During this past school years' Spring Break, I attended the latest act in the ever-unfolding drama of the NYC Department of Education versus Christine Rubino.
Christine was terminated in 2011 after some comments she posted on her personal Facebook page. The DOE's arbitrator, Randi Lowitt, believed that this one incident made Christine unfit to teach forever, despite 15 years of spotless service. Facing financial and professional ruin, Christine hired the Teacher's Lawyer, Bryan Glass, to appeal Lowitt's decision to the New York State Supreme Court. Justice Barbara Jaffe found that Lowitt's decision was "shocking to the conscience" of the court and mandated that Lowitt come up with a less harsh penalty.
Meanwhile, the DOE appealed Jaffe's decision to the New York State Appellate Division. While the case was working its way up the calendar, Lowitt handed down her new decision: 2 years suspension without pay. This decision kept Christine in poverty just long enough so that she had to sell the house in which she was raising her two young children. I suppose it makes sense in some twisted universe somewhere for Lowitt to traumatize two young children for the sake of protecting countless other children from Facebook statuses they will never see.
Right after Lowitt's new decision was handed down, the DOE's appeal was ready to be heard by the Appellate Division. As opposed to the State Supreme Court, whose cases are heard by one presiding judge, the Appellate Division has a panel of 5 justices. I arrived relatively early and was able to listen in on some of the other cases being heard. The justices on the panel seemed fair. They were patient with people who did not have lawyers and asked pointed questions that showed they had not only listened to the arguments, but read the background of each case. How would they receive the Christine Rubino case? Christine's future literally hung in the balance.
Christine's case was called. Bryan Glass headed to the podium as did the DOE's lawyer, Deborah A. Brenner. The litigants at the Appellate Division have only a few minutes to make their cases before the justices start asking their questions. Brenner started the case by painting Christine Rubino in the worst possible light. Not only had Christine said something bad on Facebook, she lied about it, tried to have her friend lie about it and did not show any remorse for her actions. Brenner basically summarized Lowitt's original decision and justification for terminating her.
Bryan Glass pointed out that Christine did show remorse. After all, she had taken down the comments three days after she posted them, well before she knew of any investigation against her. He also called into question the idea that Christine tried to cover up the matter. As I have written here before, the DOE investigators pretty much browbeat Christine's friend in the back of a DOE car (yes, they have those) until she said what they wanted her to say. The browbeating included threats of going to jail on Riker's Island for lying to investigators, a bluff on their part since one cannot be prosecuted for such an act. Despite the fact that Christine's friend had this horrifying experience on tape, Lowitt did not at all consider it when making her decision.
Once Glass had ended his presentation, it was time for the jutices to ask questions. The first few questions sought to clarify the timeline of events, like when the comments were made, when she was terminated, etc. It is difficult for me to remember all of the details now almost 6 months after the case. However, one justice in particular deserves to be singled out for a job well done.
Justice Sallie Manzanet-Daniels saw through Deborah Brenner's disingenuous arguments. Throughout the previous cases I watched, Justice Manzanet-Daniels seemed to always sympathize with the underdog. She asked Brenner questions along the lines of, "why is termination the only penalty you're willing to hand down?" Brenner stammered and reiterated the line of logic laid out by Randi Lowitt. Then Justice Manzanet-Daniels picked up on the matter of the supposed cover-up by Christine. She questioned why Randi Lowitt had not mentioned the audio tape of DOE investigators shaking down Christine's friend in her decision and said that she would like to hear the tape. Brenner responded that the facts of the case are not before the court, just the arbitrator's decision. Essentially, Brenner was instructing the justice on a point of law and procedure.
At that point, Justice Manzanet-Daniels became visibly ticked off. I am no litigator but I do know that it is not a good idea to try to instruct a judge on what should go on in their own courtroom, no matter how wrong one thinks the judge might be. Justice Manzanet-Daniels promptly closed the giant binder in front of her that contained all of the paperwork of the case and said something along the lines of "you're right, it doesn't matter". She had probably made her decision right then and there. All of the justices had obviously seen the DOE's case for the sham that it was, but Justice Manzanet-Daniels saw right to the marrow of things. What was revealed on the tape, as well as how the tape was not even part of Lowitt's decision, was the Rosetta Stone of the entire DOE v. Christine Rubino fiasco, and Justice Sallie Manzanet-Daniels knew it.
Deborah Brenner was beaten from pillar to post by the Appellate Division. All of the justices, in one way or another, questioned the DOE's rabid opposition to allowing Christine Rubino back in the classroom. All of them seemed to know that this case was about more than just a Facebook post. Yet, Christine Rubino herself was not so sure. After years of being vilified by the DOE and the media, she was not going to bank on anyone helping her get justice. It would be a long few weeks before the court's decision was known.
When the decision finally did come down, it was not reported on by any of the outlets that had vilified Christine Rubino. Why would they report it? The New York State Appellate Division ruling 5-0 in favor of a teacher who had been wrongly terminated is not in step with the teacher-hating narrative they are trying to spin. That means that 6 judges in total heard the case of the DOE v. Christine Rubino, including Barbara Jaffe, Sallie Manzanet-Daniels and the rest of the Justices in the Appellate Division, and every single one of them sided with Christine. The only people who wanted to see Christine terminated were Randi Lowitt (who receives a DOE paycheck) and the New York print media (who will print any story that maintains their coveted access to Tweed and City Hall). People who have delved into the facts of this case objectively all come out on Christine's side.
Despite the decisions by the Supreme Court and the Appellate Division, it is hard to say that justice was served. Most people in Christine's situation would not have fought as hard as she did. They would have licked their wounds and moved on to try to make their way in another profession. Nobody would blame them for doing such a thing either. It becomes almost impossible to believe in yourself when the DOE, the media and the general public are all saying how horrible you are. Because of the efforts of these forces, Christine and her children had to live in poverty for two years. They had their lives uprooted. Christine now has to rebuild her public image. If not for an inextinguishable fighting spirit, Christine Rubino would have gone the way of countless other unfairly persecuted teachers.
This school year marks her return to the DOE not as a teacher but as an ATR. While she has won the first major battle in this war by getting back on the payroll, there is still a long fight ahead. Not only does she, like every other ATR, have to fight to get back into the classroom but she is probably due some major monetary justice due to everything through which she has been put. Whether or not Christine wants to fight these battles is totally up to her. Nobody would blame her if she stopped now.
In a particularly comical turn of events, the DOE is currently appealing the decision of the Appellate Division. However, they have to appeal it to the branch of the court system that handles appeals, which is the Appellate Division. The DOE is appealing the ruling of the Appellate Division to the Appellate Division. They would be wise to send a lawyer who is not going to lecture the justices about procedure. Then again, the DOE has never been known for their wisdom.
The DOE is afraid of defeat. They fear that they would not have the luxury to fire teachers for similar infractions in the future if Christine Rubino is able to ultimately win. If they could fire teachers for Facebook posts, what is to stop them for firing a teacher for a comment they make on a blog or something they say at the supermarket? Christine's victory has limited their latitude as employers who like to fire people. Apparently, they have no problem with throwing more money into their obsessive quest to crush this one lone teacher who dared to fight them. At what point will they call off their legal dogs?
Whichever way she chooses to go, Christine Rubino has fought the good fight for herself and all other persecuted educators.
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Thanks for reporting on this case in such detailed fashion.You're doing so is a mitzvah, helping to keep in the public eye the DOE's attempted perversion of justice.
Kudos to Christine for her perseverance, and to you for maintaining public support for her.
Thank you so much-for always writing an unbiased account of what has transpired! I certainly appreciate it. This situation that I was thrown in has had many terrible aspects. There has been ALOT of good though. Getting to know you and a few other people..has made this unbearable situation…pleasant. I am thankful that we have formed a strong bond…and love all the laughs we can have now! APPRECIATE IT!!
Great article. We need good teachers for the hope of our childrens' future. I have seen Ms. Dorto with her own children & she is amazing with them. I also had the experience of being tutored in math by her. No one is perfect, but I know Christine since childhood & she comes from a lovely family & is a great teacher & wonderful with children. It saddens me that people get away with the most heinous of crimes & this poor woman & her children had to endure so much heartache & financial burden over someone trying to cause her grief over an innocent non-intentional Facebook vent. I have heard plenty of wife's, husbands, parents, venting, saying things like "I'm going to kill you." Gee, should they be granted divorce on the grounds of their words? Should the kids me taken away? Isn't this America? Aren't we granted the freedom of speech under the Bill of Rights in the U.S. Constitution? I used to kiss the ground that we were free to boycott in places like Zucatti Park & don't suffer years of oppression like other countries thanks to our military. But stories like this nauseate me that innocent people over the most ridiculousness suffer years of hell over someone being a –as we say in the old days–"Bidinsky." hail to Ms. Dorto for being a rock to her children & fighting tooth & nail for some type of justice. You are a true warrior my friend.
Thank you for starting my week on a hopeful note-the story of a warrior queen written by a first rate muckraker with a happy ending. This is my idea of the righteous common core-at the core of many successful battles against insidious evil are people willing to fight the good fight at tremendous personal costs and talented wordsmiths who speak truth to power.
A warrior queen I am not…but a talented wordsmith for sure! 😉 I call him wordslayer!
Christine is one of the bravest and principled people I have ever known. Take them to the cleaners!
Au contraire warrior queen, you took blows that would have knocked a lesser being (and by that I mean the vast majority of Pharoah Bloomberg's serfs) down for the count and you found the will to stay in the fight. Assailed's knack for language could even improve a Walcott missive, but the writing becomes truly inspired when writing about the truly inspiring.
😉 thank you… And I had a good support system!
Thank you everyone for checking this story and for the kind words for Christine, and for me.
I have been meaning to do this for a long time, but have been so engulfed in my own battle. I am sharing on my blog now.
Great reporting. You fill in some of the missing links and expose the DOE. Attending the Portelos hearings I can see the same attempts to use character destruction when they don't have a case. Here's hoping the hearing officer is no Randi Lowett.
I'm a former NYC teacher that was terminated after my participation in OWS. I recently won my appeal before the State Supreme Court.
When you read my decision please keep in mind that not everything that is referred to in this decision is true, but what the arbitrator, Glanstein, that terminated me, believed was true. I also have my side of each event that was pretty much ignored in her decision.
The State Supreme Court overturned her decision based almost entirely on the third set of charges, and now the DoE is appealing this decision to the State Supreme Court Appellate Division.
It could take anywhere from 12 to 18 months to get a final decision. Meanwhile, I have a one year old and a seventeen year old to support, and no job. My unemployment insurance was terminated last December at the request of the DoE.
I'm sure you can see the political dimension of my case though by reading between the lines. All of these charges were brought after my involvement in OWS. This lasted from Sept. 2011 until January 2012, at which point I decided to scale back my activism in order to preserve my career and family.
If you have any questions, please feel free to ask and share widely as you see fit. This is a public record.
PS The UFT did a minimal job in defending me and actually sabotaged my case at certain points telling me I should resign instead of fighting these charges. My NYSUT lawyer's name was Steve Friedman. They are currently not even helping me, but they have wished me good luck in my future endeavors!
David, as a participant of Occupy and a teacher and a brother of a veteran, your story hits home. Check your email later today for I will be contacting you.
Incredibly well written thanks for bringing it to us. And Christine you are a warrior queen and then some. These cretins get away with this stuff because they rarely run into a Christine Rubino with her sleeves rolled up for battle. What a world this would be if our careers were hinged on wisecracks we make to our so called friends on Facebook. I am sorry for the hardships you and the kids have endured and I too encourage you to take every bloody penny they have. Glad you are back on the payroll and looking forward to your return to the classroom. Much love, respect, strength and peace to all my NYC brothers and sisters. You set a strong example for the rest of us.
Thank you Sean for the kind words.
A long drawn out and expensive legal battle is the only way to win a fair decision when we have pusillanimous union leaders between us and the underhanded legal team of the DOE. Thank you, Christine for being one of the few teachers to stay the course. I have followed your case from the beginning and have shared in the outrage. I imagine you want back in a classroom, but getting you back on payroll and beating these bastards at their own game is truly a victory for you and your attorney. I hope others are inspired by your persistence….and remain dogged in their pursuit of truth and justice (cue Superman theme song).


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Billie Eilish. The name should ring a bell for most of you. This global superstar has won seven Grammy awards, two American Music Awards, two MTV Europe Music Awards, one BRIT Award, three MTV Video Music Awards, an NRJ, and, on top of all of this, 2 Guinness World Records. And, don't forget, she's just nineteen. From her undeniable talent, sweet personality, and cool style, Billie Eilish has blown up in all countries and on all platforms ever since her first song "Ocean Eyes" was uploaded to SoundCloud. She has grown to be idolized by all and an inspiration, especially to those who want to get a start on their own music careers. One question has been asked by almost all who admire her: how? How did she get to the successful status she is in today? How did she make a name for herself in such little time? How did she start off as a typical teenager and emerge into one of the most successful singers in the world? All of these questions have been explored in her recent documentary: The World's a Little Blurry.
The World's a Little Blurry is a documentary film directed by R.J. Cutler that takes you through Billie's life. The documentary shares not only her story of growing up in California, but it also shares behind the scenes footage of how and where the magic happens. In the documentary, the creation of some of Billie's biggest hits such as When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? is revealed. The film initially debuted on February 26th on Apple TV+ and in select theaters via Neon, but don't worry! There are many alternative resources, such as the Apple TV Plus app, most smart TVs, and the Amazon Fire TV if you'd like to see this groundbreaking documentary for yourself. The film began recording in 2018 and was completed in early 2020. It is roughly two hours long, and every minute is worth it.
According to many reviews and my personal experience, the documentary is both very intriguing and interesting. With such a big platform, it is shocking to see Billie have typical teenage thoughts and experiences. The documentary highlights her strength as she has to confront harsh bullying and criticism from strangers online. Billie still has a strong connection with her family, which makes her very relatable, and she also maintains a sense of normalcy. In other words, fame didn't really get to her or change her. This unique trait of Billie is one of the many reasons people not only look up to her but also relate to her. This documentary was excellent, and I strongly recommend you watch it to learn more about the astonishing life of Billie!
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The early immune events that occur during TMEV infection are crucial in the effective clearance of the virus from the CNS. Failure to clear virus results in persistent infection of the CNS and subsequent demyelination (Brahic et al., 1981; Rodriguez et al., 1996). As noted in the preceding chapter 10 (Welsh et al., 2006), innate cytokine responses to infection play an important role in shaping downstream innate and adaptive immune responses (Biron, 1998). For example, the cytokine IFN-ß plays a pivotal role in the early immune response to TMEV (Fiette et al., 1995). Natural killer (NK) cells and CD8+ and CD4+ T cells are also activated early in infection and play an important role in viral clearance (Kaminsky et al., 1987; Welsh et al., 1987; Borrow et al., 1992; Dethlefs et al., 1997; Murray et al., 1998). However, during chronic disease, CD8+ and CD4+ T-cell subsets contribute to demyelination (Clatch et al., 1987; Rodriguez et al., 1988; Welsh et al., 1989).
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Ted Morton: The Trudeau Liberals are campaigning on strangling our oil industry
When you replace the National Energy Board with a new agency named the Impact Assessment Agency, the message is clear: environmental impact is replacing economic benefit as Canada's primary policy focus
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Last month, we learned from Scotiabank that lack of export pipeline capacity and the resulting discount on Canadian oil will cost the Canadian economy $15.6 billion a year, or nearly $43 million a day. That loss affects provincial and federal revenues as much as corporate income. We are all losing.
Also last month came the unveiling of the Trudeau government's new suite of policies for reviewing and approving major energy infrastructure projects, such as oil and gas pipelines.
So is there anything in the new rules that will address our $43-million-a-day leak to our Southern neighbour? Unfortunately, the answer appears to be no. The new process appears to further increase uncertainty for future pipeline proponents and investors.
At the symbolic level, the messaging is problematic. When you replace an agency named the National Energy Board (NEB) with a new agency named the Impact Assessment Agency (IAA), the message is clear: environmental impact is replacing economic benefit as Canada's primary policy focus when it comes to new energy projects.
The details are equally discouraging. The proposed changes broaden the number of criteria that a new pipeline must meet. These now include not just climate change and enhanced Aboriginal consultation, but also "the intersection of sex and gender with other identity factors." For a pipeline?
TransCanada is already investigating moving its head office to Houston
Public access to panel hearings is also increased. Gone is the old rule that limited participation to individuals and groups "directly affected" by a proposed pipeline. Now anyone interested must be allowed to participate.
This open-door policy will increase the opportunity for climate change activists — many of them heavily funded by American interests — to clog the hearing process with project-killing delays. These groups don't want better, safer pipelines. They want zero pipelines. And they know that if they cannot kill new pipeline projects directly, they can delay them to death with endless hearings, rule changes, consultations, environmental studies, and court challenges.
They were able to do this under the old rules, as the obituaries for Northern Gateway and Energy East attest. And they will certainly try to do it again under the new rules.
What explains this disappointing result? At one level, it is another example of the prime minister trying to have it both ways on climate change and energy development. He wants to go into next year's federal election with the message that he has struck a statesmanlike "balance" between these competing objectives. But implicit in this argument is the assumption — or more accurately, the delusion — that green virtue signals like carbon taxes and expensive renewables are going to buy "social licence" for the development and export of Canada's valuable oil and gas reserves.
It's high time to stop indulging that charade. We now have example after example of climate change activists declaring publicly that nothing Canada does to reduce our domestic CO2 emissions will change their resolute opposition to new export pipelines.
This was shockingly clear in an interview that CBC's Power and Politics did with the American anti-oil activist Bill McKibbon the evening that Nebraska approved a routing for TransCanada's Keystone XL pipeline. McKibbon is the founder of 350.org, one of largest and best funded climate change interest groups in the U.S.
Every Canadian should see this interview for themselves, but here is a summary of the key exchanges:
Interviewer: What common ground might you be able to find with the Alberta government?
McKibbon: At this point, a common ground can't be found… The only thing we can do is keep as much carbon in the ground as possible… Canada, a rich country, needs to keep that carbon safely underground…
Interviewer: So you don't give this government any credit (for its climate change policies)?
McKibbon: Oh, I think they are doing a good job on the demand side… but there aren't enough Canadians for that to be a very big deal. The big deal is the huge pool of carbon that sits underneath Alberta, and that will dwarf whatever it is that Canada does with its own domestic emissions.
It's not just the McKibbons of the world that are stating the obvious fact that, at two per cent of global emissions, what Canada does to reduce our domestic emissions is irrelevant to what happens globally. We are too small to matter. Our own homegrown McKibbon — David Suzuki — bluntly said the same thing recently. Delivering a speech at a Calgary's teachers convention, Suzuki declared: "I'm sorry Alberta, but we have to keep that fuel in the ground… The tar sands have to be shut down… No more infrastructure getting that stuff out — that means rails, pipelines, shipping. There's no point in investing in infrastructure when they're all going to be shut down."
So much for social licence. As for the new Impact Assessment Agency, it's not likely to be very busy anyhow. Unless it is substantially amended to correct the problems identified above, it seems doubtful that any investors will be proposing a new pipeline in Canada. And don't act surprised when you learn that TransCanada — Canada's oldest and largest pipeline company — is already investigating moving its head office to Houston.
And as for the $43 million a day that we are losing, there's no end in sight. Some have compared our current dilemma to the National Energy Program, but at least then, Central Canadians benefited from the loss suffered by Western Canadians. This time, the Trudeau Liberals are giving $15.6 billion a year to American consumers just to win the next election. No one in Canada benefits from NEP 2. We are all losing.
Ted Morton is a Senior Fellow at the School of Public Policy and the Manning Foundation for Building Democracy.
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LAS VEGAS (CES 2018) and BURLINGTON, Mass., January 9, 2018 – Nuance Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUAN) today announced that its Dragon Drive connected car platform powers the automotive assistant in Toyota's user experience concept vehicle, Toyota Concept-i. Concept-i is being showcased at the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas and features the latest automotive innovations, including automated technology, emotion detection, and more.
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It gives me great joy to announce the United States' embargo and ban on the importation of Iranian produced rugs and carpets has been lifted. In accordance with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on 16 January 2016 certified Iran had fulfilled its initial obligations under the JCPOA and thus 'Implementation Day' came to pass and with it the end of the embargo. Throughout my lifetime the embargo has been enacted and rescinded on numerous occasions in various efforts to force The Islamic Republic of Iran into compliance with geopolitical ideologies we shall not again discuss; politics, religion, and all that. (These were previously discussed in: 'Lift Embargo: Iranian Rug Trade to Resume') Each attempt has to my understanding seemed only to moderately punish the people of Iran – the very people who make the lovely rugs and carpets so often revered, while fully punishing United States' consumers (How dare they, the customer is never wrong!) Let us hope this instance may be far more enduring than in the past.
As Iranian made rugs and carpets may once again be legally imported into the United States and as Implementation Day fortuitously coincided with DOMOTEX what better way to celebrate such occasion than a summary overview of some of the stunning carpets being made in Iran.
'Four Seasons' Gabbeh from the 'Flora and Fauna' Collection by Zollanvari. | Image courtesy of Zollanvari.
Where else could one possibly start but with none other than venerable Iranian carpet house Zollanvari. As the company that all but introduced quality Gabbeh carpets to the west en masse and had sizeable presence and business importing said carpets into the United States prior to the embargo, it would seem no-one would be more qualified to speak on the subject. 'The lifting of the embargo is a real relief and I'm very happy that finally once again the people of the United States can enjoy the handicraft of the nomadic tribes of Iran…' says Reza Zollanvari when asked about the end.
Positivity aside there was a small degree of confusion during DOMOTEX and upon hearing news of Implementation Day. 'When would carpets be allowed to enter the United States?' was the overriding theme as buyers eager to hedge a competitive advantage over those not at the premier global rug and carpet forum, sought to buy immediately. During dinner the night of Implementation Day anecdotal advice from David Young of COVER and myself tended toward: 'Buy now sort the details later as it won't be long.' Whereas with the release of further documentation from both the Untied States' Department of State and the Department of the Treasury the following day, 'those who are educated and literate' – to anonymously paraphrase an astute colleague – knew they could indeed immediately buy, buy, buy, (and import)!
'Multiple Trees Gabbeh' from the 'Flora and Fauna' Collection by Zollanvari. | Image courtesy of Zollanvari.
Wanting to be on sure legal footing is reasonably sound advice, and for those seeking to know more you can be directed to visit the Oriental Rug Importers Association's website and read both their announcement and the letter from their legal council which distills everything aforementioned and already publicly available. But to summarize, it says: 1) Yes you can import. 2) Yes banks can send payments but there are a few hurdles. 3) It's still illegal to do business with people deemed unsavory. 4) Wait for the Treasury Department to issue the 'General License'. The 'General License' was issued on 21 January 2016 (Who says the United States' Government is inefficient?) and for those barely home from DOMOTEX themselves, the ones who were savvy saw the imminent reward of their foresight.
To the Trade: Handmade rugs and carpets are made in a variety of countries spanning the globe including but certainly not limited to Iran. While you are likely familiar with carpets made in India, Pakistan, Turkey, and Nepal those from Iran may be new to you due to the United States' former embargo, though this did not preclude trade in Iranian carpets already in the United States. As such older Iranian made carpets have been widely available and like anything decorative may or may not be desirable. New Iranian carpets will begin to be seen in rug and carpet showrooms throughout the United States in 2016 and either can provide a fresh and often individualized one-of-a-kind aesthetic well suited to contemporary interior design.
As we can once again 'enjoy the handicraft of the nomadic tribes of Iran…' as well as any carpets produced in a manufactory, we must also examine what it means to United States' rug dealers and to the design trade. 'To the Trade' is a new prototype feature here on The Ruggist that will provide annotations explaining the world of rugs to consumers and designers alike. In addition, The Ruggist will also begin featuring 'To the Trade Only' articles written specifically for designers in order to foster broader understanding of what we consider the 'proper' use of handmade carpets.
Kelim from Mazandaran in the North of Iran. | Image courtesy of Werner Weber.
Werner Weber is a renowned rug dealer now in his sixth (6) decade of trading rugs and carpets. Long an aficionado of fine quality carpets (both aesthetically and technically) he is optimistically looking at the United States this autumn and 'will exhibit during the fall in New York when the two (2) exhibitions are held at the same time. [The Shows being at the same time and] separated by only a few blocks makes it really attractive.' he said when asked about his future plans for the United States.
Faradj & Homayoun Farhadian has a very strong presence and does well in the European market, this according Homayoun Farhadian, Partner at the firm. They also do appreciable business in Japan – a market known for its extreme affinity toward quality – operating two (2) showrooms, one in Tokyo and the other in Kobe (near Osaka) in cooperation with 'Meiwa'.
To the Trade: There is a widely held misconception that all Iranian made carpets are the best quality in the world; this is simply not the case. Each country produces a variety of qualities of carpets ranging from one (1) to ten (10) on an arbitrary scale. While it is very easy to compare qualities within a single construction type or country of origin, drawing carte blanche comparisons between countries is simply not possible. Be wary of ANY rug dealer who would attempt to sell you a carpet espousing its superior quality solely because of its geographic origin.
Mr. Farhadian speaks to one of the principal ideologies that has historically (though not entirely) differentiated carpet production in Iran from that produced elsewhere: uniqueness. So called Nomadic production in Iran makes all but impossible the ability to reproduce a design with one-hundred percent (100%) accuracy. It's not that it cannot be done, it's that it simply isn't and therein lies part of the charm, character, uniqueness, and je ne sais quoi of Persian, that is, Iranian carpets.
To the Trade: Persian vs. Iranian. Oy! The modern day country of Iran occupies the same area that was one the Persian Empire. There is an ethno-linguistic group by the same name that comprises approximately sixty percent (60%) of the population of Iran, and as such the term Iranian and Persian are often used synonymously. The colloquial use of term 'Persian Carpet' or 'Persian Style Carpet' in the west typically denotes any carpet made in the style – that is to say using traditional designs originating from the region – of the former Persian Empire, regardless of where it is actually made. Is this correct? No, but it is how our language has evolved. As such I prefer addressing the origin of a carpet by its proper modern adjective, in this case: Iranian, though you will encounter both. If in doubt, ask to verify.
The deft understanding of old weaving techniques lead Edelgrund to developed the 'Massal' Collection of special flatweave, which in addition to combining different weaving techniques utilizes different colour yarns in the warp and weft yielding subtle colour effects best experienced from a variety of angles. As a consequence the specialness of the carpet is not derived from a bold design or pattern but rather from a sophisticated understanding of colour, presence, and the ability of a carpet to age well and develop a stunning ever evolving patina. Edelgrund, clearly eager to be in the United States' market, will be exhibiting at Highpoint Market 16-20 April 2016.
So much of Iranian carpet production focuses on the storied history of the region and its place of honour as both the arguable progenitor of carpet weaving and as the namesake region of the now colloquial 'Persian' carpet. But what about the future? For that The Ruggist would have formerly gladly referred you to the carpets of Sahar which up until the onset of this last embargo were woven in Iran and were a true feat of programmed rug production. Perhaps Sahar still best embodies what the future of rugs and carpets may be like; globally sourcing the best materials (including Iranian wool) and labour without regard to strict geographic distinctions, but that is not a discussion for today. What is however is the future of Iranian rug production.
To the Trade: Programmed rug production is a term referring to carpets that can be ordered repeatedly in a variety of standard sizes and is the precursor of Made-to-Order, Custom, or Bespoke carpet production all of which allow for a high degree of personalization including size, colour, and design. One-of-a-Kind carpets are precisely as the name implies and in general cannot be ordered again. Whether you prefer one over the other is a question of your own style and design methodology, not a question of quality.
'Frenchie Turquoise' from Hossein Rezvani. | Image courtesy of Hossein Rezvani.
'Tabriz Lilac' from Hossein Resvani. | Image courtesy of Hossein Rezvani.
The rorschachian treatment of a traditional Persian Tabriz design is wonderfully abstract all but begging the viewer to answer the question: 'What do you see?' Made using the best materials (Kork Wool) knotted at an unnecessarily fine quality of 1,000,000 knots per square meter (approximately 640 per square inch) everything about this carpet conveys luxury and decadence.
To the Trade: Knot count, along with quality of wool, are just two (2) of the many factors that contribute to the overall quality of a rug or carpet, though for many knot count reigns supreme. A finer carpet, that is to say one with a higher knot count, can express more detail in a design, whereas a courser carpet – one with a lower knot count, generally has simpler, less detailed design elements. One is not necessarily better than the other. 'Tabriz Lilac' while detailed, also has a large expanse of solid colour, which from a technical standpoint does not require a fine knot. Choosing to use one as Hossein Rezvani has done adds a degree of character beyond necessary, leaning toward luxury.
The end of the Iranian carpet embargo is good not only for Iran and the people thereof, but also for American consumers of quality carpets and design, and to be frank, for longer term political stability. As it is beyond the ability and scope of any one article to feature every Iranian producer of carpets go forth with this advice from the close of my last article on Iran: 'As the embargo has ended we should remain cognizant of the individual value of Iranian made carpets, but weary of their potentially overstated collective quality,' as it true of any country or region.


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Nomina per il Dr. Sulmasy e un libro a cura della Prof.ssa Akiba
Il nostro Accademico dr. Daniel Sulmasy è stato nominato Direttore del Kennedy Institute of Ethics at Georgetown University.
In proposito l'Università ha diffuso il seguente comunicato:
"Dr. Sulmasy is the André Hellegers professor of Biomedical Ethics. He is a professor of medicine at the School of Medicine and holds joint appointments at the Pellegrino Center for Clinical Bioethics at Georgetown University Medical Center, the Kennedy Institute of Ethics, and the Department of philosophy in Georgetown College.
Dr. Sulmasy is a world renowned scholar and clinician in bioethics, with special attention to end-of-life decision making, informed consent for research, and spirituality in medicine. He is the author or editor of seven books, most recently Physician assisted suicide and euthanasia: before, during, and after the Holocaust, The Healer's Calling (1997), Methods in Medical Ethics (2001; 2nd ed. 2010), The Rebirth of the Clinic (2006), A Balm for Gilead (2006), Safe Passage: A Global Spiritual Sourcebook for Care at the End of Life (2013), and Francis the Leper: Faith, Medicine, Theology, and Science (2014). He also serves as editor-in-chief of the journal Theoretical Medicine and Bioethics. He also serves as editor-in-chief of the journal Theoretical Medicine and Bioethics".
La nostra Accademica prof.ssa Etsuko Akiba (Facoltà di Economia, Università di Toyama - Giappone), ha tradotto e curato la versione giapponese del libro "Global Bioethics. An Introduction", scritto dal prof. Hen ten Have, che è pure un nostro Accademico. "At the end of this book – scrive la prof.ssa Akiba al nostro Presidente Mons. Vincenzo Paglia – I have added some comments of my own, presenting the mission of the PAV to promote Global Bioethics, which is a companion of personalist bioethics, and mentioning deep concern expressed by Prof. Sadako Ogatsa (UN High Commissioner for Refugees) in 2013 for the post-World War II Japanese who do not train themselves to look at the world from an international perspective and are not good at logical thinking, which is caused by the loss of their inner core". Nella lettera inoltre la prof.ssa Akiba sottolinea alcune difficoltà incontrate e risolte, nella resa in giapponese di alcuni concetti propri della mentalità occidentale.


After a week of intensive workshops and study, talented young string players arrived at Monday's challenging concluding public performance in Stratford's magnificent parish church.
Founded by internationally acclaimed violinist and teacher Rimma Sushanskaya, this is the ninth inspirational Bach and Paganini Festival for outstanding string students, highlighting virtuoso properties from a wide range of composers.
Time was of essence as unfamiliar music was studied and absorbed with input – one to one and in focussed groups – led and motivated by four international teachers freshly presenting steep learning curves.
Sushanskaya conducted a most interesting programme, beginning with a curiosity from the pen of Rossini at the age of 12, after which her strong, clear direction was certainly necessary for Arnold's challenging Concerto for Two violins and Strings, most ably fronted by talented Joo Yeon Sir and Dominika Feher.
A slightly worrying imbalance with 15 violins was quickly dismissed as lovely solos were also delivered from a single cello and bass.
Tricky contrapuntal passages for the soloists eventually settled down and were most convincing in their delivery.
Leader John Garner's riveting solo performance of the world premiere of Robert Matthew–Walker's Fantasia Malincolica, highlighted a fascinating accessible work covering a vast array of techniques; immaculate intonation, gutsy rhythms, full rich drama to airy trills and confident double-stopping.
Back on familiar ground with Elgar's Serenade for Strings.
Perhaps this was the first performance for some of the participants?
A bemusing thought – we all have to experience a 'first', and what better place than in this lovely historic venue.
Finally a dry quirky Stravinsky short encore, after which myriads of thanks to all involved, rounding off an inspiring week.


I had never made Cornish Hens before.
There were two in the package and they were much smaller than a chicken.
I was busy cleaning and didn't have a lot of time to spend making dinner at the stove. I wanted something I could just put in the oven and forget about for an hour or so.
I cut some potatoes, onions, sweet peppers, and carrots, and placed them on a baking sheet along with the hens.
I made a rub/dressing with garlic, onion powder, paprika, salt, thyme, olive oil, red wine vinegar, splash of hot sauce, and rubbed everything with it.
The house smelled great and before I knew it, dinner was ready!
A one-pot dinner. Easy & simple.
If you like, you can make a salad to go with it, or some rice.
Oh, that looks delicious. I always think Cornish Hens seem fussy, but this recipe proves they are not. Bookmarking this one!
And your sauce sounds amazing!
I'm hungry and this looks so delicious with those big colorful chunks of veggies…I wish I had the ingredients on hand!
You can also change it by adding your favorite veggies (I just used what I had on hand) and/or adding whatever seasonings you have available. It will probably be just as tasty.
Cornish game hens have been a family favorite for a couple of generations! I can almost smell and taste your version! Yum!
It's been years since I've made Cornish game hens. I'll have to give them another try.
I had always thought they would be expensive, but I was surprised that they were the same price as a roasting chicken at the store where I shop.
This looks mouth watering! I've never cooked Cornish hens.. Thanks Daisy.
Great idea! So quick and simple. I like the way you split the chicken. I love Cornish hens, tender and yummy. They are just very young Cornish-Rock meat birds. The birds grow at an unbelievable rate and when they're a month or so old, they are at game hen size. When I raise meat birds I sometimes lose one early through accident or spondylosis and have a Cornish hen to cook.


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This expert is a University Professor who teaches in the Computer Science and Engineering Department. His research interests include Network Architectures, Network Security, Network Restoration, and Fault-Tolerant Computing. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering.


I aim to develop translational neuroscience research at Otago, by both developing clinical research and strengthening collaborations with laboratory neuroscientists at Otago. My interests include Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, vestibular disorders and brain imaging.
Alzheimer's disease: Developing predictive blood biomarkers. HRC Programme grant led by Prof Abraham, with Prof Knight (Psychology), Prof Skeaff (Nutrition), Prof Tate (Biochemistry), and Dr Joanna Williams (Anatomy).
Vestibular disease: BMedSc project 2013: Vestibular scwhannoma – monitoring vestibular function, novel versus conventional measures. Collaborators: Darlington, Smith (Pharmacology), and Dawes (ENT).
Parkinson's disease: Recent summer student projects have involved high frequency eye movement recordings and relation of these to cognition and balance in Parkinson's.
Augmented reflection technology in neurorehabilitation: Health Sciences Postdoctoral Fellow Dr Simon Hoermann 2013-. Collaborators: Regenbrecht (Information Science), Franz (Psychology), Hale (Physiotherapy).
Expressions of interest are welcomed for a medically qualified clinical research fellow, for a minimum of one year. Combining clinical and laboratory research is possible.
Cutfield, N. J., & Bronstein, A. M. (2011). Vestibular and related oculomotor disorders. In A. N. Nicholson (Ed.), The neurosciences and the practice of aviation medicine. (pp. 395-419). Farnham, UK: Ashgate.


Rachel Carson's seminal 1962 book Silent Spring was an urgent warning about the dangers of manmade pesticides. In many respects, Our Stolen Future by Theo Colborn, Dianne Dumanoski and John Peterson Myers in 1997, was a sequel. Our Stolen Future reviewed a large and growing body of scientific evidence linking manmade chemicals to aberrant sexual development and behavioral and reproductive problems and other human diseases. Since 1997, reports in leading medical journals point ominously to hormone-disrupting chemicals' effects on our fertility – on our children. These chemicals are categorically referred to as endocrine disrupters.
In this interactive presentation, UNH's Dr. Stacia A. Sower will review this research and the effects of endocrine disrupters on the marine environment and its inhabitants, including frogs and fish. Learn how these organisms can act as our "canary in the coal mine" and indicate the effects of chemicals on humans who consume and use the same water. Dr. Sower will also discuss perfluorinated chemicals (PFCs), detected during the Pease Tradeport water investigation. She will make ample time for a Q & A!
Dr. Stacia A. Sower has an extensive research background in molecular and biochemical endocrinology and neuroendocrinology. Her work integrates a system approach that includes multidisciplinary, comparative, genomics, neuroendocrine, physiological, biochemical and molecular studies. Dr. Sower serves as the Director of the Center for Molecular and Comparative Endocrinology at the University of New Hampshire. She has received 18 awards and honors and has published 182 refereed articles. In 2012 she was named an American Association for Advancement of Science Fellow.