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Brexit – Is the General Data Protection Regulation still the shape of things to come?
Even with the UK leaving the EU, the data protection laws that will apply in the UK following Brexit are likely to either be the forthcoming General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR"), or something equivalent to the GDPR, depending on the relationship model adopted by the UK and EU post Brexit. Consequently, UK businesses would be wise to plan now for having to comply with the GDPR, or an equivalent regime, in 2018.
This article explores the effect of the result of the EU referendum on the data protection laws that are likely to apply in the UK immediately before the UK's exit from the EU and afterwards.
The GDPR was formally adopted on 4 May 2016 and is set to replace most EU data protection legislation, including the current data protection Directive and associated implementing national legislation.
Unlike the current Directive, the GDPR (as a consequence of being a European Regulation) will be directly applicable in all EU Member States without the need for national legislation. It will apply from 25 May 2018.
The effect of the EU referendum on the GDPR in the UK
On 23 June 2016, the people of the UK voted for the UK to leave the European Union. To actually leave, the UK will, pursuant to Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union, need to notify the European Council that the UK intends to withdraw from the EU (the "Article 50 Notice"). Following such notification, the EU shall negotiate and attempt to conclude an agreement with the UK, setting out the arrangements for the UK's withdrawal (the "Withdrawal Agreement").
The EU treaties, and with them membership of the EU, shall cease to apply to the UK from the date of entry into force of the Withdrawal Agreement or, failing that, two years after the date of the Article 50 Notice, unless the European Council and the UK decide to extend this period.
Given the complexities of leaving the EU, it is quite probable that the UK will need the full two years (and potentially longer if it can be agreed with the European Council) after the date of the Article 50 Notice to leave the EU. Thus, unless action is taken to prevent the GDPR applying directly in the UK, it is likely that the GDPR will be the incumbent primary data protection legislation in the UK prior to the UK leaving the EU. The probability of this being the case increases the longer the UK takes to serve the Article 50 Notice.
What happens after the UK actually leaves the EU?
The data protection regime that will apply in the UK after the UK actually leaves the EU will depend on which route the UK takes post Brexit. From a data protection perspective, there are broadly two scenarios to consider:
Continued membership of the EEA: If the UK continues to be a contracting party to the EEA Agreement post-Brexit and thus a member of the European Economic Area ("EEA"), the GDPR, being a legal act marked by the EU as relevant to the EEA, will apply to the UK as it would other non-EU signatories to the EEA Agreement (i.e. Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein).
UK outside the EEA: If the UK is not a member of the EEA post Brexit, the GDPR would not directly apply to the UK. The UK would, at least technically, be free to choose whatever data protection regime it liked. However, for the reasons set out below, the UK is likely to want to implement a regime that is equivalent to the GDPR.
Equivalence to the GDPR - Transfers of personal data from the EU
The GDPR, like the current Directive, provides that personal data should not be transferred to a country outside the EEA unless there is an "adequate level of protection" or an exemption applies. Unless data privacy is to become a barrier to trade with the EU, the UK will want the European Commission to decide that the UK "ensures an adequate level of protection". Practically, this would require the UK to either opt for a data protection regime that is identical to the GDPR or, if not identical, is equivalent to that of the GDPR. Given the extent and previous intensity of European debate around the GDPR, it seems unlikely that the UK will have the appetite to reopen the debate and seek to reach an equivalent regime for European approval (with an inherent risk of future challenge), but is more likely to opt for the GDPR itself.
Other alternative data transfer "mechanisms", for example an agreement akin to the "Privacy Shield" that is currently being negotiated with the US for US-EU personal data transfers, the use of standard contractual (model) clauses, the implementation by organisations of binding corporate rules, or reliance on certain exemptions may be time-consuming, cumbersome and/or costly to implement and may not give the necessary compliance with the GDPR in all data transfer scenarios.
Jurisdictional reach of the GDPR
The GDPR casts a wide jurisdictional net and covers not only EU established organisations, but also any organisations that are established outside of the EU but have processing activities related to the offering of goods or services to individuals in the EU, or monitoring the behaviour of individuals in the EU. These organisations will be subject to the GDPR and will be required to appoint an EU-based representative. Although it is not yet clear what enforcement would look like, the GDPR has the potential to reach into the UK even after the UK has left the EU.
Given the importance of moving data around the globe, including from the EU to the UK and beyond, and the jurisdictional reach of the GDPR, it is likely that UK organisations will have to comply with UK data protection legislation that is at least equivalent to the GDPR, if not the GDPR itself. Organisations would therefore be advised to continue planning for the GDPR as the need to comply with such a regime appears increasingly likely. Meanwhile, the wider debate around activation of the Article 50 Notice continues.
The CMS data protection team provides expert advice on all information security and privacy matters. We regularly provide advice and training to clients on data protection compliance.
If you would like more information, please contact John Armstrong, Emma Burnett or Loretta Pugh.
Emma Burnett
Partner, London Head of Data Protection
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The march of Reclaim United
By Declan Gleave
We arrived at the ground earlier than usual with the anticipation of the Reclaim United march. There was an air of excitement prior to the game which was unusual for a run-of-the-mill fourth round FA Cup tie at home to Fulham. The march was intended to give the game a greater atmosphere by recreating the spectacle of fans from yesteryear, singing the old fashioned FA Cup songs and bringing along banners, and the fans certainly lived up to it.
At around 5pm, fans gathered outside of the Bishop Blaize where many had consumed a drink or two to help with their singing voices, obviously. Hundreds marched down Sir Matt Busby Way, twirling scarves in the air, showing off banners and chanting the old chants such as 'She wore a scarlet ribbon'. Wow, what a beautiful sight.
The march continued around Old Trafford and through the North Stand tunnel of the stadium, the sheer noise that was generated was brilliant. 'Red Army' was the chant that reached the highest volume and had the fans bouncing, then. Many fans that we passed outside of the turnstiles began to join in with the march and the amount of fans involved just kept increasing.
We all then squeezed into the Munich tunnel – we completely filled it, and although everyone was packed like sardines, we were all singing. The noise bounced from the walls, flags and scarves were in the air and although I had never experienced it, it was like being back in the 1970s.
Although the 72,000 inside Old Trafford were not as loud as the march, it did have an impact on the atmosphere in the second half in particular. The raised volume must of had an impact on the performance of United. Lets face it, against a taxi full of Fulham away supporters, the atmosphere and banter between fans was never going to be mind blowing but what the march did boosted gave a sense of occasion and excitement to a tie that would probably not have had this.
So where do we go from here? Do we do it again in the next round against Reading? Or do we take it a step further and do it before Premier League and Champions League matches? If last years proposed 'singing section' at Old Trafford is not furthered upon, are marches before kick off another way of generating better home atmosphere?
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In The Headlights
Bowlers hats on, umbrellas at the ready, raise you cups of tea with your pinkie held high and bid a dignified stiff-upper-lip hello to Best of British week. We've had our four vehicles – three cars and our first motorbike in a very very long time – chosen this week by Editor of Motor Sport Magazine Nick Trott. He's an enthusiast through and through, so knows his stuff – here are his thoughts on this week's In the Headlights cars…
Jag F Type SVR
For many, this is how a performance Jaguar should be. Sensationally fast, thanks to a supercharged 5-litre V8, with an exhaust note that's incredibly hard-edged – and loud. Yes, this is the most exaggerated version of an already exaggerated car.
How fast? A four-wheel drive chassis gives this cat epic sprinting ability – with a 0-60mph time of just 3.5seconds. There's never been a faster Jag.
Brough Superior SS100
Few words evoke more passion in the motorcycling world than 'Brough' and 'Superior'. George Brough's original machines invented the luxury motorcycle – and today are highly sought after. The SS100 is a modern-day reimagining of this bike. It takes design references from the original bike, and in particular 1920s Pendine racing model, but uses 21st century mechanicals.
The engine is a V-twin (of course) with around 120 horsepower, and the chassis makes use of titanium, aluminium, and magnesium parts. Truly updated, and achingly desirable, this is one of the must-have bikes of the decade.
New TVR
We still don't know what the new TVR will look like (it will be revealed at this year's Goodwood Revival), but we do know that it is one of the most eagerly awaited cars of the year. Some technical details have emerged, in particular the engine (a Cosworth-tweaked 5.0-litre V8) and a manual transmission. With a power-to-weight ratio of 400bhp per tonne (and weighing just 1200kg) it is expected to match, if not exceed, the performance of established rivals from Porsche and Aston Martin.
The car will be extremely sought-after – TVR has a loyal and generous following – and orders for the first 500 'Launch Edition' cars have almost sold out.
Aston Martin Vanquish S
Newly released for 2017, the S is the most refined and quickest Vanquish to date. Chassis and aerodynamic tweaks are carried out, but it's the V12 engine that dominates here. Unlike the recently-released Aston Martin DB11, the £199,950 Vanquish S sticks resolutely to natural-aspiration (no turbos) which means a soundtrack to die for.
There are faster V12s – notably the Lamborghini Aventador and the Ferrari 812 – but neither car gets close to the Aston's civility. It stakes a claim to be the best GT car in the world.
We always like to know a little more about our ITH patrons, so here's a peek inside the mind of Nick Trott…
It's fair to say that Nick Trott's dad knew how to push his buttons. So when Nick started slacking off on his A Level revision, the suspension of driving lessons was enough to get him to hit the books.
"Driving was the one thing I had dreamt of since I was four years old so dad knew exactly what would get me back on track," Nick laughs.
"I passed my test first time after nine lessons but dad stopped them after four because he realised I was screwing up my revision and spending too much time in the car. It was the perfect punishment."
But while Nick hit the books, his dad wasn't pleased with the end result.
"I still screwed up my A Levels because I passed the test before my exams and then, ironically, spent all my time driving!"
Learning in his mum's Fiat Uno wasn't particularly the spark which set him out on an award-winning motoring career which led to editorships at Evo and now Motor Sport Magazine – the world's first motor racing title.
"I remember trying to max that Fiat out while going down Swanscombe Cutting in Kent. The speedo needle climbed and then it started to catch fire. I'm not even sure I broke the speed limit. That car had a helluva life."
Nick's first car was a more glamorous Mini 1275 GT in yellow, "with the black sticker down the side and everything".
He's progressed since but still loves the club sport type of car, with a 911 GT2 and a 1982 911 SC in the garage.
Having said all this, his first motoring memory was of bikes not cars.
"I have a vague memory of being at Brands Hatch in the late 70s, perhaps '77 or '78, and being stood at the bottom of South Bank with my nose through the fence cheering wildly every time Barry Sheene came round the track. Both he and Evel Knievel were my first heroes.
"Thanks to dad I grew up with both Car and Motor Sport Magazine in the house so my love of cars was part genetics and part indoctrination, although in truth I love anything with an engine."
So how will he cope with the launch into electric and hybrid technology on the racetrack?
"We've already seen LMP1 and Formula One embrace hybrid technology, even though I'm slightly uncomfortable with the fact it's a bridging technology which melds current with future. It would sit better if it was either one of the other.
"The speed with which the motoring industry has adopted this technology has been extraordinary but one of my strongest memories is as an eight-year-old boy in Monaco, listening to a Lamborghini Countach drive past at about 3mph with this most incredible growl. I'd hate to lose that."
As for his dream car, the motor at the top of his wishlist has recently changed.
"I get asked this a lot and it changes a lot too, depending on my mood. But at the moment it has to be a car we're featuring in our next issue of Motor Sport - the McLaren M6A/1. It was Bruce McLaren's own car and it's the most glorious thing you've ever seen; dripping in history and simply stunning. And the noise! Just wonderful."
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The first advantage that you will enjoy is quick selling. The cash buyers are known to table an offer in less than one day. You will get an offer from the cash buyer once the inspection and valuation report is ready. The fast selling is contributed by the fact that you will take part in the negotiations. If you are involved in the sale, you will have the chance to accelerate the whole selling process. It will also be your responsibility to choose the closing date that you find convenient.
The next advantage that you will enjoy is zero repairs. Damages are usually inevitable in homes especially after living in it for several years. You will be forced to dedicate several weeks and resources so that you can carry out the needed repairs. You should avoid the burden of doing the repairs by selling to a cash buyer. Regardless of the damages in the house, you will always get an offer from the cash buyer. Hence, a suitable option for those who cannot facilitate the required repairs.
The other advantage that you will realize is reduced home selling expenses. Home selling is usually characterized by a lot of expenses. The selling expenses are usually the burden of the seller. Therefore, in the end, you will realize that you will end up with a significantly reduced amount of money. The cash buyer will help in taking care of some of the associated selling costs.
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Q: pact-jvm mockserver hits connection limit I am generating a rather large pact file. A parameterized test appends a single interaction to the pact file for every line in a csv document.
Unfortunately, the mockserver created with the @Rule PactProviderRuleMk2 locks up after 200 tests when it hits the connection limit. Apparently, connections are not torn down. For less than two hundred test cases, the system works perfectly.
Is there any way to increase the connection limit for the mockserver, reduce the number of connections or close the connections?

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Daily World News Digest, 24 June 2016
Interpol seeks public help in tracking migrant smugglers
AP reported on 23 June that Interpol is asking the public to help find 10 suspected migrant smugglers, an unusual call issued on Thursday that reflects just how tough it is to catch those who prey on people fleeing war or poverty. The diverse nationalities of the 10 — who include people from Romania, Afghanistan and Azerbaijan — highlights the globe-spanning nature of the criminal networks involved in people smuggling, which has soared with the influx of hundreds of thousands of migrants heading to Europe, many fleeing Syria's war. The public call reflects the difficulty in tracking down people smugglers who can range from invisible bosses to boat drivers. So far, 26 people have been arrested in the Interpol-led Operation Infra Hydra, which is seeking the arrest of 180 people wanted by 31 countries. http://apne.ws/28RkyDR
5,000 migrants rescued in wave of Mediterranean crossings
Yahoo News reported on 23 June that 5,000 migrants were rescued from rubber dinghies in the Mediterranean on Thursday, according to the Italian coastguard. A coastguard spokesman said it appeared that many people had left the Libyan coast to attempt the perilous voyage across the sea to Europe during a spell of good weather. Most of the migrants were in dinghies, while three wooden boats were being used by Libyan people traffickers. More than 10,000 people have died crossing the Mediterranean to Europe in overcrowded boats since 2014, according to UN figures published earlier this month. This year alone more than 50,000 migrants and asylum seekers from Africa have managed to complete the journey to Italy, a country that, like Greece, acts mainly as a gateway to northern Europe for most of the newcomers. http://yhoo.it/28Snd1U
Decade after Nepal peace pact, war crimes finally probed
The Daily Mail reports today on the experience of those who lost loved ones in Nepal's ten-year conflict. It describes the plight of Suntali Rasaili, who lost her teenage daughter, allegedly executed by Nepali soldiers at the height of the Maoist insurgency. But a decade after Maoist rebels signed a peace pact, families of victims are also hoping for justice, as Nepal prepares this month to start investigations into crimes committed during the conflict. Rasaili is among thousands filing complaints with two commissions, one of which is headed by a high-ranking judge and the other by a senior parliamentary official. http://dailym.ai/28UVUrg
Sri Lanka to consult on judicial mechanism
The New Indian Express reported on 23 June that Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera has said that the nature and structure of the Judicial Mechanism meant to try cases of war crimes will be decided only after consultations with the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) and the organizations representing the victims. Samaraweera noted that Lanka has ratified the Convention on Enforced and Involuntary Disappearances and the enabling legislation will be presented to the cabinet the moment he returns to Lanka in July. http://bit.ly/28PJixB
Philippines: Call for police to be investigated over disappearance
Bulatlat.com a daily from the Philippines, reported on 23 June that the brother of a missing activist, James Balao, has expressed disappointment over a reported Supreme Court decision giving the Philippine National Police (PNP) six months to reinvestigate the eight-year-old case, following the premise that the victim was disappeared by his own colleagues. James Balao, a founding member of the Cordillera Peoples Alliance (CPA), was in Tomay in Benguet Provionce on the island of Luzon on 17 September 2008, when he was abducted. Witnesses said he was seized by five men who handcuffed him and forced him into a waiting car. The abductors shouted that he was a "drug pusher" and said they were taking him to police headquarters. http://bit.ly/28V22NU
It's Bad in Eritrea, but Not That Bad
The New York Times published a commentary on 23 June regarding the report released by a special U.N. commission on 8 June accusing the leadership of Eritrea of crimes against humanity. It cites cases of arbitrary detention, enforced disappearance, torture, rape and extrajudicial killing. It claims that up to 400,000 Eritreans have been enslaved in a vast conscription program, forced to work in the army or the bureaucracy for next to nothing, often for a decade or more. The Eritrean government deserves to be called out for these practices. But the criticism, to be credible and effective, must be scrupulously fair, and the commission's report is not, it said. It extrapolates from anecdotal examples — like instances of rape by military forces — to allege systemic abuses and blame them on state policy. http://nyti.ms/28Tgbhh


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Dr. Somarriba serves as an advisor and consultant for Wayne State University and Miami-Dade County Parks and Open Spaces to develop community-based physical activity programs for children. He also serves on the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine's Scholarly Oversight Committee in the pediatrics department.
He is a licensed physical therapist and a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Pediatric Section. Dr. Somarriba also serves as a journal reviewer for the International Journal of Pediatrics, Journal of Adolescent Health, Medicine and Therapeutics, Journal of HIV/AIDS-Research and Palliative Care, and Journal of Pediatric Health, Medicine and Therapeutics.


Friday, Friday and we're at the end of our third week already! It's been another couple of busy, food fuelled days.
The first meringue we're introduced to is neither the classic Italian meringue or the method I'm more familiar with cornflour and vinegar. This is the Ballymaloe 'break all the rules' meringue. No making a sugar syrup or slowly and carefully adding the sugar into the egg whites – everything is put into the beater, turned up to high speed and then left alone until those stiff, glossy peaks appear.
While other people were making plum and cinnamon meringues or chocolate and hazelnut (with a deliciously healthy dose of brandy) I was making merging with kumquat compote.
Kumquats are the tiniest of citrus fruits and unique because you eat them whole – no peeling required. They can be grown indoors and make lovely houseplants, there are a couple dotted around the school. They have a softer grapefruit taste, especially delicious when turned into the slightly sweeter compote which sandwiched my two meringues together.
I was also making a mackerel and beetroot salad, accompanied by horseradish and pickled cucumber. Fresh and delicious this is definitely my type of food. Although in life before Ballymaloe I confess I would have made this by mainly opening packets. Not so here. I started with raw beetroot which I boiled and then pickled and fresh horseradish which I grated and folded into softly whipped cream. (Hah, is there any recipe which is not improved by this stuff!) It was so amazingly more superior to any jar of horseradish cream I have ever opened. Both dishes went well, but given I also jointed a chicken the morning just seemed to disappear out the window! It was a bit of a rush to the finish line.
Friday's menu (as demonstrated by Rachel Allen on Thursday afternoon) got all classic Irish on us. Bacon (glazed and boiled), cabbage and of course, potatoes. All made with fresh local ingredients and all totally delicious. Well… maybe except for the boiled bacon. I mean it tasted good but given we do so much eating with our eyes, I couldn't quite get past the rather unfinished look of the boiled cut of meat.
We also tasted fresh shrimp and prawns caught from Ballycotton harbour and served with homemade mayonnaise and brown yeast bread and a classic covered apple pie.
Both the bacon (glazed version of) and the cabbage ended up on my order of work today. The best part? That delicious cabbage! Finely shredded, cooked so it is soft but still has bite; fresh, salty and buttery tasting – surely the best sort of green side dish. We've eaten raw cabbage in salads and coleslaws, liquidised in soups, braised in stews… it's crazy how this delicious, cheap and seasonal vegetable gets so little air time. Especially that savoy cabbage; it's like a pretty a bunch of flowers with it's dark green leaves and white centre.
We rounded off the week with a final demo from the lovely duo of Rachel and Pat. Such a great Friday menu to finish with; cakes and burgers.
There were four types of upside down cakes.. mainly featuring seasonal fruit such as pears, apples, plums and the seriously decadent sticky toffee pudding. And – burgers! All that lamb and beef we've been butchering will be transformed into burgers. But similar to the mackerel salad – everything from the burger buns (but obviously not brioche style) to the ketchup to the accompaniments will made by hand. e.g. by us on Monday morning!
Thank you Fi for the blog – everything is sounding soooo yummy!!!! Loving the kumquat pavlova – we're a pavlova family!!!!!!!


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package com.azure.ai.metricsadvisor.administration.models;

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import java.util.Collection;

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Riteish Deshmukh Bio - Biography
Name Riteish Deshmukh
Height 5' 10
Place of Birth Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Deshmukh was born in a Marathi family. He made his debut in 2003 with Tujhe Meri Kasam co-starring Genelia D'souza which performed average at the box office.He then played the lead role in Out of Control. He became a known face after the 2004 comedy Masti, again co-starring Genelia, which established him as an supporting actor. Later, he appeared in a special role in Bardaasht.
He has mainly taken on comic roles and a few serious roles. He has appeared in several comedy films including Kyaa Kool Hai Hum, Malamaal Weekly and Apna Sapna Money Money. He appeared in a supporting role in Bluffmaster! with Abhishek Bachchan in the lead.He was also seen in Ram Gopal Verma's Darna Zaroori Hai.
In 2007, he was first seen in a guest appearance in Namastey London and then in the multi-starrer action film Cash which was a box office failure.Later that year, he appeared in Sajid Khan's directorial debut Heyy Babyy, co-starring Akshay Kumar and Fardeen Khan, which was a huge hit and is his most commercially successful film to date.He also appeared in the comedy film Dhamaal in 2007.
In 2008, he appeared in De Taali, in which his performance was praised, and later in Chamku, both of which failed at the box office.
In 2009, his first release was Aladin, co-starring Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt and Jacqueline Fernandez. He then played a supporting role in Ram Gopal Varma's Rann, again co-starring Amitabh Bachchan, Paresh Rawal and Rajpal Yadav. His final film of 2009 was Do Knot Disturb along with Govinda, Sushmita Sen, Sohail Khan and Lara Dutta. In 2010, he once again worked with Sajid Khan on the comedy Housefull along with Akshay Kumar, Deepika Padukone, Lara Dutta, Arjun Rampal and Jiah Khan.
His first release of 2011 was F.A.L.T.U., where he played a school principal named Bajirao. His second release of the year was the comedy Double Dhamaal, a sequel to the 2006 film Dhamaal.He is currently working on another sequel, Housefull 2.
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a cold, penetrating rain, and will change the other into coarse, sharp pebbles that shall bruise her tender feet. Change the formula of your marriage vows, and instead of promising to love, honor, and cherish till death you do part, promise to do it only till you understand her thoroughly, and then to make the best of the bargain!
If we were forced to believe that these right-hand fallings-off and left-hand defections were indeed the legitimate workings of the human heart, the natural history of mankind, then should we be forced to believe that this world is a stupendous failure, and the sooner it is burned up the better. We should be forced to believe in the thorough degradation and destructibility of both mind and matter. For the essence of value is durability. A soap-bubble is as beautiful as a pearl and as brilliant as a diamond; for what is called practical service, for warmth, or shelter, or sustenance, one is quite as good as another. What makes their different worth is, that the soap-bubble yields up its lovely life to the first molecule that sails through the air to solicit it, while the gems outlast a thousand years. But if life is a soap-bubble, and not a pearl, shall a woman sell all that she has and buy it? What advantageth the possession of a happiness which melts in the grasp,--which is satisfactory only for the short time that it is novel? Who would care to enter a path of roses, knowing that a few steps will take him into a vast and barren desert, whence escape is impossible? If this is real life, let us rather pitch our tents in fairy-land; for then, when the Prince is at last restored to his true manly form and his rightful throne, and united to the beautiful, constant Princess, we invariably find, not only that their happiness was quite inexpressible, but it lasted to the end of their lives.
If we are to believe such propositions, we might as well call ourselves infidels, and have done with it. To deny the existence of love takes away no more hope from humanity than to deny the immortality of love. It is no worse to take away life from the soul than to give it a life which is but a protracted death. To make a distinction between earthly and heavenly love hardly affects the case. The direction of love is not love. All love is heavenly,--"bright effluence of bright essence increate." If a man gives himself to the pursuit of unworthy objects, or to the indulgence of unhallowed pleasures, a pure name need not be dragged down into the mire that his error may have a seemly christening. If that is love which fades out long before its object; if, when its object disappears behind the veil love rightly returns to earth, then are we of all creatures most miserable; for we abnegate a future. We thought it had been he which should have redeemed Israel; but thou shalt return unto the ground, for out of it wast thou taken. Dust art thou, O love, and unto dust shalt thou return.


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Q: jQuery - Supersleight & filter through background-image properties I want to apply Supersleight to my transparent png images on my site, so far I only apply it to images with a PNG image in the src attribute.
Now I want to filter through all elements with a background-image property which contains '.png'.
Can someone please suggest a query?
Thanks in advance.

A: Never used supersleight but this should put you on the right track.
$("*").each( function()
{
    if( $(this).css("background").indexOf( ".png" ) != -1 )
    {
        $(this).supersleight();
    }
});

A: I don't think that jQuery could help you much with that.
You could try parsing the whole HTML and looking for match using regular expressions:
// filename filter may require some modifications
// I just picked most common chars
$('html').html().match(/[/\w\d.-]+\.png/g);

However you must remember that you won't be able to match pngs defined in external stylesheets this way.


FROM 1874 TO 1917, JAPAN HAD SHED HER ANCIENT OUT-DATED WAYS AND MOVED WITH UNEXPECTED FORCE INTO THE MODERN WORLD BY BUILDING HER OWN ARMAMENTS, SHIPS, PLANES AND HAD EVEN IMPROVED UPON THE ADVANCEMENTS OF THE MODERNIZED WORLD.
AFTER THE 1904-05 JAPANESE ANNIHILATION OF TWO VAUNTED AND POWERFUL RUSSIAN FLEETS, SHE HAD BECOME A WELCOME TREATY PARTNER OF THE USA, BRITAIN AND THE WORLD AT LARGE.
BY 1917, JAPAN BEGAN SENDING ENGINEERS AND BUSINESS MEN OUT TO THE WESTERN WORLD IN SEACH OF WESTERN TECHNOLOGY. JAPAN WOULD INVEST IN WESTERN TECHNOLOGY AND EVEN INVITE WESTERN COMPANIES AND THEIR PRODUCTS TO JAPAN.
THUS, JAPAN, TO IMPROVE HER CAPABILITIES TO PRODUCE MODERN WATCHES, INVITED SWISS AND AMERICAN WATCH COMPANIES TO JAPAN. MANY COMPANIES, WITH A DESIRE TO OPEN JAPANESE MARKETS TO THEIR PRODUCTS, BEGAN TO ADVERTISE; AS THE BELOW 1917 ADD BY WALTHAM WATCH COMPANY ATTESTS TO.
AS THESE COMPANIES SHIPPED THEIR GOODS, JAPAN EXAMINED THEM. AND, JUST LIKE JAPAN HAD MOVED FROM FIRING THE FIRST WESTERN CANON THEY EVER SAW AROUND 1875, TO BUILDING AND ARMING THEIR OWN SHIPS, POWERFUL ENOUIGH TO DESTROY TWO RUSSIAN FLEETS ONLY 30 YEARS LATER, THE JAPANESE BORROWED FROM THIS ADDITIONAL WESTERN TECHNOLOGY.
BY 1917, DAINI SEIKOSHA, THE MAIN JAPANESE WATCH AND CLOCK COMPANY, HAD AGREEMENTS WITH THE MOST ADVANCED WATCH COMPANIES IN SWITZERLAND AND THE UNITED STATES. DAINI SEIKOSHA WOULD IMPROVE UPON THE WESTERN TECHNOLOGY BEING SOLD IN JAPAN AND DEVELOPE THEIR OWN "NEW" WATCHES..
IN FACT, MANY ANTIQUE AND VINTAGE SEIKOSHA WATCHES ARE DISCOVERED WITH MOVEMENTS SIMILAR TO WALTHAM AND OTHER SWISS AND AMERICA WATCH COMPANIES. I MEAN ALMOST IDENTICAL.
I HAD A SKS SEIKOSHA POCKET WATCH WITH A BAD BALANCE, I USED A WALTHAM BALANCE FROM A WALTHAM POCKET WATCH AND IT FIT PERFECT. ANOTHER FACT HAS PROVEN THE HISTORY AS I HAVE WRITTEN IT. THERE ARE JAPANESE MILITARY WATCHES FROM THE 1930′ THAT HOUSE WESTERN MOVEMENTS. I HAVE 4 IMPERIAL WATCHES WITH MOERIS SIGNED MOVEMENTS.
IN ADDITION TO AMERICAN AND SWISS MOVEMENT TECHNOLOGY, WESTERN WATCH FINISHING TECHNIQUES CAN BE FOUND IN MANY ANTIQUE AND VINTAGE JAPANESE TIME PIECES.
FROM THE SEIKOSHA SEIKO TIME PIECE WITH SEIKOSHA MOVEMENTS THAT HAVE ALL THE CHARACTERISTICS OF A SWISS OR AMERICAN TIME PIECE, TO ACTUAL SWISS MOVEMENTS MANUFACTURED TO SPECIFICALLY FIT THE SMALL JAPANESE MILITARY DOUBLE CASES OF THE DAY, THE JAPANESE DID WHAT THEY DO BEST, IMPROVE UPON EXISTING TECHNOLOGY & DEVELOPE NEW TECNOLOGY BASED ON THE OLD.
THUS, UNDER THE BANNER OF POSSIBLE EXPORTS, THESE COMPANIES DID, IN FACT, TEACH THE JAPANESE HOW TO MAKE WATCHES THAT, BY THE 1950'S, WOULD COMPETE TOE TO TOE WITH THE ENTIRE GLOBAL WATCH COMMUNITY.
THIS MWB IS BASED ON A JAPANESE IMPERIAL SOLDIER WHO WAS BORN IN TOKYO, 1915, AND JOIN THE JAPANESE ARMY AT 17.
PROMOTED TO SUPERIOR PRIVATE, HE WAS ASSIGNED TO A MACHINE GUN COMPANY OF THE 1st INDEPENDENT MIXED BRIGADE AND SENT TO CHINA IN MARCH OF 1937; WHERE HE WAS KILLED IN BATTLE THE FOLLOWING JULY.
IN ADDITION TO THE INFORMATION ABOVE, THERE IS A NOTATION IN HIS "MILITARY RECORDS/CONDUCT BOOK" OF HIS DEATH: BOTH IN THE MAIN BODY AND IN THE SECTION RESERVED FOR THIS FACT.
POSTHUMOUSLY, HE WAS AWARDED THREE MEDALS. IN THE AWARDS SECTION, IT IS LISTED HE WAS AWARDED THE " MANCHURIAN INCIDENT ", THE "RISING SUN 8TH CLASS" AND A "GOLDEN KITE 7TH CLASS" MEDEL.
The war medal was awarded to soldiers departing for service in China. It was issued until 1945. The construction of the medal consists of 30 mm bronze, with a swivel grip. The front of the medal depicts the "Yata-no-karasu" (mythical bird) on crossed Army and Navy flags. Complete with rays of light behind and the Chrysanthemum crest above. The back of the medal portrays mountains, clouds and waves. The meaning behind this symbology is Northern China, Central China and the red Sea. The inscription reads "China Incident". The "Yata-no-karasu" is a giant three legged mythical red crow which, according to legend, guided Jimmu Tenno's army through the mountains. In designing the medal, the decision was made to depict the bird with only two legs.
The Marco Polo Bridge Incident was a battle between the Republic of China's National Revolutionary Army and the Imperial Japanese Army, often used as the marker for the start of the Second Sino-Japanese War (1937–1945).
The eleven-arch granite bridge, Lugouqiao, is an architecturally significant structure, restored by the Kangxi Emperor (1662–1722). Often signifying the opening of Japan's comprehensive invasion of mainland China, both this 7 July and 18 September (Mukden Incident) are still remembered as days of national humiliation by most Chinese.
Under the terms of the Boxer Protocol of 7 September 1901, China had granted nations with legations in Beijing the right to station guards at twelve specific points along railways connecting Beijing with Tianjin. This was to ensure open communications between the capital and the port. By a supplementary agreement on 15 July 1902, these forces were allowed to conduct maneuvers without informing the authorities of other nations in China.
By July 1937, Japan had expanded to maintain forces estimated between 7000–15,000 men, mostly along the railways. This number of men and amount of material was several times the size of those detachments deployed by European powers, and greatly in excess of the limits set by the Boxer Protocol.
Marco Polo Bridge, located outside of the walled town of Wanping to the southwest of Beijing was the choke point of the Pinghan Railway (Beijing-Wuhan), and guarded the only passage linking Beijing to Kuomintang-controlled areas in the south. Prior to July 1937, the Japanese military had repeatedly demanded the withdrawal of all Chinese forces stationed in this area, and had attempted to purchase nearby land to build an airfield. The Chinese refused, as Japanese control of the bridge and Wanping town would completely isolate Beijing from the Kuomintang-controlled south.
ensions between the Empire of Japan and China had been fanned since the Invasion of Manchuria in 1931 and subsequent creation of a nominally independent state, Manchukuo, with Puyi, the last monarch of the Qing Dynasty, as its sovereign. Although the Kuomintang (KMT) government of China refused to recognize Manchukuo, a truce between Japan and Republican China had been negotiated in 1931. However, at the end of 1932 the Japanese Army invaded Rehe Province (Jehol Province). This was annexed into Manchukuo in 1933.
Per the He–Umezu Agreement of 9 June 1935, China recognized the "neutrality" of eastern Hebei and Chahar provinces, though both were practically under Japanese occupation. Later that year, Japan officially established the East Hebei Autonomous Council, turning these regions into a puppet state and buffer-zone. By the start of 1937 all the areas north, east and west of Beijing were controlled by Japan.
From June 1937, Japanese troops carried out intensive military training maneuvers in the vicinity of the western end of the Marco Polo Bridge. These were held every night (other foreign garrison troops seldom held night maneuvers), and the Chinese government requested that advance notice be given so that local inhabitants would not be disturbed. The Japanese agreed to this condition. However, on the night of July 7, 1937, night maneuvers were carried out without prior notice, greatly alarming the local Chinese forces.
Chinese troops, thinking an attack was underway, fired a few ineffectual rifle shots, leading to a brief exchange of fire at approximately 23:00. When a Japanese soldier failed to return to his post, his company commander, Major Kiyonao Ichiki, thought that the Chinese had captured him, and reported the incident to his regimental commander, Colonel Renya Mutaguchi. Chinese regimental commander Ji Xingwen (219th Regiment, 37th Division, 29th Route Army) received a telephone message from the Japanese demanding permission to enter Wanping to search for the missing soldier.
At 23:40, General Qin Dechun, acting commander of the 29th Route Army and Chairman of the Hebei-Chahar Political Council was contacted by Japanese military intelligence with the same demand. He responded that in his opinion, the Japanese had violated China's sovereignty by conducting maneuvers without advance notice, and refused the Japanese demand for entry into Wanping. However, Qin said that he would order Chinese troops stationed at Wanping to conduct a search on their own behalf with an attached Japanese officer. The Japanese were satisfied with the reply, but while both sides prepared their investigators, a unit of Japanese infantry attempted to breach Wanping's defences and were repulsed. An ultimatum by the Japanese was issued two hours later. As a precautionary measure, Qin contacted 37th Divisional commander General Feng Zhian to place his troops on heightened alert.
At around 03:30 on the morning of 8 July, Japanese reinforcements in the form of four mountain guns and a company of machine gunners arrived from nearby Fengtai. The Chinese also rushed an extra division of troops to the area. At around 04:50, two Japanese investigators were allowed into Wanping. However, notwithstanding the presence of the Japanese investigators within the town, the Japanese Army opened fire with machine guns at around 05:00. Japanese infantry backed with armored vehicles attacked the Marco Polo Bridge, along with a modern railroad bridge to the southeast of town.
Colonel Ji Xingwen led the Chinese defenses with about 100 men, with orders to hold the bridge at all costs. After inflicting severe casualties, the Japanese forces partially overran the bridge and its vicinity in the afternoon, but the reinforced Chinese soon outnumbered the Japanese. Taking advantage of mist and rain on the morning of 9 July, the Chinese were able to retake the bridge by 06:00. At this point, the Japanese military and members of the Foreign Service began negotiations in Beijing with the Chinese Nationalist government.
A verbal agreement with General Qin was reached, whereby an apology would be given by the Chinese; punishment would be dealt to those responsible; control of Wanping would be turned over to the Hopei civilian constabulary and not with the 219th Regiment; and better control of "communists" in the area. This was agreed upon, though Japanese Garrison Infantry Brigade commander General Masakazu Kawabe initially rejected the truce and continued to shell Wanping against his superiors' orders for the next three hours until prevailed upon to cease and to move his forces to the northeast.
One of the oldest military awards of the United States military. The Navy Good Conduct Medal was first issued in 1869, followed by a Marine version in 1896. The Coast Guard Good Conduct Medal was issued in 1923 and the Army Good Conduct Medal in 1941. The Air Force was the last service to create a Good Conduct Medal in 1963.
The Good Conduct Medal is awarded to any active-duty enlisted member of the United States military who completes three consecutive years of "honorable and faithful service". Such service implies that a standard enlistment was completed without any non-judicial punishments, disciplinary infractions, or court martial offenses. If a service member commits an offense, the three-year mark "resets" and a service member must perform an additional three years of service without having to be disciplined, before the Good Conduct may be authorized.
During times of war, the Good Conduct Medal may be awarded for one year of faithful service. The Good Conduct Medal may also be awarded posthumously, to any service member killed in the line of duty.
The 197th Infantry Brigade was constituted 24 June 1921 in the Organized Reserves as Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 197th Infantry Brigade, and assigned to the 99th Division. Organized in November 1921 at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Re-designated 23 March 1925 as Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 197th Brigade. Re-designated 24 August 1936 as Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 197th Infantry Brigade.
Converted and re-designated 12 February 1942 as the 99th Reconnaissance Company, 99th Division Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 198th Infantry Brigade, concurrently converted and re-designated as the 3rd Platoon, 99th Reconnaissance Troop, 99th Division. Troop ordered into active military service 15 November 1942.


On Sunday, May 12th we are proud to host the 52nd running of Manchester CoderDojo.
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Sadly, there are no lava lamps here.
Oh, the '70s. What a simpler time, when Flokati rugs, velvet, and lava lamps ruled interior design.
If a time capsule to the Me Decade were to exist, it would likely be in the form of this Framingham, Massachusetts house, which has been untouched since Jimmy Carter was president.
According to realtor Matt Cuddy, the original owners built and designed the home in the '70s, and the current owners, who have lived in the home for more than 20 years, haven't altered the place in the slightest. You'll find a bright pink and purple bathroom that will have you feeling groovy, a lime green St. Charles kitchen, and shag carpets up the wazoo.
That's not to say the five-bedroom pad isn't a good buy (did we mention that the house is for sale?). The home boasts five bedrooms, cathedral ceilings, a wet bar, pool, and "private romantic deck." The listing also touts that the home is just 40 minutes from Boston, making it the perfect choice for commuters.
If you'd like to be bestowed with the honor of maintaining a 1970s time capsule, the owners would possibly leave some of the furniture so that the next buyer can carry on the tradition to the tune of $624,900.


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5 Key Lessons Every Manager Can Learn from The Best Leadership Books
When it comes to leading a team or a company, not only do you have to manage their roles and responsibilities, you will also have to help and inspire them to develop as individuals.
Alexander the Great once said: He is not afraid of an army of lions led by a sheep. However, he is afraid of an army of sheep led by a lion. Thus, what can you do to achieve that lion status? When it comes to leading a team or a company, not only do you have to manage their roles and responsibilities, you will also have to help and inspire them to develop as individuals.
Leadership is one of the most evergreens of all business topics. However, it is still deemed quite tricky for everyone to master. As years pass by, you can see more and more authors play their part to give fresh perspectives on the topic. The most challenging part of it all is that there is no one-size-fits-all recipe for becoming an extraordinary leader. The right approach truly depends on the overall personality, skill set, and composition of you and your team. However, that is no excuse not to try.
Here is my selection of 5 key lessons you can learn from the most insightful leadership books that have stood the test of time to educate people on how to thrive as a leader of an organization or a team.
1. "Trust is knowing that when a team member does push you, they're doing it because they care about the team."
― Patrick Lencioni, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable
According to Patrick Lencioni, success and results come from the success of a team as a whole, not just the leader. However, to achieve the said result, the leader must have the ability to get the most out of every member, and this begins with productive discussions and, most importantly, trust. This book provides you a fable on situations that you as a leader will encounter and how they can be dealt with in the most morally and effective way.
2. "Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply."
― Stephen R. Covey, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change
A classic read that I'm sure many of you have heard of. This book was first published in 1990, and to this day, it is still one of the best selling business books. Stephen R. Covey has inspired presidents, CEOs, and people of all occupations with his approach to solving personal and professional challenges. This step-by-step guide includes habits such as "Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood," "Put First Things First," and "Begin with the End in Mind." Covey shows how a principle-centered and character-based life will help you build healthy relationships and will lead you from dependence to independence to interdependence.
3. "In most cases, no matter what it is, if you measure it and reward it, people will try to excel at it."
― Marcus Buckingham, First, Break All the Rules: What the World's Greatest Managers Do Differently
From his remarkable study of more than 80,000 managers, this long time management bestseller reveals data that despite differences in sex, race, age, and working style, great managers share one common trait, they are not scared to break sacred business rules. We were always told as children that to be the best, we must improve our weaknesses. However, Buckingham argues that most managers agree that we should instead be focusing on our strengths. In First, Break All the Rules, you'll discover vital performance and career lessons for managers and learn how to apply them to your current situation.
4. "Leadership is about making others better as a result of your presence and making sure that impact lasts in your absence."
― Sheryl Sandberg, Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead
As Facebook's Chief Operating Officer, Sheryl Sandberg's sharing in Lean In has become a prime source of motivation for women entrepreneurs. This book highlights what women can do rather than what they're not supposed to be able to do, due to the nature of gender roles that are still present in today's world. Her position as a leader in a massive corporation proves that women can lead and that you can too if you persevere and care more about succeeding than being well-liked. With Sandberg's Lean In, she hopes for a future with no female leaders, but just leaders.
5. "The moment you feel the need to tightly manage someone, you've made a hiring mistake."
― James C. Collins, Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap... and Others Don't
Good to Great results from over five years' worth of research that included 21 people and more than 2,000 pages of interview transcripts. Collins shares the strategies that good companies do to become great companies and the mistakes that other companies have made to fail that transition. Additionally, Collins introduces the concept of a level 5 leader, which includes "Excellent team members and managers," "Single-mindedly ambitious for the company," and "Modest yet self-driven for results." This leadership book explores a total of 28 companies to identify their success and compare them with other companies that failed to do so.
Leadership is never easy.
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So how do I make cranberry sauce healthy? To sweeten the organic cranberries, I use coconut sugar. Coconut sugar is much better for your health because it doesn't spike your blood sugar levels.
Take a look. Doesn't it look just like the real thing? And in my opinion, my cranberry sauce tastes better than traditional Thanksgiving.
Add one cup of cranberries to a medium sized saucepan. Reserve ½ cup for later. Add the coconut sugar, water and lemon zest to the pan and cook over low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Increase the heat to medium-high and cook until the cranberries burst, about 10 more minutes. Reduce the heat and stir in the remaining cranberries for texture. Stir occasionally for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and add sea salt. Refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight.


I just wanted to take a moment to wish my friend and Producer, Jarome Matthew, a very Happy Birthday today ! I have known Jarome for about 18 years or so. We first met and became friends when we were both working at Sam The Record Man on Seymour St. in Vancouver. That job was a lot of fun, and we both knew ( even back then ) that our interest in music would not end after that job.
Jarome is one of the most hardworking, dedicated individuals I know, and his creative talents seem unlimited. I thoroughly enjoy working with him – he makes it not even feel like "work ". Being in the Studio with him is just such a wonderful experience, and he has a way of knowing how to bring out each artist's individual best. He is a positive, encouraging, kind and thoughtful person, and he never gives up until things are just right.
I feel very fortunate to be working with him after having lost contact for several years, but more importantly, I am so glad to have his continued friendship in my life.
Jarome, thankyou for being so much fun to work with, and thanks for being such a caring friend! I always know that I can count on you – and that means a lot to me. You are an awesome person, and I wish you much happiness today, on your special day, and in the years to come !!!
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As I mentioned in my blog post " Trip To Vancouver " we made plans to meet up with some close friends that I used to work with, later in the evening, back in Vancouver. Everyone thought it would be fun to go to Karaoke, since many of us love to sing.
A lot of people hear the word " Karaoke " and automatically have visions of drunk people who can't carry a tune in a paper bag stumbling up to the stage, slurring their words, and literally making you despise a song you may have once loved. O.k., sometimes this is fairly close to the truth, but it is really unfair to imply that this is always the case. I have been to many, many Karaoke nights at a lot of different clubs and pubs all over this country over the years, and there are a lot of people who can really sing. I've heard a lot of good singers, and quite a few great singers. More importantly, if people enjoy singing ( as in, it brings them real joy ) Karaoke is the perfect opportunity for them to get up and do something that makes them happy. You don't have to pay musicians, or pay for a rehearsal space, and you get an audience, and experience, every time you do it. Most people that go are very down-to-earth, kind, supportive people who encourage pretty much everyone, whether they are experienced singers, or not.
This night was no exception. We met up with my friends at the pre-arranged time, spent some time chatting and " catching up ", and got right to looking at the Karaoke Book. We started making our lists early on, as the guy running it mentioned it was a Long Weekend, and therefore, would be packed. He wanted to make sure everyone got a chance to sing, who wanted to.
Some of us ladies were asked to get up and do a group number with some gals from the next table, so we happily obliged. That was a good way to get over any nerves, and to get a feel for the crowd. It was a lot of fun, and the audience was very nice to us.
Once my name was called, I started my night with a song I feel very comfortable with – Jo Stafford's version of " You Belong To Me ", which just happens to be the version I recorded on my 1st CD . I always like to start with a song I know well, as that helps me relax a little. I was amazed when the noisy crowd settled down, and some couples came up to dance – it made me feel really good. I received a lot of positive response afterwards, ( thanks in part to my loyal friends/cheering section ) and it just reminded me how much I really do love to sing. As hard as it may be to go up there, once you are singing, it just feels amazing.
My friends got up and sang some more, and wowed the crowd, and we all just enjoyed hanging out together again, after several months apart. It was so good to see everyone. There were some really entertaining vocalists in the crowd, and the pub was full of energy. By the time I sang my last song, it was way past my bedtime, and one of my friends gave me his "spot", telling the guy in charge that I was from "out of town ", so I was allowed to take his place. ( that was very sweet !!! ) I sang a Madonna Ballad from the 80's, which is another song I know quite well, and another genre I adore. Again, the crowd was very kind to me, and for that, I am very grateful.
It was a great night – we got to spend a lot of time with our close friends, we supported each other when we sang, we met some really nice people, and we were reminded that Karaoke can be a lot more fun than most people think. I enjoyed being there with so many good friends – thankyou all for making our time in town so special ! It was so good to see you – I love you and miss you all, but as I'm well-known for saying: " Time and distance can't change a real friendship ", and I absolutely know we will not lose touch. You guys are the best !
Many of you have been asking me lately when you will be able to purchase my latest song. I thank you for your interest, and really appreciate your patience while things were getting set up. I have just been informed that my new single, " (Keep Feeling) Fascination " is now available online on various sites. If you visit my MUSIC page, you will find direct links to all the sites where you can download the song.
Whichever site you go to, there will likely be an area where they ask you to Rate and/or Review the song. Please take a moment to do this, as it will not only let others know what you think, but it will provide me with feedback, as well, which is both helpful, and important to me.
Thankyou again to all of you for your support and encouragement thus far – I really couldn't do this without you !
On our recent trip to Vancouver, to record the 80's Ballad, we were able to fit in many things in a few short days. Our first stop when we arrived in the city was my former workplace. I worked with a lot of wonderful people over the years, and that is the one thing that has been a little bit difficult about the move – I miss seeing my good friends and co-workers on a regular basis. Even though you may not enjoy your job, at least there are always people there that make it more tolerable, make you laugh, help you get through the day… or most importantly, are there to give you a big hug when you need it most . I am so grateful that I was able to call so many of my former co-workers real friends of mine. So, we made a point of stopping in for a visit, saying " Hi " to everyone, chatting, and getting lots of hugs. It was great to see everyone.
In my last post, " Back In The Studio Again " , I talked about the next part of our day – going into the Studio to record, and going out for dinner with my Producer and his Wife. It was a really good day, and night.
The following day, we had a few errands to run, then we spent some time visiting with my Family. We stayed for dinner with them, so we'd have a chance for a good visit. It was lovely to see them.
On Friday, we made a trip into Vancouver so that I could record my next song – the 80's ballad. I hadn't been back to town for close to 3 months, and wasn't sure if it would feel strange, after so much time away. Once we arrived, it felt totally normal, since we had lived there for so many years before – the only thing that really stuck out for us was the traffic and noise – we don't get as much of that stuff up on The Sunshine Coast.
I arrived at the Studio late morning, and Jarome and I took a bit of time to " catch up " on each others' lives, before getting to work on the song. It was great to see him, and hear all his news.
We got right to recording after that, and things went really well. I absolutely love this particular ballad, and I believe that helped a lot in terms of what I was able to "give" to it. I find it makes a huge difference when you are doing a song that you absolutely adore – things sound so much better when you are able to just " let go ", and give it real emotion. Jarome was incredibly encouraging and supportive ( as always ) and let me know when things sounded especially good to him. His patience and calm demeanor always help me reach my " comfort zone " more quickly each time I work with him. That's when the good stuff comes out, and the power in the voice emerges, after the initial nerves fade away.
Later in the evening, my husband and I met up with Jarome and his lovely wife Felisha, and the 4 of us went for a wonderful dinner together. It was awesome to be able to spend some time with both of them again, after being away for several months.
All in all, it was a productive day in the Studio, and a relaxing evening spent with good friends, sharing good food, and laughter. It was the perfect ending to an already amazing day.


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Appeal of PATRICIA M., on behalf of her son, from action of the Board of Education of the Manhasset Union Free School District regarding student discipline.
(November 8, 1996)
Gary F. Westfal, Esq., attorney for petitioner
Rains & Pogrebin, P.C., attorneys for respondent, Sharon N. Berlin,
Esq., of counsel
MILLS, Commissioner.--Petitioner appeals the measure of discipline imposed upon her son by the Board of Education of the Manhasset Union Free School District ("respondent"). The appeal must be dismissed.
Petitioner's son attended Manhasset High School as a senior during the 1995-96 school year. Respondent maintains a policy on academic integrity in effect in the high school. A copy of the policy is mailed to students during the summer prior to each school year, and school officials review this policy with students twice yearly in school assemblies. The policy defines academic dishonesty and the consequences for engaging in acts of academic dishonesty, as well as appeal procedures. The policy was reviewed at the beginning of the 1995-96 school year in an assembly program on September 11, 1995, and petitioner's son was in attendance on that day.
During the 1994-95 school year, petitioner's son was caught in possession of a "crib sheet" during a Spanish examination. The policy defines academic dishonesty to include "using unauthorized notes or devices (including Cliffs Notes or similar published materials as well as personal notes, commonly known as crib sheets)." The high school principal met with petitioner and her son on October 27, 1994 regarding that incident. During that meeting, the student was given another copy of the policy and the principal explained to him the serious consequences that would occur if the same type of behavior occurred again. Petitioner's son was on academic probation for the remainder of the 1994-95 school year.
During the first semester of the 1995-96 school year, petitioner's son was enrolled in Business Law and Word Processing classes with the same teacher. On several occasions during the Word Processing class the first semester, the teacher found petitioner's son standing at her desk, looking in her grade book. The teacher directed him to stay away from her grade book. On Wednesday, November 29, 1995, the teacher again found petitioner's son looking in her grade book during Word Processing class, and again directed him to stay away from her grade book.
On Friday, December 1, 1995, the teacher placed her grade book on her desk during her Business Law class. She moved around in front of her desk and began to distribute papers to the class with her back turned away from her desk. The teacher turned around while distributing the papers and found petitioner's son with pen in hand at her desk with her grade book opened.
The teacher checked the grade book and discovered that petitioner's son had changed one of his Business Law quiz grades from "0" to "100". The student had received the "0" on November 28, 1995, when he was caught copying another student's quiz.
The teacher sent petitioner's son to the associate principal's office. While waiting for him, the student admitted to the associate principal's secretary that he had changed the grade.
The teacher then advised both her supervisor and the high school principal of this incident. The principal spoke with petitioner's son that same day. The student did not deny changing his Business Law grade. The principal told petitioner's son that what he had done was very serious and a meeting would be scheduled with his parents.
On December 11, 1995, the principal met with petitioner, her husband and son to discuss the December 1, 1995 incident. At the meeting the student and his parents did not deny that he had changed the grade in the grade book. The principal explained that the student had again violated the district's Academic Integrity Policy, which makes "changing and/or falsifying a grade in a teacher's grade book" an offense for which students may be recommended for an "X" grade. An "X" is entered as the course grade on the student's official transcript with a notation that the "X" denotes a violation of the Academic Integrity Policy. Further, under the policy the student is removed from the course and is ineligible for senior honors and certain scholarships.
After reviewing the December 1, 1995 incident and the student's prior violation of the policy, the principal notified petitioner that the student would receive an "X" grade for changing his grade in the Business Law grade book. The principal indicated that the student would be removed from the course and assigned to a supervised study hall for that class period. In addition, petitioner's son was suspended from school for one day and was ineligible for any senior honors as well as certain scholarships. The student's guidance counselor was to inform any teachers who might provide college letters of recommendation of the incident.
Petitioner appealed the principal's decision to respondent's Supervisor's Council. After hearing the appeal, the Council voted to uphold the principal's decision. Petitioner was notified of this decision by letter dated December 18, 1995.
Subsequently, petitioner appealed to the superintendent of schools. The superintendent upheld the decision of the Supervisor's Council, and notified petitioner by letter dated January 12, 1996.
On January 18, 1996, petitioner appealed to respondent, and at its February 1, 1996 meeting respondent heard the appeal and voted to uphold the superintendent's decision. This appeal ensued.
As part of her appeal, petitioner requested that I issue a stay prohibiting respondent from entering the "X" grade on her son's transcript, with a notation that he had violated the district's Academic Integrity Policy, and also prohibiting respondent from sending his transcripts to any colleges until a final determination on this appeal was rendered. On February 23, 1996 the stay request was denied. Consequently, in view of the fact that respondent provided the student's transcript to colleges in February 1996, that part of the appeal which seeks to prohibit that action is moot (Appeal of Capeless, 35 Ed Dept Rep 454; Appeal of Hartmann, 32 id. 640).
I note for the record that, although petitioner's son graduated in June 1996, such does not render all aspects of the appeal moot. Petitioner asserts that the entry on her son's permanent school records of an "X" with a notation that such "X" denotes violation of respondent's Academic Integrity Policy is likely to adversely affect her son's future career choices. Consequently, the harm alleged to petitioner's son is continuing in nature and warrants review.
The issue presented in this appeal is limited in scope. Petitioner does not contest respondent's Academic Integrity Policy or the sanctions prescribed under the policy for its violation. Nor does she claim that respondent failed to properly follow its policy in this instance. The sole issue presented for review in the petition is whether the measure of discipline imposed on her son is proportionate to his conduct. Specifically, petitioner claims that, although her son changed his grade in the teacher's grade book, his actions were only intended as a prank. As such, petitioner contends the measure of discipline imposed on him was disproportionate to his offense. Respondent disputes the student's actions were intended as a prank and asserts that, having found petitioner's son violated its Academic Integrity Policy, the measure of discipline imposed was appropriate and proper in all respects.
In an appeal to the Commissioner of Education, the petitioner bears the burden of establishing the facts upon which relief is sought (Appeal of Coleman, 35 Ed Dept Rep 599; Appeal of Lemley, 33 id. 284). In this case, petitioner has produced no evidence in the record to support her contention that her son was merely engaging in a prank.
The record is devoid of any evidence indicating that petitioner's son's demeanor on December 1, 1995 signified that he intended to pull a prank, nor has petitioner presented statements by other students in the class indicating that they perceived his actions to be a prank. Further, petitioner's son did not indicate to the teacher on the day of the incident that he had intended his actions as a prank. Likewise, petitioner's son met with the principal on December 1, 1995 immediately following the incident and did not indicate to him that his actions were intended as a prank.
In view of the foregoing, I am unpersuaded by petitioner's claim that her son's action in changing his grade was intended as a prank. The evidence simply does not support that assertion. Therefore, I find no basis to substitute my judgment for that of respondent.
Moreover, even if petitioner's son's actions were intended as a prank, in light of the prior incident of academic dishonesty during the 1994-95 school year, his having received several warnings to stay away from the teacher's grade book, and his having received a 0 grade on a quiz in his Business Law class during that same week for cheating, it was entirely appropriate for respondent to enforce its policy strictly and give petitioner's son an "X" grade.
As noted above, no procedural issues have been raised by the petitioner. Nor has the petitioner challenged the validity of the policy itself. The only issue here is the reasonableness of the "X" grade received by her son. For the reasons set forth above, I find respondent's actions were not arbitrary, capricious or unreasonable under the circumstances. I, therefore, will not disturb its determination.


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EP adopts directive on the portability of supplementary pension rights
The European Parliament has just approved the 'directive on improving the portability of supplementary pension rights', which foresees minimum standards for 'second pillar' occupational pension schemes that should improve the ability of workers to carry the pension rights with them as they move across countries.
The coordination of social security in Europe has already been agreed guaranteeing so-called 'pension portability' for Europeans, but this new directive extends this right to supplementary pension systems (the "second pillar"), financed or co-financed by employers.
This directive has been debated since 2005 and has now reached the final stage when the revised draft proposed by the European Commission was signed by both the EP and the Council on 16 April 2014.
The new rules harmonise the conditions required by a member state: the vesting or waiting period that is necessary to acquire minimum rights from an occupational pension scheme should not be longer than three years and the minimum age for having pension rights guaranteed not be higher than 21. Workers who leave an occupational pension scheme before retirement will still preserve their rights, including indexation, in the same way as workers who stay in the scheme. If a worker has not completed the vesting or waiting period, he or she can be reimbursed of the contributions paid. Those who have left a pension scheme must be informed about the value of their rights. Member States have until 2018 to transpose the directive.
However, the original proposal in 2005 foresaw that pension assets could be transferred to another pension scheme. This proposition would have strengthened the rights of mobile workers even further. While AGE regrets that it was not possible to reach a consensus on this issue, the directive does constitute an important step forward for ensuring that occupational pension beneficiaries' enjoy an improved set of rights.
To access the directive:
http://register.consilium.europa.eu/doc/srv?l=EN&f=ST%2017612%202013%20REV%201
For more information you may contact Philippe Seidel, Junior Policy Officer,philippe.seidel@age-platform.eu or Maciej Kucharczyk, Managing Director,maciej.kucharczyk@age-platform.eu
Previous positions:
AGE adopts position on Draft directive "portability of supplementary pension rights", 2009
AGE Open Letter on the Draft directive, 2007