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European Employment Law Cases
International Journal of Conflict Engagement and Resolution
Diversen: Interview
Legal Legitimacy of Tax Recommendations Delivered by the IMF in the Context of 'Article IV Consultations'
Keywords legitimacy, International Monetary Fund (IMF), Article IV Consultations, tax recommendations, global tax governance
Authors Sophia Murillo López
This contribution examines the legal legitimacy of 'Article IV Consultations' performed by the IMF as part of its responsibility for surveillance under Article IV of its Articles of Agreement. The analysis focuses on tax recommendations given by the Fund to its member countries in the context of Consultations. This paper determines that these tax recommendations derive from a broad interpretation of the powers and obligations that have been agreed to in the Fund's Articles of Agreement. Such an interpretation leads to a legitimacy deficit, as member countries of the Fund have not given their state consent to receive recommendations as to which should be the tax policies it should adopt.
Sophia Murillo López
Sophia Murillo López, LL.M, is an external PhD candidate at the Erasmus University Rotterdam and a member of the 'Fiscal Autonomy and its Boundaries' research programme.
The Questionable Legitimacy of the OECD/G20 BEPS Project
Keywords base erosion and profit shifting, OECD, G20, legitimacy, international tax reform
Authors Sissie Fung
The global financial crisis of 2008 and the following public uproar over offshore tax evasion and corporate aggressive tax planning scandals gave rise to unprecedented international cooperation on tax information exchange and coordination on corporate tax reforms. At the behest of the G20, the OECD developed a comprehensive package of 'consensus-based' policy reform measures aimed to curb base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS) by multinationals and to restore fairness and coherence to the international tax system. The legitimacy of the OECD/G20 BEPS Project, however, has been widely challenged. This paper explores the validity of the legitimacy concerns raised by the various stakeholders regarding the OECD/G20 BEPS Project.
Sissie Fung
Ph.D. Candidate at the Erasmus University Rotterdam and independent tax policy consultant to international organisations, including the Asian Development Bank.
The Peer Review Process of the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes
A Critical Assessment on Authority and Legitimacy
Keywords Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information, exercise of regulatory authority, due process requirements, peer review reports, legitimacy
Authors Leo E.C. Neve
The Global Forum on transparency and exchange of information for tax purposes has undertaken peer reviews on the implementation of the global standard of exchange of information on request, both from the perspective of formalities available and from the perspective of actual implementation. In the review reports Global Forum advises jurisdictions on required amendments of regulations and practices. With these advices, the Global Forum exercises regulatory authority. The article assesses the legitimacy of the exercise of such authority by the Global Forum and concludes that the exercise of such authority is not legitimate for the reason that the rule of law is abused by preventing jurisdictions to adhere to due process rules.
Leo E.C. Neve
Leo Neve is a doctoral student at the Erasmus School of Law, Rotterdam.
Legality of the World Bank's Informal Decisions to Expand into the Tax Field, and Implications of These Decisions for Its Legitimacy
Keywords World Bank, legality, legitimacy, global tax governance, tax policy and tax administration reforms
Authors Uyanga Berkel-Dorlig
The emergence of global tax governance was triggered by common tax problems, which are now still being faced by international society of nation-states. In the creation of this framework, international institutions have been playing a major role. One of these institutions is the World Bank (Bank). However, those who write about the virtues and vices of the main creators of the framework usually disregard the Bank. This article, therefore, argues that this disregard is not justified because the Bank has also been playing a prominent role. Since two informal decisions taken in the past have contributed to this position of the Bank, the article gives in addition to it answers to the following two related questions: whether these informal decisions of the Bank were legal and if so, what implications, if any, they have for the Bank's legitimacy.
Uyanga Berkel-Dorlig
Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Tax Law, Erasmus School of Law, Erasmus University Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
Codification in a Civil Law Jurisdiction: An Italian Perspective
Keywords civil law jurisdictions, codification, consolidation, legislative drafting, judicial review
Authors Enrico Albanesi
The aim of this article is to describe the mechanism of codification in a civil law jurisdiction. The case study will be based on the Italian system. The history and developments of the Italian codification will also be described here.
In Italy codification is called riassetto, it is normally carried out by the government but the changes to existing law must be within the strict boundaries of the principles and criteria set out by the parliament. By contrast, the mechanism to amalgamate existing texts dealing with a single topic without radical changes is called consolidamento. It is carried out by the government as delegated by parliament. However, as the tools to carry out riassetto and consolidamento are the same (decreto legislativo: a decree issued by the government, which is delegated by the parliament), it is not always easy to understand when the government is allowed to carry out consolidamento only or riassetto too. Actually, how fundamentally the government is allowed to change existing legislation depends on what the principles and criteria of the enabling Act of Parliament allows.
A decreto legislativo that is not in compliance with the principles and criteria established by the Act of Parliament, could be declared void by the Corte costituzionale (the Italian Constitutional Court). Therefore, if the government exceeds the boundaries of consolidamento or riassetto, the decreto legislativo could be declared void.
This essay will also focus on the different drafting techniques of consolidamento and riassetto from a theoretical perspective and from the point of view of the jurisprudence of the Consiglio di Stato and the Corte costituzionale. Finally, it will look at the drafting process for codes in Italy, underlying the differences with systems where law reform agencies have been established.
Enrico Albanesi
Lecturer in Constitutional Law at the University of Genoa (Italy) and Associate Research Fellow at the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (IALS), University of London. Co-leader of the IALS Law Reform Project.
Codification in a Civil Law Jurisdiction: A Northern European Perspective
Keywords codification, types, civil law, legal certainty, ICT
Authors Patricia Popelier
In western civil law jurisdictions, 19th century large-scale codification projects have made way for more specific, technical operations. While several terms for various operations are used – from coordination to consolidation or recasting – they all serve to compile normative texts within one single document for the sake of clarity and legal certainty. A more fundamental distinction can be made between formal and substantial codifications, the one more technical, the other large and fundamental. Substantial law reforms are problematized in this era of multilevel governance and digitalization. Nowadays, substantial codifications are essentially non-exhaustive, inconsistent, and fragmentized. Also, they rely upon formal consolidations, and generate new formal consolidations. While formal consolidations are still treated as logistic projects, more developed ICT tools may enable their transformation into continuous processes.
Patricia Popelier
Professor Constitutional Law and Legislative Studies, University of Antwerp.
Time for a Code: Reform of Sentencing Law in England and Wales
Keywords Law Commission, codification, consolidation, consultation, criminal procedure
Authors Harry O'Sullivan and David Ormerod
The Law Commission of England and Wales is currently working to produce a New Sentencing Code that will seek to remedy problems with one of the most heavily used and unsatisfactory areas of statutory law. It responds to the problems of complexity and inaccessibility in the current sentencing legislation, and more fundamentally in the process by which sentencing legislation is created and implemented. The aim is to introduce the new Code as a consolidation Bill in 2018 with a view to it being in force from early 2019. This article provides an overview of the problems endemic to the current law and how the Commission envisages that the new Sentencing Code will provide not only a remedy, but a lasting one.
It is important to understand from the outset that the scope of the Commission's work on sentencing is to reform procedure. The project and the resulting legislation will not alter the length or level of sentence imposed in any case. The penalties available to the court in relation to an offence are not within the scope of the project and will not change. The change will be in the process by which each sentence is arrived at.
Harry O'Sullivan
Harry O'Sullivan is a pupil at Goldsmith Chambers and was formerly a research assistant at the Law Commission.
David Ormerod
Professor David Ormerod QC is the Criminal Law Commissioner.
The Reform and Harmonization of Commercial Laws in the East African Community
Keywords law reform, harmonization of laws, commercial laws, legal transplants, East African Community
Authors Agasha Mugasha
The partner states in the East African Community (EAC) have modernized their commercial laws to claim their post-colonial identity and facilitate development. While law reform and the harmonization of laws are both methods of shaping laws, the national law reform programmes in the EAC mainly aim to ensure that the laws reflect the domestic socioeconomic circumstances, in contrast to the harmonization of national commercial laws, which focuses on the attainment of economic development. This article observes that the reformed and harmonized commercial laws in the EAC are mainly legal transplants of the principles of transnational commercial law that have been adapted to meet domestic needs and aspirations.
Agasha Mugasha
Professor of Law, University of Essex; and former Chairperson, Uganda Law Reform Commission 2011-2015.
The Negotiation Element in Mediation
The Impact of Anchoring
Intel Corporation's Story
Transforming Unproductive Conflict into Collaborative Solutions
Keywords workplace mediation programme, workplace conflicts, co-mediation, mediation benefits
Authors Pat Lau and Jodi Maslowski
This article reviews the authors' experience in implementing an in-house workplace mediation programme at Intel Corporation. The authors describe the business value proposition and how workplace mediation connects into the broader corporate conflict management systems. The text focusses on key implementation design elements, such as how the programme is positioned vis-à-vis the formal HR processes; the critical role played by the triage process; and important benefits of utilizing co-mediation. This article will inform readers about the business and employee benefits of workplace mediation.
Pat Lau
Pat Lau, Legal Investigator, Mediator Corporate Legal Group, Intel Corporation.
Jodi Maslowski
Jodi Maslowski, Factory HR Manager, Mediator Human Resources, Intel Corporation.
The Legitimacy of Final Statements and Reports of National Contact Points
An Empirical Analysis of (Final) Statements and Reports of the UK, US and Dutch National Contact Point of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (2001-2016)
Authors Sander van 't Foort, Vivan IJzerman, Jasmin Lagziel e.a.
Sander van 't Foort
Vivan IJzerman
Jasmin Lagziel
Tineke Lambooy
Nyenrode Business Universiteit.
The Right to Same-Sex Marriage: Assessing the European Court of Human Rights' Consensus-Based Analysis in Recent Judgments Concerning Equal Marriage Rights
Keywords same-sex marriage, gay marriage, European consensus, margin of appreciation, consensus-based analysis by the ECtHR
Authors Masuma Shahid
This contribution assesses the consensus-based analysis and reasoning of the European Court of Human Rights in recent judgments concerning equal marriage rights and compares it to the Court's past jurisprudence on European consensus and the margin of appreciation awarded to Member States regarding the issue of equal marriage rights. The contribution aims to analyse whether there is a parallel to be seen between the rapid global trend of legalisation of same-sex marriage and the development or evolution of the case law of the ECtHR on the same topic. Furthermore, it demonstrates that the Court's consensus-based analysis is problematic for several reasons and provides possible alternative approaches to the balancing of the Court between, on the one hand, protecting rights of minorities (in this case same-sex couples invoking equal marriage rights) under the European Convention on Human Rights and, on the other hand, maintaining its credibility, authority and legitimacy towards Member States that might disapprove of the evolving case law in the context of same-sex relationships. It also offers insights as to the future of European consensus in the context of equal marriage rights and ends with some concluding remarks.
Masuma Shahid
Lecturer, Department of International and European Union Law, Erasmus School of Law, Rotterdam.
Administering Justice and Serving the People
The Tension between the Objective of Judicial Efficiency and Informal Justice in Canadian Access to Justice Initiatives
Keywords access to justice, procedural law, courts, civil justice reform, comparative law
Authors Catherine Piché
Canada has a complex system of courts that seek to serve Canadians in view of the traditional objectives of civil justice – principally accessibility, efficiency, fairness, efficacy, proportionality and equality. The Canadian court system is generally considered by its users to work well and to have legitimacy. Yet, researchers have found that 'there is a tendency for people involved in a civil case to become disillusioned about the ability of the system to effect a fair and timely resolution to a civil justice problem'. This article will discuss the ways in which reforms of procedural law and civil justice have originated and continue to be made throughout Canada, both nationally and provincially, as well as the trends and influences in making these reforms. With hundreds of contemporary procedural reforms having been discussed, proposed and/or completed since the first days of Canadian colonisation on a national basis and in the Canadian provinces and territory, providing a detailed analysis will prove challenging. This article will nonetheless provide a review of civil justice and procedural reform issues in Canada, focusing principally, at the provincial level, on the systems of Ontario and Quebec. Importantly, I will seek to reconcile the increasing willingness to have an economically efficient civil justice and the increased power of judges in managing cases, with our court system's invasion of ADR and its prioritisation of informal modes of adjudication.
Catherine Piché
Dr. Prof. Catherine Piché, Université de Montreal.
Religious Freedom of Members of Old and New Minorities: A Double Comparison
Keywords ECtHR, UNHRC, religious manifestations, religious minorities, empirical analysis
Authors Fabienne Bretscher
Confronted with cases of restrictions of the right to manifest religious beliefs of new religious minorities formed by recent migration movements, the ECtHR and the UNHRC seem to opt for different interpretations and applications of this right, as recent conflicting decisions show. Based on an empirical legal analysis of the two bodies' decisions on individual complaints, this article finds that these conflicting decisions are part of a broader divergence: While the UNHRC functions as a protector of new minorities against States' undue interference in their right to manifest their religion, the ECtHR leaves it up to States how to deal with religious diversity brought by new minorities. In addition, a quantitative analysis of the relevant case law showed that the ECtHR is much less likely to find a violation of the right to freedom of religion in cases brought by new religious minorities as opposed to old religious minorities. Although this could be a hint towards double standards, a closer look at the examined case law reveals that the numerical differences can be explained by the ECtHR's weaker protection of religious manifestations in the public as opposed to the private sphere. Yet, this rule has an important exception: Conscientious objection to military service. By examining the development of the relevant case law, this article shows that this exception bases on a recent alteration of jurisprudence by the ECtHR and that there are similar prospects for change regarding other religious manifestations in the public sphere.
Fabienne Bretscher
PhD candidate at the University of Zurich.
A Critical Appraisal of the Role of Retribution in Malawian Sentencing Jurisprudence
Keywords sentencing, retribution, just deserts, punishment, Malawi
Authors Esther Gumboh
The theory of retribution is a central tenet in Malawian sentencing jurisprudence. Courts have given expression to retribution in various ways, most conspicuously through the recognition of the principle of proportionality as the most important principle in sentencing. Retribution has permeated courts' consideration of certain sentencing factors such as the seriousness of the offence, family obligations and public opinion. Overall, retribution rightly plays a pivotal role in Malawian sentencing jurisprudence by elevating the principle of proportionality to the most important principle in sentencing. Malawian courts have also noted that whether in pursuit of retribution or utilitarianism, the ultimate objective is to arrive at a sentence that is just and fair in relation to the crime and the offender. This also ensures that the sentence imposed does not offend the prohibition of cruel, inhuman and degrading punishment.
Esther Gumboh
Esther Gumboh is a postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Cape Town, South Africa.
An Empirical Study of the Voting Pattern of Judges of the International Court of Justice (2005-2016)
Keywords voting pattern, ICJ judges, empirical research
Authors Xuechan Ma and Shuai Guo
The Statute of the International Court of Justice stipulates that judges shall exercise their powers impartially. We question the practicability of this statement and examine whether the voting pattern of the judges are biased. In this light, empirical research is conducted on cases adjudicated from 2005 to 2016. We find strong evidence that (1) judges favour their home States or appointing States; and (2) judges favour States that speak same majority language with their home States.
Xuechan Ma
Xuechan Ma, Ph.D. candidate at Leiden University, LL.M. and LL.B. at Peking University. Email address: x.ma@law.leidenuniv.nl.
Shuai Guo
Shuai Guo, Ph.D. candidate at Leiden University, LL.M. and LL.B. at China University of Political Science and Law. Email address: s.guo@law.leidenuniv.nl.
Sincere Apologies
The Importance of the Offender's Guilt Feelings
Keywords Sincerity of emotions, Guilt, Feelings, Apology, Offender
Authors Margreet Luth-Morgan
This paper discusses the meaning and the importance of emotions, in particular the sincere guilt feelings of the offender. It is argued that the emotion of guilt reveals important information about the offender's values and normative position. In the remainder of the paper, special consideration is awarded to the argument concerning ritual apologies, which might contain value even when insincere. This argument is rejected, on two grounds: 1. if the apology ritual does not aim for sincere guilt feelings, then the use of the symbol of apology is not fitting; and 2. if the apology ritual does aim for sincere guilt, then an insincere apology devalues the sincere expression.
Margreet Luth-Morgan
Margreet Luth-Morgan is universitair docent aan Erasmus School of Law, sectie Sociologie, Theorie en Methodologie, Rotterdam.
Positieve uitlokking van ethisch hacken
Een onderzoek naar responsible-disclosurebeleid
Keywords ethical hacking, responsible disclosure, positive incitement, negative incitement, intrinsic desirability
Authors Karel Harms
In this contribution, the Dutch government's acceptance of ethical hacking, by implementing a policy of responsible disclosure, is considered to be a beneficent development. Ethical hacking contributes to cybersecurity and is intrinsically desirable. The term positive incitement is proposed to describe the relatively new phenomenon of encouraging ethical hacking. Positive incitement will be analysed by making a comparison to the Dutch toleration policy regarding soft drugs, and to incitement by law enforcement. Positive incitement should not change into negative incitement, which would result in a serious breach of the rights of ethical hackers. Furthermore, it is argued that the intrinsic value of ethical hacking can justify searching for vulnerabilities in systems of organisations who do not approve of this in advance.
Karel Harms
Karel Harms studeert aan de Rijksuniversiteit Groningen en volgt de master Rechtswetenschappelijk onderzoek.
Schade in de virtuele wereld: de casus virtuele grooming
Keywords Virtuele grooming, Schade, Strafbaarstelling, Uitlokverbod
Authors Jeroen ten Voorde
As part of a package of legislative measures concerning cybercrime, the Dutch State Secretary for Security and Justice proposes to criminalize virtual grooming, that is the grooming of a person of minor age who, for example, does only exist as an online creature. The legislator's principle argument for criminalization is based on the harm principle. This article examines the possibility of founding the criminalization of virtual grooming on this principle.
Jeroen ten Voorde
Jeroen ten Voorde is bijzonder hoogleraar strafrechtsfilosofie (leerstoel Leo Polak) aan de Rijksuniversiteit Groningen en universitair hoofddocent straf- en strafprocesrecht aan de Universiteit Leiden.
Filosofie in de rechtszaal
Keywords rechtsfilosofie, politiek proces, onverdraagzaamheid, Wilders II
Authors Bert van Roermund
Naar aanleiding van het optreden van Paul Cliteur in het Wilders II-proces rijst de vraag hoe de inzet van een rechtsgang zich verhoudt tot de eigen aard van de filosofie. Aan de ene kant vertolkt filosofie precies dat register van waarheid dat in het recht aan de orde is. Aan de andere kant is die vertolking zo oneindig open dat ze strijdt met het gesloten karakter van het recht als een proces dat conflicten moet beëindigen door gezagvolle beslissingen. Socrates' optreden in zijn eigen proces toont aan: de slechtste dienst die de filosofie het recht kan bewijzen, is het verlengstuk te worden van het positieve recht en zich bij voorbaat beschikbaar te stellen als een vindplaats van argumenten wanneer de juridische argumenten op zijn. De slotparagraaf argumenteert dat Cliteur deze socratische les terzijde legt. Als gevolg daarvan geeft hij een geforceerde lezing van het Felter-arrest en mist hij de kern van het begrip 'onverdraagzaamheid'.
Bert van Roermund
Bert van Roermund is professor emeritus aan Tilburg Law School.


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Twister è un gioco di società inizialmente prodotto dalla MB, ed in seguito rilevato dalla Hasbro. Il gioco è stato lanciato sul mercato nel 1966.

Storia
Twister fu brevettato da Charles F. Foley e Neil Rabens nel 1966, ma non diventò un successo fino al momento in cui Eva Gabor giocò con Johnny Carson durante la puntata del 3 maggio 1966 della trasmissione televisiva Tonight Show. Tuttavia, insieme al successo, Twister richiamò su di sé alcune critiche. La compagnia che produceva il gioco, la MB fu accusata di vendere "sesso in scatola". L'accusa era probabilmente dovuta al fatto che Twister era il primo gioco in cui il corpo dei giocatori aveva un ruolo fondamentale nello svolgimento di una partita.

Descrizione del gioco

Twister è giocato su un tappeto di plastica di grandi dimensioni, che rappresenta il principale piano di gioco. Sul tappeto sono disposte quattro file di grandi cerchi colorati, di colori differenti per ogni riga: rosso, giallo, blu e verde. Una lancetta è collegata a una tavoletta quadrata: serve per dare ai giocatori indicazioni sulle mosse da fare. La tavoletta è divisa in quattro sezioni sulle quali è scritto: piede destro, piede sinistro, mano destra e mano sinistra. Ciascuna di queste quattro sezioni si divide a sua volta in quattro colori (rosso, giallo, blu e verde). Dopo aver fatto ruotare la lancetta, viene chiamata una combinazione di colore/arto che i giocatori devono compiere. Ad esempio: se la combinazione chiamata è "mano destra, giallo", i giocatori dovranno spostare la loro mano destra sul più vicino cerchio di colore giallo.

In una partita a due giocatori, le due persone non possono mettere la mano o il piede sullo stesso cerchio, mentre nel caso si giochi in più di due persone, le regole sono differenti. Non essendoci sufficienti cerchi colorati i giocatori sono spesso tenuti a mantenere posizioni improbabili o precarie, arrivando al punto di perdere la posizione o cadere al suolo. Un giocatore viene eliminato quando cade o quando tocca con il gomito o il ginocchio il tappeto. Non vi è alcun limite nel numero di persone che possono giocare contemporaneamente, benché risulti molto difficoltoso giocare in più di quattro alla volta.

Nella cultura di massa

Musica
Nell'edizione di Twister Dance 2012 è inclusa la canzone Till the World Ends (remixata per Twister) della cantante statunitense Britney Spears che appare nella confezione, in uno spot pubblicitario e nei video di istruzione che verranno pubblicati nell'autunno 2012.

Cinema
Nel film The Mask 2 Loki sfida Alvey in una versione complicata e fantasiosa di Twister intitolato "Super Twister".

Nel film Men in Black II è presente una scena dove s'intravedono degli alieni giocare proprio a Twister con la coprotagonista della pellicola.

Televisione
Nel 13º episodio della 2ª serie di Sex and the City la protagonista Carrie Bradshaw, interpretata da Sarah Jessica Parker gioca una partita di Twister con Seth, interpretato da Jon Bon Jovi, un ragazzo conosciuto nella sala d'aspetto di una psicanalista.

Nel 4º episodio della 1ª stagione di Friends i protagonisti nel finale dell'episodio giocano una partita a Twister.

Note

Altri progetti

Collegamenti esterni

Giochi di abilità
Hasbro

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PSR: Applying for Leadership
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Applying For Leadership
La Leche League International (LLLI) seeks the equitable accreditation of a diverse body of Leaders, inclusive of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental ability, socio-economic status, political views, gender identity, sexual orientation, family structure, or other protected status.
LLLI, through the work of the Leader Accreditation Department (LAD), accredits Leaders to carry out the purpose and mission of the organization. Leaders represent many cultures yet share a common philosophy and one-to-one or group approach to providing breastfeeding help.
The credibility and authority of La Leche League (LLL) are due, in large part, to the fact that personal experience in breastfeeding for a year or beyond is a requirement for leadership. "Mothering through breastfeeding" describes a sensitive and responsive way of meeting a child's needs. Collectively, LLL Leaders provide a variety of real-life examples of "mothering through breastfeeding" and ways that challenges can be overcome.
During the pre-application dialogue, the potential Applicant and Group Leader discuss whether the LLLI prerequisites to Applying for LLL Leadership have been met. When an application for leadership is accepted by the LAD, a triad is formed: the Leader Applicant, the supporting Leader, and the LAD representative.
Throughout the application period, the LAD representative communicates with both the Applicant and the supporting Leader.
Section A: LLLI Prerequisites to Applying for Leadership
To begin an application, the Personal Experience Prerequisites, Organizational Experience Prerequisites, and Personal Skills Prerequisites must be met.
The LLLI Prerequisites to Applying for Leadership (prerequisites) are written in broad terms, recognizing that individuals in a variety of circumstances can and do embrace LLL Philosophy and put it into practice.
The supporting Leader and LAD representative make every effort to facilitate a positive application experience. This includes helping the potential Applicant meet the prerequisites, such as attending at least four LLL meetings, obtaining a Leader recommendation, and working together to provide the Applicant with resources in an accessible language and format.
Personal Experience Prerequisites
Individuals refer to breastfeeding in different ways, such as suckling, nursing or chestfeeding. For this policy, LLLI defines all of these terms as referring to feeding a child directly from the breast.
Experience with breastfeeding and nurturing through breastfeeding, plus the personal experience with La Leche League via in-person or virtual Group meetings and website resources, give an Applicant a strong basis for helping others as a Leader.
A potential Applicant:
has breastfed, nursed, chestfed or suckled a child for 12 months or more,
has introduced complementary foods when baby showed signs of readiness, around the middle of the first year for a healthy full-term baby, and
has chosen attentive breastfeeding as the way to provide touch, comfort, warmth, protection, security, and responsiveness, as well as nourishment.
Special consideration is given to someone whose personal breastfeeding experience is outside the usual course of breastfeeding as described in The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding, due to medical, physiological, or anatomical issues impacting either partner in the breastfeeding dyad.
Some examples requiring special consideration are:
low milk supply because of breast surgery or insufficient mammary tissue,
induced lactation,
adoptive nursing,
temporary interruption of breastfeeding because of a serious medical condition; or the need to take a medication incompatible with nursing, or
inability of baby to latch, temporarily or permanently, due to conditions such as cleft lip/palate, prematurity, or genetic disorder.
For the Personal Experience Prerequisites to be met under the special consideration guidelines, the potential Applicant has demonstrated attentive breastfeeding as the way to provide touch, comfort, warmth, protection, security, and responsiveness, as well as nourishment.
The supporting Leader consults a LAD representative when the personal breastfeeding experience differs from the Personal Experience Prerequisites and might warrant special consideration.
Organizational Experience Prerequisites
is a member of LLL or contributes as appropriate for the entity in which the application is being submitted
supports LLL Vision, Mission, and Philosophy
when possible, has attended at least four LLL meetings in person or online
demonstrates a clear understanding that leadership is volunteer work
has knowledge of the information contained in the most recent edition of The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding, if available in an accessible language and format
is willing to create time to fulfill the basic responsibilities of leadership and/or provide other service to LLL, as described in the LLL Policies and Standing Rules
is willing to complete the application work, and
has a recommendation from an LLL Leader.
Personal Skills Prerequisites
has communication skills in the potential Applicant's preferred language necessary to begin the application and preparation for accreditation,
demonstrates an accepting and respectful attitude toward others,
provides information and support without judgment, and
is willing to develop further communication skills as needed to fulfill the responsibilities of leadership.
Section B: LLLI Criteria for Leader Accreditation
During the application period the Applicant dialogues with the supporting Leader and LAD representative to learn more about breastfeeding management, leadership, and LLL philosophy.
The supporting Leader and LAD representative make every effort to provide resources in an accessible language and format for the Applicant.
To be accredited as an LLL Leader, an Applicant
meets the LLLI Prerequisites to Applying for Leadership,
demonstrates understanding and practice of LLL philosophy
completes all steps of the LLL Leader application work as described below in Breastfeeding Management Skills and Leadership Skills criteria, and
signs the LLLI Leader Statement of Commitment.
The following information describes the application work to be completed prior to accreditation.
Breastfeeding Management Skills
Demonstrate accurate, current knowledge of and/or the ability to find information in up-to-date, credible resources, including the Breastfeeding Resource Guide, the most recent edition of The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding, or LAD-approved counterparts in an accessible language and format; be able to convey that information accurately; and commit to maintaining up-to-date knowledge pertaining to:
basic lactation management and problem-solving techniques,
basic lactation physiology,
how active participation in childbirth can facilitate the initiation and establishment of breastfeeding, and
the usual course of breastfeeding.
Be aware of situations outside of the usual course of breastfeeding so that additional support and/or medical advice can be sought by the mother and/or parents if needed.
Demonstrate knowledge of how to use LLL information and resources as available and accessible. In addition to The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding, the Breastfeeding Resource Guide, and the Leader's Handbook, these may include:
LLL Professional Liaison Department,
Leader Today (or another LLL Leader publication),
Breastfeeding Today (LINK) (or another LLL publication for parents),
LLLI website or other LLL websites,
credible breastfeeding resources available on the Internet, and
other evidence-based resources.
Complete the Checklist of Topics to Discuss in Preparation for LLL Leadership.
Read and promote the contents of The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding, if available in an accessible language and format.
Read the Leader's Handbook, if available in an accessible language and format..
Demonstrate the following:
awareness and understanding of the leadership skills necessary to assume the responsibilities of leadership,
understanding of the importance of acceptance and respect for individual choices regarding breastfeeding and parenting,
ability to communicate accurately and effectively when helping others,
commitment to continued development of effective communication skills that support others in developing their own expertise and confidence,
familiarity with LLL resources, particularly The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding and the Leader's Handbook, if available in an accessible language and format, and the ability to gather, organize, and retrieve pertinent information from them,
understanding and agreement to work within LLL guidelines for consulting, documenting, and reporting,
understanding and agreement to work within LLL policies as presented in the Leader's Handbook, LLL Policies and Standing Rules, and as discussed in the Leader's Handbook and other LLLI or LLL publications, and
willingness to work with and support people from a diverse variety of backgrounds in achieving their breastfeeding and/or leadership goals.
Be committed to continuing development of leadership skills and attitudes as covered in the Leader's
Handbook and as learned through:
attendance at LLL meetings in person or online as available
LLL conferences and workshops, and
discussion with supporting Leader and LAD representative.
These skills and attitudes are demonstrated in the application work such as the personal history, during LLL meetings, and during completion of the Preview of Helping Questions and Group Management .
Leaders use the Leader's Handbook to help them implement this policy. (See resources below.)
Section C: Appeals
An appeal regarding accreditation as a La Leche League Leader can be made when
an application to become an accredited LLL Leader has been declined or
a Leader Applicant's application has been stopped before accreditation.
When a Leader or LAD representative informs a potential Applicant of the decision to decline an application or when the LLLI Director of Leader Accreditation Department (DLAD) tells an Applicant of the decision to stop the application, they must also inform the person of the right to appeal and share the Leader Accreditation Appeals Procedures policy and the LLL Leader Accreditation Appeal form.
Resources available to the public
FAQ: Thinking about LLL Leadership?
LLL philosophy
LLL Policies and Standing Rules
LLLI Bylaws, Artcle II. Purpose
LLLI website
Resources available with Leader or Leader Applicant username and password
Leader's Handbook, Chapter 5
Leader Applicant's Resource Kit
Personal History of Breastfeeding and Mothering
Breastfeeding Resource Guide
Checklist of Topics to Discuss in Preparation for LLL Leadership
Preview of Helping Questions and Group Management
Leader section of LLLI website
(Feb 98; rev Oct 98; Aug 04; Jun 19; Sep 19; Feb 20; Nov 21)
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Leader Accreditation
LLL Leaders are accredited by LLLI and are recognized as LLL Leaders worldwide.
(Nov 82)
"Applying for Leadership" is adopted as LLLI policy and included in the LLLI Policy and Standing Rules Notebook as an Appendix.
"Applying for Leadership" includes:
LLLI Prerequisites to Applying for Leadership
LLLI Criteria for Leader Accreditation
LLLI Prerequisites to Applying for Leadership – Guidelines for Leaders
(Jun 85; rev Nov 85; completely replaced Feb 98; rev Oct 98; completely replaced Jun 19; rev Sep 19)
Accreditation Review Committee
The Accreditation Review Committee (ARC) is composed of five to nine active or retired LLL Leaders.
The LLLI Personnel Committee will ask the DCE administrative bodies for nominations to the ARC and recommend suitable candidates to the LLLI Board. The members of the ARC will be appointed by the LLLI Board members at the Annual Midterm Session of the LLLI Board.
The Personnel Committee ensures that the ARC members they recommend to the LLLI Board are familiar with LLL policies related to Leader accreditation and LLL philosophy, have experience interpreting policies, and reflect the international nature of LLL. There is broad representation from a variety of DCEs.
Candidates for the ARC send an application form and at least one reference to the Personnel Committee at least one month before the Annual Midterm Session of the LLLI Board.
ARC members serve staggered 2-year terms starting November 1st. No member may serve more than two consecutive 2-year terms, or a total of 5 consecutive years, unless this requirement is waived by the LLLI Board of Directors.
The ARC will elect a chair within a month after the Annual Midterm Session of the LLLI Board. The Chair of the ARC will serve as liaison between the ARC and the LLLI Board Chair(s) and may hold this position for a maximum of three consecutive years.
An ARC member recuses themself from working on any issue in which they have a conflict of interest, or if the subject matter or parties to the appeal prevent the member from being fair and impartial. That ARC member recuses themself even if they feel able to be impartial. If there is doubt about the need for recusal, the LLLI Board has the final decision.
The Personnel Committee of the LLLI Board will seek and recommend candidates to the LLLI Board whenever necessary to replace any ARC member who resigns or is removed before the conclusion of a term. The LLLI Board will appoint the chosen candidate(s) who will then serve for the remainder of the original term or for a specified term.
After due consideration, the LLLI Board may remove a member of the ARC for failure to perform member duties or for non-compliance with the LLL Code of Conduct, LLLI Bylaws, or LLLI Policies and Standing Rules.
The ARC makes a report to the LLLI Board and the DCE administrative bodies about the number of appeals processed each year and any recommendations they have as a result of the appeals.
(Feb 98; Feb 99, Apr 16, Nov 21)
Accreditation Appeal Procedures
LLLI seeks the accreditation of a diverse body of leadership. The aim of this appeals process is to ensure that any person who meets the LLLI Prerequisites to Applying for Leadership has the opportunity to become a Leader Applicant with La Leche League.
An appeal regarding accreditation as a La Leche League (LLL) Leader can be made when:
A Leader Applicant's application in process has been stopped.
Before a request or application to become an accredited LLL Leader is declined, the Leader to whom the request was made presents to the Leader Accreditation Department (LAD) representative for their Area or DCE the reasons for declining, referencing the specific prerequisite(s) or criteria that the potential Applicant has not met. The LAD representative for the Area consults with the LAD representatives in the Direct Connect Entity (DCE) where the potential Applicant would have been supported and/or the Director of the Leader Accreditation Department (DLAD).
If the application was declined by a LAD representative, the LAD representative presents the information described above to their LAD supervisor and to the supporting Leader for consultation as described above.
Any decision to decline to recommend a potential Applicant, to decline an application, or to stop an application in progress, reflects the La Leche League International (LLLI) Prerequisites to Applying for Leadership and LLLI Criteria for Leader Accreditation as stated in Applying for Leadership, LLL Policies and Standing Rules. The reason for declining is made in writing to the appropriate LAD representative, referencing the specific prerequisite or criterion that is not met. Only the DLAD can stop an application in progress.
These appeal procedures will be used only as a way to make decisions regarding interpretation of policy, including the LLLI Criteria for Leader Accreditation and LLL philosophy.
These appeal procedures will not be used to contest the existence or wording of any LLL policy. The process for recommending changes to the Applying for Leadership policy or any other LLL policy can be found in the Responsibility for Policy policy.
General Accreditation Appeals Procedure
A copy of this policy is part of the Leader's Pre-Application Packet.
When a Leader or LAD representative informs a potential Applicant of the decision to decline an application or when the DLAD tells an Applicant of the decision to stop the application, they must also inform the person of the right to appeal and share this policy and the LLL Leader Accreditation Appeal form.
"Appellant" refers to the person appealing.
The appellant has 90 days after receiving this policy to complete and send the appeal form. If there are extenuating circumstances that cause a delay of longer than 90 days, the DLAD or Chair of the Accreditation Review Committee (ARC) will take these into consideration.
The appellant pays no fee to bring an appeal.
When the appeal is received, the DLAD or ARC Chair acknowledges receipt within one week. All communications used in an appeal must be documented, including email, telephone calls, video or audiotapes, online or in-person meetings. Copies of the appeal file will be kept by the DLAD for a period of five years.
LLLI is committed to prompt responses and a thorough review.
For an appellant whose application has been declined, the appeal has two possible stages of review: review by the DLAD and review by the ARC.
For an Applicant whose application has been stopped by the DLAD, there is one stage of review: review by the ARC.
Appeal Review by DLAD
The appellant sends the appeal form to the DLAD, stating the reasons for appeal review.
The DLAD creates an appeal review group of 4-5 LAD Council members which reflects the international nature of LLL.
The DLAD and this LAD Council appeal review group conduct a review, dialoguing with the appellant and consulting with the Leader(s) and LAD representatives who have been involved with this application.
With the appellant's permission, The DLAD may consult, if necessary, with the LAD Council or LLLI Board of Directors concerning interpretation of the prerequisites or policy. All of the appellant's personal identifying information will be withheld from that discussion.
With the appellant's permission, the DLAD informs the relevant Area/DCE administrators of the fact of the appeal.
The DLAD reports the decision to the appellant and the LAD representatives and Leaders who have been involved with the application.
If the appeal is declined, the DLAD informs the appellant of the right to appeal again to the ARC and the procedure for doing so.
The DLAD includes general information about any appeals in their regular reporting to LLLI.
Appeal Review by the ARC
The appellant sends the appeal form to the ARC stating the reasons for appealing.
The DLAD shares the appellant's appeal file with the ARC Chair.
The ARC conducts a review, dialoguing with the appellant and consulting with the Leader(s) and/or LAD representatives who have been involved with the application, and with the LAD Council and LLLI Board about policies and prerequisites, as necessary.
All decisions of the ARC are based upon the materials in the appellant's file and with discussions with only the Leader(s) and the LAD representatives directly involved with the application.
The decision of the ARC is final.
The ARC reports its decision to the appellant and the Leader(s) working with the appellant, and separately to the LLLI Executive Director, the DLAD, and all LAD representatives involved in the application and the appeal.
The ARC produces a bi-annual committee report for the LLLI Board that gives general information and themes. It does not share personal identifying information from appellants.
A person who has had their application for leadership declined or their application stopped is not prevented from re-applying if something changes and they meet the LLLI Prerequisites to Applying for Leadership and LLLI Criteria for Leader Accreditation. See Applying for Leadership.
(Feb 98; rev Feb 99, Apr 16, Nov 21)

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Supposedly based on a true story, this comic tale of deception, doubt, devotion and the twists and turns of romantic love, sees how a cynical old man (Don Alfonso) leads two naïve officers into a scandalous wager, in order to prove that it is against a woman's nature to be faithful – 'Così fan tutte' – 'all women are alike'. As the story unfolds we see just how well he succeeds; at first the women are not willing, but later… well you must wait and see!
Swansea City Opera has a well-deserved reputation for bringing musical theatre to the masses – and this staging of Mozart's comic masterpiece, Cosi Fan Tutte, certainly carries enormous popular appeal.
Not the least of its attractions is that it is sung in English, in a sparkling translation that does full justice to the nuances and cadences of Lorenzo da Ponte's original libretto……Swansea City Opera are to be congratulated for every aspect of this comic tour de force.
Then, there's the clever transposition of the story to India and the days of the British Raj, bringing colour, a touch of the mystical and – in a practical sense – making the disguises a good deal more plausible.
All of this would, however, be as nothing without the superb cast – six fine performers, who frequently touch the sublime in putting over what is essentially a farce, if stripped down to the bare bones of plot. Andrew Mayor, recently outstanding in this company's The Pearl Fishers, relishes the mischievous role of Don Alfonso, the hookah-smoking bachelor, harbouring an ill-disguised streak of comic misogynism. Though his plan to test the virtue of two ladies seems bizarre and rather unwholesome to the modern audience, it is straight out of the stock cupboard of eighteenth-century buffo escapades.
Certainly his wager with Ferrando and Guglielmo that they will witness the infidelity of their respective beloveds, Dorabella and Fiordiligi, if they obey his commands, seems fraught with dangerous complications. But then this is opera and all is fair that concerns the eternal struggle between the sexes.
Laura Meloy, of the lovely soprano, is a stately Fiordiligi, slower to succumb than her more frivolous sister, Dorabella, sung beautifully by mezzo, Gillian McIwraith. Iranian bass, Aris Nadirian, gives his usual flawless performance, in the role of the more boastful suitor, Guglielmo; while what Arthur Swan lacks in animation, as Ferrando, he more than makes up for in the nobility of his lyric tenor .
As is often the case in this opera, the maid Despina – a superb comic turn, portrayed by Alison Charlton-West, in the time-honoured fashion of the servant being more savvy than the master – just about steals the show.
The orchestra, under the baton of Fraser Goulding, accompanied the recitative with great sensitivity, no easy task when parlando humour is everywhere and everything. Swansea City Opera are to be congratulated for every aspect of this comic tour de force.


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Die Another Day är den 20:e James Bond-filmen samt den fjärde och sista med Pierce Brosnan i rollen som James Bond. Filmen producerades av Barbara Broccoli och Michael G. Wilson och regisserades av Lee Tamahori. Filmen hade biopremiär i Storbritannien den 20 november 2002 och

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James Bond försöker infiltrera en nordkoreansk militärbas i rollen som en vapenhandlare som är villig att handla med konfliktdiamanter. Han överlämnar diamanterna, men blir avslöjad som brittisk agent, vilket får den ansvarige, överste Tan-Sun Moon, att frukta att hans far kommer att straffa honom. Moon beordrar sina män att döda Bond och flyr. Bond tvingas spränga stället och jagar efter Moon i en svävare över minfälten. Moons svävare kraschar och Bond fångas in av överstens far. Han sätts i fängelse och torteras.

14 månader senare blir Bond utväxlad i utbyte mot Zao, en av Moons män. M spärrar in Bond och meddelar honom att hans 00-status blivit indragen eftersom de misstänker att han blivit knäckt under tortyren och avslöjat brittiska statshemligheter för nordkoreanerna. Bond säger att han inte velat bli utbytt mot Zao, men M säger att de fått information som tyder på en förrädare. För att bevisa sin oskuld, flyr Bond och beger sig på jakt efter Zao. Spåren leder först till Hongkong och sedan till Kuba, där han möter NSA-agenten Giacinta "Jinx" Johnson. Hon spanar på en genterapi-klinik, där patienterna kan förändra sitt utseende. Med Jinx hjälp tar sig Bond till kliniken, hittar Zao, men förlorar kontrollen över honom och han lyckas fly. Dock lämnar han kvar ett smycke som har den brittiske miljardären Gustav Graves kännetecken.

Tillbaka i London, får Bond till ett möte med Graves under dennes fäktningsträning. Det urartar i en duell, men slutar med att Graves bjuder in Bond till en demonstration av en vetenskaplig upptäckt på Island. Bond möter M som återinsätter Bond som 00-agent, och meddelar att Miranda Frost, som var med Graves tidigare, är en dubbelagent för MI6:s räkning. Än så länge har Frost dock inte lyckats säkra spåren mellan Graves och Zao. Bond åker därför till Island och Graves ispalats, där han möter Jinx igen. Graves demonstrerar sin nya spegelsatellit, Ikaros, som kan fokusera solljus på en yta och därmed erbjuda bättre odlingsmöjligheter.

Jinx tar sig in i Graves kontor, men blir fångad av Zao. Bond tar sig in för att frita henne. I samband med det hör han Zao prata koreanska med Graves, och inser att Graves egentligen är överste Moon, som överlevde kraschen tidigare, och som använt sig av genterapibehandlingen för att skaffa sig en ny identitet. Innan Bond hinner döda Graves, blir han förrådd av Frost - som var den läcka som orsakade fångutväxlingen. Bond hinner fly till sin bil, men blir jagad inuti ispalatset av Zao. Med hjälp av bilens extrautrustning lyckas dock Bond döda Zao och rädda Jinx.

Bond och Jinx gör ett Halo-hopp och landar i Nordkorea, där de tar sig ombord på Graves flygplan. Ombord på planet är också general Moon och dennes medhjälpare samt Miranda Frost. Graves avslöjar för general Moon att han är general Moons son. Dessutom berättar han sin verkliga plan, att använda Ikaros för att spränga minorna i ingenmanslandet mellan Syd- och Nordkorea så att Nordkorea ska kunna invadera Sydkorea och därefter de andra asiatiska länderna. Ikaros skulle också kunna användas för att ta hand om alla massförstörelsevapen som skickas mot Nordkorea. General Moon försöker stoppa sin son, men blir istället dödad av Graves skyddsdräkt som Graves använder för att styra satelliten.

I ett försök att stoppa Graves planer anfaller Bond, men blir själv anfallen av en av Graves medhjälpare och råkar därför skjuta sönder ett fönster i planet. Jinx stabiliserar planet, men blir överrumplad av Frost. Jinx sätter på autopiloten och en svärdsduell uppstår. Planet flyger genom Ikaros koncentrerade strålar och blir allvarligt skadat. Jinx dödar Frost, och Graves lyckas få Bond på fallrepet och sätter på sig en fallskärm, men Bond drar för tidigt i utlösningshandtaget, så att Graves dras in i motorerna. Bond och Jinx flyr från det sönderfallande planet i en helikopter som finns i lastutrymmet och tar med sig Graves last med diamanter.

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Om filmen
Bond visas i skägg.
Eftersom filmen representerade 40-årsjubileum för Bond som filmfigur, innehåller den väldigt många referenser till föregående filmer, och eftersom filmen också sammanföll med 60-årsjublieumet för Bond som figur över huvud taget, innehåller den till och med referenser till böckernas Bond. Under besöket på Kuba, presenterar sig Bond som ornitolog, vilket var det yrke den "verklige" James Bond hade - se James Bond (figur). På besök hos en sovande agent på Kuba hittar Bond en bok i en bokhylla - boken är "Birds of the West Indies" av James Bond. Det var den boken som Ian Fleming såg när han tog namnet James Bond till sin egen agent.

Die Another Day blev den dittills mest inkomstbringande Bondfilmen någonsin med biointäkter på 456 miljoner US-dollar (tar man hänsyn till inflationen har emellertid många äldre Bondfilmer dragit in mer pengar). Totalt drog de fyra filmerna med Pierce Brosnan som agent 007 in ca 1,5 miljarder dollar i biointäkter.

Die Another Day blev den sista film med Samantha Bond som miss Moneypenny, John Cleese som Q och Pierce Brosnan som James Bond.

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14 defendants released pending trial on charge of inciting protests - Daily News Egypt
Egypt 14 defendants released pending trial on charge of inciting protests
14 defendants released pending trial on charge of inciting protests
Prosecution appeal against decision to release defendants was rejected on Monday
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The court rejected on Monday an appeal from the North Cairo Prosecution for Urgent Matters against the release of 14 defendants on charges of inciting protests.
The defendants were released earlier on Saturday during the detention renewal session at Abbasiya Court on bails ranging between EGP 10,000 and 20,000, according to defence lawyer Ahmed Osman.
The prosecution scheduled another session on Monday to look into the release decision but it was rejected.
Besides the 14 defendants, five more defendants in the same trial were not released by the court and their detention was renewed, according to Osman.
The defendants were arrested on different dates between 21 and 24 April, Osman told Daily News Egypt. The majority of the defendants were arrested from their homes at dawn and all defendants are facing similar charges of inciting protests.
The defendants include engineering student at the American University in Cairo (AUC) Ibrahim Tamer, also known as Bebo. He is also part of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement at AUC.
The defendants were arrested as part of the nationwide security raids that took place on 24 April ahead of scheduled protests on 25 April to demonstrate against the transfer of sovereignty of Tiran and Sanafir islands to Saudi Arabia
On 26 April, the prosecution renewed the detention of two other activists for 15 days.
The anti-government demonstrations were initially prompted by the maritime demarcation agreement that transferred Egypt's sovereign control of two Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia.
The 25 April protests were followed by arbitrary arrests of bystanders, according to numerous testimonies. The arrests have been met with angry reactions from the Press Syndicate and the general public.
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This article was first published in the Sydney Morning Herald on the 29/10/2005. It was written by Robert Wainwright.
Gun ownership is rising and there is no definitive evidence that a decade of restrictive firearms laws has done anything to reduce weapon-related crime, according to NSW's top criminal statistician.
The latest figures show a renaissance in firearm ownership in the state – a 25 per cent increase in three years. And the head of the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Don Weatherburn, said falls in armed robberies and abductions in NSW in the past few years had more to do with the heroin drought and good policing than firearms legislation.
Even falls in the homicide rate, which have been steady, began long before the gun law debate provoked by the Port Arthur massacre in 1996.
Nationwide, the proportion of robberies involving weapons is the same as it was in 1996, while the proportion of abductions involving weapons is higher, the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics fiures reveal. They show a mixed result in firearms-related offences since the mid-1990s. There has been a fall in firearms murders (from 32 to 13 per cent) but a rise (19 to 23 per cent) in attempted murders involving guns.
"I would need to see more convincing evidence than there is to be able to say that gun laws have had any effect," Dr Weatherburn said. "The best that could be said for the tougher laws is there has been no other mass killing using firearms [since Port Arthur].
"There has been a drop in firearm-related crime, particularly in homicide, but it began long before the new laws and has continued on afterwards. I don't think anyone really understands why. A lot of people assume that the tougher laws did it, but I would need more specific, convincing evidence …
"There has been a more specific … problem with handguns, which rose up quite rapidly and then declined. The decline appears to have more to do with the arrest of those responsible than the new laws. As soon as the heroin shortage hit, the armed robbery rate came down. I don't think it was anything to do with the tougher firearm laws."
The Shooters Party MP John Tingle agrees with this analysis but has decided to retire from politics next April because he is frustrated in his attempts to prevent further restrictions, even though the number of registered guns in NSW has jumped from 516,468 to 648,369 since 2002.
"If the laws had worked there would be much less illegal gun crime … we are continuing this perception that if you tighten firearm laws you are going to control firearm crime, even though the opposite is true. Restrictive laws against legitimate ownership and use do nothing to stop gun-related crime because only law-abiding citizens will adhere to laws."
The Police Commissioner, Ken Moroney, supports the laws irrespective of the statistics. "I don't think the laws have been designed to eliminate every firearm off the face of the Earth … but it has achieved proper registration, storage and more effective licensing. These measures have all been successful and John Tingle's role should be acknowledged … he is a man of objectivity and fairness. He hasn't been an advocate for advocacy sake."
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Without a doubt, the April Fair of Seville is known inside and outside our borders. This year 2019, from May 4 and until May 11, you will have an appointment with this festival declared International Tourist Interest. So if you have to mark a date on your calendar to visit Seville, that's the April Fair.
The night of the pescaíto, the alumbrao, the sevillanas, the rebujito ... All these are the signs of identity of this historic event that has been held every year in Seville for centuries. Like the Holy Week, the other Sevillian spring date par excellence, the Feria de Abril retains its essence and tradition.
From Eva Recommends we want you to not miss any of the April Fair of Seville 2019, so here we leave you our guide with everything you need to know to enjoy it from start to finish.
Origins of the Seville Fair of April
To understand the essence of the Seville Fair of April, it is necessary that we go back to its origins. It was in the mid-nineteenth century when two entrepreneurs from the north of the country and settled in Seville came up with the idea of holding an annual fair for the purchase and sale of livestock. These two councilors, named José María Ybarra and Narciso Bonaplata, presented the proposal to Queen Isabel II in 1846. After the approval of his majesty, on April 18, 1847, the first fair was held at the Prado de San Sebastián, a which was attended by about 25,000 people.
Over the years, the fair has become one of the most important festivities in the city, changing its mercantile character to that of social celebration. Due to its high number of visitors, in 1973, after having been interrupted two years by the Civil War, it was moved to its current location.
La Portada, the iconic element of the April Fair
If something characterizes the April fair, that is its cover. Each year it is renewed, making reference to an icon different from the capital of Seville. This ephemeral construction is the gateway to the Real and the meeting point, and disagreement, in the fairgrounds. This year the winning proposal has been the work of Ángelo González Carvalho, through which he pays tribute to the building of the Casino of the Seville Exhibition.
At 12 o'clock on the night of May 4, with the lighting of the cover, the Fair officially begins. The person in charge of lighting it will be a citizen of Seville chosen by lot among all the registered ones.
The little fish
The pescaito is the previous dinner between friends and relatives who meet in the different private booths of the fair before the light. The menu is thematic and immovable.
Although in its origins the tradition established this day on Monday, today is celebrated on the previous Saturday. Without a doubt, it is a ritual for both the fairboarders and partners of booths and for those who can not get close to Los Remedios on their first day and choose to "eat fried fish" in their homes and then go to Real.
The booths
Real, that is the name given to the fairgrounds. It is located in the neighborhood of Los Remedios and currently occupies a total of 1,200,000 square meters divided into three different areas: the Calle del Infierno, El Real de la Feria and the car parks.
The Real de la Feria is divided into 15 streets, whose names correspond to an important bullfighting figure. This is where the booths are located, the home of the Sevillians during this week of singing, dancing and joy. There are a total of 1,052 booths distributed as follows: 513 families, 519 entities, 3 municipalities, 6 districts and 11 services.
Therefore, if you want to enjoy an authentic fair day, you can either go to one of the private booths as long as you have received the corresponding invitation to enter them, or go to one of the free entry booths.
Wherever you enjoy this particular Sevillian party, do not forget to order a rebujito, the official drink of the April Fair in Seville made from chamomile and mixed with a carbonated drink with lime and lemon flavor.
Sevillanas and dance!
As pointed out in his writings by the poet and folklorist Francisco Rodríguez, one has to go back to the 17th century to find the origins of the sevillanas.
The sevillanas of four in four, did not arrive until the decade of the sixties with the brothers Reyes and the Toronjo brothers, who "codify the modern Seville, sung with groups of four, with thematic unit and with musical unity, since before the sevillanas were they sang singles, and from that codification of the sixties a gradual development with new popular groups began and also the sevillanas biblical ", explains the Professor of Social Anthropology of the Hispalense.
We hope that this guide has helped you and that you enjoy to the fullest of another of the Great Weeks of Seville
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Generous Parent Donates Trees to 'The Woods'
Posted on March 3, 2009 October 23, 2013
"The Woods" is a popular nickname for William Woods University, and last year the university adopted 'The Woods Way' as its guidepost to improvements in everything from employee friendliness to campus beautification.
Situated on 180 acres in Fulton, Mo., the main campus is known for its attractive grounds featuring two lakes and hundreds of majestic trees. Now, thanks to a generous parent, the campus is about to become even worthier of its nickname through reforestation efforts.
Bill Spradley, owner of Trees, Forests, Landscapes Inc. in Kirkwood, Mo., is donating between 35 and 40 trees and other plants, as well as a crew of certified arborists to plant them. One of his suppliers, Mike Rood of Pea Ridge Forest in Hermann, Mo., is also donating trees for the project and bringing his crew to help with the planting.
The crews started working Tuesday and will work through Friday (March 3-6). One focal point of the project will include the 12th Street entrance to The Woods' campus.
William Woods replaced approximately 50 trees that were damaged by ice storms in December 2007 and January 2008, but planned to do more as part of the university's Woods Way beautification project.
"The need was great, and we're always glad to help where there have been tree losses," Spradley said. "We especially want to help where people will appreciate our efforts to improve the species and where there will be a conscious effort to care for the trees."
In outlining his plans to help with campus beautification, Spradley said, "I noticed a lot of trees were planted after the ice damage losses, but also noticed many of them were maples and less of the long-living stately oaks, elms or blackgums you see on mature university campuses.
"The lake areas also appear they could use some bald cypress or dawn redwoods to give a more natural look at their edges. We could also provide some magnolias and clump form flowering crabapples to add some beautification in a few areas in need."
Spradley also plans to do some work on a large grove of pin oaks that have excessive amounts of deadwood and broken branches still snagged in the canopy from past ice damage.
He said he offered his services because he had an "overstocked inventory and time available to prune since the economy has slowed the aggressive demand for our services."
Spradley chose William Woods as the recipient of his generosity because of his satisfaction with the way his family was treated and because of his daughter's successful transition into college life, especially through the university's Freshman Advantage program.
His daughter, Kelcie, is a freshman at William Woods, and his donation is his way of thanking the admissions staff, particularly Diane Drilling and Kate Engemann, for their efforts.
Scott Miniea, associate vice president for university advancement, said the gift "will help with the Woods Way beautification goal, and will help increase biodiversity and reforestation efforts at 'The Woods.'"
He explained that plantings are designed to complement the existing trees and to provide color during different seasons.
"A majority of what is being planted is native to Missouri," Miniea said, "which increases the chances of survival and makes maintaining the trees and plans less costly, and by planting diverse native species of varying ages, we improve the campus for the long-term."
He added, "The tree planting project will also allow students and faculty in the sciences to use the campus as a classroom, which helps address the Woods Way 'enrich student experiences' goal."
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'Cats tackle Bears
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The No. 6 Villanova Wildcats came off its bye week firing on all cylinders in a 48-18 blowout against conference opponent Maine. Senior quarterback Chris Whitney single-handedly delivered the Black Bears their third conference loss with a career performance.
Whitney notched over 300 passing yards and three passing touchdowns while adding another two on the ground.
If Whitney was banged up entering the contest, he didn't show it on the field.
"I think, today, it looked like we were getting our legs back, back to performing with confidence," Head Coach Andy Talley said. "We were playing with confidence on both sides of the ball."
The Wildcats controlled the game from the start, opening with a 97-yard touchdown drive that ended with his first rushing score.
After the defense forced a Maine punt, Whitney once again led a scoring drive, this time through the air to senior running back Angelo Babbaro on a 63-yard pass play.
The early momentum proved to be more than enough as the Wildcats extended the lead to 27-3 entering the half.
Any chance of a Maine comeback was put to rest in the third quarter when Villanova stretched the margin to 34-11. Whitney finished with his most impressive stat line as a collegiate quarterback. He went 20-25 passing for 322 yards and an additional 37 yards on nine carries.
"He ended up just patting the ball, patting the ball," Talley said of Whitney. "Then he just stuck it in there. We had some great catches, and he was laser-sharp today."
Whitney has always been one of Talley's offensive weapons, but on Saturday he showed he has an ability to make big plays, especially through the air, something that has been uncharacteristic during his tenure. In addition to the big pass play to Babbaro, Whitney also completed a 73-yard touchdown pass to sophomore receiver Dorian Wells.
Villanova entered the game with a deliberate plan to throw the ball.
"We knew their front seven was good," Whitney said. "[We knew]we'd have to throw the ball to beat them."
As impressive as Whitney was, the Wildcats dominated every facet of the game, despite star senior receiver Matt Szczur missing from another game with an ankle injury.
"What it really came down to today was us just playing together," Whitney said. "Our O-line played unbelievable today. They gave so much time to throw."
Villanova put up 559 yards of total offense with no turnovers. On defense, the 'Cats forced three turnovers of their own which the offense turned into three touchdown drives. In total, Villanova had possession for just over 33 minutes, 19 in the second half. In short, Maine was no match.
"We played an outstanding football team," Maine Head Coach Jack Cosgrove said. "I thought they played very well, and we didn't do the things we needed to do, obviously, to beat a team of that level of talent."
Maine's gameplan clearly wasn't as effective as Villanova's.
"Having a chance to keep them off the field was something we wanted to do with running the football and the short passing game," Cosgrove said. "We weren't able to do that."
Wells quietly had a career game of his own, stepping in for Szczur on the outside. He hauled in seven receptions for 111 yards and a score. Not to be outdone, junior receiver Norman White caught six passes of his own for 94 yards.
White, Babbaro and sophomore receiver Mikey Reynolds all caught passes for touchdowns.
The story of the game was Villanova's passing attack, but the ground game continued to put up big numbers.
Senior Aaron Ball led all backs with 61 yards on 14 carries and five different players ran for at least 23 yards. Babbaro scored on the ground late in the third quarter to go with his long touchdown reception.
The road win was a welcomed sight after Villanova entered the bye week on a sour note from a difficult loss to conference rival William & Mary.
However, the win should come as a surprise to no one since it was the fifth straight win for the 'Cats after their bye.
This Saturday's game should not come as easily since Villanova hosts No. 11 James Madison at Villanova Stadium for Homecoming.


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How Much Does a Tour De France Bike Cost? (Prices for This Year)
The Tour de France is one of the most prestigious cycling events in the world, and professional riders rely on the best technology and performance when it comes to their equipment. Tour de France bikes are known for their state-of-the-art technology, innovative features, and sophisticated designs.
But with all of these cutting-edge features, you may be wondering: How much does a Tour de France bike cost? The cost of these Tour de France bikes can vary depending on the model and technology used, but on average, you can expect to pay between $6,000 and $12,000 for a Tour de France bike.
In this article, we will delve into the technology and features that make Tour de France bikes unique, as well as the factors that contribute to their cost. We will also take a look at some of the top Tour de France bikes on the market today and discuss the specific components and sponsors used on these bikes.
Whether you are a professional cyclist or simply interested in purchasing a top-of-the-line road bike, this information will be useful in helping you understand the cost of a Tour de France bike.
Why does a Tour De France Bike Cost so Much?
Electronic Groupsets
Advanced Aero Frame
Wheels & Tubeless Tires
Tour De France Bike Parts Cost Breakdown
How Many Bikes Does a Team Have?
What Do the Teams Pay For the Tour de France Bikes?
Can I Buy a Tour De France Bike?
How Much Do Tour De France Bikers Get Paid?
What is the most expensive bike in the Tour de France?
Affordable Tour de France Bike Costs and Models
What Bikes are Tour de France Teams Riding
How much did Lance Armstrong's bike cost?
Tour de France bikes are well-known for their cutting-edge technology and new features that give riders an edge in races. Some of the key technologies and features that make these bikes unique include aero technology, electronic groupsets, brakes, and tire technology.
Electronic groupsets are also a common feature on Tour de France bikes.
These gears are more reliable and only need to be charged sometimes, which makes them a good choice for professional riders.
Tour de France bikes often come equipped with a 53/39T chainset and an 11-speed groupset, along with a chain catcher for added security.
Brakes are an important component of any bike, and Tour de France bikes typically feature disc brakes. Disc brakes are known for their stopping power and are widely used on both road and mountain bikes.
The UCI (Union Cycliste Internationale) has approved the use of disc brakes in Tour de France races, and many of the bikes used in the event now come equipped with at least one disc brake frame set.
The advanced aero technology used to design Tour De France bikes makes them light and fast, allowing riders to move quickly and efficiently during races.
This technology is often achieved through the use of a lightweight and durable materials, such as carbon fiber, which is used to make the frames and forks of these bikes.
Just the frame for a Tour de France bike can cost over $5000. So when you combine the other components of a bike frame, it can quickly add up to over $10,000.
Carbon fiber wheels are also often used on Tour de France bikes because they are both light and stiff, which is exactly what competition bikes need.
Mountain biking tubeless tire technology is also a key factor in the cost of a Tour de France bike. In the last few years, tubeless tires have become more popular in the Tour de France. This is because they automatically fix punctures, making it easier for riders to keep going during races.
Bike part
Frame $6100
Bike Pedals $200
Head Unit $300
Groupset $3000
Chainset $1200
Bar Tape $30
Bike Saddle $340
Wheels $3600-$5700
Tires $588
Bottle Cages $60
Total $13,658-13,878
Overall, Tour de France bikes use the latest technology and innovations for each bike component to give professional cyclists the best tools possible to win on the world's biggest cycling stage. So it's only natural that each component comes at a high cost.
With the latest materials, components, and technologies, you can expect the average cost of a tour de france bike to be around $6,000 to $14,000 for a Tour de France bike.
Shocking right?
But if you're serious about cycling, as are the riders in the Tour de France, then paying these costs isn't anything to sweat about as it will be a worthy investment.
Most Tour de France teams have at least two bikes per rider, with key riders having more than two bikes. This means that a team of 8 riders will have at least 16 bikes. However, considering the possibility of bikes being crashed and unusable, most teams have more than 60 bikes available.
For example, Team Ineos has 31 riders, so with each having two bikes, that's easily more than 60 bikes. And this is just a rough estimate since they could have much more than that.
Teams in the tour de France don't pay for the bikes they use. Instead, they receive sponsorship from bike manufacturers such as Specialized, Cannondale, Giant, BMC, and Trek. These sponsorships cover the costs of building and maintaining the bikes throughout the tour season.
Having sponsors allows the teams to get the high-quality equipment they need without paying for it themselves. In return for providing the equipment, the sponsors get exposure for their brand during the race, as well as other marketing opportunities.
However, there may be some costs associated with using the bikes and other equipment provided by the sponsors. For example, the teams may be responsible for maintaining and repairing the bikes, and they may have to pay for any parts or supplies needed for this. The teams may also have to pay for transportation and other logistical costs associated with getting the equipment to the race.
Yes, you can buy a Tour de France bike. However, there are a few things you may want to consider before making a purchase.
Tour de France bikes can be quite expensive, so you should be prepared to spend a significant amount of money on a high-quality road racing bike.
Moreover, you may want to consider your own cycling experience and needs before buying a Tour de France bike. These bikes are designed for professional road racing and may not be the best option for someone who is just starting out with cycling.
Lastly, you should consider the availability and accessibility of the bike you are interested in. Some Tour de France bikes may only be available through specialized retailers or dealers, so you may need to do some research to find a bike that is available and meets your needs.
Tour de France bikers can earn money in several ways, including a salary from their team, prize money from the race, and sponsorships and endorsements. The exact amount a biker makes will vary depending on several factors, including their level of success in the race and other competitions throughout the year.
The minimum salary for WorldTour level riders, which is the highest level of professional cycling, is set by the UCI at €40,045 for those who are employed and €65,673 for those who are self-employed. This is the minimum amount that teams have to pay their riders, but each rider can try to get a higher salary based on how well they do and other factors.
In addition to their salary, Tour de France bikers can also earn prize money from the race and other competitions. The winner of the Tour de France receives a prize of €500,000, which is equivalent to about $600,000. However, this prize money is typically split among the team, so each individual biker may not receive the full amount. Additionally, there are prize pools for the top finishers in each stage of the race and other competitions throughout the year, which can add to a biker's income.
Finally, Tour de France bikers may also earn money from sponsorships and endorsements. Teams and riders may also have contracts with companies that make equipment, make clothes, or do other things that bring in extra money. The amount of money a biker can earn from sponsorships and endorsements will depend on their level of success and their popularity among fans.
It is difficult to say exactly which bike is the most expensive in the Tour de France, as bike technology changes every so often, and each team will want to customize their bikes.
For example, the Quickstep Alphavinyl Specialized S-Work Tarmac SL7 is considered one of the best Tour de France bikes and has a retail price of $14,250. This bike is equipped with a Shimano Dura-ace Di2 groupset and Roval Rapide CLX II wheels, which are only available from specialized dealers. Additionally, the rider, Mark Cavendish, replaced the saddle with a specialized S-works power mirror, which added $450 to the price of the bike.
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The Émonda SLR 9 eTap is another popular Tour de France bike with a retail price of $13,199. This bike is equipped with Bontrager wheels and an SRAM groupset, and the rider Segafredos made several modifications to the original frame, including replacing the wheels and saddle. The addition of Bontrager XXX bottle cages increased the price of the bike to $13,159.97.
Cheapest Tour de France Bike
The Colnago V3 is an economical yet powerful choice for Tour de France and other professional cycling competitions due to its affordability. It is known for its high-end components and race-inspired design and has a retail price of £3,799, which is equivalent to about $5,064.
Colnago V3 £3,799
Giant TCR Advanced 0 Disc £3,499
Scott Foil 30 Disc 2022 £4,199
Scott Addict RC 40 2022 £3,799
Specialized Tarmac SL7 Expert 2022 £6,850
Pinarello Prince £4,700
Canyon Aeroad CF SL 8 Disc 2022 £3,799
Cannondale SystemSix Carbon Ultegra 2021 £5,250
Trek Émonda SL 6 Pro 2022 £3,900
BMC Teammachine SLR FOUR £4,600
Cube Litening C:68 X Pro £5,399
KTM Revelator Alto Elite £3,669.99
AG2R Citroën BMC Teammachine SLR01 £14,500
Astana-Qazaqstan Wilier Triestina Filante SLR £12,270
Bahrain Victorious Merida Scultura Disc Team £7,750
Bora-Hansgrohe Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL7 £13,200
Cofidis De Rosa Merak £10,070
EF Education-EasyPost Cannondale SuperSix EVO £11,500
Groupama-FDJ Lapierre Xelius SL3 £3,149
Ineos-Grenadiers Pinarello Dogma F £12,200
Intermarché-Wanty-Gobert Matériaux Cube Litening C:68X £6,499
Israel-Premier Tech Factor Ostro VAM £9,450
Jumbo-Visma Cervélo R5 Disc £11,690
Lotto-Soudal Ridley Noah Fast Disc £7,499
Movistar Team Canyon Aeroad CFR £8,499
QuickStep Alpha Vinyl Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL7 £13,200
Team BikeExchange-Jayco Giant TCR Advanced SL Disc £9,999
Team DSM Scott Addict RC £13,499
Trek-Segafredo Trek Émonda SLR £11,600
UAE Team Emirates Colnago V3Rs £10,405
One of the most notable Tour de France bikes is Lance Armstrong's Trek Butterfly Madone, which was used in his 2009 victory. This bike had sold at auction for $500,000, which makes it one of the most expensive bikes in the world.
To sum up, Tour de France bikes are some of the most advanced and sophisticated road bikes in the world. They are designed to give professional riders the best possible performance during races, and as a result, they come with a high price tag. However, if you're a serious cyclist looking for the best technology and performance, then investing in a Tour de France bike may be worth it for you. Keep in mind that the average cost of a tour de france bike can vary depending on the model and features, so be sure to do your research before making a purchase.


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Some 20 Protestants arrested for preaching in the streets of Chengdu
Those arrested are members of the Early Rain Covenant Church, an unofficial community, led by Rev Wang Yi. Whilst some prayed, others preached in the street and at the station, handing out leaflets. At the police station, they met some Christian policemen.
Chengdu (AsiaNews/Chinaid) – Police arrested at least 20 Protestants for preaching in public and handing out Christian leaflets to passers-by in Chengdu, capital of Sichuan province.
On 21 October, the group, from the Early Rain Covenant Church, preached and handed out leaflets at the station and in the streets, then held a prayer service at a local park.
In China, the constitution guarantees religious freedom, but regulations ban evangelisation outside registered religious sites. The Early Rain Covenant community is not recognised by the government.
Church members took turns sharing their faith at the station. When 20 members were arrested, many others gathered in from of police stations.
"The Gospel has been proclaimed," said their pastor, Wang Yi (pictured with his wife), in a message posted on Wechat (the Chinese Whatsapp). "We gave out all the leaflets. Those brothers and sisters [in Christ] who were waiting at the police station brought more and distributed them all … We encountered another police station and got to know a group of people who believe in Christ. May the Lord's love be with these law enforcement officers."
When the Christians were released, at least a hundred fellow church members greeted them outside the station.
The Early Rain Covenant Church is one of the liveliest unofficial Protestant communities. In June, government personnel targeted it when it tried to hold a special prayer meeting to commemorate the victims of the 1989 Tiananmen Square Massacre.
Wang Yi was a human rights lawyer before he became a pastor. For him, the new regulations on religious activities are a tool to stifle religious freedom.
30/10/2018 13:01:00 - East Asia China
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