore antichess.

Notes et références

Liens externes
 Les échecs à qui perd gagne (Losing Chess)

Bibliographie

Variante du jeu d'échecs

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Betty, the writers tend to deny us those redeeming, sympathetic moments. As an artistic matter, this may be unassailable; in real life, some adults really are vapid children with few redeeming qualities. But on a show where each character possesses a distinctive ratio of vinegar to sugar, Betty feels out of proportion to me. She's almost all vinegar, and that strikes me as cruel.
It's late in the week for Mad Men commentary on Sunday's episode, yet Patrick nails it. Something about episode 503 felt very off – I think Betty's storyline had a lot to do with that.


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Se estima que entre 10% y el 15% de la población tiene dislexia. Esta condición se encuentra en la raíz de muchos casos de fracaso escolar. No se detecta, o se detecta tarde, y toda medida para minimizar su impacto es extraordinaria o fuera del sistema. Por ello, a menudo el que tiene que luchar por adaptarse es la misma persona con la dificultad.
Luz Rello está eliminando las barreras para que las personas con dislexia aprendan en igualdad de condiciones que el resto, adaptando los sistemas para que sea más sencillo leer y comprender. Su trabajo, basado en investigación, define las características que debe tener un texto (en términos de apariencia y contenido) para ser accesible para personas con dislexia. A partir de ahí desarrolla las herramientas tecnológicas que adaptan de manera automática los textos y ayudan también a mejorar los fallos de escritura.
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• Entre 10 y 15% de la población mundial tiene dislexia
• Más de 35.000 descargas de aplicaciones móviles para personas con dislexia
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In a typical month, a massive 1.9 billion people will help a stranger; 1.3 billion people donate money and whilst 800 million people will volunteer. Source : CAF World Giving Index
If NGOs were a country, they would have the 5th largest economy in the world. In only 36 countries covered by the study, 20 years ago, volunteers comprised 44 % of the work force of civil society organizations representing the equivalent of 20.8 million full-time workers. Source: John Hopkins University, Center for Civil Society Studies
Nearly one in three (31.5%) people worldwide donated to charity in 2015 and one in four (24%) volunteered. Source: CAF World Giving Index 2015
There are more than 1.4 million NGOs in the United States that employ 11.4 million Americans. Source: Urban Institute/Bureau of Labor Statistics
84% of Canadians donate to non-governmental organizations with an average individual donation of $446 per year. In total, that is $10.6 billion donated to NGOs by Canadians every year. Source: Imagine Canada
Some of the world's most generous countries are among the most deprived. The G-20, which represents the world's largest economies, accounts for only 5 of the top 20 countries in the CAF World Giving Index.
For the first time since 2008, men are now more likely to give money than women. People from Iraq were most likely to have helped a stranger, replacing the United States which came top last year. There has been a recovery in young people's generosity, helping to reduce the generation gap which sees much more giving among older people. Source : The 2015 CAF World Giving Index
With over 3.3 million non-governmental organisations, India has approximately one NGO for every 400 people. Source: Infochange
The world in english Among the ten ten most generous countries in the world are : Ireland, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and United States. Source: CAF World Giving Index 2015
Giving money to someone else actually makes you feel better than spending it on yourself, according to research from the Harvard Business School. Participants in the study actually predicted the opposite, but the results were overwhelming. Source : Michael Norton, Harvard Business School
There are more than 129,000 public-benefit foundations in Europe. Combined these non-governmental organisations (NGOs) give more than 53 billion euros annually. Source: Donors and Foundations Networks in Europe
Australia is one of the most generous countries in the world. On average, more than two thirds of Australian's help strangers or donate money while one third volunteer. Ireland is the second most generous country in this aspect, followed by Canada. Source : Unscripted
The top 20 countries for charitable giving vary economically, geographically and politically; there's at least one country from each continent. The list includes both Qatar, a country with the second highest GDP per capita and also Liberia, which has the second lowest GDP per capita. The USA, a nation of 300 million people, also makes an appearance in the top 20 - as does Trinidad and Tobago, a nation of just over one million. Source : CAF World Giving Index
The NGO sector In England and Wales is made up of 165,000 registered charities, 948,000 employees, 943,000 trustees, and 3,200,000 volunteers. Source: Charity Commission
The past decade has seen a massive jump in generosity, according to recent research. Between 2001 and 2011, giving around the world grew a whopping 240%. Source : Giving USA 2012 Report
40% of the French population volunteers with a local association or NGO and 22% regularly donate money. Source: France Bénévolat
The Third Sector in Germany consists of more 600,000 non-governmental organizations. 40% of the NGOs were founded after the year 2000. Source: ZiviZ
As of 2015, there were 136,453 registered non-governmental organizations in South Africa and on average, 68 new NGOs are registered every day. Source: Republic of South Africa
The NGO sector in Kenya alone represents more than 290.000 full-time employees and volunteers of which 80% are under the age of 24. Source: Devex
The GWP found that 16 per cent of adults worldwide volunteered their time to an organization. People in North America, Australia and New Zealand were the most likely to volunteer, followed by those in South-East Asia (specifically Cambodia, Indonesia and the Philippines) and Africa. Source : The Gallup World Poll
There are more than 600,000 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Australia whose employees make up 8% of Australian workforce. Source: Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission
Three stunning facts The number of people worldwide donating money to NGOs increased from 1.2 billion in 2011 to 1.4 billion in 2014. By 2030, the number is expected to grow to 2.5 billion. With over 3.3 million NGOs, India has approximately one NGO for every 400 people.
Globally,1.4 billion people donated to NGOs in 2014. By 2030, this is expected to be 2.5 billion! Source: Charities Aid Foundation
The Sharing Economy is growing faster than Facebook, Google and Yahoo combined. It has been valued at $15 billion 2 in its first 7 years compared to the combined growth of Facebook, Google and Yahoo of $11 billion. Source : Report by Benita Matofska
Fascinating Statistics The 2007 Canada Survey of Giving, Volunteering and Participating, conducted by Statistics Canada, recorded a total of 2.1 billion volunteer hours with both an increase in the number of volunteers (5.7%) and volunteer hours (4.2%) from 2004. In 2004, in the United States, the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor indicated that 62.8 million people had volunteered for an organization at least once in the previous 12 months.
The Bureau of Statistics of Australia found that, in 2007, 5.2 million people volunteered for a sum of 713 million hours of work, the equivalent to 14.6 billion Australian dollars of paid work time. The study showed that 34 per cent of the adult population volunteered (36 per cent of women and 32 per cent of men)
The estimated value of volunteer is $23.07 per hour. Thus, the value of the 7.7 billion hours of volunteer work performed by 62.6 million Americans, or 25.4 percent of the adult population, in 2013 was $173 billion. The NGO workforce is actually the third largest among U.S. industries. Source: Independent Sector
Total giving in the United States to non-governmental organizations was $358.38 billion in 2014 (about 2% of GDP) – an increase of 7.1% from 2013. Source: Giving USA Foundation
9 out 10 people in the Gulf states donate to NGOs regularly with 63% of the donations being made during the religious holidays of Ramadan and Eid. Source: Philanthropy Age
53% of Asia Pacific citizens donate to NGOs with those in Thailand (71%), Vietnam (70%), and Hong Kong (65%) giving most often. Children's health and education is the most popular cause. Source: MasterCard Engagement Bureau
The NGO sector in Sweden is made up of 232,000 non-governmental organizations and 58% of its employees are female. Source: Statistiska centralbyråns
80% of global citizens agree that nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) make it easy to be involved in positive social change. Source: Walden University
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Barack Obama, Xi Jinping, Narenda Modi among leaders to attend Paris climate summit
People walk path the "pavillon circulaire" (circular pavilion) , an experimental construction built in reuse materials on the forecourt of the City Hall in Paris, ahead of the 21st session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 21 / CMP 11) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. PHOTO: AFP
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PARIS (AFP) - At least 80 world leaders, including Barack Obama, Xi Jinping and Narendra Modi, will attend a summit tasked with inking a global climate pact in Paris in December, France's foreign minister said Tuesday.
For the opening day on Nov 30, "we have already received 80 confirmations, including from the presidents of the United States and China, and the Indian prime minister", Laurent Fabius told journalists in Paris.
The leaders of Britain, Germany, South Africa, Brazil and Canada have also accepted, he said.
The last attempt at sealing a global climate pact, in 2009, saw about 110 world leaders descend on a UN summit in Copenhagen for the two final days, only to leave frustrated when the negotiations collapsed.
"Together with President Francois Hollande, we decided to invite heads of state to attend the first day, and not the end as in Copenhagen," said Fabius.
This had been partly to blame for the failure, he said, "as the negotiators were waiting for heads of state to negotiate, and the heads of state failed to resolve anything".
This time round, "the idea is to provide a political impetus at the beginning" of the conference.
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R&B Icon Keith Sweat Announces Vegas Engagement in 2017
Conversations is excited to share that Platinum-selling R&B singer, Keith Sweat will perform a limited engagement in the Donny & Marie Showroom at Flamingo Las Vegas with a unique Vegas show, "Keith Sweat: Last Forever," Jan. 17 through Feb. 4, 2017.
Two Rs Entertainment reports that in celebration of the 30th anniversary of Keith's triple-platinum album, Make It Last Forever, fans can anticipate to hear a variety of his notable hits including "I Want Her," "Twisted" and "Nobody." Joining the famed singer-songwriter on the Las Vegas stage will be stand-up comedian and long-serving MADtv cast member, Aries Spears.
"This is what I like to call the second act of my career," says Keith. "This is the most exciting moment in my life. I cannot wait to hit the Flamingo stage and take Las Vegas fans on the Keith Sweat magical musical journey! Fasten your seatbelts Vegas - it's going to be a thrilling ride."
"We look forward to welcoming Keith Sweat to the iconic stage at Flamingo Las Vegas," said Damian Costa, Caesars Entertainment vice president of entertainment operations. "Keith's addition to our top-notch entertainment lineup continues to highlight Caesars Entertainment resorts as a premier destination for live entertainment in Las Vegas and around the world."
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Ticket prices begin at $59, plus applicable tax and fees. VIP seats including a meet and greet with Keith Sweat are also available. Tickets are available at any Las Vegas Caesars Entertainment Box Office, by phone at (702) 777-2782 or by visiting www.keithsweatvegas.com. All shows begin at 7:30 p.m.
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By Rick Dildine
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - I'm Rick Dildine, artistic director at Alabama Shakespeare Festival.
This holiday season may feel more than a little strange, but the human spirit is resilient. We've all had to find new ways to do a lot of things. But when it comes to sharing our hearts and connecting with each other, it's taken a bit more effort on our own parts.
Over the past year, many of us have turned to beloved stories and favorite Tales for comfort. Although the pandemic forced the closure of our theaters, it inspired us to develop new creative programs and events that continue to unite audiences with storytelling in the age of social distancing. A Christmas Carol is one of those tales that is a source of great comfort and a reminder that transformation is possible when one's heart is open.
We're delighted that we can make our own transformation and deliver this wonderful story full of cheer and goodwill right to your home.
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Big data is being used to prevent and treat drug overdoses in regions across the US via a real-time app that's being used by the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) program in Baltimore and Washington, DC.
The app includes a real-time overdose map, called the OD Map, and it was created by Esri to allow law enforcement, health care providers, and multiple jurisdictions across the country to see, in real time, where overdoses are occurring. It is, essentially, digitally transforming how the drug epidemic is being handled. HIDTA has been in existence since 1988, and this is the first time it has had access to a real-time map to share with jurisdictions across the US.
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OD Map is improving the efficiency and effectiveness of law enforcement and health care providers in treating overdoses, and is provided free of charge to participating agencies, Carr said.
Drug overdose is the leading cause of accidental death in the US, with more Americans dying from drug overdoses in a year than did during the entire Vietnam War. In 2015, there were 52,404 lethal drug overdoses -- the highest level in at least 15 years, according to the American Society of Addiction Medicine. The New York Times reported that drug overdose deaths in 2016 likely exceeded 59,000.
Opioid addiction is driving the drug epidemic, with 21,101 deaths related to prescription pain relievers in 2015, and 12,990 deaths related to heroin that same year.
In the past, when overdose information came in, it could arrive weeks or months after the actual overdose took place. Now, with the OD Map, it's possible to see exactly where drug activity is the highest, and have doses of naloxone ready to be administered. Naloxone is an FDA-approved medication used to block or reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.
OD Map launched in January 2017, and only took 30 days to develop. With OD Map, public health officials and cities communicate through big data to allow for strategic and tactical collaboration among the 22,000+ federal, state, and local officers that work in HIDTA-funded task forces across the US and Puerto Rico, Carr said.
From OD Map's initial launch in January, through late August, there were 3,108 OD incidences reported through OD Map and 2,364 doses of naloxone administered, with 373 fatalities.
The technology relies on a geographic information system (GIS) to provide location data to first responders, who report overdose occurrences by entering the data on the OD Map dashboard. OD Map works on Windows, Android, iOS, and macOS devices using a standard browser -- Chrome, Firefox, or Safari.
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GIS is an important aspect of OD Map because it provides an interoperable framework to share data across county and state lines, explained Chris McIntosh, director of national government industries at Esri. "This built-in interoperability allows information sharing at a previously unheard of level," McIntosh said.
The multi-jurisdictional information is invaluable to users, said Jeff Beeson, deputy director of HIDTA.
"If you are a suburb of Baltimore city, you've got the opportunity to see what's going on in Baltimore; oftentimes some of these large cities -- LA, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia -- the drugs are being trafficked in the surrounding counties from that city, and knowing when overdoses are occurring from one jurisdiction to the next will help you better prepare yourself," Beeson said.
The agencies can now see real-time data for the entire country and can see where overdoses are spiking and spreading. HIDTA is currently using OD Map in 15 states and more than 50 local jurisdictions, incorporating about 165 public health and public safety agencies. It operated in a pilot phase until May, when it was opened up nationwide. More agencies and jurisdictions are being added weekly.
"Keep in mind that this was built as a public health database," Carr said. "It's not a law enforcement database. It's public health. We wanted to help public health track overdoses as you would a communicable disease because a substance abuse disorder is a disease of the mind and the body. It is not people making bad moral choices. These people are sick, so it's our intention to help prevent both fatal and non-fatal overdoses and get these people into some type of treatment program. This is pretty revolutionary because this is really the first time that law enforcement and public health has worked together in a concerted effort. One of the major groups that we have working with us on this project is the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention."
Beeson said: "We really love the fact that we do have that cross-jurisdictional functionality and we have sort of an early alert system in place for some rural counties that would otherwise be closed off from communications. OD Map is a methodology that creates information sharing, it creates a connection between jurisdictions and provides the ability for them to talk and address this issue, and start making the overdose epidemic the forefront of their public health agenda."
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Ryse: Son of Rome Review
Nik Gaydon December 08, 2014 PC, pcreviews, Ryse: Son Of Rome
Ryse: Son Of Rome has been moved over to PC after its initial release on the Xbox One. Could this be the benchmark for the current generation of gaming?
At last, Ryse has been ported to the PC after its original debut on the Xbox One, but will Ryse: Son of Rome rise to the top of the PC charts or simply come crashing down on a format it may or may not be suited to?
The story in Ryse: Son of Rome is that of revenge. You play Marius, a recruit to the Roman Legion and as the story progresses, so does your rank within the Legion. The loss of a loved one is the catalyst for your direction in life and through manipulation, betrayal and murder, your journey is not made easy. Historical figures are strongly present here, with the likes of Boudica and Nero, as well as Marius' best friend and Commander - Vitallion, of whom you'll be spending a fair bit of time with over the course of the game. Though what Roman game would be complete without the inclusion of mystical Gods to cause a stir, who too have their own roles to play.
Why hello there?
Upon starting the game, you're run through a beginning tutorial to get you started, and it is this tutorial that sets the whole plot of the game in motion. Thrown into a situation that would have the main antagonist of the game slaughtered in seconds, you're quickly thrown into the shoes of Marius, not of this time, but of a not so distant past. Marius is the main focus of this story and as such, you find yourself seeing things from his perspective, all the while learning more and more as the story goes on. In short, with the exception of a very brief segment at the beginning of the game, Marius' adventure is a complete flashback that eventually leads you back to the start of the game for your final showdown with the one who wronged you most.
Sadly though, the story came across fairly weak, with the plot making little to no sense at times, often jumping around more so than I'd have liked. Frequently, I found myself wishing to know more about the supporting characters of the game (hero or villain), and yet their personalities, motivations and backgrounds were hardly touched upon.
Great visuals!
This might not have been too much of a problem, had the main character been developed enough, but even he seemed to sound out of place at times and even though his personality came through a lot stronger than any other character in the game, it still wasn't enough for me to feel immersed in the world of Rome, neither did it succeed in making the story memorable.
As a result, I found the weak character development to be fairly off putting and sadly failed to develop any kind of attachment to any of the characters on offer, regardless of what historical significance they may have held. Perhaps the main reason this is an issue is due to the short length of the game itself, but even then I feel it's only a contributing factor to a game that had a lot more potential, but sadly fell short somewhere along the lines.
For the most part, the gameplay is actually quite fun. Combat ranged from overly easy to frustratingly difficult and although different, handles similarly to that of Rocksteady's more recent Batman titles. It's all about timing, countering and dodging what your opponents throw your way, only going on the offensive when an opening presents itself.
The combat itself is pretty brutal. You have a dedicated dodge roll button (which is set to shift by default - I didn't change this, so had to contend with "Sticky Keys" trying to activate for the majority of the game), with the mouse taking care of your sword (left click) and shield (right click) attacks. You can press these buttons to lash out with quick attacks or hold them for heavier attacks that usually involve a bit of risk, due to the length of time it takes to pull off such attacks. Spacebar is your counter button and when fighting a larger group of enemies, this will be your saviour as you dance between slashing, sword bashing, dodging and countering your way to victory.
I threw it to the ground!!
The E button performs your special takedowns and the more precise you are with your attack timing, the more points you get. Cut someone sloppily and you're given the grading of recruit, but time your attacks well and you'll see yourselves pulling off Centurion and Legendary hits.
Kills also play a part in helping Marius continue his adventure. There are several kill rewards to choose from and these kill rewards are activated after every kill you perform. Increased damage or a slight health increase are two of the options available to you, but I mostly just keep myself permanently with the health reward. Playing it on the harder difficulty, you'll need it.
For ranged attacks you'll find yourselves stocking up on Pilum's which can be held with left control and thrown with the left mouse button. You can also use mounted crossbow's scattered across the levels. Holding right click will aim/lock on for both the pilum and crossbow, while left click fires/throws your ranged weapons. In addition to this, there are sections where you have to be strategic in where to place the men who accompany you, with the R button usually providing support such as fire from supporting Archers.
Time to make a grand entrance.
Ryse: Son of Rome is quite the cinematic experience also, and although it gives you control in places, these sections are usually quite small, routes are very linear and there are many sections of the game that simply feel like they're too much on rails, often making Ryse feel like an exceptionally long cutscene.
Boss fights bothered me a little, because although you have to read your opponents moves (and have the option to counter at the correct time to parry, following up with a few more attacks you'd normally be able to get off), I found them to be a little too repetitive and so the enjoyment came more from their character design than the actual fights themselves.
Come at me bro!
On railed sections include marching fourth towards archers with flaming arrows, whereby you can only move forward, covering yourself (and your men) in a walled and shielded formation or stepping out of this formation to throw Pilum at your enemies (usually Barbaric Celts) immediately after shielding yourselves from incoming fire arrows. The longer you aim at your ranged opponents, the more men you'll find yourselves hitting as more and more of your fellow soldiers take aim with their attacks.
The more experience you get, the more upgrades you can afford. These upgrades range from extra attack damage, extra "rage" time (activated with the Q button to effectively make you temporarily unstoppable against all enemies bar bosses, as you unleash a flurry of fast and unblockable attacks) and even additional moves for single and double enemy takedowns. Honestly though, I didn't notice many differences in these takedown moves, seemingly because of how integrated the combat is, added to the fact attacks are mapped to very few buttons.
There's not much to say here. The graphics are incredible and should be praised for the high level of detail put in. Costumes, scenery and war torn lands all help to give you a greater sense of what it could be like to live in Rome during this time period.
The HUD is also quite nice to look at, with a health bar and "Rage Gauge" up in the top left hand corner, with your allies health just adjacent to it on the other side of the screen. This makes things easy to see as it's a very simply and clean way to show the most basic information you need to progress on with the game.
Cool environments.
I also quite liked the music for Ryse. Whether hearing ambient or loud booming sounds, the musical tone always seemed to fit perfectly with what was happening on screen. It's hard to say any one part of the soundtrack was memorable, but the music definitely adds to the experience during your playthrough.
Sadly though. although the visuals were impressive throughout the game, I feel the main point was to have Ryse as more of a showcase title, to set down a benchmark of what we should come to expect from all future titles through a visual standpoint, seemingly neglecting the narrative, gameplay and overall experience of the game in the process.
Ryse: Son of Rome is a very short game. I began play on the hardest mode available and had completed it within seven and a half hours, so if you're looking for a long game, this likely won't be your first choice.
The gameplay is enjoyable and the music is good in that it never really feels out of place, but the one thing I feel lets this title down is that nothing is truly memorable.
I find this to be a huge shame because the setting and art direction is as superb and accurate as I could imagine any game within this time period to be, but as stunning as Ryse' visuals are, looks alone aren't enough to fully justify a title. I found too many other issues prevented any form of immersion within this ancient world, leaving Ryse as nothing more than an average title with amazing visuals.
Story = 6/10
Gameplay = 7.5/10
Graphics/Sound = 9/10
We Know Gamers Final Score = 7.5/10
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OU Board of Regents meets to discuss sexual misconduct allegations against former President, VP
Posted 2:40 pm, April 9, 2019, by Lauren Daniels, Updated at 06:48PM, April 9, 2019
OKLAHOMA CITY - A former aide to former OU President David Boren is calling for more transparency as the OU Board of Regents meets in Oklahoma City to discuss the allegations of sexual misconduct against Boren.
The accuser, Jess Eddy's allegations are at the center of ongoing investigations by the OSBI, Norman Police and OU.
Eddy wanted to make sure his voice was heard even though he – and reporters – were not allowed in the meeting.
While the board of regents were in a closed-door executive session, Eddy handed reporters a Title IX intake summary from last November.
He's concerned because Boren's attorneys got it before he ever did.
"The Title IX report that Clark Brewster gave me is a reflection of a conversation I had with Melinda Biscoe in 2017," Eddy said.
Melinda Biscoe was Eddy's supervisor when he was an aide at OU.
The document details how Eddy allegedly reported a long history of David Boren having relationships with students, including allegations that Boren's inner circle would arrange for him to have relationships with students.
In it – detailed claims of a time when Eddy was allegedly taken to a hotel room at an event and Boren "came on to him."
While he rejected his advances, he says he remained close with Boren and a member of the "inner circle."
"I recognize it and I know that's how my experience came to be used by the university," said Eddy.
The report claims that Eddy admitted to "reporting to work drunk" and "yelling at his coworkers."
While Eddy admits to reporting to work drunk, he said he was an alcoholic at the time and denies the claims he ever yelled at his coworkers.
He says he's not blaming the entire university.
"It's a university chock full of wonderful people and they deserve to know the truth."
But Eddy is calling for action.
"I want the university to act accordingly. I want them to act in a transparent manner. I want them to act with the interest of the victims which I don't believe they have done for decades and I want justice to be restored to the university," he said.
In the report, the names of the victims are redacted.
Eddy provided his name but wanted to protect the identity of the others.
Other claims made were suggestions that those whose job statuses were elevated kept these close relationships with Boren and remained silent.
One redacted name was said to be responsible for arranging trips and hotel rooms for meetings with Boren during trips such as OU Texas and recruiting events.
The OU Board of Regents released the following statement after their closed door meeting Tuesday:
"We have said from the beginning when multiple individuals alleged inappropriate conduct that we wanted an independent investigation to provide us the facts. We're satisfied that the investigation by Jones Day was fair, nonbiased, thorough, and objective, and we consider this a very serious matter and will carefully consider what we learned today, and respond in a timely, prompt manner in accordance with the university's existing policies and procedures."
News 4 has reached out for Boren's attorney for a statement but has not heard back yet.
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Heat oven to 425°F. Cut corn kernels from cob. Place corn and tomatoes in roasting pan, drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat. Sprinkle with garlic. Roast 20 to 25 minutes until beginning to brown, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile in small bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Remove corn mixture from oven and pour into a 1-quart casserole dish. Add mayonnaise mixture, havarti and basil. Return to oven to melt cheese, about 5 minutes.